Patent ID: 8243262
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: G01J,G02B

Abstract:
1. A device for supporting an optical component of an optical evaluation system, the device comprises: a supporting element that comprises a sloped portion; at least one movement control component that is coupled to the sloped portion; and a movable element, adapted to move along the at least one movement control component; wherein the movable element is adapted to support the optical component of the optical evaluation system; wherein when the movable element supports the optical component a center of gravity of a combination of the movable element and the optical component is positioned above the sloped portion or in proximity to the sloped portion; wherein the movable element is relatively massive in comparison to the optical component thereby facilitating a replacement of the optical component or adding an additional component without substantially moving the center of gravity; and wherein the movable element has a substantially triangular cross section.