Patent ID: 6414792
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An analyzer insert for a polarization microscope comprising:a support that can be inserted into an optical path of said microscope; an externally positioned adjusting wheel mounted on said support, said adjusting wheel being rotatable by hand about a first rotational axis; an internally positioned analyzer that can be inserted into an optical axis of said optical path; an analyzer mount mounted on said support for rotation about a second rotational axis, said analyzer mount carrying said analyzer; and two equally long parallel adjusting levers each having an outer end pivotally connected to said adjusting wheel by respective bearing axles angularly spaced about said first rotational axis by 90 degrees relative to one another and radially spaced from said first rotational axis by a common distance, and an inner end pivotally connected to said analyzer mount by respective bearing axles angularly spaced about said second rotational axis by 90 degrees relative to one another and radially spaced from said second rotational axis by said common distance; said two adjusting levers producing two equally long, perpendicular moment arms about said first rotational axis and about said second rotational axis.