Patent ID: 7775683
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A laser transmitter holder comprising: a laser transmitter mounted in a body having at least a partially spherical section, said spherical section having a first radius; a first plate having a first opening defined by a second radius, said second radius being smaller than said first radius; a second plate having a second opening defined by a third radius, said third radius being smaller than said first radius, said laser transmitter being disposed between said first plate and said second plate such that said spherical section engages said first opening and said second opening; a releasable mechanism adapted to apply a compressive force between said first plate and said second plate; a mounting plate configured to mount said laser transmitter holder to a mounting surface; and a fine adjustment mechanism attached to said first plate, said fine adjustment mechanism configured to adjust an angular orientation between said first plate and said mounting plate.