Patent ID: 6098947
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: G02B,H04N

Abstract:
A compliant mirror mounting system for holding a mirror, comprising:a frame having first, second, and third mounting points thereon for receiving the mirror, the first, second, and third mounting points defining a mounting plane containing an X-axis and a Y-axis of an orthogonal X-Y-Z coordinate system, wherein said first and second mounting points are located a spaced distance apart along the X-axis;a first spring clip positioned adjacent the first mounting point, said first spring clip adapted to hold the mirror against the first mounting point by applying a first restraining force along a Z-axis of the orthogonal X-Y-Z coordinate system, said first spring clip forming a first Y-axis barrier which prevents a first end of the mirror from moving along the Y-axis by a distance that exceeds a Y-axis tolerance;a second spring clip positioned adjacent the second mounting point, said second spring clip adapted to hold the mirror against the second mounting point by applying a second restraining force along the Z-axis of the orthogonal X-Y-Z coordinate system, said second spring clip forming a second Y-axis barrier which prevents a second end of the mirror from moving along the Y-axis by a distance that exceeds the Y-axis tolerance, wherein said first and second spring clips are located in spaced-apart relation along the X-axis of the orthogonal X-Y-Z coordinate system and together form an X-axis barrier to prevent the mirror from moving along the X-axis by a distance that exceeds an X-axis tolerance; anda third spring clip positioned adjacent the third mounting point, said third spring clip adapted to hold the mirror against the third mounting point by applying a third restraining force along the Z-axis of the orthogonal X-Y-Z coordinate system.