Patent ID: 8221671
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: B29C,B33Y

Abstract:
1. A method for aligning an imager for location of an image produced by said imager on an image plane of a solid imaging apparatus, said method comprising the steps of: a) precisely locating a solid imaging alignment fixture on a solid imaging apparatus; b) imaging a target image on a target fixture; c) adjusting the location of the imager so that the target image is located precisely on the target fixture; d) securing an imager alignment fixture to the adjusted imager; and e) aligningly and interlockingly engaging the imager alignment fixture and the solid imaging alignment fixture to connect the imager to the solid imaging apparatus, wherein the steps b) through d) for imager alignment are accomplished prior to shipment of the imager to enable removal and replacement of a spent imager with the adjusted imager.