Patent ID: 8390909
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: G02B,H02K

Abstract:
1. A laser scanning assembly for use in scanning a light beam generated from a light source such a laser source, comprising: a coil support element having a central axis about which is wound an energizable electromagnetic wire coil; wherein said coil support element includes a flange oriented generally transverse to the central axis of said coil support element; an elastomeric flexural element having first and second ends; wherein said first end is coupled to said flange of said coil support element; a permanent magnet having first and second surfaces, a central axis, and a magnetization direction; wherein the first surface of said permanent magnet is supported by the second end of said at least one elastomeric flexural element; wherein the central axis of said permanent magnet is coaxial with the central axis of said coil support element; wherein said magnetization direction is oriented generally transverse to the central axis of said permanent magnet; a mirror having a central axis and is mounted on the second surface of said permanent magnet; wherein the central axis of said mirror is coaxial with the central axes of said coil support element and said permanent magnet; and wherein said elastomeric flexural element provides a return force when said permanent magnet and said mirror are rotated at an angle from the central axis during energization of said electromagnetic wire coil.