Patent ID: 8284486
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. Control apparatus for a microscope having at least one rotary control member for adjustment of the microscope, the apparatus comprising; a motor; a coupling arrangement driven, in use, by the motor; and a mount arrangement to provide adjustable positioning of the motor relative to the rotary control member, to cause the coupling arrangement to engage the rotary control member to cause the rotary control member to be driven by rotation of the motor; and wherein the coupling arrangement comprises a wheel member mounted, in use, on the rotary control member to convey movement to the rotary control member; and wherein the mount arrangement comprises a platform for the motor and a platform motor operable to displace the platform and wherein the platform is proportionately displaced with the control member, in use, as the rotary control member is driven by rotation of the motor.