Patent ID: 8853906
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: F16C,G02B,H02K

Abstract:
1. A system for moving optical elements, comprising: a first rotor and a second rotor configured to rotate in opposite directions, the first rotor comprising a first motor and a first Halbach array, the second rotor comprising a second motor and a second Halbach array; a first plurality of paddles coupled to the first rotor, each of the plurality of paddles comprising an aperture configured to receive a first optical element; and a second plurality of paddles coupled to the second rotor, each of the plurality of paddles comprising an aperture configured to receive a second optical element, wherein the first Halbach array activates to change an angular position of the first rotor from a first desired unstable position to a second desired unstable position, and wherein the second Halbach array activates to change an angular position of the second rotor from a first desired unstable position to a second desired unstable position.