Patent ID: 7593172

Claim:
An optical assembly, comprising an optics carrier ( 2 , 2 ′) which is adjustable with respect to an axis (A) and to which at least two optical elements are fixedly connected, the optics carrier ( 2 , 2 ′) having at least two partial carriers ( 5 a , 5 b , 5 a ′, 5 b ′) each of which secures an optical element; and at least three axially elongate, flexible connection members ( 6 , 6 ′) for connecting the at least two partial carriers ( 5 a , 5 b ; 5 a ′, 5 b ′) to each other and which are spaced apart in a plane and are secured by frictional engagement in corresponding associated connection openings ( 8 , 8 ′) so as to be displaceable axially.