US3614229A
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Device for orienting axes of bodies for inspection
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-07
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1990-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A goniometer head for orienting a crystal so that a plane associated therewith is normal to a predetermined directional axis comprising a support rotatable about an axis transverse to the directional axis so that the latter lies in the surface of an imaginary cone generated about the transverse axis, and a mounting for the crystal carried by the support and rotatable relative thereto about an adjustment axis which passes through the apex of the cone to cause a crystal axis normal to the plane to lie in the surface of the cone so that if the normal axis is not in the directional axis when it has been adjusted to lie in the surface of the cone the support member can be rotated about the transverse axis to move the normal axis around the cone until it lies in said directional axis.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Denne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/24; G01B5/25; G01N; G01N23/00; G01N23/20; G01N23/20008; G01N23/20025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A device for orienting a body such that a plane associated therewith is normal to a predetermined directional axis, comprising a support member rotatable about an axis transverse to the directional axis suCh that the latter lies in the surface of an imaginary cone generated about the transverse axis, and means for mounting the body on the support member so as to permit rotation therewith about said transverse axis and to permit relative adjustment between the body and the support member to cause an axis of the body normal to said plane to lie in the surface of said cone, whereby if the normal axis is not in the directional axis when it has been adjusted to lie in the surface of the cone the support member can be rotated abut the transverse axis to move the normal axis around the cone until it lies in said directional axis.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A device for orienting a body such that a plane associated therewith is normal to a predetermined directional axis, comprising a support member rotatable about an axis transverse to the directional axis suCh that the latter lies in the surface of an imaginary cone generated about the transverse axis, and means for mounting the body on the support member so as to permit rotation therewith about said transverse axis and to permit relative adjustment between the body and the support member to cause an axis of the body normal to said plane to lie in the surface of said cone, whereby if the normal axis is not in the directional axis when it has been adjusted to lie in the surface of the cone the support member can be rotated abut the transverse axis to move the normal axis around the cone until it lies in said directional axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 and comprising mounting means upon which the support member is mounted and which defines the directional axis, the mounting means being arranged for mounting on a structure with the directional axis extending in a preferred direction relative to the structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the mounting means is provided with a track and the support member is provided with track engaging means which cooperate with the track to locate the support member laterally of said transverse axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the mounting means is provided with a track and the support member is provided with track engaging means which cooperate with the track to locate the support member laterally of said transverse axis, the track on the mounting means and the track engaging means on the support member being provided on a male portion on one of said parts and a female portion on the other, the female portion being adapted to receive the male portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the track is provided on a generally conical surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 comprising means to hold the support member in a desired angular position relative to said transverse axis by releasably securing it to the mounting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for mounting the body comprises a carrier member mounted on the support member in a manner permitting relative rotation of said members about an adjustment axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for mounting the body comprises a carrier member mounted on the support member in a manner permitting relative rotation of said members about an adjustment axis and comprising mounting means upon which the support member is mounted and which defines the directional axis, the mounting means being arranged for mounting on a structure with the directional axis extending in a preferred direction relative to the structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 8 wherein the adjustment axis can be arranged coaxial with the directional axis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 8 wherein adjustment means is provided to permit adjustment of the position of a body carried by said carrier member relative to the support member and longitudinally of the adjustment axis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as claimed in claim 8 wherein the arrangement is such as to permit adjustment of the position of a body carried by the carrier member laterally relative to the adjustment axis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device as claimed in claim 8 wherein the support member is provided with a guide and the carrier member is provided with guide engaging means cooperable with said guide to locate the carrier member laterally of the adjustment axis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device as claimed in claim 12 wherein the guide on the support member and the guide engaging means on the carrier member are provided on a plug portion on one of said parts and a socket portion on the other of said parts, the socket portion being adapted to receive the plug portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 8 wherein means is provided to secure the two members in a desired relative angular position about said adjustment axis by releasably securing them together.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 and arranged for use as a goniometer head.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
219 words
A goniometer head for orienting a crystal so that a plane aSsociated therewith is normal to a predetermined directional axis comprising a support member, mounting means upon which the support member is mounted and which defines the directional axis, the mounting means being arranged for mounting on a structure with the directional axis extending in a preferred direction relative to the structure, the support member being rotatable relative to the mounting means about an axis transverse to the directional axis such that the latter lies in the surface of an imaginary cone generated about the transverse axis, a carrier member arranged to carry the crystal and mounted on the support member so as to permit rotation therewith about said transverse axis and rotation relative thereto about an adjustment axis such that relative thereto about an adjustment axis such that relative rotation of said members about said adjustment axis can be used to cause an axis of the crystal normal to said plane to lie in the surface of said imaginary cone, whereby if the normal axis is not the directional axis when it has been adjusted to lie in the surface of the cone, the support member can be rotated about the transverse axis to move the normal axis around the cone until it lies in said directional axis.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
219 words
A goniometer head for orienting a crystal so that a plane aSsociated therewith is normal to a predetermined directional axis comprising a support member, mounting means upon which the support member is mounted and which defines the directional axis, the mounting means being arranged for mounting on a structure with the directional axis extending in a preferred direction relative to the structure, the support member being rotatable relative to the mounting means about an axis transverse to the directional axis such that the latter lies in the surface of an imaginary cone generated about the transverse axis, a carrier member arranged to carry the crystal and mounted on the support member so as to permit rotation therewith about said transverse axis and rotation relative thereto about an adjustment axis such that relative thereto about an adjustment axis such that relative rotation of said members about said adjustment axis can be used to cause an axis of the crystal normal to said plane to lie in the surface of said imaginary cone, whereby if the normal axis is not the directional axis when it has been adjusted to lie in the surface of the cone, the support member can be rotated about the transverse axis to move the normal axis around the cone until it lies in said directional axis.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A goniometer as claimed in claim 16 wherein the arrangement is such as to permit adjustment of the position of a crystal carried by the carrier member laterally relative to the adjustment axis.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
A goniometer head as claimed in claim 16 wherein adjustment means is provided to permit adjustment of the position of a crystal carried by said carrier member relative to the support member and longitudinally of the adjustment axis.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
A goniometer head as claimed in claim 16 wherein the adjustment axis can be arranged coaxial with the directional axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3504178A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |