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Chapter 3:
Mounting Individual Lenses
Book: Mounting Optics in Optical Instruments, 2nd Edition
Author(s): Paul R. Yoder Jr.
Published: 2008
https://doi.org/10.1117/3.785236.ch3
Abstract
In this chapter, we consider several techniques for mounting individual lenses in optical instruments. These techniques are most applicable to optics with apertures in the range of approximately 0.25 to 16 in. (6 to 406 mm). Although most of the discussions deal with glass lenses interfaced with metal mountings, the same principles are generally applicable to lenses made of optical crystals and plastics. Numerous examples are included to illustrate the use of given design equations. Our first topic deals with estimation of the appropriate axial preload applied to the lens at assembly so that it is held firmly against the mechanical interfaces under all expected adverse environments, including combined extreme temperature and acceleration—the latter directed along any of three orthogonal axes. In order to define this preload, we need to know the weight of the optic. Therefore, standard equations and numerical examples are given for calculating this parameter. We also present equations for locating the lens's center of gravity. The discussion of lens mounting designs begins with inexpensive, lower-precision techniques. Designs with threaded retaining rings and with compliant ring flanges are considered next. Then we describe the common types of glass-to-metal interfaces: sharp corner, tangential, toroidal, spherical, and flat and step bevels. The chapter continues with descriptions of ways to mount lenses and nonsymmetrically shaped optics in elastomeric supports and on flexures. It concludes with brief considerations of mountings for plastic lenses. The all-important subject of aligning the lens in its mount is considered in Chapt. 12.
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