The present invention discloses a device and a method for inserting and positioning a target within a free electron laser, particle accelerator, or other such device that generates or utilizes a beam of energy or particles. The system includes a three-point registration mechanism that insures angular and translational accuracy and repeatability of positioning upon multiple insertions within the same structure.

An optical mount system that may be adjusted by a variety of devices and methods. In some cases, a post collar assembly may be configured to engage a collar coupling surface of a post holder body such that the post collar engages the collar coupling surface in indexed and predetermined angular positions. In some cases, a base of a post holder body may be configured to accept a secondary base element in the form of a mounting adapter which may be releasably secured the base to provide additional stiffness for the mounting of the base to a reference surface.

The present invention provides an optical apparatus, which is configured to output image information and comprises a housing; a light source; an optical device; an optical device carrier, wherein the optical device is mounted on the optical device carrier and positioned on one side of the optical device carrier; a support plate positioned on the other side of the optical device carrier and being one part of the housing; and a connecting piece, wherein one end of the connecting piece penetrates the support plate and then is connected with the optical device carrier, and the relative positions of the connecting piece and the support plate are fixed.

A manually operated reflecting device includes a base, at least one rotary sleeve pivoted to the base, and a release module and an angle-adjustment module disposed between the first and second rotary sleeves and the base. The release module and the angle-adjustment module allow the base to be adjusted and fixed at a certain angle with respect to the first and second rotary sleeves. On the rotary sleeve is disposed a reflecting member. The rotary sleeve is rotated and fixed at a predetermined angle with respect to the base, so as to maintain the reflecting member at a best-view position.

A blind spot assistance device whereby an image of a blind spot area can be more easily shown continuing on from an image directly viewed by a viewer. The blind spot assistance device shows an image of a blind spot area obscured by an obstacle and comprises a pair of flat mirrors arranged so as to be mutually facing, said pair of mirrors being: a semi-transmissive flat mirror to which light indicating an image is incident, said mirror provided on the viewer side, reflecting some of the light, and transmitting some of the light; and a flat mirror that reflects the light towards the semi-transmissive mirror. The semi-transmissive flat mirror is arranged having a prescribed angle open on the viewer side, relative to the flat mirror.

The present invention provides an optical apparatus, which is configured to output image information and comprises a housing; a light source; an optical device; an optical device carrier, wherein the optical device is mounted on the optical device carrier and positioned on one side of the optical device carrier; a support plate positioned on the other side of the optical device carrier and being one part of the housing; and a connecting piece, wherein one end of the connecting piece penetrates the support plate and then is connected with the optical device carrier, and the relative positions of the connecting piece and the support plate are fixed.

An optical component mount system which includes an optical mount having at least one mount body. At least one optical component receiver may be formed on the mount body. The optical component receiver may be configured to receive at least one optical component therein. In addition, at least one coupling extension extends from the optical mount body. The coupling extension includes at least one coupling receiver formed therein. The coupling receiver is configured to receive at least a portion of at least one optical rail body therein. In one embodiment, the coupling receiver and optical component receiver are co-aligned along a common longitudinal axis of the optical mount.

An optical mount is disclosed having at least one restraining element for an optic having at least one contact point with a first surface of the optic and at least one force element having at least one contact point with a second surface of the optic, wherein each contact point on the first surface of the optic has a corresponding contact point on the second surface of the optic.

An apparatus configured for precision adjustment includes a support fitting having a void oriented along a first axis. The apparatus also includes an adjustment screw disposed within the void. The apparatus further includes first and second set screws coupled to the support fitting, where each set screw has a substantially conical tip. The first and second set screws are oriented such that a plane bisecting the first and second set screws is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. An edge of the conical tip of the first set screw is substantially parallel to an edge of the conical tip of the second set screw.

An apparatus for transmitting and/or reflecting a laser beam for at least partially correcting astigmatism of the laser beam includes an optical element for transmitting and/or reflecting the laser beam. The optical element is deformable by an external force. The apparatus further includes at least four supports for the optical element arranged along an imaginary circle. The at least four supports are aligned diametrically opposite one another in pairs. The apparatus further includes at least two deformation elements for exerting the external force on the optical element. The at least two deformation elements are arranged diametrically to one another with respect to a center of the imaginary circle through the at least four supports. Each of the at least two deformation elements is arranged on an angle bisector of an angle defined by two adjacent supports and the center of the imaginary circle through the at least four supports.