Opto-mechanical switch
First Claim
1. An opto-mechanical switch for producing different optical paths from two optical path sections out of a plurality of optical path sections that are oriented in different spatial directions, comprising:
- an optical component on which one end of each optical path section impinges and which is adapted to be moved linearly in a direction of movement at right angles to the optical path sections between different switching positions in which the optical component selectively couples different optical path sections optically with each other; and
wherein at least three switching positions of the optical component are provided and each switching position has a discrete position of the optical component in the direction of movement assigned to the optical component, the optical path sections impinging on different portions of the optical component at different positions in the direction of movement in the different switching positions, and the different portions including optical functional elements that bring about an optical function between the optical path sections connected with each other, the optical function comprising transmission or reflection.
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Abstract
An opto-mechanical switch produces different optical paths from two optical path sections out of a plurality of optical path sections that are oriented in different spatial directions. The switch has an optical component on which one end of each optical path section impinges, and which is adapted to be moved linearly in a direction of movement at right angles to the optical path sections between different switching positions, in which it selectively couples different optical path sections optically with each other. Further provided is a measuring system for the analysis of fluids, having such an opto-mechanical switch.
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1. An opto-mechanical switch for producing different optical paths from two optical path sections out of a plurality of optical path sections that are oriented in different spatial directions, comprising:
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an optical component on which one end of each optical path section impinges and which is adapted to be moved linearly in a direction of movement at right angles to the optical path sections between different switching positions in which the optical component selectively couples different optical path sections optically with each other; and wherein at least three switching positions of the optical component are provided and each switching position has a discrete position of the optical component in the direction of movement assigned to the optical component, the optical path sections impinging on different portions of the optical component at different positions in the direction of movement in the different switching positions, and the different portions including optical functional elements that bring about an optical function between the optical path sections connected with each other, the optical function comprising transmission or reflection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An opto-mechanical switch for producing different optical paths from two optical path sections out of a plurality of optical path sections that are oriented in different spatial directions, comprising:
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an optical component on which one end of each optical path section impinges and which is adapted to be moved linearly in a direction of movement at right angles to the optical path sections between different switching positions in which the optical component selectively couples different optical path sections optically with each other; and wherein the optical component has a portion for reflection of light which optically couples at least one optical path section extending sideways relative to the direction of movement with an optical path section extending in the direction of movement.
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18. An opto-mechanical switch for producing different optical paths from two optical path sections out of a plurality of optical path sections that are oriented in different spatial directions, comprising:
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an optical component on which one end of each optical path section impinges and which is adapted to be moved linearly in a direction of movement at right angles to the optical path sections between different switching positions in which the optical component selectively couples different optical path sections optically with each other; and wherein the optical component includes a portion for reflection of light which is formed as a pyramid having metal-coated triangular surfaces and optically couples optical path sections that are perpendicular to each other.
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