Stereoscopic optical viewing system
Abstract
An improved optical system which provides the operator with a stereoscopic viewing field and depth of vision, particularly suitable for use in various machines such as electron or laser beam welding and drilling machines. The system features two separate but independently controlled optical viewing assemblies from the eyepiece to a spot directly above the working surface. Each optical assembly comprises a combination of eye pieces, turning prisms, telephoto lenses for providing magnification, achromatic imaging relay lenses and final stage pentagonal turning prisms. Adjustment for variations in distance from the turning prisms to the workpiece, necessitated by varying part sizes and configurations and by the operator's visual accuity, is provided separately for each optical assembly by means of separate manual controls at the operator console or within easy reach of the operator.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 6628159
- Application Number:
- ON: DE87007240
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING; ELECTRON BEAM WELDING; OPTICAL SYSTEMS; LASER WELDING; DESIGN; FIBER OPTICS; LENSES; OPERATION; PRISMS; PROCESS CONTROL; QUALITY CONTROL; CONTROL; FABRICATION; JOINING; WELDING; 420200* - Engineering- Facilities, Equipment, & Techniques
Citation Formats
Tallman, C S. Stereoscopic optical viewing system. United States: N. p., 1986.
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Tallman, C S. Stereoscopic optical viewing system. United States.
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"Stereoscopic optical viewing system". United States.
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title = {Stereoscopic optical viewing system},
author = {Tallman, C S},
abstractNote = {An improved optical system which provides the operator with a stereoscopic viewing field and depth of vision, particularly suitable for use in various machines such as electron or laser beam welding and drilling machines. The system features two separate but independently controlled optical viewing assemblies from the eyepiece to a spot directly above the working surface. Each optical assembly comprises a combination of eye pieces, turning prisms, telephoto lenses for providing magnification, achromatic imaging relay lenses and final stage pentagonal turning prisms. Adjustment for variations in distance from the turning prisms to the workpiece, necessitated by varying part sizes and configurations and by the operator's visual accuity, is provided separately for each optical assembly by means of separate manual controls at the operator console or within easy reach of the operator.},
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place = {United States},
year = {1986},
month = {5}
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