David J Schmeling

US Patent:

RE39689, Jun 12, 2007

Filed:

Feb 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

09/982327

Inventors:

Abdolreza Movaghar - San Diego CA, US
Josephine del Rosario - San Diego CA, US
Mark Diel - Menlo Park CA, US
David J. Schmeling - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A47G 29/02
E04G 3/08
E06B 7/28

US Classification:

250239, 250234, 250504 R

Abstract:

Apparatus for fixing the position of an optical sensor within a range of motion in relation to an optical apparatus. The fixing apparatus provides permits a range of motion through five degrees of freedom (DOF) during the securing process. The apparatus includes a housing for the optical assembly, a middle bracket, with the middle bracket secured to the optical apparatus. The range of motion is provided by a gimbal design in the housing and middle bracket which creates the five DOF. There are no screws involved in the fixing process to impart torques or forces to the parts being aligned and secured in position. An ultraviolet (UV) activated adhesive is used to secure the sensor housing to the middle bracket and the middle bracket to the optical scanner housing. The middle bracket is formed of a material transparent to UV light, and a high percentage of the UV light can pass through it to cure the adhesive applied between the parts. A vertical hole runs through tabs of both the housing and the middle bracket.

US Patent:

57367388, Apr 7, 1998

Filed:

Aug 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/701619

Inventors:

Abdolreza Movaghar - San Diego CA
Josephine del Rosario - San Diego CA
Mark Diel - San Diego CA
David J. Schmeling - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Company - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

A47G 2902
E04G 308
E06B 728

US Classification:

250239

Abstract:

Apparatus for fixing the position of an optical sensor within a range of motion in relation to an optical apparatus. The fixing apparatus provides permits a range of motion through five degrees of freedom (DOF) during the securing process. The apparatus includes a housing for the optical assembly, a middle bracket, with the middle bracket secured to the optical apparatus. The range of motion is provided by a gimbal design in the housing and middle bracket which creates the five DOF. There are no screws involved in the fixing process to impart torques or forces to the parts being aligned and secured in position. An ultraviolet (UV) activated adhesive is used to secure the sensor housing to the middle bracket and the middle bracket to the optical scanner housing. The middle bracket is formed of a material transparent to UV light, and a high percentage of the UV light can pass through it to cure the adhesive applied between the parts. A vertical hole runs through tabs of both the housing and the middle bracket.

US Patent:

59987863, Dec 7, 1999

Filed:

Jan 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/009526

Inventors:

Abdolreza Movaghar - San Diego CA
Josephine del Rosario - San Diego CA
Mark Diel - San Diego CA
David J. Schmeling - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Company - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

A47G 2902
E04G 308
E06B 728

US Classification:

250239

Abstract:

Apparatus for fixing the position of an optical sensor within a range of motion in relation to an optical apparatus. The fixing apparatus provides permits a range of motion through five degrees of freedom (DOF) during the securing process. The apparatus includes a housing for the optical assembly, a middle bracket, with the middle bracket secured to the optical apparatus. The range of motion is provided by a gimbal design in the housing and middle bracket which creates the five DOF. There are no screws involved in the fixing process to impart torques or forces to the parts being aligned and secured in position. An ultraviolet (UV) activated adhesive is used to secure the sensor housing to the middle bracket and the middle bracket to the optical scanner housing. The middle bracket is formed of a material transparent to UV light, and a high percentage of the UV light can pass through it to cure the adhesive applied between the parts. A vertical hole runs through tabs of both the housing and the middle bracket.