Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for a tunable lens, which comprises a deformable lens shaping element (1) with a central axis (2) and a radial axis (5) and with a perimetrical edge (3) that extends about the central axis (2) and wherein the perimetrical edge (3) is designed to interact and mechanically deform a membrane of the tunable lens in order to change at least one optical property of the tunable lens. The arrangement further comprises a moveable adjustment element (13), which is mechanically coupled to the lens shaping element (1) by a bearing, wherein the bearing limits an axial translational degree of freedom (7), such that an axial force is transmittable between the lens shaping element (1) and the adjustment element (13) parallel to the central axis (2) and wherein the bearing provides a radial rotational degree of freedom (12) for a relative rotation between the lens shaping element (1) and the adjustment element (13) about the radial axis (5).

Abstract: Carrier arrangement (1) for an optical device (16) comprising a first carrier (2) and a second carrier (3), which are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis (8) that is defined by a first bearing means (7), wherein the first bearing means (7) is arranged between the first carrier (2) and the second carrier (3) and comprises at least one pin (9), preferably two pins, with a longitudinal axis (10), wherein the pin (9) is arranged such that its longitudinal axis (10) is essentially parallel to the first axis (8), wherein a first portion (17) of the pin (9) is attached to the first carrier (2) and a second portion (18) of the pin is moveably arranged in a notch (10) of the second carrier (3), or wherein the first portion (17) of the pin (8) is attached to the second carrier (3) and the second portion (18) of the pin (9) is moveably arranged in a notch (11) of the first carrier (2), the notch (11) comprising at least two support surfaces (30, 31) that are designed such that the second portion (18) of

Abstract: The present invention relates to Carrier device (1) for carrying an optical element (2), comprising: a platform (P) defining a plane (P1), a base (S), a spring structure (3) connecting the platform to the base so as to allow tilting of the platform with respect to the base about a least a first axis (A) extending parallel to said plane, a first magnet (M1) and a first coil (C1), wherein the first magnet is connected to the platform and the first coil (C1) is connected to the base, or wherein the first magnet is connected to the base and the first coil (C1) is connected to the platform (P), and wherein the first magnet (M1) is magnetized parallel to said plane (P1), wherein the first coil (C1) comprises a first coil section (10) opposing the first magnet (M1), such that an electrical current flowing through the first coil section (10) generates a Lorentz force in a direction extending at an angle in the range from 88° to 92° with respect to said plane (P1) such that a tilting of the platform (P) is caused, and

Abstract: The invention relates to a tiltable mirror device (1) comprising the components: a tiltable portion (2) comprising a substrate (2.1) having a reflective layer (2.2) for reflecting electromagnetic waves, a fixed portion (3) relative to which the tiltable portion (2) is movable, a bearing assembly (4) mechanically connecting the fixed portion (3) and the tiltable portion (2), wherein the bearing assembly (4) is arranged to render the tiltable portion (2) tiltable around at least one axis of rotation (100) with respect to the fixed portion (3), an actuator assembly, wherein the actuator assembly comprises two components, namely a coil portion (6) comprising one or more coils (6.1, 6.2) each comprising an electric conductor (6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for carrying an optical element, the device comprising: a pivotable first carrier for carrying the optical element, the first carrier being mounted by means of a first bearing so that the first carrier is pivotable about a first axis, wherein the first bearing comprises an elastic structure and a support configured to support the first carrier, wherein the support is configured to limit a translation of the first carrier in at least a first direction.

Abstract: Optical device (1) comprising a carrier (4), an optical element (2) and a radiation sink (3), wherein the optical element (2) is mounted on the carrier (4), the optical element (2) is movably attached to the carrier (4), the carrier (4) has a recess (7), wherein the optical device (1) is arranged to interact with electromagnetic radiation (9), dividing the electromagnetic radiation (9) in a first portion (91) and a second portion (92), the optical element is arranged to deflect the first portion in a definable direction, and the second portion (92) is incident into the recess (7) and impinges onto the radiation sink (3).

Abstract: Described herein is an optical device comprising an optical element, which is mounted on a carrier by means of a platform, in which the platform comprises a base and an elastic structure, wherein the base is connected to the optical element, the elastic structure connects the base and the carrier, the platform extends along an x-y plane defined by an x-direction and a y-direction, an actuator is arranged to apply a force to the base in a direction along the x-y-plane, the elastic structure is elastic in the x-direction and in the y-direction, and the base and the elastic structure are fabricated in a one-piece manner

Abstract: An apparatus for deflecting with respect to one or more axes a device mounted on the apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a mounting support; a device chassis defining a plane and a clockwise direction in the plane, wherein the device chassis comprises two or more arm bridges, wherein a first arm bridge is extending from a first side of the device chassis and a second arm bridge is extending from a second and opposite side of the device chassis. One or more arm bridges comprising a first arm extending continuously in a clockwise direction to a first standoff and a second arm extending continuously in an anti-clockwise direction to a second standoff. The apparatus comprising one or more standoff supports comprised between each standoff and the mounting support.

Abstract: A system for use in maintaining a machine including a cavity is provided. The system includes a pilot apparatus including an insertion end and a steering end opposite the insertion end. The insertion end is positionable within the machine such that the pilot apparatus defines a path through the machine. The system also includes a steering interface configured to steer the insertion end relative to the machine. The system further includes a service apparatus for use in maintaining the machine. The service apparatus is configured to move along the path defined by the pilot apparatus.

Abstract: A system for use in maintaining a machine including a cavity is provided. The system includes a pilot apparatus including an insertion end and a steering end opposite the insertion end. The insertion end is positionable within the machine such that the pilot apparatus defines a path through the machine. The system also includes a steering interface configured to steer the insertion end relative to the machine. The system further includes a service apparatus for use in maintaining the machine. The service apparatus is configured to move along the path defined by the pilot apparatus.

Abstract: An ophthalmological apparatus includes a base station having a light source generating light pulses, and an application head mountable on an eye having a light projector for focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue. The application head has movement drivers moving the light projector in a feed direction and a first scanning direction. A scanner in the base station deflects the light pulses in a second scanning direction. The ophthalmological apparatus includes an optical transmission system transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station to the application head, and superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector in the first scanning direction. Light sources with high light pulse rates, for example femtosecond lasers may be used, without impractical enlargement of the size of the application head.

Abstract: An ophthalmological apparatus includes a base station having a light source generating light pulses, and an application head mountable on an eye having a light projector for focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue. The application head has movement drivers moving the light projector in a feed direction and a first scanning direction. A scanner in the base station deflects the light pulses in a second scanning direction. The ophthalmological apparatus includes an optical transmission system transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station to the application head, and superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector in the first scanning direction. Light sources with high light pulse rates, for example femtosecond lasers may be used, without impractical enlargement of the size of the application head.

Abstract: An ophthalmological apparatus includes a base station having a light source generating light pulses, and an application head mountable on an eye having a light projector for focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue. The application head has movement drivers moving the light projector in a feed direction and a first scanning direction. A scanner in the base station deflects the light pulses in a second scanning direction. The ophthalmological apparatus includes an optical transmission system transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station to the application head, and superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector in the first scanning direction. Light sources with high light pulse rates, for example femtosecond lasers may be used, without impractical enlargement of the size of the application head.

Abstract: An inspection vehicle for inspecting a substantially cylindrical object composed of a magnetizable material includes a chassis. A plurality of wheels is disposed on the chassis so as to be rotatable and is configured to move the chassis in a circumferential direction along an external surface of the cylindrical object, at least some of the plurality of wheels being motor-drivable. The plurality of wheels is disposed so as to provide a chassis clearance allowing a movement of the chassis over an obstruction on the external surface of the cylindrical object. A magnetic device is disposed on the chassis and is configured to hold the vehicle on the external surface of the cylindrical object.

Abstract: An ophthalmological apparatus includes a base station having a light source generating light pulses, and an application head mountable on an eye having a light projector for focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue. The application head has movement drivers moving the light projector in a feed direction and a first scanning direction. A scanner in the base station deflects the light pulses in a second scanning direction. The ophthalmological apparatus includes an optical transmission system transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station to the application head, and superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector in the first scanning direction. Light sources with high light pulse rates, for example femtosecond lasers may be used, without impractical enlargement of the size of the application head.

Abstract: An opthalmological apparatus includes a base station having a light source for generating light pulses, and an application head mountable on an eye having a light projector for the focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue. The application head has drivers for moving the light projector in a feed direction and in a first scanning direction. A scanner is arranged in the base station in order to deflect the light pulses in a second scanning direction. The opthalmological apparatus includes an optical transmission system for transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station to the application head, and for superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector in the first scanning direction.

Abstract: A robot platform is provided, which is intended in particular for remotely controlled and/or autonomous inspection of technical facilities, in particular in power stations, and comprises at least a drive mechanism configured to move the robot platform, an inspection device configured to inspect the technical facility and a communication device for exchanging measurement and/or control data. Particular flexibility in use and extended areas of use are achieved in that the robot platform is modular and the communication device operates in accordance with a uniform standard.

Abstract: An opthalmological apparatus (1) comprises a base station (11) having a light source (51) for generating light pulses, and an application head (3) which can be mounted on an eye (2) having a light projector (58) for the focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue (22). The application head (3) additionally has movement drivers (57) for moving the light projector (58) in a feed direction and in a first scanning direction. A scanner (52) is arranged in the base station (11) in order to deflect the light pulses in a second scanning direction. In addition, the opthalmological apparatus (1) comprises an optical transmission system for transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station (11) to the application head (3), and for superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector (58) in the first scanning direction.

Abstract: An opthalmological apparatus includes a base station having a light source for generating light pulses, and an application head mountable on an eye having a light projector for the focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue. The application head has drivers for moving the light projector in a feed direction and in a first scanning direction. A scanner is arranged in the base station in order to deflect the light pulses in a second scanning direction. The opthalmological apparatus includes an optical transmission system for transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station to the application head, and for superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector in the first scanning direction.

Abstract: An opthalmological apparatus (1) comprises a base station (11) having a light source (51) for generating light pulses, and an application head (3) which can be mounted on an eye (2) having a light projector (58) for the focussed projection of the light pulses for punctiform breakdown of eye tissue (22). The application head (3) additionally has movement drivers (57) for moving the light projector (58) in a feed direction and in a first scanning direction. A scanner (52) is arranged in the base station (11) in order to deflect the light pulses in a second scanning direction. In addition, the opthalmological apparatus (1) comprises an optical transmission system for transmitting deflected light pulses from the base station (11) to the application head (3), and for superimposing the light pulses deflected in the second scanning direction onto the movement of the light projector (58) in the first scanning direction.