An optical assembly (30; 130) comprises a mounting structure (32; 132), a plurality of optical elements (34; 134), and a conformal filler material (54; 154). The mounting structure (32; 132) has a plurality of axially spaced circumferentially recessed undercuts (44; 144) formed into an inner surface (42; 142) of the mounting structure (32; 132). The optical elements (34; 134) are axially spaced in the mounting structure (32; 132). At least one of the optical elements (34; 134) includes an undercut (38; 138) in a perimeter edge surface (40; 140). The undercut (38; 138) is aligned with one of the plurality of undercuts (44; 144) in the mounting structure (32; 132), such that the aligned circumferential undercuts (38; 138) define a void (48; 148). The conformal filler material (54; 154) is cast in place in the void (48; 148) to create a mechanical lock between the optical element (34; 134) and mounting structure (32; 132).


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    Title :

    MOUNTING OF OPTICAL ELEMENTS FOR IMAGING IN AIR VEHICLES


    Additional title:

    HALTERUNG FÜR OPTISCHE ELEMENTE ZUR BILDGEBUNG IN LUFTFAHRZEUGEN
    MONTAGE D'ÉLÉMENTS OPTIQUES D'IMAGERIE DANS DES VÉHICULES AÉRIENS


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    Publication date :

    2025-04-09


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G02C SPECTACLES , Brillen / B64U / G02B Optische Elemente, Systeme oder Geräte , OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS



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