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Optical scanning apparatus and image forming apparatus

US10095153B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2017
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/80
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical scanning apparatus includes a light source for emitting a beam in accordance with image information; a controller substrate for controlling the light source; a deflector for scanningly deflecting the beam; an optical device for directing the deflected beam onto a member-to-be-scanned; a casing supporting the substrate, the deflector and the optical device, wherein the substrate is provided with a projected portion projecting relative to the casing; and a connector for removably connecting a cable for supplying a signal to the light source, the connector being provided on a side of the projected portion where the controller substrate is supported by the casing. The cable is insertable and removable relative to the connector in a direction parallel with a surface of the projected portion provided with the connector.

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