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Rotation detection device, medium transport device, and recording device

US12287226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2023
Grant dateApr 29, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D2213/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pulley serving as a rotary body and a scale configured to rotate integrally with the pulley are attached to an end portion of the pulley serving as the rotary body in a thrust direction, a detection unit is configured to detect rotation of the pulley serving as the rotary body by reading a reading region of the scale. An absorber capable of absorbing liquid is attached to a surface of the scale on which a reading region is present, and when liquid adheres to the scale, the absorber absorbs the liquid.

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