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Continuously variable reduction scanning optics drive

US4120578A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateSep 7, 1976
Grant dateOct 17, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 7, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/041
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A continuously variable reduction scanning optical system wherein a preferred embodiment is disclosed with mechanisms for continuously adjusting the magnification ratio, the total conjugate length, scan speed, scan length, and leading edge registration. Either a single focus or variable focus lens can be used.

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