Laser recording apparatus which maintains the laser recording unit in a horizontal position
US5812180A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1687
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A laser recording apparatus with a laser recording unit which is movable while held horizontal at all times. The laser recording apparatus is constructed of a first frame including the bottom section of the apparatus and a second frame supported by the first frame in a manner which allows pivotable rotation of the second frame for opening the apparatus, wherein a laser recording unit including laser scanning means is supported by the second frame on the rotation fulcrum, and the laser scanning means is held horizontal to the bottom section of the apparatus before, during and after release of the second frame from the first frame.
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