Image sensing apparatus
US6147701A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M11/18
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image sensing apparatus includes a spherical supporting unit, a Y-shape supporting unit and a pedestal supporting unit. The spherical supporting unit includes: a lens unit, a photoreceptor and electrical circuits, is supported on X axis by the Y-shape supporting unit, and is rotated about the X axis by driving force of a motor. The Y-shape supporting unit is rotatably supported on Y axis by the pedestal supporting unit. In the spherical supporting unit, a fixed portion which is stably connected with the X axis of the spherical supporting unit, and a rotation portion which rotates along with rotation of the spherical supporting unit, are provided. The image sensing apparatus comprises a conductive bearing in which the rotation portion is electrically connected with the fixed portion. The rotation portion and the electrical circuits are connected with signals; and signal wires from the Y-shape supporting unit are connected with the fixed portion. With respect to the Y-shape supporting unit and the pedestal supporting unit, a conductive bearing is similarly provided at the rotating portion, so that electrical connection is achieved between the Y-shape supporting unit and the pedest…
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