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Platform adjustment device for scanner

US6450475B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/02441
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for adjusting the position of platform of a scanner and calibrating the depth of field of an opto-mechanic module of the scanner. The device includes an exposed driving element for moving a supporting element of the platform. A first embodiment includes a nut incorporated with an exposed flange for turning, and a stud fixed on a lower base. A second embodiment includes a driving slant element movably mounted on the lower case and activated by a screw exposed outwards; and a driven portion formed on an upper case that support the platform. The devices are simple in structure and easy to be used.

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