Mirror angle adjustment and mounting system for a laser scanner device
US6490072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/1822
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrophotographic machine mirror assembly includes a mirror having two opposite ends and a reflective surface. A laser device scans a laser beam along the reflective surface to define a fold line thereon. The fold line extends substantially between the two opposite ends of the mirror. At least one fixed mounting device has a support surface. At least one rotational device is attached to the mirror. The at least one rotational device has an arcuate surface defining an imaginary circle and engaging the support surface of the at least one fixed mounting device. The imaginary circle has a center substantially coincident with the fold line of the reflective surface. The at least one rotational device rotates about the center of the imaginary circle to thereby rotate the mirror about the fold line.
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