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Light scanning device

US7248390B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2003
Grant dateJul 24, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/105
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a light scanning device for scanning light from a light source, the light scanning device having: a pivotably mounted mirror for receiving light from the light source; a counterbalance; and a drive for oscillatorily pivoting the mirror and the counterbalance simultaneously in opposite directions to reduce uncoupled forces.

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