Light scanning device, scanning line adjusting method, scanning line adjusting control method, image forming apparatus, and image forming method
US7301554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/0031
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A light scanning device includes an optical element that images, on an image holding body, a light beam emitted from a light source. The light scanning device further includes a holding member that holds the optical element, and scanning line curve correcting mechanism for correcting the optical element in a sub scanning direction to correct a scanning line formed by the light beam in the sub scanning direction. The light scanning device further includes a scanning line inclination correcting mechanism for entirely tilting the optical element to correct an inclination of the scanning line. At least one part of the scanning line curve correcting mechanism, and at least one part of the scanning line inclination correcting mechanism are provided integrally with the holding member.
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