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Optical writing apparatus and image forming apparatus

US7436425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2005
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/04744
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical writing apparatus includes a deflecting part having a deflection plane for deflecting a plurality of light beams, a synchronization detection mirror for reflecting the plurality of light beams from the deflecting part, a synchronization detection part for detecting the timing for deflecting the plural light beams reflected from the synchronization detection mirror, and a housing for housing the deflecting part and the synchronization detection part. The synchronization detection part includes a lens for converging the plural light beams reflected from the synchronization detection mirrors, a light detection plate for detecting the plural light beams converged by the lens, and a holding member for holding the lens and the light detection plate.

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