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Optical component bowing device, optical device, optical scanning device, and image forming apparatus

US7791623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2007
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0825
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical component bowing device is configured to include a bending moment generating structure that generates a bending moment in a supported portion of an optical component that reflects or shapes a light beam.

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