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Light-scanning device and image-forming apparatus

US8199392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2008
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/12
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A light-scanning device includes a polygon scanner having a rotatable polygon mirror which deflects a laser beam emitted from a light source, an optical image-forming element which images the deflected laser beam on a predetermined position, and an optical housing which supports the light source, the polygon scanner and the optical image-forming element, a non-rotational cylindrical shielding member for covering an upper part of the polygon scanner.

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