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Optical scanning apparatus and image forming apparatus

US8619108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2010
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/0082
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical scanning apparatus includes a polygonal mirror configured to deflect a light beam emitted from a light source such that the laser beam scans a member to be scanned, a drive motor configured to rotate the polygonal mirror, aboard on which the polygonal mirror and the drive motor are mounted, an installation portion where the board is installed, a rubber member provided between the board and the installation portion, and an adjustment unit configured to position on the board with respect to the installation portion and to adjust inclination of the board with respect to the installation portion by deforming the rubber member.

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