Laser scan unit housing for an imaging device
US8780158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/043
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A housing for the scan unit printhead of an imaging device. The housing is substantially bowl shaped having a plurality of mounting surfaces extending inwardly toward a central region of the housing. The housing is constructed from a metal composition. The scan unit includes a plurality of light sources and an optical assembly operatively coupled thereto. The housing mounting surfaces support components of the optical assembly using an adhesive, without additional mounting hardware.
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