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Scanning optical apparatus

US9715108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2016
Grant dateJul 25, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2036

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

Abstract

In a scanning optical apparatus provided with: a deflector including a rotating polygon mirror which deflects incident light; and an optical box which fixes the deflectors in a positioned state, the deflector uses any one of deflectors of a plurality of types having respectively different shapes of a fitting portion, which is fitted into a fit receiving portion provided in the optical box, and the optical box is provided with fit receiving portions of different shapes corresponding to the respective fitting portions of the deflectors of a plurality of types.

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