Scanning optical apparatus
US9715108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2036 |
Classification
- 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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