18460832. ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, SCANNING OPTICAL DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, SCANNING OPTICAL DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, SCANNING OPTICAL DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, SCANNING OPTICAL DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HISANORI Kobayashi of Kanagawa (JP)
YOSHIHIKO Tanaka of Shizuoka (JP)
Takatoshi Tanaka of Shizuoka (JP)
NAOKI Matsushita of Shizuoka (JP)
ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, SCANNING OPTICAL DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18460832 titled 'ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, SCANNING OPTICAL DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The rotatable polygon mirror described in the patent application includes a plurality of reflecting surfaces arranged parallel to a rotational axis, with two polygonal surfaces perpendicular to the reflecting surfaces and opposite to each other. A through hole penetrates both polygonal surfaces in parallel to the rotational axis and engages with a rotational shaft for driving. The through hole has a similar shape to the polygonal surfaces but with different vertexes in phase from the apexes of the polygonal surfaces in the rotational direction.
- Reflecting surfaces arranged parallel to rotational axis
- Polygonal surfaces perpendicular to reflecting surfaces
- Through hole for engaging with rotational shaft
- Similar shape of through hole to polygonal surfaces but with different vertexes
Potential Applications
The rotatable polygon mirror technology can be applied in:
- Laser scanning systems
- Optical communication devices
- Medical imaging equipment
Problems Solved
This technology solves the following problems:
- Precise control of reflected light direction
- Efficient scanning of laser beams
- Enhanced image quality in medical imaging
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved accuracy in laser scanning
- Enhanced performance in optical communication
- Higher resolution in medical imaging
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Laser cutting machines
- Barcode scanners
- Endoscopic cameras
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology is the use of polygon mirrors in laser scanning systems for high-speed and high-precision scanning applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does the through hole design impact the overall stability of the mirror during rotation?
The design of the through hole and its interaction with the rotational shaft may affect the stability of the mirror during operation. Further testing and analysis would be needed to determine the impact on stability.
What materials are typically used in manufacturing rotatable polygon mirrors for optimal performance?
The choice of materials for the reflecting surfaces, polygonal surfaces, and through hole can impact the durability and performance of the mirror. Understanding the optimal material selection for different applications is crucial for maximizing the mirror's efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
A rotatable polygon mirror includes a plurality of reflecting surfaces provided in parallel to a rotational axis direction, first surface and second surface of polygonal shape perpendicular to the plurality of reflecting surface and of which each side is continued to the plurality of reflecting surfaces. The second surface is opposite to the first surface. A through hole penetrates though the first and second surfaces in parallel to the rotational axis direction and to engage with a rotational shaft of a driving portion. As seen in the rotational axis direction, the through hole has substantially similar shape to the polygonal shape of the first and the second surfaces, and vertexes of the similar shape of the through hole are different in phase from apexes of the polygonal shape of the first and second surfaces with respect to a rotational direction of the polygon mirror.
