Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240103265). ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, OPTICAL SCANNING 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, OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKATOSHI Tanaka of Shizuoka (JP)
ATSUSHI Takata of Kanagawa (JP)
YOSHIHIKO Tanaka of Shizuoka (JP)
NAOKI Matsushita of Shizuoka (JP)
ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103265 titled 'ROTATABLE POLYGON MIRROR, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR, OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a rotatable polygon mirror molded with a resin, featuring reflecting surfaces parallel to a rotational axis, gate portions, and a recess-projection on the surface.
- The rotatable polygon mirror has multiple reflecting surfaces aligned with the rotational axis.
- Gate portions are present on the surface, along with a recess-projection that includes a recess shape and a projection shape.
- The recess-projection is positioned equidistant from two adjacent gate portions, connecting the rotation center and the boundary of the reflecting surfaces.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Laser scanning systems
- Optical communication devices
Problems Solved
- Improved precision in reflecting light
- Enhanced durability of the mirror
Benefits
- Increased efficiency in light reflection
- Longer lifespan of the mirror
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized for:
- Automotive head-up displays
- Medical imaging equipment
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include:
- Traditional polygon mirrors used in laser systems
- Conventional resin molding techniques
Unanswered Questions
How does the resin material impact the performance of the mirror?
The patent application does not delve into the specific properties of the resin used and how it affects the mirror's functionality.
Are there any limitations to the size or shape of the rotatable polygon mirror?
The patent application does not address whether there are constraints on the dimensions or configurations of the mirror.
Original Abstract Submitted
a rotatable polygon mirror molded with a resin includes a plurality of reflecting surfaces provided in parallel to a rotational axis direction, a surface perpendicular to the rotational axis direction; a plurality of gate portions provided on the surface and a recess-projection on the surface. the recess-projection has at least one shape of a recess shape recessed in the rotational axis from the and a projection shape projected from the surface as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the rotational axis direction. the recess-projection is provided in a virtual straight line with equal distances from two of the adjacent gate portions with respect to a rotational direction of the rotatable polygon mirror and connecting a rotation center of the rotatable polygon mirror and a boundary of two of the adjacent reflecting surfaces with respect to the rotational direction.
