View source for 18359102. OPTICAL SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

=OPTICAL SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:CHIHIRO Shirakawa of Shizuoka (JP)|CHIHIRO Shirakawa of Shizuoka (JP)]][[Category:CHIHIRO Shirakawa of Shizuoka (JP)]]

[[:Category:HIROYUKI Fukuhara of Shizuoka (JP)|HIROYUKI Fukuhara of Shizuoka (JP)]][[Category:HIROYUKI Fukuhara of Shizuoka (JP)]]

==OPTICAL SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18359102 titled 'OPTICAL SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an optical scanning apparatus that includes a light source, a polygon mirror, and a casing. The polygon mirror has multiple reflecting surfaces and can rotate around a rotary shaft. The casing accommodates the light source and the polygon mirror and has two separate spaces, with a partition wall between them. The second space is further from the rotary shaft than the partition wall and overlaps with the first space in the axial direction.

* The patent describes an optical scanning apparatus with a rotating polygon mirror.
* The casing of the apparatus has two separate spaces, accommodating the mirror and the light source.
* A partition wall separates the two spaces.
* The second space is further from the rotary shaft than the partition wall.
* The second space overlaps with the first space in the axial direction.

Potential applications of this technology:

* Optical scanning systems in laser printers and copiers.
* Barcode scanners and document scanners.
* Laser projection systems for displays and presentations.
* 3D scanning and imaging devices.

Problems solved by this technology:

* Enables precise and efficient scanning of light beams.
* Provides a compact and integrated design for optical scanning systems.
* Reduces the complexity and cost of optical scanning apparatus.

Benefits of this technology:

* Improved scanning accuracy and speed.
* Compact and space-saving design.
* Cost-effective manufacturing and assembly.
* Versatile applications in various industries.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An optical scanning apparatus includes a light source, a polygon mirror including a plurality of reflecting surfaces configured to reflect light emitted from the light source, the polygon mirror being configured to be rotated around a rotary shaft, and a casing configured to accommodate the light source and the polygon mirror. The casing defines a first space that accommodates the polygon mirror and a second space that is different from the first space, the casing including a partition wall disposed between the first space and the second space. The second space is disposed further from the rotary shaft than the partition wall in a radial direction orthogonal to an axial direction of the rotary shaft, and is disposed such that the second space overlaps with the first space in the axial direction.



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