Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – Using a periodically moving element
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2006-09-26
Cherry, Euncha P. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
Using a periodically moving element
C310S090000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07113317
ABSTRACT:
A polygon mirror scanner is disclosed, comprising a rotor having a rotating shaft, a polygon mirror having a regular prism and having a mirror surface on each side thereof, and a magnet; a bearing device, rotatably bearing the rotor, having a radial bearing, a thrust bearing, and a stator yoke; and a stator having a coil facing the magnet with a predetermined distance therebetween, wherein the radial bearing and the thrust bearing are exchangeable at the end of their useful life while maintaining a desired level of high precision and tolerances for proper and efficient operation of the polygon mirror scanner.
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Andoh Fumikata
Aridome Yasuhiro
Kanatani Shinobu
Konno Hideki
Cherry Euncha P.
Oblon & Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt P.C.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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