Optical scanner having a balanced mirrored spinner

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2008-01-08

2008-01-08

Paik, Steven S. (Department: 2876)

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Coded record sensors

Particular sensor structure

C235S462380, C235S462400, C359S221200, C359S223100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07316356

ABSTRACT:
An optical scanner having a balanced mirrored spinner. The optical scanner includes a laser for producing a laser beam, a mirrored spinner for directing the laser beam to produce scanning light beams, and an apparatus for rotating the mirrored spinner including a motor having a shaft which rotates about a first axis of rotation, a spinner mount coupled to the shaft and having an axle coupled to the mirrored spinner for rotating the mirrored spinner about a second axis of rotation, a drive mechanism for rotating the mirrored spinner about the axle, and a balance for counteracting precession of the mirrored spinner as it rotates.

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