Slim scan module with interchangeable X-Y scan element
    41.
    发明授权
    Slim scan module with interchangeable X-Y scan element 失效
    具有可互换X-Y扫描元件的超薄扫描模块

    公开(公告)号:US5637857A

    公开(公告)日:1997-06-10

    申请号:US639787

    申请日:1996-04-29

    Abstract: An optical scanning module has a metal base, a first circuit board mounted across one end of the metal base and a second circuit board mounted orthogonal to the first circuit board. The metal base supports a light emitter for producing a scanning beam and serves as a heat sink for the emitter. A flexible support attached to the metal base supports a mirror for oscillating motion. The module includes a drive mechanism, typically in the form of a permanent magnet and electromagnet, for producing reciprocal motion of the mirror. A detector included in the module senses light reflected from an indicia scanned by the beam. A flexible electrical cable connects the circuitry on the first and second circuit boards so that circuitry operates together to produce all signals necessary for operation of the scanner module and to process the electrical signals from the detector. Preferred embodiments include a flexible support consisting of a planar spring located between the mirror and one of the magnets. The components of the module are dimensioned so that the weight of the magnet balances that of the mirror. The invention also encompasses systems for scanning the beam simultaneously in two orthogonal directions at two different frequencies. This bi-directional scanning can produce a raster scan pattern for reading two-dimensional bar codes, or this scanning can produce a moving zig-zag pattern for reading truncated bar codes.

    Abstract translation: 光学扫描模块具有金属基座,安装在金属基底的一端的第一电路板和与第一电路板垂直安装的第二电路板。 金属底座支撑用于产生扫描光束的光发射器,并且用作发射器的散热器。 附接到金属基座的柔性支撑件支撑用于振动运动的反射镜。 模块包括通常为永磁体和电磁体形式的驱动机构,用于产生反射镜的往复运动。 包括在模块中的检测器感测由光束扫描的标记反射的光。 柔性电缆连接第一和第二电路板上的电路,使得电路一起工作以产生操作扫描器模块所需的所有信号并处理来自检测器的电信号。 优选实施例包括由位于反射镜和一个磁体之间的平面弹簧组成的柔性支撑件。 模块的组件的尺寸使得磁体的重量平衡了镜子的重量。 本发明还包括用于在两个不同频率的两个正交方向同时扫描光束的系统。 该双向扫描可以产生用于读取二维条形码的光栅扫描图案,或者该扫描可以产生用于读取截断的条形码的移动之字形图案。

    Fiber optic barcode readers using purely mechanical scanner oscillation
    42.
    发明授权
    Fiber optic barcode readers using purely mechanical scanner oscillation 失效
    光纤条形码阅读器采用纯机械式扫描仪振荡

    公开(公告)号:US5422469A

    公开(公告)日:1995-06-06

    申请号:US79891

    申请日:1993-06-21

    Abstract: The laser diode of an optical scanning system is located in a separate unit and light therefrom carried to a remote scan head via an optical fiber. This reduces the size and weight of the scan head and reduces the temperature sensitivity of the scan head. The scan head may include an optical sensor for detecting light reflected from scanned symbols. Alternatively, the separate unit may house the sensor, and the same fiber or an additional fiber will collect the reflected light and transmit that light back to the sensor. A portion of the optical fiber is attached to the optical scan unit such that the first end is free to vibrate within the optical scan unit in response to a mechanical force applied to the optical scan unit by a user, for example by shaking or striking the scan unit. In an alternative embodiment, a torsion spring arrangement supports the emitting end of the fiber, and a user activates a mechanical trigger or the like to initiate vibration of the spring and corresponding oscillation of the emitting end of the fiber.

    Abstract translation: 光学扫描系统的激光二极管位于单独的单元中,并且其中的光通过光纤被传送到远程扫描头。 这减少了扫描头的尺寸和重量,并降低了扫描头的温度灵敏度。 扫描头可以包括用于检测从扫描的符号反射的光的光学传感器。 或者,单独的单元可以容纳传感器,并且相同的光纤或附加光纤将收集反射光并将该光传送回传感器。 光纤的一部分被附接到光学扫描单元,使得第一端响应于用户施加到光学扫描单元的机械力而在光学扫描单元内自由振动,例如通过摇动或撞击 扫描单元 在替代实施例中,扭簧装置支撑光纤的发射端,并且用户激活机械触发器等以引发弹簧的振动和光纤的发射端的对应振荡。

    Imaging scanner
    44.
    发明授权
    Imaging scanner 有权
    成像扫描仪

    公开(公告)号:US08203616B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-19

    申请号:US11026855

    申请日:2004-12-30

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2256 H04N1/107 H04N5/2252

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for scanning objects using an imaging scanner comprising a housing, a circuit board comprising a mounted imaging sensor and an optical module positioned in front of the imaging sensor, creating at least part of an optical path between the optical module and the sensor. In an embodiment, the circuit board is positioned in the housing and the imaging sensor is tilted with respect to the optical path.

    Abstract translation: 使用包括壳体的成像扫描仪扫描物体的方法和装置,包括安装的成像传感器的电路板和位于成像传感器前面的光学模块,在光学模块和传感器之间产生光路的至少一部分。 在一个实施例中,电路板位于壳体中,并且成像传感器相对于光路倾斜。

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