公开(公告)号：US4782361A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-01

申请号：US24488

申请日：1987-03-11

Applicant: Richard A. Spinelli ,  Edward C. Bock ,  LeRoy A. Baldwin

Inventor： Richard A. Spinelli ,  Edward C. Bock ,  LeRoy A. Baldwin

IPC: G03B27/62 ,  G03B27/34 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/041 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/041

Abstract: A document registration system is disclosed which enables documents of various sizes to be registered at different corner registration positions on a platen and to be projected onto a photoreceptor so that the projected images have one side aligned along a common edge parallel to the edge of the photoreceptor. A lens drive and control circuit is provided for determining lens position, comparing it with a home position and moving the lens to a new position associated with the particular registration and magnification.

公开(公告)号：US4053224A

公开(公告)日：1977-10-11

申请号：US701701

申请日：1976-07-01

Applicant: Charles M. Burkard ,  Edward C. Bock

Inventor： Charles M. Burkard ,  Edward C. Bock

IPC: B65H5/28 ,  B65H29/00 ,  G03B27/62 ,  B65H5/02 ,  B65H5/04 ,  G03B27/64

CPC classification number: G03B27/6264 ,  B65H29/006 ,  B65H2301/4191 ,  B65H2301/41912

Abstract: A document handling system for making multiple precollated copy sheet sets from a set of individual document sheets. The documents are recirculated between a pair of web scrolls and repeatedly imaged on an exposed intermediate web segment extending between the two scrolls. One web scroll is inside wound and above the plane of the intermediate segment, and a second scroll is outside wound and below the plane of the intermediate segment so as to provide unobstructed document loading and unloading access. The documents are retained before and on the second scroll by means of a second web unwound from a third scroll and commonly wound on the second scroll. The third scroll is movable from adjacent the document imaging area to another position in which the two webs separate on the second scroll. The second web does not pass through the document imaging area.

公开(公告)号：US6144478A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US210187

申请日：1998-12-11

Applicant: William J. Nowak ,  James J. Appel ,  Edward C. Bock

Inventor： William J. Nowak ,  James J. Appel ,  Edward C. Bock

IPC: G02B26/12 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/128

Abstract: Raster output scanners having piezoelectric-activated lens movers comprised of a mounting base, an electrically operated piezoelectric element connected to the mounting base, a flexible linkage having a lens mount, and a lens attached to the lens mount. The flexible linkage includes flexible arms that can flex in the predominate direction of motion of the piezoelectric element, but that are substantially rigid in another direction. The flexible linkage is mounted such that the flexible arms bias the lens toward the piezoelectric element. Expansion and contraction of the piezoelectric element, combined with the bias of the flexible arms cause the lens mount and its attached lens to follow the expansion and contraction of the piezoelectric element. The rigidity of the flexible arms hold the lens in the proper focal plane. Beneficially, the piezoelectric element is driven so as to compensate for scan line position errors.

Abstract translation: 具有压电激活透镜移动器的光栅输出扫描器包括安装基座，连接到安装基座的电操作压电元件，具有透镜座的柔性连接器和附接到透镜座的透镜。 柔性连接件包括可在压电元件的主要运动方向上弯曲的柔性臂，但是在另一个方向上基本上是刚性的。 柔性联动装置被安装成使得柔性臂将透镜偏压到压电元件。 压电元件的膨胀和收缩与柔性臂的偏压相结合导致透镜座和其附接的透镜跟随压电元件的膨胀和收缩。 柔性臂的刚度将透镜保持在适当的焦平面上。 有利地，压电元件被驱动以补偿扫描线位置误差。

公开(公告)号：US5450119A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-12

申请号：US63794

申请日：1993-05-20

Applicant: John H. Hinton ,  William J. Nowak ,  Daniel W. Costanza ,  Edward C. Bock

Inventor： John H. Hinton ,  William J. Nowak ,  Daniel W. Costanza ,  Edward C. Bock

IPC: B41J2/525 ,  B41J2/44 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G06K15/12 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/113 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/50 ,  B41J2/435

CPC classification number: H04N1/506 ,  G06K15/129 ,  H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/1135 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N2201/04762

Abstract: A single pass highlight color printer is disclosed which utilizes two pairs of Raster Output Scan (ROS) systems mounted symmetrically about a common polygon motor assembly. Four identical optical systems are thus provided, 180.degree. apart with diode laser outputs directed from a ROS frame parallel and separated to allow the appropriate spacing for xerographic components situated adjacent the xerographic belt. Each ROS unit includes a 90.degree. mirror pair which is mounted on a roof mirror carriage which in turn is connected to a focus carriage via an adjustable guide system. The interaction between the focus carriage and the roof mirror carriage enables a skew alignment and process (beam steering) adjustment to be accomplished with a high degree of precision.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种单通道高亮度彩色打印机，其使用两对对称地围绕公共多边形电机组件安装的栅格输出扫描（ROS）系统。 因此，提供了四个相同的光学系统，180°分开，二极管激光输出从ROS框架引导并联和分离，以允许位于静电复印带附近的静电复印部件的适当间距。 每个ROS单元包括90°镜对，其安装在屋顶反光镜托架上，该反光镜托架又通过可调节的引导系统连接到聚焦托架。 聚焦托架和车顶反光镜托架之间的相互作用使得能够以高精度实现偏斜对准和处理（光束转向）调节。

公开(公告)号：US5270849A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-14

申请号：US988585

申请日：1992-12-10

Applicant: Edward C. Bock ,  James J. Appel

Inventor： Edward C. Bock ,  James J. Appel

IPC: G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/12

Abstract: In an overfilled ROS polygon architecture, stray reflection from facets adjacent the completely filled (illuminated) facet are prevented from affecting the scan line images by aligning the optical axis of the pre-polygon and post-polygon optical components at an optimum angle .phi.' so that the stray light reflections at the photoreceptor occur only at non-image forming scan times (outside the image scan time). The optimum angle .phi.' is expressed by the relationship .phi.'=2(.OMEGA..+-.1/2.theta.) where .OMEGA. is given by the expression 360/X, X being the number of scanning facets, and .theta. being the scanning angle.

Abstract translation: 在过满的ROS多边形体系结构中，通过将前多边形和后多边形光学分量的光轴对准最佳角度phi，从而防止相邻完全填充（照明）面的刻面的杂散反射影响扫描线图像 感光体上的杂散光反射仅在非图像形成扫描时间（图像扫描时间外）发生。 通过表达式360 / X给出OMEGA，X是扫描面的数量，θ是扫描角度，由phi = 2（OMEGA +/- 1 /2θ）的关系表示最佳角度phi'。

公开(公告)号：US6078341A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US211235

申请日：1998-12-14

Applicant: James D. Rees ,  Edward C. Bock

Inventor： James D. Rees ,  Edward C. Bock

IPC: B41J2/44 ,  B41J2/47 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G06K15/12 ,  H04N1/113 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/191 ,  G03G15/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/1918 ,  B41J2/473 ,  G02B26/123 ,  G06K15/1257 ,  H04N1/1912 ,  H04N1/1135 ,  H04N1/12

Abstract: A raster output scanner assembly having a first laser source for producing first and second laser beams, and a second laser source for producing third a fourth laser beams. The first and second laser beams are directed to a first rotating, multifaceted polygon while the third and fourth laser beams are directed to a second rotating, multifaceted polygon. The first polygon reflects the first and second laser beams onto a moving photoreceptor while the second polygon reflects the third and fourth laser beams onto the photoreceptor. The spots produced by the various laser beams are interlaced such that the scan line produced by the third laser beam is between the scan lines produced by the first and second laser beams, while the scan line produced by the fourth laser beam is adjacent the scan line produced by the second laser beam.

Abstract translation: 一种具有用于产生第一和第二激光束的第一激光源的光栅输出扫描器组件和用于产生第三个第四激光束的第二激光源。 第一和第二激光束被引导到第一旋转多面多边形，而第三和第四激光束被引导到第二旋转多面多边形。 第一多边形将第一和第二激光束反射到移动感光体上，而第二多面体将第三和第四激光束反射到感光体上。 由各种激光束产生的斑点交错，使得由第三激光束产生的扫描线在由第一和第二激光束产生的扫描线之间，而由第四激光束产生的扫描线与扫描线相邻 由第二激光束产生。

公开(公告)号：US5675431A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-07

申请号：US617717

申请日：1996-04-01

Applicant: Edward C. Bock

Inventor： Edward C. Bock

IPC: B41J2/44 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G02B27/00 ,  H04N1/113 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B27/0006 ,  G02B26/125 ,  G02B7/182

Abstract: Raster output scanner assemblies, and systems which use such assemblies, having mirrors mounted on the outside of an outer frame. Slits in the outer frame enable light to reflect from the mirrors. Beneficially, the outside mirror or mirrors are protected from contamination by mounting the primary surface of the mirrors (the surface which reflects light) against the outer frame and by mounting a cover over the mirrors.

Abstract translation: 栅格输出扫描器组件和使用这种组件的系统具有安装在外框架外部的反射镜。 外框中的狭缝可使光从镜子反射。 有利地，通过将​​反射镜的主表面（反射光的表面）安装在外框上并通过在镜子上安装盖子来防止外部镜子或镜子受到污染。

公开(公告)号：US4982236A

公开(公告)日：1991-01-01

申请号：US491766

申请日：1990-03-12

Applicant: Edward C. Bock

Inventor： Edward C. Bock

IPC: G03B27/50 ,  G03G15/04 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/1026 ,  G03G15/04 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/1043 ,  H04N1/1048

Abstract: A document scanning system is disclosed which utilizes a scan carriage mounted on guide rails which are connected between novel support members. The support members are mounted at one location only to a fixed base support. The guide rails do not require mounting to a side frame structure; the support structure providing the stability usually provided by the sides of a frame. The guide rails are inherently stable and provide the support for the scan load components. The second embodiment of the invention uses a single guide rail to support the optical system rather than plural guide rails.

公开(公告)号：US4374619A

公开(公告)日：1983-02-22

申请号：US317033

申请日：1981-11-02

Applicant: Richard A. Spinelli ,  Edward C. Bock

Inventor： Richard A. Spinelli ,  Edward C. Bock

IPC: G03B27/34 ,  G03B27/50 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/041 ,  G03B27/40 ,  G03B27/70

CPC classification number: G03G15/041

Abstract: An optical system is provided for a copying apparatus which includes a plurality of components whose displacements relative to each other can be made to yield differing magnification at an imaging plane. In particular, during a magnification mode a dual rate scanning mirror pair is displaced a fixed distance and a catadioptric lens is displaced an identical distance, from their normal 1x positions. A third mirror, located at the photoreceptor plane is displaced a second distance. The displacements are a function of the magnification, the lens focal length and the angular displacement of the lens. All displacements are parallel to the document plane, resulting in a compact scanning system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于复印装置的光学系统，该复印装置包括多个部件，它们可相对于彼此的位移在成像平面处产生不同的倍率。 特别地，在放大模式期间，双速率扫描镜对偏移固定距离，并且反射折射透镜从其正常的1x位置移位相同的距离。 位于感光体平面处的第三反射镜位移第二距离。 位移是透镜的放大率，透镜焦距和角位移的函数。 所有位移平行于文件平面，从而形成一个紧凑的扫描系统。

公开(公告)号：US6141031A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US210188

申请日：1998-12-11

Applicant: William J. Nowak ,  James J. Appel ,  Edward C. Bock

Inventor： William J. Nowak ,  James J. Appel ,  Edward C. Bock

IPC: B41J2/44 ,  B41J2/525 ,  G02B26/10 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/113 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/50 ,  B41J2/435

CPC classification number: H04N1/1135 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/506 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04789 ,  H04N2201/04791

Abstract: Electrophotographic printers having raster output scanners that correct for polygon facet phasing errors and photoreceptor position errors by aerial scan line adjustments. A photoreceptor position sensor senses the position of the photoreceptor and a facet position sensor senses the position of the polygon facets. A scan line position controller produces a position signal that depends upon the photoreceptor position sensor and the facet position sensor. A piezoelectric-actuated lens mover assembly receives the position signal and moves a pre-polygon lens to adjust the scan line plane to correct for any misregistration. The piezoelectric-actuated lens mover assembly includes a large displacement piezoelectric element and a flexible arm assembly that holds the pre-polygon lens.

Abstract translation: 具有光栅输出扫描仪的电子照相打印机，通过空中扫描线调整校正多边形面相位误差和感光体位置误差。 感光器位置传感器感测感光体的位置，小面位置传感器感测多边形面的位置。 扫描线位置控制器产生取决于感光体位置传感器和小面位置传感器的位置信号。 压电致动透镜移动器组件接收位置信号并移动前多面透镜以调整扫描线平面以校正任何重合不良。 压电致动透镜移动器组件包括大位移压电元件和保持前多边形透镜的柔性臂组件。