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Multi-beam scanning apparatus

  • US 20020085085A1
  • Filed: 12/17/2001
  • Published: 07/04/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multi-beam scanning apparatus for use with a recording medium located on an at least partially cylindrical inner bearing face of a recording device, in which the bearing face has a cylinder axis, the scanning apparatus, comprising:

  • a scanner unit for scanning the recording medium with at least one exposure beam;

    said scanner unit including an acousto-optical element selected from the group consisting of an acousto-optical deflector and an acousto-optical modulator;

    said scanner unit including a deflection element that is axially displaceable and rotatable relative to the cylinder axis of the bearing face; and

    said acousto-optical element being mounted to rotate together with said deflection element about the cylinder axis.

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