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Scanning device with emitting and receiving scanner prisms mounted on common rotating shaft

  • US 20040233491A1
  • Filed: 02/27/2004
  • Published: 11/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An optical scanning apparatus for optically scanning a scene, comprising:

  • an emitting arrangement including a first prism arranged and adapted to deflect a light beam on an emitted beam path emitted to the scene;

    a receiving arrangement including a second prism arranged and adapted to deflect a reflection beam on a received beam path received from the scene as a reflected portion of said light beam that is reflected from the scene; and

    a drive axle that is rotatably supported;

    wherein said first prism and said second prism are both respectively rigidly connected in common to said drive axle, so that said drive axle, said first prism and said second prism are rotatable in common as a unit.

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