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Retro-reflective scan module for electro-optical readers

  • US 6,360,949 B1
  • Filed: 03/24/1999
  • Issued: 03/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/10/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A scanning element for scanning a beam of light over an indicium having parts of different light reflectivity, comprising:

  • a) a support;

    b) a generally planar, elongated flexure having one end region connected to the support, and an opposite end region;

    c) an elongated actuation arm connected to the opposite end region of the flexure and having opposite end portions, the actuation arm being attached to the flexure at a region between the opposite end portions of the actuation arm;

    d) a reflector for reflecting the light beam and being connected to one end portion of the actuation arm;

    e) a magnet attached to the other end portion of the actuation arm; and

    f) a drive for exerting a force upon the magnet and for moving the magnet, the actuation arm and the reflector to scan the light beam across the indicium.

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