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Laser scanner

  • US 7,733,544 B2
  • Filed: 08/20/2008
  • Issued: 06/08/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A laser scanner comprising:

  • a measuring head structured to be rotatable around a first axis, the measuring head comprising a plurality of modules;

    a first rotary drive structured to rotate the measuring head, the first rotary drive being provided on at least one of the plurality of modules;

    a rotary mirror rotatable around a second axis, the rotary mirror provided on one of the plurality of modules;

    a second rotary drive structured to rotate the rotary mirror, the second rotary drive being provided on one of the plurality of modules;

    a transmitter structured to transmit a light beam, the transmitter being provided on one of the plurality of modules;

    a receiver structured to receive a reflection of the light beam from an object located at a distance from the laser scanner, the receiver being provided on one of the plurality of modules; and

    a processor structured to process signals embedded within the reflection of the light beam, the processor being provided on one of the plurality of modules;

    wherein at least two of the plurality of modules are releasably connected to each other.

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