CN103364948A - Optical scanning apparatus and image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Optical scanning apparatus and image forming apparatus Download PDF

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CN103364948A
CN103364948A CN201310141513XA CN201310141513A CN103364948A CN 103364948 A CN103364948 A CN 103364948A CN 201310141513X A CN201310141513X A CN 201310141513XA CN 201310141513 A CN201310141513 A CN 201310141513A CN 103364948 A CN103364948 A CN 103364948A
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The invention relates to an optical scanning apparatus and an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus is characterized in that, a reflective mirror layer, an optical scanner layer and a photosensitive drum are arranged in an upper-lower direction, making light of a final reflection mirror to a photosensitive body pass between two f[Theta] lenses. The optical scanning apparatus and image forming apparatus, via shortening distance of the optical scanner and the photosensitive drum in an upper-lower direction, realizes miniaturization of an optical scanning device.

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Light scanning apparatus and image processing system
It is 201110023586.X that the application is based on application number, and the applying date is on 01 17th, 2011, and name is called the dividing an application of application for a patent for invention of " light scanning apparatus and image processing system ".
Technical field
The light scanning apparatus that the present invention relates to the image processing system such as duplicating machine, printer, facsimile recorder and be used for image processing system.
Background technology
In the past, in in-line color image forming device, known have a following color image forming device: carry out individually the sub-image that image formation by rays carries out to the image carriers such as each photosensitive drums is write by the light scanning apparatus that arranges separately for each image carrier.In such light scanning apparatus, need to be with the number of light source suitable polarizer and the drive motors thereof such as polygon prism.But, utilized the light scanning apparatus price of such polarizer higher.Therefore, light scanning apparatus is set separately in existing problems aspect component costs or the manufacturing cost for each image carrier.
Therefore, for cost degradation and the miniaturization that realizes the tandem color image forming device, known have a following image processing system: as the unit that a plurality of image carriers is carried out photoscanning, share polarizer, by a polarizer light deflection from a plurality of light sources is scanned, will shine simultaneously a plurality of image carriers from the light of a plurality of light sources to carry out photoscanning by a polarizer thus.
For example, in the light scanning apparatus of Fig. 6, has a plurality of (four) optical scanning system.A plurality of (four) optical scanning system comprises respectively: a plurality of light sources (not shown); Polarizer 62 will make its deflection to the both direction reflection of symmetry from the light of described a plurality of light sources; The 1st imaging lens 63 is arranged on the reflection direction of described polarizer 62 and makes by the light of described polarizer 62 reflections and passes through; Mirror group 65,75,76 has been guided through the light of described imaging lens 63; Photosensitive drums 2 has been passed through above-mentioned mirror group 65,75,76 image formation by rays on this photosensitive drums 2; And the 2nd imaging lens 70.
In such light scanning apparatus, if determined from the distance of light source to the 1 imaging lens 63 and the focal length of the 1st imaging lens 63, the optical path length till then from the 1st imaging lens 63 to photosensitive drums 2 is constant.Therefore, if want with photosensitive drums 2 be configured in polarizer 62 near come the miniaturization of implement device, then need to make above-mentioned light path to turn back.
Therefore, in the light scanning apparatus that Fig. 6 puts down in writing, between the 1st imaging lens 63 and photosensitive drums 2, configured mirror group 65,75,76, light path is turned back, thus the miniaturization of implement device.
Yet, in the light scanning apparatus that Fig. 6 puts down in writing, comprise polarizer 62 and the 1st imaging lens 63 flat seam, comprise that flat seam and the photosensitive drums 2 of mirror 75,76 the light path of turning back configure up and down with this order.Therefore, 2 distance is elongated from polarizer 62 to image carrier.Thereby, the maximization that becomes of the size of the above-below direction of light behaviour scanister integral body.
Summary of the invention
Therefore, the present invention finishes in view of above-mentioned situation, the object of the present invention is to provide a kind of configuration that light shines mirror, image carrier and the polarizer of image carrier by change, can realize the light scanning apparatus of densification of light scanning apparatus integral body and the image processing system that comprises this light scanning apparatus.
The present invention constitutes a kind of light scanning apparatus, comprising: light source; Polarizer, reflection makes its deflection from the light of described light source; More than one lens are arranged on the reflection direction of described polarizer, by the described lens of light process of described polarizer reflection; The catoptron group arranges accordingly with described light source, and the light of described lens has been passed through in guiding; And image carrier, penetrate and via light imaging on described image carrier of described catoptron group from described light source; Described light scanning apparatus is characterised in that, described catoptron group comprise at least will pass through the light of described lens to the 3rd catoptron of the direction reflection of described image carrier, described the 3rd catoptron and described image carrier are across being reflected by described polarizer and being configured in a reciprocal side through the light path of the light of described lens.
In addition, the present invention constitutes a kind of light scanning apparatus, comprising: a plurality of light sources; Polarizer will make its deflection to the both direction reflection of symmetry from the light of described a plurality of light sources; More than one lens are arranged on the reflection direction of described polarizer, by the described lens of light process of described polarizer reflection; The catoptron group arranges accordingly with described each light source, and the light of described lens has been passed through in guiding; And a plurality of image carriers, penetrate and via light imaging on described a plurality of image carriers of described catoptron group from described a plurality of light sources; Described light scanning apparatus is characterised in that, described catoptron group comprise at least will pass through the light of described lens to the 3rd catoptron of the direction reflection of described image carrier, described the 3rd catoptron and described image carrier are across being reflected by described polarizer and being configured in a reciprocal side through the light path of the light of described lens.
About the configuration of mirror layer, photoscanner's layer and photosensitive drums, mirror layer, photoscanner's layer and photosensitive drums are sequentially arranged on the above-below direction.Therefore, when the distance of fixing final catoptron and photosensitive drums fixes the position of final catoptron, can be with the twice of the Distance Shortened photoscanner layer of the above-below direction of photoscanner and photosensitive drums and the final distance of catoptron on above-below direction.
In addition, preferably: described more than one lens are two f θ lens, set the position of described two f θ lens and described the 3rd catoptron, so that the light from described the 3rd catoptron to described image carrier is through described two f θ lens.By adopting such configuration, can further make the light scanning apparatus miniaturization.
In addition, preferably: described catoptron group comprises: the second catoptron, to described the 3rd mirror reflects light; And first catoptron, make through the light of described two f θ lens to the direction reflection of described the second catoptron.In the case, if the reflection angle of described the first catoptron and described the second catoptron all is 90 degree, then can makes the miniaturization of mirror group, and can correctly set the angle of these mirrors.Therefore, can improve imaging precision.
The present invention constitutes a kind of light scanning apparatus, comprising: basal disc has the hole, direction of scanning; Light source is configured in a face side of described basal disc, and penetrates the light that a part comprises image information; Polarizer is arranged on a side that is provided with light source of described basal disc, and will also scans to predetermined angular range deflection from the light of described light source; Optical system will be directed to by the light of described polarizer deflection and scanning another face side of described basal disc through hole, described direction of scanning; And scanning starting position region detecting part, be arranged on described another face side of described substrate, and be directed to zone in the described light of described another face side of described basal disc, that remove image-region by detecting through hole, described direction of scanning, detect scanning starting position surveyed area, described image-region is the zone that comprises described image information;
Separate as the part of the light process of the part in hole, described direction of scanning and described image-region and as the separates walls of the part of the light process of the part in hole, described direction of scanning and the described scanning starting position surveyed area part by consisting of described substrate and to form.
The separates walls of the part of the hole, direction of scanning that in the present invention, is equivalent to described peristome by consisting of described substrate is separated and is formed.That is, the hole, direction of scanning is halfway by described separates walls contact.Therefore, described separates walls is guaranteed the intensity of substrate.Therefore, compare with the situation that makes the hole, direction of scanning become a continuous hole, can guarantee fully the intensity of basal disc.
In addition, preferably: by the light path of the light of described polarizer deflection and scanning from the face side that disposes described light source of described basal disc through the part of the light process in the zone that comprises described image information in hole, the described direction of scanning side opposite with the face side that disposes described light source of turning back, and the face side of turning back to and disposing described light source from a side opposite with the face side that disposes described light source of described basal disc.
The present invention is about the configuration of mirror layer, photoscanner's layer and photosensitive drums, and mirror layer, photoscanner's layer and photosensitive drums are sequentially arranged on the above-below direction.Therefore, when the distance of fixing final catoptron and photosensitive drums fixes the position of final catoptron, can be with the Distance Shortened photoscanner layer of the above-below direction of photoscanner and photosensitive drums and the final catoptron twice in the distance of above-below direction.
As a result, can make the compact in size of the above-below direction of this light scanning apparatus.
In addition, according to the present invention, can guarantee fully the intensity of basal disc, so the distortion grow of basal disc to being caused by external force and internal stress, and to the vibration that caused by vibration generation source such as diagonal mirror motors also grow.Thus, the generation of beat pattern picture can be prevented, and then image quality can be improved.
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Fig. 1 is the integrally-built side cross-sectional view of the image processing system that relates to of expression the first embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is the sectional view of structure of the image forming part of the image processing system that relates to of expression the first embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 is the stereographic map of the outward appearance of the expression scanning optical unit that is used for the image processing system that the first embodiment of the present invention relates to;
Fig. 4 is the fragmentary cross sectional view of the scanning optical unit of the image processing system that relates to for the first embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 5 is the fragmentary cross sectional view that writes light path to the scanning optical unit of the image processing system that relates to for the first embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 6 is the sectional view of the light scanning apparatus of explanation prior art of the present invention;
Fig. 7 A is the figure of the existing light scanning apparatus of expression;
Fig. 7 B is the figure of the light scanning apparatus that relates to of expression the first embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 8 is the brief configuration figure of major part (image forming part) of the image processing system X of the light scanning apparatus Y that comprises that present embodiment relates to;
Fig. 9 is the concise and to the point figure of the light path of the light scanning apparatus Y that sees from sub scanning direction and beam light;
Figure 10 is the concise and to the point figure of the light path of the cross section of the light scanning apparatus Y that sees from main scanning direction and scan light;
Figure 11 is the figure of an example of the implementation condition of expression light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 12 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the linearity on the change scan light of the first multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 13 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change main scanning direction of the first multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 14 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change sub scanning direction of the first multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 15 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the linearity on the change scan light of the second multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 16 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change main scanning direction of the second multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 17 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change sub scanning direction of the second multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 18 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the linearity on the change scan light of the multiplying power condition of the sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 19 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change main scanning direction of the multiplying power condition of the sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 20 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change sub scanning direction of the multiplying power condition of the sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression;
Figure 21 is the dot pattern of the scan light of light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 22 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the first multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 23 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the first multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 24 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the first multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 25 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the first multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 26 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the second multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 27 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the second multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 28 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the second multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 29 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the second multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 30 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the multiplying power condition of sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 31 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the multiplying power condition of sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 32 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the multiplying power condition of sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 33 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the multiplying power condition of sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y;
Figure 34 is that the expression optical system is to the side cross-sectional view of the image processing system of the installment state of the framework of image processing system main body;
Figure 35 is the stereoscopic figure based on an angle of the basal disc upside under the state of the expression loam cake of having pulled down the light scanning apparatus that the second embodiment relates to;
Figure 36 is the concise and to the point amplification sectional view on the A-A line of Figure 35;
Figure 37 is the concise and to the point plane key diagram of the characteristic of the light scanning apparatus that relates to of expression the second embodiment;
Figure 38 is the concise and to the point plane key diagram of the characteristic of the light scanning apparatus that relates to of expression conventional example.
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Below, with reference to the description of drawings embodiments of the present invention.In addition, following embodiment is the example that the present invention is specialized, and does not limit technical scope of the present invention.
The overview of the image processing system X that the 1st embodiment of the present invention is related at first, is described.Image processing system X describes as an example of color printer example, but is not limited to this.Image processing system X also can be duplicating machine, facsimile recorder or monochrome printers etc.
As shown in Figure 1, 2, the image processing system of image processing system X and general intermediate transfer mode similarly has four image forming parts 1, two optical devices 2a, intermediate transfer belt 3.And image processing system X comprises secondary transfer printing device 4, paper feed 5, fixing device 6, ADF section 7 etc.
Here, four image forming parts 1 are respectively applied to carry out the image forming course that the toner image of each color of black, yellow, cyan, magenta is transferred to intermediate transfer belt 3.Image forming part 1 is from the order carries out image forming process of the right side (the moving direction downstream of intermediate transfer belt 3) of Fig. 1 beginning with black, yellow, cyan, magenta.These image forming parts 1 have respectively identical structure, rather than image forming course is different for each color.Therefore, all be called image forming part 1.In the present embodiment, only in the situation that necessary especially, be called image forming part 1B (black), 1Y (yellow), 1C (cyan), 1M (magenta).In addition, two optical devices 2a have mutually the same structure.Therefore, all be called optical devices 2a.
Image forming part 1 comprises photosensitive drums 2 (embodiment of image carrier), Charging system 12, developing apparatus 13, first transfer device 14, cleaning device 15 etc.Photosensitive drums 2 is used for the carrying toner image.Charging system 12 makes the surface charging of photosensitive drums 2.Developing apparatus 13 comes developing electrostatic latent image by toner, and this electrostatic latent image is written into by irradiation (exposure) laser beam on the surface of charged photosensitive drums 2.First transfer device 14 will be developed and the toner image that is formed on the photosensitive drums 2 is transferred to intermediate transfer belt 3.Cleaning device 15 is removed the toner that remains on the photosensitive drums 2.In addition, as the structure of the image forming part 1 of particular color and in the situation about describing, with above-mentioned image forming part 1B, 1Y, 1C, 1M is same, and expression black, yellow, cyan, B, the Y of magenta, C, M (are for example added in each symbol, if the photosensitive drums that black is used then is labeled as photosensitive drums 2B etc.).
Two optical devices 2a are configured in the below of image forming part 1.An output among two optical devices 2a be used for black with and the photosensitive drums 2 of yellow usefulness form the laser beam L (example of beam light) of (writing) electrostatic latent images (below, be called " electrostatic latent image form with ").Another output among two optical devices 2a be used for cyan with and the photosensitive drums 2 used of magenta form the laser beam L of electrostatic latent images.The structure of back narration optical devices 2a.But, for the structure of optical devices 2a, relate in expression in the situation of structure of particular color, similarly will represent the B of black, yellow, cyan, magenta with image forming part 1, Y, C, M add in each symbol.
Intermediate transfer belt 3 is the jointless bands that for example are made of rubber or urethane or like materials.Intermediate transfer belt 3 is hung on driven roller 31 and the driven voller 32 and by its supporting, and is driven in rotation.Intermediate transfer belt 3 passes through between photosensitive drums 2 and first transfer device 14.
The image that recording chart etc. is transferred material of image processing system X forms action and the general not special part that changes of image processing system X.The briefing that the image of image processing system X forms action is as follows.At first, photosensitive drums 2 is by Charging system 12 uniform chargeds.By optical devices 2a to by charged photosensitive drums 2 illuminating laser beam L.Thus, photosensitive drums 2 is exposed, and forms (writing) electrostatic latent image on the surface of photosensitive drums 2.This electrostatic latent image is developed device 13 and develops.Then, form toner image on the surface of photosensitive drums 2.These actions are carried out in the image forming part 1 that each color is used.
The first transfer device 14 of lip-deep toner image by correspondence that is formed on the photosensitive drums 2 of each color is transferred to intermediate transfer belt 3 and successively by lamination.Then, form panchromatic toner image at intermediate transfer belt 3.The panchromatic toner image that is formed on the intermediate transfer belt 3 is transferred on the recording chart of sending here one by one from paper feed 5 by secondary transfer printing device 4.Afterwards, toner is fixed on the recording chart by fixing device 6.The recording chart that is formed with image is discharged to ADF section 7.
After toner image was transferred to intermediate transfer belt 3, the cleaned device 15 of lip-deep toner that remains in photosensitive drums 2 was removed.
Like this, image processing system X is transferred material at recording chart etc. and forms coloured image.
The optical devices 2a of the image processing system X that the present invention relates to then, is described with reference to Fig. 4, Fig. 5.
The framework (not shown) etc. that optical devices 2a comprises optical system 20 and holds optical system 20, described optical system 20 comprise penetrate electrostatic latent image form usefulness laser beam (with reference to Fig. 5) L the light sources such as laser diode (not shown) and be used for various optical devices at turning axle direction (main scanning direction) the scanning laser beam L of photosensitive drums 2.The optical device that consists of optical system 20 comprises collimating mirror (not shown), cylindrical lens (not shown), polarizer 22, f θ lens 23, catoptron 24a (example of the first catoptron), catoptron 24b (example of the second catoptron), catoptron 24c (example of the 3rd catoptron) etc.The laser beam L that collimating mirror (not shown) sends light source becomes directional light.Cylindrical lens (not shown) is gathered into wire with this directional light.Polygon prism 22a and the rotation drive motor 22b thereof of rotation and fan scanning when polarizer 22 is included in reflection lasering beam.F θ lens 23 comprise a f θ lens 23a and the 2nd f θ lens 23b, and make the sweep velocity of laser beam L on main scanning direction that is fan scanned constant.The laser beam L of catoptron 24a, 24b, the scanning of 24c reflection quilt.
These optical devices that consist of optical system 20 are accommodated in the described framework (not shown).Described light source also can be accommodated in the framework, but be not limited to this, also it can be contained in the holding member etc. of the light source special use that is installed on the framework outside surface.
The optical devices 2a of present embodiment comprises by an above-mentioned polarizer 22 makes laser beam L in the optical system of two photosensitive drums, 2 scannings.But in fact, as shown in Figure 1, be provided with accordingly four optical systems with the color of four kinds of colors.
But the optical devices in the image processing system of the present invention are not limited to this, also can be the device by polarizer scanning laser beam on four photosensitive drums or the optical devices that arrange one by one and have respectively polarizer for the color of toner.
The unique point of the light scanning apparatus Y that present embodiment relates to is: shown in Fig. 4,5, the first catoptron 24a makes the direction of light (beam light) the second catoptron 24b downwards turn back and reflect, further with the direction reflection of light to the 3rd catoptron 24c, the 3rd catoptron 24c further reflects the direction of light photosensitive drums 2 (example of image carrier) upward the second catoptron 24b.And the unique point of the light scanning apparatus Y that present embodiment relates to is: be irradiated to photosensitive drums 2 through consisting of being divided between a f θ lens 23a of two and the 2nd f θ lens 23b of f θ lens 23 from the reflected light of described the 3rd catoptron 24c.
In other words, the light scanning apparatus Y that relates to of present embodiment comprises: have described polarizer 22, as the polarizer layer S1 (with reference to Fig. 7 B) of the f θ lens 23 of an example of collector lens and the first catoptron 24a and as the mirror layer S2 with the second catoptron 24b and the 3rd catoptron 24c of its lower floor.Described mirror layer S2 (with reference to Fig. 7 B) and photosensitive drums 2 are configured in a reciprocal side across described polarizer S1.And, be irradiated to photosensitive drums 2 through consisting of being divided between a f θ lens 23a of two and the 2nd f θ lens 23b of f θ lens 23 from the reflected light of described the 3rd catoptron 24c.
Further simplify and consider, First Characteristic is: in the light scanning apparatus Y that present embodiment relates to, comprise at least and will pass through as the light (beam light) of the f θ lens 23 of the collector lens catoptron 24c (example of the 3rd catoptron) to the direction reflection of photosensitive drums 2 (example of image carrier) with the catoptron group 24 of the corresponding setting of described each light source; And described the 3rd catoptron 24c and described photosensitive drums 2 are across being configured in a reciprocal side by the light path of the light of described polarizer 22 reflections and the described f θ lens 23 of process.And Second Characteristic is: be irradiated to photosensitive drums 2 through consisting of being divided between a f θ lens 23a of two and the 2nd f θ lens 23b of f θ lens 23 from the reflected light of described the 3rd catoptron 24c.
The light path of such light scanning apparatus Y is described with reference to Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B.Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B comparatively show in the past light scanning apparatus and the light path of the light scanning apparatus that relates to of present embodiment shown in Figure 5.In addition, Fig. 7 A is incorporated into the structure of the catoptron group of light scanning apparatus shown in Figure 6 in the structure of present embodiment shown in Figure 5, in order to compare with the structure of present embodiment shown in Figure 5.
In addition, a f θ lens 23a and the 2nd f θ lens 23b are represented with f θ lens 23.
In addition, as shown in figure 34, said lens group and mirror group are installed on the framework of main body of image processing system X.
Shown in Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7 B, at the light scanning apparatus (Fig. 7 A) that is used for illustrating that light scanning apparatus Y that embodiments of the present invention shown in Figure 4 relate to Fig. 6 with the light scanning apparatus difference of Fig. 6 puts down in writing, polarizer layer S1, mirror layer S2, photosensitive drums 2 are sequentially arranged on the above-below direction.Relative therewith, in the light scanning apparatus Y (Fig. 7 B) that embodiments of the present invention relate to, mirror layer S2 and photosensitive drums 2 are arranged in a reciprocal side centered by polarizer layer S1.That is, both are different aspect the configuration of mirror layer S2, polarizer layer S1 and photosensitive drums 2.
The result, when will be by the distance of center on above-below direction of the light (beam light) of described polarizer 22 reflections and photosensitive drums 2 as L1, will be by the light (beam light) of described polarizer 22 reflections with from the distance of light (beam light) on above-below direction of the second catoptron 24b to the three catoptron 24c as L2 and fixedly the time, can be by the amount (becoming L1 ') of the twice (L2 * 2) of the distance L 1 shortening described distance L 2 of the center of the light (beam light) of described polarizer 22 reflections and photosensitive drums 2 on above-below direction.
Thus, can reduce the size of image processing system integral body.
Above-mentioned embodiment relates to the image processing system of the coloured image that comprises a plurality of light sources.But the present invention also can be applied to comprise the image processing system of the monochrome of single light source.
As the embodiment of this moment, be a f θ lens 23a, the 2nd f θ lens 23b about in Fig. 4, only having, one light scanning apparatus among the first catoptron 24a, the second catoptron 24b.And this light scanning apparatus comprises: light source; Polarizer 22, reflection is from the light of described light source and make its deflection; More than one lens 23, be arranged on the reflection direction of described polarizer 22 and by the light of described polarizer 22 reflections through these lens 23; Catoptron group 24, the light of described lens 23 has been passed through in guiding; And photosensitive drums 2, from above-mentioned light source penetrate and via the image formation by rays of above-mentioned catoptron group 24 on this photosensitive drums 2.In this light scanning apparatus, the catoptron group 24 that arranges accordingly with described light source comprises at least and will pass through the three catoptron 24c of the light of described f θ lens 23 to the direction reflection of described photosensitive drums 2.And described the 3rd catoptron 24c and described photosensitive drums 2 are across being configured in a reciprocal side by the light path of the light of described polarizer 22 reflections and the described f θ lens 23 of process.
The object of the present invention is to provide the light scanning apparatus that is miniaturized.
Under this meaning, by making up with the light scanning apparatus that makes the lens combination miniaturization, can further effectively reach purpose of the present invention.
Therefore, in the light scanning apparatus that present embodiment relates to, f θ lens 23 are split into these two of a f θ lens 23a and the 2nd f θ lens 23b as mentioned above.And, as mentioned above from the reflected light of the 3rd catoptron 24c through as above between divided two f θ lens 23a and the 2nd f θ lens 23b and to image carrier 2 irradiations.
By such configuration, can produce following various advantages.
That is, as shown in Figure 4, described polygon prism 22a is driven in rotation motor 22b rotary actuation.But because its rotating speed is high, rotation drive motor 22b heating is very large.Therefore, usually below rotation drive motor 22b, configure the heating radiator 22c of cooling usefulness.In the case, by the 3rd catoptron 24c being configured in the position of the 24d that is represented by dotted lines, in theory also can be to the direction irradiation reflected light of arrow 24e.But, as mentioned above, if with the position of the 3rd mirror arrangement at 24d, then well imagine and can interfere with described heating radiator 22c.In addition, namely allow to avoid the interference of the 3rd catoptron 24d and heating radiator 22c, the heating radiator 22c that temperature is high and the distance of the 3rd catoptron 24d also can become near.Therefore, the temperature of the 3rd catoptron 24d uprises, and the 3rd catoptron 24d can be owing to temperature is out of shape.And, because the distortion of the 3rd catoptron 24d can occur in the problem that produces distortion in the image.Because this point, in the present embodiment, the 3rd catoptron 24c is configured in and makes its reflected light through the position between two f θ lens 23a and the 2nd f θ lens 23b.Thus, the 3rd catoptron 24c is away from heating radiator 22c.Therefore, the 3rd catoptron 24c can avoid the distortion that causes owing to heat.And, can avoid the unfavorable conditions such as pattern distortion.
Such situation is not limited to the color image forming device of tandem type, and it also is same forming device for monochrome image.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as mentioned above, comprise the catoptron 24b (example of the second catoptron) to described the 3rd catoptron 24c reflection ray and making by the light of the described polarizer 22 reflections catoptron 24a (example of the first catoptron) to the direction reflection of described the second catoptron 24b.And the reflection angle of described the second catoptron 24b and the first catoptron 24a all is set as 90 degree.Reflected light is very general for catoptron so squarely.Therefore, easily adjust.Thus, catoptrical direction is stable, and the distortion of image is few.In addition, by such structure, it is simple that optical system becomes.Therefore, also can help the miniaturization of light scanning apparatus.
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The first following embodiment relates to can be by being divided into two light scanning apparatuss that make the lens combination miniaturization with f θ lens.
If the light scanning apparatus that the present invention relates to is applied to make the optics section of the light scanning apparatus of such lens combination miniaturization, then can realize more small-sized light scanning apparatus.Perhaps, even the light scanning apparatus that the present invention relates to shall not be applied to the optics section of the light scanning apparatus that can make such lens combination miniaturization, also can be by realizing the miniaturization of light scanning apparatus with its combination.
Here, Fig. 8 is the brief configuration figure of major part (image forming part) that comprises the image processing system X of the light scanning apparatus Y that can make the above-mentioned lens combination miniaturization that is proposed by the inventor.Fig. 9 is the concise and to the point figure of the light path of the light scanning apparatus Y that sees from sub scanning direction and beam light.Figure 10 is the concise and to the point figure of the light path of the cross section of the light scanning apparatus Y that sees from main scanning direction and scan light.Figure 11 is the figure of an example of the implementation condition of expression light scanning apparatus Y.Figure 12 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the linearity on the change scan light of the first multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression.Figure 13 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change main scanning direction of the first multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression.Figure 14 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change sub scanning direction of the first multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression.Figure 15 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the linearity on the change scan light of the second multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression.Figure 16 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change main scanning direction of the second multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression.Figure 17 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change sub scanning direction of the second multiplying power condition of the main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression.Figure 18 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the linearity on the change scan light of the multiplying power condition of the sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression.Figure 19 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change main scanning direction of the multiplying power condition of the sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression.Figure 20 is the figure that the experimental result of the impact that the curvature of the image on the change sub scanning direction of the multiplying power condition of the sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y applies is estimated in expression, and Figure 21 is the dot pattern of the scan light of light scanning apparatus Y.Figure 22～Figure 25 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the first multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y.Figure 26～Figure 29 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the second multiplying power condition of main scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y.Figure 30～Figure 33 is the dot pattern of the scan light when having changed the multiplying power condition of sub scanning direction of the scan light lens among the light scanning apparatus Y.
The structure of major part of the image processing system X of the light scanning apparatus Y that comprises that present embodiment relates at first, is described with reference to Fig. 8.
Image processing system X is the image processing system of the electronic photo modes such as the duplicating machine that uses toner to carry out image to form, printer, facsimile unit.
Image processing system X comprise form toner image and carry out image forming part (part shown in Figure 8) that image forms at recording chart, to described image forming part for sheet feed section (not shown) that should recording chart and discharge the ADF section (not shown) that carried out the recording chart that image forms etc.
As shown in Figure 8, image processing system X comprises photosensitive drums 101 (image carrier), Charging system 103, light scanning apparatus Y, developing apparatus 102, transfer roll 104 and neutralizer 105 etc.Photosensitive drums 101 (image carrier) carrying toner image.Described Charging system 103 makes the surface of described photosensitive drums 101 axially charged equably along it.Thereby light scanning apparatus Y makes beam light expose in the scanning of the surface of described photosensitive drums 101 and by this scan light and writes electrostatic latent image.Developing apparatus 102 is toner image by developing to this electrostatic latent image supplying toner and with it.Transfer roll 104 is transferred on the recording chart this toner image.105 pairs of neutralizers remove electricity with the surface that toner image is transferred to the described photosensitive drums 101 behind the recording chart.
Described developing apparatus 102 comprises to the developer roll of described photosensitive drums 101 supplying toners, and makes latent electrostatic image developing on this photosensitive drums 101 by toner.Toner on the described developer roll attracted on the face of described photosensitive drums 101 according to the potential difference (PD) of the current potential on the surface of the current potential (development bias) that is applied to described developer roll and described photosensitive drums 101.And described electrostatic latent image is developed and is toner image.
In addition, image processing system X also comprises other known inscapes that the image processing system of general electronic photo mode has, but description thereof is omitted here.
The structure of the light scanning apparatus Y that present embodiment relates to then, is described with reference to Fig. 9 and Figure 10.
As shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10, light scanning apparatus Y comprises light source 110, incident light adjustment optical device 120, polygon prism 130 and image formation optical device 140 (f θ lens system).
Described light source 110 is to penetrate the light sources such as semiconductor laser that electrostatic latent image forms the beam light (light beam) of usefulness.
In the light path of the beam light (light beam) between described light source 110 and described polygon prism 130, from described light source 110 sides, described incident light is adjusted optical device 120 and is comprised successively collimating mirror 121, aperture 122 and cylindrical lens 123.Incident light is adjusted optical device 120 and will be shaped before inciding described polygon prism 130 from the ejaculation light (beam light) of light source 110 by these optical devices.
The described collimating mirror 121 of beam light process from described light source 110 penetrates is transformed to directional light thus.Afterwards, be transformed into the beam light of directional light through described aperture 122, be shaped thus.And then the beam light that is shaped arrives described polygon prism 130 after having been adjusted optical path by described cylindrical lens 123.
In addition, be provided with diffraction optical element 124 on the surface of described cylindrical lens 123.If beam light (light beam) is through arriving the light path of described polygon prism 130 after the described collimating mirror 121, then this diffraction optical element 124 also can be configured in other positions.About the effect of this diffraction optical element 124, will narrate in the back.
Described polygon prism 130 is the rotary bodies with a plurality of reflecting surface 130a.Polygon prism 130 forms the beam light (light beam) of usefulness by its reflecting surface 130a reflection from the electrostatic latent image that light source 110 penetrates, and makes this beam light towards as the surface that is scanned the photosensitive drums 101 of face, scan (example of described light scanning unit) at the main scanning direction (direction parallel with the turning axle 1g of photosensitive drums 101) as a rectilinear direction.In addition, as the scanning element of beam light, except described polygon prism 130, also can adopt MEMS mirror etc.
Described image formation optical device 140 is configured between the surface of described polygon prism 130 and photosensitive drums 101.Image formation optical device 140 is the lens systems (example of described image-generating unit) that bring into play function as so-called f θ lens, described f θ lens make by the beam light (hereinafter referred to as scan light) of described polygon prism 130 scannings the surperficial imaging of photosensitive drums 101 (be adjusted into the spot diameter of expectation and shine), and make the sweep velocity constant of the lip-deep described scan light of photosensitive drums 101.As shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10, from the direct of travel upstream side of scan light, described image formation optical device 140 comprises the first scan light lens 141 (being equivalent to a described f θ lens 23a) and described the second scan light lens 142 (being equivalent to described the 2nd f θ lens 23b) successively.
Figure 10 is the sectional view of center (described the first scan light lens 141 and described the second center of scan light lens 142 on main scanning direction) of sweep limit of the light of described main scanning direction.In addition, the light path of scan light shown in Figure 9 is the scan light of described polygon prism 130 light path when being in the center of main sweep scope (the full scan scope on the main scanning direction).
Described the first scan light lens 141 are configured in than the position of described the second scan light lens 142 near described polygon prism 130.The first scan light lens 141 are to extend to form so that the lens of scan light process at main scanning direction.These the first scan light lens 141 be described main scanning direction have positive multiplying power and with the direction of described main scanning direction quadrature (with the direction of the turning axle 1g quadrature of photosensitive drums 101, hereinafter referred to as sub scanning direction) on have negative multiplying power lens (being equivalent to a described f θ lens 23a).
In addition, described the second scan light lens 142 are configured in than the side of described the first scan light lens 141 by the surface of photosensitive drums 101.The second scan light lens 142 are to extend to form so that the lens of scan light process at main scanning direction.Away from described polygon prism 130, correspondingly the sweep limit of scan light is large than described the first scan light lens 141 in the position of described the second scan light lens 142.Therefore, the size of the main scanning direction of the second scan light lens 142 (width) is larger than described the first scan light lens 141.These the second scan light lens 142 are the lens (being equivalent to described the 2nd f θ lens 23b) that have negative multiplying power and have positive multiplying power at described sub scanning direction at described main scanning direction.
Here, described the first scan light lens 141 are configured in the reflecting surface 130a of described polygon prism 130 with described the second scan light lens 142 and compare with the centre position on the surface of photosensitive drums 101, the side of the reflecting surface 130a of more close described polygon prism 130.Namely, when with the distance from the reflecting surface 130a of described polygon prism 130 to the surface of photosensitive drums 101 as L, with the distance from the reflecting surface 130a of described polygon prism 130 to the face 142b of photosensitive drums 101 sides of described the second scan light lens 142 during as d, be half short distance (d＜L/2) than distance L apart from d.
In the described image formation optical device 140 of light scanning apparatus Y, as shown in figure 10, by the described first scan light lens 141 of multiplying power for bearing of sub scanning direction, enlarge through the width of scan light on sub scanning direction after these the first scan light lens 141.Therefore, in light scanning apparatus Y, even described the second scan light lens 142 are configured in apart from position far away, the surface of described photosensitive drums 101 (near the position of polygon prism 130) and locate, also can reduce the subscan magnification (magnification of sub scanning direction) of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101.In addition, (d＜L/2), the sweep limit of light is less in the position near polygon prism 130.Therefore, can reduce to be configured in the size of main scanning direction of the described second scan light lens 142 of this position.Therefore, it is compact that light scanning apparatus Y becomes, and the curvature of the image of the lip-deep sub scanning direction of photosensitive drums 101 is also little.So-called curvature of the image is illustrated in certain sweep length, and focal position (image planes) are in the upper degree of leaving from sensitization dignity (desirable focal plane) of depth direction (light is towards the direction of imaging).
Here, if the position of described the first scan light lens 141 and described the second scan light lens 142 is away from the surface of photosensitive drums 101, then in order to make scan light imaging (convergence) on the surface of photosensitive drums 101, need to make the shape of described the first scan light lens 141 and the second scan light lens 142 become the Rotational Symmetry aspheric surface.To this, by adopting resinous lens as described the first scan light lens 141 and the second scan light lens 142, can be than being easier to make (processing) first scan light lens 141 and the second scan light lens 142.
The cross sectional shape (Rotational Symmetry aspheric surface) of the sub scanning direction of each face (the face 142a of scan light light incident side and the face 142b of scan light emitting side) of each face of described the first scan light lens 141 (the face 141a of scan light light incident side and the face 141b of scan light emitting side) and described the second scan light lens 142 can represent by following (c1) formula.
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f ( y ) = y 2 / r m 1 + 1 - ( 1 + K m ) y 2 / r m 2 + A 3 y 3 + A 4 y 4 + A 5 y 5 + A 6 y 6 + A 8 y 8 + A 10 y 10 r s = r s 0 + B 1 y + B 2 y 2 + B 3 y 3 + B 4 y 4 + B 6 y 6 + B 8 y 8 + B 10 y 10 x = f ( y ) + r s ( 1 - 1 - ( z / r s ) 2 ) . . . c 1
In (c1) formula, x is the sag of chain of the optical axis direction of scan light (beam light).Y is the position take the center line of the sweep limit of main scanning direction (halving line) as the main scanning direction of benchmark.Z is the position of sub scanning direction.Rm is the curvature in the cross section of the main scanning direction on the center line of sweep limit of main scanning direction of scan light (beam light).Rs0 is the curvature in the cross section of the sub scanning direction on the center of sweep limit of main scanning direction of scan light (beam light).Km is Ke Nike (Korenich) coefficient.A3, A4, A6, A8, A10, B1～B4 are the coefficients (asphericity coefficient) of suitably setting for each face.
In addition, the multiplying power of the sub scanning direction of described the first scan light lens 141 is for negative.Therefore, described the second scan light lens 142 become a little greatly in the size (highly) of sub scanning direction.But, owing to can reduce described the second scan light lens 142 in the size (width) of main scanning direction, thereby become large a little comparing with the second scan light lens 142 in the size (highly) of sub scanning direction, large to the contribution of the densification of device.
In addition, in described image formation optical device 140, the optically focused of the scan light on the main scanning direction is only born by described the first scan light lens 141.Therefore, the curvature of described the first scan light lens 141 and thickness become large.Yet, although it is large that the curvature of described the first scan light lens 141 that the size of main scanning direction (width) is little and thickness become, but because the optically focused of the scan light on the main scanning direction is only born by described the first scan light lens 141, thereby compare with the part (making the multiplying power of main scanning direction of the second scan light lens 142 for just) that large described the second scan light lens 142 of the size that makes main scanning direction are born optically focused, can make whole device compact.
In addition, described the second scan light lens 142 that are mainly used in adjusting the focal length of scan light are the little and thin lens of curvature (multiplying power of main scanning direction are for negative).Therefore, easily suppress the curvature of the image of the lip-deep main scanning direction of photosensitive drums 101 less.
Figure 11 represents an example of the implementation condition of light scanning apparatus Y.
In addition, under condition shown in Figure 11, the face of scan light lens numbering " 1 "～" 4 " are respectively the identiflication numbers of face 142b of the scan light emitting side of the face 142a of scan light light incident side of face 141b, described the second scan light lens 142 of scan light emitting side of face 141a, the first scan light lens 141 of the scan light light incident side of described the first scan light lens 141 of indication and the second scan light lens 142.In addition, asphericity coefficient and Ke Nike coefficient are the coefficients that is applied to described (c1) formula.
Incident angle to polygon prism is 70[deg in principal direction], many prismatics shape is cut to 25.98[mm in being] hexahedron, iris shape is 3.3 * 1.0[mm] ellipse, wavelength is 780[nm], temperature is 25[℃], interpupillary distance is 15[mm], the polygon prism skew is-1.15[mm], the lens skew is 0[mm], focal length is 155[mm], maximum image height is 108[mm].Then, with reference to Figure 12～Figure 33 two scan light lens 141,142 felicity condition are described.
Figure 21 represents to satisfy the dot pattern (the lip-deep optical spot centre position of photosensitive drums 101 discrete) of the scan light among the light scanning apparatus Y of implementation condition shown in Figure 11.
In addition, Figure 12～Figure 14 and Figure 22～Figure 25 are the linearity of the scan light of expression take implementation condition shown in Figure 11 as benchmark, when having changed the aftermentioned condition (hereinafter referred to as first main scanning direction multiplying power condition) relevant with the multiplying power of two scan light lens 141,142 main scanning direction, the curvature of the image (main sweep curvature of the image) of main scanning direction, the curvature of the image (subscan curvature of the image) of sub scanning direction, the discrete figure of optical spot centre position.
In addition, Figure 15～Figure 17 and Figure 26～Figure 29 are the linearity of the scan light of expression take implementation condition shown in Figure 11 as benchmark, when having changed the aftermentioned condition (hereinafter referred to as second main scanning direction multiplying power condition) relevant with the multiplying power of two scan light lens 141,142 main scanning direction, the curvature of the image (main sweep curvature of the image) of main scanning direction, the curvature of the image (subscan curvature of the image) of sub scanning direction, the discrete figure of optical spot centre position.
In addition, Figure 18～Figure 20 and Figure 30～Figure 33 are the linearity (with respect to the relative deviation of desirable image height) of the scan light of expression take implementation condition shown in Figure 11 as benchmark, when having changed the aftermentioned condition (hereinafter referred to as sub scanning direction multiplying power condition) relevant with the multiplying power of two scan light lens 141,142 sub scanning direction, the curvature of the image (main sweep curvature of the image) of main scanning direction, the curvature of the image (subscan curvature of the image) of sub scanning direction, the discrete figure of optical spot centre position.In addition, the linearity of scan light represent with scan light on the surface of photosensitive drums 101 take as the constant speed of target at state (linear state) that main scanning direction is scanned for the scanning position of benchmark, the reality size with respect to the deviation of the scanning position under this normal condition (desirable image height).
In addition, in Figure 12～Figure 20, transverse axis is image height (taking at the center of main sweep scope as the position of the main scanning direction of benchmark).In addition, in Figure 12～Figure 33, the scope of " OK scope " expression is: even produced in this scope in the situation of geometric-optical aberration with respect to the deviation of perfect condition of beam light (scan light) that electrostatic latent image forms usefulness, also can not cause the visually scope of problematic image quality aggravation (allowed band).In addition, in Figure 21～Figure 33, (a) " on the axle " refers to the center of main sweep scope.(b) " periphery " refers near the position, scanning starting position (perhaps scan end position) in the main sweep scope.
Below, the multiplying power of establishing on the main scanning direction that described the first scan light lens 141 and described the second scan light lens 142 close the described image formation optical device 140 that forms is Φ tm.If the multiplying power on the main scanning direction of described the first scan light lens 141 is Φ 1m.If the multiplying power on the main scanning direction of described the second scan light lens 142 is Φ 2m.If the multiplying power on the sub scanning direction of described the first scan light lens 141 is Φ 1s.If the multiplying power on the sub scanning direction of described the second scan light lens 142 is Φ 2s.
Below, the proper range of described the first main scanning direction multiplying power condition is described.
Described the first main scanning direction multiplying power condition is how to set the condition of Φ 2m/ Φ tm.
More particularly, described the first main scanning direction multiplying power condition d1M in the implementation condition shown in Figure 11 is Φ 2m/ Φ tm=-0.75.In addition, Figure 12～Figure 14 and Figure 22～Figure 25 show in addition, described the first main scanning direction multiplying power condition (Φ 2m/ Φ tm) for-1.22 o'clock (condition d1L '), for-1.20 o'clock (condition d1L), for-0.48 o'clock (condition d1H), be the state of (condition d1H ') at-0.50 o'clock.
By figure shown in Figure 13 as can be known, in case described the first main scanning direction multiplying power condition is (Φ 2m/ Φ tm＜-1.20) or (Φ 2m/ Φ tm＞-0.48) (with reference to the figure of condition d1L ' or condition d1H '), then the curvature of the image of the main scanning direction of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101 can become large and surpass proper range (OK scope).In addition, by Figure 24 and Figure 25 as can be known, in case described the first main scanning direction multiplying power condition becomes (Φ 2m/ Φ tm＜-1.20) or (Φ 2m/ Φ tm＞-0.48) (with reference to the figure of condition d1L ' or condition d1H '), then the discrete of the light spot position of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101 can become large and surpass proper range (OK scope).
On the other hand, by the figure of Figure 12～Figure 14 and Figure 21～shown in Figure 23 as can be known, if described the first main scanning direction multiplying power condition satisfies following (a1) formula, then dispersing of the curvature of the image of the curvature of the image of the linearity of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101, main scanning direction and sub scanning direction and light spot position all taken in proper range.
-1.20≤Φ2m/Φtm≤-0.48 …(a1)
Below, the proper range of described the second main scanning direction multiplying power condition is described.
Described the second main scanning direction multiplying power condition is how to set the condition of Φ 1m/ Φ tm.
More particularly, described the second main scanning direction multiplying power condition d2M in the implementation condition shown in Figure 11 is Φ 1m/ Φ tm=1.65.In addition, Figure 15～Figure 17 and Figure 26～Figure 29 show in addition, described the second main scanning direction multiplying power condition (Φ 1m/ Φ tm) is 1.30 o'clock (condition d2L '), is 1.32 o'clock (condition d2L), is 2.00 o'clock (condition d2H), is the state of 2.02 o'clock (condition d2H ').
By figure shown in Figure 15 as can be known, in case described the second main scanning direction multiplying power condition is (Φ 1m/ Φ tm＞2.00) (with reference to the figure of condition d2H '), then the linearity of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101 can worsen and surpass proper range (OK scope).
In addition, by figure shown in Figure 16 as can be known, in case described the second main scanning direction multiplying power condition is (Φ 1m/ Φ tm＜1.32) (with reference to the figure of condition d2L '), then the curvature of the image of the main scanning direction of the lip-deep main sweep light of photosensitive drums 101 can become large and surpass proper range (OK scope).In addition, as shown in Figure 28, in case described the second main scanning direction multiplying power condition is (Φ 1m/ Φ tm＜1.32) (with reference to the figure of condition d2L '), then the discrete of the light spot position of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101 can become large and surpass proper range (OK scope).
On the other hand, by the figure of Figure 15～Figure 17, Figure 21 and Figure 26～shown in Figure 29 as can be known, if described the second main scanning direction multiplying power condition satisfies following (a2) formula, then dispersing of the curvature of the image of the curvature of the image of the linearity of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101, main scanning direction and sub scanning direction and light spot position all taken in proper range.
1.32≤Φ1m/Φtm≤2.00 …(a2)
Then, the proper range of described sub scanning direction multiplying power condition described.
Described sub scanning direction multiplying power condition is how to set the condition of Φ 1s/ Φ 2s.
More particularly, the described sub scanning direction multiplying power condition d3M in the implementation condition shown in Figure 11 is Φ 1s/ Φ 2s=-2.52.In addition, Figure 18～Figure 20 and Figure 30～Figure 33 show in addition described sub scanning direction multiplying power condition (Φ 1s/ Φ 2s) for-3.00 o'clock (condition d3L '), for-2.98 o'clock (condition d3L), for-0.81 o'clock (condition d3H), be the state of (condition d3H ') at-0.79 o'clock.
By figure shown in Figure 20 as can be known, in case described sub scanning direction multiplying power condition is (Φ 1s/ Φ 2s＜-2.98) or (Φ 1s/ Φ 2s＞-0.81) (with reference to the figure of condition d3L ', condition d3H '), then the curvature of the image of the sub scanning direction of the lip-deep main sweep light of photosensitive drums 101 can become large and surpass proper range (OK scope).
In addition, by Figure 32 and Figure 33 as can be known, in case described sub scanning direction multiplying power condition is (Φ 1s/ Φ 2s＜-2.98) or (Φ 1s/ Φ 2s＞-0.81) (with reference to the figure of condition d3L ' or condition d3H '), then the discrete of the light spot position of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101 can become large and surpass proper range (OK scope).
On the other hand, by the figure of Figure 18～Figure 20, Figure 21 and Figure 30～shown in Figure 33 as can be known, if described sub scanning direction multiplying power condition satisfies following (b1) formula, then dispersing of the curvature of the image of the curvature of the image of the linearity of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101, main scanning direction and sub scanning direction and light spot position all taken in proper range.
-2.98≤Φ1s/Φ2s≤-0.81 …(b1)
In addition, the optical spot centre position among Figure 31～Figure 33 large discrete is that the discrete of aberration owing to scan light causes.
As implied above, in light scanning apparatus Y, if the multiplying power of described the first scan light lens 141 and described the second scan light lens 142 main scanning direction separately satisfies above-mentioned (a1) formula or (a2) any condition of formula at least, then can suppress discrete (linearity) of the sweep velocity of the curvature of the image of the main scanning direction on the surface (being scanned face) of photosensitive drums 101 and scan light less, littlely write the degree that fashionable image quality reaches enough levels to carrying out electrostatic latent image by this scan light.
Similarly, if the multiplying power of described the first scan light lens 141 and described the second scan light lens 142 sub scanning direction separately satisfies the condition of above-mentioned (b1) formula, then can suppress the curvature of the image of the lip-deep sub scanning direction of photosensitive drums 101 less, littlely write the degree that fashionable image quality reaches enough levels to carrying out electrostatic latent image by this scan light.
Then, the effect of described diffraction optical element 124 described.
The oscillation wavelength of the beam light that the described light source 110 such as semiconductor laser penetrates changes according to its service condition.In addition, described the first scan light lens 141 and described the second scan light lens 142 change to the degree that can't ignore its refractive index according to the change of environment temperature.Therefore, the change of the service condition of light scanning apparatus Y causes the movement (focal shift) of focus of the lip-deep scan light of photosensitive drums 101.
Relative therewith, be configured in the described diffraction optical element 124 the light path from described collimating mirror 121 to the beam light the polygon prism 130, in the situation of the change of the change of the oscillation wavelength that has produced the beam light that penetrates from described light source 110 or environment temperature, can eliminate because the focal length of the beam light of described cylindrical lens 123 has been passed through in the direction change of the movement (skew of focus) of the focus of the scan light that its change causes.Particularly, described the first scan light lens 141 and described the second scan light lens 142 are resinous lens.Therefore, be that the situation of the lens of glass system is compared with them, the variation (that is, the amount of movement of the focus of scan light) of the refractive index that causes owing to the change of environment temperature is larger.Thus, can access by described diffraction optical element 124 and repair significantly parfocal effect.
Then, the second embodiment of the present invention is described
Figure 35～light scanning apparatus shown in Figure 37 is installed in duplicating machine, printer, the facsimile recorder that uses the electronic photo technology or has on their digital complex machine etc. of function.
The light scanning apparatus of the second embodiment is will be divided into from each light of two light sources (for example semiconductor laser) symmetrical both direction and deflection by polarizer to scan.In this light scanning apparatus, the basal disc 202 that is arranged at the level of framework 201 inside is configured to the spatial separation of framework 201 inside is become a face side and these two spaces of another face side of basal disc 202.In addition, in the following description, for convenience's sake, a face side of basal disc 202 is called upside, another face side is called downside.
Two light sources 210,211 be installed in framework 201 sidewall near.Adjust light source 210,211 setting angle, so that be installed in polarizer 215 on the basal disc 202 towards the substantial middle place in framework 201 inside from two light sources 210,211 the light that respectively penetrates.
From the part of light source 210,211 light that penetrate, comprise image information.Below, the zone that comprises image information in this light is called image-region.In addition, in comprising the image processing system of this light scanning apparatus, detect by a part of light in the zone behind the above-mentioned image-region of removal in above-mentioned polarizer 215 deflections and the light that is scanned by the scanning starting position detecting sensor 260 (aftermentioned) as scanning starting position region detecting part, and set the scanning starting position of polarizer 215.Below, the zone that will meet the light of above-mentioned photoscanning starting position is called scanning starting position surveyed area.
Described polarizer 215 has orthohexagonal polygon prism 216.Orthohexagonal polygon prism 216 will be divided into symmetrical both direction and the predetermined angular range of deflection as the light of the light of the light that comprises described image-region and described scanning starting position surveyed area and scan from light source 210,211 light.This polygon prism 216 is by polygon prism motor (not shown) rotary actuation.
In by each light path of the light that also scans to both direction deflection, dispose the f θ lens 220 that comprise first lens 221 and the second lens 222 and comprise first lens 226 and the f θ lens 225 of the second lens 227.First lens 221,226 is positioned at polarizer 215 sides.The second lens 222,227 are positioned at described later first mirror (optical system) 230,231 sides of turning back.
The above-mentioned first turn back mirror 230,231 sidewalls along framework 201 is configured in the second lens 222,227 the outside.This first turn back mirror 230,231 make through the light of f θ lens 220,225 to the lower lateral reflection of basal disc 202.Therefore, such as Figure 35～shown in Figure 37, be formed with hole, the first direction of scanning 240,245 at the first turn back mirror 230,231 downside.In addition, hole, the first direction of scanning 240, separates walls 202A (aftermentioned), long leg divide 241 (aftermentioneds) and short side part 242 (aftermentioned), divide 246 (aftermentioneds) and short side part 247 (aftermentioned) to have identical structure with hole, the first direction of scanning 245, separates walls 202B (aftermentioned), long leg, difference only is to be formed in the first downside of turning back mirror 230 and also is formed in the downside that first fold returns mirror 231.Therefore, as shown in figure 37, divide 246 (aftermentioneds) and short side part 247 (aftermentioned) to hole, the first direction of scanning 245, separates walls 202B (aftermentioned), long leg, as dividing 241 (aftermentioneds) structure identical with short side part 242 (aftermentioned) with hole, the first direction of scanning 240, separates walls 202A (aftermentioned), long leg, shown in identical accompanying drawing.
Such as Figure 35～shown in Figure 37, separates walls 202A, the 202B that hole, the first direction of scanning 240,245 is configured the part of basal disc 202 separates and forms.The part that separated wall 202A, 202B separate to form by in the predetermined angular range of polarizer 215 deflections and the light that is scanned, the long leg that passes through of the light of image-region divides 241,246 and the short side part 242,247 passed through of the light of scanning starting position surveyed area separately.That is, long leg divide 241 and short side part 242 and long leg divide 246 and short side part 247 not continuous as a hole respectively.Long leg divide 241 and short side part 242 between have separates walls 202A with basal disc 202 one.Long leg divide 246 and short side part 247 between have separates walls 202B with basal disc 202 one.
Above-mentioned light source 210,211, polarizer 215, f θ lens 220,225, first mirror 230,231 of turning back is configured in the upside of basal disc 202.But at the downside of basal disc 202, as shown in figure 36, the long leg in hole, the first direction of scanning 240,245 divides 241,246 downside to dispose second mirror 232,233 of turning back.This second mirror 232,233 of turning back will be turned back mirror 230,231 to the lower lateral reflection of basal disc 202 and the light that passed through hole, the first direction of scanning 240,245 to the direction reflection parallel with the lower surface of basal disc 202 by first.
And, also dispose the 3rd mirror 234,235 of turning back at the downside of basal disc 202.The 3rd mirror 234,235 of turning back will be scanned body (for example photosensitive drums is not shown) reflection to what be arranged at basal disc 202 upsides by the second light of turning back mirror 232,233 reflections.Therewith accordingly, on basal disc 202, the hole, the second direction of scanning 250,251 that is used for making light see through basal disc 202 upsides is formed on the 3rd turn back mirror 234,235 upside.In addition, regulate the 3rd turn back mirror 234,235 angle, so that advanced to the above-mentioned body that is scanned in the same direction through hole, the second direction of scanning 250,251 separately by the 3rd light of turning back mirror 234,235 reflections.
In addition, the scanning starting position that the light that has passed through short side part 242,247 the scanning starting position surveyed area in hole, the first direction of scanning 240,245 is configured in the downside of basal disc 202 and is used for selecting the light of scanning starting position is detected with catoptron (not shown) reflection.Then, being scanned the light that detects with mirror reflects the starting position is received by scanning starting position detecting sensor 260 (with reference to Figure 37).Based on the reception signal of this sensor 260, as benchmark, control the rotation of polarizer 215 with the scanning starting position.Thus, divide the position skew of the light of 241,246 image-region to be corrected through the long leg in hole, the first direction of scanning 240,245.
The light scanning apparatus that consists of like this is so that this equipment miniaturization, the slim purpose that turns to, and the light path that will be divided into each light of both direction is turned back mirror 233 respectively from the turn back downside of basal disc 202 of the upside of basal disc 202 by first mirror 230 and second mirror 232 and first mirror 231 and second of turning back of turning back of turning back.Then, turn back mirror 234,235 from the turn back upside of basal disc 202 of the downside of basal disc 202 by the 3rd respectively.Thus, optical path length is taken in fixing scope.
But, also can by will scan the starting position detect with catoptron (not shown) be configured in the upside of basal disc 202 and the light path that will scan the light of starting position surveyed area do not lead basal disc 202 downside and only stay the table side of basal disc 202.But, if make polygon prism 216 miniaturizations, then can cause the light path of the light of the light path of light of image-region and scanning starting position surveyed area to approach.Therefore, the light path for the light of the light path of the light in separate picture zone and scanning starting position surveyed area if the scanning starting position is detected then can't arrange apart from the distance that polygon prism 216 does not separate to a certain degree with catoptron.Therefore, the scanning starting position is detected with the downside of catoptron preferred disposition at basal disc 202.
In this light scanning apparatus, as mentioned above, hole, the first direction of scanning 240,245 is separated into two parts, is that the long leg of the light process of image-region divides 241,246 and the short side part 242,247 of the light process of scanning starting position surveyed area by separates walls 202A, 202B as the part of framework 201.This (with reference to Figure 37 that hole, the first direction of scanning 240 only is shown) is feature of the present invention.
That is, in light scanning apparatus of the present invention, have long leg separately divide 241 and the separates walls 202A of short side part 242 and separately long leg divide 246 and the separates walls 202B of short side part 247.This separates walls 202A, 202B and framework 201 become one (part of framework).Thus, divide 241 to divide 246 to compare with the situation (with reference to Figure 38 that hole, the first direction of scanning 240 only is shown) that short side part 247 becomes a continuous hole with short side part 242 and long leg with making long leg, the intensity of basal disc 202 can be guaranteed fully.
Like this, can guarantee fully the intensity of basal disc 202.Therefore, basal disc 202 is for the distortion grow that is caused by external force and inner stress.And 202 pairs of vibrations that caused by the vibration generation source of polygon prism motor etc. of basal disc are grow also.Thus, can prevent the generation of beat pattern picture.Therefore, can improve image quality.
Especially, in the present embodiment, first turn back mirror 232 and the hole, the first direction of scanning 240 of mirror 230 and second of turning back is very approaching.In addition, first turn back mirror 233 and the hole, the first direction of scanning 245 of mirror 231 and second of turning back is very approaching.Therefore, the turn back intensity of mirror 232,233 support of 240,245 pairs first mirrors 230 of turning back in hole, the first direction of scanning, 231 and second is easily exerted one's influence.In the present embodiment, the long leg in hole, the first direction of scanning 240,245 divide 241,246 and short side part 242,247 between by dividing out with framework 201 all-in-one-piece separates walls 202A, 202B.Therefore, increase the meaning of intensity of basal disc 202 by separates walls 202A, 202B large.
In addition, in described the second embodiment, the situation that a face side (being upside in embodiment) at substrate is had light source is illustrated, but another face side (being downside in embodiment) that also can be applied at substrate has the situation of light source.
In addition, the light scanning apparatus that comprises such structure can be used in image processing system.
In addition, in the present invention, image processing system comprises the digital complex machine of duplicating machine, printer, the facsimile recorder that uses Electronic Photographing Technology or the function with them etc.

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1. light scanning apparatus comprises:
Basal disc has the hole, direction of scanning;
Light source is configured in a face side of described basal disc, and penetrates the light that a part comprises image information;
Polarizer is arranged on a side that is provided with light source of described basal disc, and will also scans to predetermined angular range deflection from the light of described light source;
Optical system will be directed to by the light of described polarizer deflection and scanning another face side of described basal disc through hole, described direction of scanning; And
Scanning starting position region detecting part, be arranged on described another face side of described substrate, and be directed into zone in the described light of described another face side of described basal disc, that remove image-region by detecting through hole, described direction of scanning, detect scanning starting position surveyed area, described image-region is the zone that comprises described image information;
Wherein,
As the part of the light process of the part in hole, described direction of scanning and described image-region and as the part of the light process of the part in hole, described direction of scanning and described scanning starting position surveyed area, the separates walls of the part by consisting of described substrate is separated and is formed.
2. light scanning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein,
By the light path of the light of described polarizer deflection and scanning from the face side that disposes described light source of described basal disc through the side opposite with the face side that disposes described light source of turning back as the part of the light process of the part in hole, described direction of scanning and described image-region, and the face side of turning back to and disposing described light source from a side opposite with the face side that disposes described light source of described basal disc.
3. an image processing system comprises claim 1 or 2 described light scanning apparatuss.
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