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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 1985

Filed:

Sep. 29, 1983
Applicant:
Inventors:

Robert G Zambelli, Rochester, NY (US);

David K Shogren, Ontario, NY (US);

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03B / ; G02B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
355 55 ; 355-1 ; 355 58 ;
Abstract

The invention discloses an imaging system for a reproduction device for reproducing a document at reduced or enlarged magnification, as well as unity magnification. The system includes at least two linear lens arrays, one lens array providing the 1:1 magnification and the second array adapted to provide a reduced or enlarged image depending upon its vertical orientation. Mechanical arrangements are disclosed which translate a magnification selection into the position of the appropriate lens array into the optical path. This positioning includes both horizontal and rotational movement of the lens arrays. A magnification selection also enables a platen (or document) drive system which selects the proper document scanning speed for that magnification. In a disclosed embodiment the linear lens arrays are gradient index lens arrays.


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