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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 1995
Filed:
Apr. 08, 1993
Hisashi Morioka, Kawagoe, JP;
Shigemitsu Tasaki, Kawasaki, JP;
Shigeo Takenaka, Kamakura, JP;
Makoto Kashimura, Yokohama, JP;
Nobuaki Iwakami, Machida, JP;
Masafumi Wataya, Kawasaki, JP;
Toshiyuki Onishi, Yokohama, JP;
Yoshiaki Kaburagi, Kawasaki, JP;
Hajime Yoshida, Yokohama, JP;
Yuichi Hirai, Kawasaki, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In a recording apparatus employing a magnetic linear encoder that includes a magnetized scale and a magnetic head movable along the scale, in order to enable efficient mounting of the scale on the recording apparatus and to enable tension adjustment of the scale, support members are provided for detachably supporting the scale, as is a device for providing tension during the mounting of the scale on side plates of the recording apparatus. Also, the magnetized portion of the scale is positioned behind the carriage. Further, the magnetic head is provided with dust shield members which are in contact with, but rendered slidable with respect to, the scale.