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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 12, 1996
Risto O Orava, Helsinki, CH;
Jouni I Pyyhtia, Vantaa, FI;
Tom G Schulman, Masala, FI;
Miltiadis E Sarakinos, Geneva, CH;
Konstantinos E Spartiotis, Helsinki, FI;
Simage Oy, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
An imaging support for supporting imaging devices in respective positions to define an imaging surface is arranged to permit the imaging devices to be removably mounted on the support in a non-destructive, removable manner. In one embodiment the removable mounting is achieved by providing a source of reduced air pressure behind the imaging devices on the imaging support to suck the imaging devices onto the imaging support so that the imaging devices are accurately located on the support in a removable, non-destructive manner. The imaging devices are removable without damage to the device to be removed, the surrounding devices or the support. Defective devices can readily and quickly be replaced. Correctly functioning imaging devices can easily be removed and re-used on the same or a different imaging support.