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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2006
Hiroshi Mashima, Sakai, JP;
Kazuhiro Shibatani, Sakai, JP;
Hiroshi Mashima, Sakai, JP;
Kazuhiro Shibatani, Sakai, JP;
Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A rotating deviceis for rotating a vertically long drivable elementabout specified two axes (rotation axis A, rotation axis B) and is provided with a first and a second actuatorsA,B for giving torques to the drivable element, a pivot bearing portionas a rotation supporting point of the drivable element, a first and a second position detecting sensorsA,B for detecting the rotational posture of the drivable element, and a posture controller. Detecting portionsA,B of the first and second position detecting sensorsA,B are arranged on a straight line Lconnecting acting portionsA,B of the first and second actuatorsA,B and near the acting portionsA,B. The position of the drivable element can be detected by a simple construction and the drivable element can be quickly returned to an original position.