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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2011
Edward A. Hill, Oceanside, CA (US);
Stephan W. Emmenegger, San Diego, CA (US);
David M. Lovelace, San Diego, CA (US);
Ryan M. Smith, San Diego, CA (US);
Edward A. Hill, Oceanside, CA (US);
Stephan W. Emmenegger, San Diego, CA (US);
David M. Lovelace, San Diego, CA (US);
Ryan M. Smith, San Diego, CA (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A scanner assembly comprising the following components. A scan module having a first surface and configured to receive an image oriented along the first surface. A carriage having a thickness no thicker than a thickness of the scan module perpendicular to the first surface, the carriage configured to receive the scan module and to move the scan module in a direction of travel. A v-bearing coupled to the carriage proximate to one end of the carriage and protruding from the carriage in a direction perpendicular to the first surface. A scan base having a groove and configured to receive the v-bearing. A belt drive configured to move the v-bearing in the groove of the scan base.