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Optical scanning unit

CA 1280823 C · Owner: Van Sluys, Robert Nestor Joseph · Inventors: Van Sluys, Robert Nestor Joseph; Gijzen, Wilhelmus Adrianus Henricus; Honds, Leo

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SUMMARY, "Optical scanning unit", Optical scanning unit with an objective (5) with an optical axis for the focussing of a beam of rays into a scanning spot on the surface of an information carrier. The scanning unit also has an electromagnetic drive device for correcting the position of the objective with respect to the information carrier, the drive device being equipped with an objective mounting (7) for the objective. The objective mounting has a moving magnetic body (200) of a permanent-magnetic material which is arranged coaxially about the optical axis and is equipped with magnetic poles. The drive device is further equipped with fixed coils (204, 205, 206) which interact with the …

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  • Granted February 26, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 26, 2008.
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FiledAugust 7, 1986
GrantedFebruary 26, 1991
Term endedFebruary 26, 2008
Patent numberCA 1280823 C
Classification (IPC)G11B7/08 +1 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedAug 7, 1986Patent grantedFeb 26, 1991Term endedFeb 26, 2008

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