Abstract: A multi-lens optical device for use in an optical scanner including a lens holder having a viewing aperture, and a lens unit disposed in front of the viewing aperture, wherein the lens unit includes a lens holder, a plurality of lenses of different magnifying power respectively mounted on the lens holder, a reversible motor, and a reduction gearing driven by the reversible motor to move the lens holder, permitting one lens to be aligned with the viewing aperture for scanning.
Abstract: A curvilinear motion type optical filter driving mechanism, comprising a lens-house, a filter holder, a motor, a driven gear, and a driving gear. The filter holder has an optical filter mounted thereon at the front and disposed in a curvilinear direction, and a rack at the back. Rotating the motor causes the drive gear to carry the optical filter, via the driven gear and the rack, to make a curvilinear motion over the lens of the lens-house.