Patents by Inventor Masamitsu Nagamine
Masamitsu Nagamine has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Optical head, image forming apparatus, image reading apparatus, and method of producing optical head
Patent number: 11415907Abstract: An optical head comprises a substrate on which optical elements are arranged in a main scanning direction, a lens unit that transmits light emitted from the optical elements or light entering the optical elements, and a holder that holds the lens unit. The holder has a sidewall extending in the main scanning direction. The sidewall has a hole at a position facing the lens unit. A fixing member is provided in the hole. The fixing member fixes the lens unit to the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masamitsu Nagamine -
Patent number: 11199650Abstract: The lens unit includes a first lens array including a plurality of first lens elements each of which has a first optical axis and which are arranged in an arrangement direction perpendicular to the first optical axis. A second lens array includes a plurality of second lens elements each of which has a second optical axis and which are arranged in the arrangement direction while facing the first lens elements. The second lens array is in a positional relationship relative to the first lens array such that the second lens array is rotated about a virtual line perpendicular to both the first optical axis and the arrangement direction as the rotational axis by 180 degrees. The optical axes of the lens elements located at the substantially centers of the lens arrays in the arrangement direction are arranged to substantially coincide with each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: OKI ELECTRIC INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Masamitsu Nagamine, Ren Nakamichi, Akihiro Yamamura
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OPTICAL HEAD, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE READING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING OPTICAL HEAD
Publication number: 20210356627Abstract: An optical head comprises a substrate on which optical elements are arranged in a main scanning direction, a lens unit that transmits light emitted from the optical elements or light entering the optical elements, and a holder that holds the lens unit. The holder has a sidewall extending in the main scanning direction. The sidewall has a hole at a position facing the lens unit. A fixing member is provided in the hole. The fixing member fixes the lens unit to the sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masamitsu NAGAMINE -
Publication number: 20200292732Abstract: The lens unit includes a first lens array including a plurality of first lens elements each of which has a first optical axis and which are arranged in an arrangement direction perpendicular to the first optical axis. A second lens array includes a plurality of second lens elements each of which has a second optical axis and which are arranged in the arrangement direction while facing the first lens elements. The second lens array is in a positional relationship relative to the first lens array such that the second lens array is rotated about a virtual line perpendicular to both the first optical axis and the arrangement direction as the rotational axis by 180 degrees. The optical axes of the lens elements located at the substantially centers of the lens arrays in the arrangement direction are arranged to substantially coincide with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Masamitsu NAGAMINE, Ren NAKAMICHI, Akihiro YAMAMURA
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Patent number: 10281836Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive drum that rotates in a predetermined direction, an LED head that exposes the photosensitive drum, a drum contact surface that contacts against the outer peripheral surface of the photosensitive drum, and a head contact surface that contacts the LED head. Further, the image forming apparatus includes a spacer for regulating a distance between the photosensitive drum and the LED head, and a coil spring for pressing the LED head toward the spacer. The LED head has an engagement hole to engage the spacer. The spacer has a protrusion that engages with the engagement hole and regulates movement of the LED head in a predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventor: Masamitsu Nagamine
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Publication number: 20180275556Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive drum that rotates in a predetermined direction, an LED head that exposes the photosensitive drum, a drum contact surface that contacts against the outer peripheral surface of the photosensitive drum, and a head contact surface that contacts the LED head. Further, the image forming apparatus includes a spacer for regulating a distance between the photosensitive drum and the LED head, and a coil spring for pressing the LED head toward the spacer. The LED head has an engagement hole to engage the spacer. The spacer has a protrusion that engages with the engagement hole and regulates movement of the LED head in a predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Masamitsu NAGAMINE
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Patent number: 10009501Abstract: An optical print head for illuminating an image carrier facing the optical print head includes: a substrate on which a light emitting element array is mounted; a lens array for focusing light emitted from the light emitting element array onto the image carrier; a holder holding the substrate and the lens array; and at least one spacer member, disposed on the holder, for maintaining a predetermined distance between the lens array and the image carrier, the at least one spacer member being made of curable resin that is cured under a predetermined condition or fixed to the holder with curable adhesive that is cured under a predetermined condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventors: Takahito Suzuki, Manabu Imai, Masamitsu Nagamine
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Publication number: 20170289384Abstract: An optical print head for illuminating an image carrier facing the optical print head includes: a substrate on which a light emitting element array is mounted; a lens array for focusing light emitted from the light emitting element array onto the image carrier; a holder holding the substrate and the lens array; and at least one spacer member, disposed on the holder, for maintaining a predetermined distance between the lens array and the image carrier, the at least one spacer member being made of curable resin that is cured under a predetermined condition or fixed to the holder with curable adhesive that is cured under a predetermined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Takahito SUZUKI, Manabu IMAI, Masamitsu NAGAMINE
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Patent number: 9471000Abstract: An exposure device includes: a substrate having a first and second surface opposed to each other, wherein a light-emitting element array is mounted on the first surface; a protective sheet covering the second surface while exposing a part of the second surface in the vicinity of an edge of the substrate to define an exposed part of the second surface; a holder that supports a condenser lens array and that supports the substrate, with a gap formed between the holder and the exposed part of the substrate, to position the substrate such that light emitted from the light-emitting element array is condensed on a predetermined irradiation location through the condenser lens array; and a thermally-conductive sealant that covers the exposed part of the second surface of the substrate and seals the gap.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventor: Masamitsu Nagamine
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Publication number: 20150346629Abstract: An exposure device includes: a substrate having a first and second surface opposed to each other, wherein a light-emitting element array is mounted on the first surface; a protective sheet covering the second surface while exposing a part of the second surface in the vicinity of an edge of the substrate to define an exposed part of the second surface; a holder that supports a condenser lens array and that supports the substrate, with a gap formed between the holder and the exposed part of the substrate, to position the substrate such that light emitted from the light-emitting element array is condensed on a predetermined irradiation location through the condenser lens array; and a thermally-conductive sealant that covers the exposed part of the second surface of the substrate and seals the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventor: Masamitsu NAGAMINE
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Patent number: 8547411Abstract: An exposure device includes: a substrate on which a plurality of light emitting elements are mounted; an optical system that converges light irradiated from the light emitting elements onto a photosensitive surface; a holding member that holds and fixes the substrate; a support member that supports the optical system and the holding member; a first adhesive member that is provided between the substrate and the holding member; and a second adhesive member that is provided between the holding member and the support member, wherein the first adhesive member has higher elongation and lower hardness than the second adhesive member.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventors: Masamitsu Nagamine, Yo Kishikawa
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Patent number: 8390662Abstract: An exposing device includes a plurality of light emitting elements, a substrate to which the plurality of light emitting elements are mounted, an optical system that focuses lights emitted by the plurality of light emitting elements, and a holder that holds the optical system. The holder has a substrate abutting surface that abuts against the substrate. The holder includes a base material portion made of metal, and a substrate abutting portion formed integrally with the base material portion. The substrate abutting portion is made of resin having electrical insulation property. The surface abutting surface is formed on the surface abutting portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventors: Masamitsu Nagamine, Takao Sakai
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Patent number: 8305418Abstract: An exposure device includes a substrate on which a light emitting element array is provided, a focusing lens that focuses light emitted by the light emitting element array, a supporting member that supports the substrate and the focusing lens. The supporting member has a contact surface. A base is provided for forcing the substrate against the contact surface of the supporting member. The base has a first engaging portion that engages a second engaging portion formed on an inner wall of the supporting member. The base is mounted to the supporting member by the engagement of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventor: Masamitsu Nagamine
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Publication number: 20120075403Abstract: An exposure device includes: a substrate on which a plurality of light emitting elements are mounted; an optical system that converges light irradiated from the light emitting elements onto a photosensitive surface; a holding member that holds and fixes the substrate; a support member that supports the optical system and the holding member; a first adhesive member that is tprovided between the substrate and the holding member; and a second adhesive member that is provided between the holding member and the support member, wherein the first adhesive member has higher elongation and lower hardness than the second adhesive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Oki Data CorporationInventors: Masamitsu NAGAMINE, Yo Kishikawa
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Publication number: 20110096133Abstract: An exposing device includes a plurality of light emitting elements, a substrate to which the plurality of light emitting elements are mounted, an optical system that focuses lights emitted by the plurality of light emitting elements, and a holder that holds the optical system. The holder has a substrate abutting surface that abuts against the substrate. The holder includes a base material portion made of metal, and a substrate abutting portion formed integrally with the base material portion. The substrate abutting portion is made of resin having electrical insulation property. The surface abutting surface is formed on the surface abutting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: OKI DATA CORPORATIONInventors: Masamitsu NAGAMINE, Takao SAKAI
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Publication number: 20100195079Abstract: An exposure device includes a substrate on which a light emitting element array is provided, a focusing lens that focuses light emitted by the light emitting element array, a supporting member that supports the substrate and the focusing lens. The supporting member has a contact surface. A base is provided for forcing the substrate against the contact surface of the supporting member. The base has a first engaging portion that engages a second engaging portion formed on an inner wall of the supporting member. The base is mounted to the supporting member by the engagement of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: OKI DATA CORPORATIONInventor: Masamitsu Nagamine
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Patent number: 7760224Abstract: An exposure device includes a substrate on which a light emitting element array is provided, a focusing lens that focuses light emitted by the light emitting element array, a supporting member that supports the substrate and the focusing lens. The supporting member has a contact surface. A base is provided for forcing the substrate against the contact surface of the supporting member. The base has a first engaging portion that engages a second engaging portion formed on an inner wall of the supporting member. The base is mounted to the supporting member by the engagement of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventor: Masamitsu Nagamine
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Publication number: 20090080938Abstract: An exposure device includes a substrate on which a light emitting element array is provided, a focusing lens that focuses light emitted by the light emitting element array, a supporting member that supports the substrate and the focusing lens. The supporting member has a contact surface. A base is provided for forcing the substrate against the contact surface of the supporting member. The base has a first engaging portion that engages a second engaging portion formed on an inner wall of the supporting member. The base is mounted to the supporting member by the engagement of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: OKI DATA CORPORATIONInventor: Masamitsu Nagamine
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Patent number: 6809752Abstract: An LED head is supplied which is able not only to reduce cost but also to improve disintegration efficiency and assembly efficiency. The LED head comprises a SLA holder with electroconductivity which has a insulating cover and supports a rod lens array with convergency; a substrate which is mounted in the SLA holder and is used for installing a LED array chip; a base with electroconductivity used for fixing the substrate at the SLA holder; and a clamp with electroconductivity which presses and contacts the base, wherein the clamp, while mounted onto the SLA holder, scrapes off contact part of the insulating cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventor: Masamitsu Nagamine
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Patent number: 6801232Abstract: A positioning apparatus for an optical head includes a cylindrical photoconductive drum, an optical head, and at least one spacer. The cylindrical photoconductive drum extends in a direction of a longitudinal axis thereof. The optical head extends parallel to the longitudinal axis. The spacer is disposed to abut the photoconductive drum, limiting a distance between the optical head and the photoconductive drum. The photoconductive drum has a photoconductor and the spacer is in contact with the photoconductor through sliding friction. The spacer has a first surface in contact with the photoconductor. The photoconductor has a second surface in contact with the first surface. The first surface has a first curvature and the second surface has a second curvature. When the first surface is pressed against the second surface, the spacer may deform resiliently so that the first curvature becomes substantially equal to the second curvature.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Oki Data CorporationInventors: Masamitsu Nagamine, Norio Nakajima, Yu Kobayashi