Abstract: A bar code reading apparatus comprises: a laser module (1) having a light-emitting device (13) and a light-receiving device (14) arranged in a substantially orthogonal state; a moving mirror having a mirror mounted on a stand, swing shafts provided on both sides of the stand, a magnet mounted on a lower side of the stand, a supporting pole arranged below the magnet, and an air-core driving coil in which the supporting pole is inserted; and a light-emitting lens for condensing a light beam from the light-emitting device (13) and reflecting the light beam to the mirror; the laser module, the moving mirror and the light-emitting lens being housed in a housing. Thus, miniaturization of the reading apparatus is realized, and the bar code reading apparatus is provided in which the light-receiving accuracy is improved while the swing of the mirror is secured.

Abstract: A bar code reading apparatus comprises: a laser module (1) having a light-emitting device (13) and a light-receiving device (14) arranged in a substantially orthogonal state; a moving mirror having a mirror mounted on a stand, swing shafts provided on both sides of the stand, a magnet mounted on a lower side of the stand, a supporting pole arranged below the magnet, and an air-core driving coil in which the supporting pole is inserted; and a light-emitting lens for condensing a light beam from the light-emitting device (13) and reflecting the light beam to the mirror; the laser module, the moving mirror and the light-emitting lens being housed in a housing. Thus, miniaturization of the reading apparatus is realized, and the bar code reading apparatus is provided in which the light-receiving accuracy is improved while the swing of the mirror is secured.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laser module that can maintain weldability of a lens holder and improve machinability, and it protects a burr from being induced, and thereby improves optical accuracy, improves a reading accuracy of a bar code, improves mass productivity and reduces a manufacturing cost. In a laser module for a bar code reader, which has a packaged structure including a light emitting element and a light projection lens, for collecting a beam emitted from the light emitting element through the light projection lens and irradiating to an irradiation target, it includes: a cylindrical housing, in which the light emitting element is engaged with one end side; and a cylindrical lens holder, which is engaged with the other end side of the housing, for holding therein the light projection lens.

Abstract: An optical device for bar-code reading capable of improving the degree of freedom in design of component lenses so as to allow free positional adjustment of the lenses while ensuring downsizing and weight reduction of the device, and a method for manufacturing are disclosed. An optical device for bar-code reading comprises a light emitting element; a light projection lens for focusing light from the light emitting element so as to irradiate a bar code; a light receiving lens for focusing reflected light from the bar code and having formed therein a penetrating hole which penetrates a plane of incidence of light and a plane of outgoing of light, in which the light projection lens is inserted; and a light receiving element for receiving the light focused by the light receiving lens so as to perform photo-electric conversion.

Abstract: In order to obtaining an integrated optical apparatus in which a moving mirror and a frame may be omitted and which can be assembled in an integrated structure including a pivoting part, there is provided an integrated optical apparatus including: a projection and photodetection package containing therein a light emitting element, a projection lens, a photodetecting element, and a light receiving lens; a flexible thin sheet having elastic properties; the end of the flexible thin sheet being fixed to the light projection and photodetection package and the base end of the flexible thin sheet being fixed to a fixed portion to pivotably support the light projection and photodetection package to the fixed portion; and a projection and photodetection package pivoting means provided over both the light projection and photodetection package and the fixed portion.

Abstract: A light emitting and receiving device structure capable of compactly accommodating a light emitting element and a light receiving element and having an optical axis of an emitted beam of light in close proximity to an optical axis of a return beam of light to produce the light emitting and receiving device in a miniature size and lightweight. A one-piece structure consists of a cylindrical package having a bottom with its one end open and the other end closed with a bottom plate and a protruding pedestal member which is installed on the bottom plate of the package with its centerline concentric with the centerline of the package. The light receiving element is secured to the front end surface of the pedestal member, while the light emitting element is secured to the side face of the pedestal member, thus accommodating both devices in one package.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laser module that can maintain weldability of a lens holder and improve machinability, and it protects a burr from being induced, and thereby improves optical accuracy, improves a reading accuracy of a bar code, improves mass productivity and reduces a manufacturing cost. In a laser module for a bar code reader, which has a packaged structure including a light emitting element and a light projection lens, for collecting a beam emitted from the light emitting element through the light projection lens and irradiating to an irradiation target, it includes: a cylindrical housing, in which the light emitting element is engaged with one end side; and a cylindrical lens holder, which is engaged with the other end side of the housing, for holding therein the light projection lens.

Abstract: A light emitting and receiving device structure capable of compactly accommodating a light emitting element and a light receiving element and having an optical axis of an emitted beam of light in close proximity to an optical axis of a return beam of light to produce the light emitting and receiving device in a miniature size and lightweight. A one-piece structure consists of a cylindrical package having a bottom with its one end open and the other end closed with a bottom plate and a protruding pedestal member which is installed on the bottom plate of the package with its centerline concentric with the centerline of the package. The light receiving element is secured to the front end surface of the pedestal member, while the light emitting element is secured to the side face of the pedestal member, thus accommodating both devices in one package.

Abstract: An optical device for bar-code reading capable of improving the degree of freedom in design of component lenses so as to allow free positional adjustment of the lenses while ensuring downsizing and weight reduction of the device per se, and a method for manufacturing thereof are disclosed. An optical device for bar-code reading comprises a light emitting element; a light projection lens for focusing light from the light emitting element so as to irradiate a bar code; a light receiving lens for focusing reflected light from the bar code and having formed therein a penetrating hole which penetrates a plane of incidence of light and a plane of outgoing of light, in which the light projection lens is inserted; and a light receiving element for receiving the light focused by the light receiving lens so as to perform photo-electric conversion.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying electronic parts of having a polarity has a first rotating member which has a parts receiving hole for receiving electronic parts one by one supplied from a parts receiving hole so as to detect the polarity of the electronic part accommodated in the parts receiving hole, a second rotating member having a through hole is inserted, and apparatus for preventing the electronic part from passing through the through hole in the midst thereof due to signals generated in a detector including the electrodes, whereby the electronic part is delivered directly, when the electronic part pases through the through hole, and delivered after the second rotating member is rotated to a predetermined position, when the electronic part is prevented from passing through the through hole, so that the electronic part having polarity can be delivered in the order of a predetermined polarity sense.

Abstract: An automatic assembling machine is disclosed for use with a carrier having parts arranged on it in predefined positional relationships which are defined by predetermined distances therebetween in two orthogonal directions. A movable table supports the carrier and moves in two orthogonal directions in a horizontal plan. A mounting surface extends above the plane of the movable table and has first and second portions which are parallel to the two orthogonal directions. At least one working unit is attached to at least one of the portions of the mounting surface to cooperate with movements of the table in assembling the parts on the carrier.

Abstract: An automatic assembling apparatus includes a pair of parallel conveyers for transferring carriers, each carrier having four chassis and parts to be assembled on the chassis; a plurality of assembly stations, each having a movable table on which various assembling operations can be performed with respect to the carriers; a carrier loader associated with each assembly station and movable between a first position in opposing relation to the movable table thereof and a second position in opposing relation to the conveyers, and having a pair of chucking stations in opposing relation to the pair of parallel conveyors, respectively, when the carrier loader is at the second position for simultaneously feeding and discharging the carriers to and from the conveyers and in opposing relation to the respective assembly station when the carrier loader is at the first position for feeding and discharging the carriers to and from the respective assembly station; a plurality of stopping members associated with respective ones

Abstract: A machine for automatically assembling equipment composed of parts at least some of which are arranged on a carrier includes a movable table which supports the carrier and which moves in two orthogonal directions in a horizontal plane. A tray is supported on the table and has additional parts or tools arranged thereon for use during assembly. A mounting surface extends above the plane of the movable table and has first and second portions parallel to the two orthogonal directions. At least one working unit is attached to at least one of the portions of the mounting surface for selective engagement with the parts and the tools on the tray upon movements of the movable table in assembling the equipment.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus for a tape cassette includes: a rotary table having at least one pair of hub chucks for demountably holding a pair of hubs supplied to the rotary table; a mechanism for clamping an initial end of a supplied tape to one of the hubs held by the hub chucks; a tape winding member for winding a predetermined length of the supplied tape onto the one hub; a cutting member for cutting the trailing side of the wound tape on the one hub; another mechanism for clamping the terminal end of the cut tape to the other of the hubs; and an assembling mechanism for transporting the hubs to which the ends of the tape are clamped and on which the tape is wound, to a position adjacent to a mounted cassette half, demounting the hubs from the hub chucks and assembling the hubs into the mounted cassette half.