Abstract: A microscope objective has axially adjustable correction mounts for adapting to different parameters influencing the imaging quality. The axial adjustment of the correction mounts relative to a stationary barrel is realized by an adjusting ring arranged on the outer side of the barrel by means of a bolt or screw which is arranged in the respective correction mount, is directed radial to the optical axis of the objective and engages in through-openings of threaded rings. The objective has at least three correction mounts which are adjustable in direction of the optical axis of the objective by at least one adjusting ring without additional rotation around the optical axis of the objective.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power transmission mechanism included in the optical system of an image forming apparatus. A power transmission mechanism according to a first mode composes a link mechanism for interlocking the moving member for adjusting the optical path length, in response to the displacement of a lens unit, when changing the magnification factor of the original image. This link mechanism comprises an output unit integrally composed on the lens unit, and a cam member for converting the moving extent of the lens unit by a lever ratio of two cams and transmitting to the moving member. On the other hand, a power transmission mechanism according to a second mode of the invention includes torque transmission mechanism for transmitting a torque alternatively to a scanning mechanism and a magnification varying mechanism. The torque transmission mechanism includes elastic linings to be pressed alternatively to the input members of the scanning mechanism and magnification varying mechanism.

Abstract: A telephone remote control system for direct control of the dialing sequence of a telephone from a personal computer. The remote control system includes an RF transmitter unit mounted on a personal computer and an RF receiver unit within a phone. The transmitter receives dialing commands from a personal computer and transmits those commands to a receiver unit via an RF signal. The receiver unit receives the dialing commands from the transmitter unit and directly controls the dialing sequence of the telephone.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has an optical device for image magnification change. The apparatus is provided with a fixed platen on which a document is placed, four reflecting mirrors and an exposure lamp by which the document is exposed and scanned, and a lens unit including a fixed-focus lens by which an image of the document is formed on an image carrier. An imagewise light emitted from a document is reflected by the first, second and third reflecting mirrors and is transmitted through the fixed-focus lens. The reflected light is projected into the image carrier by way of the fourth reflecting mirror at which the light transmitted by the fixed-focus lens is reflected. The lens unit accommodates the fixed-focus lens and is movable in the same moving direction as the first, second and third reflecting mirrors at the time of an image magnification change operation. A lens cam member is mounted on the lens unit.

Abstract: A variable power optical system having a mechanical system capable of moving a lens holder and a mirror holder having a predetermined relationship. A driving force moves the lens holder and the mirror holder. The movement of the mirror holder is controlled so as to control the magnification power of the optical system. The present optical system permits a widened power range to be employed without making the total capacity of a machine large.

Abstract: In an imaging apparatus, a magnified image of an object is formed on a predetermined plane through a plurality of lens groups. A plurality of filters are selectively inserted into the light path between the object and the predetermined plane. An optical device is provided in the imaging apparatus, in which the plurality of lens groups are driven as a unit along the optical axis while the positional relation among the respective lens groups are correspondingly changed, wherein at least one of the plurality of lens groups is independently driven along the optical axis. The plurality of lens groups are driven to move in accordance with a desired image magnification, and at-least-one of the plurality of lens groups is independently driven, depending upon the selected filter, so as to place the object image on the predetermined plane.

Abstract: An optical unit including a lens and a mirror unit installed within an image forming apparatus, the lens and mirror unit moving together according to a desired power of magnification so as to expose a photoconductor to the light reflected from the original to form an image corresponding to the desired magnification, wherein the optical unit includes a cam device for moving the mirror unit, the cam device including a cam which is connected to a driving source and rotates according to the various power of magnification, and a cam follower which moves around the cam to reciprocate the mirror unit; and a lock means on the circumferential surface of the cam, the lock means engaging the cam follower to prevent the mirror unit from moving when a specific variable power of magnification is selected.

Abstract: When a film where a picture image is recorded in a vertical format is used in a reader printer with a horizontal type screen, the image rotating operation as well as the enlarging and reducing operations of the projected image, which should be changed over between the reader mode and the printing mode, may be performed easily through the operation of only one operation member.

Abstract: An optically variable magnification mechanism that comprises a motor which rotates in one direction. A rotary cam is arranged so as to be rotated in one direction by the motor and has cam surfaces assigned on a periphery thereof corresponding to a plurality of magnification steps. A cam drive unit is arranged for transmitting a rotary force from the motor to the cam. An optical system is movable between positions corresponding to the magnification steps. A transmission system is arranged for transmitting a rotary force of the cam to the optical system to change the positions of the optical system sequentially.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus having a lens unit and a mirror unit. The lens unit and the mirror unit are movably supported by a frame of the apparatus. A cam plate is provided at the lens unit, and a lever is in abutment with the cam plate. When the lens unit is moved in a direction, the cam plate is also moved, so that the lever is pivotally moved. The lever is abutted on the mirror unit. The pivotal motion of the lever, the mirror unit is also moved in another direction. The cam plate has a plurality of cam surfaces each defining respective copying magnifications.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus for recording an image corresponding to an original on a photosensitive recording medium by irradiating light onto the original and converging light from the original onto the photosensitive recording medium. The apparatus includes a lens unit vertically movably supported by the frame, a plurality of position setting holes arrayed in a vertical direction of the frame, position setting means provided on the lens unit and capable of being inserted into one of the position setting holes for fixing the lens unit to the frame, urging means provided on the lens unit for urging the position setting means toward the frame to project the position setting means, actuating means provided on the lens unit for actuating the position setting means so that the position setting means retracts and moves away from the frame against urging force of the urging means when electric current is supplied to the actuating means.

Abstract: A mechanism for curvedly moving a projection lens assembly accommodated in a lens barrel to alter projecting magnification of a projecting optical system is comprised of a support member for supporting a lens barrel accommodating a projection lens assembly, a movable member for holding thereon the support member so that the support member is movable in a first direction, the movable member being movable in a second direction, a guide member in the form of a plate fixedly mounted below the movable member for restricting the position of the support member in the first direction and for guiding the movable member in the second direction, and a drive unit for moving the movable member to an appropriate location corresponding to an altered projecting magnification. The drive unit includes a plurality of pulleys, an endless wire passed about these pulleys and a stepping motor coupled with one of the pulleys.

Abstract: A correction device for non-uniform illumination is disclosed for use in a copy machine in which ratio variations such as enlargement and reduction copyings are possible. The original sheet to be copied is placed at the center, and some measures are provided to correct the non-uniformness of the illumination in the lengthwise direction of the slit. The improvements of the present invention comprise a pair of light adjusting plates disposed pivotally around a shaft and at a distance from the lens; and a pair of auxiliary light adjusting plates for adjusting the position of the light adjusting plates in an interlocked state with the displacement of the lens. The light adjusting plates are not to shield the light path in the case of enlargement copying ratios, but the plates are properly displaced to shield the light path correspondingly with the copying ratio variations only in the case of reduction copyings in order to correct the non-uniformness of the illumination in the lengthwise direction of the slit.

Abstract: An exposure apparatus for exposing a pattern on a substrate to be exposed having a predetermined mark formed thereon includes a stage for supporting the substrate to be exposed thereon, moving means capable of moving the stage in a direction along a predetermined surface, mark detecting means for applying a light beam to the substrate to be exposed and detecting the predetermined mark, position detecting means outputting a position signal conforming to the position of the stage on the predetermined surface, producing means for detecting information regarding rotation of the stage along the predetermined surface and producing an information signal, and correcting means for correcting on the basis of the information signal the position signal when the mark detecting means detects the predetermined mark.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus comprises an optical system for regenerating an original manuscript; a regenerating member capable of regenerating the original manuscript in different modes; a means for setting the position of the optical system in accordance with respective modes; a detector for detecting information relating to the respective modes from the set position of the optical system, and a control device for controlling the regenerating member in accordance with the detected information by the detector. A protective apparatus is further provided which comprises a process load; a detector for detecting a continuous operation time of the load from the power frequency of an a.c. current supplied to the load, and a control device for controlling the operation of the process load in accordance with the output from the detector. The process load may be a lamp for exposing light on an original manuscript.

Abstract: A variable magnification optical system for a copier has a movable lens (10) of fixed focal length for projecting an image of an original document with a desired magnification within a predetermined range, e.g. 0.64 to 1.54, onto a photoreceptor (6). The lens 10 is fixed on a carriage (12) which is slidable along an elongate cam member (13) inclined to the optical axis. The lens is coupled to a cam foller (11) which is slidably mounted on the carriage 12. Cam member (13) has an arcuate camming surface (20) against which the cam follower (11) is urged so that the lens (10) describes an arcuate path as the carriage (12) travels along the cam member (13) enabling the top edge of the original document to be registered with a datum of the photoreceptor (6) for all magnifications.

Abstract: An optical system for a copier includes a lens and mirrors which are movable simultaneously such that an image of an original can be projected on a recording medium at a selected magnification. A cylindrical cam is rotated by a motor which also moves the lens and the cylindrical cam has a guide piece formed on its side surface such that a holder for the mirrors is driven by the rotation of the cam in such a way that the desired magnification is achieved. The holder has two rollers sandwiching the guide piece and compressed against its side surfaces by a spring such that the mirrors can be accurately moved in coordination with the motion of the lens according to the selected magnification.

Abstract: The multiplexing circuit disclosed herein combines multiple input signals into a common output by allowing ternary signals to pass from multiple input circuits to a common output circuit. The circuit combines ternary signals with minimum feedback between input circuits. The circuit is passive, has minimum attenuation, and a small number of components.

Abstract: A magnification converting mechanism for a variable magnification copying apparatus, which includes a magnification converting lever provided on a control panel, a magnification change-over arm associated with functioning of the magnification converting lever, a lens holder slidably fitted on a sliding shaft and engaged with part of the magnification change-over arm so as to be slid over the sliding shaft following displacement of the arm, and a lens assembly held on the lens holder.

Abstract: Improvements in a magnification varying device for electrophotographic copying machine of the mirror scan type to eliminate the drawbacks to be encountered and resulting in degraded copy images when the magnification varying range is increased, such as objectionable operative connection between a projection lens and a deflection mirror, and leakage of undesired light between the lens and a light blocking member around the path of travel of the lens. The present device includes an eccentric cam having the largest radius at a position for giving an equal magnification to assure smooth transmission of drive force to the deflection mirror, and a second light blocking member provided at each side of the lens and opposed to the mirror for preventing the objectionable light not blocked by the above blocking member from reaching the mirror when the lens is qat a position for a reduced magnification.

Abstract: Improvements in a variable magnification projecting device for use in electrophotographic copying machines or the like to overcome the objections encountered when the magnification is varied greatly, such as a great amount of shift of the projection lens which requires a prolonged period of time, and a large amount of shift of a mirror in an undesirable direction. Variations between the same-size magnification and enlarged magnifications are effected by shifting the projection lens and at least a mirror in the rear of the lens, while variations between the same-size magnification and reduced magnifications are made by shifting the projection lens and at least mirrors in front of the lens.

Abstract: In a zoom lens assembly, an objective lens is changed in focal length by moving first and second lens groups relative to each other and is focused by moving the first lens group relative to the second lens group. A zooming cam has respective camming surfaces corresponding to the first and second lens groups for moving the first and second lens groups relative to each other to change the focal length of the objective lens. A focusing cam is operatively associated with the camming surface corresponding to the first lens group for moving the first lens group relative to the second lens group to focus the objective lens in accordance with a change in the focal length of the objective lens.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically compensating for irregularities of illumination on a photoconductive element of a slit exposure type copier in which a lens is selectively movable along its optical axis and perpendicularly thereto. The apparatus has a simple construction.

Abstract: A three-group lens barrel for zooming in a photo-copier in which the barrel is movable and fixes a middle lens group. The front and rear lens group are slidable in the barrel. The front and rear lens groups are connected to ends of two link levers. The link levers are swung together or apart by a common pin connection to a swing lever which has at one end a cam follower following a cam groove in the photo-copier. The common pin may be eccentric to finely adjust the lens separation.

Abstract: An optical drive system for a copying machine or the like including a projector lens assembly movable along a predetermined path, which system comprises a drive unit for moving the lens assembly, a device for, when the lens assembly is moved along the predetermined path which is divided into a predetermined number of zones, setting a speed at any one of the zones to a value appropriate to the magnitude of a load acting on the drive unit, and a control for speed controlling the drive unit in accordance with the speed set by said setting device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copying apparatus capable of changing the copying magnification, by moving and positioning optical members such as lens and mirror and changing the scanning speed of the scanning optical system, wherein the moving and positioning of optical members and the selecting of the scanning speed can be attained by a single motor.

Abstract: A variable magnification electrostatic copying apparatus includes a stationary transparent plate for placing thereon a document to be copied, an optical system including a first reflecting mirror assembly adapted to be moved reciprocally along the transparent plate, a second reflecting mirror assembly adapted to be moved reciprocally at a speed equal to one-half of the moving speed of the first reflecting mirror assembly and a lens assembly to be held at any one of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of projecting ratios, and a projecting ratio changing device for moving the lens assembly and the second reflecting mirror assembly so as to change the projecting ratio of the optical system.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with an apparatus for positioning optical elements of a lens for projecting an image of an original and a mirror for directing the image of the original from the lens toward a photosensitive medium. And the lens and mirror cooperate with movable optical members for scanning the original. The position of the optical elements are changed continuously or steplessly to a position corresponding to the newly selected magnification. For changing the magnification continuously, the lens in supported continuously shiftably along an optical path, and the mirror is supported continuously shiftably along the optical path from the lens and pivotally movable relative to the optical path. The lens and mirror are driven by a force of a single drive source via drive force transmitting mechanism.

Abstract: Apparatus for and a method of processing and packaging a photographic film in which the whole process starting with preparation of a long film blank in a base magazine to the loading in a cartridge is conducted without taking any intermediate rolling step wherein the film is rolled before further processing. The film is sliced and the sliced film is continuously processed by a splicer, a printer, perforating device, sizing cutter, and rolling chute conveyor. The whole process is divided into a suitable number of steps and carried out in apparatus having intermediate partitions to form independent dark rooms or dark sections covered by a light shielding cover, so that exposure of the film can be avoided even if the other sections are illuminated.

Abstract: A magnification varying device for a copying machine in which a variable magnification zoom lens is arranged between an original surface and a photosensitive surface and the copying magnification is varied by moving the movable lens groups, both with respect to the original and photosensitive surfaces and also with respect to one another. One of the movable lens groups is fixed to a slide plate which is movably supported to be slidable in a direction parallel to the optical axis of the zoom lens. The other lens group is slidable on the slide plate relative to the first lens group. A cam plate having a cam surface is arranged along the line of movement of the slide plate. A cam lever is pivotally mounted on the slide plate and has one arm acting as a cam follower engaged with the cam surface and the other end engaged with a pin coupling it to the second lens group.

Abstract: A lens positioning mechanism for an electrophotographic copying machine capable of reproducing a copy of an original at a plurality of different magnifications one at a time, which comprises an optical apparatus including a lens assembly supported for movement to any one of several operative positions each required for the reproduction of a copy at the respective magnification. The lens assembly is rigidly mounted on a lens mount movable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis and mounted on a lens carriage movable in a direction close towards and away from a photoreceptor.

Abstract: The invention discloses an imaging system for a reproduction device for reproducing a document at reduced or enlarged magnification, as well as unity magnification. The system includes at least two linear lens arrays, one lens array providing the 1:1 magnification and the second array adapted to provide a reduced or enlarged image depending upon its vertical orientation. Mechanical arrangements are disclosed which translate a magnification selection into the position of the appropriate lens array into the optical path. This positioning includes both horizontal and rotational movement of the lens arrays. A magnification selection also enables a platen (or document) drive system which selects the proper document scanning speed for that magnification. In a disclosed embodiment the linear lens arrays are gradient index lens arrays.

Abstract: A flash exposure optical imaging system is provided which includes a light housing having a movable top and bottom surface. The top surface contains a document platen, the bottom surface a fixed, wide-angle projection lens. These surfaces are vertically translated past a fixed, central housing wall to vary the system conjugate in response to changes in magnification. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of football shaped cams are rotated in response to position signals from a controller initiated by a magnification change. A pair of T-bars and linkage mechanisms are associated with these cams and their motion provides simultaneous vertical motions to the top and bottom housing surfaces, respectively.

Abstract: A variable magnification electrostatic copying apparatus comprising a transparent plate on which to place a document to be copied, an optical system for projecting the image of the document onto an electrostatographic photosensitive member at any desired projecting ratio selected from a plurality of projecting ratios in an exposure zone located along the moving path of the photosensitive member, and a driving means for moving at least a part of the optical system and the transparent plate relative to each other. The optical system includes at least one position-variable optical element assembly adapted to be held at any of a plurality of positions corresponding to the aforesaid plurality of projecting ratios. The variable magnification electrostatic copying apparatus includes a unique improved means for varying the projecting ratio of the optical system by moving the position-variable optical element assembly.

Abstract: The document registration system disclosed is incorporated in a full-frame illumination and imaging system for a photocopier capable of copying at magnification ranging from 1.0.times. through 0.647.times.. The registration system combines a non-linear movement of the projection lens in conjunction with the vertical translation of a document platen to maintain proper lens position and document corner registration throughout the magnification range.

Abstract: A variable magnification optical apparatus in which an image of an original can be formed on a photosensitive surface at selectively different magnifications. The amount of movement of a lens for changing the imaging magnification is corrected in accordance with the difference between the actual value and the nominal value of the focal length of the lens, namely, the error of the focal length of the lens.

Abstract: A first carriage carries a lamp for illuminating the original and a first mirror. A second carriage carries two mirrors and moves at half the speed of the carriage so that a constant optical path length is maintained from the original, via the three mirrors and a focusing lens to a rotating image receptor drum. The carriages are driven by individual motors via pulleys and belts and, during scanning, the speeds of the two motors are controlled in sympathy to move the carriage at a speed corresponding to the selected reduction/enlargement factor and to move the carriage at half this speed. Before scanning, only the second motor is energized to position the second carriage in accordance with the said factor. In a modified embodiment, a clutch couples the two carriages for movement at the correct relative speeds during scanning which is effected solely by means of the first motor. The initial positioning of the carriage by the second motor is effected with the clutch disengaged.

Abstract: A compact, full-frame flash illumination system is disclosed. In a unity mode of operation, a lens, mounted within a light housing, projects an image of a document onto a photoreceptor belt. In a reduction mode of operation, the lens is translated towards the photoreceptor along a non-linear path which maintains document registration at the image plane. Simultaneously, the platen is translated upward by a mechanical drive arrangement to maintain conjugate requirements.

Abstract: An exposure apparatus for production of ICs of the type that includes a stage on which is placed a semiconductor wafer to be exposed by illumination light projecting means, and means for two-dimensionally moving the stage within a plane intersecting the illumination light at substantially right angles. The improvement comprises illumination detection means provided with a photo reception surface, and means for mounting the illumination detection means on the stage in such a manner that the photo reception surface and the surface of the semiconductor wafer on the stage to be exposed are at substantially equal height relative to the stage.

Abstract: A magnification changing device for a copying machine has a cam receiver which rides in a cam groove of a driving cam groove cylinder. A cam member is coupled to a bell crank which is, in turn, coupled through a connecting rod to a carriage supporting a main lens. The cam groove has a perpendicular portion, which is in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the cam groove cylinder, over a predetermined distance in a circumferential direction of the cam groove at a preset magnification setting position. As the cam groove cylinder is rotated, the cam receiver follows the cam groove until the cam receiver reaches the perpendicular portion of the cam groove, which accurately positions the lens.

Abstract: A multiple mode copying apparatus including a drive for moving a lens in the direction of a principal light beam, a conversion cam for converting the distance covered by the movement of a lens into a rotational angle, and a mirror moving device for moving mirrors in accordance with the rotational angle. The conversion cam is formed with a first cam surface for deciding the distance to be covered by the movement of the mirrors and a second cam surface for following up the distance covered by the movement of the lens. The second cam surface is profiled such that it is in the form of an arc such that when a cam follower moves past a point of contact of the cam follower for effecting copying without magnification and reduction, the direction movement of the cam member is reversed by starting at the point of contact thereof. By selecting a suitable profile for the second cam surface, it is possible to have the first cam surface profiled to be in the form of a straight line.

Abstract: A main lens carriage holding a main lens assembly is moved along the optical path by a cam cylinder. A supplemental lens element is operatively coupled with the main lens assembly at the proper position to attain the desired optical reduction ratio. When the main lens assembly deviates from the proper position, a main lens support frame is shifted along the optical path in and relative to the main lens carriage by a correcting mechanism so as to correct the deviation. A further supplemental lens element is provided, but does not move with the main lens assembly. Both supplemental lens elements swing into and out of the optical path under cam action; and further cam action is provided to ensure that the two swinging lens elements do not collide with each other. The main lens support frame is rapidly moved along the optical path by the cam action of a rotating cylinder having a cam groove having part-circular portions that define the desired dwell positions and having open ends.

Abstract: A lead screw is provided to move two or more document scanning elements at separate and differing rates of speed. In a preferred embodiment the lead screw consists of two threaded segments, each segment having a length and pitch which provides a 2:1 ratio of travel to a scan element threadingly engaged therein.

Abstract: A baffle apparatus for a large format camera to prevent non-imaging light coming from the object source and traversing the camera lens from reaching the image plane. A movable opaque baffle is disposed between the camera lens and the image plane. The object source location with respect to the lens and the required position of the opaque baffle are automatically controlled by means of cams driven by a common power source.

Abstract: A variable magnification type copying system in which original can be duplicated with different magnification factors. Front and rear group lens systems are slidably mounted relative to one another upon front and rear frames which together make up a housing which is slidably mounted in the perpendicular direction upon a magnification unit frame. A stepping electric motor is mounted upon a plate which is rigidly coupled to the housing and slidably movable therewith. A pinion gear engaged with a pinion gear directly upon the output shaft of the motor is engaged with a rack of the rear frame. An L-shaped lever has a first end having a first cam follower held into abutment with a first cam rotatably mounted upon the output shaft of the motor and a second end connected to slidably move the front lens group by the front frame. A second cam is in abutment with a second cam follower upon the magnification unit to move the housing in the perpendicular direction.

Abstract: A reprographic camera is described having a table for an original subject, an objective and an image frame. One of these parts is fixed and the others are relatively movable to produce variable scale images or reproductions of the original. The movable parts are coupled via a transmission member which gradually changes the ratio of the lengths of their displacements throughout their ranges of movement.

Abstract: A continuously variable reduction optical system for document copiers including various embodiments. A scanning optical system embodiment is disclosed for corner referenced documents. Full-exposure optical system embodiments are disclosed for both single-edge referenced and corner referenced documents. The systems can make use of single focus lens or variable focus lens. Specific mechanisms are disclosed for continuously variable adjustments to magnification, to total conjugate length, to image position, to scan speed and scan length and to leading edge registration. All adjustments are tied together under the control of the machine operator.

Abstract: A copy machine for reproducing original size, reduced or magnified copies of an original document is disclosed. The original document is supported on a transparent support surface. An optical scanning system is moved past the original document and an image of the document is transmitted to a photosensitive surface which is moved at constant speed. The speed of the optical scanning system is related to the magnification ratio. The scanning system is driven by a plurality of cams mounted upon a common cam shaft. Scanning speed is selected by coupling the scanning system to one of the plurality of cams.

Abstract: A continuously variable magnification optical system for use in document copier machines wherein multiple cams are used to provide motion input to the continuously variable drive system. Multiple cams are used in order to provide capability to the machine of copying at 1:1 reduction on various size copy papers without causing the scanning mechanism to scan beyond the usable length of the document glass. A cam-select mechanism is disclosed.

Abstract: A continuously variable reduction scanning optical system wherein a preferred embodiment is disclosed with mechanisms for continuously adjusting the magnification ratio, the total conjugate length, scan speed, scan length, and leading edge registration. Either a single focus or variable focus lens can be used.