Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A pivoting-mirror device for an apparatus which scans information tracks on an information carrier with the aid of a radiation beam, which device comprises: - a pivoting mirror (1) which is pivotable about at least one pivotal axis (5, 6) and which has a radiation-reflecting front (2) and, on the reverse side, a back (3), and a'pivotal mirror bearing arrangement (2) comprising: - a rigid bearing support (10) having a first end (11) situated near the back (3) of the pivoting mirror and a second end (12) which is remote therefrom, and - an elastic bearing (13) of an elastomeric material which is connected both to the back (3) of the pivoting mirror (l) and to the bearing support (10), which material surrounds the first end of the bearing support and a portion (14) of the bearing support adjacent, the first end, characterized in that said portion (14) of the bearing support (10) which is situated adjacent the first end (11) has a cross-section in a plane perpendicular to said pivotal axis which varies from a minimum transverse dimension at the first end (11) to a maximum transverse dimension at a location (15) situated nearer the second end (12). (Figs. 1, 3).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A pivoting-mirror device for an apparatus which scans information tracks on an information carrier with the aid of a radiation beam, which device comprises: - a pivoting mirror (1) which is pivotable about at least one pivotal axis (5, 6) and which has a radiation-reflecting front (2) and, on the reverse side, a back (3), and a'pivotal mirror bearing arrangement (2) comprising: - a rigid bearing support (10) having a first end (11) situated near the back (3) of the pivoting mirror and a second end (12) which is remote therefrom, and - an elastic bearing (13) of an elastomeric material which is connected both to the back (3) of the pivoting mirror (l) and to the bearing support (10), which material surrounds the first end of the bearing support and a portion (14) of the bearing support adjacent, the first end, characterized in that said portion (14) of the bearing support (10) which is situated adjacent the first end (11) has a cross-section in a plane perpendicular to said pivotal axis which varies from a minimum transverse dimension at the first end (11) to a maximum transverse dimension at a location (15) situated nearer the second end (12). (Figs. 1, 3).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pivoting-mirrordevice as claimed in Claim 1, characterized in that the elastomeric material surrounds the bearing support (10) over the entire length of said portion (14) of varying cross-section, the bearing support also being surrounded by a layer of elastomeric material at the said location (15) where the cross-section has the maximum transverse dimension (Fig. 3).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A pivoting-mirror device as claimed in Claim 2, characterized in that for affixing the elastomeric material to the bearing support (10), the bearing support has a constricted portion (60) adjoining said portion of varying cross-section (Fig. 3).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pivoting-mirror device as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that said cross-section has the form of a longitudinal section of a truncated cone (Figs. 1, 3, 4).