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Photoelectric imaging device photosensor array alignment apparatus and method
Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP
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Filing: 1997-01-09
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Granted: 1998-05-19
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Expires: 2017-01-09
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for achieving alignment of a photosensor array in an imaging device is disclosed. The photosensor array is mounted in an integrated circuit package having a plurality of downwardly extending leads. The leads are received in a plurality of sockets which are attached to and extend through the retina board. A pair of holes are provided extending through the retina board proximate the ends of the integrated circuit package. An actuator, such as a screw, is associated with each hole such that the actuator is able to contact the rear surface of the integrated circuit package. In this manner, one of the actuators may be used to apply a force to one end of the integrated circuit package in order to move that end away from the retina board and thus achieve alignment with the light beam. After the desired alignment has been achieved, some of the integrated circuit package leads may be soldered within their respective sockets in order to lock the integrated circuit package and photosensor array in place. Alternatively, some of the sockets may be omitted such that the corresponding integrated circuit package leads may be soldered directly to the retina board in order to lock the package in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael L. Christensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:20
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/306; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10007; H05K2201/10121; H05K2201/10227; H05K2201/10409; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/10439; H05K2201/10484; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10621; H05K2201/10689; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/01; H05K2203/0182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for aligning a photosensor array with at least a portion of an imaging subassembly, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a substantially planar board member having a first surface and an oppositely disposed second surface; (a) providing a package containing said photosensor array; (b) providing said package located adjacent said first surface of said board member; (c) providing a hole through said board member adjacent a first portion of said package; (d) providing an actuator extending through said hole; and (e) moving said first portion of said package away from said first surface of said board member by contacting said first portion of said package with said actuator.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for aligning a photosensor array with at least a portion of an imaging subassembly, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a substantially planar board member having a first surface and an oppositely disposed second surface; (a) providing a package containing said photosensor array; (b) providing said package located adjacent said first surface of said board member; (c) providing a hole through said board member adjacent a first portion of said package; (d) providing an actuator extending through said hole; and (e) moving said first portion of said package away from said first surface of said board member by contacting said first portion of said package with said actuator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said photosensor array is a linear photosensor array.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said package contains a plurality of linear photosensor arrays.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said board member is a printed circuit board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 including the further step of providing a second hole through said board member adjacent a second portion of said package.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said actuator comprises a threaded member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said threaded member is threadingly engaged within said hole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said step of contacting said first portion of said package with said actuator includes the step of rotating said threaded member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said board member is mounted to an optical scanning device carriage assembly such that said photosensor array is substantially inaccessible.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said board member includes a plurality of sockets attached thereto, said package includes a plurality of pins extending therefrom, and at least a plurality of said pins are releasably received within said sockets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 10 including the further step of providing solder paste in at least some of said sockets.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 11 including the further step of heating said solder paste after said step of moving said first portion of said package.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 10 including the further step of soldering at least one of said pins to said board member after said step of moving said first portion of said package.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
76 words
A device for aligning a photosensor array with at least a portion of an imaging subassembly, said device comprising: (a) a substantially planar board member having a first surface and an oppositely disposed second surface; (b) a package containing said photosensor array, said package located adjacent said first surface of said board member; (c) a hole extending through said board member adjacent a first portion of said package; and (d) an actuator extending through said hole.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
76 words
A device for aligning a photosensor array with at least a portion of an imaging subassembly, said device comprising: (a) a substantially planar board member having a first surface and an oppositely disposed second surface; (b) a package containing said photosensor array, said package located adjacent said first surface of said board member; (c) a hole extending through said board member adjacent a first portion of said package; and (d) an actuator extending through said hole.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said photosensor array is a linear photosensor array.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 15 wherein said package contains a plurality of linear photosensor arrays.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said board member is a printed circuit board.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said board member includes a second hole extending through said board member adjacent a second portion of said package.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said actuator comprises a threaded member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 19 wherein said threaded member is threadingly engaged within said hole.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said board member is mounted to an optical scanning carriage assembly such that said photosensor array is substantially inaccessible.
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