Patent ID: 6651890
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: A47F,B25H,B66F,G02B,G06K,G07F,G07G

Abstract:
A compact scanner housing, comprising:a base unit having an upwardly curved top opening and a pair of opposing guide members mounted within the base unit beneath said curved top opening; a scanning head for housing a scan platform and having an aperture for projecting a scanning pattern and receiving reflected light therethrough, said scanning head having an exterior curvature conforming to the curved top opening of said base unit for supporting pivoting thereon about an axis of rotation, and a downwardly protruding neck portion for insertion into said curved opening in said base unit and slidable cooperation with said pair of opposing guide members for further supporting pivoting about said axis of rotation; said scanning head being doubly supported for pivoting both by the curved top opening of said base unit and by the opposing guide members in said base unit, respectively defining different radii of rotation about said axis of rotation.