Patent ID: 8824022
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An optical scanning apparatus, comprising: a plurality of optical sources respectively configured to generate a plurality of optical beams respectively in correspondence to a plurality of image carrying bodies; a deflection part configured to collectively deflect said plurality of optical beams emitted from said plurality of optical sources in a main scanning direction to cause main scanning for each of said plurality of optical beams; a plurality of reflection elements respectively configured to direct said plurality of optical beams deflected by said deflection part to respective, corresponding one of said plural image carrying bodies; a plurality of focusing elements respectively configured to focus said plurality of optical beams to respective, corresponding one of said plural image carrying bodies; a holding member holding said plurality of reflection elements and said plurality of focusing elements, said holding member comprising a pair of holding member elements disposed so as to face each other in said main scanning direction, said plurality of reflection elements being held between said pair of holding member elements in contact engagement therewith in a bridged state, said plurality of reflection elements being positioned relative to each other as a result of direct engagement with said pair of holding member elements, wherein said plurality of optical sources and said deflection part are accommodated in a housing, and said housing is held between said pair of holding member elements in contact therewith.