Patent ID: 8537279
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: G02B,G03B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A digital microform imaging apparatus, comprising: a chassis; a fold mirror supported by the chassis; a first elongated and substantially strait lead member supported by the chassis; a second elongated and substantially strait lead member approximately parallel with the first lead member and extending alongside the first lead member, the second lead member supported by the chassis; a first carriage slidingly coupled to the first lead member; a second carriage slidingly coupled to the second lead member; an area sensor supported by the first carriage for movement therewith to adjust a distance between the area sensor and the fold mirror; a lens supported by the second carriage for movement therewith, the lens positioned between the area sensor and the fold mirror; a first motor linked to the first carriage for moving the first carriage within a range of motion along at least a portion of the first lead member; and a second motor linked to the second carriage for moving the second carriage within a range of motion along at least a portion of the second lead member.