US 5,844,228 A · Data symbol reader including adjustable trigger switch unit

Abstract

A casing of a data symbol reader has a grip portion and head portion. A signal processing circuit is housed in the grip portion. A light source for illumination, an image sensing device, and an optical system for imaging the symbol reading area on the light receiving surface of the image sensing device are housed in the head portion. A housing extends from the head portion towards a symbol reading area, and the symbol reading area is formed as a front opening of the housing. A trigger switch for initiating the reading operation and a trigger button for actuating the trigger switch are positioned at the side of casing. The trigger switch and trigger button are supported by a supporting structure in a manner enabling movement with respect to casing.

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Dependent claims

A data symbol reader, comprising:

a reading unit, said reading unit including an image sensing device and an optical system for forming an image of a data symbol on the image sensing device;
a casing for housing said reading unit;
a trigger switch unit integrally including a trigger switch, for actuating said reading unit, and an operating member, for actuating said trigger switch;
and
a supporting structure for supporting said trigger switch unit, said supporting structure comprising:
position adjusting means for adjusting a position of said trigger switch unit with respect to said casing, said trigger switch unit being adjustable between a plurality of mounting positions, said operating member being operable to actuate said trigger switch at each of said mounting positions.

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Data symbol reader including adjustable trigger switch unit

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Data symbol reader including adjustable trigger switch unit

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Abstract

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