Abstract:
An optical adjustment arrangement for a scanning system comprises a main part having defined thereon a triangle with a center point and first and second base points. An optical part is positioned onto the main part so that the center point is aligned with the optical axis of the optical part. The right and left sides of the optical part are adjusted separately and independently by first and second adjustment devices. The position of the adjustment devices coincides with the base points of the triangle. When one of the first and second adjustment devices is moved in a direction perpendicular to the plane defining the triangle, the main part with the optical part is rotated around the line connecting the other of the first and second base points with the center point. Stabilizing parts acting as flexible hinges are preferably provided around the main part.
Abstract:
In an electronic image printing apparatus of the type in which a light sensitive image recording layer (53) is exposed by a light beam (60,60',60''), an apparatus (57,92,154) is provided for determining and controlling the position of the light beam (60,60',60'') which comprises one or two alternating pluralities of diffraction grating patterns (4,6,8;18,20,22) disposed in a corresponding relationship with at least a portion of the light sensitive image recording layer (53) to produce a diffraction grid (52) which when irradiated by the light beam (60,60',60'') provides a diffracted beam which is representative of the position of the light beam on the diffraction grid (52). The position of the diffracted beam is detected to provide the requisite signal for controlling the position of the light beam (60,60',60'').
Abstract:
In an image reading apparatus, a retreat control device moves a conveyance target through a conveyance mechanism, when a stop operation is performed by a stop control device, in an opposite direction to an image reading direction to a position further from a restart reference position set by a position setting unit. A reading control device again moves the conveyance target, which has been moved by the retreat control device, at a constant speed in the image reading direction under a predetermined condition; inputs a line start signal to a reading unit when an offset time set by a time setting unit has elapsed from a time point when the conveyance target reaches the restart reference position; and periodically inputs a line start signal to thereby cause the reading unit to perform a reading operation from a point; where the reading unit is located when the offset time has elapsed.
Abstract:
An image reading apparatus includes: a light source; an image capturing device, opposed to the light source through a document table adapted to support a document and operable to receive light emitted from the light source; a detector, operable to detect a light-reception state of the image capturing device when an instruction for reading the document is given; and a corrector, operable to correct a relative position in a sub scanning direction between the light source and the image capturing device based on a detection result of the detector.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus for reading images and a device for adjusting mirror thereof, which can carry out the scanner mirror adjusting operation efficiently and easily and improve a working efficiency. SOLUTION: The apparatus for reading images includes: a first carriage 30 having a lamp 33 for exposing a manuscript 35 and a first reflection mirror 34 for reflecting reflected light from the manuscript 35; a second carriage 32 including second and third reflection mirrors 37, 38 for returning the reflected light from the first carriage 30; an imaging optical unit 27 for imaging of the reflected light from the third reflection mirror 38 on an image sensor 26; a body casing 20 which accommodates at least the first and the second carriages 30 and 31, the imaging optical unit 27, and the image sensor 26 and has a top face covered with a manuscript glass 21 on which the manuscript is placed, and includes a hole 65 covered with a removable member on part of the surface thereof; and a mirror angle adjusting mechanism 55 which is provided on an end of the second reflection mirror and adjusts the angle of the second reflection mirror. The mirror angle adjusting mechanism 55 is capable of adjusting the angle of the second reflection mirror 37 from the hole 65. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
A longitudinally displacable roll apparatus supporting a web (16) of record material is designed to maintain the roll (18) in proper alignment with associated processing equipment as the web is paid from, or wound onto, the roll. The apparatus comprises a pair of frame members supporting the roll. The roll is rotated by a drive shaft (195) having an interengageable coupler on the drive shaft and one end of the roll, to permit the roll to be rotatably driven by the roll drive shaft while not being directly secured thereto. The other end of the roll is engaged by means for displacing it longitudinally in accordance with signals derived from the actual path of the web so as to keep the web accurately on its intended path. The longitudinal and rotational drive system are able to operate independently of each other.
Abstract:
Provided is an alignment method for an image reading apparatus including: a light source unit illuminating an original on an original table; a photoelectric conversion element for converting an optical image into an electric signal; and an imaging optical system for imaging, onto the photoelectric conversion element, a light beam from the illuminated original. The imaging optical system includes: a first optical element, arranged inside a first lens barrel, and having an optical surface that is rotationally symmetric about an optical axis; and a second optical element, arranged on an optical path between the first lens barrel and the photoelectric conversion element, and having an optical surface rotationally asymmetric about the optical axis. The alignment method includes aligning at least one of an attaching angle and an attaching position of the second optical element in a sub scanning direction relative to the first lens barrel.
Abstract:
A mounting bracket for an image sensing unit of a scanner according to one example embodiment includes a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion. The first portion has a plurality of elongated holes therein each for receiving a fastener to mount the mounting bracket to a scan head frame. The second portion includes a cutout section therein for allowing an image sensor of the image sensing unit to receive an image from an optical unit of the scanner. A pivot hole in the first portion is centered about a width of the cutout section. When the mounting bracket is mounted on the scan head frame, the elongated holes in the first portion permit linear adjustment of the mounting bracket relative to the scan head frame and the pivot hole permits angular adjustment of the mounting bracket relative to the scan head frame.
Abstract:
Provided is an alignment method for an image reading apparatus including: a light source unit illuminating an original on an original table; a photoelectric conversion element for converting an optical image into an electric signal; and an imaging optical system for imaging, onto the photoelectric conversion element, a light beam from the illuminated original. The imaging optical system includes: a first optical element, arranged inside a first lens barrel, and having an optical surface that is rotationally symmetric about an optical axis; and a second optical element, arranged on an optical path between the first lens barrel and the photoelectric conversion element, and having an optical surface rotationally asymmetric about the optical axis. The alignment method includes aligning at least one of an attaching angle and an attaching position of the second optical element in a sub scanning direction relative to the first lens barrel.
Abstract:
An image-reading device includes a platen glass for supporting a document, an end glass adjacent to the platen glass, a sheet member that connects bottom surfaces of the platen glass and the end glass, a feeder for feeding a document to the image-reading device, a carriage that includes a sliding member, a rod lens array mounted on the carriage, and a photoelectric transfer device for reading an image of the original document formed by the rod lens array. The carriage is biased against the platen glass and the end glass through the sliding member and moves relative to them. A controller drives the carriage at different speeds, one less than half the other, so that the carriage is moving slowly when the sliding member contacts the sheet member, thereby avoiding problems of wear of the sliding member and loss of synchronism of the motor that drives the carriage.