Abstract:
A multipurpose image pickup device is disclosed to include a housing having a built-in storage battery and a memory card slot for receiving a memory card for storing digital image files, a swivel bracket turnable in and out of a top recess of the housing, a movable rack turnable in and out of an opening of the swivel bracket, a lens holder pivoted to the movable rack and holding an image forming lens for taking pictures, a lock release for locking/unlocking the swivel bracket and the movable rack, and a mode selection switch switching between a computer connection mode for enabling the multipurpose image pickup device to be used as a webcam and a business card shooting mode for enabling the multipurpose image pickup device to be independently used to take the pictures of business cards.
Abstract:
An image printing/reading apparatus in which a reference white board for prescanning can be prevented from being soiled with ink, and the influence of stray light from a paper discharge port can be reduced. A commonality of a print sheet path for conveyance of print sheet and a document path for conveyance of document is at least partially realized as a common path. A reading unit 28 is provided with reference white board 25 for shading correction used upon execution of prescanning. Upon execution or document reading, the reading unit 28 and the reference white board 25 are moved to a document reading position. On the other hand, upon execution of prescanning, the reading unit 28 and the reference white boar 25 are moved to a retreat position where the influence of ambient light is reduced. Further, upon printing, the reading unit 28 and the reference white board 25 are also moved to the retreat position for preventing the reference white board 25 from being soiled with ink.
Abstract:
A light beam (L) from a laser source (62) impinges upon a deflection mirror surface (651): in a plane defined by the pivot axis of the deflection mirror and the surface normal of the deflection mirror in its neutral state at an acute angle (γ) with respect to the surface normal NL to the deflection mirror surface (651), and the light beam scans in a main scanning direction (X). Since the light beam is incident upon the deflection mirror surface (651) along the direction of the pivot axis, the length of a movable plate (653) in the main scanning direction (X) may be relatively short. Further, a first optical system (63) shapes the light beam incident upon the deflection mirror surface (651) into an elongated cross sectional shape which is long in the main scanning direction (X), and the movable member (653) is finished as an elongated strip which elongates in the main scanning direction (X). Hence, the movable plate (653) is light-weight and can pivot stably at a faster speed than in a conventional apparatus.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung zum Stützen von flexiblen Bahnen, Bändern, Kabeln oder Leitungen (28), mit einem langgestreckten Stützkörper (30), dessen beide Enden relativ zueinander bewegbar sind, wobei der Stützkörper (30) zwischen seinen beiden Enden einen Bogen beschreibt. Erfindungsgemäß wird als Stützkörper ein Flachband (30) mit einer vorgeformten Querwölbung verwendet. Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zum Auslesen von Informationen, in der eine derartige Anordnung als Kabelführung eingesetzt ist.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Scanvorrichtung zum Erfassen einer Bildinformation eines fotostimulierbaren Bildträgers (44), wobei die Scanvorrichtung (10) derart für eine Wandmontage ausgebildet ist, dass die Scanvorrichtung (10) mit einer größten Seitenfläche im Wesentlichen parallel zu einer Wand an der Wand montierbar ist.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an extruded external drum for an imaging system. The external drum is extruded from a light-weight and strong material such as an aluminum alloy. The external drum includes a thin outer wall (40), a hollow cylindrical hub (42), and a plurality of thin radial spokes (44) extending between the cylindrical hub and the outer wall. The present invention provides a stiff external drum having low rotational inertia.
Abstract:
A document-guiding device that clips onto the image sensor of a document scanner ensures that documents to be scanned are introduced into the scanner at an optimal angle and are applied to the transparent surface of the image sensor at an optimal pressure, thereby avoiding scratching and soiling the sensor glass surface. Moreover, the deep input guide clip includes a sharp edge that acts as a scrapper to remove or flatten protruding impurities to further reduce soiling the sensor transparent surface. The deep input guide clip has the added benefit of stopping parasitic ambient light and protecting the image sensor against hard falling objects thus avoiding breakage of the transparent surface. The deep input guide clip forms a compact enclosure that may also hold a set of document proximity sensors and associated control electronics for precisely detecting the leading edge of the document when it is introduced in the scanner, its width and its trailing edge.
Abstract:
An automatic paper feeding device for a document inputting device includes a pick roller (20), separating pads (68) each adapted to be brought into contact with the pick roller (20), a first pair of pick springs (58) and a pick spring (60). The first pair of pick springs (58) are disposed upstream the second pick spring (60) when viewed in a direction in which paper is carried. The first pair of pick springs (58) are disposed in areas widthwise outside the separating pads (68) in the axial direction of the roller, and the second pick spring (60) is disposed at the widthwise central position between the separating pads (68). The first and second pick springs (58, 60) are formed from a metal sheet integrally with each other as a spring unit, and the contact force of the first pair of pick springs (58) disposed upstream with the pick roller (20) is made smaller than that of the second pick spring (60) disposed downstream. The separating pads (68) are formed as a pad unit by branching a web (70) of a rubber sheet into a fork shape. The spring unit and the pad unit are supported together by means of a bracket (76) and presser member (78).
Abstract:
Various improvements relating to a scanning optical device comprising a pair of supporting means (82, 84) spaced from each other in the width direction and an optical element assembly (54; 60) mounted reciprocably on the pair of supporting means (82, 84). According to one aspect, the optical element assembly (54; 60) comprises a supporting frame (90; 104; 104′) having optical elements (50, 52; 56, 58, 62, 64) mounted on it and support portions (92, 94; 106, 108; 106′) to be supported by the pair of supporting means (70, 72), and at least one of the support portions (94; 106; 106′) is mounted on the supporting frame such that its position can be freely adjusted. According to another aspect, the optical element assembly (54; 60) is constructed such that it reciprocates by the action of a front and a rear power transmission mechanism (114a, 114b), and the front and rear power transmission mechanisms and a common driving source (112) for them are disposed between a front and a rear upstanding base plate (70, 72) in which the pair of supporting means (82, 84) are provided. According to still another aspect, the front and rear power transmission mechanisms (114a, 114b) each include an input wire drum (116a, 116b) drivingly connected to the common driving source (112), and a wire (126a, 126b) for moving the optical element assembly (54; 60) is wrapped around the input wire drum (116a, 116b) through a plurality of turns. According to a further aspect, a notch (148a, 148b) for provisional wire anchorage is provided, and at the time of wire wrapping, the wire is provisionally anchored at the notch (148a, 148b).
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A scanner apparatus is provided to fold the optical path of light reflected from an object using a reflecting unit, thereby miniaturizing the scanner apparatus. CONSTITUTION: A scanner apparatus comprises the following units. A light source(2) is located in the lower end of an object. The light source irradiates light to the object so that the light is reflected. A reflecting unit(3) is installed in the lower part of the light source. The reflecting unit is inclined to the surface of the object. When the light is reflected from the object, the reflecting unit folds the optical path of the reflected light. A photographing unit(4) collects light reflected from the reflecting unit to obtain an image of the object.