Abstract:
A complex apparatus in which an image reading device can be favorably supported without increasing the overall size of the apparatus is provided. A complex apparatus includes: a recording device including a recording unit that executes recording on a medium; an image reading device, provided so as to open and close an upper portion of the recording device with a hinge portion, including an image reading unit that reads an image; a first contact portion, provided in the image reading device, that makes contact with a housing of the recording device when the image reading device is in a closed state; a second contact portion, provided in the housing of the recording device, that makes contact with the first contact portion when the image reading device is in a closed state; and a third contact portion, provided in an apparatus frame that holds the recording unit, that makes contact with the housing of the recording device at the lower area of the second contact portion.
Abstract:
To provide a portable, compact, and cheap motorized Book Scanner (20), with automatic pages turn over feature to scan books of moderate size and thickness. The scanner is compromised mainly from a housing (22) and inner enclosed parts: a scan head (29), electric motor (30), set of gears to transfer the motor shaft (31) rotation to drive two side wheels (27) to create a movement of the scanner (20) over the book pages, and to drive the rotation of the dual-rotating cams (23) that are used to start flipping a book page, while the tapered front lower part (40) of the scanner housing (22), assists in completing the turnover of each page. The device starts by turning a page over in front of its front side, while the scan head (29) start scanning the flat pages, then the motor (30) reverses its rotation, as a result, the scanner (20) moves back, but without scanning or turning over of pages.
Abstract:
Line imaging apparatus (10) including at least one elongated, linear array (50) of photosensitive elements (50 a ), said elongated array adapted to traverse an image bearing surface (13) and provide photogenerated output signals representative of both the image formed on said surface as well as the image projected (36) onto said surface.
Abstract:
Apparatus (ll) for generating electronic signals which are representative of a detectable condition on an image-bearing surface (lO). The apparatus includes an elongated (56) array of distinct, thin film, photosensitive elements (64) formed on a common flexible large area substrate (7O). The elongated array of photosensitive elements is fabricated as a large area, photovoltaic structure formed of a plurality of thin film layers (82), including a first layer of thin film, electrically conductive material. The discrete photosensitive elements are defined by patterning of the conductive layer into shaped regions which determine the overall configuration and dimensions of each element. The novel apparatus utilizes a large area linear array of amorphous silicon alloy photosensitive elements and is adapted to provide automatic adjustment for sensor and circuit variables as well as for changes in the intensity of image illumination. The apparatus may include an arm (l8) adapted to move over at least a portion of the surface, the arm having said elongated array of discrete photosensitive elements mounted thereupon. The array of discrete photosensitive elements is formed on a flexible substrate so as to be capable of reading the detectable conditions of a non-planar, image bearing surface (3l4). The imaging apparatus may also include a lensless optical system (4O2) for directing light from each particular surface portion onto a corresponding photosensitive element. Finally, each of said elements may be provided with a filter adapted to limit the photogeneration of charge carriers by each element to specific wavelengths of light.
Abstract:
Provided is a self-running type scanner comprising a movable scanner unit (1 min ) and a running guiding and assisting plate (23) mounting the scanner unit for guiding running of the scanner unit. The movable scanner unit comprises an illuminating light source (10), a step motor (46) from running the scanner unit, an image sensor (13), a controller (20) for controlling provision of image information and running of the scanner unit, and wheels (21, 22) to which the rotation force of the motor is transmitted. The running assisting plate comprises guides (33a, 33b) engaging with the wheels, a light transmitting area (34), a white area (35) around the light transmitting area, a black area (D) surrounding the white area and the light transmitting area, and timing marks (36, 37) indicative of the position for starting reading.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image reading apparatus for obtaining high-quality reading images by preventing backlash caused when moving a reading sensor. SOLUTION: The image reading apparatus includes: a rack member provided in an apparatus body and having rack teeth provided along the moving direction of a carriage; a pinion gear rotatably disposed on the carriage and meshed with the rack teeth; a motor mounted on the carriage and driving the pinion gear; an pressing member disposed between the carriage and the reading sensor and pressing the reading sensor toward a document positioning plate; a guide rail provided in the apparatus body and guiding movement of the carriage; and a guide portion provided on the carriage and engaged with the guide rail, wherein the guide portion is pressed toward the guide rail by receiving a reaction force of the pressing member at the carriage. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a manuscript reading device which has simple composition and can read an image on the manuscript at high speed and with high accuracy. SOLUTION: In an integrated module installed with an image sensor for reading images within a fixed range on the manuscript and supported slidably, one end in the orthogonal direction to a moving direction of the integrated module is attached with a drum 4, and the other end of the integrated module is attached with pulleys 10, 15, 16. A wire 5 is extended to the drum 4 from a fixed end 51 placed in the vicinity of an end of a moving range of the integrated module to be winded around the drum 4 and the wire 5 is extended to a fixed end 52 placed on a side opposite to the fixed end 51through the pulleys 10, 15. Similarly, a wire 6 is extended between a fixed end 61 and a fixed end 62 via the drum 4 and the pulleys 10, 16. The integrated module is moved by rotating the drum 4. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO