Abstract:
The present invention provides an image scanning module including a first unit, a second unit, and a third unit. The first unit having a light source is used for retrieving a first image. The second unit is used for generating a second image by focusing the first image. The third unit is used for generating an electric signal responsive to the second image. The first unit, the second unit, and the third unit are modules discrete from each other.
Abstract:
An integrated image module for a document scanner includes a one piece die cast housing having a datum element and a support element. An imaging sensor array is enclosed in the housing. An array bias element urges the imaging sensor array against the datum element to provide accurate placement of the sensor array relative to the housing. A transport mechanism is attached to the housing so that the position of the transport mechanism accurately corresponds to the position of the imaging sensor array. The lens and the lamp for illumination are also attached to the housing so that the primary components of the imaging portion of the scanner are contained in a single module.
Abstract:
An image reading apparatus includes a CCD sensor which reads an image of an original document and converts the image into an electrical signal, in which an optical axis of light reflected by the original document is adjusted and allowed to project to the CCD sensor, the CCD sensor reads the image of the original document and converts the image into an electrical signal and to output the electrical signal. The image reading apparatus comprises a processing circuit which detects a CCD output value of the CCD sensor which is varied in accordance with a deviation of the optical axis, and an optical axis adjusting mechanism (first mirror and first carriages) which adjusts the optical axis such that an output value detected by the processing circuit becomes an appropriate value. The optical axis adjusting mechanism comprises a mirror which reflects light from the original document in a set direction, a fixing/supporting projection which supports the mirror at a given position, an optical axis adjusting screw which supports the mirror together with the fixing/supporting projection, and which turns the mirror by screwing or loosening the screw, thereby adjusting the optical axis, and an elastic supporting projection 29 which abuts from an opposite surface and elastically supports the mirror in a state in which adjustment by the optical axis adjusting screw is permitted.
Abstract:
There is disclosed an image reading apparatus constructed by an illuminating unit for illuminating an object in a line shape, an image forming optical system for forming a light, as an image, from the object illuminated by the illuminating unit, a line sensor for converting the light formed as an image by the image forming optical system into an image signal, and a frame for holding the illuminating unit and the line sensor, wherein a shape in which vertices of at least a part of the cross section of the illuminating unit are connected by straight lines is set to a polygon of a pentagon or more, so that an image can be stably read at a high quality.
Abstract:
A image reading apparatus includes a plurality of point light sources, arranged in a straight line state, configured to output light for lighting a document situated on a contact glass from a lower side of the contact glass, a light leading member, positioned in front in a light outputting direction of the light output from the point light sources, configured to lead the light output from the point light sources so as to irradiate along a main scanning direction toward the document situated on the contact glass, and a photoelectric conversion element configured to receive reflection light from the document. The light leading member includes positioning means configured to make a gap between each of the point light sources arranged in a line state and the light leading member constant and make an arrangement direction of the point light sources be positioned along a longitudinal direction of the light leading member.
Abstract:
An original reading unit is provided that is superior in the performance of the adjustment of line sensors. According to the present invention, between a unit base and a transparent original support plate, multiple sensor assemblies are arranged, to form a zigzag pattern, as a first array for reading an original and a second array for reading the original following the first array. Each of the sensor assemblies includes a sensor holder, a line sensor and a focus setup unit. Each of the sensor holders, which serve as fulcrums, are rotatable at a single pivot (a rotation center), along the wall of a unit base that is parallel to the original support plate. When the sensor holders are rotated and positioned at predetermined locations, they are fixed to the wall. The line sensors 51 are held, relative to the sensor holders, in the main scanning direction and in the sub-scanning direction, and are moved in an approaching or separating direction in which the line sensors approach or are separated from the wall and the original support plate. The focus setup units, each of which includes coil springs and spacers, move the line sensors 51 in the approaching or separating direction, and position the line sensors 51 at locations whereat focuses are adjusted.
Abstract:
An imaging system (60) comprises a housing (200) with reference surfaces (274,276), a lens (570) in contact with the reference surfaces (274,276), a member (600) retained to the housing in contact with the lens, and a spring (720) located between and in contact with a portion (282,332,342) of the housing and the lens. In a first operating condition, the member (600) is retained to the housing at a first location (350,360,370,380) and the lens is translatable with respect to the housing (200) and in a second operating condition, the member (600) is retained to the housing at a second location (420,424) and the lens is not translatable with respect to the housing.
Abstract:
A image reading apparatus includes a plurality of point light sources, arranged in a straight line state, configured to output light for lighting a document situated on a contact glass from a lower side of the contact glass, a light leading member, positioned in front in a light outputting direction of the light output from the point light sources, configured to lead the light output from the point light sources so as to irradiate along a main scanning direction toward the document situated on the contact glass, and a photoelectric conversion element configured to receive reflection light from the document. The light leading member includes positioning means configured to make a gap between each of the point light sources arranged in a line state and the light leading member constant and make an arrangement direction of the point light sources be positioned along a longitudinal direction of the light leading member.
Abstract:
An imaging system (60) comprises a housing (200) with reference surfaces (274,276), a lens (570) in contact with the reference surfaces (274,276), a member (600) retained to the housing in contact with the lens, and a spring (720) located between and in contact with a portion (282,332,342) of the housing and the lens. In a first operating condition, the member (600) is retained to the housing at a first location (350,360,370,380) and the lens is translatable with respect to the housing (200) and in a second operating condition, the member (600) is retained to the housing at a second location (420,424) and the lens is not translatable with respect to the housing.
Abstract:
An improved lens focusing and referencing arrangement for an imaging system (60) of the type which may include a photosensor array (152). The imaging system housing (100) may include reference surfaces (324, 326, 354, 356) configured such that they contact the lens (210) only near the ends thereof in order to minimize the effect of any irregularities in the reference surfaces (324, 326, 354, 356).