Abstract:
The invention relates to an image reading apparatus and includes: scanning unit including a light source; a focusing mirror which reflects light from the light source on a reflecting surface portion; and a mirror holder which fixes the focusing mirror on fixing portions formed at both ends of the mirror holder, wherein, when the scanning unit is moved to read image information, the focusing mirror is formed such that the fixing portion is smaller than the reflecting surface portion in at least one of strength and rigidity.
Abstract:
An image reading apparatus comprises: a light source for irradiating light to a photographic photosensitive material; an image forming optical system for forming reflected or transmitted light emitted from a photosensitive film into an image; a film carrier having a shape correspomding to various types of photographic films to be loaded from the outside and supporting the photosensitive film; and an optical waveguide being replaceably attached to a predetermined reference attachment position and having a shape corresponding to the type of photographic film. Furthermore, there are provided a withdrawing mechanism for moving the optical waveguide from the reference attachment position in the case of an incorrect combination of the shape of the film carrier and the shape of the optical waveguide, and a detecting mechanism therefor.
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 optical component mounting structure includes an elastic member and a mounting portion. The elastic member applies pressure to an optical component toward a flat surface portion of a base. The mounting portion is provided at the base and mounts the elastic member. The elastic member has a pressing portion, a holding portion, and a positioning hole. The pressing portion has a tongue piece shape and elastically comes in contact with a light guide member. The holding portion supports one end of the pressing portion and holds elastically the mounting portion of the base. The positioning hole is formed through the holding portion and is to be engaged with each of a pair of positioning convex portions provided at the mounting portion of the base.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a light irradiation device that allows a substrate to be positioned on an attached member, and also, prevents non-uniform luminance distribution in a main scanning direction on an original surface, and to provide an image reading apparatus and an image forming apparatus. SOLUTION: Three positioning pins 404 (protrusions) as a part to be positioned, integrally formed (molded) with a light guide plate 403 are inserted into three pin holes 404a and 404b as a light guide body positioning part, penetrating through a receiving base 405. The three positioning pins 404 are formed at three positions (center and both ends in a longitudinal direction) on the bottom surface of the light guide plate 403. Each of the positioning pins 404 is arranged between light emission centers of LEDs 192 so as not to face each of the LEDs 192. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a light irradiation apparatus capable of uniforming illuminance distribution on a light irradiation area while using full reflection of a light guide member by narrowly attaching the light guide member, to provide an image reading apparatus, and to provide an image forming apparatus. SOLUTION: A first carriage of an image reading section includes: an LED substrate 51 having a plurality of LEDs 43 linearly arranged in a main scanning direction; a light guide plate 403 opposing the light emitting surface of the LEDs 43 and guiding light emitted from the LEDs 43 to a light irradiation area of a light irradiation object; a receiving pedestal 405 for holding the LED substrate 51; a cover 406 for covering the LED substrate 51 and the light guide plate 403; and a positioning means such as a positioning pin 404 for positioning the light guide plate 403 on the receiving pedestal 405. The light guide plate 403 positioned by the positioning means is clamped by the cover 406 and the receiving pedestal 405. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image reader which can secure superior focusing by suppressing the deformations of the focusing mirror, having an off-axial reflecting surface as an image focusing element and being attained of small size. SOLUTION: This reader reads image information by making a scanning unit mounting an optical system composed of a light source, an imaging mirror 201, and a mirror holder 207 move. The reader is positioned and fixed to the mirror holder 207 at the fixing sections 203, provided at both ends of the reflecting surface of the imaging mirror 201. The fixing sections 203 of the imaging mirror 201 have strength or rigidity formed smaller than those of the reflecting surface section. Thus, deformation is absorbed by fixing sections 203 of both ends that is smaller in strength and rigidity than those of the reflecting surface, when fixing the imaging mirror 201 to the mirror holder 207. Since the imaging mirror 201 is positioned on the mirror holder 207 without deformation of the reflecting surface the degradation of imaging performance due to deformation of the reflecting surface can be prevented. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
A mirror support device arranged in both ends of a stick-like mirror for holding the mirror including an inner side plate, comprising a mirror insertion opening formed in the inner side plate, the mirror insertion opening for inserting an end of a mirror; an outer side plate connected to the inner side plate, comprising: a mirror stopper plate for regulating positions of a right and a left end face of the mirror inserted into the mirror insertion opening; and a clip hole, the mirror stopper plate and the clip hole being formed in the outer side plate; and a clip for fixing the mirror, the clip being inserted into the clip hole from a same direction as inserting direction of the mirror.
Abstract:
Provided is an image reading apparatus including: an image reading sensor which reads an image from an original; and a mounting portion which mounts the image reading sensor, wherein the image reading sensor includes a positioning portion which is brought into contact with the mounting portion and adjusts the relative position of the image reading sensor with respect to the mounting portion; and a pressing portion which presses the positioning portion so as to bring the positioning portion into contact with the mounting portion.