Abstract:
A scanning module includes a main body and a sensor module. The sensor module includes a circuit board, a sensing element, an image sensor adjustable mechanism and four adjustable rods. By means of the image sensor adjustable mechanism and these four adjustable rods, the positions of the sensing element can be controlled in seven degrees of freedom.
Abstract:
A scanning module includes a main body and a sensor module. The sensor module includes a circuit board, a sensing element, an image sensor adjustable mechanism and four adjustable rods. By means of the image sensor adjustable mechanism and these four adjustable rods, the positions of the sensing element can be controlled in seven degrees of freedom.
Abstract:
An adjusting method for a lens unit used in an image reading apparatus which images image information of an original onto an image reading unit by the lens unit and reads the image information, the lens unit including rotationally-symmetrical lenses, a lens barrel including the rotationally-symmetrical lenses and an adjusting lens, the adjusting method including: performing rotational adjustment of the lens barrel with respect to the adjusting lens; and imaging an adjusted chart onto one-dimensional photoelectric transducers via the lens unit, obtaining contrast depth characteristics of images corresponding to at least three angles of field of the lens unit among images of the adjusted chart, and, according to the obtained contrast depth characteristics, performing position adjustment of the adjusting lens in at least one of an array direction of the one-dimensional photoelectric transducers, a direction orthogonal to the array direction and an optical axis direction of the lens unit.
Abstract:
The optical module includes a sensing member, a main body and an adjustable mechanism. The sensing member includes an optical sensor. The main body guides an external light beam into the optical sensor. The adjustable mechanism is disposed at first edges of the sensing member and the main body for combining the sensing member with the main body and adjusting the relative distance or angle between the optical sensor and the external light beam. The adjustable mechanism includes a first adjustable element and a second adjustable element. The unit adjustable amount of the adjustable mechanism is equal to a difference between a first unit displacement of the first adjustable element and a second unit displacement of the second adjustable element.
Abstract:
An image sensor sub-assembly for a scanner or other image acquisition device includes an image sensor array (134) that detects light imaged by a scanner optical system and an image sensor module (130) that enables calibration of the position of the image sensor array (134) relative to the optical system. In this way, with the optical system being constructed within tolerances, the module (130) enables alignment of the image sensor array (134) to the optical system by its adjustment. Preferably, the sensor module (130) is calibrated to defined standards, making the optical system's calibration independent of the specific module and the module's calibration independent of the specific optical system used in a given scanner. Preferably, the module (130) enables positioning of the sensor array (134) with six degrees of freedom. Further, the electronic circuit board, on which the sensor array (134) is integrated, is separate from the board, on which the analog to digital converters are located. This has the advantage of enabling replacement of the analog to digital converters, a primary source of improper operation in the scanner's electronic components, without requiring the replacement of the optical sensor array, and thus re-alignment.
Abstract:
A mount for an optical device, such as a linear CCD array, is disclosed. The array is mounted on a base which is supported on a frame for adjustment relative thereto. The base is slidably movable on the frame for adjustment of the array in in-track and cross-track directions. The base is movable toward and away from the frame to provide a focus adjustment of the array. In order to provide a mount which can be easily and precisely adjusted to position the array along five degrees of freedom, adjustment screws are positioned such that the position of the array can be changed along one degree of freedom without changing the position of the array along any of the other degrees of freedom.
Abstract:
Provided are a scanning module and an image reading apparatus having the same. An alignment unit that can align positions of an image sensor and its tilt angles with regard to five degrees of freedom when a coupling position of an alignment member to a frame and a coupling position of a base plate to the alignment member are controlled, is provided, the image sensor can be aligned regardless of whether or not the production of the scanning module is completed, an alignment process is facilitated, and a manufacturing cost is reduce.