公开(公告)号：US08842348B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US14107788

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: Masaru Takeuchi ,  Naoyuki Iwata ,  Takayuki Akimatsu ,  Tetsuya Ogawa

Inventor： Masaru Takeuchi ,  Naoyuki Iwata ,  Takayuki Akimatsu ,  Tetsuya Ogawa

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/203 ,  H04N1/024 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/193

CPC classification number: H04N1/00551 ,  H04N1/024 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N1/123 ,  H04N1/1245 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/2032 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02404 ,  H04N2201/02491

Abstract: An image reading apparatus may include a main unit and a cover unit pivotally attached to the main unit. The cover unit may include an image reading device configured to read an image of a document along a conveying path. The image reading device may include a contact image sensor, a sensor holder to hold the contact image sensor, an urging member, and a shock absorber. The contact image sensor is disposed below the conveying path. The sensor holder has an open top boxed shape and holds the contact image sensor in position inside. The urging member is disposed in an inner bottom surface of the sensor holder to urge the contact image sensor toward the conveying path. The shock absorber is disposed between a bottom surface of the contact image sensor and the inner bottom surface of the sensor holder, and is made of a porous material.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置可以包括主单元和枢转地附接到主单元的盖单元。 盖单元可以包括被配置为沿着传送路径读取文档的图像的图像读取装置。 图像读取装置可以包括接触图像传感器，用于保持接触图像传感器的传感器保持器，推动构件和减震器。 接触图像传感器设置在输送路径的下方。 传感器支架具有敞开的顶盒形状，并将接触图像传感器保持在内部。 推动构件设置在传感器保持器的内底表面中，以将接触图像传感器推向输送路径。 减震器设置在接触图像传感器的底表面和传感器保持器的内底表面之间，并且由多孔材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US08493638B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US12684458

申请日：2010-01-08

Applicant: Dong-Gyoo Lee

Inventor： Dong-Gyoo Lee

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/024 ,  H04N1/02409 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02402 ,  H04N2201/02404

Abstract: Disclosed are a scanner capable of adjusting the focus distance and an image forming apparatus having the same. The scanner may include a focus adjustment structure that comes into an interfering contact with a scanning unit as the scanning unit moves along a scanning path so as to cause a movement of the scanning unit in the direction perpendicular to the scanning path toward and away from the document to be scanned. With such configuration the focus adjustment can be realized using the scanning movement of the scanning unit along the scanning path.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够调整聚焦距离的扫描仪和具有该距离的图像形成装置。 扫描仪可以包括当扫描单元沿着扫描路径移动时与扫描单元干涉接触的焦点调节结构，以便使扫描单元沿与扫描路径垂直的方向朝向和远离扫描单元移动 要扫描的文件。 利用这种配置，可以使用扫描单元沿着扫描路径的扫描移动来实现焦点调整。

公开(公告)号：US08427713B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12383145

申请日：2009-03-20

Applicant: Junko Yabuta

Inventor： Junko Yabuta

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/02402 ,  H04N2201/02404 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0456 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: A document reader includes an image sensor. The image sensor is movable in a secondary scanning direction and rotatable about a rotational axis extending in a primary scanning direction, and obtains image information from a region facing a light-receiving surface. Rotation of the image sensor is controlled based on distance information about a distance between a document surface and a platen in such a manner as to make an image distance fall within a depth-of-field range of the image sensor.

Abstract translation: 文件读取器包括图像传感器。 图像传感器可以在副扫描方向上移动并且能够围绕沿主扫描方向延伸的旋转轴线旋转，并且从面向光接收表面的区域获得图像信息。 基于关于文件表面和压板之间的距离的距离信息来控制图像传感器的旋转，使得图像距离落在图像传感器的景深范围内。

公开(公告)号：US20130083375A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13627868

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Yoshinori OSAKABE ,  Hiromi TANAKA

IPC: H04N1/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/1043 ,  H04N1/00525 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/103 ,  H04N1/1061 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/02402 ,  H04N2201/02404 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/0456

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes: a contact glass provided at an upper surface of a main body of the apparatus to set a manuscript thereon, an image sensor being positioned below the contact glass and having a reading surface on contact glass side for reading an image from the manuscript on the contact glass, a carriage supporting the image sensor accommodated in a sensor container formed to have a recess open to the contact glass side, a rail member slidably supporting the carriage, and a biasing member biasing the image sensor to the contact glass side via a biased portion adjacent to the reading surface of the image sensor. An upper end of the biasing member is positioned below the contact glass and above the lower surface of the image sensor.

公开(公告)号：US08199382B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12403359

申请日：2009-03-12

Applicant: Yoshinori Osakabe

Inventor： Yoshinori Osakabe

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/02404 ,  H04N2201/0456

Abstract: An image reading device includes a document mounting plate having a mounting surface and a rear surface, and an image reading unit. The image reading unit includes a photoelectric converter facing the rear surface, a case to hold the photoelectric converter, and at least one first rotating member and at least one second rotating member that rotate and receive a pressing force from the rear surface of the document mounting plate as the image reading unit moves. The image reading unit also includes a holder configured to support the case and at least one urging device positioned between the holder and the case. The at least one urging device urges the case toward the rear surface, and exerts an urging force opposite to the pressing force, and balances against the pressing force.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括具有安装表面和后表面的文件安装板和图像读取单元。 图像读取单元包括面向后表面的光电转换器，用于保持光电转换器的壳体，以及至少一个第一旋转构件和至少一个第二旋转构件，其从原稿安装件的后表面旋转并接受压力 图像读取单元移动。 图像读取单元还包括构造成支撑壳体的保持器和位于保持器和壳体之间的至少一个施力装置。 至少一个推动装置朝向后表面推动壳体，并且施加与该按压力相反的推动力，并且抵抗该按压力平衡。

公开(公告)号：US20110242622A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13073018

申请日：2011-03-28

Applicant: Masaru TAKEUCHI ,  Naoyuki IWATA ,  Takayuki AKIMATSU ,  Tetsuya OGAWA

Inventor： Masaru TAKEUCHI ,  Naoyuki IWATA ,  Takayuki AKIMATSU ,  Tetsuya OGAWA

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00551 ,  H04N1/024 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N1/123 ,  H04N1/1245 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/2032 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02404 ,  H04N2201/02491

Abstract: An image reading apparatus may include a main unit and a cover unit pivotally attached to the main unit. The cover unit may include an image reading device configured to read an image of a document along a conveying path. The image reading device may include a contact image sensor, a sensor holder configured to hold the contact image sensor, an urging member, and a shock absorber. The contact image sensor is disposed below the conveying path. The sensor holder has an open top boxed shape and is configured to hold the contact image sensor in position inside. The urging member is disposed in an inner bottom surface of the sensor holder to urge the contact image sensor toward the conveying path. The shock absorber is disposed between a bottom surface of the contact image sensor and the inner bottom surface of the sensor holder, and is made of a porous material.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置可以包括主单元和枢转地附接到主单元的盖单元。 盖单元可以包括被配置为沿着传送路径读取文档的图像的图像读取装置。 图像读取装置可以包括接触图像传感器，被配置为保持接触图像传感器的传感器保持器，推动构件和减震器。 接触图像传感器设置在输送路径的下方。 传感器支架具有敞开的顶盒形状并被配置为将接触图像传感器保持在内部的位置。 推动构件设置在传感器保持器的内底表面中，以将接触图像传感器推向输送路径。 减震器设置在接触图像传感器的底表面和传感器保持器的内底表面之间，并且由多孔材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US08010016B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12049599

申请日：2008-03-17

Applicant: Yoshihiko Kurotsu ,  Kotaro Kawasaki ,  Yoshiyuki Asakawa

Inventor： Yoshihiko Kurotsu ,  Kotaro Kawasaki ,  Yoshiyuki Asakawa

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/02402 ,  H04N2201/02404

Abstract: An optical unit assembly is provided with an optical system including an optical component for irradiating a target object with light and receiving the reflected light, a casing for accommodating the optical system, a supporting frame for supporting a part of the casing, and a height adjusting member having a supporting surface for supporting another part of the casing and placed between the supporting frame and the casing. The height adjusting mechanism is slidable between the supporting frame and the casing with a supported state of the casing by the supporting frame substantially maintained, and the supporting surface includes at least a first supporting surface set at a specified first height position and a second supporting surface set at a second height position different from the first height position.

Abstract translation: 光学单元组件设置有光学系统，该光学系统包括用于用光照射目标物体并接收反射光的光学部件，用于容纳光学系统的壳体，用于支撑壳体的一部分的支撑框架和高度调节 其具有用于支撑壳体的另一部分并且放置在支撑框架和壳体之间的支撑表面。 所述高度调节机构通过所述支撑框架基本保持而在所述支撑框架和所述壳体之间以支撑状态滑动，并且所述支撑表面至少包括设置在指定的第一高度位置的第一支撑表面和第二支撑表面 设置在与第一高度位置不同的第二高度位置。

公开(公告)号：US07978380B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US11476932

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: Takashi Ohama ,  Yoshinori Osakabe ,  Takahiro Ikeno ,  Akihiro Sakakibara

Inventor： Takashi Ohama ,  Yoshinori Osakabe ,  Takahiro Ikeno ,  Akihiro Sakakibara

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N1/23

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/1026 ,  H04N1/103 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02404

Abstract: An image reader has an image sensor; a carriage; a positioning portion formed at a predetermined position in a longitudinal direction of the image sensor with respect to a reference position of the image sensor; a connector portion to which an electric cable is connected and which is provided between an end of the carriage and one end in the longitudinal direction of a case of the image sensor; and an engaging portion formed in the carriage. In the image recording apparatus, since the positioning portion is engaged with the engaging portion, it is possible to use a common carriage for a plurality of types of image sensors, and an operation of connecting the electric cable becomes simple.

Abstract translation: 图像读取器具有图像传感器; 一个马车 相对于图像传感器的基准位置形成在图像传感器的纵向方向上的预定位置处的定位部分; 连接部分，电缆被连接到所述连接器部分，所述连接器部分设置在所述滑架的端部与所述图像传感器的壳体的纵向方向上的一端之间; 以及形成在所述托架中的接合部。 在图像记录装置中，由于定位部分与接合部分接合，所以可以使用用于多种图像传感器的公共托架，并且连接电缆的操作变得简单。

公开(公告)号：US07869103B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US11138397

申请日：2005-05-27

Applicant: Akihiro Ikeda

Inventor： Akihiro Ikeda

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/1215 ,  H04N2201/02402 ,  H04N2201/02404 ,  H04N2201/02452 ,  H04N2201/02477 ,  H04N2201/02485 ,  H04N2201/02495 ,  H04N2201/0456

Abstract: An image reading device capable of correctly reading an image on a document is provided without the need to increase the size of an upper cover, etc. of the device. A CIS (Contact Image Sensor) is supported by holders and support shafts to be movable toward the upper cover (rib) and is biased toward the rib by compression springs. In this configuration, the rib for holding the document is not required to be installed as a movable component and there is no need to provide a space for allowing the rib to move or providing the upper cover with a mechanism for allowing the rib to move, which can avoid the need to increase the size of the upper cover.

Abstract translation: 提供能够正确读取文件上的图像的图像读取装置，而不需要增加装置的上盖等的尺寸。 CIS（接触式图像传感器）由支架和支撑轴支撑，可向上盖（肋）移动，并通过压缩弹簧朝向肋部偏压。 在这种构造中，用于保持文件的肋不需要作为可移动部件安装，并且不需要提供用于允许肋移动或为上盖提供允许肋移动的机构的空间， 这可以避免增加上盖的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20090002548A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11824293

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: Ernie Liang ,  Rajeev Mishra ,  Supina Mapon

Inventor： Ernie Liang ,  Rajeev Mishra ,  Supina Mapon

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G03B17/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00519 ,  H04N1/00559 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/02404 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: A document camera includes a base, a first arm, a second arm, and a camera head assembly. The base includes control electronics. The first arm is connected at a first end to a side of the base utilizing a first hinge. The second arm is connected at a first end to a second end of the first arm utilizing the second hinge. The camera head assembly is connected at a first end to a second end of the second arm utilizing the third hinge. The camera head assembly includes a lens adjuster and an imaging sensor and movement of the lens adjuster changes an orientation of the imaging sensor. The first side of the first arm is connected to a first side of the base and a second side of the first arm is connected to the second hinge.

Abstract translation: 文件照相机包括基座，第一臂，第二臂和照相机头组件。 基地包括控制电子。 第一臂使用第一铰链在第一端连接到基座的一侧。 第二臂利用第二铰链在第一端连接到第一臂的第二端。 相机头组件利用第三铰链在第一端连接到第二臂的第二端。 相机头组件包括透镜调节器和成像传感器，并且透镜调节器的移动改变成像传感器的取向。 第一臂的第一侧连接到基座的第一侧，第一臂的第二侧连接到第二铰链。