Abstract:
In an image forming apparatus including a main assembly and a scanning optical apparatus which is inserted into the main assembly of the image forming apparatus in a substantially horizontal direction and is mounted to the apparatus main assembly, in order to fix the scanning optical apparatus to the apparatus main assembly in a state in which the scanning optical apparatus is inserted at a predetermined insertion position of the apparatus main assembly, a leaf spring member for urging an end of the scanning optical apparatus with respect to an insertion direction of the scanning optical apparatus is provided on the main assembly of the image forming apparatus or the scanning optical apparatus and a cushioning member press-contacting the leaf spring member between the main assembly of the image forming apparatus and the scanning optical apparatus is provided.
Abstract:
An image capture and processing (ICP) integrated circuit (IC) is provided for a camera. The ICP IC includes an imaging array which, in turn, includes image pixel capture sensors arranged in rows and columns. A row decoder extends along a first edge of the imaging array and is configured to enable sensor rows in the imaging array. An analog signal processor (ASP) system extends along a second edge of the imaging array and is configured to amplify signals from enabled sensors in columns of the imaging array. A control circuit is configured to sequentially enable the rows so that the ASP can amplify signals from all of the sensors in the imaging array, one row at a time.
Abstract:
An image sensor includes: a case that extends in a longitudinal direction; and a first positioning member that is disposed at one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the case, the first positioning member positioning the case in the longitudinal direction.
Abstract:
An optical reading head of a scanning apparatus includes a casing, a lens, a base and a sliding frame. The base is used to support an image sensing module and movable on the casing. The sliding frame is coupled with the base for fixing and driving the lens to move along a gliding track on the casing. During the focusing operation, the lens' position is adjustable by moving the sliding frame and the optical signals are clearly imaged onto the image sensor of the imaging sensing module. During the magnification correcting operation, positions of the lens and the imaging sensing module are adjustable by moving the base and the tolerance of magnification for the optical reading head would be equal to or less than an acceptable preset value.
Abstract:
An adjustable contact image sensor (CIS) scanner and an adjustment method therefor are provided. The provided CIS scanner includes a contact image sensor for scanning a desired object and a linkage system connected thereto for adjusting a distance between the contact image sensor and the desired object. The provided CIS scanner is suitable for various applications since the position of the contact image sensor therein is adjustable with the linkage system. In comparison with the conventional CIS scanner, the present invention not only improves the property of the scan image, but also overcomes the drawback resulting from the limited depth of field in the conventional one.
Abstract:
A scanner. An optical sensor is adjacent to a glass plate, and a support element supporting the optical sensor. A first magnet is disposed on the optical sensor, and a second magnet corresponding to the first magnet is disposed on the support element. The first magnet faces the second magnet with the magnetic poles of the same polarity disposed opposingly, thereby maintaining a predetermined distance between the optical sensor and the glass plate.
Abstract:
A reading-line adjusting device of an image scanner includes an image sensing module, a shaft, a bush member, and a fixing and adjusting member. The image sensing module has a reading line for sensing an electronic signal of an image. The shaft is arranged in a first direction. The bush member includes a base and a bushing body. The base is coupled with the image sensing module. The bushing body is sleeved around the shaft and moved along the shaft. The fixing and adjusting member is used for fixing the base of the bush member onto the image sensing module and adjusting an angle between the base and the image sensing module such that the reading line of the image sensing module is arranged in a second direction.
Abstract:
A scanner and a method of controlling a position of a scanning unit. The scanner includes: a flat-plate glass having a pattern display in a scanning area thereof, a carriage mounted with a scanning unit to generate an image data by reading the scanning area, an actuator to drive the carriage, a position calculating unit to determine image data that corresponds to the pattern display and to calculate properties of the image data that corresponds to the pattern display, and a control unit to distinguish the image data that corresponds to the pattern display from among the generated image data for the scanning area, to calculate a position of the scanning unit according to the image data that corresponds to the pattern display, and to control the actuator according to the calculated position. As such, the scanner makes it possible to achieve precise position control on the scanning unit by finding a present position of the scanning unit with the aid of the pattern display, and by moving the scanning unit to an appropriate position for a subsequent scanning process.
Abstract:
A printhead re-capping assembly for a printer having a chassis, a platen assembly and a pagewidth printhead operatively mounted on the chassis to carry out a printing operation on print media passing over the platen assembly includes a base structure that is mounted on the chassis. At least one static solenoid is mounted on the base structure and is connected to an electrical power supply of the printer. A support member is actuable by the solenoid to be movable with respect to the chassis between an operative position and an inoperative position. A printhead capping member is mounted on the support member such that when the support member is in the operative position, the capping member engages the printhead to cap the printhead and when the support member is in the inoperative position, the capping member is disengaged from the printhead.
Abstract:
An inkjet printer is provided comprising a chassis, a pagewidth printhead operatively mounted on the chassis and a capping assembly. The capping assembly comprises a base structure mounted on the chassis, a static solenoid mounted on the base structure, a support member reciprocally movable between an operative position and an inoperative position, and a printhead capping member mounted directly on the support member. The support member is actuated by the solenoid and the capping member arranged such that when the support member is in the operative position, the capping member caps the printhead and when the support member is in the inoperative position, the capping member is disengaged from the printhead. The base structure and the solenoid areelongate and substantially coextensive with printhead.