公开(公告)号：US20160037011A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14777358

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Akiko FUJIUCHI ,  koichiro OKAMURA ,  Atsushi ITO ,  Tatsuya KUNIEDA ,  Akira OTA

IPC: H04N1/031 ,  H04N1/024

CPC classification number: H04N1/0315 ,  H04N1/02481 ,  H04N1/0249 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/02458 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02468 ,  H04N2201/02485

Abstract: An image sensor (100) comprises a lens (4), a sensor (6) and a first casing (1). The lens (4) is configured to focus light irradiated toward an object to be read (30) from a direction tilted relative to the X-Z plane, and reflected by the object to be read (30). The sensor (6) is configured to receive the light focused by the lens (4). The first casing (1) is configured to contain or retain the lens (4) and the sensor (6) and to have, in a surface (1j) extending along a main scanning direction, a tilted portion having a length in a sub-scanning direction that decreases toward the object to be read (30).

Abstract translation: 图像传感器（100）包括透镜（4），传感器（6）和第一壳体（1）。 透镜（4）被构造成将从被读取物（30）照射的光从相对于X-Z平面倾斜的方向聚焦并被被读取物（30）反射。 传感器（6）被配置为接收由透镜（4）聚焦的光。 第一壳体（1）构造成容纳或保持透镜（4）和传感器（6），并且在沿着主扫描方向延伸的表面（1j）中具有在子扫描方向上具有长度的倾斜部分， 扫描方向朝向要读取的对象（30）减小。

公开(公告)号：US09158062B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14474738

申请日：2014-09-02

Applicant: CANON COMPONENTS, INC.

Inventor： Hidemasa Yoshida ,  Yoshihiko Tsumekawa

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G01J1/04 ,  H04N1/024 ,  H04N1/028

CPC classification number: G02B6/0096 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  H04N1/02418 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02493 ,  H04N2201/02497

Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes: a rod-like light guide member that directs light emitted from a first light source and a second light source from an emission surface to an illuminated body while propagating the light by reflection surfaces; and a light blocking member including a second surrounding portion slidably covering another end of the light guide member, wherein the second surrounding portion includes: a light blocking portion protruding toward one end of the light guide member and covering the emission surface of the light guide member; and a cut-out portion adjacent to the light blocking portion and exposing the reflection surface of the light guide member.

Abstract translation: 照明装置包括：杆状导光部件，其在从反射面传播光的同时将从第一光源发射的光和第二光源从发射面发射到被照射体; 以及遮光部件，其包括可滑动地覆盖所述导光部件的另一端的第二环绕部分，其中，所述第二包围部分包括：遮光部，其朝所述导光部件的一端突出并覆盖所述导光部件的所述发射面 ; 以及与遮光部相邻的切口部，露出导光部件的反射面。

公开(公告)号：US20150022870A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14510549

申请日：2014-10-09

Applicant: CANON COMPONENTS, INC.

Inventor： Hideo KIYOTA ,  Hidemasa YOSHIDA

IPC: H04N1/024 ,  H04N1/032 ,  H04N1/028

CPC classification number: H04N1/0249 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/032 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02497

Abstract: An image sensor unit includes a sensor substrate on which a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements are mounted, a light source that includes light-emitting elements, for illuminating a document, a light guide that guides light from the light source from one end face and linearly illuminates the document, a rod lens array imaging reflected light from the document on the sensor substrate, and a frame holding each of these elements. The frame includes a spacer provided in proximity to the light source. The spacer includes a light shielding that covers the light source and a portion of the light guide.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器单元包括其上安装有多个光电转换元件的传感器基板，包括用于照射原稿的发光元件的光源，从一个端面引导来自光源的光线性的导光体， 照亮文件，棒状透镜阵列成像来自传感器基板上的原稿的反射光，以及保持这些元件中的每一个的框架。 框架包括设置在光源附近的间隔件。 间隔件包括覆盖光源和光导部分的遮光件。

公开(公告)号：US08780417B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13683089

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: Oki Data Corporation

Inventor： Akihiro Yamamura

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/10 ,  F21V5/04 ,  G02B7/021 ,  G03G15/04036 ,  G03G15/60 ,  G03G2215/00177 ,  G03G2215/00185 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/0303 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02481 ,  H04N2201/02495

Abstract: A lens array includes a first lens row including first lenses arranged in a first direction, a second lens row including second lenses arranged in a direction substantially parallel with the first direction, a first boundary being a boundary between the first lenses adjacent to each other, a second boundary being a boundary between each of the first lenses and the second lens adjacent to the first lens, and a first join portion where the first boundary and the second boundary join each other. At the first joint portion, the first boundary and the second boundary contact each other with no step as seen in a plane that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction.

Abstract translation: 透镜阵列包括：第一透镜列，包括沿第一方向布置的第一透镜;第二透镜行，包括沿与第一方向大致平行的方向布置的第二透镜;第一边界，第一透镜彼此相邻的边界; 第二边界是第一透镜和与第一透镜相邻的第二透镜之间的边界，以及第一边界和第二边界彼此连接的第一连接部。 在第一关节部分，第一边界和第二边界在基本上与第一方向正交的平面中看不到步骤。

公开(公告)号：US08755092B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13049648

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Katsuhiko Okamoto

Inventor： Katsuhiko Okamoto

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02855 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/02431 ,  H04N2201/02435 ,  H04N2201/02449 ,  H04N2201/02458 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02468

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes an array substrate in which a plurality of point light sources is mounted along the main scanning direction, a light guide member disposed on a surface of the array substrate that mounts the plurality of point light sources, and guiding light from the plurality of point light sources to the document surface, a frame for fixing the light guide member and the array substrate, a positioning unit that determines the positional relationship of the frame with the light guide member and the array substrate in a configuration in which the incident surface of the light guide member is in proximity to or in contact with the plurality of point light sources; and an image reading unit that uses reflected light when illuminating light from the plurality of point light sources through the light guide member onto the document surface to thereby read the document image.

Abstract translation: 一种图像读取装置，具备沿着主扫描方向安装有多个点光源的阵列基板，配置在安装多个点光源的阵列基板的表面上的导光部件， 多个点状光源到文件表面，用于固定导光构件和阵列基板的框架，定位单元，其确定框架与导光构件和阵列基板的位置关系，其中事件 导光构件的表面接近多个点光源或与多个点光源接触; 以及图像读取单元，其在将来自多个点光源的光通过导光构件照射到文件表面上时使用反射光，从而读取文件图像。

公开(公告)号：US08699093B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13605250

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Hideo Takeuchi

Inventor： Hideo Takeuchi

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/0083 ,  H04N1/0249 ,  H04N1/02855 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/0303 ,  H04N1/0305 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/103 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02472 ,  H04N2201/02477

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a body; a circuit board fixed to the body; a light emitter disposed on a first surface of the circuit board, the light emitter emitting light with which a document is irradiated; a light guide disposed opposite the circuit board with the light emitter therebetween, the light emitted from the light emitter passing through the light guide; an urging unit; a supporting unit fixed to the body; and a pressing unit. The pressing unit includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is pressed in a direction from the light emitter toward the light guide as a result of receiving a force from the urging unit. The second portion presses the light guide against the light emitter as a result of receiving a reaction force from the supporting unit when the first portion is pressed.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括：主体; 电路板固定在身上; 设置在所述电路板的第一表面上的发光体，所述发光体发射照射文件的光; 与所述电路板相对设置的光导体，其间具有所述发光体，所述光从所述发光体发射通过所述光导; 推动单位; 固定在身体上的支撑单元; 和按压单元。 按压单元包括第一部分和第二部分。 第一部分由于从施力单元接收力而从发光体朝向光导的方向被按压。 当第一部分被按压时，第二部分由于从支撑单元接收到反作用力而将光导按压在光发射器上。

公开(公告)号：US20130250373A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13605250

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Hideo TAKEUCHI

Inventor： Hideo TAKEUCHI

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/0083 ,  H04N1/0249 ,  H04N1/02855 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/0303 ,  H04N1/0305 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/103 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02472 ,  H04N2201/02477

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a body; a circuit board fixed to the body; a light emitter disposed on a first surface of the circuit board, the light emitter emitting light with which a document is irradiated; a light guide disposed opposite the circuit board with the light emitter therebetween, the light emitted from the light emitter passing through the light guide; an urging unit; a supporting unit fixed to the body; and a pressing unit. The pressing unit includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is pressed in a direction from the light emitter toward the light guide as a result of receiving a force from the urging unit. The second portion presses the light guide against the light emitter as a result of receiving a reaction force from the supporting unit when the first portion is pressed.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括：主体; 电路板固定在身上; 设置在所述电路板的第一表面上的发光体，所述发光体发射照射文件的光; 与所述电路板相对设置的光导体，其间具有所述发光体，所述光从所述发光体发射通过所述光导; 推动单位; 固定在身体上的支撑单元; 和按压单元。 按压单元包括第一部分和第二部分。 第一部分由于从施力单元接收力而从发光体朝向光导的方向被按压。 当第一部分被按压时，第二部分由于从支撑单元接收到反作用力而将光导按压在光发射器上。

公开(公告)号：US08515313B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12980404

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Yasuhiro Suto ,  Tomohiko Okada ,  Mitsuharu Yoshimoto ,  Shohichi Fukutome ,  Kenji Nakanishi ,  Hisashi Yamanaka

Inventor： Yasuhiro Suto ,  Tomohiko Okada ,  Mitsuharu Yoshimoto ,  Shohichi Fukutome ,  Kenji Nakanishi ,  Hisashi Yamanaka

IPC: G03G15/04

CPC classification number: G03G15/0409 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/02855 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02468 ,  H04N2201/02485

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a light-emitting element that is mounted on a base material and a light-guiding member that guides light from the light-emitting element to an irradiation target, and illuminates the irradiation target with the light transmitted through the light-guiding member. The light-guiding member includes an extending portion that extends from the surface of the base material on which the light-emitting element is mounted to a left side end portion of the base material so as to cover the left side end portion. An image-reading includes this illuminating device. Image-forming apparatus includes this image-reading apparatus.

Abstract translation: 照明装置包括安装在基材上的发光元件和将来自发光元件的光引导到照射对象物的导光部件，并且通过导光体透射的光照射照射对象物 会员。 导光部件包括延伸部，其从安装有发光元件的基材的表面延伸到基材的左侧端部，以覆盖左侧端部。 图像读取包括该照明装置。 图像形成装置包括该图像读取装置。

公开(公告)号：US08422093B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US12659605

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Masatoshi Ishida

Inventor： Masatoshi Ishida

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0001 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/02855 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/02885 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0241 ,  H04N2201/02435 ,  H04N2201/02441 ,  H04N2201/02445 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02468 ,  H04N2201/02485

Abstract: A light projection unit includes a substrate, a plurality of light emitting elements arrayed on the substrate in a main scanning direction and including light emitting surfaces, a light guide facing the light emitting surfaces to direct light projected from the light emitting elements onto an illumination target and including a first positioning portion, and a holder including a second positioning portion that engages the first positioning portion of the light guide to position the light guide on the holder. The first positioning portion of the light guide is positioned between centers of light emission of adjacent light emitting elements in the main scanning direction of the substrate when the first positioning portion engages the second positioning portion of the holder.

Abstract translation: 光投射单元包括基板，在主扫描方向上排列在基板上并包括发光面的多个发光元件，面向发光面的光导，将从发光元件射出的光引导到照明对象 并且包括第一定位部分和包括接合光导的第一定位部分的第二定位部分的保持器，以将光导定位在保持器上。 当第一定位部分接合保持器的第二定位部分时，光导的第一定位部分位于相邻发光元件的发光中心之间的基板的主扫描方向上。

公开(公告)号：US20120281246A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13490709

申请日：2012-06-07

Applicant: Kaname NAGATANI ,  Dong-hun Lee

Inventor： Kaname NAGATANI ,  Dong-hun Lee

IPC: G06K15/02 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/0286 ,  G02B17/08 ,  H04N1/02409 ,  H04N1/0249 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02474 ,  H04N2201/02481

Abstract: A multi-functional device comprising an image forming apparatus to form a printing image and a scanner module to scan an image. The scanner module includes an illuminator to illuminate a light to a document mount, a sensor unit to read an image information of an object placed on the document mount, and an imaging lens to focus the light reflected from the object onto the sensor unit. The illuminator includes a light source to emit light, a light guiding unit and changes a traveling path of the light emitted from the light source to illuminate the document mount, and a guide holder which comprises an installation part where the light guiding unit is installed, and a mounting part where the light source holder is mounted to provide the light source at least one side of the light guiding unit.

Abstract translation: 一种多功能设备，包括用于形成打印图像的图像形成装置和用于扫描图像的扫描仪模块。 扫描器模块包括照明装置，用于将光照射到原稿安装台，传感器单元读取放置在原稿安装件上的物体的图像信息，以及成像透镜，用于将从物体反射的光聚焦到传感器单元上​​。 照明器包括发光的光源，导光单元，并且改变从光源发射的光的行进路径以照亮文件安装座;以及引导保持器，其包括设置有导光单元的安装部， 以及安装部，其中安装光源保持器以在光导单元的至少一侧提供光源。