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JP2004252380A
JP2004252380A JP2003045098A JP2003045098A JP2004252380A JP 2004252380 A JP2004252380 A JP 2004252380A JP 2003045098 A JP2003045098 A JP 2003045098A JP 2003045098 A JP2003045098 A JP 2003045098A JP 2004252380 A JP2004252380 A JP 2004252380A
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Keiji Ishino
圭二 石野
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To in expensively provide an image reader capable of stably and precisely maintaining the distance between a document to be read and a read unit even during the movement of the read unit without causing abnormal noise. <P>SOLUTION: In the image reader which reads the document 3 placed on the top surface of a transparent glass 1 through a scan by the read unit 4, a slid member 2 is fixed to the reverse surface of the transparent glass 1 and a slide part 5 of the read unit 4 moves in contact with the slid member 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、複写機,ファクシミリ等の画像形成装置に適用され、読み取りユニットを用いて原稿画像情報を読み取る画像読み取り装置に関する。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
例えば、特許文献1には、密着型イメージセンサを用い、長期にわたる安定した画像読み取りを可能にすることを目的として以下の技術が開示されている。即ち、原稿載置用コンタクトガラスと、ADFに備えられた原稿移動用コンタクトガラスとで密着型イメージセンサによる原稿の読み取りを可能にし、走行体に搭載された前記密着型イメージセンサが、読取モード変更により両コンタクトガラス間で移動するとき、ピニオンギアとラックとで密着型イメージセンサを下げることで、各コンタクトガラスと密着型イメージセンサとの間隔を一定に保持するローラを移動域の接触可能部分から離し、前記移動時のローラと密着型イメージセンサとにおける衝撃伝達、損傷の発生を防ぐものである。
また、例えば特許文献2には、体積が小さく、軽量で、走査データの映像を明晰に接収することができる、接触式映像センサーを利用したスキャナーの光程構造を提供することを目的として以下の技術が開示されている。
接触式映像センサーを光程構造内に設けて、該接触式映像センサーを透明ガラス層下方に密着、接触させると共に、透明ガラス層底部に沿って一定の距離を保ち移動させることにより、透明ガラス層上の走査データを接触式映像センサーの焦点範囲内に位置させる。
【特許文献1】特開平07−288656号公報
【特許文献2】実用新案登録第3046699号
【0003】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
上記特開平07−288656号公報記載の技術には、構成が複雑になるので、個々の部品に高い精度が要求されコストがかかると言う欠点がある。また、実用新案登録第3046699号記載の技術には、センサーを直接弾性体を用いて上方に押し付けることで、センサーの移動が不安定になるという欠点がある。またガラス部に直接移動体が接することで、こすれによる高い音が発生すると言う欠点がある。
本発明は、読み取る原稿と読み取りユニットとの距離を、読み取りユニットの移動中でも安定して精度良く保ち、異常音の発生の無い画像読み取り装置を低コストで提供することを目的とする。
【0004】
【課題を解決するための手段】
上記目的を達成するために、請求項1記載の発明は、透明ガラス表面に載置された原稿を読み取りユニットの走査により読み取る画像読み取り装置において、透明ガラス裏面に被摺動部材を固定し、読み取りユニットの摺動部が被摺動部材と接しながら移動する構成とした画像読み取り装置を最も主要な特徴とする。
請求項2記載の発明は、請求項1記載の画像読み取り装置において、駆動プーリと従動プーリ間に掛け渡され、読み取りユニットを駆動する駆動部材を固定する固定位置が駆動プーリ上面と従動プーリ上面を結ぶ線よりも原稿と反対側にある画像読み取り装置を主要な特徴とする。
請求項3記載の発明は、請求項1記載の画像読み取り装置において、被摺動部材は金属からなる画像読み取り装置を主要な特徴とする。
請求項4記載の発明は、請求項1記載の画像読み取り装置において、原稿読み取り時に駆動部材に張力を与える弾性部材を備えた画像読み取り装置を主要な特徴とする。
請求項5記載の発明は、請求項1記載の画像読み取り装置において、駆動部材と読み取りユニットの固定位置が、読み取りユニットの重心よりも原稿面に近い位置である画像読み取り装置を主要な特徴とする。
【0005】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、本発明の実施の形態を図面に従って説明する。
図1は本発明の実施の形態に係る画像読み取り装置の構成図である。以下、その構成を動作と合わせて説明する。
透明ガラス1の上に原稿3を配置し、読み取りユニット4により原稿画像の読み取りを行う。読み取りユニット4は、図示は省略しているが密着イメージセンサとレンズアレイと光源とから構成されている。読み取りユニット4は、樹脂製の摺動部5が透明ガラス1の下面に固定された被摺動部材2と接して、駆動部材10により図の左右方向に移動して画像を読み取る。被摺動部材2はステンレス等の金属からなる。駆動部材10はワイヤやベルトなどからなり、駆動プーリ6と従動プーリ7に掛け渡されている。
被摺動部材2は、透明ガラス1の下面のうち、読み取りユニット4による読み取り範囲と干渉しない端縁部分に配置される。
樹脂製の摺動部5は、密着イメージセンサ、レンズアレイ、光源による読み取りの障害とならない端部位置に設けられ、同じく端部位置にある被摺動部材2と摺動する。
【0006】
読み取りユニット4は、固定部材11によって駆動部材10と固定位置8で固定されている。読み取りユニット4は駆動プーリ6が回転することで、駆動部材10が移動することで移動する。駆動部材10は駆動プーリ6とスリップすることの無いように従動プーリ7によって張られた状態にある。
また、読み取りユニット4が原稿3との距離を保てるように駆動部材10によって上方に力を受け、摺動部5と被摺動部材2が絶えず接する状態が保たれる。駆動部材10が読み取りユニット4に上方に力を与えることができるのは、駆動プーリ上部6aと従動プーリ上部7aを結ぶ線よりも固定位置8が下方に位置する構成となっていることによる。また駆動部材10と読み取りユニット4の固定位置8は、読み取りユニット10の重心よりも原稿面に近い位置である。
つまり、駆動部材10は、駆動プーリ6と従動プーリ7間に掛け渡され、読み取りユニットを駆動する駆動部材を固定する固定位置が駆動プーリ上面と従動プーリ上面を結ぶ線よりも原稿と反対側にある。
弾性部材9は読み取りユニット4の移動と共に駆動部材10の傾斜角が変化するのに伴い張力も変化してしまうことを防止する働きを持つ。ここでは弾性部材9は従動プーリ7に力を与えているが、別にテンションプーリのようなものを介して張力を一定に保っても良い。この構成によって、原稿3と読み取りユニット4との位置関係を常時精度良く保てるので、画像を精度良く読み取ることができる。
【0007】
【発明の効果】
請求項1ないし請求項4記載の発明によれば、読み取りユニットが絶えず被摺動部材に接した状態であるので、画像を読み取るための移動を精度良く行うことができる。また読み取りユニットは透明ガラスと直接接することがないので、透明ガラスを汚す危険のある潤滑剤等を使うことなしに、長期間振動や音のでない安定した動作ができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】本発明の実施の形態に係る画像読み取り装置の構成図である。
【符号の説明】
1 透明ガラス
2 被摺動部材
3 原稿
4 読み取りユニット
5 摺動部
6 駆動プーリ
7 従動プーリ
8 固定位置
9 弾性部材
10 駆動部材
11 固定部材
[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image reading apparatus which is applied to an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine and a facsimile and reads document image information using a reading unit.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses the following technology for the purpose of enabling stable image reading over a long period of time using a contact image sensor. In other words, the original placement contact glass and the original movement contact glass provided on the ADF allow reading of the original by the contact image sensor, and the contact image sensor mounted on the traveling body changes the reading mode. When moving between both contact glasses by lowering the contact image sensor with the pinion gear and the rack, the roller that keeps the distance between each contact glass and the contact image sensor constant from the contactable part of the movement area It is intended to prevent the transmission of the shock and the occurrence of damage between the roller and the contact type image sensor during the movement.
Further, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses a light path structure of a scanner using a contact-type image sensor, which has a small volume, is lightweight, and can clearly capture an image of scan data, and has the following object. The technology is disclosed.
A contact-type image sensor is provided in the light beam structure, and the contact-type image sensor is brought into close contact with and under the transparent glass layer, and is moved at a fixed distance along the transparent glass layer bottom to move the transparent glass layer. The upper scan data is located within the focus range of the contact type image sensor.
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-07-288656 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3046699 [0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 07-288656 has a drawback that since the configuration is complicated, high accuracy is required for each component and the cost is high. In addition, the technique described in Utility Model Registration No. 30466699 has a drawback that the movement of the sensor becomes unstable by directly pressing the sensor upward using an elastic body. Further, there is a disadvantage that a high sound is generated by rubbing when the moving body comes into direct contact with the glass portion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an image reading apparatus that maintains the distance between an original to be read and a reading unit stably and accurately even while the reading unit is moving, and that does not generate abnormal noise at low cost.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 1 is an image reading apparatus for reading a document placed on a transparent glass surface by scanning a reading unit, wherein a sliding member is fixed to a back surface of the transparent glass and read. The main feature of the image reading apparatus is that the sliding section of the unit moves while contacting the sliding member.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the image reading apparatus according to the first aspect, the fixed position for fixing the driving member that is bridged between the driving pulley and the driven pulley and drives the reading unit is the upper surface of the driving pulley and the upper surface of the driven pulley. The main feature is an image reading device located on the opposite side of the document from the connecting line.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the image reading apparatus according to the first aspect, a main feature is that the slidable member is made of metal.
The invention according to a fourth aspect is characterized in that, in the image reading apparatus according to the first aspect, the image reading apparatus further includes an elastic member that applies tension to the driving member when reading the document.
The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in the image reading apparatus according to claim 1, the image reading apparatus is characterized in that the fixed position between the drive member and the reading unit is closer to the document surface than the center of gravity of the reading unit. .
[0005]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an image reading device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described together with the operation.
The document 3 is placed on the transparent glass 1 and the reading unit 4 reads the document image. Although not shown, the reading unit 4 includes a contact image sensor, a lens array, and a light source. The reading unit 4 reads the image by moving the resin sliding portion 5 in the left and right direction in the figure by the driving member 10 in contact with the sliding member 2 fixed to the lower surface of the transparent glass 1. The slidable member 2 is made of a metal such as stainless steel. The driving member 10 is formed of a wire, a belt, or the like, and is stretched over the driving pulley 6 and the driven pulley 7.
The slidable member 2 is disposed on an edge portion of the lower surface of the transparent glass 1 which does not interfere with a reading range of the reading unit 4.
The resin-made sliding portion 5 is provided at an end position that does not hinder reading by the contact image sensor, the lens array, and the light source, and slides with the slidable member 2 also at the end position.
[0006]
The reading unit 4 is fixed to the driving member 10 at a fixed position 8 by a fixing member 11. The reading unit 4 moves as the driving pulley 6 rotates and the driving member 10 moves. The driving member 10 is stretched by the driven pulley 7 so as not to slip with the driving pulley 6.
Further, the reading unit 4 receives an upward force by the driving member 10 so as to keep the distance from the document 3, and the state in which the sliding portion 5 and the slidable member 2 are constantly in contact is maintained. The driving member 10 can apply an upward force to the reading unit 4 because the fixed position 8 is located below a line connecting the upper driving pulley 6a and the upper driven pulley 7a. The fixed position 8 between the driving member 10 and the reading unit 4 is a position closer to the document surface than the center of gravity of the reading unit 10.
That is, the driving member 10 is bridged between the driving pulley 6 and the driven pulley 7, and the fixing position for fixing the driving member for driving the reading unit is on the opposite side of the original from the line connecting the upper surface of the driving pulley and the upper surface of the driven pulley. is there.
The elastic member 9 has a function of preventing the tension from changing as the inclination angle of the driving member 10 changes with the movement of the reading unit 4. Here, the elastic member 9 applies a force to the driven pulley 7, but the tension may be kept constant through a separate pulley or the like. With this configuration, the positional relationship between the original 3 and the reading unit 4 can always be maintained with high accuracy, so that an image can be read with high accuracy.
[0007]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, since the reading unit is constantly in contact with the slidable member, the movement for reading the image can be accurately performed. Further, since the reading unit does not come into direct contact with the transparent glass, a stable operation without vibration or sound can be performed for a long period of time without using a lubricant or the like that may stain the transparent glass.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an image reading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 transparent glass 2 slidable member 3 original 4 reading unit 5 sliding unit 6 drive pulley 7 driven pulley 8 fixed position 9 elastic member 10 drive member 11 fixed member

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透明ガラス表面に載置された原稿を読み取りユニットの走査により読み取る画像読み取り装置において、透明ガラス裏面に被摺動部材を固定し、読み取りユニット側に設けた摺動部が被摺動部材と接しながら移動する構成としたことを特徴とする画像読み取り装置。In an image reading apparatus that reads an original placed on a transparent glass surface by scanning a reading unit, a sliding member is fixed to the rear surface of the transparent glass, and a sliding portion provided on the reading unit side is in contact with the sliding member. An image reading device, wherein the image reading device is configured to move. 請求項1記載の画像読み取り装置において、駆動プーリと従動プーリ間に掛け渡され、読み取りユニットを駆動する駆動部材を固定する固定位置が駆動プーリ上面と従動プーリ上面を結ぶ線よりも原稿と反対側にあることを特徴とする画像読み取り装置。2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fixing position for fixing the driving member that is bridged between the driving pulley and the driven pulley and drives the reading unit is on the side opposite to the original with respect to a line connecting the upper surface of the driving pulley and the upper surface of the driven pulley. An image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein 請求項1記載の画像読み取り装置において、被摺動部材は金属からなることを特徴とする画像読み取り装置。2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the slidable member is made of metal. 請求項1記載の画像読み取り装置において、原稿読み取り時に駆動部材に張力を与える弾性部材を備えたことを特徴とする画像読み取り装置。2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an elastic member that applies tension to the driving member when reading the document. 請求項1記載の画像読み取り装置において、駆動部材と読み取りユニットの固定位置が、読み取りユニットの重心よりも原稿面に近い位置であることを特徴とする画像読み取り装置。2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fixed position between the driving member and the reading unit is a position closer to the document surface than the center of gravity of the reading unit.
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