JPH01200771A - Image scanner device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve an operability by attaining to separate a handy image scanner device able to scan a necessary part among the contents of materials and the like and a structural body provided with a paper feed driving source of a motor and the like. CONSTITUTION:An operator locks a paper feeder 1 comprising of a motor, a speed reducer, a roller, a paper detection mechanism and a controller and a handy image scanner 2 and inserts an object from an insertion port 7. The paper detection mechanism detect the object and indicates on an indicator lamp accordingly. When the operator presses a start button 6 after confirming this indicator, a mechanism necessary to feed the paper works, the object is fed and the object is read by the handy image scanner. Next, the mechanism to feed the paper is stopped after the object completely passes through the paper detection device. On the other hand, the scanner 2 is removed from the feeder 1 by removing a lock device 3 and the scanner 2 can be used as a single body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a hand-held image scanner device, and particularly to one designed to improve its operability.

[Conventional technology]

3 and 4 briefly show the configuration of a conventional handy image scanner device, with FIG. 3 being a schematic front view and FIG. 4 being a schematic bottom view. In the figure, the main body of the CLII+ is 2.Although not shown in the figure, inside the main body IL+ there are a light source, lens, and
It houses sensors, electronic circuits that process read signals, etc. n21 is connected to a computer, word processor, etc. via a cable. The object is read from here through the αJi-i' reading port. +141 is a roller made of elastic material such as rubber.

A metal shaft made of stainless steel or the like is passed through the center to improve strength and rotation performance.

Such a handy image scanner device.

For example, it is a convenient input device for inserting pictures or photographs already written into sentences created using a word processor without having to cut and paste them.

The person who operates the handy image scanner device (hereinafter referred to as the operator) aligns the reading port 03 with one end of the subject to be input, and manually moves the handy image scanner device to the roller 04.
) in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction (this is called sub-scanning). The direction of sub-scanning is generally determined to be one direction.

By performing sub-scanning, the roller rotates, the reading port o3 moves over the subject, and a sensor (not shown) housed in the two main bodies αB reads the subject. The read signal is
Processed within the above electronic circuit (not shown) and cable 0
z to a computer or word processor. When the operator has finished sub-scanning the desired subject, the operator stops sub-scanning.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Since the conventional handy image scanner device is configured as described above, it has the following problems.

(2) When the sub-scanning distance is long, it is difficult for the operator to sub-scan in a straight line during that distance. If you operate it in a crooked manner, it will be input as a crooked picture.

■ For example, when reading various documents and inputting them into a computer using a handy image scanner device, it is a heavy burden on the operator to go straight and sub-scan all pages as described in (■).

This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image scanner device that allows an operator to input a subject into a computer or word processor without having to worry about going straight during sub-scanning. .

[Means to solve the problem]

The image scanner device according to the present invention is integrated with a paper feeding device having a power source, a power transmission mechanism, etc. for feeding nine sheets of paper so as to be detachable as necessary.

[Effect]

Since the image scanner device according to the present invention is integrated with a paper feeding device, the subject can be sub-scanned without the operator's hand. If necessary, sub-scanning can also be done manually.

[Embodiments of the invention]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In Figures 1 and 2, (1) is a paper feeding device, (2)
is a handy image scanner device, (3) is a locking device (
(4) is a paper width movable guide, and (5) is a fixed paper width guide. Figure 1 shows the 9 paper feed device (1) and handy image scanner + 21 combined, and Figure 2 shows the 9 paper width guide. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view showing a state in which the handy image scanner device (2) is removed from the paper feeding device fil.

Next, the operation will be explained.

Although the paper feeding device (1) is not shown, it includes mechanisms necessary to feed one sheet of paper (for example, a motor, a speed reducer, and a roller).

paper detection mechanism, control circuit), and a locking device (paper detection mechanism, control circuit) that secures the handy image scanner device (2) to the paper feed device (1).
3) Paper width fixed guide (4) that serves as a guide in the width direction when feeding two sheets of paper (4) Two paper width movable guide (5), start button (6)
) 2 indicator lights (7), etc. Paper width fixed guide +41 is a reference guide when feeding one sheet of paper, and is 9
The paper width movable guide (5) is a guide that moves according to the width of the paper to be fed. The handy image scanner device (2) and paper feed device fil are locked by the above-mentioned locking device (3). The operator operates the paper feeder (1) as described above.
and lock the handy image scanner device (2), and insert the subject through the paper insertion slot (7) shown in FIG. When the object is inserted, the paper detection mechanism described above detects the object and
The above-mentioned control circuit operates and the indicator light (7) displays this fact. After confirming the display on the indicator light (7), the operator presses the start button (6), the control circuit is activated, the mechanism necessary for feeding the paper described above operates, the subject is fed, and the handy image is displayed. The subject is read by a scanner device.

When the object is fed and passes all of the above-mentioned paper detection mechanisms, the above-mentioned control circuit is activated and the above-mentioned mechanisms necessary for feeding the paper are stopped. and a paper feed device (1).

When the handy image scanner device (2) is combined, it is used as described above.

However, in the combined state as described above, although it is possible to feed a single sheet-like object, it is not possible to feed two pieces or even a sheet whose width exceeds the paper width that can be fed by the paper feeding device. In such a case, by removing the locking device +31, the handy image scanner device (2) can be removed from the paper feeding device (1), and the handy image scanner device (2) can be used alone. Figure 2 shows the removed state.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, subjects such as reports and slips, which are often in the form of a single sheet, can be photographed using the paper feeder (
) and the handy image scanner device (2), the operator can combine the handy image scanner device (2) with the handy image scanner device (2).
), it is possible to read a large number of subjects without worrying about the straight forward scanning of the sub-scan, improving operability. Furthermore, by removing the handy image scanner device (2) from the paper feeding device (tl), the handy image scanner device can be used alone, so any object can be read with good operability as long as it is within the readable range of the handy image scanner device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a handheld image scanner device and a paper feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention when they are combined, and FIG. 2 is a schematic front view when they are separated. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the handy image scanner unit, and FIG. 4 is a schematic bottom view thereof. +11 is a paper feed device, (2) is a handy image scanner device, and (3) is a lock device.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A handy image scanner device, which is an input device for an operator to input the necessary portions of written content in books, newspapers, materials, etc. into computers, word processors, etc. by scanning them, and motors, rollers, etc. What is claimed is: 1. An image scanner device comprising: a structure having a drive source for paper feeding; and a mechanism capable of separating the two.