TW200814734A - Scanning module capable of cleaning a scanning window - Google Patents

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TW200814734A
TW200814734A TW95132659A TW95132659A TW200814734A TW 200814734 A TW200814734 A TW 200814734A TW 95132659 A TW95132659 A TW 95132659A TW 95132659 A TW95132659 A TW 95132659A TW 200814734 A TW200814734 A TW 200814734A
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A scanning module capable of cleaning a scanning window is movably disposed under the scanning window to acquire an original image of an original on the scanning window. The scanning module includes a housing, an image sensor and a scanning window cleaning module. The image sensor disposed in the housing senses an optical signal coming from the original to obtain an image signal corresponding to the original image. The scanning window cleaning module disposed on the housing cleans a bottom surface of the scanning window facing the scanning module.

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200814734 九、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於一種具掃抵滿齊、、主、切 、怀指視固,月潔功能之掃描模 組,尤其關於一種能清潔掃描視窗之掃描模組。 【先前技術】 掃描器的使用壽命通常很長。然而,當掃描器長時 間暴露在大氣環境下時’其掃描視窗之外表面會受到微 :之污染’而掃描視窗之内表面可能受到潮濕環境的影 曰而生成有譬如霉菌等微粒。暴露於外之 表面很容易可以受到清理,而掃描視窗之内表二理卜 /員在拆開殼體後才能進行一般使用者並無此能力或 =敢進行掃描視窗之内表面之清理動作,且執行此動作 ^需要耗費相當的時間與人力。 口當掃描視窗之内表面殘留有微粒時,掃描所得之影 像口口貝會變差,這是使用者所不願意遭遇到的情況。 組2此,如何提供一種具掃描視窗清潔功能之掃描模 邊,實為本案所欲解決之問題。 【發明内容】 本發明之一個目的係提供一種具掃描視窗清潔功能 ^ Λ 护,田*、、且’此掃描模組可以於執行掃描或不執行掃描 Τ,自動執行清潔掃描視窗的功能。 為達上述目 月匕之掃插模組, 的’本發明提供一種具掃描視窗清潔功 其係於一掃描視窗之下方移動以擷取位200814734 IX. Description of the invention: [Technical field of the invention] The present invention relates to a scanning module having a sweeping full, main, cut, and looking-to-sight, moon-cleaning function, in particular, a cleaning scan window Scanning module. [Prior Art] The life of the scanner is usually very long. However, when the scanner is exposed to the atmosphere for a long period of time, the surface of the scanning window may be slightly contaminated, and the inner surface of the scanning window may be affected by a humid environment to generate particles such as mold. The surface exposed to the outside can be easily cleaned, and the surface of the scanning window can be used by the general user without the ability to perform the cleaning operation of the inner surface of the scanning window. And performing this action ^ requires considerable time and labor. When the surface of the scanning window has particles remaining on it, the image obtained by the scanning will be deteriorated, which is a situation that the user is unwilling to encounter. Group 2, how to provide a scanning module with scanning window cleaning function, which is the problem to be solved in this case. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION One object of the present invention is to provide a scanning window cleaning function, which can perform a cleaning scan window automatically or not. The present invention provides a scanning window cleaning function that moves below a scanning window to capture a bit.

200814734 ^知描視窗上之—原稿之—原稿影像。掃描模組包含〆 殼體、一影像感測器及一掃描視窗清潔模組。影像感測 器裝設於殼體中,用以感測來自原稿之-光訊號以獲得 對應於原稿影像之-影像訊號。掃描視窗清潔模組裝設 於殼體上,用以清潔掃描視窗面對掃描模組之一下表面。 "為讓本發明之上述目的、特徵、和優點能更明顯易 懂,下文特舉數個較佳實施例,並配合所附圖式,作詳 細說明如下。 【實施方式】 ▲圖1顯示依本發明第一實施例之具掃描視窗清潔功 能之掃描模組應用於一掃描設備中之示意圖。圖2顯示 依本發明第一實施例之具掃描視窗清潔功能之掃描模組 之不意圖。本發明之掃描模組亦適用於影印機、多功能 事物機等影像擷取設備。如圖丨與2所示,本實施例之 具掃描視窗清潔功能之掃描模組10通常是裝設在一平台 式掃描器30内,並沿著一導桿32於平台式掃描器内 之一掃描視窗20之下方移動以擷取位於掃描視窗2q上 之一原稿D之一原稿影像。 掃描模組ίο主要包含一殼體u、一影像感測器12 及一掃描視窗清潔模組13。影像感測器12裝設於殼體i丄 中,用以感測來自原稿D之一光訊號以獲得對應於原稿 影像之一影像訊號。掃描視窗清潔模組13係裝設於殼體 11上,用以清潔掃描視窗2〇面對掃描模組丨〇之一下表 面20A。於本實施例中,影像感測器12係為一種電荷耦 6 200814734 合元件(CCD)影像感測器,因此,掃描模k Η)更包含- 光源1 5、至少一反射鏡16及一诱 建鏡17。值得注意的是, 當原稿D為一種穿透稿件時,光 九/原1 5係為可以省略的構 件。於此情況下’另一光源(未顯示)係位於掃描視窗20 之上方。 掃描視窗清潔模組13之應用情況有兩種,第-種是 伴隨著掃描文件時進行掃描視窗之清潔,第二種是不伴 隨者掃描文件時進行掃描視窗之清潔。於第—種情況下, 最…執行清潔後再執行掃描,因此,掃描視窗清潔 ,,、且13必須座落於掃描線之前方。於第二種情況下,掃 :視窗:潔模組13可以座落於掃描線之前方或後方。於 -種情況下’掃描設備之#讀可以被設計成掃描設備 :開機就自行執行掃描視窗清潔的工作。或者,當掃描 機一固定時間(譬如1〇天)後,自動執行掃描視窗 =、、工作。或者,使用者可以透過按鍵或軟體來控制 ▼田視窗清潔模組13執行清潔的工作。 一於本實施例中,掃描視窗清潔模組13包含一刮刀或 Α其與掃描視窗2〇之下表面2〇α可移動地接 觸’用以制私ΠΓ Φ 女B处 ’、下表面20 A之微粒。刮刀或毛刷之材質最 疋爿b在與破璃摩擦後產生靜電,藉以強化微粒吸 效果。 為了更;隹_止 尺堤一步加強清潔的效果,掃描視窗清潔模组 —吹氣單元-、-吸氣單™二清潔 片σ早兀13D。吹氣單元13B用以吹除被刮除之微粒。 吸軋早tl 13C,用以吸引被刮除之微粒。清潔液喷出單 200814734 窗2〇之下表面20A 凊潔液來加強清潔掃 元13D用以噴出一清潔液於掃描視 上。使到刀或毛刷13A可以藉由此 描視窗,維持掃描視窗之良好透光性 ,功:二與4顯示依本發明第二實施例之具掃描視窗清 描模組之兩種狀態之示意圖。如圖…: 描模Γ:::更掃 及掃描視窗清200814734 ^ Know the image on the window - the original - the original image. The scanning module comprises a casing, an image sensor and a scanning window cleaning module. The image sensor is mounted in the housing for sensing the optical signal from the original to obtain an image signal corresponding to the original image. The scanning window cleaning mold is assembled on the housing to clean the scanning window facing the lower surface of one of the scanning modules. The above described objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and understood. [Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a view showing a scanning module with a scanning window cleaning function applied to a scanning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of a scanning module having a scanning window cleaning function according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The scanning module of the invention is also suitable for image capturing devices such as photocopiers and multi-function machines. As shown in FIG. 2 and 2, the scanning module 10 with the scanning window cleaning function of the embodiment is generally installed in a flatbed scanner 30 and is disposed along a guide bar 32 in the flatbed scanner. Moving below the scanning window 20 to capture an original image of one of the originals D located on the scanning window 2q. The scanning module ίο mainly includes a housing u, an image sensor 12 and a scanning window cleaning module 13. The image sensor 12 is mounted in the housing i to sense an optical signal from the original D to obtain an image signal corresponding to one of the original images. The scanning window cleaning module 13 is mounted on the housing 11 for cleaning the scanning window 2 to face one of the lower surface 20A of the scanning module. In this embodiment, the image sensor 12 is a charge-coupled 6 200814734 component (CCD) image sensor. Therefore, the scan mode k Η) further includes a light source 15 , at least one mirror 16 and a lure Mirror 17. It is to be noted that when the original D is a penetrating document, the light 9/original 15 is a member that can be omitted. In this case, another light source (not shown) is located above the scanning window 20. There are two applications for the scanning window cleaning module 13, the first one is to clean the scanning window when the document is scanned, and the second is to clean the scanning window when the file is not scanned. In the first case, the scan is performed after the cleaning is performed. Therefore, the scan window is cleaned, and 13 must be positioned before the scan line. In the second case, the sweep: window: the clean module 13 can be located in front of or behind the scan line. In the case of the 'scanning device' # can be designed to scan the device: booting to perform the scanning window cleaning work. Or, when the scanner is fixed for a fixed period of time (such as 1 day), the scan window =, , work is automatically executed. Alternatively, the user can control the ▼ window cleaning module 13 to perform the cleaning work through a button or a software. In the present embodiment, the scanning window cleaning module 13 includes a doctor blade or a movably contact with the lower surface 2〇α of the scanning window 2 for 'making a private Φ BB B', a lower surface 20 A Particles. The material of the scraper or brush is the most 产生b to generate static electricity after rubbing against the broken glass, thereby enhancing the effect of the particulate absorption. In order to improve the 隹 止 尺 堤 一步 一步 step by step to enhance the cleaning effect, scanning window cleaning module - blowing unit -, - suction single TM two cleaning sheet σ early 13D. The blowing unit 13B is for blowing off the scraped particles. The suction is tl 13C early to attract the scraped particles. Cleaning liquid ejecting sheet 200814734 Window 2〇 under the surface 20A cleaning liquid to strengthen the cleaning sweep 13D to spray a cleaning liquid on the scanning view. The knives or the brush 13A can maintain the good transparency of the scanning window by using the window, and the functions of the scanning window cleaning module according to the second embodiment of the present invention are shown in FIG. . As shown in the figure...: 描 Γ ::: 扫 sweep and scan window clear

下掃描視窗清潔…,:升高或降 觸或遠離掃描視窗i於本== 13接 含 固 於本只施例中,升降機構14包 成升降I 4错轉動凸輪可以對掃描視窗清潔模組13達 Γ之it果。當掃描視窗2°需要被清潔時,升降機構 r p :圖3所不,俾使掃描視窗清潔模組13接觸 =“ 20。當掃描視窗2〇不需要被 構14之狀態如圖4所干,施你—w - 9π 皁使知拖視窗清潔模組13遠 離知描視齒20’以免影響掃描動作之執行。 絲另H知例中’升降機構14可以包含—導螺桿, : 導螺桿’可以對掃描視窗清潔模、组U達成升降 的效果。 中升降機構包含一電磁閥,藉 由控制電磁閥之定位仿番 ._ 位置,亦可以對掃描視窗清潔模組 13達成升降的效果。 藉由本發明之上述實 無法被自動清潔的問題, 被維持於向品質,不因使 施例,可以解決目前掃描視窗 使得掃描所得之影像品質可以 用時間之增長而惡化。 8 200814734 車乂仏g她例之詳細說明中所提出之具體實施例僅 用、方便说明本發明之技術内容,而非將本發明狹義地 限制於上述實施例,在不超出本發明之精神及以下申請 專利範圍之情況,所做之種種變化實施,皆屬於本發明 之範圍。 200814734 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1顯示依本發明第一實施例之具掃描視窗清潔功 能之掃描模組應用於一掃描設備中之示意圖。 圖2顯示依本發明第一實施例之具掃描視窗清潔功 能之抑"描桓組之不意圖。 圖3與4顯示依本發明第二實施例之具掃描視窗清 潔功能之掃描模組之兩種狀態之示意圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 D ·原稿 10 :掃描模組 11 :殼體 12 :影像感測器 13 :掃描視窗清潔模組 13A :刮刀或毛刷 13B :吹氣單元 13C :吸氣單元 13D :清潔液喷出單元 14 :升降機構 15 :光源 16 :反射鏡 17 :透鏡 20 :掃描視窗 20A :下表面 32 :導桿 30 :平台式掃描器 10The lower scanning window is cleaned...,: Raised or lowered or away from the scanning window i is in this case == 13 is attached to the only embodiment, the lifting mechanism 14 is packaged into a lifting I 4 wrong rotating cam can be used to scan the window cleaning module 13 Daqi's it fruit. When the scanning window 2° needs to be cleaned, the lifting mechanism rp: as shown in Fig. 3, so that the scanning window cleaning module 13 is in contact = "20. When the scanning window 2 is not required to be constructed, the state is as shown in Fig. 4, Applying you-w - 9π soap makes the window cleaning module 13 away from the visible tooth 20' so as not to affect the execution of the scanning action. In the case of the wire H, the 'lifting mechanism 14 can include a lead screw, : the lead screw can The scanning window cleaning mold and the group U achieve the effect of lifting. The middle lifting mechanism includes a solenoid valve, and by controlling the positioning of the electromagnetic valve, the scanning window cleaning module 13 can also achieve the lifting effect. The above problem of the invention that cannot be automatically cleaned is maintained in the quality, and the current scanning window can be solved by the application of the present invention so that the image quality obtained by the scanning can be deteriorated with time. 8 200814734 The detailed description of the present invention is intended to be illustrative only, and not to limit the scope of the invention In the case of applying for a patent, various changes are implemented within the scope of the present invention. 200814734 [Simplified Schematic] FIG. 1 shows a scanning module with a scanning window cleaning function according to a first embodiment of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of a scanning window cleaning function according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figs. 3 and 4 show scanning window cleaning according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram of two states of the function scanning module. [Main component symbol description] D · Original 10 : Scanning module 11 : Housing 12 : Image sensor 13 : Scanning window cleaning module 13A : Scraper or brush 13B : Blowing unit 13C : Suction unit 13D : Cleaning liquid ejecting unit 14 : Elevating mechanism 15 : Light source 16 : Mirror 17 : Lens 20 : Scanning window 20A : Lower surface 32 : Guide rod 30 : Flatbed scanner 10

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200814734 十、申請專利範圍: 1. 一種具掃描視窗清潔功能之掃描模組,其係於一 掃描視窗之下方移動以擷取位於該掃描才見窗上之一原稿 之一原稿影像,該掃描模組包含: 一殼體; -影像感測器,其裝設於該殼體中,用以感測來自 該原稿之-光訊號以獲得對應於該原稿影像之一影像訊 號;及 -掃描視窗清潔模組,其裝設於該殼體上,用以清 潔該掃描視窗面對該掃描模組之一下表面。 & 2. >申請專利範圍D項所述之具掃描視窗清潔功 邊之掃描模組,其中該掃描視窗清潔模組包含: 、刮刀,其與該掃描視窗之該下表面可移動地接觸, 用以刮除該下表面之微粒。 处^如申凊專利範圍第2項所述之具掃描視窗清潔功 之掃杬杈組,其中該掃描視窗清潔模組更包含·· —吹氣單元,用以吹除被刮除之該微粒。 能之\如申請專利範圍第2項所述之具掃描視窗清潔功 掃撝榼組,其中該掃描視窗清潔模組更包含: 吸氣單元,用以吸引被刮除之該微粒。 能之浐如申凊專利範圍第2項所述之具掃描視窗清潔功 模組,其中該掃描視窗清潔模組更包含: π減液噴出單元,用以噴出一清潔液於該掃描視 5亥下表面上。 如申睛專利範圍第1項所述之具掃描視窗清潔功 200814734 能之掃描模組,其中該掃描視窗清潔模組包含·· 一毛刷,其與該掃描視窗之該下表面可移動地接觸, 用以刷除該下表面之微粒。 7·如申請專利範圍第6項所述之具掃描視窗清潔功 能之掃描模組,其中該掃描視窗清潔模組更包含: 一吹氣單元,用以吹除被刷除之該微粒。 8·如申睛專利範圍第6項所述之具掃描視窗清潔功 能之掃描模組,其中該掃描視窗清潔模組更包含·· 吸氣單元,用以吸引被刷除之該微粒。 ^ 9·如申請專利範圍第1項所述之具掃描視窗清潔功 月匕之知描模組,更包含: ^ 一升降機構,其連接至該殼體及該掃描視窗清潔模 、且用以相對於該殼體升高或降下該掃描視窗清潔模組, 乂使4掃描視窗清潔模組接觸或遠離該掃描視窗。 &10.如申請專利範圍第9項所述之具掃描視窗清潔 b之掃私模組,其中該升降機構包含一凸輪。 、 如申明專利範圍第9項所述之具掃描視窗清潔 J此之掃描模組,其中該升降機構包含一導螺桿。 、 12·如申請專利範圍第9項所述之具掃描視窗清 此之掃描模組,其中該升降機構包含一電磁閥。 12200814734 X. Patent application scope: 1. A scanning module with a scanning window cleaning function, which is moved under a scanning window to capture an original image of one of the originals located on the scanning window, the scanning mode The group includes: a housing; an image sensor mounted in the housing for sensing an optical signal from the original to obtain an image signal corresponding to the original image; and - scanning window cleaning The module is mounted on the housing for cleaning the scanning window to face a lower surface of the scanning module. & 2. > The scanning module having the scanning window cleaning function described in claim D, wherein the scanning window cleaning module comprises: a doctor blade movably contacting the lower surface of the scanning window , used to scrape the particles of the lower surface. The broom group having the scanning window cleaning function described in claim 2, wherein the scanning window cleaning module further comprises a blowing unit for blowing off the scraped particles. . According to the scanning window cleaning function broom group described in claim 2, the scanning window cleaning module further comprises: a suction unit for attracting the scraped particles. The scanning window cleaning module described in claim 2, wherein the scanning window cleaning module further comprises: a π liquid reducing ejection unit for ejecting a cleaning liquid in the scanning view On the lower surface. The scanning module of the scanning window cleaning function 200814734, wherein the scanning window cleaning module comprises a brush that is movably contacted with the lower surface of the scanning window. , to remove particles of the lower surface. 7. The scanning module with the scanning window cleaning function according to claim 6, wherein the scanning window cleaning module further comprises: a blowing unit for blowing the removed particles. 8. The scanning module with a scanning window cleaning function according to the sixth aspect of the invention, wherein the scanning window cleaning module further comprises: an air suction unit for attracting the particles to be brushed. The scanning module of the scanning window cleaning function described in claim 1 further comprises: a lifting mechanism connected to the housing and the scanning window cleaning mold, and used for Raising or lowering the scanning window cleaning module relative to the housing causes the 4 scanning window cleaning module to contact or move away from the scanning window. <10. The swept-cleaning module with scanning window cleaning b according to claim 9 wherein the lifting mechanism comprises a cam. The scanning module of the scanning window cleaning device of claim 9, wherein the lifting mechanism comprises a lead screw. 12. The scanning module of the scanning window according to claim 9, wherein the lifting mechanism comprises a solenoid valve. 12
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