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Photoelectric converting device having original conveyance guide and an image processing apparatus incorporating the device
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1990-11-21
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Granted: 1993-03-23
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Expires: 2010-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A photoelectric converting device having a guide member includes a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on the photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which the photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and a flexible guide member disposed on the original-sheet supply side of the light transmissive substrate, the guide member being disposed in such a manner that at least a portion of the guide is positioned in contact with the edge surface of the light transmissive substrate.
Inventors
- 👤 Masashi Kitani
- 👤 Toyoki Matsushima
- 👤 Tetsuya Shimada
- 👤 Makoto Ogura
- 👤 Masayoshi Murata
- 👤 Katsumi Komiyama
- 👤 Tomokazu Dainobu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:25
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/024; H04N1/028; H04N1/03; H04N1/031; H04N1/0315; H04N1/0316; B; B41; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/005; B41J2/01; H04N1/0313; H04N1/04; H04N1/12; H04N1/121; H04N1/1215; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/024; H04N2201/02487; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 103
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A photoelectric converting device comprising: a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and flexible guide means disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means being disposed such that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with an edge surface of said light transmissive substrate without overlapping a top surface of said substrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A photoelectric converting device comprising: a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and flexible guide means disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means being disposed such that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with an edge surface of said light transmissive substrate without overlapping a top surface of said substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means comprises an organic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means comprises light shielding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means is adapted to seal at least one of an integrated circuit chip and electrical connecting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means is formed continuously with a top surface of said protection layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, further comprising a light source for illuminating the original sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1 further comprising conveyance means for conveying the original sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein an original-sheet conveyance side of said guide means and an original-sheet conveyance side of said protection layer form one surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said protection layer comprises a thin glass plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means further comprises a low friction layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 10, wherein said low friction layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of Teflon and polyethylene.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A polyethylene converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means comprises electrically conductive means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means comprises a low friction material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means comprises an elastic material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 14, wherein said elastic material comprises an organic material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 14, wherein said elastic material comprises a porous material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 14, wherein said elastic material comprises light shielding means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 1, wherein said guide means further comprises an electrically conductive layer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 18, wherein said electrically conductive layer is formed on an original-sheet conveyance side of said guide means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 18, wherein said electrically conductive layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of ITO, Al, Ni and carbon.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
112 words
A photoelectric converting device comprising: a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate and formed of a flexible porous member, said guide means being disposed such that at least a portion thereof contacts an end surface of said light transmissive substrate and such that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with an upper surface of said protection layer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
112 words
A photoelectric converting device comprising: a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate and formed of a flexible porous member, said guide means being disposed such that at least a portion thereof contacts an end surface of said light transmissive substrate and such that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with an upper surface of said protection layer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21, wherein said guide means comprises light shielding means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
29 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21, wherein said guide means is adapted to protect at least one of an integrated circuit chip and an electrical connecting means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21 further comprising a light source for illuminating the original sheet.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21 further comprising conveyance means for conveying the original sheet.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
34 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21, wherein said guide means extends over said protection layer to a position at which said guide means does not come in contact with said conveyance means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21, wherein said protection layer comprises a thin plate glass.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21, wherein said guide means further comprises a low friction layer.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21, wherein said guide means comprises electrically conductive means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21, wherein said guide means comprises an organic material.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
27 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 30, wherein said organic material comprises a material selected from a group consisting of Teflon, PET, PEEK, Pc and nylon.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 21, wherein said guide means further comprises an electrically conductive layer.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
24 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 32, wherein said electrically conductive layer is disposed on an original-sheet conveyance side of said guide means.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
27 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 32, wherein said electrically conductive layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of ITO, Al, Ni, and carbon.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
72 words
A photoelectric converting device comprising: a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed on the original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means being a film made of a flexible material.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
72 words
A photoelectric converting device comprising: a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed on the original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means being a film made of a flexible material.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said guide means comprises an organic material.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said guide means comprises light shielding means.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
29 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said guide means is adapted to protect at least one of an integrated circuit chip and an electrical connecting means.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
22 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said guide means is formed continuously with a surface of said protection layer.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, further comprising a light source for illuminating the original sheet.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35 further comprising conveyance means for conveying the original sheet.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
29 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein an original-sheet conveyance side of said guide means and an original-sheet conveyance side of said protection layer form one surface.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said protection layer comprises a thin plate glass.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said flexible material comprises a porous material.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said guide means comprises electrically conductive means.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said guide means comprises a low friction material.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said guide means further comprises a low friction layer.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
25 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 47, wherein said low friction layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of Teflon and polyethylene.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said guide means further comprises an electrically conductive layer.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
24 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 49, wherein said electrically conductive layer is disposed on an original-sheet conveyance side of said guide means.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
27 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 35, wherein said electrically conductive layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of ITO, Al, Ni, and carbon.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
165 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) a photoelectric converting device including; a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and flexible guide means disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means being disposed in such a manner that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with an edge surface of said light transmissive substrate without overlapping a top surface of said substrate; (b) a light source for illuminating the original sheet; (c) conveyance means for conveying the original sheet; (d) an output portion for recording an image on a document in accordance with an electric signal corresponding to image information; and (e) a controller for controlling said photoelectric converting device, said light source, said conveyance means, and said output portion.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
165 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) a photoelectric converting device including; a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and flexible guide means disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means being disposed in such a manner that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with an edge surface of said light transmissive substrate without overlapping a top surface of said substrate; (b) a light source for illuminating the original sheet; (c) conveyance means for conveying the original sheet; (d) an output portion for recording an image on a document in accordance with an electric signal corresponding to image information; and (e) a controller for controlling said photoelectric converting device, said light source, said conveyance means, and said output portion.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 52, wherein said guide means comprises an organic material.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 52, wherein said guide means comprises light shielding means.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
29 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 52, wherein said guide means is adapted to seal at least one of an integrated circuit chip and an electrical connecting means.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
22 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 52, wherein said guide means is formed continuously from a surface of said protection layer.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 52 further comprising communication means controlled by said controller.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 52, wherein said output portion comprises one of an ink jet recording head and a thermal recording head.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
38 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 58, wherein said ink jet recording head includes an electrically-thermal converter for generating thermal energy to produce a bubble to cause ink to be discharged from said ink jet recording head.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
176 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) a photoelectric converting device including; a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate and formed of a flexible porous member, said guide means being disposed such that at least a portion thereof contacts an end surface of said light transmissive substrate and such that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with an upper surface of said protection layer; (b) a light source for illuminating the original sheet; (c) conveyance means for conveying the original sheet; (d) an output portion for recording an image on a document in accordance with an electric signal corresponding to image information; and (e) a controller for controlling said photoelectric converting device, said light source, said conveyance means, and said output portion.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
176 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) a photoelectric converting device including; a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate and formed of a flexible porous member, said guide means being disposed such that at least a portion thereof contacts an end surface of said light transmissive substrate and such that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with an upper surface of said protection layer; (b) a light source for illuminating the original sheet; (c) conveyance means for conveying the original sheet; (d) an output portion for recording an image on a document in accordance with an electric signal corresponding to image information; and (e) a controller for controlling said photoelectric converting device, said light source, said conveyance means, and said output portion.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 60, wherein said guide means comprises electrically conductive means.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 60, wherein said guide means comprises light shielding means.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 60, further comprising communication means controlled by said controller.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 60, wherein said output portion comprises one of an ink jet recording head and a thermal recording head.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
39 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 64, wherein said ink jet recording head includes an electricity-thermal converter for generating thermal energy to produce a bubble to cause a liquid to be discharged from said ink jet recording head.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
150 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) a photoelectric converting device including; a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means formed of a flexible film and disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means extending on the surface of said protection layer which does not contact an original conveyance roller; (b) a light source for illuminating the original sheet; (c) conveyance means for conveying the original sheet; (d) an output portion for recording an image on a document in accordance with an electric signal corresponding to image information; and (e) a controller for controlling said photoelectric converting device, said light source, said conveyance means, and said output portion.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
150 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) a photoelectric converting device including; a plurality of photoelectric converting elements disposed to confront an original sheet the image information of which is to be read; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means formed of a flexible film and disposed on an original-sheet supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means extending on the surface of said protection layer which does not contact an original conveyance roller; (b) a light source for illuminating the original sheet; (c) conveyance means for conveying the original sheet; (d) an output portion for recording an image on a document in accordance with an electric signal corresponding to image information; and (e) a controller for controlling said photoelectric converting device, said light source, said conveyance means, and said output portion.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 66, wherein said guide means comprises an organic material.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 66, wherein said guide means comprises electrical conductivity means.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 66, wherein said guide means comprises low friction means.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 66, wherein said guide means comprises light shielding means.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 66, further comprising communication means controlled by said controller.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 66, wherein said output portion comprises one of an ink jet recording head and a thermal recording head.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
39 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 72, wherein said ink jet recording head includes an electricity-thermal converter for generating thermal energy to produce a bubble to cause a liquid to be discharged from said ink jet recording head.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
93 words
A photoelectric converting device, comprising: a plurality of photoelectric converting device, comprising: a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed in contact with an original supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means extending in such a manner that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with a surface of said protection layer, and said guide means contacts said original at a position adjacent to said light transmissive substrate.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
93 words
A photoelectric converting device, comprising: a plurality of photoelectric converting device, comprising: a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed in contact with an original supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means extending in such a manner that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with a surface of said protection layer, and said guide means contacts said original at a position adjacent to said light transmissive substrate.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, wherein said guide means comprises an organic material.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, wherein said guide means comprises light shielding means.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
24 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, wherein said guide means is adapted to protect an integrated circuit chip or electrical connecting means.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
17 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, further comprising a light source for illuminating the original.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, further comprising conveyance means for conveying said original.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
34 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, wherein said guide means extends on said protection layer to a position at which said guide means does not come into contact with said conveyance means.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, wherein said protection layer comprises a thin plate of glass.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, wherein said guide means further comprises a low friction layer.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, wherein said guide means comprises a flexible material.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 83, wherein said flexible material comprises light shielding means.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
16 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 83, wherein said flexible material comprises an organic material.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 74, wherein said guide means further comprises an electrically conductive material.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
18 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 86, wherein said electrically conductive material comprises an electrically conductive layer.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
25 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 87, wherein said electrically conductive layer is disposed at a position where it does not contact said original.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
27 words
A photoelectric converting device according to claim 87, wherein said electrically conductive layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of ITO, Al, Ni, and carbon.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
156 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) a photoelectric converting device including; a plurality of photoelectric converting elements for reading original image information; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed in contact with an original supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means extending in such a manner that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with a surface of said protection layer, and said guide means is held in contact with said original at a position adjacent to said transmissive substrate; (b) a light source for illuminating said original; (c) conveyance means for conveying said original; (d) an output portion for performing recording in accordance with an electrical signal denoting image information; and (e) a controller for controlling said converting means, said light source, said conveyance means, and said output portion.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
156 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) a photoelectric converting device including; a plurality of photoelectric converting elements for reading original image information; a protection layer disposed on said photoelectric converting elements; a light transmissive substrate on which said photoelectric converting elements are disposed; and guide means disposed in contact with an original supply side of said light transmissive substrate, said guide means extending in such a manner that at least a portion of said guide means is positioned in contact with a surface of said protection layer, and said guide means is held in contact with said original at a position adjacent to said transmissive substrate; (b) a light source for illuminating said original; (c) conveyance means for conveying said original; (d) an output portion for performing recording in accordance with an electrical signal denoting image information; and (e) a controller for controlling said converting means, said light source, said conveyance means, and said output portion.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 90, wherein said output portion comprises one of an ink jet recording head and a thermal recording head.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 91, wherein said ink jet recording head has an electrical-thermal converter for generating a bubble in a liquid.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 91, wherein said guide means comprises an organic material.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
18 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 91, wherein said guide means further comprises an electrically conductive material.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 91, wherein said guide means comprises light shielding means.
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