Linear light source apparatus and image reading apparatus
US8928955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/02835
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A linear light source device illuminates a document properly, and an image reading device includes such a light source device. The light source device includes a light source and a light-guiding member. The light-guiding member introduces the light emitted from the light source from one end portion in x-direction, cause the light to travel in x-direction, and emits the light from a light exit portion at one end in z-direction, which is orthogonal to x-direction. The light-guiding member includes, at the other end in z-direction, a light-reflecting portion that reflects light to the light exit portion. One end face of the light-guiding member in y-direction, which is orthogonal to x- and z-directions, is inclined so as to become closer to the other end face in y-direction with decreasing distance from the light exit portion in z-direction. This allows light to easily travel to the light-reflecting portion.
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