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Illumination apparatus, image sensor unit, and image reading apparatus

US9158062B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2014
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/02497
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An illumination apparatus includes: a rod-like light guide member that directs light emitted from a first light source and a second light source from an emission surface to an illuminated body while propagating the light by reflection surfaces; and a light blocking member including a second surrounding portion slidably covering another end of the light guide member, wherein the second surrounding portion includes: a light blocking portion protruding toward one end of the light guide member and covering the emission surface of the light guide member; and a cut-out portion adjacent to the light blocking portion and exposing the reflection surface of the light guide member.

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