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Imaging unit, image reading device, and image forming apparatus

US9883068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2016
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/028
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An imaging unit includes an image pickup element extending along a surface parallel to an imaging surface, a circuit board including a circuit to drive the image pickup element, and a plurality of fixing members to fix the image pickup element and the circuit board. The circuit board includes at least one through hole on a straight line that extends in a longitudinal direction of the image pickup element and is provided with the plurality of the fixing members. The through hole is provided at a position between at least two of the plurality of the fixing members on the straight line.

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