Automatically adjusting multi-media scanner
AssigneeVisioneer, Inc.
InventorRon van Os
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Abstract
The invention claimed is a scanner which allows for any type of media, including embossed credit cards, with a thickness in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.5 mm to be inserted into the media path and remain in constant contact with the CIS as a result of a spring loaded roller, gear, and cantilever system. The input process, called a “kick start” method, allows for momentary lowering of the roller, and return, as it spins to grasp the media and continue pulling said media through the scan path. This apparatus stores energy provided by the motor within its spring and gear system, thus requiring less energy from the motor, and reduces manufacturing costs.
Claims9
1) An automatically adjusting multi-media scanner accommodating simplex or duplex scanning modes, comprising:
- a) media feed accommodating media thickness of approximately 0.1 mm to 1.5 mm;
- b) spring tensioned rotating CIS;
- c) spring tensioned roller connecting to a gear system;
- d) motor which transfers torque to said gear system;
- d) cantilever and gear system;
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- e) driving gears connected to axis of said cantilever.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.