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SCANNER MODULE AND IMAGE SCANNING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME

  • US 20090034024A1
  • Filed: 07/31/2008
  • Published: 02/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An illuminator for use in an image scanning apparatus to illuminate light on an object to be scanned, comprising:

  • a light emitting diode configured to produce the light;

    a light guide having an elongated shape with its length extending along a first direction, the light guide being configured to receive the light from the light emitting diode, and to change a direction of the received light;

    a light source holder to mount the light emitting diode to the light guide; and

    at least one elastic member elastically supporting at least one of longitudinal ends of the light guide.

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