Multi-functional device having scanner module and image scanning apparatus employing the scanner module

摘要

A multi-functional device comprising an image forming apparatus to form a printing image and a scanner module to scan an image. The scanner module includes an illuminator to illuminate a light to a document mount, a sensor unit to read an image information of an object placed on the document mount, and an imaging lens to focus the light reflected from the object onto the sensor unit. The illuminator includes a light source to emit light, a light guiding unit and changes a traveling path of the light emitted from the light source to illuminate the document mount, and a guide holder which comprises an installation part where the light guiding unit is installed, and a mounting part where the light source holder is mounted to provide the light source at least one side of the light guiding unit.

主权项

1. A multi-functional device comprising:
a document mount; and a scanner module installed below the document mount so as to be movable as a single moveable body in a first direction with respect to an object on the document mount, the scanner module including:
a light source to emit light;a light source holder to hold the light source;a light guiding unit, which extends lengthwise in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, to guide the light emitted from the light source onto the document mount; anda guide holder comprising an installation part to which the light guiding unit is installed and a mounting part to which the light source holder is mounted, wherein the one of the light source holder and the guide holder comprises a hook member, and the other of the light source holder and the guide holder comprises a projection, the hook member being coupled with the projection.