Scanner assembly

摘要

A scanner assembly comprising the following components. A scan module having a first surface and configured to receive an image oriented along the first surface. A carriage having a thickness no thicker than a thickness of the scan module perpendicular to the first surface, the carriage configured to receive the scan module and to move the scan module in a direction of travel. A v-bearing coupled to the carriage proximate to one end of the carriage and protruding from the carriage in a direction perpendicular to the first surface. A scan base having a groove and configured to receive the v-bearing. A belt drive configured to move the v-bearing in the groove of the scan base.

主权项

1. A scanner assembly comprising:
a scan module having a first surface and configured to receive an image oriented along said first surface; a carriage having a thickness no thicker than a thickness of said scan module perpendicular to said first surface, said carriage configured to receive said scan module and to move said scan module in a direction of travel; a v-bearing coupled to said carriage proximate to one end of said carriage and protruding from said carriage in a direction perpendicular to said first surface; a scan base having a groove and configured to receive said v-bearing; a belt drive configured to move said v-bearing in said groove of said scan base; and a plurality of tangs extending out of said scan module configured to contact a plurality of springs, wherein said plurality of springs contact said carriage.