摘要 |
An illuminator for a line-scanning document copier including a fan-shaped array of optical fibers with light-output ends juxtapositioned along a line, and opposite light-receiving ends tightly bundled together. Light loss from fiber breakage, gaps and other defects inherent in fiber optic arrays cause non-uniform illumination of documents and streaks in the copy. Uniform and high level illumination are accomplished according to this invention with cylindrical light-refracting means placed between the line of fibers and the document to blend emitted light astigmatically.
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