Patent ID: 8228571
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image scanning apparatus, comprising: an image capture unit having an illumination assembly with one or more than one lamp for generating input light; a cooling unit for generating an airflow which cools the illumination assembly of the image capture unit, critical components on printed circuit boards and optical components of the image capture unit; and a baffle member mounted to a frame of the image scanning apparatus for redirecting a path of the airflow substantially downward and under the image capture unit such that the image capture unit is not in the path of the airflow so as to substantially evenly cool the one or more than one lamp; wherein said cooling unit comprises at least one fan, the fan generating airflow for cooling the one or more than one lamp of the image capture unit; wherein said baffle member is moveably mounted to the frame of the image scanning apparatus and is adjustable to control the airflow generated by said at least one fan; and wherein said redirected airflow moves in a motion that allows contaminants in the airflow to settle on an end of the image scanning apparatus opposite the image capture unit.