Abstract: The present invention is to provide a printer and an ink tank therein. The ink tank includes a tank body, a first pillar, a resilient component, a lid, a second pillar and a waterproof moisture-permeable assembly. An ink filling port and a first opening are formed on an upper side of the tank body. The first pillar and the resilient component are disposed in the first opening and forming an openable intake passage cooperatively. The lid covers on the upper side of the tank body, a second opening and a second pillar are formed on the lid. The second pillar includes a communicating portion, and a waterproof moisture-permeable assembly is disposed on the lid and communicating with the communicating portion through the second opening. The present invention is to prevent the waterproof moisture-permeable assembly from being stuck by ink when the printer is not in printing operation.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a printer and an ink tank therein. The ink tank includes a tank body, a first pillar, a resilient component, a lid, a second pillar and a waterproof moisture-permeable assembly. An ink filling port and a first opening are formed on an upper side of the tank body. The first pillar and the resilient component are disposed in the first opening and forming an openable intake passage cooperatively. The lid covers on the upper side of the tank body, a second opening and a second pillar are formed on the lid. The second pillar includes a communicating portion, and a waterproof moisture-permeable assembly is disposed on the lid and communicating with the communicating portion through the second opening. The present invention is to prevent the waterproof moisture-permeable assembly from being stuck by ink when the printer is not in printing operation.

Abstract: A film holding apparatus for use with a scanner is provided. The film holding apparatus selectively holds a positive film and a negative film that are to be scanned. The positive film is thicker than the negative film. The film holding apparatus includes a base, a plate disposed above the base, and a pressing unit disposed above the plate. The plate has a surface for selectively receiving a positive film and a negative film. When the surface of the plate receives the positive film, the plate vertically moves for a distance toward the base. When the surface of the plate receives a negative film, the negative film is held between the surface of the plate and the pressing unit.

Abstract: Scan modules are provided. A scan module includes a carrier, a first lens fixed to the carrier, a second lens movably connected to the carrier, and an optical sensor fixed to the carrier. The first lens detects light from a scan area through the first lens to the optical sensor along an optical path when the second lens is in a first position and out of the optical path. The second lens intervenes and alters the optical path when in a second position.

Abstract: A scanner with variable scan range. The scanner comprises a plurality of scan units and at least one joint mechanism corresponding to the scan units. The scan units are mechanically and electrically connected, and the scan range is variable for scanning objects of different sizes.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus includes a contact window, an image sensor image sensor module, a carriage, a guiding shaft, a first resilient element and a second resilient element. The first resilient element is disposed between the guiding shaft and the carriage. The first resilient element provides a first force to make the image sensor module keep close to the contact window. The second resilient element is disposed between the image sensor module and the carriage. The second resilient element provides a second force to keep the relative position between the image sensor module and the carriage substantially unchanged during operation.

Abstract: A scanning device comprises a scanning body, a hinge and a cover. The scanning body has a first slot horizontally extended and formed at one side of the scanning body. The hinge has an upper portion and a lower portion engaged to each other and relatively movable for changing a length of the hinge. The lower portion of the hinge is disposed in the first slot and rotatably coupled to the scanning body. The cover is rotatably coupled to the upper portion of the hinge. When the cover is in a closed position, the hinge is received in the first slot. When an original medium to be scanned with a thickness is placed on the scanning body and positioned by the cover, the hinge is correspondingly rotated to a first position and extended to a first length.

Abstract: A scanning device including a scanning platform, a bar, a carriage, a contact image sensor, a positioning member and an elastic member is provided. The bar disposed below the scanning platform is parallel to the first edge. The carriage has a bottom surface and a top surface. The bottom surface has a receiving part for receiving the bar. The top surface faces the scanning platform. The carriage is slideably moved below the scanning platform along the bar. The contact image sensor disposed on the top surface is for scanning a document. The positioning member which is slideably or rotatably disposed on the bottom surface is for pressing against the bar. The elastic member is connected to the carriage and the positioning member and provides an elastic force to the positioning member. The elastic force transmitted to the bar enables the contact image sensor to press the scanning platform tightly.

Abstract: An image capture apparatus is provided. The image capture apparatus includes a window glass, an image sensor under the window glass, a spacer that is between and firmly in contact with the window glass and the image sensor, and an adjustment module connected to the image sensor. The adjustment module adjusts the relative distance between the spacer and the image sensor module to accommodate different objects to be scanned. The present invention also provides a novel approach to adjust the relative distance between the spacer and the image sensor module by utilizing convex portions and corresponding depressions on the spacer and the image sensor module.

Abstract: A scanning device comprises a scanning body, a hinge and a cover. The scanning body has a first slot horizontally extended and formed at one side of the scanning body. The hinge has an upper portion and a lower portion engaged to each other and relatively movable for changing a length of the hinge. The lower portion of the hinge is disposed in the first slot and rotatably coupled to the scanning body. The cover is rotatably coupled to the upper portion of the hinge. When the cover is in a closed position, the hinge is received in the first slot. When an original medium to be scanned with a thickness is placed on the scanning body and positioned by the cover, the hinge is correspondingly rotated to a first position and extended to a first length.

Abstract: A scanner includes a housing, a transparent platform installed on the housing, a shaft installed inside the housing, and a scanning module installed inside the housing and on the shaft in a movable manner. The scanning module comprises a sensing module for scanning a document on the transparent platform and transforming it into digital signal and a sensor carriage. The sensor carriage comprises a base for carrying the sensing module, and a buffer pad connected to the base in a rotatable manner for contacting the transparent platform and fixing the sensing module in the sensor carriage.

Abstract: A method for fixing a movable module of an electronic apparatus is provided, wherein the movable module is installed inside a housing of the electronic apparatus, and the movable module moves when the electronic apparatus is in operation. The method includes providing a fixing member installed on the housing of the electronic apparatus and a positioning member installed on the electronic apparatus, and using a cushion to push the fixing member to the positioning member when the cushion is attached to the housing of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A telescopic hinge for the image capture apparatus is provided. The image capture apparatus includes a cover, a housing and a telescopic hinge. The telescopic hinge includes a sleeve set and a connection unit. The sleeve set is movably connected with housing of the image capture apparatus, and the top of the connection unit is pivotally connected to the cover of the image capture apparatus. The combination of the sleeve set and the connection unit makes the cover able to move vertically relative to the housing.

Abstract: A film holding apparatus for use with a scanner is provided. The film holding apparatus selectively holds a positive film and a negative film that are to be scanned. The positive film is thicker than the negative film. The film holding apparatus includes a base, a plate disposed above the base, and a pressing unit disposed above the plate. The plate has a surface for selectively receiving a positive film and a negative film. When the surface of the plate receives the positive film, the plate vertically moves for a distance toward the base. When the surface of the plate receives a negative film, the negative film is held between the surface of the plate and the pressing unit.

Abstract: A film holding apparatus for use with a scanner is provided. The film holding apparatus selectively holds a positive film and a negative film, which are respectively supported by a first frame and a second frame. The second frame has a plurality of positioning elements disposed along the longitudinal direction of the second frame. A pair of guiding slots is configured to define a first opening and an opposite second opening, with each respectively allowing the first frame and the second frame to slide into the pair of guiding slots. The second frame is slidable within the pair of guiding slots. The pair of guiding slots has a first side with a first positioning unit, and a second side with a second positioning unit disposed thereon. When the first frame slides into the pair of guiding slots through the first opening, the first positioning unit affixes the position of the first frame.