Image Processing Apparatus Recessed Detector for Thinner Profile
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing image processing apparatus design results in increased height and difficulty in reducing thickness due to the stacking of components, particularly when the detection unit is placed directly under the supporting part, limiting the thinning of the apparatus.
Innovation Solution
The configuration includes a first housing with an image forming unit and a second housing with a supporting part and a detector, where the detector is housed in a recessed area of the base part, allowing the detector to be positioned lower than the moving range of the recording head, thereby reducing the overall height of the apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the detection unit is disposed directly under the supporting part, then the detection function is improved, but the height of the apparatus is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The detection unit is nested within a recessed portion of the base part, allowing it to be positioned directly under the supporting part without increasing the overall height. The recessed structure accommodates the detection unit while maintaining a compact profile.
Solution Approach 2:
The base part is designed with a recessed portion that creates vertical space accommodation. By utilizing the recessed dimension rather than increasing the overall height, the detection unit can be positioned optimally without compromising the apparatus thickness.
2Ease of operation
If components are stacked in height direction to accommodate detection unit, then the detection unit can be positioned centrally, but the apparatus thickness is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The detection unit is nested within a recessed portion of the base part, allowing it to be positioned directly under the supporting part without increasing the overall height. The recessed structure accommodates the detection unit while maintaining a compact profile.
Solution Approach 2:
The base part is segmented into a main body and a recessed portion. This segmentation allows the detection unit to be accommodated within the recessed area, separating the detection function from the main structural height, thereby maintaining a thin profile.
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AI summary
An image processing apparatus including: a first housing; and a second housing, the second housing including: a base part; a supporting part; an image reader; and a detector, the first housing including: an image forming unit and a cover, wherein: the cover has a 1st region disposed on a lower position of the detector and a 2nd region disposed on an upper position of a moving range of a recording head; the 1st region has a recessed part recessed downward, an inner bottom surface of the recessed part being disposed at a position lower that an upper edge position of the 2nd region; the base part has a housing part; and a lower edge of the detector is lower than the upper edge position of the 2nd region.