Cover assembly for an image processing system
US6233426A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/605
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cover assembly having a cover member and a plurality of articulated links is disclosed. One end of each link is pivotally mounted to a recessed region of a housing body and an opposed end of the link is pivotally mounted to extending legs of the rigid cover member. Articulated movement of the cover assembly enables the cover member to assume a substantially parallel disposition relative the platen regardless of the thickness of document. Another feature of the invention allows the rigid cover to remain substantially vertical in its fully raised position. The engagement of top portions of the links and flat areas on rear wall of the cover member between the extending legs stops the cover from pivoting towards the backs of the links.
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