Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus
US8246035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image reading apparatus, which may be used in an image forming apparatus includes a document table including a flat surface for receiving a document, and a document cover that can be moved between a first position covering the flat surface and a second position exposing the flat surface. The image reading apparatus may further include an automatic document feeder disposed on the document cover that can automatically feed a document toward the flat surface. The automatic document feeder includes a gear train, and a gear cover covering a portion of the gear train, wherein the gear cover includes a protrusion that protrudes downward below the flat surface of the document table.
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