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Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus including the same

US9270856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2012
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/1065
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an image reading apparatus, including: a placing member on which an original is to be placed; a reading section arranged so as to be opposed to the original across the placing member and reading an image of the original placed on the placing member; a casing which supports an outer peripheral edge portion of the placing member; and a support member supporting a portion other than the outer peripheral edge portion of the placing member, the support member including an abutment portion abutting against the casing, the support member being capable of supporting the placing member under a state in which the abutment portion abuts against the casing.

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