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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2017
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JP;
Masahiro Imoto, Osaka, JP;
Yasuhiro Suto, Osaka, JP;
Hisashi Yamanaka, Osaka, JP;
Kenji Nakanishi, Osaka, JP;
Shohichi Fukutome, Osaka, JP;
Kazuhiro Iguchi, Osaka, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An image reading apparatus includes an image scanning unit that is provided with a holding portion holding a flexible flat cable. The holding portion is protruded toward an upstream side in a sub scanning direction, and provided with a second wall part. The flexible flat cable that is extended from a connector is brought into contact with the second wall part. As for the flexible flat cable, a downward movement is regulated by a lower holding portion and an upward movement is regulated by an upper holding portion. Accordingly, the flexible flat cable does not rise.