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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2021
Filed:
Jul. 10, 2020
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Ryo Aihara, Kashiwa, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image reading apparatus, including: a hinge configured to support an original conveying unit pivotably relative to an image reading unit; a swing pedestal configured to support the hinge; a swing axis configured to support the swing pedestal swingably relative to the image reading unit; and a first abutment portion and a second abutment portion configured to abut the image reading unit so as to form a space between the image reading unit and the original conveying unit, wherein the first abutment portion that is in a state not in contact with the image reading unit can be brought into contact with the image reading unit by the swing pedestal swinging about a swing axis in a state in which the second abutment portion is in contact with the image reading unit.