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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 1993
Filed:
Dec. 12, 1990
Hiroyuki Yamada, Chiisagata, JP;
Toshihiro Kumano, Chiisagata, JP;
Yuji Ishii, Chiisagata, JP;
Shiro Takamizawa, Saku, JP;
Masanori Sato, Chiisagata, JP;
Matsushita Graphic Communication Systems, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image reading device comprising a device body and an image sensor unit located near the bottom of the body and facing the path through which original documents are transported. The image sensor unit is retained by a retaining member rotatably mounted on a rotary fulcrum shaft located near the bottom of the body. Turning the retaining member around the shaft causes the image sensor unit to extend out of the device and be exposed to perform maintenance thereon.
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