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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 1995
Filed:
Jan. 11, 1993
Masakatsu Yamada, Kawasaki, JP;
Minoru Yokoyama, Yokohama, JP;
Toshio Kenmochi, Yokohama, JP;
Yosuke Ezumi, Yokohama, JP;
Hisashi Toyoda, Yokohama, JP;
Hideyuki Terashima, Sagamihara, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A facsimile apparatus comprises a housing constituting the outer surface of the facsimile apparatus, an original reading section for conveying an original between a first opening portion formed in a front portion of the upper surface of the housing and a front surface opening portion formed in the front surface of the housing, and a recording section for inserting a recording sheet through a second opening portion formed in the upper surface of the housing at a position closer to the rear side than the first opening portion and for discharging the recording sheet through the first opening portion. A cut sheet can be inserted/discharged through each opening portion. Since the first opening portion is commonly used for both an original and a recording sheet, the depth of the housing can be reduced. In addition, the housing can be designed to be flat and compact so as to be easily carried. The apparatus further includes a storage portion for a battery detachably set through a side surface on the rear side of the housing. A cut sheet can be inserted/discharged through each opening portion. Since the first opening portion is commonly used for both an original and a recording sheet, the depth of the housing can be reduced. In addition, the housing can be designed to be flat and compact so as to be easily carried. Furthermore, the apparatus can be used in a place where no commercial power supply is available, by receiving power from a battery.