Automatic adf scan window cover

Abstract

A scan window cover assembly in an imaging system includes a document feed system convertible between a manual feed mode, in which individual documents are placed manually onto a scan bed, and an automatic feed mode, in which an automatic document feeder moves documents over a scan window. The scan window cover assembly includes a scan window cover capable of selectively covering the scan window of the imaging system when the imaging system is in its manual feed mode, and can also include a cover actuating mechanism connected to the scan window cover. The cover actuating mechanism is adapted and constructed to move the scan window cover between a covering position blocking the scan window, and an open position outside the scan window. In systems wherein the automatic document feeder pivots to change the imaging system between its automatic feed mode and its manual feed mode, the cover actuating mechanism can be provided to move the scan window cover in response to the pivoting of the automatic document feeder, for example, by causing the scan window cover to slide in response to pivoting of the automatic document feeder.