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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2001
Tsutomu Yoshihara, Kanagawa, JP;
Takashi Kusanagi, Tokyo, JP;
Masataka Isomoto, Kanagawa, JP;
Akihisa Shiozaki, Kanagawa, JP;
Masahiro Funakoshi, Ibaraki, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A multifunctional image processing apparatus which is capable of coping with changes expected to take place in office environment in the future, includes image forming means for forming an image on a sheet, image reading means, disposed above the image forming means with a void space part formed between the image forming means and the image reading means, for reading image information from an original having the image information recorded thereon, and a sheet delivery part arranged to deliver the sheet having the image formed thereon by the image forming means into the void space part formed between the image forming means and the image reading means, wherein the image reading means is supported by a support part provided on a frame body in which the image forming means is housed, and is arranged to be horizontally swingable around the support part.