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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 05, 2000
Shigeru Kawasaki, Yokohama, JP;
Hirotoshi Kishi, Nakano-ku, JP;
Tsuyoshi Yamauchi, Kawasaki, JP;
Toshio Takahashi, Toda, JP;
Shigeru Kawasaki, Yokohama, JP;
Hirotoshi Kishi, Nakano-ku, JP;
Tsuyoshi Yamauchi, Kawasaki, JP;
Toshio Takahashi, Toda, JP;
Canon Kabsuhiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The present invention provides an image reading apparatus comprising a scanning member movable along an original mounting table and provided with a reading element for reading an original image, a frame member housing the scanning member, and a control board adapted for controlling the scanning member and provided in the frame member, wherein the control board is so positioned that, when the scanning member moves toward the control board, a portion protruding under the scanning member does not pass on the control board.