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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2011
Applicant:
Takaaki Mukai, Iwakura, JP;
Inventor:
Takaaki Mukai, Iwakura, JP;
Assignee:
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06K 15/00 (2006.01); H04N 1/193 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06K 15/00 (2013.01);
Abstract
A configuration for an image reading device, an image forming device or a multifunction apparatus may include systems and arrangements for routing electrical flexible flat cables to reduce potential damage and noise. The positioning and connection points between various other components including reading portions, hinge members, a control circuit board and the like may also be configured to reduce size, noise and potential for damage.