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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2013
Tetsuo Ito, Nagoya, JP;
Tsutomu Hida, Ichinomiya, JP;
Tetsuo Ito, Nagoya, JP;
Tsutomu Hida, Ichinomiya, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
An image reading apparatus may include a cable for connecting one device or component to a controller configured to perform functions and execute instructions. To prevent breakage and stress on the cable, the cable may be fixed to a guide component. For example, the cable may be fixed to the guide component on a first side and be held by the component such that the cable includes a generally U-shaped slacked portion. According to one or more arrangements, the guide component may include an escape portion that allows for the movement of an openable unit of the image reading apparatus. In yet other aspects, the guide component may be attachable/detachable from a main body of the image reading apparatus.