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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2015
Seiko Epson Corporation, Shinjuku-ku, JP;
Takao Oizumi, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
There is provided an image reading device which includes an original retaining portion that includes an ADF unit which rotates to be capable of opening and closing in relation to an image reading surface, and a reinforcing member, and that retains the original which is placed on the image reading surface in a state in which the ADF unit is closed, and first and second fixing members which are elastic and serve as fixing portions which fix the reinforcing member to the ADF unit, in which, when the ADF unit is opened, a stretch amount of the second fixing member is less than that of the first fixing member, and in which, at the free end side of the ADF unit, a corner side of the sheet-shaped member separates from the image reading surface before the center side.