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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2017
Filed:
May. 31, 2007
Applicants:
Takayuki Suga, Toride, JP;
Toshiki Kobayashi, Ryugasaki, JP;
Inventors:
Takayuki Suga, Toride, JP;
Toshiki Kobayashi, Ryugasaki, JP;
Assignee:
CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Tokyo, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 26/08 (2006.01); H04N 1/024 (2006.01); H04N 1/10 (2006.01); H04N 1/193 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 1/024 (2013.01); H04N 1/1017 (2013.01); H04N 1/193 (2013.01); H04N 2201/0241 (2013.01); H04N 2201/0246 (2013.01); H04N 2201/02412 (2013.01); H04N 2201/02433 (2013.01); H04N 2201/02445 (2013.01); H04N 2201/02474 (2013.01); H04N 2201/02483 (2013.01);
Abstract
The invention relates to an image reading apparatus and includes: scanning unit including a light source; a focusing mirror which reflects light from the light source on a reflecting surface portion; and a mirror holder which fixes the focusing mirror on fixing portions formed at both ends of the mirror holder, wherein, when the scanning unit is moved to read image information, the focusing mirror is formed such that the fixing portion is smaller than the reflecting surface portion in at least one of strength and rigidity.