Patent ID: 9479660
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: B65H,H04N

Claim Text:
1. An image recording apparatus comprising: a printing device comprising a printing unit configured to record an image on a sheet; an image reading device disposed above the printing device and comprising a scanner configured to read an image recorded on a sheet; two hinge members configured to connect the image reading device and the printing device such that the image reading device is pivotable around a pivot axis with respect to the printing device; and a feed tray configured to receive placement of a sheet, disposed between the two hinge members, and having a pivot shaft interposed between the two hinge members, the feed tray being pivotable about the pivot shaft with respect to both the printing device and the image reading device, the pivot shaft being disposed coaxially with the pivot axis of the two hinge members, wherein the printing device comprises a feeder configured to feed the sheet placed on the feed tray into the printing unit.