Patent ID: 6831760
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An image reading unit which is attached onto an image reading apparatus, comprising:a first unit having photoelectric conversion means for photoelectrically converting image information of an original; a second unit which can be engaged with said first unit; and a fastening member which fastens said second unit to an image reading unit main body, wherein said first unit is engaged with said second unit, which is fastened to the image reading unit main body by said fastening member, and after a first plane portion provided in said first unit and a second plane portion provided in said second unit are brought in close contact with each other, said first unit is fixed to said second unit with an adhesive, wherein a groove into which said adhesive is poured is formed in at least one of regions in which said first plane portion and said second plane portion are adhered to each other, and wherein said second unit is removable from the image reading unit main body by manipulating said fastening member after the adhesion.