Patent ID: 8792146
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: G03G,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image reading apparatus comprising: a main unit including: an openable unit connected to the main unit such that the openable unit is movable in an up and down direction relative to the main unit and pivotable around a rotation axis between an open state relative to the main unit and a closed state, wherein the openable unit is movable in the up and down direction separately from pivoting around the rotation axis, the openable unit including: a hinge member connecting a rear portion of the main unit and a rear portion of the openable unit such that the openable unit is pivotable around the rotation axis relative to the main unit, the rotation axis extending in a horizontal direction; and a cable configured to electrically connect the circuit board of the main unit and the device of the openable unit, wherein the main unit has an opening formed in an upper surface of the main unit, the upper surface of the main unit facing to the openable unit when the openable unit is in the closed state, and wherein the main unit further includes a cable storing portion communicating with the opening and the cable storing portion is configured to store a portion of the cable extending through the opening formed in the upper surface of the main unit, such that the portion of the cable is slack and has a U-shaped curved portion when the openable unit is in the closed state relative to the main unit and such that the U-shaped curved portion of the cable moves in the up and down direction in response to movement of the openable unit relative to the main unit in the up and down direction.