Patent ID: 9049327
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image reading apparatus, comprising: a base member comprising a base wall and a peripheral wall extending orthogonally away from the base wall to define an accommodation region; a movable member configured to reciprocate between one end portion of the accommodation region and another end portion of the accommodation region; a reading unit supported by the movable member, and facing a platen in the accommodation region, the reading unit configured to read an image on a medium placed on the platen while the movable member reciprocates; a cable comprising: a contact reduction portion configured to reduce contact of the second extending portion of the cable with a side wall of the peripheral wall, wherein the contact reduction portion comprises a first inclination surface that extends from the side wall of the peripheral wall toward the base wall or extends from the base wall toward the side wall of the peripheral wall.