Patent ID: 8477385
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: G03G,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image reading apparatus comprising: a casing; a light emitting section comprising a plurality of point light sources disposed in a row; a substrate in which the light emitting section is installed to a first face of the substrate; a support bracket that is installed to the casing and formed of a sheet metal, the support bracket directly contacting and supporting a first portion of a second face of the substrate that is a back side of the first face where the plurality of point light sources of the light emitting section is disposed, and the support bracket being bent so that a second portion of the second face of the substrate which is not contacting the support bracket, and a back side of a portion of the support bracket that is contacting the substrate, are exposed to an open space; and a light guide that is installed to the casing adjacent to the light emitting section, and that guides light from the light emitting section to a read-face.