Patent ID: 6714756
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An image reading apparatus disposed above an image forming apparatus to form a storage space with an upper surface of the image forming apparatus, comprising:a platen for reading an original; an original feeding mechanism to feed the original to one side of the platen and to discharge the same; reading means disposed under the platen, said reading means being moved to read the original immovably placed on the platen and stopped at a predetermined position to read the original passing over the platen with the original feeding means; control means connected to the reading means to control a reading operation of the reading means; and a housing including a first bottom surface to form said storage space, and a second bottom surface protruding from the first bottom surface to be mounted to the image forming apparatus, said second bottom surface being formed at one side of the platen so that the control means and the original feeding mechanism are disposed above the second bottom surface.