Patent ID: 7869103
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image reading device configured to read an image formed on a document being fed, comprising: a cover portion configured to cover an interior of a main body when closed, wherein the main body is separate from the cover portion, and wherein the cover portion is further configured to provide access to the interior of the main body when open, the cover portion including: the main body rotatably attached to the cover portion, the main body including: wherein the engaging part includes an elastic arm part provided to the holder to adjoin a wall of a frame receiving part situated on a downstream side in a document feeding direction, and wherein the elastic arm part includes an inclined face capable of making contact with the engaged part and a regulating face capable of engaging with the engaged part to restrict the rotating position of the image reading unit, and wherein the engaued part includes an arm attached to and extending vertically upward from the main body and a hook-like structure extending substantially horizontally from a top portion of the arm, wherein the hook-like structure engages the regulating face of the engaging part.