Patent ID: 6661543
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An image scanner, comprising:a flat-bed-type document scanning mechanism having a document holding cover; and an automatic-paper-feed-type document scanning mechanism disposed on a flat-bed-type document scanning mechanism, the automatic-paper-feed-type document scanning mechanism discharging documents onto the document holding cover, wherein the document holding cove further includes: a groove extending in the document transport direction and having a first engagement portion on a side wall; and a stopper member having a base portion and a vertical portion, the base portion having a second engagement portion that can be engaged with the first engagement portion and can be moved along the document transport direction while being guided by the groove, and the vertical portion projecting perpendicular from the base portion and stopping the document transported from the automatic-paper-feed-type document scanning mechanism.