Patent ID: 7922170
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A sheet handling apparatus which handles various sheets comprising: an apparatus body having an introduction port for introducing the sheets; a first lid member rotatably attached to the apparatus body for supporting the sheets introduced into the introduction port; and a second lid member connected to the first lid member for covering the introduction port in association with an action to close the first lid member and to expose the introduction port in association with an action to open the first lid member, wherein the apparatus body includes first engaging portions, wherein the second lid member includes second engaging portions which engage the first engaging portions when the first lid member is closed so as to be fixed to the apparatus body when the first lid member is closed, wherein the first lid member includes leg portions attached at distal ends thereof to the apparatus body; a first proximal portion to which proximal ends of the leg portions are fixed; and a first distal portion formed on the opposite side of the first proximal portion, and wherein the first engaging portions are formed in the distal ends of the first proximal portion of the first lid member with the leg portions being formed between the first engaging portions, and wherein the second lid member is rotatably connected to the first proximal portion of the first lid member in an area.