Patent ID: 8727292
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: H04N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An image reading system, comprising: an operation panel with which information about at least various operations is inputted; and an angle adjustment device, comprising wherein said elastic member has a washer shape and is configured to be inserted at a central axis of said movable portion so that one side face touches said fixed bracket and another side face touches said movable bracket, the elastic member generating kinetic friction force corresponding to an amount of elastic deformation of the elastic member when the at least one dowel engages the at least one of the tooth portions during rotation of the shaft bracket, the amount of elastic deformation of the elastic member being controlled based on a fastening force to fasten the movable bracket to the fixed bracket, the fastening force being dependent on the insertion amount of the shaft portion, and said angle adjustment device permits a position of said operation panel to be varied by a movement of said movable portion.