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Flatbed-type scanner having a cover for an original document which can adjust height automatically

  • US 5,812,285 A
  • Filed: 09/27/1996
  • Issued: 09/22/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A flatbed-type scanner having a cover for a document placed on a main body of the scanner, the height of the cover being automatically adjustable to accommodate different thickness documents, wherein the cover has at least one supporting arm which is connected to a horizontal axial body;

  • at least one recess is formed in an edge of the main body of the scanner for accommodating the supporting arm and the horizontal axial body connected therewith to permit vertical movement within the recess and therefore vertical movement of the cover, and at least one resilient member is provided adjacent the recess for preventing unintentional removal of the horizontal axial body from the recess.

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