IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:US20180097963A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-05

    申请号:US15700632

    申请日:2017-09-11

    Inventor: Takehiko OKADA

    CPC classification number: H04N1/1235 H04N1/00599 H04N2201/0094

    Abstract: An image reading device includes a document feeder and a reader. The document feeder includes a document tray and feeds an original document loaded on the document tray. The reader includes an original glass plate, a reading unit, and a document separating member. At least one of the document feeder and the reader is provided with a fan that creates an air flow. A first duct is provided in a housing of the reader. The document separating member is provided with a plurality of first discharge holes through which the air flowing through the first duct is discharged. A second duct is provided in a housing of the document feeder. The wall of the document feeder is provided with a plurality of second discharge holes through which the air flowing through the second duct is discharged.

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