Lock mechanism for a movable unit, a position sensor, a...

Details Lock mechanism for a movable unit, a position sensor, a... Lock mechanism for a movable unit, a position sensor, a...

2003-12-23

2009-10-27

Safaipour, Houshang (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Facsimile

Picture signal generator

C358S497000, C358S486000, C399S367000, C399S372000, C271S003010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07609420

ABSTRACT:
An image reading apparatus having a movable image reading unit, a locking mechanism locking the image reading device, and a position sensor. The image reading unit has an engaged portion. The lock mechanism has an engaging portion that engages the engaged portion. A first detected portion changes its position in accordance with the movement of the engaging portion. The position sensor detects the image reading unit when the image reading unit is in a first position, and detects the first detected portion when the engaging portion engages with the engaged portion.

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