18491667. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT WITHIN HINGE MECHANISMS OF ROTATING UNITS IN AN IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT WITHIN HINGE MECHANISMS OF ROTATING UNITS IN AN IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND PRINTING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

HIROSHI Yoshino of Kanagawa (JP)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT WITHIN HINGE MECHANISMS OF ROTATING UNITS IN AN IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18491667 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT WITHIN HINGE MECHANISMS OF ROTATING UNITS IN AN IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND PRINTING APPARATUS

The abstract describes an image reading device with a cover unit that can rotate to cover the placement portion where the medium is located. The hinge portion of the device has spaces for cables to pass through, allowing for movement of the cover unit.

  • The device includes a cover unit that can rotate in two directions to cover the medium on the placement portion.
  • The hinge portion of the device has openings and spaces for cables to pass through, enabling the movement of the cover unit.
  • The first space in the hinge portion allows a first cable to extend from the placement portion to the cover unit side.
  • The second space in the hinge portion is adjacent to the first space and allows a second cable to extend from the placement portion to the cover unit side.
  • The first space extends in the first direction near the first opening.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in scanners or photocopiers where the cover needs to move to cover the document. - It can also be applied in document cameras or other imaging devices where a cover is needed for protection.

Problems Solved: - The device solves the problem of securely covering the medium on the placement portion without interfering with the cables needed for operation. - It ensures smooth movement of the cover unit without tangling or damaging the cables passing through the hinge portion.

Benefits: - Improved functionality and ease of use in image reading devices. - Enhanced protection for the medium being scanned or copied. - Efficient cable management within the device.

Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in office equipment such as scanners, copiers, and document cameras. - It can also be integrated into consumer electronics for image capturing and processing.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device ensure the cables passing through the hinge portion do not get tangled? 2. What materials are typically used in manufacturing such image reading devices?


Original Abstract Submitted

An image reading device includes a first image reading unit to read an image of a medium placed on a placement portion, a cover unit, and a hinge portion. The cover unit is rotatable in a first direction from a first position to cover the placement portion toward a second position and in a second direction from the second position toward the first position. The hinge portion has a first opening provided on a placement portion side, a second opening provided on a cover unit side, a first space in which a first cable extending from the first opening toward the second opening is disposed, and a second space that is adjacent to the first space via a partition portion and in which a second cable extending from the first opening toward the second opening is disposed. The first space extends in the first direction near the first opening.

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