| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce breakage of an image reading device in an image forming apparatus in which the image reading device and a cover covering an exchange member are opened and closed in conjunction therewith. <P>SOLUTION: There are provided: an image reading device including a document platen and an image reading portion having a light source portion, a light receiving portion, a reflection portion and a carriage for supporting the light source portion or the reflection portion; an exchange cover that covers an exchange member and is opened and closed integrally with the image reading device; a main portion for storing an operation portion that operates based on image data; an opening/closing shaft for connecting the image reading device and the main portion and for rotatably pivoting the image reading device and the exchange cover in a contacting/separating direction to/from the main portion; an opening/closing detection portion for detecting opening/closing state of the image reading device and the exchange cover; and a movement control portion for moving the carriage in a sub-scanning direction. When the image reading device and the exchange cover are in opening state, the movement control portion moves the carriage to a retreat position which is provided outside the document platen and within a certain predetermined area with respect to the opening/closing shaft. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |
