Dual transmissive/reflective image scanning apparatus with protective apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image scanning apparatus and more particularly to a dual transmissive/reflective image scanning apparatus with protective apparatus. The present invention includes a housing, an original cover, a tray of a first type, and a tray of a second type. The housing provides a slot, within which the tray of the first type or the tray of the second type may be selectively inserted. The tray of the first type is inserted within the slot for reflective scanning, while on the other hand, the tray of the second type is selectively inserted within the slot for transmissive scanning. In addition, a first device is provided within the housing, and the tray of the first type has a second device for selectively coupling with the first device. The original cover has a third device for selectively coupling with the first device. The original cover is not allowed to open as the tray of the second type is inserted within the slot, whereas the original cover is allowed to open as the tray of the first type is inserted within the slot. As the original cover is open, the tray of the first type is not allowed to be withdrawn from the slot. However, as the original cover is closed, the tray of the first type or the tray of the second type is allowed to be withdrawn from the slot.

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