Covering device, and image reading apparatus equipped with the covering device

A covering device comprising:

• a body;
• a cover member configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the body;
• a first hinge mechanism comprising:
• a first movable member, wherein the first movable member is pivotally coupled to the cover member and slidably attached to the body, and the first movable member is configured to move relative to the body in a predetermined direction;
• and
• a brake member configured to generate a brake force that applies resistance against the first movable member when a force is applied to move the first movable member relative to the body in the predetermined direction;
• and
• a second hinge mechanism comprising:
• a second movable member, wherein the second movable member is pivotally coupled to the cover member and slidably attached to the body, and the second movable member is configured to move relative to the body in the predetermined direction,
• wherein the first hinge mechanism is positioned further from a center of gravity of the cover member than the second hinge mechanism, and
• wherein the brake force generated by the brake member of the first hinge mechanism is greater than a frictional force generated by the second hinge mechanism when a force is applied to move the second movable member relative to the body in the predetermined direction.