Abstract: An image reading device 1 includes a transport section 20 that transports, along a transport path R, a medium B in which plural sheets S are bound together; a sheet turning section 30 that is provided on the transport path R and that turns the sheets S of the medium B being transported; and a reading section 50 that is provided on the transport path R and downstream of the sheet turning section 30 in a transport direction, and that reads the sheets S.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a lower unit, an upper unit disposed above the lower unit, a hinge disposed on one side of the lower unit and the upper unit and coupling the upper unit to the lower unit in an openable and closable manner, and an assist mechanism that reduces lifting weight of the upper unit when the upper unit is shifted from a closed state to an open state. The assist mechanism includes a base portion integrally attached to the upper unit, an arm portion, a rotation shaft provided in the base portion and rotatably supporting the arm portion, an operation portion coupled to one end of the arm portion, an action portion coupled to the other end of the arm portion, and a support portion disposed in the lower unit and contacting and supporting the action portion from below.

Abstract: Provided is a cushioning material for being put into a packing box configured for encasement of electronic equipment. The cushioning material absorbs external stress applied to the electronic equipment encased in the packing box. The cushioning material includes: a holder including a first plate having a first opening and configured to face the electronic equipment, and a second plate having a second opening and configured to face an inner wall surface of the packing box; and a first cushioning block held by the holder between the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: Provided is a cushioning material for being put into a packing box configured for encasement of electronic equipment. The cushioning material absorbs external stress applied to the electronic equipment encased in the packing box. The cushioning material includes: a holder including a first plate having a first opening and configured to face the electronic equipment, and a second plate having a second opening and configured to face an inner wall surface of the packing box; and a first cushioning block held by the holder between the first plate and the second plate.