Abstract: Provided is an image reading system that divides, with respect to image data obtained by performing a double sided reading in a state where a booklet is opened, cover sheet image data into two parts corresponding to a pair of cover sheets to arrange the two parts at a front and an end, respectively, and arranges main text image data between the front and the end, and then generates an image file from each of the arranged image data.

Abstract: A fixing device for a panel which can absorb a dimensional change due to expansion of the siding board is provided. A comb-shaped slit is formed at an area from the intermediate line C defined between opposed two sides of a rectangular metal plate to form leaf spring-shaped strip plates 41, 42 and 43. The strip plates are bent at the intermediate line C and a bend line F to form fixing pieces 41a, 42a and 43a and lock pieces 41b, 42b, and 43b so as to lock fixing ends 51a and 52b of the siding board 50. Moreover, an inclined angle ?1 of the fixing piece 41a disposed at the strip plate 41 is formed to have a different angle from an inclined angle ?2 of the fixing pieces 42a, 43a disposed at the remaining strip plates 42 and 43. Thereby the strip plates can be elastically deformed.

Abstract: To provide a fixing device for a panel which can absorb a dimensional change due to expansion of the siding board. A comb-shaped slit is formed at an area from the intermediate line C defined between opposed two sides of a rectangular metal plate to form leaf spring-shaped strip plates 41, 42 and 43. The strip plates are bent at the intermediate line C and a bend line F to form fixing pieces 41a, 42a and 43a and lock pieces 41b, 42b, and 43b so as to lock fixing ends 51a and 52b of the siding board 50. Moreover, an inclined angle ?1 of the fixing piece 41a disposed at the strip plate 41 is formed to have a different angle from an inclined angle ?2 of the fixing pieces 42a, 43a disposed at the remaining strip plates 42 and 43. Thereby the strip plates can be elastically deformed.

Abstract: A zinc oxide lightning protector, wherein end plates are mounted at the ends of an insulator and a zinc oxide element section is arranged between the cover plates. Support metal members are mounted on the cover plates between the zinc oxide element section and the insulator to support an insulation cylinder therebetween. A space is formed between at least an end of an insulation cylinder and a corresponding cover plate to absorb the expansion or contraction of the insulation cylinder due to temperature changes, thus preventing the insulation cylinder from deforming. The elements are eccentrically arranged against the insulation cylinder, to thereby cause the gas flow along peripheral direction so that the laminar flow is changed into a turbulent flow. Thus, the heat conduction is improved to improve the radiation characteristic of the zinc oxide element section.