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There is provided an image input apparatus which can quickly and easily move a camera head to an intended position, can adequately adjust the position of the camera head, can improve operability in the document photographing mode, and is easy to carry. The image input apparatus has a camera head, su

There is provided an image input apparatus which can quickly and easily move a camera head to an intended position, can adequately adjust the position of the camera head, can improve operability in the document photographing mode, and is easy to carry. The image input apparatus has a camera head, support members coupled via a plurality of joint portions to support the camera head, and a base for supporting the proximal end side of the support members. When an image is input by the camera head, the camera head can be held at a predetermined position and posture by each of the plurality of joint portions. A pivot support mechanism arranged between a camera unit and a support portion has a fist support member having two opposing projections, a second support member arranged between the projections, a pair of clamping members arranged to clamp the projections between the second support member and themselves, and a torque generation mechanism for generating a torque between the second support member, the clamping members, and the projections. A pivot support mechanism arranged between a support portion and a base has a first support member having two opposing projections, a second support member, and has two end portions respectively engaging with the two projections and a coupling portion for coupling these two end portions, and a torque generation mechanism arranged between the first and second support members. An opening portion through which the cable extends is formed on the coupling portion.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An image input apparatus comprising a camera unit for inputting an image, a support portion for pivotally supporting said camera unit, a base for supporting said support portion, and a pivot support mechanism arranged between said camera unit and said support portion,wher

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An image input apparatus comprising a camera unit for inputting an image, a support portion for pivotally supporting said camera unit, a base for supporting said support portion, and a pivot support mechanism arranged between said camera unit and said support portion,wherein said pivot support mechanism comprises:a first support member having two opposing projections;a second support member arranged between the two projections;a pair of clamping members arranged to clamp the two projections between said support members and themselves; andtorque generation means for generating a predetermined torque between said second support member, said clamp members, and the projections, andwherein said torque generation means comprises;a first slide member arranged between the projections of said first support member and an end portion of said second support member;a second slide member arranged between the projections and said clampingclamping force generation means for generating a clamping force between said second support member and said clamping members.