| abstract |
The present invention provides an image reading device and an image reading assisting device that ensure portability and also ensure a shooting range. The image reading auxiliary device includes: a casing (2) having an opening; an external device holding portion for holding a photographing portion for photographing a medium (P) placed in the opening; and an angle holding mechanism (211, 212), the housing (2) can be switched into an open state and a folded state, when the two inclined cover parts (20) are in the folded state, the two connecting cover parts (30) are deformed relative to the inclined cover parts (20), When the housing (2) is in an open state, the angle holding mechanism (211, 212) holds the two inclined cover parts (20) in such a way that the ends on the opening part (11) side of the two inclined cover parts (20) are separated. (20). |