Compact reading apparatus
 A reading apparatus capable to support a book with adjustable angle includes: a base having a guiding groove and two sleeves, a supporting mechanism for supporting the book, and a clamping member for clamping the book on the supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism includes a M-shaped frame defining two side rods, an elongated middle rod and an adjusting plate. The two side bars of the M-shaped frame are pivotally connected to the sleeves respectively. The middle rod is connected at middle of the M-shaped frame at one end thereof and is parallel to the two side bars. The adjusting plate is slidably and rotatably engaged with the middle rod and is formed with an oblique edge which can be received by the guiding groove at an adjustable position. The clamping member is pivoted to the front edge of the base for providing a clamping force facing the M-shaped frame. By adjusting the position of the adjusting plate along the guiding groove, the angle between the M-shaped frame and the base can be changed. Therefore user can easily adjust the supporting angle of book for reading under any desired condition. When the compact reading apparatus is not in use, the clamping member, adjusting plate and the M-shaped frame can be readily pivoted to flush with the base such that the volume of the reading apparatus can be minimized. 
B
B42D
inventional
Cheng-Cheng
Ho