recording device

Abstract

A recording device is provided. The recording device supplies liquid from a liquid storage portion, and includes: a recording portion that ejects the liquid toward a medium being conveyed; a support portion that supports the medium at a position opposite the recording portion; a first side frame and a second side frame that support one end side and the other end side of the support portion; a link frame that links the first side frame and the second side frame; and a holding unit that holds the liquid storage portion, the link frame being located lower than the support portion, the holding unit being located between the support portion and the link frame and between the first side frame and the second side frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates, for example, to a recording device. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes an inkjet printer that records images on a medium by ejecting liquid into the medium, as an example of a recording device. This inkjet printer includes an ink tank storage section, as an example of a holding unit. The ink tank storage section holds an ink tank, as an example of a liquid storage section, which stores liquid. The inkjet printer records on the medium by supplying liquid from the ink tank.

[0003] In the recording apparatus described in Patent Document 1, the holding unit is installed on the floor of the main body on which the recording apparatus is installed. In this case, in addition to the space for the main body, space is required for the holding unit. On the other hand, if the holding unit is mounted on the main body, the recording apparatus may become larger. Therefore, there is room for improvement regarding the position of the holding unit while suppressing the increase in the size of the recording apparatus.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-28143 Summary of the Invention

[0005] A recording apparatus for solving the above-mentioned problem supplies liquid from a liquid receiving section that receives liquid, and comprises: a recording section that records on a medium by spraying liquid onto the medium being transported; a support section that supports the medium at a position opposite to the recording section; a first side frame that supports one end of the support section; a second side frame that supports the other end of the support section; a connecting frame that connects the first side frame and the second side frame; and one or more holding units that hold one or more of the liquid receiving sections, wherein the connecting frame is located below the support section, and the holding units are located between the support section and the connecting frame and between the first side frame and the second side frame. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is a side view showing one embodiment of the recording device.

[0007] Figure 2 This is the front view of the recording device.

[0008] Figure 3 To maintain the three-dimensional view of the unit.

[0009] Figure 4 This is a front view showing a first modified example of the recording device.

[0010] Figure 5This is a front view showing a second modified example of the recording device.

[0011] Figure 6 This is a front view showing a third modified example of the recording device. Detailed Implementation

[0012] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the recording device will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The recording device is, for example, an inkjet printer that records images such as text and photographs by spraying ink, which is an example of a liquid, onto a medium such as paper or cloth.

[0013] like Figure 1 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a frame 12. A discharge port 13 is formed on the frame 12. The discharge port 13 is an opening for the recorded medium 99 to be discharged from the frame 12.

[0014] In this example, the recording device 11 includes a foot 14. The foot 14 supports the frame 12. The foot 14 is detachable from the recording device 11. The foot 14 contacts the mounting surface A1 on which the recording device 11 is mounted.

[0015] The recording device 11 includes a recording unit 15. The recording unit 15 is housed in a housing 12. The recording unit 15 is configured to spray liquid onto a medium 99. The recording unit 15 records an image on the medium 99 by spraying liquid onto the medium 99.

[0016] In this example, the recording unit 15 has a head 16 and a carriage 17. The head 16 has one or more nozzles 18. The head 16 ejects liquid from the nozzles 18. The carriage 17 mounts the head 16. The carriage 17 scans relative to the medium 99. Specifically, the carriage 17 moves within the housing 12 along a first direction X1 and a second direction X2. Thus, the head 16 ejects liquid across the width of the medium 99. Thus, the recording apparatus 11 in this example is a serial printer. The recording apparatus 11 could also be a line printer capable of ejecting liquid simultaneously across the width of the medium 99.

[0017] In this example, the first direction X1 is the direction in which the carriage 17 moves away from its initial position. The second direction X2 is the opposite direction to the first direction X1. In this example, the second direction X2 is the direction in which the carriage 17 moves closer to its initial position. The initial position is the standby position of the carriage 17 when the head 16 is not spraying liquid onto the medium 99. When the recording device 11 is a line printer, either the first direction X1 or the second direction X2 is the direction of the long side of the recording section 15.

[0018] The recording device 11 includes a support portion 19. The support portion 19 is housed within the frame 12. The support portion 19 is located opposite the recording portion 15. The support portion 19 is located below the recording portion 15.

[0019] The support portion 19 supports the medium 99 being transported. Specifically, the support portion 19 supports the medium 99 being transported in the transport direction Y from below. The recording portion 15 sprays liquid into the portion of the medium 99 supported by the support portion 19. In this example, the transport direction Y is the direction in which the medium 99 moves on the support portion 19. The transport direction Y is a direction different from any of the first direction X1, the second direction X2, and the vertical direction Z.

[0020] The recording device 11 includes a discharge support 21. The discharge support 21 supports the medium 99 recorded by the recording unit 15. Therefore, the discharge support 21 is located downstream of the support 19 in the transport direction Y. A portion of the discharge support 21 extends from inside the housing 12 to outside the housing 12 through the discharge port 13. The discharge support 21 has a protruding portion 22 that protrudes in the transport direction Y. In this example, the protruding portion 22 is the downstream end of the discharge support 21 in the transport direction Y.

[0021] The recording device 11 includes one or more media holding sections. In this example, the recording device 11 includes two media holding sections. Specifically, the recording device 11 includes a first media holding section 23 and a second media holding section 24. In this example, the medium 99 is conveyed from the first media holding section 23 to the second media holding section 24. The medium 99 is recorded by the recording section 15 during the conveying process from the first media holding section 23 to the second media holding section 24.

[0022] The first media holding section 23 holds the medium 99 before it is recorded by the recording section 15. In this example, the first media holding section 23 holds the medium 99 wound into a roll shape. The first media holding section 23 has an unwinding shaft 25. In the first media holding section 23, the medium 99 is wound on the unwinding shaft 25. The medium 99 is unwound by rotating the unwinding shaft 25. In this example, the first media holding section 23 is located upstream of the recording section 15 in the transport direction Y. In this example, the first media holding section 23 is housed in the housing 12.

[0023] The second media holding section 24 holds the media 99 that has been recorded by the recording section 15. In this example, the second media holding section 24 holds the media 99 that is wound into a roll shape. The second media holding section 24 has a take-up shaft 26. In the second media holding section 24, the media 99 is wound on the take-up shaft 26. By rotating the take-up shaft 26, the media 99 is wound up.

[0024] In this example, the second media holding part 24 is mounted on the foot 14. That is, the second media holding part 24 is located outside the frame 12. The second media holding part 24 can also be housed inside the frame 12. In this example, the second media holding part 24 is located downstream of the first media holding part 23 in the transport direction Y. In this example, the second media holding part 24 is located downstream of the recording part 15 in the transport direction Y.

[0025] In this example, the medium 99 is conveyed via the first medium holding section 23 and the second medium holding section 24. The recording device 11 may also be additionally equipped with a conveying section such as a roller or belt for conveying the medium 99.

[0026] In this example, the recording device 11 records on a continuous strip of medium 99. Not limited to strips of medium 99, the recording device 11 may also record on a single sheet of medium 99. In this case, the first medium holding section 23 may, for example, include a cassette for holding the medium 99 before recording. The second medium holding section 24 may, for example, include a tray for loading the recorded medium 99. Not limited to medium 99 unwound from the first medium holding section 23, the recording device 11 may also record on medium 99 inserted by the user into the housing 12.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a main frame 27. In this example, a frame 12 and feet 14 are mounted on the main frame 27.

[0028] The main frame 27 has a main frame 28. The main frame 28 is a frame that supports the recording unit 15. In this example, the main frame 28 supports the carriage 17. The main frame 28 is longer in the X direction, which includes the first direction X1 and the second direction X2. In this example, the first direction X1 is the direction from one end of the main frame 28 toward the other end of the main frame 28. The carriage 17 is mounted on the main frame 28. The carriage 17 moves along the main frame 28. The carriage 17 moves along the main frame 28 in the first direction X1 and the second direction X2. The main frame 28 is, for example, made of a metal plate.

[0029] The main frame 27 has a base frame 29. The base frame 29 is a frame that supports the support portion 19. The base frame 29 is longer in the X direction. In this example, the first direction X1 is the direction from one end of the base frame 29 toward the other end of the base frame 29. The base frame 29 is located below the support portion 19. In this example, the support portion 19 is mounted on the base frame 29. The base frame 29 supports the support portion 19 from below. Therefore, the base frame 29 is located lower than the main frame 28. The base frame 29 is, for example, made of a metal plate.

[0030] The main frame 27 has two side frames. That is, the main frame 27 has a first side frame 31 and a second side frame 32. In this example, the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 have the same structure.

[0031] The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 are arranged side by side in the X direction. The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 are arranged in the X direction with the support portion 19 between them.

[0032] The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 support the main frame 28. The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 respectively support the ends of the main frame 28. The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 support both ends of the main frame 28. For example, the first side frame 31 supports one end of the main frame 28, and the second side frame 32 supports the other end of the main frame 28. That is, the main frame 28 is mounted on the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32.

[0033] In this example, the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 support the recording unit 15 by supporting the main frame 28. If the recording device 11 is a line printer, the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 may also directly support the recording unit 15. In this way, the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 support the recording unit 15.

[0034] The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 support the base frame 29. The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 respectively support the ends of the base frame 29. The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 respectively support both ends of the base frame 29. For example, the first side frame 31 supports one end of the base frame 29, and the second side frame 32 supports the other end of the base frame 29. That is, the base frame 29 is mounted on the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32.

[0035] In this example, the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 support the support portion 19 by supporting the base frame 29. In this example, the first side frame 31 supports one end of the support portion 19 via the base frame 29. The second side frame 32 supports the other end of the support portion 19 via the base frame 29. One end of the support portion 19 refers to the portion of the support portion 19 located in the second direction X2, starting from the center in the X direction. The other end of the support portion 19 refers to the portion of the support portion 19 located in the first direction X1, starting from the center in the X direction.

[0036] The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 can also directly support the support portion 19. In this case, the first side frame 31 supports one end of the support portion 19, and the second side frame 32 supports the other end of the support portion 19. That is, in this case, the support portion 19 is mounted on the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. Thus, the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 support the support portion 19. More specifically, the first side frame 31 supports one end of the support portion 19, and the second side frame 32 supports the other end of the support portion 19.

[0037] In this example, feet 14 are mounted on the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. Specifically, feet 14 are mounted at the lower ends of the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. When feet 14 are removed from the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32, the lower ends of the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 come into contact with the mounting surface A1.

[0038] In this example, the first side frame 31 has a first top frame 33 and one or more first bottom frames 34. The first top frame 33 and the first bottom frames 34 are configured in a stacked manner. The first top frame 33 and the first bottom frame 34 are arranged side-by-side in the vertical direction Z. That is, the first top frame 33 is located above the first bottom frame 34. The first top frame 33 is located at the topmost position in the first side frame 31.

[0039] The first top frame 33 supports the main frame 28. Specifically, the first top frame 33 supports the ends of the main frame 28. The ends of the main frame 28 are mounted on the first top frame 33. The first top frame 33 is mounted on the first bottom frame 34. The first top frame 33 is, for example, made of a metal plate.

[0040] The first bottom frame 34 supports the first top frame 33. In this example, the multiple first bottom frames 34 are of the same structure. The multiple first bottom frames 34 are arranged in a stacked manner. The multiple first bottom frames 34 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction Z. The first bottom frames 34 are, for example, made of metal plates.

[0041] In this example, the first bottom frame 34 is a box-shaped frame. A box-shaped frame is a frame with a three-dimensional structure. In this example, the box-shaped frame is a cuboid frame, constructed with one of its six faces open. The box-shaped frame can also be a cuboid frame with all six faces covered. The three-dimensional structure of the first bottom frame 34 improves its rigidity.

[0042] In this example, the first side frame 31 has two first bottom frames 34. For distinction, the two first bottom frames 34 are referred to as the first level 1 bottom frame 35 and the first level 2 bottom frame 36, respectively. The first level 1 bottom frame 35 and the first level 2 bottom frame 36 are arranged in a stacked manner. The first level 1 bottom frame 35 and the first level 2 bottom frame 36 are arranged side-by-side in the vertical direction Z. That is, the first level 1 bottom frame 35 is located above the first level 2 bottom frame 36.

[0043] Although there are two first bottom frames 34 in this example, more than three can be added. For example, a first third-level bottom frame can be installed on the first second-level bottom frame 36. The more first bottom frames 34 there are, the greater the height of the recording device 11 becomes.

[0044] The first-level bottom frame 35 is the uppermost of a plurality of first bottom frames 34. The first-level bottom frame 35 supports the first top frame 33. The first top frame 33 is mounted on the first-level bottom frame 35. In this example, the first top frame 33 is mounted on the upper surface of the first-level bottom frame 35.

[0045] The first-level bottom frame 35 supports the base frame 29. Specifically, the first-level bottom frame 35 supports the ends of the base frame 29. The ends of the base frame 29 are mounted on the first-level bottom frame 35. In this example, the base frame 29 is mounted on the upper surface of the first-level bottom frame 35.

[0046] The first second-level bottom frame 36 supports the first first-level bottom frame 35. The first first-level bottom frame 35 is mounted on the first second-level bottom frame 36. In this example, the first first-level bottom frame 35 is mounted on the upper surface of the first second-level bottom frame 36.

[0047] In this example, a foot 14 is mounted on the first secondary bottom frame 36. The foot 14 is also mounted on the lowest of a plurality of first bottom frames 34 within the first side frame 31. When the foot 14 is removed from the first secondary bottom frame 36, the first secondary bottom frame 36 comes into contact with the mounting surface A1.

[0048] In this example, the second side frame 32, like the first side frame 31, has a second top frame 41 and one or more second bottom frames 42. The second top frame 41 and the second bottom frames 42 are arranged in a stacked manner. The second top frame 41 and the second bottom frame 42 are arranged side-by-side in the vertical direction Z. That is, the second top frame 41 is located above the second bottom frame 42. The second top frame 41 is the uppermost element in the second side frame 32.

[0049] In this example, the second top frame 41 has the same structure as the first top frame 33. The second top frame 41 supports the main frame 28. Specifically, the second top frame 41 supports the ends of the main frame 28. The ends of the main frame 28 are mounted on the second top frame 41. The second top frame 41 is mounted on the second bottom frame 42. The second top frame 41 is, for example, made of a metal plate.

[0050] The second bottom frame 42 supports the second top frame 41. In this example, the multiple second bottom frames 42 are of the same structure. The multiple second bottom frames 42 are arranged in a stacked manner. The multiple second bottom frames 42 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction Z. The second bottom frames 42 are, for example, made of metal plates.

[0051] In this example, the second bottom frame 42 has the same structure as the first bottom frame 34. Therefore, the second bottom frame 42 is a box-shaped frame. The three-dimensional structure of the second bottom frame 42 improves its rigidity.

[0052] In this example, the second side frame 32 has two second bottom frames 42. The number of second bottom frames 42 is the same as the number of first bottom frames 34. In this example, for distinction, the two second bottom frames 42 are referred to as second level 1 bottom frame 43 and second level 2 bottom frame 44, respectively. The second level 1 bottom frame 43 and the second level 2 bottom frame 44 are arranged in a stacked manner. The second level 1 bottom frame 43 and the second level 2 bottom frame 44 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction Z. That is, the second level 1 bottom frame 43 is located above the second level 2 bottom frame 44.

[0053] Although there are two second bottom frames 42 in this example, more than three can be added. For example, a second third-level bottom frame can be installed on the second second-level bottom frame 44. The more second bottom frames 42 there are, the higher the recording device 11 becomes. The height of the recording device 11 can be adjusted by adding the first bottom frame 34 and the second bottom frame 42. Thus, the height of the recording device 11 can be adjusted to a height that is easy for the user to handle.

[0054] The second-level bottom frame 43 is the uppermost of a plurality of second bottom frames 42. The second-level bottom frame 43 supports the second top frame 41. The second top frame 41 is mounted on the second-level bottom frame 43. In this example, the second top frame 41 is mounted on the upper surface of the second-level bottom frame 43.

[0055] The second-level bottom frame 43 supports the base frame 29. Specifically, the second-level bottom frame 43 supports the ends of the base frame 29. The ends of the base frame 29 are mounted on the second-level bottom frame 43. In this example, the base frame 29 is mounted on the upper surface of the second-level bottom frame 43.

[0056] The second-level bottom frame 44 supports the second-level bottom frame 43. The second-level bottom frame 43 is mounted on the second-level bottom frame 44. In this example, the second-level bottom frame 43 is mounted on the upper surface of the second-level bottom frame 44.

[0057] In this example, a foot 14 is mounted on the second secondary bottom frame 44. That is, the foot 14 is mounted on the lowest second bottom frame 42 among a plurality of second bottom frames 42. When the foot 14 is removed from the second secondary bottom frame 44, the second secondary bottom frame 44 comes into contact with the setting surface A1.

[0058] The main frame 27 has a connecting frame 46. The connecting frame 46 is a frame that connects the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. In this example, one end of the connecting frame 46 is mounted on the first side frame 31, and the other end is mounted on the second side frame 32. By mounting the connecting frame 46 on the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32, the rigidity of the main frame 27 is improved. That is, the connecting frame 46 functions as a beam in the main frame 27. The connecting frame 46 is, for example, made of metal plate. The connecting frame 46 is located lower than the support portion 19. The connecting frame 46 is located lower than the base frame 29.

[0059] A connecting frame 46 is mounted on a first bottom frame 34 and a second bottom frame 42. When there are multiple first bottom frames 34, the connecting frame 46 is mounted on the lowest of the multiple first bottom frames 34. In this example, the connecting frame 46 is mounted on a first secondary bottom frame 36. When there are multiple second bottom frames 42, the connecting frame 46 is mounted on the lowest of the multiple second bottom frames 42. In this example, the connecting frame 46 is mounted on a second secondary bottom frame 44.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, in this example, the connecting frame 46 has a first beam frame 47 and a second beam frame 48. The first beam frame 47 and the second beam frame 48 are configured to sandwich a first side frame 31 and a second side frame 32 in the conveying direction Y. Specifically, the first beam frame 47 and the second beam frame 48 are configured to sandwich a first bottom frame 34 and a second bottom frame 42 in the conveying direction Y. In this example, the first beam frame 47 and the second beam frame 48 are configured with a C-shaped cross-section.

[0061] The first beam frame 47 is located upstream of the first bottom frame 34 and the second bottom frame 42 in the conveying direction Y. When the first side frame 31 has multiple first bottom frames 34, the first beam frame 47 is mounted on the lowest of the multiple first bottom frames 34. In this example, the first beam frame 47 is mounted on the first secondary bottom frame 36. When the second side frame 32 has multiple second bottom frames 42, the first beam frame 47 is mounted on the lowest of the multiple second bottom frames 42. In this example, the first beam frame 47 is mounted on the second secondary bottom frame 44.

[0062] The second beam frame 48 is located downstream of the first bottom frame 34 and the second bottom frame 42 in the conveying direction Y. When the first side frame 31 has multiple first bottom frames 34, the second beam frame 48 is mounted on the lowest of the multiple first bottom frames 34. In this example, the second beam frame 48 is mounted on the first secondary bottom frame 36. When the second side frame 32 has multiple second bottom frames 42, the second beam frame 48 is mounted on the lowest of the multiple second bottom frames 42. In this example, the second beam frame 48 is mounted on the second secondary bottom frame 44.

[0063] like Figure 2As shown, a division region B1 is formed in the recording device 11. In this example, the division region B1 is the area divided by the base frame 29, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46. That is, the division region B1 is the area between the base frame 29 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. The division region B1 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. When the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 directly support the support portion 19, the division region B1 is the area divided by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46. In order to suppress the enlargement of the recording device 11, it is preferable to make flexible use of the division region B1.

[0064] The recording device 11 includes one or more holding units 51. In this example, the recording device 11 includes two holding units 51. The holding units 51 hold one or more liquid receiving portions 52. The holding units 51 are connected to the recording unit 15, for example, via tubes. Liquid is supplied from the liquid receiving portion 52 to the recording unit 15 via the tubes.

[0065] In this example, the holding unit 51 holds multiple liquid collection sections 52 in a stacked state in the vertical direction Z. The holding unit 51 holds four liquid collection sections 52. Therefore, in this example, the recording device 11 holds eight liquid collection sections 52.

[0066] The two holding units 51 may also be configured to hold different numbers of liquid collection sections 52. For example, one holding unit 51 may be configured to hold four liquid collection sections 52, while the other holding unit 51 may be configured to hold two liquid collection sections 52. In this case, the recording device 11 holds six liquid collection sections 52.

[0067] In this example, the holding unit 51 has a housing 53 and one or more holding trays 54. The housing 53 holds one or more holding trays 54. In this example, the housing 53 holds four holding trays 54 in a stacked state in the vertical direction Z.

[0068] The retaining tray 54 is configured to be insertable and removable relative to the housing 53. In this example, the retaining tray 54 is pulled out from the housing 53 downstream in the transport direction Y. The retaining tray 54 is configured to accommodate the liquid receiving portion 52. That is, the number of retaining trays 54 corresponds to the number of liquid receiving portions 52. When the retaining tray 54 is pulled out from the housing 53, the liquid receiving portion 52 is exposed. In this example, a through hole is formed on the retaining tray 54 to allow liquid leaking from the liquid receiving portion 52 to drip off.

[0069] The liquid storage section 52 is configured to store liquid. For example, the liquid storage section 52 is a liquid bag sealed with a film. When the liquid storage section 52 is placed on the holding tray 54, it is connected to the recording section 15. In this case, liquid is supplied from the liquid storage section 52 to the recording section 15. When the remaining amount of liquid in the liquid storage section 52 becomes very small, the user replaces the liquid storage section 52. Thus, liquid is supplied from the liquid storage section 52 to the recording device 11.

[0070] The liquids stored in the multiple liquid collection sections 52 can be of the same type or different types. In this example, the multiple liquid collection sections 52 store different types of liquids. Therefore, in this example, the recording device 11 uses eight liquids. The eight liquids are, for example, different colored inks. When the recording device 11 holds six liquid collection sections 52, the recording device 11 uses six liquids.

[0071] The retaining unit 51 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. In detail, the retaining unit 51 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46 in the vertical direction Z. The retaining unit 51 is located between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 in the X direction.

[0072] In this example, the retaining unit 51 is located between the base frame 29 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. That is, the retaining unit 51 is located in the partitioned area B1. In this way, the area partitioned by the support 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46, namely the partitioned area B1, is flexibly utilized as the installation space for the retaining unit 51.

[0073] If the holding unit 51 is not located within the partitioned area B1 but in another space, additional space is required for housing the holding unit 51. Therefore, the recording device 11 may be enlarged.

[0074] like Figure 1As shown, the holding unit 51 is located between the first medium holding section 23 and the second medium holding section 24 in the conveying direction Y. That is, the holding unit 51 is located downstream of the first medium holding section 23 in the conveying direction Y. The holding unit 51 is located upstream of the second medium holding section 24 in the conveying direction Y. In this case, the holding unit 51 is housed between the first medium holding section 23 and the second medium holding section 24.

[0075] The retaining unit 51 is located at a different position from the second medium retaining part 24 in the vertical direction Z. In this example, the retaining unit 51 is located above the second medium retaining part 24. The retaining unit 51 may also be located below the second medium retaining part 24. This makes it easy for the user to access and operate the retaining unit 51. That is, for example, when the user replaces the liquid receiving part 52, the retaining tray 54 is less likely to interfere with the second medium retaining part 24.

[0076] The downstream end of the holding unit 51 in the conveying direction Y is located upstream and downstream of the downstream end of the discharge support 21. In this example, the downstream end of the holding unit 51 is located upstream and downstream of the protrusion 22 in the conveying direction Y. That is, the holding unit 51 does not extend downstream of the protrusion 22 in the conveying direction Y. This reduces the possibility of the medium 99, which is discharged from the discharge support 21, coming into contact with the holding unit 51.

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, in this example, the retaining unit 51 is mounted on the connecting frame 46. Specifically, the retaining unit 51 is mounted on the connecting frame 46 in a position where it is placed on the connecting frame 46. The retaining unit 51 is mounted across the first beam frame 47 and the second beam frame 48. In this example, the two retaining units 51 are mounted with a gap in the X direction. The two retaining units 51 are side by side in the X direction. That is, the two retaining units 51 are configured side by side in the first direction X1, from the first side frame 31 toward the second side frame 32.

[0078] The recording device 11 may also include a liquid receiving section 56. The liquid receiving section 56 is located below the holding unit 51. In this example, the liquid receiving section 56 is mounted on the connecting frame 46. The liquid receiving section 56 may also be mounted on the holding unit 51. The liquid receiving section 56 only needs to be located directly below the holding unit 51.

[0079] The liquid receiving section 56 is configured to receive liquid dripping from the liquid receiving section 52. The liquid receiving section 56 is, for example, a tray for receiving liquid. The liquid receiving section 56 receives liquid in the event of leakage from the liquid receiving section 52. This reduces the possibility of liquid leaking out of the recording device 11. The liquid receiving section 56 can also be configured as a tray that can be inserted into or removed from the housing 53, similar to a holding tray 54.

[0080] The recording device 11 includes a pump unit 57. The pump unit 57 is a pump that supplies liquid from the liquid receiving section 52 to the recording section 15. The pump unit 57 supplies liquid to the recording section 15, for example, by depressurizing the liquid receiving section 52.

[0081] like Figure 2 As shown, the pump unit 57 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. In detail, the pump unit 57 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46 in the vertical direction Z. The pump unit 57 is located between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 in the X direction.

[0082] In this example, the pump unit 57 is located between the base frame 29 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. That is, the pump unit 57 is located within the partitioned area B1. In this way, the area partitioned by the support 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46, namely the partitioned area B1, is flexibly utilized as the installation space for the pump unit 57.

[0083] Pump unit 57 is placed side by side with holding unit 51. Pump unit 57 is placed side by side with holding unit 51 in the X direction. In this example, pump unit 57 is located between the two holding units 51.

[0084] The height of the pump unit 57 is less than or equal to the height of the holding unit 51. That is, the length of the pump unit 57 in the vertical direction Z is less than or equal to the length of the holding unit 51 in the vertical direction Z. In this case, the pump unit 57 is easily located within the area defined by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46.

[0085] Next, the function and effects of the above-described implementation methods will be explained.

[0086] (1) The holding unit 51 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. According to the above structure, the holding unit 51 is located within the area defined by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46. That is, the area defined by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46 does not become a dead space, but is flexibly utilized as the installation space for the holding unit 51. Therefore, the enlargement of the recording device 11 is suppressed.

[0087] (2) The retaining unit 51 is located between the base frame 29 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. According to the above structure, the retaining unit 51 is located within the area divided by the base frame 29, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46, namely the divided area B1. In this way, the divided area B1 will not become a dead space, but will be flexibly used as the installation space for the retaining unit 51.

[0088] (3) The retaining unit 51 is mounted on the connecting frame 46. According to the above structure, the attitude of the retaining unit 51 is stable.

[0089] (4) The pump unit 57 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32, and is parallel to the holding unit 51 in the X direction, where the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 are side by side. According to the above structure, the pump unit 57 is located in the area divided by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46. In this example, the pump unit 57 and the holding unit 51 are also located in the divided area B1. In this way, the area divided by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46 does not become a dead space, but is flexibly used as the installation space for the pump unit 57.

[0090] (5) Multiple retaining units 51 are arranged side by side from the first side frame 31 toward the second side frame 32. According to the above structure, multiple retaining units 51 are arranged in the area divided by the support 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46. In this example, two retaining units 51 are located in the divided area B1, just like the retaining unit 51. Thus, the area divided by the support 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46 does not become a dead space, but is flexibly utilized as a space for the multiple retaining units 51.

[0091] (6) The pump unit 57 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46, between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32, and between the plurality of holding units 51. According to the above structure, the pump unit 57 is located in the area divided by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46. In this example, the pump unit 57 and the two holding units 51 are also located in the divided area B1. In this way, the area divided by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32, and the connecting frame 46 does not become a dead space, but is flexibly used as the installation space for the pump unit 57.

[0092] (7) The height of the pump unit 57 is below the height of the holding unit 51. According to the above structure, compared with the case where the height of the pump unit 57 is greater than the height of the holding unit 51, the pump unit 57 is more likely to be located in the area divided by the support 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32 and the connecting frame 46.

[0093] (8) The foot 14 contacts the mounting surface A1 of the recording device 11. According to the above structure, the posture of the recording device 11 is stabilized by the foot 14.

[0094] (9) The liquid receiving section 56 is configured to receive liquid dripping from the liquid receiving section 52. According to this configuration, if liquid leaks from the liquid receiving section 52 held by the holding unit 51, the liquid receiving section 56 receives the liquid. Therefore, the possibility of liquid leakage spreading is reduced.

[0095] (10) The holding unit 51 is located between the first medium holding section 23 and the second medium holding section 24 in the transport direction Y. According to the above structure, the holding unit 51 is housed between the first medium holding section 23 and the second medium holding section 24 in the transport direction Y. As a result, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device 11.

[0096] (11) The holding unit 51 is located at a different position from the second medium holding part 24 in the vertical direction Z. According to the above structure, compared with the case where the holding unit 51 is located at the same position as the second medium holding part 24 in the vertical direction Z, the user can more easily access and operate the holding unit 51.

[0097] (12) In the conveying direction Y, the downstream end of the holding unit 51 is located upstream and downstream of the downstream end of the discharge support 21. According to this structure, in the conveying direction Y, the holding unit 51 will not extend downstream of the discharge support 21. This reduces the possibility of the medium 99 hanging from the discharge support 21 contacting the holding unit 51.

[0098] (13) The holding unit 51 holds the plurality of liquid receiving parts 52 in a stacked state in the vertical direction Z. According to the above structure, compared with the case where the plurality of liquid receiving parts 52 are arranged side by side from the first side frame 31 toward the second side frame 32, the range of liquid leakage can be reduced when liquid leaks from the liquid receiving parts 52.

[0099] (14) The first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 each have one or more box-shaped frames. According to the above structure, the rigidity of the first side frame 31 and the rigidity of the second side frame 32 are improved by means of the box-shaped frames.

[0100] (15) The box-shaped frame is configured such that additional box-shaped frames can be added in the vertical direction Z. According to the above structure, by adding box-shaped frames, the height of the first side frame 31 and the height of the second side frame 32 are increased. That is, by adding box-shaped frames, the distance between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46 is increased. Therefore, by adding box-shaped frames in accordance with the height of the holding unit 51, the size of the area divided by the support portion 19, the first side frame 31, the second side frame 32 and the connecting frame 46 is optimized.

[0101] This embodiment can be modified and implemented in the following ways. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined and implemented with each other within the scope of technical inconsistency.

[0102] ·like Figure 4 As shown, the retaining unit 51 can also be mounted on the base frame 29. In this variation, the retaining unit 51 is suspended on the base frame 29. Even in this case, the retaining unit 51 is located between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46, and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32.

[0103] ·like Figure 4 As shown, the pump unit 57 can also be mounted on the base frame 29. In this case, the pump unit 57 is suspended on the base frame 29. Even in this case, the pump unit 57 will be located between the support 19 and the connecting frame 46 and between the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32.

[0104] ·like Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 can each have one or three box-shaped frames. The number of box-shaped frames can also be four or more. That is, the first side frame 31 can have one or more first bottom frames 34. The second side frame 32 can have one or more second bottom frames 42.

[0105] exist Figure 5 In the illustrated modification, the first side frame 31 serves as the first bottom frame 34 and has a first level 1 bottom frame 35. Figure 5 In the illustrated modification, the second side frame 32 serves as the second bottom frame 42 and has a second first-level bottom frame 43. Figure 6 In the illustrated modification, the first side frame 31 serves as the first bottom frame 34 and includes a first level 1 bottom frame 35, a first level 2 bottom frame 36, and a first level 3 bottom frame 61. Figure 6 In the modified example shown, the second side frame 32 serves as the second bottom frame 42 and has a second first-level bottom frame 43, a second second-level bottom frame 44, and a second third-level bottom frame 62.

[0106] The size of the partitioned area B1 varies depending on the number of box-shaped frames in the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32. Specifically, the more box-shaped frames the first side frame 31 and the second side frame 32 have, the greater the distance between the support portion 19 and the connecting frame 46. That is, the more first bottom frames 34 and the more second bottom frames 42 there are, the greater the distance between the base frame 29 and the connecting frame 46. Therefore, the more first bottom frames 34 and the more second bottom frames 42 there are, the larger the partitioned area B1 will be. Conversely, the fewer first bottom frames 34 and the fewer second bottom frames 42 there are, the smaller the partitioned area B1 will be.

[0107] When the holding unit 51 holds the liquid receiving portion 52 in a stacked manner, the more liquid receiving portions 52 there are, the greater the height of the holding unit 51 will be. Based on this, in the recording apparatus 11, the number of box-shaped frames is adjusted in accordance with the height of the holding unit 51, that is, the number of liquid receiving portions 52 that the holding unit 51 can hold. Therefore, when the holding unit 51 is located in the divided region B1, the size of the divided region B1 can be minimized. Thus, the possibility of making the recording apparatus 11 larger is reduced.

[0108] ·like Figure 5 As shown, in the recording device 11, there may be only one holding unit 51. Even in this modified example, the pump unit 57 is arranged side by side with the holding unit 51 in the X direction.

[0109] • In the first side frame 31, the first top frame 33 and the first bottom frame 34 can also be integrated.

[0110] • In the second side frame 32, the second top frame 41 and the second bottom frame 42 can also be integrated.

[0111] The liquid ejected by the recording unit 15 is not limited to ink; for example, it can be a liquid formed by dispersing or mixing functional material particles in a liquid. For example, the recording unit 15 can also eject a liquid containing materials such as electrode materials or pixel materials used in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays, electroluminescent displays, and surface-emitting displays in a dispersed or dissolved form.

[0112] The following describes the technical concept and its effects as understood based on the above-described embodiments and modifications.

[0113] (A) A recording device supplies liquid from a liquid receiving section for receiving liquid, and includes: a recording section that records on a medium by spraying liquid onto the medium being transported; a support section that supports the medium at a position opposite to the recording section; a first side frame that supports one end of the support section; a second side frame that supports the other end of the support section; a connecting frame that connects the first side frame and the second side frame; and one or more holding units that hold one or more of the liquid receiving sections, wherein the connecting frame is located below the support section, and the holding units are located between the support section and the connecting frame and between the first side frame and the second side frame.

[0114] According to the above structure, the holding unit is located in the area divided by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame. That is, the area divided by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame does not become a dead space, but is flexibly utilized as the installation space for the holding unit. Therefore, the large size of the recording device is suppressed.

[0115] (B) Alternatively, the recording device may include a base frame located below the support portion and supporting the support portion, with the first side frame and the second side frame supporting the support portion by supporting both ends of the base frame respectively, and the holding unit located between the base frame and the connecting frame and between the first side frame and the second side frame.

[0116] According to the above structure, the retaining unit is located within the area defined by the base frame, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame. That is, the area defined by the base frame, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame will not become a dead space, but will be flexibly utilized as the installation space for the retaining unit.

[0117] (C) In the above recording device, the holding unit may also be mounted on the connecting frame.

[0118] Based on the above structure, the orientation of the unit is kept stable.

[0119] (D) Alternatively, the recording device may include a pump unit that supplies liquid from the liquid receiving portion to the recording portion. The pump unit is located between the support portion and the connecting frame and between the first side frame and the second side frame, and is parallel to the holding unit in the direction in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel.

[0120] According to the above structure, the pump unit is located in the area defined by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame. That is, the area defined by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame does not become a dead space, but is flexibly utilized as the installation space for the pump unit.

[0121] (E) Alternatively, the recording device may be provided with a plurality of holding units as one or more holding units, and the plurality of holding units may be arranged side by side from the first side frame to the second side frame.

[0122] According to the above structure, multiple retaining units are located in the area divided by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame. That is, the area divided by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame does not become a dead space, but is flexibly utilized as the installation space for multiple retaining units.

[0123] (F) Alternatively, the recording device may include a pump unit that supplies liquid from the liquid receiving portion to the recording portion, the pump unit being located between the support portion and the connecting frame, between the first side frame and the second side frame, and between the plurality of holding units.

[0124] According to the above structure, the pump unit is located in the area defined by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame. That is, the area defined by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame does not become a dead space, but is flexibly utilized as the installation space for the pump unit.

[0125] (G) In the above-described recording device, the height of the pump unit may be below the height of the holding unit.

[0126] Based on the above structure, compared to the case where the height of the pump unit is greater than the height of the holding unit, the pump unit is more likely to be located in the area divided by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame.

[0127] (H) Alternatively, the recording device may have a foot that is mounted on the first side frame and the second side frame and the foot is in contact with the mounting surface on which the recording device is mounted.

[0128] According to the above structure, the recording device is stabilized by its feet.

[0129] (I) Alternatively, the recording device may have a liquid receiving portion below the holding unit, which is configured to receive liquid dripping from the liquid receiving portion.

[0130] According to the above structure, in the event of liquid leakage from the liquid receiving section held by the holding unit, the liquid receiving section receives the liquid. Therefore, the possibility of liquid leakage spreading is reduced.

[0131] (J) Alternatively, the recording apparatus may include: a first medium holding section that holds the medium in a roll shape before it is recorded by the recording section; and a second medium holding section that holds the medium in a roll shape after it is recorded by the recording section, wherein the holding unit is located between the first medium holding section and the second medium holding section in the medium conveying direction on the support section.

[0132] According to the above structure, a holding unit is housed between the first medium holding section and the second medium holding section in the transport direction. This allows for the suppression of the need for larger recording devices.

[0133] (K) In the above-described recording apparatus, the holding unit may be located at a position different from that of the second medium holding part in the vertical direction.

[0134] According to the above structure, compared to the case where the holding unit is located at the same position as the second medium holding part in the vertical direction, the user can more easily access and operate the holding unit.

[0135] (L) Alternatively, the recording device may include a discharge support that supports the medium recorded by the recording unit, wherein the downstream end of the holding unit is located upstream and downstream of the downstream end of the discharge support in the direction of medium transport on the support.

[0136] According to the above structure, in the conveying direction, the retaining unit will not extend downstream compared to the discharge support. This reduces the possibility of the medium hanging down from the discharge support coming into contact with the retaining unit.

[0137] (M) Alternatively, the recording device may have multiple liquid storage units as one or more liquid storage units, and the holding unit may hold the multiple liquid storage units in a stacked state in the vertical direction.

[0138] According to the above structure, compared with the case where multiple liquid collection sections are arranged side by side from the first side frame to the second side frame, the range of liquid leakage can be reduced when liquid leaks from the liquid collection section.

[0139] (N) In the above recording device, the first side frame and the second side frame may each have more than one box-shaped frame.

[0140] According to the above structure, the rigidity of the first side frame and the rigidity of the second side frame are improved by the box-shaped frame.

[0141] (O) In the above-described recording device, the box-shaped frame may also be configured such that other box-shaped frames can be added in the vertical direction.

[0142] Based on the above structure, the height of both the first and second side frames is increased by adding a box-shaped frame. That is, the distance between the support and the connecting frame is increased by adding the box-shaped frame. Therefore, by adding the box-shaped frame in conjunction with the height of the retaining unit, the size of the area divided by the support, the first side frame, the second side frame, and the connecting frame is optimized.

[0143] Symbol Explanation

[0144] 11…Recording device; 12…Frame; 13…Discharge port; 14…Foot; 15…Recording section; 16…Head; 17…Carriage; 18…Nozzle; 19…Support; 21…Discharge support; 22…Protruding part; 23…First media holding section; 24…Second media holding section; 25…Unwinding shaft; 26…Rewinding shaft; 27…Main frame; 28…Main frame; 29…Base frame; 31…First side frame; 32…Second side frame; 33…First top frame; 34…First bottom frame; 35…First first-stage bottom frame; 36…First second-stage bottom frame Frame; 41…Second top frame; 42…Second bottom frame; 43…Second first-level bottom frame; 44…Second second-level bottom frame; 46…Connecting frame; 47…First beam frame; 48…Second beam frame; 51…Holding unit; 52…Liquid receiving part; 53…Outer shell; 54…Holding tray; 56…Liquid receiving part; 57…Pump unit; 61…First third-level bottom frame; 62…Second third-level bottom frame; 99…Media; A1…Setting surface; B1…Dividing area; X1…First direction; X2…Second direction; Y…Transporting direction; Z…Vertical direction.

Claims

1. A recording device, characterized in that, Liquid is supplied from a liquid storage unit that collects liquid, and the unit includes: The recording unit records information on the medium by spraying liquid onto it. A support portion that supports the medium at a position opposite to the recording portion; The first side frame supports one end of the support portion; The second side frame supports the other end of the support portion; A connecting frame that connects the first side frame and the second side frame; One or more holding units hold one or more of the liquid receiving portions. The connecting frame has a first beam frame and a second beam frame. The first beam frame and the second beam frame are configured such that the first side frame and the second side frame are sandwiched between each other in the direction of medium transport. The connecting frame is located below the support portion. The retaining unit is located between the support portion and the connecting frame, and between the first side frame and the second side frame.

2. The recording device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The recording device includes a base frame located below the support portion and supporting the support portion. The first side frame and the second side frame support the support portion by supporting both ends of the base frame, respectively. The retaining unit is located between the base frame and the connecting frame, and between the first side frame and the second side frame.

3. The recording device as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that, The retaining unit is mounted on the connecting frame.

4. The recording device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The recording device includes a pump unit that supplies liquid from the liquid receiving section to the recording section. The pump unit is located between the support and the connecting frame and between the first side frame and the second side frame, and is parallel to the holding unit in the direction in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel.

5. The recording device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The recording device includes multiple holding units to serve as one or more holding units. The plurality of retaining units are arranged side by side from the first side frame to the second side frame.

6. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The recording device includes a pump unit that supplies liquid from the liquid receiving section to the recording section. The pump unit is located between the support and the connecting frame, between the first side frame and the second side frame, and between the plurality of retaining units.

7. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 4 or claim 6, characterized in that, The height of the pump unit is below the height of the holding unit.

8. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The recording device includes a foot, which is mounted on the first side frame and the second side frame. The foot contacts the surface on which the recording device is mounted.

9. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The recording device has a liquid receiving part below the holding unit. The liquid receiving part is configured to receive liquid dripping from the liquid receiving part.

10. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The recording device includes: The first medium holding section holds the medium in a roll shape before it is recorded by the recording section; The second medium holding section holds the medium recorded by the recording section in a roll shape. The retaining unit is located between the first medium retaining part and the second medium retaining part in the medium conveying direction on the support part.

11. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The holding unit is located at a different position in the vertical direction than the second medium holding part.

12. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The recording device includes a discharge support portion that supports the medium that has been recorded after passing through the recording portion. In the direction of medium transport on the support, the downstream end of the holding unit is located upstream and downstream of the downstream end of the discharge support.

13. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The recording device has multiple liquid receiving sections to serve as one or more liquid receiving sections. The holding unit holds the plurality of liquid receiving portions in a stacked state in the vertical direction.

14. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The first side frame and the second side frame each have one or more box-shaped frames.

15. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that, The box-shaped frame is configured to allow for the addition of other box-shaped frames in the vertical direction.

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