Print medium accommodating device and printing apparatus

Abstract

A print medium containing device and a printing device are disclosed. The print medium containing device is a print medium containing device in which a print medium discharged from a discharge port of a printing device is stacked. The device includes a receiving member configured to receive the print medium discharged from the discharge port, a holding member configured to hold one end of the receiving member, and a turning member configured to turn the holding member, and includes a first attachment unit capable of attaching the turning member to an insertion slot provided in the printing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a printing media holding device and a printing apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] A printing media receiving device is known, in which printing media discharged from a discharge port are stacked. When using roller-shaped printing media, it is difficult to discharge the printing media into a straight discharge tray. For this purpose, for example, a configuration is known to receive the printing media by using a sheet component made of cloth or the like (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-002307 (hereinafter referred to as Document 1)).

[0003] Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a printing media receiving device includes a front rod and a rear rod, the front rod extending obliquely forward from below a printing device supported on a bracket, and the rear rod extending obliquely rearward from below the printing device. A sheet component is held by the front and rear rods and is U-shaped. The discharged printing media is discharged along the U-shaped sheet component.

[0004] The printing media receiving device described in Reference 1 is configured with a support bracket for the printing device. Therefore, its placement is limited to locations where the support bracket can be placed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to one aspect of the invention, a printing media receiving device, wherein printing media discharged from an outlet of a printing device is stacked, comprises: a receiving member configured to receive the printing media discharged from the outlet; a holding member configured to hold one end of the receiving member; and a first attachment unit including a rotating member configured to rotate the holding member, the rotating member being capable of attaching to an insertion slot provided in the printing device.

[0006] Other features of the invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of the printer;

[0008] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram showing the printing media container and the printer;

[0009] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the attached unit;

[0010] Figure 4A and Figure 4B These are diagrams used to illustrate the internal structure of the attachment unit;

[0011] Figure 5 This is a diagram used to illustrate the attachment of the accommodating fabric;

[0012] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view used to illustrate the attachment of the accommodating fabric;

[0013] Figure 7 This is a perspective view used to illustrate an example of attaching an attachment unit to a printer;

[0014] Figure 8 This is a side view used to illustrate an example of attaching the attachment unit to the printer;

[0015] Figure 9A and Figure 9B These are side views illustrating the method of using the printing media receiving device;

[0016] Figure 10A and Figure 10B These are diagrams used to illustrate the discharge location;

[0017] Figure 11 This is a perspective view showing an example of an attachment unit;

[0018] Figure 12A and Figure 12B These are diagrams illustrating an example of attaching an attachment unit to an insertion slot;

[0019] Figure 13A and Figure 13B These are diagrams used to illustrate the rotating parts;

[0020] Figure 14A and Figure 14B These are diagrams used to illustrate the sliding components;

[0021] Figure 15 It is a diagram used to illustrate the motion of a cam;

[0022] Figures 16A to 16D These are diagrams illustrating where static loads should be avoided;

[0023] Figures 17A to 17D These are diagrams illustrating examples of rod components not being held in a static load avoidance position;

[0024] Figures 18A to 18D These are diagrams illustrating the position of the lever components and the shape of the cam;

[0025] Figures 19A to 19C These are diagrams used to illustrate the attachment units;

[0026] Figures 20A to 20C These are explanatory diagrams showing the attachment of the attachment unit to the insertion slot;

[0027] Figure 21A and Figure 21BThese are diagrams used to illustrate the attachment units;

[0028] Figure 22 This is a diagram used to illustrate the suspension components and the fabric housing;

[0029] Figure 23 This is a diagram illustrating an example of suspending a hanging component on a printer;

[0030] Figure 24A and Figure 24B These are side views showing the suspension component already suspended on the printer; and

[0031] Figure 25A and Figure 25B These are diagrams used to illustrate the shape of the cam. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, and not all combinations of features described in the following embodiments are necessarily necessary for the solutions of the present disclosure. Note that the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0033] [First Embodiment]

[0034] In this embodiment, a printing media receiving device is described, which can be attached to a large-format printing device placed on a table. Without the printing media receiving device, if printing media is ejected from the large-format printing device placed on the table, the printing media is ejected onto the table as is. In this case, since the ejected printing media remains on the table, when the next page is printed, the printing media are likely to come into contact with each other, resulting in scratches on their surfaces or paper jams. Alternatively, placing the printing device at the end of the table so that the printing media falls under its own weight can prevent the ejected sheets from accumulating. However, while this avoids paper jams as described above, the surface of the printing media is still likely to be scratched due to the falling surface. Therefore, the user needs to carefully receive each printing media individually during ejection, which is inconvenient.

[0035] Therefore, in this embodiment, a mode of using a printing media receiving device that can be attached to a printing device placed on a desktop is described.

[0036]

Overall Configuration

[0037] Figure 1This is a diagram illustrating, schematically, an example of the overall configuration of the printer 10, which is the printing apparatus of this embodiment. A printing medium S wound into a roller shape is conveyed through a sheet feed inlet and by a conveyor roller 17 to the printing area where printing is performed by the print head 15. The back side of the printing medium S on the printing area is supported by an impression plate 16. Hereinafter, the direction of conveying the printing medium is referred to as the +Y direction. Furthermore, the direction of gravity is referred to as the -Z direction, and the direction in which the printing medium is cut by the cutter (sheet width direction) (described later) is referred to as the +X direction (see [link to diagram]). Figure 2 In the printhead 15, a plurality of ejection nozzles configured to eject ink are formed. Ink is ejected from the printhead 15 onto the conveyed printing medium S, thereby forming an image thereon. The printing medium with the image printed on it is further conveyed downstream by the ejection roller 18 located downstream of the printhead 15. Once the printing operation is completed, the printing medium S is conveyed through the conveying roller 17 and the ejection roller 18 such that the sheet cutting position is aligned with the position of the cutter 19. Thereafter, the cutter 19 moves in the sheet width direction (+X direction) to cut the printing medium S with the image printed on it, and the printed medium thus cut is discharged to the outside of the device through the discharge port 13.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the printing media holding device 20 and the printer 10 as a printing device in this embodiment. Figure 2 A schematic perspective view shows the printing media container 20 mounted on the printer 10. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment will be described further.

[0039] Printer 10 is a desktop printer placed on the ground surface of table 11. In other words, printer 10 is a printer without a support (leg) of such length that it allows the cloth 21 (which is a receiving component described later) to be included below the printer. Printer 10 includes an outlet 13 from which printed media S with an image formed is discharged, and the printed media S discharged from the outlet 13 is contained in a printed media receiving device 20 located below the outlet 13 (in the gravity direction - Z direction).

[0040] The printing media receiving device 20 includes a receiving cloth 21, a rod member 22, and an attachment unit 23. The printing media receiving device 20 is attached to the side of the printer 10 where the discharge port 13 is located. The downstream end (the end in the +Y direction) of the receiving cloth 21 is sewn together while being bent to form a pouch shape. The rod member 22, serving as a retaining member, has two curved portions forming an angled U-shape, and the rod member 22 passes through the pouch shape of the receiving cloth 21, making the receiving cloth 21 and the rod member 22 integral. The pouch shape of the receiving cloth 21 is positioned on one side (retaining portion 22a) between the two curved portions of the rod member 22. Furthermore, the upstream end (the end in the -Y direction) of the receiving cloth 21 is configured to be mounted on the printer 10.

[0041] Since the printing media receiving device 20 includes attachment units 23, the printing media receiving device 20 can be attached to the printer 10 using the attachment units 23 after the printer 10 is placed on any desired ground surface. Once the printing media receiving device 20 is attached to the printer 10 using a pair of attachment units 23, the receiving cloth 21 becomes a sheet component with a generally U-shaped shape when viewed from the side of the printing media receiving device 20. The printing media S discharged from the discharge port 13 of the printer 10 is contained in the receiving cloth 21. This sheet component with a generally U-shaped shape serves as a receiving portion for containing the discharged printing media S.

[0042] [Attached Unit]

[0043] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the attachment unit 23. Figure 4A and 4B These are diagrams illustrating the internal structure of attachment unit 23. Figure 4A This is a top view of the interior of the perspective attachment unit 23. Figure 4B This is a perspective view of the interior of the attachment unit 23. (Using...) Figure 3 as well as Figure 4A and 4B The detailed configuration of attachment unit 23 is described below. Note that, in order to distinguish attachment unit 23 from the configuration in which the cloth 21 is attached to printer 10 (described later), attachment unit 23 is also referred to as the first attachment unit.

[0044] The attachment unit 23 includes an insertion member 24 having the shape of an insertion body, and a rotating member 25 configured to rotate at the end of the retaining rod member 22. Furthermore, the attachment unit 23 includes a sliding member 26 (pressing member) configured to press the side of the rotating member 25, an elastic member 27 (spring member) configured to press the sliding member 26, and a rotating shaft 28 attached to the rotation center of the rotating member 25.

[0045] On the main body side of the printer 10, the insertion member 24 has an insertion shape configured to fit the insertion slot 14 of the printer 10 (see [link]). Figure 5 Furthermore, the lower part of the insertion shape is provided with an abutment portion 24a, which is configured to abut against the table 11. Additionally, the insertion member 24 includes a retainer 24b having a hollow interior on the side opposite to the side forming the insertion shape, and the retainer 24b contains a rotating member 25, a sliding member 26, an elastic member 27, and a rotation shaft 28. More specifically, the elastic member 27, the rotating member 25, and the sliding member 26, in a compressed state, are integrated within the retainer 24b. The sliding member 26 is integrated into the retainer 24b such that it is biased against the rotating member 25 by the elastic member 27. When the rotating member 25 is about to rotate, the rod member 22 is held at a free angle by friction because the rotating member 25 is receiving lateral pressure from the sliding member 26 biased by the elastic member 27. Note that the sliding member 26 includes a limiting surface 26a, which is configured to limit rotation, so that the sliding member 26 does not rotate with the rotating member 25. Even when the rotating member 25 also rotates, the sliding member 26 does not rotate and can maintain its position because the limiting surface 26a is in contact with the retainer 24b. Here, the frictional force is stronger than the force that causes the rod member 22 to fall with its weight. The frictional force can be adjusted by adjusting the pressing force of the elastic member 27 and the coefficient of friction at the sliding surface between the sliding member 26 and the rotating member 25.

[0046] The rotating component 25 has a cylindrical shape. The inner diameter of the cylinder of the rotating component 25 is larger than the outer diameter of the rod component 22. By inserting the rod component 22 into its end and fixing the end with a screw or the like, the rotating component 25 and the rod component 22 can rotate together. Note that the fixing method is not limited to using screws, and the rod component 22 can be configured to be fixed by press fit, claw shape, etc.

[0047]

Contains Cloth

[0048] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the installation of the receiving fabric 21, which is a sheet material. Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view used to illustrate the connection of the accommodating fabric 21. (Reference) Figure 5 and Figure 6 Describe the connection of the containment cloth 21.

[0049] As described above, the receiving fabric 21 has a bag-like shape at one end, spanning the entire surface in the width direction. On the other hand, at the opposite ends of the receiving fabric 21, each end has a loop-shaped suspension cord 21a sewn onto it in the width direction. Furthermore, in the body of the printer 10, hooks 13a are arranged on the two outer sides of the discharge port 13 in the width direction and below the discharge port 13. The receiving fabric 21 is configured to be attached to the body of the printer 10 by suspending the suspension cords 21a of the receiving fabric 21 onto the hooks 13a respectively. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the lower part of the discharge port 13 has a recessed shape on the side opposite to the discharge direction (on the printer body side), and a hook 13a is provided in the recessed portion. The structure in which the other end of the cloth 21, opposite to the end held by the rod member 22, can be attached to the printer body side like a suspension rope 21a is called the second attachment unit.

[0050] When the receiving cloth 21 is attached to the body of the printer 10, the receiving cloth 21 suspended on the hook 13a is preferably attached such that no gap is formed between the receiving cloth 21 and the body of the printer 10. This is because if a gap exists between the printer 10 and the receiving cloth 21, the leading edge of the discharged printing medium S may enter the gap and cause a paper jam. Therefore, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, gaps can be prevented by providing a recessed step of a few millimeters on the side of the printer 10 and attaching the receiving cloth 21 to the step. Note that in the example above, a total of two hooks 13a are provided on the outer side of the discharge port 13 in the width direction; however, the configuration is not limited to this. The receiving cloth 21 only needs to be able to attach properly, and the position and number of hooks 13a are not limited to the example shown in the figure.

[0051] Connect the accessory unit to the printer.

[0052] Figure 7 This is a perspective view used to illustrate an example of attaching the attachment unit 23 to the printer 10. Figure 8 This is a side view illustrating an example of connecting attachment unit 23 to a printer. Figure 7 and Figure 8 This describes an example of attaching attachment unit 23 to printer 10.

[0053] Insertion slots 14 are formed on the two outer sides of the discharge port 13 of the printer 10 in the sheet width direction. The insertion member 24 of the attachment unit 23 is inserted into the insertion slot 14. Note that, although Figure 7An example is shown where the insertion slot 14 is formed below the outlet 13, but the location is not limited thereto. The attachment unit 23 is attached to the insertion slot 14 of the printer 10 placed on a table 11 at a desired location, thereby attaching the print media receiving device 20 to the printer 10. The insertion slot 14 and the insertion member 24 are configured to mate with each other, and the attachment unit 23 is secured to the printer 10 by inserting the insertion member 24 into the insertion slot 14.

[0054] Here, as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, preferably, the printer 10 is positioned such that the front exterior 10a, including the outlet 13, is close to the end of the table 11. In this state, when the attachment unit 23 is deeply inserted into the insertion slot 14, the attachment unit 24 is inserted until the abutment portion 24a of the insertion member 24 abuts against the front exterior 10a, including the outlet 13 of the printer 10. That is, the positional relationship can be such that the abutment portion 24a also abuts against the front end of the table 11. In this way, in the event that the user accidentally applies downward static pressure to the attachment unit 23, the attachment unit 23 can be supported not only by the printer body but also by the end of the table 11, and the static pressure can be dispersed, thereby preventing damage to the attachment unit 23. In addition, the abutment portion 24a of the insertion member 24 can disperse static pressure as long as it abuts against a portion of the end side surface of the table 11, and the size of the abutment portion 24a is not limited to the size shown in the figure.

[0055] Furthermore, by placing the printer 10 at the end of the table 11, the formation of a step in the Y direction between the discharge port 13 and the table 11 can be suppressed. That is, paper jams caused by the step can be suppressed. Note that although the printer 10 is preferably positioned such that the front outer surface 10a of the printer 10 is flush with the end of the table 11, the printer 10 can be placed at a position offset from the end of the table 11 due to the shape of the end of the table 11, etc.

[0056] In this way, the printing media receiving device 20 of this embodiment can be mounted on the printer 10 by attaching the attachment unit 23, and removed from the printer 10 by removing the attachment unit 23. Therefore, the printing media receiving device 20 can be removed from the printer 10 when it is not needed, during transportation, or in similar circumstances.

[0057] The method by which the user installs the printing media container 20 onto the printer 10 is as follows. First, the printer 10 is positioned such that the front exterior 10a, including the outlet 13, is near the end of the table 11. Then, the two sets of attachment units 23 are deeply inserted into the insertion slots 14. The folded, sewn bag-like portion of the receiving fabric 21 is passed to the holding portion 22a of the rod member 22, and the hanging ropes 21a on opposite sides are suspended from the two hooks 13a of the printer 10. Then, the end of the rod member 22 is inserted into the cylindrical part of the rotating member 25 and secured with screws or the like, thus completing the installation of the printing media container 20 onto the printer 10.

[0058] Note that although an example has been described of the user transferring the bag-shaped portion containing the folded seam of the fabric 21 to the retaining portion 22a of the rod member 22, the number of assembly steps performed by the user can be reduced if the printing media container 20 is shipped with the bag-shaped portion containing the fabric 21 already transferred to the rod member 22 during shipment. Furthermore, by giving an example of a fixing method using screws, a method for fixing the rod member 22 and the rotating member 25 has been described; as mentioned above, attachments using press-fit, claw-type, etc., can be employed.

[0059] [Method using a printing media container]

[0060] Figure 9A and 9B These are side views illustrating how to use the printing media receiving device 20 installed on the printer 10. Figure 9A The storage location is shown without using the printing media receiving device 20. Figure 9B The discharge position is shown when using the printing media receiving device 20. Figure 9A and Figure 9B The images show the states where the receiving cloth 21 is mounted on the rod member 22 and the printer 10, the attachment unit 23 is attached to the printer 10, and the rod member 22 is mounted on the attachment unit 23.

[0061] As described above, the rod member 22 and the rotating member 25 are integrated using screws or the like. Furthermore, since the rotating member 25 receives lateral pressure from the sliding member 26 biased by the elastic member 27, the rotating member 25 can be fixed in the desired rotational position. The user can manually operate the retaining portion 22a to rotate the rod member 22 to the desired position while the cloth 21 passes through it. Figure 9A As shown, without using the printing media receiving device 20, the lever member 22 moves to the storage position. The storage position refers to the position from... Figure 9AThe printing media container 20 shown is viewed from the side with the lever member 22 extended downwards (pointing to the position of the clock "6"). The printing media container 20 can be rotated to the storage position because the printer 10 and the printing media container 20 can be used in any desired setting position. In other words, in this embodiment as described above, it is assumed that the printer 10 is placed at the end of the table 11 in any location. In this case, depending on the user's setting environment, there may be a situation where the printing media container 20 occupies a passageway in an office or similar space. The printing media container 20 of this embodiment is configured such that the lever member 22 can be rotated and fixed in the desired position. Therefore, when the printing media container 20 is not in use, the printing media container 20 can be rotated to the storage position to prevent the printing media container 20 from interrupting the user's actions.

[0062] On the other hand, when using the printing media receiving device 20, the user manually operates and lifts the lever component 22 to rotate the lever component 22, thereby moving the lever component 22 to a position such as... Figure 9B The discharge position is shown. In this way, the discharged printing medium S can be contained in a containment cloth 21 that is formed in a generally U-shape.

[0063] Note that the rotatable position of the rod component 22 is not limited to... Figure 9A and 9B The example shown. For example, the discharge location could be... Figure 9B Above or below the indicated position. This position may be where the retaining part 22a of the lever member 22 is in a position above the horizontal state. In any case, this position must only be one that allows the discharge of printing media to be contained.

[0064] [Discharge location of the printing media container]

[0065] Figure 10A and 10B These are diagrams illustrating the discharge position of the printing media receiving device 20. As described above, the lever member 22 is configured to be able to rotate to a desired position by means of the rotating member 25. Here, by using... Figure 10A and 10B An example is described where the rotational position of the rod member 22 of the printing media receiving device 20 can change depending on the printing conditions. Figure 10A This diagram shows the state in which the rod member 22 has been moved to such a rotational position that the holding portion 22a of the rod member 22, which has passed over the bag-shaped portion at one end of the receiving fabric 21, is positioned in the Y direction more than... Figure 10B The location shown is further away from outlet 13.

[0066] Depending on the type of printing media being ejected, the behavior of the printing media during ejection can vary. For example, when ejecting sheets of cut paper (A4, A3, etc.) or strips of paper cut from roll media, the printing media is very light and therefore highly susceptible to the influence of airflow from sources such as indoor air conditioning. For this reason, the printing media may not fall directly downwards but may drift as it falls. Furthermore, when printing images with a high duty cycle, wrinkles may occur in the printing media, sometimes resulting in the printed media being ejected intact without bending. In the printing cases described above, if the holding portion 22a of the lever member 22 is located close to the printer 10 along the Y direction, the printing media may pass over the lever member and be ejected. Therefore, as... Figure 10A As shown, by setting the retaining portion 22a of the rod member 22 in a rotatable position relative to the table 11, the length of the receiving cloth 21 in the Y direction can be relatively extended. This makes it possible to properly receive the discharged printing media S in the printing media receiving device 20.

[0067] On the other hand, when printing media with images printed on it at long dimensions (A1, A0, etc.) are discharged from a roll of media, the printing media itself is also very heavy and may curl. Therefore, the printing media S is discharged from the discharge port 13 at the same time that the leading edge of the printing media S contacts the receiving cloth 21. Furthermore, due to its long length, as the depth of the printing media receiving device 20 in the Z direction increases, the printing media S is unlikely to exceed the printing media receiving device 20, and can therefore be discharged appropriately. Therefore, in the case of printing long-size images or similar situations, the printing media receiving device 20 is used in the following manner, i.e., as Figure 10B As shown, by setting the position of the retaining portion 22a of the rod member 22 to a rotational position relatively closer to the printer 10 in the Y direction, the printing media receiving device 20 can receive the printing media S at a deeper position.

[0068] Although the rotation position of lever component 22 has been described so far with specific usage examples, these examples are merely illustrative. Ejection behavior varies depending on sheet size, sheet length, print pattern, print duty cycle, environment, etc. Therefore, in practice, the user will change the rotation position of lever component 22 to a position suitable for the printing conditions being used.

[0069] As described above, this embodiment enables the provision of a printing media receiving device suitable for printing devices that can be placed in a desired position. That is, since the printer 10 of this embodiment is a printer placed on the ground surface of the table 11, the freedom of its placement is greater than that of printers with stand legs. The printing media receiving device 20 of this embodiment can be attached to such a desktop printer. By using the printing media receiving device 20, printing media can be ejected while avoiding damage and soiling of the printing media and paper jams when printing the next page. Furthermore, since the attachment unit 23 allows the printing media receiving device 20 to be mounted on and removed from the printer 10, the convenience of storage and transportation is improved. Moreover, since the lever member 22 can be maintained in a desired rotational position, the user can rotate the lever to a suitable position for use according to printing conditions.

[0070] [Second Embodiment]

[0071] In the second embodiment, a method for securing the attachment unit 23 and the insertion slot 14 is described in detail. Note that the basic configuration is the same as that in the example described in the first embodiment, and the main differences are described.

[0072] Figure 11 This is a perspective view showing an example of the attachment unit 23 in this embodiment. Figure 12A and 12B These are figures illustrating an example of attaching the attachment unit 23 to the insertion slot 14.

[0073] like Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the attachment unit 23 is formed with a leaf spring 24c at the front end of the insertion member 24. A tapered protrusion is formed at the front end of the leaf spring 24c. Furthermore, a slit shape is provided near the leaf spring 24c in the insertion member 24 so that interference does not occur when the leaf spring 24c bends during insertion. The tapered protrusion protrudes on the side opposite to the slit shape.

[0074] Figure 12A This is a cross-sectional view, viewed from above, showing the attachment unit 23 inserted into the middle of the insertion slot 14. The edge of the insertion member 24 to be inserted and the entrance of the insertion slot 14 each have a tapered shape, configured to allow the insertion member 24 to easily enter during insertion. Once the leaf spring 24c passes through the tapered shape on the entrance side of the insertion slot 14, the protruding portion of the leaf spring 24c is pressed by the insertion slot 14, thereby... Figure 12A As shown, leaf spring 24c is inserted while bending. As described above, leaf spring 24c is configured to retract into the slit-shaped portion so that the bent portion does not interfere at this time. When from... Figure 12AWhen the state is further inserted into the attachment unit 23, such as Figure 12B As shown, the straight portion at the front end of the attachment unit 23 abuts against the deep end of the insertion groove 14. In this embodiment, in order to make the front end of the attachment unit 23 abut against the deep end of the insertion groove 14 and eliminate the bending of the leaf spring 24c, a concave shape that matches the protruding shape of the leaf spring 24c is formed in the insertion groove 14.

[0075] As described above, when the attachment unit 23 is inserted into the insertion slot 14, this embodiment can retain the attachment unit 23 with the leaf spring 24c. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the attachment unit 23 from disengaging at an unexpected time due to vibrations of the printer 10 during printing operations or operation of the printing media receiving device 20, etc. Note that although an example of the attachment unit 23 including the leaf spring 24c has been described in this embodiment, it is also possible for the abutment portion of the insertion slot 14 to include the leaf spring. In this case, the same effect can also be obtained.

[0076] [Third Embodiment]

[0077] In the third embodiment, a configuration is described in which a cam shape is added to the rotating member 25 and the sliding member 26, such that the lever member 22 can be held in two positions: a storage position and a discharge position. In the first embodiment, an example of the lever member 22 being fixed in a desired position has been described. However, there may be situations where the user has difficulty finding the desired position or forgets to change it. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lever member 22 can be held in two positions: a storage position and a discharge position. Note that since the basic configuration is the same as the example described in the first embodiment, the main differences are described. Furthermore, the configuration described in the second embodiment can be combined.

[0078] Figure 13A and 13B These are figures illustrating the rotating component 25 of this embodiment. Figure 13A This is a side view of the rotating part 25. Figure 13B It is a diagram showing the linear unfolding of a portion of the arc-shaped part of the rotating component. Figure 14A and 14B These are figures illustrating the sliding component 26 of this embodiment.

[0079] Figure 14A This is a side view of the sliding component 26. Figure 14B It is a diagram showing the linear unfolding of a portion of the curved part of the sliding component.

[0080] like Figure 13A and 13B As shown, the rotating component 25 has a convex cam shape, the phase of which is the same as the cylindrical shape into which the rod component 22 is inserted. The convex cam shape is a shape that protrudes in the -X direction. Figure 13A In the diagram, a convex portion is formed on the front side of the sheet. The height of the convex cam shape, the inclination of the convex cam, and the width of the convex portion are represented by H1, θ1, and L1, respectively. Figure 13A Positions P11 to P14 in the middle correspond to respectively Figure 13B Positions P11 to P14 in the text.

[0081] like Figure 14A and 14B As shown, the concave cam shape is formed at two portions of the sliding member 26. Each concave cam shape is a recessed shape in the -X direction. Figure 14A In this embodiment, a concave portion is formed on the back side of the sheet. One of the concave cam shapes is located at the storage position, while the other is located at the discharge position. In this embodiment, an example is described where the storage position is set at 60° when the -Z direction is considered 0°. The height of the concave cam shape, the inclination of the concave cam, and the width of the concave portion are represented by H2, θ2, and L2, respectively. Figure 14A Positions P21 to P28 in the middle correspond to respectively Figure 14B Positions P21 to P28 in the text.

[0082] As described in the first embodiment, since the sliding member 26 is held in contact with the retainer 24b of the insertion member 24 without rotation, the rotating member 25 is configured to rotate while receiving lateral pressure from the sliding member 26. In this embodiment, since a convex cam shape is formed in the rotating member 25 on the sliding member 26 side, the rotating member 25 rotates while pressing and expanding the sliding member 26 in the -X direction at a portion other than the portion corresponding to the concave cam shape of the sliding member 26.

[0083] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates the movement of the cam as the rotating component 25 rotates from the storage position to the discharge position. (Example) Figure 15 As shown in timing (a), in the storage position, the rotating member 25 is held in a state where the convex cam shape of the rotating member 25 descends to the concave cam shape at the 0° position of the sliding member 26. Once the rotating member 25 begins to rotate toward the discharge position, the inclined surface of the concave cam shape contacts the inclined surface of the convex cam shape, and the sliding member 26 receives lateral pressure from the rotating member 25, and as shown in the timing (a), the rotating member 25 is in contact with the concave cam shape and the concave cam shape. Figure 15 As shown in timing (b), movement begins in the -X direction. At this time, the elastic member 27 of the pressing sliding member 26 is compressed. The rotating member 25 passes through the inclined surface of the concave cam shape and... Figure 15 As shown in timing (c), after further rotation, the inclined surfaces of the concave cam and the convex cam begin to contact each other again, as... Figure 15The timing (d) is shown. Therefore, the sliding member 26 begins to move in the +X direction. After tilting through the concave cam shape, as... Figure 15 As shown in timing (e), the rotating component 25 is held in a state where the convex cam shape descends to a concave cam shape at a position of 60°, which is the discharge position.

[0084] When the dimensional relationships between the convex and concave cam shapes are H2≥H1, L2≥L1, and θ1≥θ2, the convex cam shape can certainly be lowered. Here, if H1 and H2 increase, the compression of the elastic member 27 increases, resulting in a higher holding force. Furthermore, if the angles θ1 and θ2 increase, the angle of the inclined surface becomes steeper, thereby reducing the component force of the sliding member 26 moving in the X direction, which can increase the holding force.

[0085] Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the spring pressure or coefficient of friction is adjusted so that when the user releases his hand after the convex cam shape has completely climbed onto the inclined surface of the concave cam shape, the lever component 22 can return to the storage position by its own weight.

[0086] Note that in this embodiment, an example has been described of providing a convex cam shape in the rotating member 25 and a corresponding concave cam shape in the sliding member 26, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. The concave cam shape can be provided in the rotating member 25, while the convex cam shape can be provided in the sliding member 26. That is, it is sufficient that a first cam shape is provided in the rotating member 25 on its side in the direction of the rotation axis, and a second cam shape corresponding to the first cam shape is provided in the sliding member 26. Then, it is sufficient that the rotating member 25 and the sliding member 26 are arranged parallel to each other in the direction of the rotation axis, such that the convex and concave shapes are in contact, and the second cam shape is formed at a position matching the rotational phase of the printing media receiving device 20.

[0087] As described above, in this embodiment, the lever member 22 can be rotated to a fixed position using a cam shape. That is, the lever member 22 can be rotated to the storage position and the discharge position in a fixed manner. Therefore, convenience is improved because users unfamiliar with the appropriate rotation position do not need to remember it. Note that although an example of setting one discharge position is described in this embodiment, multiple discharge positions can also be set. For example, three or more concave cam shapes can be formed.

[0088] [Fourth Embodiment]

[0089] The fourth embodiment is an embodiment for illustrating the attachment unit 23 of the third embodiment in more detail. Note that this embodiment can be used in conjunction with the first or second embodiment.

[0090] Figures 16A to 16D These are diagrams illustrating the static load avoidance position. In this embodiment, an example is described where the rod member 22 can rotate and move to the static load avoidance position.

[0091] Figure 16A This is a side view of a comparative example used to illustrate the necessity of avoiding static load locations. Figure 16B This is a perspective view of the attachment unit 23 used in this comparative example. (See diagram below.) Figure 16A As shown, the user may accidentally rotate the lever component 22 further clockwise around the rotation axis 28 from the discharge position. Figure 16B As shown, a cover portion 50 is provided in the attachment unit 23 of the comparative example. As shown in the comparative example, in the configuration where the cover portion 50 is provided in the attachment unit 23, the rod member 22 contacts the cover portion 50, and the rotation of the rod member 22 is restricted. In this restricted state, since a lever with a length from the end of the rod member 22 to the holding portion 22a is formed, the user's operating force acts as a large force on the attachment unit 23 and the root of the rod member 22, and there is a possibility of component breakage. That is, when the rotation restriction mechanism is provided near the rotation center of the rod member 22, since the distance from the rotation center to the operating portion of the rod member 22 (the portion of the holding portion 22a) is large, it is possible to apply a large load to the rotation center, and the rotation center may break.

[0092] Therefore, in this embodiment, a static load avoidance location is provided. Figure 16C This is a side view used to illustrate the static load avoidance location in this embodiment. Figure 16DThis is a perspective view of the attachment unit 23, which allows the lever member 22 to be rotated to a static load avoidance position. In this embodiment, even if the user rotates the lever member 22 further clockwise from the discharge position about the rotation axis 28 with an incorrect operation, the lever member 22 rotates and moves to approximately 180° when the storage position is considered to be 0°. That is, the attachment unit 23 in this embodiment is not equipped with a mechanism to limit rotational operations to approximately 180° near the rotation center. Therefore, the lever member 22 is configured to be able to rotate to approximately 180°. Then, when the lever member 22 continues to rotate from approximately 180°, the rotation of the lever member 22 is limited to the position where the lever member 22 contacts the printer 10. This position is defined as the static load avoidance position. That is, the static load avoidance position is the position where the lever member 22 can contact the printer 10 placed on the ground. In this static load avoidance position, the distance to the portion of the holding portion 22a of the lever member 22 that contacts the main body of the printer 10 is shorter than the distance between the holding portion 22a of the lever member 22 and the cover portion 50 in the comparative example. Therefore, in the static load avoidance position of this embodiment, the effect of the lever is smaller than in the comparative example, and a large force is unlikely to be applied. Furthermore, the force acts on the body of the printer 10, which has higher rigidity. Therefore, the possibility of component damage is reduced.

[0093] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rod member 22 can be configured to rotate further counterclockwise about the rotation axis 28 from its storage position suspended in a vertically downward direction. This is, for example, to prevent a user from accidentally pressing down on a chair or similar object under the table 11, thereby applying static pressure to the rod member 22 and the attachment unit 23. In this example, the rod member 22 is configured to rotate counterclockwise by approximately 30° from its storage position. This position can also be defined as a static load avoidance position. If counterclockwise rotation from the storage position is restricted, the attachment unit 23 may break, such as... Figure 16A As in the example described. Therefore, the configuration of the lever component 22, which can be further rotated counterclockwise from the storage position, allows for the release of force and avoids breakage.

[0094] As described above, in this embodiment, since the rod component 22 can be rotated to a static load avoidance position, the occurrence of breakage in the component can be suppressed.

[0095] [Fifth Embodiment]

[0096] In the fifth embodiment, an example is described in which, although the lever member 22 can rotate and move to the static load avoidance position described in the fourth embodiment, the lever member 22 does not remain in the static load avoidance position as described in the fourth embodiment. Figure 16CAs shown, when the user moves the lever component 22 to the static load avoidance position and then holds the lever component 22 in that position, undesirable phenomena can sometimes occur. For example, even after the user removes their hand from the lever component 22, while the lever component 22 remains in the static load avoidance position due to gravity against the printer 10, the receiving cloth 21 keeps the sheet discharge port 13 closed. If the user accidentally performs printing in this state, the discharged printing media S may come into contact with the receiving cloth 21, potentially causing a paper jam.

[0097] Figures 17A to 17D These are figures illustrating an example in which the rod member 22 is not held in the static load avoidance position in this embodiment. Figures 18A to 18D These are diagrams illustrating the position of the lever component 22 and the shape of the cam. Figures 18A to 18D This shows the corresponding to respectively Figures 17A to 17D The diagram shows the state. As described in the third embodiment, this embodiment is described based on an example in which a convex cam shape is formed in the rotating member 25 and a concave cam shape is formed in the sliding member 26.

[0098] This embodiment is configured such that, Figure 17A As shown, a rotational force F is applied at the static load avoidance position to rotate the rod component 22 counterclockwise. Figure 18A At this time, the rod component 22 is... Figure 17A The diagram shows the location of the static load avoidance position and the shape of the cam. Figures 18A to 18D In the diagram, only the convex cam shape of the rotating component 25 is shown for description. Figure 18A In the middle, the rotating component 25 is located at the midpoint of the cam slope of the sliding component 26. Because the rotating component 25 is subjected to the elastic component 27 ( Figures 18A to 18D (Not shown in the image) The force pressed into contact with the sliding member 26 causes the rotating member 25 to receive a force that lowers the cam ramp through the component of the force on the cam ramp. That is, as Figure 17A As shown, rod component 22 rotates counterclockwise. Figure 17B This shows the position of the cam ramp after rotation and descent. Figure 18B This displays the current state of the cam. In this position, the lever component 22 is subjected to a rotational force G by gravity, causing it to continue rotating counterclockwise and move to the position shown. Figure 17C The discharge location is shown. At the discharge location, as... Figure 18CAs shown, the rotating member 25 contacts the cam of the sliding member 26, thereby maintaining this state. Thus, even if the user moves the lever member 22 from the discharge position to the static load avoidance position due to incorrect operation, etc., if the user releases their hand, the lever member 22 will not remain in the static load avoidance position, but will automatically move back to the discharge position. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the discharged printing media from colliding with the lever member 22 and causing a paper jam. Note that, as described in the first embodiment, the third embodiment, etc., when the user finishes using the printer 10, they move the lever member 22 to... Figure 17D and Figure 18D The storage location shown is for use.

[0099] As described above, in this embodiment, since the lever member 22 is not held in the static load avoidance position, the discharge of the printing medium S can be suppressed while the discharge port 13 is closed. Note that even when the lever member 22 is positioned under the table 11 in a static load avoidance position as described in the fifth embodiment, the same mechanism can be used to prevent the lever member 22 from being held in the static load avoidance position.

[0100] [Sixth Embodiment]

[0101] In the second embodiment, an example of securing the attachment unit 23 and the insertion slot 14 using a leaf spring is described. In this embodiment, an example of securing the attachment unit 23 and the insertion slot 14 using a different configuration than in the second embodiment is described. The basic configuration is the same as in the first embodiment; the differences from the first embodiment are mainly described below. Note that this embodiment can be combined with the modes described in the third to fifth embodiments.

[0102] Figures 19A to 19C These are figures used to illustrate the attachment unit 23 in this embodiment. Figures 20A to 20C These are explanatory diagrams showing the attachment unit 23 being attached to the insertion slot 14. The following will use... Figures 19A to 19C and Figures 20A to 20C This embodiment is described.

[0103] Figure 19A This is a perspective view of the attachment unit 23 of this embodiment. The attachment unit 23 includes a hook portion 52 located on a side near the front end of the insertion member 24. In addition, the attachment unit 23 includes a button portion 51 on a side of the proximal portion of the insertion member 24 opposite to the surface on which the hook portion 52 is provided. Figure 19B This is a top view of the attached unit 23. Figure 19C This is a top view showing the internal structure of the attachment unit 23.

[0104] like Figure 19CAs shown, the button portion 51 and the hook portion 52 are part of the integrated rod component 53. The rod component 53 receives force clockwise on the sheet surface via the spring component 54 about the rotation center 55. Thus, the hook portion 52 protrudes from the side of the attachment unit 23. By pressing the button portion 51 against the load of the spring component 54, the hook portion 52 rotates counterclockwise about the rotation center 55 to retract into the attachment unit 23.

[0105] use Figures 20A to 20C An example of attaching the attachment unit 23 to the insertion slot 14 is described. An inclined surface is formed near the entrance of the insertion slot 14, and the front end of the hook portion 52 is formed as an inclined surface shape 52a. Therefore, as... Figure 20A As shown, the attachment unit 23 can be easily inserted into the insertion slot 14. For example... Figure 20B As shown, when the attachment unit 23 abuts against the deep inner side of the insertion slot 14, the engagement portion 56, which engages with the hook portion 52, allows the hook portion 52 to engage. Therefore, accidental disengagement of the attachment unit 23 can be prevented. Furthermore, as... Figure 20C As shown, since the hook portion 52 separates from the engagement portion 56 when the button portion 51 is pressed by the counter-spring component 54, the attachment unit 23 can be easily removed.

[0106] As described above, this embodiment allows for easy attachment of the attachment unit 23 to the printer 10 and removal of the attachment unit 23 from the printer 10.

[0107] [Seventh Embodiment]

[0108] In the seventh embodiment, a mode for suppressing damage to the attachment unit 23 is described. The basic configuration is the same as that in the first embodiment; the differences from the first embodiment are mainly described below. Furthermore, this embodiment can be appropriately combined with the modes described in the second to sixth embodiments.

[0109] Figure 21A and 21B These are figures illustrating the attachment unit 23 of this embodiment. The attachment unit 23 of this embodiment is configured to suppress damage to the attachment unit 23 when a load is applied to the attachment unit 23 in the downward direction of gravity. Figure 21A This is a perspective view of the attached unit 23. (Example) Figure 21A As shown, this embodiment includes an elastic member 57 located on the lower surface of the attachment unit 23. Figure 21B This is a side view of the attachment unit 23 attached to the printer 10. (Example) Figure 21BAs shown, although the front end of the attachment unit 23 is inserted into the printer 10, the root of the attachment unit 23 protrudes from the printer 10. If the attachment unit 23 receives a load N in the downward direction under gravity in this state, the attachment unit 23 may break. In this embodiment, the elastic member 57 provided on the lower surface of the attachment unit 23 contacts the table 11. Since the elastic member 57 supports the attachment unit 23 in this way, breakage of the attachment unit 23 can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the elastic member 57 is an elastic body, damage to the table 11 can also be reduced.

[0110] As described above, this embodiment can suppress damage to the attachment unit 23 and also suppress damage to the table 11.

[0111] [Eighth Embodiment]

[0112] In this embodiment, another mode in which the second attachment unit attaches the receiving cloth 21 to the printer 10 is described. The basic configuration is the same as that in the example described in the first embodiment; the following mainly describes the differences from the first embodiment. Note that this embodiment can be appropriately combined with the modes described in the second to seventh embodiments.

[0113] Figure 22 This is a diagram illustrating the suspension component 61 and the receiving cloth 21 of this embodiment. Figure 23 This is a diagram illustrating an example of suspending the suspension component 61 on the printer 10. Figure 24A and 24B These are side views showing the suspension component 61 suspended on the printer 10. Hereinafter, using... Figures 22 to 24A This embodiment is described in section 24B.

[0114] In this embodiment, a configuration is described that suppresses the formation of a gap between the receiving cloth 21 and the printer 10 when the receiving cloth 21 is bent. This makes it possible to suppress paper jams that may occur in the gap that may accidentally form between the receiving cloth 21 and the printer 10.

[0115] In this embodiment, a highly rigid metal plate passes through the receiving fabric 21 to prevent gaps from forming between the receiving fabric 21 and the printer 10. Figure 22As shown, a seam 65 is formed by folding back the end of the receiving fabric 21 to form a bag-shaped shape 66 extending across the width of the receiving fabric 21, and then sewing the receiving fabric from one end to the other with thread in this state. This bag-shaped shape 66 serves as a retainer for the suspension member 61, which is a second attachment unit. The suspension member 61 is a metal plate with high rigidity, and the suspension portion 62 is formed by bending the metal plate. Increasing the thickness of the metal plate increases rigidity. However, since this also increases cost, a thin metal plate with a thickness of approximately 1.2 mm is used in this embodiment. An edge bend 63 is also machined to increase the rigidity of the metal plate. Note that the suspension member 61 only needs to be a material with high rigidity, and is not limited to a metal plate. Additionally, cutouts 64 are provided at two locations on the bag-shaped shape 66 so that the suspension portion 62 can protrude beyond the bag-shaped shape 66 when the suspension member 61 is held within it. The suspension member 61 is held within the receiving fabric 21 by passing it through the side of the bag-shaped shape 66 of the receiving fabric 21.

[0116] use Figure 23 The method of suspending a receiving fabric 21 onto a printer 10 is described, the receiving fabric 21 holding the suspension member 61 in a bag-like shape 66. (As...) Figure 23 As shown, the suspension member 61 has passed through the side of the bag-shaped shape 66 and is held within the bag-shaped shape 66, and the suspension portion 62 has protruded from the cutout 64. Furthermore, the printer 10 has printer-side suspension portions 60 at two locations, on which the suspension portion 62 is suspended. The opening of the printer-side suspension portion 60 is sized to allow the suspension portion 62 to pass through and be suspended therein. The suspension portion 62 is suspended from the printer-side suspension portion 60 at both locations. In this manner, the receiving fabric 21 is attached to the printer 10.

[0117] Next, use Figure 24A and 24B Describe the position of the printer's side suspension section 60 and how it prevents paper jams during the ejection process. Figure 24A This is a diagram showing the state of the suspension part 62 being suspended from the printer side suspension part 60 when viewed from the side. Figure 24B This is a side view showing the state after the printing media S has been ejected. Figure 24A and 24B The rod component 22 and the attachment unit 23 are not shown in the diagram.

[0118] like Figure 24A As shown, the printer side suspension portion 60 is positioned below the discharge port 13 and above the gap between the table 11 and the bottom surface of the printer 10. Thus, the gap between the table 11 and the printer 10 is covered by the accommodating fabric 21. Figure 24BAs shown, when the printing medium S is discharged from the discharge port 13, this allows the printing medium S to be discharged without causing the leading edge of the printing medium S to enter the gap. Therefore, this embodiment can suppress paper jams caused by the printing medium S entering the gap. Furthermore, the printer-side suspension portion 60 is located below the discharge port 13 and is formed in an opening recessed towards the printer body. Therefore, as in the example described in the first embodiment, paper jams can be suppressed.

[0119] [Ninth Embodiment]

[0120] In the third embodiment, etc., a configuration has been described in which the cam shape is set on the rotating member 25 and the sliding member 26, and the lever member 22 can be held in two positions (storage position and discharge position). In the ninth embodiment, another mode using this cam shape is described. Since the basic configuration is the same as the configuration in the example described in the third embodiment, the differences are mainly described. Note that this embodiment can be combined with the modes described in the second and fourth to eighth embodiments.

[0121] Figure 25A and 25B These are diagrams illustrating the cam shapes used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the cams are configured to contact at two points. When the cam shapes are configured to be positioned at one location in the rotating member 25, a force is generated that causes the rotating member 25 to tilt about a rotation center that serves as a fulcrum when the rotating member 25 receives lateral pressure from the sliding member 26. When the lever member 22, which is integral with the rotating member 25, operates in this state, the pressure is concentrated at one point, which can generate abnormal noise in some cases. In the ninth embodiment, a two-point contact configuration is achieved where another cam shape is arranged at a position offset 180° circumferentially and is also arranged on circumferences with different diameters. Since this allows the force tilting about the rotation center that serves as a fulcrum to be suppressed, the generation of abnormal noise can be suppressed. Note that the reason for arranging the cam shapes on circumferences with different diameters is that the lever member 22 is configured to rotate 180° or more to cope with breakage caused by static pressure generated by user operation as described above. Specifically, if the cam shapes are arranged on circumferences with the same diameter, the concave shapes of the sliding member 26 overlap. Therefore, the cam shapes are arranged on circumferences with different diameters, as shown below. Figure 25A and 25B As shown.

[0122] Note that although this embodiment has described increasing the number of cam shapes to two to handle anomalous noise, the number of cam shapes can be further increased on circumferences with different diameters. Since increasing the number of cam shapes to three better suppresses tilting around the rotation center that serves as the fulcrum, the effectiveness in combating anomalous noise is improved.

[0123] As described above, this embodiment enables the suppression of abnormal noise in the presence of the user operating joystick component 22.

[0124] [Other Embodiments]

[0125] Although examples of sheet components formed of cloth for receiving printing media have been described in the above embodiments, this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any material can be used, as long as the component can be attached to the rod component 22 and the printer 10, and presents a generally U-shape due to its own weight when viewed from the side during use.

[0126] While the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. The scope of the following claims should be given the broadest interpretation to cover all such modifications and equivalent structures and functions.

Claims

1. A printing media receiving device, wherein printing media discharged from the discharge port of a printing device is stacked, comprising: A receiving component configured to receive printing media discharged from an outlet; A retaining component, configured to retain one end of a receiving component; as well as The first attachment unit includes a rotating member configured as a rotation-retaining member, the rotating member being capable of attaching to an insertion slot provided in the printing device, wherein... The first attachment unit includes: A sliding component, configured to slide on a rotating component; and An elastic member is configured to press the sliding member against the rotating member. in, The rotating component has a first cam shape on its side in the direction of the rotation axis. The sliding component has a second cam shape corresponding to the shape of the first cam. The second cam shape is formed at multiple positions corresponding to the rotation phase.

2. The printing media receiving device according to claim 1, wherein... The retaining member is configured to rotate about the rotation axis of the rotating member and is configured to hold one end of the receiving member in a desired position.

3. The printing media receiving device according to claim 1, wherein... The retaining member is configured to rotate about the rotation axis of the rotating member and is configured to hold one end of the receiving member in a predetermined position.

4. The printing media receiving device according to claim 1, wherein... Multiple locations include the discharge location used when a print media receiving device is used and the storage location used when a print media receiving device is not used.

5. The printing media receiving device according to claim 4, wherein... Several locations also include a static load avoidance location, where the component is allowed to contact the printing device placed on a grounded surface.

6. The printing media receiving device according to claim 5, wherein... In the static load avoidance position, the rotating component receives force in the direction of rotation from the static load avoidance position to the discharge position.

7. The printing media receiving device according to claim 1, wherein... The first attachment unit includes an insertion member configured to be inserted into an insertion slot. A leaf spring is formed in the insert component. The leaf spring is configured to bend when the insert is inserted into the insert slot.

8. The printing media receiving device according to claim 1, wherein... The first attachment unit includes an insertion member configured to be inserted into an insertion slot. The insertion component includes: The rod component has a hook portion and a button portion that are integrated with each other; as well as A spring component, configured to press the rod component in the direction in which the hook portion protrudes from the insertion component. The insertion slot has a engagement portion configured to engage with the hook portion.

9. The printing media receiving device according to claim 1, further comprising: An elastic component is located on the lower surface of the first attachment unit.

10. The printing media receiving device according to claim 1, further comprising: The second attachment unit is configured to attach the opposite end of the receiving component on the side opposite to one end to the printing device, wherein With the first attachment unit and the second attachment unit attached to the printing device, the receiving component presents an approximate U-shape.

11. The printing media receiving device according to claim 10, wherein... The recessed portion is formed below the outlet of the printing device, and The second attachment unit is configured to be attachable to the recessed portion.

12. The printing media receiving device according to claim 10, wherein... The opening is formed below the outlet. The second attachment unit is configured to be attachable to the opening.

13. The printing media receiving device according to claim 10, wherein... The receiving component has a bag-like shape extending across the width of the receiving component at its opposite ends, and The second attachment unit is formed in a component configured to be housed in a bag-like shape.

14. The printing media receiving device according to claim 10, wherein... The opposite end of the receiving component is positioned above the ground plane of the printing device.

15. A printing media receiving device, wherein printing media discharged from the discharge port of a printing device is stacked, comprising: A receiving component configured to receive printing media discharged from an outlet; The first attachment unit includes a rotating member configured as a rotation holding member, the rotating member being able to attach to an insertion slot provided in the printing device; as well as The retaining member is configured to switch between a state where the angle formed by the retaining member and the first attachment unit becomes a first angle and a state where the angle formed by the retaining member and the first attachment unit becomes a second angle, and is configured to retain one end of the receiving member. The first attachment unit includes: A sliding component, configured to slide on a rotating component; and An elastic member is configured to press the sliding member against the rotating member. in, The rotating component has a first cam shape on its side in the direction of the rotation axis. The sliding component has a second cam shape corresponding to the shape of the first cam. The second cam shape is formed at multiple positions corresponding to the rotation phase.

16. A printing media receiving device, comprising: A receiving component configured to receive printing media discharged from the outlet of the printing device; A retaining component, configured to retain one end of a receiving component; A rotating component, configured as a rotation holding component, is attached to the printing device; The retaining component is configured to hold one end of the receiving component at multiple rotational positions; A sliding component, configured to slide on a rotating component; as well as An elastic member is configured to press the sliding member against the rotating member; in, The rotating component has a first cam shape on its side in the direction of the rotation axis. The sliding component has a second cam shape corresponding to the shape of the first cam. The second cam shape is formed at multiple positions corresponding to the rotation phase.

17. A printing apparatus capable of attaching a printing media receiving device, the printing media receiving device comprising: A receiving component configured to receive printing media discharged from the outlet of the printing device; A retaining component, configured to retain one end of a receiving component; The first attachment unit includes a rotating component configured as a rotation holding member, the rotating component being attachable to the printing device. The printing device includes: Discharge outlet; and An insertion slot is configured such that the first attachment unit is attached to the insertion slot. in, The first attachment unit includes: A sliding component, configured to slide on a rotating component; and An elastic member is configured to press the sliding member against the rotating member. in, The rotating component has a first cam shape on its side in the direction of the rotation axis. The sliding component has a second cam shape corresponding to the shape of the first cam. The second cam shape is formed at multiple positions corresponding to the rotation phase.

18. A printing apparatus with an attachable printing media receiving device, the printing media receiving device comprising: A receiving component, configured to receive printing media discharged from the outlet of the printing device; The first attachment unit is configured to be attached to an insertion slot provided in the printing device; as well as The retaining member is configured to switch between a state where the angle formed by the retaining member and the first attachment unit becomes a first angle and a state where the angle formed by the retaining member and the first attachment unit becomes a second angle, and is configured to retain one end of the receiving member. The printing device includes: Discharge outlet; and An insertion slot is configured such that the first attachment unit is attached to the insertion slot. in, The first attachment unit includes: A sliding component, configured to slide on a rotating component; and An elastic member is configured to press the sliding member against the rotating member. in, The rotating component has a first cam shape on its side in the direction of the rotation axis. The sliding component has a second cam shape corresponding to the shape of the first cam. The second cam shape is formed at multiple positions corresponding to the rotation phase.

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