Liquid storage container and recording apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a liquid storage container and a recording apparatus, in which a user contacts a liquid when the liquid is replenished. A liquid storage container capable of replenishing a liquid from the outside, comprising: a storage portion that stores the liquid; an injection port that communicates with the storage portion and into which the liquid is injected; a cover portion that has an insertion portion inserted into the injection port, the cover portion being able to rotate about a rotation axis between a closed state in which the injection port is blocked by the insertion portion being inserted into the injection port and an open state in which the insertion portion is separated from the injection port; and a cover portion that covers the insertion portion in the open state, wherein, when the cover portion is in the open state, the insertion portion does not protrude from the cover portion as viewed in the axial direction of the rotation axis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to liquid storage containers and recording devices. Background Technology

[0002] A printer that ejects ink from a recording head and records it is known to be configured to include a liquid storage container for storing the ink supplied to the recording head. The liquid storage container can be replenished externally via an inlet.

[0003] As a related technology, it is known to prevent leakage of liquid from a liquid storage container by pressing a plug member into the supply port of the liquid storage container (see Patent Document 1).

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-196895

[0005] According to document 1, ink from the container sometimes adheres to the portion of the plug that is inserted into the supply port. Therefore, when the plug is removed from the supply port and the user refills the container with ink from the supply port, the user's hands may sometimes come into contact with the ink adhering to the plug and become soiled. Summary of the Invention

[0006] A liquid storage container capable of being replenished from the outside comprises: a storage section for storing the liquid; an injection port communicating with the storage section for injecting the liquid; a cover having an insertion part inserted into the injection port, the cover being rotatable about a rotation axis between a closed state in which the injection port is blocked by inserting the insertion part into the injection port and an open state in which the insertion part is separated from the injection port; and a cover covering the insertion part in the open state, wherein when the cover is in the open state, the insertion part does not protrude from the cover when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis.

[0007] The recording apparatus includes: a recording section for spraying and recording liquid onto a medium, and a liquid storage container for storing the liquid supplied to the recording section. The recording apparatus further includes: a recording section for spraying and recording liquid onto a medium, and a liquid storage unit for storing the liquid supplied to the recording section, the liquid storage unit comprising: the liquid storage container being a first liquid storage container; the liquid storage container being a second liquid storage container; and a cover covering the cap of the first liquid storage container and the cap of the second liquid storage container.

[0008] The recording device includes: a recording unit that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it; a plurality of liquid storage containers for receiving the liquid supplied to the recording unit; and a cover covering the plurality of liquid storage containers, each liquid storage container having: a storage portion for receiving the liquid; an injection port communicating with the storage portion for receiving the injection of the liquid; and a cover portion that is rotatable about a rotation axis between a closed state in which an insertion portion is inserted into the injection port to block the injection port and an open state in which the insertion portion is separated from the injection port. The cover portion is rotatable about an axis parallel to the rotation axis, and when the cover portion is in the open state, the insertion portion does not protrude from the cover portion when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the appearance of the recording device with the reading section in the off state.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the appearance of the recording device with the reading section in the open state.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the liquid storage unit with the lid open.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing an example of the cover.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing the cover portion of the first embodiment.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the cover in the first embodiment when it is in the closed state.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing other examples of the cover portion of the first embodiment.

[0016] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the cover portion of the second embodiment.

[0017] Figure 9A This is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the second embodiment when the cover is in the open state. Figure 9B This is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the second embodiment when the cover is in the closed state.

[0018] Figure 10 This is a perspective view showing the liquid storage unit with the lid closed.

[0019] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the relationship between the cover and the lid in the third embodiment.

[0020] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the liquid storage unit of the fourth embodiment, showing the cover and the cover in the closed state.

[0021] Figure 13 This is a perspective view showing the cover portion according to the fourth embodiment.

[0022] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of a liquid storage unit according to a fourth embodiment, with the lid closed and the cover open.

[0023] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the liquid storage unit of the fourth embodiment, showing the cover and the cover in the open state.

[0024] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing the relationship between the cover and the lid in the fourth embodiment.

[0025] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the liquid storage unit of the fifth embodiment, showing the cover and the cover in the closed state.

[0026] Figure 18 This is a perspective view showing the cover portion according to the fifth embodiment.

[0027] Figure 19 This is a perspective view of the liquid storage unit of the fifth embodiment, showing the lid in the closed state and the cover in the open state.

[0028] Figure 20 This is a perspective view of the liquid storage unit of the fifth embodiment, showing the cover and the cover in the open state.

[0029] Figure 21 This is a perspective view showing the cover portion according to the sixth embodiment.

[0030] Figure 22 This is a diagram showing the cover of the sixth embodiment from a viewpoint along the axial direction of the first rotation axis.

[0031] Figure 23 This is a perspective view of the liquid storage unit of the sixth embodiment, showing the lid in the closed state and the cover in the open state.

[0032] Figure 24 This is a perspective view of a liquid storage unit according to a sixth embodiment, showing the lid in the first open state and the cover in the open state.

[0033] Figure 25 This is a perspective view of a liquid storage unit according to a sixth embodiment, showing the lid in a second open state and the cover in an open state.

[0034] Figure 26This is a perspective view of a liquid storage unit according to a sixth embodiment, showing the lid in the third open state and the cover in the open state.

[0035] Figure 27 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the cover and the sidewalls of the cover in the fourth embodiment.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0037] 10…Recording device; 1…Recording section; 2…Reading section; 3…Liquid storage unit; 20…Liquid storage container; 21…Storage section; 22…Inlet; 22a…Step section; 23…Cover section; 24…Protrusion; 30…Rod; 31…Insertion section; 32…Cover section; 33…Force application component; 34…Operating plate; 35…First component; 36…Second component; 37…Restriction section; 38…Gutter; 40…Cover; 41…Side wall; 42…Window; 43…Front end wall; 50…Bottle; 60…Absorbent component; 70…Rotary support section; 71…Restriction section; AX1, AX2, AX3, AX4…Rotation shaft; D…Protrusion direction. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following is a reference to each Figure 1 The embodiments of the present invention will be described below. It should be noted that the figures are merely examples for illustrating this embodiment. Since the figures are examples, there may be inaccurate proportions or shapes, mismatches, or omissions.

[0039] 1. Brief description of the device's structure:

[0040] Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The appearance of the recording device 10 according to this embodiment is shown in a perspective view. Assuming the recording device 10 is placed on a horizontal plane, in the figure, the X direction is from left to right, the Y direction is from front to back, and the Z direction is from bottom to top. The X direction can also be referred to as the horizontal direction, the Y direction as the depth direction, and the Z direction as the vertical direction. The X, Y, and Z directions are orthogonal to each other.

[0041] The recording device 10 generally includes a recording unit 1 and a reading unit 2. Additionally, a liquid receiving unit 3 is installed in the recording unit 1. The recording unit 1 can spray liquid such as ink onto a medium such as paper and record it, functioning as a printer. Although details are omitted, the recording unit 1 receives liquid from the liquid receiving unit 3 via a liquid flow path (not shown) and records by spraying liquid from a nozzle using an inkjet method. The reading unit 2 is a scanner capable of optically reading original documents, and includes an original document table, a light source, and an image sensor for reading. Details of the reading unit 2 are also omitted.

[0042] The recording device 10 can be called a multifunction printer because it has a recording unit 1 and a reading unit 2. Of course, the recording device 10, as a multifunction printer, can also be a product with additional functions such as faxing or email communication capabilities, in addition to the recording unit 1 and the reading unit 2. The reading unit 2 also functions as a cover that opens and closes above the recording unit 1. Figure 1 In the middle, the reading unit 2 is in a closed state for the recording unit 1. Figure 2 In this configuration, the reading unit 2 is in the open state relative to the recording unit 1. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the user pops up the reading unit 2 to the open state to replenish the liquid in the liquid storage unit 3. It should be noted that the recording device 10 may also be configured without the reading unit 2. That is, the recording device 10 may not be a multifunction printer. The recording unit 1, which performs recording using an inkjet method, has a carriage that reciprocates and is equipped with a recording head having multiple nozzles. In the figures, the liquid storage unit 3 is not mounted on a carriage, but it could also be mounted on a carriage.

[0043] Figure 3 The liquid storage unit 3 is shown in a perspective view. The liquid storage unit 3 is an assembly of multiple liquid storage containers 20. Each liquid storage container 20 has: a storage section 21 for storing liquid; an inlet 22 communicating with the storage section 21 for receiving liquid injection; and a cover 23. The cover 23 is movable between a "closed state" where the inlet 22 is blocked by inserting an insert 31 into it, and an "open state" where the insert 31 is separated from the inlet 22. The open state of the cover 23, in its construction, includes not only the state where the insert 31 is maximally separated from the inlet 22, but also a state where the insert 31 is closer to the inlet 22 than in the maximally separated state. Figure 3 In the middle, the cover 23 is in the open state. The user can move the cover 23 to the open state to replenish liquid into the receiving section 21 through the inlet 22. One type of liquid is stored in the receiving section 21.

[0044] exist Figure 3In this example, the four storage sections 21 are arranged along the X direction, so the liquid storage unit 3 is a unit for storing inks of four colors, such as CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). Of course, the number of liquid storage containers 20 constituting the liquid storage unit 3 is not limited to four. One liquid storage container 20 included in the liquid storage unit 3 is called the "first liquid storage container," and the other liquid storage container 20 besides the first liquid storage container included in the liquid storage unit 3 can also be called the "second liquid storage container." The liquid stored in the storage section 21 is mainly ink, but it can also contain liquids other than ink, such as coating liquid or reaction liquid. Liquid is supplied to the recording section 1 from the liquid storage containers 20.

[0045] Figure 4 An example of the cover 23 is shown in a perspective view. The cover 23 has an elongated rod 30 and an insertion portion 31 protruding from near the front end of the rod 30. One end of the rod 30, opposite to the front end, is supported by a rotation axis AX1 and can rotate about the rotation axis AX1. The rotation axis AX1 is an axis parallel to the X direction. In this embodiment, parallelism is not limited to strict parallelism and includes angular errors that can occur in the product. In the liquid holding container 20, the rotation axis AX1 is provided after the inlet 22, and the cover 23 is displaced to a closed or open state by rotating about the rotation axis AX1.

[0046] The insertion part 31 is formed of an elastic material such as rubber or an elastomer, and prevents leakage of liquid from the injection port 22 by being inserted into it. The insertion part 31 is called a plug or a cap. At least a portion of the insertion part 31 is inserted into the inside of the injection port 22. An operating piece 34, shaped for easy operation by the user's fingers, may also be formed at the front end of the rod 30.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, the liquid storage unit 3 may also have a cover 40 that can cover multiple covers 23 together, after the caps 23 of each liquid storage container 20. The cover 40 can rotate about an axis parallel to the rotation axis AX1. The user can also move the cover 40. The cover 40 is basically provided to decorate the appearance of the liquid storage unit 3 and to prevent incomplete fitting into the injection ports 22 of each cap 23. That is, by pressing each cap 23 together with the cover 40, incomplete fitting into the injection ports 22 of the insertion part 31 of each cap 23 can be easily eliminated.

[0048] Figure 3 , 4 The configuration shown is an example for the basic description of this embodiment, and in particular, the configuration of the cover 23 and the cover 40 is different from that of the embodiments described later.

[0049] 2. Explanation of the cover portion covering the insertion part:

[0050] Regarding the "cover" that covers the insertion part 31 in the liquid storage container 20, the first to third embodiments will be described below. The liquid storage container 20 includes a cover that covers the insertion part 31 when the lid 23 is open. When the lid 23 is open, the insertion part 31 does not protrude from the cover when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1. In this embodiment, "cover" means covering in a way that at least a part is hidden. For example, it may be configured to cover only the direction that is easily accessible to the user. In addition, "covering the insertion part 31 when the lid 23 is open" does not mean that the insertion part 31 is prohibited from being covered when the lid 23 is closed.

[0051] First implementation method:

[0052] Figure 5 The cover portion 23 of the first embodiment is shown in a perspective view. Figure 5 The cover 23 shown is similar to the cover 32 in that it has a cover portion. Figure 3 , 4 Different. According to Figure 5 A cylindrical cover 32 protrudes from the rod 30 beyond the insertion portion 31, covering the outer periphery of the insertion portion 31. That is, when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1, the cover 32 protrudes beyond the insertion portion 31. A gap is ensured between the insertion portion 31 and the cover 32. The cover 32 is formed of resin of the same material as the rod 30. In other words, in Figure 5 In the middle, the cover 32 is part of the rod 30.

[0053] Figure 6 The structure of the cover 23 according to the first embodiment in the closed state is shown in a cross-sectional view of a plane orthogonal to the X direction. Figure 6 The front end of the insertion part 31 is inserted into the injection port 22 and blocks the injection port 22. Therefore, liquid can adhere to the insertion part 31. Furthermore, the front end of the injection port 22 is inserted into the gap between the insertion part 31 and the cover part 32. Since no liquid adheres to the outer peripheral surface of the injection port 22, even if... Figure 6 In this way, the insertion part 31, the cover part 32, and the injection port 22 fit together, and no liquid adheres to the cover part 32.

[0054] Therefore, users from Figure 6 The condition causes the cover 23 to shift to the open state. During the operation of injecting liquid into the inlet 22, even if the user's hand approaches the insertion part 31, the cover 32 prevents contact with the insertion part 31, thus preventing soiling the user's hands. According to... Figure 6 The cover portion 32 protrudes beyond the insertion portion 31. In other words, when the cover portion 23 is closed, the insertion portion 31 does not protrude from the cover portion 32 when viewed from the axis of rotation AX1.

[0055] Figure 7 The cover 23 according to the first embodiment is shown in a perspective view. Figure 5 Different examples. For Figure 7 Explanation and Figure 5 The difference. In Figure 7 In this example, the cover 32 is integrally formed with the insertion part 31 using the same material. That is, the cover 32 and the insertion part 31 are integrally mounted on the rod 30. In either the open or closed state of the cover 23, the cover 32 protrudes beyond the insertion part 31. Figure 7 Examples also related to Figure 5 , 6 The examples are the same.

[0056] It should be noted that the cover 32 may also be formed separately from the rod 30 and the insertion part 31 using different materials.

[0057] Second implementation method:

[0058] When the cover 23 is closed, the insertion part 31 can be configured to protrude from the cover 32 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1. In a configuration where the cover 32 protrudes beyond the insertion part 31 when the cover 23 is closed, sufficient space needs to be ensured so that the cover 32 can exist around the injection port 22 without interfering with the surrounding area such as the storage part 21, which may result in a larger product. Therefore, in the second embodiment, by configuring the insertion part 31 to protrude beyond the cover 32 when the cover 23 is closed, it is beneficial to miniaturize the product.

[0059] Figure 8 The cover portion 23 of the second embodiment is shown in a perspective view. Figure 8 The cover 23 shown is Figure 5 Compared to the cover 23, the cover 32 differs in that it is mounted to the rod 30 via a force-applying member 33. The force-applying member 33 is, for example, a compression spring. The position of the cover 32 when the insertion part 31 does not protrude from it is referred to as the "first position," and the position of the cover 32 when the insertion part 31 protrudes from it is referred to as the "second position." The cover 32 can be displaced in the first and second positions by the extension and retraction of the force-applying member 33, which applies force to the cover 32 towards the first position. It should be noted that the force-applying member 33 is not limited to a spring; it can also be an elastic member such as rubber.

[0060] Figure 9A The cross-sectional view of a plane orthogonal to the X direction shows the structure of the cover 23 in the second embodiment when it is in the open state. Figure 9B The cross-sectional view of a plane orthogonal to the X direction illustrates the structure of the cover 23 in the second embodiment when it is in the closed state. (See diagram below.) Figure 9AAs shown, when the cover 23 is in the open state, the cover 32 protrudes beyond the insertion part 31 and is located in the first position due to the force applied by the force-applying member 33. That is, similar to the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, when the cover 23 is in the open state, the cover 32 prevents the user from contacting the insertion part 31.

[0061] On the other hand, according to Figure 9B ,and Figure 6 Similarly, the front end of the insertion part 31 is inserted into the injection port 22 and blocks the injection port 22, while the front end of the injection port 22 is inserted into the gap between the insertion part 31 and the cover part 32. However, in Figure 9B In the middle, the front end of the cover 32 presses against the step 22a formed below the front end of the injection port 22 on the outer peripheral surface of the injection port 22, and the force-applying component 33 and Figure 9A Compared to compression, this result, in Figure 9B In the middle, the cover part 32 does not protrude from the insertion part 31 and is located in the second position.

[0062] Third implementation method:

[0063] In the third embodiment, unlike the first and second embodiments, the cover 40 is positioned such that it covers the insertion portion 31 when the cover 23 is open. In the third embodiment, the cover 32 provided on the cover 23, as described in the first and second embodiments, is optional. Figure 10 After that, section 32 is not recorded.

[0064] Figure 10 The liquid storage unit 3 is shown in a perspective view. In the third embodiment, the cover 40 can open and close the storage section 21 by rotating about an axis parallel to the rotation axis AX1, namely the rotation axis AX4. The rotation axis AX4 is located after the rotation axis AX1. Figure 10 In, with Figure 3 All covers 23 are in the closed state. Cover 40 is in... Figure 3 , 10 Both are upright and in the open position. By the way, in... Figure 2 In the example, the cover 40 is in a position of covering the cover 23 in the closed state, that is, in the closed state.

[0065] according to Figure 10 The cover 40 has side walls 41 protruding forward at both ends when it is open. The left side wall 41 can cover the leftmost cover portion 23 from the left, and the right side wall 41 can cover the rightmost cover portion 23 from the right. In addition, when the cover 40 is open, a portion of the forward-facing surface is cut off to form a window 42.

[0066] Figure 11The relationship between the cover 40 and the cover portion 23 is shown from a viewpoint along the axis of rotation AX1. Figure 11 In the diagram, a portion of the cover 40 is shown in cross-section. According to... Figure 11 Both the cover 23 and the cover 40 are in the open state. Specifically, Figure 11 The cover 23 is in the position where the insertion part 31 is maximally separated from the injection port 22, at which time the operating piece 34 extends rearward from the window 42 of the cover 40. Moreover, the insertion part 31 does not protrude beyond the side wall 41 of the cover 40, but is covered by the cover 40.

[0067] It should be noted that, in Figure 11 In the above configuration, a cover 40 covers multiple cover portions 23, but it can also be configured such that a cover 40 covers a single cover portion 23 with a side wall 41, etc.

[0068] According to this third embodiment, since the insertion portion 31 of the open cover 23 does not protrude beyond the cover 40, the cover 40 provides protection when the user injects liquid into the inlet 22, making it difficult for the user's hand to access the insertion portion 31. Furthermore, according to... Figure 11 By allowing the operating piece 34 at the front end of the cover 23 to escape outward from the cover 40 through the window 42, the side wall 41 can be kept as large as possible, and the insertion part 31 can be contained within the cover 40 in a manner that prevents the insertion part 31 from protruding from the side wall 41. However, it is also possible for the entire cover 23 to not protrude outward from the cover 40. Figure 11 In the open state, the cover 23 can be supported from the rear by the cover 40, or it can be held in position by a predetermined stop other than the cover 40.

[0069] 3. Summary:

[0070] According to the above-described embodiment, a liquid storage container 20 capable of being replenished with liquid from the outside comprises: a storage section 21 for storing liquid; an injection port 22 communicating with the storage section 21 for injecting liquid; a cover 23 having an insertion part 31 inserted into the injection port 22, and being rotatable about a rotation axis AX1 between a closed state where the injection port 22 is blocked by inserting the insertion part 31 into it and an open state where the insertion part 31 is separated from the injection port 22; and a cover portion that covers the insertion part 31 when the cover 23 is open. Furthermore, when the cover 23 is open, the insertion part 31 does not protrude from the cover portion when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1.

[0071] According to the above configuration, when the cover 23 is open, the insertion part 31 does not protrude from the cover when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1. Therefore, when the user injects liquid into the inlet 22, the cover prevents the user's hand from contacting the insertion part 31 and thus prevents the user's hand from getting dirty.

[0072] More specifically, when refilling the liquid, the user removes the insert 31 from the inlet 22 and inserts a bottle containing the refilling liquid into the inlet 22. For details regarding the bottle, please refer to the description below. Figure 16 The bottle 50 is shown. When the bottle is upright relative to the inlet 22, the insert 31 removed from the inlet 22 is covered by the bottle, making it difficult for the user to see. Therefore, in the past, users holding the bottle often touched the insert 31 and got it dirty. In the above embodiment, by providing the cover, this phenomenon of users getting their hands dirty can be suppressed.

[0073] Alternatively, according to the above-described embodiment, the cover portion 32 may also be provided on the cover portion 23.

[0074] According to the above configuration, by providing the cover portion 32 on the cover portion 23, contact with the insertion portion 31 can be effectively suppressed. In addition, the configuration including the cover portion can be simplified.

[0075] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, the insertion part 31 may not protrude from the cover part 32 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1, even when the cover part 23 is in the closed state.

[0076] According to the configuration described above, in either the open or closed state of the cover 23, the insertion part 31 is covered in such a way that it does not protrude from the cover 32. Therefore, when the insertion part 31 is removed from the inlet 22, it is possible to prevent the liquid adhering to the insertion part 31 from scattering to the surroundings.

[0077] On the other hand, when the cover 23 is closed, the insertion part 31 can also protrude from the cover 32 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1.

[0078] According to the aforementioned configuration, it is possible to facilitate the miniaturization of products like those described above.

[0079] In addition, according to the above embodiment, the cover 32 is provided on the cover 23 via the force-applying member 33. The force-applying member 33 can be moved to a first position where the insertion part 31 does not protrude from the cover 32 and a second position where the insertion part 31 protrudes from the cover 32 by the extension and retraction of the force-applying member 33. The force-applying member 33 can also apply force to the cover 32 at the first position.

[0080] According to the above configuration, the extension and retraction of the force-applying member 33 allows the cover portion 32 to be easily positioned in the open state of the cover portion 23 and in the closed state of the cover portion 23 to be positioned in the second position. Furthermore, if the groove between the cover portion 32 and the insertion portion 31 is deep, it is difficult to clean if ink residue is trapped in that groove. However, by having the force-applying member 33, the groove can be made shallower, making cleaning easier. Moreover, the force applied by the force-applying member 33 makes it easier for the user to move the cover portion 23 from the closed state to the open state.

[0081] Furthermore, the above-described embodiments disclose not only the liquid storage container 20, but also an apparatus having the liquid storage container 20. In other words, according to the above-described embodiments, it is possible to develop a recording apparatus 10 that includes a recording unit 1 that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it, and a liquid storage container 20 for storing liquid supplied to the recording unit 1.

[0082] The recording device 10 may also have multiple liquid storage containers 20. Therefore, according to the above embodiment, the recording device 10 includes a recording unit 1 that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it, and a liquid storage unit 3 that stores the liquid supplied to the recording unit 1. The liquid storage unit 3 can hold a recording device 10 having a first liquid storage container and a second liquid storage container as liquid storage containers 20, and a cover 40 covering the cover 23 of the first liquid storage container and the cover 23 of the second liquid storage container.

[0083] According to the configuration, the cover 40 can improve the aesthetics of the vicinity of the plurality of cover portions 23 and prevent incomplete fitting of each injection port 22 of each cover portion 23.

[0084] According to the above-described embodiment, the cover can also be opened and closed by rotating around an axis parallel to the rotation axis AX1.

[0085] In other words, the cover 40 can also be a cover portion. By separating the cover portion and the cover portion 23 as in the case of the cover 40, it is possible to avoid the accumulation of ink residue between the insertion portion 31 and the cover portion.

[0086] Furthermore, since the cover 40 is a component of the cover portion, it is possible to construct a recording device 10 that includes: a recording unit 1 that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it, and multiple liquid storage containers 20 for storing liquid supplied to the recording unit 1. That is, the recording device 10 has a cover portion covering the multiple liquid storage containers 20, and each liquid storage container 20 has: a storage portion 21 for storing liquid; an injection port 22 communicating with the storage portion 21 for receiving liquid injection; and a cover portion 23. The cover portion can rotate about the rotation axis AX1 between a closed state in which the injection port 22 is blocked by inserting an insertion portion 31 into the injection port 22 and an open state in which the insertion portion 31 is separated from the injection port 22. The cover portion can rotate about an axis parallel to the rotation axis AX1. When the cover portion 23 is in the open state, the insertion portion 31 does not protrude from the cover portion when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1.

[0087] According to the above configuration, by providing a cover portion relative to the plurality of cover portions 23, it is possible to achieve a cover portion that prevents the insertion portion 31 from protruding when the cover portion 23 is open.

[0088] The liquid storage container 20 may also include a locking part that keeps the lid 23 in a closed state. Specific examples of the locking part include various aspects. For example, a configuration in which the outer diameter of the insertion part 31 is larger than the inner diameter of the inlet 22 by a predetermined ratio, making it difficult to pull the insertion part 31 out of the inlet 22, can be considered a locking part. Furthermore, in addition to the relationship between the insertion part 31 and the inlet 22, the mechanism that engages the rod 30 and the storage part 21 also functions as a locking part. For example, a pin or other protrusion and a hole for receiving the protrusion can constitute a locking part. With the lid 23 in a closed state, the user engages the protrusion and the hole to lock the lid 23 in a closed state. On the other hand, by releasing the engagement of the protrusion and the hole, the lid 23 can be displaced from the closed state to the open state. Or, as... Figure 2 As shown, the cover 40, which is in a closed state and covers the cover 23 from above, can also be locked. By providing the locking part, it is possible to prevent the closed cover 23 from unintentionally becoming open.

[0089] 4. Explanation of the structure that keeps the insertion part facing downwards:

[0090] When the lid 23 is open, the liquid storage container 20 can maintain the lid 23 in a downward-facing position with the insertion part 31 protruding from the lid 23. The fourth to sixth embodiments will be described regarding this configuration. Of course, the features of the cover or locking part described above can be combined with the embodiments described below, and are included within the scope of this specification. The rotation axis AX1 described above corresponds to the "first rotation axis," and the rotation axis AX4 corresponds to the "fourth rotation axis." It should be noted that during the process of positioning the lid 23 in a downward-facing position, a state where the protruding direction is not downward may temporarily occur. Furthermore, "downward-facing protruding direction" includes not only a vertical downward direction but also a state that is downward compared to a horizontal direction.

[0091] Fourth implementation method:

[0092] Figure 12 A perspective view illustrates the liquid storage unit 3 according to the fourth embodiment. Figure 12 Both the cover 23 and the cover 40 are in the closed state. The cover 40 of the fourth embodiment and... Figure 2 , 3 Compared to the covers 40 shown in 10 and 11, the height of the cover 40 when standing is lower. Therefore, the cover 40 of the fourth embodiment does not reach the position of the insertion portion 31 of the cover portion 23 when it is closed.

[0093] However, the cover 40 can also be used with Figure 2 , 3 The cover 40 shown in Figures 10 and 11 has the same configuration. Alternatively, the cover 40 may not be provided.

[0094] Figure 13 The cover portion 23 according to the fourth embodiment is shown in a perspective view. In the cover portion 23 of the fourth embodiment, the rod 30 is divided into a first part 35 and a second part 36. The first part 35 is axially supported on the rotation shaft AX1 and can rotate about the rotation shaft AX1. The second part 26, which is located at the front end of the first part 35, has an insertion part 31 and an operating piece 34.

[0095] A rotation shaft AX2, parallel to the rotation shaft AX1, is sandwiched between the first component 35 and the second component 36. The first component 35 and the second component 36 are capable of rotating relative to the rotation shaft AX2. The rotation shaft AX2 is equivalent to a "second rotation shaft." Therefore, the rod 30 can be bent along the rotation shaft AX2. Figure 12 , 13 and the following Figure 14 In the case of a cover 23, the cover portion 23 cannot be bent. The posture of the cover portion 23 that cannot be bent is called the straight posture. On the other hand, the posture of the cover portion 23 that can be bent is called the bent posture.

[0096] exist Figure 13The protruding direction of the insertion part 31 protruding into the cover 23 is indicated by reference numeral D in the accompanying drawings. The protruding direction D is a direction based on the rod 30 of the cover 23. Therefore, if the angle of the rod 30 relative to the rotation axis AX1 changes, the orientation of the protruding direction D also changes. Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, if the angle of the second component 36 relative to the rotation axis AX2 changes, the orientation of the protruding direction D also changes. As shown, the protruding direction D intersects with respect to the rotation axes AX1 and AX2, specifically orthogonal. As described above, the cover 23 can rotate about the rotation axis AX1 between the closed and open states. In the closed state of the cover 23, the protruding direction D is vertically downward.

[0097] On the non-protruding side of the insertion portion 31 of the rod 30, a limiting portion 37 extends from the end of the first component 35 facing the second component 36. The limiting portion 37 prevents the non-protruding side of the insertion portion 31 of the second component 36 from bending inwards. Therefore, the rod 30 bends along the rotation axis AX2 towards the front end of the insertion portion 31, which approaches the first component 35. When the user lifts the cover 23 by holding the operating piece 34 of the cover 23, the protruding side of the insertion portion 31 of the second component 36 becomes inwards due to the action of the limiting portion 37, making the rod 30 easily bendable. Therefore, the limiting portion 37 can be considered a type of limiting portion that restricts the second component 36 to a downward protruding direction D.

[0098] Figure 14 as well as Figure 15 The liquid storage unit 3 according to the fourth embodiment is shown in perspective views. Figure 14 The cover 23 is in the closed state, and the cover 40 is in the upright open state. According to... Figure 15 Both the cover 23 and the cover 40 are in the open state. For example... Figure 14 As shown, the cover 40 has an eave-shaped front wall 43 at its front end. Like the left and right side walls 41, the front wall 43 is a wall that protrudes forward when the cover 40 is in the open state. According to the cover 40, the left and right side walls 41 and the front wall 43 are connected to form an enclosing space.

[0099] Figure 16 The relationship between the cover 40 and the cover 23 is shown from a viewpoint along the axis of rotation AX1. Figure 16 and Figure 15 Similarly, both the cover 23 and the cover 40 are in the open state. Additionally, in Figure 16 In the middle, a bottle 50 is inverted at the injection port 22 corresponding to the storage section 21. Liquids such as refill ink are filled into the bottle 50, and then... Figure 16 The upright bottle 50 receives liquid from the inlet 22 into the receiving section 21. Figure 16 In the middle, the open lid 23 is retracted to a position that does not interfere with the upright bottle 50.

[0100] As from Figure 15 , 16 As can be seen, in the fourth embodiment, the open cover 23 remains in a bent position within the space enclosed by the side wall 41 and front wall 43 of the cover 40. In the bent cover 23, the first component 35 is tilted rearward and upright. Furthermore, since the second component 36 is confined to a position lower than the front wall 43 of the cover 40, it remains approximately horizontal. Therefore, in Figure 15 , 16 In the open state, the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 of the cover 23 is vertically downward, or approximately vertically downward. Figure 15 , 16 In the open state, the cover 23 can be supported from the rear by the cover 40, or it can be held in position by a predetermined stop other than the cover 40.

[0101] In addition, such as Figure 16 As shown, the bent cap 23 can also maintain its position by having a portion of the front end of the insertion part 31 in contact with the first component 35. According to this fourth embodiment, when the cap 23 is in the open state, the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 is held downwards. Therefore, when injecting liquid into the inlet 22, compared to the conventional situation where the insertion part is only located near or forward of the inlet, it is less likely for the user's hand to come into contact with the insertion part 31, and the user's hand is less likely to get dirty.

[0102] The second component 36 is restricted to a downward orientation in the protruding direction D, but not restricted by the restrictive part 37. Figure 15 , 16 The cover 40 shown also serves as such a restrictive part. Furthermore, the cover 40 may be omitted; instead, an eave-shaped component, equivalent to the front wall 43, may be provided at a predetermined position on the recording section 1 where the liquid storage unit 3 is located, and this component may be used as a restrictive part. Additionally, the open cover 23 only needs to be kept in... Figure 15 , 16 The bending posture shown is acceptable. Therefore, for example, the first part 35 and the second part 36 of the cover 23 can be further connected by a telescopic member such as a spring. By extending or retracting the telescopic member, either a straight posture or a bending posture can be maintained. Such a telescopic member can also be considered a type of limiting part.

[0103] Fifth implementation method:

[0104] The cover 23 can also move parallel to the direction intersecting the protruding direction D.

[0105] Figure 17 A perspective view shows the liquid storage unit 3 according to the fifth embodiment. Figure 17 Both the cover 23 and the cover 40 are in the closed state. In the fifth embodiment, the cover 23 can move along the Y direction, that is, back and forth.

[0106] Figure 18 The cover portion 23 according to the fifth embodiment is shown in a perspective view. The cover portion 23 of the fifth embodiment has a groove 38 for moving in a direction intersecting the protrusion direction D. That is, the cover portion 23 forms grooves 38 along the longitudinal direction of the rod 30 on the left and right sides of the rod 30.

[0107] like Figure 17 As shown, above the receiving section 21, behind the injection port 22, between the caps 23 arranged in the X direction, there is a protrusion 24. The caps 23 are fitted with the left and right protrusions 24 relative to the left and right grooves 38, thereby allowing them to slide back and forth relative to the protrusions 24.

[0108] Figure 19 as well as Figure 20 The liquid storage unit 3 according to the fifth embodiment is shown in perspective view. Figure 19 The cover 23 is in the closed state, and the cover 40 is in the upright open state. According to... Figure 20 Both the cover 23 and the cover 40 are in the open state. That is to say, the user can... Figure 19 The cover 23, in its closed state as shown, moves backward, thus... Figure 20 The cover 23, as shown, remains in the open state. When the cover 23 is moved from the open state to the closed state, it moves forward. For example, from... Figure 19 , 20 As can be seen, in the fifth embodiment, the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 is always vertically downward or approximately vertically downward. According to this fifth embodiment, when injecting liquid into the injection port 22 with the cover 23 in the open state, the user's hand is prevented from touching the insertion part 31, so the user's hand will not get dirty.

[0109] In the fifth embodiment, the movement of the cover 23 is not limited to forward and backward movement. For the installation and removal of the cover 23 relative to the insertion portion 31 of the inlet 22, it is preferable to have some clearance within the range of movement of the cover 23. Therefore, while the range of movement of the cover 23 can be limited in the forward and backward direction by the groove 38 and the protrusion 24, it can be expanded upward and downward or left and right within the required range for the installation and removal operation.

[0110] Sixth implementation method:

[0111] The cover 23 can rotate around a rotation axis AX1 that intersects the protruding direction D between the closed and open states. Furthermore, the rotation axis AX1 can also rotate around a rotation axis AX3 that intersects the rotation axis AX1. The rotation axis AX3 is equivalent to a "third rotation axis".

[0112] Figure 21 The cover portion 23 according to the sixth embodiment is shown in a perspective view.

[0113] Figure 22 The cover 23 according to the sixth embodiment is shown from a viewpoint in the axial direction of the rotation axis AX1. Figure 21 , 22 One end of the cover 23, opposite to the front end of the rod 30, is supported on the rotary support 70 via a rotation shaft AX1. The rotary support 70 is capable of rotating about a rotation shaft AX3, which is orthogonal to the rotation shaft AX1. The rotation shaft AX3 can be understood as being parallel to the Z direction. Therefore, the cover 23 can rotate about the rotation shaft AX1, and thus can rotate together with the rotary support 70 about the rotation shaft AX3.

[0114] The rotating support 70 has a limiting part 71 that interferes with the rod 30 which rotates around the rotation axis AX1. When the cover 23 rotates around the rotation axis AX1 from a vertically downward position in the protruding direction D, a certain part of the rod 30 interferes with the limiting part 71 in the horizontal direction before the protruding direction D, and the cover 23 is configured such that it cannot rotate around the rotation axis AX1.

[0115] Figure 23 , 24 Figures 25 and 26 respectively illustrate the liquid storage unit 3 according to the sixth embodiment through perspective views. Figure 23 The cover 23 is in the closed state. Additionally, in... Figures 23-26 In either of these configurations, the cover 40 is in an open state that is tilted further back than when it is upright. According to... Figures 24-26 The cover 23 is in the open state. [The following is a list of steps / functions:] ... Figure 24 The open state of the cover 23 is called the first open state. Figure 25 The open state of the cover 23 is called the second open state. Figure 26 The open state of the cover 23 is called the third open state.

[0116] The user rotates the closed cover 23 around the rotation axis AX1, making it... Figure 24 The first open state is shown. The first open state can be understood as a state where the rotation of the cover 23 is restricted by the limiting part 71. Next, the user rotates the cover 23 in the first open state approximately 180° around the rotation axis AX3, becoming... Figure 25The second open state is shown. Then, the user lowers the cover 23 as before. The result is as follows: Figure 26 As shown, the cover 23 is in a third open state where the insertion part 31 is in contact with the cover 40 at a predetermined position. To make the cover 23 close, it is only necessary to move the cover 23 from the third open state to the second open state, the first open state, and the closed state.

[0117] As from Figures 23-26 As can be seen, in the sixth embodiment, the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 is downward at any time from the closed state to the third open state of the cover 23. According to this sixth embodiment, when injecting liquid into the inlet 22 with the cover 23 in the third open state, contact between the user's hand and the insertion part 31 is prevented, and the user's hand does not become soiled. It should be noted that... Figures 23-26 Alternatively, the cover 40 can be placed in a generally horizontal manner, and in the third open state of the cover 23, the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 becomes vertically downward.

[0118] 5. Summary:

[0119] According to the above-described embodiment, a liquid storage container 20 capable of being replenished with liquid from the outside includes: a storage portion 21 for storing liquid; an injection port 22 communicating with the storage portion 21 for injecting liquid; and a cover portion 23, wherein the cover portion has an insertion portion 31 inserted into the injection port 22, and is displaceable between a closed state in which the insertion portion 31 blocks the injection port 22 and an open state in which the insertion portion 31 is separated from the injection port 22, and when the cover portion 23 is in the open state, the cover portion 23 can be held in a downward protruding position with the protruding direction D of the insertion portion 31 protruding from the cover portion 23.

[0120] According to the above configuration, when the cap 23 is in the open state, the cap 23 can maintain the insertion part 31 with its protruding direction D pointing downwards. Therefore, when the user injects liquid into the inlet 22, it can prevent the user's hand from touching the insertion part 31 and getting it dirty. More specifically, when the user is refilling liquid, they remove the insertion part 31 from the inlet 22 and place the bottle 50 containing the refilled liquid into the inlet 22. When the bottle 50 is held upright relative to the inlet 22, the insertion part 31 removed from the inlet 22 is covered by the bottle and is difficult for the user to see. Therefore, in the past, it was common for the user's hand to touch the insertion part 31 and get it dirty while holding the bottle. In the above embodiment, by having the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 of the open cap 23 pointing downwards, this phenomenon of the user's hand getting dirty can be prevented.

[0121] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, when the cover 23 is in the open state, the protruding direction D can also be vertically downward.

[0122] According to the above configuration, when the cover 23 is in the open state, the protruding direction D becomes vertically downward, which can strongly suppress the user's contact with the insertion part 31.

[0123] Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, the cover 23 can rotate around a first rotation axis that intersects the protrusion direction D between the closed state and the open state, and has: a first component 35 that can rotate relative to the first rotation axis, a second component 36 having an insertion portion 31, and a second rotation axis that is parallel to the first rotation axis and is located between the first component 35 and the second component 36. The first component 35 and the second component 36 can also rotate relative to the second rotation axis.

[0124] According to the above configuration, when the cover 23 is in the open state, by rotating the first component 35 around the first rotation axis and bending the second component 36 relative to the first component 35 along the second rotation axis, the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 can be kept downward.

[0125] In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, a limiting part may be provided to restrict the second component 36 to a downward orientation in the protruding direction D.

[0126] According to the above configuration, since the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 is prevented from rising by the limiting part, the possibility of the user contacting the insertion part 31 can be further reduced.

[0127] In addition, according to the above embodiment, the cover portion 23 can also move parallel to the direction intersecting the protrusion direction D.

[0128] According to the above configuration, when the cover 23 is displaced from the closed state to the open state, since the insertion part 31 can be displaced while maintaining a downward position in the protruding direction D, the possibility of the user contacting the insertion part 31 can be further reduced.

[0129] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, the cover 23 can rotate around a first rotation axis that intersects the protruding direction D between the closed state and the open state, and the first rotation axis can also rotate around a third rotation axis that intersects the first rotation axis.

[0130] According to the configuration, by combining rotation centered on the first rotation axis of the cover 23 and rotation centered on the third rotation axis of the first rotation axis, the protruding direction D of the insertion part 31 can be kept downward when the cover 23 is open.

[0131] The above-described embodiments disclose not only the liquid storage container 20, but also an apparatus having the liquid storage container 20. In other words, according to the above-described embodiments, it is possible to develop a recording apparatus 10 that includes a recording unit 1 that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it, and a liquid storage container 20 for storing liquid supplied to the recording unit 1.

[0132] The recording device 10 may also have multiple liquid storage containers 20. Therefore, according to the above embodiment, it is possible to compile a recording device 10 that includes: a recording unit 1 that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it, and a liquid storage unit 3 that stores the liquid supplied to the recording unit 1. The liquid storage unit 3 includes: a first liquid storage container and a second liquid storage container, which are any one of the liquid storage containers 20 described above, and a cover 40 covering the cover 23 of the first liquid storage container and the cover 23 of the second liquid storage container.

[0133] According to the configuration, the cover 40 can improve the aesthetics of the vicinity of the plurality of cover portions 23 and prevent incomplete fitting of each injection port 22 of each cover portion 23.

[0134] The liquid storage container 20 may also include an absorbent 60 that can contact the insertion portion 31 when the lid 23 is open. The absorbent 60 is made of a material such as a liquid-absorbing sponge. By including such an absorbent 60, liquid adhering to the insertion portion 31 can be absorbed, preventing contamination of the surrounding area.

[0135] Specifically, such as Figure 16 As shown by the arrow, the absorber 60 can also be provided at a predetermined position where the insertion part 31 can contact the first part 35 when the cover 23 is open.

[0136] In addition, such as Figure 20 As shown by the arrow, the absorber 60 can also be provided at a predetermined position opposite the insertion part 31 when the cover 23 is open.

[0137] In addition, such as Figure 23 , 24 As shown by the arrow, the absorbent 60 can also be provided at a predetermined position of the cover 40 that the insertion part 31 can contact in the third open state of the cover 23.

[0138] As described above, the cover 40 can rotate around a fourth rotation axis that intersects the protrusion direction D, i.e., around the rotation axis AX4. Furthermore, when the cover 23 is in the open state, the insertion part 31 can be configured not to protrude from the cover 40 when viewed from the axial direction of the fourth rotation axis. In other words, even with the insertion part 31 maintaining a downward protrusion direction D, a configuration can be formed that captures the cover 40 as a cover portion.

[0139] An example will be described with reference to the fourth embodiment.

[0140] Figure 27 Show Figure 16 The cover 23 and its surrounding area are shown. The sidewall 41 of the cover 40 can also be a cover. Figure 27 The shape of the area shown by the dashed line. With this shape, in the fourth embodiment, the cover 40 covers the insertion part 31 when the cover 23 is in the open state, strongly inhibiting the user from contacting the insertion part 31.

[0141] Although the illustration is omitted, in the fifth embodiment, when the cover 23 is in the open state, the insertion part 31 can also be covered by a part of the cover 40 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX4.

[0142] Similarly, in the sixth embodiment, when the cover 23 is in the third open state, the insertion part 31 can also be covered by the side wall 41 of the cover 40 when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis AX4.

Claims

1. A liquid storage container, characterized in that, It is a liquid storage container that can be replenished from the outside. The liquid storage container has the following features: A receiving section for storing the liquid; An injection port connected to the receiving part for injecting the liquid; The cover has an insertion part that is inserted into the injection port, and the cover is rotatable about a rotation axis between a closed state in which the injection port is blocked by the insertion part and an open state in which the insertion part is separated from the injection port; as well as The cover portion that covers the insertion part in the open state. With the cover in the open state, when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis, the insertion part does not protrude from the cover. The cover portion is disposed on the cover portion. When the cover is in the closed state, the insertion portion protrudes from the cover when viewed from the axial direction.

2. The liquid storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover is disposed on the cover via a force-applying component. By extending or retracting the force-applying component, the cover can be displaced to a first position where the insertion part does not protrude from the cover and a second position where the insertion part protrudes from the cover. The force-applying component applies force to the cover at the first position.

3. The liquid storage container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The liquid storage container also includes a locking part that keeps the lid in the closed state.

4. The liquid storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover can be opened and closed by rotating around an axis parallel to the rotation axis.

5. A recording device, characterized in that, have: A recording unit that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it; and A liquid storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 3 for storing the liquid supplied to the recording unit.

6. A recording device, characterized in that, have: A recording unit that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it; and A liquid storage unit for storing the liquid supplied to the recording unit. The liquid storage unit has: The liquid storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is the first liquid storage container; The liquid storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is the second liquid storage container; and A cover that covers the lid of the first liquid storage container and the lid of the second liquid storage container.

7. A recording device, characterized in that, have: A recording unit that sprays liquid onto a medium and records the liquid; A plurality of liquid storage containers for storing the liquid supplied to the recording unit; and A cover that covers multiple liquid storage containers. The liquid storage container has: A receiving section for storing the liquid; An injection port connected to the receiving part for receiving the injection of the liquid; as well as The cover is rotatable about a rotation axis between a closed state, in which an insert is inserted into the injection port to block it, and an open state, in which the insert is separated from the injection port. The cover is capable of rotating about an axis parallel to the rotation axis. When the cover is in the open state, the insertion part does not protrude from the cover when viewed from the axial direction of the rotation axis.

8. A liquid storage container, characterized in that, It is a liquid storage container capable of being replenished with liquid from the outside, the liquid storage container having: A receiving section for storing the liquid; An injection port for injecting the liquid, connected to the receiving part; and The cover has an insertion portion that is inserted into the injection port, and the cover is movable between a closed state in which the injection port is blocked by the insertion portion and an open state in which the insertion portion is separated from the injection port. When the cover is in the open state, the cover can be held in a downward-facing position with the protruding direction of the insertion part protruding from the cover.

9. The liquid storage container according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the cover is in the open state, the protruding direction becomes vertically downward.

10. The liquid storage container according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The cover can rotate about a first rotation axis that intersects the protruding direction between the closed state and the open state. The cover portion has: A first component capable of rotating relative to the first rotation axis; A second component having the insertion portion; as well as A second rotation axis, located between the first component and the second component and parallel to the first rotation axis, The first component and the second component are rotatable relative to the second rotation axis.

11. The liquid storage container according to claim 10, characterized in that, The liquid storage container also has a limiting part that restricts the second component from being in the downward orientation of the protruding direction.

12. The liquid storage container according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The cover is capable of moving parallel to a direction that intersects the protruding direction.

13. The liquid storage container according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The cover can rotate about a first rotation axis that intersects the protruding direction between the closed state and the open state. The first rotating shaft is capable of rotating around a third rotating shaft that intersects with the first rotating shaft.

14. The liquid storage container according to claim 8, characterized in that, The liquid storage container also includes an absorbent element that can contact the insertion part when the lid is in the open state.

15. A recording device, characterized in that, have: A recording unit that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it; and A liquid storage container according to any one of claims 8 to 14 for storing the liquid supplied to the recording unit.

16. A recording device, characterized in that, have: A recording unit that sprays liquid onto a medium and records it; and A liquid storage unit for storing the liquid supplied to the recording unit. The liquid storage unit has: The liquid storage container according to any one of claims 8 to 14 is the first liquid storage container; The liquid holding container according to any one of claims 8 to 14 is the second liquid holding container; and A cover that covers the lid of the first liquid storage container and the lid of the second liquid storage container.

17. The recording apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cover is rotatable about a fourth rotation axis that intersects the protruding direction. When the cover is in the open state, the insertion part does not protrude from the cover when viewed from the axial direction of the fourth rotation axis.

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