Recording device

Abstract

The present invention provides a recording device capable of preventing a user from unintentionally displacing a main body relative to a housing. The recording device comprises: a recording unit that records on a medium; a main body that carries the recording unit and is displaceable along a displacement direction intersecting a vertical direction; a switching unit that switches whether to restrict displacement of the main body in the displacement direction; and a housing configured to accommodate the main body, wherein the switching unit is displaceable between a first switching position and a second switching position that protrudes further from the bottom surface of the housing than the first switching position. The first switching position is a position in which the switching unit is disposed in contact with the mounting surface when the housing is disposed on the mounting surface, and the second switching position is a position in which the switching unit is disposed when the housing is not disposed on the mounting surface. When the switching unit is disposed in the first switching position, the switching unit does not restrict displacement of the main body in the displacement direction, and when the switching unit is disposed in the second switching position, the switching unit restricts displacement of the main body in the displacement direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording device for recording on a medium. Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a recording device for recording on a medium that includes a main body equipped with a recording unit and a housing that accommodates the main body. This recording device is configured such that the main body can be displaced between a closed position in which the main body is accommodated within the housing and an open position in which the main body is located outside the housing.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-305572

[0004] However, in such a recording device, if the housing is tilted due to being lifted from the installation surface, there is a possibility that the user may unintentionally displace the main body relative to the housing. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The recording device for solving the above-mentioned technical problems comprises: a recording part for recording on a medium; a main body equipped with the recording part, which can be displaced along a displacement direction intersecting with the vertical direction; a switching part for switching whether to limit the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction; and a shell configured to accommodate the main body, the switching part being displaceable between a first switching position and a second switching position protruding further from the bottom surface of the shell than the first switching position, the first switching position being a position configured when the shell is set on the setting surface and the switching part is in a state of abutting the setting surface, the second switching position being a position where the switching part is configured when the shell is not set on the setting surface, the switching part does not limit the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when configured in the first switching position, and limits the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when configured in the second switching position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a recording system.

[0007] Figure 2 It is a perspective view showing a recording device.

[0008] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing a recording device.

[0009] Figure 4 It is a perspective view showing a recording device.

[0010] Figure 5 is a top view showing the bottom plate.

[0011] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing a housing frame.

[0012] Figure 7 It is a front view showing the recording device.

[0013] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a recording device.

[0014] Figure 9 It is a plan view showing the liquid storage portion.

[0015] Figure 10 It is a top view showing the waste liquid fitting portion.

[0016] Figure 11 It is a cross-sectional view showing the inversion portion.

[0017] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a recording device.

[0018] Figure 13 It is a perspective view showing a recording device.

[0019] Figure 14 It is a top view showing the recording device.

[0020] Figure 15 It is a plan view showing the holding portion and the switching portion.

[0021] Figure 16 It is a plan view showing the holding portion and the switching portion.

[0022] Figure 17 It is a top view showing the recording device.

[0023] Figure 18 It is a top view showing the recording device.

[0024] Figure 19 It is a cross-sectional view showing the holding portion and the switching portion.

[0025] Figure 20 It is a cross-sectional view showing the holding portion and the switching portion.

[0026] Figure 21 It is a plan view showing the holding portion and the switching portion.

[0027] Figure 22 It is a perspective view showing a recording device.

[0028] Description of Reference Numerals

[0029] IS...Installation surface, RA...Recording area, 10...Recording system, 11...Recording device, 11A...First recording device, 11B...Second recording device, 12...Front surface, 13...Back surface, 14...Left side surface, 15...Right side surface, 16...Bottom surface, 17...Top surface, 18...First area, 19...Second area, 20...Frame, 21...Main body, 22...Bottom plate, 22A...Top surface, 22B...Bottom surface, 23...Sliding guide, 24...Second restricting portion, 25A...First rotation axis, 25B...Second rotation axis, 25C...First mounting portion, 25D...Second mounting portion, 25E...First pressing surface, 25F...Second pressing surface, 25G...Through hole, 25H...Switch support portion, 25I...Third mounting portion, 25J...Third pressing surface, 26...Frame frame, 26A...Bottom surface, 27...Resin frame, 27A...Left side plate, 27B...Right side plate, 27C...Top plate, 28A...First metal plate, 28B...Second metal plate, 28C...Third metal plate, 28D...Bottom surface, 30...First limiting portion, 30A...Contacted surface, 31...Acceptance capacity visual portion, 33...Operation panel, 34...Operation portion, 35...Display portion, 36...Indicator light, 37...Open Closing portion, 37A...rotating shaft, 37B...paper discharge tray, 38...discharge port, 39...gripping portion, 40...liquid storage portion, 41...storage chamber, 42...liquid injection port, 43...cover, 44...first cover portion, 45...waste liquid assembly portion, 46...waste liquid storage body, 47...storage body fixing portion, 48...recording portion, 49...transport path, 50...second cover portion, 51...slide, 52...liquid ejection head, 53...support portion, 54...paper feed tray, 55...transport portion, 56...transport roller pair, 57...discharge roller pair, 58...reversing portion, 58A...upper end portion, 59...first displacement limit Control portion, 59A...Abutted surface, 60...Main frame, 61...Slide rail, 61A...First slide rail, 61B...Second slide rail, 61C...Third slide rail, 61D...Second displacement restricting portion, 61E...Third displacement restricting portion, 62...Bottom surface, 63...Engaged portion, 63A...First engaged portion, 63B...Second engaged portion, 63C...Third engaged portion, 65...First retaining portion, 66...Second retaining portion, 66A...Opening, 66B...Base end portion, 66C...Engaging portion, 66D...Top end portion, 66E...Right inner wall surface, 67...First retaining force applying portion, 67A...One end portion, 68...Second holding force applying portion, 68A...one end portion, 68B...the other end portion, 70...control substrate, 71...switching portion, 72...first switching portion, 73...second switching portion, 73A...first end portion, 73B...second end portion, 73C...rotating axis, 73D...force applying piece, 74...switching force applying portion, 75...first switching force applying portion, 76...second switching force applying portion, 76A...first end portion, 76B...second end portion, 81...buffer portion, 88...container assembly portion, 89...liquid container. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] First embodiment

[0031] The following describes one embodiment of a recording system including a recording device. In the following description, the direction intersecting (e.g., orthogonal to) the vertical direction Z is referred to as the width direction X, and the direction intersecting the vertical direction Z and the width direction X is referred to as the front-back direction Y. One direction in the width direction X is referred to as the first width direction X1, and the other direction in the width direction X is referred to as the second width direction X2. One direction in the front-back direction Y is referred to as the front Y1, and the other direction in the front-back direction Y is referred to as the rear Y2. The upper direction in the vertical direction Z is referred to as the upper direction Z1, and the lower direction in the vertical direction Z is referred to as the lower direction Z2.

[0032] Configuration of the recording system 10

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the recording system 10 includes multiple recording devices 11. Each of the multiple recording devices 11 is a device that records on a medium. Alternatively, each of the multiple recording devices 11 can record on the medium by ejecting a liquid. The liquid can be, for example, ink. The liquid can be multiple colors or a single color. The medium can be, for example, paper.

[0034] The recording system 10 may include, for example, a first recording device 11A and a second recording device 11B, but may also include three or more recording devices 11, or may include only one recording device 11. The first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B are recording devices 11 configured in the same manner and have the same appearance and function.

[0035] The first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B can be arranged in the vertical direction Z. Specifically, the first recording device 11A is arranged on the installation surface IS. The second recording device 11B can be arranged above the first recording device 11A in the vertical direction Z at a position Z1. In other words, the second recording device 11B can be mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. The installation surface IS can be the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 or a surface other than the top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0036] Configuration of the recording device 11

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the recording device 11 is configured in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The recording device 11 includes a front surface 12. The front surface 12 is a plane facing the front Y1. The recording device 11 includes a back surface 13. The back surface 13 is a plane facing the rear Y2. The recording device 11 includes a left side surface 14. The left side surface 14 is a plane facing the second width direction X2. The recording device 11 includes a right side surface 15. The right side surface 15 is a plane facing the first width direction X1. The recording device 11 includes a bottom surface 16. The bottom surface 16 is a plane facing downward Z2. The recording device 11 includes a top surface 17. The top surface 17 is a plane facing upward Z1.

[0038] Thus, top surface 17 includes a flat surface on which an object can be placed. The object can be another recording device 11 or a notebook computer. As long as top surface 17 includes a flat surface on which an object can be placed, the entire surface may be flat, or part of the surface may not be flat.

[0039] The recording device 11 includes a housing 20 and a main body 21. The housing 20 is configured to house the main body 21. The housing 20 constitutes at least a portion of the left side 14, a portion of the right side 15, a portion of the bottom 16, and a portion of the top 17 of the recording device 11, but may also constitute at least the entire left side 14, the entire right side 15, the entire bottom 16, and the entire top 17 of the recording device 11. In this way, the housing 20 has multiple surfaces, namely, the left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11. Alternatively, the left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11 may be said to be the left side, the right side, the bottom, and the top of the housing 20, respectively. It should be noted that the housing 20 may also include at least a portion of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Furthermore, the housing 20 may also include at least a portion of the back surface 13 of the recording device 11.

[0040] The main body 21 constitutes at least the entire front surface 12 of the recording device 11, but may also constitute at least a portion of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Thus, the main body 21 comprises the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. It can also be said that the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 is the front surface of the main body 21. Furthermore, the back surface 13 of the recording device 11 may also be constituted by the back surface of the housing 20 and the back surface of the main body 21, but may also be constituted by only the back surface of the housing 20 or only the back surface of the main body 21.

[0041] The main body 21 is configured to be displaceable relative to the housing 20 along the front-rear direction Y. Thus, the front-rear direction Y is an example of a displacement direction. Furthermore, the front direction Y1 is an example of a first displacement direction, and the rear direction Y2 is an example of a second displacement direction.

[0042] The main body 21 can be configured in a closed position. The closed position is where the main body 21 is housed in the housing 20. The closed position is where the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a predetermined distance D0 toward the front Y1, but it is also possible to position the main body 21 not protruding from the housing 20. In other words, the main body 21 constitutes a portion of the left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11, but it does not necessarily constitute the left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, the main body 21 can be displaced to a first open position. The first open position is an open position in which the main body 21 protrudes forward from the housing 20 toward the front Y1. Specifically, the first open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes forward from the housing 20 by a first distance D1. The first distance D1 is longer than the predetermined distance D0. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, at least a portion of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, the main body 21 can be moved to a second open position. The second open position is an open position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 toward the front Y1. Specifically, the second open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 toward the front Y1 by a second distance D2. The second distance D2 is longer than the first distance D1. Thus, when the main body 21 is configured in the second open position, at least a portion of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20.

[0045] Thus, the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable relative to the housing 20 along the front-rear direction Y between a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. In particular, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on top of the first recording device 11A, the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable relative to the housing 20 along the front-rear direction Y in the first recording device 11A.

[0046] Configuration of the bottom plate 22

[0047] like Figure 5As shown, the housing 20 includes a flat bottom plate 22. The bottom plate 22 is made of metal, but may also be made of resin, or may be composed of both metal and resin plates. The bottom plate 22 includes an upper surface 22A. The upper surface 22A faces upward (Z1). The upper surface 22A is an example of a support surface for the main body 21 from the lower side (Z2). In other words, the support surface for the main body 21 from the lower side (Z2) is provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22.

[0048] The bottom plate 22 includes a bottom surface 22B. The bottom surface 22B faces downward Z2. The bottom surface 22B constitutes the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11. In other words, the housing 20 includes the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11.

[0049] The housing 20 includes a sliding guide 23. The sliding guide 23 is provided so as to protrude upward in a direction Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22. The sliding guide 23 may be integrally formed with the base plate 22. The sliding guide 23 extends in the front-to-back direction Y. The sliding guide 23 at least restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the width direction X and guides displacement of the main body 21 in the front-to-back direction Y.

[0050] The sliding guide 23 may include a plurality of sliding guides 23A to 23F. The plurality of sliding guides 23A to 23F may include a first sliding guide 23A, a second sliding guide 23B, a third sliding guide 23C, a fourth sliding guide 23D, a fifth sliding guide 23E, and a sixth sliding guide 23F.

[0051] The first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C are arranged along the front-to-back direction Y. The fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F are arranged along the front-to-back direction Y. The first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C are located closer to the first width direction X1 than the fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F. Specifically, the first sliding guide 23A is located closer to the first width direction X1 than the fourth sliding guide 23D. The second sliding guide 23B is located closer to the first width direction X1 than the fifth sliding guide 23E. The third sliding guide 23C is located closer to the first width direction X1 than the sixth sliding guide 23F.

[0052] The first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C are each configured to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and extend in the first width direction X1 from the upper end portion protruding upward Z1.

[0053] The first, second, and third sliding guides 23A, 23B, and 23C are located in the second width direction X2 of a second slide rail 61B of the main body 21. Thus, the first, second, and third sliding guides 23A, 23B, and 23C restrict displacement of the main body 21 in the first width direction X1.

[0054] Furthermore, portions of the first, second, and third sliding guides 23A, 23B, and 23C that extend in the first width direction X1 from their respective upper ends protruding upward Z1 are located Z1 above a second slide rail 61B (described later) of the main body 21. Thus, the first, second, and third sliding guides 23A, 23B, and 23C each restrict upward Z1 displacement of the main body 21.

[0055] The fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F are each configured to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and extend in the second width direction X2 from the upper end portion protruding upward Z1.

[0056] The portions of the fourth, fifth, and sixth sliding guides 23D, 23E, and 23F extending in the second width direction X2 from their upper ends protruding upward (Z1) are located in the first width direction X1 of a first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, described later. Thus, the fourth, fifth, and sixth sliding guides 23D, 23E, and 23F each restrict displacement of the main body 21 in the second width direction X2.

[0057] The fourth, fifth, and sixth slide guides 23D, 23E, and 23F are located above Z1 a first slide rail 61A of the main body 21. Thus, the fourth, fifth, and sixth slide guides 23D, 23E, and 23F restrict displacement of the main body 21 in the upward direction Z1.

[0058] Thus, the slide guide 23 is an example of a third restricting portion that restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the width direction X. The slide guide 23 is also an example of a contact portion that can contact the main body 21 from the width direction X and from above Z1.

[0059] The housing 20 includes a second restricting portion 24. The second restricting portion 24 is provided on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 so as to protrude upward (Z1). The second restricting portion 24 may be integrally formed with the base plate 22. The second restricting portion 24 may include a first protrusion 24A and a second protrusion 24B. The first protrusion 24A is positioned closer to the second width direction X2 than the second protrusion 24B. The second restricting portion 24 restricts the displacement of the body 21 in the forward direction (Y1) when the body 21 is in the second open position.

[0060] The housing 20 includes a plurality of rotation shafts 25A and 25B. The plurality of rotation shafts 25A and 25B are provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 so as to protrude upward in the direction Z1. The plurality of rotation shafts 25A and 25B may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22.

[0061] The plurality of rotating shafts 25A and 25B may include a first rotating shaft 25A and a second rotating shaft 25B. The first rotating shaft 25A and the second rotating shaft 25B are arranged along the front-to-back direction Y. The first rotating shaft 25A is arranged at a position Y1 in front of the second rotating shaft 25B. The first rotating shaft 25A rotatably supports a first holding portion 65, described later. The second rotating shaft 25B rotatably supports a second holding portion 66, described later.

[0062] The housing 20 includes a plurality of mounting portions 25C and 25D. The plurality of mounting portions 25C and 25D are provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 so as to protrude upward Z1. The plurality of mounting portions 25C and 25D may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22.

[0063] The plurality of mounting portions 25C and 25D can each include a first mounting portion 25C and a second mounting portion 25D. The first mounting portion 25C is positioned forward of the second mounting portion 25D by a distance Y1. One end portion 67A of a first retaining and biasing portion 67, described below, can be mounted on the first mounting portion 25C. One end portion 68A of a second retaining and biasing portion 68, described below, can be mounted on the second mounting portion 25D.

[0064] The housing 20 may include a plurality of pressing surfaces 25E and 25F. The plurality of pressing surfaces 25E and 25F are respectively arranged to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. The plurality of pressing surfaces 25E and 25F may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22. The plurality of pressing surfaces 25E and 25F are respectively surfaces facing the second width direction X2. The plurality of pressing surfaces 25E and 25F extend respectively in the front-to-back direction Y. The plurality of pressing surfaces 25E and 25F may include a first pressing surface 25E and a second pressing surface 25F. The first pressing surface 25E is located at a position Y1 forward of the second pressing surface 25F. The first pressing surface 25E is formed integrally with the first protrusion 24A, but is not limited thereto. The plurality of pressing surfaces 25E and 25F are respectively surfaces against which the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21 described later is pressed from the second width direction X2 side.

[0065] Configuration of the housing frame 26

[0066] like Figure 6As shown, the housing 20 includes a housing frame 26. The housing frame 26 is a member that forms the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. In other words, the housing 20 includes multiple surfaces, such as the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. The housing frame 26 is provided above the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 at a position Z1.

[0067] The housing frame 26 includes a resin frame 27. The resin frame 27 includes a left side plate 27A, a right side plate 27B, and a top plate 27C. The left side plate 27A, the right side plate 27B, and the top plate 27C can be formed integrally. The resin frame 27 forms the left side 14, the right side 15, and the top surface 17 of the recording device 11. In other words, the left side 14, the right side 15, and the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are formed from resin plates.

[0068] The left side plate 27A includes a left inner side surface 27D and a left outer side surface 27E. The left inner side surface 27D faces the first width direction X1 of the left side plate 27A. The left outer side surface 27E faces the second width direction X2 of the left side plate 27A and constitutes the left side surface 14 of the recording device 11.

[0069] The right side plate 27B includes a right inner side surface 27F and a right outer side surface 27G. The right inner side surface 27F faces the second width direction X2 of the right side plate 27B. The right outer side surface 27G faces the first width direction X1 of the right side plate 27B and constitutes the right side surface 15 of the recording device 11.

[0070] The top plate 27C includes a bottom surface 27H and a top surface 27I. The bottom surface 27H faces the lower side Z2 of the top plate 27C. The top surface 27I faces the upper side Z1 of the top plate 27C and constitutes the top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0071] The housing frame 26 includes a plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C. The plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C may be formed independently or integrally. The plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C may include a first metal plate 28A, a second metal plate 28B, and a third metal plate 28C.

[0072] Multiple metal plates 28A to 28C are respectively provided on the inner sides of the left side plate 27A, the right side plate 27B, and the top plate 27C of the resin frame 27. Specifically, the first metal plate 28A is provided along the left inner side surface 27D of the left side plate 27A. The second metal plate 28B is provided along the right inner side surface 27F of the right side plate 27B. The third metal plate 28C is provided along the bottom surface 27H of the top plate 27C. In other words, the housing 20 is configured such that the metal plates 28A to 28C are provided on the inner side surface of the resin frame 27.

[0073] The shell 20 has a first limiting portion 30. The first limiting portion 30 can be provided on the bottom surface 28D of the third metal plate 28C in a manner protruding downward Z2. The first limiting portion 30 can be formed integrally with the third metal plate 28C. In this way, the first limiting portion 30 is provided on the shell 20. The first limiting portion 30 has a contact surface 30A. The contact surface 30A is a surface facing the rear Y2. When the main body 21 is configured in the first open position, the contact surface 30A contacts the first displacement limiting portion 59 of the main body 21 described later, thereby limiting the displacement of the main body 21 to the front Y1. In this way, the first limiting portion 30 limits the displacement of the main body 21 to the front Y1 when the main body 21 is configured in the first open position.

[0074] Configuration of the front surface 12

[0075] like Figure 7 As shown, in the main body 21, the front surface 12 has a first area 18 and a second area 19. The first area 18 and the second area 19 are areas that define the front surface 12 in the width direction X. The first area 18 is colored with a first color. The second area 19 is colored with a second color, different from the first color. Thus, the first and second areas 18 and 19 are colored to facilitate identification of the various functions of the front surface 12. The first color can be, for example, a black color, and the second color can be, for example, a white color, but are not limited to these. The first color can be lower in brightness than the second color, or higher in brightness. For example, when the first color is lower in brightness than the second color, the liquid is easier to identify due to the contrast with the color of the liquid visible through the viewing windows 32A to 32F, described later. Furthermore, when the first color is higher in brightness than the second color, the volume identification portion 31, described later, stands out, making it easier to identify.

[0076] The recording device 11 includes a storage capacity visual recognition portion 31. The storage capacity visual recognition portion 31 is provided on the main body 21. That is, the storage capacity visual recognition portion 31 is mounted on the main body 21. The storage capacity visual recognition portion 31 can visually recognize the storage capacity of the liquid in the liquid storage portion 40 described later. The storage capacity visual recognition portion 31 is composed of a plurality of visual recognition windows 32A to 32F corresponding to liquids of different colors. The plurality of visual recognition windows 32A to 32F can include a first visual recognition window 32A, a second visual recognition window 32B, a third visual recognition window 32C, a fourth visual recognition window 32D, a fifth visual recognition window 32E, and a sixth visual recognition window 32F. The storage capacity visual recognition portion 31 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the storage capacity visual recognition portion 31 is located in the first area 18 in the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0077] The plurality of viewing windows 32A to 32F are each configured to extend in the vertical direction Z. The plurality of viewing windows 32A to 32F are each light-transmissive, but may also be transparent. "Transparency" refers to a property of the material through which light passes, wherein the transmittance is extremely high, and the opposite side can be seen through the material. "Having light-transmittance" refers to a property that transmits light, similar to "transparency," but because the transmitted light is diffused or the transmittance is low, unlike "transparency," the shape of the opposite side cannot be clearly discerned through the material, or cannot be discerned at all.

[0078] The recording device 11 includes an operation panel 33. The operation panel 33 is provided on the main body 21. The operation panel 33 includes an operation unit 34 and a display unit 35. That is, the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 are mounted on the main body 21. The operation unit 34 can be operated by a user. The operation unit 34 can be composed of a plurality of operation buttons. The display unit 35 displays information related to the recording device 11. The operation panel 33 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the operation panel 33 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. That is, the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 are provided in the second area 19. It should be noted that the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 can also have the same structure as a touch panel.

[0079] The recording device 11 includes a warning light 36. The warning light 36 is provided on the main body 21. The warning light 36 is a light for reporting information related to the recording device 11. The warning light 36 may also be a light for reporting error information related to the recording device 11.

[0080] The notification light 36 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the notification light 36 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the notification light 36 is located below the operation panel 33 in the second area 19, at a position Z2, and between the operation panel 33 and the opening and closing portion 37 (described later) in the vertical direction Z. The notification light 36 is configured to extend in the width direction X.

[0081] The recording device 11 includes an opening and closing portion 37. The opening and closing portion 37 is provided on the main body 21. The opening and closing portion 37 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the opening and closing portion 37 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the opening and closing portion 37 is located in the second area 19 at a position Z2 below the operation panel 33 and the notification light 36.

[0082] like Figure 8 As shown, the opening and closing portion 37 is configured to be rotatable at its lower end about a rotation axis 37A extending along the width direction X. Thus, the opening and closing portion 37 is configured to be openable and closable relative to the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 .

[0083] like Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the recording device 11 includes an outlet 38. The outlet 38 is provided on the main body 21. The outlet 38 is an opening for discharging the medium recorded by the recording unit 48 (described later). The outlet 38 opens toward the front Y1 of the recording device 11. In other words, the outlet 38 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 so as to open toward the front Y1. In other words, the outlet 38 is provided on the front surface of the main body 21 so as to open toward the front Y1.

[0084] The discharge port 38 is exposed in front of the recording device 11 Y1 when the opening and closing section 37 is open. The discharge port 38 is not exposed when the opening and closing section 37 is closed, but may be exposed when the opening and closing section 37 is closed. The discharge port 38 is located in the second width direction X2 of the liquid storage section 40 described later.

[0085] The recording device 11 includes a paper discharge tray 37B. The paper discharge tray 37B is provided on the main body 21. The paper discharge tray 37B is provided on the inner wall of the opening and closing portion 37. The paper discharge tray 37B is exposed when the opening and closing portion 37 is opened, and can hold recorded media. The paper discharge tray 37B can be configured to be retractable in the front-to-back direction Y.

[0086] The recording device 11 includes a gripping portion 39. The gripping portion 39 is provided on the main body 21. The gripping portion 39 is provided above the discharge port 38, Z1. The gripping portion 39 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 at a position where it can be gripped by the user from the front Y1. That is, the gripping portion 39 is provided on the surface of the main body 21 facing the front Y1 at a position where it can be gripped by the user from the front Y1. In this way, the gripping portion 39 can be gripped by the user when the main body 21 is displaced in the front-to-back direction Y. In particular, in the case where a plurality of recording devices 11 are loaded in the vertical direction Z or in the case where a plurality of recording devices 11 are arranged side by side in the width direction X, the gripping portion 39 can also be easily gripped by the user from the front Y1 side.

[0087] Mounting structure of multiple recording devices 11A and 11B

[0088] like Figure 1 As shown, the description will be made for a case where the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A and the main body 21A is arranged in the closed position in the first recording device 11A and the main body 21B is arranged in the closed position in the second recording device 11B.

[0089] In this case, the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B are included in the same plane. Furthermore, the left side 14A of the first recording device 11A and the left side 14B of the second recording device 11B are included in the same plane. Similarly, the right side 15A of the first recording device 11A and the right side 15B of the second recording device 11B are included in the same plane.

[0090] Furthermore, the first region 18A in the first recording device 11A and the first region 18B in the second recording device 11B overlap in the vertical direction Z. Furthermore, the second region 19A in the first recording device 11A and the second region 19B in the second recording device 11B overlap in the vertical direction Z. It should be noted that "overlapping in the vertical direction Z" means that the other is located above Z1 of the other and that at least a portion of them is located in the same region in the width direction X.

[0091] Furthermore, the storage capacity visual recognition portion 31A of the first recording device 11A and the storage capacity visual recognition portion 31B of the second recording device 11B overlap in the vertical direction Z. Specifically, the first visual recognition window 32A of the first recording device 11A and the first visual recognition window 32G of the second recording device 11B overlap in the vertical direction Z. The second visual recognition window 32B of the first recording device 11A and the second visual recognition window 32H of the second recording device 11B overlap in the vertical direction Z. The third visual recognition window 32C of the first recording device 11A and the third visual recognition window 32I of the second recording device 11B overlap in the vertical direction Z. The fourth visual recognition window 32D of the first recording device 11A and the fourth visual recognition window 32J of the second recording device 11B overlap in the vertical direction Z. The fifth visual recognition window 32E of the first recording device 11A and the fifth visual recognition window 32K of the second recording device 11B overlap in the vertical direction Z. The sixth viewing window 32F in the first recording device 11A and the sixth viewing window 32L in the second recording device 11B exist so as to overlap in the vertical direction Z.

[0092] Configuration of the main body 21 at the first open position

[0093] like Figure 3 and Figure 9As shown, the recording device 11 includes a liquid storage portion 40. The liquid storage portion 40 is mounted on the main body 21. The liquid storage portion 40 is configured to store liquid for recording on a medium. In other words, the liquid storage portion 40 is configured to store liquid to be supplied to the recording portion 48 described later. The liquid storage portion 40 can be a tank-shaped storage portion into which liquid can be injected. The liquid storage portion 40 is provided in a position adjacent to the discharge port 38 and the gripping portion 39 in the width direction X. The liquid storage portion 40 is provided in a position adjacent to the waste liquid assembly portion 45 described later in the width direction X.

[0094] The liquid storage unit 40 includes a storage chamber 41. The storage chamber 41 is configured to store liquid. The liquid storage unit 40 may include a plurality of storage chambers 41A to 41F corresponding to respective colors of liquid. The plurality of storage chambers 41A to 41F may include a first storage chamber 41A, a second storage chamber 41B, a third storage chamber 41C, a fourth storage chamber 41D, a fifth storage chamber 41E, and a sixth storage chamber 41F.

[0095] The liquid storage section 40 includes a liquid inlet 42. The liquid inlet 42 is an opening configured to allow liquid to be injected into the storage chamber 41. The liquid storage section 40 may include a plurality of liquid inlets 42A to 42F corresponding to respective colors of liquid. The plurality of liquid inlets 42A to 42F may include a first liquid inlet 42A, a second liquid inlet 42B, a third liquid inlet 42C, a fourth liquid inlet 42D, a fifth liquid inlet 42E, and a sixth liquid inlet 42F.

[0096] The liquid storage section 40 may include a cover 43. The cover 43 covers the liquid injection port 42. By sealing the storage chamber 41, the cover 43 can prevent drying out of the storage chamber 41. The liquid storage section 40 may include a plurality of covers 43A to 43F corresponding to respective colors of liquid. The plurality of covers 43A to 43F may include a first cover 43A, a second cover 43B, a third cover 43C, a fourth cover 43D, a fifth cover 43E, and a sixth cover 43F. By removing the cover 43 from the liquid injection port 42, liquid can be injected from the liquid injection port 42 into the storage chamber 41.

[0097] The liquid storage portion 40 may include a first cover portion 44. The first cover portion 44 is configured to be openable and closable. When the first cover portion 44 is closed, the storage chamber 41 and the lid 43 are covered by the first cover portion 44 from above (Z1). When the first cover portion 44 is open, the lid 43 can be operated by the user. Thus, when the first cover portion 44 is open, the lid 43 can be removed from the liquid injection port 42.

[0098] The liquid storage portion 40 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is disposed in the closed position. In other words, the liquid injection port 42 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is disposed in the closed position.

[0099] On the other hand, the liquid storage portion 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the first cover portion 44 is opened and the lid 43 is removed, thereby exposing the liquid injection port 42 from the housing 20. Thus, liquid can be injected into the storage chamber 41 through the liquid injection port 42.

[0100] In addition, if Figure 4 As shown, regarding the liquid storage portion 40, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the same operation as when the main body 21 is in the first open position can be achieved. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the liquid injection port 42 is exposed from the housing 20 by removing the cover 43 after opening the first cover portion 44. This allows liquid to be injected into the storage chamber 41 through the liquid injection port 42.

[0101] Thus, the liquid storage portion 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. In other words, the liquid injection port 42 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. Furthermore, while the liquid storage portion 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position, a space Z1 can be provided above the liquid storage portion 40. This improves operability, for example, when a container containing liquid is inserted into the liquid injection port 42 and is allowed to stand on its own.

[0102] like Figure 3 and Figure 10 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a waste liquid mounting portion 45. The waste liquid mounting portion 45 is configured to be mounted with a waste liquid container 46. The waste liquid container 46 is configured to be able to collect liquid discharged as waste liquid from a recording unit 48 described later via a maintenance device (not shown).

[0103] The waste liquid mounting portion 45 is mounted on the main body 21. The waste liquid mounting portion 45 is provided above the discharge port 38 at position Z1. The waste liquid mounting portion 45 is provided at a position adjacent to the liquid storage portion 40 in the width direction X.

[0104] The waste liquid mounting portion 45 includes a container fixing portion 47. The container fixing portion 47 is configured to fix the waste liquid container 46 mounted on the waste liquid mounting portion 45. The container fixing portion 47 is movable between a position where the waste liquid container 46 mounted on the waste liquid mounting portion 45 is fixed and a position where the waste liquid container 46 can be removed from the waste liquid mounting portion 45.

[0105] The waste liquid assembly 45 does not protrude from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the waste liquid assembly 45 protrudes from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the waste liquid assembly 45 protrudes from the housing 20. This allows for installation and removal of the waste liquid container 46 in the waste liquid assembly 45.

[0106] like Figure 4 As shown, the waste liquid fitting 45 can be said to be the same when the main body 21 is in the second open position as when the main body 21 is in the first open position. In other words, the waste liquid fitting 45 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The waste liquid fitting 45 is an example of a second fitting.

[0107] Configuration of the main body 21 at the second open position

[0108] like Figure 4 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a recording unit 48. The recording unit 48 is configured to record on a medium by ejecting liquid onto the medium. The recording unit 48 is mounted on the main body 21. The recording unit 48 is located adjacent to the liquid container 40 in the front-to-back direction Y. The recording unit 48 is located at a position Y2 behind the liquid container 40.

[0109] The recording unit 48 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the second open position. In particular, a carriage 51 of the recording unit 48, described later, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the second open position. The recording unit 48 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position or the first open position.

[0110] The recording device 11 includes a transport path 49. The transport path 49 is a path for transporting a medium. The transport path 49 is provided in the main body 21. When the main body 21 is in the second open position, a portion of the transport path 49 is exposed from the housing 20. In particular, a recording area RA in the transport path 49, where the recording unit 48 records onto the medium, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the second open position. A portion of the transport path 49 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position or the first open position.

[0111] The recording device 11 may include a second cover 50. The second cover 50 is provided on the main body 21. The second cover 50 is configured to be openable and closable. When the second cover 50 is closed, the recording unit 48 and a portion of the conveyance path 49 are covered by the second cover 50 from above Z1. When the second cover 50 is open, the recording unit 48 and a portion of the conveyance path 49 can be used for operations such as removing paper jams by the user.

[0112] like Figure 8As shown, the recording unit 48 includes a carriage 51 and a liquid ejection head 52. The carriage 51 supports the liquid ejection head 52 from above Z1. The liquid ejection head 52 is provided at the bottom Z2 of the carriage 51. That is, the liquid ejection head 52 is mounted on the carriage 51.

[0113] The liquid ejection head 52 includes multiple nozzles (not shown). Each of the multiple nozzles opens toward a medium supported by a support portion 53, described later. Each of the multiple nozzles ejects liquid. The liquid ejection head 52 ejects liquid from the multiple nozzles toward the medium supported by the support portion 53. Thus, the recording unit 48 is configured to record on the medium by ejecting liquid onto the medium. The liquid ejection head 52 is a serial head type that ejects liquid as the carriage 51 moves in the width direction X, but may also be a line head type.

[0114] The recording device 11 includes a support portion 53. The support portion 53 is mounted on the main body 21. The support portion 53 is configured to support the medium. In particular, the support portion 53 supports the medium in the recording area RA where the recording unit 48 performs recording on the medium.

[0115] The recording device 11 includes a paper feed tray 54. The paper feed tray 54 is a tray capable of loading media. The paper feed tray 54 is mounted on the main body 21. The paper feed tray 54 is movable from the main body 21 in the front-to-back direction Y. The paper feed tray 54 is pulled out from the main body 21 in the front-to-back direction Y, allowing media to be loaded and unloaded.

[0116] The recording device 11 includes a transport unit 55 . The transport unit 55 is configured to transport a medium. The transport unit 55 is mounted on the main body 21 . The transport unit 55 feeds the medium placed on the paper feed tray 54 one by one. The transport unit 55 transports the fed medium along the transport path 49 .

[0117] The conveying unit 55 includes multiple rollers and multiple motors serving as drive sources. In particular, the conveying unit 55 includes a pair of conveying rollers 56. The pair of conveying rollers 56 is located upstream of the support unit 53 on the conveying path 49. The pair of conveying rollers 56 conveys the medium to the support unit 53 along the conveying path 49. Furthermore, the conveying unit 55 includes a pair of discharge rollers 57. The pair of discharge rollers 57 is located downstream of the support unit 53 on the conveying path 49. The pair of discharge rollers 57 discharges the recorded medium along the conveying path 49.

[0118] The transport unit 55 includes a reversing unit 58 . Specifically, the reversing unit 58 is mounted on the main body 21 . The reversing unit 58 is detachable from the main body 21 from the rear direction Y2 . The reversing unit 58 includes a plurality of rollers. The reversing unit 58 is configured to reverse the transport direction of the medium along the transport path 49 .

[0119] The inversion portion 58 includes a first displacement limiting portion 59. The first displacement limiting portion 59 is integrally provided with the inversion portion 58. The first displacement limiting portion 59 is an upper end portion 58A of the inversion portion 58, and is provided at an end portion Y2 rearward of the inversion portion 58. The first displacement limiting portion 59 protrudes upward Z1. The first displacement limiting portion 59 is located Y2 rearward of the first limiting portion 30 of the housing 20 in the front-to-back direction Y.

[0120] The first displacement limiting portion 59 includes an abutment surface 59A. The abutment surface 59A faces forward (Y1). The abutment surface 59A faces the abutted surface 30A of the first limiting portion 30 in the front-to-back direction (Y). The abutment surface 59A does not abut the abutted surface 30A when the main body 21 is in the closed position. In other words, the first displacement limiting portion 59 does not abut the first limiting portion 30 when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0121] like Figure 11 As shown, the first displacement limiting portion 59 abuts the first limiting portion 30 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Specifically, the abutting surface 59A abuts the abutted surface 30A when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the first displacement limiting portion 59 abuts the first limiting portion 30 in the front-to-back direction Y, thereby limiting the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1.

[0122] On the other hand, when the reversing portion 58 is removed from the main body 21, the first displacement limiting portion 59 is not mounted on the main body 21. Therefore, when the reversing portion 58 is removed from the main body 21, even when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1 cannot be restricted. In other words, when the reversing portion 58 is mounted on the main body 21, the contact between the reversing portion 58 and the first limiting portion 30 limits the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1 from the first open position. Thus, by attaching or detaching the reversing portion 58 to the main body 21, it is possible to switch between restricting or not restricting the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1 from the first open position.

[0123] Detailed structure of the main body 21

[0124] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the main body 21 includes a main body frame 60 and a slide rail 61. The main body frame 60 and the slide rail 61 are formed separately. The main body frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61. The main body frame 60 does not abut against the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0125] The main frame 60 supports various components constituting the main body 21. In other words, the various components constituting the main body 21 are mounted on the main frame 60. As a specific example, the liquid storage unit 40, the waste liquid assembly unit 45, the recording unit 48, the paper feed tray 54, and the transport unit 55 are mounted on the main frame 60.

[0126] The main frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61. The slide rail 61 can be made of resin. The slide rail 61 can slide on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. In particular, the slide rail 61 can slide on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 without the main frame 60 contacting the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22.

[0127] Specifically, the slide rail 61 is capable of sliding on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 while the bottom surface 62 of the slide rail 61 abuts against the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. In other words, the main body 21 is capable of displacement in the front-rear direction Y while being supported by the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The slide rail 61 is an example of a sliding portion capable of sliding relative to the housing 20.

[0128] The slide rail 61 includes a plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C. Each of the slide rails 61A to 61C extends in the front-to-rear direction Y. The plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C may include a first slide rail 61A, a second slide rail 61B, and a third slide rail 61C. The second slide rail 61B and the third slide rail 61C may be integrally formed, but may also be separate. The first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C may be separate, but may also be integrally formed.

[0129] The first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C are arranged side by side in the width direction X. The plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C are provided in the order of the first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C in the first width direction X1.

[0130] The first slide rail 61A is located closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11 than the right side 15 of the recording device 11. The second slide rail 61B and the third slide rail 61C are located closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than the left side 14 of the recording device 11.

[0131] In the main body 21, the liquid containing portion 40 is arranged closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than to the left side 14 of the recording device 11. The liquid containing portion 40 can contain liquid. In this way, assuming the weight of the liquid contained in the liquid containing portion 40, a larger number of slide rails are arranged at a position closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than at a position closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11. In addition, the slide rail 61 is configured so that the area of contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 is larger at a position closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than at a position closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11.

[0132] The first slide rail 61A is able to slide on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62A in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The second slide rail 61B is able to slide on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62B in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The third slide rail 61C is able to slide on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62C in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0133] The first slide rail 61A is located in the first width direction X1 of the fourth slide guide 23D. Similarly, the first slide rail 61A is located in the first width direction X1 of the fifth slide guide 23E and the sixth slide guide 23F. The first slide rail 61A is covered by the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F from the second width direction X2 and from the upper direction Z1. The first slide rail 61A is restricted from displacement in the second width direction X2 and from the upper direction Z1 by the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F.

[0134] The second slide rail 61B is located in the second width direction X2 of the first slide guide 23A. Similarly, the second slide rail 61B is located in the second width direction X2 of the second slide guide 23B and the third slide guide 23C. The second slide rail 61B is covered by the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C from the first width direction X1 and from the upper direction Z1. The second slide rail 61B is restricted from displacement in the first width direction X1 and from the upper direction Z1 by the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C.

[0135] The slide rail 61 also includes a second displacement limiting portion 61D and a third displacement limiting portion 61E. The second displacement limiting portion 61D is provided on the first slide rail 61A. The second displacement limiting portion 61D protrudes from the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1. When the main body 21 is in the second open position, the second displacement limiting portion 61D abuts against the first protrusion 24A, limiting the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1.

[0136] The third displacement limiting portion 61E is provided on the second slide rail 61B. The third displacement limiting portion 61E protrudes from the second slide rail 61B in the second width direction X2. When the main body 21 is in the second open position, the third displacement limiting portion 61E abuts against the second protrusion 24B to limit displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1.

[0137] like Figure 14 As shown, the first slide rail 61A includes an engaged portion 63. That is, the slide rail 61 includes the engaged portion 63. In other words, the main body 21 includes the engaged portion 63. The engaged portion 63 is configured to engage with the retaining portion 64 described later. The first slide rail 61A may also include a plurality of engaged portions 63A to 63C. The plurality of engaged portions 63A to 63C may also include a first engaged portion 63A, a second engaged portion 63B, and a third engaged portion 63C.

[0138] The multiple engaged portions 63A-63C can each be a groove provided on the left side of the first slide rail 61A facing the second width direction X2. Each of the multiple engaged portions 63A-63C includes an inclined surface that tilts toward the second width direction X2 as it advances from the center in the front-to-back direction Y toward the front direction Y1, and an inclined surface that tilts toward the second width direction X2 as it advances from the center in the front-to-back direction Y toward the rear direction Y2. The multiple engaged portions 63A-63C are provided at positions along the front-to-back direction Y. The multiple engaged portions 63A-63C are arranged in the order of the first engaged portion 63A, the second engaged portion 63B, and the third engaged portion 63C, facing rearward Y2.

[0139] Configuration of the holding portion 64

[0140] The recording device 11 includes a holding portion 64. The holding portion 64 is configured to hold the main body 21 at a predetermined position relative to the housing 20. The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position.

[0141] The recording device 11 may include a plurality of holding units 65 and 66. The plurality of holding units 65 and 66 may include a first holding unit 65 and a second holding unit 66. The plurality of holding units 65 and 66 are provided at positions along the front-back direction Y. The first holding unit 65 is located further forward Y1 than the second holding unit 66.

[0142] The first retaining portion 65 is rotatably supported on the first rotating shaft 25A. The second retaining portion 66 is rotatably supported on the second rotating shaft 25B. The plurality of retaining portions 65 and 66 are disposed in the second widthwise direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A. The plurality of retaining portions 65 and 66 are disposed at positions facing the plurality of engaged portions 63A to 63C of the first slide rail 61A. The first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66 are configured identically.

[0143] The recording device 11 includes a plurality of holding and urging members 67 and 68 as an example of a urging member. The plurality of holding and urging members 67 and 68 may include a first holding and urging member 67 and a second holding and urging member 68. The first holding and urging member 67 and the second holding and urging member 68 may be, for example, rotary coil springs. The first holding and urging member 67, when inserted into the first rotating shaft 25A, urges the first holding member 65. The second holding and urging member 68, when inserted into the second rotating shaft 25B, urges the second holding member 66. The first holding and urging member 67 and the second holding and urging member 68 are configured in the same manner.

[0144] like Figure 15 As shown, the second retaining portion 66 is described using the plurality of retaining portions 65 and 66 as representatives, and the second retaining force applying portion 68 is described using the plurality of retaining force applying portions 67 and 68 as representatives. The second retaining portion 66 has an opening 66A. The opening 66A is provided at a base end 66B of the second retaining portion 66. The base end 66B is the end of the second retaining portion 66 that is located forward of the second retaining portion 66. The opening 66A allows the second rotating shaft 25B to be inserted. When the second rotating shaft 25B is inserted into the opening 66A, the second retaining portion 66 can rotate along a horizontal plane about the second rotating shaft 25B.

[0145] The second holding portion 66 includes an engaging portion 66C. The engaging portion 66C is provided at a distal end portion 66D of the second holding portion 66. The distal end portion 66D is an end portion in the rear direction Y2 of the second holding portion 66. The engaging portion 66C can engage with the third engaged portion 63C.

[0146] The second holding portion 66 includes a right inner wall surface 66E. The right inner wall surface 66E is an inner wall surface of a side wall in the first width direction X1. The right inner wall surface 66E receives an urging force from a second holding urging portion 68 described later.

[0147] One end 68A of the second holding force-applying portion 68 is attached to the second mounting portion 25D. The other end 68B of the second holding force-applying portion 68 abuts against the right inner wall surface 66E of the second holding portion 66. Thus, the second holding force-applying portion 68 applies force to the second holding portion 66 between the second mounting portion 25D and the right inner wall surface 66E. Specifically, the second holding force-applying portion 68 applies force to the second holding portion 66 in a clockwise direction when viewed from above (Z1). In this case, the second holding force-applying portion 68 applies force to the second holding portion 66 in the first widthwise direction (X1).

[0148] In this manner, the second retaining portion 66 is biased in the first width direction X1 by the second retaining force applying portion 68. In other words, the second retaining portion 66 engages the engaging portion 66C with the third engaged portion 63C through the force applied by the second retaining force applying portion 68. Thus, the second retaining portion 66 is configured to retain the first slide rail 61A. In other words, the second retaining portion 66 is configured to retain the main body 21. Hereinafter, the position of the second retaining portion 66 in which the engaging portion 66C is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C is referred to as the retained position.

[0149] The second holding portion 66 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 while the engaging portion 66C is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C by the biasing force from the second holding biasing portion 68. Thus, the second holding portion 66 presses the main body 21 in the first width direction X1.

[0150] The first slide rail 61A is pressed in the first width direction X1 by the second retaining portion 66. Specifically, when the first slide rail 61A is pressed in the first width direction X1 by the force from the second retaining portion 66, the pressing force is transmitted from the main frame 60 to the second slide rail 61B. As a result, the second slide rail 61B is pressed by the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C. In this case, the first slide rail 61A may not abut against the fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F in the width direction X. Furthermore, the first slide rail 61A may sometimes be pressed by the pressing surface 25F due to the deflection of the main frame 60.

[0151] like Figure 16 As shown, when the main body 21 is operated to displace forward Y1, the second retaining portion 66 displaces in the second width direction X2 against the force applied by the second retaining force applying portion 68. Thus, the second retaining portion 66 allows the main body 21 to be displaced forward Y1 without retaining the main body 21. Hereinafter, the position of the second retaining portion 66 in which the engaging portion 66C engages the third engaged portion 63C is referred to as the allowing position.

[0152] While the second retaining portion 66 is described using multiple retaining portions 65 and 66 as examples, and the second retaining force-applying portion 68 is described using multiple retaining force-applying portions 67 and 68 as examples, the first retaining portion 65 and the first retaining force-applying portion 67 function similarly. Specifically, the retaining portion 64 can be displaced along the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 between an allowable position and a retaining position by the force applied by the retaining force-applying portions 67 and 68. In other words, the retaining portion 64 can be displaced along a horizontal plane intersecting the vertical direction Z between an allowable position and a retaining position by the force applied by the retaining force-applying portions 67 and 68. The allowable position is an example of the first position, and the retaining position is an example of the second position.

[0153] In detail, Figure 14 As shown, when the main body 21 is in the closed position, the first holding portion 65 is engaged with the first engaged portion 63A, and the second holding portion 66 is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C.

[0154] In this case, the first holding portion 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 by the urging force from the first holding urging portion 67. In addition, the first holding portion 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C by the urging force from the first holding urging portion 67.

[0155] The second holding portion 66 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 by the urging force from the second holding urging portion 68. The second holding portion 66 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C by the urging force from the second holding urging portion 68.

[0156] On the other hand, Figure 17 As shown, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the first holding portion 65 is engaged with the second engaged portion 63B, and the second holding portion 66 is not engaged with any of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C. As a result, the main body 21 is not held by the second holding portion 66 but by the first holding portion 65.

[0157] In this case, the first holding portion 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 by the urging force from the first holding urging portion 67. In addition, the first holding portion 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A and the second slide guide 23B by the urging force from the first holding urging portion 67.

[0158] In addition, if Figure 18As shown, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the first holding portion 65 is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C, and the second holding portion 66 is not engaged with any of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C. As a result, the main body 21 is not held by the second holding portion 66 but by the first holding portion 65.

[0159] In this case, the first retaining portion 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 by the force applied by the first retaining force applying portion 67. Furthermore, the first retaining portion 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A by the force applied by the first retaining force applying portion 67. Thus, the retaining portion 64 is configured to retain the main body 21 in the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position relative to the housing 20.

[0160] Configuration of the switching portion 71 and the switching urging portion 74

[0161] like Figure 14 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a switching unit 71. The switching unit 71 is provided on the housing 20. The switching unit 71 may include multiple switching units 72 and 73. The multiple switching units 72 and 73 may include a first switching unit 72 and a second switching unit 73. In other words, the recording device 11 may include a first switching unit 72 and a second switching unit 73. The multiple switching units 72 and 73 are arranged along the front-to-back direction Y. The first switching unit 72 is located further forward Y1 than the second switching unit 73.

[0162] The switching portion 71 is located in the second width direction X2 of the holding portion 64. Specifically, the first switching portion 72 is located in the second width direction X2 of the first holding portion 65. The second switching portion 73 is located in the second width direction X2 of the second holding portion 66.

[0163] The switch 71 switches whether to restrict displacement from the holding position of the holding portion 64 to the permitted position. In other words, the switch 71 switches whether to restrict displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y by restricting displacement from the holding position of the holding portion 64 to the permitted position.

[0164] The recording device 11 includes a switching urging unit 74. The switching urging unit 74 is provided on the housing 20. The switching urging unit 74 urges the switching unit 71. The switching urging unit 74 may be, for example, a rotary coil spring.

[0165] The switching force applying unit 74 may include a plurality of switching force applying units 75 and 76. The plurality of switching force applying units 75 and 76 may include a first switching force applying unit 75 and a second switching force applying unit 76. In other words, the recording device 11 may include a first switching force applying unit 75 and a second switching force applying unit 76. The plurality of switching force applying units 75 and 76 are arranged along the front-to-back direction Y. The first switching force applying unit 75 is located further forward Y1 than the second switching force applying unit 76.

[0166] The switching urging portion 74 is located in the second width direction X2 of the switching portion 71 . Specifically, the first switching urging portion 75 is located in the second width direction X2 of the first switching portion 72 . The second switching urging portion 76 is located in the second width direction X2 of the second switching portion 73 .

[0167] like Figure 15 As shown, the second switching portion 73 is described using multiple switching portions 72 and 73 as representatives, and the second switching force applying portion 76 is described using multiple switching force applying portions 75 and 76 as representatives. The second switching portion 73 is configured to extend in the front-to-back direction Y. The second switching portion 73 includes a first end 73A and a second end 73B. The first end 73A is the end of the second switching portion 73 at the rear Y2. The second end 73B is the end of the second switching portion 73 at the front Y1.

[0168] The second switching portion 73 includes a rotational shaft 73C. The rotational shaft 73C is located between the first end portion 73A and the second end portion 73B in the front-to-back direction Y. The rotational shaft 73C extends in the width direction X. The second switching portion 73 includes a force applying piece 73D. The force applying piece 73D is provided between the second end portion 73B and the rotational shaft 73C in the front-to-back direction Y. The force applying piece 73D protrudes in the second width direction X2. The force applying piece 73D receives the force from the second switching force applying portion 76.

[0169] The second switcher 73 is arranged to be received in a through hole 25G provided in the bottom plate 22 . The through hole 25G penetrates the bottom plate 22 in the vertical direction Z. The through hole 25G has the same shape as the outer shape of the second switcher 73 and is larger than the outer shape of the second switcher 73 .

[0170] The second switching unit 73 is pivotally supported by a pair of switching support members 25H provided on the base plate 22. Specifically, a rotation axis 73C is pivotally supported by the pair of switching support members 25H. The pair of switching support members 25H are provided so as to protrude upward in a direction Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22. This allows the second switching unit 73 to rotate about the rotation axis 73C along a vertical plane including the front-rear direction Y.

[0171] The second switching force applying portion 76 is inserted into the rotation shaft 73C of the second switching portion 73. The first end portion 76A of the second switching force applying portion 76 is assembled to the third mounting portion 25I. The third mounting portion 25I is provided on the bottom plate 22. The second end portion 76B of the second switching force applying portion 76 abuts against the bottom surface of the force applying piece 73D of the second switching portion 73. As a result, the second switching force applying portion 76 applies force to the second end portion 73B of the second switching portion 73 upward Z1. In other words, when viewed from the first width direction X1 side, the second switching force applying portion 76 applies force to the second switching portion 73 so that it can rotate to the right. In this way, the second switching portion 73 can rotate along the vertical plane including the front-back direction Y by the force applied by the second switching force applying portion 76.

[0172] like Figure 19 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a control substrate 70. The control substrate 70 is mounted on the main body 21. The control substrate 70 includes a control unit (not shown). The control unit controls the recording device 11. The control substrate 70 is positioned at an upper position Z1 when viewed from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22. Therefore, a space is provided between the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 and the control substrate 70. The second retaining portion 66 and the second switching portion 73 are accommodated in the small space provided between the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 and the control substrate 70.

[0173] The recording device 11 may include a buffer portion 81. The buffer portion 81 is provided on the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22. In other words, the buffer portion 81 is provided on the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11. In other words, the buffer portion 81 is provided on the bottom surface of the housing 20.

[0174] The buffer portion 81 protrudes downward Z2 from the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22. Therefore, when the recording device 11 is installed on the installation surface IS, the buffer portion 81 contacts the installation surface IS and supports the housing 20. The bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22 does not contact the installation surface IS. Therefore, a space is provided between the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22 and the installation surface IS.

[0175] When the recording device 11 is installed on the installation surface IS, the second switching portion 73 is configured in the first switching position. The first switching position is where the first end 73A of the second switching portion 73 protrudes from the bottom surface 22B of the base plate 22 downward by a third distance D3. The first switching position is where the first end 73A of the second switching portion 73 abuts the installation surface IS when the recording device 11 is installed on the installation surface IS. In other words, the first switching position is where the switching portion 71 abuts the installation surface IS when the housing 20 is installed on the installation surface IS.

[0176] When the second switch portion 73 is in the first switch position, the second end portion 73B does not abut against the tip portion 66D of the second holding portion 66. In other words, the second switch portion 73 does not abut against the second holding portion 66 when in the first switch position.

[0177] Thus, when the second switching portion 73 is in the first switching position, it does not restrict the displacement of the second retaining portion 66 from the retaining position to the allowing position. When the second retaining portion 66 is in the allowing position, the engaging portion 66C is not engaged with the third engaged portion 63C, and the body 21 is not restricted from displacement in the front-to-back direction Y. Thus, when the second switching portion 73 is in the first switching position, it does not restrict the displacement of the body 21 in the front-to-back direction Y.

[0178] On the other hand, Figure 20 As shown, when the recording device 11 is lifted from the installation surface IS, the second switching portion 73 is configured in the second switching position. The second switching position is a position where the first end portion 73A of the second switching portion 73 protrudes from the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22 downward by a fourth distance D4. The fourth distance D4 is longer than the third distance D3. In this way, the second switching position is a position that protrudes further from the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22 than the first switching position. In other words, the second switching position is a position that protrudes further from the bottom surface of the housing 20 than the first switching position. In addition, it can also be said that the second switching position is the position where the switching portion 71 is configured when the housing 20 is not set on the installation surface IS. In this way, the switching portion 71 can be displaced to the first switching position and the second switching position.

[0179] The second end portion 73B abuts against the tip portion 66D of the second holding portion 66 in the first width direction X1 when the second switch portion 73 is in the second switch position.

[0180] Thus, when the second switching portion 73 is configured in the second switching position, it restricts the displacement of the second retaining portion 66 from the retaining position to the allowing position. When the second retaining portion 66 is configured in the retaining position, the engaging portion 66C engages with the third engaged portion 63C, restricting displacement of the main body 21 in the forward and backward direction Y. Specifically, when the second retaining portion 66 is in the retaining position while engaged with the third engaged portion 63C, while the main body 21 is in the closed position, it restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the forward and backward direction Y. Thus, when the second switching portion 73 is configured in the second switching position, it restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the forward and backward direction Y.

[0181] In addition, if Figure 21As shown, when the second switching portion 73 is in the second switching position, the second end portion 73B abuts against the third pressing surface 25J in the second width direction X2. The third pressing surface 25J is provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. The third pressing surface 25J is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. The third pressing surface 25J is a surface facing the first width direction X1.

[0182] The third pressing surface 25J is located in the second width direction X2 of the second end portion 73B when the second switch portion 73 is in the second switching position. The third pressing surface 25J abuts against the second end portion 73B when the second switch portion 73 is in the second switching position, thereby suppressing displacement of the second switch portion 73 in the width direction X.

[0183] It can also be said that the first pressing surface 25E supports the first slide rail 61A from the first width direction X1 side, and the third pressing surface 25J supports the first slide rail 61A from the first width direction X1 side via the second switching portion 73 and the second holding portion 66 .

[0184] While the second switching unit 73 is described using the multiple switching units 72 and 73 as an example, the first switching unit 72 also functions similarly. While the second switching force applying unit 76 is described using the multiple switching force applying units 75 and 76 as an example, the first switching force applying unit 75 also functions similarly. Furthermore, while the description uses the case where the recording device 11 is installed on the installation surface IS as an example, the same can be said for installation on other recording devices.

[0185] Thus, similarly to the second retaining portion 66, when the main body 21 is in the closed position and is in the retaining position while being engaged with the first engaged portion 63A, the first retaining portion 65 restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the forward and backward direction Y. When the main body 21 is in the first open position and is in the retaining position while being engaged with the second engaged portion 63B, the first retaining portion 65 restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the forward and backward direction Y. Furthermore, when the main body 21 is in the second open position and is in the retaining position while being engaged with the third engaged portion 63C, the first retaining portion 65 restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the forward and backward direction Y. The retaining force applying portions 67 and 68 are an example of a first force applying portion. The switching force applying portion 74 is an example of a second force applying portion.

[0186] Effects of the First Embodiment

[0187] The operation of the first embodiment will be described.

[0188] In the recording system 10, an object can be loaded onto the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. This object includes the second recording device 11B. Thus, the second recording device 11B can be loaded onto the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. In other words, the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B can be positioned vertically in the Z direction.

[0189] In the recording device 11, the main body 21 is displaceable relative to the housing 20 in the front-to-back direction Y. That is, while the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the main body 21A of the first recording device 11A can be displaced in the front-to-back direction Y, and the main body 21A of the second recording device 11B can be displaced in the front-to-back direction Y.

[0190] In addition, the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 is sometimes also composed of the main body 21, and the left side 14, the right side 15 and the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are composed of the shell 20. In addition, the left side 14, the right side 15 and the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are composed of a resin frame 27 and metal plates 28A to 28C. The metal plates 28A to 28C are arranged inside the resin frame 27. By using the resin frame 27, the shell 20 can be made lightweight and it is easy to perform processing that improves the appearance. In addition, by using the metal plates 28A to 28C, even when the second recording device 11B is loaded on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the strength of the shell 20 can be ensured.

[0191] The front surface 12 of the recording device 11 also includes a storage capacity visualizing unit 31, an operation panel 33, a notification light 36, and an opening / closing unit 37. When the opening / closing unit 37 is opened, the discharge port 38 opens forward Y1, allowing access to the discharge tray 37B and the grip 39 from the front Y1 side. Furthermore, gripping the grip 39 facilitates movement of the main body 21 in the front-back direction Y.

[0192] When the main body 21 is in the closed position, it is contained within the housing 20. However, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the liquid storage section 40 is exposed. Specifically, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the cover 43 is removed, exposing the liquid injection port 42. This allows liquid to be injected into the storage chamber 41. Furthermore, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the waste liquid assembly 45 is exposed. This allows the waste liquid container 46 in the waste liquid assembly 45 to be installed and removed.

[0193] The main body 21 can be displaced not only to the first open position but also to the second open position. When the main body 21 is disposed in the second open position, a portion of the conveyance path 49 is exposed. This can eliminate a paper jam in the portion of the conveyance path 49.

[0194] These operations related to the liquid storage unit 40, liquid injection port 42, cover 43, waste liquid assembly unit 45, and a portion of the conveying path 49 can also be performed from the front Y1 side. In particular, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, workability is not reduced. Furthermore, even when the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B are arranged side by side, workability is not reduced.

[0195] The main body 21 is configured so that the slide rails 61 on which the main body frame 60 is mounted can slide on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. When the main body frame 60 is not in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, the slide rails 61 slide on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, thereby enabling the main body 21 to be smoothly displaced in the front-rear direction Y.

[0196] Furthermore, the first slide rail 61A is held in a predetermined position by the retaining portion 64. Predetermined positions include a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. When the retaining portion 64 is positioned in the retaining position by the force applied by the retaining force applying portions 67 and 68, it presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 while engaged with the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A. In this case, the retaining portion 64 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C via the first slide rail 61A and the main body frame 60. Thus, the main body 21 is retained in the predetermined position by the pressure in the first width direction X1 exerted by the retaining portion 64.

[0197] In particular, when the main body 21 is configured to be smoothly displaced relative to the housing 20 in the front-rear direction Y, a gap is required between the slide rail 61 and the slide guide 23. Thus, even if a gap is provided between the slide rail 61 and the slide guide 23, the holding portion 64 can stably hold the main body 21 and suppress vibration of the main body 21.

[0198] Furthermore, when the user operates the main body 21 to displace it in the front-to-back direction Y, the holding portion 64 is subjected to a force from the engaged portion 63 in the second width direction X2 in response to the operation. The holding portion 64 resists the forces applied by the holding force applying portions 67 and 68 and displaces from the holding position to the allowing position, disengaging from the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A. Thus, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced in the front-to-back direction Y by not engaging the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A with the holding portion 64.

[0199] Furthermore, when the recording device 11 is installed on the installation surface IS, the switching portion 71 contacts the installation surface IS and is positioned in the first switching position. When the switching portion 71 is positioned in the first switching position, the displacement of the retaining portion 64 from the retaining position to the permitted position is not restricted. Therefore, the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y is not restricted.

[0200] On the other hand, when the recording device 11 is lifted from the installation surface IS, the switching portion 71 no longer contacts the installation surface IS, and the switching portion 71 is positioned in the second switching position due to the force applied by the switching force applying portion 74. When the switching portion 71 is positioned in the second switching position, the displacement of the retaining portion 64 from the retaining position to the permitted position is restricted. Consequently, the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y is restricted.

[0201] The switching portion 71 contacts the third pressing surface 25J in the second width direction X2, thereby suppressing displacement of the switching portion 71 in the width direction X. Thus, the first slide rail 61A is stably held between the first pressing surface 25E, the second pressing surface 25F, and the third pressing surface 25J.

[0202] The holding portion 64 rotates along the horizontal plane by the force applied by the holding force applying portions 67 and 68. The switching portion 71 rotates along the vertical plane including the front-to-back direction Y by the force applied by the switching force applying portion 74. In this way, by combining the holding portion 64 and the switching portion 71 having different rotation directions, space saving can be achieved. For example, if a small space is provided between the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 and the control substrate 70, the holding portion 64 and the switching portion 71 can be accommodated in the space. In addition, by locating the holding portion 64 and the switching portion 71 in the second width direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A, the space used for transmitting power can be suppressed to a minimum. Therefore, space saving can be achieved.

[0203] Effects of the First Embodiment

[0204] The effects of the first embodiment will be described.

[0205] (1) The switching portion 71 can be displaced between a first switching position and a second switching position that protrudes further from the bottom surface of the housing 20 than the first switching position. The first switching position is a position in which the switching portion 71 is arranged in contact with the setting surface IS when the housing 20 is set on the setting surface IS. The second switching position is a position in which the switching portion 71 is arranged when the housing 20 is not set on the setting surface IS. When arranged in the second switching position, the switching portion 71 limits the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y. Therefore, when the housing 20 is not set on the setting surface IS, such as when the housing 20 is lifted from the setting surface IS, the switching portion 71 is arranged in the second switching position. In this case, the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y is limited. Therefore, even in a case where the housing 20 is tilted due to the housing 20 being lifted from the setting surface IS, it is possible to prevent the user from unintentionally displacing the main body 21 relative to the housing 20.

[0206] (2) Furthermore, when the switch portion 71 is in the first switching position, it does not restrict the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-back direction Y. Therefore, when the housing 20 is placed on the installation surface IS, the switch portion 71 is placed in the first switching position while in contact with the installation surface IS. In this case, the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-back direction Y cannot be restricted. Thus, if the housing 20 is placed on the installation surface IS, the main body 21 can be displaced in the front-back direction Y. For example, the user does not need to intentionally perform a hold release operation, thereby improving the operability associated with the displacement of the main body 21.

[0207] (3) The holding portion 64 can rotate along the horizontal plane by the force applied by the holding force applying portions 67 and 68. The switching portion 71 can rotate along the vertical plane including the front-back direction Y by the force applied by the switching force applying portion 74. Therefore, by using both the holding portion 64 that can rotate along the horizontal plane and the switching portion 71 that can rotate along the vertical plane, not only can space be saved, but also the user can be prevented from unintentionally displacing the main body 21 relative to the housing 20.

[0208] (4) When the housing 20 is not positioned on the installation surface IS, such as when the housing 20 is lifted from the installation surface IS, the user may accidentally contact the switch portion 71 and prevent it from moving to the second switch position. Therefore, even if one of the multiple switch portions 71 does not move to the second switch position due to contact with the user, the movement of the other switch portions to the second switch position can limit the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y. Therefore, even if the housing 20 is tilted due to being lifted from the installation surface IS, the user can be prevented from accidentally displacing the main body 21 relative to the housing 20.

[0209] (5) The main body 21 has a slide rail 61 that can slide relative to the housing 20. The slide rail 61 has engaged portions 63A to 63C that can engage with the holding portion 64. When the holding portion 64 is arranged in the holding position in a state of being engaged with the engaged portions 63A to 63C, it limits the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y. Therefore, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced along the front-rear direction Y. Therefore, the workability can be improved. In addition, by providing the engaged portions 63A to 63C on the main body 21, the main body 21 can be held in a predetermined position with a simple structure.

[0210] (6) When the first retaining portion 65 is engaged with the first engaged portion 63A and is positioned in the retaining position, it restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the front-to-back direction Y when the main body 21 is in the closed position. When the second retaining portion 66 is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C and is positioned in the retaining position, it restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the front-to-back direction Y when the main body 21 is in the closed position. When the first retaining portion 65 is engaged with the second engaged portion 63B and is positioned in the retaining position, it restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the front-to-back direction Y when the main body 21 is in the first open position. When the first retaining portion 65 is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C and is positioned in the retaining position, it restricts displacement of the main body 21 in the front-to-back direction Y when the main body 21 is in the second open position. Therefore, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced in the front-to-back direction Y. Therefore, workability can be improved. Furthermore, by providing the engaged portions 63A to 63C on the main body 21, the main body 21 can be retained in a predetermined position with a simple structure. Furthermore, when the main body 21 is in the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y is restricted. Therefore, even when the housing 20 is tilted due to being lifted from the installation surface IS, the user can be prevented from unintentionally displacing the main body 21 relative to the housing 20.

[0211] (7) The main body 21 is configured to be maintained at a predetermined position relative to the housing 20. The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The closed position is a position in which the main body 21 is accommodated by the housing 20. The first open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 toward the front Y1 by a first distance D1. The second open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 toward the front Y1 by a second distance D2 that is longer than the first distance D1. The main body 21 can be displaced along the front-to-back direction Y between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. Therefore, the main body 21 can be displaced along the front-to-back direction Y between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, and the main body 21 can be maintained at the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position relative to the housing 20. Therefore, the type of open position that can be maintained can be selected, and the operability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the maintenance of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0212] (8) The housing 20 includes a first restricting portion 30. The first restricting portion 30 restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the first restricting portion 30 restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1. This improves the operability associated with the displacement of the main body 21 and the retention of the main body 21.

[0213] (9) The recording device 11 includes a reversing portion 58 that reverses the conveying direction of the medium along the conveying path 49. The reversing portion 58 can be detachably mounted on the main body 21. When the main body 21 is equipped with the reversing portion 58, the displacement from the first open position to the front Y1 is limited by the contact between the reversing portion 58 and the first limiting portion 30. Therefore, when the main body 21 is equipped with the reversing portion 58, when the main body 21 is configured in the first open position, the displacement of the main body 21 to the front Y1 can be limited by the first limiting portion 30. Therefore, the operability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the retention of the main body 21 can be improved. That is, it is possible to prevent the user from unintentionally displacing the main body 21 to the second open position.

[0214] (10) On the other hand, when the reversing portion 58 is not installed, when the main body 21 is arranged in the first open position, the displacement of the main body 21 to the front Y1 is not restricted by the first limiting portion 30. Thus, in order to displace the main body 21 from the first open position to the second open position, it is necessary to remove the reversing portion 58 from the main body 21. By removing the reversing portion 58 from the main body 21, the main body 21 can be displaced from the first open position to the second open position in a state where the medium cannot be conveyed, and the medium can be removed from at least a portion of the conveying path 49. Therefore, the operability related to the conveying path 49 of the medium can be improved. In addition, by removing the reversing portion 58 from the main body 21, the weight of the main body 21 can be reduced, and the recording device 11 can be stably set even when the main body 21 is displaced to the second open position.

[0215] (11) The housing 20 includes a second restricting portion 24. The second restricting portion 24 restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1 when the main body 21 is in the second open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the second restricting portion 24 restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the forward direction Y1. This improves the operability associated with the displacement of the main body 21 and the retention of the main body 21.

[0216] (12) The holding portion 64 is forced in the first width direction X1 by the holding force-applying portions 67 and 68. In order for the main body 21 to be displaced smoothly in the front-to-back direction Y, a gap needs to be provided relative to the width direction X. On the other hand, in order for the holding portion 64 to hold the main body 21, the holding portion 64 is forced in the first width direction X1 by the holding force-applying portions 67 and 68, thereby being able to press the main body 21 in the first width direction X1. Therefore, the holding portion 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and can improve the operability related to the holding of the main body 21. In addition, the vibration of the main body 21 can be suppressed. Thus, in the structure in which the main body 21 can be displaced along the front-to-back direction Y, the recording quality of the recording portion 48 mounted on the main body 21 can also be improved.

[0217] (13) The housing 20 includes a sliding guide 23. The sliding guide 23 restricts the displacement of the slide rail 61 in the width direction X. Therefore, the sliding guide 23 can restrict the displacement of the slide rail 61, which is slidable relative to the housing 20, in the width direction X. Therefore, the retaining portion 64 can stably retain the main body 21, thereby improving the workability associated with retaining the main body 21. Furthermore, the main body 21 can be prevented from detaching from the housing 20.

[0218] (14) Furthermore, the holding portion 64 presses the slide rail 61 toward the slide guides 23A to 23C in the first width direction X1 by the biasing forces from the holding biasing portions 67 and 68. Therefore, the slide rail 61 can be pressed toward the slide guides 23A to 23C in the first width direction X1. Therefore, the holding portion 64 can stably hold the main body 21, thereby improving the workability associated with holding the main body 21.

[0219] (15) The first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66 are provided at positions along the front-back direction Y. When the main body 21 is in the closed position, it is retained by the first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66. When the main body 21 is in the first open position and the second open position, it is retained by the first retaining portion 65 rather than the second retaining portion 66. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the closed position, the main body 21 can be retained more stably than when the main body 21 is in the first open position and the second open position. Therefore, the operability associated with displacement of the main body 21 and retention of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0220] (16) The first engaged portion 63A, the second engaged portion 63B, and the third engaged portion 63C are provided at positions along the front-rear direction Y and are engageable with the holding portion 64. When the main body 21 is arranged in the closed position, the first holding portion 65 is engaged with the first engaged portion 63A, and the second holding portion 66 is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C, and is held by the first holding portion 65 and the second holding portion 66. When the main body 21 is arranged in the first open position, the first holding portion 65 is engaged with the second engaged portion 63B, and the second holding portion 66 is not engaged with the first engaged portion 63A and the third engaged portion 63C, and is held by the first holding portion 65 instead of the second holding portion 66. When the main body 21 is in the second open position, the first retaining portion 65 is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C, and the second retaining portion 66 is not engaged with the first engaged portion 63A and the second engaged portion 63B. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the closed position, the main body 21 can be held more stably than when the main body 21 is in both the first and second open positions. This improves the operability associated with the displacement and retention of the main body 21. Furthermore, by providing the engaged portion 63 on the main body 21, the main body 21 can be retained in a predetermined position with a simple structure. Furthermore, the third engaged portion 63C can utilize the engagement provided by the retaining portion 64 both when the main body 21 is in the closed position and when it is in the second open position. This allows the main body 21 to be retained in a predetermined position with a simple structure, achieving space savings and extending the distance between the closed and second open positions.

[0221] (17) At least a portion of the conveyance path 49 is exposed when the main body 21 is in the second open position. Therefore, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the second open position along the front-to-back direction Y, at least a portion of the conveyance path 49 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the second open position along the front-to-back direction Y, the medium can be removed from at least a portion of the conveyance path 49, thereby improving workability.

[0222] (18) The liquid injection port 42 is exposed when the main body 21 is in the open position. Therefore, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-back direction Y, the liquid injection port 42 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-back direction Y, liquid can be injected into the liquid injection port 42, which can improve workability.

[0223] (19) The liquid container 40 and the discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same surface facing forward Y1 of the main body 21. This improves the workability of the liquid container 40 and the discharge port 38.

[0224] (20) The waste liquid assembly section 45 can be equipped with a waste liquid container 46. The waste liquid container 46 can recover the liquid discharged as waste liquid from the recording section 48. The waste liquid assembly section 45 is mounted on the main body 21 and is exposed when the main body 21 is configured in the open position. Therefore, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-to-back direction Y, the waste liquid assembly section 45 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-to-back direction Y, the waste liquid container 46 in the waste liquid assembly section 45 can be installed and removed, and the workability related to the waste liquid assembly section 45 can be improved.

[0225] (21) The discharge port 38 is provided on the surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1 so as to open toward the front Y1. The waste liquid assembly 45 is provided above the discharge port 38 at Z1. Therefore, operations related to the waste liquid assembly 45 and the discharge port 38 can be performed from the same surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1. This improves the operability of the waste liquid assembly 45 and the discharge port 38.

[0226] (22) The main body 21 includes a grip portion 39 that can be gripped when the main body 21 is displaced. The grip portion 39 is provided on the surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1, where it can be gripped from the front Y1. Therefore, the grip portion 39 can be gripped from the surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1. Thus, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced by gripping the grip portion 39. Therefore, the workability associated with the displacement of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0227] (23) The discharge port 38 is provided so as to open toward the front Y1 on the surface of the main body 21 facing the front Y1. The grip portion 39 is provided above the discharge port 38 at Z1. Therefore, the grip portion 39 and the discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same surface of the main body 21 facing the front Y1. This improves the operability of the grip portion 39 and the discharge port 38.

[0228] (24) The housing 20 has a left side, a right side, and a top side that face in a direction intersecting the front-rear direction Y. The left side, the right side, and the top side are formed of a resin frame 27 made of resin. Therefore, by using the resin frame 27, the housing 20 can be made lightweight and can be easily processed to improve its appearance.

[0229] (25) On the other hand, metal plates 28A to 28C are provided on the inner surface of the resin frame 27. Therefore, even if the main body 21 is displaced in the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20, the rigidity of the housing 20 can be improved, and the tilting of the housing 20 itself caused by the displacement of the main body 21 to the open position can be suppressed.

[0230] (26) The housing 20 has a top surface facing upward Z1. The top surface includes a flat surface on which a load object can be loaded. Therefore, even when a load object is loaded on the top surface, the main body 21 can be displaced in the front-back direction Y. Therefore, the operability associated with the displacement of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0231] (27) The storage capacity visual recognition unit 31 and the operation panel 33 are mounted on the main body 21. The main body 21 has a first area 18 and a second area 19 in the surface facing the front Y1. The first area 18 and the second area 19 are areas divided in the width direction X. The storage capacity visual recognition unit 31 is set in the first area 18, and the operation panel 33 is set in the second area 19. The first area 18 is an area applied with a black color, and the second area 19 is an area applied with a white color. Therefore, in the same surface facing the front Y1, it is easy to visually identify the first area 18 where the storage capacity visual recognition unit 31 is set and the second area 19 where the operation panel 33 is set. Therefore, the operability related to the storage capacity visual recognition unit 31 and the operation panel 33 can be improved.

[0232] (28) The second recording device 11B can be mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. Therefore, when the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B are installed, horizontal space can be saved and the operability of the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B can be improved.

[0233] (29) When the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B are included in the same surface. Therefore, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the operability of the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B included in the same surface can be improved.

[0234] Second embodiment

[0235] Next, a second embodiment is described. In the second embodiment, a container mounting portion 88 is mounted on the main body 21 instead of the liquid container 40. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as those in the previously described embodiment, and repeated descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0236] like Figure 22 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a container assembly portion 88. The container assembly portion 88 is mounted on the main body 21. The container assembly portion 88 can be equipped with a liquid container 89. The liquid container 89 is configured to store liquid for recording on a medium. The liquid container 89 may be, for example, an ink cartridge. The container assembly portion 88 may be a plurality of liquid containers 89 capable of holding liquids of different colors. The container assembly portion 88 is disposed adjacent to the discharge port 38 in the width direction X. The container assembly portion 88 is disposed adjacent to the waste liquid assembly portion 45 in the width direction X.

[0237] The container assembly portion 88 is not exposed from the shell 20 when the main body 21 is configured in the closed position. On the other hand, the container assembly portion 88 is exposed from the shell 20 when the main body 21 is configured in the first open position. In this way, when the main body 21 is configured in the first open position, the container assembly portion 88 is exposed from the shell 20. As a result, the liquid container 89 in the container assembly portion 88 can be installed and removed. In addition, for the container assembly portion 88, when the main body 21 is configured in the second open position, it can be said that it is the same as when the main body 21 is configured in the first open position. That is, the container assembly portion 88 is exposed from the shell 20 when the main body 21 is configured in the open position. The container assembly portion 88 is equivalent to an example of the first assembly portion.

[0238] Effects of the Second Embodiment

[0239] The effects of the second embodiment will be described.

[0240] (30) By displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-back direction Y, the container mounting portion 88 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-back direction Y, the liquid container 89 can be installed and removed from the container mounting portion 88, thereby improving workability.

[0241] (31) The container assembly portion 88 and the discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same surface facing forward Y1 of the main body 21. Thus, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-back direction Y, the operability of the container assembly portion 88 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0242] Change Example

[0243] This embodiment can be implemented by modifying as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented by combining with each other within a range that does not technically conflict.

[0244] The recording device 11 may not include the buffer portion 81 on the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22 , for example.

[0245] Alternatively, the first switching position may be any position where the switching portion 71 is in contact with the installation surface IS when the housing 20 is installed on the installation surface IS. For example, the switching portion 71 may not protrude from the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22 .

[0246] The recording device 11 may include, for example, four or more engaged portions as the plurality of engaged portions 63A to 63C. The recording device 11 may not include, for example, at least one of the engaged portions 63A to 63C.

[0247] The recording device 11 may include, for example, three or more switching units as the plurality of switching units 71. The recording device 11 may also not include, for example, either the first switching unit 72 or the second switching unit 73 as the switching unit 71. In these cases, the recording device 11 may include the same number of holding units 64 as the number of switching units 71.

[0248] The recording device 11 only needs to include a switching portion that can switch whether or not to restrict the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y, and may not include the holding portion 64 in addition to the switching portion.

[0249] The retaining portion 64 is located in the second width direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may also be located in the first width direction X1 of the first slide rail 61A. For example, it may also be located in the first width direction X1 of the second slide rail 61B. For example, it may also be located in the second width direction X2 of the second slide rail 61B. Furthermore, for example, a combination of these is also possible. In this case, by providing the retaining portion 64 only on one side of the slide rail 61 in the width direction X, the vibration of the main body 21 can be more effectively suppressed.

[0250] When the main body 21 is configured in the closed position, the main body 21 is held by the holding portion 64 at two locations, but is not limited to this. For example, the main body 21 can also be held by the holding portion 64 at more than three locations, or can also be held by the holding portion 64 at one location.

[0251] When the main body 21 is arranged at the first open position, the main body 21 is held at one location by the holding portion 64 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the main body 21 may be held at two or more locations by the holding portion 64 .

[0252] When the main body 21 is arranged at the second open position, the main body 21 is held at one location by the holding portion 64 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the main body 21 may be held at two or more locations by the holding portion 64 .

[0253] If the holding portion 64 is engaged with the engaged portion 63 , for example, the engaged portion 63 may be convex and the holding portion 64 may be concave.

[0254] For example, the holding portion 64 may be displaced from the holding position to the allowing position in response to the user gripping the grip portion 39. For example, the holding portion 64 may be displaced from the holding position to the allowing position in response to the user gripping the grip portion 39.

[0255] Alternatively, the first restricting portion 30 may restrict the displacement of the main body 21 from the first open position toward the front Y1 by contacting another member of the main body 21, rather than by the reversing portion 58. In this case, the contacting of the other member of the main body 21 may be switched, for example, in response to a user operation.

[0256] Alternatively, the liquid container 40 may be slightly offset in the front-to-back direction Y, as long as it can be operated from the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. That is, adjacent positions in the width direction X may be slightly offset in the front-to-back direction Y, as long as it can be operated from the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. For example, the liquid container 40 may be provided at a position adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38, the grip 39, and the waste liquid assembly 45 in the width direction X. For example, the liquid container 40 may be provided at a position adjacent to the discharge port 38, the grip 39, and the waste liquid assembly 45 in the width direction X. For example, the liquid container 40 may be provided at a position Z1 above the discharge port 38.

[0257] The container mounting portion 88 can be operated from the front surface 12 of the recording device 11, and may be slightly offset in the front-to-back direction Y. For example, the container mounting portion 88 may be disposed adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38, the grip portion 39, and the waste liquid mounting portion 45 in the width direction X. For example, the container mounting portion 88 may be disposed adjacent to the discharge port 38, the grip portion 39, and the waste liquid mounting portion 45 in the width direction X. For example, the container mounting portion 88 may be disposed above the discharge port 38 at a position Z1.

[0258] The waste liquid mounting portion 45 may be provided, for example, adjacent to the discharge port 38 and the gripping portion 39 in the width direction X. The waste liquid mounting portion 45 may be provided, for example, adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38 and the gripping portion 39 in the width direction X.

[0259] The gripping portion 39 may be provided, for example, at a position Z2 below the discharge port 38. The gripping portion 39 may be provided, for example, at a position adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38 and the waste liquid mounting portion 45 in the width direction X.

[0260] It is also possible that the main body 21 does not carry at least any one of the storage capacity visual recognition unit 31, the operation panel 33, the paper discharge tray 37B, the discharge port 38, the gripping unit 39, the liquid storage unit 40, the waste liquid assembly unit 45, the supporting unit 53, the paper feed tray 54, the conveying unit 55 and the storage body assembly unit 88.

[0261] The metal plate may not be provided on at least any one of the left side surface 14 , the right side surface 15 , and the top surface 17 .

[0262] In the above embodiment, a serial printer is used as the recording device 11, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a landscape printer or a line printer may also be used as the recording device 11. A landscape printer is a printer whose carriage can move in two directions: the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction. A line printer is a printer that has multiple nozzles arranged at a fixed pitch in the width direction X and can simultaneously eject liquid across the width of the medium.

[0263] The medium is not limited to paper. It can also be a resin film or sheet, a resin-metal composite film, a laminated film, a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric, a metal foil, a metal film, a ceramic sheet, or clothing. Furthermore, the medium can be drawn from a roll.

[0264] Any liquid may be selected as long as it can be adhered to a medium to record on the medium. For example, ink includes a substance formed by dissolving, dispersing, or mixing particles of a functional material such as a solid substance such as a pigment or metal particles in a solvent, and includes various compositions such as water-based ink, oil-based ink, gel ink, and hot melt ink.

[0265] The recording device 11 is not limited to an inkjet printer, and may be a dot impact printer.

[0266] The recording method of the recording device 11 may be a laser method instead of an inkjet method.

[0267] As used in this specification, the expression "at least one of the options" means one or more of the desired options. As an example, the expression "at least one of the options" used in this specification means that the number of options can be two, meaning only one option or both options. As another example, the expression "at least one of the options" used in this specification means that the number of options can be three or more, meaning only one option or any combination of two or more options.

[0268] Notes

[0269] The following describes technical ideas and operational effects that can be grasped from the above-described embodiments and modifications.

[0270] (A) The recording device comprises: a recording portion for recording on a medium; a main body carrying the recording portion and capable of displacement along a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction; a switching portion capable of switching whether to restrict the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction; and a shell configured to accommodate the main body, the switching portion being displaceable between a first switching position and a second switching position protruding further from the bottom surface of the shell than the first switching position, the first switching position being a position at which the switching portion is arranged in contact with the setting surface when the shell is set on the setting surface, and the second switching position being a position at which the switching portion is arranged when the shell is not set on the setting surface, the switching portion not restricting the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when arranged in the first switching position, and restricting the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when arranged in the second switching position.

[0271] According to this configuration, when the housing is not placed on the installation surface, such as when the housing is lifted from the installation surface, the switching portion is configured in the second switching position. In this case, displacement of the main body in the displacement direction is restricted. Therefore, even if the housing is tilted due to being lifted from the installation surface, the user can be prevented from unintentionally displacing the main body relative to the housing.

[0272] When the housing is mounted on the installation surface, the switching portion is positioned in the first switching position while in contact with the installation surface. In this case, the main body 21 cannot be restricted from moving in the displacement direction. Therefore, if the housing is mounted on the installation surface, the main body 21 can be moved in the displacement direction, thereby improving the operability associated with the displacement of the main body 21.

[0273] (B) Alternatively, the recording device may include a holding portion configured to hold the main body at a predetermined position relative to the housing, the holding portion being displaceable between a first position and a second position along a horizontal plane intersecting the vertical direction, the main body not being held at the predetermined position when in the first position, and being held at the predetermined position when in the second position, the switching portion not restricting displacement of the holding portion from the second position to the first position when in the first switching position, and restricting displacement of the holding portion from the second position to the first position when in the second switching position. This configuration provides the same effect as (A).

[0274] (C) The recording device may include a first biasing portion, and the holding portion may be rotatable along a horizontal plane by the biasing force from the first biasing portion. This configuration provides the same effects as (A).

[0275] (D) The recording device may include a second biasing portion, and the switching portion may be rotatable along a vertical plane by biasing force from the second biasing portion.

[0276] According to this configuration, by using both the holding portion rotatable along the horizontal plane and the switching portion rotatable along the vertical plane, space saving can be achieved and the user can be prevented from unintentionally displacing the main body relative to the housing.

[0277] (E) A plurality of the switching units may be provided.

[0278] With this configuration, even if one switching portion does not shift to the second switching position due to contact with the user, the other switching portion shifts to the second switching position, thereby limiting the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction. Therefore, even if the housing is tilted due to being lifted from the installation surface, the user can be prevented from unintentionally displacing the main body relative to the housing.

[0279] (F) A plurality of the switching units and a plurality of the holding units may be provided. This configuration can achieve the same effects as (E).

[0280] (G) It may also be that the main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the shell, the sliding portion has an engaged portion that can engage with the retaining portion, and the retaining portion limits the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when it is arranged in the second position in a state of being engaged with the engaged portion.

[0281] According to this structure, the main body can be smoothly displaced along the displacement direction. Therefore, the workability can be improved. In addition, by providing the engaged portion on the main body, the main body can be held in a predetermined position with a simple structure.

[0282] (H) The main body can be displaced between a closed position and an open position along the displacement direction, the closed position is a position where the main body is accommodated by the shell, and the open position is a position where the main body protrudes from the shell toward a first displacement direction among the displacement directions, the main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the shell, the sliding portion has a first engaged portion and a second engaged portion, the first engaged portion and the second engaged portion can be engaged with the retaining portion, and the retaining portion, when configured in the second position in a state engaged with the first engaged portion, limits the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when the main body is configured in the closed position, and when configured in the second position in a state engaged with the second engaged portion, limits the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when the main body is configured in the open position.

[0283] This configuration allows the main body to be smoothly displaced along the displacement direction. This improves operability. Furthermore, by providing the main body with an engaged portion, the main body can be held in a predetermined position with a simple configuration. Furthermore, displacement of the main body in the displacement direction can be limited both when the main body is in the closed position and when the main body is in the open position. Therefore, even if the housing is tilted due to being lifted from the mounting surface, it is possible to prevent the user from inadvertently displacing the main body relative to the housing.

Claims

1. A recording device, characterized in that: have: a recording unit for recording on a medium; a main body, carrying the recording unit, capable of displacement along a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction; a switching portion capable of switching whether to restrict the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction; and a housing configured to accommodate the main body; The switching portion is displaceable between a first switching position and a second switching position protruding further from the bottom surface of the housing than the first switching position. The first switching position is a position where the housing is placed on a mounting surface and the switching portion is in contact with the mounting surface. The second switching position is a position where the switching portion is arranged when the housing is not placed on the installation surface. The switching portion does not restrict displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when configured in the first switching position, and restricts displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when configured in the second switching position.

2. The recording device according to claim 1, wherein The recording device includes a holding portion configured to hold the main body at a predetermined position relative to the housing. The holding portion capable of moving between a first position and a second position along a horizontal plane intersecting the vertical direction, When the main body is arranged in the first position, the main body is not held in the prescribed position, and when the main body is arranged in the second position, the main body is held in the prescribed position. The switching portion When configured in the first switching position, displacement of the holding portion from the second position to the first position is not restricted. When configured in the second switching position, displacement of the holding portion from the second position to the first position is restricted.

3. The recording device according to claim 2, wherein The recording device includes a first force applying portion, The holding portion is rotatable along a horizontal plane by the urging force from the first urging portion.

4. The recording device according to claim 3, wherein The recording device includes a second force applying portion, The switching portion is rotatable along a vertical plane by the urging force from the second urging portion.

5. The recording device according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of the switching units are provided.

6. The recording device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that A plurality of the switching parts are provided, A plurality of the holding portions are provided.

7. The recording device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that The main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the housing. The sliding portion has an engaged portion that can engage with the holding portion. The holding portion restricts displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when the holding portion is arranged at the second position in a state of being engaged with the engaged portion.

8. The recording device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that The main body is displaceable along the displacement direction between a closed position and an open position, The closed position is a position in which the main body is accommodated by the housing. The open position is a position in which the main body protrudes from the housing toward a first displacement direction among the displacement directions. The main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the housing. The sliding portion has a first engaged portion and a second engaged portion. The first engaged portion and the second engaged portion can be engaged with the holding portion, When the retaining portion is configured in the second position in a state engaged with the first engaged portion, the retaining portion limits the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when the main body is configured in the closed position; when the retaining portion is configured in the second position in a state engaged with the second engaged portion, the retaining portion limits the displacement of the main body in the displacement direction when the main body is configured in the open position.

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