recording device

Abstract

The present application provides a recording device capable of improving operability by a user. The recording device includes a recording section that performs recording on a medium; a main body that carries the recording section; a housing configured to accommodate the main body; and a holding section configured to hold the main body at a predetermined position with respect to the housing. 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 is accommodated in the housing. The first open position is a position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a first distance in a first displacement direction among displacement directions intersecting with a vertical direction. The second open position is a position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a second distance greater than the first distance in the first displacement direction. The main body is capable of being displaced along the displacement directions among the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording apparatus for performing recording on a medium. Background Technology

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a recording device for recording on a medium, comprising a main body with a recording unit and a housing for housing the main body. This recording device has a structure that allows the main body to be displaced between a closed position where the main body is housed within the housing and an open position where the main body is outside the housing.

[0003] However, in such recording devices, it is desirable to improve operability when using the recording device by having the functions that the user expects.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-305572 Summary of the Invention

[0005] A recording device for solving the above-mentioned problem includes: a recording unit for recording on a medium; a main body on which the recording unit is mounted; a housing configured to house the main body; and a holding unit configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, the predetermined position including a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The closed position is a position in which the interior of the main body is housed within the housing. The first open position is a position in which the main body protrudes a first distance from the housing in a first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The second open position is a position in which the main body protrudes a second distance from the housing in the first displacement direction, greater than the first distance. The main body is capable of displacement along the displacement direction between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position.

[0006] A recording device for solving the above-mentioned problem includes: a first recording device; and a second recording device, wherein the first recording device and the second recording device each have: a recording unit for recording on a medium; a main body on which the recording unit is mounted; a housing configured to house the main body; and a holding unit configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, the predetermined position including a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position, wherein the closed position is the position in which the main body is housed in the housing, the first open position is the position in which the main body protrudes a first distance from the housing in a first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction, and the second open position is the position in which the main body protrudes a second distance from the housing in the first displacement direction, the main body being capable of displacement along the displacement direction between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, and the second recording device is mounted on the top surface of the first recording device. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram representing the recording system.

[0008] Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the recording device.

[0009] Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the recording device.

[0010] Figure 4 A three-dimensional view of the recording device.

[0011] Figure 5 This is a top view of the base plate.

[0012] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the shell frame.

[0013] Figure 7 This is a front view of the recording device.

[0014] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the recording device.

[0015] Figure 9 This is a top view showing the liquid collection section.

[0016] Figure 10 This is a top view showing the waste liquid installation section.

[0017] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view showing the reversed section.

[0018] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the recording device.

[0019] Figure 13 A three-dimensional view of the recording device.

[0020] Figure 14 This is a top view of the recording device.

[0021] Figure 15 This is a top view showing the retaining part.

[0022] Figure 16 This is a top view showing the retaining part.

[0023] Figure 17 This is a top view of the recording device.

[0024] Figure 18 This is a top view of the recording device.

[0025] Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional view showing the cable support section.

[0026] Figure 20 This is a cross-sectional view showing the cable support section.

[0027] Figure 21 This is a cross-sectional view showing the cable support section.

[0028] Figure 22 This is a top view showing the power supply unit.

[0029] Figure 23 This is a front view showing the light guide section.

[0030] Figure 24 A three-dimensional view showing the light guide section.

[0031] Figure 25 A three-dimensional view of the recording device. Detailed Implementation

[0032] First Implementation Method

[0033] The following describes one embodiment of a recording system including a recording device. In this description, the direction intersecting (e.g., orthogonal) the vertical direction Z is defined as the width direction X, and the direction intersecting both the vertical direction Z and the width direction X is defined as the front-back direction Y. One of the width directions X is defined as the first width direction X1, and the other width direction X is defined as the second width direction X2. One of the front-back directions Y is defined as the front direction Y1, and the other front-back direction Y is defined as the rear direction Y2. The upper direction in the vertical direction Z is defined as the upper Z1, and the lower direction in the vertical direction Z is defined as the lower Z2.

[0034] Structure of Recording System 10

[0035] like Figure 1As shown, the recording system 10 includes multiple recording devices 11. Each of the multiple recording devices 11 is a device for recording on a medium. Alternatively, each of the multiple recording devices 11 may be a device for recording on a medium by spraying a liquid. The liquid may be, for example, ink. The liquid may be of multiple colors or of a single color. The medium may be, for example, paper.

[0036] 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 constructed in the same manner, and are recording devices 11 with the same shape and function.

[0037] 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 mounting surface IS. The second recording device 11B can be arranged above Z1 of the first recording device 11A in the vertical direction Z. That is, the second recording device 11B can be mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. The mounting surface IS can be either the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 or a surface other than the top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0038] Structure of recording device 11

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, the recording device 11 is configured as a cuboid. The recording device 11 has a front surface 12, which is a plane facing forward (Y1). The recording device 11 has a back surface 13, which is a plane facing backward (Y2). The recording device 11 has a left side surface 14, which is a plane facing a second width direction (X2). The recording device 11 has a right side surface 15, which is a plane facing a first width direction (X1). The recording device 11 has a bottom surface 16, which is a plane facing downward (Z2). The recording device 11 has a top surface 17, which is a plane facing upward (Z1).

[0040] Thus, the top surface 17 includes a plane capable of loading an object. The object can be another recording device 11 or a laptop computer. As long as the top surface 17 includes a plane capable of loading an object, it can be planar over the entire area or not planar in a portion of the area.

[0041] 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 forms at least a portion of the left side 14, a portion of the right side 15, a portion of the bottom surface 16, and a portion of the top surface 17 of the recording device 11, but it may also form at least all of the left side 14, all of the right side 15, all of the bottom surface 16, and all of the top surface 17 of the recording device 11. Thus, the housing 20 has multiple surfaces such as the left side 14, right side 15, bottom surface 16, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. Alternatively, the left side 14, right side 15, bottom surface 16, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 can be described as the left side, right side, bottom surface, and top surface of the housing 20, respectively. In addition, 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.

[0042] The main body 21 constitutes at least the entire front surface 12 of the recording device 11, but it may also constitute at least a portion of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Thus, the main body 21 has the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. It can 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 be composed of the back surface of the housing 20 and the back surface of the main body 21, but it may also be composed only of the back surface of the housing 20, or only of the back surface of the main body 21.

[0043] The main body 21 is configured to be able to be displaced relative to the shell 20 along the front-rear direction Y. Thus, the front-rear direction Y corresponds to an example of a displacement direction. Furthermore, forward Y1 corresponds to an example of a first displacement direction, and rearward Y2 corresponds to an example of a second displacement direction.

[0044] The main body 21 can be configured in a closed position. The closed position is when the interior of the main body 21 is housed within the housing 20. The closed position is when the main body 21 protrudes a predetermined distance D0 from the housing 20 forward Y1, but it can also be a position where the main body 21 does not protrude from the housing 20. That is, although the main body 21 constitutes part of the left side 14, part of the right side 15, part of the bottom surface 16, and part of the top surface 17 of the recording device 11, it may also not constitute part of the left side 14, right side 15, bottom surface 16, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0045] like Figure 3As 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 Y1 from the housing 20. In particular, the first open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes forward Y1 from the housing 20 by a first distance D1. The first distance D1 is a distance greater than a predetermined distance D0. Thus, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, at least a portion of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20.

[0046] like Figure 4 As shown, the main body 21 can be displaced to a second open position. The second open position is an open position in which the main body 21 protrudes forward Y1 from the housing 20. In particular, the second open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes forward Y1 from the housing 20 by a second distance D2. The second distance D2 is a distance greater than the first distance D1. Thus, when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, at least a portion of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20.

[0047] Thus, the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable relative to the housing 20 and along the longitudinal 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 the top surface of the first recording device 11A, the main body 21 in the first recording device 11A is also configured to be displaceable relative to the housing 20 along the longitudinal direction Y.

[0048] Structure of base plate 22

[0049] like Figure 5 As shown, the housing 20 has a flat base plate 22. Although the base plate 22 is made of metal, it can be made of resin, or it can be composed of both metal and resin plates. The base plate 22 has an upper surface 22A. The upper surface 22A is the surface facing upward Z1. The upper surface 22A is an example of a support surface that supports the main body 21 from below Z2. That is, the support surface that supports the main body 21 from below Z2 is provided on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22.

[0050] The base plate 22 has a bottom surface 22B. The bottom surface 22B is the surface facing downward Z2. The bottom surface 22B constitutes the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11. That is, the housing 20 has the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11.

[0051] The housing 20 includes a sliding guide 23. The sliding guide 23 is provided to project upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22. The sliding guide 23 may also be integrally formed with the base plate 22. The sliding guide 23 extends in the front-rear direction Y. The sliding guide 23 at least restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the width direction X, and guides the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y.

[0052] The sliding guide 23 may also have multiple sliding guides 23A to 23F. The multiple sliding guides 23A to 23F may also 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.

[0053] The first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C are arranged along the front-back direction Y. The fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F are also arranged along the front-back direction Y. The first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C are located at a position X1 in the first width direction compared to the fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F. Specifically, the first sliding guide 23A is located at a position X1 in the first width direction compared to the fourth sliding guide 23D. The second sliding guide 23B is located at a position X1 in the first width direction compared to the fifth sliding guide 23E. The third sliding guide 23C is located at a position X1 in the first width direction compared to the sixth sliding guide 23F.

[0054] The first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C are respectively configured to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22, and extend in the first width direction X1 from the upper end protruding upward Z1.

[0055] The first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C are respectively located on the second width direction X2 of the second slide rail 61B of the main body 21, which will be described later. Thus, the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C respectively restrict the displacement of the main body 21 in the first width direction X1.

[0056] Furthermore, the portions of the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C extending upwards in the first width direction X1 from their upper ends protruding upwards Z1 are located above the second slide rail 61B of the main body 21 at Z1. Thus, the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C respectively restrict the upward displacement of the main body 21 by Z1.

[0057] The fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E and the sixth sliding guide 23F are respectively configured to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 and extend in the second width direction X2 from the upper end protruding upward Z1.

[0058] The portions of the fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F extending from their upper ends protruding upwards (Z1) towards the second width direction (X2) are located on the first width direction (X1) of the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, as described later. Thus, the fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F respectively restrict the displacement of the main body 21 towards the second width direction (X2).

[0059] The fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F are located above the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, Z1, respectively. Thus, the fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F respectively restrict the upward displacement of the main body 21 Z1.

[0060] Thus, the sliding guide 23 is an example of a third limiting part that restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the width direction X. Furthermore, the sliding guide 23 is also an example of an abutting part that can abut against the main body 21 from the width direction X and from above Z1.

[0061] The housing 20 includes a second limiting portion 24. The second limiting portion 24 is provided in the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22, protruding upwards by Z1. The second limiting portion 24 may also be integrally formed with the base plate 22. The second limiting portion 24 may also include a first protrusion 24A and a second protrusion 24B. The first protrusion 24A is located at a position X2 in the second width direction compared to the second protrusion 24B. The second limiting portion 24 restricts the forward Y1 displacement of the body 21 when the body 21 is positioned in the second open position.

[0062] The housing 20 has multiple rotating shafts 25A and 25B. The multiple rotating shafts 25A and 25B are respectively provided in the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 in an upward Z1 manner. The multiple rotating shafts 25A and 25B may also be integrally formed with the base plate 22.

[0063] The plurality of rotating shafts 25A, 25B may also 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-rear direction Y. The first rotating shaft 25A is arranged at a position Y1 forward of the second rotating shaft 25B. The first rotating shaft 25A rotatably supports the first holding part 65, which will be described later. The second rotating shaft 25B rotatably supports the second holding part 66, which will be described later.

[0064] The housing 20 has multiple mounting portions 25C and 25D. The multiple mounting portions 25C and 25D are respectively provided in the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 in an upward Z1 manner. The multiple mounting portions 25C and 25D may also be integrally formed with the base plate 22.

[0065] Multiple mounting portions 25C and 25D may each include a first mounting portion 25C and a second mounting portion 25D. The first mounting portion 25C is located Y1 forward of the second mounting portion 25D. The first mounting portion 25C can mount one end 67A of the first retaining force-applying portion 67 (described later). The second mounting portion 25D can mount one end 68A of the second retaining force-applying portion 68 (described later).

[0066] The housing 20 may also have multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F. The multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F are respectively provided to protrude upwards Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22. The multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F may also be integrally formed with the base plate 22. The multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F are respectively surfaces facing the second width direction X2. The multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F extend in the front-rear direction Y. The multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F may also include a first pressing surface 25E and a second pressing surface 25F. The first pressing surface 25E is located Y1 further forward than the second pressing surface 25F. Although the first pressing surface 25E is integrally formed with the first protrusion 24A, it is not limited to this. The multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F are respectively surfaces that press against the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21 (described later) from the second width direction X2 side.

[0067] Structure of shell frame 26

[0068] like Figure 6 As shown, the housing 20 includes a housing frame 26. The housing frame 26 is a component that constitutes the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. That is, the housing 20 has 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 disposed above the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 by Z1.

[0069] 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, right side plate 27B, and top plate 27C may also be integrally formed. The resin frame 27 constitutes the left side surface 14, right side surface 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. That is, the left side surface 14, right side surface 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are made of resin plates.

[0070] The left side plate 27A has a left inner side surface 27D and a left outer side surface 27E. The left inner side surface 27D is the surface of the left side plate 27A facing the first width direction X1. The left outer side surface 27E is the surface of the left side plate 27A facing the second width direction X2, and forms the left side surface 14 of the recording device 11.

[0071] The right side plate 27B has a right inner side surface 27F and a right outer side surface 27G. The right inner side surface 27F is the surface of the right side plate 27B facing the second width direction X2. The right outer side surface 27G is the surface of the right side plate 27B facing the first width direction X1, and forms the right side surface 15 of the recording device 11.

[0072] The top plate 27C has a bottom surface 27H and a top surface 27I. The bottom surface 27H is the downward Z2 surface of the top plate 27C. The top surface 27I is the upward Z1 surface of the top plate 27C and forms the top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0073] The shell frame 26 has multiple metal plates 28A to 28C. Each of the multiple metal plates 28A to 28C can be formed separately or integrally. The multiple metal plates 28A to 28C may include a first metal plate 28A, a second metal plate 28B, and a third metal plate 28C.

[0074] Multiple metal plates 28A to 28C are respectively disposed inside 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 disposed along the left inner side surface 27D of the left side plate 27A. The second metal plate 28B is disposed along the right inner side surface 27F of the right side plate 27B. The third metal plate 28C is disposed along the bottom surface 27H of the top plate 27C. In other words, the housing 20 is configured such that metal plates 28A to 28C are disposed inside the resin frame 27.

[0075] The housing 20 includes a first limiting portion 30. The first limiting portion 30 may also be provided in the bottom surface 28D of the third metal plate 28C, protruding downwards (Z2). Alternatively, the first limiting portion 30 may be integrally formed with the third metal plate 28C. Thus, the first limiting portion 30 is provided on the housing 20. The first limiting portion 30 includes an abutting surface 30A. The abutting surface 30A is a surface facing rearwards (Y2). When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the abutting surface 30A abuts against the first displacement limiting portion 59 of the main body 21 (described later) to limit the forward displacement (Y1) of the main body 21. Thus, the first limiting portion 30 limits the forward displacement (Y1) of the main body 21 when it is positioned in the first open position.

[0076] Structure of front surface 12

[0077] like Figure 7 As shown, in the main body 21, the front surface 12 has a first region 18 and a second region 19. The first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions divided in the width direction X of the front surface 12. The first region 18 is the region to which a first color is applied. The second region 19 is the region to which a second color, different from the first color, is applied. Thus, the first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions that are colored in a way that makes it easy to identify the various functions on 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 a color with a lower brightness than the second color, but it can also be a color with a higher brightness than the second color. For example, when the first color is a color with a lower brightness than the second color, the liquid can be easily visually identified by comparing it with the color of the liquid that is visually identified via the visual confirmation windows 32A to 32F, which will be described later. Furthermore, when the first color is brighter than the second color, the shape of the storage quantity visual confirmation unit 31, which will be described later, is more obvious, and therefore, the storage quantity visual confirmation unit 31 is easier to identify.

[0078] The recording device 11 includes a volume visual confirmation unit 31. The volume visual confirmation unit 31 is mounted on the main body 21. That is, the volume visual confirmation unit 31 is mounted on the main body 21. The volume visual confirmation unit 31 can visually confirm the volume of liquid in the liquid storage section 40 (described later). The volume visual confirmation unit 31 is composed of multiple visual confirmation windows 32A to 32F corresponding to different colored liquids. The multiple visual confirmation windows 32A to 32F may include a first visual confirmation window 32A, a second visual confirmation window 32B, a third visual confirmation window 32C, a fourth visual confirmation window 32D, a fifth visual confirmation window 32E, and a sixth visual confirmation window 32F. The volume visual confirmation unit 31 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the volume visual confirmation unit 31 is located on a first region 18 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0079] Multiple visual confirmation windows 32A to 32F are each configured to extend in the vertical direction Z. Each of the multiple visual confirmation windows 32A to 32F is translucent, but may also be transparent. "Translucent" refers to a property of a material through which light can pass, where the transmittance is extremely high and the opposite side can be seen through the material. "Translucent" refers to a property similar to "transparent" in that while light passes through, the transmitted light is diffused or has a lower transmittance; therefore, unlike "transparent," it indicates a property where the shape or other features on the opposite side cannot be clearly identified or are completely unrecognizable through the material.

[0080] The recording device 11 includes an operation panel 33. The operation panel 33 is mounted on the main body 21. The operation panel 33 includes an operation section 34 and a display section 35. That is, the operation section 34 and the display section 35 are mounted on the main body 21. The operation section 34 can be operated by a user. The operation section 34 may also consist of multiple operation buttons. The display section 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 on a second region 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. That is, the operation section 34 and the display section 35 are located on the second region 19. Alternatively, the operation section 34 and the display section 35 may be combined into a single structure, similar to a touch panel.

[0081] The recording device 11 includes an alarm light 36. The alarm light 36 is disposed on the main body 21. The alarm light 36 is a light used to announce information related to the recording device 11. The alarm light 36 can also be a light used to announce error information related to the recording device 11.

[0082] The notification light 36 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the notification light 36 is located on the second region 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the notification light 36 is located below the operation panel 33 Z2 in the second region 19, and is located between the operation panel 33 and the opening / closing part 37 described later in the vertical direction Z. The notification light 36 is configured to extend in the width direction X.

[0083] The recording device 11 includes an opening / closing part 37. The opening / closing part 37 is provided on the main body 21. The opening / closing part 37 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the opening / closing part 37 is located on a second region 19 in the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the opening / closing part 37 is located Z2 below the operation panel 33 and the notification light 36 in the second region 19.

[0084] like Figure 8 As shown, the opening / closing part 37 is configured to rotate at its lower end about a rotation axis 37A along the width direction X. Therefore, the opening / closing part 37 is configured to open and close relative to the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0085] like Figure 3 as well as Figure 8As shown, the recording device 11 includes a discharge port 38. The discharge port 38 is provided on the main body 21. The discharge port 38 is an opening for discharging the medium that has been recorded through the recording unit 48 (described later). The discharge port 38 opens towards the front Y1 of the recording device 11. That is, the discharge port 38 is configured to open towards the front Y1 on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In other words, the discharge port 38 is configured to open towards the front Y1 on the front surface of the main body 21.

[0086] The outlet 38 is exposed in front of the recording device 11 Y1 when the opening and closing part 37 is open. Although the outlet 38 is not exposed when the opening and closing part 37 is closed, it may be exposed when the opening and closing part 37 is closed. The outlet 38 is located in the second width direction X2 of the liquid receiving part 40, which will be described later.

[0087] The recording device 11 includes a paper tray 37B. The paper tray 37B is mounted on the main body 21. The paper tray 37B is mounted on the inner wall of the opening / closing part 37. The paper tray 37B is exposed when the opening / closing part 37 is open, and can hold the recorded medium. The paper tray 37B can also be configured to extend and retract in the front-rear direction Y.

[0088] The recording device 11 includes a gripping part 39. The gripping part 39 is provided on the main body 21. The gripping part 39 is located above the outlet 38 at Z1. The gripping part 39 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 in a position that allows the user to grip it from the front Y1. That is, the gripping part 39 is provided on the front Y1-facing surface of the main body 21 in a position that allows the user to grip it from the front Y1. In this way, the gripping part 39 can be gripped by the user when the main body 21 is moved along the front-rear direction Y. In particular, even when multiple recording devices 11 are mounted along the vertical direction Z, or when multiple recording devices 11 are arranged laterally in the width direction X, the gripping part 39 can be easily gripped by the user from the front Y1 side.

[0089] Loading structure for multiple recording devices 11A, 11B

[0090] like Figure 1 As shown, when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the description will be given when the main body 21A in the first recording device 11A is configured in the closed position and the main body 21B in the second recording device 11B is configured in the closed position.

[0091] 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 contained in the same plane. Furthermore, the left side surface 14A of the first recording device 11A and the left side surface 14B of the second recording device 11B are contained in the same plane. Similarly, the right side surface 15A of the first recording device 11A and the right side surface 15B of the second recording device 11B are contained in the same plane.

[0092] Furthermore, the first region 18A in the first recording device 11A and the first region 18B in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z. Similarly, the second region 19A in the first recording device 11A and the second region 19B in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z. "Overlapping in the vertical direction Z" means that one region is located above the other by Z1 and at least a portion of it is located in the same region in the width direction X.

[0093] Furthermore, the storage quantity visual confirmation unit 31A in the first recording device 11A and the storage quantity visual confirmation unit 31B in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z. Specifically, the first visual confirmation window 32A in the first recording device 11A and the first visual confirmation window 32G in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The second visual confirmation window 32B in the first recording device 11A and the second visual confirmation window 32H in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The third visual confirmation window 32C in the first recording device 11A and the third visual confirmation window 32I in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The fourth visual confirmation window 32D in the first recording device 11A and the fourth visual confirmation window 32J in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The fifth visual confirmation window 32E in the first recording device 11A and the fifth visual confirmation window 32K in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The sixth visual confirmation window 32F in the first recording device 11A and the sixth visual confirmation window 32L in the second recording device 11B are arranged to overlap in the vertical direction Z.

[0094] The structure of the main body 21 in the first open position

[0095] like Figure 3 as well as Figure 9As shown, the recording device 11 includes a liquid storage section 40. The liquid storage section 40 is mounted on the main body 21. The liquid storage section 40 is configured to store the liquid used for recording the medium. That is, the liquid storage section 40 is configured to store the liquid supplied to the recording section 48 (described later). The liquid storage section 40 may also be a can-type storage section for liquid injection. The liquid storage section 40 is positioned adjacent to the outlet 38 and the handle 39 in the width direction X. The liquid storage section 40 is also positioned adjacent to the waste liquid mounting section 45 (described later) in the width direction X.

[0096] 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 also include multiple storage chambers 41A to 41F corresponding to liquids of various colors. The multiple 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.

[0097] The liquid storage unit 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 unit 40 may also include multiple liquid inlets 42A to 42F, each corresponding to a different color of liquid. The multiple 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.

[0098] The liquid storage section 40 may also include a cover 43. The cover 43 covers the liquid inlet 42. By sealing the storage chamber 41, the cover 43 prevents drying inside the storage chamber 41. The liquid storage section 40 may also include multiple covers 43A to 43F corresponding to liquids of various colors. The multiple covers 43A to 43F may also 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 inlet 42, liquid can be injected from the liquid inlet 42 into the storage chamber 41.

[0099] The liquid receiving section 40 may also include a first cover 44. The first cover 44 is configured to be openable and closable. When the first cover 44 is closed, the receiving chamber 41 and the cover 43 are covered from above by the first cover 44 Z1. When the first cover 44 is open, the cover 43 can be processed by the user. Thus, when the first cover 44 is open, the cover 43 can be removed from the liquid inlet 42.

[0100] The liquid receiving section 40 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. In other words, the liquid inlet 42 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0101] On the other hand, the liquid receiving section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 by removing the cover 43 after opening the first cover 44. As a result, liquid can be injected from the liquid inlet 42 into the receiving chamber 41.

[0102] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, the liquid receiving section 40 is essentially the same whether the main body 21 is in the second open position or in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 by removing the cover 43 after opening the first cover 44. This allows liquid to be injected from the liquid inlet 42 into the receiving chamber 41.

[0103] Thus, the liquid storage section 40 protrudes from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. In other words, the liquid inlet 42 protrudes from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. Furthermore, although the liquid storage section 40 protrudes from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position, a space Z1 can be provided above the liquid storage section 40. As a result, for example, it is possible to allow the container containing liquid to stand upright when inserted into the liquid inlet 42, thereby improving operability.

[0104] like Figure 3 as well as Figure 10 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a waste liquid mounting section 45. The waste liquid mounting section 45 is configured to mount a waste liquid collection body 46. The waste liquid collection body 46 is configured to recover liquid discharged as waste liquid from the recording section 48 (described later) via a maintenance device (not shown).

[0105] Waste liquid mounting part 45 is mounted on the main body 21. Waste liquid mounting part 45 is positioned above the discharge port 38 Z1. Waste liquid mounting part 45 is positioned adjacent to the liquid collection part 40 in the width direction X.

[0106] The waste liquid mounting section 45 includes a storage body fixing section 47. The storage body fixing section 47 is configured to fix the waste liquid storage body 46 mounted on the waste liquid mounting section 45. The storage body fixing section 47 is movable between the position where the waste liquid storage body 46 is fixed on the waste liquid mounting section 45 and the position where the waste liquid storage body 46 can be removed from the waste liquid mounting section 45.

[0107] The waste liquid mounting part 45 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the waste liquid mounting part 45 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 waste liquid mounting part 45 is exposed from the housing 20. As a result, the waste liquid collection body 46 in the waste liquid mounting part 45 can be assembled and disassembled.

[0108] like Figure 4 As shown, the waste liquid mounting portion 45 is essentially the same whether the main body 21 is in the second open position or in the first open position. That is, the waste liquid mounting portion 45 protrudes from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The waste liquid mounting portion 45 is an example of the second mounting portion.

[0109] The structure of the main body 21 in the second open position

[0110] like Figure 4 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a recording unit 48. The recording unit 48 is configured to record on the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium. The recording unit 48 is mounted on the main body 21. The recording unit 48 is positioned adjacent to the liquid receiving unit 40 in the front-rear direction Y. The recording unit 48 is positioned Y2 rearward of the liquid receiving unit 40.

[0111] The recording unit 48 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. In particular, the carriage 51 of the recording unit 48, described later, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. The recording unit 48 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and the first open position.

[0112] 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 on the main body 21. A portion of the transport path 49 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is configured in the second open position. In particular, the recording area RA in the transport path 49, where recording to the medium is performed by the recording unit 48, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is configured 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 configured in the closed position and the first open position.

[0113] The recording device 11 may also 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 transport path 49 are covered from above by the second cover 50 Z1. When the second cover 50 is open, user-operated processes such as paper jam removal can be performed on the recording unit 48 and a portion of the transport path 49.

[0114] like Figure 8 As shown, the recording unit 48 includes a carriage 51 and a liquid ejector head 52. The carriage 51 supports the liquid ejector head 52 from above Z1. The liquid ejector head 52 is located below the carriage 51 Z2. That is, the liquid ejector head 52 is mounted on the carriage 51.

[0115] The liquid ejector head 52 has a plurality of nozzles (not shown). Each nozzle faces an opening in the medium supported on the support portion 53 (described later). Liquid is ejected from each nozzle. The liquid ejector head 52 ejects liquid from the nozzles toward the medium supported on the support portion 53. Thus, the recording unit 48 is configured to perform recording on the medium by ejecting liquid onto it. Although the liquid ejector head 52 is a serial head type that ejects liquid along with the movement of the carriage 51 in the width direction X, it could also be a line head type.

[0116] 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 recording is performed on the medium via the recording unit 48.

[0117] The recording device 11 includes a paper supply tray 54. The paper supply tray 54 is a tray capable of holding media. The paper supply tray 54 is mounted on the main body 21. The paper supply tray 54 can be displaced from the main body 21 along the front-rear direction Y. The paper supply tray 54 is in a state where media can be placed and removed by being pulled out from the main body 2 along the front-rear direction.

[0118] The recording device 11 includes a conveying unit 55. The conveying unit 55 is configured to convey media. The conveying unit 55 is mounted on the main body 21. The conveying unit 55 supplies media one sheet at a time, which is placed on the paper supply tray 54. The conveying unit 55 conveys the supplied media along the conveying path 49.

[0119] The conveying unit 55 includes multiple rollers and multiple motors that serve as drive sources. Specifically, the conveying unit 55 includes a pair of conveying rollers 56. The pair of conveying rollers 56 is located upstream of the conveying path 49 of the support unit 53. 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 conveying path 49 of the support unit 53. The pair of discharge rollers 57 discharges the recorded medium along the conveying path 49.

[0120] The conveying unit 55 includes a reversing unit 58. That is, the reversing unit 58 is mounted on the main body 21. The reversing unit 58 is configured to be detached and reattached from the rear Y2 relative to the main body 21. The reversing unit 58 includes multiple rollers. The reversing unit 58 is configured to reverse the conveying direction of the medium along the conveying path 49.

[0121] The reversing part 58 includes a first displacement limiting part 59. The first displacement limiting part 59 is integrally provided with the reversing part 58. The first displacement limiting part 59 is provided at the upper end 58A of the reversing part 58 and at the rear Y2 end of the reversing part 58. The first displacement limiting part 59 protrudes upward Z1. The first displacement limiting part 59 is located Y2 rearward compared to the first limiting part 30 of the housing 20 in the front-rear direction Y.

[0122] The first displacement limiting part 59 has an abutment surface 59A. The abutment surface 59A faces forward Y1. The abutment surface 59A faces the abutted surface 30A of the first limiting part 30 in the front-rear direction Y. The abutment surface 59A does not abut against the abutted surface 30A when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position. That is, the first displacement limiting part 59 does not abut against the first limiting part 30 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position.

[0123] like Figure 11 As shown, the first displacement limiting part 59 abuts against the first limiting part 30 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. Specifically, the abutting surface 59A abuts against the abutted surface 30A when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first displacement limiting part 59 and the first limiting part 30 abut against each other in the forward-reverse direction Y, thereby limiting the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21.

[0124] On the other hand, when the reversing part 58 is removed from the main body 21, the first displacement limiting part 59 is not mounted on the main body 21. Therefore, when the reversing part 58 is removed from the main body 21, even when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the forward displacement of the main body 21 by Y1 is not restricted. In other words, when the reversing part 58 is mounted on the main body 21, the forward displacement of the main body 21 from the first open position by Y1 is restricted by the contact between the reversing part 58 and the first limiting part 30. Thus, by attaching and detaching the reversing part 58 in the main body 21, it is possible to switch between restricting or not restricting the forward displacement of the main body 21 from the first open position by Y1.

[0125] Detailed structure of main body 21

[0126] like Figure 12 as well as Figure 13 As shown, the main body 21 includes a main frame 60 and a slide rail 61. The main frame 60 and the slide rail 61 are formed separately. The main frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61. The main frame 60 does not abut against the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0127] The main frame 60 supports the various components that make up the main body 21. That is, the various components that make up the main body 21 are mounted on the main frame 60. As a specific example, the liquid collection section 40, the waste liquid installation section 45, the recording section 48, the paper supply tray 54, and the conveying section 55 are mounted on the main frame 60.

[0128] The slide rail 61 is mounted on the main frame 60. The slide rail 61 can be made of resin. The slide rail 61 can slide on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20. In particular, the slide rail 61 can slide on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 without the main frame 60 abutting against the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22.

[0129] In detail, the slide rail 61 can slide on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 while its bottom surface 62 is in contact with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20. That is, the main body 21 can be displaced in the front-rear direction Y while supported on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20. The slide rail 61 is an example of a sliding part that can slide relative to the housing 20.

[0130] The slide rail 61 includes multiple slide rails 61A to 61C. The multiple slide rails 61A to 61C extend in the front-rear direction Y. The multiple slide rails 61A to 61C may also include a first slide rail 61A, a second slide rail 61B, and a third slide rail 61C. Although the second slide rail 61B and the third slide rail 61C are integrally formed, they can also be formed separately. Although the first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C are formed separately, they can also be formed integrally.

[0131] The first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C are arranged in a manner that runs in the width direction X. The multiple slide rails 61A to 61C are oriented towards the first width direction X1 and are arranged in the order of the first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C.

[0132] The first slide rail 61A is positioned closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11 than to the right side of the recording device 11. The second slide rail 61B and the third slide rail 61C are positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than to the left side 14 of the recording device 11.

[0133] In the main body 21, the liquid storage section 40 is positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than to the left side 14. The liquid storage section 40 is capable of storing liquid. Thus, considering the weight of the liquid stored in the liquid storage section 40, a greater number of slide rails are arranged closer to the right side 15 than closer to the left side 14. Furthermore, the slide rails 61 are configured such that the contact area with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 is larger near the right side 15 than near the left side 14.

[0134] The first slide rail 61A can slide on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 while its bottom surface 62A is in contact with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22. The second slide rail 61B can slide on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 while its bottom surface 62B is in contact with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22. The third slide rail 61C can slide on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 while its bottom surface 62C is in contact with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22.

[0135] The first slide rail 61A is located on the first width direction X1 of the fourth sliding guide 23D. Similarly, the first slide rail 61A is located on the first width direction X1 of the fifth sliding guide 23E and the sixth sliding guide 23F. The first slide rail 61A is covered by the fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F from the second width direction X2 and above Z1. The displacement of the first slide rail 61A in the second width direction X2 and above Z1 is restricted by the fourth sliding guide 23D, the fifth sliding guide 23E, and the sixth sliding guide 23F.

[0136] The second slide rail 61B is located on the second width direction X2 of the first sliding guide 23A. Similarly, the second slide rail 61B is located on the second width direction X2 of both the second sliding guide 23B and the third sliding guide 23C. The second slide rail 61B is covered by the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C from the first width direction X1 and above Z1. The displacement of the second slide rail 61B in the first width direction X1 and above Z1 is restricted by the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C.

[0137] Furthermore, the slide rail 61 includes a second displacement limiting portion 61D and a third displacement limiting portion 61E. The second displacement limiting portion 61D is disposed on the first slide rail 61A. The second displacement limiting portion 61D protrudes from the first slide rail 61A in a first width direction X1. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the second displacement limiting portion 61D abuts against the first protrusion 24A and limits the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21.

[0138] A third displacement limiting part 61E is provided in the second slide rail 61B. The third displacement limiting part 61E protrudes in the second width direction X2 in the second slide rail 61B. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the third displacement limiting part 61E abuts against the second protrusion 24B and limits the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21.

[0139] like Figure 14 As shown, the first slide rail 61A has a locking portion 63. That is, the slide rail 61 has a locking portion 63. In other words, the main body 21 has a locking portion 63. The locking portion 63 is configured to engage with the retaining portion 64 described later. The first slide rail 61A may also have multiple locking portions 63A to 63C. The multiple locking portions 63A to 63C may also include a first locking portion 63A, a second locking portion 63B, and a third locking portion 63C.

[0140] The multiple engaging portions 63A to 63C can also be grooves respectively provided on the left side of the first slide rail 61A facing the second width direction X2. Each of the multiple engaging portions 63A to 63C has an inclined surface that slopes towards the second width direction X2 as it moves from the center of the front-rear direction Y toward the front Y1, and an inclined surface that slopes towards the second width direction X2 as it moves from the center of the front-rear direction Y toward the rear Y2. The multiple engaging portions 63A to 63C are respectively provided at positions along the front-rear direction Y. The multiple engaging portions 63A to 63C are provided facing the rear Y2 in the order of first engaging portion 63A, second engaging portion 63B, and third engaging portion 63C.

[0141] Structure of retaining part 64

[0142] The recording device 11 includes a holding portion 64. The holding portion 64 is configured to hold the main body 21 in a predetermined position relative to the housing 20. The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position.

[0143] The recording device 11 may also include multiple holding portions 65, 66. The multiple holding portions 65, 66 may include a first holding portion 65 and a second holding portion 66. The multiple holding portions 65, 66 are respectively positioned along the front-rear direction Y. The first holding portion 65 is located Y1 forward of the second holding portion 66.

[0144] The first retaining part 65 is rotatably supported on the first rotating shaft 25A. The second retaining part 66 is rotatably supported on the second rotating shaft 25B. Multiple retaining parts 65 and 66 are respectively provided on the second width direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A. Multiple retaining parts 65 and 66 are respectively positioned opposite to multiple engaging parts 63A to 63C of the first slide rail 61A. The first retaining part 65 and the second retaining part 66 are constructed in the same manner.

[0145] The recording device 11 includes a plurality of retaining force-applying parts 67, 68, which serve as an example of force-applying parts. The plurality of retaining force-applying parts 67, 68 may also include a first retaining force-applying part 67 and a second retaining force-applying part 68. The first retaining force-applying part 67 applies force to the first retaining part 65 when inserted into the first rotating shaft 25A. The second retaining force-applying part 68 applies force to the second retaining part 66 when inserted into the second rotating shaft 25B. The first retaining force-applying part 67 and the second retaining force-applying part 68 are configured in the same manner.

[0146] like Figure 15As shown, the second retaining part 66 will be described in terms of multiple retaining parts 65 and 66, and the second retaining force-applying part 68 will be described in terms of multiple retaining force-applying parts 67 and 68. The second retaining part 66 has an opening 66A. The opening 66A is provided on the base end portion 66B of the second retaining part 66. The base end portion 66B is the end portion Y1 of the front of the second retaining part 66. The second rotating shaft 25B can be inserted into the opening 66A. The second retaining part 66 can rotate along the horizontal plane with the second rotating shaft 25B as the center when the second rotating shaft 25B is inserted into the opening 66A.

[0147] The second retaining part 66 includes an engaging part 66C. The engaging part 66C is provided on the top end 66D of the second retaining part 66. The top end 66D is the rear Y2 end of the second retaining part 66. The engaging part 66C can engage with the third engaging part 63C.

[0148] The second retaining part 66 has a right inner wall surface 66E. The right inner wall surface 66E is the inner wall surface of the side wall in the first width direction X1. The right inner wall surface 66E bears the force applied by the second retaining force-applying part 68, which will be described later.

[0149] One end 68A of the second retaining force-applying part 68 is mounted on the second mounting part 25D. The other end 68B of the second retaining force-applying part 68 abuts against the right inner wall surface 66E of the second retaining part 66. Thus, the second retaining force-applying part 68 applies force to the second retaining part 66 between the second mounting part 25D and the right inner wall surface 66E. Specifically, the second retaining force-applying part 68 applies force to the second retaining part 66 in a clockwise direction when viewed from above Z1. In this case, the second retaining force-applying part 68 applies force to the second retaining part 66 in the first width direction X1.

[0150] Thus, the second retaining part 66 is forced in the first width direction X1 by the second retaining force-applying part 68. In other words, the second retaining part 66 engages the engaging part 66C with the third engaging part 63C by the force applied from the second retaining force-applying part 68. Therefore, the second retaining part 66 is configured to retain the first slide rail 61A. That is, the second retaining part 66 is configured to retain the main body 21. Hereinafter, the position of the second retaining part 66 where the engaging part 66C engages with the third engaging part 63C will be referred to as the retaining position.

[0151] Furthermore, the second retaining part 66, while engaged with the third engaged part 63C by the force applied from the second retaining force-applying part 68, presses the first slide rail 61A toward the first width direction X1. As a result, the second retaining part 66 presses the main body 21 toward the first width direction X1.

[0152] The first slide rail 61A is pressed in the first width direction X1 by the second retaining part 66. Specifically, when the first slide rail 61A is pressed in the first width direction X1 using force from the second retaining part 66, this 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 against 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, there is a possibility that the first slide rail 61A may be pressed onto the pressing surface 25F due to the deflection of the main frame 60.

[0153] like Figure 16 As shown, when the main body 21 is operated to displace forward Y1, the second retaining part 66 overcomes the force applied by the second retaining force-applying part 68 and displaces in the second width direction X2. Therefore, the second retaining part 66 does not retain the main body 21, allowing the main body 21 to displace forward Y1. Hereinafter, the position of the second retaining part 66, which engages with the third engaged part 63C, will be indicated as the permissible position.

[0154] Although the second retaining part 66 has been described in terms of multiple retaining parts 65 and 66, and the second retaining force-applying part 68 has been described in terms of multiple retaining force-applying parts 67 and 68, the first retaining part 65 and the first retaining force-applying part 67 also function in the same way. That is, the retaining part 64 can be displaced between the permissible position and the retaining position along the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 by the force applied by the retaining force-applying parts 67 and 68. In other words, the retaining part 64 can be displaced between the permissible position and the retaining position along a horizontal plane intersecting the vertical direction Z by the force applied by the retaining force-applying parts 67 and 68. The permissible position corresponds to an example of the first position, and the retaining position corresponds to an example of the second position.

[0155] In detail, such as Figure 14 As shown, when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position, the first retaining part 65 engages with the first engaging part 63A, and the second retaining part 66 engages with the third engaging part 63C. Thus, the main body 21 is held by the first retaining part 65 and the second retaining part 66.

[0156] In this situation, the first retaining part 65 presses the first slide rail 61A toward the first width direction X1 by the force applied from the first retaining force applying part 67. In addition, the first retaining part 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B and the third sliding guide 23C by the force applied from the first retaining force applying part 67.

[0157] The second retaining part 66 presses the first slide rail 61A toward the first width direction X1 by applying force from the second retaining force applying part 68. In addition, the second retaining part 66 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B and the third sliding guide 23C by applying force from the second retaining force applying part 68.

[0158] On the other hand, such as Figure 17 As shown, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first retaining part 65 engages with the second engaging part 63B, and the second retaining part 66 does not engage with any of the plurality of engaging parts 63A to 63C. Therefore, the main body 21 is not held by the second retaining part 66, but is held by the first retaining part 65.

[0159] In this situation, the first retaining part 65 presses the first slide rail 61A toward the first width direction X1 by the force applied from the first retaining force applying part 67. In addition, the first retaining part 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first sliding guide 23A and the second sliding guide 23B by the force applied from the first retaining force applying part 67.

[0160] In addition, such as Figure 18 As shown, when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the first retaining part 65 engages with the third engaging part 63C, and the second retaining part 66 does not engage with any of the multiple engaging parts 63A to 63C. Therefore, the main body 21 is not held by the second retaining part 66, but is held by the first retaining part 65.

[0161] In this configuration, the first retaining part 65 presses the first slide rail 61A toward the first width direction X1 by the force applied from the first retaining force applying part 67. Furthermore, the first retaining part 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first sliding guide 23A by the force applied from the first retaining force applying part 67. Thus, the retaining part 64 is configured to hold the main body 21 in the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position relative to the housing 20.

[0162] Structure of cable support mechanism 92

[0163] like Figure 19 as well as Figure 20 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a control board 70. The control board 70 is mounted on the main body 21. The control board 70 includes a control unit (not shown). The control unit controls the recording device 11.

[0164] The control board 70 includes a connector 90. That is, the recording device 11 includes a connector 90. In other words, the main body 21 includes a connector 90. The connector 90 is capable of connecting to a cable 91. Specifically, while the connector 90 can connect to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, it can also be a connector capable of connecting to a LAN (Local Area Network) cable. Alternatively, the connector 90 can connect to a USB connector, etc., without a cable. The connector 90 is located on the back surface 13 of the recording device 11. That is, the connector 90 is positioned on the surface facing rearward (Y2).

[0165] The recording device 11 includes a cable support mechanism 92. The cable support mechanism 92 is mounted on the housing 20. The cable support mechanism 92 is configured to support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90.

[0166] The cable support mechanism 92 includes a cable clamp 93. The cable clamp 93 supports the cable 91 connected to the connector 90. The cable clamp 93 is fixed to the housing 20.

[0167] The cable support mechanism 92 includes a cable support portion 94. The cable support portion 94 is capable of supporting the cable 91 connected to the connector 90. The cable support portion 94 is fixed to the housing 20. The cable support portion 94 supports the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 between the connector 90 and the cable clamp 93.

[0168] The cable support portion 94 includes a rotating shaft 94A. The rotating shaft 94A is disposed on the base end portion 94B of the cable support portion 94. The rotating shaft 94A extends along the width direction X. The cable support portion 94 is supported in a manner that allows it to rotate around the rotating shaft 94A as a center.

[0169] The cable support portion 94 includes a support rod 94C. The support rod 94C extends from the base end portion 94B of the cable support portion 94 toward the top end portion 94D. The support rod 94C extends rearward Y2. The support rod 94C may also be composed of two rod members arranged side by side in the width direction X. The support rod 94C is subjected to force in a right-handed manner when viewed from the second width direction X2 side by a force-applying member (not shown).

[0170] The cable support portion 94 includes a first roller 94E. The first roller 94E is disposed at the top end portion 94D. The first roller 94E extends along the width direction X. The first roller 94E is connected in the width direction X to two rod members constituting the support rod 94C.

[0171] The cable support portion 94 includes a second roller 94F. The second roller 94F is disposed between the base end portion 94B and the top end portion 94D. The second roller 94F extends in the width direction X. The second roller 94F is connected in the width direction X to two rod members constituting the support rod 94C.

[0172] Cable 91 can be connected to connector 90 while being supported on cable clamp 93. Furthermore, cable 91 can be connected to connector 90 while being supported on the first roller 94E of cable support portion 94. In this case, cable 91 connected to connector 90 can be supported on cable clamp 93 and cable support portion 94 in a bent state. Thus, cable clamp 93 and cable support portion 94 can support cable 91 connected to connector 90 in a bent state when main body 21 is configured in the closed position.

[0173] On the other hand, such as Figure 21 As shown, when the main body 21 is moved from the closed position to the second open position, the cable support 94 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the second width direction X2, overcoming the force applied by the force-applying member. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported on the cable clamp 93 and the cable support 94 in a straight state. Thus, when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the cable support 94 can support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in a straight state. Of course, even when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the cable support 94 can also support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in a bent state. Alternatively, it can be configured such that when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the cable support 94 can support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in a bent state.

[0174] Thus, when the main body 21 is in the closed position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported on the cable clamp 93 and the cable support 94 in a bent state. Furthermore, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported on the cable clamp 93 and the cable support 94 in a straight state. Subsequently, when the main body 21 moves back to the closed position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported on the cable clamp 93 and the cable support 94 in a bent state. Therefore, even when the main body 21 moves between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 can be supported on the cable clamp 93 and the cable support 94 to prevent the cable 91 from becoming tangled. Furthermore, this also prevents the cable 91 from being clamped by the main body 21 or hanging inside the housing 20 due to the movement of the main body 21.

[0175] Support for power supply cable 96

[0176] like Figure 22 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a power supply unit 95. The power supply unit 95 is a unit that converts supplied commercial power and supplies power to the recording device 11. The power supply unit 95 is not mounted on the main body 21, but is disposed on the housing 20. Specifically, the power supply unit 95 is disposed on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22. The power supply unit 95 is disposed on the rear surface 13 of the recording device 11. The power supply unit 95 can be connected to a power cable (not shown) from the rear surface 13. The power supply unit 95 is disposed along the right side 15 of the recording device 11. The power supply unit 95 supplies power to the main body 21 via a power supply cable 96.

[0177] The power supply cable 96 is supported on a sheet material 97. The sheet material 97 is made of a flexible material. The sheet material 97 may also be made of resin. The sheet material 97 has multiple openings 97A and 97B. The power supply cable 96 is supported on the sheet material 97 while being inserted into the multiple openings 97A and 97B. Thus, when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and the first open position, the sheet material 97 can support the power supply cable 96 even when it is bent. Therefore, even when the main body 21 is displaced between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, the power supply cable 96 can be prevented from tangling because it is supported on the sheet material 97. Furthermore, this also prevents the power supply cable 96 from being clamped by the main body 21 or hanging inside the housing 20 due to the displacement of the main body 21.

[0178] Structure of the notification lamp

[0179] like Figure 23 as well as Figure 24 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a light guide 98 and an LED lamp 99. The light guide 98 is provided on the main body 21. The light guide 98 may also be a light guide member that diffuses light incident from the LED lamp 99. The light guide 98 is configured to extend in the width direction X.

[0180] The light guide section 98 includes a display section 98A and an incident section 98B. The display section 98A protrudes from the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. The display section 98A constitutes the notification lamp 36. The incident section 98B is located above the display section 98A by Z1. The display section 98A and the incident section 98B are integrally formed.

[0181] The incident portion 98B includes an incident surface 98C, a first reflecting surface 98D, and a second reflecting surface 98E. The incident surface 98C is the end face of the incident portion 98B facing upward Z1. The incident surface 98C is configured to extend in the width direction X.

[0182] The first reflecting surface 98D is the end face of the incident portion 98B facing downward Z2. That is, the first reflecting surface 98D is a surface facing in the opposite direction to the incident surface 98C. The first reflecting surface 98D is a surface that is inclined downward Z2 as it tends towards the second width direction X2. The first reflecting surface 98D is a surface that reflects light incident from the incident surface 98C towards downward Z2 in the second width direction X2.

[0183] The second reflecting surface 98E is the end face of the incident portion 98B facing upward Z1. The second reflecting surface 98E is located closer to the incident surface 98C in the second width direction X2. The second reflecting surface 98E is a surface that is inclined downward Z2 as it tends towards the second width direction X2. In other words, the second reflecting surface 98E is a surface that reflects light reflected in the second width direction X2 by the first reflecting surface 98D downward Z2. The second reflecting surface 98E has an uneven surface. Therefore, the second reflecting surface 98E diffuses the reflected light.

[0184] The incident portion 98B has a front surface 98F and a back surface 98G. Reflective films are applied to the front surface 98F and the back surface 98G. As a result, light incident on the incident portion 98B is efficiently guided to the display portion 98A.

[0185] An LED light 99 is mounted on the main body 21. The LED light 99 is located Z1 above the incident surface 98C. The LED light 99 is a light that illuminates when a predetermined error occurs. The LED light 99 can be composed of a single light or multiple lights. The LED light 99 can also emit different colors of light depending on the type of error.

[0186] Light from LED 99 can be incident on incident surface 98C. Light incident from incident surface 98C into incident portion 98B is guided downward Z2. Light guided downward Z2 in incident portion 98B is reflected in the second width direction X2 by first reflecting surface 98D. Light reflected in the second width direction X2 by first reflecting surface 98D is diffused by second reflecting surface 98E and reflected downward Z2. Light reflected downward Z2 by second reflecting surface 98E is guided to display portion 98A. In particular, the amount of light reflected by second reflecting surface 98E decreases as it approaches the second width direction X2. Therefore, the amount of light guided to display portion 98A also decreases as it approaches the second width direction X2. Thus, display portion 98A emits light in a gradually decreasing manner as the amount of light approaches the second width direction X2.

[0187] The role of the first embodiment

[0188] The function of the first embodiment will be explained.

[0189] In the recording system 10, a loading object can be loaded onto the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. The loading 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 arranged in the vertical direction Z.

[0190] In the recording device 11, the main body 21 is capable of displacement in the longitudinal direction Y relative to the housing 20. 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 longitudinal direction Y, and the main body 21A of the second recording device 11B can also be displaced in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0191] Furthermore, there are cases where the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 is formed by the main body 21, and the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are formed by the housing 20. Moreover, the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are formed by a resin frame 27 and metal plates 28A to 28C. The metal plates 28A to 28C are disposed inside the resin frame 27. By using the resin frame 27, the housing 20 can be made lightweight, and it is easy to perform processing that improves its aesthetics. Furthermore, by using the metal plates 28A to 28C, for example, even when a second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the strength of the housing 20 can be ensured.

[0192] Furthermore, the storage volume visual confirmation unit 31, the operation panel 33, the notification light 36, and the opening / closing part 37 are located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Moreover, when the opening / closing part 37 is open, the discharge port 38 opens forward Y1, allowing access to the paper tray 37B and the gripping part 39 from the front Y1 side. Furthermore, by gripping the gripping part 39, it is easy to move the main body 21 in the forward and backward Y direction.

[0193] Although the main body 21 is housed within the casing 20 when it is in the closed position, the liquid collection section 40 is exposed when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Specifically, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed by removing the cover 43. This allows liquid to be injected into the collection chamber 41. Furthermore, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the waste liquid mounting section 45 is exposed. This allows for the assembly and disassembly of the waste liquid collection body 46 within the waste liquid mounting section 45.

[0194] Furthermore, the main body 21 can be moved not only to the first open position, but also to the second open position. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, a portion of the transport path 49 is exposed. This allows for the elimination of paper jams in a portion of the transport path 49.

[0195] Operations related to the liquid collection section 40, liquid inlet 42, cap 43, waste liquid installation section 45, and part of the transport 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, operability is not reduced. Furthermore, even when the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B are arranged in a horizontal configuration, operability is not reduced.

[0196] The main body 21 is configured such that the slide rail 61, on which the main body frame 60 is mounted, can slide on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20. By allowing the slide rail 61 to slide on the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 without the main body frame 60 abutting against the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced in the front-rear direction Y.

[0197] Furthermore, the first slide rail 61A is held in a predetermined position by the retaining part 64. These predetermined positions include a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. When the retaining part 64 is positioned in the retaining position by force applied from the retaining force parts 67 and 68, it presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 while engaging with the engaging part 63 of the first slide rail 61A. In this case, the retaining part 64 presses the second slide rail 61B towards the first sliding guide 23A, the second sliding guide 23B, and the third sliding guide 23C via the first slide rail 61A and the main body frame 60. Thus, the main body 21 is held in the predetermined position by the pressing in the first width direction X1 performed by the retaining part 64.

[0198] In particular, when the body 21 is configured to move smoothly along the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20, a gap is required between the slide rail 61 and the sliding guide 23. In this way, even with a gap between the slide rail 61 and the sliding guide 23, the holding part 64 can stably hold the body 21 and suppress vibration of the body 21.

[0199] Furthermore, when the user operates the main body 21 to displace it in the longitudinal direction Y, the retaining part 64 receives a force from the engaging part 63 in the second width direction X2 according to the operation. The retaining part 64 overcomes the force applied by the retaining force-applying parts 67 and 68, and displaces from the retaining position to the permissible position, and does not engage with the engaging part 63 of the first slide rail 61A. In this way, the main body 21 can smoothly displace in the longitudinal direction Y because the retaining part 64 does not engage with the engaging part 63 of the first slide rail 61A.

[0200] Effects of the first implementation method

[0201] The effects of the first embodiment will be explained.

[0202] (1) The retaining part 64 is configured to hold the main body 21 in 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 the position where the main body 21 is housed in the housing 20. The first open position is the position where the main body 21 protrudes forward Y1 from the housing 20 by a first distance D1. The second open position is the position where the main body 21 protrudes forward Y1 from the housing 20 by a second distance D2 greater than the first distance D1. The main body 21 can be displaced along the front-rear 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-rear direction Y between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, and is held in the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position relative to the housing 20. Therefore, the types of open positions that can be held can be selected, and the operability related to the displacement and holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0203] (2) The housing 20 has a first limiting part 30. When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first limiting part 30 limits the forward displacement of the main body 21 by Y1. Therefore, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first limiting part 30 can limit the forward displacement of the main body 21 by Y1. Therefore, operability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the retention of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0204] (3) The recording device 11 includes a reversing section 58, which reverses the transport direction of the medium along the transport path 49. The reversing section 58 is detachably mounted on the main body 21. When the reversing section 58 is installed, the main body 21 is restricted from moving forward Y1 from the first open position by the contact between the reversing section 58 and the first limiting section 30. Therefore, when the reversing section 58 is installed on the main body 21, the first limiting section 30 can restrict the forward Y1 movement of the main body 21 when it is positioned in the first open position. Therefore, operability related to the movement and holding of the main body 21 can be improved. That is, it is possible to prevent the main body 21 from moving to the second open position unintentionally.

[0205] (4) On the other hand, when the reversing part 58 is not installed, the forward displacement of the main body 21 by Y1 is not restricted by the first limiting part 30 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. Thus, in order to move the main body 21 from the first open position to the second open position, the reversing part 58 needs to be removed from the main body 21. By removing the reversing part 58 from the main body 21, the main body 21 can be moved from the first open position to the second open position when the medium cannot be conveyed, and the medium can be removed in at least a portion of the conveying path 49. Therefore, the operability related to the medium conveying path 49 can be improved. In addition, by removing the reversing part 58 from the main body 21, the weight of the main body 21 can be reduced, and the recording device 11 can be stably installed even when the main body 21 has been moved to the second open position.

[0206] (5) The housing 20 has a second limiting part 24. The second limiting part 24 limits the forward displacement of the main body 21 by Y1 when the main body 21 is disposed in the second open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is disposed in the second open position, the forward displacement of the main body 21 by Y1 can be limited by the second limiting part 24. Therefore, the operability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0207] (6) The holding part 64 is forceped in the first width direction X1 by the holding force-applying parts 67 and 68. In order for the main body 21 to move smoothly in the front-rear direction Y, a gap needs to be provided relative to the width direction X. On the other hand, in order for the holding part 64 to hold the main body 21, the holding part 64 is forceped in the first width direction X1 by the holding force-applying parts 67 and 68, thereby pressing the main body 21 in the first width direction X1. Therefore, the holding part 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and the operability related to the holding of the main body 21 can be improved. In addition, the vibration of the main body 21 can be suppressed. Thus, even in a structure that allows the main body 21 to move in the front-rear direction Y, the recording quality implemented by the recording unit 48 mounted on the main body 21 can be improved.

[0208] (7) The main body 21 has a slide rail 61 that can slide relative to the housing 20. Therefore, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced along the front-rear direction Y. Therefore, operability can be improved.

[0209] (8) The housing 20 has 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 can slide relative to the housing 20, in the width direction X. Therefore, the holding part 64 can stably hold the main body 21, thereby improving the operability related to holding the main body 21. In addition, it can prevent the main body 21 from detaching from the housing 20.

[0210] (9) Furthermore, the retaining part 64 presses the slide rail 61 toward the sliding guides 23A to 23C in the first width direction X1 by applying force from the retaining force parts 67 and 68. Therefore, the slide rail 61 can be pressed toward the sliding guides 23A to 23C in the first width direction X1. Therefore, the retaining part 64 can stably hold the main body 21, thereby improving the operability related to the holding of the main body 21.

[0211] (10) The first holding part 65 and the second holding part 66 are provided at a position along the front-rear direction Y. When the main body 21 is configured in the closed position, it is held by the first holding part 65 and the second holding part 66. When the main body 21 is configured in the first open position and the second open position, it is not held by the second holding part 66, but is held by the first holding part 65. Therefore, when the main body 21 is configured in the closed state, it can be held more stably than when the main body 21 is configured in the first open state and the second open state. Therefore, the operability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0212] (11) The first engaging portion 63A, the second engaging portion 63B, and the third engaging portion 63C are positioned along the front-rear direction Y and are capable of engaging with the retaining portion 64. When the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position, it is held by the first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66 when the first retaining portion 65 engages with the first engaging portion 63A and the second retaining portion 66 engages with the third engaging portion 63C. When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, it is not held by the second retaining portion 66 but by the first retaining portion 65 when the first retaining portion 65 engages with the second engaging portion 63B and the second retaining portion 66 does not engage with the first engaging portion 63A and the third engaging portion 63C. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, it is not held by the second holding part 66, but by the first holding part 65, when the first holding part 65 engages with the third engaging part 63C and the second holding part 66 does not engage with the first engaging part 63A and the second engaging part 63B. Therefore, when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed state, it can be held more stably than when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open state and the second open state. Thus, operability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved. Furthermore, by providing the engaging part 63 on the main body 21, the main body 21 can be held in a predetermined position with a simple structure. In addition, the third engaging part 63C can also be used for engagement by the holding part 64 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and the second open position. Therefore, the main body 21 can be held in a predetermined position with a simple structure, and space can be saved, and the distance between the closed position and the second open position can be increased.

[0213] (12) At least a portion of the conveying path 49 is exposed when the body 21 is positioned in the second open position. Therefore, by displacing the body 21 from the closed position to the second open position along the longitudinal direction Y, at least a portion of the conveying path 49 mounted on the body 21 can be exposed. Therefore, by displacing the body 21 from the closed position to the second open position along the longitudinal direction Y, the medium can be removed from at least a portion of the conveying path 49, and operability can be improved.

[0214] (13) The liquid inlet 42 is exposed when the main body 21 is positioned in the open position. Therefore, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the liquid inlet 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-rear direction Y, liquid can be injected into the liquid inlet 42, and operability can be improved.

[0215] (14) On the same surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1, a liquid receiving section 40 and a discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions. This improves the operability of the liquid receiving section 40 and the discharge port 38.

[0216] (15) The waste liquid mounting section 45 can be fitted with a waste liquid collection body 46. The waste liquid collection body 46 can recover the liquid discharged from the recording section 48 as waste liquid. The waste liquid mounting section 45 is mounted on the main body 21 and is exposed when the main body 21 is positioned in the open position. Therefore, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the waste liquid mounting section 45 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. Therefore, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the waste liquid collection body 46 in the waste liquid mounting section 45 can be installed and removed, and the operability related to the waste liquid mounting section 45 can be improved.

[0217] (16) The discharge port 38 is provided on the front Y1-facing surface of the main body 21, opening forward Y1. The waste liquid mounting part 45 is provided above the discharge port 38 Z1. Therefore, operations related to the waste liquid mounting part 45 and the discharge port 38 can be performed from the front Y1-facing surface of the main body 21. Therefore, the operability related to the waste liquid mounting part 45 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0218] (17) The main body 21 has a gripping part 39 that can be gripped when the main body 21 is displaced. The gripping part 39 is provided on the front Y1-facing surface of the main body 21 in a position where it can be gripped from the front Y1. Therefore, the gripping part 39 can be gripped from the front Y1-facing surface of the main body 21. As a result, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced by gripping it with the gripping part 39. Therefore, the operability related to the displacement of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0219] (18) The outlet 38 is provided on the front Y1-facing surface of the main body 21, opening forward Y1. The grip 39 is provided above the outlet 38 Z1. Therefore, the grip 39 and the outlet 38 are provided in adjacent positions on the same front Y1-facing surface of the main body 21. Therefore, the operability related to the grip 39 and the outlet 38 can be improved.

[0220] (19) The housing 20 has a left side, a right side, and a top side facing a direction intersecting the front-rear direction Y. The left side, right side, and top side are made of a resin frame 27. Therefore, by using the resin frame 27, the housing 20 is made lightweight and easy to process to improve its appearance.

[0221] (20) On the other hand, metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the resin frame 27. Therefore, even if the main body 21 can be displaced relative to the housing 20 in the front-rear direction Y, 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.

[0222] (21) The housing 20 has a top surface facing upward Z1. The top surface includes a plane on which a loading object can be loaded. Therefore, even when a loading object is loaded on the top surface, the main body 21 can be displaced in the longitudinal direction Y. Therefore, the operability related to the displacement of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0223] (22) A storage capacity visual confirmation unit 31 and an operation panel 33 are mounted on the main body 21. The main body 21 has a first region 18 and a second region 19 on a surface facing forward Y1. The first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions divided in the width direction X. The storage capacity visual confirmation unit 31 is provided on the first region 18, and the operation panel 33 is provided on the second region 19. The first region 18 is a region with a black color, and the second region 19 is a region with a white color. Therefore, on the same surface facing forward Y1, it is easy to visually confirm the first region 18 where the storage capacity visual confirmation unit 31 is provided and the second region 19 where the operation panel 33 is provided. Therefore, the operability related to the storage capacity visual confirmation unit 31 and the operation panel 33 can be improved.

[0224] (23) 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 provided, space can be saved in the horizontal direction, and the operability associated with the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B can be improved.

[0225] (24) 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 contained 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 contained in the same surface can be improved.

[0226] (25) The main body 21 has a connector 90 capable of connecting a cable 91. The housing 20 has a cable support portion 94 capable of supporting the cable 91 connected to the connector 90. The cable support portion 94 can support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in a bent state when the main body 21 is configured in the closed position and the first open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is displaced in the front-rear direction Y to the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, even when the cable 91 is connected to the connector 90 connected to the main body 21, the cable 91 is unlikely to get tangled inside the housing 20. Furthermore, based on this, it is possible to prevent the cable 91 from being clamped by the main body 21 or hanging inside the housing 20 due to the displacement of the main body 21. Therefore, with the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y, the operability of the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 can be improved.

[0227] Second Implementation Method

[0228] Next, the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the storage body mounting part 88 is mounted on the main body 21 instead of the liquid storage part 40. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for structures that are the same as those in the already described embodiment, and repeated descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0229] like Figure 25 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a housing mounting section 88. The housing mounting section 88 is mounted on the main body 21. The housing mounting section 88 can mount liquid containers 89. The liquid containers 89 are configured to hold liquid used for recording onto a medium. The liquid containers 89 may be, for example, ink cartridges. The housing mounting section 88 may also be configured to mount multiple liquid containers 89 corresponding to different colors of liquid. The housing mounting section 88 is located adjacent to the discharge port 38 in the width direction X. The housing mounting section 88 is located adjacent to the waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X.

[0230] The storage housing mounting portion 88 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. However, the storage housing mounting portion 88 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 storage housing mounting portion 88 is exposed from the housing 20. This allows for the assembly and disassembly of the liquid storage body 89 within the storage housing mounting portion 88. Furthermore, regarding the storage housing mounting portion 88, it can be said that it is the same when the main body 21 is in the second open position as it is in the first open position. That is, the storage housing mounting portion 88 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The storage housing mounting portion 88 is an example equivalent to the first mounting portion.

[0231] Effects of the second implementation method

[0232] The effects of the second embodiment will be explained.

[0233] (26) By moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the storage body mounting part 88 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the liquid storage body 89 can be installed and removed from the storage body mounting part 88, and operability can be improved.

[0234] (27) On the same front-facing Y1 side of the main body 21, a storage body mounting part 88 and a discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions. In this way, by moving the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the operability related to the storage body mounting part 88 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0235] Change Example

[0236] This embodiment can be modified and implemented in the following ways. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to implement them within the scope of technical inconsistency.

[0237] Although the retaining part 64 is located on the second width direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A, it is not limited thereto. For example, it may also be located on the first width direction X1 of the first slide rail 61A. For example, it may also be located on the first width direction X1 of the second slide rail 61B. For example, it may also be located on the second width direction X2 of the second slide rail 61B. Furthermore, for example, a combination of these may also be used. In this case, by providing it only on one side of the slide rail 61 in the width direction X, the vibration of the body 21 can be suppressed more effectively by using the retaining part 64.

[0238] Although the main body 21 is held at two locations by the holding part 64 when it is in the closed position, it is not limited to this. For example, the main body 21 can be held at three or more locations by the holding part 64, or the main body 21 can be held at one location by the holding part 64.

[0239] Although the main body 21 is held at one location by the holding part 64 when it is positioned in the first open position, it is not limited to this. For example, the main body 21 can be held at two or more locations by the holding part 64.

[0240] Although the main body 21 is held at one location by the holding part 64 when it is positioned in the second open position, it is not limited to this. For example, the main body 21 can be held at two or more locations by the holding part 64.

[0241] • As long as the retaining part 64 engages with the engaging part 63, for example, the engaging part 63 can be configured to be convex and the retaining part 64 to be concave.

[0242] For example, depending on whether the user grips the gripping part 39, the holding part 64 can be displaced from the holding position to the permissible position. For example, depending on whether the user grips the gripping part 39, the displacement of the holding part 64 from the holding position to the permissible position can be allowed.

[0243] • The first limiting part 30 may, for example, limit the displacement of the main body 21 from the first open position forward Y1 by abutting against other parts of the main body 21, instead of by using the reversing part 58. In this case, for example, it may be configured to switch whether other parts of the main body 21 are abutting based on the user's operation.

[0244] The liquid collection section 40 may have some deviation in the front-rear direction Y, for example, as long as processing can be performed from the front surface 12 side of the recording device 11. That is, adjacent positions in the width direction X mean that as long as processing can be performed from the front surface 12 side of the recording device 11, some deviation in the front-rear direction Y is possible. The liquid collection section 40 may, for example, be located adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38, the gripping part 39, and the waste liquid mounting part 45 in the width direction X. Alternatively, the liquid collection section 40 may not be located adjacent to the discharge port 38, the gripping part 39, and the waste liquid mounting part 45 in the width direction X. The liquid collection section 40 may, for example, be located above the discharge port 38 (Z1).

[0245] The housing mounting section 88 may have some deviation in the front-rear direction Y, for example, as long as it can be processed from the front surface 12 side of the recording device 11. The housing mounting section 88 may also be positioned adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38, the gripping section 39, and the waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X. Alternatively, the housing mounting section 88 may not be positioned adjacent to the discharge port 38, the gripping section 39, and the waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X. The housing mounting section 88 may also be positioned above the discharge port 38, Z1.

[0246] The waste liquid mounting part 45 may, for example, be located adjacent to the discharge port 38 and the holding part 39 in the width direction X. The waste liquid mounting part 45 may, for example, be located adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38 and the holding part 39 in the width direction X.

[0247] • The gripping part 39 may also be provided below the discharge port 38 at Z2. The gripping part 39 may also be provided in the width direction X at a position adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38 and the waste liquid mounting part 45.

[0248] • The main body 21 may not include at least one of the following: storage capacity visual confirmation unit 31, operation panel 33, paper discharge tray 37B, discharge outlet 38, handle 39, liquid storage unit 40, waste liquid installation unit 45, support unit 53, paper supply tray 54, conveying unit 55, and storage body installation unit 88.

[0249] • A metal plate may not be provided in at least one of the left side 14, right side 15 and top side 17.

[0250] While a serial printer is used as the recording device 11 in the above embodiment, it is not limited to this. For example, both a landscape printer and a line printer can be used as the recording device 11. A landscape printer is a printer whose carriage can move in both the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction. A line printer is a printer that has multiple nozzles arranged at fixed intervals in the width direction X and can simultaneously spray liquid across the width of the medium.

[0251] • The medium is not limited to paper. It can also be resin films or sheets, resin and metal composite films, laminated films, fabrics, nonwoven fabrics, metal foils, metal films, ceramic sheets, and clothing, etc. Furthermore, the medium can also be media unwound from a roll.

[0252] • The liquid can be arbitrarily selected as long as it is a substance that can be recorded on a medium by adhering to it. For example, ink may also include substances that are composed of functional material particles such as pigments or metal particles dissolved, dispersed or mixed in a solvent, including various compositions such as water-based inks, oil-based inks, gel inks, and hot-melt inks.

[0253] • The recording device 11 is not limited to an inkjet printer, but can also be a click-to-printer.

[0254] The recording device 11 can be either inkjet or laser recording.

[0255] The expression "at least one" as used in this specification means one or more of the desired options. As an example, "at least one" as used in this specification means that if there are two options, it refers to only one option or both of the two options. As another example, "at least one" as used in this specification means that if there are three or more options, it refers to only one option or any combination of two or more options.

[0256] Postscript

[0257] The following describes the technical ideas and effects learned based on the above-described implementation methods and modifications.

[0258] (A) A recording device includes: a recording unit for recording on a medium; a main body on which the recording unit is mounted; a housing configured to house the main body; and a holding unit configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, the predetermined position including a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position, wherein the closed position is a position in which the interior of the main body is housed in the housing, the first open position is a position in which the main body protrudes a first distance from the housing in a first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction, and the second open position is a position in which the main body protrudes a second distance from the housing in the first displacement direction, the main body being capable of displacement along the displacement direction between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position.

[0259] According to this structure, the main body can be displaced along the displacement direction between a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position, and the main body can be held relative to the housing in the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. Therefore, it is possible to select the types of open positions that can be held, and the operability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved.

[0260] (B) Alternatively, the housing may have a first limiting part that displaces the main body in the first displacement direction when the main body is positioned in the first open position.

[0261] According to this structure, when the main body is positioned in the first open position, the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction can be limited by the first limiting part. Therefore, operability related to the displacement of the main body and the holding of the main body can be improved.

[0262] (C) Alternatively, the main body may have a transport path for transporting the medium, a portion of which is detachably mounted on the main body. When the portion of the transport path is mounted, the main body is restricted from displacement from the first open position to the first displacement direction by the contact between the portion of the transport path and the first limiting part. Furthermore, the main body may have a transport path for transporting the medium, and the recording device may have a reversing part that reverses the transport direction of the medium along the transport path. The reversing part is detachably mounted on the main body, and when the reversing part is mounted, the main body is restricted from displacement from the first open position to the first displacement direction by the contact between the reversing part and the first limiting part.

[0263] According to this structure, when the reversing part is installed on the main body, the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction can be restricted by the first limiting part when the main body is positioned in the first open position. Therefore, operability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved. Furthermore, by removing the reversing part from the main body, the weight of the main body can be reduced, and the recording device can be stably installed even when the main body has been displaced to the second open position.

[0264] (D) Alternatively, the housing may have a second limiting part that limits the displacement of the body in the first displacement direction when the body is configured in the second open position.

[0265] According to this structure, when the main body is positioned in the second open position, the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction can be restricted by the second limiting part. Therefore, operability related to the displacement of the main body and the holding of the main body can be improved.

[0266] (E) Alternatively, the recording device may include a force-applying part, and the holding part may be subjected to force by the force-applying part in a width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction.

[0267] According to this structure, in order for the main body to move smoothly in the displacement direction, a gap needs to be provided relative to the width direction intersecting the vertical direction and the displacement direction. On the other hand, in order for the holding part to hold the main body, the holding part is forced in the width direction by the force-applying part, thereby pressing the main body in the width direction. Therefore, the holding part can stably hold the main body, and the operability related to holding the main body can be improved. In addition, the vibration of the main body can be suppressed. Thus, even in a structure that allows the main body to move along the displacement direction, the recording quality performed by the recording unit mounted on the main body can be improved.

[0268] (F) can also be configured such that the main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the housing, and the housing has a third limiting portion that limits the displacement of the sliding portion in the width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction.

[0269] According to this structure, the displacement in the width direction of the sliding part, which can slide relative to the housing, can be limited by the third limiting part. Therefore, the holding part can stably hold the main body, thereby improving the operability related to holding the main body.

[0270] (G) Alternatively, the recording device may include a force-applying part, the main body may have a sliding part that can slide relative to the housing, the housing may have a third limiting part that limits the displacement of the sliding part in the width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction, and the holding part may press the sliding part toward the third limiting part in the width direction by the force applied from the force-applying part.

[0271] According to this structure, the displacement of the sliding part, which can slide relative to the housing, in the width direction can be limited by the third limiting part, and the sliding part can be pressed against the third limiting part in the width direction. Therefore, the holding part can stably hold the main body, thereby improving operability related to holding the main body.

[0272] (H) can also be configured such that the holding part has a first holding part and a second holding part, the first holding part and the second holding part are disposed at a position along the displacement direction, the main body is held by the first holding part and the second holding part when it is disposed in the closed position, and is not held by the second holding part but held by the first holding part when it is disposed in the first open position and the second open position.

[0273] According to this structure, when the main body is configured in the closed state, it can be held more stably compared to when the main body is configured in the first open state and the second open state. Therefore, operability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved.

[0274] (I) Alternatively, the main body may have a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, and a third engaging portion. The first engaging portion, the second engaging portion, and the third engaging portion are positioned along the displacement direction and are capable of engaging with the retaining portion. The retaining portion has a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion, both positioned along the displacement direction. When the main body is positioned in the closed position, it is engaged with the first engaging portion and with the second retaining portion engaged with the third engaging portion. The first holding part and the second holding part are held together. When the first holding part is positioned in the first open position, it is not held by the second holding part but is held by the first holding part when the first holding part is engaged with the second engaging part and the second holding part is not engaged with the first engaging part and the third engaging part. When the first holding part is positioned in the second open position, it is not held by the second holding part but is held by the first holding part when the first holding part is engaged with the third engaging part and the second holding part is not engaged with the first engaging part and the second engaging part.

[0275] According to this structure, when the main body is configured in the closed state, it can be held more stably compared to when the main body is configured in the first open state and the second open state. Therefore, operability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved. Furthermore, by providing a locking part on the main body, the main body can be held in a predetermined position with a simple structure. In addition, the third locking part can also use the locking action performed by the holding part when the main body is configured in the closed position and the second open position. Thus, the main body can be held in a predetermined position with a simple structure, and the distance between the closed position and the second open position can be increased.

[0276] (J) can also be configured such that the body has a transport path for transporting the medium in the transport direction, at least a portion of which is exposed when the body is configured in the second open position.

[0277] According to this structure, by displacing the main body from the closed position to the second open position along the displacement direction, at least a portion of the conveying path mounted on the main body can be exposed. Thus, by displacing the main body from the closed position to the second open position along the displacement direction, the medium can be removed from at least a portion of the conveying path, and operability can be improved.

[0278] (K) can also be configured such that the recording unit performs recording on the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium, the recording device includes a liquid receiving unit that receives liquid supplied to the recording unit, the liquid receiving unit is mounted on the main body and exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position.

[0279] According to this structure, by moving the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the displacement direction, the liquid storage section mounted on the main body can be exposed. Thus, by moving the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the displacement direction, the operability related to the liquid storage section can be improved.

[0280] (L) can also be configured such that the recording unit performs recording on the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium, the recording device having a first mounting part capable of mounting a liquid reservoir containing liquid supplied to the recording unit, the first mounting part being mounted on the main body and exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position.

[0281] According to this structure, by moving the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the displacement direction, the first mounting part mounted on the main body can be exposed. In this way, by moving the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the displacement direction, the liquid container can be assembled and disassembled using the first mounting part, thereby improving operability.

[0282] (M) can also be configured such that the recording unit performs recording on the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium, the recording device having a second mounting part capable of mounting a waste liquid collection body that can recycle the liquid discharged from the recording unit as waste liquid, the second mounting part being mounted on the main body and exposed when the main body is configured in the first open position.

[0283] According to this structure, by moving the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the displacement direction, the second mounting part mounted on the main body can be exposed. Thus, by moving the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the displacement direction, the waste liquid collection body can be assembled and disassembled using the second mounting part, improving operability.

[0284] (N) can also be configured such that the main body has a gripping part, which can grip when the main body is displaced, and the gripping part is disposed on the surface of the main body facing the first displacement direction at a position where it can be gripped from the first displacement direction.

[0285] According to this structure, a gripping part can be provided on the surface of the main body facing the first displacement direction. Therefore, the main body can be smoothly displaced by gripping it with the gripping part. Thus, operability related to the displacement of the main body can be improved.

[0286] (O) can also be configured such that the body has a connector capable of connecting a cable, the connector is disposed on a surface facing a second displacement direction opposite to the first displacement direction, the housing has a cable support portion capable of supporting the cable connected to the connector, and the cable support portion capable of supporting the cable connected to the connector in a bent state when the body is configured in the closed position and the first open position.

[0287] According to this structure, when the main body is displaced along the displacement direction to the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, even when a cable is connected to the connector of the main body, the cable is unlikely to become tangled inside the housing. Therefore, the operability related to the cable connected to the connector can be improved as the main body is displaced in the displacement direction.

[0288] (P) can also be configured such that the housing has multiple surfaces, at least one of which is made of a resin plate, and a metal plate is disposed inside the resin plate.

[0289] According to this structure, at least one of the multiple faces of the shell is made of a resin plate. This allows for a lightweight shell and facilitates aesthetically pleasing processing. Furthermore, even if the main body is displaced relative to the shell in a displacement direction, the rigidity of the shell can be increased by providing a metal plate inside the resin plate, and tilting of the shell itself caused by displacement of the main body towards the open position can be suppressed.

[0290] (Q) Alternatively, the housing may have a top surface facing upward in the vertical direction, the top surface including a plane capable of loading the object to be loaded.

[0291] According to this structure, even when an object is loaded on the top surface, the main body can be displaced in the displacement direction. Therefore, the operability related to the displacement of the main body can be improved.

[0292] (R) can also be configured such that the recording unit records on the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium, and the recording device includes: a liquid receiving unit configured to receive liquid supplied to the recording unit; a receiving amount visual confirmation unit capable of visually confirming the receiving amount of liquid in the liquid receiving unit; and an operation unit capable of being operated by a user. The liquid receiving unit, the receiving amount visual confirmation unit, and the operation unit are mounted on the main body, and the main body has a first region and a second region on a surface facing the first displacement direction. The first region and the second region are regions divided in a width direction intersecting the vertical direction and the displacement direction. The receiving amount visual confirmation unit is disposed on the first region, and the operation unit is disposed on the second region. The first region is a region to which a first color is applied, and the second region is a region to which a second color different from the first color is applied.

[0293] According to this structure, on the same surface facing the first displacement direction, it is easy to visually confirm the first area where the storage volume visual confirmation section is provided and the second area where the operation section is provided. Therefore, the operability related to the storage volume visual confirmation section and the operation section can be improved.

[0294] (S) The recording device includes: a first recording device; a second recording device, the first recording device and the second recording device each having: a recording unit for recording on a medium; a main body on which the recording unit is mounted; a housing configured to house the main body; and a holding part configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, the predetermined position including a closed position, a first open position and a second open position, the closed position being the position where the main body is housed in the housing, the first open position being the position where the main body protrudes a first distance from the housing in a first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction, and the second open position being the position where the main body protrudes a second distance from the housing in the first displacement direction greater than the first distance, the main body being capable of displacement along the displacement direction between the closed position, the first open position and the second open position, and the second recording device being mounted on the top surface of the first recording device.

[0295] According to this structure, the same effect as (A) is achieved. Furthermore, based on this, the second recording device can be mounted on the top surface of the first recording device. Therefore, by arranging the first and second recording devices, space can be saved in the direction intersecting the vertical direction, and the operability related to the first and second recording devices can be improved.

[0296] (T) Alternatively, the body may have a front surface with a planar shape facing the first displacement direction, and when the second recording device is mounted on the top surface of the first recording device, the front surface of the first recording device and the front surface of the second recording device are contained in the same plane when the body is configured in the closed position in the first recording device and the body is configured in the closed position in the second recording device.

[0297] According to this structure, the front surfaces of the first recording device and the second recording device are contained in the same plane. Therefore, when the first and second recording devices are arranged, space can be saved in the direction intersecting the vertical direction, and the operability of the front surfaces of the first and second recording devices can be improved.

[0298] Symbol Explanation

[0299] IS…Setting surface; RA…Recording area; 10…Recording system; 11…Recording device; 11A…First recording device; 11B…Second recording device; 12…Front surface; 13…Rear side; 14…Left side; 15…Right side; 16…Bottom surface; 17…Top surface; 18…First area; 19…Second area; 20…Housing; 21…Main body; 22…Base plate; 22A…Upper surface; 22B…Bottom surface; 23…Sliding guide; 24…Second limiting part; 25A…First rotating axis; 25B…Second rotating axis; 25C…First mounting part; 25D…Second mounting part; 25E…First pressing surface; 25F…Second pressing surface; 26…Housing 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 part; 30A…Abutted surface; 31…Visual confirmation part for storage capacity; 33…Operation panel; 34…Operation part; 35…Display part; 36…Notification light; 37…Opening and closing part; 37A…Rotating shaft; 37B…Paper tray; 38…Discharge outlet; 39…Holding part; 40…Liquid storage part; 41…Storage chamber; 42…Liquid inlet; 43…Cover; 44…First cover; 45…Waste liquid installation part; 46…Waste liquid storage body; 47…Storage body fixing part; 48…Recording part; 49…Conveyor path; 50…Second cover; 51…Slide carriage; 52…Liquid 53…Ejector head; 54…Support section; 55…Paper supply tray; 56…Conveying section; 57…Conveying roller pair; 58…Discharge roller pair; 59…Reversing section; 50…Upper end; 51…First displacement limiting section; 52…Abutting surface; 61…Main frame; 62…Slide rail; 63…First slide rail; 64…Second slide rail; 65…Third slide rail; 66…Second displacement limiting section; 67…Bottom surface; 68…Second locking section; 69…Second locking section; 60…Main frame; 61…Slide rail; 61A…First slide rail; 61B…Second slide rail; 61C…Third slide rail; 61D…Second locking section; 61E…Secondary inner wall surface; 61… 67A…One end; 68…Second retaining force application part; 68A…One end; 68B…The other end; 70…Control board; 88…Reservoir mounting part; 89…Liquid reservoir; 90…Connector; 91…Cable; 92…Cable support mechanism; 93…Cable clamp; 94…Cable support part; 94A…Rotating shaft; 94B…Base end; 94C…Support rod; 94D…Top end; 94E…First roller; 94F…Second roller; 95…Power unit; 96…Power supply cable; 97…Sheet material; 97A…Opening; 97B…Opening; 98…Light guide part; 98A…Display part; 98B…Incident part; 98C…Incident surface; 98D…First reflective surface; 98E…Second reflective surface;98F…front surface; 98G…back surface; 99…LED lights.

Claims

1. A recording device, characterized in that, have: The recording department, which performs recording on the medium; The main body, which is equipped with the recording unit; A housing configured to house the main body; A retaining part is configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing; The force-applying part includes a first force-retaining part and a second force-retaining part. The predetermined positions include a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The closed position is the position where the interior of the main body is housed within the casing. The first open position is the position where the main body protrudes a first distance from the shell in a first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The second open position is a position where the main body protrudes from the shell in the first displacement direction by a second distance greater than the first distance. The main body is capable of displacement along the displacement direction between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. The retaining part has a first retaining part and a second retaining part. The first retaining part and the second retaining part are rotatably supported on the housing and are positioned along the displacement direction. The first holding part is subjected to force by the first holding force-applying part in the width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction, and the second holding part is subjected to force by the second holding force-applying part in the width direction.

2. The recording device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a first limiting part. The first limiting part restricts the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction when the main body is configured in the first open position.

3. The recording device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The main body has a transport path for transporting the medium. A portion of the conveying path is detachably mounted on the main body. When a portion of the conveying path is installed on the main body, the displacement from the first open position to the first displacement direction is restricted by the contact between that portion of the conveying path and the first limiting part.

4. The recording device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a second limiting portion. The second limiting part restricts the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction when the main body is configured in the second open position.

5. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the housing. The housing has a third limiting part. The third limiting part restricts the displacement of the sliding part in the width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction.

6. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The recording device includes a force-applying part. The main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the housing. The housing has a third limiting part. The third limiting part restricts the displacement of the sliding part in the width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction. The retaining part presses the sliding part toward the third limiting part in the width direction by the force applied from the force applying part.

7. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, When the main body is positioned in the closed position, it is held by the first holding part and the second holding part, and When configured in the first open position and the second open position, it is not held by the second holding part, but is held by the first holding part.

8. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The main body has a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, and a third engaging portion. The first engaging portion, the second engaging portion, and the third engaging portion are positioned along the displacement direction and are capable of engaging with the retaining portion. The retaining part has a first retaining part and a second retaining part. The first retaining part and the second retaining part are disposed at a position along the displacement direction. When the main body is positioned in the closed position, it is held by the first retaining part and the second retaining part in a state where the first retaining part is engaged with the first engaging part and the second retaining part is engaged with the third engaging part. When configured in the first open position, in a state where the first retaining part is engaged with the second engaging part and the second retaining part is not engaged with the first engaging part or the third engaging part, it is not held by the second retaining part, but is held by the first retaining part, and When configured in the second open position, the first retaining part is engaged with the third engaging part and the second retaining part is not engaged with either the first engaging part or the second engaging part, and is instead retained by the first retaining part.

9. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The main body has a conveying path for conveying the medium in the conveying direction. At least a portion of the transport path is exposed when the body is configured in the second open position.

10. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The recording unit records data onto the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium. The recording device includes a liquid receiving section configured to receive liquid supplied to the recording section. The liquid storage section is mounted on the main body and is exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position.

11. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The recording unit records data onto the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium. The recording device includes a first mounting portion, which is capable of mounting a liquid reservoir containing liquid supplied to the recording portion. The first mounting part is mounted on the main body and is exposed when the main body is configured in the first open position.

12. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The recording unit records data onto the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium. The recording device includes a second mounting section capable of mounting a waste liquid collection body that can recycle the liquid discharged from the recording section as waste liquid. The second mounting part is mounted on the main body and is exposed when the main body is configured in the first open position.

13. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The main body has a gripping part that can grip the main body when it is displaced. The gripping part is positioned on the surface of the main body facing the first displacement direction, allowing it to be gripped from the first displacement direction.

14. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The main body has a connector capable of connecting cables. The connector is disposed on a surface facing a second displacement direction opposite to the first displacement direction. The housing has a cable support portion that supports the cable connected to the connector. The cable support portion is capable of supporting the cable connected to the connector in a bent state when the main body is configured in the closed position and the first open position.

15. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The housing has multiple surfaces, at least one of which is made of a resin plate, and a metal plate is disposed inside the resin plate.

16. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The housing has a top surface facing upward in the vertical direction. The top surface includes a plane capable of loading the object being loaded.

17. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The recording unit records data onto the medium by spraying liquid onto the medium. The recording device includes: A liquid receiving section is configured to receive liquid supplied to the recording section; The liquid storage volume visual confirmation unit is capable of visually confirming the liquid storage volume in the liquid storage unit. The operations unit allows users to operate it. The liquid storage section, the storage volume visual confirmation section, and the operation section are mounted on the main body. The main body has a first region and a second region on the surface facing the first displacement direction. The first region and the second region are regions divided along a width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction. The visual confirmation unit for the storage capacity is located on the first area. The operating part is disposed on the second region. The first region is the region to which the first color has been applied. The second region is the region that has been given a second color that is different from the first color.

18. A recording device, characterized in that, have: First recording device; Second recording device, The first recording device and the second recording device each have: The recording department, which performs recording on the medium; The main body, which is equipped with the recording unit; A housing configured to house the main body; A retaining part is configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing. The force-applying part includes a first force-retaining part and a second force-retaining part. The predetermined positions include a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The closed position is the position where the main body is housed within the casing. The first open position is the position where the main body protrudes a first distance from the shell in a first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The second open position is a position where the main body protrudes from the shell in the first displacement direction by a second distance greater than the first distance. The main body is capable of displacement along the displacement direction between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. The second recording device is mounted on the top surface of the first recording device. The retaining part has a first retaining part and a second retaining part. The first retaining part and the second retaining part are rotatably supported on the housing and are positioned along the displacement direction. The first holding part is subjected to force by the first holding force-applying part in the width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction, and the second holding part is subjected to force by the second holding force-applying part in the width direction.

19. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 18, characterized in that, The body has a front surface with a planar shape facing the first displacement direction. When the second recording device is mounted on the top surface of the first recording device, and when the main body in the first recording device is configured in the closed position and the main body in the second recording device is configured in the closed position, the front surface of the first recording device and the front surface of the second recording device are contained in the same surface.

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