Accommodating device, recording device

Abstract

The present application provides a storage device and a recording device capable of improving arrangement of a recorded medium. The storage device includes a housing. The housing is capable of storing a recording unit. The recording unit includes a recording section that performs recording on a medium, and a loading section that loads the medium on which recording is performed by the recording section. The housing includes a removal section that divides a removal area in which the medium loaded in the loading section is removed. The removal area is an area in which the medium loaded in the loading section is removed from a downstream side of an ejection direction in which the medium on which recording is performed by the recording section is ejected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage device capable of storing a recording unit and a recording device for recording on a medium. Background Technology

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a recording device comprising: a recording unit for recording on a medium, a housing for housing the recording unit, and a removal section for removing the recorded medium from the outside of the housing. The removal section is located outside the recording unit. The recording unit is configured to discharge the recorded medium to the outside of the recording unit. Thus, the recording device is configured to allow the recorded medium to fall from the recording unit to the removal section.

[0003] However, in the recording apparatus described above, since the recorded medium is configured to descend from the recording unit to the take-out section, there is a problem with the arrangement of the recorded medium. Therefore, it is desirable to improve the arrangement of the recorded medium.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-138469 Summary of the Invention

[0005] The storage device that solves the above-mentioned problem is capable of storing a recording unit having a recording section for recording on a medium and a loading section for loading the medium recorded by the recording section. The storage device has a housing capable of storing the recording unit and has a removal section that divides into a removal area for removing the medium loaded in the loading section. The removal area is a region where the medium loaded in the loading section can be removed from the downstream side of the discharge direction in which the medium recorded by the recording section is discharged. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the recording device.

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

[0008] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram representing the recording unit.

[0009] Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram representing the recording unit.

[0010] Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram representing the recording unit.

[0011] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the recording device.

[0012] Figure 7 This is a top view showing the discharge section.

[0013] Figure 8 This is a side view showing the discharge section.

[0014] Figure 9 This is a front view of the recording device.

[0015] Figure 10 This is a front view of the recording device. Detailed Implementation

[0016] First Implementation Method

[0017] The following describes one embodiment of the 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 side of the width direction X is defined as the first width direction X1, and the other side of the width direction X is defined as the second width direction X2. One side of the front-back direction Y is defined as the front Y1, and the other side of the front-back direction Y is defined as the rear Y2. The upper part of the vertical direction Z is defined as the upper Z1, and the lower part of the vertical direction Z is defined as the lower Z2.

[0018] Structure of recording device 10

[0019] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the recording device 10 is a device for recording on a medium. The recording device 10 can also be a self-standing small information terminal. The recording device 10 includes a housing 11. The housing 11 includes a front surface 12. The front surface 12 is the surface of the housing 11 facing forward Y1.

[0020] The housing 11 has an opening and closing door 13. The opening and closing door 13 forms at least a portion of the front surface 12 of the housing 11. The opening and closing door 13 may also be configured to be able to open and close by rotating about a rotation axis (not shown) along the vertical direction Z.

[0021] The housing 11 includes an access port 14. The access port 14 is an opening for removing the recorded medium. The access port 14 is provided on the front surface 12 of the housing 11. The access port 14 may also be provided on the opening / closing door 13 of the housing 11. Additionally, in Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The internal structure of the outlet 14 is omitted. Regarding the internal structure of the outlet 14, [the following is provided:] using... Figure 9 This will be described in detail later.

[0022] The recording device 10 includes a display unit 15. The display unit 15 displays information related to recording. The display unit 15 may also function as a touch panel 16. The recording device 10 may also include a coin insertion slot, a coin return slot, a banknote insertion slot, an information medium insertion slot, and a near-field communication device (not shown). Thus, the recording device 10 can perform payments related to recording and receive recorded data.

[0023] like Figure 2 As shown, the recording device 10 has a recording unit 20 inside the housing 11. That is, the housing 11 can house the recording unit 20. The recording device 10 can process the recording unit 20 by opening and closing the door 13.

[0024] The recording unit 20 is a unit for recording on a medium. The recording unit 20 can also be a unit for recording on a medium by spraying a liquid. The liquid can be, for example, ink. The liquid can be of multiple colors or a single color. The medium can be, for example, paper.

[0025] Structure of Recording Unit 20

[0026] like Figure 3 As shown, the recording unit 20 is configured in a cuboid shape. The recording unit 20 has a front surface 21. The front surface 21 is a plane facing forward (Y1). The front surface 21 of the recording unit 20 is an example of a unit's front surface. The recording unit 20 has a top surface 22. The top surface 22 is a plane facing upward (Z1). The top surface 22 includes a plane capable of loading a loading object. The loading object can be another recording unit 20.

[0027] The recording unit 20 includes a unit housing 23 and a unit body 24. The unit housing 23 is configured to house the unit body 24. The unit housing 23 forms at least the top surface 22 of the recording unit 20. The unit body 24 forms at least the front surface 12 of the recording unit 20. That is, the unit body 24 has the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20.

[0028] The unit body 24 mounts at least the recording unit 40 and the loading unit 49, which will be described later. That is, the unit housing 23 houses the unit body 24, and at least the recording unit 40 and the loading unit 49, which will be described later. The unit body 24 is configured to be displaceable relative to the unit housing 23 in the longitudinal direction Y. The unit body 24 can be positioned in a closed position. The closed position is the position where the unit body 24 is housed within the unit housing 23.

[0029] like Figure 4As shown, the unit body 24 can be displaced to a first open position. The first open position is an open position in which the unit body 24 protrudes from the unit housing 23 facing forward Y1. In particular, the first open position is a position in which the unit body 24 protrudes from the unit housing 23 by a first distance D1 facing forward Y1. Thus, when the unit body 24 is positioned in the first open position, at least a portion of the interior of the unit body 24 is exposed from the unit housing 23.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the unit body 24 can be displaced to a second open position. The second open position is an open position where the unit body 24 protrudes from the unit housing 23 facing forward Y1. Specifically, the second open position is a position where the unit body 24 protrudes from the unit housing 23 by a second distance D2 facing forward Y1. The second distance D2 is a distance longer than the first distance D1. When the unit body 24 is positioned in the second open position, at least a portion of the interior of the unit body 24 is exposed from the unit housing 23.

[0031] Thus, the unit body 24 can be displaced relative to the unit housing 23 between a closed position and an open position. Consequently, the recording device 10 can process the interior of the recording unit 20 by opening the opening / closing door 13 and displacing the unit body 24 relative to the unit housing 23 to an open position. Although the unit body 24 can be displaced relative to the unit housing 23 to both a first open position and a second open position, it can be configured to be displaced to either one or to any other open position.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, the recording unit 20 includes a liquid volume visual confirmation unit 30. The liquid volume visual confirmation unit 30 is provided on the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20. The liquid volume visual confirmation unit 30 is also provided on the unit body 24. The liquid volume visual confirmation unit 30 can visually confirm the amount of liquid contained in the liquid storage section 34 (described later). The liquid volume visual confirmation unit 30 is composed of multiple visual confirmation windows, each corresponding to a different color of liquid.

[0033] The recording unit 20 includes an operation panel 31. The operation panel 31 is disposed on the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20. The operation panel 31 is disposed on the unit body 24. The operation panel 31 includes an operation section that can be operated by an operator and a display section that displays information related to the recording unit 20. Alternatively, the operation panel 31 may also include a touch panel that displays information and detects the operator's touch.

[0034] like Figures 3 to 6As shown, the recording unit 20 includes an opening / closing cover 32. The opening / closing cover 32 is disposed on the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20. The opening / closing cover 32 is disposed on the unit body 24.

[0035] The opening / closing cover 32 is configured to rotate about a rotation axis 32A along the width direction X at its lower end. Therefore, the opening / closing cover 32 is configured to open and close relative to the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20. The opening / closing cover 32 can also open and close the discharge port 33, which will be described later.

[0036] The opening / closing cover 32 has a first surface 32B and a second surface 32C. The first surface 32B and the second surface 32C are surfaces facing opposite directions. The first surface 32B is a surface that forms part of the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20 when the opening / closing cover 32 is closed. The second surface 32C is a surface that forms part of the loading surface 49A, which is capable of loading the recorded medium, when the opening / closing cover 32 is open. Thus, the second surface 32C of the opening / closing cover 32 forms part of the loading surface 49A when the opening / closing cover 32 has the discharge port 33 (described later) open. In other words, the opening / closing cover 32 forms part of the loading section 49 when the discharge port 33 (described later) is open. The second surface 32C is located outside the unit housing 23 when the opening / closing cover 32 has the discharge port 33 (described later) open. The second surface 32C can also be configured to be retractable in the longitudinal direction Y. That is, the loading section 49 can also be configured to be retractable in the longitudinal direction Y.

[0037] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the recording unit 20 has a discharge port 33. The discharge port 33 is provided on the unit body 24. The discharge port 33 is provided on the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20. The discharge port 33 opens towards the front Y1 of the recording unit 20. The discharge port 33 discharges the recorded medium at the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20.

[0038] When the opening and closing cover 32 is open, the outlet 33 is exposed in front of the recording unit 20 at Y1. Although the outlet 33 in this embodiment is not exposed when the opening and closing cover 32 is closed, it can also be set to be exposed even when the opening and closing cover 32 is closed.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, the recording unit 20 includes a liquid storage section 34. The liquid storage section 34 is mounted in the unit body 24. The liquid storage section 34 is configured to store the liquid used for recording the medium. The liquid storage section 34 may also be a can-type storage section capable of being filled with liquid.

[0040] The liquid storage unit 34 includes storage chambers. These chambers are configured to store liquids. The liquid storage unit 34 may also have multiple storage chambers, each corresponding to a different color of liquid. The liquid storage unit 34 is configured to allow liquid to be injected into the storage chambers from a liquid inlet.

[0041] The liquid storage section 34 is not exposed from the unit housing 23 when the unit body 24 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the liquid storage section 34 is exposed from the unit housing 23 when the unit body 24 is in the first open position, so that liquid can be injected into the storage chamber from the liquid inlet.

[0042] The recording unit 20 includes a waste liquid collection section 35. The waste liquid collection section 35 is configured to accommodate a waste liquid collection body 36. The waste liquid collection body 36 is configured to recover liquid discharged as waste liquid from the recording unit 40 (described later) via a maintenance device (not shown). Thus, the waste liquid collection section 35 can collect liquid discharged as waste liquid from the recording unit 40. The waste liquid collection section 35 is mounted within the unit body 24.

[0043] The waste liquid collection section 35 is not exposed from the unit housing 23 when the unit body 24 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the waste liquid collection section 35 is exposed from the unit housing 23 when the unit body 24 is in the first open position, thereby enabling the assembly and disassembly of the waste liquid collection body 36 in the waste liquid collection section 35.

[0044] like Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the recording unit 20 includes a recording section 40. The recording section 40 is configured to perform recording on a medium. The recording section 40 is mounted in the unit body 24.

[0045] The recording unit 40 is not exposed from the unit housing 23 when the unit body 24 is positioned in the closed position and the first open position. On the other hand, the recording unit 40 is exposed from the unit housing 23 when the unit body 24 is positioned in the second open position.

[0046] The recording unit 20 has a transport path TR. The transport path TR is a path for transporting the medium. The transport path TR is provided in the unit body 24. The transport path TR includes a recording area RA in which the recording unit 40 records the medium.

[0047] A portion of the transport path TR is not exposed from the unit housing 23 when the unit body 24 is configured in the closed position and the first open position. On the other hand, a portion of the transport path TR is exposed from the unit housing 23 when the unit body 24 is configured in the second open position. In particular, when the unit body 24 is configured in the second open position, at least a portion of the recording area RA is exposed from the unit housing 23. As a result, processes such as paper jam removal can be performed.

[0048] like Figure 6 As shown, the recording unit 40 includes a carriage 41 and a liquid ejector head 42. The carriage 41 supports the liquid ejector head 42 from above Z1. The liquid ejector head 42 is located at the lower Z2 position of the carriage 41. That is, the liquid ejector head 42 is mounted on the carriage 41.

[0049] The liquid ejection head 42 has multiple nozzles (not shown). Each nozzle opens towards the medium supported by the support portion 43 (described later). Liquid is ejected from each nozzle. The liquid ejection head 42 ejects liquid from the multiple nozzles towards the medium supported by the support portion 43. Thus, the recording unit 40 is configured to perform recording on the medium by ejecting liquid onto it. The liquid ejection head 42 is a serial head that ejects liquid along with the movement of the carriage 41 in the width direction X. That is, the recording unit 40 performs recording on the medium while reciprocating in the width direction X. The liquid ejection head 42 can also be a line head.

[0050] The recording unit 20 includes a support portion 43. The support portion 43 is mounted on the unit body 24. The support portion 43 is configured to support the medium. In particular, the support portion 43 supports the medium within the recording area RA where recording is performed on the medium by the recording unit 40.

[0051] Recording unit 20 has a read path RR. The read path RR is the path for transporting the medium. The read path RR is set in the unit body 24. The read path RR is a path that branches off from the transport path TR upstream of the recording area RA.

[0052] The recording unit 20 includes a reading unit 44. The reading unit 44 is mounted on the unit body 24. The reading unit 44 is disposed on the reading path RR. The reading unit 44 may also be disposed upstream of the recording unit 40. The reading unit 44 reads images from a medium transported on the reading path RR. The reading unit 44 reads images from, for example, a medium on which a nozzle inspection pattern has been recorded. The reading unit 44 may also be disposed on the transport path TR, and the recording unit 20 may not have a reading path RR.

[0053] The recording unit 20 includes a media storage section 45. The media storage section 45 is configured to store media. Specifically, the media storage section 45 is configured to store media before recording. The media storage section 45 is also configured to hold media after recording. The media storage section 45 is mounted on the unit body 24.

[0054] The media storage section 45 is movable along the front-rear direction Y. The media storage section 45 is configured to be detachable from the unit body 24 by being movable along the front-rear direction Y. Furthermore, since the unit body 24 is housed in the unit housing 23, it can also be said that the media storage section 45 is configured to be detachable from the unit housing 23.

[0055] The media storage section 45 includes a first storage section 46, a second storage section 47, and a dividing wall 48. The first storage section 46 is a storage section capable of storing the medium to be conveyed to the recording section 40 before recording. The first storage section 46 has a first storage surface 46A. The first storage surface 46A is a surface capable of storing the medium before recording. By pulling the media storage section 45 out from the unit body 24 along the front-rear direction Y, the first storage section 46 is in a state where the medium before recording can be placed and removed.

[0056] The second storage section 47 is configured to load the recorded medium that has been recorded by the recording section 40. The second storage section 47 is located Y1 in front of the first storage section 46, separated by the dividing wall 48. The second storage section 47 is capable of loading the recorded medium that has been recorded by the recording section 40. The second storage section 47 forms part of the loading section 49. The second storage section 47 has a second storage surface 47A. The second storage surface 47A is a surface capable of loading the recorded medium. Thus, when the unit body 24 is in the closed position and the medium storage section 45 is installed in the unit body 24, the second storage surface 47A forms part of the loading surface 49A. In other words, when the unit body 24 is in the closed position and the medium storage section 45 is installed in the unit body 24, the second storage section 47 forms part of the loading section 49. When the unit body 24 is in the closed position and the medium storage section 45 is installed in the unit body 24, the second storage section 47 is located inside the unit housing 23. That is, a portion of the loading section 49 is disposed inside the unit housing 23.

[0057] Thus, the recording unit 20 includes a loading section 49. The loading section 49 includes an opening / closing cover 32 and a second storage section 47. The loading section 49 includes a loading surface 49A. The loading surface 49A includes a second surface 32C of the opening / closing cover 32 and a second storage surface 47A of the second storage section 47. The loading surface 49A is inclined upward relative to the front Y1. Here, the second storage surface 47A is located inside the unit housing 23 of the recording unit 20.

[0058] A dividing wall 48 separates the first storage section 46 and the second storage section 47. The dividing wall 48 is located at the rear Y2 end of the second storage section 47. That is, the dividing wall 48 is located at the rear Y2 end of the loading section 49. The dividing wall 48 has a dividing surface 48A. The dividing surface 48A is a surface facing forward Y1. The dividing wall 48 may also be configured to be displaceable in the front-rear direction Y.

[0059] The recording unit 20 includes a transport section 51. The transport section 51 is configured to transport media. The transport section 51 is mounted on the unit body 24. The transport section 51 feeds sheets of media placed in the first storage section 46 one by one. The transport section 51 transports the supplied media along the transport path TR.

[0060] The conveying unit 51 includes multiple rollers and multiple motors that serve as drive sources. In particular, the conveying unit 51 may also include a reversing unit 52. The reversing unit 52 reverses the conveying direction of the medium before recording from rear Y2 to front Y1.

[0061] The conveying unit 51 includes a pair of conveying rollers 53. The pair of conveying rollers 53 is located upstream of the conveying path TR of the support unit 43. The pair of conveying rollers 53 conveys the medium to the support unit 43 along the conveying path TR.

[0062] The conveying unit 51 includes a discharge unit 54. The discharge unit 54 is located downstream of the conveying path TR of the support unit 43. The discharge unit 54 discharges the recorded medium, which has been recorded by the recording unit 40, along the conveying path TR.

[0063] Structure of discharge section 54

[0064] like Figure 7 as well as Figure 8As shown, the discharge section 54 includes a discharge drive roller 55 and a discharge driven roller 56. The discharge drive roller 55 rotates by a driving force from a drive source (not shown). The discharge drive roller 55 abuts against the medium M from the lower Z2 side. The discharge driven roller 56 abuts against the medium M from the upper Z1 side. Thus, the discharge section 54 discharges the recorded medium M forward Y1 while it is held between the discharge drive roller 55 and the discharge driven roller 56. Forward Y1 corresponds to one example of the discharge direction. Alternatively, the discharge drive roller 55 may abut against the medium M from the upper Z1 side, and the discharge driven roller 56 may abut against the medium M from the lower Z2 side.

[0065] The discharge drive roller 55 may also include a first discharge drive roller 55A, a second discharge drive roller 55B, and a drive shaft 55C. The first discharge drive roller 55A extends in the width direction X. The second discharge drive roller 55B extends in the width direction X. The drive shaft 55C extends along the width direction X. The first discharge drive roller 55A and the second discharge drive roller 55B are supported by the drive shaft 55C in an arrangement in the width direction X.

[0066] The first discharge drive roller 55A and the second discharge drive roller 55B abut against the recorded medium from the lower Z2 side. The first discharge drive roller 55A and the second discharge drive roller 55B are configured to rotate about the drive shaft 55C.

[0067] The first discharge drive roller 55A and the second discharge drive roller 55B are respectively arranged in the width direction X within the range of the media width MW of the medium M. The first discharge drive roller 55A and the second discharge drive roller 55B are each several times the length of existing drive rollers in the width direction X. As a result, the number of discharge drive rollers 55 can be reduced, and the contact area with the recorded medium M can be increased. As a result, the reduction in conveying accuracy can be suppressed.

[0068] Furthermore, if the number of drive rollers increases, the number of end faces of the drive rollers in the width direction X will also increase. During the cutting and grinding of the drive rollers, the end faces of the drive rollers sometimes bounce up. This bounce up of the drive roller end faces reduces the conveying accuracy. Therefore, in this embodiment, by reducing the number of drive rollers, the number of end faces of the drive rollers can be reduced. Thus, the reduction in conveying accuracy can be suppressed.

[0069] The discharge driven roller 56 includes a plurality of driven rollers 56A to 56G. The plurality of driven rollers 56A to 56G are arranged in a manner that runs in the width direction X. The plurality of driven rollers 56A to 56C are respectively positioned opposite to the first discharge drive roller 55A. The plurality of driven rollers 56E to 56G are respectively positioned opposite to the second discharge drive roller 55B.

[0070] Each of the multiple driven rollers 56A to 56G has a driven shaft. The driven rollers 56A, 56C, 56E, and 56G are configured such that their driven shafts are located Z1 above the drive shaft 55C. On the other hand, the driven rollers 56B, 56D, and 56F are configured such that their driven shafts are located Y2 rearward of the drive shaft 55C. In other words, each of the driven rollers 56B, 56D, and 56F is configured such that, compared to each of the driven rollers 56A, 56C, 56E, and 56G, the distance between the driven shaft and the drive shaft 55C is the same, but the angle between the driven shaft and the drive shaft 55C is different.

[0071] Therefore, the contact points between the multiple driven rollers 56A and 56C and the first discharge drive roller 55A, and the contact point between the driven roller 56B and the first discharge drive roller 55A, are different in the longitudinal direction Y. Furthermore, the contact points between the multiple driven rollers 56E and 56G and the second discharge drive roller 55B, and the contact point between the driven roller 56F and the second discharge drive roller 55B, are different in the longitudinal direction Y. This facilitates surface contact between the discharge drive roller 55 and the discharge driven roller 56 in the longitudinal direction Y. As described above, in this embodiment, the discharge section 54 can increase the contact area with the recorded medium M. This helps to suppress the decrease in conveying accuracy. Moreover, with this structure, the load dispersion when the top of the medium M enters the discharge driven roller 56 can be reduced, thereby improving conveying accuracy.

[0072] Furthermore, since the driven shafts of the multiple driven rollers 56B, 56D, and 56F are located Y2 further back than the drive shaft 55C, the medium M can be pressed against the support portion 43 within the recording area RA. This improves the recording accuracy of the recording unit 40.

[0073] Discharge structure of the recorded medium

[0074] like Figure 6 as well as Figure 9 As shown, the recording device 10 includes a take-out section 70. The take-out section 70 may also be disposed inside the housing 11. Although the take-out section 70 is included in the housing 11, it may also be not included in the housing 11. Thus, the housing 11 includes the take-out section 70.

[0075] The removal section 70 retracts the opening and closing cover 32 with the discharge port 33 open. Therefore, even with the discharge port 33 open, the opening and closing cover 32 does not protrude from the removal port 14 or from the front surface 12 of the housing 11.

[0076] Furthermore, when the opening / closing cover 32 is installed in the recording device 10, it can be displaced between an open discharge port 33 and a closed discharge port 33 state by operating the take-out port 14. Even when the opening / closing cover 32 can extend or retract, it is still installed in the recording device 10 and can extend or retract by operating the take-out port 14.

[0077] The extraction section 70 has a bottom surface 71. The bottom surface 71 is the surface that the first surface 32B of the opening / closing cover 32 abuts against when the opening / closing cover 32 of the recording unit 20 is open. However, the extraction section 70 may also have a structure without a bottom surface 71. In this case, the loading section 49 may define the lower end of the extraction area 72.

[0078] The extraction unit 70 includes an extraction area 72. The extraction area 72 includes an extraction outlet 14. The extraction outlet 14 is located at the front Y1 end of the extraction area 72. The extraction area 72 is a spatial region from which the recorded medium M loaded onto the loading unit 49 can be extracted from the front Y1 side. Thus, the extraction unit 70 is configured to divide the extraction area 72.

[0079] The removal area 72 is configured to overlap with a portion of the loading section 49 when viewed along the vertical direction Z. In particular, the removal area 72 is configured to overlap with a portion of the opening and closing cover 32 when viewed along the vertical direction Z with the discharge port 33 open.

[0080] The extraction area 72 is configured to overlap with a portion of the discharge port 33 when viewed from the front Y1. The extraction area 72 is configured to overlap with a portion of the discharge section 54 when viewed from the front Y1. The extraction area 72 is configured to overlap with a portion of the movement area MA of the recording section 40 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0081] When the media storage section 45 is installed in the unit housing 23, the removal area 72 overlaps with a portion of the media storage section 45 when viewed from the front Y1. In other words, when the media storage section 45 is installed in the unit housing 23, the removal area 72 overlaps with a portion of the first storage section 46 when viewed from the front Y1. When the media storage section 45 is installed in the unit housing 23, the removal area 72 overlaps with a portion of the second storage section 47 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0082] The extraction section 70 has a communication port 73. The communication port 73 is located at the rear Y2 end of the extraction area 72. That is, the extraction area 72 has a communication port 73. The communication port 73 is an opening that communicates with the discharge port 33 of the recording unit 20. That is, the communication port 73 is an opening for the discharge of the recorded medium discharged from the recording unit 20.

[0083] The connection port 73 is configured to include the outlet 33 of the recording unit 20 when viewed from the front Y1. That is, the connection port 73 is configured to include the outlet 33 when viewed from the front Y1. In other words, the outlet 33 is configured to be included in the connection port 73 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0084] Furthermore, when the media storage section 45 is installed in the unit housing 23, the communication port 73 is configured to overlap with a portion of the media storage section 45 of the recording unit 20 when viewed from the front Y1. In other words, the communication port 73 is configured to overlap with a portion of the first storage section 46 of the recording unit 20 when viewed from the front Y1. The communication port 73 is configured to overlap with a portion of the second storage section 47 of the recording unit 20 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0085] The extraction section 70 includes an upper inner wall surface 74. The upper inner wall surface 74 defines the upper end of the extraction area 72. The upper inner wall surface 74 is inclined upward relative to the forward direction Y1, such that the extraction area 72 widens as it moves forward Y1. Therefore, when a predetermined position is set as the first position in the front-rear direction Y and a position Y1 forward of the first position is set as the second position, the upper inner wall surface 74 can be described as a surface that is located Z1 above the first position at the second position.

[0086] The upper inner wall surface 74 is configured to overlap a portion of the moving area MA of the recording unit 40 when viewed from the front Y1. The upper inner wall surface 74 is configured to overlap a portion of the waste liquid collection unit 35 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0087] Furthermore, the recording device 10 includes a setting area 80. The setting area 80 can also be said to be disposed within the housing 11. That is, the housing 11 may also include a setting area 80. The setting area 80 is located above the take-out area 72 at a position Z1, between the front surface 12 of the housing 11 and the recording unit 20. More specifically, the setting area 80 is located Y2 behind the front surface 12 of the housing 11 and Y1 in front of the front surface 21 of the recording unit 20.

[0088] Within the setting area 80, a structure 81 related to the recording device 10 can be installed. The structure 81 can be, for example, a mechanical structure of the recording device 10 such as a coin ejection channel for ejecting coins. Furthermore, the structure 81 can also be, for example, an electrical structure of the recording device 10 such as circuitry.

[0089] The role of the first embodiment

[0090] The function of the first embodiment will be explained.

[0091] When the recording unit 20 is used alone, the recorded media discharged from the discharge section 54 is loaded into the loading section 49 through the discharge port 33. Similarly, when the recording unit 20 is used in the recording apparatus 10, the recorded media discharged from the discharge section 54 is loaded into the loading section 49 through the discharge port 33 and the communication port 73. This improves the arrangement of the recorded media and allows the recorded media loaded in the loading section 49 to be retrieved from the extraction port 14 provided on the front surface 12 of the recording apparatus 10.

[0092] Specifically, in the housing 11, the extraction area 72, defined by the extraction section 70, overlaps with a portion of the loading surface 49A of the recording unit 20 when viewed from the vertical direction Z. Therefore, the recorded media loaded in the loading section 49 becomes easier to extract from the extraction port 14. Furthermore, in the housing 11, the upper inner wall surface 74, which defines the upper end of the extraction area 72, is inclined upwards relative to the front Y1, thereby making it easier to extract the recorded media loaded in the loading section 49 from the extraction port 14.

[0093] Furthermore, even when the recording unit 40 records the medium with the opening / closing door 13 open, it can still be loaded into the loading unit 49. As a specific example, there is a situation where, with the opening / closing door 13 open for processing the recording unit 20, the recording unit 40 records an image, such as a nozzle inspection pattern, on the medium, and the reading unit 44 reads this image. Even in this case, the medium that is discharged after being read by the reading unit 44 is loaded into the loading unit 49. Therefore, the falling of the discharged medium can be suppressed, and operability can be improved.

[0094] Effects of the first implementation method

[0095] The effects of the first embodiment will be explained.

[0096] (1) Even with a housing 11 that houses the recording unit 20, the medium loaded in the loading section 49 of the recording unit 20 can be retrieved from the front Y1 side because of the retrieval section 70 that divides the retrieval area 72. Therefore, compared with a structure where the recorded medium falls from the recording unit 20 into the retrieval section 70, the arrangement of the recorded medium can be improved.

[0097] (2) In the upper inner wall surface 74 of the upper end of the extraction area 72, the second position extends upward Z1 further than the first position, which is Y1 forward of the first position. Therefore, it becomes easier to insert a hand when the recorded medium is extracted from the extraction area 72. Thus, operability is improved.

[0098] (3) When viewed from the vertical direction Z, the removal area 72 overlaps with part or all of the loading section 49. Accordingly, the loading section 49 and the removal area 72 can be brought closer together, making it easier to remove the medium loaded in the loading section 49. Therefore, operability can be improved. In addition, the recording unit 20 and the removal area 72 can be brought closer together, thereby preventing the recording device 10 from becoming too large.

[0099] (4) A structure 81 related to the recording device 10 can be provided between the housing 11 and the recording unit 20 at the Z1 position above the extraction area 72. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0100] (5) The recording device 10 can be configured using the recording unit 20 equipped with the loading section 49. Therefore, the versatility of discharging the recorded medium in the recording unit 20 can be improved.

[0101] (6) An upper inner wall surface 74 is provided such that it overlaps with a portion of the moving area MA of the recording unit 40 when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, the moving area MA of the recording unit 40 and the upper inner wall surface 74 can be brought close together. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0102] (7) An upper inner wall surface 74 is provided so as to overlap with a portion of the waste liquid collection section 35 when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, the waste liquid collection section 35 and the upper inner wall surface 74 can be brought close together. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0103] (8) The extraction area 72 is provided in such a way that it overlaps with a portion of the discharge section 54 when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, the discharge position of the recorded medium and the extraction area 72 can be brought close together. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0104] (9) A take-out area 72 is provided such that it partially or completely overlaps with the moving area MA of the recording unit 40 when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, the moving area MA of the recording unit 40 and the take-out area 72 can be brought closer together. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0105] (10) A communication port 73 is provided such that the outlet 33 is included when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, by connecting the outlet 33 and the take-out area 72 via the communication port 73, it becomes easier to take out the medium loaded in the loading section 49. Thus, operability can be improved.

[0106] (11) The extraction area 72 is provided in such a way that it overlaps with a portion of the opening / closing cover 32 when the discharge port 33 is open when viewed from the vertical direction Z. Therefore, the opening / closing cover 32 and the extraction area 72 can be brought closer together. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0107] (12) The opening / closing cover 32 and the retrieval area 72 can be brought close together, thereby making it easier to retrieve the medium loaded on the opening / closing cover 32. Therefore, operability can be improved.

[0108] (13) The loading section 49 is tilted upward relative to the front Y1 when the discharge port 33 is open by the opening and closing cover 32. This can suppress the recording medium from flying out of the loading section 49. Therefore, the alignment of the recording medium can be improved.

[0109] (14) A take-out area 72 is provided so that it overlaps with a portion of the media storage section 45 when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, the recording unit 20 and the take-out area 72 can be brought close together, thereby suppressing the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0110] (15) A communication port 73 is provided so that it overlaps with a portion of the media storage section 45 when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, the recording unit 20 and the communication port 73 can be brought close together, thereby suppressing the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0111] (16) By providing a media storage section 45 having both a first storage section 46 and a second storage section 47, both the pre-recording media and the post-recording media can be stored. Furthermore, even for a recording unit 20 equipped with such a media storage section 45, a take-out area 72 is provided such that it overlaps with a portion of the first storage section 46 when viewed from the front Y1. Furthermore, the take-out area 72 is provided such that it overlaps with a portion of the second storage section 47 when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, the recording unit 20 and the take-out area 72 can be brought closer together, thereby suppressing the enlargement of the recording apparatus 10.

[0112] (17) A communication port 73 is provided such that it overlaps with a portion of the first storage section 46 when viewed from the front Y1 and with a portion of the second storage section 47 when viewed from the front Y1. Therefore, the recording unit 20 and the communication port 73 can be brought close together, thereby suppressing the enlargement of the recording device 10.

[0113] (18) By displacing the unit body 24 relative to the unit housing 23, the recording unit 40 and the loading unit 49 mounted on the unit body 24 can be easily processed. Therefore, operability can be improved.

[0114] Second Implementation Method

[0115] Next, the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same symbols are used for structures that are the same as those in the embodiments already described, and repeated descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0116] Structure of Recording Unit 20

[0117] like Figure 10 As shown, the recording device 10 may also include multiple recording units 20. As two recording units 20, the recording device 10 may include a first recording unit 20A and a second recording unit 20B. The recording device 10 may also include three or more recording units 20. The first recording unit 20A and the second recording unit 20B are mounted in the vertical direction Z. The second recording unit 20B is mounted above the first recording unit 20A at a position Z1.

[0118] As the outlet 14, the housing 11 may also have a first outlet 14A and a second outlet 14B. The first outlet 14A is an opening for removing the medium recorded in the first recording unit 20A. The second outlet 14B is an opening for removing the medium recorded in the second recording unit 20B. Furthermore, in Figure 10 The internal structures of the first outlet 14A and the second outlet 14B are omitted. The internal structures of the first outlet 14A and the second outlet 14B are both... Figure 9 The internal structure of the outlet 14 shown is the same.

[0119] Change Example

[0120] This embodiment can be implemented by modification in the following ways. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to implement them without causing technical inconsistencies.

[0121] • Loading surface 49A can also be a surface parallel to the horizontal plane. That is, loading surface 49A can also be a surface along the horizontal plane. Loading surface 49A can also be inclined downward relative to the front Y1.

[0122] • The opening and closing cover 32 can also constitute the entire loading surface 49A with the discharge outlet 33 open.

[0123] Although the opening / closing cover 32 is mounted on the media receiving section 45, it can be mounted on either the first receiving section 46 or the second receiving section 47. The opening / closing cover 32 can also be mounted on the unit body 24. The opening / closing cover 32 can also be mounted on the unit housing 23.

[0124] • The opening / closing cover 32 can also be configured to be detachable from the recording unit 20. Thus, preferably, when the opening / closing cover 32 is removed, half the length of the medium in the front-to-back direction Y can be loaded into the second storage section 47.

[0125] • The opening / closing cover 32 can also protrude forward Y1 from the take-up outlet 14 with the outlet 33 open. Thus, by having the top of the loading section 49 protrude from the take-up outlet 14, it becomes easier to remove the recorded medium loaded in the loading section 49.

[0126] • The media storage section 45 may not have either the first storage section 46 or the second storage section 47.

[0127] The retrieval area 72 can also be configured to overlap with a portion of the operation panel 31 when viewed from the front (Y1). The retrieval area 72 can also be configured to overlap with a portion of the reading unit 44 when viewed from the front (Y1). The retrieval area 72 can also be configured to overlap with a portion of the reversing unit 52 when viewed from the front (Y1). The retrieval area 72 can also be configured to overlap with a portion of the liquid storage unit 34 when viewed from the front (Y1). The retrieval area 72 can also be configured to overlap with a portion of the liquid tube connecting the liquid storage unit 34 and the recording unit 40 when viewed from the front (Y1).

[0128] The removal area 72 can also be configured to completely overlap with the loading section 49 when viewed from the vertical direction Z. The removal area 72 can also be configured to completely overlap with the opening and closing cover 32 when viewed from the vertical direction Z with the discharge port 33 open.

[0129] The extraction area 72 can also be configured to completely overlap with the discharge port 33 when viewed from the front Y1. The extraction area 72 can also be configured to completely overlap with the discharge section 54 when viewed from the front Y1. The extraction area 72 can also be configured to completely overlap with the movement area MA of the recording section 40 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0130] The removal area 72 can also be configured to completely overlap with the medium storage section 45 when viewed from the front Y1. The removal area 72 can also be configured to completely overlap with the first storage section 46 when viewed from the front Y1. The removal area 72 can also be configured to completely overlap with the second storage section 47 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0131] The connection port 73 may also be configured to completely overlap with the media storage section 45 of the recording unit 20 when viewed from the front Y1. The connection port 73 may also be configured to completely overlap with the first storage section 46 when viewed from the front Y1. The connection port 73 may also be configured to completely overlap with the second storage section 47 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0132] The upper inner wall surface 74 can also be configured to completely overlap with the moving area MA of the recording unit 40 when viewed from the front Y1. The upper inner wall surface 74 can also be configured to completely overlap with the waste liquid collection unit 35 when viewed from the front Y1.

[0133] The upper inner wall surface 74 may also be configured to overlap with a portion of the operation panel 31 when viewed from the front (Y1). The upper inner wall surface 74 may also be configured to overlap with a portion of the reading section 44 when viewed from the front (Y1). The upper inner wall surface 74 may also be configured to overlap with a portion of the reversing section 52 when viewed from the front (Y1). The upper inner wall surface 74 may also be configured to overlap with a portion of the liquid collection section 34 when viewed from the front (Y1). The upper inner wall surface 74 may also be configured to overlap with a portion of the liquid tube connecting the liquid collection section 34 and the recording section 40 when viewed from the front (Y1).

[0134] • The upper inner wall surface 74 can be either an inclined surface or a curved surface. That is, when a predetermined position in the front-rear direction Y is set as the first position and a position Y1 forward of the first position is set as the second position, it can be said that the upper inner wall surface 74 is a surface located at the upper Z1 position compared to the first position.

[0135] The extraction section 70 may also have inner walls on both sides that define the two ends of the extraction area 72, and the inner walls on both sides are set to be wider relative to the front Y1.

[0136] While a serial printer is used as the recording unit 20 in the above embodiment, it is not limited to this. For example, either a landscape printer or a line printer can be used as the recording unit 20. 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 is capable of simultaneously ejecting liquid across the width of the medium.

[0137] • 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.

[0138] • Liquids can be arbitrarily selected as long as they are substances that can be recorded on a medium by adhering to it. For example, ink is defined as a substance that contains functional material particles composed of solids such as pigments and metal particles dissolved, dispersed, or mixed in a solvent, and includes various components such as water-based inks, oil-based inks, gel inks, and hot melt adhesive inks.

[0139] • The recording unit 20 is not limited to an inkjet printer, but can also be a click-to-printer.

[0140] • The recording method of the recording unit 20 may also be laser rather than inkjet.

[0141] The expression "at least one" as used in this specification means that more than one of the desired options is selected. As an example, "at least one" as used in this specification means that if there are two options, only one option is selected, or both options are selected. As another example, "at least one" as used in this specification means that if there are three or more options, only one option is selected, or any combination of two or more options is selected.

[0142] Postscript

[0143] The following text describes the technical ideas and effects that can be grasped from the above-described embodiments and variations.

[0144] (A) A recording device capable of housing a recording unit having a recording section for recording on a medium and a loading section for loading a medium recorded by the recording section, the recording device comprising a housing capable of housing the recording unit, the housing having a removal section having a removal area for removing a medium loaded in the loading section, the removal area being a region capable of removing the medium loaded in the loading section from a discharge direction downstream of the medium recorded by the recording section. In other words, a storage device capable of housing a recording unit having a recording section for recording on a medium and a loading section for loading a medium recorded by the recording section, the storage device comprising a housing capable of housing the recording unit, the housing having a removal section having a removal area for removing a medium loaded in the loading section, the removal area being a region capable of removing the medium loaded in the loading section from a discharge direction downstream of the medium recorded by the recording section.

[0145] According to this structure, even in a housing that houses the recording unit, the medium loaded in the loading section of the recording unit can be removed from the downstream side in the discharge direction because of the removal section that divides the removal area. Therefore, compared to a structure where the recorded medium falls from the recording unit into the removal section, the arrangement of the recorded medium can be improved.

[0146] (B) In the storage device, the taking-out part may also be configured such that the taking-out part has an upper inner wall surface that defines the upper end of the taking-out area, the upper inner wall surface being a surface located above a second position in the discharge direction compared to the first position.

[0147] According to this structure, in the upper inner wall surface of the upper end of the extraction area, a second position extends upwards from the first position in the discharge direction compared to the first position. Therefore, it is easy to insert a hand when removing the recorded medium from the extraction area. Thus, operability is improved.

[0148] (C) In the storage device, the housing may also be configured such that it has a mounting area above the take-out area and between the housing and the recording unit, where a structure related to the storage device can be provided. According to this configuration, a structure related to the recording device can be provided above the take-out area and between the housing and the recording unit. Therefore, the enlargement of the recording device can be suppressed.

[0149] (D) The recording device may also include the recording unit. That is, the recording device may also include the aforementioned storage device and the recording unit. According to this structure, the same effect as (A) is obtained. Furthermore, the recording device can be configured by utilizing the recording unit with a loading section. Therefore, the versatility of discharging the recorded medium in the recording unit can be improved.

[0150] (E) In the recording device, the extraction area may also be configured such that when viewed from a vertical direction intersecting the discharge direction, it overlaps with part or all of the loading section.

[0151] This structure allows the loading section and the removal area to be located close together, making it easier to remove the medium loaded in the loading section. Therefore, operability is improved. Furthermore, the proximity of the recording unit and the removal area helps to prevent the recording device from becoming too large.

[0152] (F) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured to record on a medium while reciprocating in a width direction intersecting the discharge direction, and the extraction unit may have an upper inner wall surface that defines the upper end of the extraction area, and the upper inner wall surface may overlap part or all of the moving area of ​​the recording unit when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0153] According to this structure, the upper inner wall surface is arranged such that it partially or completely overlaps with the moving area of ​​the recording section when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the moving area of ​​the recording section and the upper inner wall surface can be brought close together. Thus, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device.

[0154] (G) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured such that the recording unit performs recording by spraying liquid onto the medium, the recording unit has a waste liquid collection section that can collect liquid discharged from the recording unit as waste liquid, and the extraction section has an upper inner wall surface that defines the upper end of the extraction area, and the upper inner wall surface overlaps part or all of the waste liquid collection section when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0155] According to this structure, the upper inner wall surface is arranged such that it partially or completely overlaps with the waste liquid collection section when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the waste liquid collection section and the upper inner wall surface can be brought close together. Thus, the large-scale design of the recording device can be prevented.

[0156] (H) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured such that the recording unit has a discharge section that discharges the medium recorded by the recording unit in the discharge direction, and the extraction area overlaps with part or all of the discharge section when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0157] According to this structure, the extraction area is positioned such that it partially or completely overlaps with the discharge section when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the discharge position of the recorded medium and the extraction area can be brought close together. This helps to prevent the recording device from becoming too large.

[0158] (I) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured to record on the medium while reciprocating in a width direction intersecting the discharge direction, and the extraction area may overlap with part or all of the moving area of ​​the recording unit when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0159] According to this structure, the extraction area is configured to partially or completely overlap with the moving area of ​​the recording unit when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the moving area of ​​the recording unit and the extraction area can be brought closer together. Thus, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the recording device.

[0160] (J) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured to have: a unit housing that houses at least a portion of the loading portion and the recording portion; a unit front surface facing the discharge direction; and a discharge port that discharges a medium, the discharge port being disposed on the unit front surface, wherein the extraction area overlaps with a portion or all of the discharge port when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0161] According to this structure, the extraction area is positioned such that it partially or completely overlaps with the discharge section when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the discharge position of the recorded medium and the extraction area can be brought close together. This helps to prevent the recording device from becoming too large.

[0162] (K) In the recording device, the extraction area may also be configured such that it has a communication port communicating with the discharge outlet on the upstream side of the discharge direction, the communication port including the discharge outlet when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0163] According to this structure, the connecting port is configured to include the discharge outlet when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, by connecting the discharge outlet and the extraction area via the connecting port, it becomes easy to extract the medium loaded in the loading section. Thus, operability is improved.

[0164] (L) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured such that the opening and closing cover can open and close the outlet, and the extraction area, when viewed from a vertical direction intersecting the discharge direction, overlaps with part or all of the opening and closing cover when the outlet is open by the opening and closing cover.

[0165] According to this structure, the extraction area is positioned such that it partially or completely overlaps with the opening / closing cover when the outlet is open during vertical observation. Therefore, the opening / closing cover and the extraction area can be brought close together. This helps to prevent the recording device from becoming too large.

[0166] (M) In the recording device, the loading section may also be configured such that the loading section has a loading surface capable of loading a medium recorded by the recording section, and the opening and closing cover constitutes part or all of the loading surface when the discharge port is open.

[0167] This structure allows the opening / closing chamber and the retrieval area to be brought closer together, making it easier to retrieve the medium loaded in the opening / closing chamber. Therefore, operability is improved.

[0168] (N) In the recording device, the loading part may also be configured such that, with the opening and closing cover opening the outlet, it is tilted upward relative to the discharge direction.

[0169] This structure can suppress the recording medium from flying out of the loading section. Therefore, the alignment of the recording medium can be improved.

[0170] (O) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured to have: a unit housing that houses at least a portion of the loading section and the recording section; and a media storage section that houses the media, wherein the extraction area overlaps with a portion or all of the media storage section when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0171] According to this structure, the extraction area is positioned such that it partially or completely overlaps with the media receiving section when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the recording unit and the extraction area can be brought close together, thereby suppressing the need for large-scale recording devices.

[0172] (P) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured to have: a front surface of the unit facing the discharge direction; a discharge port for discharging the medium, the discharge port being disposed on the front surface of the unit, and the extraction area having a communication port communicating with the discharge port on the upstream side of the discharge direction, the communication port overlapping part or all of the medium receiving portion when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0173] According to this structure, the connecting port is positioned such that it partially or completely overlaps with the media receiving section when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the recording unit and the connecting port can be brought close together, thereby preventing the recording device from becoming too large.

[0174] (Q) In the recording apparatus, the recording unit may also be configured to include: a unit housing that houses at least a portion of the loading section and the recording section; a media storage section that houses the media, the media storage section having a storage section for storing the pre-recording media to be conveyed to the recording section and the loading section, wherein the extraction area overlaps with a portion or all of the storage section when viewed from the discharge direction, and overlaps with a portion or all of the loading section when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0175] According to this structure, since a media receiving section is provided, which includes both a receiving section and a loading section, both pre-recording and post-recording media can be received. Furthermore, even in a recording unit equipped with such a media receiving section, the take-out area is arranged such that it partially or completely overlaps with the receiving section when viewed from the discharge direction, and partially or completely overlaps with the loading section when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the recording unit and the take-out area can be brought closer together, thereby suppressing the need for large-scale recording devices.

[0176] (R) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured to have: a front surface of the unit facing the discharge direction; a discharge port for discharging a medium, the discharge port being disposed on the front surface of the unit, and the extraction area having a communication port communicating with the discharge port on the upstream side of the discharge direction, the communication port overlapping part or all of the receiving portion when viewed from the discharge direction, and overlapping part or all of the loading portion when viewed from the discharge direction.

[0177] According to this structure, the connecting port is arranged such that it partially or completely overlaps with the receiving section when viewed from the discharge direction, and partially or completely overlaps with the loading section when viewed from the discharge direction. Therefore, the recording unit and the connecting port can be brought close together, thereby suppressing the enlargement of the recording device.

[0178] (S) In the recording device, the recording unit may also be configured to have: a unit body, which at least carries the recording part and the loading part; and a unit housing, which houses the unit body, wherein the unit body is capable of displacement relative to the unit housing.

[0179] According to this structure, by displacing the unit body relative to the unit housing, the recording section and loading section mounted on the unit body can be easily processed. This improves operability.

[0180] Symbol Explanation

[0181] D1…First distance; D2…Second distance; M…Medium; MA…Moving area; MW…Medium width; RA…Recording area; TR…Transport path; X…Width direction; X1…First width direction; X2…Second width direction; Y…Front-back direction; Y1…Front; Y2…Rear; Z…Vertical direction; Z1…Above; Z2…Below; 10…Recording device; 11…Housing; 12…Front surface; 13…Opening / closing door; 14…Outlet; 14A…First outlet; 14B…Second outlet; 15…Display unit; 16…Touch panel; 20…Recording unit; 20A…First recording unit; 20B…Second recording unit; 21…Front surface; 22…Top surface; 23…Unit housing; 24…Unit body; 30…Visual confirmation of storage capacity; 31…Operation panel; 32…Opening / closing cover; 32A…Rotation axis; 32B…First surface; 32C …Second side; 33…outlet; 34…liquid collection section; 35…waste liquid collection section; 36…waste liquid collection body; 40…recording section; 41…slide carriage; 42…liquid nozzle; 43…support section; 44…reading section; 45…media collection section; 46…first collection section; 46A…first collection surface; 47…second collection section; 47A…second collection surface; 48…dividing wall; 48A…dividing surface; 49…loading section; 49 A… Loading surface; 51… Conveying section; 52… Reversing section; 53… Conveying roller pair; 54… Discharge section; 55… Discharge drive roller; 55A… First discharge drive roller; 55B… Second discharge drive roller; 55C… Drive shaft; 56… Discharge driven roller; 56A~56G… Driven roller; 70… Take-out section; 71… Bottom surface; 72… Take-out area; 73… Connecting port; 74… Upper inner wall surface; 80… Setting area; 81… Structure.

Claims

1. A storage device, characterized in that, The recording unit is capable of housing a recording unit, which includes a recording section for recording on a medium, a loading section for loading the medium recorded by the recording section, a discharge port for discharging the recorded medium, an opening and closing cover for opening and closing the discharge port, and a unit housing for housing at least a portion of the loading section and the recording section. The storage device includes a housing that can store the recording unit. The housing has a take-out section and a take-out port. The take-out section defines a take-out area for retrieving the medium loaded in the loading section. The take-out port is an opening provided on the front surface of the housing for retrieving the medium on which recording has been performed. The extraction area is the area where the medium loaded in the loading section can be extracted from the downstream side of the discharge direction in which the medium recorded by the recording section is discharged. The extraction section has an upper inner wall surface that extends toward the extraction port from the front surface of the recording unit upwards and defines the upper end of the extraction area. The upper inner wall surface is the surface located above the second position, which is closer to the discharge direction than the first position. The extraction area has a communication port on the upstream side of the discharge direction that communicates with the discharge outlet. The communication port includes the discharge port when viewed from the discharge direction. The loading section has a loading surface capable of loading the medium recorded by the recording section. The opening and closing cover can be shifted between a state that constitutes part or all of the loading surface, a state in which the discharge outlet is open, and a state in which the discharge outlet is closed.

2. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a setting area above the take-out area and between it and the recording unit, which is capable of setting structures related to the storage device.

3. A recording device, characterized in that, have: The storage device according to claim 1 or claim 2; The recording unit.

4. The recording device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The extraction area overlaps with part or all of the loading section when viewed from a vertical direction intersecting the discharge direction.

5. The recording device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit records data on the medium while reciprocating in a width direction intersecting the discharge direction. The upper inner wall surface overlaps with part or all of the moving area of ​​the recording unit when viewed from the discharge direction.

6. The recording device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit records data by spraying liquid onto the medium. The recording unit has a waste liquid collection section, which is capable of collecting liquid discharged from the recording unit as waste liquid. The upper inner wall surface overlaps part or all of the waste liquid collection part when viewed from the discharge direction.

7. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit has a discharge section that discharges the medium recorded by the recording unit in the discharge direction. The extraction area overlaps with part or all of the discharge portion when viewed from the discharge direction.

8. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit records data on the medium while reciprocating in a width direction intersecting the discharge direction. The extraction area overlaps with part or all of the moving area of ​​the recording unit when viewed from the discharge direction.

9. The recording device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit has a front surface facing the discharge direction. The outlet is located on the front surface of the unit. The extraction area overlaps with part or all of the discharge outlet when viewed from the discharge direction.

10. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit has a front surface facing the discharge direction. The outlet is located on the front surface of the unit. When viewed from a vertical direction intersecting the discharge direction, the extraction area overlaps with part or all of the opening and closing cover when the discharge outlet is open.

11. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The opening and closing cover constitutes part or all of the loading surface when the discharge outlet is open.

12. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The loading section is tilted upward relative to the discharge direction when the opening and closing cover opens the discharge port.

13. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit has: The media storage section is used to store the media. The extraction area overlaps with part or all of the media receiving section when viewed from the discharge direction.

14. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that, The recording unit has a front surface facing the discharge direction. The outlet is located on the front surface of the unit. The connecting port overlaps with part or all of the medium receiving section when viewed from the discharge direction.

15. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit has: The media storage section is used to store the media. The media receiving section includes a receiving section for receiving the pre-recording media to be conveyed to the recording section and a loading section. The extraction area overlaps with part or all of the receiving section when viewed from the discharge direction, and overlaps with part or all of the loading section when viewed from the discharge direction.

16. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 15, characterized in that, The recording unit has a front surface facing the discharge direction. The outlet is located on the front surface of the unit. The connecting port overlaps with part or all of the receiving portion when viewed from the discharge direction, and overlaps with part or all of the loading portion when viewed from the discharge direction.

17. The recording apparatus as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The recording unit has: The unit body includes at least the recording unit and the loading unit; The unit housing houses the main unit. The main body of the unit is capable of displacement relative to the unit shell.

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