Recording apparatus

Abstract

A recording apparatus includes: a liquid ejecting section movable in a first movement direction; a fitting part having a fitting space into which the liquid container inserted from the opening part can be fitted; a frame immovable; a restricting member that is attachable to and detachable from the frame and that restricts movement of the liquid ejecting portion in the first movement direction by being attached to the frame; and a displacement member that is displaced to a restriction position in which movement of the liquid ejection portion in the first movement direction is restricted together with the restriction member when the restriction member is attached to the frame, the restriction member being located in the attachment space in a restricted state in which movement of the liquid ejection portion is restricted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording device such as a printer. Background Art

[0002] For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a printing device as an example of a recording device. The printing device prints an image by ejecting ink as an example of liquid from a print head as an example of a liquid ejecting unit to a sheet as an example of a medium. The print head is mounted on a carriage that can reciprocate along a carriage rail.

[0003] The carriage may move due to impact during transportation. For this reason, the printing device fixes the carriage with a restriction member during transportation.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-20356

[0005] The limiting member of Patent Document 1 is prevented from being forgotten to be removed by partially extending outside the cover when mounted on the carriage. However, since the limiting member of Patent Document 1 extends outside the printing device, it is possible to come into contact with something and be separated during transportation. Summary of the invention

[0006] A recording device for solving the above-mentioned technical problem comprises: a moving part capable of moving in a moving direction; an assembly part having an assembly space capable of assembling an assembled part inserted from an opening; and a limiting part capable of being loaded and unloaded relative to the moving part and capable of limiting the movement of the moving part in the moving direction by being assembled to the moving part; the limiting part is located in the assembly space when in a limiting state limiting the movement of the moving part.

[0007] A recording device that solves the above-mentioned technical problem comprises: a moving part that can move in a moving direction; an assembly part that has an assembly space that can assemble an assembled part inserted from an opening; a frame that cannot move; a limiting part that can be loaded and unloaded relative to the frame and can limit the movement of the moving part in the moving direction by being assembled to the frame; and a displacement part that is displaced to a limiting position that limits the movement of the moving part in the moving direction together with the limiting part by the limiting part being assembled to the frame, and the limiting part is located in the assembly space when it is in a limiting state that limits the movement of the moving part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the recording device according to the first embodiment.

[0009] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the recording device.

[0010] Figure 3 It is a side view of the first driving unit.

[0011] Figure 4 is the rear view of the cage.

[0012] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the retainer.

[0013] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the first limiting member.

[0014] Figure 7 This is a front view of the first restricting member in the attachment and detachment posture.

[0015] Figure 8 This is a front view of the first limiting member in the middle of rotation.

[0016] Fig. 9 This is a front view of the first restricting member in the assembly posture.

[0017] Fig.10 It is a three-dimensional image of a box.

[0018] Fig.11 It is a perspective view of the first restriction member accommodated in the accommodation portion.

[0019] Fig.12 It is a perspective view of a displacement member included in the recording device according to the second embodiment.

[0020] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 An enlarged view of part F13 in FIG.

[0021] Fig.14 It is a front view of the first restricting member and the displacement member in the attachment and detachment posture.

[0022] Fig.15 This is a front view of the first limiting member and the displacement member in the middle of rotation.

[0023] Fig.16 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the first limiting member and the displacement member.

[0024] Fig.17 It is a front view of the first restricting member and the displacement member in the assembled posture.

[0025] Description of Reference Numerals

[0026] 11: recording device, 12: box, 13: stacker, 14: operation panel, 15: cover, 16: assembly part, 17: opening part, 18: liquid container as an example of an assembled part, 20: medium, 22: assembly space, 24: first moving mechanism, 25: liquid ejection part as an example of a moving part, 26: first limiting member as an example of a limiting member, 27: second moving mechanism, 28: cap, 29: pocket, 30: second limiting member, 32: first driving part, 33: first pinion, 34: first rack, 36: motor, 37: holder, 38: cable, 39: connector, 40: scale, 41: knob, 43: output shaft, 44: terminal, 46: side wall, 46a: inner surface, 46b: outer surface, 47: edge, 47a: wide width portion, 47b: narrow width portion, 48: protrusion, 49: hook, 51: main body, 52: nozzle, 53: first engaged portion, 55: nozzle surface, 56: nozzle, 58: second driving portion, 59: second pinion, 60: second rack, 62: mounting hole, 63: limiting tooth, 64: mounting rod, 66: thin wall portion, 67: thick wall portion, 68: first engaging portion, 69: Second engaging portion, 70: Third engaging portion, 71: Anti-slip portion, 72: Guide portion, 74: Engaging claw, 75: Inclined surface, 77: Second engaged portion, 78: Third engaged portion, 79: First insertion hole, 80: Second insertion hole, 82: Loading portion, 83: Accommodating portion, 85: Recessed portion, 86: Holding claw, 87: Bottom surface, 90: Frame, 91: First side plate, 92: Second side plate, 93: Displacement member, 94: Stopper, 95: Restriction portion, 96: Contact portion, 97: Fourth engaging portion as an example of an engaged portion, 98: First member, 99: Second member, 10 1: first assembling part, 102: second assembling part, 104: fourth engaging part as an example of an engaging part, 105: recessed part, D1: first moving direction as an example of a moving direction, D2: second moving direction as an example of a moving direction, D3: third moving direction, D4: fourth moving direction, De: extraction direction, Dp: insertion direction as an example of the first direction, Dr: release direction as an example of the second direction, L1: first length, L2: second length, L3: third length, L4: fourth length, X: width direction, Y: depth direction, Z: vertical direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] First embodiment

[0028] A first embodiment of a recording device is described below with reference to the drawings. The recording device is an inkjet printer that performs recording by ejecting ink, which is an example of liquid, onto a medium such as paper, cloth, vinyl, plastic, or metal.

[0029] In the accompanying drawings, it is assumed that the recording device 11 is placed on a horizontal plane, the Z axis represents the direction of gravity, and the X axis and the Y axis represent the direction along the horizontal plane. The X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis are orthogonal to each other. In the following description, the direction parallel to the X axis is also referred to as the width direction X, the direction parallel to the Y axis is also referred to as the depth direction Y, and the direction parallel to the Z axis is also referred to as the vertical direction Z.

[0030] Recording device

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the recording device 11 may include a cassette 12, a stacker 13, an operation panel 14, and a cover 15. The recording device 11 includes a mounting portion 16. The mounting portion 16 has an opening 17. The mounting portion 16 can mount a liquid container 18 as an example of a mounted component.

[0032] The recording device 11 may also include a plurality of cassettes 12. The cassettes 12 contain the media 20. The cassettes 12 may also contain a stack of the media 20 before recording. The stacker 13 receives the recorded media 20. The operation panel 14 is, for example, a touch panel for operating the recording device 11. The operation panel 14 may also be provided facing the front of the recording device 11.

[0033] The cover 15 may also be movable to Figure 1 The closed state shown and the open state not shown. The cover 15 may also be provided on the front of the recording device 11. The cover 15 in the closed state covers the opening 17. The cover 15 in the open state does not cover the opening 17. The cover 15 in the open state leaves the opening 17 open.

[0034] The opening 17 may be opened toward the front of the recording device 11. The liquid container 18 is inserted from the opening 17. The liquid container 18 can be inserted from the opening 17 when the cover 15 is in the open state.

[0035] Internal structure

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the assembly portion 16 may also have an assembly space 22. The assembly space 22 can be assembled with the liquid container 18 inserted from the opening 17. It is also possible to assemble a plurality of liquid containers 18 in the assembly portion 16. In the assembly portion 16 of this embodiment, four liquid containers 18 can be assembled side by side in the width direction X.

[0037] The liquid container 18 can contain liquid. The liquid container 18 is inserted from the opening 17 toward the deep end of the mounting portion 16 and is mounted on the mounting portion 16. At this time, the liquid container 18 moves in the insertion direction Dp as an example of the first direction. That is, the liquid container 18 is mounted on the mounting portion 16 by moving along the insertion direction Dp. The liquid container 18 mounted on the mounting portion 16 can supply liquid.

[0038] The extraction direction De is the opposite direction to the insertion direction Dp. The liquid container 18 is extracted from the mounting portion 16 by moving in the extraction direction De. The insertion direction Dp and the extraction direction De of this embodiment are parallel to the Y axis. The mounting space 22 extends in the insertion direction Dp.

[0039] The plurality of liquid containers 18 may contain different types of liquids. The different types of liquids are, for example, inks of different colors. In this embodiment, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks are contained in the four liquid containers 18, respectively.

[0040] The structures of the plurality of liquid containers 18 may be the same or different. For example, the liquid holding capacity of the plurality of liquid containers 18 may be different from each other. For example, the liquid holding capacity of the liquid container 18 holding black ink may be larger than that of the other liquid containers 18. The liquid container 18 with a larger holding capacity may be wider than the liquid container 18 with a smaller holding capacity.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the recording device 11 may also include a first moving mechanism 24, a liquid ejection unit 25 as an example of a moving unit, a first limiting member 26 as an example of a limiting member, a second moving mechanism 27, a cap 28, a pocket 29 and a second limiting member 30.

[0042] The first moving mechanism

[0043] The first moving mechanism 24 moves the liquid ejecting unit 25. The first moving mechanism 24 may include a first driving unit 32, a first pinion gear 33, and a first rack gear 34.

[0044] The first drive unit 32 rotates the first pinion 33. The first pinion 33 meshes with the first rack 34. The first rack 34 moves as the first pinion 33 rotates. The first rack 34 can move in a first moving direction D1 as an example of a moving direction and a second moving direction D2 as an example of a moving direction. The first moving direction D1 is a direction opposite to the second moving direction D2.

[0045] The liquid ejection unit 25 moves together with the first rack 34. Therefore, the liquid ejection unit 25 can move in the first moving direction D1 and the second moving direction D2. Figure 2 The capping position shown in the solid line and Figure 2 The first moving direction D1 is the direction in which the liquid ejection unit 25 approaches the mounting unit 16. The second moving direction D2 is the direction in which the liquid ejection unit 25 moves away from the mounting unit 16. The liquid ejection unit 25 at the capping position moves in the second moving direction D2 to reach the recording position.

[0046] First drive unit

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, the first driving unit 32 may also include a motor 36 , a holder 37 , two cables 38 , a connector 39 , a scale 40 , and a knob 41 .

[0048] The motor 36 has an output shaft 43 and two terminals 44. The output shaft 43 rotates as the motor 36 is driven. The output shaft 43 rotates the first pinion gear 33 directly or via a plurality of gears.

[0049] The two terminals 44 are provided on the side opposite to the output shaft 43. One end of the cable 38 is connected to the two terminals 44 respectively. The other ends of the two cables 38 are connected to the connector 39. The cable 38 connects the motor 36 and the connector 39.

[0050] The holder 37 is mounted on the motor 36. The holder 37 is mounted on the side opposite to the output shaft 43. The holder 37 covers the end of the motor 36 on the side where the terminal 44 is provided. The holder 37 protects the end of the motor 36. The holder 37 reduces the possibility that the cable 38 hits the motor 36.

[0051] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the holder 37 may include a side wall 46, an edge 47, a protrusion 48, and a hook 49. The side wall 46, the edge 47, the protrusion 48, and the hook 49 may be integrally formed. The holder 37 may be formed of a resin such as polypropylene.

[0052] The side wall 46 may also be cylindrical. The edge 47 extends inward from the end of the side wall 46. The edge 47 may also have one or more wide width portions 47a and one or more narrow width portions 47b. The narrow width portion 47b may extend from the side wall 46 by a smaller amount than the wide width portion 47a. By providing the narrow width portion 47b, the side wall 46 is easily deformed.

[0053] The protrusion 48 is provided on the inner surface 46a of the side wall 46. The protrusion 48 may extend from the wide width portion 47a. The retainer 37 may also have a plurality of protrusions 48. The retainer 37 of this embodiment has two protrusions 48. The plurality of protrusions 48 may also be provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The plurality of protrusions 48 and the plurality of narrow width portions 47b may also be provided alternately at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

[0054] The inner diameter of the plurality of protrusions 48 is smaller than the outer diameter of the motor 36. The inner diameter of the side wall 46 is larger than the outer diameter of the motor 36. The retainer 37 is deformed into an elliptical cylindrical shape when mounted on the motor 36. Thus, the retainer 37 is not easily removed from the motor 36. The inner surface 46a of the retainer 37 mounted on the motor 36 can also be separated from the motor 36. By providing a gap between the motor 36 and the retainer 37, heat is not easily trapped.

[0055] The hook 49 is provided on the outer surface 46b of the side wall 46. The hook 49 holds the cable 38. By providing the hook 49, the possibility of the cable 38 contacting the scale 40 can be reduced.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, the scale 40 and the knob 41 are located on the opposite side of the output shaft 43. The scale 40 rotates as the motor 36 is driven. The rotation of the scale 40 is read by an encoder not shown. The knob 41 can be operated by a user, for example. When the knob 41 is rotated, the output shaft 43 and the scale 40 rotate.

[0057] Liquid ejection part

[0058] like Figure 2 As shown, the liquid ejection unit 25 may include a body 51, a nozzle 52, and a first engaged portion 53. The nozzle 52, the body 51, and the first engaged portion 53 may be arranged in the first moving direction D1.

[0059] The first engaged portion 53 may be a rod-shaped member extending in the depth direction Y. The first engaged portion 53 may be provided at a position close to the mounting portion 16. That is, in the first moving direction D1, the distance from the first engaged portion 53 to the mounting portion 16 is shorter than the distance from the nozzle 52 to the mounting portion 16.

[0060] The nozzle 52 may also have a nozzle surface 55. The nozzle surface 55 may also be a surface perpendicular to the first moving direction D1. One or more nozzles 56 are opened in the nozzle surface 55. The liquid ejection unit 25 can eject liquid from the nozzle 56 to record on the medium 20. The liquid ejection unit 25 may also be configured in a posture where the nozzle surface 55 is inclined relative to the horizontal. The liquid ejection unit 25 of this embodiment is a line head. The liquid ejection unit 25 may also be set with the insertion direction Dp extending from the assembly space 22 as the long side direction.

[0061] Second moving mechanism

[0062] The second moving mechanism 27 moves the cap 28. The second moving mechanism 27 may include a second drive unit 58, a second pinion 59, and a second rack 60. The second drive unit 58 may have the same configuration as the first drive unit 32.

[0063] The second driving unit 58 rotates the second pinion 59. The second pinion 59 meshes with the second rack 60. The second rack 60 moves in the third moving direction D3 and the fourth moving direction D4 as the second pinion 59 rotates. The third moving direction D3 is the opposite direction to the fourth moving direction D4.

[0064] The cap 28 moves together with the second rack 60. To this end, the cap 28 can move in the third moving direction D3 and the fourth moving direction D4. Figure 2 The cap 28 at the avoidance position indicated by the two-dot chain line in the middle reaches the position by moving in the third moving direction D3. Figure 2 The capping position is indicated by the solid line. The cap 28 located at the capping position can cap the liquid ejection unit 25 by covering the nozzle 56 .

[0065] The second restricting member 30 can be mounted in the pocket 29. The second restricting member 30 is detachably mounted in the pocket 29.

[0066] The second limiting member 30 may also have a mounting hole 62 and one or more limiting teeth 63. A mounting rod 64 can be inserted into the mounting hole 62. The second limiting member 30 may also be assembled to the pocket 29 while being held at the front end of the mounting rod 64. The mounting rod 64 may also be capable of being pulled out from the mounting hole 62 when the second limiting member 30 is assembled to the pocket 29. The second limiting member 30 accommodated in the pocket 29 may also be removed from the pocket 29 by operating the mounting rod 64 inserted into the mounting hole 62. The mounting rod 64 may be a dedicated component for loading and unloading the second limiting member 30, or may be used in place of other components. For example, the mounting rod 64 may also be used in place of a component used for cleaning sensors, etc.

[0067] The plurality of limiting teeth 63 are arranged at equal intervals in the third moving direction D3. When the second limiting member 30 is mounted in the pocket 29, the limiting teeth 63 mesh with the second rack 60. The second limiting member 30 meshes with the second rack 60 to limit the movement of the second rack 60 and the cap 28. By removing the second limiting member 30 from the pocket 29, the second rack 60 and the cap 28 can move in the third moving direction D3 and the fourth moving direction D4.

[0068] First limiting member

[0069] like Figure 2 As shown, the first limiting member 26 can be attached and detached relative to the liquid ejection unit 25. The first limiting member 26 is mounted on the liquid ejection unit 25. The first limiting member 26 can limit the movement of the liquid ejection unit 25 in the first moving direction D1 and the second moving direction D2. Figure 2The state of being also referred to as a restricted state. The first restricting member 26 may restrict the central portion of the liquid ejecting portion 25 in the longitudinal direction.

[0070] like Figure 6 As shown, the first restricting member 26 may include a thin wall portion 66 and a thick wall portion 67. The first restricting member 26 may include a first engaging portion 68, a second engaging portion 69 and a third engaging portion 70. The first restricting member 26 may include an anti-slip portion 71 and a guide portion 72.

[0071] The thin-walled portion 66 is bent. The thin-walled portion 66 is more easily deformed than the thick-walled portion 67 .

[0072] The second engagement portion 69 may be provided at the front end of the thin-walled portion 66. The second engagement portion 69 may include an engagement claw 74 and an inclined surface 75. The engagement claw 74 and the inclined surface 75 intersect with each other obliquely.

[0073] The first engaging portion 68 and the third engaging portion 70 may be provided at the front end of the thick wall portion 67. The anti-slip portion 71 and the guide portion 72 may also be provided at the thick wall portion 67. The guide portion 72 guides the process of assembling the first restricting member 26 to the liquid ejection portion 25. The guide portion 72 may be a plurality of numbers indicating the assembly process.

[0074] like Figure 7 As shown, the assembly portion 16 may also include a second engaged portion 77, a third engaged portion 78, a first insertion hole 79, and a second insertion hole 80. The first insertion hole 79 and the second insertion hole 80 are open in the assembly space 22. The second engaged portion 77 is located below the second insertion hole 80. The third engaged portion 78 is located above the first insertion hole 79.

[0075] When installing the first limiting member 26, the operator Figure 7 The first restricting member 26 in the illustrated attachment and detachment posture is inserted into the first insertion hole 79. The front end of the thick wall portion 67 of the first restricting member 26 is inserted into the first insertion hole 79. The first engaging portion 68 of the first restricting member 26 is engaged with the first engaged portion 53.

[0076] like Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 1 , the operator rotates the first restricting member 26 around the first engaged portion 53 while the first engaging portion 68 is engaged with the first engaged portion 53. The operator rotates the first restricting member 26 to Figure 8 The direction in which the first restricting member 26 is rotated is a direction in which the second engaging portion 69 approaches the second engaged portion 77 .

[0077] The first length L1 from the first engaging portion 68 to the second engaging portion 69 may be the same as the second length L2 from the first engaged portion 53 to the second engaged portion 77. The third length L3 from the first engaging portion 68 to the third engaging portion 70 may be the same as the fourth length L4 from the first engaged portion 53 to the third engaged portion 78. Therefore, when the first restricting member 26 rotates around the first engaged portion 53, the second engaging portion 69 engages with the second engaged portion 77, and the third engaging portion 70 engages with the third engaged portion 78.

[0078] like Fig. 9 As shown, the second engaging portion 69 of the first limiting member 26 is inserted into the second insertion hole 80, and the engaging claw 74 engages with the second engaged portion 77. Specifically, the inclined surface 75 of the second engaging portion 69 hits the second insertion hole 80 and deforms the thin-walled portion 66. When the inclined surface 75 passes over the second insertion hole 80, the engaging claw 74 engages with the second engaged portion 77. The posture of the first limiting member 26 in which the second engaging portion 69 is engaged with the second engaged portion 77 is also called the assembly posture. The assembly posture is the posture of the first limiting member 26 in the restricted state. The third engaging portion 70 of the first limiting member 26 in the assembly posture engages with the third engaged portion 78.

[0079] When removing the first limiting member 26, the operator first releases the engagement of the second engaging portion 69. The operator releases the engagement by pushing the front end side of the thin-walled portion 66 in the release direction Dr, which is an example of the second direction. The release direction Dr is a direction in which the engaging claw 74 is disengaged from the second engaged portion 77. The operator pushes the front end of the thin-walled portion 66 to bring it close to the thick-walled portion 67, thereby moving the second engaging portion 69 in the release direction Dr. The release direction Dr is a direction different from the insertion direction Dp. When the second engaging portion 69 is disengaged, the first limiting member 26 can rotate.

[0080] The operator lifts the thin wall portion 66 to rotate the first restricting member 26. The operator rotates the first restricting member 26 about the first engaged portion 53. Figure 8 The operator rotates the first limiting member 26 to Figure 7 After the attachment and detachment posture is shown, the first restriction member 26 is pulled out from the first insertion hole 79 .

[0081] like Fig.10 As shown, the cartridge 12 has a loading portion 82. The loading portion 82 is provided for loading the medium 20. The cartridge 12 may also include a storage portion 83. The storage portion 83 can store the first limiting member 26 removed from the liquid ejection portion 25. The storage portion 83 may be provided at a position different from the loading portion 82.

[0082] like Fig.11As shown, the storage portion 83 can also be approached from the back side of the box 12. The storage portion 83 can also have a recess 85 and a retaining claw 86. The recess 85 can also be provided on the bottom surface 87 of the box 12. The retaining claw 86 can be engaged with the first limiting member 26. The retaining claw 86 can be elastically deformed. The operator can remove the first limiting member 26 from the storage portion 83 by deforming the retaining claw 86.

[0083] Function of the first embodiment

[0084] The operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0085] like Figure 2 As shown, when the recording device 11 is transported, the second restricting member 30 may be mounted in the pocket 29. The cap 28 may be restricted from moving when it is located at the capping position.

[0086] When the recording device 11 is transported, the first restricting member 26 is engaged with the liquid ejecting unit 25 to be in a restricted state. The first restricting member 26 in the restricted state may also restrict the movement of the liquid ejecting unit 25 capped with the cap 28 .

[0087] The first limiting member 26 is located in the mounting space 22 in the limiting state. Specifically, in the limiting state, the thin-walled portion 66 is located in the mounting space 22. In the limiting state, at least a portion of the guide portion 72 may also be located in the mounting space 22. The portion of the first limiting member 26 located in the mounting space 22 can be visually recognized from the opening 17.

[0088] When the liquid container 18 is inserted into the mounting portion 16 in a restricted state, the liquid container 18 may hit the first restriction member 26. The first restriction member 26 may be located, for example, in a narrow movement path of the liquid container 18. When a plurality of liquid containers 18 can be mounted in the mounting portion 16, the first restriction member 26 may restrict movement of at least one liquid container 18 in the insertion direction Dp.

[0089] At least a portion of the liquid container 18 that hits the first limiting member 26 may be located outside the mounting space 22 from the opening 17. When the liquid container 18 is inserted into the opening 17 in a restricted state, the cover 15 cannot be closed.

[0090] Effects of the First Embodiment

[0091] The effects of this embodiment will be described.

[0092] (1-1) The first limiting member 26 that limits the movement of the liquid ejection portion 25 is located in the assembly space 22. That is, the first limiting member 26 does not extend outward. When the recording device 11 is transported, the possibility of the first limiting member 26 being caught on something can be reduced, and thus the possibility of the first limiting member 26 being accidentally detached can be reduced. When the recording device 11 is used, the liquid container 18 cannot be assembled in the assembly space 22 without removing the first limiting member 26. For this reason, the possibility of forgetting to remove the first limiting member 26 can be reduced. Therefore, the possibility of the first limiting member 26 being detached during transportation and the possibility of forgetting to remove the first limiting member 26 during use can be reduced.

[0093] (1-2) When the first restricting member 26 is in the restricted state, a portion of the liquid container 18 protrudes from the opening 17. Therefore, the operator can easily recognize that the first restricting member 26 has not been removed.

[0094] (1-3) The cover cap 15 covers the opening 17. The cover cap 15 cannot be closed in a state where a part of the liquid container 18 protrudes from the opening 17. Therefore, the operator can easily recognize that the first restricting member 26 has not been removed.

[0095] (1-4) The opening 17 opens on the front side of the recording device 11. Therefore, the first restricting member 26 can be attached and detached and the liquid container 18 can be mounted from the front side of the recording device 11, thereby improving workability.

[0096] (1-5) The first length L1 from the first engaging portion 68 to the second engaging portion 69 is the same as the second length L2 from the first engaged portion 53 to the second engaged portion 77. For this reason, the operator can engage the second engaging portion 69 with the second engaged portion 77 by rotating the first restricting member 26, which is engaged with the first engaged portion 53, about the first engaged portion 53. Therefore, the first restricting member 26 can be easily assembled, thereby improving workability.

[0097] (1-6) The release direction Dr, which is an example of the second direction for releasing the engagement between the second engaging portion 69 and the second engaged portion 77, is a direction different from the insertion direction Dp for attaching the liquid container 18. Therefore, even when the liquid container 18 moving in the insertion direction Dp hits the first restricting member 26, the possibility of releasing the restricted state of the first restricting member 26 can be reduced.

[0098] (1-7) The first limiting member 26 can be stored in the storage portion 83. Therefore, when the first limiting member 26 is not in use, it can be stored in the storage portion 83, so the possibility of losing the first limiting member 26 can be reduced. The storage portion 83 is provided in the box 12 that stores the medium 20. Therefore, the operator can easily access the storage portion 83, so the workability can be improved.

[0099] (1-8) The storage portion 83 is provided at a position different from the placement portion 82 . Therefore, the possibility that the first restriction member 26 stored in the storage portion 83 hits the medium 20 placed on the placement portion 82 can be reduced.

[0100] (1-9) The storage portion 83 is provided on the bottom surface 87 of the box 12. Therefore, the first limiting member 26 accommodated in the storage portion 83 is not easily visible to the user, so the possibility of the user's misuse can be reduced. The first limiting member 26 is engaged with the holding claw 86. Therefore, even if an impact is applied when the box 12 is inserted or removed, the possibility of the first limiting member 26 falling off from the storage portion 83 can be reduced.

[0101] (1-10) In order to make the liquid ejection unit 25 eject liquid for recording, the liquid container 18 must be installed. Since the liquid container 18 cannot be installed without removing the first limiting member 26, the possibility of using the device with the first limiting member 26 installed can be reduced.

[0102] (1-11) The first restricting member 26 restricts the movement of the liquid ejecting portion 25 in the state where the liquid ejecting portion 25 is capped. Therefore, the possibility of the nozzle 56 drying out can be reduced even during transportation.

[0103] (1-12) The liquid ejection unit 25 is a line head. The first restricting member 26 restricts the central portion of the liquid ejection unit 25 in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the movement of the liquid ejection unit 25 can be effectively suppressed compared to, for example, restricting the ends of the liquid ejection unit 25 .

[0104] Second embodiment

[0105] Next, a second embodiment of the recording device is described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the first engaged portion is provided. In addition, other aspects are substantially the same as the first embodiment, so the same components are marked with the same reference numerals and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0106] frame

[0107] like Fig.12As shown in FIG. 1 , the recording device 11 includes a frame 90 that cannot be moved. The frame 90 may include a first side plate 91 , a second side plate 92 , and a first engaged portion 53 . That is, the first engaged portion 53 is provided on the frame 90 .

[0108] The first side plate 91 is disposed on the front side in the depth direction Y. The second side plate 92 is disposed on the back side in the depth direction Y. The first side plate 91 and the second side plate 92 may be disposed parallel to each other. The first side plate 91 and the second side plate 92 may also support the liquid ejection portion 25 to be movable.

[0109] The first engaged portion

[0110] The first engaged portion 53 of this embodiment cannot move. The first engaged portion 53 may also be a rod-shaped member extending in the depth direction Y. The end of the first engaged portion 53 near the front side in the depth direction Y is supported by the first side plate 91. The end of the first engaged portion 53 on the inner side in the depth direction Y is supported by the second side plate 92.

[0111] Displacement components

[0112] like Fig.12 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a displacement member 93. The displacement member 93 may also be attached to the first engaged portion 53. The displacement member 93 extends in the depth direction Y, which is a direction along the long side direction of the liquid ejection portion 25. The first engaged portion 53 penetrates the displacement member 93 in the depth direction Y. The displacement member 93 can rotate around the first engaged portion 53.

[0113] The recording device 11 may include one or more stoppers 94. The stoppers 94 position the displacement member 93 relative to the first engaged portion 53 in the depth direction Y. The recording device 11 of this embodiment includes two stoppers 94. The two stoppers 94 determine the positions of both ends of the displacement member 93 in the depth direction Y.

[0114] The displacement member 93 may include a restriction portion 95, a contact portion 96, and a fourth engaged portion 97 as an example of an engaged portion. The displacement member 93 may include a plurality of restriction portions 95, a plurality of contact portions 96, and a plurality of fourth engaged portions 97. The restriction portion 95 may be located on the opposite side of the contact portion 96 with respect to the first engaged portion 53. The two contact portions 96 may be located at both ends of the displacement member 93 in the depth direction Y. The contact portion 96 may be located in the depth direction Y at a position further back than the fourth engaged portion 97 and further forward than the fourth engaged portion 97.

[0115] The displacement member 93 may include a first member 98 and a second member 99. By configuring the displacement member 93 with two members, warping can be suppressed compared to a case where the displacement member 93 is configured with one member.

[0116] like Fig.13 As shown, the displacement member 93 of this embodiment includes two fourth engaged portions 97. The two fourth engaged portions 97 are provided with a gap in the depth direction Y. The fourth engaged portions 97 may be provided on the first member 98 and the second member 99, respectively. The fourth engaged portion 97 of the first member 98 protrudes toward the second member 99 in the depth direction Y. The fourth engaged portion 97 of the second member 99 protrudes toward the first member 98 in the direction opposite to the depth direction Y. The two fourth engaged portions 97 are opposed to each other.

[0117] The first member 98 may include a first assembling portion 101 . The first assembling portion 101 protrudes toward the second member 99 in the depth direction Y. The amount of protrusion of the first assembling portion 101 is greater than the amount of protrusion of the fourth engaged portion 97 .

[0118] The second member 99 may also have a second assembly portion 102. The second assembly portion 102 protrudes toward the first member 98 in the direction opposite to the depth direction Y. The second assembly portion 102 protrudes more than the fourth engaged portion 97. The front end of the second assembly portion 102 is recessed in the depth direction Y.

[0119] The front end of the first assembly part 101 is thinner than the recess of the front end of the second assembly part 102. The first member 98 and the second member 99 are assembled by inserting the front end of the first assembly part 101 into the front end of the second assembly part 102. The first member 98 and the second member 99 are assembled so that the rotation angles around the first engaged portion 53 are consistent. By making the shapes of the front ends of the first assembly part 101 and the second assembly part 102 different, for example, the possibility of assembling the first assembly parts 101 or the second assembly parts 102 can be reduced.

[0120] When the first engaged portion 53 and the displacement member 93 are made of different raw materials, the first engaged portion 53 and the displacement member 93 may have different thermal expansion coefficients. For example, when the first engaged portion 53 is made of metal and the displacement member 93 is made of resin having a larger thermal expansion coefficient than the first engaged portion 53, the displacement member 93 is easier to expand than the first engaged portion 53. Both ends of the displacement member 93 in the depth direction Y are positioned by the stopper 94. For this reason, the first member 98 and the second member 99 expand in a manner that they approach each other. At this time, if a clearance is provided in advance between the first assembly portion 101 and the second assembly portion 102, the expansion of the displacement member 93 can be allowed.

[0121] like Fig.14As shown in the figure, the center of gravity of the displacement member 93 is located closer to the contact portion 96 than the first engaged portion 53. Fig.14 The state shown is also referred to as a released state. The contact portion 96 of the displacement member 93 in the released state is located below the first engaged portion 53. The limiting portion 95 of the displacement member 93 in the released state is located above the first engaged portion 53. The mutually opposing surfaces of the displacement member 93 and the liquid ejection portion 25 in the released state may be parallel. When the opposing surfaces of the displacement member 93 and the liquid ejection portion 25 are made parallel to each other, the moving range of the liquid ejection portion 25 can be increased.

[0122] First limiting member

[0123] like Figures 14 to 17 As shown, the first restricting member 26 is attachable to and detachable from the frame 90. Specifically, the first restricting member 26 is attachable to and detachable from the first engaged portion 53. The first restricting member 26 is attached to the frame 90 to restrict the movement of the liquid ejecting portion 25 in the first moving direction D1.

[0124] The first restricting member 26 is mounted on the first engaged portion 53. Fig.17 In the restricted state shown, the liquid ejection portion 25 is restricted from moving in the first moving direction D1.

[0125] like Fig.14 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first limiting member 26 has a fourth engaging portion 104 as an example of an engaging portion and a recessed portion 105. The first limiting member 26 of this embodiment has two fourth engaging portions 104 and two recessed portions 105. Fig.14 In the first limiting member 26 in the attachment and detachment posture shown, the fourth engaging portion 104 and the recessed portion 105 may be provided on both sides of the depth direction Y. The fourth engaging portion 104 may also be provided on the guide portion 72. The recessed portion 105 is provided at a position closer to the front end than the fourth engaging portion 104. In the first limiting member 26, the size in the depth direction Y from the recessed portion 105 on one side to the recessed portion 105 on the other side is smaller than the size in the depth direction Y from the end of the fourth engaging portion 104 on one side to the end of the fourth engaging portion 104 on the other side.

[0126] The first limiting member 26 may be installed so that the liquid ejection portion 25 is located, for example, Fig.14 The capping position is shown in the state of the capping position, which is a position close to the mounting portion 16. The cap 28 may press the liquid ejection portion 25 in the capping position in the first moving direction D1 by a spring (not shown).

[0127] When installing the first limiting member 26, the operator Fig.14 The first restricting member 26 in the illustrated attachment and detachment posture is inserted into the first insertion hole 79. The front end of the thick wall portion 67 of the first restricting member 26 is inserted into the first insertion hole 79. The first engaging portion 68 of the first restricting member 26 engages with the first engaged portion 53.

[0128] like Fig.15 As shown in FIG. 1 , the operator rotates the first restricting member 26 around the first engaged portion 53 while the first engaging portion 68 is engaged with the first engaged portion 53. The operator rotates the first restricting member 26 to Fig.15 The direction in which the first restricting member 26 is rotated is a direction in which the second engaging portion 69 approaches the second engaged portion 77 .

[0129] When the rotating first restricting member 26 hits the liquid ejecting portion 25, the first restricting member 26 may push down the liquid ejecting portion 25. The cap 28 may allow the liquid ejecting portion 25 to be displaced by contraction of a spring (not shown).

[0130] The first length L1 from the first engaging portion 68 to the second engaging portion 69 may be the same as the second length L2 from the first engaged portion 53 to the second engaged portion 77. The third length L3 from the first engaging portion 68 to the third engaging portion 70 may be the same as the fourth length L4 from the first engaged portion 53 to the third engaged portion 78. Therefore, when the first restricting member 26 rotates around the first engaged portion 53, the second engaging portion 69 engages with the second engaged portion 77, and the third engaging portion 70 engages with the third engaged portion 78.

[0131] like Fig.15 , Fig.16 As shown, the fourth engaging portion 104 of the rotating first limiting member 26 engages with the fourth engaged portion 97. As the first limiting member 26 rotates, the fourth engaging portion 104 pushes up the fourth engaged portion 97. The first limiting member 26 causes the displacement member 93 to move to the position where the displacement member 93 is located. Fig.17 That is, by attaching the first restricting member 26 to the frame 90, the displacement member 93 is displaced to the restricting position.

[0132] The first engaging portion 68 engaged with the first engaged portion 53 may also engage with the first assembling portion 101 and the second assembling portion 102. Thus, the displacement member 93 and the first restricting member 26 can be aligned, so that the fourth engaging portion 104 and the fourth engaged portion 97 can be easily engaged.

[0133] like Fig.17As shown, the contact portion 96 of the displacement member 93 at the limiting position may also contact the liquid ejection portion 25. The displacement member 93 at the limiting position restricts the movement of the liquid ejection portion 25 in the first movement direction D1 together with the first limiting member 26. The limiting portion 95 of the displacement member 93 at the limiting position may also contact the mounting portion 16. By the limiting portion 95 contacting the mounting portion 16, the displacement member 93 can be prevented from rotating beyond this.

[0134] The first limiting member 26 is in an assembled position by inserting the second engaging portion 69 into the second insertion hole 80. The second engaging portion 69 of the first limiting member 26 in the assembled position engages with the second engaged portion 77, and the third engaging portion 70 engages with the third engaged portion 78. The first limiting member 26 in the assembled position holds the displacement member 93 at the restricted position.

[0135] When removing the first restricting member 26, the operator first releases the engagement of the second engaging portion 69. The operator lifts the thin wall portion 66 to rotate the first restricting member 26. The operator rotates the first restricting member 26 about the first engaged portion 53. Fig.15 When the first restricting member 26 is rotated, the displacement member 93 rotates according to the rotation of the first restricting member 26 .

[0136] like Fig.14 As shown, after rotating the first restricting member 26 to the attachment and detachment posture, the operator removes the first restricting member 26 from the first insertion hole 79. When the first restricting member 26 is separated from the displacement member 93, the displacement member 93 is released.

[0137] Effects of the Second Embodiment

[0138] The operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0139] like Fig.17 As shown, when the recording device 11 is transported, the first restricting member 26 is engaged with the frame 90 to be in a restricted state. The first restricting member 26 in the restricted state places the displacement member 93 in the restricted position to restrict the movement of the liquid ejection unit 25. The first restricting member 26 is located in the installation space 22 in the restricted state.

[0140] Effects of the Second Embodiment

[0141] The effects of this embodiment will be described.

[0142] (2-1) The first restricting member 26 displaces the displacement member 93 to the restricting position by engaging the first engaging portion 68 with the first engaged portion 53. Therefore, the movement of the movable portion in the moving direction can be restricted with a simple configuration.

[0143] (2-2) For example, when the length of the liquid ejection portion 25 is long, the liquid ejection portion 25 may be tilted even if the movement of a part is restricted. In this regard, according to this configuration, the displacement member 93 extends in the depth direction Y along the long side direction of the liquid ejection portion 25. For this reason, the displacement member 93 can restrict the movement of the liquid ejection portion 25 in the entire long side direction. Therefore, the movement of the liquid ejection portion 25 can be stably restricted.

[0144] Change Example

[0145] This embodiment can be implemented with modifications as follows. This embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within the scope of no technical contradiction.

[0146] The first restricting member 26 may restrict the end of the liquid ejection portion 25 in the longitudinal direction.

[0147] The insertion direction Dp in which the mounting space 22 extends and the longitudinal direction of the liquid ejection portion 25 may be different directions.

[0148] The liquid ejection unit 25 may be a serial head. For example, the liquid ejection unit 25 may be movable in the depth direction Y which is an example of the moving direction.

[0149] The first restricting member 26 in the restricted state may also restrict the movement of the liquid ejection portion 25 which is not capped.

[0150] The mounting rod 64 may be fixed to the second limiting member 30. The second limiting member 30 may also include the mounting rod 64. When the second limiting member 30 is mounted in the pocket 29, the mounting rod 64 may be located in the mounting space 22, for example. In this case, the second limiting member 30 functions as an example of a limiting member, and the cap 28 functions as an example of a moving portion.

[0151] The recording device 11 may include a wiper functioning as an example of a moving unit. The wiper may wipe the nozzle surface 55 by contacting the nozzle surface 55 while moving in the depth direction Y as an example of the moving direction.

[0152] The recording device 11 may include a plurality of mounting sections 16 .

[0153] A waste liquid tank as an example of a mounted component may be mounted on the mounting portion 16. The waste liquid tank may contain liquid discharged during maintenance of the liquid ejection portion 25 as waste liquid.

[0154] A toner cartridge as an example of a mounted component may be mounted in the mounting portion 16. The toner cartridge may contain toner used for recording.

[0155] A toner box as an example of a mounted component may be mounted on the mounting portion 16. The toner box may also accommodate recovered toner.

[0156] A plurality of mounted components of different types may be mounted on one mounting portion 16. For example, the liquid container 18 and the waste liquid container may be mounted on the mounting portion 16.

[0157] The storage portion 83 may be provided at a position separate from the cartridge 12 .

[0158] The storage portion 83 may be capable of storing the second restriction member 30 .

[0159] The storage portion 83 may be provided on the upper surface of the case 12. The storage portion 83 may be provided on the placement portion 82.

[0160] The shape of the recessed portion 85 may match the shape of the first restricting member 26. The first restricting member 26 may be accommodated so as to be fitted into the recessed portion 85. In this case, the accommodating portion 83 may be configured not to include the holding claws 86.

[0161] The mounting portion 16 may not have the second insertion hole 80. The first restricting member 26 in the restricted state may maintain the mounted posture by its own weight.

[0162] The first restricting member 26 may be configured without at least one of the second engaging portion 69 and the third engaging portion 70 .

[0163] In the second embodiment, the first restricting member 26 may be installed so that the liquid ejection portion 25 is located away from the installation portion 16, for example. Figure 2 The liquid ejection unit 25 may be moved to a capping position, for example, close to the mounting portion 16 after the first limiting member 26 is mounted. The cap 28 may press the liquid ejection unit 25 against the displacement member 93. The displacement member 93 and the cap 28 may also restrict the liquid ejection unit 25 from moving in the first moving direction D1 and the second moving direction D2 by sandwiching the liquid ejection unit 25 from both sides.

[0164] In the second embodiment, the recording device 11 may be configured without the displacement member 93. The first restriction member 26 attached to the frame 90 restricts the movement of the liquid ejection unit 25 in the first movement direction D1.

[0165] In the second embodiment, the first limiting member 26 mounted on the frame 90 may not contact the liquid ejection unit 25. The first limiting member 26 mounted on the frame 90 displaces the displacement member 93 to the limiting position. The movement of the liquid ejection unit 25 may be limited by the displacement member 93 located at the limiting position.

[0166] In the second embodiment, the first limiting member 26 may be engaged with the frame 90 at the center portion in the depth direction Y, or may be engaged with the frame 90 at a position different from the center portion. For example, the first limiting member 26 may be engaged with the frame near the opening 17, and may push up the end of the displacement member 93 on the front side in the depth direction Y, so that the displacement member is displaced to the limiting position.

[0167] The recording device 11 may further include a mechanism for moving the displacement member 93. For example, the displacement member 93 may be fixed to the first engaged portion 53. For example, when the recording device 11 detects that the first limiting member 26 has been attached, the first engaged portion 53 may be rotated to displace the displacement member 93 to the limiting position.

[0168] The recording device 11 is not limited to an inkjet printer, and may be a laser printer, a thermal printer, a dot-impact printer, a digital printer, or the like.

[0169] The recording device 11 may also be a liquid ejection device that ejects or sprays other liquids other than ink for recording. The state of the liquid ejected from the liquid ejection device as a tiny amount of droplets also includes granular, tear-like, and silk-like trailing shapes. The liquid mentioned here can be any material that can be ejected from the liquid ejection device. For example, the liquid can be any material in the state when the substance is in the liquid phase, including high or low viscosity liquid bodies, sols, gel water, other inorganic solvents, organic solvents, solutions, liquid resins, liquid metals, and metal melts. Liquids include not only liquids as a state of matter, but also liquids obtained by dissolving, dispersing, or mixing particles of functional materials composed of solid substances such as pigments and metal particles in solvents. As representative examples of liquids, inks, liquid crystals, etc. as described in the above embodiments can be cited. Here, inks include various liquid compositions such as general water-based inks and oil-based inks as well as gel inks and hot melt inks. As a specific example of a liquid ejection device, there is a device that ejects liquids including electrode materials and / or color materials used in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays, electroluminescent displays, surface-emitting displays, color filters, etc. in a dispersed or dissolved form. The liquid ejection device may also be a device that ejects biological organic matter used in the manufacture of biochips, a device that is used as a precision pipette and ejects liquid as a sample, a printing and dyeing device, a micro-dispenser, etc. The liquid ejection device may also be a device that accurately ejects lubricating oil to precision machinery such as clocks and cameras, and a device that ejects transparent resin liquids such as ultraviolet curing resins onto substrates in order to form tiny hemispherical lenses, optical lenses, etc. used in optical communication elements, etc. The liquid ejection device may also be a device that ejects etching liquids such as acids or alkalis in order to etch substrates, etc.

[0170] definition

[0171] The expression "at least one" used in this specification means "more than one" of the desired options. As an example, the expression "at least one" used in this specification means "only one option" or "both options" when the number of options is two. As another example, the expression "at least one" used in this specification means "only one option", "a combination of two arbitrary options" or "a combination of three or more arbitrary options" when the number of options is three or more.

[0172] appendix

[0173] The technical ideas and effects that can be grasped from the above-mentioned embodiment and modified examples are described below.

[0174] (A) A recording device comprising: a moving portion capable of moving in a moving direction; an assembly portion having an assembly space capable of assembling an assembly component inserted from an opening; and a limiting component capable of being loaded and unloaded relative to the moving portion and capable of limiting the movement of the moving portion in the moving direction by being assembled to the moving portion, the limiting component being located in the assembly space when in a limiting state limiting the movement of the moving portion.

[0175] According to this configuration, the limiting component that limits the movement of the movable part is located in the assembly space. That is, the limiting component does not extend outward. When the recording device is transported, the possibility of the limiting component being caught on something can be reduced, so the possibility of the limiting component being accidentally detached can be reduced. When the recording device is used, if the limiting component is not removed, the assembled component cannot be assembled in the assembly space. For this reason, the possibility of forgetting to remove the limiting component can be reduced. Therefore, the possibility of the limiting component detaching during transportation and the possibility of forgetting to remove the limiting component during use can be reduced.

[0176] (B) A recording device, comprising: a moving part that can move in a moving direction; an assembly part that has an assembly space that can assemble an assembly part inserted from an opening; a frame that cannot move; a limiting part that can be attached and detached relative to the frame and can limit the movement of the moving part in the moving direction by being assembled to the frame; and a displacement part that is displaced to a limiting position that limits the movement of the moving part in the moving direction together with the limiting part by the limiting part being assembled to the frame, and the limiting part is located in the assembly space when the limiting part is in a limiting state that limits the movement of the moving part. According to this configuration, the same effect as the above-mentioned recording device can be obtained.

[0177] (C) In the recording device described in (A) or (B), when the mounted component is inserted into the mounting portion in the restricted state, at least a portion of the mounted component may be located outside the mounting space from the opening.

[0178] According to this configuration, when the restricting member is in the restricted state, a part of the mounted member protrudes from the opening portion, so that the operator can easily recognize that the restricting member has not been removed.

[0179] (D) The recording device described in (A) to (C) may further include a cover that can be displaced between a closed state in which the opening is covered and an open state in which the opening is not covered.

[0180] According to this configuration, the cover covers the opening, and the cover cannot be closed when a part of the mounted component protrudes from the opening. Therefore, the operator can easily recognize that the restricting component has not been removed.

[0181] (E) In the recording device described in (A) to (D), the opening may be opened on the front side of the device.

[0182] According to this configuration, the opening is opened at the front of the device. Therefore, the restricting member can be attached and detached, and the attached member can be attached from the front of the device, thereby improving the workability.

[0183] (F) In the recording device described in (A), it may also be that: the limiting component has: a first engaging portion capable of engaging with a first engaged portion of the movable portion; and a second engaging portion capable of engaging with a second engaged portion of the assembly portion, and the length from the first engaging portion to the second engaging portion is the same as the length from the first engaged portion to the second engaged portion.

[0184] According to this configuration, the length from the first engaging portion to the second engaging portion is the same as the length from the first engaged portion to the second engaged portion. For this reason, the operator can engage the second engaging portion with the second engaged portion by rotating the limiting component that engages the first engaging portion with the first engaged portion around the first engaged portion. Therefore, the limiting component can be easily assembled, thereby improving operability.

[0185] (G) In the recording device described in (B), the limiting member includes: a first engaging portion capable of engaging with a first engaged portion provided on the frame; and a second engaging portion capable of engaging with a second engaged portion of the mounting portion, and the length from the first engaging portion to the second engaging portion is the same as the length from the first engaged portion to the second engaged portion. According to this configuration, the same effect as the above-mentioned recording device can be obtained.

[0186] (H) In the recording device described in (F) or (G), it may be that: the assembled component is assembled to the assembly portion by moving along a first direction, the second engaging portion has an engaging claw that can engage with the second engaged portion, and a second direction in which the engaging claw disengages from the second engaged portion is a direction different from the first direction.

[0187] According to this configuration, the second direction for releasing the engagement between the second engaging portion and the second engaged portion is different from the first direction for assembling the mounted component. Therefore, even if the mounted component moving in the first direction hits the restricting component, the possibility of releasing the restricted state of the restricting component can be reduced.

[0188] (I) In the recording device described in (A) to (H), the recording device may include a storage portion capable of storing the restriction member, and the storage portion may be provided in a cassette that stores the medium.

[0189] According to this configuration, the limiting component can be stored in the storage section. Therefore, when the limiting component is not used, it can be stored in the storage section, so the possibility of losing the limiting component can be reduced. The storage section is provided in a box for storing the medium. Therefore, the operator can easily approach the storage section, so the workability can be improved.

[0190] (J) In the recording device described in (I), the cassette may include a placement portion for placing the medium, and the storage portion may be provided at a position different from the placement portion.

[0191] According to this configuration, the storage section is provided at a position different from the placement section, so that the possibility that the restriction member stored in the storage section hits the medium placed on the placement section can be reduced.

[0192] (K) In the recording device described in (I) or (J), the storage section may include a recessed portion provided on the bottom surface of the case and a holding claw that is elastically deformable, and the restriction member may engage with the holding claw.

[0193] According to this configuration, the storage portion is provided on the bottom surface of the box. Therefore, the limiting component contained in the storage portion is not easily visible to the user, so the possibility of the user's misuse can be reduced. The limiting component is engaged with the holding claw. Therefore, even if an impact is applied when the box is inserted or removed, the possibility of the limiting component falling off from the storage portion can be reduced.

[0194] (L) In the recording device described in (B), the displacement member may include an engaged portion that engages with an engaging portion of the restricting member, and the restricting member may displace the displacement member to the restricted position by engaging the engaging portion with the engaged portion.

[0195] According to this configuration, the limiting member displaces the displacement member to the limiting position by the engagement of the engagement portion and the engaged portion. Therefore, the movement of the moving portion in the moving direction can be limited by a simple configuration.

[0196] (M) In the recording device described in (B), (G), or (L), the displacement member may extend in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the moving portion.

[0197] For example, when the length of the moving part is long, even if the movement of a part is restricted, the moving part may be tilted. In this regard, according to this configuration, the displacement member extends in the direction along the long side direction of the moving part. For this reason, the displacement member can restrict the movement of the moving part in the entire long side direction. Therefore, the movement of the moving part can be stably restricted.

[0198] (N) In the recording apparatus described in (A) to (M), the moving unit may be a liquid ejecting unit capable of ejecting liquid from a nozzle to perform recording on a medium, and the mounted component may be a liquid container capable of containing liquid.

[0199] According to this configuration, the moving part is the liquid ejecting part. The mounted part is the liquid container. That is, in order to make the liquid ejecting part eject liquid for recording, the mounted part needs to be mounted. Since the mounted part cannot be mounted without removing the limiting part, the possibility of using the device while the limiting part is still mounted can be reduced.

[0200] (O) In the recording device described in (N), the recording device may include a cap that can cap the liquid ejection unit by covering the nozzle, and the restriction member in the restricted state restricts movement of the liquid ejection unit capped by the cap.

[0201] According to this configuration, the restricting member restricts the movement of the liquid ejection unit in a state where the liquid ejection unit is capped. Therefore, the possibility of nozzle drying can be reduced even during transportation.

[0202] (P) In the recording device described in (N) or (O), it may be that: the liquid ejection portion is a line head, the assembly space is a space extending in a direction along the long side direction of the liquid ejection portion, and the limiting component limits the central portion of the long side direction of the liquid ejection portion.

[0203] According to this configuration, the liquid ejection unit is a line head. The limiting member limits the central portion of the liquid ejection unit in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, compared with, for example, a case where the end of the liquid ejection unit is limited, the movement of the liquid ejection unit can be effectively suppressed.

[0204] (Q) A recording device comprising: a moving part that can move in a moving direction; an assembly part that has an assembly space in which an assembly part inserted from an opening can be assembled; a frame that cannot move; and a limiting part that can be attached and detached relative to the frame and can limit the movement of the moving part in the moving direction by being assembled to the frame, the limiting part being located in the assembly space when in a limiting state in which the movement of the moving part is restricted. According to this configuration, the same effect as the above-mentioned recording device can be obtained.

[0205] (R) A recording device comprising: a moving portion capable of moving in a moving direction; an assembly portion having an assembly space capable of assembling an assembly component inserted from an opening; a frame that cannot move; a limiting component capable of being loaded and unloaded relative to the frame; and a displacement component, wherein the limiting component is mounted on the frame and displaced to a limiting position that limits movement of the moving portion in the moving direction, the limiting component being located in the assembly space when the displacement component is in a restricted state at the limiting position.

Claims

1. A recording device, characterized in that: have: A moving part capable of moving in a moving direction; An assembly portion having an assembly space capable of assembling an assembly component inserted from the opening; The frame cannot be moved; a limiting member that is attachable to and detachable from the frame and that is capable of limiting movement of the moving portion in the moving direction by being assembled to the frame; and a displacement member that is displaced to a restriction position that restricts movement of the moving portion in the moving direction together with the restriction member when the restriction member is mounted on the frame, The restriction member is located in the mounting space in a restricted state where the movement of the moving portion is restricted.

2. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that When the mounted component is inserted into the mounting portion in the restricted state, at least a portion of the mounted component is located outside the mounting space from the opening.

3. The recording device according to claim 2, characterized in that The recording device includes a cover that is displaceable between a closed state that covers the opening and an open state that does not cover the opening.

4. The recording device according to claim 3, characterized in that The opening is opened at the front side of the device.

5. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The limiting component has: A first engaging portion capable of engaging with a first engaged portion provided on the frame; and The second engaging portion is capable of engaging with the second engaged portion of the assembly portion, The length from the first engaging portion to the second engaging portion is the same as the length from the first engaged portion to the second engaged portion.

6. The recording device according to claim 5, characterized in that The mounted component is mounted on the mounting portion by moving along the first direction, The second engaging portion has an engaging claw capable of engaging with the second engaged portion. A second direction in which the engaging claw disengages from the second engaged portion is a direction different from the first direction.

7. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The recording device includes a storage portion capable of storing the limiting member. The storage portion is disposed in a box for storing a medium.

8. The recording device according to claim 7, characterized in that The box has a loading portion for loading the medium. The storage portion is provided at a position different from that of the placement portion.

9. The recording device according to claim 8, characterized in that The storage portion has: a recessed portion disposed on the bottom surface of the box; and The retaining claws are capable of elastic deformation, The restriction member is engaged with the holding claw.

10. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The displacement member has an engaged portion that engages with the engaging portion of the restricting member. The restricting member displaces the displacement member to the restricting position by engaging the engaging portion with the engaged portion.

11. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The displacement member extends in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the moving portion.

12. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that The moving part is a liquid ejecting part capable of ejecting liquid from a nozzle to record on a medium. The mounted component is a liquid container capable of containing liquid.

13. The recording device according to claim 12, characterized in that The recording device includes a cap, and the cap can cover the liquid ejection portion by covering the nozzle. The restriction member in the restricted state restricts movement of the liquid ejection portion capped by the cap.

14. The recording device according to claim 12, characterized in that The liquid ejection portion is a line head, The mounting space is a space extending in a direction along the long side direction of the liquid ejection portion. The restriction member restricts a central portion of the liquid ejection portion in the longitudinal direction.

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