Recording device

Abstract

To provide a recording device capable of reducing a possibility that a regulation member is detached at the time of transportation and a possibility of forgetting to detach the regulation member in use.SOLUTION: A recording device includes: a liquid discharge part 25 movable in a first movement direction D1; an installation part 16 including an installation space 22 to which a liquid storage body 18 inserted from an opening part 17 can be installed; and a first regulation member 26 that can be attached to and detached from the liquid discharge part 25, and can be installed in the liquid discharge part 25 to regulate movement of the liquid discharge part 25 in the first movement direction D1. When the first regulation member 26 is in a regulation state of regulating movement of the liquid discharge part 25, it is located in the installation space 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] For example, there is a printing device, which is an example of a recording device, as described in Patent Document 1. The printing device prints an image by ejecting ink, which is an example of a liquid, from a print head, which is an example of a liquid ejection section, onto a sheet, which is an example of a medium. The print head is mounted on a carriage that can move back and forth along a carriage rail.

[0003] The carriage may move due to an impact during transportation, so the printing apparatus uses a regulating member to fix the carriage during transportation. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-20356 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The regulating member in Patent Document 1 prevents forgetting to remove it by having a part of it protrude outside the cover when attached to the carriage. However, because the regulating member in Patent Document 1 protrudes outside the printing device, there is a risk that it may come into contact with something and become detached during transportation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A recording device that solves the above problem comprises a moving part that can move in a movement direction, a mounting part having a mounting space into which a mounted member inserted through an opening can be mounted, and a regulating member that is detachable from the moving part and can regulate the movement of the moving part in the movement direction by being attached to the moving part, and the regulating member is positioned in the mounting space when in a regulated state in which the movement of the moving part is regulated.

[0007] A recording device that solves the above problem comprises a moving part that is movable in a movement direction, a mounting part having a mounting space into which a mounted member inserted through an opening can be mounted, an immovable frame, a regulating member that is detachable from the frame and can regulate the movement of the moving part in the movement direction when mounted to the frame, and a displacement member that is displaced to a regulating position where it regulates the movement of the moving part in the movement direction together with the regulating member when the regulating member is mounted to the frame, and the regulating member is located in the mounting space when in a regulated state in which the movement of the moving part is regulated. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a recording apparatus according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the recording device. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a side view of the first drive unit. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the holder. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the holder. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the first restricting member. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a front view of the first restricting member in the attachment / detachment posture. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a front view of the first restricting member during rotation. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a front view of the first restricting member in the mounting posture. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the cassette. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the first restricting member stored in the storage portion. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a displacement member included in the recording apparatus of the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a portion F13 in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a front view of the first restricting member and the displacement member in the attachment / detachment posture. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a front view of the first restricting member and the displacement member during rotation. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the first restricting member and the displacement member. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a front view of the first restricting member and the displacement member in the mounting posture. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] [First embodiment] A first embodiment of a recording device will be described below with reference to the drawings. The recording device is an inkjet printer that ejects ink, which is an example of a liquid, onto a medium such as paper, fabric, vinyl, plastic parts, or metal parts to record.

[0010] In the drawings, the recording device 11 is assumed to be placed on a horizontal plane, with the direction of gravity indicated by the Z axis, and the directions along the horizontal plane indicated by the X and Y axes. The X, Y, and Z axes are perpendicular to one another. 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.

[0011] <Recording device> 1, 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. A liquid container 18, which is an example of a mounting member, can be mounted in the mounting portion 16.

[0012] Recording device 11 may include a plurality of cassettes 12. Cassettes 12 house media 20. Cassettes 12 may house a stack of media 20 before recording. Stacker 13 receives recorded media 20. Operation panel 14 is, for example, a touch panel for operating recording device 11. Operation panel 14 may be provided facing the front of recording device 11.

[0013] 1 and an open state (not shown). Cover 15 may be provided on the front side of recording device 11. Cover 15 in the closed state covers opening 17. Cover 15 in the open state does not cover opening 17. Cover 15 in the open state exposes opening 17.

[0014] The opening 17 may be open toward the front of the recording device 11. The liquid container 18 is inserted through the opening 17. The liquid container 18 can be inserted through the opening 17 when the cover 15 is in the open state.

[0015] <Internal structure> 2, the mounting portion 16 may have a mounting space 22. The mounting space 22 is capable of mounting a liquid container 18 inserted through the opening 17. A plurality of liquid containers 18 may be mounted in the mounting portion 16. In the mounting portion 16 of this embodiment, four liquid containers 18 can be mounted side by side in the width direction X.

[0016] The liquid container 18 is capable of containing liquid. The liquid container 18 is attached to the mounting portion 16 by being inserted from the opening 17 toward the back of the mounting portion 16. At this time, the liquid container 18 moves in an insertion direction Dp, which is an example of a first direction. That is, the liquid container 18 is attached to the mounting portion 16 by moving along the insertion direction Dp. The liquid container 18 attached to the mounting portion 16 becomes capable of supplying liquid.

[0017] The removal direction De is opposite to the insertion direction Dp. The liquid container 18 is removed from the mounting portion 16 by moving in the removal direction De. In this embodiment, the insertion direction Dp and the removal direction De are parallel to the Y axis. The mounting space 22 extends in the insertion direction Dp.

[0018] The liquid containers 18 may contain different types of liquid. The different types of liquid are, for example, inks of different colors. In this embodiment, the four liquid containers 18 contain cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks, respectively.

[0019] The multiple liquid containers 18 may have the same configuration or may be different. For example, the multiple liquid containers 18 may have different liquid storage capacities. For example, a liquid container 18 that stores black ink may store a larger amount of liquid than the other liquid containers 18. A liquid container 18 with a larger storage capacity may be wider than a liquid container 18 with a smaller storage capacity.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 2, the recording device 11 may include a first moving mechanism 24, a liquid ejection section 25 which is an example of a moving section, a first regulating member 26 which is an example of a regulating member, a second moving mechanism 27, a cap 28, a pocket 29, and a second regulating member 30.

[0021] <1st movement mechanism> The first moving mechanism 24 moves the liquid discharger 25. The first moving mechanism 24 may include a first driving unit 32, a first pinion 33, and a first rack .

[0022] The first driving unit 32 rotates the first pinion 33. The first pinion 33 meshes with the first rack 34. The first rack 34 moves in association with the rotation of the first pinion 33. The first rack 34 is movable in a first movement direction D1, which is an example of a movement direction, and a second movement direction D2, which is an example of a movement direction. The first movement direction D1 is the opposite direction to the second movement direction D2.

[0023] The liquid discharger 25 moves together with the first rack 34. Therefore, the liquid discharger 25 can move in a first movement direction D1 and a second movement direction D2. The liquid discharger 25 can move to a capping position shown by a solid line in FIG. 2 and a recording position shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2. The first movement direction D1 is the direction in which the liquid discharger 25 approaches the mounting unit 16. The second movement direction D2 is the direction in which the liquid discharger 25 moves away from the mounting unit 16. The liquid discharger 25 located at the capping position reaches the recording position by moving in the second movement direction D2.

[0024] <First drive unit> As shown in FIG. 3, the first drive unit 32 may include a motor 36, a holder 37, two cables 38, a connector 39, a scale 40, and a knob 41.

[0025] 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 33 directly or via a plurality of gears.

[0026] The two terminals 44 are provided on the opposite side to the output shaft 43. One end of a cable 38 is connected to each of the two terminals 44. The other ends of the two cables 38 are connected to a connector 39. The cable 38 connects the motor 36 and the connector 39.

[0027] The holder 37 is attached to the motor 36. The holder 37 is attached on the side opposite to the output shaft 43. The holder 37 covers the end of the motor 36 on which the terminal 44 is provided. The holder 37 protects the end of the motor 36. The holder 37 reduces the risk of the cable 38 hitting the motor 36.

[0028] 4 and 5, the holder 37 may have a side wall 46, an edge portion 47, a protrusion 48, and a hook 49. The side wall 46, the edge portion 47, the protrusion 48, and the hook 49 may be integrally formed. The holder 37 may be made of a resin such as polypropylene.

[0029] The side wall 46 may be cylindrical. The edge portion 47 protrudes inward from an end of the side wall 46. The edge portion 47 may have one or more wide portions 47a and one or more narrow portions 47b. The narrow portions 47b may protrude less from the side wall 46 than the wide portions 47a. Providing the narrow portions 47b makes the side wall 46 more easily deformable.

[0030] The protrusion 48 is provided on the inner surface 46a of the side wall 46. The protrusion 48 may extend from the wide portion 47a. The holder 37 may have a plurality of protrusions 48. The holder 37 of this embodiment has two protrusions 48. The plurality of protrusions 48 may be provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The plurality of protrusions 48 and the plurality of narrow portions 47b may be provided alternately at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

[0031] The inner diameter of the multiple 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. When the holder 37 is attached to the motor 36, it deforms into an elliptical cylindrical shape. This makes it difficult for the holder 37 to fall off the motor 36. When the holder 37 is attached to the motor 36, the inner surface 46a may be separated from the motor 36. By providing a gap between the motor 36 and the holder 37, heat is less likely to build up.

[0032] 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 risk of the cable 38 coming into contact with the scale 40 can be reduced.

[0033] As shown in Fig. 3, the scale 40 and the knob 41 are located on the opposite side to 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, for example, by a user. When the knob 41 is rotated, the output shaft 43 and the scale 40 rotate.

[0034] <Liquid discharge part> 2, the liquid ejection unit 25 may have a main body 51, a head 52, and a first engaged portion 53. The head 52, the main body 51, and the first engaged portion 53 may be aligned in the first movement direction D1.

[0035] The first engaged part 53 may be a rod-shaped member extending in the depth direction Y. The first engaged part 53 may be provided at a position close to the mounting part 16. That is, in the first movement direction D1, the distance from the first engaged part 53 to the mounting part 16 is shorter than the distance from the head 52 to the mounting part 16.

[0036] The head 52 may have a nozzle surface 55. The nozzle surface 55 may be a surface perpendicular to the first movement direction D1. One or more nozzles 56 are opened in the nozzle surface 55. The liquid ejection section 25 is capable of ejecting liquid from the nozzles 56 to record on the medium 20. The liquid ejection section 25 may be disposed in such a position that the nozzle surface 55 is inclined with respect to the horizontal. The liquid ejection section 25 of this embodiment is a line head. The liquid ejection section 25 may be provided with the insertion direction Dp, in which the mounting space 22 extends, as its longitudinal direction.

[0037] <Second movement mechanism> The second moving mechanism 27 moves the cap 28. The second moving mechanism 27 may include a second driving unit 58, a second pinion 59, and a second rack 60. The configuration of the second driving unit 58 may be the same as the configuration of the first driving unit 32.

[0038] 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 a third movement direction D3 and a fourth movement direction D4 in accordance with the rotation of the second pinion 59. The third movement direction D3 is opposite to the fourth movement direction D4.

[0039] The cap 28 moves together with the second rack 60. Therefore, the cap 28 can move in a third movement direction D3 and a fourth movement direction D4. The cap 28, which is located at the retracted position shown by the two-dot chain line in Fig. 2, moves in the third movement direction D3 to reach the capping position shown by the solid line in Fig. 2. The cap 28 located at the capping position can cap the liquid ejection unit 25 by covering the nozzle 56.

[0040] A second restricting member 30 can be attached to the pocket 29. The second restricting member 30 is attached to the pocket 29 in a detachable manner. The second restricting member 30 may have a mounting hole 62 and one or more restricting teeth 63. A mounting rod 64 can be inserted into the mounting hole 62. The second restricting member 30 may be attached to the pocket 29 in a state where it is held at the tip of the mounting rod 64. The mounting rod 64 may be removable from the mounting hole 62 in a state where the second restricting member 30 is attached to the pocket 29. The second restricting member 30 housed in the pocket 29 may 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 member for attaching and detaching the second restricting member 30, or another member may be used. For example, the mounting rod 64 may be a member for cleaning a sensor or the like.

[0041] The multiple regulating teeth 63 are arranged at equal intervals in the third movement direction D3. When the second regulating member 30 is attached to the pocket 29, the regulating teeth 63 mesh with the second rack 60. The second regulating member 30 meshes with the second rack 60 to regulate the movement of the second rack 60 and the cap 28. When the second regulating member 30 is detached from the pocket 29, the second rack 60 and the cap 28 become movable in the third movement direction D3 and the fourth movement direction D4.

[0042] <First restriction member> As shown in Fig. 2, the first regulating member 26 is detachable from the liquid discharger 25. The first regulating member 26 is attached to the liquid discharger 25. The first regulating member 26 can regulate the movement of the liquid discharger 25 in a first movement direction D1 and a second movement direction D2. The state of Fig. 2 in which the first regulating member 26 regulates the movement of the liquid discharger 25 is also referred to as a regulated state. The first regulating member 26 may regulate the central portion of the liquid discharger 25 in the longitudinal direction.

[0043] 6, the first restricting member 26 may have a thin portion 66 and a thick portion 67. The first restricting member 26 may have a first engagement portion 68, a second engagement portion 69, and a third engagement portion 70. The first restricting member 26 may have an anti-slip portion 71 and a guide portion 72.

[0044] The thin portion 66 is curved. The thin portion 66 is more easily deformed than the thick portion 67. The second engagement portion 69 may be provided at the tip of the thin portion 66. The second engagement portion 69 may have an engagement claw 74 and a slope 75. The engagement claw 74 and the slope 75 intersect at an angle.

[0045] The first engagement portion 68 and the third engagement portion 70 may be provided at the tip of the thick portion 67. The anti-slip portion 71 and the guide portion 72 may be provided on the thick portion 67. The guide portion 72 guides the procedure for attaching the first restricting member 26 to the liquid discharge portion 25. The guide portion 72 may be a plurality of numbers indicating the attachment procedure.

[0046] 7, the mounting portion 16 may 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 open into the mounting 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.

[0047] When attaching the first restricting member 26, the worker inserts the first restricting member 26 in the attachment / detachment posture shown in Fig. 7 into the first insertion hole 79. The tip of the thick 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.

[0048] As shown in Fig. 8, with the first engaging portion 68 engaged with the first engaged portion 53, the worker rotates the first restricting member 26 around the first engaged portion 53. The worker rotates the first restricting member 26 counterclockwise in Fig. 8. The direction in which the first restricting member 26 is rotated is the direction in which the second engaging portion 69 approaches the second engaged portion 77.

[0049] A first length L1 from the first engaging portion 68 to the second engaging portion 69 may be the same as a second length L2 from the first engaged portion 53 to the second engaged portion 77. A third length L3 from the first engaging portion 68 to the third engaging portion 70 may be the same as a fourth length L4 from the first engaged portion 53 to the third engaged portion 78. Therefore, when the first restricting member 26 rotates about 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.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 9, the first restricting member 26 has the second engaging portion 69 inserted into the second insertion hole 80 and the engaging claw 74 engaged with the second engaged portion 77. Specifically, the second engaging portion 69 has the inclined surface 75 abutting the second insertion hole 80, causing the thin portion 66 to deform. When the inclined surface 75 passes the second insertion hole 80, the engaging claw 74 engages with the second engaged portion 77. The position of the first restricting member 26 in which the second engaging portion 69 engages with the second engaged portion 77 is also referred to as the attached position. The attached position is the position of the first restricting member 26 in the restricted state. In the attached position, the first restricting member 26 has the third engaging portion 70 engaged with the third engaged portion 78.

[0051] When removing the first restricting member 26, the worker first releases the engagement of the second engaging portion 69. The worker releases the engagement by pushing the tip side of the thin portion 66 in a release direction Dr, which is an example of the second direction. The release direction Dr is the direction in which the engaging claw 74 comes off the second engaged portion 77. The worker moves the second engaging portion 69 in the release direction Dr by pushing the tip of the thin portion 66 closer to the thick portion 67. The release direction Dr is a direction different from the insertion direction Dp. When the second engaging portion 69 is released, the first restricting member 26 becomes rotatable.

[0052] The worker rotates first restricting member 26 by lifting thin portion 66. The worker rotates first restricting member 26 clockwise in Fig. 8 around first engaged portion 53. After rotating first restricting member 26 to the attachment / detachment position shown in Fig. 7, the worker removes first restricting member 26 from first insertion hole 79.

[0053] 10, the cassette 12 has a mounting portion 82. The mounting portion 82 is provided for mounting the medium 20. The cassette 12 may also include a storage portion 83. The storage portion 83 is capable of storing the first restricting member 26 that has been removed from the liquid ejection portion 25. The storage portion 83 may be provided at a position different from the mounting portion 82.

[0054] 11 , the storage section 83 may be accessible from the back side of the cassette 12. The storage section 83 may have a recess 85 and a holding claw 86. The recess 85 may be provided on a bottom surface 87 of the cassette 12. The holding claw 86 is engageable with the first restricting member 26. The holding claw 86 is elastically deformable. An operator can remove the first restricting member 26 from the storage section 83 by deforming the holding claw 86.

[0055] <Operation of the First Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will be described. 2, when the recording device 11 is transported, the second restricting member 30 may be attached to the pocket 29. The movement of the cap 28 may be restricted when the capping position is located.

[0056] When the recording device 11 is transported, the first regulating member 26 is engaged with the liquid ejection unit 25 to put it in a regulating state. The first regulating member 26 in the regulating state may regulate the movement of the liquid ejection unit 25 capped by the cap 28.

[0057] In the restricted state, the first restricting member 26 is located in the mounting space 22. Specifically, in the restricted state, the thin portion 66 is located in the mounting space 22. In the restricted state, at least a portion of the guide portion 72 may be located in the mounting space 22. The portion of the first restricting member 26 that is located in the mounting space 22 is visible from the opening 17.

[0058] When the liquid container 18 is inserted into the mounting portion 16 in the restricted state, the liquid container 18 may come into contact with the first restricting member 26. The first restricting member 26 may be located, for example, in a narrow movement path of the liquid container 18. When multiple liquid containers 18 can be attached to the mounting portion 16, the first restricting member 26 may restrict the movement of at least one of the liquid containers 18 in the insertion direction Dp.

[0059] At least a portion of the liquid container 18 that hits the first restricting 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 the restricted state, the cover 15 cannot be put into the closed state.

[0060] <Advantages of the First Embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will be described. (1-1) The first regulating member 26 that regulates the movement of the liquid ejection unit 25 is located in the mounting space 22. That is, the first regulating member 26 does not protrude to the outside. When the recording device 11 is transported, the risk of the first regulating member 26 getting caught on something can be reduced, and therefore the risk of the first regulating member 26 being accidentally removed can be reduced. When the recording device 11 is used, the liquid container 18 cannot be mounted in the mounting space 22 unless the first regulating member 26 is removed. This reduces the risk of forgetting to remove the first regulating member 26. This reduces the risk of the first regulating member 26 being removed during transportation and the risk of forgetting to remove the first regulating member 26 during use.

[0061] (1-2) When the first restricting member 26 is in the restricting state, a part of the liquid container 18 protrudes from the opening 17. This allows the operator to easily recognize that the first restricting member 26 has not been removed.

[0062] (1-3) The cover 15 covers the opening 17. The cover 15 cannot be closed when a part of the liquid container 18 protrudes from the opening 17. This allows the operator to easily recognize that the first restricting member 26 has not been removed.

[0063] (1-4) The opening 17 opens to the front of the recording device 11. Therefore, the first restricting member 26 can be attached and detached, and the liquid container 18 can be installed from the front of the recording device 11, improving operability.

[0064] (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. Therefore, the worker can rotate the first restricting member 26, with the first engaging portion 68 engaged with the first engaged portion 53, about the first engaged portion 53 to cause the second engaging portion 69 to engage with the second engaged portion 77. Therefore, the first restricting member 26 can be easily attached, improving workability.

[0065] (1-6) The release direction Dr, which is an example of the second direction in which the engagement between the second engaging portion 69 and the second engaged portion 77 is released, is a direction different from the insertion direction Dp in which the liquid container 18 is attached. Therefore, even if the liquid container 18 moving in the insertion direction Dp hits the first restricting member 26, it is possible to reduce the risk that the restricting state of the first restricting member 26 will be released.

[0066] (1-7) The first restricting member 26 can be stored in the storage section 83. Therefore, when the first restricting member 26 is not in use, it can be stored in the storage section 83, reducing the risk of losing the first restricting member 26. The storage section 83 is provided in the cassette 12 that stores the medium 20. Therefore, an operator can easily access the storage section 83, improving operability.

[0067] (1-8) The storage section 83 is provided in a position different from the placement section 82. Therefore, the risk that the first restricting member 26 stored in the storage section 83 will come into contact with the medium 20 placed on the placement section 82 can be reduced.

[0068] (1-9) The storage section 83 is provided on the bottom surface 87 of the cassette 12. Therefore, the first restricting member 26 stored in the storage section 83 is not easily noticeable to the user, reducing the risk of the user using it by mistake. The first restricting member 26 engages with the holding claw 86. Therefore, even if an impact is applied when inserting or removing the cassette 12, for example, the risk of the first restricting member 26 falling off the storage section 83 can be reduced.

[0069] (1-10) In order for the liquid ejection unit 25 to eject liquid and perform recording, it is necessary to attach the liquid container 18. Since the liquid container 18 cannot be attached without removing the first restricting member 26, it is possible to reduce the risk of using the liquid container 18 with the first restricting member 26 attached.

[0070] (1-11) The first restricting member 26 restricts the movement of the liquid ejection unit 25 when the liquid ejection unit 25 is capped. Therefore, the risk of the nozzle 56 drying out can be reduced even during transportation.

[0071] (1-12) The liquid ejection unit 25 is a line head. The first restricting member 26 restricts the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the liquid ejection unit 25. Therefore, compared to restricting the end of the liquid ejection unit 25, for example, the movement of the liquid ejection unit 25 can be more effectively suppressed.

[0072] [Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the recording device will be described with reference to the drawings. In this second embodiment, the location where the first engaged portion is provided is different from that of the first embodiment. Since the second embodiment is otherwise almost the same as the first embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and a duplicated description will be omitted.

[0073] <frame> 12, the recording device 11 includes an immovable frame 90. 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.

[0074] The first side plate 91 is provided at the front in the depth direction Y. The second side plate 92 is provided at the back in the depth direction Y. The first side plate 91 and the second side plate 92 may be provided parallel to each other. The first side plate 91 and the second side plate 92 may movably support the liquid discharger 25.

[0075] <First engaged part> The first engaged portion 53 in this embodiment is immovable. The first engaged portion 53 may be a rod-shaped member extending in the depth direction Y. The first engaged portion 53 has a front end in the depth direction Y supported by the first side plate 91. The first engaged portion 53 has a back end in the depth direction Y supported by the second side plate 92.

[0076] <Displacement member> 12, the recording device 11 includes a displacement member 93. The displacement member 93 may be attached to the first engaged portion 53. The displacement member 93 extends in the depth direction Y, which is a direction along the longitudinal 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 is rotatable around the first engaged portion 53.

[0077] The recording device 11 may include one or more stoppers 94. The stoppers 94 position the displacement member 93 in the depth direction Y with respect to the first engaged portion 53. The recording device 11 of the present 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.

[0078] The displacement member 93 may have a limiting portion 95, a contact portion 96, and a fourth engaged portion 97 which is an example of an engaged portion. The displacement member 93 may have a plurality of limiting portions 95, contact portions 96, and fourth engaged portions 97. The limiting 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 behind the fourth engaged portion 97 and in front of the fourth engaged portion 97 in the depth direction Y.

[0079] The displacement member 93 may have a first part 98 and a second part 99. By configuring the displacement member 93 from two parts, warping can be suppressed compared to when the displacement member 93 is configured from a single part.

[0080] As shown in FIG. 13 , the displacement member 93 of this embodiment has 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 each of a first component 98 and a second component 99. The fourth engaged portion 97 of the first component 98 protrudes in the depth direction Y toward the second component 99. The fourth engaged portion 97 of the second component 99 protrudes in the direction opposite to the depth direction Y toward the first component 98. The two fourth engaged portions 97 face each other.

[0081] The first part 98 may have a first attachment portion 101. The first attachment portion 101 protrudes in the depth direction Y toward the second part 99. The amount by which the first attachment portion 101 protrudes is greater than the amount by which the fourth engaged portion 97 protrudes.

[0082] The second component 99 may have a second attachment portion 102. The second attachment portion 102 protrudes in the direction opposite to the depth direction Y toward the first component 98. The amount by which the second attachment portion 102 protrudes is greater than the amount by which the fourth engaged portion 97 protrudes. The tip of the second attachment portion 102 is recessed in the depth direction Y.

[0083] The tip of the first assembly portion 101 is narrower than the recess at the tip of the second assembly portion 102. The first part 98 and the second part 99 are assembled by fitting the tip of the first assembly portion 101 into the tip of the second assembly portion 102. When the first part 98 and the second part 99 are assembled, their rotation angles around the first engaged portion 53 become the same. By making the shapes of the tips of the first assembly portion 101 and the second assembly portion 102 different, it is possible to reduce the risk of, for example, the first assembly portions 101 and the second assembly portions 102 being assembled to each other.

[0084] When the first engaged part 53 and the displacement member 93 are made of different materials, the first engaged part 53 and the displacement member 93 may have different thermal expansion coefficients. For example, when the first engaged part 53 is made of metal and the displacement member 93 is made of resin having a higher thermal expansion coefficient than the first engaged part 53, the displacement member 93 is more likely to expand than the first engaged part 53. The displacement member 93 is positioned at both ends in the depth direction Y by stoppers 94. Therefore, the first part 98 and the second part 99 expand to approach each other. At this time, if a play is provided between the first assembly part 101 and the second assembly part 102, the expansion of the displacement member 93 can be permitted.

[0085] As shown in FIG. 14, the center of gravity of the displacement member 93 is closer to the contact portion 96 than the first engaged portion 53. The state shown in FIG. 14 in which the displacement member 93 is not subjected to an external force is also referred to as the released state. In the displacement member 93 in the released state, the contact portion 96 is located below the first engaged portion 53. In the displacement member 93 in the released state, the limiting portion 95 is located above the first engaged portion 53. In the released state, the opposing surfaces of the displacement member 93 and the liquid discharger 25 may be parallel to each other. If the opposing surfaces of the displacement member 93 and the liquid discharger 25 are parallel to each other, the movement range of the liquid discharger 25 can be increased.

[0086] <First restriction member> 14 to 17, the first regulating member 26 is detachable from the frame 90. Specifically, the first regulating member 26 is detachable from the first engaged portion 53. By being attached to the frame 90, the first regulating member 26 is able to regulate the movement of the liquid discharger 25 in the first movement direction D1.

[0087] The first regulating member 26 is attached to the first engaged portion 53. In the regulated state shown in Fig. 17 where the first regulating member 26 is attached to the first engaged portion 53, the first regulating member 26 can regulate the movement of the liquid ejection portion 25 in the first movement direction D1.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 14, the first restricting member 26 has a fourth engaging portion 104, which is an example of an engaging portion, and a recessed portion 105. The first restricting member 26 of this embodiment has two fourth engaging portions 104 and two recessed portions 105. In the first restricting member 26 in the mounting / detaching posture shown in FIG. 14, the fourth engaging portion 104 and the recessed portion 105 may be provided on both sides in the depth direction Y. The fourth engaging portion 104 may be provided in the guide portion 72. The recessed portion 105 is provided at a tip end of the fourth engaging portion 104. In the first restricting member 26, the size in the depth direction Y from one recessed portion 105 to the other recessed portion 105 is smaller than the size in the depth direction Y from the end of one fourth engaging portion 104 to the end of the other fourth engaging portion 104.

[0089] The first restricting member 26 may be attached with the liquid discharger 25 positioned close to the attachment portion 16, for example, in the capping position shown in Fig. 14. The cap 28 may push the liquid discharger 25 positioned at the capping position in the first movement direction D1 by a spring (not shown).

[0090] When attaching the first restricting member 26, the worker inserts the first restricting member 26 in the attachment / detachment posture shown in Fig. 14 into the first insertion hole 79. The tip of the thick 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.

[0091] 15, with the first engaging portion 68 engaged with the first engaged portion 53, the worker rotates the first restricting member 26 around the first engaged portion 53. The worker rotates the first restricting member 26 counterclockwise in FIG. 15. The direction in which the first restricting member 26 is rotated is the direction in which the second engaging portion 69 approaches the second engaged portion 77.

[0092] When the rotated first restricting member 26 hits the liquid ejection portion 25, the first restricting member 26 may press down the liquid ejection portion 25. The cap 28 may allow the liquid ejection portion 25 to be displaced by contraction of a spring (not shown).

[0093] A first length L1 from the first engaging portion 68 to the second engaging portion 69 may be the same as a second length L2 from the first engaged portion 53 to the second engaged portion 77. A third length L3 from the first engaging portion 68 to the third engaging portion 70 may be the same as a fourth length L4 from the first engaged portion 53 to the third engaged portion 78. Therefore, when the first restricting member 26 rotates about 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.

[0094] 15 and 16, the rotating first restricting member 26 has the fourth engaging portion 104 engaged with the fourth engaged portion 97. As the first restricting member 26 rotates, the fourth engaging portion 104 pushes up the fourth engaged portion 97. As the first restricting member 26 rotates, the fourth engaging portion 104 engages with the fourth engaged portion 97, and the first restricting member 26 displaces the displacement member 93 to the restricted position shown in FIG. 17. In other words, the displacement member 93 is displaced to the restricted position as a result of the first restricting member 26 being attached to the frame 90.

[0095] The first engaging portion 68 that engages with the first engaged portion 53 may engage with the first assembly portion 101 and the second assembly portion 102. This makes it possible to align the displacement member 93 with the first restricting member 26, making it easier to engage the fourth engaging portion 104 with the fourth engaged portion 97.

[0096] 17, the displacement member 93 located at the restricting position may have the contact portion 96 in contact with the liquid discharger 25. The displacement member 93 located at the restricting position restricts the movement of the liquid discharger 25 in the first movement direction D1 together with the first restricting member 26. The displacement member 93 located at the restricting position may have the limiting portion 95 in contact with the mounting portion 16. The limiting portion 95 in contact with the mounting portion 16 can prevent the displacement member 93 from rotating further.

[0097] The first restricting member 26 takes the mounting posture with the second engaging portion 69 inserted into the second insertion hole 80. In the first restricting member 26 in the mounting posture, 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. The first restricting member 26 in the mounting posture holds the displacement member 93 in the restricted position.

[0098] When removing the first restricting member 26, the worker first releases the engagement of the second engaging portion 69. The worker rotates the first restricting member 26 by lifting the thin portion 66. The worker rotates the first restricting member 26 clockwise in FIG. 15 around the first engaged portion 53. When the first restricting member 26 is rotated, the displacement member 93 rotates in accordance with the rotation of the first restricting member 26.

[0099] 14, the operator rotates the first restricting member 26 to the attachment / detachment position, and then removes the first restricting member 26 from the first insertion hole 79. When the first restricting member 26 moves away from the displacement member 93, the displacement member 93 enters the released state.

[0100] <Operation of the Second Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will be described. 17, when the recording device 11 is transported, the first regulating member 26 engages with the frame 90 to assume a regulated state. The first regulating member 26 in the regulated state positions the displacement member 93 at the regulated position to regulate the movement of the liquid ejection portion 25. When in the regulated state, the first regulating member 26 is located in the mounting space 22.

[0101] <Effects of the second embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will be described. (2-1) The first restricting member 26 displaces the displacement member 93 to the restricting position by the first engaging portion 68 engaging with the first engaged portion 53. Therefore, the movement of the moving portion in the movement direction can be restricted with a simple configuration.

[0102] (2-2) For example, when the length of the liquid discharger 25 is long, even if the movement of a portion of the liquid discharger 25 is restricted, there is a risk that the liquid discharger 25 may tilt. In this regard, according to this configuration, the displacement member 93 extends in the depth direction Y along the longitudinal direction of the liquid discharger 25. Therefore, the displacement member 93 can restrict the movement of the liquid discharger 25 along the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the movement of the liquid discharger 25 can be stably restricted.

[0103] [Example of change] This embodiment can be modified as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that there is no technical contradiction.

[0104] The first restricting member 26 may restrict the longitudinal end of the liquid ejection portion 25 . The insertion direction Dp in which the mounting space 22 extends and the longitudinal direction of the liquid discharge portion 25 may be different directions.

[0105] The liquid discharger 25 may be a serial head. For example, the liquid discharger 25 may be movable in the depth direction Y, which is an example of a movement direction. The first restricting member 26 in the restricting state may restrict the movement of the liquid ejecting portion 25 that is not capped.

[0106] The mounting rod 64 may be fixed to the second restricting member 30. The second restricting member 30 may have the mounting rod 64. When the second restricting member 30 is attached to the pocket 29, the mounting rod 64 may be located, for example, in the attachment space 22. In this case, the second restricting member 30 functions as an example of a restricting member, and the cap 28 functions as an example of a moving part.

[0107] The recording device 11 may include a wiper that functions as an example of a moving unit. The wiper may wipe the nozzle surface 55 by coming into contact with the nozzle surface 55 while moving in the depth direction Y, which is an example of a movement direction.

[0108] The recording device 11 may include multiple mounting units 16. A waste liquid tank, which is an example of a mounted member, may be mountable on the mounting portion 16. The waste liquid tank may store liquid discharged in association with maintenance of the liquid discharge portion 25 as waste liquid.

[0109] A toner cartridge, which is an example of a mounting member, may be mountable in the mounting portion 16. The toner cartridge may contain toner used for recording. A toner box, which is an example of a mounting member, may be mountable to the mounting portion 16. The toner box may store collected toner.

[0110] A plurality of different types of mounting members may be mountable to one mounting portion 16. For example, the mounting portion 16 may be mountable to a liquid container 18 and a waste liquid container.

[0111] The storage section 83 may be provided at a position separate from the cassette 12 . The storage portion 83 may be capable of storing the second restricting member 30 therein. The storage section 83 may be provided on the upper surface of the cassette 12. The storage section 83 may be provided in the placement section .

[0112] The shape of the recess 85 may be matched with the shape of the first restricting member 26. The first restricting member 26 may be stored so as to fit into the recess 85. In this case, the storage portion 83 may not be provided with the holding claw 86.

[0113] The mounting portion 16 does not have to have the second insertion hole 80. The first restricting member 26 in the restricted state may maintain the mounted position by its own weight. The first restricting member 26 may be configured without at least one of the second engaging portion 69 and the third engaging portion 70.

[0114] In the second embodiment, the first regulating member 26 may be attached in a state where the liquid discharger 25 is positioned away from the mounting portion 16, for example, at the recording position shown by the two-dot chain line in Fig. 2. After the first regulating member 26 is attached, the liquid discharger 25 may be moved to, for example, a capping position closer to the mounting portion 16. The cap 28 may press the liquid discharger 25 against the displacement member 93. The displacement member 93 and the cap 28 may sandwich the liquid discharger 25 from both sides to regulate the movement of the liquid discharger 25 in the first movement direction D1 and the second movement direction D2.

[0115] In the second embodiment, the recording apparatus 11 may be configured without including the displacement member 93. The first regulating member 26 attached to the frame 90 regulates the movement of the liquid ejecting portion 25 in the first movement direction D1.

[0116] In the second embodiment, the first regulating member 26 attached to the frame 90 does not have to contact the liquid discharger 25. The first regulating member 26 attached to the frame 90 displaces the displacement member 93 to the regulating position. The movement of the liquid discharger 25 may be regulated by the displacement member 93 located at the regulating position.

[0117] In the second embodiment, the first restricting member 26 may engage with the frame 90 at the center in the depth direction Y, or may engage with the frame 90 at a position different from the center. For example, the first restricting member 26 may engage with the frame in the vicinity of the opening 17 and push up the front end of the displacement member 93 in the depth direction Y, thereby displacing the displacement member to the restricting position.

[0118] 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 regulating member 26 has been attached, the recording device 11 may rotate the first engaged portion 53 to displace the displacement member 93 to the regulating position.

[0119] The recording device 11 is not limited to an inkjet printer, but may be a laser printer, a thermal printer, a dot matrix printer, a digital printing machine, or the like. The recording device 11 may be a liquid ejection device that performs recording by ejecting or discharging a liquid other than ink. The state of the liquid ejected from the liquid ejection device as minute droplets includes granular, teardrop, and thread-like tails. The liquid here may be any material that can be ejected from the liquid ejection device. For example, the liquid may be any state in which the substance is in a liquid phase, and includes fluids such as high or low viscosity liquids, sols, gel water, other inorganic solvents, organic solvents, solutions, liquid resins, liquid metals, and metal melts. The liquid includes not only liquids as one state of matter, but also particles of functional materials made of solids such as pigments and metal particles dissolved, dispersed, or mixed in a solvent. Representative examples of liquids include inks and liquid crystals as described in the above embodiment. Here, the ink includes various liquid compositions such as general water-based inks and oil-based inks, as well as gel inks and hot melt inks. Specific examples of the liquid ejection device include a device that ejects a liquid containing materials such as electrode materials and color materials in a dispersed or dissolved form, which are used in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays, electroluminescence displays, surface-emitting displays, and color filters. The liquid ejection device may be a device that ejects biological organic matter used in the manufacture of biochips, a device that ejects liquid as a sample used as a precision pipette, a textile printing device, a microdispenser, or the like. The liquid ejection device may be a device that ejects lubricating oil at a pinpoint onto precision machinery such as a watch or camera, or a device that ejects transparent resin liquid such as ultraviolet curing resin onto a substrate to form a micro hemispherical lens, optical lens, or the like used in optical communication elements. The liquid ejection device may be a device that ejects an etching liquid such as an acid or alkali to etch a substrate or the like.

[0120] [Definition] The term "at least one" as used herein means "one or more" of the desired options. As an example, the term "at least one" as used herein means "only one option" or "both of two options" if the number of options is two. As another example, the term "at least one" as used herein means "only one option", "any combination of two options", or "any combination of three or more options" if the number of options is three or more.

[0121] [Note] The technical ideas and effects obtained from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described below.

[0122] (A) The recording device comprises a moving part that can move in a movement direction, a mounting part having a mounting space into which a mounted member inserted through an opening can be mounted, and a regulating member that is detachable from the moving part and can regulate the movement of the moving part in the movement direction by being mounted on the moving part, and the regulating member is positioned in the mounting space when in a regulated state in which the movement of the moving part is regulated.

[0123] According to this configuration, the regulating member that regulates the movement of the moving part is located in the mounting space. In other words, the regulating member does not protrude outside. When transporting the recording device, the risk of the regulating member getting caught on something can be reduced, and therefore the risk of the regulating member being accidentally removed can be reduced. When using the recording device, the mounted member cannot be mounted in the mounting space unless the regulating member is removed. This reduces the risk of forgetting to remove the regulating member. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the risk of the regulating member being removed during transportation and the risk of forgetting to remove the regulating member when using the recording device.

[0124] (B) A recording device includes a moving part that is movable in a moving direction, a mounting part having a mounting space in which a mounting member inserted from an opening can be mounted, an immovable frame, a regulating member that is detachable from the frame and that can regulate the movement of the moving part in the moving direction by being mounted to the frame, and a displacement member that is displaced to a regulating position that regulates the movement of the moving part in the moving direction together with the regulating member by being mounted to the frame, and the regulating member is located in the mounting space when in a regulating state in which the movement of the moving part is regulated. With this configuration, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the recording device described above.

[0125] (C) In the recording device described in (A) or (B), when the attached member is inserted into the mounting portion in the regulated state, at least a portion of the attached member may be positioned outside the mounting space from the opening.

[0126] According to this configuration, when the restricting member is in the restricting state, a part of the mounted member protrudes from the opening, so that the operator can easily recognize that the restricting member has not been removed.

[0127] (D) The recording device described in (A) to (C) may further include a cover that is displaceable between a closed state in which the opening is covered and an open state in which the opening is not covered. According to this configuration, the cover covers the opening. The cover cannot be closed when a part of the attachment member protrudes from the opening. Therefore, the operator can easily recognize that the restricting member has not been removed.

[0128] (E) In the recording device described in (A) to (D), the opening may be open to the front surface of the device. According to this configuration, the opening is open to the front surface of the device, so that the restricting member can be attached and detached, and the attachment member can be attached from the front surface of the device, improving operability.

[0129] (F) In the recording device described in (A), the regulating member may have a first engagement portion that can engage with a first engaged portion of the moving portion and a second engagement portion that can engage with a second engaged portion of the mounting portion, and the length from the first engagement portion to the second engagement portion may be the same as the length from the first engaged portion to the second engaged portion.

[0130] 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. Therefore, the worker can rotate the regulating member, with the first engaging portion engaged with the first engaged portion, about the first engaged portion to engage the second engaging portion with the second engaged portion. Therefore, the regulating member can be easily attached, improving workability.

[0131] In the recording device described in (G) and (B), the regulating member has a first engaging portion that can be engaged with a first engaged portion provided on the frame and a second engaging portion that can be engaged 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. With this configuration, it is possible to achieve the same effects as the above recording device.

[0132] In the recording device described in (H), (F) or (G), the attached member is attached to the attachment portion by moving along a first direction, the second engagement portion has an engagement claw capable of engaging with the second engaged portion, and a second direction in which the engagement claw disengages from the second engaged portion may be a direction different from the first direction.

[0133] According to this configuration, the second direction in which the engagement between the second engaging portion and the second engaged portion is released is different from the first direction in which the attached member is attached. Therefore, even if the attached member moving in the first direction hits the restricting member, the risk of the restricting member being released from its restricted state can be reduced.

[0134] In the recording device described in (I)(A) to (H), a storage section capable of storing the regulating member may be provided, and the storage section may be provided in a cassette that stores a medium. According to this configuration, the regulating member can be stored in the storage section. Therefore, when the regulating member is not in use, it can be stored in the storage section, reducing the risk of losing the regulating member. The storage section is provided in a cassette that stores the media. Therefore, an operator can easily access the storage section, improving workability.

[0135] In the recording device described in (J) and (I), the cassette may have a placement portion for placing the medium thereon, and the storage portion may be provided at a position different from the placement portion. According to this configuration, the storage unit is provided at a position different from the placement unit, which reduces the risk of the regulating member stored in the storage unit hitting the medium placed on the placement unit.

[0136] In the recording device described in (K), (I) or (J), the storage section may have a recess provided on the bottom surface of the cassette and an elastically deformable retaining claw, and the regulating member may engage with the retaining claw.

[0137] According to this configuration, the storage section is provided on the bottom surface of the cassette. Therefore, the regulating member stored in the storage section is not easily noticeable to the user, reducing the risk of the user using it by mistake. The regulating member engages with the retaining claw. Therefore, for example, even if an impact is applied when inserting or removing the cassette, the risk of the regulating member falling out of the storage section can be reduced.

[0138] In the recording device described in (L)(B), the displacement member may have an engaged portion that engages with the engaging portion of the regulating member, and the regulating member may displace the displacement member to the regulating position by the engaging portion engaging with the engaged portion.

[0139] According to this configuration, the restricting member displaces the displacement member to the restricting position by the engaging portion engaging with the engaged portion, so that the movement of the movable portion in the movement direction can be restricted with a simple configuration.

[0140] In the recording device according to (M), (B), (G) or (L), the displacement member may extend in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the moving part. For example, if the length of the moving part is long, there is a risk that the moving part will tilt even if the movement of a part is restricted. In this regard, with this configuration, the displacement member extends in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the moving part. Therefore, the displacement member can restrict the movement of the moving part along the entire longitudinal direction. Therefore, the movement of the moving part can be stably restricted.

[0141] (N) In the recording device described in (A) to (M), the moving section may be a liquid ejection section capable of ejecting liquid from a nozzle to record on a medium, and the mounted member may be a liquid container capable of holding liquid.

[0142] According to this configuration, the moving part is the liquid ejection part, and the attached member is the liquid container. That is, in order for the liquid ejection part to eject liquid and perform recording, the attached member needs to be attached. Since the attached member cannot be attached without removing the regulating member, it is possible to reduce the risk of using the device with the regulating member still attached.

[0143] The recording apparatus described in (O) and (N) may have a cap capable of capping the liquid ejection section by covering the nozzle, and the regulating member in the regulating state may regulate the movement of the liquid ejection section capped by the cap.

[0144] According to this configuration, the restricting member restricts the movement of the liquid ejection portion while the liquid ejection portion is capped, which reduces the risk of the nozzles drying out even during transportation.

[0145] In the recording device described in (P), (N) or (O), the liquid ejection unit is a line head, the mounting space is a space extending in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the liquid ejection unit, and the regulating member may regulate a central portion of the longitudinal direction of the liquid ejection unit.

[0146] According to this configuration, the liquid ejection unit is a line head, and the restricting member restricts a central portion of the liquid ejection unit in the longitudinal direction, thereby making it possible to more effectively restrict movement of the liquid ejection unit compared to, for example, a case in which the restricting member restricts an end of the liquid ejection unit.

[0147] (Q) A recording device includes a moving part that is movable in a moving direction, a mounting part having a mounting space in which a mounting member inserted from an opening can be mounted, an immovable frame, and a restricting member that is detachable from the frame and that can restrict the movement of the moving part in the moving direction by being mounted to the frame, and the restricting member is located in the mounting space when in a restricted state in which the movement of the moving part is restricted. With this configuration, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the recording device described above.

[0148] (R) The recording device comprises a moving part that is movable in a movement direction, a mounting part having a mounting space into which a mounted member inserted through an opening can be mounted, an immovable frame, a regulating member that is detachable from the frame, and a displacement member that is displaced to a regulating position that regulates the movement of the moving part in the movement direction when the regulating member is attached to the frame, and the regulating member is located in the mounting space when in a regulated state in which the displacement member is positioned at the regulating position. [Explanation of symbols]

[0149] Reference Signs List 11...recording device, 12...cassette, 13...stacker, 14...operation panel, 15...cover, 16...mounting section, 17...opening, 18...liquid container as an example of a mounted member, 20...medium, 22...mounting space, 24...first moving mechanism, 25...liquid ejection section as an example of a moving section, 26...first regulating member as an example of a regulating member, 27...second moving mechanism, 28...cap, 29...pocket, 30...second regulating member, 32...first driving section, 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 portion, 47a...wide portion, 47b...narrow portion, 48...projection, 49...hook, 51...main body, 52...head, 53...first engaged portion, 55...nozzle surface, 56...nozzle, 58...second drive portion, 59...second pinion, 60...second rack, 62...mounting hole, 63...regulating teeth, 64...mounting rod, 66...thin portion, 67...thick portion, 68...first engagement portion, 69...second engagement portion, 70...third engagement portion, 71...anti-slip portion, 72...guiding portion, 74...engagement claw, 75...slope, 77...second engaged portion, 78...third engaged portion, 79...first insertion hole, 80...second insertion hole, 82...placement portion, 83...storage portion, 85...recess, 86...retaining claw, 87...bottom surface, 90...frame, 91...first side plate, 92...second side plate, 93...displacement member, 94...stopper, 95...limiting portion, 96...contact portion, 97...fourth engagement portion which is an example of an engaged portion, 98...first part, 99 ...second part, 101...first assembly part, 102...second assembly part, 104...fourth engagement part which is an example of an engagement part, 105...recessed part, D1...first movement direction which is an example of a movement direction, D2...second movement direction which is an example of a movement direction, D3...third movement direction, D4...fourth movement direction, De...removal direction, Dp...insertion direction which is an example of a first direction, Dr...release direction which is an example of a second direction, L1...first length, L2...second length, L3...third length, L4...fourth length, X...width direction, Y...depth direction, Z...vertical direction.

Claims

1. A moving part that is movable in a moving direction; a mounting portion having a mounting space capable of mounting a mounting member inserted through an opening; a restricting member that is detachable from the moving part and that is capable of restricting movement of the moving part in the moving direction by being attached to the moving part; Equipped with The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the regulating member is located in the mounting space when in a regulating state in which the movement of the moving part is regulated.

2. A moving part that is movable in a moving direction; a mounting portion having a mounting space capable of mounting a mounting member inserted through an opening; Immovable frame and a restricting member that is detachable from the frame and that is capable of restricting movement of the moving part in the moving direction by being attached to the frame; a displacement member that is displaced to a regulating position where the regulating member, together with the movable portion, regulates the movement of the movable portion in the movement direction by attaching the regulating member to the frame; Equipped with The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the regulating member is located in the mounting space when in a regulating state in which the movement of the moving part is regulated.

3. 3. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the mounted member is inserted into the mounting portion in the restricted state, at least a part of the mounted member is positioned outside the mounting space through the opening.

4. 4. The recording apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising a cover that is displaceable between a closed state in which the opening is covered and an open state in which the opening is not covered.

5. 5. The recording apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the opening is open to a front surface of the apparatus.

6. The regulating member is a first engaging portion engageable with a first engaged portion of the moving portion; a second engaging portion engageable with a second engaged portion of the mounting portion; having 2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a length from the first engaging portion to the second engaging portion is the same as a length from the first engaged portion to the second engaged portion.

7. The regulating member is a first engaging portion engageable with a first engaged portion provided on the frame; a second engaging portion engageable with a second engaged portion of the mounting portion; having 3. The recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a length from the first engaging portion to the second engaging portion is the same as a length from the first engaged portion to the second engaged portion.

8. The attachment member is attached to the attachment portion by moving in a first direction, the second engaging portion has an engaging claw that can engage with the second engaged portion, 8. The recording apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a second direction in which the engaging claw disengages from the second engaged portion is different from the first direction.

9. A storage section capable of storing the regulating member is provided, 3. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the storage section is provided in a cassette that stores the medium.

10. the cassette has a placement portion for placing the medium thereon, 10. The recording apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the storage section is provided at a position different from that of the placement section.

11. The storage section includes: a recess provided on a bottom surface of the cassette; An elastically deformable holding claw; having 11. The recording apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the regulating member is engaged with the holding claw.

12. the displacement member has an engaged portion that engages with the engaging portion of the regulating member, 3. The recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the regulating member displaces the displacement member to the regulating position by the engagement of the engaging portion with the engaged portion.

13. 3. The recording apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the displacement member extends in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the moving portion.

14. the moving unit is a liquid ejection unit capable of ejecting liquid from a nozzle to perform recording on a medium, 3. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mounting member is a liquid container capable of holding liquid.

15. a cap capable of capping the liquid ejection unit by covering the nozzle, 15. The recording apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the regulating member in the regulating state regulates movement of the liquid ejecting portion capped by the cap.

16. the liquid ejection unit is a line head, the mounting space is a space extending in a direction along a longitudinal direction of the liquid ejection unit, 15. The recording apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the regulating member regulates a central portion of the liquid ejection portion in the longitudinal direction.

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