Collection tray and collection device

Abstract

To provide a recovery tray and a recovery device that reduce the risk of spilling powder.SOLUTION: A collection tray 40 includes a body part 41 for receiving powder and a partition part 52 for partitioning the inside of the body part, the body part has a bottom wall 42 and a side wall 43 extending from the bottom wall, and the partition part has a first partition member 53 and a second partition member 54 crossing the first partition member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a collection tray and a collection device. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes an apparatus that includes a collection tray for receiving powder, which is configured to receive paper dust generated from the medium. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-63678 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In an apparatus equipped with such a collection tray, there is a risk that the powder received in the collection tray may spill when an operator removes the collection tray. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A collection tray that solves the above problem comprises a main body portion that receives powder and a partition portion that divides the main body portion, wherein the main body portion has a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall, and the partition portion has a first partition member and a second partition member that intersects with the first partition member.

[0006] A collection device that solves the above problem includes the collection tray and a device main body to which the collection tray is attached, and the device main body has a housing with an opening for a passage through which the collection tray passes when attached or detached. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a recovery device. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the inside of the recovery device. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram in which the transport unit and the maintenance member are displaced from FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the inside of the housing exposed through the passage opening. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of a collection tray. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a top view of the collection tray. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a side view of the collection tray. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the collection tray when it is tilted. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another example of the recovery device. [Figure 11] 11 is a perspective view showing the inside of the housing exposed from the passage opening of the recovery device shown in FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the inside of the housing exposed from the outlet. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the transport unit removed from the state shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing another example of the collection tray. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the collection tray as seen from a different angle from that of FIG. [Figure 16] 16 is a top view of the collection tray shown in FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a state in which the engaging body is engaged with the recovery device. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 shows a modified example of the partition portion. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing another modified example different from that shown in FIG. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a modified example different from those shown in FIGS. [Figure 21]FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a modified example different from those shown in FIGS. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] An example of a collection device equipped with a collection tray will be described below with reference to the drawings. The collection device is, for example, an inkjet printer that records images such as text and photographs by ejecting ink, which is an example of a liquid, onto a medium such as paper or fabric. The collection device may also be a toner printer that records images using toner. The collection device may also be a device other than a printer. The collection device may be configured to collect powder.

[0009] <First Example of Recovery Device> 1, the collection device 11 includes a device body 12. The device body 12 is configured to record an image on a medium 99, for example.

[0010] The device main body 12 has a housing 13. The housing 13 houses various components provided in the device main body 12. A passage opening 14 is formed in the housing 13. The inside of the housing 13 is exposed through the passage opening 14. An operator can access the inside of the housing 13 through the passage opening 14. The operator may be a user or a service technician.

[0011] The device main body 12 has a cover 15. The cover 15 is attached to the housing 13. More specifically, the cover 15 is attached to the housing 13 so as to cover the passage opening 14. The cover 15 is configured to open and close relative to the housing 13. When the cover 15 is opened, the passage opening 14 is exposed. By opening the cover 15, an operator can access the inside of the housing 13 through the passage opening 14. The cover 15 may be attached to the housing 13 in a detachable manner.

[0012] The device main body 12 may have a loading section 16. The loading section 16 is configured to load media 99. Pre-recorded media 99 are loaded on the loading section 16. In one example, the loading section 16 includes one or more cassettes that store the media 99. The cassettes are configured to be insertable into and removable from the housing 13. The loading section 16 is not limited to cassettes, and may also include trays.

[0013] The device main body 12 may have a discharge tray 17. The discharge tray 17 is a tray on which recorded media 99 are stacked. The discharge tray 17 receives the media 99 that are discharged from the housing 13. The discharge tray 17 is located, for example, at the top of the housing 13.

[0014] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the device main body 12 has a recording unit 18. The recording unit 18 is configured to record on a medium 99. In one example, the recording unit 18 records an image on the medium 99 by ejecting liquid onto the medium 99. The recording unit 18 is configured to be able to eject liquid simultaneously across the entire width of the medium 99. The recording unit 18 is, for example, a line head that is long in the first direction D1. The recording unit 18 may also be configured to eject liquid while scanning the medium 99. In this case, the recording unit 18 is a serial head that scans in the first direction D1. The recording unit 18 is not limited to inkjet recording, and may record an image on the medium 99 by fixing toner on the medium 99.

[0015] The device main body 12 has a transport unit 19. The transport unit 19 is configured to transport a medium 99. The transport unit 19 transports the medium 99 within the housing 13. The transport unit 19 transports the medium 99 from the stacking unit 16 toward the discharge tray 17. The transport unit 19 transports the medium 99 along a transport path 20. The transport path 20 is a path that extends within the housing 13. The transport path 20 extends from the stacking unit 16 toward the discharge tray 17. The transport path 20 extends so as to pass through the recording unit 18.

[0016] The transport unit 19 has one or more rollers 21. In one example, the transport unit 19 has a plurality of rollers 21. The plurality of rollers 21 are positioned so as to be aligned along the transport path 20. The rollers 21 transport the medium 99 by rotating.

[0017] The transport section 19 has a transport unit 22. The transport unit 22 is located opposite the recording section 18. The transport unit 22 is configured to transport the medium 99 while supporting it.

[0018] The transport unit 22 has a first pulley 23, a second pulley 24, and a transport belt 25. In one example, the first pulley 23 is located upstream of the second pulley 24 in the transport path 20. The transport belt 25 is wound around the first pulley 23 and the second pulley 24. The transport belt 25 rotates together with the first pulley 23 and the second pulley 24 to transport the medium 99.

[0019] The transport unit 22 is configured to hold the medium 99 on the transport belt 25. In this way, the transport unit 22 supports the medium 99. The transport unit 22 may hold the medium 99 on the transport belt 25 by electrostatic force, or may hold the medium 99 on the transport belt 25 by negative pressure.

[0020] The transport unit 22 is configured to be displaceable. Specifically, the transport unit 22 is configured to be displaceable between a transport position P1 and a retracted position P2. In one example, the transport unit 22 is displaced by rotating around the first pulley 23. For example, the transport unit 22 is displaced from the transport position P1 to the retracted position P2 by rotating around the first pulley 23 so that the second pulley 24 is displaced downward.

[0021] Transport position P1 is the position when the transport unit 22 transports the medium 99. The position of the transport unit 22 shown in FIG. 2 is transport position P1. At transport position P1, the transport unit 22 faces the recording unit 18. The retracted position P2 is the position when the transport unit 22 does not transport the medium 99. The position of the transport unit 22 shown in FIG. 3 is retracted position P2. For example, during maintenance of the recording unit 18, the transport unit 22 is displaced to retracted position P2. Retracted position P2 is the position where the transport unit 22 retracts from the recording unit 18. At retracted position P2, the transport unit 22 does not face the recording unit 18.

[0022] The device main body 12 has a removal unit 26. The removal unit 26 is configured to remove powder. In one example, the removal unit 26 removes powder from the conveying unit 19. More specifically, the removal unit 26 removes powder from the conveying unit 22. In the conveying unit 22, as the medium 99 is conveyed, powder, such as paper powder, generated from the medium 99 adheres to the conveying belt 25. The removal unit 26 removes the paper powder adhering to the conveying belt 25. The removal unit 26 may also be configured to remove powder from the roller 21.

[0023] The removal unit 26 is positioned so as to contact the conveyor belt 25. The removal unit 26 includes a blade that contacts the conveyor belt 25. The removal unit 26 scrapes the powder from the conveyor belt 25 as the conveyor belt 25 rotates. The removal unit 26 scrapes the powder off the conveyor belt 25, for example. The removal unit 26 may be positioned so as to contact the roller 21.

[0024] The remover 26 is positioned so as to come into contact with the surface of the conveyor belt 25 that supports the medium 99. In one example, the remover 26 is positioned so as to come into contact with a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the conveyor belt 25 that faces the recording unit 18 when the conveyor unit 22 is positioned at the conveying position P1. More specifically, the remover 26 is positioned so as to come into contact with a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the conveyor belt 25 that faces downward. The remover 26 may be configured to be displaced together with the conveyor unit 22. The remover 26 may also be in contact with the conveyor belt 25 when the conveyor unit 22 is positioned at the retracted position P2.

[0025] The removal unit 26 may be configured to remove powder from the recording unit 18. For example, if the recovery device 11 is a toner printer, powder, i.e., toner, may remain in the recording unit 18. The removal unit 26 may be configured to remove the toner from the recording unit 18 by contacting the recording unit 18.

[0026] The device main body 12 has a maintenance unit 27. The maintenance unit 27 is configured to perform maintenance on the recording unit 18. The maintenance unit 27 performs maintenance on the recording unit 18, thereby maintaining the recording quality.

[0027] The maintenance unit 27 has a maintenance member 28. The maintenance member 28 maintains the recording unit 18 by coming into contact with the recording unit 18. The maintenance member 28 is, for example, a cap. The maintenance member 28 moisturizes the recording unit 18 by coming into contact with the recording unit 18. In this way, the maintenance unit 27 maintains the recording unit 18. The maintenance member 28 moisturizes the recording unit 18, thereby reducing the risk of the recording unit 18 drying out. The maintenance member 28 is not limited to a cap, and may be another member.

[0028] The maintenance member 28 is configured to be displaceable. More specifically, the maintenance member 28 is configured to be displaceable between a maintenance position Q1 and a standby position Q2. In one example, the maintenance member 28 is displaced by rising and falling. The maintenance member 28 is displaced from the standby position Q2 to the maintenance position Q1 by rising. For example, the maintenance member 28 is displaced from the standby position Q2 to the maintenance position Q1 by rising while moving in a second direction D2. The second direction D2 is a direction different from the first direction D1. The second direction D2 is, for example, a direction different from the first direction D1 and the vertical direction. The second direction D2 is, for example, a direction perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the vertical direction.

[0029] The maintenance position Q1 is a position where the maintenance member 28 performs maintenance on the recording unit 18. The maintenance position Q1 is a position where the maintenance member 28 comes into contact with the recording unit 18. The position of the maintenance member 28 shown in FIG. 3 is the maintenance position Q1. The maintenance position Q1 of the maintenance member 28 and the transport position P1 of the transport unit 22 at least partially overlap. The maintenance member 28 can be located at the maintenance position Q1 when the transport unit 22 is located at the retracted position P2. The standby position Q2 is a position where the maintenance member 28 is not performing maintenance on the recording unit 18. The standby position Q2 is a position where the maintenance member 28 waits until maintenance begins. The position of the maintenance member 28 shown in FIG. 2 is the standby position Q2. The maintenance member 28 is located at the standby position Q2 when the transport unit 22 is located at the transport position P1.

[0030] The maintenance unit 27 has a displacement mechanism 29. The displacement mechanism 29 is configured to displace the maintenance member 28. The displacement mechanism 29 displaces the maintenance member 28 between a maintenance position Q1 and a standby position Q2.

[0031] The displacement mechanism 29 has a frame 30 and a link 31. The frame 30 is attached to the device body 12. One end of the link 31 is attached to the frame 30. The other end of the link 31 is attached to the maintenance member 28. The link 31 displaces the maintenance member 28 by displacing relative to the frame 30. For example, the link 31 displaces so as to push up the maintenance member 28. As a result, the maintenance member 28 is displaced from the standby position Q2 to the maintenance position Q1.

[0032] The device main body 12 may have a wiping unit 32. The wiping unit 32 is configured to wipe the recording unit 18. The wiping unit 32 wipes the recording unit 18 by coming into contact with the recording unit 18. The wiping unit 32 wipes the recording unit 18 to remove foreign matter such as liquid and dust adhering to the recording unit 18. For example, the wiping unit 32 wipes the nozzle surface of the recording unit 18 on which nozzles that eject liquid are formed.

[0033] The wiping unit 32 has a main body portion 33. The main body portion 33 is a portion that comes into contact with the recording unit 18. The main body portion 33 includes a wiper. The main body portion 33 wipes, or so-called wipes, the recording unit 18 by moving while in contact with the recording unit 18. The main body portion 33 moves in a scanning manner relative to the recording unit 18. The maintenance position Q1 of the maintenance member 28, the transport position P1 of the transport unit 22, and the movement area of ​​the main body portion 33 at least partially overlap. The main body portion 33 can wipe the recording unit 18 when the transport unit 22 is positioned at the retracted position P2 and the maintenance member 28 is positioned at the standby position Q2. The main body portion 33 moves in one direction. The main body portion 33 moves in a first direction D1.

[0034] The wiping unit 32 has a rail 34. The rail 34 supports the main body portion 33. The rail 34 guides the main body portion 33. That is, the main body portion 33 moves along the rail 34. The rail 34 extends in one direction. The rail 34 extends in a first direction D1.

[0035] The rail 34 is positioned adjacent to the maintenance unit 27. More specifically, the rail 34 is positioned adjacent to the displacement mechanism 29. In one example, the rail 34 is positioned adjacent to the frame 30. The rail 34 is adjacent to the frame 30 in the second direction D2. The frame 30 and the rail 34 are aligned in this order in the second direction D2. The rail 34 is positioned below the transport unit 22, which is positioned at the transport position P1. Therefore, powder may fall from the transport unit 22 onto the rail 34. Therefore, powder may accumulate on the rail 34.

[0036] The wiping unit 32 may have a brush 35. The brush 35 is attached to the main body portion 33. The brush 35 contacts the rail 34. The brush 35 removes powder that accumulates on the rail 34. The brush 35 scrapes off the powder on the rail 34 as the main body portion 33 moves. In one example, the brush 35 scrapes off the powder from the rail 34 in the second direction D2.

[0037] The device main body 12 has a sheet 36. The sheet 36 is a member that receives powder. More specifically, the sheet 36 is a member that receives powder scraped off the conveyor belt 25. The sheet 36 is located below the conveyor unit 22 that is located at the conveyor position P1. Therefore, powder may fall onto the sheet 36 from the conveyor unit 22. Therefore, powder may accumulate on the sheet 36.

[0038] The sheet 36 is attached to the device body 12. The sheet 36 prevents the powder from scattering inside the housing 13. By receiving the powder, the sheet 36 reduces the risk of the powder scattering to the surroundings. The sheet 36 is attached to the device body 12, for example, to protect precision equipment such as a sensor. In one example, the sheet 36 is attached to the frame 30. The sheet 36 protects the displacement mechanism 29.

[0039] The sheet 36 is positioned so as to come into contact with the maintenance member 28. More specifically, the sheet 36 is positioned so as to come into contact with the maintenance member 28, which is positioned at the standby position Q2. When the maintenance member 28 is displaced from the standby position Q2 to the maintenance position Q1, the powder accumulated on the sheet 36 is scraped off by the maintenance member 28. The powder is scraped off from the sheet 36 toward the rail 34. That is, the powder is scraped off from the sheet 36 in the second direction D2.

[0040] The device main body 12 has a control unit 37. The control unit 37 controls the device main body 12 in an overall manner. For example, the control unit 37 controls the recording unit 18, the transport unit 19, the maintenance unit 27, the wiping unit 32, etc. The control unit 37 may be configured with one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program. The control unit 37 may be configured with one or more dedicated hardware circuits, such as an ASIC, that execute at least some of the various processes. The control unit 37 may be configured with a circuit including a processor and a hardware circuit. The processor includes a CPU and memory, such as RAM and ROM. The memory stores program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. The memory, i.e., computer-readable medium, includes any readable medium accessible by a general-purpose or dedicated computer.

[0041] The collection device 11 includes a collection tray 40. The collection tray 40 is attached to the device main body 12. The collection tray 40 is configured to be detachable from the device main body 12. The collection tray 40 is attached to and detached from the device main body 12 by passing through the passage opening 14. The collection tray 40 is attached to the device main body 12 by being housed in the housing 13.

[0042] The collection tray 40 is attached to the device body 12 so as to receive the powder. In one example, the collection tray 40 is attached to the device body 12 so as to receive paper powder generated from the medium 99. For example, the collection tray 40 is attached to the device body 12 so as to be located below the transport unit 22. This allows the collection tray 40 to receive the powder that falls from the transport unit 22. The collection tray 40 may also be attached to the device body 12 so as to collect toner.

[0043] The collection tray 40 is located below the transport unit 22 located at the transport position P1. When viewed from above, the collection tray 40 at least partially overlaps with the transport unit 22 located at the transport position P1. The collection tray 40 is located below the removal section 26. More specifically, the collection tray 40 is located below the removal section 26, which is in contact with the transport unit 22 located at the transport position P1. When viewed from above, the collection tray 40 at least partially overlaps with the removal section 26. The collection tray 40 receives the powder removed from the transport section 19 by the removal section 26. The collection tray 40 does not need to be located directly below the transport unit 22 located at the transport position P1, but may be located below the periphery of the transport unit 22 located at the transport position P1. The collection tray 40 does not need to be located directly below the removal section 26, but may be located below the periphery of the removal section 26.

[0044] The collection tray 40 is positioned adjacent to the wiping unit 32. More specifically, the collection tray 40 is positioned adjacent to the rail 34. Therefore, the rail 34 is a component adjacent to the collection tray 40. More specifically, the collection tray 40 is positioned so as to be aligned in one direction with the rail 34 and the frame 30. In one example, the frame 30, the rail 34, and the collection tray 40 are aligned in this order in the second direction D2. This allows the collection tray 40 to receive the powder received by the rail 34 and the powder received by the sheet 36. In other words, the powder received by the rail 34 and the powder received by the sheet 36 can be collected in the collection tray 40.

[0045] The collection tray 40 is removed from the device main body 12 by an operator as needed in order to collect the powder received by the collection tray 40. At this time, there is a risk that the powder received by the collection tray 40 will spill inside the housing 13 or fly up inside the housing 13.

[0046] As shown in Fig. 4, the worker removes the collection tray 40 by inserting his / her hand through the passage opening 14. In one example, the worker accesses the collection tray 40 by reaching his / her hand in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 through the passage opening 14 from a position opposite the passage opening 14. The collection tray 40 is removed by passing over the rail 34 and the sheet 36. For example, the collection tray 40 is removed by being lifted from a position adjacent to the rail 34 and then moving in the opposite direction to the second direction D2 and the opposite direction to the first direction D1.

[0047] When removing the collection tray 40, there is a risk that the collection tray 40 may tilt, causing the powder to spill. In particular, if the collection tray 40 is positioned adjacent to the rail 34, the worker must remove the collection tray 40 by climbing over the sheet 36, the rail 34, etc. In this case, the collection tray 40 is likely to tilt. For example, the collection tray 40 may tilt so as to rotate around an imaginary axis extending in the first direction D1, or may tilt so as to rotate around an imaginary axis extending in the second direction D2. For this reason, the collection tray 40 is configured to prevent the powder from spilling.

[0048] When removing the collection tray 40, there is a risk that the powder will fly up due to wind acting on the collection tray 40. For example, wind may act on the collection tray 40 when air enters and leaves through the passage opening 14. There is also a risk that wind may act on the collection tray 40 when an operator inserts the hand through the passage opening 14. For this reason, the collection tray 40 is configured so that the powder will not fly up easily.

[0049] When the transport unit 22 is located at the transport position P1 and the maintenance member 28 is located at the standby position Q2, the operator can easily attach or detach the collection tray 40 to or from the apparatus main body 12. Therefore, when attaching or detaching the collection tray 40, the control unit 37 displaces the transport unit 22 to the transport position P1 and the maintenance member 28 to the standby position Q2. When the transport unit 22 is located at the transport position P1, the collection tray 40 is less likely to interfere with the transport unit 22. When the maintenance member 28 is located at the standby position Q2, the collection tray 40 is less likely to interfere with the maintenance member 28. The maintenance member 28 is normally located at the maintenance position Q1 to prevent the recording unit 18 from drying out. At this time, the transport unit 22 is located at the retracted position P2. For example, when the control unit 37 receives a command to attach or detach the collection tray 40 based on an operation by the operator, it displaces the maintenance member 28 to the standby position Q2. When the attachment or detachment of the collection tray 40 is completed, the control unit 37 displaces the maintenance member 28 to the maintenance position Q1.

[0050] <Collection tray> Next, a description will be given of the collection tray 40. Figures 5 to 13 show the orientation of the collection tray 40 when it is attached to the apparatus main body 12.

[0051] 5, 6, 7, and 8, the collection tray 40 has a main body portion 41. The main body portion 41 is configured to receive powder. The main body 41 has a bottom wall 42. The bottom wall 42 is a wall that receives the powder. The bottom wall 42 is, for example, rectangular when viewed from the front. In one example, the bottom wall 42 is rectangular. More specifically, the bottom wall 42 is rectangular with long sides extending in the first direction D1. The bottom wall 42 is not limited to a rectangular shape and may have other shapes. The collection tray 40 is attached to the device main body 12 with the bottom wall 42 in a horizontal position.

[0052] The main body 41 has a side wall 43. The side wall 43 extends from the bottom wall 42. For example, the side wall 43 extends vertically from the bottom wall 42. When the bottom wall 42 is horizontal, the side wall 43 extends upward from the bottom wall 42. The side wall 43 extends from an edge of the bottom wall 42. The side wall 43 extends to surround the bottom wall 42.

[0053] The side wall 43 has one or more wall portions. In one example, the side wall 43 has a first wall portion 44 and a second wall portion 45. The first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45 face each other. Specifically, the first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45 face each other in the second direction D2. The first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45 are arranged in this order in the second direction D2. The first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45 are, for example, parallel to each other.

[0054] The side wall 43 has a third wall portion 46 and a fourth wall portion 47. The third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47 face each other. Specifically, the third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47 face each other in the first direction D1. The third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47 are arranged in this order in the first direction D1. The third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47 are, for example, parallel to each other.

[0055] The first wall portion 44 is connected to the third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47. The second wall portion 45 is connected to the third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47. The first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45 are portions extending from edges that form the long sides of the rectangular bottom wall 42. The first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45 extend in a first direction D1. The third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47 extend in a second direction D2.

[0056] The height of the first wall portion 44 is smaller than the height of the second wall portion 45. Therefore, when the collection tray 40 is attached or detached, the first wall portion 44 is less likely to interfere with other components. In particular, when the collection tray 40 is removed by moving in a direction from the second wall portion 45 toward the first wall portion 44, i.e., in the direction opposite to the second direction D2, the first wall portion 44 is less likely to interfere with other components. Furthermore, the first wall portion 44 is a wall portion of the side wall 43 that is adjacent to the rail 34. Therefore, because the height of the first wall portion 44 is small, powder easily enters the collection tray 40 from the rail 34 and the sheet 36. Therefore, the collection tray 40 easily receives powder received by the sheet 36 and the rail 34.

[0057] The collection tray 40 is attached to the device body 12 so that the distance from the passage opening 14 to the first wall portion 44 is smaller than the distance from the passage opening 14 to the second wall portion 45. The first wall portion 44 is located closer to the passage opening 14 than the second wall portion 45. Therefore, the collection tray 40 can be easily removed by moving it in the direction from the second wall portion 45 toward the first wall portion 44, i.e., in the direction opposite to the second direction D2. Therefore, when removing the collection tray 40, the first wall portion 44 is even less likely to interfere with other components.

[0058] The first wall portion 44 may have an inclined portion 48. The inclined portion 48 extends at an angle from the bottom wall 42 to approach the rail 34. The inclined portion 48 extends in the opposite direction to the second direction D2 at an angle relative to the bottom wall 42. The inclined portion 48 guides the powder scraped off the sheet 36 and the rail 34 to the collection tray 40. This makes it easier for the powder to enter the collection tray 40.

[0059] The collection tray 40 may have a grip portion 49. The grip portion 49 is configured to be held by an operator. The operator attaches or detaches the collection tray 40 to or from the apparatus main body 12 by gripping the grip portion 49.

[0060] The gripping portion 49 has one or more gripping portions. In one example, the gripping portion 49 has a bottom wall gripping portion 50. The gripping portion 49 has a side wall gripping portion 51. The bottom wall gripping portion 50 is a portion that extends from the bottom wall 42. The bottom wall gripping portion 50 may, for example, extend perpendicularly from the bottom wall 42. The side wall gripping portion 51 is a portion that extends from the side wall 43. The side wall gripping portion 51 may, for example, extend perpendicularly from the side wall 43.

[0061] Bottom wall gripping portion 50 extends from a position on bottom wall 42 that is the center in first direction D1. This makes it easier for the collection tray 40 to be kept horizontal when an operator lifts collection tray 40 by gripping bottom wall gripping portion 50. This makes it less likely for powder to spill from collection tray 40.

[0062] The bottom wall gripping portion 50 extends from a position on the bottom wall 42 that is closer to the first wall portion 44 than the center in the second direction D2. This makes it easier for an operator to access the bottom wall gripping portion 50 when inserting their hand through the passage opening 14. This is because the distance from the passage opening 14 to the first wall portion 44 is shorter than the distance from the passage opening 14 to the second wall portion 45.

[0063] The sidewall gripping portion 51 extends from the third wall portion 46 of the sidewall 43. The sidewall gripping portion 51 extends from the third wall portion 46 in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. In other words, the sidewall gripping portion 51 extends from the third wall portion 46 so as to approach the passage opening 14. This makes it easy for an operator to access the sidewall gripping portion 51 when inserting their hand through the passage opening 14.

[0064] The collection tray 40 has a partition section 52. The partition section 52 is configured to divide the inside of the main body section 41. The partition section 52 divides the inside of the main body section 41 into a lattice pattern. The partition section 52 forms a plurality of lattice spaces A1 inside the main body section 41. The partition section 52 divides the space surrounded by the side wall 43 into a plurality of lattice spaces A1. The lattice spaces A1 are spaces defined by the side wall 43 and the partition section 52. Powder accumulates in the lattice spaces A1.

[0065] The partition portion 52 has two partition members. More specifically, the partition portion 52 has a first partition member 53 and a second partition member 54. The partition members extend within the main body portion 41. The partition members extend linearly within the main body portion 41. The partition members extend so as to protrude from the bottom wall 42. In one example, the partition members protrude perpendicularly from the bottom wall 42. The partition members may also protrude at an angle from the bottom wall 42. The height of the partition members is equal to or less than the height of the side walls 43. In other words, the amount of protrusion of the partition members is equal to or less than the amount of protrusion of the side walls 43. The partition members may protrude so as to avoid the portion of the bottom wall 42 where the bottom wall gripping portion 50 is located. The partition members extend from the side walls 43. The partition members extend between the side walls 43.

[0066] The first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54 extend so as to intersect with each other. For example, the first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54 extend so as to be perpendicular to each other when the bottom wall 42 is viewed from the front. The first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54 intersect with each other to form a plurality of lattice spaces A1. In one example, the first partition member 53 extends in the second direction D2. The first partition member 53 extends from the first wall portion 44 to the second wall portion 45. The first partition member 53 extends perpendicular to the side wall 43. More specifically, the first partition member 53 extends perpendicular to the first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45. The first partition member 53 extends parallel to the third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47. In one example, the second partition member 54 extends in the first direction D1. The second partition member 54 extends from the third wall portion 46 to the fourth wall portion 47. The second partition member 54 extends perpendicularly from the side wall 43. More specifically, the second partition member 54 extends perpendicularly to the third wall portion 46 and the fourth wall portion 47. The second partition member 54 extends parallel to the first wall portion 44 and the second wall portion 45.

[0067] The first partition member 53 has one or more ribs. In one example, the first partition member 53 has a plurality of first ribs 55. The plurality of first ribs 55 extend parallel to one another. The plurality of first ribs 55 are arranged at intervals in the first direction D1. In one example, the plurality of first ribs 55 are arranged at equal intervals in the first direction D1. The plurality of first ribs 55 each protrude from the bottom wall 42 by the same protrusion amount.

[0068] The second partition member 54 has one or more ribs. In one example, the second partition member 54 has a plurality of second ribs 56. The plurality of second ribs 56 extend parallel to one another. The plurality of second ribs 56 are arranged at intervals in the second direction D2. In one example, the plurality of second ribs 56 are arranged at equal intervals in the second direction D2. The plurality of second ribs 56 each protrude from the bottom wall 42 by the same protrusion amount. The protrusion amount of the first rib 55 and the protrusion amount of the second rib 56 are the same. The protrusion amount of the first rib 55 and the protrusion amount of the second rib 56 may be different.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 9, the collection tray 40 stores collected powder M1 in a plurality of lattice spaces A1. The collected powder M1 is powder collected in the collection tray 40. When the collection tray 40 tilts, the collected powder M1 moves within the lattice spaces A1. At this time, the collected powder M1 is received by the dividers 52. This prevents the collected powder M1 from moving. Therefore, the collected powder M1 is less likely to spill from the collection tray 40. Furthermore, the dividers 52 make the collected powder M1 less susceptible to wind. This makes it less likely that the collected powder M1 will fly up from the collection tray 40.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 9 , when the collection tray 40 tilts so as to rotate about a virtual axis extending in the first direction D1, for example, when the third wall portion 46 tilts so as to be raised relative to the fourth wall portion 47, the first partition member 53 receives the collected powder M1. More specifically, the first rib 55 and the fourth wall portion 47 receive the collected powder M1. As shown in FIG. 9 , when the collection tray 40 tilts so as to rotate about a virtual axis extending in the second direction D2, for example, when the first wall portion 44 tilts so as to be raised relative to the second wall portion 45, the second partition member 54 receives the collected powder M1. More specifically, the second rib 56 and the second wall portion 45 receive the collected powder M1. The collected powder M1 is contained in a plurality of lattice spaces A1, so it is difficult for the collected powder M1 to move on the collection tray 40. Therefore, the collected powder M1 is unlikely to spill from the collection tray 40. When the collection tray 40 is tilted so that the collected powder M1 accumulates in the corners of the lattice space A1, the dividers 52 more easily catch the collected powder M1 than when the collection tray 40 is simply tilted in the first direction D1 or the second direction D2. That is, in one example, when the collection tray 40 is tilted so that the side wall gripping portions 51 are raised, the dividers 52 more easily catch the collected powder M1. In this case, the collected powder M1 is less likely to climb over the dividers 52. Therefore, the collected powder M1 is even less likely to spill. Thus, in one example of the collection tray 40, a significant effect is obtained when the side wall gripping portions 51 are tilted so as to be raised.

[0071] <Actions and Effects of the First Embodiment> Next, the operation and effects of the first embodiment will be described. (1-1) The collection tray 40 includes a main body 41 that receives powder and a partition 52 that divides the interior of the main body 41. The partition 52 includes a first partition member 53 and a second partition member 54 that intersects with the first partition member 53. According to the above configuration, the interior of the main body 41 is divided into a plurality of lattice spaces A1 by the first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54. When the collection tray 40 tilts, the first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54 suppress the movement of the powder. This makes it less likely that the powder will spill from the collection tray 40.

[0072] (1-2) The first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54 extend perpendicularly when the bottom wall 42 is viewed from the front. According to the above configuration, when the collection tray 40 is tilted, the movement of powder is likely to be suppressed by the first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54. In particular, when the collection tray 40 is tilted so that powder accumulates in the corners of the lattice space A1, the powder is less likely to climb over the partition members 52.

[0073] (1-3) The first partition member 53 has a plurality of parallel first ribs 55. According to the above configuration, the plurality of first ribs 55 suppress the movement of the powder. (1-4) The first ribs 55 are arranged at equal intervals. According to the above configuration, the unevenness of the amount of powder contained in the lattice spaces A1 is reduced.

[0074] (1-5) The first ribs 55 each protrude by the same amount from the bottom wall 42. According to the above configuration, the first ribs 55 suppress the movement of powder. (1-6) The gripping portion 49 has a sidewall gripping portion 51 extending from the sidewall 43. According to the above configuration, an operator can easily attach or detach the collection tray 40 by gripping the sidewall gripping portion 51.

[0075] (1-7) The gripping portion 49 has a bottom wall gripping portion 50 extending from the bottom wall 42. According to the above configuration, an operator can easily attach and detach the collection tray 40 by gripping the bottom wall gripping portion 50.

[0076] (1-8) The device main body 12 has a housing 13 with an opening for the passage opening 14 through which the collection tray 40 passes when being attached or detached. An operator inserts their hand through the passage opening 14 to remove the collection tray 40. At this time, there is a risk that the collection tray 40 may tilt. With the above configuration, the partition 52 reduces the risk of the powder spilling.

[0077] (1-9) The height of the first wall portion 44 is smaller than the height of the second wall portion 45. According to the above configuration, when an operator inserts his / her hand through the passage opening 14 to remove the collection tray 40 from the second wall portion 45 toward the first wall portion 44, the risk of the first wall portion 44 interfering with other components is reduced.

[0078] (1-10) The collection tray 40 may be attached to the device body 12 so that the distance from the passage opening 14 to the first wall portion 44 is shorter than the distance from the passage opening 14 to the second wall portion 45. According to the above configuration, the first wall portion 44 is located closer to the passage opening 14 than the second wall portion 45. Therefore, the collection tray 40 is removed by a hand inserted through the passage opening 14, from the second wall portion 45 toward the first wall portion 44. Because the height of the first wall portion 44 is smaller than the height of the second wall portion 45, the risk of the first wall portion 44 interfering with other components is reduced.

[0079] (1-11) The device main body 12 has a member adjacent to the collection tray 40 housed in the housing 13. When an operator inserts their hand through the passage opening 14 to remove the collection tray 40, the collection tray 40 may climb over the member adjacent to the collection tray 40. In this case, the collection tray 40 may tilt. In this regard, with the above configuration, the partition 52 reduces the risk of powder spillage.

[0080] (1-12) The collection tray 40 receives the powder removed from the conveying unit 19 by the removal unit 26. When the conveying unit 19 conveys the medium 99, powder may adhere to the conveying unit 19. According to the above configuration, the powder adhering to the conveying unit 19 is collected by the collection tray 40.

[0081] (1-13) When attaching or detaching the collection tray 40, the control unit 37 displaces the transport unit 22 to the transport position P1 and displaces the maintenance member 28 to the standby position Q2. With the above configuration, the collection tray 40 is less likely to interfere with the transport unit 22 and the maintenance member 28. Therefore, the operator can easily attach or detach the collection tray 40.

[0082] <Second embodiment of recovery device> Next, a description will be given of a second embodiment of the recovery device 11. In the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

[0083] As shown in Figures 10 and 11, an outlet 61 may open in the device body 12. More specifically, the outlet 61 may open in the housing 13. The outlet 61 may be located adjacent to the passage opening 14 in the housing 13. The outlet 61 may be exposed when the cover 15 is opened, or when an exterior separate from the cover 15 is removed from the housing 13. The inside of the housing 13 is exposed through the outlet 61. An operator can access the inside of the housing 13 through the outlet 61.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 12 , the outlet 61 exposes the transport section 19. In one example, the outlet 61 exposes the transport unit 22 attached to the housing 13. The outlet 61 exposes, for example, a drive mechanism including a power source of the transport unit 22. The transport unit 22 is displaced to a transport position P1 and a retracted position P2 by this drive mechanism. The housing 13 may have a housing frame 62 to which the transport unit 22 is attached. The housing frame 62 forms the framework of the housing 13. The housing frame 62 is made of, for example, sheet metal. The housing frame 62 may support other components in addition to the transport unit 22. The outlet 61 may expose not only the housing frame 62 but also the transport unit 22. The outlet 61 is not limited to exposing the transport unit 22, but may also expose, for example, the rollers 21.

[0085] The removal opening 61 is an opening through which the transport section 19 is removed. In one example, the removal opening 61 is an opening through which the transport unit 22 is removed. An operator removes the transport unit 22 from the apparatus main body 12 through the removal opening 61. An operator replaces the transport unit 22 through the removal opening 61. The removal opening 61 may also be an opening through which the roller 21 is removed.

[0086] As shown in FIG. 13 , the collection device 11 may include an engagement portion 63. The engagement portion 63 is configured to engage with the collection tray 40. When the engagement portion 63 engages with the collection tray 40, the collection tray 40 is attached to the device body 12. When the engagement portion 63 engages with the collection tray 40, the posture of the collection tray 40 is stabilized. In one example, the engagement portion 63 is configured with a rail 34. When the engagement portion 63 comes into contact with the collection tray 40, it engages with the collection tray 40.

[0087] The collection tray 40 may be positioned so as to be exposed from the outlet 61. Specifically, the collection tray 40 may be positioned so as to be exposed from the outlet 61 when the transport section 19 is removed from the device main body 12. In one example, the collection tray 40 is positioned so as to be exposed from the outlet 61 when the transport unit 22 is removed from the device main body 12. This allows an operator to check the collection tray 40 while removing the transport unit 22 through the outlet 61. Therefore, the outlet 61 improves the maintainability of the collection device 11.

[0088] The outlet 61 may be an opening through which the collection tray 40 passes when being removed, similar to the passage opening 14. In this case, the worker can remove the collection tray 40 together with removing the transport unit 22 through the outlet 61. Therefore, the outlet 61 improves the maintainability of the collection device 11.

[0089] As shown in Figures 14, 15, and 16, the gripping portion 49 may be configured to be displaceable. For example, the gripping portion 49 may be configured to be displaceable when gripped by an operator. In one example, the bottom wall gripping portion 50 is configured to be displaceable. By configuring the gripping portion 49 to be displaceable, it becomes easier for the operator to grip the gripping portion 49.

[0090] The bottom wall gripping portion 50 has two gripping bodies. Specifically, the bottom wall gripping portion 50 has a first gripping body 71 and a second gripping body 72. The first gripping body 71 extends from the bottom wall 42. The second gripping body 72 is positioned opposite the first gripping body 71. In one example, the second gripping body 72 is positioned opposite the first gripping body 71 in the second direction D2. The second gripping body 72 is configured to be displaced relative to the bottom wall 42. The second gripping body 72 is displaced relative to the bottom wall 42, for example, by bending. In addition to the second gripping body 72 being displaced, the first gripping body 71 may also be configured to be displaced.

[0091] The gripping body is a portion that is gripped by an operator. The operator grips the first gripping body 71 and the second gripping body 72 so as to sandwich them. At this time, the second gripping body 72 is displaced so as to approach the first gripping body 71. This makes it easier for the operator to grip the collection tray 40. In particular, the reaction force of the bottom wall gripping portion 50 caused by the displacement of the second gripping body 72 makes it easier for the operator to grip the collection tray 40.

[0092] The bottom wall gripping portion 50 may have an arm body 73. The arm body 73 extends from the bottom wall 42. The arm body 73 extends so as to be sandwiched between the first gripping body 71 and the second gripping body 72. In one example, the arm body 73 is configured to be displaceable relative to the bottom wall 42. The arm body 73 is configured, for example, by a leaf spring. The arm body 73 supports the second gripping body 72. Therefore, the second gripping body 72 extends from the bottom wall 42 via the arm body 73. The second gripping body 72 may also extend directly from the bottom wall 42. When an operator grips the first gripping body 71 and the second gripping body 72, the arm body 73 flexes, thereby displacing the second gripping body 72. This makes it easier for the operator to grip the collection tray 40. The second gripping body 72 is not limited to the arm body 73, and may be configured to be displaceable relative to the bottom wall 42 by being connected to the first gripping body 71 by a coil spring.

[0093] A through-hole 74 may be formed in the bottom wall 42. The through-hole 74 may be formed in a central portion of the bottom wall 42 in the first direction D1. The through-hole 74 may be positioned to overlap with the bottom wall gripping portion 50 when the collection tray 40 is viewed from above. In one example, the bottom wall gripping portion 50 is positioned in the through-hole 74. That is, the bottom wall gripping portion 50 is positioned to fit within the through-hole 74. This reduces the risk of the collection tray 40 becoming large.

[0094] The collection tray 40 may have a sealing film 75. The sealing film 75 is attached to the main body portion 41. More specifically, the sealing film 75 is attached to the bottom wall 42. In one example, the sealing film 75 is attached from the bottom wall 42 to the first wall portion 44. The sealing film 75 is attached to the main body portion 41 so as to close the through-holes 74. The sealing film 75 reduces the risk of powder falling through the through-holes 74.

[0095] The bottom wall gripping portion 50 may have an engagement body 76. The engagement body 76 is configured to engage with the device main body 12. More specifically, the engagement body 76 is configured to engage with the engagement portion 63. In one example, the engagement body 76 is configured to engage with the rail 34. The engagement body 76 extends from the second gripping body 72. In one example, the engagement body 76 extends from the second gripping body 72 in a direction opposite to the second direction D2. That is, the engagement body 76 extends so as to approach the rail 34.

[0096] As shown in FIG. 17 , the engaging body 76 extends to enter below the rail 34. This causes the engaging body 76 to be held down by the rail 34. As a result, the posture of the collection tray 40 is stabilized. When the worker grasps the first gripping body 71 and the second gripping body 72, the engaging body 76 is displaced together with the second gripping body 72. At this time, the engaging body 76 is displaced so as to retreat from below the rail 34. This causes the engaging body 76 to disengage from the engaging portion 63. This makes it easy for the worker to remove the engaging body 76 from the collection device 11.

[0097] <Actions and Effects of the Second Embodiment> Next, a description will be given of the operation and effects of the second embodiment. According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0098] (2-1) The bottom wall gripping portion 50 may have a first gripping body 71 extending from the bottom wall 42 and a second gripping body 72 positioned opposite the first gripping body 71 and displaceable relative to the bottom wall 42. According to the above configuration, when an operator grips the first gripping body 71 and the second gripping body 72 so as to sandwich them, the second gripping body 72 displaces so that the first gripping body 71 and the second gripping body 72 approach each other. This makes it easier for the operator to grip the collection tray 40.

[0099] (2-2) The bottom wall gripping portion 50 has an engaging body 76 that engages with the engaging portion 63. The engaging body 76 extends from the second gripping body 72. According to the above configuration, when an operator grips the first gripping body 71 and the second gripping body 72 so as to sandwich them, the engaging body 76 is displaced. This disengages the engaging portion 63 from the collection tray 40. This makes it easy for the operator to remove the engaging body 76 from the engaging portion 63.

[0100] (2-3) The collection tray 40 is positioned so as to be exposed from the outlet 61 when the transport unit 22 is removed from the device body 12. According to the above configuration, an operator can check the collection tray 40 while removing the transport unit 22 through the outlet 61. This improves the maintainability of the collection device 11.

[0101] <Example of change> The first and second embodiments can be modified as follows: The first and second embodiments and the following modifications can be combined and implemented within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0102] As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 , the first partition member 53 may have multiple ribs with different protrusion amounts. The first partition member 53 may include a main rib 57 and a sub-rib 58. The multiple first ribs 55 may include one or more main ribs 57 and one or more sub-ribs 58. In this modification, the multiple first ribs 55 include multiple main ribs 57 and multiple sub-ribs 58. The main ribs 57 protrude more than the sub-ribs 58. Powder is more likely to accumulate on the sub-ribs 58. For example, when the amount of powder collected by the collection tray 40 increases, powder also accumulates on the sub-ribs 58. By visually checking whether powder has accumulated on the sub-ribs 58, the operator can easily grasp the amount of powder collected in the collection tray 40. Not limited to the first partition member 53, the second partition member 54 may also include one or more main ribs 57 and one or more sub-ribs 58, or both.

[0103] 18, the first ribs 55 may be arranged such that two main ribs 57 are positioned between adjacent sub-ribs 58. That is, the main ribs 57 and the sub-ribs 58 may be arranged alternately at a ratio of 2:1. In this case, the volumes of the lattice spaces A1 formed by the main ribs 57 differ. By visually checking the powder accumulated in the lattice spaces A1, which have a relatively large volume, the operator can easily grasp the amount of powder collected in the collection tray 40.

[0104] 19, the first ribs 55 may be arranged such that one main rib 57 is located between adjacent sub-ribs 58. That is, the main ribs 57 and the sub-ribs 58 may be arranged alternately at a 1:1 ratio. In this case, the volume of the lattice spaces A1 formed by the main ribs 57 becomes uniform, thereby reducing unevenness in the amount of powder contained in the lattice spaces A1.

[0105] 20 , at least one of the first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54 may extend so as to be neither parallel nor perpendicular to the side wall 43 when the bottom wall 42 is viewed from the front. In this modification, both the first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54 extend so as to be neither parallel nor perpendicular to the side wall 43. The first partition member 53 extends so as to be inclined relative to the first wall portion 44, the second wall portion 45, the third wall portion 46, and the fourth wall portion 47. The second partition member 54 extends so as to be inclined relative to the first wall portion 44, the second wall portion 45, the third wall portion 46, and the fourth wall portion 47. In this modification, the first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54 extend so as to be inclined at 45 degrees relative to the side wall 43.

[0106] By tilting at least one of the first partition member 53 and the second partition member 54, the direction in which the powder is less likely to spill from the collection tray 40 changes. In this modified example, when the collection tray 40 is tilted in the first direction D1, for example, when the collection tray 40 is tilted so that the third wall portion 46 is raised, the powder moves to accumulate in the corners of the lattice space A1. Also, when the collection tray 40 is tilted in the second direction D2, for example, when the collection tray 40 is tilted so that the first wall portion 44 is raised, the powder moves to accumulate in the corners of the lattice space A1. Thus, in this modified example, when the collection tray 40 is tilted so that the third wall portion 46 is raised, when the collection tray 40 is tilted so that the first wall portion 44 is raised, etc., the powder is less likely to climb over the partition 52. Therefore, when the collection tray 40 is tilted so that the third wall portion 46 is raised, when the collection tray 40 is tilted so that the first wall portion 44 is raised, etc., a significant effect is achieved in terms of suppressing the spillage of the powder.

[0107] As shown in FIG. 21 , the first ribs 55 may be arranged at irregular intervals rather than at regular intervals. For example, the first ribs 55 may include portions arranged at a first interval L1 and portions arranged at a second interval L2. The first interval L1 is longer than the second interval L2. In this modification, the first ribs 55 are arranged alternately at the first interval L1 and the second interval L2. The irregular arrangement of the first ribs 55 creates differences in volume among the lattice spaces A1. The operator can easily grasp the amount of powder collected in the collection tray 40 by visually checking the powder accumulated in the lattice spaces A1 with a relatively large volume. Instead of the multiple first ribs 55, the multiple second ribs 56 may also be arranged at irregular intervals, or both may be arranged at irregular intervals.

[0108] The first partition member 53 shown in Fig. 20 may include main ribs 57 and sub-ribs 58. The second partition member 54 shown in Fig. 12 may include main ribs 57 and sub-ribs 58. The first partition member 53 shown in Fig. 13 may include main ribs 57 and sub-ribs 58. The second partition member 54 shown in Fig. 13 may include main ribs 57 and sub-ribs 58.

[0109] <Technical philosophy> The technical concepts and effects that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described below.

[0110] (A) The collection tray includes a main body portion that receives powder and a partition portion that divides the interior of the main body portion. The main body portion has a bottom wall and side walls extending from the bottom wall, and the partition portion has a first partition member and a second partition member that intersects with the first partition member. According to the above configuration, the interior of the main body portion is divided into multiple spaces by the first partition member and the second partition member. When the collection tray is tilted, the first partition member and the second partition member suppress the movement of the powder. This makes it less likely for the powder to spill from the collection tray.

[0111] (B) In the collection tray, the first partition member and the second partition member may extend perpendicular to each other when the bottom wall is viewed from the front. With this configuration, when the collection tray is tilted, the first partition member and the second partition member are likely to suppress movement of the powder.

[0112] (C) In the collection tray, at least one of the first partition member and the second partition member may extend so as not to be parallel to or perpendicular to the side wall when the bottom wall is viewed from the front. According to the above configuration, when the collection tray is tilted, the first partition member and the second partition member suppress movement of the powder.

[0113] (D) In ​​the collection tray, the first partition member may have a plurality of parallel ribs. According to the above configuration, the movement of the powder particles is suppressed by the plurality of ribs. (E) In the collection tray, the plurality of ribs may be arranged at equal intervals. With this configuration, unevenness in the amount of powder contained in the plurality of spaces partitioned by the partitions is reduced.

[0114] (F) In the collection tray, the ribs may include portions arranged at a first interval and portions arranged at a second interval smaller than the first interval. According to the above configuration, the spaces separated by the partitions have different volumes. By visually checking the powder accumulated in the spaces with relatively larger volumes, an operator can easily grasp the amount of powder received by the collection tray.

[0115] (G) In the above-described collection tray, the plurality of ribs may include one or more main ribs and one or more sub-ribs that protrude from the bottom wall by a smaller amount than the one or more main ribs. When the amount of powder received by the collection tray increases, powder may accumulate on the sub-ribs. With the above configuration, an operator can visually check whether powder has accumulated on the sub-ribs to determine the amount of powder received by the collection tray.

[0116] (H) In the above-mentioned collection tray, the one or more main ribs may be a plurality of main ribs, the one or more sub-ribs may be a plurality of sub-ribs, and the plurality of ribs may be arranged so that two main ribs are located between adjacent sub-ribs. With this configuration, an operator can visually check whether powder has accumulated on the sub-ribs and thereby grasp the amount of powder received by the collection tray.

[0117] (I) In the collection tray, the one or more main ribs may be a plurality of main ribs, and the one or more sub-ribs may be a plurality of sub-ribs, and the plurality of ribs may be arranged such that one main rib is located between adjacent sub-ribs. With this configuration, an operator can visually check whether powder has accumulated on the sub-ribs and thereby grasp the amount of powder received by the collection tray.

[0118] (J) In the collection tray, the plurality of ribs may each protrude from the bottom wall by the same amount. According to the above configuration, the plurality of ribs suppress the movement of the powder. (K) The collection tray may include a grip portion extending from the main body portion, and the grip portion may extend from the side wall. With this configuration, an operator can easily attach and detach the collection tray by gripping the grip portion.

[0119] (L) The collection tray may include a grip portion extending from the main body portion, and the grip portion may extend from the bottom wall. With this configuration, an operator can easily attach and detach the collection tray by gripping the grip portion.

[0120] (M) In the collection tray described above, the gripping portion may have a first gripping body extending from the bottom wall and a second gripping body positioned opposite the first gripping body and displacing relative to the bottom wall. According to the above configuration, when a worker grips the first gripping body and the second gripping body so as to sandwich them, the second gripping body displaces so that the first gripping body and the second gripping body approach each other. This makes it easier for the worker to grip the collection tray.

[0121] (N) The collection tray may be attached to a collection device, and the gripping portion may have an engaging body that engages with the collection device, the engaging body extending from the second gripping body. According to the above configuration, the engaging body is displaced when an operator grips the first gripping body and the second gripping body so as to sandwich the first gripping body and the second gripping body. This disengages the collection device from the collection tray. This makes it easy for the operator to remove the engaging body from the collection device.

[0122] (O) The collection device includes the collection tray and a device body to which the collection tray is attached, and the device body has a housing with an opening through which the collection tray passes when attached or detached. An operator removes the collection tray by inserting their hand through the opening. At this time, there is a risk that the collection tray may tilt. With the above configuration, the partition reduces the risk of powder spillage.

[0123] (P) In the above-described collection device, the side wall may have a first wall portion and a second wall portion facing the first wall portion, and the height of the first wall portion may be smaller than the height of the second wall portion. According to the above-described configuration, when an operator inserts his / her hand through the passage opening to remove the collection tray from the second wall portion toward the first wall portion, the risk of the first wall portion interfering with other members is reduced.

[0124] (Q) In the above-described collection device, the collection tray may be attached to the device body so that the distance from the passage opening to the first wall portion is shorter than the distance from the passage opening to the second wall portion. According to the above configuration, the first wall portion is located closer to the passage opening than the second wall portion. Therefore, the collection tray is removed by inserting a hand through the passage opening, moving from the second wall portion toward the first wall portion. Because the height of the first wall portion is smaller than the height of the second wall portion, the risk of the first wall portion interfering with other components is reduced.

[0125] (R) In the above-described collection device, the device main body may have a member adjacent to the collection tray housed in the housing. When an operator inserts their hand through the passage opening to remove the collection tray, the collection tray may climb over the member adjacent to the collection tray. In this case, the collection tray may tilt. In this regard, with the above-described configuration, the partition reduces the risk of powder spillage.

[0126] (S) In the above-described recovery device, the device body may have a transport unit that transports the medium and a removal unit that removes powder from the transport unit, and the recovery tray may receive the powder removed from the transport unit by the removal unit. When the transport unit transports the medium, powder may adhere to the transport unit. According to the above-described configuration, the powder adhering to the transport unit is recovered by the recovery tray.

[0127] (T) In the above-described recovery device, the device body may have an outlet through which the transport unit passes when removed, and the recovery tray may be positioned so as to be exposed from the outlet when the transport unit is removed from the device body. According to the above configuration, an operator can check the recovery tray when removing the transport unit through the outlet. This improves the maintainability of the recovery device.

[0128] (U) In the above-described collection device, the device body includes a recording unit that records images on media, a maintenance unit that maintains the recording unit, and a control unit. The transport unit includes a transport unit that moves between a transport position facing the recording unit and a retracted position that retracts from the transport position. The maintenance unit includes a maintenance member that moves between a maintenance position that maintains the recording unit and a standby position that does not maintain the recording unit. When attaching or detaching the collection tray, the control unit may displace the transport unit to the transport position and the maintenance member to the standby position. With this configuration, the collection tray is less likely to interfere with the transport unit and the maintenance member. This makes it easier for an operator to attach or detach the collection tray. [Explanation of symbols]

[0129] 11...recovery device, 12...device main body, 13...casing, 14...passage opening, 15...cover, 16...loading section, 17...discharge tray, 18...recording section, 19...conveying section, 20...conveying path, 21...roller, 22...conveying unit, 23...first pulley, 24...second pulley, 25...conveying belt, 26...removing section, 27...maintenance section, 28...maintenance member, 29...displacement mechanism, 30...frame, 31...link, 32...wiping section, 33...main body portion, 34...rail, 35...brush, 36...sheet, 37...control section, 40...recovery tray, 41...main body portion, 42...bottom wall, 43...side wall, 44...first wall portion, 45...second wall portion, 46...third wall portion Wall portion, 47...fourth wall portion, 48...inclined portion, 49...gripping portion, 50...bottom wall gripping portion, 51...side wall gripping portion, 52...partition portion, 53...first partition member, 54...second partition member, 55...first rib, 56...second rib, 57...main rib, 58...sub-rib, 61...extraction port, 62...housing frame, 63...engaging portion, 71...first gripping body, 72...second gripping body, 73...arm body, 74...through hole, 75...sealing film, 76...engaging body, 99...medium, A1...lattice space, D1...first direction, D2...second direction, L1...first interval, L2...second interval, M1...recovered powder, P1...transport position, P2...retracted position, Q1...maintenance position, Q2...standby position.

Claims

1. a main body portion for receiving the powder; a partition portion that divides the inside of the main body portion, The main body portion is The bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall; The partition portion is a first partition member; a second partition member intersecting the first partition member.

2. The collection tray according to claim 1 , wherein the first partition member and the second partition member extend perpendicularly to each other when the bottom wall is viewed from the front.

3. The collection tray according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first partition member and the second partition member extends so as not to be parallel to or perpendicular to the side wall when the bottom wall is viewed from the front.

4. The collection tray according to claim 1 , wherein the first partition member has a plurality of parallel ribs.

5. The collection tray according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of ribs are arranged at equal intervals.

6. 5. The collection tray according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of ribs include portions arranged at a first interval and portions arranged at a second interval that is smaller than the first interval.

7. The plurality of ribs include: one or more main ribs; The collection tray according to claim 4 , further comprising one or more sub-ribs that protrude from the bottom wall by a smaller amount than the one or more main ribs.

8. the one or more main ribs are a plurality of main ribs, the one or more sub-ribs are a plurality of sub-ribs, 8. The collection tray according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of ribs are arranged such that two main ribs are positioned between two sub-ribs.

9. the one or more main ribs are a plurality of main ribs, the one or more sub-ribs are a plurality of sub-ribs, 8. The collection tray according to claim 7, wherein the plurality of ribs are arranged such that one main rib is positioned between adjacent sub-ribs.

10. 5. The collection tray according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of ribs protrude from the bottom wall by the same amount.

11. Further comprising a grip portion extending from the body portion, The collection tray of claim 1 , wherein the gripping portion extends from the side wall.

12. Further comprising a grip portion extending from the body portion, The collection tray according to claim 1 , wherein the gripping portion extends from the bottom wall.

13. The gripping portion is a first gripping body extending from the bottom wall; 13. The collection tray according to claim 12, further comprising: a second gripper positioned opposite the first gripper and configured to be displaceable relative to the bottom wall.

14. A collection tray attached to the collection device, the gripping portion has an engaging body that engages with the recovery device, The collection tray according to claim 13, wherein the engagement member extends from the second gripping member.

15. A collection tray according to any one of claims 1 to 14; an apparatus main body to which the collection tray is attached, The collection device is characterized in that the device body has a housing having an opening for a passage through which the collection tray passes when attached or detached.

16. The side wall is A first wall portion; a second wall portion opposed to the first wall portion, 16. The recovery device of claim 15, wherein the height of the first wall portion is less than the height of the second wall portion.

17. The recovery device according to claim 16, wherein the recovery tray is attached to the device body so that the distance from the passage opening to the first wall portion is smaller than the distance from the passage opening to the second wall portion.

18. The collection device according to claim 15 , wherein the device body has a member adjacent to the collection tray housed in the housing.

19. The device body includes: a transport unit that transports the medium; a removal unit that removes powder from the conveying unit, 16. The recovery device according to claim 15, wherein the recovery tray receives the powder removed from the transport unit by the remover.

20. The device body has an outlet through which the conveying unit passes when being removed, 20. The recovery device according to claim 19, wherein the recovery tray is positioned so as to be exposed from the outlet when the transport unit is removed from the device body.

21. The device body includes: a recording unit that records an image on a medium; a maintenance unit that performs maintenance on the recording unit; a control unit; the transport section has a transport unit that is displaceable between a transport position facing the recording section and a retracted position retracted from the transport position, the maintenance unit has a maintenance member that is displaceable between a maintenance position where maintenance is performed on the recording unit and a standby position where maintenance is not performed on the recording unit, 20. The collection device according to claim 19, wherein the control unit displaces the transport unit to the transport position and displaces the maintenance member to a standby position when the collection tray is to be attached or detached.

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