Recording device, waste liquid container

Abstract

To provide a recording device and a waste liquid container that can reduce the risk of obstruction to the removal of the waste liquid container. [Solution] A recording device comprising a recording unit that records by discharging liquid onto a medium, and a waste liquid discharged from the recording unit into a waste liquid container 29, comprising a discharge unit 67 inserted into an inlet 72 of the waste liquid container 29 for discharging waste liquid into the waste liquid container 29, a mounting unit 28 that is mounted by displacing the waste liquid container 29 from a first position to a second position P2 in the mounting direction Dm, and a displaceable protective unit 68, wherein the area of ​​the first region A1 occupied by the waste liquid container 29 located at the first position that does not overlap with the second region A2 occupied by the waste liquid container 29 located at the second position P2 is defined as the third region A3, and when the waste liquid container 29 is at the second position P2, the protective unit 68 is located at a protective position PP1 that covers at least a part of the third region A3, and when the waste liquid container 29 is at the first position, the protective unit 68 retracts from the protective position PP1.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording device such as a printer and a waste liquid container.

Background Art

[0002] For example, as in Patent Document 1, there is a recording device that ejects ink, which is an example of a liquid, from a recording head, which is an example of a recording unit, for recording. The recording device includes a storage unit, which is an example of a mounting unit, and a recovery unit. A waste ink tank, which is an example of a waste liquid container, is stored in the storage unit. The recovery unit performs a recovery operation for maintaining and recovering the ink ejection performance. The recovery unit discharges the waste ink received in the recovery operation to the waste ink tank.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The waste ink tank of Patent Document 1 is inserted into the -Z direction from the opening and then moved in the Y direction to be stored in the storage unit. Therefore, the storage unit requires a space for attaching and detaching the waste ink tank. If, for example, foreign matter falls into the space for attachment and detachment in the state where the waste ink tank is stored, there is a risk that the foreign matter may hinder the removal of the waste ink tank.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A recording device that solves the above problems comprises a recording unit that records by discharging liquid onto a medium, and a waste liquid discharged from the recording unit into a waste liquid container, the recording device comprising: a discharge unit that is inserted into an inlet of the waste liquid container and discharges waste liquid into the waste liquid container; a mounting unit that is mounted by displacing the waste liquid container in the mounting direction from a first position in which the discharge unit is not inserted into the inlet to a second position in which the discharge unit is inserted into the inlet; and a displaceable protective unit, wherein a third region is defined as a first region occupied by the waste liquid container located at the first position that does not overlap with a second region occupied by the waste liquid container located at the second position, and when the waste liquid container is at the second position, the protective unit is at a protective position that covers at least a part of the third region, and when the waste liquid container is at the first position, the protective unit retracts from the protective position.

[0006] A waste liquid container that solves the above problems is detachable from a recording device equipped with a recording unit that records by discharging liquid onto a medium, and is capable of containing waste liquid discharged from the recording unit, comprising a main body that contains waste liquid and has an insertion opening into which a discharge unit of the recording device is inserted, and a protective part that is displaceable relative to the main body, wherein a third region is defined as the region occupied by the waste liquid container in a first position where the discharge unit is not inserted into the insertion opening, and which does not overlap with the second region occupied by the waste liquid container in a second position where the discharge unit is inserted into the insertion opening, and when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the protective part covers at least a part of the third region.

[0007] A recording device that solves the above problems is a recording device in which a waste liquid container having the above configuration can be attached and detached, comprising: a recording unit that performs recording by discharging liquid onto a medium; a discharge unit that is inserted into the insertion port of the waste liquid container and discharges waste liquid into the waste liquid container; and a mounting unit that is mounted by displacing the waste liquid container in the mounting direction from a first position in which the discharge unit is not inserted into the insertion port to a second position in which the discharge unit is inserted into the insertion port. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the recording device. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the recording device. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the first maintenance cover located in the uncovered position. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line F4-F4 in Figure 3. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the first maintenance cover located in the cover position. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a plan view of the operating section in the release position. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a plan view of the operating section in the locked position. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line F8-F8 in Figure 5. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a partial perspective view of a second embodiment of the recording device. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the first maintenance cover located in the cover position. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a plan view of the operating section in the release position. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a plan view of the operating section in the locked position. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a partial plan view of the first maintenance cover, where the engaging portion contacts the engaged portion. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is an enlarged view of the F14 portion in Figure 10. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a partial plan view of a third embodiment of the recording device. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a perspective view of the first maintenance cover with the operating section in the released position. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a perspective view of the first maintenance cover with the operating section in the locked position. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a perspective view of the first maintenance cover of the recording device according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a first maintenance cover in which the operation unit is in the release position. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a plan view of a waste liquid container attached to the recording apparatus of the fifth embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line F21-F21 in FIG. 20. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a plan view of a waste liquid container located at the first position. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line F23-F23 in FIG. 22. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a recording apparatus from which the waste liquid container has been removed. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a waste liquid container of the sixth embodiment. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a recording apparatus of the sixth embodiment. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of a mounting portion in which the waste liquid container is located at the first position. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view of a mounting portion in which the waste liquid container is located at the second position. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a waste liquid container of the seventh embodiment. [Figure 30] FIG. 30 is a perspective view of a waste liquid container in which the protection portion is in the accommodation position. [Figure 31] FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line F31-F31 in FIG. 30. [Figure 32] FIG. 32 is a plan view of a mounting portion included in the recording apparatus of the seventh embodiment. [Figure 33] FIG. 33 is a plan view of a mounting portion in which the waste liquid container is located at the first position. [Figure 34] FIG. 34 is a plan view of a mounting portion in which the waste liquid container is located at an intermediate position. [Figure 35] FIG. 35 is a plan view of a mounting portion in which the waste liquid container is located at the second position. [Figure 36] FIG. 36 is a perspective view of a waste liquid container of the eighth embodiment. [Figure 37] Figure 37 is a perspective view of the mounting section where the waste liquid container is located in the first position. [Figure 38] Figure 38 is a perspective view of the mounting section where the waste liquid container is located in the second position. [Figure 39] Figure 39 is a cross-sectional view of the mounting portion of the recording device according to the ninth embodiment. [Figure 40] Figure 40 is a cross-sectional view of the mounting section where the waste liquid container is located in the second position. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

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

[0010] In the drawings, the direction of gravity is indicated by the Z-axis, assuming the recording device 11 is placed on a horizontal plane, and the directions along the horizontal plane are indicated by the X-axis and Y-axis. The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are orthogonal to each other. In the following explanation, the direction parallel to the X-axis is also called the width direction X, the direction parallel to the Y-axis is also called the depth direction Y, and the direction parallel to the Z-axis is also called the vertical direction Z.

[0011] <Recording device> As shown in Figure 1, the recording device 11 may include an operation panel 12, a reading unit 13 which is an example of a second cover, and a recording unit 14. The reading unit 13 and the operation panel 12 may be mounted on top of the recording unit 14.

[0012] <Control Panel> The control panel 12 is for the user to operate the recording device 11. The control panel 12 is operated by the user. The control panel 12 may have a monitor, buttons, a touch panel, etc.

[0013] <Reading Unit> The reading unit 13 is configured to read an image of a document (not shown). In this embodiment, the reading unit 13 is located behind the operation panel 12 and adjacent to the operation panel 12 in the depth direction Y. The reading unit 13 may be rotatable around a hinge or shaft (not shown) located at the rear in the depth direction Y. The reading unit 13 may be provided so as to be openable and closable relative to the recording unit 14. By rotating, the reading unit 13 may be displaceable between a reading position PR1, which is an example of a second cover position shown in Figure 1, and a non-reading position PR2, which is an example of a second uncovered position shown in Figure 2.

[0014] When the user performs, for example, scanning a document, they position the reading unit 13 at the reading position PR1. When the user performs, for example, maintenance on the recording unit 14, they position the reading unit 13 at the non-reading position PR2. The reading position PR1 is a position that covers the inside of the device. When the reading unit 13 is located at the reading position PR1, it is aligned with the recording unit 14 and covers a portion of the recording unit 14 from above. The non-reading position PR2 is a position that does not cover the inside of the device. When the reading unit 13 is located at the non-reading position PR2, it leaves the inside of the recording unit 14 open.

[0015] As shown in Figure 1, the reading unit 13 may have a handle portion 16 and a reading portion 17. The handle portion 16 may be a recess located at the tip of the reading unit 13. In the width direction X, the size of the handle portion 16 may be about the same as the size of the operation panel 12, or it may be larger than the operation panel 12. By placing their hand on the handle portion 16, the user can easily move the reading unit 13, which is located at the reading position PR1, to the non-reading position PR2.

[0016] The reading unit 17 is configured to read an image of a document (not shown). The reading unit 17 may be able to read a document when the reading unit 13 is at the reading position PR1. The reading unit 17 may read a transported document while it is stationary. The reading unit 17 may read a stationary document while it is moving. The reading unit 17 generates image data by reading the document.

[0017] <Recording Unit> As shown in Figure 1, the recording unit 14 is configured to record on a medium 19. The recording unit 14 may include a housing 21, a control unit 22, and a detection unit 23. The recording unit 14 may also include a liquid container 24, a supply channel 25, a recording unit 26, a maintenance unit 27, and a mounting unit 28. A waste liquid container 29, which is an example of a member to be mounted, is mounted on the mounting unit 28.

[0018] The recording unit 14 may include a first maintenance cover 31 and a second maintenance cover 32. The first maintenance cover 31 is an example of a cover and a first cover. The first maintenance cover 31 and the second maintenance cover 32 are spaced apart from each other in the width direction X. The first maintenance cover 31 and the second maintenance cover 32 are provided adjacent to the operation panel 12 so as to sandwich the operation panel 12 in the width direction X. In other words, the operation panel 12 is located between the first maintenance cover 31 and the second maintenance cover 32 in the width direction X.

[0019] The housing 21 accommodates the various components of the recording unit 14. The housing 21 may have a front surface 21f and a first upper surface 21u as shown in Figure 2. The front surface 21f is located forward in the depth direction Y. The first upper surface 21u is located upward in the vertical direction Z. The first upper surface 21u faces the operation panel 12.

[0020] The control unit 22 comprehensively controls the driving of each mechanism in the recording unit 14 and controls the various operations performed in the recording unit 14. The control unit 22 may also comprehensively control the driving of each mechanism in the recording device 11 and control the various operations performed in the recording device 11.

[0021] The control unit 22 may be configured as a circuit including α: one or more processors that perform various processes according to a computer program, β: one or more dedicated hardware circuits that perform at least some of the various processes, or γ: a combination thereof. The hardware circuit is, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit. The processor includes a CPU and memory such as RAM and ROM, and the memory stores program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to perform the processes. Memory, or computer-readable media, includes any readable media that can be accessed by a general-purpose or dedicated computer.

[0022] The detection unit 23 can detect the opening and closing of the reading unit 13. The detection unit 23 may also detect, for example, whether or not the reading unit 13 is located at the reading position PR1. The detection unit 23 is, for example, a contact sensor. The detection unit 23 is, for example, a photoelectric sensor having a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element.

[0023] The liquid container 24 contains the liquid to be supplied to the recording unit 26. The recording unit 14 may have one or more liquid containers 24. Multiple liquid containers 24 may be arranged in a line in the width direction X. Multiple liquid containers 24 may contain different types of liquid. Different types of liquids are, for example, inks of different colors. The liquid containers 24 may be fixed to the recording unit 14. The liquid containers 24 may be refillable. The liquid containers 24 may be configured separately from the recording unit 14 and may be cartridges, packs, etc., that are detachable from the recording unit 14. In other words, the recording unit 14 may be configured without liquid containers 24.

[0024] The second maintenance cover 32 is positioned over one or more liquid containers 24. The second maintenance cover 32 is openable and closable relative to the housing 21. The second maintenance cover 32 may be opened and closed by rotation, sliding, or the like. When the second maintenance cover 32 is in the closed position shown in Figure 1, it covers the liquid containers 24. When the second maintenance cover 32 is in the open position (not shown), it exposes a portion of the liquid containers 24. By positioning the second maintenance cover 32 in the open position, it becomes possible to replenish the liquid in the liquid containers 24 or replace the liquid containers 24.

[0025] The recording device 11 may have one or more supply channels 25. The recording device 11 may have the same number of supply channels 25 as the liquid container 24. The supply channels 25 may be made of deformable tubes. The supply channels 25 are capable of supplying liquid to the recording unit 26. The upstream end of the supply channel 25 is connected to the liquid container 24, and the downstream end is connected to the recording unit 26.

[0026] As shown in Figure 2, the recording unit 26 records on the medium 19. The recording unit 26 in this embodiment is a liquid dispensing unit capable of dispensing liquid. The recording unit 26 has a nozzle surface 35 with one or more nozzles 34 opening. The recording unit 26 dispenses liquid supplied from the liquid container 24 through the nozzles 34. The recording unit 26 performs recording by dispensing the liquid onto the medium 19. The recording unit 26 may be reciprocally movable in the scanning direction. The scanning direction may be parallel to the X-axis.

[0027] As shown in Figure 1, the maintenance unit 27 performs maintenance on the recording unit 26. Maintenance may include, for example, flushing, cleaning, and wiping. The maintenance unit 27 may also forcibly discharge liquid from the nozzle 34. By discharging liquid with increased viscosity, foreign matter, air bubbles, etc., along with the liquid from the nozzle 34, the maintenance unit 27 suppresses a decrease in the performance of the nozzle 34 in discharging liquid. The maintenance unit 27 collects the discharged liquid as waste liquid. The maintenance unit 27 sends the collected waste liquid to the waste liquid container 29.

[0028] The waste liquid container 29 is capable of containing waste liquid discharged from the recording unit 26. The waste liquid container 29 also contains waste liquid collected by the maintenance unit 27. The waste liquid container 29 is detachable from the recording device 11.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2, the recording unit 14 may include a media storage section 37, a feeding section 38, a transport section 39, a support section 40, and an output tray 41. The media storage section 37 can accommodate multiple media 19 stacked on top of each other.

[0030] The feeding unit 38 feeds out the media 19 stored in the media storage unit 37 one sheet at a time. The feeding unit 38 may also include a feeding roller 43 and a separation unit 44. The feeding roller 43 rotates in contact with the media 19 stored in the media storage unit 37, thereby sending the media 19 to the separation unit 44. The separation unit 44 separates the multiple sheets of media 19 that have been fed in stacks into individual sheets.

[0031] The transport unit 39 transports the medium 19 along the transport path 46 shown by the dashed line in Figure 2. The transport unit 39 transports the medium 19 supplied by the feeding unit 38 to the discharge tray 41 located downstream in the transport direction. The transport direction is along the transport path 46.

[0032] The support section 40 supports the medium 19 being transported. The support section 40 constitutes part of the transport path 46. The support section 40 faces the recording section 26 across the transport path 46. The discharge tray 41 receives the recorded medium 19. The discharge tray 41 may be retractable. The discharge tray 41 may be reciprocally movable in the depth direction Y. In this embodiment, the discharge tray 41 is movable between a position shown in Figure 1 where it is housed in the housing 21 and a position shown in Figure 2 where it protrudes forward from the front surface 21f.

[0033] <Mounting part> As shown in Figure 3, the mounting portion 28 may be adjacent to the operation panel 12 in the width direction X. The mounting portion 28 has a mounting space on which the waste liquid container 29 can be mounted. The mounting portion 28 may include an engaging portion 48 and a pressing portion 49. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 48 opens into the rear wall surface of the mounting portion 28.

[0034] As shown in Figure 4, the mounting portion 28 may have a first spring 51. The first spring 51 biases the pressing portion 49 in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. Biasing means pushing back or pulling back an object against a force applied to it. In this embodiment, the first direction D1 is parallel to the Y-axis. In this embodiment, the first direction D1 is the same direction as the depth direction Y and is a direction toward the rear. The first spring 51 pushes the pressing portion 49 forward, which is the direction opposite to the first direction D1.

[0035] <First Maintenance Cover> As shown in Figure 3, the first maintenance cover 31 can be positioned in the uncovered position PC2. The uncovered position PC2 is an example of the first uncovered position. The uncovered position PC2 is the position where it is detached from the housing 21. The uncovered position PC2 is the position where the mounting portion 28 is not closed. When the first maintenance cover 31 is in the uncovered position PC2, it does not cover the mounting space of the mounting portion 28. By displacing the first maintenance cover 31 to the uncovered position PC2, the mounting portion 28 is exposed. When the first maintenance cover 31 is in the uncovered position PC2, the waste liquid container 29 is detachable from the mounting portion 28.

[0036] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the first maintenance cover 31 is slidable in a first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. By sliding in the first direction D1, the first maintenance cover 31 is displaced from the uncovered position PC2 shown in Figure 3 to the covered position PC1 shown in Figure 5. When the first maintenance cover 31 is in the covered position PC1, it covers the mounting space of the mounting portion 28. When the first maintenance cover 31 is in the covered position PC1, it closes the mounting portion 28 from above. The covered position PC1 is the position that closes the mounting portion 28. By sliding in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the first maintenance cover 31 is displaced from the covered position PC1 to the uncovered position PC2.

[0037] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the first maintenance cover 31 has an operating portion 53 and an engaging portion 54. The operating unit 53 can be moved in the first direction D1 and the direction opposite to the first direction D1 by external operation. The operating unit 53 is slidable. The operating unit 53 can move to the locked position PL1 shown in Figure 7 and the unlocked position PL2 shown in Figure 6.

[0038] The engaging portion 54 may have an arm portion 55 and a claw portion 56. The arm portion 55 may extend in a first direction D1. The arm portion 55 may be deformable to flex. The claw portion 56 is provided at the tip of the arm portion 55, protruding from the arm portion 55. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 54 has a pair of arm portions 55 and claw portions 56. The pair of claw portions 56 face outward from each other.

[0039] The engaging portion 54 is attached to the operating portion 53. The engaging portion 54 moves in conjunction with the movement of the operating portion 53. The engaging portion 54 is movable in the first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. The engaging portion 54 is slidable. By moving in the first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engaging portion 54 moves to the engaged position PE1 shown in Figure 7 and the unengaged position PE2 shown in Figure 6. The engaged position PE1 is a position in which the engaged portion 48 can engage. The unengaged position PE2 is a position in which the engaged portion 48 cannot engage.

[0040] As shown in Figure 6, when the operating part 53 is in the release position PL2, the engaging part 54 is in the disengaged position PE2. When the operating part 53 is in the release position PL2, it moves in the first direction D1 to the locked position PL1 shown in Figure 7. When the operating part 53 moves in the first direction D1, the engaging part 54 moves to the engaged position PE1. When the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1, the engaging part 54 is in the engaged position PE1. When the operating part 53 moves in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engaging part 54 moves to the disengaged position PE2.

[0041] As shown in Figures 5 and 8, when the first maintenance cover 31 is in the cover position PC1 and the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1, the engaging part 54 engages with the engaged part 48.

[0042] As shown in Figure 8, the engaging portion 54 engages with the engaged portion 48 such that a pair of claws 56 catch on it. The first maintenance cover 31 is restricted from moving forward when the engaging portion 54 engages with the engaged portion 48.

[0043] As shown in Figure 1, the first maintenance cover 31 may overlap with the reading unit 13 in the depth direction Y. The rear end of the first maintenance cover 31 located at cover position PC1 may be located behind the front end of the reading unit 13 located at reading position PR1. At least a portion of the first maintenance cover 31 may be submerged beneath the reading unit 13. In other words, the reading unit 13 may be above the first maintenance cover 31. At least a portion of the first maintenance cover 31 located at cover position PC1 may overlap with at least a portion of the reading unit 13 located at reading position PR1. When the first maintenance cover 31 is located at cover position PC1 and the reading unit 13 is located at reading position PR1, at least a portion of the operating section 53 may overlap with the reading unit 13. The reading unit 13 located at reading position PR1 may conceal at least a portion of the operating section 53. When the reading unit 13 is at reading position PR1, the operation of the operating section 53 may be restricted. When the reading unit 13 is positioned in the non-reading position PR2, the operation unit 53 becomes operational. When the reading unit 13 is positioned in the non-reading position PR2, the first maintenance cover 31 becomes detachable.

[0044] <Operation of the First Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 8, the pressing part 49 can press the first maintenance cover 31 when it is in cover position PC1. The pressing part 49 pushes the first maintenance cover 31 forward. The force with which the pressing part 49 presses the first maintenance cover 31 is weaker than the force exerted by the engaging part 54 and the engaged part 48 to restrict the movement of the first maintenance cover 31. Therefore, when the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1, the first maintenance cover 31 is held in cover position PC1.

[0045] When the operating part 53 is moved in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engagement between the engaging part 54 and the engaged part 48 is released. The first maintenance cover 31 is displaced from its cover position PC1 in the direction opposite to the first direction D1 by the force exerted by the user moving the operating part 53 in the direction opposite to the first direction D1 and the force exerted by the pressing part 49. The user can remove the first maintenance cover 31 by further displacing it in the direction opposite to the first direction D1.

[0046] <Effects of the First Embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (1-1) When the operating part 53 moves in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engaging part 54 moves to the disengaged position PE2. That is, when the operating part 53 moves in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engagement between the engaging part 54 and the engaged part 48 is released, and the first maintenance cover 31 becomes movable. The first maintenance cover 31 is displaced to the uncovered position PC2 by sliding in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. By aligning the direction in which the user operates the operating part 53 with the direction in which the first maintenance cover 31 slides, user operability can be improved.

[0047] (1-2) The engaging portion 54 moves in the same direction as the operating portion 53. Therefore, the force applied by the user to operate the operating portion 53 can be used directly to move the engaging portion 54. Thus, the loss of operating force can be reduced.

[0048] (1-3) The reading unit 13 located at reading position PR1 is positioned on top of the first maintenance cover 31 and overlaps with the first maintenance cover 31. Therefore, the risk of the first maintenance cover 31 coming off unintentionally can be reduced.

[0049] (1-4) The reading unit 13 located at reading position PR1 overlaps with the operating section 53 of the first maintenance cover 31 located at cover position PC1. Therefore, the risk of unintentionally moving the operating section 53 can be reduced.

[0050] (1-5) The reading unit 13 has a reading section 17. Therefore, the device can be made smaller compared to the case where the reading section 17 is provided separately. (1-6) The first maintenance cover 31 covers the waste liquid container 29. The first maintenance cover 31 has improved operability. Therefore, for example, the risk of a user having trouble removing the first maintenance cover 31 and inadvertently touching the waste liquid container 29 is reduced.

[0051] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the recording device will be described with reference to the figures. Note that the configuration of the mounting section and the first maintenance cover in this second embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment. However, since it is almost identical to the first embodiment in other respects, the same reference numerals are used for identical components, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0052] <Mounting part> As shown in Figure 9, the mounting portion 28 may include an engaged portion 48 and a pressing portion 49. In this embodiment, the engaged portion 48 protrudes forward from the rear wall surface of the mounting portion 28. The pressing portion 49 is biased in the direction opposite to the first direction D1 and is capable of pressing the first maintenance cover 31 at the cover position PC1.

[0053] <First Maintenance Cover> As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the first maintenance cover 31 is slidable in a first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. By sliding in the first direction D1, the first maintenance cover 31 is displaced from the uncovered position PC2 shown in Figure 9 to the covered position PC1 shown in Figure 10. By sliding in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the first maintenance cover 31 is displaced from the covered position PC1 to the uncovered position PC2.

[0054] The first maintenance cover 31 may have a mark 58. The mark 58 may indicate the direction of operation when removing the first maintenance cover 31. The mark 58 may be an arrow pointing towards the uncovered position PC2 when the first maintenance cover 31 is in the cover position PC1. The mark 58 may be an arrow pointing towards the unlocked position PL2 shown in Figure 11 when the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1 shown in Figure 12.

[0055] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the operating unit 53 can be moved in a second direction D2 and in the direction opposite to the second direction D2 by external operation. The operating unit 53 is slidable. The second direction D2 is a different direction from the first direction D1. In this embodiment, the second direction D2 is parallel to the X-axis. The second direction D2 is the same direction as the width direction X. The operating unit 53 can move to a locked position PL1 shown in Figure 12 and an unlocked position PL2 shown in Figure 11. The operating unit 53 moves to the locked position PL1 by moving in the second direction D2. The operating unit 53 moves to the unlocked position PL2 by moving in the direction opposite to the second direction D2.

[0056] The engaging portion 54 is attached to the operating portion 53. The engaging portion 54 moves in conjunction with the movement of the operating portion 53. The engaging portion 54 is movable in the second direction D2 and in the direction opposite to the second direction D2. The engaging portion 54 is slidable. By moving in the second direction D2 and in the direction opposite to the second direction D2, the engaging portion 54 moves between the engaged position PE1 shown in Figure 12 and the disengaged position PE2 shown in Figure 11.

[0057] As shown in Figure 11, when the operating part 53 is in the release position PL2, the engaging part 54 is in the disengaged position PE2. When the operating part 53 is in the release position PL2, it moves in the second direction D2 to the locked position PL1 shown in Figure 12. When the operating part 53 moves in the second direction D2, the engaging part 54 moves to the engaged position PE1. When the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1, the engaging part 54 is in the engaged position PE1. When the operating part 53 moves in the direction opposite to the second direction D2, the engaging part 54 moves to the disengaged position PE2.

[0058] As shown in Figure 12, when the first maintenance cover 31 is in the cover position PC1 and the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1, the engaging part 54 engages with the engaged part 48. At this time, the engaging part 54 is located behind the engaged part 48. Therefore, the forward movement of the first maintenance cover 31 is restricted.

[0059] As shown in Figure 13, when the engaging portion 54 is in the engaging position PE1, the first maintenance cover 31 moves from the uncovered position PC2 in the first direction D1, but interferes with the mounting portion 28 before it reaches the cover position PC1. Specifically, the engaging portion 54 of the first maintenance cover 31, located in the engaging position PE1, comes into contact with the engaged portion 48. Therefore, the movement of the first maintenance cover 31 in the first direction D1 is restricted before it reaches the cover position PC1.

[0060] As shown in Figure 10, the reading unit 13 may be located above the first maintenance cover 31. At least a portion of the first maintenance cover 31 located at cover position PC1 may overlap with at least a portion of the reading unit 13 located at reading position PR1. When the first maintenance cover 31 is located at cover position PC1 and the reading unit 13 is located at reading position PR1, at least a portion of the operating section 53 may overlap with the reading unit 13.

[0061] As shown in Figure 14, the reading unit 13 may have a relief groove 59. When the first maintenance cover 31 is in the cover position PC1 and the reading unit 13 is in the reading position PR1, a portion of the operating unit 53, which is in the locked position PL1, is located within the relief groove 59. However, if the operating unit 53 is not in the locked position PL1, but for example in the unlocked position PL2, the operating unit 53 will come out of the relief groove 59 and interfere with the reading unit 13. Therefore, when the first maintenance cover 31 is in the cover position PC1 and the operating unit 53 is in the unlocked position PL2, the reading unit 13 moving from the non-reading position PR2 to the reading position PR1 will interfere with the operating unit 53 before moving to the reading position PR1. When the detection unit 23 detects that the reading unit 13 is not in the reading position PR1, the control unit 22 may, for example, notify the operation panel 12 that the first maintenance cover 31 is not fixed.

[0062] <Operation of the second embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 12, the pressing portion 49 is biased by the first spring 51 and pushes the first maintenance cover 31, which is in cover position PC1, in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. The pressing portion 49 may also push the engaging portion 54 forward.

[0063] When the operating part 53, located in the locked position PL1, is moved in the direction opposite to the second direction D2, the engagement between the engaging part 54 and the engaged part 48 is released. The first maintenance cover 31 is displaced from the cover position PC1 in the direction opposite to the first direction D1 by the force of the pressing part 49. The user can remove the first maintenance cover 31 by further displacing the first maintenance cover 31 in the direction opposite to the first direction D1.

[0064] <Effects of the second embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (2-1) The pressing part 49 pushes the first maintenance cover 31, which is located in the cover position PC1, toward the uncovered position PC2. As a result, when the engagement between the engaging part 54 and the engaged part 48 is released, the first maintenance cover 31 moves in the opposite direction to the first direction D1. Therefore, the direction in which to remove the first maintenance cover 31 becomes clearer, thereby improving user operability.

[0065] (2-2) The pressing part 49 presses the first maintenance cover 31, making it easier to understand the direction in which to remove the first maintenance cover 31. Therefore, even if the direction in which the operating part 53 is moved and the direction in which the first maintenance cover 31 is slid are different, the risk of the user becoming confused about how to remove the first maintenance cover 31 can be reduced. Thus, the degree of freedom of the operating part 53 can be increased.

[0066] (2-3) When the engaging portion 54 is in the engaging position PE1, the engaging portion 54 interferes with the mounting portion 28. Therefore, the first maintenance cover 31 cannot be displaced to the cover position PC1. Thus, the risk of the cover being mounted in an incorrect state can be reduced.

[0067] (2-4) The detection unit 23 detects the opening and closing of the reading unit 13. Therefore, the risk of the reading unit 13 being used when it is not positioned at the reading position PR1 can be reduced. [Third Embodiment] Next, a third embodiment of the recording device will be described with reference to the figures. Note that the configuration of the mounting section and the first maintenance cover in this third embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment. However, since it is almost identical to the first embodiment in other respects, the same reference numerals are used for identical components, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0068] <Mounting part> As shown in Figure 15, the mounting portion 28 includes an engaging portion 48. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 48 opens into the lateral wall surface of the mounting portion 28. The engaging portion 48 may be located between the first maintenance cover 31, which is located at cover position PC1, and the operation panel 12 in the width direction X.

[0069] <First Maintenance Cover> As shown in Figure 15, the first maintenance cover 31 is slidable in a first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1. By sliding in the first direction D1, the first maintenance cover 31 is displaced from the uncovered position PC2, shown by the dashed line in Figure 15, to the covered position PC1. By sliding in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the first maintenance cover 31 is displaced from the covered position PC1 to the uncovered position PC2.

[0070] The first maintenance cover 31 has an operating section 53. The operating section 53 is movable in a first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1 by being operated from the outside. The operating section 53 is slidable. The operating section 53 is movable between a locked position PL1 and an unlocked position PL2.

[0071] As shown in Figures 16 and 17, the first maintenance cover 31 may have an engaging portion 54, a first link 61, and a second link 62. The first link 61 connects the operating unit 53 to the second link 62. The second link 62 connects the first link 61 to the engaging unit 54. The engaging unit 54 moves in conjunction with the movement of the operating unit 53. The engaging unit 54 is movable in the second direction D2 and in the direction opposite to the second direction D2. The engaging unit 54 is slidable. By moving in the second direction D2 and in the direction opposite to the second direction D2, the engaging unit 54 moves to the engaged position PE1 shown in Figure 17 and the unengaged position PE2 shown in Figure 16.

[0072] When the operating part 53 is in the release position PL2, the engaging part 54 is in the disengaged position PE2. When the operating part 53 is in the release position PL2, it moves to the locked position PL1 by moving in the first direction D1. When the operating part 53 moves in the first direction D1, the engaging part 54 moves to the engaged position PE1. When the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1, the engaging part 54 is in the engaged position PE1. When the operating part 53 moves in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engaging part 54 moves to the disengaged position PE2.

[0073] As shown in Figure 15, when the first maintenance cover 31 is in the cover position PC1 and the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1, the engaging part 54 engages with the engaged part 48. The first maintenance cover 31 is restricted from moving forward when the engaging part 54 engages with the engaged part 48.

[0074] As shown in Figure 17, the engaging portion 54 located at the engaging position PE1 protrudes from the first maintenance cover 31. When the engaging portion 54 is located at the engaging position PE1, the first maintenance cover 31 moves from the uncovered position PC2 in the first direction D1 and interferes with the mounting portion 28 before moving to the cover position PC1. The first maintenance cover 31 may also interfere with the member through which the mounting portion 28 opens. The movement of the first maintenance cover 31 in the first direction D1 is restricted before it reaches the cover position PC1.

[0075] <Operation of the third embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 15, when the operating part 53 is moved in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engagement between the engaging part 54 and the engaged part 48 is released. The user can remove the first maintenance cover 31 by displacing it in the direction opposite to the first direction D1.

[0076] <Effects of the Third Embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (3-1) The engaging portion 54 moves in a direction different from the direction in which the first maintenance cover 31 slides. Therefore, even if force is applied to the first maintenance cover 31 while the engaging portion 54 is engaged with the engaged portion 48, the first maintenance cover 31 can be made difficult to move.

[0077] [Fourth Embodiment] Next, a fourth embodiment of the recording device will be described with reference to the figures. Note that the configuration of the first maintenance cover in this fourth embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment. However, since it is almost identical to the first embodiment in other respects, the same reference numerals are used for identical components, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0078] <First Maintenance Cover> As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the first maintenance cover 31 may have an operating part 53, an engaging part 54, and a second spring 64. In the width direction X, the operating part 53 may be located at one end and the engaging part 54 may be located at the other end. The operating part 53 is movable in a first direction D1 and in the direction opposite to the first direction D1 by being operated from the outside. The operating part 53 is movable between a locked position PL1 and an unlocked position PL2.

[0079] The engaging portion 54 is integrally formed with the operating portion 53. The engaging portion 54 moves in conjunction with the movement of the operating portion 53. The operating portion 53 and the engaging portion 54 are rotatable about an axis. Rotation refers to a rotation about an axis where the rotatable angle is less than 360 degrees. By rotating, the engaging portion 54 moves between an engaged position PE1 and an unengaged position PE2. The second spring 64 pushes the engaging portion 54, which is in the unengaged position PE2, toward the engaged position PE1.

[0080] As shown in Figure 19, when the operating part 53 is in the release position PL2, the engaging part 54 is in the disengaged position PE2. The operating part 53, in the release position PL2, moves to the locked position PL1 by moving in the first direction D1 due to the biasing force of the second spring 64. When the operating part 53 moves in the first direction D1, the engaging part 54 moves to the engaged position PE1. When the operating part 53 is in the locked position PL1, the engaging part 54 is in the engaged position PE1. When the operating part 53 moves in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engaging part 54 moves to the disengaged position PE2.

[0081] <Operation of the 4th Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 19, when the operating part 53 is moved in the direction opposite to the first direction D1, the engagement between the engaging part 54 and the engaged part 48 is released. The user can remove the first maintenance cover 31 by displacing it in the direction opposite to the first direction D1.

[0082] <Effects of the 4th Embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (4-1) The engaging portion 54 rotates. Therefore, compared to, for example, sliding the engaging portion 54, the engaging portion 54 can be moved with less force.

[0083] [Fifth Embodiment] Next, a fifth embodiment of the recording device will be described with reference to the figures. Note that the configuration of the recording device and waste liquid container in this fifth embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment. However, since it is otherwise substantially the same as the above embodiment, identical components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0084] <Recording device> As shown in Figure 20, the recording device 11 may include a cover portion 66, an discharge portion 67, a protective portion 68, and a biasing member 69. The cover portion 66 covers the top of the discharge portion 67. The cover portion 66 may be provided with a first marker 70. The cover portion 66, discharge portion 67, protective portion 68, and biasing member 69 may be located in the mounting space of the mounting portion 28. That is, the cover portion 66, discharge portion 67, protective portion 68, and biasing member 69 are provided in the mounting portion 28. The cover portion 66, discharge portion 67, protective portion 68, and biasing member 69 are covered by a first maintenance cover 31 shown in Figure 1, located at cover position PC1.

[0085] As shown in Figure 21, the recording device 11 may include a discharge channel 71. The discharge channel 71 connects the maintenance unit 27 and the discharge unit 67. The discharge channel 71 sends the waste liquid collected by the maintenance unit 27 to the discharge unit 67. The discharge unit 67 constitutes the downstream end of the discharge channel 71. The discharge unit 67 is, for example, a hollow needle.

[0086] The waste liquid container 29 has an inlet 72. The discharge section 67 connects to the waste liquid container 29 by being inserted into the inlet 72. The discharge section 67 discharges waste liquid into the waste liquid container 29. The discharge section 67 extends in the removal direction Dd. In this embodiment, the removal direction Dd is parallel to the X-axis. In this embodiment, the removal direction Dd is the same direction as the width direction X and the second direction D2.

[0087] As shown in Figure 21, the protective part 68 is provided so as to be rotatable about a pivot shaft 74. Rotation refers to a rotation about an axis, where the rotatable angle is less than 360 degrees. The pivot shaft 74 may be integrally formed with the protective part 68 and provided by the protective part 68. The pivot shaft 74 may be provided separately from the protective part 68. The pivot shaft 74 may extend in a first direction D1 along the wall portion 76 of the mounting portion 28. The protective part 68 is displaceable between a protective position PP1 shown in Figure 21 and a retracted position PP2 shown in Figure 23. The protective position PP1 may be a position where the tip of the protective part 68 contacts the waste liquid container 29. The protective position PP1 may also be a position where the protective part 68 contacts a stopper (not shown). The biasing member 69 biases the protective part 68 toward the protective position PP1. The biasing member 69 pushes the protective part 68, which is located in the retracted position PP2, toward the protective position PP1. The biasing member 69 is, for example, a torsion coil spring.

[0088] <Waste liquid container> As shown in Figure 21, the waste liquid container 29 has a containment chamber 78. The containment chamber 78 is capable of containing the waste liquid that flows in from the inlet 72.

[0089] As shown in Figure 22, the waste liquid container 29 may have a first side surface 29a, a second side surface 29b, a third side surface 29c, a fourth side surface 29d, and a top surface 29e. The waste liquid container 29 in this embodiment is substantially rectangular parallelepiped in shape. The waste liquid container 29 is mounted on the mounting part 28 in the mounting position.

[0090] The first side surface 29a is the leading surface in the mounting direction Dm. The insertion opening 72 is located on the first side surface 29a. The mounting direction Dm is the opposite direction to the removal direction Dd. The second side surface 29b is the surface opposite to the first side surface 29a in the mounting direction Dm. The second side surface 29b is the leading surface in the removal direction Dd.

[0091] The third side 29c, the fourth side 29d, and the top surface 29e are located between the first side 29a and the second side 29b in the mounting direction Dm. The third side 29c, the fourth side 29d, and the top surface 29e intersect with the first side 29a and the second side 29b, respectively. The third side 29c is located behind in the depth direction Y in the mounting position. The fourth side 29d is located in front in the depth direction Y in the mounting position. The top surface 29e is located above in the vertical direction Z in the mounting position.

[0092] The waste liquid container 29 may have a gripping portion 80, one or more openings 81, and a second mark 82. The gripping portion 80, the openings 81, and the second mark 82 may be provided on the top surface 29e. The user can easily attach and detach the waste liquid container 29 to the mounting portion 28 by holding the gripping portion 80. The gripping portion 80 may be provided on the second side surface 29b. The gripping portion 80 may be provided on the third side surface 29c. The gripping portion 80 may be provided on the fourth side surface 29d. The opening 81 opens the containment chamber 78 to the outside. The opening 81 allows the waste liquid that has evaporated in the containment chamber 78 to escape. The opening 81 promotes the evaporation of the waste liquid.

[0093] As shown in Figures 20 to 23, the waste liquid container 29 is displaceable within the mounting portion 28. The waste liquid container 29 in Figures 22 and 23 is located in the first position P1. The waste liquid container 29 in Figures 20 and 22 is located in the second position P2.

[0094] As shown in Figure 23, the first position P1 is the position where the discharge section 67 is not inserted into the insertion port 72. In this embodiment, the area occupied by the waste liquid container 29 located at the first position P1 is referred to as the first region A1.

[0095] The user can remove the waste liquid container 29 from the mounting part 28 by moving the waste liquid container 29, which is located at the first position P1, upward in the vertical direction Z. The user can position the waste liquid container 29 at the first position P1 by moving the waste liquid container 29, which is located externally, downward in the vertical direction Z. The waste liquid container 29, located at the first position P1, is displaceable in the mounting direction Dm. The waste liquid container 29 is mounted on the mounting part 28 by displacing it from the first position P1 to the second position P2 in the mounting direction Dm.

[0096] As shown in Figure 21, the second position P2 is the position where the discharge section 67 is inserted into the insertion port 72. In this embodiment, the area occupied by the waste liquid container 29 located at the second position P2 is defined as the second region A2. The waste liquid container 29 located at the second position P2 is displaceable in the removal direction Dd. The waste liquid container 29 is removed from the discharge section 67 by being displaced from the second position P2 to the first position P1 in the removal direction Dd. In this embodiment, the area of ​​the first region A1 that does not overlap with the second region A2 is defined as the third region A3. The first region A1, the second region A2, and the third region A3 are airspaces that extend in the width direction X, the depth direction Y, and the vertical direction Z, respectively.

[0097] In this embodiment, the length from the pivot shaft 74 to the tip of the protective part 68 is defined as the first length L1. In this embodiment, the length of the third region A3 in the mounting direction Dm is defined as the second length L2. In this embodiment, when the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the length of overlap between the cover part 66 and the waste liquid container 29 in the mounting direction Dm is defined as the third length L3. The first length L1 may be longer than the second length L2. The third length L3 may be shorter than both the first length L1 and the second length L2. In the depth direction Y, the size of the protective part 68 may be approximately the same as the size of the waste liquid container 29. In the depth direction Y, the size of the protective part 68 may be approximately the same as the size of the third region A3.

[0098] When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protective part 68 is located in the protective position PP1. The protective position PP1 is a position that covers at least a portion of the third region A3. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, its second side surface 29b faces the wall portion 76.

[0099] As shown in Figure 23, when the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1, the protective unit 68 is in the retracted position PP2. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1, the protective unit 68 retracts from the protective position PP1. The protective unit 68 retracts relative to the waste liquid container 29 when the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1.

[0100] <Operation of the Fifth Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 21, the waste liquid container 29 in the second position P2 receives the waste liquid discharged from the discharge section 67. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protective section 68 is located in the protective position PP1. The protective section 68 located in the protective position PP1 covers the third region A3. That is, the protective section 68 covers at least a portion of the space between the wall section 76 and the second side surface 29b.

[0101] The protective part 68, located in protective position PP1, has its tip positioned below the pivot axis 74. Therefore, when the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the removal direction Dd, the protective part 68 is pushed by the waste liquid container 29 and rotates. The protective part 68 allows the waste liquid container 29 to be displaced in the removal direction Dd.

[0102] As shown in Figure 23, when the waste liquid container 29 is moved to the first position P1, the protective unit 68 is moved to the retracted position PP2. As shown in Figure 24, when the waste liquid container 29 is removed from the mounting portion 28, the biasing member 69 pushes the protective portion 68 up to the protective position PP1. The protective portion 68, located at the protective position PP1, is located within the mounting portion 28. When replacing the waste liquid container 29, the user may position the waste liquid container 29 at the first position P1 by pushing down the protective portion 68 with the new waste liquid container 29. After positioning the waste liquid container 29 at the first position P1, the user displaces the waste liquid container 29 in the mounting direction Dm.

[0103] As shown in Figure 20, the protective part 68 rotates in accordance with the displacement of the waste liquid container 29 so that its tip is in contact with the waste liquid container 29. When the waste liquid container 29 is displaced to the second position P2, the first marker 70 and the second marker 82 align. Specifically, the mounting direction Dm positions of the first marker 70 and the second marker 82 align.

[0104] <Effects of the Fifth Embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (5-1) The waste liquid container 29 is mounted on the mounting part 28 by moving from the first position P1 to the second position P2. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the third area A3 is left empty. The protective part 68 covers at least a portion of the third area A3 when the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2. Therefore, the risk of foreign matter falling into the third area A3 is reduced. Because the third area A3 is empty, the waste liquid container 29, which is in the second position P2, can move to the first position P1. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1, the protective part 68 retracts from the protective position PP1. Therefore, the risk of the removal of the waste liquid container 29 being hindered is reduced.

[0105] (5-2) The protective part 68 retracts relative to the waste liquid container 29 in the first position P1. Therefore, even when the protective part 68 is provided on the mounting part 28, the waste liquid container 29 can be easily positioned in the first position P1.

[0106] (5-3) The waste liquid container 29 has a second side surface 29b opposite to the insertion opening 72. The mounting portion 28 has a wall portion 76 facing the second side surface 29b. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the third region A3 is located between the second side surface 29b and the wall portion 76. The protective portion 68 is rotatable about a pivot shaft 74 provided along the wall portion 76. Therefore, the protective portion 68 can be made smaller compared to the case where the pivot shaft 74 is provided on the first side surface 29a side.

[0107] (5-4) The first length L1 of the protective part 68 is longer than the second length L2 of the third region A3. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the formation of a gap between the protective part 68 and the waste liquid container 29, and to more effectively suppress the falling of foreign matter into the third region A3.

[0108] (5-5) The cover portion 66 covers the area above the discharge portion 67. This reduces the risk of the user touching the discharge portion 67. The third length L3 over which the waste liquid container 29 at the second position P2 overlaps with the cover portion 66 is shorter than the first length L1 of the protective portion 68 and the second length L2 of the third region A3. Therefore, the waste liquid container 29 at the first position P1 does not overlap with the cover portion 66 in the mounting direction Dm.

[0109] (5-6) The biasing member 69 biases the protective part 68 toward the protective position PP1. That is, for example, when the waste liquid container 29 moves from the first position P1 to the second position P2, the protective part 68 can be displaced to the protective position PP1 in conjunction with the movement of the waste liquid container 29. Therefore, the work of attaching the waste liquid container 29 to the mounting part 28 can be easily performed.

[0110] [Sixth Embodiment] Next, a sixth embodiment of the recording device and waste liquid container will be described with reference to the figures. Note that the protective section of this sixth embodiment differs from that of the fifth embodiment. Since it is otherwise almost identical to the fifth embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for identical components, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0111] <Waste liquid container> As shown in Figure 25, the waste liquid container 29 has a boss 84. The boss 84 is provided on the third side surface 29c. In the mounted position, the boss 84 protrudes from the third side surface 29c to the rear in the depth direction Y.

[0112] <Mounting part> As shown in Figure 26, the mounting portion 28 has a sliding portion 86. The sliding portion 86 is movable in the mounting direction Dm. The sliding portion 86 is movable in the removal direction Dd. The sliding portion 86 may have a slider 87, a support shaft 88, and a groove 89. The groove 89 is formed in the slider 87. The groove 89 extends downward in the vertical direction Z from the upper end of the slider 87. The support shaft 88 is fixed to the slider 87. The support shaft 88 may extend in a first direction D1.

[0113] The protective part 68 in this embodiment is a sheet member. The protective part 68 is flexible. In the depth direction Y, the size of the protective part 68 may be approximately the same as the size of the waste liquid container 29. In the depth direction Y, the size of the protective part 68 may be approximately the same as the size of the third area A3. The protective part 68 is provided on the slide part 86. One end of the protective part 68 is attached to the slide part 86. The other end of the protective part 68 is movable along the wall part 76. The protective part 68 is fixed to the support shaft 88. One end of the protective part 68 is movable together with the slide part 86.

[0114] <Operation of the 6th Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 27, the sliding portion 86 engages with the waste liquid container 29. The waste liquid container 29 engages with the slider 87 when the boss 84 enters the groove 89. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1, the protective portion 68 is in the retracted position PP2.

[0115] As shown in Figure 28, the sliding portion 86 moves in the mounting direction Dm together with the waste liquid container 29. As the sliding portion 86 moves in the mounting direction Dm, it pulls up the protective portion 68. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protective portion 68 is in the protective position PP1. The protective portion 68 in the protective position PP1 covers at least a portion of the third region A3.

[0116] As shown in Figure 27, the sliding portion 86 moves in the removal direction Dd together with the waste liquid container 29. When the sliding portion 86 moves in the removal direction Dd, the protective portion 68 moves downward along the wall portion 76.

[0117] <Effects of the 6th Embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (6-1) The protective part 68 is provided on the sliding part 86. The sliding part 86 moves together with the waste liquid container 29. Therefore, the protective part 68 can be easily displaced by coordinating it with the movement of the waste liquid container 29.

[0118] (6-2) The protective portion 68 is a sheet material. One end of the protective portion 68 is attached to the sliding portion 86, and the other end is movable. Therefore, when the sliding portion 86 moves together with the waste liquid container 29, the protective portion 68 can be pulled out to cover the third region A3.

[0119] [Seventh Embodiment] Next, a seventh embodiment of the recording device and waste liquid container will be described with reference to the figures. Note that the protective unit in this seventh embodiment differs from that of the fifth embodiment. In other respects, it is almost the same as the fifth embodiment, so the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted. The recording device 11 of this embodiment includes a waste liquid container 29.

[0120] <Waste liquid container> As shown in Figure 29, the waste liquid container 29 has a main body 91 and a protective part 68. The waste liquid container 29 may also have a biasing member 69 and a regulating part 93.

[0121] The main body 91 contains waste liquid. An insertion port 72 is formed in the main body 91. The main body 91 may have multiple insertion ports 72. The main body 91 may have a containment chamber 78 as shown in Figure 31, a first side surface 29a, a second side surface 29b, a third side surface 29c, a fourth side surface 29d, and a top surface 29e. An opening 81 may be formed in the main body 91.

[0122] The protective part 68 is provided on the waste liquid container 29. The protective part 68 is provided on the main body 91. The protective part 68 is displaceable relative to the main body 91. The protective part 68 is displaceable between the protruding position PA1 shown in Figure 29 and the containment position PA2 shown in Figure 30. The protruding position PA1 is the position where it protrudes from the main body 91. The containment position PA2 is the position where the amount of protrusion relative to the main body 91 is less than that of the protruding position PA1. The containment position PA2 may also be a position where it overlaps the main body 91. Here, "amount of protrusion relative to the main body 91 is less than that of the protruding position PA1" includes the case where the protective part 68 does not protrude from the main body 91.

[0123] As shown in Figures 29 and 30, the protective part 68 is rotatably mounted around a pivot axis 74. The pivot axis 74 may extend in a first direction D1. By rotating around the pivot axis 74, the protective part 68 is displaceable between an extended position PA1 and a retracted position PA2. When the protective part 68 is in the retracted position PA2, it may cover the opening 81. When the protective part 68 is in the extended position PA1, it may leave the opening 81 open. The biasing member 69 biases the protective part 68 in the retracted position PA2 toward the extended position PA1. The biasing member 69 pushes the protective part 68 in the retracted position PA2.

[0124] As shown in Figure 31, the restricting portion 93 may include a hook 94 and a third spring 95. In the mounting position, the hook 94 may be provided so as to be displaceable in the depth direction Y. The third spring 95 pushes the hook 94 backward in the depth direction Y. A portion of the hook 94 protrudes outward from the third side surface 29c. The hook 94 catches on the protective portion 68 located in the housing position PA2. The restricting portion 93 restricts the displacement of the protective portion 68 located in the housing position PA2.

[0125] <Mounting part> In Figures 32 to 35, the illustration of the covering portion 66 is omitted. As shown in Figure 32, the mounting portion 28 may have a plurality of discharge portions 67. The mounting portion 28 may have the same number of discharge portions 67 as the insertion port 72. The mounting portion 28 may also have a release portion 97, a first contact portion 98, and a second contact portion 99.

[0126] The release portion 97 and the first contact portion 98 protrude forward from the rear wall surface of the mounting portion 28. The second contact portion 99 is provided alongside the discharge portion 67 in the depth direction Y. The release portion 97, the first contact portion 98, and the second contact portion 99 are capable of contacting the waste liquid container 29.

[0127] <Operation of the 7th Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 33, the waste liquid container 29 is inserted into the mounting portion 28 with the protective portion 68 in the storage position PA2. The waste liquid container 29 inserted into the mounting portion 28 comes into contact with the first contact portion 98, causing the first contact portion 98 to retract backward. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1, the first contact portion 98 is in contact with the third side surface 29c. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1, the restricting portion 93 is located between the release portion 97 and the first contact portion 98 in the mounting direction Dm.

[0128] As shown in Figure 34, the restricting part 93 strikes the release part 97 as the waste liquid container 29 is displaced from the first position P1 to the second position P2. The release part 97 releases the restriction on the protective part 68 by moving the hook 94 forward. The restricting part 93 releases the restriction on the protective part 68 as the waste liquid container 29 is displaced from the first position P1 to the second position P2. With the restriction released, the protective part 68 is biased by the biasing member 69 and moves to the extended position PA1.

[0129] The intermediate position P3 is a position between the first position P1 and the second position P2. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the intermediate position P3, the protective part 68 overlaps the wall part 76. Therefore, when the waste liquid container 29 is in the intermediate position P3, the first maintenance cover 31, which moves from the uncovered position PC2 toward the covered position PC1, interferes with the protective part 68 before moving toward the covered position PC1.

[0130] As shown in Figure 35, the waste liquid container 29 comes into contact with the second contact portion 99 during the process of being displaced to the second position P2. The second contact portion 99 is capable of contacting the first side surface 29a. The second contact portion 99 is pushed by the waste liquid container 29 and moves in the mounting direction Dm. The second contact portion 99 pushes the first side surface 29a in the removal direction Dd. The second contact portion 99 may be greater than the second length L2, which is the length of the third region A3 in the mounting direction Dm, and may be movable in the mounting direction Dm.

[0131] When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the first contact portion 98 contacts the second side surface 29b. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protruding position PA1 coincides with the protective position PP1. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protective portion 68 covers at least a portion of the third region A3. The distance between the first contact portion 98 and the wall portion 76 in the mounting direction Dm may be smaller than the second length L2, which is the length of the third region A3 in the mounting direction Dm.

[0132] <Effects of the 7th Embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (7-1) For example, if the protective part 68 is provided on the mounting part 28, the protective part 68 may have to be retracted when positioning the waste liquid container 29 to the first position P1 from the outside. In this respect, the protective part 68 is provided on the waste liquid container 29. Therefore, the risk of the protective part 68 obstructing the installation of the waste liquid container 29 can be reduced.

[0133] (7-2) The protective part 68 is rotatable about a pivot shaft 74 that extends in the first direction D1. By rotating the protective part 68, it can be easily displaced between the retracted position PA2 and the extended position PA1.

[0134] (7-3) When the waste liquid container 29 is displaced from the first position P1 to the second position P2, the restricting unit 93 releases the restriction on the protective unit 68. That is, the protective unit 68 becomes rotatable around the pivot axis 74. The protective unit 68 located at the containment position PA2 is biased toward the extended position PA1 by the biasing member 69. Therefore, the protective unit 68 can be displaced to the extended position PA1 in conjunction with the displacement of the waste liquid container 29.

[0135] (7-4) The protective part 68 located in the protruding position PA1 opens the opening 81, thereby promoting the evaporation of waste liquid. The protective part 68 located in the containment position PA2 covers the opening 81, thereby reducing the risk of waste liquid leaking from the opening 81.

[0136] (7-5) The first maintenance cover 31 covers the mounting portion 28. Therefore, unintentional access to the waste liquid container 29 mounted on the mounting portion 28 can be suppressed. (7-6) The first contact portion 98 contacts different surfaces of the waste liquid container 29 depending on the position of the waste liquid container 29. For example, when the user displaces the waste liquid container 29 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, the surface that the first contact portion 98 contacts changes, giving the user a click sensation. Therefore, the user can be notified that the waste liquid container 29 has been displaced to the second position P2, thereby preventing improper installation of the waste liquid container 29.

[0137] (7-7) The mounting portion 28 has a second contact portion 99. The waste liquid container 29 is pushed in the removal direction Dd by contacting the second contact portion 99. Once the waste liquid container 29 has been displaced to the second position P2, its displacement in the removal direction Dd is restricted by the first contact portion 98 which contacts the second side surface 29b. Therefore, even when pushed by the second contact portion 99, the waste liquid container 29 remains in the second position P2. However, if the user releases their hand from the waste liquid container 29 before displacing it to the second position P2, the waste liquid container 29 will be displaced in the removal direction Dd. Thus, the user can be made aware that the waste liquid container 29 is not yet fully mounted.

[0138] (7-8) When the waste liquid container 29 is in the intermediate position P3, the first maintenance cover 31 interferes with the protective part 68 and cannot close the mounting part 28. Therefore, the user can be made aware that the waste liquid container 29 has not been fully installed.

[0139] [Eighth Embodiment] Next, an eighth embodiment of the recording device and waste liquid container will be described with reference to the figures. Note that the protective unit in this eighth embodiment differs from that of the fifth embodiment. In other respects, it is almost the same as the fifth embodiment, so the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted. The recording device 11 of this embodiment includes a waste liquid container 29.

[0140] <Waste liquid container> As shown in Figure 36, the waste liquid container 29 has a main body 91 and a protective part 68. The protective part 68 is provided on the waste liquid container 29. The protective part 68 is displaceable relative to the main body 91. The protective part 68 is slidable relative to the main body 91. The protective part 68 is slidable relative to the main body 91 in the mounting direction Dm and the removal direction Dd. The protective part 68 is displaceable between the protruding position PA1 shown in Figure 38 and the retracted position PA2 shown in Figure 36. The protective part 68 in the retracted position PA2 covers the opening 81. The protective part 68 in the protruding position PA1 leaves the opening 81 open. The protective part 68 may have a protrusion 101. The protrusion 101 may be located at the tip of the protective part 68 in the mounting direction Dm. The protrusion 101 may protrude upward in the vertical direction Z in the mounted position. The protrusion 101 may protrude in the mounting direction Dm.

[0141] <Mounting part> As shown in Figure 37, the mounting portion 28 has a covering portion 66, which is an example of an interference portion. The covering portion 66 interferes with the protective portion 68 when the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the mounting direction Dm. The covering portion 66 may also interfere with the protrusion 101 when the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the mounting direction Dm.

[0142] <Operation of the 8th Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 37, the waste liquid container 29 is inserted into the mounting section 28 with the protective section 68 in the storage position PA2. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1, the protective section 68 is in the storage position PA2.

[0143] The cover portion 66 interferes with the protective portion 68 as the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the mounting direction Dm from the first position P1 to the second position P2. As the waste liquid container 29 is displaced from the first position P1 in the mounting direction Dm, the protective portion 68 comes into contact with the cover portion 66 and its displacement is restricted, while the main body 91 displaces so as to go under the cover portion 66. The main body 91 of the waste liquid container 29 moves in the mounting direction Dm, while the protective portion 68 remains stationary. The cover portion 66 displaces the protective portion 68 to the protruding position PA1 by moving the protective portion 68 relative to the main body 91. In this embodiment, when the main body 91 is located in the first position P1, this is referred to as the waste liquid container 29 being located in the first position P1. In this embodiment, when the main body 91 is located in the second position P2, this is referred to as the waste liquid container 29 being located in the second position P2.

[0144] As shown in Figure 38, when the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protective portion 68 is in the protruding position PA1. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protruding position PA1 coincides with the protective position PP1. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protective portion 68 covers at least a portion of the third region A3.

[0145] The cover portion 66 interferes with the wall portion 76 as the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the removal direction Dd from the second position P2 to the first position P1. That is, the wall portion 76 interferes with the protective portion 68 as the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the removal direction Dd from the second position P2 to the first position P1. As the waste liquid container 29 is displaced from the second position P2 in the removal direction Dd, the protective portion 68 comes into contact with the wall portion 76 and its displacement is restricted, while the main body 91 is displaced in the removal direction Dd. The wall portion 76 displaces the protective portion 68 to the storage position PA2 by moving the protective portion 68 relative to the main body 91.

[0146] <Effects of the 8th Embodiment> The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (8-1) The protective part 68 is slidable relative to the main body 91. Therefore, the space required to displace the protective part 68 relative to the main body 91 can be reduced.

[0147] (8-2) The cover portion 66 can interfere with the protective portion 68. The cover portion 66 interferes with the protective portion 68 as the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the mounting direction Dm, thereby causing the protective portion 68 to move relative to the main body 91. Therefore, the protective portion 68 can be displaced to the extended position PA1 in conjunction with the displacement of the waste liquid container 29.

[0148] (8-3) The wall portion 76 can interfere with the protective portion 68. The wall portion 76 interferes with the protective portion 68 as the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the removal direction Dd, thereby causing the protective portion 68 to move relative to the main body 91. Therefore, the protective portion 68 can be displaced to the storage position PA2 in conjunction with the displacement of the waste liquid container 29.

[0149] [Ninth Embodiment] Next, a ninth embodiment of the recording device and waste liquid container will be described with reference to the figures. Note that the protective section of this ninth embodiment differs from that of the sixth embodiment. However, since it is otherwise almost identical to the sixth embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for identical components, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0150] As shown in Figure 39, the slide portion 86 may include a slider 87, a protective portion 68, and a biasing member 69. The protective portion 68 may be rotatably mounted around the pivot shaft 74. The slider 87 may support the pivot shaft 74.

[0151] The protective part 68 is displaceable between the protective position PP1 shown in Figure 40 and the retracted position PP2 shown in Figure 39. The biasing member 69 may push the protective part 68, which is located in the retracted position PP2, toward the protective position PP1.

[0152] <Operation of the 9th Embodiment> The operation of this embodiment will now be described. As shown in Figure 39, the waste liquid container 29 engages with the sliding portion 86 when the boss 84 enters the groove 89. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the first position P1, the protective portion 68 is in the retracted position PP2.

[0153] As shown in Figure 40, the sliding portion 86 moves in the mounting direction Dm together with the waste liquid container 29. When the sliding portion 86 moves in the mounting direction Dm, the biasing member 69 pushes up the protective portion 68. When the waste liquid container 29 is in the second position P2, the protective portion 68 is in the protective position PP1. The protective portion 68 in the protective position PP1 covers at least a portion of the third region A3.

[0154] [Example of changes] This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0155] If the detection unit 23 detects that the reading unit 13 is not located at the reading position PR1, the control unit 22 may prohibit recording. - At least a portion of the second maintenance cover 32 in the closed position may overlap with the reading unit 13 in the reading position PR1. When the reading unit 13 is in the reading position PR1, the displacement of the second maintenance cover 32 from the closed position to the open position may be restricted. When the reading unit 13 is in the non-reading position PR2, the displacement of the second maintenance cover 32 from the closed position to the open position may be permitted.

[0156] The recording device 11 may include a second cover separate from the reading unit 13. The second cover may not include a reading unit 17. For example, the recording device 11 may include a second cover that is opened and closed when removing a jammed medium 19 during transport. The second cover may overlap at least a part of the first maintenance cover 31 or at least a part of the operation unit 53. The second cover may be located in front of the first maintenance cover 31 in the depth direction Y.

[0157] The detection unit 23 may detect the position of the operating unit 53. The detection unit 23 may also detect that the engaging unit 54 is engaged with the engaged unit 48. When the first maintenance cover 31 is in cover position PC1 and the reading unit 13 is in reading position PR1, the operating unit 53 may be positioned in a location that does not overlap with the reading unit 13.

[0158] The first maintenance cover 31 located at cover position PC1 does not have to overlap with the reading unit 13 located at reading position PR1. The first maintenance cover 31 may be displaceable between cover position PC1 and uncovered position PC2 while the reading unit 13 remains at reading position PR1.

[0159] In the third and fourth embodiments, the pressing portion 49 may press the first maintenance cover 31 in a direction opposite to the first direction D1. In the first embodiment, the mounting portion 28 may be configured without a pressing portion 49.

[0160] The recording device 11 may include multiple mounting sections 28. The recording device 11 may include a mounting portion 28 to which a liquid container 24 can be attached. The liquid container 24 may be an example of a member to be attached. The second maintenance cover 32 may be an example of a cover and a first cover. The second maintenance cover 32 may include an operating portion 53 and an engaging portion 54.

[0161] The media storage section 37 may be an example of a member to be mounted. The recording device 11 may be provided with a cover that covers the media storage section 37. Multiple members to be attached may be attached to a single attachment portion 28. For example, a liquid container 24 and a waste liquid container 29 may be attached to the attachment portion 28.

[0162] • The mounting section 28 may be capable of mounting an example of a component to be mounted, such as a toner cartridge. The toner cartridge may contain toner used for recording. • A toner box, which is an example of a component to be mounted, may be mounted in the mounting section 28. The toner box may contain the collected toner.

[0163] The recording device 11 may have multiple protective sections 68. The recording device 11 may have at least two of the following: a protective section 68 provided on the mounting section 28, a protective section 68 provided on the sliding section 86, and a protective section 68 provided on the waste liquid container 29. By covering the third region A3 with multiple protective sections 68, the size of each individual protective section 68 can be reduced.

[0164] In the eighth embodiment, the protrusion 101 may be provided on the cover portion 66. The protrusion 101 provided on the cover portion 66 may interfere with the protective portion 68 when the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the mounting direction Dm.

[0165] In the sixth embodiment, the other end of the protective part 68, one end of which is attached to the support shaft 88, may be attached to the wall part 76. The protective part 68 may move between a protective position PP1 in which it is taut and a retracted position PP2 in which it is slack.

[0166] In the fifth to ninth embodiments, the recording device 11 may be configured without the first maintenance cover 31. The first maintenance cover 31 in the fifth to ninth embodiments is not limited to the configuration described in the first to fourth embodiments. In the fifth to ninth embodiments, the first maintenance cover 31 only needs to be able to cover the mounting portion 28 when positioned at the cover position PC1.

[0167] The opening 81 may be left open regardless of the position of the protective part 68. The opening 81 may be partially open regardless of the position of the protective portion 68. The cover portion 66 of each embodiment may have a first mark 70. The waste liquid container 29 of each embodiment may have a second mark 82. The mounting portion 28 of each embodiment may have a first contact portion 98. The mounting portion 28 of each embodiment may have a second contact portion 99. For example, if the waste liquid container 29 is not properly mounted, there is a risk that waste liquid will leak from the discharge portion 67. In this regard, by providing the first mark 70 and the second mark 82, the first contact portion 98, or the first contact portion 98 and the second contact portion 99, the user can be made aware that the waste liquid container 29 is not properly mounted.

[0168] The first length L1 of the protective portion 68 may be the same length as the second length L2 of the third region A3. The first length L1 may be shorter than the second length L2. The third length L3 may be the same length as at least one of the first length L1 and the second length L2. The third length L3 may be longer than at least one of the first length L1 and the second length L2.

[0169] The protective portion 68 provided on the mounting portion 28 may have a pivot shaft 74 that extends in a direction different from the first direction D1. For example, the pivot shaft 74 may extend in the second direction D2. The protective part 68 may be moved by the user. The user may position the protective part 68 in the retracted position PP2 and then position the waste liquid container 29 in the first position P1. The user may position the waste liquid container 29 in the second position P2 and then position the protective part 68 in the protective position PP1. The user may displace the waste liquid container 29 with the protective part 68 in the storage position PA2. For example, in the seventh embodiment, the release part 97 may not be provided. In the seventh embodiment, a part of the hook 94 may not protrude outside the third side surface 29c. For example, in the eighth embodiment, the cover part 66 may not interfere with the protective part 68 when the waste liquid container 29 is displaced in the mounting direction Dm.

[0170] In the ninth embodiment, the slide portion 86 does not need to have a biasing member 69. In this case, the protective portion 68 may rotate by contacting the wall portion 76. In the ninth embodiment, a pivot shaft 74 may be provided at one end of the protective portion 68, and the other end of the protective portion 68 may be rotatably provided relative to the wall portion 76.

[0171] The protective portion 68 located at protective position PP1 may cover the entire third region A3. The protective portion 68 located at protective position PP1 may cover a part of the third region A3. The recording device 11 is not limited to an inkjet printer; it may also be a laser printer, thermal printer, dot matrix printer, digital printing press, etc.

[0172] The recording device may be a liquid ejection device that performs recording by spraying or ejecting liquids other than ink. The state of the liquid ejected from the liquid ejection device as minute droplets may include granular, teardrop-shaped, or thread-like forms. The liquid referred to here may be any material that can be ejected from a liquid ejection device. For example, the liquid may be any state in which a substance is in the liquid phase, and may include highly or low viscosity liquids, sols, gel water, other inorganic solvents, organic solvents, solutions, liquid resins, liquid metals, and other fluids. The liquid may include not only liquids as a state of matter, but also functional materials consisting of particles of solids such as pigments and metal particles dissolved, dispersed, or mixed in a solvent. Typical examples of liquids include inks and liquid crystals as described in the above embodiments. Here, ink refers to general water-based inks and oil-based inks, as well as various liquid compositions such as gel inks and hot-melt inks. Specific examples of liquid spraying devices include devices that spray liquids containing materials such as electrode materials and colorants in the form of dispersion or solution, used in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays, electroluminescent displays, surface-emitting displays, and color filters. Liquid spraying devices may also be devices that spray bio-organic materials used in biochip manufacturing, devices that spray liquid samples used as precision pipettes, printing devices, microdispensers, etc. Liquid spraying devices may also be devices that spray lubricating oil with pinpoint accuracy onto precision machinery such as watches and cameras, or devices that spray transparent resin liquids such as ultraviolet-curing resins onto substrates to form minute hemispherical lenses, optical lenses, etc., used in optical communication elements. Liquid spraying devices may also be devices that spray etching solutions such as acids or alkalis to etch substrates.

[0173] [Definition] As used herein, the expression "at least one" means "one or more" of the desired options. For example, as used herein, if there are two options, the expression "at least one" means "only one option" or "both of the two options." As another example, as used herein, the expression "at least one" means "only one option," "a combination of two arbitrary options," or "a combination of three or more arbitrary options" if there are three or more options.

[0174] [Note] The technical concepts and their effects that can be understood from the embodiments and modifications described above are described below.

[0175] [1] The recording device comprises a recording unit for recording on a medium, a mounting unit having a mounting space on which a member to be mounted can be mounted, and a cover that, by sliding in a first direction, is displaced from an uncovered position that does not cover the mounting space to a covered position that covers the mounting space, and by sliding in a direction opposite to the first direction, is displaced from the covered position to the uncovered position, wherein the cover has an operating unit that can move in the first direction and in the direction opposite to the first direction by being operated from the outside, and an engaging unit that can engage with an engaging portion provided on the mounting unit, wherein when the operating unit moves in the first direction, the engaging unit moves to an engaging position that can engage with the engaging portion, and when the operating unit moves in the direction opposite to the first direction, it moves to an unengaged position that cannot engage with the engaging portion.

[0176] In this configuration, the engaging portion moves to the disengaged position when the operating portion moves in the direction opposite to the first direction. That is, when the operating portion moves in the direction opposite to the first direction, the engagement between the engaging portion and the engaged portion is released, and the cover becomes movable. The cover is displaced to the uncovered position by sliding in the direction opposite to the first direction. By aligning the direction in which the user operates the operating portion with the direction in which the cover slides, user operability can be improved.

[0177] [2] The recording device comprises a recording unit for recording on a medium, a mounting unit having a mounting space on which a member to be mounted can be mounted, and a cover that, by sliding in a first direction, is displaced from an uncovered position that does not cover the mounting space to a covered position that covers the mounting space, and by sliding in a direction opposite to the first direction, is displaced from the covered position to the uncovered position, wherein the cover has an operating unit that can move to a locked position and an unlocked position by being operated from the outside, and an engaging unit that can engage with an engaging portion provided on the mounting unit, wherein the engaging unit is in an engaging position that can engage with the engaging portion when the operating unit is in the locked position, and is in an unengaged position that cannot engage with the engaging portion when the operating unit is in the unlocked position, and the mounting unit has a pressing unit that is biased in a direction opposite to the first direction and can press the cover when it is in the cover position.

[0178] In this configuration, the pressing part pushes the cover, which is in the covered position, toward the uncovered position. Therefore, when the engagement between the engaging part and the engaged part is released, the cover moves in the opposite direction to the first direction. Thus, the direction in which to remove the cover becomes clearer, improving user operability.

[0179] [3] In the recording device described in [2] above, the operating unit may move to the locked position by moving in a second direction different from the first direction, and move to the unlocked position by moving in the direction opposite to the second direction.

[0180] With this configuration, the direction in which the cover is removed is made clear because the pressing part presses against the cover. Therefore, even if the direction in which the operating part is moved and the direction in which the cover is slid are different, the risk of the user getting confused about how to remove the cover is reduced. Consequently, the degree of freedom of the operating part can be increased.

[0181] [4] In the recording device described in [1] or [2] above, the engaging portion may move between the engaged position and the disengaged position by moving in the first direction and in the direction opposite to the first direction.

[0182] In this configuration, the engaging part moves in the same direction as the operating part. Therefore, the force the user applies to operating the operating part can be directly used to move the engaging part. Consequently, the loss of operating force can be reduced.

[0183] [5] In the recording device described in [1] or [2] above, the engaging portion may move between the engaged position and the disengaged position by moving in a second direction different from the first direction and in a direction opposite to the second direction.

[0184] With this configuration, the engaging portion moves in a direction different from the direction in which the cover slides. Therefore, even if force is applied to the cover while the engaging portion is engaged with the engaged portion, the cover can be made less likely to move.

[0185] [6] In the recording device described in [1] or [2] above, the engaging portion may move between the engaged position and the disengaged position by rotation. In this configuration, the engaging part rotates. Therefore, compared to, for example, sliding the engaging part, it can be moved with less force.

[0186] [7] In the recording device described in [1] or [2] above, the cover, which moves from the non-covered position in the first direction while the engaging portion is in the engaging position, may interfere with the mounting portion before moving to the cover position.

[0187] In this configuration, when the engaging portion is in the engaged position, it interferes with the mounting portion. Therefore, the cover cannot be displaced to the cover position. Consequently, the risk of the cover being mounted incorrectly can be reduced.

[0188] [8] In any one of the recording devices described in [1] to [7] above, if the cover is designated as a first cover, the cover position as a first cover position, and the uncovered position as a first uncovered position, the device further comprises a second cover, the second cover being displaceable between a second cover position that covers the inside of the device and a second uncovered position that does not cover the inside of the device, at least a portion of the first cover located in the first cover position overlaps with at least a portion of the second cover located in the second cover position, and the second cover may be located above the first cover.

[0189] In this configuration, the second cover, located in the second cover position, is positioned above the first cover and overlaps it. Therefore, the risk of the first cover accidentally coming off is reduced.

[0190] [9] In the recording device described in [8] above, when the first cover is in the first cover position and the second cover is in the second cover position, at least a part of the operating section may overlap with the second cover.

[0191] In this configuration, the second cover, located in the second cover position, overlaps the operating section of the first cover, which is located in the first cover position. Therefore, the risk of unintentionally moving the operating section can be reduced.

[0192]

[10] In the recording device described in [8] or [9] above, when the first cover is in the first cover position and the operating unit is in the release position, the second cover, which moves from the second uncovered position to the second cover position, may interfere with the operating unit before moving to the second cover position.

[0193] With this configuration, when the operating part is in the release position, the second cover interferes with the operating part; therefore, the second cover cannot be displaced to the second cover position. Thus, the risk of the operating part being used while in the release position is reduced.

[0194]

[11] Any one of the recording devices described in [8] to

[10] above may be equipped with a detection unit capable of detecting the opening and closing of the second cover. With this configuration, the detection unit detects the opening and closing of the second cover. Therefore, the risk of the device being used when the second cover is not in the second cover position can be reduced.

[0195]

[12] In any one of the recording devices described in [8] to

[11] above, the second cover may have a reading unit for reading an image of the original document. In this configuration, the second cover has a reading unit. Therefore, the device can be made smaller compared to a case where the reading unit is provided separately.

[0196]

[13] Any one of the recording devices described in [1] to

[12] above is equipped with a maintenance unit for performing maintenance on the recording unit, the recording unit being a liquid discharge unit capable of discharging liquid, and the mounted member being a waste liquid container for storing waste liquid collected by the maintenance unit.

[0197] In this configuration, the cover encloses the waste liquid container. The cover offers improved operability. Therefore, for example, it reduces the risk of a user having trouble removing the cover and inadvertently touching the waste liquid container.

[0198]

[14] The recording device includes a recording unit that records by discharging liquid onto a medium, and a waste liquid discharged from the recording unit and stored in a waste liquid container, comprising: a discharge unit inserted into an inlet of the waste liquid container and discharging waste liquid into the waste liquid container; a mounting unit mounted by displacing the waste liquid container in the mounting direction from a first position in which the discharge unit is not inserted into the inlet to a second position in which the discharge unit is inserted into the inlet; and a displaceable protective unit, wherein a third region is defined as a first region occupied by the waste liquid container located in the first position that does not overlap with a second region occupied by the waste liquid container located in the second position, and when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the protective unit is in a protective position that covers at least a part of the third region, and when the waste liquid container is in the first position, the protective unit is retracted from the protective position.

[0199] In this configuration, the waste liquid container is attached to the mounting part by moving from the first position to the second position. When the waste liquid container is in the second position, the third area is left empty. The protective part covers at least a portion of the third area when the waste liquid container is in the second position. Therefore, the risk of foreign matter falling into the third area is reduced. Because the third area is empty, the waste liquid container in the second position can move to the first position. When the waste liquid container is in the first position, the protective part retracts from its protective position. Therefore, the risk of the waste liquid container being hindered is reduced.

[0200]

[15] In the recording device described in

[14] above, the protective part is provided on the mounting part and may be retracted relative to the waste liquid container when the waste liquid container is in the first position. In this configuration, the protective part retracts relative to the waste liquid container in the first position. Therefore, even when the protective part is provided on the mounting part, the waste liquid container can be easily positioned in the first position.

[0201]

[16] In the recording device described in

[15] above, the waste liquid container has a first side surface on which the insertion port is located and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in the mounting direction, the mounting portion has a wall portion facing the second side surface of the waste liquid container in the second position, and the protective portion may be rotatably provided about a pivot axis extending in the first direction along the wall portion.

[0202] In this configuration, the waste liquid container has a second side opposite to the inlet. The mounting portion has a wall facing the second side. When the waste liquid container is in the second position, the third region is located between the second side and the wall. The protective portion is rotatable about a pivot axis provided along the wall. Therefore, the protective portion can be made smaller compared to the case where the pivot axis is provided on the first side.

[0203]

[17] In the recording device described in

[16] above, the first length from the pivot shaft to the tip of the protective part may be longer than the second length of the third region in the mounting direction. In this configuration, the first length of the protective section is longer than the second length of the third region. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the formation of a gap between the protective section and the waste liquid container, and to more effectively suppress the falling of foreign matter into the third region.

[0204]

[18] The recording device described in

[17] above further comprises a cover portion that covers the upper part of the discharge portion, and the third length over which the cover portion and the waste liquid container overlap in the mounting direction when the waste liquid container is in the second position may be shorter than the first length and the second length.

[0205] In this configuration, the cover portion covers the area above the discharge portion. Therefore, the risk of the user touching the discharge portion is reduced. The third length over which the waste liquid container in the second position overlaps with the cover portion is shorter than the first length of the protective portion and the second length of the third region. Therefore, the waste liquid container in the first position can be prevented from overlapping with the cover portion in the mounting direction.

[0206]

[19] In the recording device described in

[15] above, the mounting portion has a sliding portion that is movable in the mounting direction, the protective portion is provided on the sliding portion, and the sliding portion may engage with the waste liquid container and move together with the waste liquid container in the mounting direction.

[0207] In this configuration, the protective part is provided on the sliding part. The sliding part moves together with the waste liquid container. Therefore, the protective part can be easily displaced by coordinating its movement with that of the waste liquid container.

[0208]

[20] In the recording device described in

[19] above, the waste liquid container has a first side surface on which the insertion opening is located and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in the mounting direction, the mounting portion has a wall portion facing the second side surface of the waste liquid container in the second position, and the protective portion may be a sheet member with one end attached to the slide portion and the other end movable along the wall portion.

[0209] In this configuration, the protective part is a sheet material. One end of the protective part is attached to the sliding part, and the other end is movable. Therefore, when the sliding part moves together with the waste liquid container, the protective part can be pulled out to cover the third area.

[0210]

[21] Any one of the recording devices described in

[15] to

[19] above may be equipped with a biasing member that biases the protective part toward the protective position. In this configuration, the biasing member biases the protective part toward the protected position. That is, for example, when the waste liquid container moves from the first position to the second position, the protective part can be displaced to the protected position in conjunction with the movement of the waste liquid container. Therefore, the work of attaching the waste liquid container to the mounting part can be easily performed.

[0211]

[22] In any one of the recording devices described in

[14] to

[21] above, the waste liquid container is further provided, the waste liquid container having a body for containing waste liquid, the protective part being provided on the body and displaceable between an overhanging position that extends outward from the body and a storage position in which the amount of overhang relative to the body is less than that of the overhanging position, and when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the overhanging position may coincide with the protective position.

[0212] For example, if the protective part is provided on the mounting part, it may be necessary to retract the protective part when positioning the waste liquid container in the first position from the outside. In this case, however, with this configuration, the protective part is provided on the waste liquid container. Therefore, the risk of the protective part obstructing the installation of the waste liquid container can be reduced.

[0213]

[23] In the recording device described in

[22] above, the protective portion may be displaceable between the extended position and the retracted position by rotating about a pivot axis extending in the first direction.

[0214] In this configuration, the protective part is rotatable about a pivot axis extending in the first direction. By rotating the protective part, it can be easily displaced between a retracted position and an extended position.

[0215]

[24] The recording device described in

[23] above has a waste liquid container comprising a biasing member that biases the protective portion located at the storage position toward the protruding position, and a restricting portion that restricts the displacement of the protective portion located at the storage position, wherein the restricting portion may release the restriction of the protective portion during the process in which the waste liquid container is displaced from the first position to the second position.

[0216] In this configuration, when the waste liquid container is displaced from the first position to the second position, the restricting part releases the restriction on the protective part. That is, the protective part becomes rotatable around the pivot axis. The protective part, when positioned in the container position, is biased toward the extended position by a biasing member. Therefore, the protective part can be displaced to the extended position in conjunction with the displacement of the waste liquid container.

[0217]

[25] In the recording device described in

[22] above, the protective part may be displaceable between the protruding position and the housing position by sliding relative to the main body. With this configuration, the protective part is slidable relative to the main body. Therefore, the space required to displace the protective part relative to the main body can be reduced.

[0218]

[26] In the recording device described in

[25] above, the mounting portion has an interference portion, and when the waste liquid container is in the first position, the protective portion is in the container position, and the interference portion interferes with the protective portion as the waste liquid container is displaced in the mounting direction from the first position to the second position, causing the protective portion to move relative to the main body, thereby displacing the protective portion to the protruding position.

[0219] In this configuration, the interfering part can interfere with the protective part. The interfering part interferes with the protective part as the waste liquid container is displaced in the mounting direction, thereby causing the protective part to move relative to the main body. Therefore, the protective part can be displaced to an extended position in conjunction with the displacement of the waste liquid container.

[0220]

[27] In the recording device described in

[25] or

[26] above, the waste liquid container has a first side surface on which the insertion opening is located and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in the mounting direction, the mounting portion has a wall portion facing the second side surface of the waste liquid container in the second position, and when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the protective portion is in the protruding position, and the wall portion may interfere with the protective portion during the process in which the waste liquid container is displaced from the second position to the first position in the removal direction opposite to the mounting direction, thereby moving the protective portion relative to the main body and displacing the protective portion to the storage position.

[0221] In this configuration, the wall portion can interfere with the protective portion. The wall portion interferes with the protective portion as the waste liquid container is displaced in the removal direction, thereby causing the protective portion to move relative to the main body. Therefore, the protective portion can be displaced to the storage position in conjunction with the displacement of the waste liquid container.

[0222]

[28] In any one of the recording devices described in

[22] to

[27] above, the main body is formed with an opening to promote the evaporation of waste liquid, the protective part located in the storage position covers at least a portion of the opening, and the protective part located in the protruding position leaves at least a portion of the opening open.

[0223] With this configuration, the protective section located in the protruding position leaves at least a portion of the opening open, thereby promoting the evaporation of waste liquid. The protective section located in the containment position covers at least a portion of the opening, thereby reducing the risk of waste liquid leaking from the opening.

[0224]

[29] Any one of the above

[14] to

[28] recording devices may further include a cover that covers the mounting portion. With this configuration, the cover encloses the mounting portion. Therefore, unintentional access to the waste liquid container attached to the mounting portion can be prevented.

[0225]

[30] In the recording device described in

[29] above, the waste liquid container has a first side surface on which the insertion port is located, a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in the mounting direction, and a third side surface intersecting the second side surface, and the mounting portion has a first contact portion that can contact the waste liquid container, and when the waste liquid container is in the first position, the first contact portion contacts the third side surface, and when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the first contact portion may contact the second side surface.

[0226] In this configuration, the first contact portion contacts different surfaces of the waste liquid container depending on its position. For example, when a user displaces a waste liquid container from the first position to the second position, the first contact portion changes the surface it contacts, thus providing the user with a click sensation. Therefore, the user can be notified that the waste liquid container has been displaced to the second position, thus preventing improper installation of the waste liquid container.

[0227]

[31] In the recording device described in

[30] above, the mounting portion has a second contact portion that can contact the first side surface, and the second contact portion may push the first side surface in the removal direction opposite to the mounting direction.

[0228] In this configuration, the mounting portion has a second contact portion. The waste liquid container is pushed in the removal direction by contacting the second contact portion. Once displaced to the second position, the waste liquid container's displacement in the removal direction is restricted by the first contact portion that contacts the second side surface. Therefore, even when pushed by the second contact portion, the waste liquid container remains in the second position once displaced to the second position. However, if the user releases their hand from the waste liquid container before displacing it to the second position, the waste liquid container will be displaced in the removal direction. Thus, the user can be made aware that the waste liquid container is not yet fully mounted.

[0229]

[32] Any one of the recording devices described in

[22] to

[24] above further comprises a cover that is displaceable between an uncovered position that does not close the mounting portion and a covered position that closes the mounting portion, wherein when the waste liquid container is in an intermediate position between the first position and the second position, the cover moving from the uncovered position toward the covered position may interfere with the protective portion before moving toward the covered position.

[0230] With this configuration, when the waste liquid container is in an intermediate position, the cover interferes with the protective part and cannot close the mounting section. Therefore, the user can be made aware that the waste liquid container has not been fully installed.

[0231]

[33] The waste liquid container is detachable from a recording device equipped with a recording unit that records by discharging liquid onto a medium, and is a waste liquid container capable of containing waste liquid discharged from the recording unit, comprising a main body for containing waste liquid and an insertion port into which an insertion port of the recording device is inserted, and a protective part that is displaceable relative to the main body, wherein the area occupied by the waste liquid container in a first position in which the discharge port is not inserted into the insertion port is defined as a third area, which does not overlap with the second area occupied by the waste liquid container in a second position in which the discharge port is inserted into the insertion port, and when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the protective part covers at least a part of the third area. With this configuration, the same effects as the recording device can be achieved.

[0232]

[34] A recording device in which the waste liquid container described in

[33] above is detachable, comprising: a recording unit that performs recording by discharging liquid onto a medium; a discharge unit that is inserted into the insertion port of the waste liquid container and discharges waste liquid into the waste liquid container; and a mounting unit that is mounted by displacing the waste liquid container in the mounting direction from a first position in which the discharge unit is not inserted into the insertion port to a second position in which the discharge unit is inserted into the insertion port. This configuration can achieve the same effects as the recording device described above. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0233] 11...Recording device, 12...Operation panel, 13...Reading unit which is an example of a second cover, 14...Recording unit, 16...Handle, 17...Reading unit, 19...Media, 21...Housing, 21f...Front, 21u...First top, 22...Control unit, 23...Detection unit, 24...Liquid container, 25...Supply channel, 26...Recording unit, 27...Maintenance unit, 28...Mounting unit, 29...Waste liquid container which is an example of a member to be mounted, 29a...First side, 29b...Second side, 29c...Third side, 29d...Fourth side, 29e...Top, 31...Cover and first cover -Examples include the first maintenance cover, 32...second maintenance cover, 34...nozzle, 35...nozzle surface, 37...media storage section, 38...feeding section, 39...conveying section, 40...support section, 41...discharge tray, 43...feeding roller, 44...separation section, 46...conveying path, 48...engaged section, 49...pressing section, 51...first spring, 53...operating section, 54...engaging section, 55...arm section, 56...claw section, 58...mark, 59...relief groove, 61...first link, 62...second link, 64...second spring, 66...cover section (an example of an interference section), 67...discharge Outlet, 68…Protective part, 69…Biasing member, 70…First mark, 71…Discharge channel, 72…Insertion port, 74…Rotating shaft, 76…Wall part, 78…Housing chamber, 80…Gripping part, 81…Opening, 82…Second mark, 84…Boss, 86…Slide part, 87…Slider, 88…Support shaft, 89…Groove part, 91…Main body, 93…Restricting part, 94…Hook, 95…Third spring, 97…Release part, 98…First contact part, 99…Second contact part, 101…Convex part, A1…First area, A2…Second area, A3…Third area, D1…First direction, D2…Second direction, Dd… Removal direction, Dm... Mounting direction, L1... First length, L2... Second length, L3... Third length, P1... First position, P2... Second position, P3... Intermediate position, PA1... Extended position, PA2... Retracted position, PC1... Covered position, PC2... Uncovered position, PE1... Engaged position, PE2... Unengaged position, PL1... Locked position, PL2... Released position, PP1... Protected position, PP2... Retracted position, PR1... Reading position (an example of the second covered position), PR2... Unreadable position (an example of the second uncovered position), X... Width direction, Y... Depth direction, Z... Vertical direction.

Claims

1. A recording device comprising a recording unit that performs recording by discharging liquid onto a medium, and a waste liquid discharged from the recording unit and contained in a waste liquid container, A discharge section is inserted into the inlet of the waste liquid container and discharges waste liquid into the waste liquid container, The mounting portion is mounted by displacing the waste liquid container in the mounting direction from a first position in which the discharge portion is not inserted into the insertion port to a second position in which the discharge portion is inserted into the insertion port, A displaceable protective part, Equipped with, The third region is defined as the first region occupied by the waste liquid container located at the first position, which does not overlap with the second region occupied by the waste liquid container located at the second position. When the waste liquid container is in the second position, the protective part is positioned to cover at least a portion of the third area. A recording device characterized in that when the waste liquid container is in the first position, the protective unit retracts from the protective position.

2. The recording device according to claim 1, wherein the protective part is provided on the mounting part and retracts relative to the waste liquid container when the waste liquid container is in the first position.

3. The waste liquid container has a first side surface on which the insertion opening is located, and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in the mounting direction. The mounting portion has a wall portion facing the second side surface of the waste liquid container in the second position, The recording device according to claim 2, characterized in that the protective portion is rotatably provided with respect to a pivot axis extending in a first direction along the wall portion.

4. The recording device according to claim 3, characterized in that the first length from the pivot shaft to the tip of the protective part is longer than the second length of the third region in the mounting direction.

5. The system further includes a cover portion that covers the upper part of the discharge portion, The recording device according to claim 4, characterized in that when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the third length over which the cover portion and the waste liquid container overlap in the mounting direction is shorter than the first length and the second length.

6. The mounting portion has a sliding portion that is movable in the mounting direction, The protective part is provided on the sliding part, The recording device according to claim 2, characterized in that the sliding portion engages with the waste liquid container and moves together with the waste liquid container in the mounting direction.

7. The waste liquid container has a first side surface on which the insertion opening is located, and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in the mounting direction. The mounting portion has a wall portion facing the second side surface of the waste liquid container in the second position, The recording device according to claim 6, characterized in that the protective part is a sheet member to which one end is attached to the sliding part and the other end is movable along the wall part.

8. The recording device according to claim 2, further comprising a biasing member for biasing the protective portion toward the protective position.

9. The aforementioned waste liquid container further comprises, The waste liquid container has a body for containing the waste liquid, The aforementioned protective part is The main body is provided with, It is displaceable between an overhanging position that extends outward from the main body and a housing position in which the amount of overhang relative to the main body is less than that of the overhanging position. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the protruding position coincides with the protective position.

10. The recording device according to claim 9, characterized in that the protective portion is displaceable between the extended position and the retracted position by rotating about a pivot axis extending in the first direction.

11. The waste liquid container is, A biasing member that biases the protective portion located in the aforementioned housing position toward the aforementioned protruding position, A restricting unit that restricts the displacement of the protective unit located at the aforementioned housing position, It has, The recording device according to claim 10, characterized in that the restricting unit releases the restriction of the protective unit during the process in which the waste liquid container is displaced from the first position to the second position.

12. The recording device according to claim 9, characterized in that the protective part is displaceable between the protruding position and the stowed position by sliding relative to the main body.

13. The aforementioned mounting portion has an interference portion, When the waste liquid container is in the first position, the protective part is located in the container position. The recording device according to claim 12, characterized in that the interfering portion interferes with the protective portion during the process in which the waste liquid container is displaced from the first position to the second position in the mounting direction, causing the protective portion to move relative to the main body, thereby displacing the protective portion to the protruding position.

14. The waste liquid container has a first side surface on which the insertion opening is located, and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in the mounting direction. The mounting portion has a wall portion facing the second side surface of the waste liquid container in the second position, When the waste liquid container is in the second position, the protective part is in the protruding position. The recording device according to claim 13, characterized in that the wall portion interferes with the protective portion during the process in which the waste liquid container is displaced from the second position to the first position in the removal direction opposite to the mounting direction, thereby moving the protective portion relative to the main body and displacing the protective portion to the container position.

15. The main body has openings formed to promote the evaporation of waste liquid. The recording device according to claim 9, characterized in that the protective portion located in the housing position covers at least a portion of the opening, and the protective portion located in the protruding position leaves at least a portion of the opening open.

16. The recording device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising a cover that covers the mounting portion.

17. The waste liquid container has a first side surface on which the insertion opening is located, a second side surface opposite to the first side surface in the mounting direction, and a third side surface intersecting the second side surface. The mounting portion has a first contact portion that can come into contact with the waste liquid container, When the waste liquid container is in the first position, the first contact portion contacts the third side surface. The recording device according to claim 16, characterized in that when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the first contact portion contacts the second side surface.

18. The mounting portion has a second contact portion that can contact the first side surface, The recording device according to claim 17, characterized in that the second contact portion pushes the first side surface in the removal direction opposite to the mounting direction.

19. The system further includes a cover that is displaceable between an uncovered position where the mounting portion is not closed and a covered position where the mounting portion is closed. The recording device according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that when the waste liquid container is in an intermediate position between the first position and the second position, the cover, which moves from the uncovered position toward the covered position, interferes with the protective part before moving toward the covered position.

20. A waste liquid container that is detachable from a recording device equipped with a recording unit that performs recording by discharging liquid onto a medium, and that can contain waste liquid discharged from the recording unit, An insertion port is formed into which the discharge section of the recording device is inserted, and the main body contains waste liquid, A protective part that is displaceable relative to the main body, Equipped with, The third region is defined as the first region occupied by the waste liquid container in the first position where the discharge portion is not inserted into the inlet, and which does not overlap with the second region occupied by the waste liquid container in the second position where the discharge portion is inserted into the inlet. A waste liquid container characterized in that, when the waste liquid container is in the second position, the protective portion covers at least a part of the third region.

21. A recording device in which the waste liquid container described in claim 20 is detachable, The recording unit performs recording by discharging liquid onto a medium, The discharge section is inserted into the inlet of the waste liquid container and discharges waste liquid into the waste liquid container, The mounting portion is mounted by the waste liquid container being displaced in the mounting direction from a first position in which the discharge portion is not inserted into the insertion port to a second position in which the discharge portion is inserted into the insertion port, A recording device characterized by comprising the following features.

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