Charging stand

Abstract

To provide a charging stand capable of preventing a power cable from coming off from an AC adapter in a state where the AC adapter is stored in the charging stand.SOLUTION: A charging stand 7 has a printing device detachably mounted thereto, and includes: a housing 70; a first storage unit 76 that is provided on a rear surface 70B of the housing and capable of storing an AC adapter 3; and a first guide groove 77R that is provided on the rear surface of the housing and inserts a power cable 3A extending from the AC adapter stored in the first storage unit to guide it to an outer edge (a right side surface 70R) of the housing. The first guide groove has a bent unit 771R bent at an intermediate portion in an extending direction extending from the first storage unit to the outer edge of the housing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a charging stand to which a printing device is detachably attached and which charges a battery built into the printing device. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a charging stand on which a device having a built-in battery is placed and the battery is charged. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a charging stand configured to allow an electronic terminal device to be placed thereon and to charge the battery while the device is placed thereon. An AC adapter that electrically relays between the battery and an AC power source is used to charge the battery. The charging stand has a storage space for storing the AC adapter, and the storage space can store the AC adapter from the back side of the charging stand. An insertion hole is provided on the side of the charging stand. A power cable extending from the stored AC adapter is inserted into the insertion hole. This allows the charging stand to store the AC adapter without getting in the way. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2012-147344 A (FIG. 6, etc.) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the charging stand of the above-mentioned conventional technology, when the AC adapter is stored, the power cable of the AC adapter is inserted into an insertion hole provided on the side. For convenience, this type of AC adapter is often configured so that the power cable can be attached or detached. In this case, if the power cable is inadvertently pulled while the AC adapter is stored in the charging stand, tension acts directly on the attachment / detachment portion of the power cable in the AC adapter. This causes a problem that the power cable may come off the AC adapter.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a charging stand that can prevent the power cable from coming loose from the AC adapter when the AC adapter is stored in the charging stand. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the charging stand of the present invention is a charging stand to which a printing device is detachably attached and which charges a battery built into the printing device, and is equipped with a housing having a mounting surface on which the printing device is detachably attached and a back surface opposite the mounting surface, a first storage section provided on the back surface of the housing in which an AC adapter can be stored, and a first guide section provided on the back surface of the housing for inserting a power cable extending from the AC adapter stored in the first storage section and guiding it to the outer edge of the housing, and is characterized in that the first guide section has a bent portion that is bent at a midpoint in the extension direction extending from the first storage section to the outer edge of the housing.

[0007] In the present invention, an AC adapter is stored in a first storage section provided on the back side of the housing. A power cable extending from the AC adapter is guided while being inserted into the first guide section, and is led to the outer edge of the housing. According to the present invention, the first guide section makes it easier to route the power cable.

[0008] The first guide portion is bent at a bent portion located at a middle portion in the extension direction. According to the present invention, even if the power cable is inadvertently pulled, the frictional resistance between the power cable and the first guide portion at the bent portion prevents the power cable from coming out of the AC adapter. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the power cable from coming loose from the AC adapter when the AC adapter is stored in the charging stand. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the printing device and the charging stand. [Diagram 2] 1 is a perspective view of a charging stand according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from below. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view of the charging stand from below with the AC adapter and the Ethernet cable stored therein. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the charging stand with the AC adapter and the Ethernet cable stored therein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the printing device 1 is a mobile type thermal printer that can be driven by a battery (not shown). The printing device 1 can be connected to an external terminal (not shown) on a communication network via an Ethernet cable 2 (corresponding to a communication cable) described later. The printing device 1 can print characters such as letters and figures on a thermal label by heating an internal thermal head based on print data received from the external terminal. The external terminal is a general-purpose personal computer (PC). The printing device 1 is carried by a user and used by, for example, attaching it to a waist belt via a belt clip (not shown) or hanging it on the shoulder with a shoulder strap (not shown). The charging base 7 is a stationary base that can detachably attach and hold the printing device 1. The charging base 7 can hold up to four printing devices 1 arranged in a left-right direction. When one printing device 1 is used, it may be held on the left end side of the charging base 7 as shown in FIG. 1. On the mounting surface 70U of the charging stand 7, the portions related to connection and engagement with the printing device 1 have approximately the same shape and arrangement so as to accommodate the four printing devices 1. When a printing device 1 with a built-in battery is held on the charging stand 7, the charging stand 7 functions as a charging stand capable of charging the battery. With the printing device 1 held on the charging stand 7, the battery is charged by connecting the battery to an AC power source via an AC adapter 3 (described below). In the following description, the up-down direction, front-rear direction, and left-right direction correspond to the up-down direction, front-rear direction, and left-right direction as seen from the user, as shown in each figure.

[0013] <Printing device> As shown in FIG. 1, the printing device 1 has a printing machine body 10 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. A user interface 11 including an LCD and a number of operation buttons is provided on a front surface 10F of the printing machine body 10, excluding both left and right ends. An outlet 12 through which printed thermal labels are discharged is provided on an upper surface 10U of the printing machine body 10. The printing machine body 10 has a built-in battery that supplies DC power. The printing device 1 is driven by DC power supplied from the battery, and executes a printing operation by operating the user interface 11. When the printing device 1 is held on the charging base 7, the battery can be charged by the power supplied from the charging base 7. In addition, data is transmitted to and received from the printing device 1 held on the charging base 7 via an Ethernet cable 2 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) connected to the charging base 7.

[0014] The lower surface of the printing machine body 10 faces the mounting surface 70U of the charging stand 7. The mounting surface 70U is provided with engaging members 71, 72, a guide portion 73, and a base-side terminal 74, as described below. The lower surface of the printing machine body 10 is provided with recesses at positions corresponding to the engaging members 71, 72, and the guide portion 73, which can engage with the engaging members. In addition, the lower surface of the printing machine body 10 is provided with an apparatus-side terminal at a position corresponding to the base-side terminal 74. The recesses and the apparatus-side terminals are engaged with the engaging members 71, 72, the guide portion 73, and the base-side terminal 74, and the printing machine 1 is mounted on the mounting surface 70U. When the mounted printing machine 1 is to be detached from the charging stand 7, the engagement with the lower surface of the printing machine body 10 is released by operating the lever 75 of the charging stand 7. This allows the printing machine 1 to be detached from the charging stand 7. As described above, the printing machine 1 is detachable from the charging stand 7.

[0015] <Charging stand> As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the charging stand 7 has a housing 70 in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. A mounting surface 70U on which the printing device 1 is mounted is provided on the upper surface of the housing 70. The mounting surface 70U is substantially rectangular and inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal plane. In other words, the mounting surface 70U is inclined so that the height of the front surface 70F of the housing 70 is higher than the height of the rear surface 70S of the housing 70. The printing device 1 is mounted on the upper rear side of the inclined mounting surface 70U.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, two fixed engaging members 71 are arranged in the left-right direction at the front end of the mounting surface 70U for one printing device 1. Two movable engaging members 72 are arranged in the left-right direction at the approximately center of the mounting surface 70U in the front-rear direction for one printing device 1. The engaging members 71 and 72 are hook-shaped and protrude approximately upward from the mounting surface 70U. The guide portion 73 extends rearward from the front end of the mounting surface 70U along the inclination of the mounting surface 70U. The guide portion 73 is approximately rectangular parallelepiped-shaped and is a convex portion that protrudes approximately upward from the mounting surface 70U. The engaging members 71 and 72 and the guide portion 73 are each capable of engaging with a recess on the lower surface of the printing machine main body 10 described above. When the printing device 1 is mounted on the mounting surface 70U, the guide portion 73 engages with the printing device 1 and slides the printing device 1 to guide it forward along the mounting surface 70U. The printer 1 is engaged by the engagement portions 71, 72. The lower end of the engagement tool 72 is supported within the housing 70 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction along the mounting surface 70U. The engagement tool 72 is biased forward by a spring (not shown) provided within the housing 70. When removing the mounted printer 1, the engagement tool 72 is disengaged by operating the lever 75 to move the engagement tool 72 rearward against the biasing force of the spring.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, a base-side terminal 74 is provided at a position between the engagement members 72 at approximately the center of the mounting surface 70U corresponding to one printing device 1. The base-side terminal 74 includes two types of electrode groups. A signal S for data communication is transmitted to the first electrode group when the Ethernet cable 2 is connected to the charging base 7 (see FIG. 4). A voltage V for battery charging is applied to the second electrode group when the AC adapter 3 is connected to the charging base 7 (see FIG. 4). The wall portion 74A has a plate shape and extends approximately upward from a position on the mounting surface 70U surrounding the base-side terminal 74. A part of the front end of the wall portion 74A is missing to form an opening. When the printing device 1 is mounted on the mounting surface 70U, the device-side terminal of the printing device 1 and the base-side terminal 74 of the charging base 7 engage with each other via the wall portion 74A. When the printing device 1 is mounted on the mounting surface 70U with the Ethernet cable 2 and AC adapter 3 connected to the charging stand 7, a signal S is transmitted to the printing device 1 via the stand-side terminal 74 and the device-side terminal, and a voltage V is applied to the battery of the printing device 1. As described above, when the printing device 1 is mounted on the mounting surface 70U, the battery of the printing device 1 is charged and data is sent to and received from the printing device 1.

[0018] 2 and 3, the back surface 70B of the housing 70 is the surface opposite to the mounting surface 70U of the printing device 1, and has a generally rectangular shape. A first direction and a second direction are defined in the housing 70. The first direction is the longitudinal direction of the housing 70, and corresponds to the left-right direction in the figures. The second direction is a direction perpendicular to the first direction, and is a direction along the back surface 70B. The second direction corresponds to the front-rear direction in the figures.

[0019] A first storage section 76 is provided in a portion of the rear surface 70B that is approximately in the center in the first direction and on the front side in the second direction. The first storage section 76 is a recessed portion recessed upward. The internal shape of this recessed portion is approximately a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The first storage section 76 is provided such that its longitudinal direction is along the first direction. The first storage section 76 can store the Ethernet cable 2 and the AC adapter 3. The first storage section 76 is provided with a tape-like hook-and-loop fastener 761 (corresponding to a fixing member). Two hook-and-loop fasteners 761 are arranged in the first storage section 76, separated from each other in the left-right direction. The hook-and-loop fastener 761 can be wound around the Ethernet cable 2 and the AC adapter 3 stored in the first storage section 76 to fix them (see FIG. 4).

[0020] As shown in FIG. 2(a), the rear surface 70B is provided with a first guide groove 77R (corresponding to a first guide portion) extending from the first storage portion 76 to the right side surface 70R of the outer edge of the housing 70. The left end of the first guide groove 77R is connected to a corner portion on the right rear side of the first storage portion 76. The right end (outer end) of the first guide groove 77R is a portion on the second direction rear side of the right side surface 70R and is connected to a stepped recess 701R provided on the inside of the right side surface 70R. The first guide groove 77R is provided with a bent portion 771R at a middle portion in the extending direction extending from the left end to the right end. The first guide groove 77R is extended from the left end connected to the first storage portion 76 toward the right rear side to the bent portion 771R, and is extended from the bent portion 771R toward the right end connected to the stepped recess 701R. That is, the first guide groove 77R extends from the first storage section 76 through the bent section 771R to the right side in the first direction. The first guide groove 77R is a groove recessed upward, into which the power cable 3A extending from the AC adapter 3 stored in the first storage section 76 can be inserted. When the power cable 3A is inserted, the first guide groove 77R guides the power cable 3A to the right side surface 70R of the housing 70 (see FIG. 4). The groove width of the first guide groove 77R is slightly larger than the line width of the power cable 3A. The first guide groove 77R is provided with a plurality of protrusions 772R (corresponding to locking portions) that protrude in a direction narrowing the groove width. The protrusions 772R can lock the power cable 3A inserted into the first guide groove 77R so that the power cable 3A does not come out.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2(a), the rear surface 70B is provided with a stepped recess 701R extending in the second direction at a position inside the right side surface 70R of the outer edge of the housing 70. The stepped recess 701R is a recess recessed upward, and forms a step with respect to the rear surface 70B. The stepped recess 701R is connected to the right end of the first guide groove 77R. When the power cable 3A is inserted into the first guide groove 77R, the stepped recess 701R guides the power cable 3A extending from the right end of the first guide groove 77R along the second direction (see FIG. 4).

[0022] As shown in FIG. 2(b), the back surface 70B is provided with a first guide groove 77L (corresponding to a first guide portion) extending from the first storage portion 76 to the left side surface 70L of the outer edge of the housing 70. The right end of the first guide groove 77L is connected to a corner on the left rear side of the first storage portion 76. The left end (outer end) of the first guide groove 77L is a portion on the second direction rear side of the left side surface 70L and is connected to a stepped recess 701L provided on the inside of the left side surface 70L. The first guide groove 77L is provided with a bent portion 771L at a middle portion in the extending direction extending from the right end to the left end. The first guide groove 77L is extended from the right end connected to the first storage portion 76 toward the left rear side to the bent portion 771L, and is extended from the bent portion 771L toward the left end connected to the stepped recess 701L. That is, the first guide groove 77L extends from the first storage section 76 through the bent section 771L to the left side in the first direction. The first guide groove 77L is a groove recessed upward, into which the power cable 3A extending from the AC adapter 3 stored in the first storage section 76 can be inserted. When the power cable 3A is inserted, the first guide groove 77L guides the power cable 3A to the left side surface 70L of the housing 70. The groove width of the first guide groove 77L is slightly larger than the line width of the power cable 3A. The first guide groove 77L is provided with a plurality of protrusions 772L (corresponding to locking sections) that protrude in a direction narrowing the groove width. The protrusions 772L can lock the power cable 3A inserted in the first guide groove 77L so that the power cable 3A does not come out. A user may insert the power cable 3A into one of the first guide grooves 77R and 77L according to the mode of use.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 2(b), the rear surface 70B is provided with a stepped recess 701L extending in the second direction at a position inside the left side surface 70L of the outer edge of the housing 70. The stepped recess 701L is a recess recessed upward, and forms a step with respect to the rear surface 70B. The stepped recess 701L is connected to the left end of the first guide groove 77L. When the power cable 3A is inserted into the first guide groove 77L, the stepped recess 701L guides the power cable 3A extending from the left end along the second direction.

[0024] The second storage section 78 is provided on the rear surface 70B at a position on the rear side of the first storage section 76 in the second direction. The second storage section 78 is a recessed portion recessed upward. The internal shape of the recessed portion of the second storage section 78 is smaller than the internal shape of the recessed portion of the first storage section 76. The second storage section 78 communicates with a part of the first storage section 76. The second storage section 78 and the first storage section 76 are communicated with each other by a communication recessed portion 781. The communication recessed portion 781 guides the DC cable 3B extending from the AC adapter 3 from the first storage section 76 to the second storage section 78. As shown in FIG. 2(a), a connector 782 is provided on the wall surface on the left side in the first direction of the recessed portion of the second storage section 78. The connector 782 can connect to the plug 31B at the tip of the DC cable 3B (see FIG. 4). The connector 782 is also electrically connected to a second terminal group for battery charging in the base side terminal 74 of the mounting surface 70U.

[0025] 2(b), a first port 762 is provided on a wall surface on the right side in the first direction of the recess of the first storage section 76. The first port 762 is connectable to a plug-in connector of an Ethernet cable 2 (see FIG. 4). The first port 762 is electrically connected within the housing 70 to a first terminal group for data communication in the base-side terminal 74 of the mounting surface 70U.

[0026] On the back surface 70B, a second guide groove 79 is provided so as to extend from the first storage portion 76 to the left side surface 70L of the outer edge of the housing 70. The right end of the second guide groove 79 is connected to the left side in the first direction of the first storage portion 76. As shown in FIG. 2(b), the left end of the second guide groove 79 is located at the front side portion in the second direction of the left side surface 70L. The second guide groove 79 extends substantially linearly from the first storage portion 76 to the left side in the first direction. The second guide groove 79 is a groove portion recessed upward, and the Ethernet cable 2 connected to the first port 762 can be inserted therein. When the Ethernet cable 2 is inserted, the second guide groove 79 guides the Ethernet cable 2 to the left side surface 70L of the housing 70 (see FIG. 4). As shown in FIG. 3, when a virtual extension line extending in the first direction passing through the center of the second guide groove 79 is defined, the first port 762 is located on this virtual extension line.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 2(a), a second port 702R is provided on the right side surface 70R on the right side in the first direction of the housing 70. As shown in FIG. 3, the second port 702R is on the right side in the first direction from the first port 762 and is located on the virtual extension line of the second guide groove 79. A plug connector of the Ethernet cable 2 extending from the left side surface 70L (the outer end of the second guide groove 79) of another charging stand 7 can be connected to the second port 702R. The second port 702R is electrically connected to the first port 762 inside the housing 70.

[0028] <Storage Method of AC Adapter and Ethernet Cable> As shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 5, the AC adapter 3 is placed on the first storage portion 76 on the back surface 70B of the charging stand 7. At this time, the power cable 3A and the DC cable 3B extend from the AC adapter 3 to the right side and the left side in the first direction, respectively. The power cable 3A is inserted from the left end of the first guide groove 77R through the bent portion 771R to the right end and is guided to the right side surface 70R which is the outer edge of the housing 70. The power cable 3A inserted into the first guide groove 77R is locked by the protrusion 772R. The power cable 3A extending from the right end of the first guide groove 77R is guided along the rear side in the second direction by the step recess 701R.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 4(b) and 5, the plug-in connector of the Ethernet cable 2 is connected to the first port 762 of the first storage section 76. The Ethernet cable 2 is inserted from the right end to the left end of the second guide groove 79, and is guided to the left side surface 70L, which is the outer edge of the housing 70. Inside the first storage section 76, the Ethernet cable 2 is folded and bundled so that an excess length can be stored in the space that is vacant when the AC adapter 3 is placed. Then, in the first storage section 76, the AC adapter 3 and the Ethernet cable 2, with the excess length folded and bundled, are wrapped with a hook-and-loop fastener 761 and fixed together.

[0030] After the AC adapter 3 is fixed, as shown in Figures 4(a) and 5, the DC cable 3B is guided to the communication recess 781 that connects to the first storage section 76, and the plug 31B reaches the second storage section 78. The plug 31B is connected to the connector 782 of the second storage section 78.

[0031] In this manner, the excess lengths of the AC adapter 3 and the Ethernet cable 2 are stored in the charging base 7. When the AC adapter 3 and the Ethernet cable 2 are connected to the charging base 7, the voltage V and the signal S reach the electrodes of the base-side terminals 74 on the mounting surface 70U. Therefore, when the printing device 1 is mounted on the charging base 7, the battery of the printing device 1 is charged, and data is sent to and received from the printing device 1.

[0032] Although the power cable 3A is inserted into the first guide groove 77R and guided to the right side surface 70R, it may alternatively be inserted into the first guide groove 77L and guided to the left side surface 70L.

[0033] <Effects of the embodiment> As described above, in the charging stand 7 of this embodiment, the AC adapter 3 is stored in the first storage section 76 provided on the rear surface 70B of the housing 70. The power cable 3A extending from the AC adapter 3 is guided while being inserted into the first guide groove 77R or 77L, and is led to the right side surface 70R or the left side surface 70L of the outer edge of the housing 70. According to this embodiment, the first guide grooves 77R and 77L can facilitate the process of routing the power cable 3A.

[0034] The first guide grooves 77R, 77L are bent at bent portions 771R, 771L located in the middle in the extension direction. According to this embodiment, even if the power cable 3A is inadvertently pulled, the power cable 3A can be prevented from coming off from the AC adapter 3 due to the frictional resistance between the power cable 3A and the first guide grooves 77R, 77L at the bent portions 771R, 771L.

[0035] With the above configuration, according to this embodiment, when the AC adapter 3 is stored in the charging stand 7, it is possible to prevent the power cable 3A from being pulled out from the AC adapter 3.

[0036] Particularly in this embodiment, the first guide grooves 77R, 77L are provided with protrusions 772R, 772L. The protrusions 772R, 772L are provided to protrude in a direction narrowing the groove width of the first guide grooves 77R, 77L, and can lock the inserted power cable 3A so that it does not come off. According to this embodiment, the power cable 3A is locked by the protrusions 772R, 772L, so that the storage property of the power cable 3A can be improved.

[0037] Particularly in this embodiment, two grooves, a first guide groove 77R and a first guide groove 77L, are provided as grooves for inserting the power cable 3A. The first guide groove 77R extends from the first storage section 76 to the right in the first direction. The first guide groove 77L extends from the first storage section 76 to the left in the first direction. According to this embodiment, since the two first guide grooves 77L and 77R can be used, the direction in which the power cable 3 is pulled out can be changed depending on the usage mode, improving convenience.

[0038] Particularly in this embodiment, a second guide groove 79 capable of guiding the Ethernet cable 2 is provided. A first port 762 capable of connecting the Ethernet cable 2 is provided in the first storage section 76. The second guide groove 79 extends the Ethernet cable 2 connected to the first port 762 from the first storage section 76 to the left in the first direction, and guides the Ethernet cable 2 to the left side surface 70L of the outer edge of the housing 70. According to this embodiment, the second guide groove 79 can facilitate the process of routing the Ethernet cable 2.

[0039] Moreover, particularly in this embodiment, the first port 762 to which the Ethernet cable 2 is connected is provided on the wall surface on the right side in the first direction of the first storage section 76. According to this embodiment, the Ethernet cable 2 connected to the first port 762 on the right side wall surface in the first direction of the first storage section 76 can be smoothly extended from the first storage section 76 to the left in the first direction by the second guide groove 79 and guided to the left side surface 70L of the outer edge of the housing 70.

[0040] In particular, in this embodiment, a second port 702R to which an Ethernet cable 2 can be connected is provided. The second port 702R is provided at a position on a virtual extension line of the second guide groove 79 on the right side surface 70R of the housing 70 on the right side in the first direction. Here, assume that multiple charging stations 7 are used simultaneously. As an example, when two charging stations 7 are arranged side by side in the first direction, the plug connector at the left end of the Ethernet cable 2 guided by the second guide groove 79 of the first charging station 7 arranged on the right side in the first direction and guided to the outer edge (left side surface 70L) of the housing 70 and the second port 702R of the second charging station 7 arranged on the left side in the first direction can be positioned to face each other in the first direction. Thus, according to this embodiment, even when multiple charging stations 7 are arranged side by side in the first direction and each charging station 7 is connected to each other with an Ethernet cable 2, the Ethernet cable 2 connecting each charging station 7 can be wired so as not to be unsightly exposed outside the housing 70.

[0041] In particular, in this embodiment, for example, the right or left end in the first direction (right side surface 70R or left side surface 70L) may be in close contact with a wall, or another charging stand 7 may be in close contact with the right or left end in the first direction (right side surface 70R or left side surface 70L). In such a case, it is difficult to lead the power cable 3A, which has been guided to the right or left side in the first direction through the first guide groove 77R or 77L, from the outer edge of the housing 70 to the right or left side in the first direction as it is. In this embodiment, stepped recesses 701R and 701L for guiding the power cable 3A are provided on the rear surface 70B of the housing 70. The stepped recesses 701R and 701L are extended in the second direction on the inside from the outer edge of the housing 70, and can guide the power cable 3A in the second direction. According to this embodiment, even in the above-mentioned case, the power cable 3A that has been guided to the right or left in the first direction by the first guide groove 77R or 77L can be smoothly guided to the outside of the housing 70 by being guided in the second direction by the step recess 701R or 701L.

[0042] In addition, in this embodiment, a second storage section 78 is provided in addition to the first storage section 76. The second storage section 78 is in communication with a part of the first storage section 76. The second storage section 78 is provided with a connector 782. The connector 782 can connect the plug 31B at the end of the DC cable 3B extending from the AC adapter 3 stored in the first storage section 76. In this embodiment, a relatively large distance can be secured from the AC adapter 3 to the connector 782, and the position of the connector 782 is visually easy to understand, compared to the case where the connector 782 for connecting the plug 31B of the DC cable 3B is provided in the first storage section 76. According to this embodiment, it is not necessary to bend the DC cable 3B in a sharp curve, which reduces the effort required to wire and store the DC cable 3B, and prevents damage to the DC cable 3B. According to this embodiment, after storing the AC adapter 3 in the first storage section 76, the plug 31B of the DC cable 3B can be connected to the connector 782.

[0043] Particularly in this embodiment, a tape-like hook-and-loop fastener 761 is provided inside the first storage section 76. The hook-and-loop fastener 761 can fasten the AC adapter 3 or the Ethernet cable 2. According to this embodiment, since the AC adapter 3 or the Ethernet cable 2 is fixed by a fixing member, it is possible to improve the storability of the AC adapter 3 or the Ethernet cable 2 in the first storage section 76.

[0044] <Modification> The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. In the above embodiment, the first guide grooves 77R and 77L are each provided with one bent portion 771R and 771L. Alternatively, the first guide grooves 77R and 77L may each be provided with a plurality of bent portions. This also makes it possible to prevent the power cable 3A from coming off the AC adapter 3.

[0045] In the above embodiment, the back surface 10B is provided with two first guide grooves 77R and 77L as the first guide portions. Alternatively, only one of the first guide grooves 77R and 77L may be provided. This allows for greater freedom in design of the arrangement, shape, and other aspects of the back surface 10B compared to when two first guide grooves are provided.

[0046] In the above embodiment, both the Ethernet cable 2 and the AC adapter 3 are fixed by the hook-and-loop fastener 761 provided in the first storage section 76. Alternatively, only one of the Ethernet cable 2 and the AC adapter 3 may be fixed by the hook-and-loop fastener 761.

[0047] In the above description, when the external dimensions or sizes are described as "same", "equal", "different", etc., the description does not mean the strict meaning. In other words, "same", "equal", and "different" mean "substantially the same", "substantially equal", and "substantially different", allowing for design and manufacturing tolerances and errors.

[0048] In addition to the above, the methods according to the above embodiments and their modifications may be used in appropriate combination.

[0049] Although not specifically illustrated, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1 Printing device 2 Ethernet cables 3 AC adapter 3A Power Cable 3B DC cable 31B Plug 7 Charging stand 70 Case 70B back side 70L left side 70R right side 70U mounting surface 701L, 701R Step recess 702R 2nd port 76 First storage section 761 Hook and Loop Fastener 762 Port 1 77L, 77R First guide groove 771L, 771R bent part 772L, 772R protrusion 78 Second storage section 782 Connector 79 Second guide groove

Claims

1. A charging stand to which a printing device is detachably attached and which charges a battery built into the printing device, a housing having a mounting surface on which the printing device is detachably mounted and a back surface provided on the opposite side to the mounting surface; a first storage section provided on the rear surface of the housing and capable of storing an AC adapter; a first guide portion provided on the back surface of the housing, into which a power cable extending from the AC adapter stored in the first storage portion is inserted and into which the power cable is guided to an outer edge of the housing; Equipped with the first guide portion has a bent portion that is bent at a middle portion in an extension direction extending from the first storage portion to an outer edge of the housing, The first guide portion is a first guide groove formed on a groove, The housing includes: The sensor has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with the first direction as a longitudinal direction, The first storage section is The housing is disposed at a substantially central portion in the first direction, a first port provided in the first storage section and capable of connecting a communication cable for transmitting and receiving data to and from the printing device attached to the housing; a second guide groove provided on the back surface of the housing, the second guide groove extending in a substantially straight line from the first storage portion to the other side in the first direction to guide the communication cable connected to the first port to an outer edge of the housing; Further equipped A charging station characterized by:

2. The first guiding portion includes at least one locking portion capable of locking the power cable inserted into the first guiding portion.

2. The charging stand according to claim 1.

3. The engaging portion is a protrusion provided to protrude in a direction narrowing the groove width of the first guide groove.

3. The charging stand according to claim 2.

4. The first guide groove is The first storage section extends to one side and / or the other side in the first direction.

4. The charging stand according to claim 3.

5. The first port is The first storage section is provided on one wall surface in the first direction.

2. The charging stand according to claim 1.

6. a second port provided on a side surface of the housing on one side in the first direction at a position on an imaginary extension line of the second guide groove, the second port being connectable to the communication cable; 6. The charging stand according to claim 5.

7. A charging stand to which a printing device is detachably attached and which charges a battery built into the printing device, a housing having a mounting surface on which the printing device is detachably mounted and a back surface provided on the opposite side to the mounting surface; a first storage section provided on the rear surface of the housing and capable of storing an AC adapter; a first guide portion provided on the back surface of the housing, into which a power cable extending from the AC adapter stored in the first storage portion is inserted and into which the power cable is guided to an outer edge of the housing; Equipped with the first guide portion has a bent portion that is bent at a middle portion in an extension direction extending from the first storage portion to an outer edge of the housing, The first guide portion is a first guide groove formed in a groove shape, The housing includes: The sensor has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with the first direction as a longitudinal direction, a stepped recess provided on the rear surface of the housing and at a position inside an outer edge of the housing, the stepped recess extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, the stepped recess guiding the power cable; The outer end of the first guide groove is connected to the stepped recess. A charging station characterized by:

8. A charging stand to which a printing device is detachably attached and which charges a battery built into the printing device, a housing having a mounting surface on which the printing device is detachably mounted and a back surface provided on the opposite side to the mounting surface; a first storage section provided on the rear surface of the housing and capable of storing an AC adapter; a first guide portion provided on the back surface of the housing, into which a power cable extending from the AC adapter stored in the first storage portion is inserted and into which the power cable is guided to an outer edge of the housing; Equipped with the first guide portion has a bent portion that is bent at a middle portion in an extension direction extending from the first storage portion to an outer edge of the housing, A second storage section provided on the rear surface of the housing and communicating with a part of the first storage section; a connector provided in the second storage section, to which a plug at the tip of a DC cable extending from the AC adapter can be connected; The charging stand further comprises:

9. A fixing member capable of fixing at least one of the AC adapter and the communication cable is provided in the first storage section.

9. The charging stand according to claim 1, wherein the charging stand is a charging device.

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