Recording device

Abstract

To provide a recording apparatus allowed to receive a feed tray.SOLUTION: A recording apparatus comprises an apparatus body comprising a recording unit to perform recording to a medium, a feed tray allowed to rest the medium and is provided removably from the apparatus body, and a sheet-discharge stacker allowed to rest the medium recorded by the recording unit. The feed tray is receivable below the sheet-discharge stacker in a height direction of the apparatus body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3B

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, an image forming apparatus having a paper feed tray detachable from the apparatus main body is known.

Prior Art Document

Patent Document

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the above apparatus, when the paper feed tray is removed from the apparatus main body and stored separately from the apparatus main body, there is a problem that the paper feed tray is likely to be lost. In addition, when configured to store the removed paper feed tray in the apparatus main body, it is necessary to suppress the increase in size of the apparatus main body.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The recording apparatus includes an apparatus main body having a recording unit for performing recording on a medium, a feed tray on which the medium can be placed, the feed tray being detachably provided from the apparatus main body, and a paper discharge stacker on which the medium recorded by the recording unit is placed. The feed tray can be stored in a lower portion of the paper discharge stacker in the height direction of the apparatus main body.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0007] 1. First Embodiment First, the configuration of the recording device 1 will be described. The recording device 1 is, for example, an inkjet printer capable of recording on a sheet S. The recording device 1 of the present embodiment is capable of recording on sheets S of A 4 size and A3 size.

[0008] As shown in FIG. 1A, the recording device 1 includes a device main body 2. The device main body 2 has a housing 10 that forms the exterior of the device main body 2 . On the front side in the +Y direction of the housing 10, an operation unit 4 for operating the recording device 1 is provided . The operation unit 4 is a horizontally long panel in the direction along the X axis, and is provided with a power button 4a that is operated when turning on or off the recording device 1, input buttons 4b capable of inputting various operation information, and the like .

[0009] On the front side in the +Y direction of the housing 10, a paper discharge stacker 50 for placing the paper S discharged from the device main body 2 is arranged . The paper discharge stacker 50 is configured to be pullable in the +Y direction from the front surface in the +Y direction of the housing 10 (FIG. 1B) . In the device main body 2, a paper feed tray 60 is housed below the paper discharge stacker 50 . The paper feed tray 60 is configured to be removable from the device main body 2

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1B, in the recording device 1 of the present embodiment, from the back side in the -Y direction of the housing 10 It is configured to enable the set and feeding of the paper S. Specifically, at the upper part of the housing 10, a media supply port 12 capable of supplying the paper S toward the inside of the apparatus main body 2 is provided. The media supply port 12 is a rectangular opening extending in the direction along the X-axis. At both ends of the media supply port 12 in the direction along the X-axis are provided with attachment parts 80. The feeding tray 60 is attached to the attachment parts 80.

[0011] Above the media supply port 12, an opening / closing lid 13 capable of opening and closing the media supply port 12 is provided. The opening / closing lid 13 is provided at the +Y direction end of the opening / closing lid 13 and is rotatable about an axis extending in the direction along the X-axis as the center. By setting the opening / closing lid 13 to the open state, the media supply port 12 and the attachment parts 80 are exposed, and the feeding tray 60 can be attached to the attachment parts 80. Also, as shown in FIG. 1C, at the media supply port 12 of the apparatus main body 2, an edge guide 14 for regulating the side surface in the width direction of the paper S is arranged. The edge guide 14 is a plate-like member and is arranged along the conveyance direction D1 (FIG. 2) of the paper S. The edge guide 14 is provided on the - X direction side and the +X direction side of the media supply port 12 and is movable in the direction along the X-axis in conjunction with a link member. Thereby, it is possible to correspond to various sizes of the paper S placed on the feeding tray 60.

[0012] The feeding tray 60 is a plate-like member. The feeding tray 60 is provided with a placement surface 61 on which the paper S can be placed. The placement surface 61 forms a substantially flat surface. The paper S placed on the feeding tray 60 is fed into the apparatus main body 2 through the media supply port 12. That is, in the present embodiment, when performing recording processing on the paper S, the feeding tray 60 stored in the apparatus main body 2 is removed, and the attachment parts 80 Attach it. On the other hand, when the recording process is not performed, the feeding tray 60 is removed from the attachment portion 80 and stored in the apparatus main body 12 (below the paper discharge stacker 50).

[0013] As shown in FIG. 2, the apparatus main body 2 includes a conveyance unit 20, a recording unit 30, a discharge unit 40, etc. . These are housed in the housing 10. A conveyance path 17 through which the paper S is conveyed is provided in the housing 10. The paper S is conveyed along the conveyance path 1 7 in the conveyance direction D1.

[0014] The conveyance unit 20 is disposed on the downstream side of the medium supply port 12. The conveyance unit 20 conveys the paper S placed on the feeding tray 60 toward the recording unit 30 side. The conveyance unit 20 includes a pair of conveyance rollers 21, 22 that rotate with the drive of a conveyance motor (not shown ). The pair of conveyance rollers 21, 2 2 are arranged along the conveyance path 17 and convey the paper S in the conveyance direction D1.

[0015] The recording unit 30 includes a recording head 31 that discharges ink as a liquid toward the paper S, and the recording head 31 is mounted on a carriage 32 that is configured to be movable in the width direction (direction along the X-axis) intersecting the conveyance direction D1 of the paper S. Below the recording head 31, a platen 34 is disposed with the conveyance path 17 interposed therebetween.

[0016] Also, an ink tank 33 as a liquid storage unit for supplying ink to the recording head 31 is provided (FIG. 1A). The ink tank 33 is a container capable of storing ink. The ink tank 33 and the recording head 31 are connected by a flexible tube. The ink in the ink tank 33 is supplied to the recording head 31 through the tube.

[0017] The ink tank 33 is configured to be connectable to, for example, an ink bottle containing ink for replenishing the ink tank 33. Above the ink tank 33 is covered by a plate-shaped upper lid 11. The upper lid 11 is provided at the -Y direction end of the upper lid 11 and is rotatable about an axis extending in the direction along the X axis. By opening the upper lid 11, access to the ink tank 33 becomes possible. And by connecting an ink bottle to the ink tank 33, the ink tank 33 can be replenished with ink. Also, the ink tank 33 is formed of a material having translucency. And the remaining ink amount in the ink tank 33 can be visually recognized from the outside of the recording apparatus 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1A, a window portion 15 is formed in a part of the housing 10. The window portion 15 is a hole penetrating the housing 10. And the ink tank 33 is disposed at a position corresponding to the window portion 15. Thereby, the remaining ink amount in the ink tank 33 can be easily confirmed.

[0018]

[0019]

[0020] The recording unit 30 discharges ink onto the paper S supported by the platen 34 based on recording data (printing data). Thereby, ink adheres to the paper S and an image based on the recording data is formed. The recording data is data generated based on image data such as text data or image data to be recorded on the paper S and is for causing the recording apparatus 1 to execute recording. The paper S on which recording has been performed is conveyed by the conveying unit 20 and sent to a discharging unit 40 provided on the downstream side in the conveying direction D1 of the recording head 31.

[0020] The discharging unit 40 includes a pair of paper discharge rollers 41 provided on the downstream side in the conveying direction D1 of the recording unit 30.

[0020] is provided. The discharging unit 40 discharges the recorded paper S along the discharging direction D by the pair of paper discharge rollers 41. The discharged paper S is placed on the paper discharge stacker 50. Note that the paper discharge stacker 50 is disposed so as to be storable in a stacker storage portion 58 provided below the recording unit 30 .

[0021] Next, a method of attaching the paper feed tray 60 to the apparatus main body 2 will be described. Specifically, the procedure until the stored paper feed tray 60 is taken out from the apparatus main body 2 (tray storage portion 70) and attached to the attachment portion 80 will be described. Note that details of the storage mechanism of the paper feed tray 60 in the tray storage portion 70 and the attachment mechanism of the paper feed tray 60 in the attachment portion 80 will be described later.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 3A, the paper feed tray 60 is housed in a tray storage portion 70 provided below the paper discharge stacker 50 . The tray storage portion 70 is a space region provided below the paper discharge stacker 50 . The paper feed tray 60 is housed in the tray storage portion 70 with the placement surface 61 facing upward. By effectively using the lower space of the paper discharge stacker 50 , the height dimension of the apparatus main body 2 can be suppressed. When the paper feed tray 60 is in the stored state in the tray storage portion 70, the paper feed tray 60 is located at a position higher than the -Z direction end face of the apparatus main body 2 (housing 10). That is, in the stored state

[0023] , since the paper feed tray 60 does not protrude from the lowermost surface of the housing 10, the posture of the apparatus main body 2 is stabilized when the paper feed tray 60 is stored. Further, when transporting the recording apparatus 1 and installing it on a desk surface or the like , damage to the paper feed tray 60 can be prevented.

[0024] ​​​When removing the feeding tray 60 from the tray storage unit 70, that is, when removing the feeding tray 60 from the mounting main body 2, first, place a finger on the +Y direction end of the stored feeding tray 60 and pull it out in the +Y direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3B, it is removed from the apparatus main body 2 (tray storage unit 70). Next, as shown in FIG. 3C, displace the opening / closing lid 13 to the open state and insert the feeding tray 60 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the mounting portion 80. Then, as shown in FIG. 3D, tilt the feeding tray 60 inserted into the mounting portion 80. As a result, the feeding tray 60 is mounted on the mounting portion 80 with the placement surface 61 facing upward, and it becomes possible to place the paper S. Also, the feeding tray 60 of the present embodiment is configured to be telescopic. Specifically, the feeding tray 60 is composed of a first tray 60a and a second tray 60b. The first tray 60a forms a rectangle in plan view. The dimension of the first tray 60a in the direction along the X axis is longer than the dimension of the second tray 60b in the direction along the X axis. The first tray 60a is attached to the mounting portion 80. In plan view, a part of the second tray 60b is stored in the first tray 60a, and the other part protrudes from the first tray 60a. The second tray 60b can be deployed or stored with respect to the first tray 60a. Then, as shown in FIG. 3E, by pulling out the second tray 60b upward with respect to the first tray 60a, the feeding tray 60 extends in the height direction. As a result, the placement area of the paper S on the feeding tray 60 is enlarged, and it is possible to stably support a paper S of a relatively large paper size (for example, A3 size).

[0025] Next, as shown in FIG. 3C, displace the opening / closing lid 13 to the open state and insert the feeding tray 60 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the mounting portion 80. Then, as shown in FIG. 3D, tilt the feeding tray 60 inserted into the mounting portion 80. As a result, the feeding tray 60 is mounted on the mounting portion 80 with the placement surface 61 facing upward, and it becomes possible to place the paper S.

[0026] Also, the feeding tray 60 of the present embodiment is configured to be telescopic. Specifically, the feeding tray 60 is composed of a first tray 60a and a second tray 60b. The first tray 60a forms a rectangle in plan view. The dimension of the first tray 60a in the direction along the X axis is longer than the dimension of the second tray 60b in the direction along the X axis. The first tray 60a is attached to the mounting portion 80. In plan view, a part of the second tray 60b is stored in the first tray 60a, and the other part protrudes from the first tray 60a. The second tray 60b can be deployed or stored with respect to the first tray 60a. Then, as shown in FIG. 3E, by pulling out the second tray 60b upward with respect to the first tray 60a, the feeding tray 60 extends in the height direction. As a result, the placement area of the paper S on the feeding tray 60 is enlarged, and it is possible to stably support a paper S of a relatively large paper size (for example, A3 size).

[0027] ​​​​ On the other hand, when storing the feeding tray 60 in the tray storage section 70, as shown in FIG. 3C, after setting the posture of the feeding tray 60 to a substantially vertical state, the feeding tray 60 is removed from the mounting section 80. Also, the second tray 60b is pushed into the first tray 60a. As a result, the feeding tray 60 is shortened. Then, the feeding tray 60 is inserted into the tray storage section 70. Thereby, the feeding tray 60 is stored in the tray storage section 70. Since the feeding tray 60 is configured to be storable in the apparatus main body 2, it is not necessary to store it separately from the apparatus main body 2, and loss of the feeding tray 60 can be prevented. Also, by effectively utilizing the space below the paper discharge stacker 50, an increase in the size of the recording apparatus 1 can be suppressed. Note that the feeding tray 60 may further include a third tray in addition to the first tray 60a and the second tray 60b, and may be configured to be further extensible. Furthermore, all of the second tray 60b may be configured to be accommodated within the first tray 60a. Next, the storage mechanism of the feeding tray 60 in the tray storage section 70 will be described. The tray storage section 70 includes a guide 71 as guide means for guiding the feeding tray 60 to the storage position. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, guides 71 are respectively arranged at the +X direction end portion and the -X direction end portion of the tray storage section 70. Each guide 71 is a rail extending in a direction along the Y axis. The guide 71 at the +X direction end portion of the tray storage section 70 is a rail recessed in the +X direction, and the guide 71 at the -X direction end portion of the tray storage section 70 is a rail recessed in the -X direction.

[0028]

[0029] ​​​​​​​​​​​The +X direction end and the -X direction end of the first tray 60a of the feed tray 60 are connected to the guides. The sheet feed tray 60 is inserted into the feed slot 71 and moved in the -Y direction. The feeding track 71 is moved while both ends in the feeding direction are supported by the guides 71. The tray 60 can be easily stored in the tray storage section 70 in a stable state.

[0030] The tray storage section 70 further includes an engagement section 73 as a guide means for engaging with the feed tray 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, the engagement portion 73 is provided on the -Z direction of each guide 71. In this embodiment, the engagement portion 73 is a protrusion that protrudes in the +Z direction from the surface. Two of them are placed at a specified distance in the opposite direction. On the other hand, the feeding tray 60 includes an engaged portion 74 that engages with the engaging portion 73. Specifically, As shown in FIG. 4C, the engaged portion 74 is recessed in the +Z direction from the surface of the feed tray 60 in the -Z direction. In this embodiment, the engaged portion 74 is arranged in a Y-shape corresponding to the position of the engaging portion 73. Two of them are placed at a specified distance along the axis. When the feed tray 60 is located at a specified storage position in the tray storage section 70, the engagement section 73 The engaging portion 73 and the engaged portion 74 are arranged so that the engaging portion 73 and the engaged portion 74 fit together. The specified storage position is when the end surface of the feed tray 60 in the stored state in the +Y direction is in the +Y direction of the housing 10. By setting the position, the feeding tray 60 In addition, since the feed tray 60 does not protrude from the housing 10, The design is improved.

[0031] Then, when the feed tray 60 is moved in the -Y direction following the guide 71, the feed tray A load is applied to the flat surface on the -Y direction side of the engaged portion 74 of 60 in order to overcome the engaging portion 73. After that, by further moving the feeding tray 60 in the -Y direction, the engaging portion 73 and the engaged portion 7 4 are engaged with each other, and the load decreases. That is, the user feels the presence or absence of a load in the process of moving the feeding tray 60. Specifically, the user can obtain a click feeling. Thereby, it is possible to easily recognize that the feeding tray 60 has been stored in the specified position. Furthermore, in the stored state, since the feeding tray 60 is engaged by the engaging portion 73, the feeding tray 60 will not accidentally come out of the tray storage portion 70, and the stored state can be reliably maintained.

[0032] Also, as shown in FIG. 4D, at the -Y direction end of the first tray 60a of the feeding tray 60 in the stored state, a regulating block 72 for regulating the movement of the feeding tray 60 in the -Y direction is provided. The +Y direction end face of the regulating block 72 is provided with a regulating surface 72 a that can contact the first tray 60a. When the feeding tray 60 is moved in the -Y direction along the guide 71, the -Y direction end of the feeding tray 60 contacts the regulating surface 72a, and further movement of the feeding tray 60 in the -Y direction is regulated. For example, when the feeding tray 60 is vigorously inserted into the tray storage portion 70, there is a possibility that the feeding tray 60 is moved further in the -Y direction beyond the fitting position of the engaging portion 73 and the engaged portion 74. However, even in such a case, since the feeding tray 6 0 contacts the regulating block 72, the feeding tray 60 can be reliably stored in the tray storage portion 70. 0 contacts the regulating block 72, the feeding tray 60 can be reliably stored in the tray storage portion 70.

[0033] Next, the mounting mechanism of the feeding tray 60 in the mounting portion 80 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5A, on each side surface 62 intersecting the placement surface 61 of the feed tray 60, a first axis 63 and a second axis 64 are provided. The first axis 63 and the second axis 64 extend along the X axis and protrude outward from each side surface 62. The diameter dimension of the first axis 63 is larger than the diameter dimension of the second axis 64. Also, the center of the second axis 64 is arranged in the +Y direction from the center of the first axis 63. Further, in the mounting direction (-Z direction) of the feed tray 6 0 with respect to the mounting portion 80, the second axis 64 is closer to the tip side of the feed tray 60 than the first axis 63. Therefore, when attaching the feed tray 60 to the attachment portion 80, the second axis 64 is inserted first with respect to the attachment portion 80.

[0034] Also, the attachment portion 80 includes a housing portion 8 1 that houses the first axis 63 and the second axis 64 of the feed tray 60. The housing portion 81 includes an insertion port 82 into which the first axis 63 and the second axis 64 can be inserted. The insertion port 82 is provided at the +Z direction end of the housing portion 81. In the -Z direction from the insertion port 82 of the housing portion 81, a support portion 83 that supports the first axis 63 is arranged. The support portion 83 is composed of a first wall portion 83a and a second wall portion 83b. The first wall portion 83a is arranged in the -Y direction of the housing portion 81 , and the second wall portion 83b is arranged in the +Y direction of the housing portion 81. The first wall portion 83a and the second wall portion 83b are arranged to face each other in the direction along the Y axis. On the -Z direction side of the first wall portion 83a , a curved portion 86 is formed where the wall surface of the first wall portion 83a is curved toward the +Y direction. Due to the curved portion 8 6, the gap between the first wall portion 83a and the second wall portion 83b in the direction along the Y axis becomes narrower. This gap is smaller (narrower) than the diameter dimension of the first axis 63 and larger (wider) than the diameter dimension of the second axis 64. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5B, from the insertion port 82 of the housing portion 81, the first axis 63 and the second axis 64 When inserted, the second shaft 64 passes through the gap between the first wall portion 83a and the second wall portion 83b, but the movement of the first shaft 63 in the -Z direction is restricted by the first wall portion 83a and the second wall portion 83b That is, the first shaft 63 is supported by the first wall portion 83a and the second wall portion 83b.

[0035] Also, below the second wall portion 83b of the housing portion 81, a movement region 87 protruding in the +Y direction is formed The movement region 87 is partitioned by the restricting wall portion 84. The second wall portion 83b and the restricting wall portion 84 are connected via a bent portion 88. Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, the +Z direction end portion of the paper feed tray 60 is moved in the -Y direction Thereby, the paper feed tray 60 rotates (rotates in the clockwise direction in FIG. 5C) about the first shaft 63. As the paper feed tray 60 rotates, the second shaft 64 also moves in the clockwise direction about the first shaft 63 within the movement region 87. Here, a restricting wall portion 84 is disposed in front of the moving direction of the second shaft 64. The moving second shaft 64 abuts against the restricting wall portion 84, thereby restricting the movement of the second shaft 64. That is, when the second shaft 64 abuts against the restricting wall portion 84, the rotation of the paper feed tray 60 with respect to the mounting portion 80 is restricted, and the paper feed tray 60 is supported by the mounting portion 80 in an inclined state. Also, even when the paper feed tray 60 is pulled in the direction in which it is inclined, the second shaft 64 abuts against the bent portion 88, so the paper feed tray 60 does not come off from the mounting portion 80. This enables the paper S to be placed on the paper feed tray 60 in a stable state. Then, the second tray 60b is pulled out with respect to the first tray 60a, and the paper feed tray 60 is extended. 60 is pulled in the direction in which it is inclined, the second shaft 6 4 abuts against the bent portion 88, so the paper feed tray 60 does not come off from the mounting portion 80. This enables the paper S to be placed on the paper feed tray 60 in a stable state. Then, the second tray 60b is pulled out with respect to the first tray 60a, and the paper feed tray 60 is extended.

[0036] Next, the configuration of the paper discharge stacker 50 will be described.​ As shown in FIG. 6A, the paper discharge stacker 50 is configured to be stretchable. When the recording process is not being performed, the paper discharge stacker 50 is stored in the stacker storage section 58 within the apparatus main body 2 (housing 10). On the other hand, when performing the recording process, the stored paper discharge stacker 50 is pulled out in the +Y direction from within the apparatus main body 2 (housing 10) and used. When not performing the recording process, the paper discharge stacker 50 is stored in the stacker storage section 58 within the apparatus main body 2 (housing 10). When performing the recording process, the stored paper discharge stacker 50 is pulled out in the +Y direction from within the apparatus main body 2 (housing 10) and used. When performing the recording process, the stored paper discharge stacker 50 is pulled out in the +Y direction from within the apparatus main body 2 (housing 10) and used.

[0037] The paper discharge stacker 50 is composed of a first stacker 50a, a second stacker 50b, and a third stacker 50c. The first stacker 50a is attached to the apparatus main body 2. The dimension of the first stacker 50a in the direction along the X-axis is longer than the dimension of the second stacker 50b in the direction along the X-axis. The dimension of the second stacker 50b in the direction along the X-axis is longer than the dimension of the third stacker 50c in the direction along the X-axis. In a plan view, the third stacker 50c can be stored within the second stacker 50b, and the second stacker 50b can be stored within the first stacker 50a. The first stacker 50a is attached to the apparatus main body 2. The dimension of the first stacker 50a in the direction along the X-axis is longer than the dimension of the second stacker 50b in the direction along the X-axis. The dimension of the second stacker 50b in the direction along the X-axis is longer than the dimension of the third stacker 50c in the direction along the X-axis. In a plan view, the third stacker 50c can be stored within the second stacker 50b, and the second stacker 50b can be stored within the first stacker 50a. In a plan view, the third stacker 50c can be stored within the second stacker 50b, and the second stacker 50b can be stored within the first stacker 50a. In a plan view, the third stacker 50c can be stored within the second stacker 50b, and the second stacker 50b can be stored within the first stacker 50a.

[0038] The first stacker 50a projects from the housing 10 by being pulled out from the apparatus main body 2 along the guide of the stacker storage section 58. Note that the first stacker 50a is regulated at a predetermined position. Also, by pulling out the second stacker 50b with respect to the first stacker 50a, the paper discharge stacker 50 extends in the +Y direction (discharge direction D2). Further, by pulling out the third stacker 50c with respect to the second stacker 50b, the paper discharge stacker 50 further extends in the +Y direction (discharge direction D2). As a result, the placement area of the paper S on the paper discharge stacker 50 is enlarged, and a relatively large size (for example, A3 size) The first stacker 50a projects from the housing 10 by being pulled out from the apparatus main body 2 along the guide of the stacker storage section 58. Note that the first stacker 50a is regulated at a predetermined position. The first stacker 50a is regulated at a predetermined position. Also, by pulling out the second stacker 50b with respect to the first stacker 50a, the paper discharge stacker 50 extends in the +Y direction (discharge direction D2). Also, by pulling out the second stacker 50b with respect to the first stacker 50a, the paper discharge stacker 50 extends in the +Y direction (discharge direction D2). Also, by pulling out the second stacker 50b with respect to the first stacker 50a, the paper discharge stacker 50 extends in the +Y direction (discharge direction D2). Further, by pulling out the third stacker 50c with respect to the second stacker 50b, the paper discharge stacker 50 further extends in the +Y direction (discharge direction D2). As a result, the placement area of the paper S on the paper discharge stacker 50 is enlarged, and a relatively large size (for example, A3 size) The paper S (Iz) can be supported in a stable state.

[0039] Also, by pushing the second stacker 50b and the third stacker 50c against the first stacker 50a in the -Y direction, the paper discharge stacker 50 is shortened. The paper discharge stacker 50 is housed in the apparatus main body 2 in a contracted state. Thereby, the recording apparatus 1 can be made more compact. This can be achieved.

[0040] Also, in the recording apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, when the housed paper discharge stacker 50 is pulled out from the apparatus main body 2 (housing body 10) to the outside, the paper feed tray 60 is also configured to be pulled out from the apparatus main body 2 (housing 10) to the outside in conjunction with the paper discharge stacker 50. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, a contact portion 55 protruding in the -Z direction is provided at the -Y direction end of the first stacker 50a in the paper discharge stacker 50. In a state where the paper discharge stacker 50 and the paper feed tray 60 are housed in the apparatus main body 2, the contact portion 55 is disposed at the -Y direction end of the second tray 60b of the paper feed tray 60. That is, the contact portion 55 is disposed so as to be able to contact the end of the paper feed tray 60 in the direction (-Y direction) in which the paper feed tray 60 is inserted. Then, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the housed paper discharge stacker 50 is pulled out from the apparatus main body 2 in the +Y

[0041] direction, the contact portion 55 moves in the +Y direction while being in contact with the second tray 60b. Thereby, the paper feed tray 60 is pulled out in the +Y direction in conjunction with the paper discharge stacker 50. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved. In addition, when the paper feed tray 60 is housed in the apparatus main body 2, in the operation of housing the paper feed tray 60 The paper discharge stacker 50 can also be drawn from the outside into the interior of the apparatus main body 2 in conjunction with other operations. Specifically, when the paper feed tray 60 is drawn into the tray storage section 70 while the paper discharge stacker 50 is pulled out to the outside of the apparatus main body 2, the -Y direction end portion of the second tray 60b of the paper feed tray 60 abuts against the abutting portion 55. In conjunction with the operation of storing the paper feed tray 60 in the tray storage section 70, the paper discharge stacker 50 can also be drawn from the outside into the interior of the apparatus main body 2. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the paper feed tray 60 and the paper discharge stacker 50 are stored in the apparatus main body 2, it is possible to pull out only the paper feed tray 60 from the apparatus main body 2.

[0042] Next, the storage state of the paper feed tray 60 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the paper feed tray 60 is stored in the tray storage section 70, the placement surface 61 of the paper feed tray 60 is located inside the apparatus main body 2. That is, in the storage state, in a plan view, the placement surface 61 is not exposed outside the housing 10. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the adhesion of dust or the like to the placement surface 61. Also, when ink is replenished to the ink tank 33, it is possible to prevent the adhesion of ink or the like to the placement surface 61. Thereby, when the paper feed tray 60 is attached to the attachment portion 80, it is possible to reduce the risk of damaging the appearance of the recording apparatus 1.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 7A, the recording apparatus 1 of the present embodiment includes a tray 90 for a recording member. The tray 90 for a recording member is a tray on which a recording member such as a CD or a DVD is placed on the upper part and printed. The tray 90 for a recording member is a plate-like member. The tray 90 for a recording member can be stored below the paper discharge stacker 50. Below the paper discharge stacker 50, ​​​​A guide extending in the direction along the Y-axis is provided, and the tray 90 for the recording member can be inserted and pulled out following this guide. 0 can be inserted and pulled out.

[0044] When performing a recording process on the recording member, the stored tray 90 for the recording member is pulled out in the +Y direction and removed from the apparatus main body 2. Next, the recording member is placed on the tray 90 for the recording member. Then, the tray 90 for the recording member on which the recording member is placed is inserted into the recording insertion port 91 and moved to a specified position. The recording insertion port 91 is provided at the upper part of the paper discharge stacker 50. At the upper part of the paper discharge stacker 50, a guide 56 extending in the direction along the Y-axis is

[0045] provided, and the tray 90 for the recording member can be inserted and pulled out following this guide 56. The tray 90 for the recording member moved to the specified position faces the recording head 31. Next, the recording head 31 is driven to perform a recording process on the recording member. When the recording process is completed, the tray 90 for the recording member is pulled out from the recording insertion port 91 and removed from the apparatus main body 2. Next, the recorded (printed) recording member is removed from the tray 90 for the recording member. And when storing the tray 90 for the recording member, the tray 90 for the recording member is inserted following the guide at the lower part of the paper discharge stacker 50. Since the tray 90 for the

[0046] recording member can be stored in the lower part of the paper discharge stacker 50, there is no risk of loss. Also, since the space at the lower part of the paper discharge stacker 50 can be effectively They are arranged in the order of. Since the feeding tray 60 is disposed at the lowermost part of these, it is possible to prevent recording materials such as ink from adhering to the feeding tray 60.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 7B, a convex portion protruding in the height direction is formed on the upper portion of the paper discharge stacker 50. The convex portion of the present embodiment is a part of the guide 56 provided on the paper discharge stacker 50. . In the stacker storage portion 58, an opening portion 10a is formed which is provided in the housing 10 and partitions the stacker storage portion 58. Then, when the paper discharge stacker 50 is stored in the stacker storage portion 58, the +Z direction end portion of the opening portion 10a and the convex portion of the guide 56 face each other. Thereby, since the gap between the +Z direction end portion of the opening portion 10a and the convex portion of the guide 56 becomes narrow, it is possible to reduce the risk that the recording member in the recording unit 30 or the recording area scatters to the lower portion of the apparatus main body 2. That is, it is possible to prevent the recording material from adhering to the feeding tray 60 stored in the lower portion of the paper discharge stacker 50.

[0048] Also, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the present embodiment, the ink tank 33 is disposed in the -X direction of the feeding tray 60 stored in the tray storage portion 70. And, in a state where the feeding tray 60 is stored in the apparatus main body 2, at least a part of the feeding tray 60 overlaps at least a part of the ink tank 33 in the height direction. Here, at least a part of the feeding tray 60 overlapping at least a part of the ink tank 33 in the height direction in the stored state means that at least a part of the feeding tray 60 and at least a part of the ink tank 33 overlap when viewed in the +X direction. Since the feeding tray 60 is stored in a space overlapping the ink tank 33 in the height direction, the recording apparatus 1 can be miniaturized in the height direction.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 7C, in the present embodiment, the supply tray 60 stored in the tray storage unit 70 has the waste liquid recovery unit 36 disposed in the -X direction thereof. The waste liquid recovery unit 36 recovers the ink discharged from the recording head 31 as waste liquid during so-called borderless printing or maintenance such as flushing. The waste liquid recovery unit 36 has, for example, a member that absorbs waste liquid such as a non-woven fabric or a sponge material. And in a state where the supply tray 60 is stored in the apparatus main body 2, at least a part of the supply tray 60 overlaps at least a part of the waste liquid recovery unit 36 in the height direction. Here, at least a part of the supply tray 60 overlapping at least a part of the waste liquid recovery unit 36 in the height direction in the stored state means that, when viewed in the +X direction, at least a part of the supply tray 60 and at least a part of the waste liquid recovery unit 36 overlap. Since the supply tray 60 is stored in a space that overlaps the waste liquid recovery unit 36 in the height direction, the recording apparatus 1 can be downsized in the height direction.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 7D, in the present embodiment, the power supply unit 9 is disposed in the -Y direction of the supply tray 60 stored in the tray storage unit 70. The power supply unit 9 supplies electric power for driving the recording unit 30 and the like. And in a state where the supply tray 60 is stored in the apparatus main body 2, at least a part of the supply tray 60 overlaps at least a part of the power supply unit 9 in the height direction. Here, at least a part of the supply tray 60 overlapping the power supply unit 9 in the height direction in the stored state means that, when viewed in the -X direction, at least a part of the supply tray 60 and at least a part of the power supply unit 9 overlap. Since the supply tray 60 is stored in a space that overlaps the power supply unit 9 in the height direction, the recording apparatus 1 can be miniaturized in the height direction. Note that, instead of the power supply unit 9, for example, it may be an information transmission unit such as a USB (Universal Serial Bu s).

[0051] 2. Second Embodiment Next, the second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the configuration of the recording device 1 capable of recording on paper S of A4 size and A3 size was described, but it is not limited thereto . In this embodiment, a smaller recording device 1A that can exclusively record on A4-sized paper S will be described. Regarding the same configuration as in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used and redundant explanations are omitted.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the recording device 1A includes a device main body 2. The device main body 2 has a housing 10 that forms the exterior of the device main body 2. On the front side in the +Y direction of the housing 10, an operation unit 4 for operating the recording device 1A is provided.

[0053] On the front side in the +Y direction of the housing 10, a paper discharge stacker 50 for placing the paper S discharged from the device main body 2 is arranged. The paper discharge stacker 50 is configured to be expandable and contractible. When the recording process is not being performed, the paper discharge stacker 50 is stored in a stacker storage unit 58 within the device main body 2 (housing 10). On the other hand, when the recording process is being performed, the stored paper discharge stacker 50 is pulled out in the +Y direction from within the device main body 2 (housing 10) and used. Below the paper discharge stacker 50 in the device main body 2, a feed tray 100 is stored. The feed tray 100 is configured to be removable from the device main body 2.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 8C, in the recording apparatus 1A of the present embodiment, it is configured to enable the set and feeding of the paper S from the back side in the -Y direction of the housing 10. Specifically, at the upper part of the housing 10, a medium supply port 12 capable of supplying the paper S toward the inside of the apparatus main body 2 is provided. The medium supply port 12 is a rectangular opening extending in the direction along the X-axis. Mounting portions 80 are provided at both ends of the medium supply port 12 in the direction along the X-axis. The feeding tray 100 is disposed on the mounting portions 80. Above the medium supply port 12, an opening / closing lid 13 capable of opening and closing the medium supply port 12 is provided. The opening / closing lid 13 is provided at the +Y direction end of the opening / closing lid 13 and is rotatable about an axis extending in the direction along the X-axis as the center. As shown in FIG. 8D, by setting the opening / closing lid 13 in the open state, the medium supply port 12 and the mounting portions 80 are exposed, and the feeding tray 100 can be attached to the mounting portions 80. The feeding tray 100 is a plate-like member. The feeding tray 100 includes a placement surface 101 on which the paper S can be placed. The placement surface 101 forms a substantially flat surface. The paper S placed on the feeding tray 100 is fed into the apparatus main body 2 through the medium supply port 12. That is, when performing a recording process on the paper S, the feeding tray 100 stored in the apparatus main body 2 is removed, attached to the mounting portions 80, and the paper S can be fed. On the other hand, when not performing the recording process, the feeding tray 100 is removed from the mounting portions 80 and stored in the lower part of the paper discharge stacker 50. Note that the method of attaching the feeding tray 100 to the apparatus main body 2, the storage mechanism of the feeding tray 100 in the tray storage portion 70, and the configuration of the attachment mechanism of the feeding tray 100 in the mounting portions 80 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0055] Above the medium supply port 12, an opening / closing lid 13 capable of opening and closing the medium supply port 12 is provided. The opening / closing lid 13 is provided at the +Y direction end of the opening / closing lid 13 and is rotatable about an axis extending in the direction along the X-axis as the center. As shown in FIG. 8D, by setting the opening / closing lid 13 in the open state, the medium supply port 12 and the mounting portions 80 are exposed, and the feeding tray 100 can be attached to the mounting portions 80.

[0056] The feeding tray 100 is a plate-like member. The feeding tray 100 includes a placement surface 101 on which the paper S can be placed. The placement surface 101 forms a substantially flat surface. The paper S placed on the feeding tray 100 is fed into the apparatus main body 2 through the medium supply port 12. That is, when performing a recording process on the paper S, the feeding tray 100 stored in the apparatus main body 2 is removed, attached to the mounting portions 80, and the paper S can be fed. On the other hand, when not performing the recording process, the feeding tray 100 is removed from the mounting portions 80 and stored in the lower part of the paper discharge stacker 50. Note that the method of attaching the feeding tray 100 to the apparatus main body 2, the storage mechanism of the feeding tray 100 in the tray storage portion 70, and the configuration of the attachment mechanism of the feeding tray 100 in the mounting portions 80 are the same as those in the first embodiment. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​

[0057] As described above, according to the present embodiment, the feeding tray 100 is configured to be storable in the apparatus main body 2. Therefore, there is no need to store it separately from the apparatus main body 2, and loss of the feeding tray 100 can be prevented. In addition, by effectively using the space below the paper discharge stacker 50, an increase in the size of the recording apparatus 1A can be suppressed.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0058] 1, 1A... recording apparatus, 2... apparatus main body, 4... operation unit, 9... power supply unit, 10... housing, 10a... opening, 11... upper cover, 12... medium supply port, 13... opening / closing cover, 14... edge guide, 15... window section, 17... conveyance path, 20... conveyance unit, 30... recording unit, 31... recording head, 32... carriage jig, 33... ink tank, 34... platen, 36... waste liquid recovery unit, 40... discharge unit, 50... paper discharge stacker, 50a... first stacker, 50b... second stacker, 50c... third stack car, 55... contact portion, 56... guide, 58... stacker storage portion, 60... feeding tray, 60 a... first tray, 60b... second tray, 61... placement surface, 62... side surface, 63... first axis, 64 ... second axis, 70... tray storage portion, 71... guide, 72... regulation block, 72a... regulation surface, 73... engaging portion, 74... engaged portion, 80... mounting portion, 81... housing portion, 82... insertion port, 83... support portion, 83a... first wall portion, 83b... second wall portion, 84... regulation wall portion, 86... curved portion, 87... movement region, 88... bent portion, 90... tray for recording member, 91... insertion port for recording, 100... feeding tr ay, 101... placement surface.​

Claims

1. An apparatus main body including a recording unit that records on a medium, A feeding tray on which the medium fed into the apparatus main body can be placed, and the feeding tray Is removable from the apparatus main body, A paper discharge stacker on which the medium recorded by the recording unit is placed, A tray storage unit provided below the paper discharge stacker in the height direction of the apparatus main body, and the feeding tray Is stored in the tray storage unit, and includes, The paper discharge stacker has a contact portion that can contact an end portion of the feeding tray in the direction in which the feeding tray is inserted, When the paper discharge stacker is pulled out from the apparatus main body, the contact portion contacts the end portion, As a result, the feeding tray is pulled out from the tray storage unit in conjunction with the paper discharge stacker, A recording apparatus characterized by this.

2. In the recording apparatus according to Claim 1, A tray for a recording member on which a recording member is placed on the upper part and for printing the recording member, The tray for the recording member is characterized in that it can be stored below the paper discharge stacker, A recording apparatus.

3. In the recording apparatus according to Claim 2, In a state where the feeding tray and the tray for the recording member are stored, Along the height direction, the feeding tray, the tray for the recording member, and the paper discharge stacker Are arranged in this order, a recording apparatus characterized by this.

4. An apparatus main body including a recording unit that records on a medium, A feeding tray on which the medium fed into the apparatus main body can be placed, and the feeding tray Is removable from the apparatus main body, A paper discharge stacker on which the medium recorded by the recording unit is placed, provided at the lower part of the paper discharge stacker in the height direction of the apparatus main body, and the feed tray a tray storage section for storing the feed tray a tray for a recording member on which a recording member is placed on the upper part and for printing the recording member, and the tray for the recording member can be stored in the lower part of the paper discharge stacker, in a state where the feed tray and the tray for the recording member are stored, along the height direction, the feed tray, the tray for the recording member, the paper discharge stacker are arranged in this order, and a recording apparatus characterized by this.

5. In the recording apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, when the feed tray is stored in the tray storage section, the feed tray is located at a position higher than the lower surface of the apparatus main body in the height direction, and a recording apparatus characterized by this.

6. In the recording apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, when the feed tray is stored in the tray storage section, on the feed tray the placement surface on which the medium is placed is located inside the apparatus main body, and a recording apparatus characterized by this.

7. In the recording apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, the feed tray is telescopic, the feed tray is stored in the tray storage section in a retracted state, and a recording apparatus characterized by this.

8. In the recording apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, it is provided with a stacker storage section for storing the paper discharge stacker, The paper discharge stacker includes a convex portion protruding in the height direction, when the paper discharge stacker is stored in the stacker storage portion, the stacker storage portion and the convex portion face each other. A recording apparatus characterized by this.

9. In the recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the tray storage portion includes guide means for guiding the feed tray to the storage position, the guide means includes an engaging portion that engages with the feed tray, the feed tray includes an engaged portion that engages with the engaging portion. A recording apparatus characterized by this device.

10. In the recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, it includes a liquid storage portion capable of storing the liquid supplied to the recording portion, in a state where the feed tray is stored in the tray storage portion, at least a part of the feed tray overlaps at least a part of the liquid storage portion in the height direction. A recording apparatus characterized by this device.

11. In the recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10, it includes a waste liquid recovery portion for recovering the liquid discharged from the recording portion, in a state where the feed tray is stored in the tray storage portion, at least a part of the feed tray overlaps at least a part of the waste liquid recovery portion in the height direction. A recording apparatus characterized by this device.

12. In the recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, it includes a power supply portion for supplying power to drive the recording portion, in a state where the feed tray is stored in the tray storage portion, at least At least a part thereof overlaps at least a part of the power supply unit in the height direction, characterized in that recording apparatus.

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