Media feeding device, image recording device, and image reading device

Abstract

To provide a medium feeding device, an image recording device, and an image reading device in which a restriction part can be easily operated.SOLUTION: A medium feeding device 21 for feeding a medium 99 through a feed port 17, comprises: a loading section 30 which extends to pass through the feed port and on which the medium is loaded; a feeding section which feeds the medium loaded in the loading section; a regulating section 50 which regulates in a width direction a position of the medium loaded in the loading section; and a cover 40 which is opened and closed with respect to the feed port, wherein the regulating section has a main regulating member movable in the width direction and attached to the loading section, and a sub regulating member movable in the width direction and attached to the cover, a downstream end of the main regulating member in a feeding direction A1 is located downstream from the feed port, and the main regulating member interlocks with the sub regulating member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a medium feeding device, an image recording device, and an image reading device.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a recording device that feeds a medium through a feeding port. This recording device includes a loading unit on which the medium is loaded, a feeding unit that feeds the medium, a regulating unit that regulates the position of the medium loaded on the loading unit, and a cover that opens and closes with respect to the feeding port. The regulating unit is located downstream of the feeding port. When the cover opens, the regulating unit is exposed. By the regulating unit regulating the position of the medium loaded on the loading unit, the inclination of the medium loaded on the loading unit is reduced.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the recording device described in Patent Document 1, the user needs to open the cover in order to operate the regulating unit. Therefore, it is troublesome for the user to operate the regulating unit.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The media feeding device that solves the above problems is a media feeding device that feeds media through a feeding port, and includes a loading part that extends so as to pass through the feeding port and on which the media is loaded, a feeding part that feeds the media loaded on the loading part, a regulating part that regulates the position of the media loaded on the loading part in the width direction, and a cover that opens and closes with respect to the feeding port. The regulating part includes a main regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the loading part, and a sub-regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the cover. The downstream end of the main regulating member in the feeding direction is located downstream of the feeding port, and the main regulating member is interlocked with the sub-regulating member.

[0006] The image recording device that solves the above problems includes the above-described media feeding device and a recording part that records an image on the media loaded on the loading part. The image reading device that solves the above problems includes the above-described media feeding device and a reading part that reads an image of the media loaded on the loading part.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of an image recording apparatus including a medium feeding device will be described with reference to the drawings. The image recording apparatus is, for example, an inkjet printer that records images such as characters and photographs by discharging ink, which is an example of a liquid, onto a medium such as paper or fabric.

[0009] As shown in FIG. 1, the image recording apparatus 11 includes a recording unit 12. The recording unit 12 is configured to record an image on a medium 99. The recording unit 12 is, as an example, a head having one or a plurality of nozzles. The recording unit 12 discharges a liquid from the nozzles onto the medium 99. The recording unit 12 may be configured to record an image by spraying powder onto the medium 99.

[0010] The recording unit 12 is configured to scan, for example, with respect to the medium 99. That is, the image recording apparatus 11 is a serial printer. The recording unit 12 may be configured to be able to discharge liquid all at once across the width of the medium 99. In this case, the image recording apparatus 11 is a line printer.

[0011] The image recording apparatus 11 includes a mounting unit 13. The mounting unit 13 is configured such that one or a plurality of liquid containers 14 are mounted thereon. The liquid container 14 is configured to store a liquid. The liquid container 14 is, for example, an ink cartridge, an ink tank, or the like. When the liquid container 14 is mounted on the mounting unit 13, the liquid is supplied from the liquid container 14 to the recording unit 12.

[0012] The image recording apparatus 11 includes an operation panel 15. The operation panel 15 includes, for example, buttons, a touch panel, and the like. The user operates the image recording apparatus 11 through the operation panel 15.

[0013] The image recording apparatus 11 includes a housing 16. The housing 16 houses a recording unit 12. The housing 16 houses a mounting unit 13 in addition to the recording unit 12. An operation panel 15 is attached to the front surface of the housing 16.

[0014] A feed port 17 is open in the housing 16. The medium 99 is fed into the housing 16 through the feed port 17. That is, the image recording apparatus 11 feeds the medium 99 through the feed port 17. An ejection port 18 is open in the housing 16. The ejection port 18 opens, for example, on the front surface of the housing 16. The medium 99 is ejected from the housing 16 through the ejection port 18. That is, the image recording apparatus 11 ejects the medium 99 through the ejection port 18.

[0015] The image recording apparatus 11 includes a medium feeding device 21. In the image recording apparatus 11, the medium 99 is fed by the medium feeding device 21. That is, the medium feeding device 21 feeds the medium 99 through the feed port 17.

[0016] The medium feeding device 21 includes a feeding unit 25. The feeding unit 25 is housed in the housing 16. The feeding unit 25 is configured to feed the medium 99. The feeding unit 25 is, as an example, a roller. The feeding unit 25 feeds the medium 99 through the feed port 17 by rotating.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the medium feeding device 21 includes a stacking unit 30. One or a plurality of media 99 are stacked on the stacking unit 30. The stacking unit 30 is, for example, a tray. The stacking unit 30 extends so as to pass through the feed port 17. The stacking unit 30 extends from inside the housing 16 to outside the housing 16 through the feed port 17. That is, the stacking unit 30 extends across the inside and outside of the housing 16 through the feed port 17.

[0018] The stacking unit 30 is configured to be, for example, accommodatable in the housing 16. That is, the stacking unit 30 is configured to be pullable out from the housing 16. The stacking unit 30 extends so as to pass through the feed port 17 by being pulled out from the housing 16.

[0019] The medium 99 loaded on the loading unit 30 is fed in the feeding direction A1 by the feeding unit 25. The feeding direction A1 is the direction in which the medium 99 moves on the loading unit 30 by the feeding unit 25. On the loading unit 30, the downstream end of the medium 99 in the feeding direction A1 is inserted into the feeding port 17. In the medium 99 loaded on the loading unit 30, the portion inserted into the feeding port 17 comes into contact with the feeding unit 25. The medium 99 loaded on the loading unit 30 is fed to the recording unit 12 by the feeding unit 25. Therefore, the medium 99 loaded on the loading unit 30 has an image recorded thereon by the recording unit 12.

[0020] The loading unit 30 has one or a plurality of loading members. The loading unit 30 has, for example, two loading members. In this example, the loading unit 30 has a first loading member 31 and a second loading member 32.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 3, the first loading member 31 is attached to the housing 16, for example. The first loading member 31 is located downstream of the feeding port 17 in the feeding direction A1, for example. Therefore, the first loading member 31 is housed in the housing 16.

[0022] The second loading member 32 is attached to the first loading member 31. The second loading member 32 is configured to be pullable out from the first loading member 31. That is, the second loading member 32 is configured to be accommodatable in the first loading member 31. When the second loading member 32 is pulled out from the first loading member 31, it extends outside the housing 16 through the feeding port 17. When the second loading member 32 is accommodated in the first loading member 31, it is located inside the housing 16.

[0023] When the second loading member 32 is pulled out from the first loading member 31, the second loading member 32 and the first loading member 31 are arranged in this order in the feeding direction A1. That is, when the second loading member 32 is pulled out from the first loading member 31, it is located upstream of the first loading member 31 in the feeding direction A1.

[0024] When the second loading member 32 is pulled out from the first loading member 31, the length of the loading section 30 in the feeding direction A1 increases. As a result, the user can load a long medium 99 in the feeding direction A1 onto the loading section 30.

[0025] The loading section 30 may have three or more loading members. For example, the loading section 30 may have a first loading member 31, a second loading member 32, and a third loading member. In one example, the first loading member 31 may be configured to be pullable out from the third loading member. In this case, the second loading member 32, the first loading member 31, and the third loading member are arranged in this order in the feeding direction A1. In another example, the third loading member may be configured to be pullable out from the second loading member 32. In this case, the third loading member, the second loading member 32, and the first loading member 31 are arranged in this order in the feeding direction A1.

[0026] The loading section 30 may have a configuration with one loading member, that is, a configuration having only the first loading member 31. In this case, the first loading member 31 extends so as to pass through the feeding port 17. The first loading member 31 may be configured to be accommodatable in the housing 16, that is, pullable out from the housing 16.

[0027] The loading section 30 has a loading surface that contacts the medium 99 to be loaded. The loading section 30 has, for example, a first loading surface 33 and a second loading surface 34. The first loading surface 33 is a surface that faces upward in the first loading member 31. Therefore, it can also be said that the first loading member 31 has the first loading surface 33. The second loading surface 34 is a surface that faces upward in the second loading member 32. Therefore, it can also be said that the second loading member 32 has the second loading surface 34.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, the medium feeding device 21 includes a cover 40. The cover 40 is attached to the housing 16. The cover 40 opens and closes with respect to the feeding port 17. The cover 40 opens and closes, for example, by rotating. The cover 40 may also open and close by sliding.

[0029] The cover 40 faces the loading surface. Specifically, the back surface of the cover 40, which is the surface opposite to the surface of the cover 40, faces the loading surface. The cover 40 faces the first loading surface 33 or the second loading surface 34. For example, when the cover 40 is closed, it faces the first loading surface 33. For example, when the cover 40 is open, it faces the second loading surface 34.

[0030] The cover 40 closes, for example, against the feed port 17 to block at least a part of the feed port 17. Specifically, the cover 40 closes against the feed port 17 to block a part of the feed port 17. By the cover 40 blocking at least a part of the feed port 17, the possibility of dust entering the housing 16 from the feed port 17 is reduced. When the cover 40 is closed, the surface of the cover 40 is flush with the upper surface of the housing 16.

[0031] When the cover 40 is closed, while a part of the feed port 17 is blocked by the cover 40, a part of the feed port 17 is open. Therefore, even when the cover 40 is closed, the loading part 30 can be pulled out from the housing 16 through the feed port 17.

[0032] The cover 40 may block the entire feed port 17 by closing against the feed port 17. In this case, when the cover 40 opens, the loading part 30 can be pulled out from the housing 16 through the feed port 17.

[0033] The cover 40 opens against the feed port 17 to expose the inside of the housing 16. Therefore, when the cover 40 opens, the members located inside the housing 16 are exposed. For example, when the cover 40 opens, the first loading member 31 is exposed.

[0034] When the cover 40 opens, the feed port 17 is opened wider compared to when the cover 40 is closed. Therefore, when the cover 40 opens, it becomes easier to insert the medium 99 into the feed port 17. Thus, when the cover 40 opens, it becomes easier to load the medium 99 onto the loading part 30.

[0035] When the cover 40 closes with the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30, the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30 is sandwiched between the loading part 30 and the cover 40. At this time, the cover 40 presses the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30. By the cover 40 pressing the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30, the posture of the medium 99 is stabilized. The cover 40 is in a state of being slightly open with respect to the feeding port 17 by contacting the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 7, the cover 40 has a first end 41 and a second end 42. The first end 41 is the end that is displaced when the cover 40 rotates. The first end 41 includes, for example, the upstream end of the cover 40 in the feeding direction A1. The second end 42 is the end that serves as the axis when the cover 40 rotates. The second end 42 includes, for example, the downstream end of the cover 40 in the feeding direction A1.

[0037] The cover 40 has a protrusion 43. The protrusion 43 contacts the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30. The protrusion 43 is located at the first end 41. The protrusion 43 protrudes from the first end 41. By the protrusion 43 contacting the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30, the cover 40 presses the medium 99.

[0038] The cover 40 has an indication part 45. The indication part 45 is located on the surface of the cover 40. The indication part 45 indicates the size of the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30. Specifically, the indication part 45 indicates the size of the medium 99 loaded in the loading part 30 based on the position of a regulation part 50 described later. The indication part 45 includes, for example, graduations, symbols, characters, etc. indicating the size of the medium 99. The indication part 45 may be engraved or pasted on the surface of the cover 40. The indication part 45 may indicate one size or a plurality of sizes regarding the size of the medium 99. The indication part 45 indicates sizes such as A4, B5, postcard, etc., for example.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, the medium feeding device 21 includes a regulating unit 50. The regulating unit 50 is configured to regulate the position of the medium 99 loaded on the loading unit 30 in the width direction. The regulating unit 50 is, for example, an edge guide. The regulating unit 50 regulates the position of the medium 99 loaded on the loading unit 30 in the width direction by sandwiching the medium 99 in the width direction. The regulating unit 50 sandwiches the medium 99 in the width direction by moving in the width direction. The user directly operates the regulating unit 50 by hand.

[0040] The width direction is a direction that serves as an index indicating the width of the medium 99. The width direction indicates a two-way direction of the first direction B1 and the second direction B2. The first direction B1 and the second direction B2 are opposite directions to each other. Both the first direction B1 and the second direction B2 are different from the feeding direction A1. For example, when the image recording device 11 is a serial printer, the width direction coincides with the direction in which the recording unit 12 scans. For example, when the image recording device 11 is a line printer, the width direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the recording unit 12.

[0041] When the regulating unit 50 regulates the position of the medium 99 in the width direction, the inclination of the medium 99 loaded on the loading unit 30 is reduced. If the medium 99 is fed in a tilted state, there is a possibility that the medium 99 may jam inside the housing 16. Therefore, when the regulating unit 50 regulates the position of the medium 99 in the width direction, the medium 99 is properly fed into the housing 16.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 3, the regulating unit 50 has two main regulating members. The regulating unit 50 has a first main regulating member 51 and a second main regulating member 52 as the two main regulating members. The regulating unit 50 has one or two sub-regulating members. In this example, the regulating unit 50 has two sub-regulating members. The regulating unit 50 has a first sub-regulating member 53 and a second sub-regulating member 54 as the two regulating members.

[0043] The first main regulating member 51 is attached to the loading portion 30. Specifically, the first main regulating member 51 is attached to the first loading member 31. The first main regulating member 51 protrudes from the first loading surface 33. The first main regulating member 51 is configured to be movable in the width direction. That is, the first main regulating member 51 slides in the width direction with respect to the loading portion 30. The first main regulating member 51 is configured to be interlocked with the first sub-regulating member 53.

[0044] The second main regulating member 52 is attached to the loading portion 30. Specifically, the second main regulating member 52 is attached to the first loading member 31. The second main regulating member 52 protrudes from the first loading surface 33. The second main regulating member 52 is configured to be movable in the width direction, for example, in the same manner as the first main regulating member 51. That is, the second main regulating member 52 slides in the width direction with respect to the loading portion 30. The second main regulating member 52 is configured to be interlocked with the second sub-regulating member 54.

[0045] The first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 are positioned at a predetermined interval in the width direction. The first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 move in the width direction on the first loading surface 33.

[0046] In this example, the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 are configured to be interlocked. More specifically, the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 are interlocked so as to move in opposite directions in the width direction. Specifically, when the first main regulating member 51 moves in the first direction B1, the second main regulating member 52 moves in the second direction B2. When the first main regulating member 51 moves in the second direction B2, the second main regulating member 52 moves in the first direction B1. In this way, the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 move so as to approach and separate from each other in the width direction. As a result, the interval between the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 in the width direction changes. Thereby, the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 sandwich the medium 99 in the width direction.

[0047] When the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 are interlocked, in the width direction, the regulating portion 50 regulates the position of the medium 99 based on the center between the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52. Therefore, the regulating portion 50 is a so-called center reference type.

[0048] The first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 are not limited to an interlocking configuration. For example, the second main regulating member 52 may be fixed to the loading portion 30. In this case, the second main regulating member 52 is fixed to the first loading member 31. The first main regulating member 51 approaches and separates from the second main regulating member 52 by moving in the width direction. As a result, the distance between the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 changes. Thereby, the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 sandwich the medium 99 in the width direction.

[0049] When the second main regulating member 52 is fixed to the loading portion 30, the regulating portion 50 regulates the position of the medium 99 in the width direction with respect to the second main regulating member 52. In this case, the regulating portion 50 is a so-called one-sided reference type.

[0050] Next, the regulating portion 50 of the center reference type will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 8, the first main regulating member 51 has a connecting member 55. The connecting member 55 is, for example, a rack. The second main regulating member 52 has the same configuration as the first main regulating member 51. Therefore, the second main regulating member 52 also has a connecting member 55. The connecting member 55 of the first main regulating member 51 extends in the second direction B2, and the connecting member 55 of the second main regulating member 52 extends in the first direction B1.

[0051] When the connecting member 55 of the first main regulating member 51 and the connecting member 55 of the second main regulating member 52 are connected, the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 are interlocked. The connecting member 55 of the first main regulating member 51 and the connecting member 55 of the second main regulating member 52 are connected via, for example, a pinion. Thereby, the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 are interlocked so as to move in opposite directions to each other.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 3, at least a part of the first main regulating member 51 is located downstream of the feed port 17 in the feed direction A1. For example, the downstream end of the first main regulating member 51 in the feed direction A1 is located downstream of the feed port 17 in the feed direction A1. That is, the downstream end of the first main regulating member 51 is located within the housing 16. In this case, the first main regulating member 51 can contact the portion of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 that is inserted into the housing 16 through the feed port 17. In FIG. 3, the region indicated by dot hatching shows the region of the feed port 17 when the medium feeding device 21 is viewed from above.

[0053] In this example, not only the downstream end but also the whole of the first main regulating member 51 is located downstream of the feed port 17. That is, in this example, the whole of the first main regulating member 51 is located within the housing 16. When regulating the position of the medium 99, the first main regulating member 51 preferably contacts the portion of the medium 99 that is located most downstream, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first main regulating member 51 may contact the middle portion of the medium 99 without contacting the downstream portion.

[0054] Since the first main regulating member 51 is located downstream of the feed port 17, it is covered by the cover 40 when the cover 40 is closed. When the cover 40 is opened, the first main regulating member 51 is exposed. Therefore, it is difficult for the user to access the first main regulating member 51 when the cover 40 is closed. The user can access the first main regulating member 51 by opening the cover 40.

[0055] At least a part of the second main regulating member 52 is located downstream of the feed port 17 in the feed direction A1, similar to the first main regulating member 51. For example, the downstream end of the second main regulating member 52 in the feed direction A1 is located downstream of the feed port 17 in the feed direction A1. That is, the downstream end of the second main regulating member 52 is located inside the housing 16. In this case, the second main regulating member 52 can contact the portion of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 that is inserted into the housing 16 through the feed port 17.

[0056] In this example, not only the downstream end but also the whole of the second main regulating member 52 is located downstream of the feed port 17. That is, in this example, the whole of the second main regulating member 52 is located inside the housing 16. When regulating the position of the medium 99, the second main regulating member 52 preferably contacts the portion of the medium 99 that is located most downstream, but is not limited to this. For example, the second main regulating member 52 may contact the middle portion of the medium 99 without contacting the downstream portion.

[0057] Since the second main regulating member 52 is located downstream of the feed port 17, it is covered by the cover 40 when the cover 40 is closed. When the cover 40 is opened, the second main regulating member 52 is exposed. Therefore, when the cover 40 is closed, it is difficult for the user to access the second main regulating member 52. The user can access the second main regulating member 52 by opening the cover 40.

[0058] The first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 can sandwich the downstream portion of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30. Thereby, the regulating portion 50 can further reduce the inclination of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30. The first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 can effectively reduce the inclination of the medium 99 by sandwiching the portion of the medium 99 that is located most downstream.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 8, the first main restricting member 51 has a main connection portion 56. In the first main restricting member 51, the main connection portion 56 is a portion connected to the first sub-restricting member 53. In the first main restricting member 51, the main connection portion 56 is an upstream portion in the feeding direction A1. Therefore, the main connection portion 56 of the first main restricting member 51 includes the upstream end of the first main restricting member 51 in the feeding direction A1. The first main restricting member 51 is interlocked with the first sub-restricting member 53 by being connected to the first sub-restricting member 53 through the main connection portion 56.

[0060] Similar to the first main restricting member 51, the second main restricting member 52 has a main connection portion 56. In the second main restricting member 52, the main connection portion 56 is a portion connected to the second sub-restricting member 54. In the second main restricting member 52, the main connection portion 56 is an upstream portion in the feeding direction A1. Therefore, the main connection portion 56 of the second main restricting member 52 includes the upstream end of the second main restricting member 52 in the feeding direction A1. The second main restricting member 52 is interlocked with the second sub-restricting member 54 by being connected to the second sub-restricting member 54 through the main connection portion 56.

[0061] As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-restricting member 53 is attached to the cover 40. Specifically, the first sub-restricting member 53 is attached to the first end portion 41. Therefore, the first sub-restricting member 53 is displaced as the cover 40 opens and closes. That is, the first sub-restricting member 53 follows the cover 40.

[0062] The first sub-restricting member 53 is configured to be movable in the width direction. That is, the first sub-restricting member 53 slides in the width direction with respect to the cover 40. The first sub-restricting member 53 has, for example, a slit 57. The first end portion 41 is inserted into the slit 57. The first sub-restricting member 53 is positioned so as to straddle the front surface and the back surface of the cover 40 when the first end portion 41 is inserted into the slit 57. The first sub-restricting member 53 slides in the width direction with the first end portion 41 inserted into the slit 57. The first sub-restricting member 53 is configured to be interlocked with the first main restricting member 51.

[0063] The second sub-restricting member 54 is attached to the cover 40 in the same manner as the first sub-restricting member 53. Specifically, the second sub-restricting member 54 is attached to the first end portion 41. Therefore, the second sub-restricting member 54 is displaced as the cover 40 is opened and closed. That is, the second sub-restricting member 54 follows the cover 40.

[0064] The second sub-restricting member 54 is configured to be movable in the width direction in the same manner as the first sub-restricting member 53. That is, the second sub-restricting member 54 slides in the width direction with respect to the cover 40. The second sub-restricting member 54 has, for example, a slit 57 in the same manner as the first sub-restricting member 53. The second sub-restricting member 54 is positioned so as to straddle the front surface and the back surface of the cover 40 when the first end portion 41 is inserted into the slit 57. The second sub-restricting member 54 slides in the width direction with the first end portion 41 inserted into the slit 57. The second sub-restricting member 54 is configured to be interlocked with the second main restricting member 52.

[0065] The first sub-restricting member 53 overlaps with the marking portion 45 by moving in the width direction. That is, when the first sub-restricting member 53 overlaps with the marking portion 45, the marking portion 45 marks the size of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30. In this way, the marking portion 45 marks the size of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 based on the position of the first sub-restricting member 53. That is, the marking portion 45 is located in the region where the first sub-restricting member 53 moves on the cover 40.

[0066] When the second sub-restricting member 54 overlaps the indicating portion 45, the indicating portion 45 may indicate the size of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30. That is, the indicating portion 45 may indicate the size of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 based on the position of the second sub-restricting member 54. In this case, the indicating portion 45 is located in the cover 40 in the region where the second sub-restricting member 54 moves. The indicating portion 45 may be located in both the region where the first sub-restricting member 53 moves and the region where the second sub-restricting member 54 moves in the cover 40.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 8, the first sub-restricting member 53 is located upstream of the first main restricting member 51 in the feeding direction A1. More specifically, the first sub-restricting member 53 is located upstream of the downstream end of the first main restricting member 51 in the feeding direction A1. In other words, the downstream end of the first main restricting member 51 in the feeding direction A1 is located downstream of the first sub-restricting member 53 in the feeding direction A1. Therefore, the first sub-restricting member 53 and the first main restricting member 51 are arranged in this order in the feeding direction A1.

[0068] The positional relationship of the second sub-restricting member 54 with respect to the second main restricting member 52 is the same as the positional relationship of the first sub-restricting member 53 with respect to the first main restricting member 51. That is, the second sub-restricting member 54 is located upstream of the second main restricting member 52 in the feeding direction A1. More specifically, the second sub-restricting member 54 is located upstream of the downstream end of the second main restricting member 52 in the feeding direction A1. In other words, the downstream end of the second main restricting member 52 in the feeding direction A1 is located downstream of the second sub-restricting member 54 in the feeding direction A1. Therefore, the second sub-restricting member 54 and the second main restricting member 52 are arranged in this order in the feeding direction A1.

[0069] The first sub-regulation member 53 has a sub-connection portion 58. In the first sub-regulation member 53, the sub-connection portion 58 is the portion connected to the first main-regulation member 51. In the first sub-regulation member 53, the sub-connection portion 58 is the downstream portion in the feeding direction A1. Therefore, the sub-connection portion 58 of the first sub-regulation member 53 includes the downstream end of the first sub-regulation member 53. The first sub-regulation member 53 is interlocked with the first main-regulation member 51 by being connected to the first main-regulation member 51 through the sub-connection portion 58.

[0070] The sub-connection portion 58 is connected to the main-connection portion 56. In this example, the sub-connection portion 58 is connected to the main-connection portion 56 by sandwiching the main-connection portion 56 in the width direction. In other words, the main-connection portion 56 is inserted into the sub-connection portion 58, whereby the sub-connection portion 58 and the main-connection portion 56 are connected. The sub-connection portion 58 is located on both sides of the main-connection portion 56 in the width direction. Therefore, the sub-connection portion 58 can contact the medium 99 when the regulating portion 50 regulates the position of the medium 99. That is, the sub-connection portion 58 can contribute to the regulation of the position of the medium 99. Thereby, it becomes easier to reduce the inclination of the medium 99.

[0071] The sub-connection portion 58 may be connected to the main-connection portion 56 by the main-connection portion 56 sandwiching the sub-connection portion 58 in the width direction. In other words, the sub-connection portion 58 may be inserted into the main-connection portion 56, whereby the sub-connection portion 58 and the main-connection portion 56 are connected. In this case, the main-connection portion 56 is located on both sides of the sub-connection portion 58 in the width direction. Therefore, the main-connection portion 56 can contact the medium 99 when the regulating portion 50 regulates the position of the medium 99. That is, the main-connection portion 56 can contribute to the regulation of the position of the medium 99. Thereby, it becomes easier to reduce the inclination of the medium 99.

[0072] With these configurations, the downstream end of the first sub-regulating member 53 is connected to the upstream end of the first main-regulating member 51. Therefore, when the first sub-regulating member 53 moves in the width direction, the first main-regulating member 51 also moves in the width direction. Thus, the first main-regulating member 51 and the first sub-regulating member 53 are interlocked.

[0073] As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the sub-connection portion 58 is configured to maintain the connection with the main-connection portion 56 regardless of the opening and closing of the cover 40. That is, the sub-connection portion 58 sandwiches the main-connection portion 56 in the width direction regardless of the opening and closing of the cover 40. Thereby, the connection between the main-connection portion 56 and the sub-connection portion 58 is maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the cover 40.

[0074] The connection structure of the second sub-regulating member 54 to the second main-regulating member 52 is the same as the connection structure of the first sub-regulating member 53 to the first main-regulating member 51. That is, the second sub-regulating member 54 has a sub-connection portion 58, similar to the first sub-regulating member 53. In the second sub-regulating member 54, the sub-connection portion 58 is the portion connected to the second main-regulating member 52. In the second sub-regulating member 54, the sub-connection portion 58 is the downstream portion in the feeding direction A1. Therefore, the sub-connection portion 58 of the second sub-regulating member 54 includes the downstream end of the second sub-regulating member 54. The second sub-regulating member 54 is interlocked with the second main-regulating member 52 by being connected to the second main-regulating member 52 by the sub-connection portion 58.

[0075] Similar to the first sub-regulating member 53 and the first main-regulating member 51, the downstream end of the second sub-regulating member 54 and the upstream end of the second main-regulating member 52 are connected by the sub-connection portion 58 and the main-connection portion 56. Therefore, when the second sub-regulating member 54 moves in the width direction, the second main-regulating member 52 also moves in the width direction. Thus, the second main-regulating member 52 and the second sub-regulating member 54 are interlocked. Also in the second main-regulating member 52 and the second sub-regulating member 54, the sub-connection portion 58 sandwiches the main-connection portion 56 in the width direction regardless of the opening and closing of the cover 40.

[0076] The first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 are interlocked via the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52. For example, the first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 are interlocked so as to move in opposite directions in the width direction. Specifically, when the first sub-restricting member 53 moves in the first direction B1, the first main restricting member 51 moves in the first direction B1. When the first main restricting member 51 moves in the first direction B1, the second main restricting member 52 moves in the second direction B2. When the second main restricting member 52 moves in the second direction B2, the second sub-restricting member 54 moves in the second direction B2. Therefore, when the user moves the first sub-restricting member 53 or the second sub-restricting member 54, the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 move.

[0077] The first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 move so as to approach and separate from each other in the width direction. As a result, the distance between the first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 changes. The first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 may or may not sandwich the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 in the width direction. When the first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 sandwich the medium 99, the inclination of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 can be further reduced compared to the case where the first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 do not sandwich the medium 99. When the first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 sandwich the medium 99, the inclination of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 can be further reduced by the sub-connection portion 58 contacting the medium 99.

[0078] As described above, by sandwiching the downstream end of the medium 99 between the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52, the inclination of the medium 99 can be effectively reduced. On the other hand, in this case, since the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 are located downstream of the supply port 17, it is difficult for the user to access the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52. That is, it is difficult for the user to operate the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52.

[0079] In this example, the regulating unit 50 includes a first sub-regulating member 53 and a second sub-regulating member 54 that are attached to the cover 40. By operating the first sub-regulating member 53 or the second sub-regulating member 54, the user can move the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 in the width direction. Therefore, the user can operate the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52 without opening the cover 40. This makes it easier for the user to operate the regulating unit 50.

[0080] Unlike the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52, which are located downstream of the feeding port 17, the first sub-regulating member 53 and the second sub-regulating member 54 are attached to the cover 40. Therefore, regardless of whether the cover 40 is open or closed, the user can more easily visually recognize the first sub-regulating member 53 and the second sub-regulating member 54 compared to the first main regulating member 51 and the second main regulating member 52. From the above, the first sub-regulating member 53 and the second sub-regulating member 54 improve the visibility of the regulating unit 50 and the ease of operation of the regulating unit 50 for the user. Therefore, the sub-regulating members improve the usability.

[0081] Next, the actions and effects of the above-described embodiment will be described. (1) The first main regulating member 51 is interlocked with the first sub-regulating member 53 that is attached to the cover 40. By moving the first sub-regulating member 53, the user can move the first main regulating member 51. That is, the user can operate the regulating unit 50 without opening the cover 40. Therefore, it is easy for the user to operate the regulating unit 50.

[0082] (2) The first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 are interlocked so as to move in opposite directions in the width direction and sandwich the medium 99 in the width direction. Therefore, the restricting portion 50 can restrict the position of the medium 99 based on the center between the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 in the width direction. Thereby, the possibility that the medium 99 is fed in a tilted state is reduced. Also, when the restricting portion 50 is of the center reference type, the center position in the width direction of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 is constant regardless of the size of the medium 99. Therefore, when the restricting portion 50 is of the center reference type, the inclination of the medium 99 is further reduced compared to the case where the restricting portion 50 is of the one-side reference type.

[0083] (3) The second main restricting member 52 is interlocked with the second sub-restricting member 54. By the user operating the first sub-restricting member 53 or the second sub-restricting member 54, the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 move. Therefore, compared to the case where the restricting portion 50 has the first sub-restricting member 53 without having the second sub-restricting member 54, it is easier for the user to operate the restricting portion 50. Also, when the first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 sandwich the medium 99, the inclination of the medium 99 is further reduced compared to the case where only the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 sandwich the medium 99.

[0084] (4) By connecting the main connection portion 56 and the sub-connection portion 58, the first main restricting member 51 is interlocked with the first sub-restricting member 53. Therefore, for example, compared to a configuration in which the first main restricting member 51 is interlocked with the first sub-restricting member 53 by electrical control, the first main restricting member 51 can be interlocked with the first sub-restricting member 53 with a simple configuration. Also, the same effect can be said for the second main restricting member 52 and the second sub-restricting member 54.

[0085] (5) The main connection portion 56 is the upstream portion of the first main regulating member 51 in the feeding direction A1. The sub-connection portion 58 is the downstream portion of the first sub-regulating member 53 in the feeding direction A1. Therefore, the main connection portion 56 and the sub-connection portion 58 connect the upstream end of the first main regulating member 51 in the feeding direction A1 and the downstream end of the first sub-regulating member 53 in the feeding direction A1. As a result, the length of the regulating portion 50 in the feeding direction A1 becomes longer. Thereby, the inclination of the medium 99 is more likely to be reduced. The same effect can also be said for the second main regulating member 52 and the second sub-regulating member 54.

[0086] (6) The sub-connection portion 58 sandwiches the main connection portion 56 in the width direction regardless of the opening and closing of the cover 40. That is, the connection between the main connection portion 56 and the sub-connection portion 58 is maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the cover 40. Therefore, the user can operate the first main regulating member 51 by operating the first sub-regulating member 53 regardless of the opening and closing of the cover 40. The same effect can also be said for the second main regulating member 52 and the second sub-regulating member 54. Also, the sub-connection portion 58 is located on both sides of the main connection portion 56 in the width direction. Therefore, when the first sub-regulating member 53 and the second sub-regulating member 54 sandwich the medium 99, the sub-connection portion 58 can contact the medium 99. Thereby, the inclination of the medium 99 is reduced.

[0087] (7) When the second loading member 32 is pulled out from the first loading member 31, the second loading member 32 and the first loading member 31 are arranged in the feeding direction A1 in this order. Therefore, the user can load the medium 99 having a long length in the feeding direction A1 into the loading portion 30 by pulling out the second loading member 32 from the first loading member 31.

[0088] (8) The cover 40 has a marking portion 45 that marks the size of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30 based on the position of the regulating portion 50. The marking portion 45 makes it easier for the user to grasp the size of the medium 99 loaded on the loading portion 30.

[0089] (9) The cover 40 faces the loading surface of the loading section 30. Thereby, the possibility that dust adheres to the loading surface can be reduced. Further, the possibility that dust adheres to the medium 99 loaded on the loading section 30 can be reduced.

[0090] (10) When the second main regulating member 52 is fixed to the loading section 30, the regulating section 50 can regulate the position of the medium 99 in the width direction with reference to the second main regulating member 52. Thereby, the possibility that the medium 99 is fed in a tilted state is reduced.

[0091] This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other as long as they do not technically conflict with each other. · As shown in FIG. 11, the reading device 61 may include the medium feeding device 21. For example, the reading device 61 includes a housing 16, a reading section 62, a reading table 63, and the medium feeding device 21.

[0092] The reading section 62 reads the image recorded on the medium 99. The reading section 62 reads the medium 99 fed by the medium feeding device 21. That is, the reading section 62 reads the image of the medium 99 loaded on the loading section 30.

[0093] The reading section 62 includes an image sensor. The reading section 62 is located, for example, inside the reading table 63. In this case, the reading section 62 can also read the medium 99 placed on the upper surface of the reading table 63. The reading section 62 may be located inside the housing 16.

[0094] The reading table 63 is stacked with the medium feeding device 21. The reading table 63 is located, for example, below the housing 16. The reading table 63 is connected to the medium feeding device 21. The medium feeding device 21 can be opened and closed with respect to the reading table 63. The user can set the medium 99 on the upper surface of the reading table 63 by opening the medium feeding device 21 with respect to the reading table 63.

[0095] In this modified example, the loading section 30 has only the first loading member 31 as a loading member. The first loading member 31 extends so as to pass through the feeding port 17. A part of the first loading member 31 is located downstream of the feeding port 17. Specifically, the downstream end of the first loading member 31 in the feeding direction A1 is located downstream of the feeding port 17.

[0096] The cover 40 is attached to the housing 16. The cover 40 opens and closes with respect to the feeding port 17. The feeding unit 25 is attached to the cover 40. In this modified example, when the cover 40 is closed, it forms the edge of the feeding port 17. Therefore, when the cover 40 is closed, it does not block the feeding port 17. When the cover 40 is closed, it covers the downstream end of the first loading member 31 in the feeding direction A1. When the cover 40 is open, it exposes the inside of the housing 16. When the inside of the housing 16 is exposed by the opening of the cover 40, the downstream end of the first loading member 31 in the feeding direction A1 is exposed.

[0097] Among the restricting parts 50, the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 are attached to the first loading member 31. The first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 are located downstream of the feeding port 17. The first sub-restricting member 53 and the second sub-restricting member 54 are attached to the cover 40. Therefore, the user can operate the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 without opening the cover 40 by operating the first sub-restricting member 53 or the second sub-restricting member 54.

[0098] · The restricting part 50 may be configured to have only the first sub-restricting member 53 and not have the second sub-restricting member 54 with respect to the sub-restricting members. In this case, the first sub-restricting member 53 is interlocked with the first main restricting member 51. The second main restricting member 52 is interlocked with the first main restricting member 51. Therefore, the user can operate the first main restricting member 51 and the second main restricting member 52 without opening the cover 40 by operating the first sub-restricting member 53.

[0099] In this modified example, compared with the above-described embodiment, the number of sub-regulation members decreases. Therefore, by reducing the number of components of the medium feeding device 21, the cost of the medium feeding device 21 can be reduced.

[0100] · The first main regulation member 51 may be interlocked with the first sub-regulation member 53 by electrical control. For example, the medium feeding device 21 may include a sensor that detects the position of the first sub-regulation member 53 in the width direction. In this case, the medium feeding device 21 moves the first main regulation member 51, for example, by a motor, based on the position of the first sub-regulation member 53 detected by the sensor. Similarly, the first sub-regulation member 53 may be interlocked with the first main regulation member 51 by electrical control. The second main regulation member 52 and the second sub-regulation member 54 may also be interlocked by electrical control.

[0101] · The main connection portion 56 and the sub-connection portion 58 may be configured to be connected only when the cover 40 is closed. In this case, the user can operate the first main regulation member 51 and the second main regulation member 52 by operating the first sub-regulation member 53 or the second sub-regulation member 54 when the cover 40 is closed.

[0102] · The liquid discharged by the recording unit 12 is not limited to ink, and may be, for example, a liquid in which particles of a functional material are dispersed or mixed in a liquid. For example, the recording unit 12 may discharge a liquid containing a material such as an electrode material or a pixel material used in the manufacture of a liquid crystal display, an electroluminescence display, and a surface emission display in a dispersed or dissolved form.

[0103] The technical idea and its effects grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example are described below. (A) A medium feeding device for feeding a medium through a feeding port, comprising: a loading part that extends so as to pass through the feeding port and on which the medium is loaded; a feeding part for feeding the medium loaded on the loading part; a regulating part for regulating the position of the medium loaded on the loading part in the width direction; and a cover that opens and closes with respect to the feeding port. The regulating part includes a main regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the loading part, and a sub-regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the cover. The downstream end of the main regulating member in the feeding direction is located downstream of the feeding port, and the main regulating member is interlocked with the sub-regulating member.

[0104] According to the above configuration, the user can move the main regulating member by moving the sub-regulating member. That is, the user can operate the regulating part without opening the cover. Therefore, it is easy for the user to operate the regulating part.

[0105] (B) In the above medium feeding device, the main regulating member is a first main regulating member, and the regulating part has a second main regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the loading part. The downstream end of the second main regulating member in the feeding direction is located downstream of the feeding port, and the first main regulating member and the second main regulating member are interlocked so as to move in opposite directions in the width direction, and the medium may be sandwiched in the width direction.

[0106] According to the above configuration, the regulating part can regulate the position of the medium based on the center between the first main regulating member and the second main regulating member in the width direction. Thereby, the possibility that the medium is fed in a tilted state is reduced.

[0107] (C) In the above medium feeding device, the sub-regulating member is a first sub-regulating member, and the regulating part has a second sub-regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the cover. The second main regulating member may be interlocked with the second sub-regulating member.

[0108] According to the above configuration, by operating the first sub-regulating member or the second sub-regulating member, the first main regulating member and the second main regulating member move. Therefore, compared with the case where the regulating portion has only the first sub-regulating member and no second sub-regulating member, it is easier for the user to operate the regulating portion.

[0109] (D) In the above-described medium feeding device, the main regulating member is a first main regulating member, the regulating portion has a second main regulating member fixed to the stacking portion, a downstream end of the second main regulating member in the feeding direction is located downstream of the feeding port, and the first main regulating member and the second main regulating member may sandwich the medium in the width direction by the first main regulating member moving in the width direction.

[0110] According to the above configuration, the regulating portion can regulate the position of the medium in the width direction with reference to the second main regulating member. Thereby, the possibility that the medium is fed in a tilted state is reduced. (E) In the above-described medium feeding device, the main regulating member has a main connection portion connected to the sub-regulating member, the sub-regulating member has a sub-connection portion connected to the main regulating member, and the main regulating member may be interlocked with the sub-regulating member by connecting the main connection portion and the sub-connection portion.

[0111] According to the above configuration, the main regulating member can be interlocked with the sub-regulating member with a simple configuration as compared with a configuration in which the main regulating member is interlocked with the sub-regulating member by, for example, electrical control. (F) In the above-described medium feeding device, the main connection portion may be an upstream portion of the main regulating member in the feeding direction, and the sub-connection portion may be a downstream portion of the sub-regulating member in the feeding direction.

[0112] According to the above configuration, the upstream end of the main restricting member in the feeding direction and the downstream end of the sub restricting member in the feeding direction are connected by the main connection portion and the sub connection portion. As a result, the length of the restricting portion in the feeding direction becomes longer. Thereby, the inclination of the medium is more likely to be reduced.

[0113] (G) In the above medium feeding device, the sub connection portion is connected to the main connection portion by sandwiching the main connection portion in the width direction, and may sandwich the main connection portion in the width direction regardless of the opening and closing of the cover.

[0114] According to the above configuration, the connection between the main connection portion and the sub connection portion is maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the cover. Therefore, the user can operate the main restricting member by operating the sub restricting member regardless of the opening and closing of the cover.

[0115] (H) In the above medium feeding device, the loading portion has a first loading member and a second loading member that can be pulled out from the first loading member, and the main restricting member is attached to the first loading member. When the second loading member is pulled out from the first loading member, the second loading member and the first loading member may be arranged side by side in this order in the feeding direction.

[0116] According to the above configuration, the user can load a medium having a long length in the feeding direction on the loading portion by pulling out the second loading member from the first loading member. (I) In the above medium feeding device, the cover may have a marking portion that marks the size of the medium loaded on the loading portion based on the position of the restricting portion.

[0117] According to the above configuration, the user can easily grasp the size of the medium loaded on the loading portion by the marking portion. (J) In the above medium feeding device, the loading portion has a loading surface that contacts the loaded medium, and the cover may face the loading surface.

[0118] According to the above configuration, the possibility of dust adhering to the loading surface can be reduced. Also, the possibility of dust adhering to the medium loaded on the loading portion can be reduced. (K) The image recording apparatus includes the above-described medium feeding apparatus and a recording unit that records an image on the medium loaded on the loading portion.

[0119] According to the above configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described medium feeding apparatus can be obtained. (L) The above image recording apparatus includes a housing that houses the recording unit, and the loading portion may be housed in the housing.

[0120] According to the above configuration, by housing the loading portion in the housing, for example, when the user does not use the image recording apparatus, the installation space of the image recording apparatus can be reduced. (M) The above image reading apparatus includes the above-described medium feeding apparatus and a reading unit that reads an image of the medium loaded on the loading portion.

[0121] According to the above configuration, the same effects as those of the above-described medium feeding apparatus can be obtained.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0122] 11…Image recording apparatus, 12…Recording unit, 13…Mounting portion, 14…Liquid container, 15…Operation panel, 16…Housing, 17…Feeding port, 18…Discharge port, 21…Medium feeding apparatus, 25…Feeding portion, 30…Loading portion, 31…First loading member, 32…Second loading member, 33…First loading surface, 34…Second loading surface, 40…Cover, 41…First end portion, 42…Second end portion, 43…Projection, 45…Indicating portion, 50…Regulating portion, 51…First main regulating member, 52…Second main regulating member, 53…First sub-regulating member, 54…Second sub-regulating member, 55…Connecting member, 56…Main connection portion, 57…Slit, 58…Sub-connection portion, 61…Reading apparatus, 62…Reading unit, 63…Reading table, 99…Medium, A1…Feeding direction, B1…First direction, B2…Second direction.

Claims

1. A medium feeding device for feeding a medium through a feeding port, comprising: a loading part that extends so as to pass through the feeding port and on which the medium is loaded; a feeding part for feeding the medium loaded on the loading part; a regulating part for regulating the position of the medium loaded on the loading part in the width direction; a cover that opens and closes with respect to the feeding port; and the regulating part includes a main regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the loading part, and a sub-regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the cover. 、 The downstream end of the main regulating member in the feeding direction is located downstream of the feeding port. The main regulating member is interlocked with the sub-regulating member. The loading part has a loading surface that contacts the medium to be loaded. When the medium is placed on the loading part, the cover faces the loading surface. A medium feeding device characterized by the above.

2. The main regulating member is a first main regulating member. The regulating part has a second main regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the loading part. The downstream end of the second main regulating member in the feeding direction is located downstream of the feeding port. The first main regulating member and the second main regulating member are interlocked so as to move in opposite directions to each other in the width direction, and sandwich the medium in the width direction. The medium feeding device according to claim 1.

3. The sub-regulating member is a first sub-regulating member. The regulating part has a second sub-regulating member that is movable in the width direction and is attached to the cover. The second main regulating member is interlocked with the second sub-regulating member. The medium feeding device according to claim 2.

4. The main regulating member is a first main regulating member. The regulating part has a second main regulating member that is fixed to the loading part. The downstream end of the second main regulating member in the feeding direction is located downstream of the feeding port. The first main regulating member and the second main regulating member sandwich the medium in the width direction when the first main regulating member moves in the width direction. The medium feeding device according to claim 1.

5. The main regulating member has a main connection part connected to the sub-regulating member. The sub-regulating member has a sub-connection part connected to the main regulating member. By connecting the main connection part and the sub-connection part, the main regulation The member is interlocked with the sub-regulating member, according to any one of claims 1 to 4 The medium feeding device described in the item.

6. The main connection portion is an upstream portion of the main regulating member in the feeding direction, The sub-connection portion is a downstream portion of the sub-regulating member in the feeding direction, The medium feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that.

7. The sub-connection portion is, Connected to the main connection portion by sandwiching the main connection portion in the width direction, Continuously, The medium feeding device according to claim 5 or claim 6, characterized in that the main connection portion is sandwiched in the width direction regardless of the opening and closing of the cover.

8. The main connection portion is, Connected to the sub-connection portion by sandwiching the sub-connection portion in the width direction, Connected, The medium feeding device according to claim 5 or claim 6, characterized in that the sub-connection portion is sandwiched in the width direction regardless of the opening and closing of the cover.

9. The stacking portion has a first stacking member and a second stacking member that can be pulled out from the first stacking member, And, The main regulating member is attached to the first stacking member, When the second stacking member is pulled out from the first stacking member, the second stacking member and the first stacking member are arranged in this order in the feeding direction, The medium feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that.

10. The cover has an indication portion that indicates the size of the medium stacked on the stacking portion based on the position of the regulating portion, The medium feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that.

11. The cover is openable and closable with respect to the stacking surface, according to any one of claims 1 to 10 The medium feeding device described in the item.

12. A medium feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, And a recording unit that records an image on the medium stacked on the stacking unit, characterized in that it comprises an image Recording device.

13. Comprising a housing for housing the recording unit, The stacking portion is capable of being housed in the housing, the image recording device according to claim 12, characterized in that.

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14. A medium feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, And a reading unit that reads an image of the medium stacked on the stacking unit, characterized in that it comprises an image Reading device. ​ ​ ​ ​

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