Device

Abstract

To provide a device which enables improvement of workability of a worker compared with a case where a display part is directed only in a front surface direction, the device for which the worker works at the front surface side and the side surface side of a housing.SOLUTION: A device includes: a housing having a placement part on which a discharged object discharged from a discharge port is placed, and a standing wall which stands from an end part of the placement part and is provided with the discharge port, the housing allowing a worker to access to the placement part from at least the side, which is a direction directed to the standing wall; a display part; and a connection part which connects the standing wall with the display part in a state where a space is formed below the display part and enables the display part to be directed in a front surface direction of the housing and a side surface direction of the housing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an apparatus. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses an image forming device that includes an image forming unit that forms an image based on image data, an operation display unit that displays information and accepts operation input, and a control unit that manages print jobs and controls the image forming unit, and also controls the display and operation acceptance of the operation display unit, and the control unit has a print confirmation function that involves printing and a display confirmation function that only displays on the screen based on the printing settings, as functions for checking the output results of the print job in advance, and when the printing settings are changed, it automatically selects either the print function that involves printing or the screen confirmation function that only displays on the screen as the recommended confirmation function, depending on the changes. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6536168 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In a configuration in which the display unit is placed on top of the device and faces forward, if the worker is positioned anywhere other than the front side of the device, the screen display of the display unit cannot be seen.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a device in which an operator works on both the front and side of a housing, improving the operator's workability compared to a device in which the display unit faces only forward. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The device of the first aspect comprises a housing having a loading section on which the material to be discharged from the discharge port is placed, and a standing wall that rises from the end of the loading section and on which the discharge port is formed, the housing allowing an operator to access the loading section from at least the side facing the standing wall, a display section, and a connecting section that connects the standing wall and the display section with a space below the display section, allowing the display section to face the front and side of the housing.

[0007] The device of a second aspect is the device according to the first aspect, wherein the connecting portion enables the display portion to be further oriented toward the rear surface of the housing.

[0008] The device of the third aspect is the device described in the first or second aspect, wherein the housing further has another loading portion arranged on the rear side of the loading portion, on which the material to be discharged is placed, and which has a protruding portion that protrudes from the rear side in the opposite direction to the front of the housing.

[0009] A fourth aspect of the device is the device according to the third aspect, wherein the other mounting portion further has a protruding portion that protrudes from the overhanging portion toward the opposite side of the standing wall from the mounting portion.

[0010] The device of the fifth aspect is the device described in the third or fourth aspect, wherein the housing has a protruding portion on the opposite side of the support portion relative to the standing wall, which protrudes toward the rear side from the protruding starting point of the protruding portion, and when viewed from the side of the housing, the rear side end of the protruding portion overlaps with the rear side end of the protruding portion.

[0011] The device of the sixth aspect is a device described in any one of the third to fifth aspects, wherein, when viewed from the front of the housing, the side edge of the other mounting portion overlaps with the side edge of the housing of the mounting portion.

[0012] A seventh aspect of the device is the device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein a connection portion between the standing wall and the connecting portion is located closer to the front than the mounting portion.

[0013] An eighth aspect of the device is the device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the display unit is entirely positioned above the mounting portion and faces the rear surface of the housing.

[0014] The device of the ninth aspect is an device described in any one of the first to eighth aspects, in which a forming section for forming an image on a recording medium is located on the opposite side of the loading section relative to the standing wall within the housing, and the loading section is where the medium on which the image has been formed by the device is discharged as the discharged object. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the device of the first aspect, in a device where an operator works on both the front and side of the housing, the operator's workability is improved compared to a device where the display unit faces only forward.

[0016] According to the device of the second aspect, the worker's work efficiency is improved when working on the rear side of the housing, compared to when the display unit faces only the front and side directions.

[0017] According to the device of the third aspect, the objects to be discharged can be placed side by side on the placement portion and another placement portion.

[0018] According to the device of the fourth aspect, it is possible to place objects other than the material to be discharged on the protruding portion of the other placing portion.

[0019] According to the device of the fifth aspect, the size of the device in the depth direction can be reduced compared to when the protruding portion protrudes beyond the protruding portion of the housing.

[0020] According to the device of the sixth aspect, an increase in the width of the device can be suppressed compared to when the side edges of the other mounting portions are positioned on the sides of the housing beyond the range of the mounting portions.

[0021] According to the seventh aspect of the device, the connection portion between the standing wall and the connecting portion is located above the loading portion when viewed from the side, thereby improving the ease with which workers can handle the materials to be discharged on the loading portion.

[0022] According to the eighth aspect of the device, the visibility of the display unit can be improved when the worker is working on the rear side of the device, compared to when the display unit facing the rear is located closer to the front than the loading unit.

[0023] According to the device of the ninth aspect, in a device in which an operator handles a medium with an image formed on the loading section from the side, the operator's workability is improved compared to when the display section faces only forward. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are three-view diagrams showing a portion of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which (A) is a plan view, (B) is a side view, and (C) is a rear view. [Figure 3] 1 is a plan view showing a part of a device in a state where a display unit faces forward according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 1 is a plan view showing a part of a device in a state where a display unit faces sideways according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 1 is a plan view showing a part of a device in a state where a display unit faces the rear according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which work is performed from the front using an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a side view of an operation using an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating an operation performed from the rear using an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] An example of an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or equivalent components and parts are designated by the same reference numerals. Furthermore, the dimensional proportions in the drawings are exaggerated for the sake of explanation and may differ from the actual proportions.

[0026] In addition, the arrow UP shown in each figure indicates the vertical direction toward the top of the device, the arrow LH indicates the horizontal direction toward the left in the width direction of the device, the arrow RH indicates the horizontal direction toward the right in the width direction of the device, the arrow FR indicates the horizontal direction toward the front of the device, and the arrow RR indicates the horizontal direction toward the back of the device (depth direction).

[0027] In the following description, the "up-down direction" may be used to mean "both the up-down direction" or "either the up-down direction." The "left-right direction" may be used to mean "both the right-left direction" or "either the right-left direction." The "left-right direction" may also be referred to as the lateral direction or the horizontal direction. The "front-rear direction" may be used to mean "both the forward direction and the rearward direction" or "either the forward direction or the rearward direction." The "front-rear direction" may also be referred to as the lateral direction or the horizontal direction. The up-down direction, left-right direction, and front-rear direction are directions that intersect with each other (specifically, directions that are perpendicular to each other).

[0028] The device 10 according to the description of the present disclosure is, as an example, an inkjet image forming device that forms an image by depositing ink on a sheet of recording medium P.

[0029] In this description, the surface of device 10 facing forward is referred to as the "front" in this disclosure, and the surface of device 10 facing backward is referred to as the "rear" in this disclosure.

[0030] (Overall composition) 1 and 2, an apparatus 10 according to the present disclosure includes, as an example, a first body 20 that forms an image on a recording medium P, and a second body 40 that is disposed on the left side of the first body 20. The apparatus 10 also includes a display operation unit 82.

[0031] (First body 20) 1 and 2, the first main body 20 includes a first housing 24 that houses various devices including an image forming unit that forms an image on a sheet of recording medium P. The first housing 24 has a housing main body 24A formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape and a rectangular parallelepiped protruding portion 24B that protrudes rearward from the right side of the housing main body 24A, and is L-shaped in plan view.

[0032] A cover that is opened and closed when performing internal maintenance, a drawer tray for storing recording media, a cover that is opened and closed when removing jammed paper, etc. are arranged on the front of first housing 24, i.e., first main body 20. In other words, the front of first main body 20 is the side of device 10 that is most frequently accessed by workers.

[0033] Furthermore, an ejection opening 30 is formed on the left side surface 24S of the first housing 24. The ejection opening 30 is a portion through which the recording medium P, on which an image has been formed inside the first main body 20, is ejected from the first housing 24. The ejection opening 30 is formed in the shape of a slit that is long from front to back in the middle of the left side surface 24S in the vertical direction, and ejects the recording medium P with its thickness direction aligned vertically. The ejection opening 30 is an example of an ejection section. Furthermore, the recording medium P on which an image has been formed is an example of an object to be ejected.

[0034] Of the walls forming the left side surface 24S of the first housing 24, the wall forming the portion above the lower edge of the outlet 30 (the upper surface of the second housing 42) will be referred to as a standing wall 26.

[0035] In addition, since an end of a table portion 42B of the second main body 40 (described later) abuts against the standing wall 26, it is also possible to consider the standing wall 26 as standing upright from the table portion 42B.

[0036] The housing body 24A of the first housing 24 houses an image forming unit that forms an image on a sheet of recording medium P, a paper feed unit that supplies recording media to the image forming unit, a conveying unit, etc. The protruding portion 24B houses a power supply board, a control board, etc.

[0037] In the first main body 20 described above, each part is controlled by a control unit mounted on a control board, an image is formed on the recording medium P, and the recording medium P on which the image has been formed is discharged from the discharge port 30.

[0038] The image forming unit, paper feed unit, transport unit, and the like housed in the housing main body 24A can also be considered to be disposed on the opposite side of the standing wall 26 to the second main body 40, which will be described later.

[0039] (Second body 40) 1 and 2, the second main body 40 is disposed adjacent to the left of the first main body 20. The second main body 40 includes a second housing 42. The second housing 42 includes a rectangular parallelepiped housing main body 42A that is shorter in height than the first housing 24, and a table portion 42B that forms part of the working unit 60, which will be described later.

[0040] The housing main body 42A has a built-in carriage onto which the recording medium P on which an image has been formed is discharged. The height of the second housing 42 is the same as the height up to the portion of the first housing where the discharge port 30 is formed. In addition, the front-to-rear length (depth dimension) of the housing main body 42A of the second housing 42 is the same as the depth dimension of the left side surface 24S of the first housing 24, and the left-to-right width of the second housing is slightly larger than the dimension along the discharge direction of a recording medium P of the largest size on which an image can be formed by the first main body 20.

[0041] The height H1 of the top surface of the second main body 40 is, for example, 1000 mm from the installation surface of the device 10, and the second housing 42, i.e., the upper part of the second main body 40, is used as the working section 60. That is, the second main body 40 has a top surface that is connected to the left side surface 42S and the front surface 42F, and this top surface is used as the working section 60.

[0042] In the present description, the combination of the second housing 42 of the second main body 40 and the first housing 24 of the first main body 20 is an example of a housing.

[0043] (Working unit 60) The work unit 60 has a top tray 62 formed on the top surface of the second housing 42 below the discharge outlet 30 of the first main body 20 in a left side view, a side table 64 adjacent to the rear of the top tray 62, and a front table 72 adjacent to the front of the top tray 62. The top tray 62 is an example of a loading unit, and the side table 64 is an example of another loading unit.

[0044] The top tray 62 is a portion on which the recording medium P discharged from the discharge port 30 is placed, and in this embodiment, it is configured to stack a predetermined number of recording media P. In other words, the loading surface, which is the upper surface of the top tray 62, is located below the nip portion of the discharge roll pair (not shown) exposed from the discharge port 30.

[0045] The loading surface of the top tray 62 is rectangular in plan view, and is capable of loading a recording medium P of the maximum size on which an image can be formed in the first main body 20 without it protruding from the surface in plan view.

[0046] The side table 64 has a rectangular shape in a plan view, and is formed by the rear portion of the top tray on the upper surface of the housing main body 42A and an overhanging portion 68 that overhangs rearward from the housing main body 42A. The side table 64 is designed so that a recording medium P of the largest size on which an image can be formed in the first main body 20 can be placed on the side table 64 without protruding from the table in a plan view.

[0047] The side table 64 also has a rectangular protruding portion 70 that protrudes rightward from the right edge of the overhanging portion 68. The front edge of the protruding portion 70 is in contact with the rear surface of the left side portion of the first housing 24 or faces it with a small gap between them.

[0048] The rear edges of the side table 64, i.e., the overhanging portion 68 and the protruding portion 70, overlap the rear edge of the protruding portion 24B in left side view. In other words, the overhanging portion 68 and the protruding portion 70 are configured not to protrude rearward from the rear edge of the first housing 24.

[0049] Here, the protruding portion 68 protrudes rearward from the rear end of the housing main body 42A, and the protruding portion 24B is a portion that protrudes rearward from other portions of the housing main body 24A and the rear end of the housing main body 42A. Therefore, the protruding portion 24B can also be considered as a portion of the first housing 24 that protrudes rearward from the protrusion starting point of the protruding portion 68.

[0050] Furthermore, when the second housing 42 is viewed from the front, the left ends of the second housing 42 and the side table 64 overlap each other. In other words, the side table 64 is configured not to protrude leftward from the left edge of the second main body 40.

[0051] The protruding portion 70 can be used to place something other than the recording medium P. In this embodiment, as an example of something other than the recording medium P, an external device 84 having image data display and editing functions, such as a personal computer, is connected to the control unit and placed on the protruding portion 70.

[0052] The portion of the side table 64 excluding the protruding portion 70 can also be regarded as an example of another loading portion.

[0053] The front table 72 is configured as a rectangular portion on the top surface of the housing main body 42A in front of the top tray 62. The front table 72 can accommodate input devices such as a mouse and keyboard for inputting data to a display operation unit 82 (described later).

[0054] The work unit 60 described above is used for various tasks by the worker M. Specifically, as will be described later, the top tray 62 and the side table 64 are used for tasks from the left side by the worker M who accesses them mainly from the left. Examples of such tasks include checking and comparing the recording media P discharged from the discharge port 30.

[0055] The protrusion 70 of the side table 64 is mainly used for operations from the rear side, such as device setting using an external device 84.

[0056] Furthermore, the front table 72 is mainly used for work performed from the front.

[0057] It is desirable that the overhanging portion 68 and the protruding portion 70 of the side table 64 have a space between them and the surface on which the device 10 is placed.

[0058] (Display operation unit 82 and connection unit 80) Next, the display operation unit 82, which is an example of a display unit included in the device 10 of the present disclosure, will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 as appropriate.

[0059] The display operation unit 82 is, for example, a substantially rectangular touch panel type user interface, and is arranged above the front portion of the second main body 40, as shown in Fig. 3. That is, the display operation unit 82 is arranged so as to overlap the front portion of the second housing 42 in a plan view.

[0060] The display operation unit 82 has a function of displaying information about the apparatus 10 to the worker M. The display operation unit 82 also has a function of accepting input operations from the worker M. For example, when the worker M causes the apparatus 10 to execute a process of forming an image, the display operation unit 82 is operated by the worker M, and transmits a signal to the control unit to execute a process of forming an image on the recording medium P.

[0061] In addition, the signal sent includes, for example, image data of the image to be formed on the recording medium P, as well as various setting values ​​that are referenced when performing the image forming process, such as the type of paper to be used as the recording medium P, the conveying speed of the recording medium P, and the color to be formed on the recording medium P.

[0062] The display operation unit 82 also has the function of displaying the image to be formed on the recording medium P as well as various setting values ​​to be referred to when performing the image forming process described above.

[0063] That is, when performing the work of forming an image on the recording medium P, the worker M can check the above-mentioned various setting values ​​and trouble information such as paper jams, which are displayed on the display operation unit 82.

[0064] 1 and 2, the display operation unit 82 is connected to the standing wall 26 by a connecting part 80 with a space therebelow. More specifically, one end of the connecting part 80 is connected to a connecting part 86 provided on the standing wall 26 of the first housing 24, and the other end is connected to the display operation unit 82 located above the second main body 40. The connecting part 86 may be connected to a frame member (not shown) covered by the standing wall 26.

[0065] As an example, the connecting unit 80 is an articulated horizontal arm configured with multiple shafts extending in the vertical direction and multiple arms made of hollow members connected to the respective shafts. The connecting unit 80 is configured so that the arms rotate about the respective shafts, thereby enabling the display operation unit 82 to be oriented forward, leftward, or backward.

[0066] Furthermore, when the standing wall 26 is viewed from the side, the connecting part 80 is connected to a connection part 86 that is provided closer to the front surface 24F of the first main body 20 than the center of the left side surface 24S. In other words, the connecting part 80 supports the display operation part 82 at a position that makes it easy for the operator M standing in front of the second main body 40 to operate the display operation part 82.

[0067] The connecting unit 80 can switch the orientation of the display / operation unit 82 among an orientation facing forward to the left of the standing wall 26, an orientation facing left above the front of the work unit 60 (to the right as seen by the worker M standing on the side), and an orientation facing rearward to the left of the standing wall 26 (to the right as seen by the worker M standing on the rear side). In this description, for the display / operation unit 82, the orientation in which the screen faces forward is an example of an orientation in which it faces “frontward,” the orientation in which it faces left is an example of an orientation in which it faces “sideways,” and the orientation in which it faces rearward is an example of an orientation in which it faces “rearward.” That is, in this description, the “front direction” is the front perpendicular to the front surface 42F, the “side direction” is the left perpendicular to the left side surface 42S, and the “rear direction” is the rear perpendicular to the rear surface of the second housing 42.

[0068] More specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 3, the worker M rotates the connecting part 80 via the display operation part 82 so that the display operation part 82 faces the front of the second main body 40.

[0069] In this state, the worker M can visually confirm the information about the device 10 displayed on the display operation unit 82 from the front of the second main body 40, and can perform input operations on the display operation unit 82.

[0070] Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the worker M rotates the connecting part 80 via the display operation part 82 so that the display operation part 82 faces the left side of the second main body 40.

[0071] In this state, by moving to the left of the second main body 40, the worker M can view information about the device 10 displayed on the display operation unit 82 from the left of the second main body 40 and perform input operations on the display operation unit 82.

[0072] Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the worker M rotates the connecting part 80 via the display operation part 82 so that the display operation part 82 faces the rear of the second main body 40.

[0073] In this state, the worker M can move behind the second main body 40 and view the information about the device 10 displayed on the display operation unit 82 from behind the second main body 40.

[0074] The display operation unit 82 may be connected to the first main body 20 in any manner to communicate with it, but as an example, it is connected to the first main body 20 using a cable, and the cable is stored and supported inside the arm.

[0075] (Worker M's movements) Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 as appropriate, a description will be given of how a worker M works using the device 10 according to the present disclosure.

[0076] 6 is a diagram showing a state in which an operator M performs work in front of the second main body 40. As shown in FIG. 6, the operator M operates the display operation unit 82 from the front of the device 10 with the display operation unit 82 facing the front direction of the second main body 40.

[0077] By this operation, the operator M inputs the image data to be formed on the recording medium P, the paper to be used, and other setting values ​​for the image forming process performed by the first main body 20, and forms an image on the recording medium P.

[0078] Furthermore, the worker M checks the screen of the display operation unit 82 while performing maintenance work on the first main body 20, such as supplying paper and removing paper jams, in front of the front surface 24F of the first main body 20.

[0079] In this way, the operator M performs image formation while checking the screen of the display operation unit 82 while positioned in front of the first main body 20 or the second main body 40.

[0080] 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the worker M is working on the left side of the second main body 40. As shown in FIG. 7, the worker M moves to the left side of the second main body 40 and checks the recording medium P discharged onto the top tray 62 with the display operation unit 82 facing leftward of the second main body 40.

[0081] Furthermore, the worker M places the recording media P discharged onto the top tray 62 on the side table 64 side by side, and compares the recording media P placed on the side table 64 with the recording media P discharged onto the top tray 62 side by side.

[0082] Then, the worker M checks the finish of the image formed on each recording medium P on the left side of the second main body 40, and modifies various setting values ​​by inputting information into the display operation unit 82 according to the finish.

[0083] In this way, while positioned to the left of the second main body 40, the worker M adjusts the image to be formed on the recording medium P by inputting data into the display operation unit 82 while checking the finished image to be formed on the recording medium P.

[0084] 8 is a diagram showing a state in which an operator M performs work behind the second main body 40. The operator M moves to the rear of the second main body 40 with the display operation unit 82 facing the rear of the second main body 40, and displays image data stored in an external device 84 placed on the protrusion 70.

[0085] In addition, the worker M checks the image formed on the recording medium P, and if the image is not formed as intended, operates the external device 84 to edit the image data of the image to be formed on the recording medium P.

[0086] Then, the worker M transmits the edited image data using the external device 84 to the control unit, and corrects the image data of various setting values ​​in the image forming process.

[0087] In this way, while positioned behind the second main body 40, the worker M edits the image data using the external device 84 and adjusts the image to be formed on the recording medium P while checking the finished image to be formed on the recording medium P and the various setting values ​​displayed on the display operation unit 82.

[0088] Thereafter, the operator M moves to the front or left of the second main body 40, rotates the display operation unit 82 in the direction where the operator M is positioned, and operates the display operation unit 82 to form an image on the recording medium P again.

[0089] In this way, the worker M moves to the front, left, and rear of the second main body 40 to perform different tasks in a series of movements, and corrects various setting values ​​in the image formation process while checking the finished image formed on the recording medium P and the various setting values ​​displayed on the display operation unit 82.

[0090] It should be noted that the worker M may edit the image data by operating the external device 84 placed on the protruding portion 70 as described above, but may also edit the image data by operating the external device 84 placed at a location other than the protruding portion 70 of the apparatus 10. Furthermore, the worker M may edit the image data by operating the external device 84 placed at a location away from the apparatus 10, and transmit the image data to the control unit via a network.

[0091] (Action, effect) The device according to the present disclosure can provide the following effects.

[0092] In the device 10 according to the present disclosure, the second housing 42 allows access to the top tray 62 from the left, and the display operation unit 82 can be oriented to face the front, left, and rear of the second main body 40 by the connecting unit 80.

[0093] This improves the workability of the worker M in the device 10 where the worker M works in front of and to the left of the second main body 40, compared to when the display operation unit 82 faces only toward the front of the device 10.

[0094] In addition, since the display operation unit 82 can be directed toward the rear of the second main body 40, the worker M can check the various setting values ​​displayed on the display operation unit 82 even when working behind the second main body 40.

[0095] This improves workability when the worker M works behind the second main body 40 compared to when the worker M cannot see the display on the display operation unit 82.

[0096] The table portion 42B of the second main body 40 has a side table 64 behind the top tray 62.

[0097] This allows the recording media P to be placed on both the top tray 62 and the side table 64, that is, allows two recording media P on which images have been formed to be arranged side by side.

[0098] The side table 64 also has a protrusion 70 that protrudes rightward from the overhang 68 .

[0099] This allows items other than the recording medium P, such as an external device 84, to be placed behind the second main body 40.

[0100] The protruding portion 68 of the side table 64 is formed so that the rear end thereof overlaps with the rear end of the protruding portion 24B of the first main body 20.

[0101] This makes it possible to suppress an increase in the size of the device 10 in the depth direction, compared to when the protruding portion 68 of the side table 64 protrudes rearward of the second main body 40.

[0102] Furthermore, since the left end of the side table 64 of the device 10 is formed to overlap with the left end of the top tray 62, the width of the device 10 does not increase compared to when the side table 64 is not provided.

[0103] This makes it possible to suppress an increase in the width of the device 10 compared to when the end of the side table 64 is located to the left of the top tray 62.

[0104] Furthermore, the connection portion 86 between the standing wall 26 and the connecting portion 80 is located further forward than the top tray 62 .

[0105] This allows the operator M to easily insert the top tray 62 into the connecting portion 86, compared to when the connecting portion 86 is located above the top tray 62 in a side view. above This can improve the ease of handling of the recording medium P.

[0106] Furthermore, when the display operation unit 82 faces the rear of the second main body 40, the entire display operation unit 82 is located above the top tray 62.

[0107] This improves the visibility of the display operation unit 82 when the worker M is working behind the second main body 40, compared to when the display operation unit 82 is facing the rear of the second main body 40 and the entire unit is positioned forward of the top tray 62.

[0108] (Variation) In the above description, the display operation unit 82 is capable of facing forward, side, and rearward, but this is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient that the display operation unit 82 is capable of facing forward and side. With this configuration, in an apparatus where the worker M works on the front side and side side of the apparatus 10, the workability of the worker M is improved compared to when the display operation unit 82 faces only forward.

[0109] Furthermore, in the above description, the side table 64 has the protruding portion 68, but it may be formed so that the rear edge of the side table 64 overlaps the rear end of the second housing 42 in a side view without having this. In other words, the loading surface of the side table 64 may be configured to be smaller than the maximum size of the recording medium P that can be ejected from the device 10.

[0110] In the above description, the side table 64 has the protruding portion 70, but the protruding portion 70 may not have this in a configuration having the overhanging portion 68. In this case, the right end of the side table 64 may be formed to overlap with the standing wall 26 when viewed from the front.

[0111] In addition, in the above description, the rear end of the protruding portion 68 of the side table 64 is formed so as to overlap the rear end of the protruding portion 24B of the first housing 24 in a side view, but this is not limited to this, and the protruding portion 68 may be formed so as to be recessed forward from the rear edge of the protruding portion 24B of the first housing 24, or may be formed so as to protrude rearward from the rear end of the protruding portion 24B of the first housing 24.

[0112] In addition, in the above description, the left end of the side table 64 is formed so as to overlap with the left end of the top tray 62 when viewed from the front, but this is not limited to this, and the side table 64 may be formed so as to be recessed to the right of the left end of the top tray 62, or so as to protrude to the left of the left end of the top tray 62.

[0113] In the above description, the connection portion 86 is provided in front of the top tray 62 on the standing wall 26, but this is not limitative and the connection portion 86 may be provided above the top tray 62 on the standing wall 26.

[0114] Furthermore, in the above description, when the display operation unit 82 faces rearward, the entire display operation unit 82 is located above the top tray 62, but this is not limited to this and the display operation unit 82 may be located in front of the top tray 62, for example, on the front table 72.

[0115] Furthermore, in the above description, the device 10 is an image forming device that forms images using an inkjet method, but the device 10 according to the present disclosure is not limited to this and can be used in electrophotographic image forming devices and printers.

[0116] Furthermore, although the above description has been given of the device 10 having an image forming device, the device 10 according to the present disclosure is not limited to this. The object to be discharged by the device 10 according to the present disclosure can be a variety of objects other than the recording medium P, such as food, machine parts, etc.

[0117] For example, if the device 10 is a 3D printer, a three-dimensional object may be considered as an example of the ejected part, and if the device 10 is a folding device, a folded piece of paper may be considered as an example of the ejected object. If the device 10 is a bookbinding device, a booklet is considered as an example of the discharged material.

[0118] In addition, in the above description, an external device 84 was placed on the protrusion 70, but this is not limited to this, and it is also possible to place an instrument such as a ruler or writing implement that is used to check the finished state of the recording medium P.

[0119] In the above description, the device 10 has the first body 20 and the second body 40 as separate bodies, but this is not limited to this, and the device 10 may have components corresponding to the first body 20 and the second body 40 as a single body.

[0120] It is sufficient for the display operation unit 82 to be able to display the information relating to the device 10. That is, data input to the display operation unit 82 may be performed by an input device such as a keyboard or mouse arranged on the front table 72.

[0121] In the above explanation, the display operation unit 82 faces forward, left, and backward, but in order to make the display operation unit 82 easier to see depending on the height of the worker M, the angle at which the display operation unit 82 faces may be changed by rotating it around the horizontal axis.

[0122] The above describes an embodiment of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it is clear that a person with ordinary knowledge in the field of technology to which the present disclosure pertains can conceive of various modifications or applications within the scope of the technical ideas set forth in the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally fall within the technical scope of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0123] 10 equipment 20 First Body 24 First enclosure 24A housing body 24B Outcall Department 26 Standing Wall 30 Discharge port (example of discharge section) 40 Second body 42 Second enclosure 60 Working Unit 62 Top tray (example of loading area) 64 Side table (an example of another loading area) 68 Overhang 70 Protrusion 72 Front Table 80 Connection part 82 Display operation unit (example of display unit) 84 External device M worker P Recording media (an example of a discharged material or medium)

Claims

1. a housing having a loading section on which the material discharged from the discharge port is placed, and a standing wall rising from an end of the loading section and having the discharge port formed therein, the housing allowing an operator to access the loading section from at least a side facing the standing wall; a display unit disposed within a range of the height of the standing wall and aligned vertically with the mounting unit; a connecting portion that connects the standing wall and the display portion with a space between the display portion and the mounting portion, allowing the display portion to face a front direction of the housing and a side direction of the housing; A device comprising:

2. The connecting portion allows the display unit to be further oriented toward the rear surface of the housing.

10. The apparatus of claim 1.

3. The housing further includes another loading portion, which is disposed on the rear side of the loading portion and on which the discharged material is placed, and which has a protruding portion that protrudes from the rear side to the opposite side to the front direction of the housing.

3. The device according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The other mounting portion further includes a protruding portion protruding from the protruding portion to a side opposite to the mounting portion with respect to the standing wall.

4. The apparatus of claim 3.

5. the housing has a protruding portion on the opposite side of the support portion with respect to the upright wall, the protruding portion protruding toward a rear side relative to a protruding start point of the protruding portion, When viewed from a side of the housing, a rear end of the protruding portion overlaps with a rear end of the protruding portion.

5. The device according to claim 3 or claim 4.

6. When viewed from the front of the housing, an end of the other mounting portion in a side surface direction of the housing overlaps an end of the mounting portion in a side surface direction of the housing.

6. An apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 5.

7. A connection portion between the standing wall and the connecting portion is located on the front side of the mounting portion.

7. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. the display unit is entirely positioned above the mounting portion while facing the rear surface of the housing; 8. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. a forming section for forming an image on a recording medium on an opposite side of the mounting section with respect to the standing wall in the housing; The loading section discharges a medium on which an image has been formed by the device as the discharged object.

9. An apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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