Recording device

Abstract

To provide a recording device which reduces cost and suppresses damage of a cable for connecting a recording part and a first control substrate.SOLUTION: A recording device 1 includes a line head 40 which is movable between a recording position for performing recording on a medium M and a retreat position that is retreated in a +B direction from the recording position, a first control substrate 26, a cable 45 for electrically connecting the line head 40 and the first control substrate 26, a side frame 32 which is provided between the line head 40 and the first control substrate 26, and a hole part 60 which is provided on the side frame 32 and passes the cable 45 therethrough, wherein when a part passing through the hole part 60 in the cable 45 is represented by a passage part 45P, a diameter Db of the hole part 60 in the +B direction is longer than a distance between the position of the passage part 45P corresponding to the recording position and the position of the passage part 45P corresponding to the retreat position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there have been known recording devices equipped with a cable that electrically connects a recording unit such as a recording head to a control unit. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a recording device in which a relay unit is provided on a flat cable that connects the recording unit to the control unit. The relay unit is provided on a frame. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-175282 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the recording device described in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the cost of parts and the like tends to increase due to the provision of a relay unit, making it difficult to reduce costs.

[0005] In response to this, a through-hole may be provided in the frame to pass the cable through, eliminating the need for a relay section. However, a configuration in which the recording head is movable poses a problem in that the cable comes into contact with the edge of the through-hole, making the cable more susceptible to damage. Specifically, when the recording head is a line head, a configuration may be adopted in which the line head moves between a recording position where recording is performed on the medium and a retracted position where cleaning or the like is performed. As the line head moves, the cable is more likely to come into contact with the edge of the through-hole. Therefore, repeated contact can cause progressive damage to the cable, potentially resulting in deterioration of the cable's characteristics. In other words, there has been a demand for a recording device that reduces costs and suppresses damage to the cable connecting the recording section and control section. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The recording device comprises a recording unit that is movable between a recording position where recording is performed on a medium and a retracted position retracted from the recording position along a first direction, a first control board connected to the recording unit, a cable that electrically connects the recording unit and the first control board, a frame provided between the recording unit and the first control board, and a hole provided in the frame through which the cable passes, wherein when the portion of the cable that passes through the hole is defined as a passing portion, the diameter of the hole in the first direction is longer than the distance between the position of the passing portion corresponding to the recording position and the position of the passing portion corresponding to the retracted position.

[0007] The recording device comprises a recording unit that is movable between a recording position where recording is performed on a medium and a retracted position retracted from the recording position along a first direction, a first control board connected to the recording unit, a cable that electrically connects the recording unit and the first control board, a frame provided between the recording unit and the first control board, a hole provided in the frame through which the cable passes, a first regulating unit that regulates movement of the cable, and a holding member that moves in conjunction with movement of the recording unit, wherein the recording unit is provided on one side of the frame and the first control board is provided on the other side, and the first regulating unit is fixed to the holding member on the one side. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the general configuration of a recording apparatus according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a head unit, a side frame, and the like in a housing. [Figure 3] 5A and 5B are schematic diagrams showing the shape of holes and the arrangement of support parts. [Figure 4] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the position of a cable passage when the line head is in a recording position. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the position of the cable passage portion when the line head is in the retracted position. [Figure 6] 5 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of a second restricting portion and the like in a side frame. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] In the following embodiments, an inkjet printer is used as an example of a recording apparatus, and the description will be given with reference to the drawings. For convenience of illustration, the sizes of the components are different from the actual sizes.

[0010] In the following figures, XYZ and AB axes are used as mutually orthogonal coordinate axes as necessary, with the direction indicated by each arrow being the + direction and the direction opposite the + direction being the - direction. When the recording device is installed on a horizontal surface, the Z axis is aligned vertically and the XY plane is aligned with the horizontal surface. The -X direction along the X axis is sometimes referred to as backward, and the +Z direction along the Z axis is sometimes referred to as upward and the -Z direction is sometimes referred to as downward. Note that in the following figures, illustrations of only essential parts are omitted.

[0011] 1, a recording device 1 according to this embodiment has a housing 2 that is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped and long in the direction along the Z axis. Inside the housing 2, the recording device 1 has a plurality of medium cassettes 5, a transport path T, a line head 40 serving as a recording unit, a first control board 26 serving as a control unit, and a discharge unit 3 above the housing 2. Although not shown, the recording device 1 also has a cable that electrically connects the line head 40 and the first control board 26.

[0012] Here, in the transport path T along which the medium M is transported from the medium cassette 5 through the area opposite the line head 40 to the discharge section 3, the medium cassette 5 side is sometimes referred to as the upstream side, and the discharge section 3 side is sometimes referred to as the downstream side.

[0013] The first control board 26 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a system bus, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. The first control board 26 is electrically connected to each component of the recording device 1, including the line head 40, and comprehensively controls the operation of the recording device 1. The recording device 1 may be operated from an information device such as a personal computer via the first control board 26. Note that, although the first control board 26 is shown in FIG. 1 as being located above the ink tanks 23, the location of the first control board 26 is not limited to this.

[0014] Multiple media cassettes 5 are located below the housing 2 and are stacked in the direction along the Z axis. Each of the multiple media cassettes 5 stores media M. Although not shown in the figure, the media cassettes 5 can be pulled out to the outside of the housing 2. This allows the media M to be replenished into the media cassettes 5.

[0015] The medium M is a single sheet of recording medium such as paper. Recording is performed on the medium M by the recording device 1. The medium M is transported from the medium cassette 5 along the transport path T toward the area facing the line head 40 by the pick roller 6 and the transport roller pair 7, 8.

[0016] The recording device 1 is equipped with transport paths Ta, Tb, and Tc. The medium M can be taken into the transport path T from outside the housing 2 via the transport paths Ta and Tb. The medium M is transported from an external device (not shown) connected to the rear of the housing 2 to the transport path T via the transport path Ta. The medium M is transported from the manual feed tray 9 to the transport path T via the transport path Tb. The medium M on which recording has been performed is discharged to the discharge unit 3 via the transport path Tc.

[0017] The medium M is transported along the transport path T. The transport path T includes a first transport path T1 and a second transport path T2. The first transport path T1 includes an area where the line head 40 and the medium M face each other, and is the path along which recording is performed from the line head 40 to the medium M. The second transport path T2 is a reversing path when recording is performed on both sides of the medium M. The medium M is first transported toward the first transport path T1.

[0018] The first transport path T1 is a transport path T between a transport roller pair 11b and a transport roller pair 11c (described later). The second transport path T2 is disposed behind the first transport path T1 and extends substantially upward from a transport roller pair 11a (described later).

[0019] On the conveying path T, pairs of conveying rollers 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 11g, and 11h, flaps 12a and 12b, and a medium width sensor 13 are provided.

[0020] The transport roller pair 11a, 11b are arranged upstream of the first transport path T1. The transport roller pair 11c is arranged on the first transport path T1 immediately downstream of the area where the medium M and the line head 40 face each other. The transport roller pair 11d, 11e are arranged on the transport path Tc. On the second transport path T2, a transport roller pair 11g and a transport roller pair 11h are arranged in this order from top to bottom. On the transport path T extending above the second transport path T2, a transport roller pair 11f is arranged. The medium M before recording reaches the first transport path T1 via the transport roller pair 11a, 11b.

[0021] The medium width sensor 13 detects the width, which is the length in the direction along the Y axis, of the medium M. The medium width sensor 13 is disposed on the transport path T between the pair of transport rollers 11a and 11b.

[0022] On the first transport path T1, transport belt drive rollers 14a and 14b, a transport belt 22, and a suction mechanism (not shown) are arranged.

[0023] The conveyor belt 22 is a main component forming the first conveying path T1. The conveyor belt 22 is stretched across conveyor belt drive rollers 14a and 14b. For example, one of the conveyor belt drive rollers 14a and 14b is a drive roller and the other is a driven roller. The drive roller rotates clockwise in FIG. 1 to rotate the conveyor belt 22. As a result, the conveyor belt 22 attracts and transports the medium M (not shown) using an attraction mechanism described below.

[0024] The adsorption mechanism is disposed near the conveyor belt drive roller 14a. The adsorption mechanism adsorbs the medium M to the conveyor belt 22. The adsorption mechanism is, for example, a charging device, and charges the conveyor belt 22. The conveyor belt 22 adsorbs the medium M to the surface facing the first conveyor path T1 using static electricity. This makes it less likely that the medium M will shift position on the first conveyor path T1. Here, the adsorption mechanism is not limited to being a charging device, and may be configured to adsorb the medium M using suction force generated by, for example, a suction pump.

[0025] The line head 40 is disposed opposite the first transport path T1. The line head 40 performs recording on the medium M transported along the first transport path T1. The line head 40 is movable between a recording position where it performs recording on the medium M and a retracted position where maintenance of the line head 40 is performed. In FIG. 1, the line head 40 at the recording position is indicated by a solid line, and the line head 40 at the retracted position is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

[0026] The retracted position is located in the +B direction, which is the first direction, relative to the recording position. In other words, the retracted position is the position retracted from the recording position along the +B direction. The direction in which the medium M is transported on the first transport path T1 is the +A direction. The +A direction and the +B direction are perpendicular to each other. The +A direction and the +B direction intersect with the vertical direction.

[0027] Although not shown in the drawings, the line head 40 has a plurality of nozzles on a surface facing the first transport path T1. The plurality of nozzles form a nozzle row corresponding to the number of the plurality of ink tanks 23. Each ink tank 23 stores ink K. The ink K is liquid ink of a color such as black, cyan, magenta, or yellow. The plurality of ink tanks 23 may store ink K of different colors or may store ink K of the same color.

[0028] Ink pipes (not shown) are connected from each ink tank 23 to the line head 40. Each ink K is supplied from each ink tank 23 to the line head 40 via these ink pipes. Each ink K is ejected as droplets from the corresponding nozzle of the line head 40 onto the medium M. Images, text, etc. are recorded on the medium M by depositing droplets of ink K onto the medium M at predetermined timing while transporting the medium M in the +A direction.

[0029] The line head 40 includes a piezoelectric element as an actuator, which is a driving means. The driving means may be, for example, an electromechanical conversion element that displaces a vibration plate as an actuator by electrostatic adsorption, or an electrothermal conversion element that ejects ink K as droplets by bubbles generated by heating.

[0030] A cap unit 110 is disposed in the -A direction of the line head 40. When the line head 40 is in the retracted position, the cap unit 110 moves in the +A direction and comes into close contact with the surface of the line head 40 on which the multiple nozzles are disposed. In this state, ink K is sucked out of the multiple nozzles by sucking the cap unit 110 with a suction pump (not shown).

[0031] This allows maintenance such as cleaning of the multiple nozzles to be performed. The ink K sucked out by the cap unit 110 is stored in a waste liquid tank 16 below the line head 40. Although not shown, a wiper unit is provided to wipe off ink K adhering to the nozzle surface of the line head 40 on which the multiple nozzles are arranged.

[0032] The flaps 12a and 12b switch the path along which the medium M is transported. The flap 12a is disposed immediately downstream of the transport roller pair 11c. The flap 12a switches the transport path T downstream of the first transport path T1 to either the transport path Tc or the second transport path T2. The flap 12b is disposed on the transport path Tc and branches the transport path Tc into two paths.

[0033] After recording is performed by the line head 40, the medium M is transported downstream via the transport roller pair 11c. Here, if recording is to be performed on only one side of the medium M, the flap 12a is operated to guide the medium M to the transport path Tc. After the medium M is transported to the transport path Tc, the path is branched by the flap 12b, and the medium M is discharged to the discharge unit 3 as the recorded medium M.

[0034] When recording on both sides of the medium M, the flap 12a is operated to guide the medium M to the second transport path T2. The medium M is transported along the second transport path T2 and a transport path T above the second transport path T2 by the transport roller pair 11f and the like until it is near the top of the housing 2. The medium M is then transported downward along the second transport path T2, passes through the transport roller pairs 11g and 11h, and merges with the transport path T upstream of the transport roller pair 11a. The medium M is then transported again to the first transport path T1 via the transport roller pair 11a and 11b.

[0035] At this time, the medium M is turned over by passing through the above-described path, and the unrecorded side of the medium M faces the line head 40. After recording is performed by the line head 40, the medium M is discharged from the discharge section 3 in the same manner as in the case of recording on only one side.

[0036] The first transport path T1 and the second transport path T2 extend in a direction that intersects with the vertical -Z direction and the horizontal direction perpendicular to the Z axis. Therefore, the vertical dimension of the recording device 1, i.e., the height, is smaller than when the first transport path T1 and the second transport path T2 extend vertically. Also, the horizontal dimension of the recording device 1, i.e., the width, is smaller than when the first transport path T1 and the second transport path T2 extend horizontally. Note that the arrangement of the first transport path T1 and the second transport path T2 is not limited to the above and may be along the horizontal or vertical direction.

[0037] 2, the recording device 1 includes side frames 32 and 34 and horizontal frames 38A, 38B, and 38C inside a housing 2 (not shown). The side frames 32 and 34 are generally flat plate-shaped members made of, for example, iron or resin. The horizontal frames 38A, 38B, and 38C are generally prismatic members made of plate material such as iron.

[0038] The side frames 32 and 34 have their main surfaces aligned along the AB plane and are arranged opposite each other with a gap in the direction along the Y axis. Within the housing 2, the side frame 32 is arranged in the -Y direction, and the side frame 34 is arranged in the +Y direction. The side frame 32 is an example of a frame of the present invention.

[0039] A hole 60 is provided in the side frame 32. The hole 60 is a through-hole that penetrates the side frame 32 in the direction along the Y axis. The hole 60 is elongated in the direction along the B axis in a side view from the -Y direction. A cable 45 passes through the hole 60.

[0040] The horizontal frames 38A, 38B, 38C are bridged between the opposing side frames 32, 34, and both ends thereof along the Y axis are fixed to the side frames 32, 34. The horizontal frames 38A, 38B, 38C are generally prismatic, and the height direction of each of the prismatic columns is aligned with the Y axis.

[0041] The head unit 4 is disposed in the space between the side frames 32, 34 and the horizontal frames 38A, 38B, 38C. The head unit 4 includes a line head 40, a holding member 48, and a pair of support frames 52.

[0042] The line head 40 is a member that is elongated in the direction along the Y axis. As described above, the line head 40 faces the first transport path T1 (not shown). The line head 40 has a second control board 43 therein that controls the operation of the line head 40.

[0043] Both ends of the line head 40 in the direction along the Y axis are attached to the support frames 52. The pair of support frames 52 face each other in the direction along the Y axis inside the side frames 32, 34, and sandwich the line head 40 between them.

[0044] A holding member 48 is bridged in the direction along the Y axis between the pair of support frames 52. The holding member 48 is a member that is elongated in the direction along the Y axis. The holding member 48, together with the pair of support frames 52, is a structural member of the head unit 4.

[0045] The head unit 4 can move in the direction along the B axis by being driven by the head unit drive section 58. That is, the line head 40 is sandwiched between a pair of support frames 52 and moves back and forth in the direction along the B axis. The holding member 48 also moves in the direction along the B axis in conjunction with the movement of the line head 40. The position to which the head unit 4 has moved the furthest in the -B direction is the recording position, and the position to which the head unit 4 has moved the furthest in the +B direction is the retracted position.

[0046] The line head 40 is provided on one side, or in the +Y direction, of the side frame 32, and the first control board 26 (not shown) is provided on the other side, or in the -Y direction. That is, the side frame 32 is provided between the line head 40 and the first control board 26. The line head 40 and the first control board 26 are electrically connected by a cable 45.

[0047] The line head 40 has a connection portion 47. The connection portion 47 is provided near the end portion of the line head 40 in the -Y direction. A cable 45 is connected to the connection portion 47, and the line head 40 and the cable 45 are electrically connected at the connection portion 47. More specifically, the cable 45 is electrically connected to a second control board 43 built into the line head 40. That is, the cable 45 electrically connects the first control board 26 and the second control board 43. The cable 45 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable.

[0048] Because cable 45 is a USB cable, the width of cable 45 is narrower than when an FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) is used for cable 45, and contact between the edge of hole 60 and cable 45 is reduced. Also, the size of hole 60 can be reduced.

[0049] Here, the line head 40 is not limited to having the second control board 43. The line head 40 may not have the second control board 43, and the drive unit (not shown) of the line head 40 and the connection unit 47 may be electrically connected by an FFC.

[0050] Cable 45 is pulled out from connection portion 47 in the +Y direction and curved approximately in the +B direction near side frame 34. Cable 45 is then arranged in the -Y direction along the surface of holding member 48 facing approximately in the +A direction, and is routed toward hole 60 in side frame 32. In other words, cable 45 is routed from connection portion 47 in a direction away from side frame 32, curves, approaches side frame 32, passes through hole 60, and heads toward the -Y direction of side frame 32.

[0051] A first restricting portion 63 and a limiting portion 65 are disposed on a surface of the holding member 48 facing substantially in the +A direction. That is, the first restricting portion 63 and the limiting portion 65 are fixed to the holding member 48 in the +Y direction of the side frame 32.

[0052] The first restricting portion 63 holds the cable 45 and restricts movement of the cable 45 in the +Y direction of the side frame 32. The first restricting portion 63 is disposed closer to the +Y direction than the center on the surface of the holding member 48. In other words, the first restricting portion 63 corresponds to a position on the cable 45 that is slightly back in the -Y direction from the curved region near the side frame 34. The cable 45 is routed from the connection portion 47 through the first restricting portion 63 to the hole portion 60.

[0053] Two first restricting portions 63 are provided along the Y axis. Each first restricting portion 63 holds the cable 45 by sandwiching the outer periphery of the cable 45 perpendicular to the length direction. The first restricting portions 63 restrict movement of the cable 45 in directions other than along the Y axis. Note that the shape, number, and arrangement of the first restricting portions 63 are not limited to those described above.

[0054] The limiting portion 65 limits the movement of the cable 45. The limiting portion 65 is provided between the first restricting portion 63 and the hole portion 60, at the center of the surface of the holding member 48 in the direction along the Y axis. The limiting portion 65 is provided to cover the cable 45 from directions including the direction along the A axis that is perpendicular to the +B direction.

[0055] Specifically, when the holding member 48, the cable 45, and the limiting portion 65 are viewed from the side in a direction along the Y axis, the limiting portion 65 is provided so as to span the space in the +A direction of the cable 45 arranged along the holding member 48. In other words, the limiting portion 65 limits the movement of the cable 45 when the cable 45 moves relatively significantly in a direction including a +A direction component. In the state shown in FIG. 2, the cable 45 and the limiting portion 65 are not in contact with each other. The cable 45 is arranged to span three locations in the center of the above-mentioned surface of the holding member 48. Note that the shape, number, and arrangement of the limiting portions 65 are not limited to those described above.

[0056] As described above, in the +Y direction of the side frame 32, the cable 45 moves in conjunction with the movement of the head unit 4. Although the movement of the cable 45 is restricted or limited by the first restricting portion 63 or the limiting portion 65 depending on the position of the head unit 4, the degree of curvature of the cable 45 changes and slight movement occurs.

[0057] 3, the hole 60 has a rectangular shape that is elongated in the direction along the B axis. Specifically, the diameter Db of the hole 60 in the +B direction, which is a first direction, is longer than the diameter Da in the +A direction, which is a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0058] When the head unit 4 (not shown) moves in a direction along the B axis, the diameter Db corresponds to the movement of the cable 45 in the direction along the B axis. Although the diameter Da is shorter than the diameter Db, the movement of the cable 45 in a direction including the +A direction component that accompanies the above-mentioned movement of the head unit 4 is limited by the above-mentioned limiting portion 65. This makes it less likely that the edge of the hole 60 will come into contact with the cable 45.

[0059] A support portion 67 is provided on the edge of the hole portion 60 in the -Z direction, which is the vertical direction. The support portion 67 is provided so as to protrude slightly in the +Z direction from the edge of the hole portion 60 in the -Z direction. The support portion 67 is disposed in the center of the edge of the hole portion 60 in the -Z direction in the direction along the B axis. The support portion 67 has a surface 67S that is along the +B direction and faces the +A direction.

[0060] The surface 67S has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the +A direction. The length of the surface 67S along the Y axis is longer than the length of the edge of the hole 60 along the Y axis. The length of the surface 67S along the B axis corresponds to approximately one-third of the diameter Db.

[0061] If the portion of the cable 45 that passes through the hole 60 is defined as a passing portion 45P, then the surface 67S of the support portion 67 supports the -Z direction side of the passing portion 45P. The passing portion 45P is an area that overlaps with the edge of the hole 60 when viewed from the +A direction. The support portion 67 is provided on the vertical edge of the hole 60 with which the cable 45 is likely to come into contact as the head unit 4 moves. The surface 67S of the support portion 67 supports the cable 45. Therefore, even if the cable 45 comes into contact with the support portion 67, the contact area of ​​the cable 45 is increased, thereby reducing damage to the cable 45.

[0062] 4 and 5, which will be referred to in the following description, some components such as the first restricting portion 63 and the limiting portion 65 are not shown.

[0063] 4, when the line head 40 is in the recording position, the head unit 4 moves furthest in the -B direction. In this state, the passing portion 45P of the cable 45 is positioned close to the edge of the hole 60 in the -B direction in response to the movement of the head unit 4. The cable 45 does not come into contact with the edge of the hole 60 in the -B direction.

[0064] 5, when the line head 40 is in the retracted position, the head unit 4 moves furthest in the +B direction. In this state, the passing portion 45P of the cable 45 is positioned close to the edge of the hole 60 in the +B direction in response to the movement of the head unit 4. The cable 45 does not come into contact with the edge of the hole 60 in the +B direction.

[0065] The diameter Db of the hole 60 in the +B direction is longer than the distance between the position of the passing portion 45P corresponding to the recording position and the position of the passing portion 45P corresponding to the retracted position.

[0066] 6, a second restricting portion 66 and an attachment portion 69 are provided on the other side, in the −Y direction, of the side frame 32. The attachment portion 69 is disposed to the right of the hole portion 60 in FIG.

[0067] The mounting portion 69 is a member formed by bending a substantially rectangular metal plate at multiple locations. The mounting portion 69 is provided in contact with the surface of the side frame 32 facing the -Y direction, and includes a portion 69F that is spaced apart from the side frame 32. The surface of the portion 69F facing the -Y direction is along the AB plane.

[0068] A second restricting portion 66 is provided on the surface of portion 69F of mounting portion 69. Second restricting portion 66 clamps and fixes the outer periphery of cable 45, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of cable 45. Movement of cable 45 in any direction other than the substantially horizontal direction in FIG. 6 is restricted by second restricting portion 66. Note that the shape, number, and arrangement of mounting portion 69 and second restricting portion 66 are not limited to those described above.

[0069] The cable 45 is routed from the +Y direction to the -Y direction through the hole 60 relative to the side frame 32. The cable 45 then extends from the hole 60 to the right in FIG. 6, passes through the second restricting portion 66, and is then connected to the first control board 26 (not shown).

[0070] According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0071] In the recording device 1, costs can be reduced and damage to the cable 45 connecting the line head 40 and the first control board 26 can be suppressed. More specifically, holes 60 are provided in the side frames 32, and the cable 45 is passed through the holes to electrically connect the line head 40 and the first control board 26. Therefore, a connector that relays the cable 45 is omitted, and the cost of parts can be reduced.

[0072] The passing portion 45P is less likely to interfere with the edge of the hole 60 within the range in which it moves as the line head 40 moves. That is, contact between the cable 45 and the edge of the hole 60 is reduced, thereby suppressing damage to the cable 45. As a result, it is possible to provide a recording device 1 that reduces costs and suppresses damage to the cable 45 connecting the line head 40 and the first control board 26.

[0073] The cable 45 is fixed to the holding member 48 together with the first restricting portion 63, and moves together with the line head 40. Therefore, even if the line head 40 moves, the range of movement of the cable 45 is small in the +Y direction in which the line head 40 is disposed relative to the hole portion 60. This reduces contact between the cable 45 and other members, further preventing damage to the cable 45.

[0074] When the line head 40 moves, the movement of the cable 45 in the +A direction is restricted by the restricting portion 65. Although the diameter Da of the hole 60 in the +A direction is shorter than the diameter Db in the +B direction, the restricting portion 65 makes it less likely that the cable 45 will interfere with the edge of the hole 60. Therefore, damage to the cable 45 in the +Y direction is further restricted. Furthermore, because the diameter Da of the hole 60 in the +A direction is shorter than the diameter Db in the +B direction, the size of the hole 60 is restricted, and the strength of the side frame 32 can be ensured.

[0075] The cable 45, which is routed in the -Y direction through the hole 60, is fixed to the second restriction portion 66, which is spaced apart from the side frame 32, via the attachment portion 69. This allows the cable 45 to bend more gently than when the second restriction portion 66 is provided directly on the side frame 32. Furthermore, because the cable 45 is routed away from the side frame 32 in the -Y direction, contact between the cable 45 and the side frame 32 and the like is further reduced. As a result, damage to the cable 45 in the -Y direction of the side frame 32 can be reduced.

[0076] The cable 45 runs from the connection portion 47 toward the hole 60 via the first restricting portion 63. Therefore, even if the degree of curvature of the cable 45 changes as the line head 40 moves, the movement of the cable 45 is restricted by the first restricting portion 63. This makes it even less likely that the edge of the hole 60 and the cable 45 will interfere with each other.

[0077] The cable 45 is routed a relatively long distance, starting from the connection portion 47 and moving away from the side frame 32, then curves and approaches the side frame 32. Therefore, the movement of the cable 45 accompanying the movement of the line head 40 is easily absorbed in the curved region. This shortens the movement distance of the position of the passing portion 45P caused by the movement of the line head 40, and makes it possible to further suppress contact between the edge of the hole portion 60 and the cable 45. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 1...recording device, 26...first control board, 32...side frame as frame, 40...line head as recording section, 43...second control board, 45...cable, 45P...passing section, 47...connecting section, 48...holding member, 60...hole section, 63...first regulating section, 65...limiting section, 66...second regulating section, 67...supporting section, 67S...surface, 69...mounting section, 69F...separating section, Da, Db...diameter, M...medium.

Claims

1. a recording position where recording is performed on a medium; and a retracted position retracted from the recording position along a first direction. a recording unit movable to the a first control board connected to the recording unit; a cable that electrically connects the recording unit and the first control board; a frame provided between the recording unit and the first control board; a hole provided in the frame through which the cable passes; When the portion of the cable that passes through the hole is defined as a passing portion, the diameter of the hole in the first direction is determined by the position of the passing portion corresponding to the recording position, a distance between the retracted position and the passing portion corresponding to the retracted position, the distance being longer than the passing portion; 。

2. a first restricting portion that restricts movement of the cable; a holding member that moves in conjunction with the movement of the recording unit, The recording unit is provided on one side of the frame, and the first control board is provided on the other side. It is established, The first restricting portion is fixed to the holding member at the one side. The recording device according to claim 1 .

3. a recording position where recording is performed on a medium; and a retracted position retracted from the recording position along a first direction. a recording unit movable to the a first control board connected to the recording unit; a cable that electrically connects the recording unit and the first control board; a frame provided between the recording unit and the first control board; a hole provided in the frame through which the cable passes; a first restricting portion that restricts movement of the cable; a holding member that moves in conjunction with the movement of the recording unit; a connection section to which the recording section and the cable are connected, The recording unit is provided on one side of the frame, and the first control board is provided on the other side. It is established, the first restricting portion is fixed to the holding member at the one side, The cable is routed from the connection portion through the first restricting portion to the hole portion. A recording device characterized by:

4. a limiting portion provided between the first restricting portion and the hole portion, the limiting portion limiting movement of the cable; Preparation, The diameter of the hole in the first direction is It is longer than the diameter of the hole. The limiting portion covers the cable from a direction including the second direction component, and 4. The recording device according to claim 2, wherein the recording device is fixed to a recording medium.

5. a second restricting portion provided on the other side and configured to fix the cable; an attachment portion provided on the frame at the other side and spaced apart from the frame; a receiving portion; 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the second restricting portion is provided at the portion of the mounting portion.

5. The recording apparatus according to claim 4.

6. a connection section for connecting the recording section and the cable, The cable is routed from the connection portion through the first restricting portion to the hole portion.

3. The recording device according to claim 2, wherein:

7. a connection section for connecting the recording section and the cable, The cable is routed from the connection portion in a direction away from the frame, 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the wire is bent to approach the frame and pass through the hole. Item 3. The recording device according to any one of items 2 to 3.

8. a support portion having a surface along the first direction is provided in a vertical direction of the hole portion, The surface of the support portion supports the vertical direction side of the passing portion. The recording device according to claims 1 to 2.

9. the recording unit has a second control board that controls the operation of the recording unit, The cable is a USB cable that connects the first control board and the second control board.

9. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

10. A recording position where recording is performed on a medium, and a retreat position retreated from the recording position along a first direction. a recording unit movable to the a first control board connected to the recording unit; a cable that electrically connects the recording unit and the first control board; a frame provided between the recording unit and the first control board; a hole provided in the frame through which the cable passes; a first restricting portion that restricts movement of the cable; a holding member that moves in conjunction with the movement of the recording unit, The side of the frame on which the recording unit is provided is one side, and the side on which the first control board is provided is the other side. a second restricting portion provided on the other side and configured to fix the cable, when the side to which the cable is attached is defined as the other side; and, an attachment portion provided on the frame at the other side and spaced apart from the frame; a receiving portion; the first restricting portion is fixed to the holding member at the one side, The recording apparatus is characterized in that the second restricting portion is provided at the portion of the mounting portion.

11. A recording position where recording is performed on a medium, and a retreat position retreated from the recording position along a first direction. a recording unit movable to the a first control board connected to the recording unit; a cable that electrically connects the recording unit and the first control board; a frame provided between the recording unit and the first control board; a hole provided in the frame through which the cable passes; a first restricting portion that restricts movement of the cable; a holding member that moves in conjunction with the movement of the recording unit; a connection section to which the recording section and the cable are connected, The recording unit is provided on one side of the frame, and the first control board is provided on the other side. It is established, the first restricting portion is fixed to the holding member at the one side, The cable is routed from the connection portion in a direction away from the frame, A recording device characterized in that it bends to approach said frame and pass through said hole.

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