Post-processing device and recording system

Abstract

To stably support a post processing part without complicating a structure in a configuration in which the post processing part is supported by a leg.SOLUTION: A post-processing device 200 that performs post-processing on a medium received from a recording device 10 includes: a post-processing part 60 that performs the post-processing; an installation part 112 arranged below the post-processing part 60 in a direction of gravity; a first leg part 106 fixed to the installation part 112 and extends from the installation part 112 toward the post-processing part 60; a second leg part 108 fixed to the installation part 112 at a different position from the first leg part 106 and extends from the installation part 112 toward the post-processing part 60; a control part 201 that controls an operation of the post processing device 200; and a control part support part 202 that supports the control part 201 and connects the first leg part 106 and the second leg part 108.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a post-processing device and a recording system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, various post-processing devices that perform post-processing on media received from a recording device have been used. For example, in Patent Document 1, a relay conveyance unit having a support portion is disposed in a discharge area inside the body of an image forming apparatus, and the relay conveyance unit conveys a sheet from an image forming unit onto a post-processing unit installed on the support portion, and a post-processing unit performs post-processing. An image forming system is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the image forming system of Patent Document 1, the relay conveyance unit has a support portion, and the post-processing unit is installed on the support portion of the relay conveyance unit. In such a configuration, for example, when a jam or the like of the medium occurs inside the image forming apparatus, the support portion becomes an obstacle and it becomes difficult to access the inside of the image forming apparatus from the post-processing unit side. Therefore, for example, in order to avoid such a situation, a configuration in which the post-processing unit is supported by legs and a space for accessing the inside of the image forming apparatus is provided can be considered. However, in a configuration in which the post-processing unit is supported by legs, the structure may become complicated in order to stably support the post-processing unit, such as separately providing a reinforcing member for reinforcing the legs.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To solve the above problems, the post-processing device according to the present invention is a post-processing device that performs post-processing on a medium received from a recording device, and is characterized by comprising: a post-processing unit that performs the post-processing; an installation unit that is located below the post-processing unit in the direction of gravity; a first leg unit that is fixed to the installation unit and extends from the installation unit toward the post-processing unit; a second leg unit that is fixed to the installation unit at a position different from the first leg unit and extends from the installation unit toward the post-processing unit; a control unit that controls the operation of the post-processing device; and a control unit support unit that supports the control unit and connects the first leg unit and the second leg unit.

[0006] Furthermore, to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a recording system comprising: a recording device for recording on a medium; and a post-processing device for performing post-processing on the medium received from the recording device, wherein the post-processing device comprises: a post-processing unit for performing post-processing; an installation unit positioned below the post-processing unit in the direction of gravity; a first leg unit fixed to the installation unit and extending from the installation unit toward the post-processing unit; a second leg unit fixed to the installation unit at a different position from the first leg unit and extending from the installation unit toward the post-processing unit; a control unit for controlling the operation of the post-processing device; and a control unit support unit that supports the control unit and connects the first leg unit and the second leg unit. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] A front view showing the overall configuration of the recording system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the recording system. [Figure 3] This figure shows the recording system in Figure 1 with the outer cover of the post-processing unit removed. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the area around the second control unit and drive unit of the post-processing device of the recording system. [Figure 5] Figure 1 is a front view showing the internal structure of the post-processing unit of the recording system. [Figure 6] A side view showing the internal structure of the post-processing unit of the recording system in Figure 1. [Figure 7] Figure 1 is a rear view showing the internal structure of the post-processing unit of the recording system. [Figure 8] Figure 1 is a plan view of the post-processing device of the recording system, showing the process of opening and closing the door from the closed state to the open state. [Figure 9] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the opening and closing door of the post-processing unit of the recording system. [Figure 10] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the pivot point on the door side of the opening / closing door. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view showing the pivot shaft portion on the main body side of the post-processing device, which is fitted with the pivot shaft portion on the opening / closing door side in Figure 10 and is provided on the main body of the post-processing device in Figure 8. [Figure 12] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the main body of the post-processing device and the pivot point of the opening / closing door in Figure 9. [Figure 13] This is a plan cross-sectional view showing the pivot axis between the main body of the post-processing device (Figure 8) and the opening / closing door (Figure 9), illustrating the state in which the opening / closing door is already fitted to the main body. [Figure 14] This is a plan cross-sectional view showing the pivot axis between the main body of the post-processing device (Figure 8) and the opening / closing door (Figure 9), illustrating the state when the opening / closing door is fitted to the main body. [Figure 15] A front view showing the overall configuration of the recording system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The present invention will be described in general terms below. A post-processing device according to the first embodiment is a post-processing device that performs post-processing on a medium received from a recording device, and is characterized by comprising: a post-processing unit that performs the post-processing; an installation unit that is located below the post-processing unit in the direction of gravity; a first leg unit that is fixed to the installation unit and extends from the installation unit toward the post-processing unit; a second leg unit that is fixed to the installation unit at a position different from the first leg unit and extends from the installation unit toward the post-processing unit; a control unit that controls the operation of the post-processing device; and a control unit support unit that supports the control unit and connects the first leg unit and the second leg unit.

[0009] According to this aspect, a control unit support part that connects the first leg part and the second leg part is provided. That is, by configuring a component member that can be said to be essential, namely, a control unit support part that supports the control unit that controls the operation of the post-processing device, to be connected to the first leg part and the second leg part, it is possible to also serve the role of stably supporting the post-processing part. Therefore, the post-processing part can be stably supported without complicating the structure of the device, such as providing a separate reinforcing member.

[0010] The post-processing device according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the first leg part, the second leg part, and the control unit support part include a metal member, and the metal member of the first leg part contacts the metal member of the control unit support part, and the metal member of the second leg part contacts the metal member of the control unit support part.

[0011] According to this aspect, the metal member of the first leg part contacts the metal member of the control unit support part, and the metal member of the second leg part contacts the metal member of the control unit support part. Since the metal member has high conductivity, by adopting such a configuration, the electrical contacts between the first leg part and the second leg part can be increased, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a large potential difference between the first leg part and the second leg part.

[0012] The post-processing device according to the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the control unit support part is box-shaped, and the control unit is stored in the control unit support part.

[0013] According to this aspect, the control unit is stored in the box-shaped control unit support part. Therefore, the control unit support part can physically protect the control unit, and the control unit support part can also serve the role of electromagnetic shielding for the control unit.

[0014] The post-processing device according to the fourth aspect, in the first or second aspect, includes a power supply part that supplies electricity to the post-processing part, and a power supply part support part that supports the power supply part and connects the first leg part and the second leg part.

[0015] According to this aspect, a power supply unit support that supports the power supply unit and connects the first leg portion and the second leg portion is provided. Therefore, by configuring the power supply unit support that supports the power supply unit to be connected to the first leg portion and the second leg portion, it can also serve to stably support the post-processing unit. Thus, the post-processing unit can be more stably supported without complicating the structure of the device, such as by providing a separate reinforcing member.

[0016] The post-processing device according to the fifth aspect is characterized in that, in the fourth aspect, the power supply unit is disposed below the control unit in the direction of gravity.

[0017] According to this aspect, the power supply unit is disposed below the control unit in the direction of gravity. Generally, since the power supply unit is heavy, by disposing the power supply unit below the control unit in the direction of gravity, the center of gravity of the post-processing device can be lowered, and the installation stability of the post-processing device can be improved.

[0018] The post-processing device according to the sixth aspect is characterized in that, in the fourth aspect, the control unit support extends in a direction intersecting the direction in which the first leg portion and the second leg portion extend, and has a contact surface that is in surface contact with the power supply unit.

[0019] According to this aspect, the control unit support extends in a direction intersecting the direction in which the first leg portion and the second leg portion extend, and has a contact surface that is in surface contact with the power supply unit. Therefore, in addition to the power supply unit support, by supporting the power supply unit with the control unit support in surface contact with the power supply unit, the power supply unit can be supported particularly stably. Furthermore, by configuring the control unit support to have a contact surface that extends in a direction intersecting the direction in which the first leg portion and the second leg portion extend, it will have a crossbeam-shaped contact surface with respect to the first leg portion and the second leg portion, and it will be possible to support the post-processing unit particularly stably.

[0020] The post-processing device according to the seventh embodiment is characterized in that, in the fourth embodiment, a socket for supplying electricity from an external source to the power supply unit is provided on at least one side surface of the first leg and the second leg, which is a surface in the direction in which the first leg and the second leg overlap.

[0021] According to this embodiment, a socket for supplying electricity to the power supply unit from an external source is provided on at least one side of the first leg and the second leg. This configuration makes it easier to miniaturize the post-processing unit and improves the usability of the socket from the side.

[0022] The post-processing device according to the eighth embodiment is characterized in that, in the fourth embodiment, it comprises an air-cooling unit for air-cooling the power supply unit, and an air-cooling unit support unit that supports the air-cooling unit and connects the first leg portion and the second leg portion.

[0023] According to this embodiment, the air-cooling section is supported by an air-cooling section support that connects the first leg portion and the second leg portion. Therefore, by configuring the air-cooling section support that supports the air-cooling section to be connected to the first leg portion and the second leg portion, it can also serve the role of stably supporting the post-processing section. Thus, the post-processing section can be stably supported without complicating the structure of the device by providing separate reinforcing members or the like.

[0024] A post-processing device according to the ninth embodiment is characterized in that, in the first or second embodiment, it comprises a tray on which the post-processed medium is placed, a drive unit for changing the position of the tray in the direction of gravity, and a drive unit support unit that supports the drive unit and connects the first leg and the second leg.

[0025] According to this embodiment, the device includes a drive unit support that supports the drive unit and connects the first leg portion and the second leg portion. Therefore, by configuring the drive unit support portion that supports the drive unit to connect the first leg portion and the second leg portion, it can also serve the role of stably supporting the post-processing unit. Thus, the post-processing unit can be stably supported without complicating the structure of the device by providing separate reinforcing members or the like.

[0026] The post-processing device according to the tenth embodiment is characterized in that, in the first or second embodiment, the control unit is provided in an arrangement that overlaps with the first leg and the second leg when viewed from the direction in which the first leg and the second leg overlap.

[0027] According to this embodiment, the control unit is provided in an arrangement that overlaps with the first and second legs when viewed from the direction in which the first and second legs overlap. This configuration makes it easier to miniaturize the post-processing device.

[0028] A recording system according to the eleventh embodiment is a recording system comprising a recording device for recording on a medium and a post-processing device for performing post-processing on the medium received from the recording device, wherein the post-processing device comprises a post-processing unit for performing post-processing, an installation unit positioned below the post-processing unit in the direction of gravity, a first leg fixed to the installation unit and extending from the installation unit toward the post-processing unit, a second leg fixed to the installation unit at a position different from the first leg and extending from the installation unit toward the post-processing unit, a control unit for controlling the operation of the post-processing device, and a control unit support unit that supports the control unit and connects the first leg and the second leg.

[0029] According to this embodiment, a control unit support is provided that connects the first leg and the second leg. In other words, by connecting the control unit support, which is an essential component that supports the control unit that controls the operation of the post-processing device, to the first leg and the second leg, it can also serve the role of stably supporting the post-processing device. Therefore, the post-processing device can be stably supported without complicating the structure of the device by providing separate reinforcing members or the like.

[0030] The recording system according to the twelfth embodiment is characterized in that, in the eleventh embodiment, the first leg portion and the second leg portion are provided in overlapping positions when viewed from a direction intersecting the direction in which the recording device and the post-processing device are aligned.

[0031] According to this embodiment, the first leg portion and the second leg portion are positioned to overlap when viewed from a direction intersecting the direction in which the recording device and the post-processing device are aligned. Therefore, the recording system can be miniaturized in a direction intersecting the direction in which the recording device and the post-processing device are aligned.

[0032] The recording system according to the 13th embodiment is characterized in that, in the 11th embodiment, the first leg portion and the second leg portion are provided in positions that overlap when viewed from the direction in which the recording device and the post-processing device are aligned.

[0033] According to this embodiment, the first leg portion and the second leg portion are positioned to overlap when viewed from the direction in which the recording device and the post-processing device are aligned. Therefore, the recording system can be miniaturized in the direction in which the recording device and the post-processing device are aligned.

[0034] [Example 1] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below. First, the outline of the recording system 1 (recording system 1A) of Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. As shown in Figure 1, the recording system 1 includes, as an example, a printer 10, a scanner unit 46, and a post-processing device 200 which includes a post-processing unit 60 and a support unit 100 that supports the post-processing unit 60. The recording system 1 is configured as an inkjet recording system that performs recording by ejecting ink Q, which is an example of a liquid, onto paper P, which is an example of a medium.

[0035] The X direction is an example of the depth direction of the recording system 1. The base end of the arrow indicating the X direction is the -X direction, and the tip end of the arrow indicating the X direction is the +X direction. The X direction is also an example of the width direction of the paper P. The Y direction is an example of the width direction of the recording system 1. The tip end of the arrow indicating the Y direction is the +Y direction, and the base end of the arrow indicating the Y direction is the -Y direction. The Z direction is an example of the height direction of the recording system 1, and is perpendicular to both the X and Y directions. The tip end of the arrow indicating the Z direction is the +Z direction, and the base end of the arrow indicating the Z direction is the -Z direction. In the following explanation, the +Z direction may be referred to as upward, and the -Z direction as downward. Here, upward and downward refer to upward and downward in the direction of gravity. When + and - are not distinguished in each direction, they are simply referred to as the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction.

[0036] The printer 10 is an example of a recording device that records on paper P. The printer 10 is located inside the installation area S1 set on the floor 2. As an example, the printer 10 includes a main unit 12, a paper storage unit 28 for storing paper P, a paper transport unit 44 for transporting paper P, a recording unit 50 for recording on paper P, an ejection unit 52 for ejecting paper P, a placement unit 32 on which the ejected paper P is placed, a relay unit 42 for transporting paper P on the placement unit 32, and a control unit (not shown).

[0037] The main body 12 of the device comprises a main frame (not shown), a mounting frame (not shown) attached to the main frame, a housing 16 forming the outer casing of the main body 12, and a manual feed tray 18. The paper storage section 28 is located below the center in the Z direction of the main body 12. The paper storage section 28 comprises, for example, four paper cassettes 29 and an opening / closing section 34 shown in Figures 2 and 3. The paper transport section 44 comprises, for example, a pickup roller (not shown), a paper feed roller, a separation roller, a plurality of transport rollers, a belt unit, and a motor. The paper transport section 44 constitutes a transport path T through which the paper P is transported.

[0038] The transport path T includes, as an example, a vertical transport path T1, a manual feed path T2, a straight path T3, an ejection path T4, a switchback path T5, and a reversal path T6. The vertical transport path T1 is located at the -Y end of the paper storage section 28 and extends in the +Z direction. The vertical transport path T1 is the path through which the paper P fed from each paper cassette 29 is transported.

[0039] The manual feed path T2 extends from the manual feed tray 18 in the +Y direction and merges with the vertical transport path T1 to connect to the straight path T3. The straight path T3 is a path that extends linearly along the Y direction. The straight path T3 faces the recording unit 50, which will be described later, in the Z direction. The discharge path T4 is formed in a C shape from the straight path T3 to the discharge unit 52, which will be described later. The switchback path T5 temporarily receives the paper P recorded in the recording unit 50. The paper P in the switchback path T5 is fed into the inversion path T6. Part of the inversion path T6 is located in the +Z direction relative to the recording unit 50 and in the -Z direction relative to the mounting unit 32. In addition, part of the inversion path T6 can be opened by rotating part of the mounting unit 32.

[0040] The opening / closing section 34 is rotatably mounted around a rotation axis 22 extending in the Z direction, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. The opening / closing section 34 is an example of a processing unit that can be processed by moving it outward from the main body of the paper storage section 28. One example of processing performed by the opening / closing section 34 is the removal of paper P remaining in the vertical transport path T1. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the opening / closing section 34 includes, for example, a cover member 36 and an operating lever 38.

[0041] The manual feed tray 18 is an example of a processing unit that can be processed by moving it outward from the main unit 12 of the device. Processing by the manual feed tray 18 refers to the process of supplying paper P along the manual feed path T2. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the manual feed tray 18 is rotatable around a shaft portion 31 that extends in the X direction. In other words, the manual feed tray 18 can be switched between a closed state and an open state by rotating it with respect to the shaft portion 31. Paper P can be placed on the manual feed tray 18 when it is in the open state.

[0042] The peripheral wall portion 19 located around the periphery of the manual feed tray 18 in the housing 16 is configured to open and close around an unillustrated shaft portion extending in the Z direction, for example. The opening and closing of the peripheral wall portion 19 is performed by operating a lever member 24. The lever member 24 is provided on the peripheral wall portion 19 at the end in the -X direction relative to the manual feed tray 18.

[0043] As shown in Figure 1, the recording unit 50 is configured as a line head, for example. The recording unit 50 has a plurality of nozzles (not shown) arranged to cover the entire X-direction of the paper P. The recording unit 50 records on the paper P by ejecting ink Q supplied from an ink tank (not shown) from the plurality of nozzles toward the paper P. The discharge unit 52 is provided on the main body 12 of the device. The discharge unit 52 discharges the paper P, which has been recorded by the recording unit 50, to the relay unit 42 or the mounting unit 32. The discharge unit 52 includes, for example, a pair of discharge rollers 56. An opening is provided on the side of the main body 12 in the -Y direction, corresponding to the discharge unit 52, through which the paper P is fed toward the post-processing unit 60 of the post-processing device 200.

[0044] As shown in Figure 1, the mounting section 32 is provided on the main body 12 of the device for internal discharge, as an example. The mounting section 32 has a mounting surface 32A. The mounting surface 32A is in a direction intersecting the Y direction and extends diagonally upward toward the post-processing unit 60. The relay unit 42 is located above the mounting section 32. The relay unit 42 receives the paper P discharged from the discharge section 52 and transports the paper P to the post-processing unit 60.

[0045] The control unit (not shown) of the printer 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and storage (not shown). The control unit controls the operation of each part of the printer 10, including the paper transport operation, the paper ejection operation from the ejection unit 52, the recording unit 50, and the relay unit 42. The scanner unit 46 is attached to the upper end of the printer 10. The scanner unit 46 reads information from a document (not shown).

[0046] The post-processing unit 60 is located above the opening / closing unit 34, which has been moved to the open position. The post-processing unit 60 performs post-processing on the paper P received from the output unit 52 of the printer 10, for example. In other words, the post-processing unit 60 is located downstream of the output unit 52 in the direction of paper P discharge. The post-processing unit 60 includes, for example, a main body 62 including a housing, a stapler 88, and a movable tray 92. The post-processing unit 60 also has a post-processing path T7 through which the paper P fed from the relay unit 42 is transported.

[0047] As an example of post-processing, the stapler 88 performs stapling to bind a predetermined number of sheets of paper P. The stack of paper P stapled by the stapler 88 is discharged into the movable tray 92. Other examples of post-processing for paper P include punching holes in the paper P, folding the stack of paper P, cutting the paper P, folding the paper P into signatures, and binding the paper P into a book.

[0048] The movable tray 92 is provided on the side of the main body 62 in the -Y direction. The movable tray 92 has a tray 93 and a drive unit 94, shown in Figure 4, which drives the tray 93. The tray 93 is raised and lowered in the Z direction by the drive unit 94 according to the amount of paper P loaded onto the tray 93.

[0049] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment is equipped with a support section 100 at the bottom of the post-processing unit 60. Below, the details of the post-processing device 200 will be explained, mainly focusing on the specific configuration of the support section 100, with reference to Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figures 4 to 14. In Figures 5 to 7, some components such as the first control unit support section 202A, the second control unit support section 202B, the power supply unit support section 204, and the drive unit support section 207 are shown with dashed lines, including the visible parts, in order to make the internal configuration easier to understand. The post-processing device 200 of this embodiment is a post-processing device that performs post-processing on paper P, which is a medium received from a printer 10, which is a recording device. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, it comprises a post-processing unit 60 that performs post-processing on the recorded paper P, an installation section 112 positioned below the post-processing unit 60 in the direction of gravity, and a support section 100 provided between the post-processing unit 60 and the installation section 112.

[0050] The support portion 100 has an outer cover 105, as shown in Figure 2. Inside the outer cover 105 of the support portion 100, as shown in Figure 3, there is a first leg portion 106 fixed to the installation portion 112 and extending in the +Z direction toward the post-processing unit 60 from the installation portion 112, and a second leg portion 108 fixed to the installation portion 112 at a different position from the first leg portion 106 and extending in the +Z direction toward the post-processing unit 60 from the installation portion 112. The first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 are positioned to overlap in the Y direction.

[0051] Furthermore, a control unit 201 for controlling the operation of the post-processing device 200 is provided inside the outer cover 105 of the support unit 100. The control unit 201 is supported by a control unit support unit 202. Here, the control unit 201 includes a first board 201A shown in Figure 7 and a second board 201B shown in Figures 4 and 5. The first board 201A is supported by a first control unit support unit 202A, which is the control unit support unit 202, and the second board 201B is supported by a second control unit support unit 202B, which is the control unit support unit 202. Both the first board 201A and the second board 201B, as control unit 201, are configured to include at least one of the following: a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and storage (not shown).

[0052] Here, both the first control unit support section 202A and the second control unit support section 202B connect the first leg section 106 and the second leg section 108. In other words, in this embodiment, the post-processing device 200 has a control unit support section 202, which is an essential component that supports the control unit 201 that controls the operation of the post-processing device 200, and by connecting it to the first leg section 106 and the second leg section 108, it also serves to stably support the post-processing unit 60. Therefore, in this embodiment, the post-processing device 200 can stably support the post-processing unit 60 without complicating the structure of the device by providing a separate reinforcing member. In this embodiment, the control unit 201 has a first substrate 201A and a second substrate 201B, but there is no particular limit to the number of control units 201. Furthermore, if there are multiple control units 201, the present invention is included if the control unit support section 202 corresponding to any one of the control units 201 connects the first leg section 106 and the second leg section 108.

[0053] To explain the above from the perspective of recording system 1, the recording system 1A of this embodiment is a recording system comprising a printer 10 as a recording device that records on paper P as a medium, and a post-processing device 200 with the above configuration that performs post-processing on the paper P received from the printer 10. Therefore, the recording system 1A of this embodiment can stably support the post-processing device 60 without complicating the structure of the device by providing separate reinforcing members or the like.

[0054] Here, the first leg portion 106, the second leg portion 108, the first control unit support portion 202A, and the second control unit support portion 202B are all made of metal. It is preferable that the first leg portion 106, the second leg portion 108, and the control unit support portion 202 include metal members, and that the metal member of the first leg portion 106 and the metal member of the control unit support portion 202 are in contact, and the metal member of the second leg portion 108 and the metal member of the control unit support portion 202 are in contact. This is because metal members have high conductivity, and by adopting such a configuration, the number of electrical contacts between the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 is increased, which can suppress the occurrence of a large potential difference between the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108. In addition, because metal members are robust, such a configuration can stably support the post-processing unit 60.

[0055] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, the first control unit support section 202A is box-shaped with a depth such that the -X direction is the depth direction, and the first substrate 201A is attached to the -X side of the first control unit support section 202A from the +X side. In other words, the first control unit support section 202A, which functions as the control unit support section 202, is box-shaped, and the first substrate 201A, which functions as the control unit 201, is housed in the first control unit support section 202A. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first control unit support section 202A can physically protect the first substrate 201A, and the first control unit support section 202A can also act as an electromagnetic shield for the first substrate 201A. Note that the box-shaped control unit support section 202 simply means that it is generally sufficient to accommodate the control unit 201, and this includes cases where, for example, a part of the control unit 201 protrudes.

[0056] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 4 and 6, the second substrate 201B, which serves as the control unit 201, is provided between the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108. As is clear from the fact that the second substrate 201B is hidden from view by the second leg portion 108 in Figure 6, it is provided in an arrangement that overlaps with the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 when viewed from the Y direction where the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 overlap. This configuration makes it easier to miniaturize the post-processing device 200.

[0057] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 3 to 7, the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment includes a power supply unit 203 that supplies electricity to the post-processing unit 60. Also, as shown in Figures 5 to 7, the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment includes a power supply unit support unit 204 that supports the power supply unit 203 and connects the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108. In this way, the power supply unit support unit 204 that supports the power supply unit 203 is connected to the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108, thereby also serving to stably support the post-processing unit 60. Therefore, the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment is configured to stably support the post-processing unit 60 without complicating the structure of the device by providing separate reinforcing members or other means. Furthermore, by configuring the second control unit support portion 202B to extend in the X direction intersecting the Z direction in which the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 extend, as in the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment, it becomes possible to support the post-processing device 60 in a particularly stable manner, as it forms a grid-like structure with respect to the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108.

[0058] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the power supply unit 203 is positioned below the first substrate 201A of the control unit 201 in the direction of gravity. Although the power supply unit 203 is generally heavy, positioning it below the control unit 201 in the direction of gravity lowers the center of gravity of the post-processing device 200, thereby improving the installation stability of the post-processing device 200.

[0059] Furthermore, the second control unit support portion 202B of the control unit support portion 202 extends in the Y direction intersecting the Z direction in which the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 extend, as shown in Figures 3 to 6, and has a contact surface 2021 that makes surface contact with the X-direction side surface 2031 of the power supply unit 203, as shown in Figure 6. For this reason, in this embodiment, the post-processing device 200 supports the power supply unit 203 particularly stably by supporting the power supply unit 203 by making surface contact with the power supply unit 203 with the second control unit support portion 202B in addition to the power supply unit support portion 204. Moreover, by configuring the second control unit support portion 202B to have a contact surface 2021 that extends in the Y direction intersecting the Z direction in which the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 extend, as in this embodiment, it has a lattice-shaped contact surface 2021 with respect to the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108, making it possible to support the post-processing unit 60 particularly stably.

[0060] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, in the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment, a socket 205 for supplying electricity to the power supply unit 203 from an external source is provided on the side surface 1081 of the second leg portion 108, which is the Y-direction surface where the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 overlap. It is preferable to have a configuration in which a socket 205 for supplying electricity to the power supply unit 203 from an external source is provided on at least one side surface of the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108. This configuration makes it easier to miniaturize the post-processing device 200 and improves the usability of the socket 205 from the side surface 1081.

[0061] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment has an air-cooling unit 206 for air-cooling the power supply unit 203. The air-cooling unit 206 of this embodiment is attached to the housing portion of the power supply unit 203. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, an air-cooling unit support portion may be provided to support the air-cooling unit 206, and the air-cooling unit support portion may be configured to connect the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108. In this way, by configuring the air-cooling unit support portion that supports the air-cooling unit 206 to be connected to the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108, it can also serve to stably support the post-processing unit 60, and the post-processing unit 60 can be stably supported without complicating the structure of the device by providing a separate reinforcing member or the like.

[0062] Furthermore, as described above, the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment includes a tray 93 on which the processed paper P is placed, and a drive unit 94 that changes the position of the tray 93 in the direction of gravity. In addition, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment includes a drive unit support unit 207 that supports the drive unit 94 and connects the first leg 106 and the second leg 108. By configuring the drive unit support unit 207 that supports the drive unit 94 to be connected to the first leg 106 and the second leg 108, it can also serve to stably support the post-processing unit 60. Therefore, the post-processing device 200 of this embodiment is configured to stably support the post-processing unit 60 without complicating the structure of the device by providing separate reinforcing members or the like.

[0063] The first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 both have a roughly rectangular cross-section when viewed from the Z direction, and have a surface along the X direction and a surface along the Y direction. The first control unit support portion 202A, the second control unit support portion 202B, the power supply unit support portion 204, and the drive unit support portion 207 all have a surface along the Y direction, and are therefore mounted in a configuration that makes surface contact with the Y-direction surfaces of the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108. For this reason, the first control unit support portion 202A, the second control unit support portion 202B, the power supply unit support portion 204, and the drive unit support portion 207 are all stably fixed to the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108.

[0064] Furthermore, the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 are rod-shaped and tend to have antenna-like characteristics. If they have antenna-like characteristics, there is a risk that the electrical characteristics of the control unit 201 and other components may deteriorate. However, in addition to the mounting portion 112, the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 are in electrical contact at multiple positions in the Z direction, namely the first control unit support portion 202A, the second control unit support portion 202B, the power supply unit support portion 204, and the drive unit support portion 207. As a result, the configuration is such that there is almost no potential difference between the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 in the Z direction.

[0065] In this embodiment, the post-processing device 200 is provided with an opening / closing door 300 that allows internal access to the post-processing unit 60, as shown in Figures 2 and 8. As shown in Figure 8, the opening / closing door 300 is configured to be rotatable relative to the main body 62 with respect to a pivot shaft portion 301 that extends in the Z direction.

[0066] As shown in Figure 9, the opening / closing door 300 has two opening / closing door-side pivot shaft portions 301A along the Z direction that constitute the pivot shaft portion 301. In addition, a main body-side pivot shaft portion 301B, shown in Figure 11, is provided in the main body portion 62 at a position where it can be fitted with each opening / closing door-side pivot shaft portion 301A. The pivot shaft portion 301 is composed of the opening / closing door-side pivot shaft portion 301A and the main body-side pivot shaft portion 301B. Although there are two opening / closing door-side pivot shaft portions 301A and two main body-side pivot shaft portions 301B, each opening / closing door-side pivot shaft portion 301A has a similar configuration, and each main body-side pivot shaft portion 301B also has a similar configuration.

[0067] As shown in Figure 10, the opening / closing door side pivot shaft portion 301A is provided with a shaft portion 311. The shaft portion 311 is provided with a notched portion 312, which is formed by cutting out the same position in the Z direction, thereby creating a parallel plane along the Z direction, and a cylindrical portion 313 in which the notched portion 312 is not formed. As shown in Figure 10, for one shaft portion 311, the notched portion 312 and the cylindrical portion 313 are alternately provided at two locations in the Z direction.

[0068] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 11, the main body side pivot shaft portion 301B is provided with an engaging portion 321 that engages with the shaft portion 311. The engaging portion 321 is provided in two locations in the Z direction, spaced at the same interval as the spacing between the notches 312 in the Z direction. As shown in Figure 11, the engaging portion 321 has a through portion 322 that can pass through the notches 312 and whose opposing surfaces are parallel, and a fitting portion 323 that can fit with the cylindrical portion 313 and support the cylindrical portion 313.

[0069] When attaching the opening / closing door 300 to the main body 62, as shown in Figure 14, the notch 312 is aligned with the through portion 322 in the Z direction, and the opening / closing door 300 is moved in the -Y direction relative to the main body 62. Then, when the shaft portion 311 is in the position of the fitting portion 323, the opening / closing door 300 is moved in the -Z direction relative to the main body 62, and the cylindrical portion 313 is fitted into the fitting portion 323, as shown in Figure 13. Figure 12 shows the state in which the cylindrical portion 313 is fitted into the fitting portion 323, or in other words, the state in which the opening / closing door 300 is attached to the main body 62.

[0070] On the other hand, when removing the opening / closing door 300 from the main body 62, the opening / closing door 300 is moved in the +Z direction relative to the main body 62 from the state in which the cylindrical part 313 shown in Figure 13 is fitted into the fitting part 323. Then, as shown in Figure 14, the notch part 312 is aligned with the position of the through part 322 in the Z direction, and the opening / closing door 300 is moved in the +Y direction relative to the main body 62. In this embodiment, since the opening / closing door 300 is subjected to a force that tends to move it in the -Z direction due to its own weight, after the opening / closing door 300 is attached to the main body 62, the risk of the opening / closing door 300 coming off the main body 62 in a state unintended by the user is suppressed.

[0071] [Example 2] The recording system 1B of Example 2 will be described below with reference to Figure 15. The recording system 1B of this example is the same as the recording system 1A of Example 1, except for the configuration described below. Specifically, only the configuration of the support portion 100 of the post-processing device 200 differs from the recording system 1A of Example 1. Therefore, the recording system 1B of this example has the same characteristics as the recording system 1A of Example 1, except for the parts described below. Accordingly, in Figure 15, components common to Example 1 are indicated by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0072] As shown in Figure 2 and other figures, in the recording system 1A of Embodiment 1, the support portion 100 was provided around the end of the installation portion 112 on the +X direction side. Therefore, in the recording system 1A of Embodiment 1, as shown in Figure 3 and other figures, the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 were provided in positions that overlapped when viewed from the Y direction. That is, the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 were provided in positions that overlapped when viewed from the Y direction (device width direction), which is the direction in which the printer 10 and the post-processing device 200 are aligned. Therefore, the recording system 1A could be miniaturized in the direction in which the printer 10 and the post-processing device 200 are aligned.

[0073] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 15, in the recording system 1B of this embodiment, the support portion 100 is provided around the end of the installation portion 112 on the +Y direction side. Therefore, in the recording system 1B of this embodiment, the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 are provided in positions that overlap when viewed from the X direction. That is, the first leg portion 106 and the second leg portion 108 are provided in positions that overlap when viewed from the X direction (device depth direction), which is a direction that intersects with the direction in which the printer 10 and the post-processing device 200 are aligned (Y direction). Therefore, the recording system 1B can be miniaturized in a direction that intersects with the direction in which the printer 10 and the post-processing device 200 are aligned. Furthermore, while the recording system 1A of Embodiment 1 allows for easy access to the inside of the printer 10 via the opening / closing portion 34, etc., as shown in Figure 15, the recording system 1B of this embodiment has a stronger impression of the post-processing device 60 floating, resulting in a better appearance.

[0074] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention described in the claims, and these modifications are also included within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0075] 1…Recording system, 1A…Recording system, 1B…Recording system, 2…Floor unit, 10…Printer (recording device), 12…Main unit, 13…Mounting frame, 14…Mounting frame, 16…Housing, 18…Manual feed tray, 19…Surface wall unit, 22…Rotating shaft, 24…Lever member, 28…Paper storage unit, 29…Paper cassette, 31…Shaft unit, 32…Placement unit, 34…Opening / closing unit, 36…Cover member, 38…Operating lever, 42…Relay unit, 44…Paper transport unit, 46…Scanner unit, 50…Recording unit, 52…Ejection unit, 56…Ejection roller pair, 60…Post-processing unit, 62…Main unit, 88…Stapler, 92…Movable tray, 93…Tray, 94…Drive unit, 100…Support unit, 105…Exterior cover, 106…First leg unit, 108…Second leg unit, 112…Installation unit 200...Post-processing unit, 201...Control unit, 201A...First circuit board, 201B...Second circuit board, 202...Control unit support unit, 202A...First control unit support unit, 202B...Second control unit support unit, 203...Power supply unit, 204...Power supply unit support unit, 205...Socket, 206...Air cooling unit, 207...Drive unit support unit, 300...Opening / closing door, 301...Rotating shaft unit, 301A...Opening / closing door side rotating shaft unit, 301B ...Main body side pivot shaft, 311...Shaft, 312...Notch, 313...Cylindrical part, 321...Engaging part, 322...Through part, 323...Matching part, 2021...Contact surface, 2031...Surface, Q...Ink, S1...Installation area, S2...Installation area, T1...Vertical transport path, T2...Manual feed path, T3...Straight path, T4...Discharge path, T5...Switchback path, T6...Reversal path, T7...Post-processing path

Claims

1. A post-processing device that performs post-processing on a medium received from a recording device, A post-processing unit that performs the aforementioned post-processing, The installation part of the post-processing unit is located below in the direction of gravity, A first leg portion is fixed to the installation portion and extends from the installation portion toward the post-processing unit, A second leg portion is fixed to the installation portion at a different position from the first leg portion and extends from the installation portion toward the post-processing portion, A control unit that controls the operation of the post-processing device, A control unit support portion that supports the control unit and connects the first leg portion and the second leg portion, A post-processing apparatus characterized by comprising:

2. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 1, The first leg portion, the second leg portion, and the control unit support portion include a metal member. A post-processing device characterized in that the metal member of the first leg portion and the metal member of the control unit support portion are in contact, and the metal member of the second leg portion and the metal member of the control unit support portion are in contact.

3. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, The control unit support is box-shaped, The post-processing device is characterized in that the control unit is housed in the control unit support unit.

4. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, A power supply unit that supplies electricity to the aforementioned post-processing unit, A power supply unit support section that supports the power supply unit and connects the first leg section and the second leg section, A post-processing apparatus characterized by comprising:

5. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 4, The post-processing device is characterized in that the power supply unit is positioned below the control unit in the direction of gravity.

6. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 4, The control unit support portion extends in a direction intersecting the direction in which the first leg portion and the second leg portion extend, and has a contact surface that makes surface contact with the power supply unit, characterized in that the control unit support portion extends in a direction intersecting the direction in which the first leg portion and the second leg portion extend, and has a contact surface that makes surface contact with the power supply unit.

7. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 4, A post-processing device characterized in that a socket for supplying electricity from an external source to the power supply unit is provided on at least one side surface of the first leg and the second leg, which is a surface in the direction in which the first leg and the second leg overlap.

8. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 4, The aforementioned power supply unit is air-cooled, An air-cooling support portion that supports the air-cooling portion and connects the first leg portion and the second leg portion, A post-processing apparatus characterized by comprising:

9. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, A tray on which the media that has undergone the aforementioned post-processing is placed, A drive unit that changes the position of the tray in the direction of gravity, A drive unit support portion that supports the drive unit and connects the first leg portion and the second leg portion, A post-processing apparatus characterized by comprising:

10. In the post-processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, The post-processing device is characterized in that the control unit is provided in an arrangement that overlaps with the first leg and the second leg when viewed from the direction in which the first leg and the second leg overlap.

11. A recording system comprising a recording device for recording onto a medium, and a post-processing device for performing post-processing on the medium received from the recording device, The aforementioned post-processing device is A post-processing unit that performs the aforementioned post-processing, The installation part of the post-processing unit is located below in the direction of gravity, A first leg portion is fixed to the installation portion and extends from the installation portion toward the post-processing unit, A second leg portion is fixed to the installation portion at a different position from the first leg portion and extends from the installation portion toward the post-processing portion, A control unit that controls the operation of the post-processing device, A control unit support portion that supports the control unit and connects the first leg portion and the second leg portion, A recording system characterized by comprising the following features.

12. In the recording system according to claim 11, A recording system characterized in that the first leg portion and the second leg portion are positioned to overlap when viewed from a direction intersecting the direction in which the recording device and the post-processing device are aligned.

13. In the recording system according to claim 11, A recording system characterized in that the first leg portion and the second leg portion are provided in positions that overlap when viewed from the direction in which the recording device and the post-processing device are aligned.

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