Recording device

Abstract

To provide a recording device capable of improving impact resistance.SOLUTION: A recording device comprises: a recording part which performs recording to a medium; a device body on which the recording part is mounted; a housing configured to house the device body; and a cushioning part. The housing has a support surface for supporting the device body from a lower side in a vertical direction. The device body is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction in the state of being supported by the support surface. The cushioning part has: a first cushioning part for cushioning impact between an installation surface on which the housing is installed and the support surface; and a second cushioning part for cushioning impact between the support surface and the device body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording device for recording on a medium.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration of a recording device for recording on a medium, which includes a buffer portion between an installation surface on which the recording device is installed and the recording device. In such a recording device, it is possible to buffer the impact transmitted between the bottom surface of the housing in which the recording unit is housed and the installation surface.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in such a recording device, in order to improve shock resistance, it is desired to buffer not only the impact transmitted between the inside and outside of the housing but also the impact transmitted inside the housing.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The recording device for solving the above problems includes a recording unit for recording on a medium, a main body on which the recording unit is mounted, a housing configured to house the main body, and a buffer portion. The housing has a support surface for supporting the main body from below in the vertical direction. The main body is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction while being supported by the support surface. The buffer portion has a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion. The first buffer portion buffers the impact between the installation surface on which the housing is installed and the support surface. The second buffer portion buffers the impact between the support surface and the main body.

[0006] Furthermore, a recording device that solves the above problems comprises a recording unit that records on a medium, a main body on which the recording unit is mounted, a housing configured to house the main body, and a buffer unit, wherein the housing has a bottom plate, the bottom plate has a support surface that supports the main body from below in the vertical direction, the support surface is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate, the main body is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction while supported by the support surface, the main body has a sliding part that is slidable with respect to the housing, and a main body frame mounted on the sliding part, the recording unit is mounted on the main body frame, and the buffer unit has a first buffer unit and a second buffer unit, the first buffer unit is provided on the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and the second buffer unit is provided between the main body frame and the sliding part. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the recording system. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the recording device. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the recording device. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the recording device. [Figure 5] A plan view showing the base plate. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing the enclosure frame. [Figure 7] This is a front view showing the recording device. [Figure 8] This is a cross-sectional view showing a recording device. [Figure 9] This is a plan view showing the liquid storage section. [Figure 10] This is a plan view showing the waste liquid mounting section. [Figure 11] This is a cross-sectional view showing the inverted section. [Figure 12] This is a cross-sectional view showing a recording device. [Figure 13] This is a perspective view showing the recording device. [Figure 14] This is a plan view showing the recording device. [Figure 15] This is a plan view showing the holding part. [Figure 16] It is a plan view showing a holding part. [Figure 17] It is a plan view showing a recording device. [Figure 18] It is a plan view showing a recording device. [Figure 19] It is a perspective view showing a recording device. [Figure 20] It is a bottom view showing the main body. [Figure 21] It is a cross-sectional view showing the main body. [Figure 22] It is a perspective view showing a recording device.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] [First Embodiment] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a recording system including a recording device will be described. In the following description, a direction intersecting (for example, orthogonal) with the vertical direction Z is defined as the width direction X, and a direction intersecting with the vertical direction Z and the width direction X is defined as the front-rear direction Y. One of the width directions X is defined as the first width direction X1, and the other of the width directions X is defined as the second width direction X2. One of the front-rear directions Y is defined as the front Y1, and the other of the front-rear directions Y is defined as the rear Y2. The upper part of the vertical direction Z is defined as the upper Z1, and the lower part of the vertical direction Z is defined as the lower Z2.

[0009] <Configuration of Recording System 10> As shown in FIG. 1, the recording system 10 includes a plurality of recording devices 11. Each of the plurality of recording devices 11 is a device for performing recording on a medium. Each of the plurality of recording devices 11 may be a device for performing recording on a medium by discharging a liquid. The liquid may be, for example, ink. The liquid may be, for example, a plurality of colors or one color. The medium may be, for example, paper.

[0010] The recording system 10 may include, for example, a first recording device 11A and a second recording device 11B, but may also include three or more recording devices 11, or may include only one recording device 11. The first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B are recording devices 11 configured in the same manner and having the same external shape and functions.

[0011] The first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B can be arranged in the vertical direction Z. Specifically, the first recording device 11A is arranged on an installation surface IS. The second recording device 11B can be arranged above Z1 in the vertical direction Z of the first recording device 11A. That is, the second recording device 11B can be loaded on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. The installation surface IS may be the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 or may be other than the top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0012] <Configuration of the recording device 11> As shown in FIG. 2, the recording device 11 is configured in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The recording device 11 includes a front surface 12. The front surface 12 is a plane facing forward Y1. The recording device 11 includes a back surface 13. The back surface 13 is a plane facing rearward Y2. The recording device 11 includes a left side surface 14. The left side surface 14 is a plane facing the second width direction X2. The recording device 11 includes a right side surface 15. The right side surface 15 is a plane facing the first width direction X1. The recording device 11 includes a bottom surface 16. The bottom surface 16 is a plane facing downward Z2. The recording device 11 includes a top surface 17. The top surface 17 is a plane facing upward Z1.

[0013] Thus, the top surface 17 includes a plane on which a loading object can be loaded. The loading object may be another recording device 11 or may be a notebook computer. The top surface 17 may be a plane in all regions or may not be a plane in some regions as long as it includes a plane on which a loading object can be loaded.

[0014] The recording device 11 comprises a housing 20 and a main body 21. The housing 20 is configured to house the main body 21. The housing 20 constitutes at least a part of the left side 14, a part of the right side 15, a part of the bottom 16, and a part of the top 17 of the recording device 11, but may constitute at least all of the left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11. Thus, the housing 20 has multiple surfaces: the left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11. The left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11 can also be said to be the left side, the right side, the bottom, and the top of the housing 20, respectively. The housing 20 may include at least a part of the front 12 of the recording device 11. The housing 20 may also include at least a part of the rear 13 of the recording device 11.

[0015] The main body 21 constitutes at least the entire front surface 12 of the recording device 11, but may also constitute at least a part of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Thus, the main body 21 has the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. The front surface 12 of the recording device 11 can also be said to be the front surface of the main body 21. Furthermore, the rear surface 13 of the recording device 11 may consist of the rear surface of the housing 20 and the rear surface of the main body 21, but may consist only of the rear surface of the housing 20, or only of the rear surface of the main body 21.

[0016] The main body 21 is configured to be displaceable along the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20. Thus, the front-rear direction Y corresponds to one example of a displacement direction. Furthermore, forward Y1 corresponds to one example of a first displacement direction, and backward Y2 corresponds to one example of a second displacement direction.

[0017] The main body 21 can be positioned in a closed position. The closed position is the position in which the main body 21 is housed in the housing 20. The closed position is the position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a predetermined distance D0 toward the front Y1, but the main body 21 may not protrude from the housing 20. In other words, the main body 21 constitutes part of the left side surface 14, part of the right side surface 15, part of the bottom surface 16, and part of the top surface 17 of the recording device 11, but it does not have to constitute the left side surface 14, right side surface 15, bottom surface 16, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0018] As shown in Figure 3, the main body 21 is displaceable to a first open position. The first open position is an open position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 toward the front Y1. In particular, the first open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a first distance D1 toward the front Y1. The first distance D1 is a distance longer than a predetermined distance D0. In this way, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, at least a part of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20.

[0019] As shown in Figure 4, the main body 21 is displaceable to a second open position. The second open position is an open position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 toward the front Y1. In particular, the second open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a second distance D2 toward the front Y1. The second distance D2 is a longer distance than the first distance D1. In this way, when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, at least a portion of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20.

[0020] Thus, the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable between a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position relative to the housing 20 along the front-rear direction Y. In particular, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface of the first recording device 11A, the main body 21 in the first recording device 11A is configured to be displaceable along the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20.

[0021] <Configuration of base plate 22> As shown in Figure 5, the housing 20 includes a flat bottom plate 22. The bottom plate 22 is made of metal, but may also be made of resin, or may be composed of both a metal plate and a resin plate. The bottom plate 22 has an upper surface 22A. The upper surface 22A is the surface facing upward Z1. The upper surface 22A corresponds to an example of a support surface that supports the main body 21 from below Z2. In other words, the support surface that supports the main body 21 from below Z2 is provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22.

[0022] The bottom plate 22 has a bottom surface 22B. The bottom surface 22B is the surface facing downwards Z2. The bottom surface 22B constitutes the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11. In other words, the housing 20 has the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11.

[0023] The housing 20 includes a slide guide 23. The slide guide 23 is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. The slide guide 23 may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22. The slide guide 23 extends in the front-rear direction Y. The slide guide 23 restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the width direction X and guides the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y.

[0024] The slide guide 23 may include multiple slide guides 23A to 23F. The multiple slide guides 23A to 23F may include a first slide guide 23A, a second slide guide 23B, a third slide guide 23C, a fourth slide guide 23D, a fifth slide guide 23E, and a sixth slide guide 23F.

[0025] The first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C are provided along the front-to-back direction Y. The fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F are provided along the front-to-back direction Y. The first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C are located in the first width direction X1 more than the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F. Specifically, the first slide guide 23A is located in the first width direction X1 more than the fourth slide guide 23D. The second slide guide 23B is located in the first width direction X1 more than the fifth slide guide 23E. The third slide guide 23C is located in the first width direction X1 more than the sixth slide guide 23F.

[0026] Each of the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C is configured to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22, and to extend in the first width direction X1 from the upper end that protrudes upward Z1.

[0027] The first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C are each positioned in the second width direction X2 of the second slide rail 61B of the main body 21, which will be described later. As a result, the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C each restrict the displacement of the main body 21 in the first width direction X1.

[0028] Furthermore, the portions of the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C that extend in the first width direction X1 from their upper ends that protrude upward Z1 are positioned above the second slide rail 61B of the main body 21, which will be described later. As a result, the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C each restrict the upward displacement of the main body 21 in Z1.

[0029] The fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F are each configured to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22, and to extend in the second width direction X2 from the upper end that protrudes upward Z1.

[0030] The portions of the fourth slide guide 23D, fifth slide guide 23E, and sixth slide guide 23F that extend in the second width direction X2 from their upper ends that protrude upward Z1 are positioned in the first width direction X1 of the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, which will be described later. As a result, the fourth slide guide 23D, fifth slide guide 23E, and sixth slide guide 23F each restrict the displacement of the main body 21 in the second width direction X2.

[0031] The fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F are each located above Z1 on the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, which will be described later. As a result, the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F each restrict the upward displacement of the main body 21 above Z1.

[0032] Thus, the slide guide 23 is an example of a third restricting portion that restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the width direction X. The slide guide 23 is also an example of a contact portion that can come into contact with the main body 21 from the width direction X and from above Z1.

[0033] The housing 20 includes a second restricting portion 24. The second restricting portion 24 is provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 so as to protrude upward Z1. The second restricting portion 24 may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22. The second restricting portion 24 may include a first protrusion 24A and a second protrusion 24B. The first protrusion 24A is located in the second width direction X2 relative to the second protrusion 24B. The second restricting portion 24 restricts the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21 when the main body 21 is in the second open position.

[0034] The housing 20 is equipped with a plurality of rotating shafts 25A, 25B. Each of the plurality of rotating shafts 25A, 25B is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. Each of the plurality of rotating shafts 25A, 25B may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22.

[0035] The multiple rotating shafts 25A, 25B may include a first rotating shaft 25A and a second rotating shaft 25B. The first rotating shaft 25A and the second rotating shaft 25B are provided along the front-rear direction Y. The first rotating shaft 25A is provided in front of the second rotating shaft 25B in Y1. The first rotating shaft 25A rotatably supports the first holding part 65, which will be described later. The second rotating shaft 25B rotatably supports the second holding part 66, which will be described later.

[0036] The housing 20 is provided with a plurality of mounting portions 25C, 25D. Each of the plurality of mounting portions 25C, 25D is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. Each of the plurality of mounting portions 25C, 25D may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22.

[0037] Each of the multiple mounting portions 25C, 25D may include a first mounting portion 25C and a second mounting portion 25D. The first mounting portion 25C is provided in front of the second mounting portion 25D at Y1. The first mounting portion 25C can be fitted with one end portion 67A of the first retaining biasing portion 67, which will be described later. The second mounting portion 25D can be fitted with one end portion 68A of the second retaining biasing portion 68, which will be described later.

[0038] The housing 20 may have a plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F. Each of the plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. Each of the plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22. Each of the plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F is a surface facing the second width direction X2. Each of the plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F extends in the front-rear direction Y. The plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F may include a first pressing surface 25E and a second pressing surface 25F. The first pressing surface 25E is located in front Y1 of the second pressing surface 25F. The first pressing surface 25E is formed integrally with the first projection 24A, but is not limited to this. Each of the multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F is a surface against which the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, which will be described later, is pressed from the second width direction X2 side.

[0039] <Configuration of the enclosure frame 26> As shown in Figure 6, the housing 20 includes a housing frame 26. The housing frame 26 is a component that makes up the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. In other words, the housing 20 has multiple surfaces, such as the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. The housing frame 26 is provided above Z1 on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22.

[0040] The housing frame 26 includes a resin frame 27. The resin frame 27 includes a left side plate 27A, a right side plate 27B, and a top plate 27C. The left side plate 27A, the right side plate 27B, and the top plate 27C may be formed integrally. The resin frame 27 constitutes the left side 14, the right side 15, and the top surface 17 of the recording device 11. In other words, the left side 14, the right side 15, and the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are made of resin plates.

[0041] The left side panel 27A comprises a left inner surface 27D and a left outer surface 27E. The left inner surface 27D is the surface of the left side panel 27A facing the first width direction X1. The left outer surface 27E is the surface of the left side panel 27A facing the second width direction X2 and constitutes the left side panel 14 of the recording device 11.

[0042] The right side panel 27B comprises a right inner surface 27F and a right outer surface 27G. The right inner surface 27F is the surface of the right side panel 27B facing the second width direction X2. The right outer surface 27G is the surface of the right side panel 27B facing the first width direction X1 and constitutes the right side panel 15 of the recording device 11.

[0043] The top plate 27C comprises a bottom surface 27H and a top surface 27I. The bottom surface 27H is the surface of the top plate 27C facing downwards Z2. The top surface 27I is the surface of the top plate 27C facing upwards Z1 and constitutes the top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0044] The housing frame 26 comprises a plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C. Each of the plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C may be formed separately or integrally. The plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C may include a first metal plate 28A, a second metal plate 28B, and a third metal plate 28C.

[0045] Multiple metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the left side plate 27A of the resin frame 27, inside the right side plate 27B of the resin frame 27, and inside the top plate 27C of the resin frame 27, respectively. Specifically, the first metal plate 28A is provided along the left inner surface 27D of the left side plate 27A. The second metal plate 28B is provided along the right inner surface 27F of the right side plate 27B. The third metal plate 28C is provided along the bottom surface 27H of the top plate 27C. In other words, the housing 20 is configured such that the metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the resin frame 27.

[0046] The housing 20 includes a first restricting portion 30. The first restricting portion 30 may be provided on the bottom surface 28D of the third metal plate 28C so as to protrude downward Z2. The first restricting portion 30 may be formed integrally with the third metal plate 28C. In this way, the first restricting portion 30 is provided on the housing 20. The first restricting portion 30 includes a contact surface 30A. The contact surface 30A is a surface facing rear Y2. When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the contact surface 30A contacts the first displacement restricting portion 59 of the main body 21, which will be described later, thereby restricting the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21. In this way, the first restricting portion 30 restricts the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position.

[0047] <Front 12 configuration> As shown in Figure 7, the front surface 12 of the main body 21 has a first region 18 and a second region 19. The first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions on the front surface 12 that are divided in the width direction X. The first region 18 is a region to which a first color is applied. The second region 19 is a region to which a second color different from the first color is applied. Thus, the first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions that are colored in such a way that various functions on the front surface 12 can be easily identified. The first color may be, for example, a black-based color, and the second color may be, for example, a white-based color, but is not limited to these. The first color may be a color with lower brightness than the second color, or it may be a color with higher brightness than the second color. For example, if the first color is a color with lower brightness than the second color, the liquid will be easier to see due to the contrast with the color of the liquid that can be seen through the viewing windows 32A to 32F described later. Furthermore, if the first color is brighter than the second color, the outer shape of the capacity visibility section 31, which will be described later, becomes more prominent, making it easier to recognize the capacity visibility section 31.

[0048] The recording device 11 includes a storage volume viewing unit 31. The storage volume viewing unit 31 is provided on the main body 21. In other words, the storage volume viewing unit 31 is mounted on the main body 21. The storage volume viewing unit 31 allows the amount of liquid stored in the liquid storage unit 40, which will be described later, to be visually inspected. The storage volume viewing unit 31 consists of a plurality of viewing windows 32A to 32F, each corresponding to a liquid of a different color. The plurality of viewing windows 32A to 32F may include a first viewing window 32A, a second viewing window 32B, a third viewing window 32C, a fourth viewing window 32D, a fifth viewing window 32E, and a sixth viewing window 32F. The storage volume viewing unit 31 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the storage volume viewing unit 31 is located in the first area 18 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0049] Each of the multiple viewing windows 32A to 32F is configured to extend in the vertical direction Z. Each of the multiple viewing windows 32A to 32F is translucent, but may also be transparent. "Transparent" refers to a property of a material through which light passes, where the transmittance is extremely high, and the other side can be seen through the material. "Translucent" refers to a property where light passes through the material, similar to "transparent," but because the transmitted light is diffused or the transmittance is low, unlike "transparent," the shape of the other side cannot be clearly recognized, or cannot be recognized at all, through the material.

[0050] The recording device 11 includes an operation panel 33. The operation panel 33 is mounted on the main unit 21. The operation panel 33 includes an operation unit 34 and a display unit 35. In other words, the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 are mounted on the main unit 21. The operation unit 34 is operable by the user. The operation unit 34 may consist of multiple operation buttons. The display unit 35 displays information related to the recording device 11. The operation panel 33 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the operation panel 33 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In other words, the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 are located in the second area 19. Note that the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 may be combined into one unit with the same configuration, such as a touch panel.

[0051] The recording device 11 is equipped with an alert lamp 36. The alert lamp 36 is provided on the main unit 21. The alert lamp 36 is a lamp for notifying information related to the recording device 11. The alert lamp 36 may also be a lamp for notifying error information related to the recording device 11.

[0052] The notification lamp 36 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the notification lamp 36 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the notification lamp 36 is located in the second area 19, below the operation panel 33 Z2, and is positioned in the vertical direction Z between the operation panel 33 and the opening / closing section 37, which will be described later. The notification lamp 36 is configured to extend in the width direction X.

[0053] The recording device 11 includes an opening / closing section 37. The opening / closing section 37 is provided on the main body 21. The opening / closing section 37 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the opening / closing section 37 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the opening / closing section 37 is located in the second area 19 below the operation panel 33 and the notification lamp 36, in a position Z2.

[0054] As shown in Figure 8, the opening / closing section 37 is configured to be rotatable at its lower end about a rotation axis 37A that is aligned with the width direction X. This allows the opening / closing section 37 to be opened and closed relative to the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0055] As shown in Figures 3 and 8, the recording device 11 is equipped with an outlet 38. The outlet 38 is provided in the main body 21. The outlet 38 is an opening for discharging the medium recorded by the recording unit 48, which will be described later. The outlet 38 opens to the front Y1 of the recording device 11. In other words, the outlet 38 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 so as to open to the front Y1. To put it another way, the outlet 38 is provided on the front surface of the main body 21 so as to open to the front Y1.

[0056] The discharge port 38 is exposed in front of the recording device 11 Y1 when the opening / closing section 37 is open. The discharge port 38 is not exposed when the opening / closing section 37 is closed, but it may be exposed even when the opening / closing section 37 is closed. The discharge port 38 is located in the second width direction X2 of the liquid storage section 40, which will be described later.

[0057] The recording device 11 includes a paper output tray 37B. The paper output tray 37B is provided on the main body 21. The paper output tray 37B is provided on the inner wall surface of the opening / closing section 37. The paper output tray 37B is exposed when the opening / closing section 37 is open and can hold the recorded media. The paper output tray 37B may be configured to extend and retract in the front-to-back direction Y.

[0058] The recording device 11 is equipped with a gripping portion 39. The gripping portion 39 is provided on the main body 21. The gripping portion 39 is provided above the discharge port 38 Z1. The gripping portion 39 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 in a position where it can be gripped by the user from the front Y1. In other words, the gripping portion 39 is provided on the surface of the main body 21 facing the front Y1 in a position where it can be gripped by the user from the front Y1. In this way, the gripping portion 39 can be gripped by the user when the main body 21 is displaced in the front-rear direction Y. In particular, even when multiple recording devices 11 are stacked in the vertical direction Z or when multiple recording devices 11 are installed side by side in the width direction X, the gripping portion 39 can be easily gripped by the user from the front Y1 side.

[0059] <Stacking configuration of multiple recording devices 11A, 11B> As shown in Figure 1, the case in which the second recording device 11B is stacked on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, and the main body 21A of the first recording device 11A is in the closed position, and the main body 21B of the second recording device 11B is in the closed position will be described below.

[0060] In this case, the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B are located on the same plane. Also, the left side surface 14A of the first recording device 11A and the left side surface 14B of the second recording device 11B are located on the same plane. Similarly, the right side surface 15A of the first recording device 11A and the right side surface 15B of the second recording device 11B are located on the same plane.

[0061] Furthermore, the first region 18A in the first recording device 11A and the first region 18B in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. Similarly, the second region 19A in the first recording device 11A and the second region 19B in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. Note that "overlapping in the vertical direction Z" means that one is located above the other Z1, and at least a portion of them are located in the same region in the width direction X.

[0062] Furthermore, the capacity viewing section 31A in the first recording device 11A and the capacity viewing section 31B in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. More specifically, the first viewing window 32A in the first recording device 11A and the first viewing window 32G in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The second viewing window 32B in the first recording device 11A and the second viewing window 32H in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The third viewing window 32C in the first recording device 11A and the third viewing window 32I in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The fourth viewing window 32D in the first recording device 11A and the fourth viewing window 32J in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The fifth viewing window 32E in the first recording device 11A and the fifth viewing window 32K in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The sixth viewing window 32F in the first recording device 11A and the sixth viewing window 32L in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z.

[0063] <Configuration of the main body 21 in the first open position> As shown in Figures 3 and 9, the recording device 11 includes a liquid storage section 40. The liquid storage section 40 is mounted on the main body 21. The liquid storage section 40 is configured to store liquid used for recording onto a medium. In other words, the liquid storage section 40 is configured to store liquid to be supplied to the recording section 48, which will be described later. The liquid storage section 40 may be a tank-type storage section into which liquid can be injected. The liquid storage section 40 is located adjacent to the outlet 38 and the gripping section 39 in the width direction X. The liquid storage section 40 is located adjacent to the waste liquid attachment section 45, which will be described later, in the width direction X.

[0064] The liquid storage section 40 includes a storage chamber 41. The storage chamber 41 is configured to contain a liquid. The liquid storage section 40 may have a plurality of storage chambers 41A to 41F, each corresponding to a liquid of a different color. The plurality of storage chambers 41A to 41F may include a first storage chamber 41A, a second storage chamber 41B, a third storage chamber 41C, a fourth storage chamber 41D, a fifth storage chamber 41E, and a sixth storage chamber 41F.

[0065] The liquid storage section 40 is equipped with a liquid inlet 42. The liquid inlet 42 is an opening configured to allow liquid to be injected into the storage chamber 41. The liquid storage section 40 may be equipped with a plurality of liquid inlets 42A to 42F, each corresponding to a liquid of a different color. The plurality of liquid inlets 42A to 42F may include a first liquid inlet 42A, a second liquid inlet 42B, a third liquid inlet 42C, a fourth liquid inlet 42D, a fifth liquid inlet 42E, and a sixth liquid inlet 42F.

[0066] The liquid storage section 40 may be equipped with a cap 43. The cap 43 covers the liquid inlet 42. By sealing the storage chamber 41, the cap 43 can suppress drying in the storage chamber 41. The liquid storage section 40 may be equipped with a plurality of caps 43A to 43F, each corresponding to a liquid of a different color. The plurality of caps 43A to 43F may include a first cap 43A, a second cap 43B, a third cap 43C, a fourth cap 43D, a fifth cap 43E, and a sixth cap 43F. By removing the cap 43 from the liquid inlet 42, it becomes possible to inject liquid from the liquid inlet 42 into the storage chamber 41.

[0067] The liquid storage section 40 may include a first cover section 44. The first cover section 44 is configured to be openable and closable. The storage chamber 41 and the cap 43 are covered from above Z1 by the first cover section 44 when it is closed. The cap 43 can be handled by the user when the first cover section 44 is open. In this way, the cap 43 can be removed from the liquid inlet 42 when the first cover section 44 is open.

[0068] The liquid storage section 40 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. In other words, the liquid inlet 42 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0069] On the other hand, the liquid storage section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. In this way, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 by opening the first cover section 44 and then removing the cap 43. This makes it possible to inject liquid from the liquid inlet 42 into the storage chamber 41.

[0070] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the same applies to the liquid storage section 40 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position as when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. In this way, even when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 by removing the cap 43 after opening the first cover section 44. This makes it possible to inject liquid from the liquid inlet 42 into the storage chamber 41.

[0071] Thus, the liquid storage section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. In other words, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. Although the liquid storage section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position, space can be provided above the liquid storage section 40 Z1. This improves workability, for example, by allowing a container holding liquid to stand upright with the liquid inlet 42 inserted.

[0072] As shown in Figures 3 and 10, the recording device 11 includes a waste liquid attachment section 45. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is configured to accommodate a waste liquid container 46. The waste liquid container 46 is configured to recover the liquid discharged as waste liquid from the recording unit 48 (described later) via a maintenance device (not shown).

[0073] The waste liquid attachment section 45 is mounted on the main body 21. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is located above the discharge port 38 at Z1. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is located adjacent to the liquid storage section 40 in the width direction X.

[0074] The waste liquid mounting section 45 includes a container fixing section 47. The container fixing section 47 is configured to fix the waste liquid container 46 mounted on the waste liquid mounting section 45. The container fixing section 47 is displaceable between a position in which the waste liquid container 46 mounted on the waste liquid mounting section 45 is fixed and a position in which the waste liquid container 46 can be removed from the waste liquid mounting section 45.

[0075] The waste liquid attachment section 45 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the waste liquid attachment section 45 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the waste liquid attachment section 45 is exposed from the housing 20. This makes it possible to attach and detach the waste liquid container 46 to the waste liquid attachment section 45.

[0076] As shown in Figure 4, the same can be said for the waste liquid attachment section 45 when the main body 21 is in the second open position as when the main body 21 is in the first open position. In other words, the waste liquid attachment section 45 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is an example of the second attachment section.

[0077] <Configuration of the main body 21 in the second open position> As shown in Figure 4, the recording device 11 includes a recording unit 48. The recording unit 48 is configured to record on a medium by discharging liquid onto the medium. The recording unit 48 is mounted on the main body 21. The recording unit 48 is located adjacent to the liquid storage unit 40 in the front-rear direction Y. The recording unit 48 is located rearward Y2 from the liquid storage unit 40.

[0078] The recording unit 48 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. In particular, the carriage 51 of the recording unit 48, which will be described later, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. The recording unit 48 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position or the first open position.

[0079] The recording device 11 includes a transport path 49. The transport path 49 is a path for transporting the medium. The transport path 49 is provided on the main body 21. A portion of the transport path 49 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. In particular, the recording area RA of the transport path 49, where recording is performed on the medium by the recording unit 48, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. A portion of the transport path 49 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and the first open position.

[0080] The recording device 11 may include a second cover portion 50. The second cover portion 50 is provided on the main body 21. The second cover portion 50 is configured to be openable and closable. When the second cover portion 50 is closed, a portion of the recording unit 48 and the transport path 49 is covered from above Z1 by the second cover portion 50. When the second cover portion 50 is open, a portion of the recording unit 48 and the transport path 49 can be handled by the user, such as removing a paper jam.

[0081] As shown in Figure 8, the recording unit 48 comprises a carriage 51 and a liquid discharge head 52. The carriage 51 supports the liquid discharge head 52 from above Z1. The liquid discharge head 52 is located below Z2 of the carriage 51. In other words, the liquid discharge head 52 is mounted on the carriage 51.

[0082] The liquid discharge head 52 is equipped with a plurality of nozzles (not shown). Each of the plurality of nozzles opens toward a medium supported by a support unit 53, which will be described later. Each of the plurality of nozzles discharges liquid. The liquid discharge head 52 discharges liquid from the plurality of nozzles toward the medium supported by the support unit 53. In this way, the recording unit 48 is configured to record on the medium by discharging liquid onto the medium. The liquid discharge head 52 is a serial head type that discharges liquid as the carriage 51 moves in the width direction X, but it may also be a line head type.

[0083] The recording device 11 includes a support section 53. The support section 53 is mounted on the main body 21. The support section 53 is configured to support the medium. In particular, the support section 53 supports the medium in the recording area RA where recording is performed on the medium by the recording unit 48.

[0084] The recording device 11 includes a paper feed tray 54. The paper feed tray 54 is a tray on which a medium can be placed. The paper feed tray 54 is mounted on the main body 21. The paper feed tray 54 is displaceable from the main body 21 along the front-rear direction Y. By pulling out the paper feed tray 54 along the front-rear direction Y, the medium becomes ready for placement and removal.

[0085] The recording device 11 includes a transport unit 55. The transport unit 55 is configured to transport media. The transport unit 55 is mounted on the main body 21. The transport unit 55 feeds media one sheet at a time from the paper tray 54. The transport unit 55 transports the fed media along the transport path 49.

[0086] The transport unit 55 comprises a plurality of rollers and a plurality of motors that serve as drive sources. In particular, the transport unit 55 comprises a transport roller pair 56. The transport roller pair 56 is located upstream of the transport path 49 of the support unit 53. The transport roller pair 56 transports the medium to the support unit 53 along the transport path 49. The transport unit 55 also comprises a discharge roller pair 57. The discharge roller pair 57 is located downstream of the transport path 49 of the support unit 53. The discharge roller pair 57 discharges the recorded medium along the transport path 49.

[0087] The transport unit 55 includes a reversing unit 58. In other words, the reversing unit 58 is mounted on the main body 21. The reversing unit 58 is configured to be detachable from the main body 21 from the rear Y2. The reversing unit 58 is equipped with multiple rollers. The reversing unit 58 is configured to reverse the transport direction of the medium along the transport path 49.

[0088] The reversing section 58 includes a first displacement restricting section 59. The first displacement restricting section 59 is provided integrally with the reversing section 58. The first displacement restricting section 59 is the upper end portion 58A of the reversing section 58 and is provided at the end portion of the reversing section 58 at a rearward Y2. The first displacement restricting section 59 protrudes upward Z1. In the front-rear direction Y, the first displacement restricting section 59 is located rearward Y2 than the first restricting section 30 of the housing 20.

[0089] The first displacement restricting section 59 is provided with a contact surface 59A. The contact surface 59A is a surface facing forward Y1. The contact surface 59A faces the contact surface 30A of the first restricting section 30 in the front-rear direction Y. The contact surface 59A does not contact the contact surface 30A when the main body 21 is in the closed position. In other words, the first displacement restricting section 59 does not contact the first restricting section 30 when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0090] As shown in Figure 11, the first displacement restricting portion 59 contacts the first restricting portion 30 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. More specifically, the contact surface 59A contacts the contacted surface 30A when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. In this way, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first displacement restricting portion 59 and the first restricting portion 30 contact each other in the front-rear direction Y, thereby restricting the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21.

[0091] On the other hand, when the reversing unit 58 is detached from the main body 21, the first displacement restricting unit 59 is not mounted on the main body 21. Therefore, when the reversing unit 58 is detached from the main body 21, the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1 is not restricted, even when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. In other words, when the reversing unit 58 is attached to the main body 21, the contact between the reversing unit 58 and the first restricting unit 30 restricts the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1 from the first open position. Thus, by attaching or detaching the reversing unit 58 to the main body 21, it is possible to switch whether or not the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1 from the first open position is restricted.

[0092] <Main Unit 21 Detailed Configuration> As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the main body 21 comprises a main body frame 60 and a slide rail 61. The main body frame 60 and the slide rail 61 are formed separately. The main body frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61. The main body frame 60 does not come into contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0093] The main frame 60 supports the various components that make up the main body 21. In other words, the various components that make up the main body 21 are mounted on the main frame 60. Specifically, the liquid storage unit 40, the waste liquid storage unit 45, the recording unit 48, the paper feed tray 54, and the transport unit 55 are mounted on the main frame 60.

[0094] The slide rail 61 mounts the main frame 60. The slide rail 61 may be made of resin. The slide rail 61 is slidable on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. In particular, the slide rail 61 is slidable on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 without the main frame 60 coming into contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22.

[0095] More specifically, the slide rail 61 is slidable along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, with its bottom surface 62 in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. In other words, the main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y while being supported by the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The slide rail 61 is an example of a sliding part that can slide relative to the housing 20.

[0096] The slide rail 61 includes a plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C. Each of the plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C extends in the front-rear direction Y. The plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C may include a first slide rail 61A, a second slide rail 61B, and a third slide rail 61C. The second slide rail 61B and the third slide rail 61C are formed as a single unit, but may be formed as separate units. The first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C are formed as separate units, but may be formed as a single unit.

[0097] The first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C are arranged so as to be aligned in the width direction X. The multiple slide rails 61A to 61C are positioned in the order of first slide rail 61A, second slide rail 61B, and third slide rail 61C toward the first width direction X1.

[0098] The first slide rail 61A is positioned closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11 than to the right side 15 of the recording device 11. The second slide rail 61B and the third slide rail 61C are positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than to the left side 14 of the recording device 11.

[0099] In the main body 21, the liquid storage section 40 is positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than to the left side 14 of the recording device 11. The liquid storage section 40 is capable of storing liquid. Thus, taking into account the weight of the liquid stored in the liquid storage section 40, more slide rails are positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11. Furthermore, the slide rails 61 are configured such that the contact area with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 is larger closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11.

[0100] The first slide rail 61A is slidable along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62A in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The second slide rail 61B is slidable along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62B in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The third slide rail 61C is slidable along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62C in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0101] The first slide rail 61A is positioned in the first width direction X1 of the fourth slide guide 23D. Similarly, the first slide rail 61A is positioned in the first width direction X1 of the fifth slide guide 23E and the sixth slide guide 23F. The first slide rail 61A is covered from the second width direction X2 and from above Z1 by the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E and the sixth slide guide 23F. The displacement of the first slide rail 61A in the second width direction X2 and upward Z1 is restricted by the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E and the sixth slide guide 23F.

[0102] The second slide rail 61B is located in the second width direction X2 of the first slide guide 23A. Similarly, the second slide rail 61B is located in the second width direction X2 of the second slide guide 23B and the third slide guide 23C. The second slide rail 61B is covered from the first width direction X1 and from above Z1 by the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B and the third slide guide 23C. The displacement of the second slide rail 61B in the first width direction X1 and from above Z1 is restricted by the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B and the third slide guide 23C.

[0103] Furthermore, the slide rail 61 includes a second displacement restricting portion 61D and a third displacement restricting portion 61E. The second displacement restricting portion 61D is provided on the first slide rail 61A. The second displacement restricting portion 61D protrudes in the first width direction X1 on the first slide rail 61A. When the main body 21 is in the second open position, the second displacement restricting portion 61D comes into contact with the first protruding portion 24A and restricts the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1.

[0104] The third displacement restricting portion 61E is provided on the second slide rail 61B. The third displacement restricting portion 61E protrudes in the second width direction X2 on the second slide rail 61B. When the main body 21 is in the second open position, the third displacement restricting portion 61E comes into contact with the second protruding portion 24B and restricts the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21.

[0105] As shown in Figure 14, the first slide rail 61A includes an engaged portion 63. In other words, the slide rail 61 includes an engaged portion 63. To put it another way, the main body 21 includes an engaged portion 63. The engaged portion 63 is configured to be engageable with a holding portion 64, which will be described later. The first slide rail 61A may include a plurality of engaged portions 63A to 63C. The plurality of engaged portions 63A to 63C may include a first engaged portion 63A, a second engaged portion 63B, and a third engaged portion 63C.

[0106] Each of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C may be a groove provided on the left side of the first slide rail 61A facing the second width direction X2. Each of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C has an inclined surface that slopes in the second width direction X2 as it moves forward Y1 from the center in the front-rear direction Y, and an inclined surface that slopes in the second width direction X2 as it moves backward Y2 from the center in the front-rear direction Y. Each of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C is provided at a position along the front-rear direction Y. The multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C are positioned in the order of the first engaged portion 63A, the second engaged portion 63B, and the third engaged portion 63C toward the rear Y2.

[0107] <Configuration of the holding part 64> The recording device 11 includes a holding section 64. The holding section 64 is configured to hold the main body 21 in a predetermined position relative to the housing 20. The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position.

[0108] The recording device 11 may include a plurality of holding parts 65, 66. The plurality of holding parts 65, 66 may include a first holding part 65 and a second holding part 66. Each of the plurality of holding parts 65, 66 is provided at a position along the front-rear direction Y. The first holding part 65 is located in front Y1 of the second holding part 66.

[0109] The first retaining portion 65 is rotatably supported on the first rotating shaft 25A. The second retaining portion 66 is rotatably supported on the second rotating shaft 25B. Each of the multiple retaining portions 65, 66 is provided in the second width direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A. Each of the multiple retaining portions 65, 66 is provided in a position opposite each of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C of the first slide rail 61A. The first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66 are configured in the same way.

[0110] The recording device 11 includes a plurality of holding biasing parts 67, 68 as an example of biasing parts. The plurality of holding biasing parts 67, 68 may include a first holding biasing part 67 and a second holding biasing part 68. The first holding biasing part 67 and the second holding biasing part 68 may be, for example, torsion coil springs. The first holding biasing part 67 biases the first holding part 65 when inserted into the first rotating shaft 25A. The second holding biasing part 68 biases the second holding part 66 when inserted into the second rotating shaft 25B. The first holding biasing part 67 and the second holding biasing part 68 are configured in the same way.

[0111] As shown in Figure 15, the second retaining portion 66 will be described as a representative of the multiple retaining portions 65 and 66, and the second retaining biasing portion 68 will be described as a representative of the multiple retaining biasing portions 67 and 68. The second retaining portion 66 has an opening 66A. The opening 66A is provided at the base end portion 66B of the second retaining portion 66. The base end portion 66B is the front end Y1 of the second retaining portion 66. The opening 66A allows the insertion of the second rotation shaft 25B. With the second rotation shaft 25B inserted into the opening 66A, the second retaining portion 66 is rotatable along the horizontal plane with respect to the second rotation shaft 25B.

[0112] The second retaining portion 66 includes an engaging portion 66C. The engaging portion 66C is provided at the tip portion 66D of the second retaining portion 66. The tip portion 66D is the rear end Y2 of the second retaining portion 66. The engaging portion 66C can engage with the third engaged portion 63C.

[0113] The second retaining portion 66 includes a right inner wall surface 66E. The right inner wall surface 66E is the inner wall surface of the side wall in the first width direction X1. The right inner wall surface 66E is subjected to a biasing force by the second retaining biasing portion 68, which will be described later.

[0114] One end 68A of the second retaining biasing part 68 is attached to the second mounting part 25D. The other end 68B of the second retaining biasing part 68 abuts against the right inner wall surface 66E of the second retaining part 66. As a result, the second retaining biasing part 68 biases the second retaining part 66 between the second mounting part 25D and the right inner wall surface 66E. Specifically, the second retaining biasing part 68 biases the second retaining part 66 in a clockwise direction when viewed from above Z1. In this case, the second retaining biasing part 68 biases the second retaining part 66 in the first width direction X1.

[0115] Thus, the second retaining portion 66 is biased in the first width direction X1 by the second retaining biasing portion 68. In other words, the engaging portion 66C of the second retaining portion 66 engages with the third engaged portion 63C due to the biasing from the second retaining biasing portion 68. As a result, the second retaining portion 66 is configured to hold the first slide rail 61A. That is, the second retaining portion 66 is configured to hold the main body 21. Hereafter, the position of the second retaining portion 66 where the engaging portion 66C engages with the third engaged portion 63C will be referred to as the retaining position.

[0116] Furthermore, the second holding portion 66, under biasing from the second holding biasing portion 68, presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 while the engaging portion 66C is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C. As a result, the second holding portion 66 presses the main body 21 in the first width direction X1.

[0117] The first slide rail 61A is pressed in the first width direction X1 by the second retaining part 66. More specifically, when the first slide rail 61A is pressed in the first width direction X1 by the force from the second retaining part 66, that pressing force is transmitted from the main frame 60 to the second slide rail 61B. As a result, the second slide rail 61B is pressed against the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C. In this case, the first slide rail 61A does not need to be in contact with the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F in the width direction X. Also, depending on the deflection of the main frame 60, the first slide rail 61A may be pressed against the pressing surface 25F.

[0118] As shown in Figure 16, when the main body 21 is operated to be displaced forward Y1, the second retaining portion 66 displaces in the second width direction X2 against the biasing force of the second retaining biasing portion 68. As a result, the second retaining portion 66 does not hold the main body 21, but allows the main body 21 to be displaced forward Y1. Hereafter, the position of the second retaining portion 66 in which the engaging portion 66C engages with the third engaged portion 63C will be referred to as the allowable position.

[0119] Although the second retaining part 66 was described on behalf of the multiple retaining parts 65 and 66, and the second retaining biasing part 68 was described on behalf of the multiple retaining biasing parts 67 and 68, the first retaining part 65 and the first retaining biasing part 67 function in the same way. In other words, the retaining part 64 is displaceable between an allowable position and a retaining position along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 due to the biasing of the retaining biasing parts 67 and 68. To put it another way, the retaining part 64 is displaceable between an allowable position and a retaining position along a horizontal plane intersecting the vertical direction Z due to the biasing of the retaining biasing parts 67 and 68. The allowable position corresponds to an example of a first position, and the retaining position corresponds to an example of a second position.

[0120] More specifically, as shown in Figure 14, when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the first engaged portion 63A, and the second retaining portion 66 engages with the third engaged portion 63C. As a result, the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66.

[0121] In this case, the first retaining part 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 due to the biasing force from the first retaining biasing part 67. The first retaining part 65 also presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C due to the biasing force from the first retaining biasing part 67.

[0122] The second retaining part 66 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 due to the biasing force from the second retaining biasing part 68. The second retaining part 66 also presses the second slide rail 61B against the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C due to the biasing force from the second retaining biasing part 68.

[0123] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 17, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the second engaged portion 63B, and the second retaining portion 66 does not engage with any of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C. As a result, the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 and not by the second retaining portion 66.

[0124] In this case, the first retaining part 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 due to the biasing force from the first retaining biasing part 67. Also, the first retaining part 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A and the second slide guide 23B due to the biasing force from the first retaining biasing part 67.

[0125] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the third engaged portion 63C, and the second retaining portion 66 does not engage with any of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C. As a result, the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 and not by the second retaining portion 66.

[0126] In this case, the first holding portion 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 due to the biasing force from the first holding biasing portion 67. Also, the first holding portion 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A due to the biasing force from the first holding biasing portion 67. In this way, the holding portion 64 is configured to hold the main body 21 in the closed position, the first open position and the second open position relative to the housing 20.

[0127] <First buffer section 81> As shown in Figure 19, the recording device 11 includes a first buffer section 81. The first buffer section 81 is provided on the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22. In other words, the first buffer section 81 is provided on the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11. To put it another way, the first buffer section 81 is provided on the bottom surface of the housing 20.

[0128] The first buffer portion 81 protrudes downward Z2 from the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22. Therefore, when the recording device 11 is installed on the installation surface IS, the first buffer portion 81 contacts the installation surface IS and supports the housing 20. The bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22 does not contact the installation surface IS. Therefore, a space is provided between the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22 and the installation surface IS.

[0129] In this way, the first buffer section 81 buffers the impact between the mounting surface IS and the recording device 11. In particular, the first buffer section 81 buffers the impact between the mounting surface IS on which the housing 20 is installed and the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 that supports the main body 21.

[0130] Multiple first buffer sections 81 are provided. Multiple first buffer sections 81 are provided at both ends in the width direction X, along the front-rear direction Y. This allows the first buffer section 81 to efficiently receive the load from the left side plate 27A and the first metal plate 28A of the resin frame 27 in the housing 20, and the load from the right side plate 27B and the second metal plate 28B of the housing frame 26.

[0131] <Second buffer section 82> As shown in Figures 12 and 20, the recording device 11 includes a second buffer section 82. The second buffer section 82 is provided on the main body 21. In particular, the second buffer section 82 is provided between the slide rail 61 and the main body frame 60. In the vertical direction Z, the second buffer section 82 is sandwiched between the slide rail 61 and the main body frame 60. Multiple second buffer sections 82 are provided along the front-rear direction Y in which the slide rail 61 extends.

[0132] As shown in Figure 21, the main frame 60 includes a first buffer housing section 60D. The main frame 60 may include a plurality of first buffer housing sections 60D. Each of the plurality of first buffer housing sections 60D is provided on the bottom surface 60A of the main frame 60. Each of the plurality of first buffer housing sections 60D is concave upward Z1 relative to the bottom surface 60A. Each of the plurality of first buffer housing sections 60D is configured to accommodate a portion of the second buffer section 82.

[0133] The slide rail 61 is provided with a second buffer housing 61F. The slide rail 61 may be provided with a plurality of second buffer housings 61F. Each of the plurality of second buffer housings 61F is provided on the upper surface 61G of the slide rail 61. That is, each of the plurality of second buffer housings 61F is provided along the front-rear direction Y in which the first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C extend. The plurality of second buffer housings 61F are provided in the vertical direction Z, each facing the plurality of first buffer housings 60D. Each of the plurality of second buffer housings 61F is concave downward Z2 relative to the upper surface 61G of the slide rail 61. Each of the plurality of second buffer housings 61F is configured to house a part of the second buffer 82. In this way, the second buffer 82 is housed in the second buffer housings 61F of the slide rail 61 and the first buffer housings 60D of the main frame 60.

[0134] The main frame 60 is attached to the slide rail 61 with the second buffer portion 82 housed in the first buffer housing portion 60D and the second buffer housing portion 61F. The slide rail 61 supports the bottom surface 82A of the second buffer portion 82 in the vertical direction Z. The second buffer portion 82 supports the slide rail 61 in the vertical direction Z at its top surface 82B. The main frame 60 is screwed to the slide rail 61. However, the main frame 60 is fixed to the slide rail 61 only in the width direction X and the front-rear direction Y, and is not fixed in the vertical direction Z.

[0135] In this case, a space is provided between the bottom surface 60A on which the first buffer housing 60D is provided and the top surface 61G on which the second buffer housing 61F is provided. In other words, the main frame 60 is attached to the slide rail 61 in a state where the bottom surface 60A on which the first buffer housing 60D is provided and the top surface 61G on which the second buffer housing 61F is provided do not come into contact. That is, the main frame 60 is attached to the slide rail 61 via the second buffer housing 82 in the vertical direction Z. As a result, the main frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61 so that it can be displaced in the vertical direction Z.

[0136] Furthermore, the slide rail 61 can contact the slide guide 23 in the width direction X. In this way, the slide guide 23 restricts the displacement of the slide rail 61 in the width direction X. Also, the slide rail 61 can contact the slide guide 23 in the upward direction Z1. In this way, the slide guide 23 restricts the displacement of the slide rail 61 in the upward direction Z1.

[0137] Thus, the second buffer portion 82 cushions the impact between the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and the main body 21. The first buffer portion 81 and the second buffer portion 82 correspond to an example of the buffer portion 80. In other words, the buffer portion 80 has the first buffer portion 81 and the second buffer portion 82.

[0138] <Operation of the First Embodiment> The operation of the first embodiment will now be described. In the recording system 10, objects can be loaded onto the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. The objects to be loaded include the second recording device 11B. Thus, the second recording device 11B can be loaded onto the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. In other words, the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B can be installed in the vertical direction Z.

[0139] In the recording device 11, the main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20. That is, even with the second recording device 11B mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the main body 21A of the first recording device 11A can be displaced in the front-rear direction Y, and the main body 21A of the second recording device 11B can also be displaced in the front-rear direction Y.

[0140] Furthermore, the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 may be composed of the main body 21, and the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are composed of the housing 20. The left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are composed of a resin frame 27 and metal plates 28A to 28C. The metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the resin frame 27. By using the resin frame 27, the housing 20 can be made lighter and easier to process to improve its appearance. In addition, by using the metal plates 28A to 28C, the strength of the housing 20 can be ensured even when, for example, the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A.

[0141] Furthermore, the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 is located where the capacity viewing section 31, operation panel 33, notification lamp 36, and opening / closing section 37 are located. When the opening / closing section 37 is opened, the output port 38 opens forward Y1, and the output tray 37B and gripping section 39 become usable from the front Y1 side. In addition, when the gripping section 39 is gripped, the main body 21 can be easily displaced in the front-rear direction Y.

[0142] When the main body 21 is in the closed position, the main body 21 is housed in the housing 20, but when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the liquid storage section 40 is exposed. Specifically, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed by removing the cap 43. This allows liquid to be injected into the storage chamber 41. Also, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the waste liquid attachment section 45 is exposed. This allows the waste liquid container 46 to be attached to and detached from the waste liquid attachment section 45.

[0143] Furthermore, the main body 21 can be displaced not only to the first open position but also to the second open position. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, a portion of the transport path 49 is exposed. This makes it possible to eliminate paper jams in a portion of the transport path 49.

[0144] Work related to the liquid storage section 40, liquid inlet 42, cap 43, waste liquid attachment section 45, and part of the transport path 49 can also be performed from the front Y1 side. In particular, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, it does not reduce work efficiency. Also, even when the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B are installed side by side, it does not reduce work efficiency.

[0145] The main body 21 is configured such that a slide rail 61 on which the main body frame 60 is mounted can slide along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. When the main body frame 60 is not in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, the slide rail 61 slides along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, allowing the main body 21 to be smoothly displaced in the front-rear direction Y.

[0146] Furthermore, the first slide rail 61A is held in a predetermined position by the holding portion 64. The predetermined positions include the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. When the holding portion 64 is positioned in the holding position by the biasing force from the holding biasing portions 67 and 68, it engages with the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A and presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1. In this case, the holding portion 64 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C via the first slide rail 61A and the main frame 60. In this way, the main body 21 is held in a predetermined position by the pressure applied by the holding portion 64 in the first width direction X1.

[0147] In particular, when the main body 21 is configured to be smoothly displaceable along the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20, a gap is required between the slide rail 61 and the slide guide 23. Even with this gap between the slide rail 61 and the slide guide 23, the holding part 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and vibrations of the main body 21 can also be suppressed.

[0148] Furthermore, when the main body 21 is operated by the user to displace it in the front-rear direction Y, the holding portion 64 receives a force from the engaged portion 63 in the second width direction X2 in response to the operation. Against the biasing force from the holding biasing portions 67 and 68, the holding portion 64 is displaced from the holding position to the allowable position and does not engage with the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A. In this way, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced in the front-rear direction Y because the holding portion 64 does not engage with the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A.

[0149] Furthermore, even if the main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20, the second buffer portion 82 can cushion the impact between the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and the main body 21. Specifically, the second buffer portion 82 is provided between a slide rail 61 that can slide on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and the main body frame 60 on which the recording unit 48 is mounted. This allows the slide rail 61 to slide smoothly on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22, and also cushions the impact between the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and the main body 21.

[0150] In particular, if the main body 21, on which at least the recording unit 48 is mounted, is configured to be displaced in the front-rear direction Y, the weight of the main body 21 increases. As a result, the impact between the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and the main body 21 increases. Assuming such a configuration, it becomes necessary to provide a second buffer 82.

[0151] Furthermore, the main frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61 via the second buffer section 82. This makes it easier to buffer impacts between the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and the main body 21. To give a specific example, when the recording device 11 is installed on the mounting surface IS, the recording device 11 may be subjected to an impact from the mounting surface IS. In that case, the first buffer 81 can buffer the impact from the mounting surface IS to the housing 20.

[0152] However, after the recording device 11 is installed on the mounting surface IS, the recording device 11 may bounce up again. In such cases, since the main body 21 is slidably positioned on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, the main body 21 may lift up relative to the housing 20. As a result, the main body 21 falls after lifting up from the housing 20 and collides with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. Even in such cases, the impact between the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and the main body 21 can be cushioned.

[0153] <Effects of the First Embodiment> The effects of the first embodiment will be described. (1) The main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y while being supported on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. The recording device 11 includes a first buffer section 81 that buffers the impact between the mounting surface IS on which the housing 20 is installed and the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22, and a second buffer section 82 that buffers the impact between the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 and the main body 21. Therefore, even if the main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y while being supported on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22, the impact between the main body 21 and the housing 20 can be reduced by the second buffer section 82. Thus, impact resistance can be improved.

[0154] (2) The main body 21 has a slide rail 61 that is slidable relative to the housing 20 and a main body frame 60 mounted on the slide rail 61. The recording unit 48 is mounted on the main body frame 60. The first buffer portion 81 is provided on the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22, and the second buffer portion 82 is provided between the main body frame 60 and the slide rail 61. Therefore, even if the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable in the front-rear direction Y while supported on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22, the impact between the main body frame 60 and the slide rail 61 can be reduced by the second buffer portion 82. Thus, impact resistance can be improved.

[0155] (3) The main frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61 so that it can be displaced in the vertical direction Z. Therefore, even if an impact is transmitted from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 to the slide rail 61, the main frame 60 mounted on the slide rail 61 will be displaced in the vertical direction Z. This reduces the impact between the main frame 60 and the slide rail 61. Thus, impact resistance can be improved.

[0156] (4) The housing 20 has a slide guide 23 that extends along the front-rear direction Y on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. The slide guide 23 can contact the main body 21 from the upper Z1 side. Therefore, the slide guide 23 can prevent the main body 21 from lifting excessively from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. Thus, impact resistance can be improved.

[0157] (5) Multiple first cushioning sections 81 and multiple second cushioning sections 82 are provided. Therefore, the impact between the mounting surface IS and the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 can be reduced by the multiple first cushioning sections 81, and the impact between the main body 21 and the housing 20 can be reduced by the multiple second cushioning sections 82. Thus, impact resistance can be improved.

[0158] (6) The recording unit 48 records data onto the medium by discharging liquid onto it. Therefore, the second buffer unit 82 can buffer the impact between the housing 20 and the main body 21 in the recording unit 48 that dispenses the liquid. This reduces the impact on the liquid discharging in the recording unit 48, such as the effect on the interfacial tension of the liquid. As a result, the recording quality can be improved and the impact resistance can be improved.

[0159] (7) The main body 21 is configured to be held in a predetermined position relative to the housing 20. The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The closed position is the position in which the main body 21 is housed in the housing 20. The first open position is the position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a first distance D1 toward the front Y1. The second open position is the position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a second distance D2 which is longer than the first distance D1 toward the front Y1. The main body 21 is displaceable along the front-rear direction Y between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. Therefore, the main body 21 can be displaced along the front-rear direction Y between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, and the main body 21 can be held in the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position relative to the housing 20. Thus, the type of open position that can be held can be selected, and the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0160] (8) The housing 20 has a first restricting section 30. The first restricting section 30 restricts the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21 can be restricted by the first restricting section 30. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0161] (9) The recording device 11 is equipped with a reversal unit 58 that reverses the transport direction of the medium along the transport path 49. The reversal unit 58 is detachably mounted on the main body 21. When the reversal unit 58 is attached, the main body 21's displacement from the first open position to the forward Y1 is restricted by the contact between the reversal unit 58 and the first restricting unit 30. Therefore, when the reversal unit 58 is attached to the main body 21, the first restricting unit 30 can restrict the displacement of the main body 21 to the forward Y1 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved. In other words, it is possible to prevent the main body 21 from being displaced to the second open position unintentionally by the user.

[0162] (10) On the other hand, when the reversing unit 58 is not installed, the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1 is not restricted by the first restricting unit 30 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, in order to displace the main body 21 from the first open position to the second open position, it is necessary to remove the reversing unit 58 from the main body 21. By removing the reversing unit 58 from the main body 21, the main body 21 can be displaced from the first open position to the second open position in a state where the medium cannot be transported, and the medium can be removed from at least a part of the transport path 49. Therefore, the workability of the transport path 49 for the medium can be improved. In addition, by removing the reversing unit 58 from the main body 21, the weight of the main body 21 can be reduced, and the recording device 11 can be stably installed even when the main body 21 has been displaced to the second open position.

[0163] (11) The housing 20 has a second restricting portion 24. The second restricting portion 24 restricts the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21 when the main body 21 is in the second open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21 can be restricted by the second restricting portion 24. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0164] (12) The holding portion 64 is biased in the first width direction X1 by the holding biasing portions 67 and 68. In order to smoothly displace the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y, it is necessary to provide a gap in the width direction X. On the other hand, in order for the holding portion 64 to hold the main body 21, the holding portion 64 is biased in the first width direction X1 by the holding biasing portions 67 and 68, thereby pressing the main body 21 in the first width direction X1. Therefore, the holding portion 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and the workability related to holding the main body 21 can be improved. In addition, vibration of the main body 21 can be suppressed. As a result, even if the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable along the front-rear direction Y, the recording quality by the recording portion 48 mounted on the main body 21 can be improved.

[0165] (13) The main body 21 has a slide rail 61 that is slidable relative to the housing 20. Therefore, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced along the front-rear direction Y. Thus, workability can be improved.

[0166] (14) The housing 20 has a slide guide 23. The slide guide 23 restricts the displacement of the slide rail 61 in the width direction X. Therefore, the slide guide 23 can restrict the displacement of the slide rail 61, which is slidable relative to the housing 20, in the width direction X. As a result, the holding part 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and the workability related to holding the main body 21 can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent the main body 21 from coming off the housing 20.

[0167] (15) Furthermore, the holding portion 64 presses the slide rail 61 against the slide guides 23A to 23C in the first width direction X1 by the biasing force from the holding biasing portions 67 and 68. As a result, the slide rail 61 can be pressed against the slide guides 23A to 23C in the first width direction X1. Therefore, the holding portion 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and the workability related to holding the main body 21 can be improved.

[0168] (16) The first retaining part 65 and the second retaining part 66 are provided in positions along the front-rear direction Y. When the main body 21 is in the closed position, it is held by the first retaining part 65 and the second retaining part 66. When the main body 21 is in the first open position and the second open position, it is held by the first retaining part 65 and not by the second retaining part 66. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the closed position, it can be held more stably than when the main body 21 is in the first open position and the second open position. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0169] (17) The first engaged portion 63A, the second engaged portion 63B, and the third engaged portion 63C are provided in positions along the front-rear direction Y and are engageable with the retaining portion 64. When the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the first engaged portion 63A and the second retaining portion 66 engages with the third engaged portion 63C, and the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66. When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the second engaged portion 63B and the second retaining portion 66 does not engage with the first engaged portion 63A and the third engaged portion 63C, and the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 but not by the second retaining portion 66. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the first holding portion 65 engages with the third engaged portion 63C, and the second holding portion 66 does not engage with the first engaged portion 63A and the second engaged portion 63B. As a result, the main body 21 is held by the first holding portion 65 but not by the second holding portion 66. Therefore, when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position, it can be held more stably than when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position and the second open position. Consequently, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved. Furthermore, by providing the engaged portion 63 on the main body 21, the main body 21 can be held in a predetermined position with a simple configuration. In addition, the third engaged portion 63C can also be used for engagement by the holding portion 64 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and when it is positioned in the second open position. This allows the main body 21 to be held in a predetermined position with a simple configuration, saves space, and increases the distance between the closed position and the second open position.

[0170] (18) At least a portion of the transport path 49 is exposed when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. Therefore, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the second open position along the front-rear direction Y, at least a portion of the transport path 49 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the second open position along the front-rear direction Y, the medium can be removed from at least a portion of the transport path 49, thereby improving workability.

[0171] (19) The liquid inlet 42 is exposed when the main body 21 is in the open position. Therefore, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the liquid inlet 42 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, liquid can be injected into the liquid inlet 42, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0172] (20) The liquid storage section 40 and the outlet 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same plane facing forward Y1 of the main body 21. This improves the workability of the liquid storage section 40 and the outlet 38.

[0173] (21) The waste liquid attachment section 45 is capable of holding a waste liquid container 46. The waste liquid container 46 is capable of collecting liquid discharged as waste liquid from the recording section 48. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is mounted on the main body 21 and is exposed when the main body 21 is in the open position. Therefore, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the waste liquid attachment section 45 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the waste liquid container 46 can be attached to and detached from the waste liquid attachment section 45, thereby improving the workability of the waste liquid attachment section 45.

[0174] (22) The discharge port 38 is provided on the front surface of the main body 21 facing Y1, so as to open to the front Y1. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is provided above the discharge port 38 Z1. Therefore, work on the waste liquid attachment section 45 and the discharge port 38 can be performed from the same front surface of the main body 21 facing Y1. In this way, the workability related to the waste liquid attachment section 45 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0175] (23) The main body 21 has a gripping portion 39 that can be gripped when the main body 21 is displaced. The gripping portion 39 is provided on the surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1, in a position that allows it to be gripped from forward Y1. Therefore, the gripping portion 39 can be gripped from the surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1. This allows the main body 21 to be smoothly displaced by gripping the gripping portion 39. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0176] (24) The discharge port 38 is provided on the front surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1, so as to open to the front Y1. The gripping portion 39 is provided above the discharge port 38 Z1. Thus, the gripping portion 39 and the discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same front surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1. In this way, the workability of the gripping portion 39 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0177] (25) The housing 20 has a left side, a right side, and a top surface that are oriented in a direction intersecting the front-rear direction Y. The left side, the right side, and the top surface are made of resin frame 27. By using a resin frame 27, the housing 20 can be made lighter and it is easier to apply processing to improve its appearance.

[0178] (26) On the other hand, metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the resin frame 27. Therefore, even if the main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20, the rigidity of the housing 20 can be improved, and the tilting of the housing 20 itself can be suppressed as the main body 21 is displaced to the open position.

[0179] (27) The housing 20 has a top surface that faces upward Z1. The top surface includes a plane on which an object to be loaded can be placed. Therefore, even when an object to be loaded is placed on the top surface, the main body 21 can be displaced in the front-rear direction Y. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0180] (28) The capacity viewing unit 31 and the operation panel 33 are mounted on the main body 21. The main body 21 has a first region 18 and a second region 19 on the surface facing forward Y1. The first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions divided in the width direction X. The capacity viewing unit 31 is provided in the first region 18, and the operation panel 33 is provided in the second region 19. The first region 18 is a region painted in a dark color, and the second region 19 is a region painted in a light color. Therefore, on the same surface facing forward Y1, the first region 18 where the capacity viewing unit 31 is provided and the second region 19 where the operation panel 33 is provided are easily visible. Thus, the workability related to the capacity viewing unit 31 and the operation panel 33 can be improved.

[0181] (29) The second recording device 11B can be mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. Therefore, when installing the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B, it is possible to save space in the horizontal direction and improve the workability related to the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B.

[0182] (30) When the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B are included on the same surface. Therefore, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the workability of the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B, which are included on the same surface, can be improved.

[0183] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a container mounting section 88 is mounted on the main body 21 instead of the liquid storage section 40. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in the embodiments already described, and redundant explanations are omitted or simplified.

[0184] As shown in Figure 22, the recording device 11 includes a container mounting section 88. The container mounting section 88 is mounted on the main body 21. The container mounting section 88 is capable of mounting a liquid container 89. The liquid container 89 is configured to contain the liquid used for recording onto the medium. The liquid container 89 may be, for example, an ink cartridge. The container mounting section 88 may be capable of mounting a plurality of liquid containers 89, each corresponding to a different color of liquid. The container mounting section 88 is located adjacent to the discharge port 38 in the width direction X. The container mounting section 88 is located adjacent to the waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X.

[0185] The container mounting section 88 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the container mounting section 88 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the container mounting section 88 is exposed from the housing 20. This makes it possible to attach and detach the liquid container 89 to the container mounting section 88. The same can be said for the container mounting section 88 when the main body 21 is in the second open position as when the main body 21 is in the first open position. In other words, the container mounting section 88 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The container mounting section 88 corresponds to an example of the first mounting section.

[0186] <Effects of the second embodiment> The effects of the second embodiment will now be described. (31) By displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the container mounting section 88 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the liquid container 89 can be attached to and detached from the container mounting section 88, thereby improving workability.

[0187] (32) The housing mounting section 88 and the discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same plane of the main body 21 facing forward Y1. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the workability of the housing mounting section 88 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0188] [Example of changes] This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0189] The first buffer portion 81 may be provided, for example, at both ends in the front-rear direction Y on the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22. The first buffer portion 81 may be provided, for example, in the center on the bottom surface 22B of the bottom plate 22.

[0190] The second buffer section 82 does not necessarily have to be provided along the slide rail 61, for example. The retaining portion 64 is located in the second width direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A, but is not limited to this; for example, it may be located in the first width direction X1 of the first slide rail 61A. For example, it may be located in the first width direction X1 of the second slide rail 61B. For example, it may be located in the second width direction X2 of the second slide rail 61B. Alternatively, a combination of these may also be used. In this case, by providing the retaining portion 64 on only one side in the width direction X of the slide rail 61, vibrations of the main body 21 can be suppressed more effectively by the retaining portion 64.

[0191] When the main body 21 is placed in the closed position, it is held at two points by the holding part 64, but this is not limited to this. For example, the main body 21 may be held at three or more points by the holding part 64, or it may be held at one point by the holding part 64.

[0192] When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, it is held at one point by the holding part 64, but this is not limited to this; for example, the main body 21 may be held at two or more points by the holding part 64.

[0193] When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, it is held at one point by the holding part 64, but this is not limited to this; for example, the main body 21 may be held at two or more points by the holding part 64.

[0194] If the retaining portion 64 engages with the engaged portion 63, for example, the engaged portion 63 may be convex and the retaining portion 64 may be concave. For example, the holding portion 64 may be displaced from the holding position to an acceptable position in response to the gripping portion 39 being gripped by the user.

[0195] The first restricting section 30 may restrict the displacement of the main body 21 from the first open position to the forward Y1 by contacting another member of the main body 21, for example, instead of the reversing section 58. In this case, for example, it may be possible to switch whether or not the other member of the main body 21 makes contact depending on the user's operation.

[0196] The liquid storage section 40 may have some displacement in the front-to-back direction Y, for example, as long as it can be handled from the front 12 side of the recording device 11. In other words, adjacent positions in the width direction X mean that some displacement in the front-to-back direction Y is acceptable as long as it can be handled from the front 12 side of the recording device 11. The liquid storage section 40 may be provided in a position adjacent to at least one of the outlet 38, gripping section 39, and waste liquid attachment section 45 in the width direction X. The liquid storage section 40 does not have to be provided in a position adjacent to the outlet 38, gripping section 39, and waste liquid attachment section 45 in the width direction X. The liquid storage section 40 may be provided in a position Z1 above the outlet 38, for example.

[0197] The container mounting section 88 may have some displacement in the front-to-back direction Y, for example, as long as it can be handled from the front 12 side of the recording device 11. The container mounting section 88 may be provided in a position adjacent to at least one of the outlet 38, gripping section 39, and waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X. The container mounting section 88 does not have to be provided in a position adjacent to the outlet 38, gripping section 39, and waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X. The container mounting section 88 may be provided in a position Z1 above the outlet 38.

[0198] The waste liquid attachment section 45 may be provided, for example, in a position adjacent to the outlet 38 and the gripping section 39 in the width direction X.

[0199] The gripping portion 39 may be provided, for example, below the discharge port 38 in Z2. The gripping portion 39 may be provided, for example, in a position adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38 and the waste liquid attachment portion 45 in the width direction X.

[0200] The main unit 21 does not necessarily have to be equipped with at least one of the following: the capacity viewing unit 31, the operation panel 33, the output tray 37B, the output port 38, the gripping unit 39, the liquid storage unit 40, the waste liquid mounting unit 45, the support unit 53, the paper feed tray 54, the transport unit 55, and the storage unit mounting unit 88.

[0201] A metal plate may not be provided on at least one of the left side surface 14, the right side surface 15, and the top surface 17. In the above embodiment, a serial printer was used as the recording device 11, but it is not limited to this. For example, a lateral printer or a line printer may be used as the recording device 11. A lateral printer is a printer in which the carriage can move in two directions, the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction. A line printer is a printer equipped with multiple nozzles arranged at a constant pitch in the width direction X, and capable of simultaneously dispensing liquid across the width of the medium.

[0202] The medium is not limited to paper. The medium may be resin films or sheets, composite films of resin and metal, laminate films, textiles, nonwoven fabrics, metal foils, metal films, ceramic sheets, and clothing. The medium may also be dispensed from a roll.

[0203] The liquid can be any liquid that can adhere to the medium and allow for recording on that medium. For example, ink includes functional material particles consisting of solids such as pigments and metal particles dissolved, dispersed, or mixed in a solvent, and encompasses various compositions such as water-based inks, oil-based inks, gel inks, and hot-melt inks.

[0204] The recording device 11 is not limited to an inkjet printer, but may also be a dot matrix printer. The recording method of the recording device 11 may be a laser method instead of an inkjet method.

[0205] As used herein, the expression "at least one of" means one or more of the desired options. For example, as used herein, if there are two options, the expression "at least one of" means either one option or both of the two options. As another example, as used herein, if there are three or more options, the expression "at least one of" means either one option or any combination of two or more options.

[0206] [Note] The technical concepts and their effects that can be understood from the embodiments and modifications described above are described below.

[0207] (A) The recording device comprises a recording unit for recording on a medium, a main body on which the recording unit is mounted, a housing configured to house the main body, and a buffer unit, wherein the housing has a support surface that supports the main body from below in the vertical direction, and the main body is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction while supported by the support surface, and the buffer unit has a first buffer unit and a second buffer unit, wherein the first buffer unit buffers the impact between the mounting surface on which the housing is installed and the support surface, and the second buffer unit buffers the impact between the support surface and the main body.

[0208] With this configuration, even if the main body is supported on the support surface of the housing and can be displaced in the displacement direction, the impact between the main body and the housing can be reduced by the second cushioning part. Therefore, impact resistance can be improved.

[0209] (B) The main body has a sliding part that is slidable relative to the housing and a main body frame mounted on the sliding part, the recording unit is mounted on the main body frame, and the second buffer part may be provided between the main body frame and the sliding part.

[0210] With this configuration, even if the main body is supported on the support surface of the housing and is capable of displacement in the displacement direction, the impact between the main body frame and the sliding part of the main body can be reduced by the second cushioning part. Therefore, impact resistance can be improved.

[0211] (C) The recording device comprises a recording unit for recording on a medium, a main body on which the recording unit is mounted, a housing configured to house the main body, and a buffer unit, wherein the housing has a bottom plate, the bottom plate has a support surface that supports the main body from below in the vertical direction, the support surface is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate, the main body is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction while supported by the support surface, the main body has a sliding part that is slidable with respect to the housing, and a main body frame mounted on the sliding part, the recording unit is mounted on the main body frame, and the buffer unit has a first buffer unit and a second buffer unit, the first buffer unit is provided on the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and the second buffer unit is provided between the main body frame and the sliding part. This configuration produces the same effect as (B).

[0212] (D) The main frame may be mounted on the sliding part so as to be displaceable in the vertical direction. In this configuration, even if an impact is transmitted from the housing's support surface to the sliding part, the main body frame mounted on the sliding part can still be displaced vertically, in a configuration where the main body is supported by the housing's support surface and can be displaced in the displacement direction. This reduces the impact between the main body frame and the sliding part, thereby improving impact resistance.

[0213] (E) The housing has a contact portion that extends along the direction of displacement on the support surface, and the contact portion may be able to contact the main body from above in the vertical direction. This configuration prevents the main body from lifting excessively away from the support surface of the housing through the contact points. Therefore, impact resistance can be improved.

[0214] (F) Multiple first buffer portions may be provided, and multiple second buffer portions may be provided. (G) A plurality of the first buffer portions may be provided along the direction of displacement, and a plurality of the second buffer portions may be provided along the direction of displacement.

[0215] With this configuration, multiple first and second cushioning sections are provided along the displacement direction of the main body, which has relatively weaker rigidity, thereby reducing impact. Therefore, impact resistance can be improved.

[0216] (H) The housing may have a bottom plate, the support surface may be provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate, and the first buffer portion may be provided on the bottom surface of the bottom plate. This configuration provides similar effects to (A) to (C).

[0217] (I) The recording unit may perform recording on the medium by discharging liquid onto the medium. With this configuration, the second buffer can cushion the impact between the housing 20 and the main body 21 in the recording unit that discharges liquid. This reduces the impact on liquid discharge in the recording unit. Therefore, it is possible to improve recording quality and shock resistance. [Explanation of symbols]

[0218] IS…Mounting surface, RA…Recording area, 10…Recording system, 11…Recording device, 11A…First recording device, 11B…Second recording device, 12…Front, 13…Rear, 14…Left side, 15…Right side, 16…Bottom, 17…Top, 18…First area, 19…Second area, 20…Housing, 21…Main body, 22…Bottom plate, 22A…Top, 22B…Bottom, 23…Slide guide, 24…Second regulating part, 25A…First rotation axis, 25B…Second rotation axis, 25C…First mounting part, 25D…Second mounting part, 25E…First pressing surface, 25F…Second pressing surface, 26…Housing frame, 26A ...Bottom surface, 27...Resin frame, 27A...Left side panel, 27B...Right side panel, 27C...Top panel, 28A...First metal plate, 28B...Second metal plate, 28C...Third metal plate, 28D...Bottom surface, 30...First regulating section, 30A...Contact surface, 31...Capacity visibility section, 33...Operation panel, 34...Operation section, 35...Display section, 36...Notification lamp, 37...Opening / closing section, 37A...Rotating shaft, 37B...Paper output tray, 38...Outlet, 39...Grip section, 40...Liquid storage section, 41...Storage chamber, 42...Liquid inlet, 43...Cap, 44...First cover section, 45...Waste liquid attachment section, 46...Waste liquid container, 47...Accommodation fixing part, 48...Recording part, 49...Transportation path, 50...Second cover part, 51...Carriage, 52...Liquid discharge head, 53...Support part, 54...Paper feed tray, 55...Transportation part, 56...Transportation roller pair, 57...Discharge roller pair, 58...Reversing part, 58A...Upper end, 59...First displacement restricting part, 59A...Contact surface, 60...Main body frame, 60A...Bottom surface, 60D...First buffer housing part, 61...Slide rail, 61A...First slide rail, 61B...Second slide rail, 61C...Third slide rail, 61D...Second displacement restricting part, 61E...Second 3 Displacement regulating part, 61F...Second buffer housing part, 61G...Top surface, 62...Bottom surface, 63...Engaged part, 63A...First engaged part, 63B...Second engaged part, 63C...Third engaged part, 65...First holding part, 66...Second holding part, 66A...Opening, 66B...Proximal end, 66C...Engaging part, 66D ...Tip part, 66E...Right inner wall surface, 67...First holding / biasing part, 67A...One end, 68...Second holding / biasing part, 68A...One end, 68B...Other end, 80...Buffer part, 81...First buffer part, 82...Second buffer part, 82A...Bottom surface, 82B...Top surface, 88...Container mounting part, 89...Liquid container

Claims

1. A recording unit that records onto a medium, The main body on which the recording unit is mounted, A housing configured to house the aforementioned main unit, A cushioning section made of elastomer material, Equipped with, The housing has a bottom plate, The base plate has a support surface that supports the main body from below in the vertical direction. The support surface is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate, The main body is supported by the support surface and is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The buffer portion comprises a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion. The first cushioning portion is provided on the bottom surface of the bottom plate and cushions the impact between the mounting surface on which the housing is installed and the support surface. The second cushioning part cushions the impact between the support surface and the main body. A recording device characterized by the following features.

2. A recording unit that records onto a medium, The main body on which the recording unit is mounted, A housing configured to house the aforementioned main unit, A cushioning section made of elastomer material, Equipped with, The housing has a support surface that supports the main body from below in the vertical direction, The main body is supported by the support surface and is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The housing has a contact portion that extends along the direction of displacement on the support surface, The contact portion is capable of contacting the main body from above in the vertical direction, The buffer portion comprises a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion. The first cushioning portion cushions the impact between the mounting surface on which the housing is installed and the support surface, The second cushioning part cushions the impact between the support surface and the main body. A recording device characterized by the following features.

3. A recording unit that records onto a medium, The main body on which the recording unit is mounted, A housing configured to house the aforementioned main unit, A cushioning section made of elastomer material, Equipped with, The housing has a support surface that supports the main body from below in the vertical direction, The main body is supported by the support surface and is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The aforementioned main body is A sliding part that is slidable relative to the housing, It has a main frame mounted on the sliding part, The recording unit is mounted on the main frame, The buffer portion comprises a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion. The first cushioning portion cushions the impact between the mounting surface on which the housing is installed and the support surface, The second cushioning portion is provided between the main body frame and the sliding portion, and cushions the impact between the support surface and the main body. A recording device characterized by the following features.

4. A recording unit that records onto a medium, The main body on which the recording unit is mounted, A housing configured to house the aforementioned main unit, A cushioning section made of elastomer material, Equipped with, The housing has a bottom plate, The base plate has a support surface that supports the main body from below in the vertical direction. The support surface is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate, The main body is supported by the support surface and is displaceable in a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The housing has a contact portion that extends along the direction of displacement on the support surface, The contact portion is capable of contacting the main body from above in the vertical direction, The aforementioned main body is A sliding part that is slidable relative to the housing, It has a main frame mounted on the sliding part, The recording unit is mounted on the main frame, The buffer portion comprises a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion. The first buffer portion is provided on the bottom surface of the bottom plate, The second buffer portion is provided between the main frame and the sliding portion, A recording device characterized by the following features.

5. In the recording device according to claim 3 or claim 4, The main frame is mounted on the sliding part so as to be displaceable in the vertical direction. A recording device characterized by the following features.

6. In a recording device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, Multiple of the first buffer portions are provided, Multiple of the aforementioned second buffer portions are provided. A recording device characterized by the following features.

7. In a recording device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, Multiple first buffer portions are provided along the direction of displacement, Multiple second buffer portions are provided along the direction of displacement. A recording device characterized by the following features.

8. In a recording device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The recording unit records onto the medium by discharging a liquid onto the medium. A recording device characterized by the following features.

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