Printer storage case

Abstract

To achieve reduction of the size and the weight of a printer storage case and prevent a printer from falling from the printer storage case.SOLUTION: A printer storage case includes: a case body in which a printer is stored; and a holder provided inside the case body and having a body part which is arranged along at least a part of a back surface of the printer in a state where the printer is stored in the case body, a pair of arm parts which are respectively arranged along at least parts of two facing side surfaces of the printer; and engagement parts which are respectively disposed at the pair of arm parts and engage with the printer.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a printer storage case.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a storage case for accommodating a portable printer. In the storage case described in Patent Document 1, a holder that is a box-shaped container having a back surface portion, a side surface portion, and a lower surface portion is fixed inside the storage case. The printer is covered by the back surface portion and the side surface portions of the holder and supported by the lower surface portion, thereby preventing the printer from falling out of the storage case.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, since the holder is a box-shaped container that can accommodate the printer, the size of the storage case to which the holder is fixed is further increased. For this reason, when the printer is stored in the printer storage case, it is difficult to obtain the benefit resulting from downsizing the printer.

[0005] In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to achieve size reduction and weight reduction of a printer storage case that can prevent the printer from falling out.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a printer storage case is provided, comprising: a case body in which a printer is housed; and a holder provided inside the case body, having a main body portion that, when the printer is housed in the case body, is aligned with at least a portion of the back of the printer; a pair of arm portions that are aligned with at least a portion of each of two opposing sides of the printer; and an engaging portion disposed on each of the pair of arm portions that engages with the printer. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this embodiment, with the printer housed in the case body, the holder has a main body portion that follows at least a portion of the back of the printer and a pair of arm portions that follow at least a portion of each of the opposing sides of the printer. Therefore, compared to a printer storage case that has a box-shaped container as the holder, the size of the print storage case can be made closer to the size of the printer.

[0008] Therefore, according to this embodiment, a printer storage case that can prevent the printer from falling out can be made smaller and lighter. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an external view of a printer storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the front. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an external view of a printer storage case according to an embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the rear. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating a printer housed in a printer storage case. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the engagement portion between the holder and the printer in the printer storage case. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows the external view of the printer when it is housed in its printer case. [Figure 6]Figure 6 is an external view illustrating the state in which the printer is housed in the printer storage case, with the lid folded down and the front of the printer storage case open. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is an external view illustrating the state in which the sub-cover is further opened from the state shown in Figure 6. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The forms described below are not limited to those shown in the brief description of the drawings.

[0011] A first aspect of one aspect of the present invention comprises a case body in which a printer is housed, and a holder provided inside the case body, having a main body portion that, when the printer is housed in the case body, follows at least a portion of the back of the printer, a pair of arm portions that follow at least a portion of each of two opposing sides of the printer, and an engaging portion formed on each of the pair of arm portions that engages with the printer.

[0012] According to a first aspect of one embodiment of the present invention, with the printer housed in the case body, the holder has a main body portion that follows at least a portion of the back of the printer and a pair of arm portions that follow at least a portion of each of the opposing sides of the printer. Therefore, compared to a printer storage case having a box-shaped holder, the size of the print storage case can be made closer to the size of the printer.

[0013] Therefore, according to a first aspect of a certain embodiment of the present invention, a printer storage case that can prevent the printer from falling out can be made smaller and lighter.

[0014] A second aspect of a certain embodiment of the present invention is a printer storage case according to the first embodiment, wherein the holder is attached to the case body such that a predetermined gap is formed between the bottom of the case body and the printer engaged with the holder.

[0015] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, even if an impact is applied to the bottom of the printer storage case while the printer is stored in the printer storage case, a predetermined gap is formed between the printer engaged with the holder and the bottom of the case main body, so that the impact applied to the bottom of the printer storage case can be absorbed by the predetermined gap formed between the printer and the bottom of the case main body.

[0016] Therefore, according to the second aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, in a printer storage case capable of preventing the printer from falling off, in addition to being able to reduce the size and weight of the printer storage case, it is possible to prevent external impact from directly acting on the printer.

[0017] A third aspect of an embodiment of the present invention is that the case main body includes a storage portion that stores the printer, and a lid portion that covers the storage portion, the lid portion is formed of a transparent resin, and has a transparent portion that allows visual recognition of at least an operation portion provided on the stored printer, which is the printer storage case according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0018] According to the third aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the storage portion and the lid portion can prevent the printer engaged with the holder from falling off, and can also protect the printer by the storage portion and the lid portion. Further, since the lid portion has the transparent portion formed of the transparent resin, a user can visually recognize the operation portion provided on the printer while the printer is covered by the lid portion.

[0019] Further, since the lid portion has the transparent portion, even when the lid portion is in a folded state, the user can confirm the arrangement of the operation portion on the printer through the mutually overlapping transparent portions. Therefore, in a state where the printer is stored in the printer storage case, an operation for printing and issuing can be easily performed from the opened portion of the folded and opened lid portion.

[0020] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided the printer storage case according to the third aspect, wherein an opening for replacing a battery of the printer is formed in the storage portion, and the printer storage case includes an opening cover that covers the opening.

[0021] According to the fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, even when the printer is engaged with the holder and stored in the printer storage case, the opening cover that covers the opening formed in the printer storage case is configured to be openable and closable.

[0022] Therefore, according to the fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, in a printer storage case that achieves reduction in size and weight, battery replacement of the printer can be performed in a state where the printer is stored in and protected by the printer storage case.

[0023] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided the printer storage case according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the engaging portion is formed to engage with a belt attachment portion provided for attaching a shoulder belt that enables the printer to be carried over the shoulder.

[0024] According to the fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, the engaging portion of the holder is formed to engage with a belt attachment portion preliminarily provided on the printer.

[0025] Therefore, according to the fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, in a printer storage case capable of preventing the printer from falling off, no new member for engaging the printer with the holder is required to achieve reduction in size and weight of the printer storage case. That is, the size reduction of the printer is not hindered.

[0026] [Printer storage case] Hereinafter, a printer storage case 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0027] Figure 1 is an external view of a printer storage case 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front. Figure 2 is an external view of the printer storage case 1 viewed from the rear. Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating the printer 100 housed in the printer storage case 1.

[0028] First, before describing printer storage case 1, we will describe printer 100.

[0029] The printer 100 shown in Figure 3 is a thermal printer that prints by pressing and clamping the printing medium between a thermal head and a platen roller and using heat. It is a portable printer that can be carried and used by the user.

[0030] As shown in Figure 3, the printer 100 has a printer housing 101 and a housing cover 102 that is openable and closable on a part of the printer housing 101, and has a front surface 100A, sides 100B, 100C, bottom surface 100D, top surface 100E, and rear surface 100F.

[0031] The printer housing 101 has an operating section 103 on a part of its front surface 100A, which includes operation buttons for turning the printer 100 on and off, and operation buttons for starting printing.

[0032] The housing cover 102 is located on the front surface 100A of the printer 100, on the side opposite to where the operating panel 103 is located. The housing cover 102 is pivotally supported on a part of the printer housing 101 and is openable and closable relative to the printer housing 101.

[0033] The printer 100, although not shown in the diagram, includes a printing unit for printing on a printing medium and a media supply unit for supplying the printing medium to the printing unit. The printing unit and the media supply unit are located in the printer housing 101.

[0034] The printing medium applied to printer 100 is a continuous label (roll label) in which labels of a predetermined length are attached at predetermined intervals to a long sheet of paper.

[0035] When the housing cover 102 is opened relative to the printer housing 101, the space for storing the label continuous is exposed. The label continuous is stored in the printer housing 101 in a wound state.

[0036] The printed labels are discharged from the outlet 102A formed between the printer housing 101 and the housing cover 102.

[0037] The printer 100 has mounting parts 104 and 105 at each corner connecting the top surface 100E to the sides 100B and 100C of the printer 100 for attaching a belt used when carrying the printer 100. The printer 100 is attached to the printer storage case 1 at the mounting parts 104 and 105.

[0038] Next, I will explain printer storage case 1.

[0039] As shown in Figure 1, the printer storage case 1 has a case body 2 in which the printer 100 is housed and a holder 3 that holds the printer 100.

[0040] In the printer storage case 1, the case body 2 has a storage section 10 for storing the printer and a lid section 20 that covers the storage section 10.

[0041] The storage section 10 has a rear section 11 that faces the rear 100F of the printer 100 housed in the printer storage case 1, and side cover sections 12 and 13 that face the sides 100B and 100C of the printer 100.

[0042] Furthermore, the storage compartment 10 has a sub-lid 30 that covers the bottom surface 100D of the printer 100 and the bottom surface 100D side of the front surface 100A. The sub-lid 30 constitutes the bottom of the case body 2.

[0043] A lid portion 20 is connected to one end of the rear portion 11. A sub-lid portion 30 is connected to the end opposite to the other end.

[0044] Here, in the rear portion 11, the side to which the lid portion 20 is connected is referred to as the upper side of the printer storage case 1, and the side to which the sub-lid portion 30 is formed is referred to as the lower side of the printer storage case 1. Also, the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction of the printer storage case 1 is referred to as the width direction of the printer storage case 1.

[0045] Furthermore, in the rear section 11, side cover sections 12, 13, and sub-lid section 30 that constitute the storage section 10, the surface facing the printer 100 stored in the printer storage case 1 is referred to as the inner surface, and the surface opposite the surface facing the printer 100 is referred to as the outer surface.

[0046] The lid portion 20 and the sub-lid portion 30 may be attached to the back portion 11 as separate components by sewing or other methods, or the back portion 11, lid portion 20, and sub-lid portion 30 may be integrated. Similarly, the side cover portions 12 and 13 may also be attached to the back portion 11 as separate components by sewing or other methods, or the back portion 11 and the side cover portions 12 and 13 may be integrated.

[0047] On the inner surface of the back portion 11, a holder 3 is attached to the end where the lid portion 20 is connected. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the back portion 11 has a belt loop 40 on the outer surface of the back portion 11, approximately in the center, which is used to pass the user's belt or the like.

[0048] The side cover portion 12 is sized to cover the side 100B of the printer 100 and is connected to the side of the rear portion 11. The side cover portion 12 has an overhang 14 that covers the portion of the printer 100 that extends from the side 100B to the front 100A.

[0049] The protruding portion 14 has a narrow portion 14C which is formed to be narrower in width than the other parts of the protruding portion 14. The narrow portion 14C is formed in a position corresponding to the area where the output port 102A of the printer 100 attached to the printer storage case 1 is provided.

[0050] In the protruding portion 14, a hook fastener 51a is provided on the upper part of the narrow portion 14C, and a hook fastener 51b is provided on the lower part of the narrow portion 14C.

[0051] A first opening 12h is formed in the side cover portion 12. The first opening 12h is positioned to correspond to the battery replacement opening 106 formed on the side 100B of the printer 100 when the printer 100 is installed in the printer storage case 1.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first opening 12h is formed continuously from the side cover portion 12 to the rear portion 11.

[0053] The side cover portion 12 has a first opening cover 15 that can open and close to cover the first opening 12h. The outer dimensions of the first opening cover 15 are formed to be larger than the opening size of the first opening 12h.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first opening 12h is formed continuously from the side cover portion 12 to a part of the rear portion 11. Therefore, the end of the first opening cover 15 is attached near the position where the belt loop 40 is formed. The first opening cover 15 is formed to be openable and closable with the front 100A side of the printer 100 attached to the printer storage case 1 as the open end.

[0055] A hook-and-loop fastener 52 is positioned on the inner edge of the first opening cover 15. A hook-and-loop fastener 53 is positioned around the first opening 12h, making close contact with the hook-and-loop fastener 52.

[0056] Except when the printer 100's battery needs to be replaced, the first opening cover 15 can be kept closed by bringing the hook-and-loop fasteners 52 and 53 into close contact.

[0057] The side cover portion 13 is sized to cover the side 100C of the printer 100 and is connected to the rear portion 11. The side cover portion 13 has an overhang portion 16 that covers the portion of the printer 100 extending from the side 100C to the front 100A.

[0058] The protruding portion 16 has a narrow portion 16C which is formed to be narrower in width than the other parts of the protruding portion 16. The narrow portion 16C is formed in a position corresponding to the area where the output port 102A of the printer 100 attached to the printer storage case 1 is provided.

[0059] In the protruding portion 16, a hook fastener 54a is provided on the upper part of the narrow portion 16C, and a hook fastener 54b is provided on the lower part of the narrow portion 16C.

[0060] A second opening 13h is formed in the side cover portion 13. The side cover portion 13 has a second opening cover 17 that can open and close to cover the second opening 13h. The outer dimensions of the second opening cover 17 are formed to be larger than the opening size of the second opening 13h.

[0061] In this embodiment, the second opening 13h is formed at a position corresponding to the connection terminals for external devices formed on the side surface 100C of the printer 100 when the printer 100 is installed in the printer storage case 1.

[0062] The sub-lid portion 30 extends downward from the rear portion 11, and has hook-and-loop fasteners 55a and 55b at both ends in the width direction on the inner surface of the sub-lid portion 30.

[0063] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the sub-cover portion 30 has a hook-and-loop fastener 56 on its outer surface, which is located at the end opposite to the end connected to the rear portion 11 and extends across the width direction of the sub-cover portion 30.

[0064] The sub-lid portion 30 is folded back toward the printer 100 housed in the printer storage case 1, causing the hook-and-loop fastener 51b located beneath the protruding portion 14 of the side cover portion 12 and the hook-and-loop fastener 55a located at the widthwise end of the inner surface of the sub-lid portion 30 to come into close contact, as well as the hook-and-loop fastener 54b located beneath the protruding portion 16 of the side cover portion 13 and the hook-and-loop fastener 55b located at the widthwise end of the inner surface of the sub-lid portion 30 to come into close contact.

[0065] As a result, the sub-cover 30 can cover the bottom surface 100D of the printer 100 and the bottom surface 100D side of the front surface 100A.

[0066] The lid portion 20 is formed such that when it is folded back toward the printer 100 housed in the printer storage case 1, the end of the lid portion 20 covers the hook-and-loop fastener 56 located on the outer surface of the sub-lid portion 30.

[0067] The lid portion 20 is made of transparent resin and has a transparent portion 21 that allows the stored printer 100 to be seen. The transparent portion 21 is made of a sheet of transparent resin and allows the printer 100 to be seen, and the printer 100 can be operated through the transparent portion 21.

[0068] The lid is formed in a frame shape with a transparent portion 21, and has a pair of wide frame portions 22 and 23 on parts of the opposing frame portions, where the frame portions are widened in the width direction. In other words, in the transparent portion 21, the portions corresponding to the wide frame portions 22 and 23 are narrowed in the width direction.

[0069] The lid portion 20 has hook fasteners 57a and 57b on both side edges of its inner surface. The lid portion 20 also has a pair of hook fasteners 58a and 58b on its outer surface between the end that connects to the back portion 11 and the wide frame portions 22 and 23.

[0070] On the outer surface of the lid portion 20, a pair of hook fasteners 59a and 59b are provided at the end opposite to the end that connects to the rear portion 11.

[0071] The holder 3 has a holder body portion 31, arm portions 32, 33, and engaging portions 34, 35.

[0072] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the engagement portions 34 and 35 between the holder 3 and the printer 100 in the printer storage case 1.

[0073] In this embodiment, the holder 3 is attached to the inner surface of the rear portion 11, on the end side to which the lid portion 20 is connected, by rivets 61 and 62.

[0074] As shown in Figure 4, the holder body 31 is formed in a shape that conforms to at least a portion of the back surface 100F of the printer 100.

[0075] In this embodiment, the holder body 31 is shaped to contact the upper surface 100E side of the back surface 100F of the printer 100 across the width direction of the printer 100.

[0076] The arm sections 32 and 33 are shaped to conform to at least a portion of each of the two opposing sides 100B and 100C of the printer 100.

[0077] In this embodiment, the arm portion 32 is shaped to abut against the upper surface 100E side of the side surface 100B of the printer 100 and is formed in connection with the end of the holder body portion 31. The arm portion 33 is shaped to abut against the upper surface 100E side of the side surface 100C of the printer 100 and is formed in connection with the end of the holder body portion 31.

[0078] The engaging portions 34 and 35 are located at the respective ends of the pair of arm portions 32 and 33. In this embodiment, the engaging portions 34 and 35 are shaped to engage with mounting portions 104 and 105 formed on the printer 100, which are provided for attaching a shoulder strap to enable the printer 100 to be carried over the shoulder.

[0079] In this embodiment, the mounting portions 104 and 105 are rod-shaped members for passing a shoulder belt through, as shown in Figure 3. The engaging portions 34 and 35 have a shape that allows them to grip the mounting portions 104 and 105, which are rod-shaped members, respectively.

[0080] In this embodiment, each of the engaging portions 34 and 35 is, for example, made of a flexible resin and is a member having a groove narrower than the outer shape of the rod-shaped member and a gripping portion formed inside the groove with an inner diameter corresponding to the outer shape of the rod-shaped member. When the rod-shaped member is pressed against the groove, the groove is widened by the bending of the resin, and the rod-shaped member is fitted into the gripping portion, thereby engaging.

[0081] Figure 5 is an external view of the printer 100 in the printer storage case 1.

[0082] The printer storage case 1, as shown unfolded in Figure 1, is arranged so that the back 100F of the printer 100 shown in Figure 3 corresponds to the back portion 11, the side 100B corresponds to the side cover portion 12, the side 100C corresponds to the side cover portion 13, the mounting portion 104 is fitted into the engaging portion 34, and the mounting portion 105 is fitted into the engaging portion 35, thereby allowing the printer 100 to be placed in the storage portion 10 and the printer 100 to be secured to the holder 3.

[0083] The printer storage case 1 is further constructed such that the sub-lid 30 is folded back toward the printer 100, and the hook-and-loop fastener 51b located on the underside of the protruding portion 14 of the side cover portion 12 is brought into close contact with the hook-and-loop fastener 55a located at the widthwise end of the inner surface of the sub-lid portion 30, and the hook-and-loop fastener 54b located on the underside of the protruding portion 16 of the side cover portion 13 is brought into close contact with the hook-and-loop fastener 55b located at the widthwise end of the inner surface of the sub-lid portion 30.

[0084] As a result, the printer storage case 1 can cover the bottom surface 100D and the bottom surface 100D side of the front surface 100A of the printer 100.

[0085] Next, the printer storage case 1 covers the storage section 10 with the lid 20 so that the inner surface of the lid 20 faces the front surface 100A of the printer 100, and the hook fastener 57a provided on the inner surface of the lid 20 is brought into close contact with the hook fasteners 51a and 51b provided on the protruding section 14, and the hook fastener 57b is brought into close contact with the hook fasteners 54a and 54b provided on the protruding section 16.

[0086] At this time, the ends of the hook fasteners 57a and 57b, which are located on the inner surface of the lid portion 20, are brought into close contact with the hook fastener 56, which is located on the outer surface of the sub-lid portion 30.

[0087] As a result, the printer storage case 1 can house the printer 100 in a manner that allows the front 100A of the printer 100 to be visible through the transparent section 21, as shown in Figure 5.

[0088] <Effects and Effects> According to the printer storage case 1 of this embodiment, with the printer 100 housed in the case body 2, the holder 3 can engage with the printer 100 by a holder body portion 31 formed to conform to at least a portion of the back surface 100F of the printer 100, and a pair of arm portions 32 and 33 formed to conform to at least a portion of each of the opposing sides 100B and 100C of the printer 100.

[0089] This allows the size of the printer storage case 1 to be closer to the size of the printer 100 compared to conventional printer storage cases with a box-shaped holder. Therefore, the printer storage case 1 can be made smaller and lighter.

[0090] Furthermore, the printer 100 is engaged with the holder 3 at engaging portions 34 and 35 formed on the holder 3. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the printer 100 from falling out of the printer storage case 1.

[0091] In this embodiment, the mounting portions 104 and 105 are rod-shaped members, and the engaging portions 34 and 35 are made of flexible resin and have a shape that allows them to grip the rod-shaped mounting portions 104 and 105, respectively. The engaging portions 34 and 35 are formed so that when the rod-shaped mounting portions 104 and 105 are pressed against them, the resin flexes to grip the rod-shaped members. Therefore, the user can easily attach the printer 100 to the holder 3 and place it in the printer storage case 1, or remove the printer 100 from the holder 3.

[0092] Furthermore, the storage section 10 has a first opening 12h formed in the side cover section 12. In addition, since the storage section 10 has a first opening cover 15 that covers the first opening 12h, even when the printer 100 is engaged with the holder 3 and stored in the printer storage case 1, the first opening cover 15 formed in the printer storage case 1 can be opened to expose the first opening 12h.

[0093] Therefore, in the printer storage case 1, which is smaller and lighter, the printer 100 can be stored and protected in the printer storage case 1, and the battery of the printer 100 can be replaced.

[0094] Furthermore, in the printer storage case 1, the first opening 12h is formed continuously from the side cover portion 12 to a part of the rear portion 11. Therefore, by opening the first opening cover 15, the first opening 12h for replacing the battery from the printer 100 can be fully exposed while the printer 100 remains stored in the printer storage case 1.

[0095] According to the printer storage case 1, the case body 2 has a storage section 10 for storing the printer 100 and a lid section 20 that covers the storage section 10. The lid section 20 is made of transparent resin and has a transparent section 21 that allows the printer 100 to be seen.

[0096] Therefore, the printer storage case 1 prevents the printer 100, which is engaged with the holder 3, from falling out through the storage section 10 and the lid section 20, and also protects the printer 100 through the storage section 10 and the lid section 20.

[0097] Furthermore, since the lid 20 has a transparent section 21, the user can check the placement of the printer 100's operation panel 103 through the transparent section 21 while the printer 100 remains protected by the storage section 10 and the lid 20.

[0098] The printer storage case 1 is formed such that the engaging portions 34 and 35 engage with the mounting portions 104 and 105 for attaching a shoulder strap to enable the printer 100 to be carried over the shoulder.

[0099] Therefore, in a printer storage case 1 that can prevent the printer 100 from falling out, no new component is required to engage the printer 100 with the holder 3 in order to achieve miniaturization and weight reduction of the printer storage case 1. In other words, it does not hinder the miniaturization of the printer 100.

[0100] Figure 6 is an external view illustrating the state in which the printer 100 is housed in the printer storage case 1, with the lid 20 folded down and the front of the printer storage case 1 open.

[0101] The lid portion 20 can be folded along the fold line connecting the wide frame portions 22 and 23. At this time, as shown in Figure 6, by bringing the hook fasteners 59a and 58a of the lid portion 20 into close contact, and also bringing the hook fasteners 59b and 58b into close contact, the lid portion 20 can be held in a folded state along the line connecting the wide frame portions 22 and 23.

[0102] This allows the area corresponding to the printer output port 102A of the printer 100 to be opened while the printer 100 is stored in the printer storage case 1.

[0103] Therefore, even when the printer 100 is covered by the lid 20 and protected by the printer storage case 1, the printing medium discharged from the printer 100's output port 102A can be removed.

[0104] Furthermore, the lid portion 20 has wide frame portions 22 and 23 at positions corresponding to the fold lines, thereby increasing the strength of the frame-shaped lid portion 20. Also, the transparent portion 21 is made more flexible because the portion corresponding to the wide frame portions 22 and 23 is narrowed in the width direction.

[0105] Therefore, it is possible to prevent damage from being accumulated on the lid 20 or the transparent part 21 due to repeated folding of the lid 20.

[0106] Furthermore, since the lid 20 has a transparent section 21, even when the lid 20 is folded, the user can see the layout of the operation section 103 through the overlapping transparent sections 21. Therefore, with the printer 100 stored in the printer storage case 1, the printer can easily perform printing operations and issue labels through the open portion of the folded and opened lid 20.

[0107] Figure 7 is an external view illustrating the state in which the sub-cover portion 30 is further opened from the state shown in Figure 6.

[0108] The holder 3 is attached to the case body 2 such that a predetermined gap d is formed between the bottom of the case body 2 (the sub-lid portion 30 of the storage portion 10) and the printer 100 engaged with the holder 3.

[0109] Since a predetermined gap d is formed between the printer 100 engaged with the holder 3 and the bottom (sub-lid 30) of the case body 2, even if an impact is applied to the bottom (sub-lid 30) of the case body 2 in the printer storage case 1 while the printer 100 is housed in the printer storage case 1, the impact can be absorbed by the predetermined gap d.

[0110] Therefore, the printer storage case 1 prevents the printer 100 from falling out of the printer storage case 1 by engaging with the holder 3, and also prevents external impacts applied to the bottom surface of the case body 2 of the printer storage case 1 from directly affecting the printer 100.

[0111] [Other embodiments] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments only represent a part of the application examples of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention to the specific configurations of the above embodiments.

[0112] In the printer storage case 1 according to this embodiment, the member described as the sub-lid 30 may be formed to a length that can cover up to the top surface 100E of the printer 100, and the lid 20 may be formed to be shorter, and the sub-lid 30 may be configured to cover the entire storage section 10 from the bottom to the top of the printer 100, contrary to Figure 1. In this case, by providing a transparent portion in the sub-lid 30, the same effect as when the lid 20 has a transparent portion 21 can be obtained.

[0113] In the printer storage case 1 according to this embodiment, the position and shape of the first opening 12h in the side cover portion 12 and the position and shape of the second opening 13h in the side cover portion 13 are not limited to the illustrated form.

[0114] In the printer storage case 1 according to this embodiment, the shape and arrangement of the hook-and-loop fasteners 51a, 51b, 51c, 52, 53, 54a, 54b, 55a, 55b, 56, 57a, 57b, 58a, 58b, 59a, 59b are not limited to the illustrated configuration.

[0115] Similar to the first opening cover 15, hook-and-loop fasteners may be placed on the inside of the second opening cover 17 and around the second opening 13h to hold the second opening cover 17 in a closed position. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0116] 1. Printer storage case 2 Case body 3 holders 10 Storage compartments 11 Back section 12,13 Side cover section 12h First opening 13h Second opening 14,16 Overhang 14C,16C Narrow part 15. First opening cover 17. Second opening cover 20 Lid 21 Transparent part 22,23 Wide frame section 30 Sub lid part 31 Holder body 32,33 Arm section 34,35 Engaging parts 40 belt loops 51a, 51b, 51c, 52, 53, 54a, 54b, 55a, 55b, 56, 57a, 57b, 58a, 58b, 59a, 59b Folding fasteners 61, 62 rivets 100 Printers 100A Front 100B,100C side 100D bottom 100E Top 100F back 101 Printer enclosure 102 Case Cover 102A Outlet 103 Operation section 104, 105 Mounting part 106 Battery replacement opening

Claims

1. The case in which the printer is housed, A holder provided inside the case body, having a main body portion that follows at least a portion of the back of the printer when the printer is housed in the case body, a pair of arm portions that follow at least a portion of each of two opposing sides of the printer, and an engaging portion positioned on each of the pair of arm portions and engaging with the printer, Equipped with, Printer storage case.

2. A printer storage case according to claim 1, The holder is attached to the case body such that a predetermined gap is formed between the bottom of the case body and the printer engaged with the holder. Printer storage case.

3. A printer storage case according to claim 1 or 2, The aforementioned case body, A storage compartment for housing the aforementioned printer, A lid that covers the storage compartment, It has, The lid is made of transparent resin and has a transparent portion that allows at least the operating section of the printer housed inside to be visible. Printer storage case.

4. A printer storage case according to claim 3, The aforementioned storage compartment has an opening for replacing the printer's battery. Having an opening cover that covers the opening, Printer storage case.

5. A printer storage case according to claim 1, The engaging portion is formed to engage with a belt attachment portion provided for attaching a shoulder strap that allows the printer to be carried over the shoulder. Printer storage case.

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