RECORDING APPARATUS

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RECORDING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18339890 titled 'RECORDING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a recording apparatus that includes a recording unit, a pump unit, a wall portion, a body, and a housing. The body can be changed in position between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the body is housed in the housing, while in the open position, the body protrudes from the housing and exposes a part of it. The wall portion is provided to hide at least a part of the pump unit when the body is in the open position.

The recording apparatus includes a recording unit that ejects ink onto a medium for recording.
A pump unit is included to suck waste liquid discharged from the recording unit during maintenance.
The body, housing the recording unit, pump unit, and wall portion, can be changed in position between a closed and open position.
In the closed position, the body is housed within the housing, while in the open position, it protrudes and exposes a part of it.
The wall portion is strategically placed to hide at least a part of the pump unit when the body is in the open position.

Potential Applications

Printing and recording devices that require maintenance and waste liquid management.
Industrial printing systems that utilize ink ejection technology.
Office printers and multifunction devices that need efficient waste liquid disposal.

Problems Solved

Provides a convenient and space-saving solution for housing and accessing the recording unit and pump unit.
Prevents the exposed pump unit from being visually unappealing or obstructive.
Enhances the overall functionality and usability of recording apparatus during maintenance operations.

Benefits

Improved user experience with easy access to the recording unit and pump unit.
Efficient waste liquid management and maintenance procedures.
Compact design that saves space and reduces clutter in the working environment.

Original Abstract Submitted

A recording apparatus includes a recording unit that performs recording by ejecting ink onto a medium; a pump unit that sucks a waste liquid discharged from the recording unit in a maintenance of the recording unit; a wall portion; a body in which the recording unit, the pump unit, and the wall portion are provided; and a housing in which the body is housed. The body is provided in the housing in such a way as to be changed in position between a closed position and an open position in a depth direction. The closed position is a position where the body is housed in the housing. The open position is a position where the body protrudes from the housing and where a part of the body is exposed from the housing. The wall portion is provided at a position of hiding at least a part of the pump unit exposed when the body is located at the open position.