JP2000118691A - Method and system for distributing newspaper, and assembling housing box for distribution of newspaper - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the generation of wear in newspaper by filling the newspapers in an assembling type housing box capable of being repeatedly used for distribution. SOLUTION: Assembled housing boxes 13 are supplied on a distribution line 14 from an automatic box assembling device 12. After piling the required number of newspapers, a shutter part of a turn table is opened, and the piled newspapers 18 are filled in the housing box 13. Thereafter, a transferring means such as a belt conveyor is moved again, and the housing box 13 is fed to a destination printing device 24 of a following steps along the distribution line 14. At this stage, the information printed when the housing box 13 is used before is still displayed in a surface of an information display part of the housing box 13. A destination printing device 24 prints the new information on the basis of a command from a high-ranking host computer. In a news dealer's shop, the housing boxes in the expanded condition are stored, and changed with the boxes of the next time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a newspaper delivery technique, and more particularly, to an efficient and resource-saving work process in the process of delivering a newspaper printed by a rotary press to a number of stores. Newspaper delivery technology.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When delivering newspapers, it is necessary to print a large number of copies in a short time and complete delivery to a large number of dealers by a predetermined time. Has been highly systematized. FIGS. 15 and 16 schematically show a part of a conventional newspaper delivery system 60. A rose newspaper 18 printed by a rotary press and folded into four by a newspaper folding machine is used for newspaper transport. It is transported by the gripper of the carrier 19 and is fed into the counter stacker 62 in a scale-like offset manner via the belt conveyor 20 and the like. The counter stacker 62 counts the number of copies of the inserted newspaper 18 with a sensor, and forms a newspaper stack having a fixed number of copies, that is, a stack 63.

[0003] The stack 63 formed by the counter stacker 62 is transferred to the underlaying paper supply device 64 by the delivery line 14 composed of a belt conveyor or the like. In the underlaying paper feeder 64, an underlaying paper 65 made of kraft paper or the like is inserted into the lowermost surface of the stack 63 in order to prevent dirt on the lower surface of the stack.

[0004] The stack 63 loaded with the underlaying paper 65 is then transferred to an address paper printing and loading device 66. The address paper printing device 66 is configured to control the stack in accordance with a command from a host computer that controls the entire newspaper delivery system 60.
After printing necessary information such as the number of copies of the newspaper 18 included in 63, the name of the store to which the mail is delivered, the name of the truck gate, and the like on the address paper 67 using characters and barcodes, the function is attached to the top of the stack 63. .

Next, the stack 63 is transferred to a vinyl wrapping machine 68, where it is wrapped in a plastic bag 69 (FIG. 16). It is transported to the reading device 26. In the address reading device 26, the track gate number (bar code) printed on the address paper 67 on the upper surface of the stack 63 is read by a sensor such as a bar code reader, and the track gate number to which the stack 63 is to be transferred is recognized. You. Based on this recognition result, the packed stack 63 is journalized and conveyed using a suitable sorting means such as a belt conveyor, a curve conveyor, a shunt conveyor, a pusher, etc., and is transferred to the corresponding track gate.

[0006] Packed stack arrives at the truck gate
The truck 63 is unloaded and loaded on the carrier of the truck 27 as it is via the belt conveyor 20 or the truck loader, and then transported to the destination (each newspaper store). In the newspaper delivery system 60 described above, a series of operations are almost automatically processed by computer control. For example, when an empty truck 27 arrives at the track gate and the driver inserts his or her own identification card into a predetermined card reader, a host computer connected online to the card reader recognizes this and assigns each driver ( The destination and the required number of copies of the driver are calculated by referring to the master file in which the (in charge) is stored. Based on the calculation result, the rotary press immediately prints the newspaper 18 for the driver, forms a stack 63 having the required number of copies in the counter stacker 62, and prints necessary information in the address paper printing device 66. .

[0007]

As described above, since the newspaper printing / delivery system is highly systemized, the necessary number of newspapers 18 are printed and stacked when necessary.
63 can be formed, and address paper for each stack 63
By adding 67 to make it individual, processing in units of 63 stacks becomes possible, and the efficiency of delivery work can be improved.

However, the conventional newspaper delivery system 60
As described above, insertion of the underlaying paper 65, printing and mounting of the address paper 67, packaging with a plastic bag 69, and binding with a vinyl band 71 are required for each stack 63 as described above. Needless to say, it was necessary to prepare consumables such as underlaying paper 65, address paper 67, plastic bag 69, and plastic band 71. These consumables are not effectively used after delivery and are discarded as general garbage at each store. That is, in the conventional newspaper delivery system 60, the stack 63
Not only did the cost of purchasing various consumables increase due to the transportation of the products, but it also went against the demands of the times, such as saving resources and reducing environmental impact. Although the cost and quantity of consumables required for each individual stack 63 are small, newspapers
It is published millions daily throughout the country, and its annual total is by no means negligible.

Further, as described above, it is necessary to transfer the exposed raw stack 63 (unpackaged / unbundled stack 63) between the apparatuses by a belt conveyor or the like.
There was a risk that the stack 63 would collapse on the way. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to reduce the transfer speed of the stack 63, which has been an obstacle to further improving the delivery efficiency. In addition, it has been pointed out that even if the stack 63 has been completed with plastic packaging or cross binding, the outer shape is not stable when loaded on the loading platform of the truck 27, so that the collapse is likely to occur due to vibration.

The present invention has been devised in order to solve the above-described problems of the conventional newspaper delivery system, and does not generate consumables during newspaper delivery.
An object of the present invention is to establish a newspaper delivery technology that does not cause a collapse of a raw stack or a collapse of a packed stack.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, a newspaper delivery method according to the present invention comprises a step of assembling an assembled storage box in an unfolded state, and a step of assembling a printed newspaper into the assembled newspaper. Filling the necessary number of copies in the storage box, and printing information necessary for delivery of the newspaper on an information display unit arranged on the surface of the storage box and capable of erasing and printing information a plurality of times; And sorting and transferring the storage boxes to necessary track gates. After printing the information necessary for delivery of the newspaper on the information display section, a step of reading the information and recognizing the arrival gate of the truck responsible for transporting the storage box is added, and the recognition result is added to the recognition result. You may comprise so that sorting and transfer may be carried out based on them. After the sorting and transferring step, a step of transporting the storage box filled with newspapers to a newsstand, which is a delivery destination, and a step of expanding the storage box when taking out the contents of the newspaper, It is desirable to add a step of collecting the storage box.

Further, the newspaper delivery system according to the present invention comprises an assembling-type storage box capable of assembling / deploying a plurality of times, an automatic assembling apparatus for assembling the expanded storage box, and an inside of the assembled storage box. A newspaper filling device for filling a required number of printed newspapers, an information display unit disposed on the surface of the storage box and capable of erasing and printing information a plurality of times, and storing the information on the surface of the information display unit. An address printing device for printing information necessary for delivery of a box, and means for sorting and transferring the storage box to a required track gate are provided. In addition,
An address reading device for reading information printed by the address printing device may be provided, and the transfer means may sort and transfer the storage boxes to necessary track gates based on the read result.

As described above, in the newspaper delivery method or newspaper delivery system according to the present invention, the newspaper is transported while being filled in the storage box, and information such as the destination is also printed on the information display unit. Therefore, there is no need to load an underlaying paper or pack using a plastic bag or a vinyl band, and it is not necessary to mount an address paper. The storage box is not disposable, but can be used a plurality of times by repeating development and assembly, and the information display section on which information such as the address is printed can be rewritten. As a result, it is possible to avoid wasting consumables such as underlaying paper, plastic bags, vinyl bands, and address paper as in the related art. If, for example, a rigid and lightweight synthetic resin material is selected as a constituent material of the storage box, the number of times of use can be considerably increased. In addition, it is more preferable in terms of environmental protection if the storage box is made of a synthetic resin material that can be easily recycled.
Since the newspaper is delivered after being filled in a storage box having a stable shape, it is possible to avoid collapse of the cargo during delivery.
By adopting an assembling type as the storage box, transportation and storage when not in use are facilitated.

The above-mentioned assembling type storage box includes, for example, a rectangular bottom plate member, a first side wall member, a second side wall member, and a third side wall rotatably engaged with four sides of the bottom plate member. A member, a fourth side wall member, an assembling state holding means for fixing each side wall member in a vertically raised state with respect to the bottom plate member, and closing an opening formed when each side wall member is raised. And an information display unit capable of erasing and printing information a plurality of times.

In any of the first, second, third, and fourth side wall members, the side wall member may be raised vertically to the bottom plate member. A rail portion extending from the opening portion side to the bottom plate member side may be formed, and a pressing and fixing member may be attached to the rail portion. The pressing and fixing member includes a main body slidably engaged with the rail, a pressing bar pivotally mounted on the main body, and a stopper for fixing the main body to an arbitrary position on the rail. It has. The pressing bar serves to press the upper surface of the newspaper from above, and is rotatable downward from a state perpendicular to the side wall member, and is not rotatable upward. It is mounted on the main body. Further, there is provided a biasing means for biasing the pressing bar in a direction perpendicular to the side wall member.
By providing such a pressing and fixing member, the upper surface of the newspaper filled in the storage box can be pressed by the pressing bar, and the position of the newspaper can be stabilized. That is, since the pressing bar is rotatable downward, it does not hinder the insertion of the newspaper. On the other hand, since it does not rotate upward, the upper surface of the newspaper can be effectively pressed down. Since the main body of the pressing and fixing member is fixed to an arbitrary position on the rail by the stopper, it can cope with various changes in the amount (height) of the newspaper.

[0016] The lid member is a first lid plate rotatably engaged with a distal end side of a first side wall member, and a distal end of a second side wall member arranged opposite to the first side wall member. It may be constituted by a second lid plate rotatably engaged with the side. In this case, it is desirable to provide a closed state holding means for fixing the opening in a state of being closed by the first lid plate and the second lid plate. In addition, it is desirable that the information display unit is arranged on one of the outer surfaces of the first lid plate and the second lid plate.

A locking projection is formed on both sides of the first side wall member, and a locking projection is also formed on both sides of a second side wall member opposed to the first side wall member. The third above
Urging means for constantly urging the side wall member and the fourth side wall member in the direction opposite to the rising direction is provided, and the third side wall member and the fourth side wall member are pressed against the urging means. After the first side wall member and the second side wall member are vertically raised with respect to the bottom plate member, the first and second side wall members are vertically raised, and the respective locking projections are formed on the outer surfaces of the third and fourth side wall members. , So that the assembled state is fixed.

In this case, the bottom plate member is pulled toward each roller while the rollers are in contact with the outer surfaces of the third side wall member and the fourth side wall member, respectively.
Is raised almost perpendicularly to the bottom plate member, and then the bottom plate member is further moved to each roller side in a state where other rollers are brought into contact with the outer surfaces of the first side wall member and the second side wall member. To raise the first side wall member and the second side wall member substantially perpendicularly to the bottom plate member, and engage the respective locking projections with the outer surfaces of the third side wall member and the fourth side wall member. It can be assembled by doing.

[0019]

1 and 2 schematically show the main part of a newspaper delivery system 10 according to the present invention. First, an assembled storage box 13 is delivered from an automatic box assembling apparatus 12. FIG. It is supplied on line 14. The storage box 13 has an opening 15 on the upper surface, and lid plates 16a and 16b for closing the opening 15 are provided so as to be openable and closable. The delivery line 14 is constituted by a transfer means such as a belt conveyor, and the storage box 13 is fed into a newspaper filling device 17 provided in the next stage. On the upper part of the newspaper filling device 17, a newspaper 18 printed by a rotary press (not shown) and folded into four by a newspaper folding machine,
The paper is supplied in a scale-like folded form via transport means such as a newspaper transport carrier 19 and a belt conveyor 20.

FIG. 3 schematically shows the inside of the newspaper filling device 17, in which the storage box 13 is stopped on the delivery line 14 with its upper surface opened. A turntable 21 is provided above the opening 15 of the storage box 13.
Are arranged on the surface of the turntable 21 and the newspapers 18 are sequentially stacked along the guide wall 22. At this time, the newspaper is supplied onto the turntable 21 in small bundle units of a fixed number (for example, 25). Although illustration is omitted, at the front stage of the turntable 21, a counter that counts the number of newspapers that are shifted and overlapped, a stopper that dampens the newspaper in units of a fixed number of copies, or the newspaper is securely placed on the turntable 21 in units of a certain number of copies. A plurality of stages of buffers for adjusting the supply are provided. In addition, turntable 21
Are periodically rotated by 180 degrees, so that the fold portions (bag portions) 18a of the stacked newspapers 18 are alternately arranged every fixed number of copies.

After the necessary number of newspapers 18 have been stacked as described above, the shutter 23 provided at the center of the turntable 21 is opened, and the newspaper 18 is moved to the opening of the storage box 13.
From 15 is filled inside. Thereafter, the transfer means such as a belt conveyor starts moving again, and the storage box 13 is moved to the delivery line.
It is sent to the next address printing device 24 along 14. In the middle of this, the cover plates 16a and 16b of the storage box 13 are flipped up by an appropriate driving means, and the opening 15 is automatically closed.

On the surface of the cover plate 16a, as shown in FIG.
An information display section 25 made of a magnetic material is formed. By applying a predetermined magnetic signal to the information display unit 25 by the address printing device 24, arbitrary characters, symbols, and graphic information are printed. Further, even after the information is once printed, the information can be rewritten any number of times via the address printing device 24. At the time of reaching the address printing device 24, the storage box 13 is placed on the surface of the information display section 25.
The information that was printed when was previously used is displayed. Therefore, the address printing device 24 reprints new information based on a command from a host computer at a higher level.
The address information includes the name of the store to which the storage box 13 is to be delivered, the number of newspapers 18 stored, the track gate (gate 3) where the truck in charge is arriving, the number of the truck, and the like. I do. Also, a bar code corresponding to the character information is printed.

The storage box 13 on which new address information is printed by the address printing device 24 reaches the next address reading device 26 along the delivery line 14. In the address reading device 26, a reading sensor such as a bar code reader
The track gate number (bar code) displayed on the information display section 25 on the upper surface of the storage box 13 is read. Next,
The storage box 13 is sorted so as to arrive at a required track gate via an appropriate sorting means, and is provided on a belt conveyor.
After being loaded on the loading platform of the truck 27 via the truck 20 or the truck loader, it is transported to the destination (each newspaper store).

When the storage box 13 is reopened when it arrives at the newspaper store, the contents of the newspaper 18 can be easily obtained.
Can be taken out. At the newspaper store, the storage boxes 13 in the opened state are stacked and stored, and when the trucks 27 arrive next time, they are loaded into the trucks 27 in a form to be replaced with the boxes 13 in which the newspapers 18 are stored,
Reused in newspaper printing and distribution factories.

As described above, according to the newspaper delivery system 10, since the reusable storage box 13 is used when delivering the newspaper 18, the newspaper delivery system 10 consumes consumables such as underlaying paper, address paper, plastic bags, and vinyl bands as in the prior art. No product is generated. As a result, the cost of purchasing these consumables can be saved, the generation of wasteful waste can be suppressed, and the burden on the environment can be reduced. Further, since the newspapers 18 are stored in the storage box 13 having a fixed outer shape, there is no danger of the laminate being collapsed on the belt conveyor as in the case of transferring a raw stack. As a result, the transfer speed can be increased to improve efficiency. Of course, since the cargo can be stably loaded on the bed of the truck 27, the collapse of the cargo during transportation can be prevented.

Since there is no need to dispose the underlaying paper supply device 64, the vinyl wrapping machine 68, and the vinyl band tying machine 70 as in the prior art, the delivery line 14 itself can be greatly simplified. In particular, the conventional stack 63 is placed on a common line (mixed line) once the address paper 67 is completed in the address paper printing / loading device 66, and is subjected to vinyl wrapping and cross binding. Address reading device 26
Reads the track gate number on the address paper 67,
Based on this result, it was necessary to provide a journal transport process for leading to a required track gate. In contrast, in the case of the newspaper delivery system 10 according to the present invention, the address printing device 24
After the address information is printed on the information display unit 25, it is not necessary to put the address information on the common line. Therefore, address printing device
If you arrange each track gate in the next stage of 24,
The step of reading the track gate number on the information display section 25 by the address reading device 26 and performing sorting and conveyance according to the track gate number can be omitted. In this case, the printing of the address information by the address printing device 24 has a meaning for confirmation. Of course, even in the related art, it is not impossible to omit the address reading and the journal transport process by disposing the vinyl wrapping machine 68 and the vinyl band binding machine 70 for each track gate, but it is relatively expensive. However, it is not realistic to arrange the above-mentioned devices occupying a large space for each track gate.

In the above description, an example is shown in which the necessary information is printed on the information display section 25 by the address printing device 24 after the newspaper 18 is filled in the storage box 13 by the newspaper filling device 17. Is not limited to this. For example, when assembling the storage box 13 in the automatic assembling apparatus 12 or filling the storage box 13 with the newspaper 18 in the newspaper filling device 17, printing can be completed by the address printing device 24. In addition, it is also possible to install the address printing device 24 in other places and execute printing. The color of the surface of the storage box 13 may be color-coded for each area of the newspaper delivery destination.

Next, a specific configuration of the storage box 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the storage box 13 is unfolded. The first side wall member 2 is attached to each side of the bottom plate member 28 having a substantially rectangular shape.
9, the second side wall member 30, the third side wall member 31, and the fourth side wall member 32 are rotatably connected via hinge members 33a to 33d. On the inner surface of the bottom plate member 28, a convex portion 34 for raising the stored newspaper is formed. The main parts of the bottom plate member 28 and the side wall members 29 to 32 are made of a synthetic resin material having a certain strength. Each side wall member
Lock protrusions 35 project from both sides of the first side wall member 29 and the second side wall member 30 among 29 to 32. Also, the third
Each of the hinge members 33c and 33d engaging the side wall member 31, the fourth side wall member 32, and the bottom plate member 28 has a coil spring therein, and each of the side wall members 31 is operated by the action of the coil spring. , 32 are constantly biased in the deployment direction.

First, the third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32 are raised against the urging force of the coil spring,
When the first side wall member 29 and the second side wall member 29
By raising the side wall member 30 and engaging the locking projections 35 with the outer surfaces of the third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32, the storage box 13 is assembled as shown in FIG. Can be The third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32 are urged outward by coil springs built in the hinge members 33c and 33d, respectively.
Since it is press-fitted to the locking projections 35 of the second side wall member 30 and the second side wall member 30, the box shape can be maintained without providing any special fixing means. In this case, the coil spring and the locking projection 35
Corresponds to the assembly state holding means.

When unfolding the storage box 13,
The first side wall member 29 and the second side wall member 30 are pushed down with a constant force in the outward direction to disengage the engagement state between each locking projection 35 and the third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32. As long as you
The third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32 naturally fall down due to the action of the coil spring, and return to the state shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the tip sides of the first side wall member 29 and the second side wall member 30 are respectively provided with lid plates 16a and 16a.
b is rotatably mounted via a hinge member 36. A magnet plate 37 is attached to the inner surface of the cover plate 16a, and an iron piece is attached to a position corresponding to the magnet plate 37 on the outer surface of the other cover plate 16b (not shown). When the cover plate 16b is first turned in the closing direction and then the cover plate 16a is turned in the closing direction, the magnet plate 37 is attracted to the iron piece, and the opening 15 of the storage box 13 is closed and fixed. Is done. That is, the magnet plate 37 and the iron piece correspond to the closed state holding means. Since the information display section 25 described above is formed on the surface of the cover plate 16a, when the storage box 13 is closed, the information display section 25 is exposed on the surface.

For convenience in handling, when the storage box 13 is in the unfolded state, it is desirable to restrict the free rotation of each of the cover plates 16a and 16b by using some kind of locking means. For example, using the attractive force of a magnet,
It is conceivable that the outer surfaces of the lid plates 16a, 16b and the outer surfaces of the side wall members 29, 30 are temporarily fixed. Of course, other appropriate locking means such as a general latch mechanism may be provided. After the newspaper 18 has been filled in the assembled storage box 13, each of the lid plates 16a, 16a is
b is flipped up against the locking means (magnet, etc.)
What is necessary is just to employ | adopt the structure which the opening part 15 is automatically closed. A coil spring is arranged in each hinge member 36 in order to smoothly close the lids 16a and 16b, and the lids 16a and 16b are always urged in the closing direction by the coil springs. Is also good.

On the inner surface of each of the side wall members 29 to 32, a pair of protrusions 38 having a certain thickness are formed on both sides except for the center. As a result, a groove 39 is formed at the center between the two projecting portions 38. The groove 39 functions as an air vent when the newspaper 18 is filled. In addition, each protrusion 38
Has a tapered surface 38a, which facilitates the filling of the newspaper 18.

Next, a method for efficiently assembling the storage box 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a pair of stockers 40a and 40b are arranged in the automatic assembling apparatus 12, and the storage boxes 13 in an unfolded state are placed on the shelf 41 of each of the stockers 40a and 40b. Are stacked. Also, both stockers 40
a, 40b, four rollers (first roller 42a,
Second roller 42b, third roller 42c, fourth roller 42
An assembly space 43 surrounded by d) is formed, and a suction member 44 is disposed in the center of the assembly space 43.
The suction member 44 is connected in communication with an intake duct 47 which extends from a vacuum exhaust device 46 disposed below the floor surface 45 so as to extend and contract. Among the four rollers 42a to 42d, a first roller 42a and a second roller 42b which are arranged to face each other.
Are arranged at a higher position than the third roller 42c and the fourth roller 42d which are arranged to face each other.

Then, the storage box 13 arranged at the uppermost stage of the one stocker 40a is pushed toward the assembly space 43 by using a pushing means such as a pusher (not shown), and the first roller 42a and the second roller 42a are pushed. The third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32 are placed on the roller 42b (FIG. 7). In this state, the suction duct 47 extends from the vacuum exhaust device 46 side, and the suction member 44 comes into contact with the outer surface of the bottom plate member 28. Next, the vacuum exhaust device 46 is operated to move the suction member 44 to the bottom plate member 28.
And the intake duct 47 is contracted.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32 which are in contact with the first roller 42a and the second roller 42b are connected to the respective rollers 42.
a and 42b. Then, when the third side wall 31 and the fourth side wall 32 rise substantially vertically, the first side wall member 29 and the second side wall member 30 are connected to the third roller 42c and the fourth roller 42d. Abut each roller 42
c, 42d (Fig. 1
0). In this way, by using the step between the rollers, the rising of the third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32 and the first side wall member 32 are performed.
It is possible to provide a time difference between the rising of the side wall member 29 and the second side wall member 30, and the third side wall is formed by the locking projection 35 of the first side wall member 29 and the second side wall member 30. Ensuring that the member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32 are securely locked is realized.

When the automatic assembling of the storage box 13 is completed, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, when the bottom plate member 28 of the storage box 13 comes into contact with the floor surface 45, the evacuation device 46 stops the suction operation,
Release the storage box 13. The assembled storage box 13 arranged on the floor surface 45 is put on a delivery line 14 composed of a belt conveyor or the like using an appropriate pressing means such as a pusher.

As described above, one storage box 13
After the assembling process is completed, the opened storage box 13 set on the uppermost stage of the second stocker 40b is supplied to the assembling space 43, and the same automatic assembling process is performed. During this time, the first stocker 40a is raised by one stage, and the storage box 13 of the next layer is arranged at the uppermost position to prepare for the next assembling step. By repeating the above steps, it is possible to automatically assemble a large number of storage boxes 13 continuously, and the assembled storage boxes 13 are supplied one after another on the delivery line 14.

FIGS. 12 to 14 show modifications of the storage box 13. FIG. That is, a vertically long through groove 48 extending along the height direction of the storage box 13 is formed at an appropriate position of the groove 39 of any of the side wall members, for example, the third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32. At the same time, rail portions 48a and 48b are formed on both side surfaces of the vertically long through groove 48, and the rail portions 48a and 48b are formed.
The pressing and fixing member 49 is attached to a and 48b. The pressing and fixing member 49 includes a main body 50 slidably engaged with the rails 48a and 48b, and a pressing bar 51 axially mounted on the main body 50.
And a stopper 52. The pressing bar 51 is
When the third side wall member 31 and the fourth side wall member 32 are vertically raised with respect to the bottom plate member 28, they are substantially horizontal with respect to the shaft 53 (a vertical body with respect to the third side wall member 31). It is attached to the main body 50 so as to be rotatable in a range of about 90 degrees downward from above and not rotatable above a horizontal state. A coil spring (not shown) is arranged near the shaft 53, and the pressing bar 51 is constantly urged in the horizontal direction by the coil spring.

When filling the storage box 13 with newspapers, the pressing and fixing member 49 is disposed relatively above the side wall member as shown in FIG. In this state, when the newspaper 18 is inserted through the opening 15 of the storage box 13, the newspaper 18
Since the pressing bar 51 pivots downward due to the weight of the newspaper 18, it does not obstruct the fall of the newspaper 18. After the required number of newspapers 18 have been inserted, the knob 52a of the stopper 52 protruding to the outside of the side wall member is pressed down,
The surface of the newspaper 18 arranged on the uppermost layer is pressed by the pressing bar 51. In this state, the knob 52a of the stopper
Is rotated by 90 degrees so that the main body 50
(FIG. 14).

The pressing and fixing member 49 is stored in a storage box.
By providing the newspaper 18 on the side wall member 13, the position of the newspaper 18 filled in the storage box 13 can be stabilized, and there is an advantage that positional deviation inside can be effectively prevented. This is especially effective when the storage box 13 is filled with a fraction of newspapers 18. The pressing bar 51 of the pressing and fixing member 49 has a length sufficient to press the upper surface of the newspaper filled in the storage box 13, but when stacking the expanded storage boxes 13, the pressing bar 51 faces downward. Since it pivots and falls, it does not interfere with storage. By taking appropriate means such as a cam mechanism, the knob 52a after the newspaper is filled can be used.
It is preferable that the push-down operation and the rotation operation are automatically performed.

[0042]

According to the newspaper delivery method or the newspaper delivery system according to the present invention, delivery is performed after the newspaper is filled in a reusable assembled storage box, and necessary information such as a destination is also provided. Since the information is printed on the rewritable information display section, no consumables such as underlaying paper, address paper, plastic bags, and vinyl bands are generated, and the cost for purchasing the consumables can be reduced. Also, in a newspaper store, the labor and cost for disposing of the consumables as described above each time can be saved, and the burden on the environment can be reduced. Furthermore, since the newspaper is delivered after being filled in a storage box having a stable shape, there is no risk of collapse during the delivery, and the risk of the newspaper being damaged can be avoided. The adoption of the assembling type as the storage box also has an advantage that transportation and storage when not in use are facilitated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overview of a newspaper delivery system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a newspaper delivery system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a state where newspaper is filled in a storage box.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an information display unit.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where a storage box is expanded.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state where the storage box is assembled.

FIG. 7 is a schematic side view showing an automatic storage box assembling apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view showing an automatic assembling apparatus for a storage box.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a process of assembling the storage box.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing an assembling process of the storage box.

FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing a process of assembling the storage box.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example in which a pressing and fixing member is arranged on a side wall member of the storage box.

FIG. 13 is a schematic sectional view showing an example in which a pressing and fixing member is arranged on a side wall member of the storage box.

FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example in which a pressing and fixing member is arranged on a side wall member of a storage box.

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a conventional newspaper delivery system.

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a conventional newspaper delivery system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Newspaper delivery system 12 Automatic box assembly device 13 Storage box 15 Opening 16a, 16b Cover plate 17 Newspaper filling device 18 Newspaper 24 Address printing device 25 Information display unit 26 Address reading device 27 Truck 28 Bottom plate member 29 First side wall member 30 Second side wall member 31 Third side wall member 32 Fourth side wall member 35 Engagement convex piece 42a First roller 42b Second roller 42c Third roller 42d Fourth roller 48 Rail part 49 Press fixing member 50 Main unit 51 Press bar 52 Stopper 53 Shaft

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In order to achieve the above object, a newspaper delivery method according to the present invention comprises the steps of assembling a reusable assembling storage box, and storing a printed newspaper in the assembled storage. a step of required copies filled in the box, is characterized by comprising the step of sorting transport the storage box to the track gate necessary. the above
Place the printed newspaper in the storage box already assembled.
After the process of filling the required number of parts, on the surface of the storage box,
Printing the information necessary for delivery of the newspaper or
Multiple erasures of information located on the surface of the storage box
・ The printable information display area contains information necessary for delivery of the newspaper.
A step of printing information may be provided. Further, after printing information necessary for delivery of the newspaper on the information display unit, a step of reading the information and recognizing the arrival gate of the truck responsible for transporting the storage box is added.
You may comprise so that sorting and transfer may be carried out based on this recognition result. Further, after the sorting / transferring step, a step of transporting the storage box filled with newspapers to a newsstand, which is a delivery destination, a step of expanding the storage box when taking out the contents of the newspaper, and a step of expanding the storage box. It is desirable to add a step of collecting the stored storage box.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0012

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Further, newspaper distribution system according to the present invention, a prefabricated storage box reusable, and an automatic assembling apparatus for assembling the storage box prior to assembly Jo <br/> state, assembled the housing It is characterized by comprising a newspaper filling device for filling a required number of printed newspapers in a box, and means for sorting and transferring the storage box to a required track gate. In addition, on the surface of the storage box
Information display that is arranged and allows information to be erased and printed multiple times
Section or the surface of the information display section.
Provide an address printing device that prints information necessary for delivery
Can be. Further , an address reading device for reading information printed by the address printing device may be provided, and the transfer means may sort and transfer the storage boxes to necessary track gates based on the read result.

[Procedure amendment 5]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0013

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

As described above, in the newspaper delivery method or the newspaper delivery system according to the present invention, the newspaper is transported while being filled in the storage box, and information such as the destination is also printed on the information display section. Therefore, there is no need to load an underlaying paper or pack using a plastic bag or a vinyl band, and it is not necessary to mount an address paper. Also, the storage box is not disposable, it is possible to use more than once, it is also rewritable information display unit of the destination or the like. As a result, it is possible to avoid wasting consumables such as underlaying paper, plastic bags, vinyl bands, and address paper as in the related art. If, for example, a rigid and lightweight base resin material is selected as a constituent material of the storage box, the number of times of use can be considerably increased. In addition, it is more preferable in terms of environmental protection if the storage box is made of a synthetic resin material that can be easily recycled. Since the newspaper is delivered after being filled in a storage box having a stable shape, it is possible to avoid collapse of the cargo during delivery. By adopting an assembling type as the storage box, transportation and storage when not in use are facilitated.

[Procedure amendment 6]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0014

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As the above-mentioned assembling type storage box, for example,
A rectangular bottom plate member, and four sides of the bottom plate member are respectively engaged.
Possible first side wall member, second side wall member, third side wall portion
And at least one side of each of the fourth side wall member
Are rotatably engaged with one side of the adjacent member,
Fix the side wall member vertically assembled to the bottom plate member.
Assembling state holding means, and vertically assemble each side wall member
And a lid member for closing an opening formed when
Or a rectangular bottom plate member, and first, second, third, and fourth side wall members rotatably engaged with four sides of the bottom plate member, respectively. and the member, each side wall member and an assembly state holding means for fixing at the shape <br/> state where the assembly perpendicular to the bottom plate member, each side wall member vertically
A lid member for closing the opening formed upon standing set,
An apparatus having an information display unit capable of erasing and printing information a plurality of times corresponds to the above.

[Procedure amendment 7]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0015

[Correction method] Change

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In one of the first side wall member, the second side wall member, the third side wall member, and the fourth side wall member, the opening is formed in a state where the side wall member is assembled vertically to the bottom plate member. A rail portion extending from the portion side to the bottom plate member side may be formed, and a pressing and fixing member may be attached to the rail portion. The pressing and fixing member includes a main body slidably engaged with the rail, a pressing bar pivotally mounted on the main body, and a stop for fixing the main body at an arbitrary position on the rail. It has a par section. The pressing bar serves to press the upper surface of the newspaper from above, and is rotatable downward from a state perpendicular to the side wall member, and is not rotatable upward. It is mounted on the main body. Further, there is provided a biasing means for biasing the pressing bar in a direction perpendicular to the side wall member.
By providing such a pressing and fixing member, the upper surface of the newspaper filled in the storage box can be pressed by the pressing bar, and the position of the newspaper can be stabilized. That is, since the pressing bar is movable in the downward direction, it does not hinder newspaper insertion. On the other hand, since it does not rotate upward, the upper surface of the newspaper can be effectively pressed down. Since the main body of the pressing and fixing member is fixed at an arbitrary position on the rail by the stopper, it can cope with various changes in the amount (height) of the newspaper.

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[Correction target item name] 0017

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[Correction target item name] 0018

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[Procedure amendment 10]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0024

[Correction method] Change

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By expanding the storage box 13 again when it arrives at the newspaper store, the contents of the newspaper 18 can be easily taken out. At newspaper stores,
The storage box 13 returned to the state before the assembly is stacked and stored, and when the truck 27 arrives next time, the storage box 13 is loaded on the truck 27 so as to be replaced with the box 13 in which the newspaper 18 is stored. Reused in delivery factories.

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A step of assembling an assembled storage box in an unfolded state; a step of filling a required number of printed newspapers into the assembled storage box; A newspaper delivery method comprising: a step of printing information necessary for delivery of the newspaper on an information display unit capable of erasing and printing the information a plurality of times; and a step of sorting and transferring the storage box to a required track gate. . 2. A step of transporting the storage box filled with newspapers to a newspaper store as a delivery destination, a step of expanding the storage box when taking out the contents of the newspaper, and a step of expanding the storage box. 2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a step of collecting the newspaper. 3. An assembling storage box capable of assembling / deploying a plurality of times, an automatic assembling apparatus for assembling the storage box in an expanded state, and a required number of newspapers printed in the assembled storage box. A newspaper filling device to be filled; an information display unit arranged on the surface of the storage box, which can erase and print information a plurality of times; and information necessary for delivery of the storage box on the surface of the information display unit. And a means for sorting and transferring the storage box to a required track gate. 4. A rectangular bottom plate member, and first, second, third, and fourth side wall members rotatably engaged with four sides of the bottom plate member, respectively. A member, assembling state holding means for fixing each side wall member in a vertically raised state with respect to the bottom plate member, a lid member for closing an opening formed when each side wall member is raised, and An assembling storage box with an information display that can be erased and printed multiple times. 5. A state in which one of the first side wall member, the second side wall member, the third side wall member, and the fourth side wall member is vertically raised with respect to the bottom plate member. Forming a rail portion extending from the opening side to the bottom plate member side, and attaching a pressing and fixing member to the rail portion, wherein the pressing and fixing member is slidably engaged with the rail portion. A main body, a pressing bar pivotally mounted on the main body, and a stopper for fixing the main body at an arbitrary position on the rail, wherein the pressing bar is in a state perpendicular to the side wall member. Biasing means which is pivotally attached to the main body so as to be rotatable downward from above and is not rotatable upward, and biases the pressing bar in a direction perpendicular to the side wall member. The assembly storage box according to claim 4, further comprising: Box. 6. A first lid plate in which the lid member is rotatably engaged with a tip side of the first side wall member, and a second side wall member disposed to face the first side wall member. A closed state holding means which is constituted by a second cover plate rotatably engaged with a tip side of the opening, and is fixed in a state where the opening is closed by the first cover plate and the second cover plate. The assembly type storage box according to claim 4 or 5, wherein: 7. The assembling type storage box according to claim 6, wherein the information display section is disposed on an outer surface of one of the first cover plate and the second cover plate. 8. A locking projection is formed on both sides of the first side wall member, and locking projections are also formed on both sides of a second side wall member opposed to the first side wall member. And urging means for constantly urging the third side wall member and the fourth side wall member in a direction opposite to the rising direction, and providing the third side wall member and the fourth side wall member with the urging means. After the first side wall member and the second side wall member are vertically raised against the bottom plate member, the respective locking projections are raised vertically to the third side wall member and the fourth side wall member. 5. A fixing device which is engaged with an outer surface of a side wall member and fixed thereto.
An assembling storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9. The assembling method of an assembling storage box according to claim 8, wherein the bottom plate member is placed in a state in which rollers are brought into contact with outer surfaces of the third side wall member and the fourth side wall member, respectively. After pulling up to the respective roller side and raising the third side wall member and the fourth side wall member substantially perpendicularly to the bottom plate member, the other roller is attached to the outer surface of the first side wall member and the second side wall member. The bottom plate member is further pulled toward each roller in a state where the bottom plate member is brought into contact with the first side wall member and the second side wall member, and rises substantially perpendicularly to the bottom plate member. A method for assembling an assembling storage box, wherein the assembling type storage box is engaged with outer surfaces of a side wall member and a fourth side wall member.