JP2001002033A - Distributing device for continuous item packaging bags - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently perform a distributing process to a feeding target section of a plurality of item packaging bags which are connected with connection pieces by a simple and inexpensive device, and also, prevent a feeding missing of the item packaging bags from occurring, improve the quality of a product, and at the same time, improve the productivity. SOLUTION: A plurality of item packaging bags 14 which are connected with connecting pieces, are continuously carried in the horizontal direction by a carrying belt 16. In the carrying direction, a cutter 24 which cuts the connecting pieces is formed. On the upper surface of a forming conveyor 25 on which the item packaging bags 14 being cut off by the cutter 24 are loaded, a pressing plate 27 which presses item packaging bags 14 while synchronizing with the cutter 24, is vertically movably arranged. The item packaging bags 14 are moved and distributed to a feeding target section by suction pads 30 which are arranged above the forming conveyor 25 in a manner to face to the item packaging bags 14 which are arranged with a fixed interval.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is intended for storing foods such as ramen sauce, liquid soup, spices, drug addition, natto sauce, mustard, etc., shampoos, medicines, toys, parts of electric products, etc., and connecting pieces. The present invention relates to a dispensing device for continuous individual packaging for cutting a plurality of individual packagings connected to each other and introducing the cut individual packaging into a charging target portion.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a device as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 6-42624 has been known as a dispensing device for separating a plurality of individual bags connected by connecting pieces one by one from a connecting piece portion and putting them into a container or the like. ing. In this conventional invention, the continuous individual bags supplied from the vertical direction are transported in the cutter direction by a feed roller, and the individual pieces are individually separated by cutting the connecting pieces with the cutter. The individually packaged bags are guided through a chute provided below the cutter, and dropped on a transport belt that moves in a horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 13, the conveyor belt (1) has a suction hole (3) opened at the position where each individual bag (2) is placed.
By applying a vacuum suction force via (3), the individual package (2) is adsorbed on the surface of the conveyor belt (1) and is transferred in the transfer direction.

When the conveyor belt (1) is moved in the suction state, the conveyor belt (1) is turned back at a turning point (4).
As shown in FIG. 13A, the individual bag (2) is transferred to the lower surface side of the transport belt (1). Then, the suction is released when the individual packaging (2) is placed on the upper surface of the cup container (5), which is the charging target portion, so that the individual packaging (2) falls into the cup container (5). , And the individual packaging (2) was distributed. Due to the suction through the suction holes (3), the conveyor belt (1) is turned back at the turning point (4), and even if the individual packaging (2) is turned upside down, it does not fall unintentionally, and the distribution position is not changed. To make the transfer possible.

[0004]

However, individual packaging bags
As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of (2) connected together are housed in a storage container in a state where the connecting pieces are bent at predetermined lengths. For this reason, in the individual packaging (2) separated by the cutter, the connection piece (6) was broken every fixed number. In such an individual bag (2), when dropped on the conveyor belt (1) via the chute, the broken connecting piece (6) is caught on the inner surface of the chute, and the falling speed is reduced. Due to this deceleration, the mounting timing of the individual packaging (2) on the transport belt (1) is shifted, and the individual packaging (2) cannot be arranged facing the suction hole (3), so that the suction cannot be performed. there were.

[0005] Further, even if it is arranged on the upper surface of the suction hole (3), as shown in FIG. In some cases, the suction hole (3) was not placed horizontally, and a gap was formed between the suction hole (3) and the suction hole (3). In this manner, when the suction error of the individual packaging (2) occurs, when the transport belt (1) changes direction at the turning point (4), as shown in FIG. It fell and could not be transported to the distribution position. Therefore, leakage of the individual packaging (2) into the cup container (5) occurs, which increases the number of defective products, increases the number of stoppages of the production line, and lowers productivity.

[0006] As another different conventional example, Japanese Utility Model 7
A device described in Japanese Patent No. 47290/47 is known. According to this invention, as shown in FIG. 14, a conveyor belt (1) for transferring a continuous individual bag (2) in the horizontal direction is provided, and a connecting piece (6) is provided on the delivery side of the conveyor belt (1). A cutter (7) for cutting is provided. Then, as shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 14, the individual bags (2) connected by the conveyor belt (1) were sent out horizontally, and the individual bags (2) were cut off one by one by a cutter (7). This individually separated individual packaging (2)
A cup container that is sucked by the suction pad (8) and placed below
(5), etc., were thrown horizontally into the feeding section.

However, even in this conventional example, when the connecting piece (6) is bent, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 14, the individual bag (2) protrudes from the conveyor belt (1) and moves downward. It hangs down and cannot be transferred horizontally to the suction pad (8) side. Therefore, connecting piece (6) with cutter (7)
Was cut, the individual packaging bag (2) could not be sucked by the suction pad (8) and could not be fed horizontally into the cup container (5). In addition, individual packaging bags (2) are suction pads one by one.
Suction at (8) to check for suction errors
(5), the work efficiency is inferior and sufficient improvement in productivity cannot be expected.

[0008] In another different conventional example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
As in the invention described in Japanese Patent No. 232702, in a cup noodle production line, a plurality of cup containers are placed parallel to each other to face the upper surface of a conveyer plate for transfer, and a packaging machine for individual packaging is arranged. I have. This dispenser is slidably arranged left and right with an interval of two cup containers. In each loading machine, the connected individual bags transferred into the device are separated into individual individual bags by the cutter provided for each, and then suctioned by the suction pad, and the pusher to which this suction pad is connected is used. We are putting into cups.

[0009] By this series of operations, individual bags are put into every other row of cup containers placed on the conveyor plate. After that, a plurality of dispensers are slid laterally at the same interval as the cup placement interval on the upper surface of the conveyor plate, and by repeating the above operation, individual packaging can be introduced into the remaining cup containers. there were. According to this method, a plurality of individual bags can be put into the cup container in one processing, so that the processing speed is improved.

[0010] However, this conventional invention has an actual
As in the invention described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 47290/47, each of the charging machines checks the suction of individual packaging one by one, so there is a limit to the improvement of the processing speed, and in the bending part of the connecting piece, the individual packaging is also required. It had the drawback of causing bag adsorption errors. In addition, it is necessary to use a plurality of feeding machines provided with the connected individual bag sending-out means, cutting means and suction means, and to provide a mechanism for integrally sliding the plurality of feeding machines. Was complicated and expensive.

[0011] The present invention is to solve the above-described problems, and comprises a plurality of individual bags connected by connecting pieces,
When being separated and separated from the connecting piece part one by one and transferred to the dispensing position, it is possible to arrange and arrange the individual bags at this dispensing position. With this arrangement, the individual packaging can be reliably distributed to the charging target portion. In addition, by using a simple and inexpensive device, a plurality of individual packaging bags arranged in a line can be simultaneously distributed to a plurality of loading target sections. Eliminate omissions.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the production line from being stopped and the occurrence of defective products, and to increase the processing efficiency and processing capacity when separating and distributing the individual packaging, thereby improving the productivity. Another object of the present invention is to form a device with a simple technique so that an inexpensive device with excellent durability can be obtained.

[0012]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a plurality of individual bags for storing contents are connected via a connecting piece, and the connected individual bags are transferred to a pair of transfer units. In addition to providing a conveyor belt that is continuously transferred in the horizontal direction while being sandwiched from the upper surface and the lower surface by a band, a sensor that detects a connecting piece is arranged in the transfer direction of the individual bag, and corresponding to a detection signal of this sensor. Form a cutter to cut the connecting pieces, and on the cutter-side upper surface of the alignment conveyor on which the individual bags cut by this cutter are placed, synchronize the cutter with the cutter when cutting the connecting pieces, and move the individual bags toward the alignment conveyor. The pressing plate to be pressed is vertically movably arranged, and a plurality of individual bags continuously supplied by cutting the connecting pieces are arranged at regular intervals on the alignment conveyor, and the suction pads for sucking the individual bags are arranged on the alignment conveyor. Plurality arranged to face the top surface, the suction pad connected to a drive mechanism, the KoSobukuro adsorbed moved to put purpose unit, those consisting as possible distributed to the charged object unit.

[0013] The suction pad is connected to a vacuum generator or a vacuum pump via a switching valve, and by opening and closing the switching valve, suction and separation of the individual packaging can be performed. By arranging a vacuum pressure detection sensor between them, it is possible to detect a suction error of the individual package by the suction pad.

The drive mechanism has a connecting arm having one end fixed to a reciprocating rotation shaft formed so as to perform a reciprocating rotation at a fixed angle, and a supporting rod supported by the other end of the connecting arm. Alternatively, a suction nozzle may be connected.

[0015]

Since the present invention has the above-mentioned structure,
In order to distribute a plurality of individual bags connected to each other with the connecting pieces to the input target portion, first, the connected individual bags are horizontally moved between a pair of transfer belts of the transport belt arranged horizontally. Place. Then, the conveyor belt is operated to transfer the connected individual bags in the cutter direction. Since the conveyor belt conveys the individual bags while nipping the individual bags on the wide surfaces of the pair of transfer belts facing each other, the individual bags can be sent out horizontally even if the connecting piece is bent. In addition, even when moisture or oil is attached to the surface of the individual packaging or when the individual packaging is slippery due to the friction coefficient of the material, the pair of transfer zones sandwich the individual packaging in a wide area, Since the transfer is performed, no slippage occurs in the transfer process, and the individual package can be smoothly sent out.

By this transfer, the connected individual bags move horizontally in the feeding direction, and the individual bags at the tip end project toward the alignment conveyor via the cutter. And, as described above, the individual packaging is transported horizontally on the alignment conveyor by the transport belt, so that even if the connecting piece of the individual packaging is bent, it does not hit the cutter or other members. ,
It surely protrudes toward the alignment conveyor and is placed on top of it.

Further, a sensor for detecting that the connecting piece is disposed at the cutter position is disposed in the direction of transporting the individual bags by the transport belt. This sensor may be one that detects irregularities generated between the individual packaging and the connecting piece, or one that detects a registration mark written on the surface of each individual packaging. When the individual packaging is transparent, the color of the contents may be sensed. These sensors generate a sensing signal when each piece of information is sensed.

Then, the cutter operates in response to the detection signal of the sensor, and cuts the connecting piece for connecting the individual packaging. By this cutting, the individual packaging bag at the tip can be separated. Also, the timing at which the sensor issues a sensing signal is
It may be performed when the individual packaging is detected, or may be performed when the connecting piece is detected. In any case, it is necessary to adjust the timing of the transmission of the sensing signal and the timing of the operation of the cutter in advance so that the cutter operates when the connecting piece for connecting the individual bags faces the cutter.

Further, in synchronization with the operation of the cutter, the pressing plate disposed facing the upper surface of the alignment conveyor descends, and presses the individual bags to be cut in the direction of the alignment conveyor.
By this pressing, the individual bag is stably sandwiched between the pressing plate and the alignment conveyor. Therefore, it is possible to accurately cut the connecting piece by the cutter. And, by the impact at the time of cutting, the separated individual packaging does not jump out of the alignment conveyor and does not cause a large displacement,
It will be accurately placed at a predetermined position on the alignment conveyor.

At the same time when the cutting of the connecting piece by the cutter is completed, the pressing plate is raised to release the pressing of the individual packaging. After the release of the pressing, the alignment conveyor moves to transfer the individual packaging separated by the connecting piece in the direction of the suction pad. As described above, since the pressing plate instantaneously releases the pressing of the individual packaging, the transfer by the alignment conveyor can be performed immediately, and the individual packaging does not shift, and the individual packaging can be performed smoothly and efficiently. Bags can be transported.

When the connecting pieces of the individual packaging are bent, the individual packaging to be separated may not be arranged horizontally on the alignment conveyor. However, as described above, by pressing the individual packaging bag from the top with a pressing plate,
Since the individual packaging is forcibly arranged horizontally, the connecting piece can be accurately cut by the cutter. The individual packaging separated individually by this cutting may be tilted again, but does not shift in position, and is accurately placed at a fixed position on the alignment conveyor.

Simultaneously with the transfer of the individual bags, the individual bags to be cut off are newly transferred to the alignment conveyor by the conveyor belt, and the connecting pieces are cut by the cutter. The individual packaging bags individually cut off by this cutting are also accurately placed at fixed positions on the alignment conveyor. In this manner, individual packaging is continuously supplied on the alignment conveyor, and a plurality of individual packagings are arranged and arranged at regular intervals. Then, these individual packagings are transferred to the individual packaging distribution position at regular intervals by an alignment conveyor. Either method may be used for positioning up to the distribution position or placing the individual packaging at a fixed interval. For example, a rotary encoder is attached to the drive shaft that drives the alignment conveyor, and the rotation angle of the drive shaft, that is, the feed amount of the alignment conveyor is transmitted as a pulse by this rotary encoder, and the number of pulses is calculated. In addition, individual packaging can be placed at regular intervals, and each individual packaging can be accurately transferred to the distribution position to the input target portion.

A plurality of suction pads for sucking the individual bags are arranged facing the distribution position of the individual bags on the alignment conveyor. These suction pads are moved in the individual packaging direction by an appropriate driving mechanism to suck the individual packaging. As described above, since the individual packaging bags are arranged at the distribution position, suction by the suction pad can be reliably performed, and suction errors can be prevented. In addition, even if the continuous piece is bent and the individual packaging is not placed horizontally, the placement position is accurate, so that the contact with the suction pad is reliably performed,
Since the suction pad moves in the individual packaging direction and suctions from the upper surface, no suction error occurs.

Next, in a state where the individual packaging is sucked, each of the suction pads is moved to a charging target portion of the individual packaging. Also during this movement, since the suction pad is satisfactorily sucking, the individual packaging does not drop and can be reliably moved to the loading target portion. Then, by releasing the suction of the suction pad by vacuum breaking, a plurality of individual packaging bags can be simultaneously distributed to the respective input target portions. Since these individual bags are horizontally sucked by the suction pads, they can be distributed horizontally in the charging target section.

As described above, instead of adsorbing individual bags one by one and distributing them to the charging target unit as in the related art, a plurality of individual bags are simultaneously suctioned and distributed to the charging target unit. ,
Processing speed is improved. In addition, when the individual packaging is separated, the individual packaging can be placed on the alignment conveyor by pressing the individual packaging with the pressing plate, thereby preventing the packaging error of the individual packaging and the omission of the insertion. Therefore, occurrence of defective products and stoppage of the apparatus can be reduced, and an apparatus having excellent processing ability can be obtained.

As the suction pad for sucking the individual package, any conventionally known suction pad may be used. For example, the suction pad is connected to a vacuum generator or a vacuum pump via a switching valve.
By opening and closing the switching valve, it is possible to switch between a vacuum state and a vacuum break, and to easily perform adsorption and separation of the individual packaging. In addition, if the suction by the suction pad is not performed for some reason, there is a possibility that the individual packaging bag is leaked. Therefore, if a vacuum pressure detection sensor is disposed between the switching valve and the suction pad, the suction can be performed. It becomes possible to detect a suction error of the individual package by the pad. By taking measures such as stopping the apparatus and manually putting in individual bags based on this detection, it is possible to prevent omission. Also, this vacuum pressure detection sensor,
One suction pad may be provided for each of the plurality of suction pads, or all suction pads may be connected to one vacuum pressure detection sensor.

The drive mechanism for reciprocating the suction pad between the aligning conveyor and the loading section has, for example, one end fixed to a reciprocating rotary shaft formed to perform a reciprocating rotary motion at a fixed angle. A connecting arm may be provided, and all the suction nozzles may be connected to a supporting rod supported by the other end of the connecting arm. With such a configuration, all the suction nozzles can reciprocate simultaneously by rotating the reciprocating rotation shaft. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the plurality of suction pads from adsorbing the individual bags and to prevent the timing of the input from being shifted, and to surely distribute the individual bags to the respective input target portions.
Further, since the mechanism is simple, an inexpensive device which is easy to handle and has few failures can be obtained.

[0028]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An example of the present invention implemented in a production line for cup noodles or natto will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Is a conveyor plate. By providing a plurality of rows of cup receiving holes (11), each of which is opened four times in a horizontal row, four cup containers (12) can be continuously supplied by four in a transport direction. On the upstream side of the conveyor plate (10), noodle chunks or boiled beans are put into the cup container (12), and the soup, condiments, sauce, The bag (14) containing the mustard, etc., is automatically charged into the cup container (12), which is the charging target portion.

The dispenser (13) for individual packaging is installed on a base (15) which is laid over the upper surface of the conveyor plate (10). On one side of the conveyor plate (10), there is provided a conveyor belt (16) for transferring continuous individual bags (14) into the apparatus. The conveyor belt (16) is provided with a pair of transfer belts (1) via a sandwiching interval (17) between the individual bags (14).
8) is arranged vertically. Each transfer zone (18) is horizontally hung on a pair of pulleys (20) arranged at a fixed interval. Then, the individual packaging (14) arranged at the sandwiching interval (17) is sandwiched by the pair of transport bands (18) on the surfaces facing each other and rotated in the transport direction, whereby the individual packaging (14) is rotated.
(14) enables continuous transfer in the horizontal direction.

In addition, an appropriate sensor for detecting the connecting piece (21) is arranged in the transport direction of the individual package (14), and the connecting piece (21) is detected in accordance with the detection signal of this sensor.
To form a cutter (24) for cutting off. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cutter (24) has a pair of upper and lower blades, and the upper blade is lowered in accordance with a sensor signal, so that the connecting piece (21) can be cut. I have.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
(17), a pair of non-contact type photo sensors (22) are arranged, and as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 11, a vertical direction is provided between the transport belt (16) and the cutter (24). A pair of registration mark detection sensors (23) are arranged.

The photo sensor (22) is provided with
In the connected individual packaging (14) passing through (17), unevenness generated between the individual packaging (14) and the connecting piece (21) is sensed as a light transmission amount. If the register mark of the packaging (14) is unclear or hidden,
(14) is suitable for use when the thickness is thick and the unevenness is clear. In addition, the registration mark detection sensor (23)
Detects the registration mark written on the surface of (14), when the registration mark is clearly indicated on the individual packaging (14), or when the individual packaging (14) is thin and unevenness is not clear Suitable for use in

These two types of sensors (22) and (23)
Either one or both can be used depending on the shape of the individual packaging (14) and the type of contents. The timing at which the photo sensor (22) issues a sensing signal may be when the individual packaging (14) to be separated is detected or when the connecting piece (21) to be disconnected is detected. In addition, when detecting not the individual packaging (14) at the tip but the succeeding individual packaging (14), it may be when detecting the connecting piece (21) of the subsequent individual packaging (14). . Meanwhile, the registration mark detection sensor
The timing at which (23) emits the detection signal may be when the registration mark of the individual packaging (14) to be cut off is detected,
It may be the time when the register mark of the succeeding individual bag (14) is detected. In any case, the position of the connecting piece (21) to be cut when the sensing signal is issued is determined, and when the connecting piece (21) moves to the interval between the upper and lower blades of the cutter (24), the cutter ( The timing from the generation of the sensing signal to the operation of the cutter (24) is adjusted in advance so that the operation (24) operates.

As another different embodiment, an individual packaging bag
If (14) is transparent and the contents are colored, a sensor for sensing the color of the contents may be used. The timing at which this sensor issues a sensing signal depends on the tip or subsequent
It may be when the color of the contents of (14) is sensed or when the colorless connecting piece (21) is sensed.

An alignment conveyor (25) for placing the individual bags (14) cut off by the cutter (24) is arranged on the delivery side of the conveyor belt (16). This alignment conveyor (25) is a conveyor plate (10)
Are formed so as to be hooked on a pair of drive shafts (26) arranged at appropriate intervals on both sides of the drive shaft. The rotation of the drive shaft (26) enables the alignment conveyor (25) to move in the same direction as the moving direction of the conveyor belt (16). The mounting surface of the alignment conveyor (25) is, as shown in FIG.
By forming the transfer bag (18) arranged on the lower side of the transfer belt (18) on the same plane as the transfer belt (18), the individual packaging bag (14) can be horizontally moved from the conveyor belt (16) to the alignment conveyor (25). It is possible to send out.

Further, a flat pressing plate (27) is arranged on the upper surface of the alignment conveyor (25) on the cutter (24) side. The pressing plate (27) can be moved up and down by connecting to a vertical cylinder (28). This press plate
(27) is lowered in synchronism with the cutter (24) when the connecting piece (21) is cut, and presses the individual packaging (14) to be cut off in the direction of the alignment conveyor (25) to form a pressing plate (27). And the alignment conveyor (25) can hold the individual packaging bag (14).
When the cutting of the connecting piece (21) is completed, the pressing plate (2)
7) is raised immediately, and the timing of the vertical movement is set so that the pinching of the individual packaging (14) can be released.

The individual packaging bags (14) continuously supplied by cutting the connecting pieces (21) are arranged on an alignment conveyor (25).
, Four cup containers (12) placed on the conveyor plate (10) are arranged on the aligned conveyor (25) at the same interval as the arrangement interval. Then, the alignment conveyor (25) is provided with four individual packaging bags (1) arranged at regular intervals.
4) can be transferred to each dispensing position.

In the alignment conveyor (25), the placement interval of the individual bags (14) and the positioning of the transfer to the dispensing position can be adjusted by using an appropriate known technique. In the embodiment, the drive shaft (2) of the alignment conveyor (25) is used.
6), a rotary encoder (not shown) is attached for adjustment. By this rotary encoder, the rotation angle of the drive shaft (26), that is, the alignment conveyor (2)
By transmitting the movement distance of 5) as a pulse and calculating the number of pulses, the individual packagings (14) are arranged at equal intervals, and can be accurately transported to the distribution position.

Also, facing the respective dispensing positions of the individual packaging (14), the individual packaging (25) has an individual packaging on the upper surface thereof.
Four suction pads (30) for sucking (14) are arranged. These suction pads (30) adsorb the individual packaging (14), move to the upper surface of the cup container (12), which is a charging target portion, and release the suction, so that the suction bag (14) is inserted into the cup container (12). ,
The individual bag (14) is to be charged. The suction of the suction pad (30) and the release of the suction may be performed using any conventionally known method.
(30) is connected to a vacuum generator (not shown) or a vacuum pump (not shown) via a switching valve (not shown), and by opening and closing the switching valve, a vacuum state and vacuum break are generated. This makes it possible to easily adsorb and separate the individual packaging (14).

Further, in this embodiment, by arranging a vacuum pressure detection sensor (not shown) between the switching valve and the suction pad (30), it is possible to detect a suction error by the suction pad (30). And This vacuum pressure detection sensor may be one provided for each of the four suction pads (30), or all four suction pads (30) are connected to one vacuum pressure detection sensor. It may be something. In any case, if even one of the four suction pads (30) causes a suction error, the production line is stopped to prompt a response by a human, or a warning is issued and a human is provided downstream to prevent the input leakage. The removed cup container (12) is to be removed.

A drive mechanism for reciprocating the suction pad (30) between the alignment conveyor (25) and the cup container (12) will be described. As shown in FIGS.
A pair of reciprocating rotary shafts (31) are arranged at regular intervals in the width direction on the downstream side of the conveyor plate (10), facing the alignment conveyor (25). This pair of reciprocating pivots
(31) hangs a timing belt (32) over each,
By reciprocating the timing belt (32) with an appropriate drive motor (not shown) or the like, the reciprocating rotation shaft (31)
Can be reciprocated at a constant angle. Further, a pair of connecting arms (33) are provided with one end fixed to each of the pair of reciprocating rotation shafts (31), and reciprocated at a constant angle with the reciprocating rotation of the reciprocating rotation shaft (31). Rotation is possible. A pair of driven connecting arms (34) having the same shape as the connecting arm (33) are arranged on the upper side in the vertical direction of the connecting arm (33). One end of the pair of driven connection arms (34) is rotatably supported by a support shaft (35) arranged coaxially with the reciprocating rotation shaft (31).

Further, the other end of the pair of connecting arms (33)
A support rod (36) arranged in parallel with the alignment conveyor (25) is supported, and an upper support rod (37) is also supported at the other end of the pair of driven connection arms (34). Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the support rod (36) and the upper support rod (37)
The upper and lower ends of the side L-shaped link arm (38) are connected. This link arm (38) is an alignment conveyor
(25) Four suction pads (30) for adsorbing the individual packaging (14) are arranged at the lower end of each link arm (38), facing the distribution position of the individual packaging (14). Connected.
As shown in FIG. 4, the link arm (38) is connected to the support rod (36) and the upper support rod (37).
And the driven connecting arm (34) are aligned in parallel.

By configuring the drive mechanism of the suction pad (30) as described above, as shown in FIG.
When the pair of reciprocating pivots (31) is reciprocated by pivoting (32), a connecting arm (33) having one end fixed to the reciprocating pivot (31) is centered on the one end. And reciprocate in a circular arc at a certain angle. Following the rotation of the connecting arm (33), the driven connecting arm (34) is also connected to the connecting arm (33) about the support shaft (35).
, The four link arms (38) connected to the support rod (36) and the upper support rod (37) can be simultaneously reciprocated in the circumferential direction. Also, at the time of this reciprocating movement, the link arm (38) can be smoothly moved while being kept vertical by the action of the connecting arm (33) and the driven connecting arm (34). Therefore, the suction pad (30) connected to the lower end of the link arm (38) also reciprocates between the alignment conveyor (25) and the upper surface of the cup container (12) with the direction of the suction surface always kept downward. , Adsorbed individual packaging
(14) can be moved to the cup container (12) in the same state as the placement position on the alignment conveyor (25).

As described above, since the four suction pads (30) can be simultaneously rotated, the suction and the loading of the individual packaging (14) can be performed efficiently. In addition, suction pad (30)
The drive mechanism does not require labor and advanced technology such as adjusting the timing of rotation of each suction pad (30), and has a simple structure. In addition to failures, failures are less likely to occur and durability is excellent.

The dispensing device (1) for the individual package constructed as described above.
In 3), a container bag (12) containing contents such as cup noodles or natto sauce, soup, condiments, mustard, etc., and a plurality of individual bags (14) connected via a connecting piece (21) is placed in a cup container (12). The process of distributing to is performed. To do so, the connected individual bags (14)
As shown in FIG. 5, a pair of transfer bands (1
It is arranged at the clamping interval (17) of 8). This connected individual bag
(14), as shown in FIG.
It is folded back from the part (21) and stored in the storage container (40). And the individual packaging in the adjacent storage container (40)
(14) are also connected to each other by the connecting piece (21),
The conveyor belt (16) can be continuously supplied with individual bags (14).

Next, the pulley (20) of the conveyor belt (16)
When the pair of transfer belts (18) are operated in the horizontal direction by rotating, the connected individual packaging (14) is transferred horizontally in the direction of the cutter (24) within the holding interval (17). As described above, the connected individual bags (14) are not arranged horizontally at the bent position because there is a case where the connecting piece (21) is bent when stored in the storage container (40) as described above. There are things. However, since the individual package (14) is transported while being sandwiched between the opposing wide surfaces of the pair of transport bands (18), even if the connecting piece (21) is bent, it is forcibly arranged horizontally. It can be sent out. In addition, the individual packaging (14) may be formed of a material having low frictional resistance, or moisture or oil may adhere to the surface,
Even in the case of slipperiness, the individual bag (14) can be sent out smoothly without causing a slip by being transferred by the pair of transfer bands (18). Therefore, in the next step
A series of processes can be smoothly performed without any deviation from the timing of the device for cutting (21) and distributing the individual packaging (14).

As described above, when the individual packaging bags (14) to be connected are sent out by the transport belt (16), the individual packaging bags located at the tip end are sent out.
(14) protrudes from the conveyor belt (16) in the direction of the cutter (24) as shown in FIGS. At the protruding point, the alignment conveyor (2) is flush with the lower transfer zone (18).
Since 5) is arranged, the individual packaging (14) located at the tip
Are fed horizontally onto the alignment conveyor (25).

In addition, when the connected individual bags (14) move through the holding interval (17) during the transfer process by the conveyor belt (16), as shown in FIG. The sensor (22) is connected to the connecting piece (21) and the individual package (1).
The difference between 4) and 3) is sensed as the difference in the amount of transmitted light.
Alternatively, a registration mark detection sensor (23) disposed between the conveyor belt (16) and the cutter (24) detects a registration mark on the leading end or the subsequent individual packaging (14).

Each sensor (22) that senses this information
(23) issues a sensing signal to the cutter (24) and the pressing plate (27) located in the feeding direction of the conveyor belt (16).
This sensing signal is issued, and the connecting piece of the individual packaging (14) at the tip
At the timing when (21) is arranged facing the cutter (24), the cutter (24) is operated, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the individual bag (14) at the tip is connected with the connecting piece (21). Disconnect. Further, in synchronization with the operation of the cutter (24), the pressing plate (27) disposed on the upper surface of the alignment conveyor (25) is lowered, and the individual bag (14) at the tip is moved in the direction of the alignment conveyor (25). Press. Due to this pressing, the individual packaging (14) becomes a pressing plate.
(27) and the alignment conveyor (25) are temporarily sandwiched and fixed, so that the cutting piece (21) can be accurately cut by the cutter (24), and problems such as outflow of contents can be prevented. . Further, due to the pressing of the pressing plate (27), the individual bag (14) does not jump out to the outside or cause a large displacement due to an impact at the time of cutting. , Are arranged.

Then, the connecting piece (2) by the cutter (24)
At the same time as the end of the cutting in 1), the pressing plate (27) rises and the pressing of the individual packaging (14) is released. After the pressure is released, the alignment conveyor (25) moves a predetermined distance, and transfers the separated individual packaging (14) toward the suction pad (30). Then, since the pressing plate (27) immediately releases the pressing of the individual packaging (14), the movement of the alignment conveyor (25) can be performed smoothly, and the displacement of the individual packaging (14) is prevented. Can do things.

When the individual packaging (14) having the bent connecting piece (21) is cut off, the individual packaging (14) may not be arranged horizontally on the alignment conveyor (25). However, as described above, the pressing plate (27) is placed on the individual bag (14) from the top.
By holding down, the individual packaging (14) is temporarily placed horizontally, so that the connecting piece (21)
The blade of (27) can be applied at a right angle. Therefore, the connecting piece (21) can be cut at an accurate position without causing any damage. When the pressing by the pressing plate (27) is released, the connection piece (21) is bent and the individual packaging (1) is bent.
In the case of 4), as shown in FIG. 8, there is a case where the transfer pad is inclined again. However, no displacement occurs and the transfer can be made while facing the lower surface of the suction pad (30).

Simultaneously with the transfer of one individual packaging (14), the individual packaging (14) is continuously sent out to the alignment conveyor (25) side by the transport belt (16). Then, since the connecting piece (21) is cut by the cutter (24), a new individual packaging (14) is placed on the alignment conveyor (25) at a predetermined interval from the individual packaging (14). ) Is placed.
Then, the alignment conveyor (25) moves a certain distance,
The individual packaging (14) is transferred in the direction of the suction pad (30), and then the individual packaging sent out on the alignment conveyor (25).
(14) can be placed. Such continuous packaging
By supplying (14), a plurality of individual bags (14) are arranged at regular intervals on the alignment conveyor (25). Then, in this embodiment, when four individual packagings (14) are arranged, these individual packagings (14) are, as shown in FIGS.
By moving the alignment conveyor (25), the suction pad (30)
To the suction position.

After this transfer, the timing belt (32) is rotated by the driving mechanism of the suction pad (30),
The pair of reciprocating rotation shafts (31) is rotated in the direction of the alignment conveyor (25). This rotation causes the pair of connecting arms (33) and the driven connecting arm (34) to rotate as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 4, so that they are connected via the support rod (36) and the upper support rod (37). The four link arms (38) thus moved to the upper surface of the alignment conveyor (25) at the same time. And each link arm
The suction pad (30) connected to the lower end of (38)
At the timing of contact with the surface of (14), the switching valve is opened to generate a vacuum suction force, so that the suction pad (30)
Absorbs the individual packaging (14). The individual packaging bags (14) are arranged on the alignment conveyor (25) at the same interval as the arrangement intervals of the suction pads (30).
In the case of (0), the individual package (14) can be reliably sucked without causing a suction error.

Next, in this suction state, the reciprocating rotary shaft (31)
Is rotated in the direction opposite to the previous rotation direction, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 4, the link arm (38) is connected to the conveyor plate (10) via the connecting arm (33) and the driven connecting arm (34). )
To the downstream side of. By this movement, the suction pad (3
0), the adsorbed individual packaging (14) is placed on a conveyor plate.
(10) Transfer to the upper surface of the four cup containers (12) arranged in a horizontal row. Further, since the link arm (38) is vertically connected to the support rod (36) and the upper support rod (37) that rotate in parallel, the link arm (38) does not tilt or wobble during movement, and can move smoothly. It becomes possible. Therefore, the suction pad
(30) can also be transported while the individual packaging (14) is kept horizontal, and the individual packaging (14) does not fall off the suction pad (30) during the transportation. Then, when the switching valve is closed and the vacuum break is performed, the suction by the suction pad (30) is released, and the individual packaging bags (14) are thrown horizontally into the cup container (12). .

Then, the cup container (12) of the individual packaging (14).
Upon completion of the distribution, the individual bags (14) are newly sent out by the conveyor belt (16), cut off by the cutter (24), and aligned on the alignment conveyor (25). Then, the four individual packaging bags (14) placed on the alignment conveyor (25) are transferred in the direction of the suction pad (30).
Next, the driving mechanism is driven, and the individual packaging is performed by the suction pad (30).
(14) is adsorbed, transported in the direction of the cup container (12), and put into the interior thereof. By repeating such a series of processing, the cup container (1) transferred one after another from the upstream.
In (2), the individual packaging (14) can be continuously distributed.

As shown in FIG. 8, even if the connecting piece (21) is bent and the individual packaging (14) which is not placed horizontally on the alignment conveyor (25) is sucked as shown in FIG. The pad (30) descends vertically from the upper surface of the individual packaging (14), and sucks while pressing the individual packaging (14) on the suction surface of the suction pad (30). For this reason, the individual packaging (14) is temporarily horizontally arranged in the same manner as when pressed by the pressing plate (27),
As shown in FIG. 10, there is no gap between the suction pad (30) and the individual packaging (14) that may cause a suction error. By suction, it is possible to reliably transfer to the charging target section.

Further, since a vacuum pressure detection sensor is connected to the suction pad (30), if any one of them causes a suction error, the production line is stopped, and the operator immediately recognizes the suction error. Can do things. Then, the worker manually inserts the individual packaging (14) into the cup container (12) in which the input has been omitted, or removes the cup container (12), thereby generating a defective product. Can be prevented.

Thus, four individual packagings (14) at a time
Can be fed horizontally into the cup container (12), so that the processing speed is improved as compared with a conventional device for feeding one by one. Also, the individual packaging bags (14) arranged on the alignment conveyor (25) can be distributed horizontally in the cup container (12) because the suction pads (30) can surely adsorb the individual packaging bags (14). In addition to being good, leakage is prevented and the quality of the product is improved. Therefore, the individual bag distributing device (13) of the present invention.
Is excellent in processing efficiency and processing capacity, and can improve productivity of cup noodles and natto products.

In the above embodiment, the suction pad (30)
Is performed by reciprocating rotation of a pair of reciprocating rotation shafts (31) that rotate at a fixed angle. However, if the suction pad (30) can reciprocate, only one of the pair of reciprocating rotation shafts (31) can be reciprocally rotated, and the other can be rotated following the rotation. It may be used as a support shaft, and the number of parts such as a motor can be reduced, and the drive mechanism can be formed at low cost. A timing belt (32) is connected not only to the pair of reciprocating rotary shafts (31) but also to a support shaft (35) that supports the driven connecting arm (34), and a fixed angle is set. May be formed so as to reciprocate by itself. The driven connecting arm (34) also has one end fixed to each support shaft (35) to enable reciprocating rotation. When formed in this manner, the link arm (38) can be slid with a strong rotating power, and even in a heavy individual packaging (14) or a large individual packaging (14),
It is possible to move easily.

The driving mechanism of the suction pad (30) can be performed by an apparatus combined with an air cylinder or by using a cam as another different embodiment. Further, as in the above embodiment, the suction pad (30) is moved in the downstream direction of the conveyor plate (10) by the drive mechanism to distribute the individual packaging (14) to the cup container (12). Moves the suction pad (30) in the upstream direction,
A distribution work may be performed.

In the first embodiment, the individual bag distributing device (13) of the present invention is provided on the conveyor plate (10) in which a plurality of cup containers (12) are arranged two-dimensionally in the vertical and horizontal directions. ing. Then, the alignment conveyor (25) and the suction pad (30) are arranged at a position intersecting with the conveyor plate (10), and the cup containers (12) arranged on the conveyor plate (10) are individually arranged in a row. The packaging (14) can be distributed. However, in another different second embodiment, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, a dispensing device (13) for individual packaging according to the present invention is installed on a conveyor plate (10) for transferring a cup container (12) one-dimensionally one by one in a downstream direction.

In this apparatus, as in the first embodiment, the conveyor belt (16) is vertically arranged on the side of the conveyor plate (10) to continuously feed the connected individual bags (14). It is possible. The individual packaging bags (14) are individually cut off by a cutter (24) provided on the delivery side of the transport belt (16), and can be placed on the alignment conveyor (25). In the first embodiment, the alignment conveyor (25) is arranged in line with the conveyor belt (16), but in the second embodiment, it is parallel to the transport direction of the conveyor plate (10), that is, the conveyor belt (10). It is arranged perpendicular to the feeding direction of (16). A pressing plate (27) is arranged on the upper surface of the aligning conveyor (25) on the cutter (24) side so as to be vertically movable. Also, facing the distribution position of the individual packaging (14), four suction pads are provided on the upper surface of the alignment conveyor (25).
(30) is arranged, and an appropriate driving mechanism is used to arrange the alignment conveyor.
(25) and the reciprocating movement between the conveyor plate (10).

In the above construction, when the individual bags (14) connected by the conveyor belt (16) are continuously transferred, the pressure plate (27) is detected by an appropriate sensor signal.
Descends and presses the individual packaging (14) sent out on the alignment conveyor (25), and the cutter (24) operates to cut the connecting piece (21) and separate the individual packaging (14). . Next, the alignment conveyor (25) moves in parallel with the flow of the conveyor plate (10), and transfers the individual packaging (14) placed on the upper part in the direction of the suction pad (30).

Then, individual packaging is carried out by the transport belt (16).
When (14) is sent out and cut by the cutter (24), and the individual packaging (14) is placed on the alignment conveyor (25), the alignment conveyor (25) moves in the downstream direction.
When four individual packagings (14) are placed at regular intervals on the alignment conveyor (25) by continuous supply of the individual packagings (14), each individual packaging (14) is It is transferred to a dispensing position for the container (12).

At this distribution position, four suction pads (3
0) is activated, and the individual packaging bags (14) are sucked. And
Each suction pad (30) transports the individually packaged bag (14) in the direction of the conveyor plate (10) and aligns the four bags in a line in the flow direction.
Pour into individual cup containers (12). As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to distribute the individual packagings (14) four at a time in series to the cup containers (12) transferred in a line from the upstream on the conveyor plate (10). is there.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the individual packaging dispensing device (13) of the present invention is provided on the production line for cup noodles or natto, and the individual packaging containing soup, condiments, sauce, mustard, etc. is provided. Although the dispensing process of (14) is performed, the present device can be diverted for distributing the individual packaging (14) of another food production line. That is, miso soup, soup flour, jelly, soda bean, etc., processed foods and natural foods stored in appropriate containers, seasonings, soups, spices, drug additives, desiccants, long-term preservatives, etc. 14) can be used as a device for charging. Also, not only food, shampoo,
It is also possible to use an individual bag (14) in which contents such as medicines, toys, electric parts and the like are individually stored as an apparatus for putting them into an appropriate container.

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As described above, according to the present invention, when the connected individual bags are individually cut off by the connecting pieces, they are pressed down horizontally by the pressing plate, so that the connecting pieces are not damaged. Can be cut accurately. In addition, by pressing the individual bags with the pressing plate at the time of cutting in this way, the individual bags are prevented from dropping and misaligned, and the individually separated individual bags are aligned and placed on the alignment conveyor. You can do it. Therefore, it is possible to satisfactorily suck the individual packaging bag by the suction pad, and it is possible to reliably feed the bag into the charging target section. Further, the processing speed and processing capacity of the individual bag dispensing process can be increased. In addition, it is possible to prevent omission of individual bags or stop of the production line, thereby improving productivity. In addition, an individual bag distributing apparatus having excellent processing capacity and processing efficiency can be formed at a low cost with simple means and a simple structure, which is economically excellent.

Further, even in the case of an individual bag in which the connecting piece is bent, the individual pieces can be aligned and arranged at regular intervals on the aligning conveyor without causing a positional shift. In addition, even if the individual packaging is inclined, the suction pad reciprocates in the individual packaging direction and absorbs while holding down horizontally from the top of the individual packaging, so that reliable absorption is possible even if the individual packaging is inclined Thus, it is possible to prevent the stoppage of the apparatus and the omission of the injection in a satisfactory manner.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state of reciprocating movement of the suction pad.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which the connected individual bags in the storage container are being transported by a transport belt.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing a state where a connecting piece is cut by a cutter.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a state in which the suction pad is arranged so as to face the individual package in which the connecting piece is bent.

9 is a side view showing a state in which the individual package of FIG. 8 is sucked by a suction pad.

FIG. 10 is a side view showing a process of transferring the individually packaged bag sucked in FIG. 9 to a cup container by a suction pad.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a photosensor and a registration mark detection sensor.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a transport belt according to the first conventional example.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a suction pad according to a second conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 14 Bags 16 Conveyor belt 18 Transfer band 21 Connecting piece 24 Cutter 25 Alignment conveyor 27 Pressing plate 30 Suction pad 21 Reciprocating rotary shaft 33 Connecting arm 36 Supporting rod

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of individual bags for storing contents are connected via a connecting piece, and the connected individual bags are sandwiched from a top surface and a bottom surface by a pair of transfer bands and continuously transferred in a horizontal direction. In addition to providing a conveyor belt,
A sensor that detects the connecting piece is arranged, and a cutter that cuts the connecting piece in accordance with the detection signal of this sensor is formed,
On the upper surface on the cutter side of the alignment conveyor on which the individual bags cut by this cutter are placed, a pressing plate that presses the individual bags in the alignment conveyor direction in synchronization with the cutter when cutting the connecting piece is arranged so as to be vertically movable. A plurality of individual bags continuously supplied by cutting the connecting pieces are arranged at regular intervals on the aligning conveyor, and a plurality of suction pads for sucking the individual bags are arranged facing the upper surface of the aligning conveyor. A suction device that connects the suction pad to a driving mechanism to move the sucked individual packaging to a loading target portion and to distribute the suctioned individual packaging to the loading target portion; 2. The suction pad is connected to a vacuum generator or a vacuum pump via a switching valve, and by opening and closing the switching valve, suction and separation of the individual packaging can be performed. 2. The dispensing device of continuous individual packaging according to claim 1, wherein a suction error of the individual packaging by the suction pad can be detected by arranging a vacuum pressure detection sensor therebetween. 3. A driving mechanism, wherein a reciprocating rotation shaft formed to perform reciprocating rotation at a fixed angle is provided with a connecting arm having one end fixed thereto, and a supporting rod pivotally supported on the other end of the connecting arm. 3. An apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a suction nozzle connected thereto.