JP2002274517A - Seal member working and feeding device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a seal member working and feeding device capable of preventing meandering of a seal member. SOLUTION: This seal member working and feeding device comprises a fixed quantity feeding device 20 for feeding the rolled seal member 61 by the predetermined quantity, a cutting device 15 for cutting the seal member fed by the fixed quantity feeding device, and an affixing hand 11 for affixing the seal member cut by the cutting device to a material M to be affixed. The fixed quantity feeding device has a compliance device for permitting the movement of the seal member in the direction substantially orthogonal to the feeding direction of the seal member.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing and supplying a seal member for preventing and leaking toner such as a toner cartridge of a laser beam printer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a toner cartridge or the like of an LBP (laser beam printer), a sealing member made of urethane foam (a soft material) is cut into an appropriate shape in order to prevent leakage of printing toner, and the container is cut into a container body. Pasted.

[0003] At this time, the urethane foam is attached to the container body using an adhesive (double-sided tape). Conventionally, the sticking of the seal has been performed manually, but in recent years, due to a shortage of labor and an increase in labor costs, automatic sticking by a machine has become necessary.

[0004] Above all, in the case of a simple rectangular shape, in consideration of the material cost, cutting with a single blade requires less scrap material than cutting with a rectangular shape as shown in FIG. In addition, material costs can be reduced. In FIG. 6, 6
13 is a urethane foam material, 612 is a double-sided tape as an adhesive, and 611 is a release paper (cover tape) covering the double-sided tape 612.

[0005] Therefore, an automatic sticking apparatus as shown in FIG. 4 has been proposed.

In FIG. 4, the sealing material used for an automatic machine is, as already described with reference to FIG.
13, a double-sided tape 612, and a release paper 611 which is a paper covering the double-sided tape 612, and has a roll 62 rolled in an initial state. Then, the material wound in a roll shape is transferred to an automatic machine 5.
7

FIG. 5 shows a three-layer structure of the urethane foam member 61 as the above-mentioned sealing material.

In FIG. 5, a double-sided tape 612 is obtained by impregnating a paper with an adhesive, and a release paper 611 is a paper coated with a lubricant which is easily peeled off even when it comes into contact with the adhesive of the double-sided tape 612.

Returning to FIG. 4, the configuration of the conventional automatic machine 57 will be described.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 61 denotes a urethane foam member having a three-layer structure, 62 denotes a roll of the urethane foam member, w1 and w
2, w3,... Are cut urethane foam members, and a double-sided tape of the same shape is attached to the lower surface. Reference numeral 51 denotes a hand that sucks and holds the urethane foam members w1, w2, w3,... And affixes them to the container W, 52 denotes a robot that moves the hand 51, 53 denotes a receiving member that receives the urethane foam members, and 54 denotes a fixed urethane foam member. A feeding device for pulling and sending the dimensions; a cutting device for cutting the urethane foam member;
Is a tension stabilizing device that applies a constant tension so that the urethane foam member does not sag between the feeding device 54 and the cutting device 55, and 58 is a pull for moving the urethane foam member w1 to a position where the hand 51 can easily grip. Roller, 58
d is a detection sensor for detecting the position of the urethane foam member w1, and 59 is an absorbing portion for absorbing the difference between the amount by which the feeding device 54 pulls and feeds the urethane foam member by a certain size and the amount of feed of the pulling roller 58.

Next, the operation of the apparatus configured as shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

The urethane foam member 61 having a three-layer structure is fed by a feeding device 54 at a fixed size, and is cut by a cutting device 55 into a predetermined size.

The feeding device 54 includes a fixed clamp 54.
a to 54c and movable clamps 54d to 54g.

The operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7F.

The fixed urging members 54b, 54c and the movable urging members 54e, 54f form a urethane foam member 61.
Are fixed (FIG. 7A).

The urethane foam member 61 is released by the unclamping of the fixed clamp members 54b and 54c (FIG. 7B).

When the movable clamp members 54e and 54f are moved by a predetermined size while being clamped, the urethane foam member 6 is moved.
1 also moves (FIG. 7C).

The fixed urging members 54b and 54c clamp the urethane foam member 61. At this time, the cutting device 55 cuts only the urethane foam 613 of the urethane foam member 61 and the double-sided tape 612 to form a rectangular shape (FIG. 7D).

When the movable clamp members 54e and 54f are unclamped, the urethane foam member 61 is opened (FIG. 7E).

While the urethane foam member 61 is open, the movable clamp members 54e and 54f
It moves to the origin by g (FIG. 7F).

This operation is repeated, and when the urethane foam member (w1, w2, w3,...) Cut into an appropriate shape reaches a position where the hand 51 can be gripped, the hand 51
Descends.

At this time, the hand 51
Then, the robot advances and stops while adjusting the pulling speed by the robot 8 and the forward speed of the robot 52.

Further, in order to separate the urethane foam members w1 and w2, only the robot 52 is further advanced. Then, the urethane foam member w1 is moved to the container W by the hand 51.
Pasted in.

[0024]

However, the above-mentioned conventional apparatus has the following problems.

If the direction of movement of the movable clamp members 54e, 54f moved by the feed cylinder 54g and the guide members guiding both edges of the urethane foam member 61 are slightly deviated from each other, the movable clamp member 54e ,
The urethane foam member 61 is moved toward the movement direction 54f. Therefore, the urethane foam member 61 meanders and tilts, and the urethane foam members W1, W2,.
Is lost, and grip errors occur frequently.

When the meandering degree is large, the guide member runs on, and the urethane foam member 61 becomes wrinkled or cut, thereby lowering the operation rate of the apparatus.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a processing and feeding device for a seal member capable of preventing meandering of the seal member.

[0028]

Means for Solving the Problems The above-mentioned problems are solved,
In order to achieve the object, a processing and feeding device for a seal member according to the present invention includes a fixed amount feeding unit that feeds a fixed amount of a seal member wound in a roll shape, and cuts the seal member sent by the fixed amount feeding unit. Cutting means, and sticking means for sticking the seal member cut by the cutting means to an object to be stuck, wherein the fixed-quantity feeding means is provided in a direction substantially perpendicular to a feeding direction of the seal member. It is characterized by comprising compliance means for allowing the movement of

Further, in the processing and feeding device for a seal member according to the present invention, the fixed amount feeding means includes a pair of holding members for holding the seal member, and a support means for supporting the holding member, and the compliance means includes A slide guide for supporting the holding member slidably with respect to the support means in a direction substantially perpendicular to a feed direction of the seal member.

Further, in the apparatus for processing and supplying a seal member according to the present invention, the fixed amount feeding means includes a pair of holding members for holding the seal member, and a support means for supporting the holding member, and the compliance means includes And a roller provided on the holding member and rotating in a direction substantially perpendicular to a feed direction of the seal member.

[0031]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
It is a figure showing composition of a processing supply device of a seal member concerning an embodiment.

In FIG. 1, a reference numeral 13 denotes a traveling receiving member for supporting a urethane foam member (seal member) 61 having a three-layer structure as shown in FIG. 5, and w1, w2, w3,. The processed work, 11 is a hand for separating the work w1 and pasting it on the container body M, and 12 is a hand 1
1, a vertical movement axis, 12b a horizontal movement axis, 14 a pulling device for release paper 611, 14
a is a roller which has been subjected to anti-slip processing such as a knurl, 14c is a motor for rotating and driving the roller 14a, 14b is a pressing roller, which is made of an elastic member for bringing the roller 14a into close contact with the roller.

Reference numeral 14d denotes a sensor for detecting the positions of the workpieces W1, W2,... Which are easily gripped by the hand 11, reference numeral 15 denotes a cutting device, reference numeral 15b denotes a cutting blade, and reference numeral 15a raises and lowers the cutting blade. To cut the cylinder.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a tension stabilizing device for maintaining a tension between the pulling device 14 and the cutting device 15 so that a slack does not always occur. Back tension roller 16
c is rotated counterclockwise by the motor 16a.
Further, the roller 16b is a pressing roller that applies a constant force to the back tension roller 16c, 17 is a holding member that holds a roll around which the urethane foam member 61 is wound,
Reference numeral 19 denotes an absorbing unit that absorbs a difference between the amount by which the urethane foam member 61 of the feeding device 20 is pulled and sent by a certain size and the amount of feeding by the pulling device 14.

Next, the operation of the apparatus configured as described above will be described.

The end of the rolled urethane foam member 61 having a three-layer structure is passed through the tension stabilizer 16, the cutting device 15, and the receiving member 13, and only the release paper is sandwiched between the tension rollers 14a, 14b of the tension device 14. .

The feeding device 20 for feeding a fixed size includes fixed clamps 20a to 20c and movable clamps 20f to 20g.
Consists of

The urethane foam member 61 is formed by the fixed clamp members 20b and 20c and the movable clamp members 20d and 20e.
Is fixed.

The urethane foam member 61 is opened by the unclamping of the fixed clamp members 20b and 20c.

When the movable clamp members 20d and 20e are moved by a certain dimension while being clamped, the urethane foam member 6 is moved.
1 also moves.

The fixed clamp members 20b and 20c clamp and hold the urethane foam member 61. At this time, the urethane foam 61 of the urethane foam member 61 is cut by the cutting device 15.
3 and only the double-sided tape 612 are cut to form a rectangular shape.

When the movable clamp members 20d and 20e are unclamped, the urethane foam member 61 is released.

At this moment, the fixed clamp members 20b, 20
c has a compliance mechanism that can move in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable clamp.

The rigidity of the compliance mechanism is smaller than the restoring force of the urethane foam member 61 pressed against the guide member.

As shown in FIG. 2, the fixed clamp member 20
b clamp member 20b1 is connected to the thrust guide 20b2.
Thus, the movable clamp can be freely moved in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable clamp. Similarly, the clamp member 20c1 of the fixed clamp member 20c is arranged so as to be freely movable by the thrust guide 20c2 in the direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable clamp. FIG. 2 is a view of FIG. 1 as viewed from the left in the figure.

With the urethane foam member 61 opened,
The movable clamp members 20d and 20e
Move to the origin by g.

The operation of the feeding device 20 and the pulling device 14 of the release paper 61 is repeated, and the urethane foam (work w1, w2, w3,...) Cut into an appropriate shape is gripped by the sticking hand 11. When you arrive where you can,
The hand 11 descends.

At this time, the hand 11 is
The robot moves forward and stops while matching the pulling speed of the robot 12 with the forward speed of the robot 12.

Further, in order to separate the work w1 and the work w2, the robot 12 is further advanced only. And
The work w1 is attached to the container M by the hand 11.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the compliance mechanism.

In the second embodiment, a roller 20b3 that rotates in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable clamp is attached to the fixed clamp member 20b. Similarly, a roller 20c3 that rotates in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable clamp is attached to the fixed clamp member 20c.

With such a configuration, as in the first embodiment, the position of the urethane foam member 61 can be corrected along the guide member.

As described above, according to the first and second embodiments, even when the moving direction of the movable clamp is deviated from the direction of the width guide for guiding the urethane foam member, the urethane foam member itself does not. Because the elastic restoring force can correct the position of the urethane foam member along the width guide, the urethane foam member does not meander, and the cut work can be reliably gripped by the hand.

Further, since large meandering does not occur, the urethane foam member does not run on the guide member, and wrinkles and cuts of the urethane foam member are prevented from greatly hindering the operation of the apparatus.

[0056]

As described above, according to the present invention, meandering of the seal member can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing the configuration of a processing supply device for a seal member according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a compliance mechanism according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a compliance mechanism according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a conventional example.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a urethane foam member having three structures.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a rectangular urethane foam member.

FIG. 7A is an operation diagram of a conventional sizing feeder.

FIG. 7B is an operation diagram of the conventional sizing feeder.

FIG. 7C is an operation diagram of the conventional sizing feeder.

FIG. 7D is an operation diagram of a conventional sizing feeder.

FIG. 7E is an operation diagram of a conventional sizing feeder.

FIG. 7F is an operation diagram of the conventional sizing feeder.

[Explanation of symbols]

 M Container w1, w2, w3 Work 11 Hand 12 Robot 12a Vertical movement axis 12b Horizontal movement axis 13 Receiving part 14 Pulling device 14a Roller 14b Pressing roller 15 Cutting device 16 Tension stabilizing device 16a Motor 16b Pressing roller 16c Back tension roller 17 Holding member 19 Absorbing part 19a Load roller 19b, 19c Idler roller 19d Falling end detection sensor of load roller 19e Lifting end detection sensor of load roller 20 Feeder 20a Cylinder 20b Fixed clamp member 20b1 Fixed clamp upper member 20b2 Slide guide 20c Fixed clamp lower member unit 20c1 Clamping member 20c2 Slide guide 20b3, 20c3 Roller 51 Hand 52 Robot 53 Receiving member 54 Feeding device 55 Cutting device 56 Force stabilizing device 58 tensioning device 59 absorbing section 61 urethane foam member 62 rolls

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A fixed amount feeding means for feeding a fixed amount of a seal member wound in a roll, a cutting means for cutting the seal member sent by the fixed amount feeding means, and a sealing member cut by the cutting means. And a sticking means for sticking to the object to be stuck, wherein said fixed amount feeding means comprises a compliance means for allowing movement of said seal member in a direction substantially orthogonal to a feed direction of said seal member. Processing and feeding device for seal members. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fixed-quantity feeding unit includes a pair of holding members for holding the seal member, and a support unit for supporting the holding member. The compliance unit moves the holding member with respect to the support unit. The processing and feeding device for a seal member according to claim 1, further comprising a slide guide slidably supported in a direction substantially orthogonal to a feed direction of the seal member. 3. The fixed-quantity feeding means includes a pair of holding members for holding the seal member, and a support means for supporting the holding member, wherein the compliance means is provided on the holding member, and 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a roller that rotates in a direction substantially perpendicular to the feeding direction.
A processing supply device for a seal member according to claim 1.