JP2006215183A - Packing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent torsion of an original reading part in an in-body paper ejection type image forming apparatus without using a spacer or the like discarded after using it. <P>SOLUTION: In placing the in-body paper ejection type image forming apparatus 100 on the pallet of the packing device, a corner part having no supporting structure is present at the position of a support 21a on the left side of a front. A supporting member 1 is attached to the support 21a. A projecting part 1a is formed to project inside on the supporting member 1. The projecting part 1a of the supporting member 1 is inserted in the in-body paper ejection part space 103 of the image forming apparatus so as to mount the supporting member 1. Thus, the projecting part 1a of the supporting member 1 is interposed between an image forming part and the image reading part in the image forming apparatus 100, so that the image reading part is prevented from descending, and torsional deformation is prevented. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a packing apparatus that packs products such as image forming apparatuses and uses them for delivery and delivery.

JP 2002-264815 A JP 2001-315777 A JP 2002-323802 A

  Conventionally, image forming apparatuses such as copying machines, printers, and facsimiles are packed with a packing material such as cardboard and delivered to a user. Such a conventional packing material has been stored by the user after being unpacked by the user, or has been treated as a waste when unnecessary.

  However, recently, in order to cope with resource saving and environmental protection, the packaging material of the image forming apparatus is also required to be recycled. However, conventional packaging materials such as corrugated cardboard have low durability and are not suitable for repeated use for delivery of products, so the packaging materials are discarded at the delivery destination. Therefore, the image forming apparatus is mounted on a carriage as described in Patent Document 1, or the image forming apparatus is packed and transported / delivered with a resin / metal rack as described in Patent Document 2. Has come to be done. With this configuration, the packaging material can be collected after delivery, and the product can be delivered again with the packaging material delivered, so that the generation of carbon dioxide can be greatly reduced, contributing to resource saving and environmental protection.

  In recent years, an image forming apparatus having a configuration called an in-body discharge type has been increasing. FIG. 11 shows an example of the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus. An image forming apparatus 100 shown in this figure is configured as a copying machine, and is a space-saving type apparatus in which a paper discharge unit space 103 is provided between an image forming unit 101 and a document reading unit 102. Reference numeral 104 denotes an operation panel. In such an in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus, in consideration of the removability of the paper from the paper discharge unit space 103, the front surface and the one side surface are supported at three points. Since the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus has an irregular three-point support that does not have a support structure at one of the four corners, a document is generated at a corner without a support structure due to vibration or impact during transportation or an unexpected external force. The reading unit 102 tends to be liable to be twisted and lowered.

  FIG. 12 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a state in which the above-mentioned in-body discharge type image forming apparatus 100 is packed by an example of a conventional packing apparatus. The packaging device 50 shown in this figure includes a column 51, a bottom plate 52, a top plate 53, and the like, and an image forming apparatus 100 as a product is held from four sides by a holding member 54 attached to the column 51.

  As a countermeasure for preventing the deformation at the corner where there is no support structure in the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus, there is one described in Patent Document 3. Similarly to the case described in Patent Document 3, the support member is inserted between the image forming unit (apparatus main unit) and the document reading unit at the corner portion without the support structure, as described with reference to FIG. The document reading unit is supported.

  However, since the height of the paper discharge space of the image forming apparatus differs depending on the model, it is necessary to manufacture the support member described above for each model, but this is not necessary after the image forming apparatus is delivered and installed. It was disposed of. Therefore, the cost of the support member is wasted in the conventional packing device.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-described problems in a conventional packaging apparatus, and provides a packaging apparatus that can prevent twisting of a document reading portion in an in-body discharge type image forming apparatus without using a spacer that is discarded after use. Let it be an issue.

  It is another object of the present invention to provide a packaging device that can enclose an image forming apparatus and optional items.

  According to the present invention, the above-mentioned problem is to pack the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus that has a mounting table and a plurality of columns or side plates standing on the mounting table, and is mounted on the mounting table. In the packing device for transporting and delivering the product, the device is mounted on at least one of the plurality of support posts or the side plates, and is interposed in a corner portion without a support structure in the paper discharge unit space of the in-cylinder paper discharge type image forming apparatus. This can be solved by having a support member for supporting the image forming apparatus constituent unit above the paper discharge unit in the vicinity of the corner.

Further, it is preferable that the support member has a convex portion projecting inward of the packaging device, and the convex portion is inserted into a paper discharge portion space of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus.
The support member includes a base portion mounted on the support column or the side plate, and a slide portion that is slidably supported by the base portion, and the slide portion is a discharge portion of the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus. It is preferable to be provided so as to be able to be inserted into and retracted from the space.

  Further, the height of the slide portion in the vertical direction is gradually changed in the slide direction so that the height is small at the back side of the paper discharge portion space of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus and the height is large at the outside. Preferably, it is configured.

  The support member includes a base portion mounted on the support column or the side plate, and a rotation portion that is rotatably supported by the base portion. The rotation portion is a discharge unit of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus. It is preferable to be provided so that it can be inserted into and retracted from the paper space.

  Further, the rotating portion is configured such that the height in the vertical direction gradually changes, and the height is small on the back side of the paper discharge portion space of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus and the height is large on the outside. It is preferable to have an intervening portion.

In addition, it is preferable to have an identification means for identifying the type of the image forming apparatus placed on the mounting table according to the turning position of the turning portion in conjunction with the turning of the turning portion.
The support member includes two bases mounted on the support column or the side plate, and an adjusting unit that is provided between the two bases and adjusts a distance between the two bases. It is preferable that a support portion for supporting the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus is formed on one side.

Moreover, it is preferable that the support member is slidably mounted on the support column or the side plate and is provided so that the position in the height direction can be adjusted.
Further, it is preferable that the support member is provided so as to be mounted at an arbitrary height position of the support column or the side plate.

Moreover, it is preferable to have the top plate attached on the said support | pillar or a side plate.
Further, it is preferable that a face plate can be mounted between the support columns or the side plates.
Moreover, it is preferable that the support member is attached to all the support columns or the side plates, and the article is provided on a shelf plate disposed on the support member so that an article can be placed thereon.
Further, it is preferable that the article placed on the shelf board is an optional product of the image forming apparatus.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the above-described problem has a mounting table and a plurality of columns or side plates that are erected on the mounting table, and packs a product mounted on the mounting table to be transported and delivered. And a shelf member disposed on the support member, wherein the shelf plate includes a support member that holds and holds the product mounted on the support table or the side plate. This is solved by providing the article on the top thereof.

Moreover, it is preferable that the support member is slidably mounted on the support column or the side plate and is provided so that the position in the height direction can be adjusted.
Further, it is preferable that the support member is provided so as to be mounted at an arbitrary height position of the support column or the side plate.
Moreover, it is preferable to have the top plate attached on the said support | pillar or a side plate.
Further, it is preferable that the support member is recovered together with the support column or the side plate after delivery of the image forming apparatus or product and can be repeatedly used for product packaging.

  According to the packaging device of the present invention, the support member is interposed in the corner portion without the support structure in the paper discharge unit space of the in-cylinder paper discharge type image forming apparatus, and the apparatus component above the paper discharge unit is prevented from descending. , Can prevent torsional deformation.

  According to the configuration of the second aspect, since the convex portion of the support member is inserted into the paper discharge portion space of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus, the convex portion is interposed between the image forming portion and the original reading portion. By supporting the portion, the document reading portion can be prevented from descending and torsional deformation can be prevented.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, packing and unpacking operations are facilitated by retracting the slide portion from the discharge portion space of the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus.
According to the configuration of the fourth aspect, since the height of the slide portion is gradually changed, it is possible to cope with a plurality of models having different heights of the paper discharge portion space.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, packing and unpacking operations are facilitated by retracting the rotating portion from the paper discharge portion space of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus.
According to the configuration of the sixth aspect, since the height of the rotating portion is gradually changed, it is possible to cope with a plurality of models having different heights of the paper discharge portion space.

With the configuration of the seventh aspect, the model of the packaged image forming apparatus can be identified by the identification unit, and mistakes such as erroneous delivery can be prevented.
With the configuration of the eighth aspect, it is possible to cope with a plurality of models having different heights of the paper discharge unit space.

According to the configurations of the ninth and tenth aspects, it is possible to cope with a case where the models having different heights or the number of paper feed stages are different.
According to the structure of claim 11, since the top plate attached on the support column or the side plate is provided, the rigidity of the packaging device can be increased. In addition, the upper surface of the mounted image forming apparatus can be protected.

According to the structure of the twelfth aspect, since the face plate can be mounted between the support posts or the side plates, the front surface, the rear surface or the side surface of the mounted image forming apparatus can be protected.
According to the structure of claim 13, the support member is attached to all of the columns or the side plates, and the article can be placed on the shelf plate arranged on the support member. Can be bundled.

According to the configuration of the fourteenth aspect, an optional product of the image forming apparatus can be packed and transported / delivered together with the apparatus.
According to the packing device of the fifteenth aspect, it is possible to bundle a product and optional items and equipment of the product. In addition, the image forming apparatus and other products that are not limited to the in-body discharge type can be packed.

According to the configurations of the sixteenth and seventeenth aspects, it is possible to deal with products having different heights.
With the configuration of the eighteenth aspect, the rigidity of the packaging device can be increased. Moreover, the upper surface of the mounted product can be protected.
According to the structure of claim 19, the support member that has been discarded after delivery of the product can be collected and reused together with other packing members, so that the cost of discarding the support member and the generation of carbon dioxide associated with the disposal are prevented. Can contribute to resource conservation and environmental protection.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a packing apparatus according to the present invention.
The packaging device 20 shown in this figure is composed of a pallet 22, a top plate 24, struts 21 (a to d), and the like. A mounting groove (not shown) for attaching the column 21 is formed in the vicinity of the upper surface corner of the pallet 22 that is a mounting table on which the product is mounted. 21 can stand on the pallet 22. In the lower part of the pallet 22, recesses 23 and 23 are formed so that the arm of the forklift can be inserted. A mounting groove (not shown) into which the upper end of the column 21 is inserted is also formed in the vicinity of the corner of the bottom surface of the top plate 24 so that the top plate 24 can be mounted on the four columns 21. . Holes 25 through which fixing members such as screws are passed are formed in the four corners of the top plate 24 so that the top plate 24 can be fixed to the support column 21. Instead of fixing with screws, bolts or the like, a configuration in which a belt is hung on the pallet 22 and the top plate 24 and fastened is also possible.

  FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view showing a part in which the image forming apparatus 100 as a product is mounted on the packing device 20. When the image forming apparatus 100 is placed on the pallet 22 of the packing apparatus 20 of the present example, the corner portion without the support structure comes to the position of the column 21a on the front left side of the packing apparatus. The support member 1 is mounted on the column 21a so as to be slidable in the vertical direction in the figure. The support member 1 is fitted with one side of the support column 21a as a guide rail, and the support member 1 can be supported on the support column 21a at an arbitrary height by an arbitrary means such as a latch (not shown). The support member 1 is formed with a convex portion 1a so as to protrude inside the packaging device. The height of the support member 1 is adjusted moderately, the image forming apparatus 100 is placed on the pallet 22 and mounted so that the convex portion 1 a of the support member 1 is inserted into the in-body discharge portion space 103. Then, the convex portion 1a of the support member 1 is interposed between the image forming unit 101 (see FIG. 11) of the image forming apparatus and the document reading unit 102, so that the document reading unit 102 is prevented from being lowered and torsional deformation is prevented. Note that after the image forming apparatus 100 is placed on the pallet 22, the support column 21 a on which the support member 1 is mounted may be erected on the pallet 22.

  Even if the image forming apparatus is the same model, the height of the apparatus may differ depending on the number of paper feed stages (such as the presence or absence of an optional paper feed table). In the packing apparatus 20 of this example, the height position of the support member 1 is adjusted. Since it is possible, it is possible to cope with such a case.

  The support member 1 in the illustrated example has a convex portion 1a that is inserted into the in-body sheet discharge portion space 103 of the image forming apparatus. In addition to the convex portion 1a, the end portion of the operation unit 104 of the image forming apparatus. It is good also as a structure which has a protection part which covers. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent not only the document reading unit 102 but also the torsional deformation of the operation unit 104.

Each support column 21 (including the support column 21a) is mounted on the pallet 22 with a holding member (see the holding member 54 in FIG. 12) mounted in the same manner as the conventional packaging device described in FIG. The image forming apparatus 100 may be held from four sides. In addition to the structure in which the holding member is inserted into the column, an arbitrary reinforcing material may be filled and fitted between the column and the apparatus. It is also possible to mount a face plate (side plate) between the columns and cover an arbitrary surface, a plurality of surfaces, or the entire surface of the product (here, the image forming apparatus 100) with the face plate.
Although the support member 1 is slidable (height adjustable) with respect to the column 21a, it is not slid with respect to the column 21a, but is mounted at an arbitrary position (arbitrary height) of the column 21a. It does not matter if it is configured.

  Since the packing device 20 after unpacking can be recovered in a reduced size by recovering each column 21, pallet 22, and top plate 24 in a disassembled state, the cost for recovery and transportation can be reduced. Can do. Needless to say, the image forming apparatus can be collected in an empty state (a state in which the packaging apparatus is assembled). Said support member 1 is collect | recovered with other packing members (each support | pillar 21, the pallet 22, and the top plate 24), and is reused. Since the support member that has been discarded in the past can be reused, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the disposal can be reduced, which contributes to resource saving and environmental protection.

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing a second embodiment of the support member. The configuration of the packaging device other than the support member is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, and a duplicate description is omitted.
A support member 1 </ b> B shown in FIG. 3 includes a base portion 2 and a lateral slide portion 3. The base 2 is fitted to one side surface of the support column 21a, and is mounted to be slidable in the vertical direction with the one side surface as a guide rail. Therefore, the height of the support member 1B can be adjusted. A lateral slide portion 3 is slidably fitted to the receiving portion of the base portion 2. The lateral slide portion 3 is supported by the base portion 2 so as to be slidable in the horizontal direction (front-back direction of the packing device).

  When the image forming apparatus 100 is placed on the pallet 22 of the packaging device, the image forming device 100 is slid so that the lateral slide portion 3 projects outward so that the lateral slide portion 3 does not project inside the packaging device. When the image forming apparatus 100 is placed on the pallet 22, a corner without a support structure comes to the position of the support column 21 a. A support member 1B is mounted on the column 21a so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and the position of the support member 1B is adjusted according to the height of the in-body discharge portion space 103 of the image forming apparatus. Then, the side slide part 3 is slid so as to protrude inside the packing device, and the side slide part 3 is inserted into the in-body discharge part space 103 and fitted. As a result, the lateral slide portion 3 of the support member 1B is interposed between the image forming portion 101 and the document reading portion 102 of the image forming apparatus, and the document reading portion 102 is prevented from descending and torsional deformation is prevented.

  Further, when unpacking the packaging device and lowering the image forming apparatus, the lateral slide portion 3 inserted in the in-cylinder paper discharge unit space 103 is slid outward to enter the in-cylinder paper discharge unit space 103. To eliminate the protrusion. Then, by unloading the support column 21 from the pallet 12, the unpacking operation can be easily performed.

  In the support member 1B of the present example, the side slide portion 3 is configured to be slidable in and out of the packaging device, thereby preventing the document reading unit 102 from being lowered during product loading (packing) and unpacking. Does not obstruct work, and packing and unpacking operations are easy.

  The support member 1 </ b> B in the illustrated example has the lateral slide portion 3 inserted into the in-body discharge portion space 103 of the image forming apparatus, but has a protective portion that covers the end of the operation unit 104 of the image forming apparatus. It is good also as a structure (for example, a protection part is integrally formed in the base 2). According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent not only the document reading unit 102 but also the torsional deformation of the operation unit 104.

  Each support column 21 (including the support column 21a) is mounted on the pallet 22 with a holding member (see the holding member 54 in FIG. 12) mounted in the same manner as the conventional packaging device described in FIG. The image forming apparatus 100 may be held from four sides. In addition to the structure in which the holding member is inserted into the column, an arbitrary reinforcing material may be filled and fitted between the column and the apparatus. It is also possible to mount a face plate (side plate) between the columns and cover an arbitrary surface, a plurality of surfaces, or the entire surface of the product (here, the image forming apparatus 100) with the face plate.

  Further, the support member 1B is slidable (height adjustable) with respect to the support column 21a. However, the support member 1B is not slid with respect to the support column 21a, but is supported at an arbitrary position (an arbitrary height) of the support column 21a. A configuration in which 1B is mounted may be used.

FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view showing a third embodiment of the support member. The configuration of the packaging device other than the support member is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, and a duplicate description is omitted.
A support member 1 </ b> C shown in FIG. 4 includes a base portion 12 and a lateral slide portion 13. The base portion 12 is fitted to one side surface of the support column 21a, and is mounted so as to be slidable in the vertical direction using the one side surface as a guide rail. Therefore, the height of the support member 1C can be adjusted. A slit 14 is formed in the lateral slide portion 13, and the lateral slide portion 13 is attached to the base portion 12 by adjusting screws 15, 15 penetrating through the slit 14. By loosening the adjustment screw 15, the lateral slide portion 13 can be slid in the depth direction of the packaging device (the front-rear direction of the mounted image forming apparatus 100). Then, the lateral slide portion 13 is fixed to the base portion 12 by tightening the adjusting screw 15 at an appropriate position. In order to prevent the horizontal slide portion 13 from rotating, two adjustment screws 15 are provided side by side.

The operations when the image forming apparatus 100 is placed on the packaging device (when packing) and when the image forming apparatus 100 is lowered (when unpacked) are the same as those of the support member 1B of FIG.
In the support member 1 </ b> C of this example, the lower surface of the horizontal slide portion 13 is formed as an inclined surface, and the height (thickness) of the horizontal slide portion 13 varies depending on the depth direction. Therefore, when the side slide portion 13 is slid and its leading end is inserted into the in-body discharge portion space 103, the height of the discharge portion space 103 (the distance between the upper surface of the image forming portion 101 and the lower surface of the document reading portion 102). ), The side slide portion 13 enters the portion corresponding to the amount. Even when the height of the paper discharge unit space of the image forming apparatus varies depending on the model, the support member 1C of this example is inserted into the paper discharge unit space according to the height of the paper discharge unit space. Any model can be supported.

  The support member 1 </ b> C in the illustrated example has the lateral slide portion 13 inserted into the in-body discharge portion space 103 of the image forming apparatus, but has a protective portion that covers the end of the operation unit 104 of the image forming apparatus. It is good also as a structure (for example, a protection part is integrally formed in the base 12). According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent not only the document reading unit 102 but also the torsional deformation of the operation unit 104.

  Each support column 21 (including the support column 21a) is mounted on the pallet 22 with a holding member (see the holding member 54 in FIG. 12) mounted in the same manner as the conventional packaging device described in FIG. The image forming apparatus 100 may be held from four sides. In addition to the structure in which the holding member is inserted into the column, an arbitrary reinforcing material may be filled and fitted between the column and the apparatus. It is also possible to mount a face plate (side plate) between the columns and cover an arbitrary surface, a plurality of surfaces, or the entire surface of the product (here, the image forming apparatus 100) with the face plate.

  Further, the support member 1B is slidable (height adjustable) with respect to the support column 21a. However, the support member 1B is not slid with respect to the support column 21a, but is supported at an arbitrary position (an arbitrary height) of the support column 21a. A configuration in which 1B is mounted may be used.

FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the support member. The configuration of the packaging device other than the support member is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, and a duplicate description is omitted.
A support member 1 </ b> D shown in FIG. 5 includes a base portion 4 and a rotation portion 5. The base portion 4 is fitted to one side surface of the support column 21a, and is mounted so as to be slidable in the vertical direction using the one side surface as a guide rail. Therefore, the height of the support member 1D can be adjusted. A rotating portion 5 is attached to the receiving portion of the base portion 4 so as to be rotatable by a shaft 5a. One surface of the rotating portion 5 is formed as a slope (a slope connected from the lower surface to one side surface). Therefore, the rotating part 5 has a shape whose height (thickness) continuously changes.

  When placing the image forming apparatus 100 on the pallet 22 of the packaging apparatus, the rotational section 5 is rotated so that the rotational section 5 does not protrude inside the packaging apparatus. When the image forming apparatus 100 is placed on the pallet 22, a corner without a support structure comes to the position of the support column 21 a. A support member 1D is mounted on the column 21a so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and the position of the support member 1D is adjusted according to the height of the in-body discharge portion space 103 of the image forming apparatus. And the rotation part 5 is rotated so that it may protrude inside a packing apparatus, and the rotation part 5 is inserted in the in-body discharge part space 103, and is fitted. As a result, the rotation unit 5 of the support member 1D is interposed between the image forming unit 101 and the document reading unit 102 of the image forming apparatus, so that the document reading unit 102 is prevented from being lowered and torsional deformation is prevented.

  Further, when unpacking the packaging device and lowering the image forming apparatus, the rotating unit 5 inserted into the in-cylinder paper discharge unit space 103 is rotated outward to enter the in-cylinder paper discharge unit space 103. To eliminate the protrusion. Then, by unloading the support column 21 from the pallet 22, the unpacking operation can be easily performed.

  As described above, the rotating unit 5 has a shape having an inclined surface (the height continuously changes). Therefore, when the rotating unit 5 is fitted into the in-body discharge unit space 103, The rotating unit 5 enters up to a position corresponding to the height of the in-body discharge unit space 103, the upper surface of the rotating unit 5 contacts the lower surface of the document reading unit 102, and the inclined surface of the rotating unit 5 is the image forming unit. In contact with the upper surface of 101, the rotation unit 5 is interposed between the image forming unit 101 and the document reading unit 102 of the image forming apparatus, thereby supporting the document reading unit 102 and preventing the document reading unit 102 from being lowered.

  Due to the configuration in which the rotating unit 5 enters as far as the height of the in-body sheet discharge unit space 103, when the height of the image forming apparatus 100 changes depending on the presence or absence of an option or the like, or is mounted on the packaging device 20. Even when the model of the image forming apparatus is changed, the rotating unit 5 can enter according to the height of the in-body sheet discharge unit space (distance between the image forming unit upper surface and the document reading unit lower surface) of the machine on which the image forming apparatus is mounted. Regardless of the model to be installed, the presence or absence of options, etc., it is possible to prevent the document reading unit from being lowered and torsional deformation.

  In addition, since the rotating unit 5 is configured to be rotatable inward and outward of the packaging device, a member that prevents the document reading unit 102 from descending at the time of mounting (packing) and unpacking of the product interferes with the work. It is easy to pack and unpack.

  The support member 1 </ b> D in the illustrated example includes the rotating unit 5 that is inserted into the in-body discharge unit space 103 of the image forming apparatus, but includes a protective unit that covers the end of the operation unit 104 of the image forming apparatus. It is good also as a structure (for example, a protection part is integrally formed in the base 4). According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent not only the document reading unit 102 but also the torsional deformation of the operation unit 104.

  Each support column 21 (including the support column 21a) is mounted on the pallet 22 with a holding member (see the holding member 54 in FIG. 12) mounted in the same manner as the conventional packaging device described in FIG. The image forming apparatus 100 may be held from four sides. In addition to the structure in which the holding member is inserted into the column, an arbitrary reinforcing material may be filled and fitted between the column and the apparatus. It is also possible to mount a face plate (side plate) between the columns and cover an arbitrary surface, a plurality of surfaces, or the entire surface of the product (here, the image forming apparatus 100) with the face plate.

  FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the support member. Except for the provision of a rotary dial indicating the type of product to be mounted, this is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  The support member 1E shown in FIG. 6 is provided with a rotary dial 6 at the head of the shaft 5a (see FIG. 5) of the rotating unit 5. The rotating dial 6 is rotated by rotating the rotating unit 5, and the printing indicated on the side surface of the dial is moved. On the other hand, a triangular arrow 16 is provided on the upper surface of the base 4 by engraving or printing, and is configured to indicate the type of product mounted on the packaging device.

  That is, as described with reference to FIG. 5, when the document reading unit 102 is supported by the rotation unit 5, the rotation unit 5 enters a position corresponding to the height of the in-body discharge unit space 103. The height of the in-body discharge unit space 103 is determined by the model of the image forming apparatus. When the height of the discharge unit space is large, the rotating unit 5 enters deeper (to the inside of the discharge unit). When the height of the paper discharge unit space is small, the rotating unit 5 enters shallowly. That is, since the amount of entry of the rotation unit 5 varies depending on the model, the base 4 is provided by providing a print indicating the model at the rotational position of the rotary dial 6 corresponding to the amount of entry (rotation amount) of the rotation unit 5. The type of product mounted on the packaging device can be indicated (identified) by printing indicated by the provided arrow 16.

  The packaging device 20 of this example can be mounted with a plurality of types of image forming apparatuses. When the image forming apparatus as a product is covered with vinyl or the like for preventing contamination, it is difficult to understand the mounted model. However, by using the support member 1E of the present example, the model of the mounted product can be identified at a glance, and distribution errors such as erroneous delivery can be prevented.

FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of the support member. The configuration of the packaging device other than the support member is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, and a duplicate description is omitted.
The support member 1F shown in FIG. 7 is fitted to one side surface of the column 21a, and has two slide members 7 and 8 mounted on the one side surface so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. It is comprised from the adjustment means 9 which adjusts the distance between. As described above, the two slide members 7 and 8 are both slidably attached to the support column 21a, and the screw portion of the adjustment means 9 is axially attached between the two slide members. By rotating the knob portion, the distance between the two slide members 7 and 8 can be adjusted (like a turnbuckle).

  On the upper slide member 7, a convex portion 7a is formed so as to protrude inward of the packing device. The height of the supporting member 1F is adjusted moderately, the image forming apparatus 100 is placed on the pallet 22, and the convex portion 7a of the upper slide member 7 is inserted into the in-body discharge portion space 103. Thereby, the convex portion 7a of the upper slide member 7 supports the document reading unit 102 from the lower side, and the document reading unit 102 is prevented from being lowered and torsional deformation is prevented.

  Even if the image forming apparatus is the same model, the height of the apparatus may vary depending on the number of paper feed stages (such as the presence or absence of an optional paper feed table), but with the support member 1F of this example, the height position of the support member can be adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to cope with such a case. In addition, since the distance between the two slide members 7 and 8 can be adjusted, the height of the in-body paper discharge unit space (distance between the upper surface of the image forming unit and the lower surface of the document reading unit) is also different. It is possible. The lower slide member may also be provided with a convex portion so as to contact the upper surface of the image forming unit 103 of the image forming apparatus.

  The supporting member 1F in the illustrated example has a convex portion 7a that is inserted into the in-body sheet discharge portion space 103 of the image forming apparatus, but has a protective portion that covers the end of the operation unit 104 of the image forming apparatus. (For example, the protection part may be formed integrally with the upper slide member 7). According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent not only the document reading unit 102 but also the torsional deformation of the operation unit 104.

  Each support column 21 (including the support column 21a) is mounted on the pallet 22 with a holding member (see the holding member 54 in FIG. 12) mounted in the same manner as the conventional packaging device described in FIG. The image forming apparatus 100 may be held from four sides. In addition to the structure in which the holding member is inserted into the column, an arbitrary reinforcing material may be filled and fitted between the column and the apparatus. It is also possible to mount a face plate (side plate) between the columns and cover an arbitrary surface, a plurality of surfaces, or the entire surface of the product (here, the image forming apparatus 100) with the face plate.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing another example of a packing device that uses two side plates instead of four columns.
The packaging device 30 shown in this figure is composed of a pallet 32, a top plate 34, side plates 31a, 31b, and the like. A mounting groove (not shown) for attaching side plates 31a and 31b is formed at both ends of the upper surface of the pallet 32, which is a mounting table on which products are placed, and the side plates 31a and 31b are formed in the mounting grooves. The side plates 31a and 31b can be erected on the pallet 32 by fitting. In the lower part of the pallet 32, recesses 33, 33 are formed so that a forklift arm can be inserted. The top plate 34 is the same as the top plate 24 of the packaging device of FIG. 1, and is configured so that the top plate 34 can be fixed to the side plates 31a and 31b. Instead of fixing with screws, bolts or the like, a configuration in which a belt is fastened on the pallet 32 and the top plate 34 and fastened is also possible.

  Also in the packaging apparatus 30 of this example, when the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus is mounted, the supporting members 1 to 1 F described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7 are used to prevent the document reading unit 102 from being lowered. Thus, twist deformation can be prevented. In this example, each of the supporting members 1 to 1F can be used by being slidably fitted to the side surface of the left side plate 31a in the drawing or mounted at an arbitrary height. Since the description of the configuration and operation of each support member overlaps, they are omitted.

  Similarly to the conventional packing apparatus described in FIG. 12, the side plates 31a and 31b are each provided with a holding member (see the holding member 54 in FIG. 12) and mounted on the pallet 32 in all directions. You may make it hold from. In addition to the structure in which the holding member is inserted into the column, an arbitrary reinforcing material may be filled and fitted between the column and the apparatus. Further, a face plate (side plate) may be mounted between the side plates 31a and 31b so that the entire surface of the product (here, the image forming apparatus 100) is covered with the face plate.

  Since the packing device 20 or 30 can disassemble the column 21 (side plate 31), the pallet 22 (32), and the top plate 24 (34), it can be easily recovered if it is disassembled after the unpacking operation at the delivery destination is completed. become. Alternatively, it may be disassembled after returning to the warehouse or the like. By disassembling and storing the packaging device, the storage space can be reduced. Said support members 1-1F are collect | recovered with other packing members (each support | pillar 21, the pallet 22, the top plate 24), and are reused. Since the support member that has been discarded in the past can be reused, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the disposal can be reduced, which contributes to resource saving and environmental protection.

Next, an example will be described in which an image forming apparatus that is not a in-body discharge type is packed together with an optional apparatus or equipment by the packing apparatus according to the present invention.
The packaging device 20 shown in FIG. 9 is the one described with reference to FIG. However, in this example, support members are attached to all of the four columns 21a to 21d. As the support member, any of the support members 1 to 1F described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7 can be used, but here, the support member 1 shown in FIG. 2 is used.

  As shown in FIG. 9, an image forming apparatus 200 as a product to be packed is placed on the pallet 22 of the packing apparatus 20. The image forming apparatus 200 is of a type in which a paper discharge tray (not shown) is mounted on the side of the apparatus, and is configured as a copying machine including an image reading unit at the upper part of the apparatus, and has a pressure plate on the upper surface thereof.

  FIG. 10 shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the support member 1 attached to one column (21a). As shown in this figure, the support member 1 mounted on the column 21 a is held so that the convex portion 1 a rides on the upper surface of the image forming apparatus 200 and presses the image forming apparatus 200. The support member 1 mounted on the other three support columns 21b to 21d holds the image forming apparatus 200 in the same manner. And the shelf board 26 is mounted on the support member 1 with which each support | pillar 21 was mounted | worn. Any connection means for connecting the support member 1 and the shelf plate 26 may be provided. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a table 201 as an option attached to the image forming apparatus 200 is placed on the shelf plate 26. Then, the top plate 24 is attached on each column 21. A protective member 27 is appropriately disposed between the option table 201 and the top plate 24. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a protection member 28 is inserted between each column 21 and the image forming apparatus 200 to hold the image forming apparatus 200 from four directions. In addition, it is preferable to insert the protective member 28 between each column 21 and the option table 201. The protection member 28 may be of a type that is attached to the column 21 like the holding member 54 described in FIG.

  As described above, in the packaging apparatus 20 of this example, the image forming apparatus that has been individually packaged and transported and its optional items can be packed and transported / delivered by a single packaging apparatus, which is useless. By eliminating the discarding member such as cardboard, it is possible to contribute to environmental improvement. Note that the optional items to be bundled are not limited to the table in the illustrated example, and any items that can be placed on the shelf plate 26 such as a paper feed cassette, a paper discharge tray, or an ADF can be bundled. Further, the image forming apparatus mounted on the pallet 22 is not limited to the copying machine of the illustrated example, and an apparatus of an arbitrary form such as a printer or a facsimile can be mounted. Both the in-body discharge type and the non-in-body discharge type can be mounted.

  Furthermore, the article to be packed by the packing apparatus 20 is not limited to the image forming apparatus, and any item that can be mounted in the packing apparatus can be packed. Also, any items to be enclosed can be packed.

  If the load resistance of the support member 1 and the support column 21 and the mounting method of the support member 21 and the support member 1 are configured to withstand the weight of the packaged product, the weight of the packaged product (illustrated example) Then, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the support 21 supports the support 21 via the support member 1 instead of the image forming apparatus 200).

  Moreover, it is possible to adopt the same packing form also in the packing apparatus 30 demonstrated in FIG. Moreover, when packing an article and its fixtures with the packing device 20 or 30, any one of the supporting members 1 to 1F of FIGS. 2 to 7 can be used depending on the article to be mounted. Since the support members 1 to 1F can be moved or attached to any position of the support column 21 or the side plate 31, the support members 1 to 1 F can be arranged at a position corresponding to the height of the article to be mounted on the pallet 22.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated by the example of illustration, this invention is not limited to this. For example, a packaging device in which two struts and one rear plate are erected on a pallet is also possible. Further, a plurality of side plates (face plates) may be connected by connecting means. Moreover, the structure which connects the cover to each support | pillar or a side board using the cover which covers the product mounted without using a top plate is also employable.

  In addition, appropriate materials can be used for each member such as a column, a side plate, a pallet, and a top plate. Further, the product to be packed is not limited to the image forming apparatus, and any product / article can be mounted and packed as long as the size and shape allow. Options and fixtures bundled with products / articles are optional as long as they can be mounted.

  Furthermore, the image forming apparatus is not limited to one in which the paper discharge space between the image forming unit and the reading unit is supported by two side portions as shown in FIG. Support) is also possible. For example, the support member 1 may be provided at two corners having no support structure, or may be provided at an intermediate position between the two corners.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the packing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the supporting member vicinity of the packing apparatus. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows 2nd Example of a supporting member. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows 3rd Example of a supporting member. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows 4th Example of a supporting member. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows 5th Example of a supporting member. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows 6th Example of a supporting member. It is a perspective view which shows another example of the packing apparatus using two side plates. It is a front view which shows a mode that the image forming apparatus and the option goods were bundled with the packing apparatus of FIG. It is detail drawing which expands and shows the supporting member vicinity. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an in-body discharge type image forming apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the conventional packing apparatus.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Support member 2,4,12 Base part 3,13 Horizontal slide part 5 Rotation part 6 Rotation dial 7,8 Slide member 20,30 Packing apparatus 21 Support | pillar 22,32 Pallet 24,34 Top plate 26 Shelf plate 31 Side plate 100 Body Inner paper discharge type image forming apparatus 101 Image forming unit 102 Document reading unit 103 Paper discharge unit space 200 Image forming device 201 Option table

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A packing device having a mounting table and a plurality of columns or side plates standing on the mounting table, for packing, transporting and delivering the in-cylinder discharge type image forming apparatus mounted on the mounting table In
Mounted on at least one of the plurality of support posts or side plates, and interposed above a corner portion having no support structure in the paper discharge portion space of the in-cylinder discharge type image forming apparatus, and above the discharge portion in the vicinity of the corner portion. A packaging apparatus comprising a support member for supporting an image forming apparatus constituent unit. The support member has a convex portion projecting inward of the packaging device, and the convex portion is inserted into a paper discharge portion space of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus. The packaging device according to claim 1. The support member includes a base portion attached to the support column or the side plate and a slide portion that is slidably supported by the base portion, and the slide portion is in a discharge portion space of the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus. The packing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the packing apparatus is provided so as to be insertable and retractable. The slide portion is configured such that the height in the vertical direction gradually changes in the slide direction, and the height is small on the back side of the paper discharge portion space of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus and the height is large on the outside. The packaging device according to claim 3, wherein The support member includes a base portion mounted on the support column or the side plate, and a rotating portion rotatably supported by the base portion, and the rotating portion is a discharge portion of the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus. The packing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the packing apparatus is provided so as to be inserted into and retracted from the space. The rotating unit is configured such that the height in the vertical direction gradually changes, and the height is small at the back side of the paper discharge unit space of the in-body paper discharge type image forming apparatus and the height is large at the outside. The packaging apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a portion. The identification means for identifying the type of the image forming apparatus mounted on the mounting table according to the rotation position of the rotation unit in conjunction with the rotation of the rotation unit. 5. The packaging device according to 5 or 6. The support member includes two bases attached to the support column or the side plate, and an adjusting unit that is provided between the two bases and adjusts a distance between the two bases. At least one of the two bases The packing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a support portion for supporting the in-body discharge type image forming apparatus is formed. The packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the support member is slidably mounted on the support column or the side plate, and the height direction position is adjustable. . The packing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the support member is provided so as to be mounted at an arbitrary height position of the support column or the side plate. The packaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a top plate mounted on the support column or the side plate. The packing device according to claim 1, wherein a face plate can be mounted between the columns or the side plates. The packing device according to claim 1, wherein the support member is attached to all of the support columns or the side plates, and the article can be placed on a shelf plate arranged on the support member. . The packaging apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the article placed on the shelf board is an optional product of the image forming apparatus. In the packing device for packing, transporting and delivering the product mounted on the mounting table, having a mounting table and a plurality of columns or side plates standing on the mounting table,
A support member that holds and holds the product mounted on the table or mounted on the column or the side plate, and a shelf plate disposed on the support member;
A packaging device, wherein an article can be placed on the shelf board. The packing device according to claim 15, wherein the support member is slidably mounted on the support column or the side plate, and is provided so that the position in the height direction can be adjusted. The packing device according to claim 15, wherein the support member is provided so as to be attachable to an arbitrary height position of the support column or the side plate. The packing apparatus according to any one of claims 15 to 17, further comprising a top plate attached on the support column or the side plate. The packing device according to claim 1, wherein the support member is collected together with the support column or the side plate after the image forming apparatus or product is delivered, and can be repeatedly used for product packing.

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