JP2007084151A - Packaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a packaging device capable of being recycled and adapted to various kinds of product. <P>SOLUTION: This packaging device is constituted such that supporting columns 3 vertically installed at four corners of a pallet of the packaging device are composed of two members of an upper supporting column 3a and a lower supporting column 3b. The upper supporting column 3a is provided with four engagement holes 31 and the lower supporting column 3b is provided with three engagement holes 31, respectively. The upper supporting column 3a and the lower supporting column 3b are overlapped to each other to cause both engagement holes 31, 31 to be coincided to each other, and stoppers 33 are inserted into the engagement holes 31, 31 to cause the upper supporting column 3a and the lower supporting column 3b to be engaged to each other to constitute one supporting column 3. A length (height) of the supporting column 3 is adjusted by changing the engagement holes 31, 31 of the upper supporting column 3a and the lower supporting column 3b into which the stoppers 33 are inserted. This packaging device can be adapted for various types of product by adjusting the length (height) of the supporting column 3 vertically installed on the pallet and enables devices of different types or the like to be installed on it and packaged. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a packing apparatus for packing and transporting and delivering articles such as image forming apparatuses such as copying machines, printers, and facsimiles.

JP 2002-264815 A JP 2001-315777 A

  Conventionally, a packaging material such as cardboard has been used for packing, transporting and delivering various articles and products. 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.

  In recent years, in order to save resources, the packaging materials for various articles and products are also required to be recycled. However, conventional packaging materials such as corrugated cardboard have low durability and are not suitable for repeated use for transportation or storage of products.

  There are also recyclable packaging materials such as resin and metal, but conventional packaging materials, including cardboard, must be prepared in different shapes and sizes for each model, and design and management are It is cumbersome and causes cost increase.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to carry and deliver various products by mounting them on a cart with casters as described in Patent Document 1. A cart with casters can be reused, and it is possible to install devices and products of different shapes and sizes. There was a problem that there was a risk of injury or damage.

  There is a rack disclosed in Patent Document 2 as one that can prevent damage to a product or the like during transportation and more securely mount or pack the product or the like. This rack is mainly used for packing, transporting and delivering image forming devices such as copiers, printers, and facsimiles. The rack can be recycled, and can be disassembled and efficiently transported and stored after product delivery. It has become.

  However, the conventional rack as described in Patent Document 2 has a problem in that the types of products that can be mounted and packed are limited, and it is not sufficient for various products.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems in the conventional packaging device and to provide a packaging device that can be recycled and can be used for various products.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a mounting table on which an article is mounted, a top plate member disposed above the article placed on the mounting table, and a support member that supports the top plate member. The support member is composed of a first member and a second member, the first member and the second member are slidably fitted, and the length of the support member is adjustable. It is solved by being.

The support member preferably has an L-shaped cross section.
In addition, a convex portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the member is formed on one or both of the first member and the second member, and extended in the longitudinal direction of the member on the other or both of the first member and the second member. It is preferable that a concave portion is formed and the first member and the second member are slidably integrated by fitting the convex portion and the concave portion of the first member and the second member.

Further, it is preferable that both the first member and the second member are provided with a plurality of convex portions and concave portions.
Further, it is preferable that at least some of the plurality of convex portions and concave portions are formed in a dovetail shape.

Moreover, it is preferable to have fixing means for fixing the first member and the second member at a predetermined position.
A plurality of fixing means mounting portions for mounting the fixing means are provided along the longitudinal direction of the first member and the second member, and the arbitrary fixing means mounting portion of the first member and the first member It is preferable that the fixing means can be mounted by matching with any two fixing means mounting portions.

Preferably, the fixing means has two insertion arms, and fitting holes into which the insertion arms are inserted are provided in the first member and the second member, respectively.
In addition, the first member and the second member are formed in an L-shaped cross section, and the two insertion arms of the fixing means are L-shaped across an intersection of two sides of the L-shape of the first member and the second member. It is preferable that each side is inserted and fitted.

Further, it is preferable that the fixing means has an engaging portion that engages with the first member or the second member to prevent the fixing means from coming off.
Further, in the fixing means, it is preferable that a portion connecting the two insertion arms has a rib structure, and each insertion arm is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape.

Further, it is preferable that the two insertion arms are formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and a reinforcing rib is provided inside each insertion arm.
Further, it is preferable that the fixing means has a gripping part for gripping the fixing means.

Further, it is preferable that the mounting table has a lock mechanism for locking the support member.
In addition, it is preferable that a fitting portion for standing the support member is provided on the mounting table, and a rib is provided on the fitting portion to contact the side surface of the support member and support the support member.

In addition, it is preferable that a face plate be provided between the plurality of support members that are erected on the mounting table.
Moreover, it is preferable that an article pressing member for pressing an article placed on the mounting table is provided so as to be attachable to the support member.

  In addition, the first article pressing member for pressing the upper part of the article placed on the mounting table and the second article pressing member for pressing the lower part of the article are provided so as to be attachable to the support member, and the second article pressing member is provided. It is preferable that the deformation amount of the member when absorbing the impact is small enough to suppress the movement of the product.

Moreover, it is preferable that the second article pressing member is capable of pressing a high-strength portion of an article placed on the mounting table.
The article pressing member is preferably supported by the support member so as to be rotatable.

Further, it is preferable that the article pressing member is rotatable to a pressing position for pressing the article and a storage position along the support member.
Further, it is preferable that the article pressing member is composed of a base portion and a pad attached to the base portion.

Moreover, it is preferable that a stay for pressing an article placed on the mounting table can be mounted between the plurality of support members standing on the mounting table.
Further, it is preferable that a pad for holding the product is attached to the stay.

Further, it is preferable that a plurality of pad mounting portions for mounting the pads on the stay are provided.
Moreover, it is preferable that the pad can be mounted at an arbitrary position of the plurality of pad mounting portions.

Moreover, it is preferable that the pad is extendable.
The pad is preferably foldable and unfoldable.
Further, it is preferable that the pad is detachable from the base portion or the stay.

Moreover, it is preferable to have a disengagement prevention means for preventing the pad from disengaging from the base portion or the stay.
Moreover, it is preferable when the buffer member is enclosed in the said pad.

Further, it is preferable that the base portion or the stay has a small deformation amount at the time of impact absorption.
Further, it is preferable that an engaging portion for engaging the stay with the support member is provided in the stay.

Further, it is preferable that a click lock portion that engages with a dovetail provided on the support member is formed on the engagement portion.
Moreover, it is preferable to have a stay fixing means for fixing the stay to the support member.

  Further, it is preferable that a click lock portion that engages with a dovetail provided on the support member is formed on the stay fixing means.

  According to the packing apparatus of the present invention, the support member that supports the top plate-shaped member is configured by the first member and the second member, and the first member and the second member are slidably fitted to each other, and the support member Since the length of the can is adjustable, the length (height) of the support member can be adjusted according to the size (height) of the product to be mounted, and various products can be mounted and packed can do.

According to the configuration of the second aspect, the strength of the support member can be increased because the support member has an L-shaped cross section.
According to the configuration of the third aspect, the first member and the second member can be slidably integrated with a simple configuration, and the member cost can be suppressed.

  According to the configuration of the fourth aspect, since both the first member and the second member are provided with a plurality of convex portions and concave portions, the first member and the second member can be appropriately fitted and slidable. can do.

  According to the configuration of claim 5, at least some of the plurality of convex portions and concave portions are formed in a dovetail shape, so that the first member and the second member are slidably held. The first member and the second member can be prevented from coming off.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the first member and the second member are fixed at predetermined positions, the length (height) of the support member can be set to a desired length.
According to the configuration of the seventh aspect, the length (height) of the support member can be adjusted stepwise, and the operator can easily adjust the length.

  According to the configuration of the eighth aspect, the fixing means has two insertion arms, and the fitting holes into which the insertion arms are inserted are respectively provided in the first member and the second member. The two members can be securely fixed by the two insertion arms.

  According to the structure of the ninth aspect, the two insertion arms of the fixing means are inserted and fitted to each side of the L shape across the L side intersection of the first member and the second member. The second member can be reliably fixed. In particular, even when a force is applied to the support member from the lateral or oblique direction, the fixing means is not easily displaced and is not easily detached. Furthermore, it becomes difficult for the first member and the second member having an L-shaped cross section to be deformed (deformation in which the L-shape is opened).

According to the configuration of the tenth aspect, the engaging portion of the fixing means is engaged with the first member or the second member, so that the fixing means is prevented from coming off from the support member.
With the structure of the eleventh aspect, it is possible to ensure sufficient strength while reducing the weight of the member of the fixing means.

According to the structure of the twelfth aspect, the strength of the insertion arm of the fixing means can be ensured.
According to the structure of the thirteenth aspect, since the gripping portion is provided for gripping when the fixing means is extracted, the fixing means can be easily extracted.

According to the configuration of the fourteenth aspect, since the lock mechanism for locking the support member to the mounting table is provided, the support member can be prevented from coming off or coming off from the mounting table.
According to the configuration of the fifteenth aspect, the support member can be firmly erected on the mounting table.

According to the configuration of the sixteenth aspect, since the face plate is provided so as to be attachable between the plurality of support members erected on the mounting table, the side surface of the mounted product can be protected by the face plate.
According to the structure of claim 17, since the article pressing member (spacer) for pressing the article placed on the placing table is provided so as to be attachable to the support member, the product is prevented from being shaken and moved to be damaged. Can be prevented.

According to the configuration of the eighteenth aspect, the movement of the product due to vibration during transportation can be surely suppressed, and positioning with high versatility can be performed regardless of the size of the product.
According to the structure of the nineteenth aspect, product damage can be prevented.

According to the structure of the twentieth aspect, the article pressing member can be rotated and positioned at an appropriate position according to the product.
According to the structure of the twenty-first aspect, the article pressing member can be housed in the outline of the support member so as not to get in the way when the packing device is collected or stored.

  According to the structure of the twenty-second aspect, since the article pressing member includes the base portion and the pad attached to the base portion, the product can be pressed without being damaged by the pad.

  According to the structure of the twenty-third aspect, it is possible to hold the product mounted with the stays mounted between the plurality of support members, and it is possible to prevent the product from being damaged by preventing the product from shaking and moving.

With the structure of the twenty-fourth aspect, the product can be pressed without being damaged by the pad attached to the stay.
With the structure of the twenty-fifth aspect, since a plurality of pad mounting portions are provided on the stay, the pads can be mounted at appropriate locations.

According to the configuration of the twenty-sixth aspect, since the pad can be mounted at an arbitrary position of the plurality of pad mounting portions, the pad can be mounted at an appropriate position according to the mounted product.
According to the structure of Claim 27, since the pad can be expanded and contracted, it is possible to hold the product in correspondence with products of different sizes.

With the structure of the twenty-eighth aspect, since the pad can be folded and unfolded, the size (thickness) of the pad can be easily changed to cope with various products.
According to the structure of the twenty-ninth aspect, since the pad is detachable from the base portion or the stay, it can be easily replaced when the pad is damaged or broken.

According to the structure of the thirty-third aspect, since there is a disengagement prevention means for preventing the pad from coming off from the base portion or the stay, the pad is not inadvertently detached.
With the structure of the thirty-first aspect, since the buffer member is enclosed in the pad, even a heavy product can be effectively suppressed.
According to the structure of the thirty-second aspect, it is possible to suppress the movement of the product due to vibration during transportation and perform reliable positioning.

According to the structure of the thirty-third aspect, since the engaging portion for engaging the stay with the support member is provided, the stay can be easily attached to the support member.
According to the structure of claim 34, since the click lock portion that engages with the dovetail provided on the support member is formed in the engagement portion of the stay, the stay can be easily attached to the support member and positioned. Can do. In addition, the stay is difficult to come off.

According to the structure of the thirty-fifth aspect, since the stay fixing means for fixing the stay to the support member is provided, it is possible to prevent the stay from falling off from the support member.
According to the structure of claim 36, the stay fixing member can be easily attached to the support member. Further, the stay fixing member can be prevented from coming off.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a product is packed by an example of a packing device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded view schematically showing the configuration of the packaging device.

  As shown in these drawings, the packaging device 1 of this example includes a pallet 2 that is a mounting table on which the product 100 is placed, four struts 3 that are fitted and erected on the four corners of the pallet 2, and A top plate (upper lid) 4 mounted on the top of each column 3 and a face plate 7 sandwiched between the columns 3 are provided.

  The pallet 2 is formed of resin in this example, and is provided with fork insertion holes 2a and 2a for inserting a fork of a forklift. Further, the pallet upper surface has a concave portion 2b formed by recessing the inner side downward with the outer peripheral portion remaining, and the cushioning material 8 is disposed in the concave portion 2b. A receiving plate 6 is inserted from above the buffer material 8. When the receiving plate 6 is attached, there is no step between the upper surface of the receiving plate 6 and the upper surface of the pallet (upper surface of the outer peripheral portion). Accordingly, the height of the upper surface of the outer peripheral portion of the pallet and the height of the upper surface of the receiving plate 6 become flat, so that when a product having casters is mounted, the product can be easily moved and workability is improved. In addition, the fitting part 2c for mounting | wearing with the support | pillar 3 is provided in the four corners of a pallet outer peripheral part.

  The receiving plate 6 has a shape that covers the concave portion 2b on the upper surface of the pallet, and the upper surface of the receiving plate (product placement surface) is formed in a flat shape without unevenness. On the other hand, a rib (not shown) protrudes from the back surface of the receiving plate opposite to the product mounting surface, and the receiving plate is damaged while maintaining a predetermined deflection against the load of the article placed on the receiving plate 6. It is configured not to. As shown in FIG. 1, the rib on the back surface of the backing plate is strengthened by a rib shape that is crossed obliquely at the part where the foot part (caster or the like) of the article is placed, as in the case where the image forming apparatus is packed as a product. In other parts, the rib shape is parallel to the four sides of the outer periphery of the receiving plate in order to give bending. Further, since stress concentrates in the central portion due to the bending of the backing plate, a throttle portion (not shown) is provided in the central portion of the backing plate 6 so as to withstand this. The throttle part is provided with a plate thickness of that part thicker than other parts (peripheral parts). In this example, the pallet 2 and the receiving plate 6 are made of the same material (resin in this example), and when the pallet 2 and the receiving plate 6 reach the expiration date, they are melted together and recycled. Can be reused as

  The cushioning material 8 disposed in the recess 2b of the pallet 2 uses a foamed material in this example, and has a low foaming ratio (low foam cushioning material) and a high foaming ratio (high foam cushioning material). Use types. A low foam cushioning material is disposed in a portion where a load is applied by a foot portion (a caster or the like) of an article to be mounted, and a high foam cushioning material is disposed in the other portion. Thereby, the load applied to the receiving plate 6 corresponding to the article foot portion is absorbed by the low foam cushioning material against the vertical vibration during transportation, and is applied to the receiving plate 6 corresponding to the space between the product foot portions. The load is absorbed by the highly foamed cushioning material due to the bending of the receiving plate 6, so that the impact transmitted to the mounted product can be reduced.

  The top plate 4 is mounted on the four support columns 3 and is provided so as to cover the upper part of the product placed on the receiving plate 6. The top board 4 and each support | pillar 3 are engaged by the engaging part mentioned later, and can be attached or detached. As shown in FIG. 3, the center part 4a of the top plate protrudes upward from the peripheral part 4b, and the central part 4a and the peripheral part 4b are connected by the oblique side part 4c. Due to the shape in which the central portion 4a of the top plate protrudes upward from the peripheral portion 4b, the strength is improved as compared with the case where the top plate has a simple flat shape.

In the packaging device 1 of this example, the pallet 2 is stacked on the top plate 4 so that the packaging device 1 can be stacked, and the leg portion 2d of the pallet 2 is stacked on the peripheral portion 4b of the top plate 4. (See FIGS . 3 and 11). Positioning portions (not shown) are provided on the front, back, left and right of the top plate surface so that positioning is performed when the pallet 2 is placed on the top plate 4. In addition, the top plate 4 can also be stacked on top of each other. In this case, the top plate has a shape protruding from the center portion described above, so that the upper top plate is placed on the lower top plate. Even if the board is jammed and the top board 4 is stacked in multiple stages, it does not collapse.

Next, the support | pillar 3 is demonstrated.
The strut 3 has a first member (upper strut) 3a and a second member (lower strut) 3b, both of which have a substantially L-shaped cross section, and the length can be adjusted by overlapping the upper strut 3a and the lower strut 3b. It is configured. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of engagement holes 31 are provided in each of the upper support column 3a and the lower support column 3b, and both the engagement holes 31 are arranged so that the support column 3 has a predetermined height (length). And a stopper 33 as a fixing means is attached to the engagement hole 31 to form the support column 3 as shown in FIG. In this example, four engagement holes 31 are provided in the upper column 3a, and three engagement holes 31 are provided in the lower column 3b.

  FIG. 5 shows a cross section of the column 3 and how the stopper 33 is mounted on the column 3. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the stopper 33. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the stopper 33 is attached to the column 3.

  As shown in these drawings, the stopper 33 has two arm portions (post insertion portions) 33a and 33b. At the tip of the arm 33a on one side, an engaging portion 33c that engages with the support column and prevents the stopper 33 from coming off is provided. The engaging portion 33c is formed by a notch (slit) 33e at the tip of the arm portion 33a on one side, and can be bent by member elasticity. The outer end portion of the oblique side of the engaging portion 33c protrudes as a jaw portion 33d (projects in the direction of the other arm portion 33b). When the stopper 33 is inserted into the engaging hole 31 of the support column 3, the engaging portion 33c is bent inward (the arm portion 33a side) by the oblique side portion being pressed by the support column, and the engaging portion 33c is formed on the lower support column 3b. When projecting inward, the pressing by the support is released, and the jaw 33d engages with the inner surface of the lower support 3b to prevent it from coming off. That is, the engaging portion 33c is urged in the locking direction by the elasticity of the stopper 33, so that the engagement portion 33c is reliably prevented from being detached when it is attached to the column 3.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining the attaching / detaching operation of the stopper 33.
The two arm portions 33a and 33b of the stopper 33 have a hollow cylindrical shape, and the cylindrical space opens to the outer end surface of the stopper 33 as shown in FIG. 5 (b) to form gripping portions 33f and 33f. Yes. When removing the stopper 33 from the support column 3, while pressing the engaging portion 33c inward (in the unlocking direction) by hand, the gripper 33f, 33f is put on a finger and the stopper 33 is picked and removed from the support column. Alternatively, the upper and lower sides (left and right in the figure b) of the connecting portion 33g that connects the arm portions 33a and 33b may be pinched with a finger and removed. The inside of the connecting portion 33g has a rib structure provided with cross-shaped ribs, and is configured to reduce the weight of the member and ensure sufficient strength.

  On the other hand, corresponding to the two arm portions 33a and 33b of the stopper 33, the engagement holes 31 of the upper support column 3a and the lower support column 3b are a pair provided on each side of the support column having a substantially L-shaped cross section. The holes 31a and 31b are formed. By inserting a stopper 33 into the engagement hole 31 composed of the pair of holes 31 a and 31 b, the superposed upper column 3 a and lower column 3 b are fixed and locked by the stopper 33 to form one column 3.

  In this example, the pair of holes 31a and 31b constituting each engagement hole 31 is inclined by 45 degrees on each side across the corners (corners) of the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b of a substantially L-shaped cross section. The two arm portions 33a and 33b of the stopper 33 are respectively fitted in the holes 31a and 31b on the respective sides to lock the upper support column 3a and the lower support column 3b.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper support | pillar 3a and the lower support | pillar 3b have the convex part 34 formed in the outer surface, and the recessed part 35 is formed in the inner surface. The convex part 34 and the recessed part 35 are extended along the longitudinal direction of the support | pillar 3, and are provided with two or more by the moderate space | interval in the cross-sectional direction of the support | pillar. In this example, three protrusions 34 are provided on the long side of the substantially L-shaped cross section, and one is provided on the short side. In addition, three recesses 35 are provided on the long side of the substantially L-shaped cross section, and one is provided on the short side. By fitting the convex portions 34 of the lower support column 3b into the recess portions 35 of the upper support column 3a, the upper support column 3a and the lower support column 3b are slidably integrated in the longitudinal direction, and the length (the height of the support column) is increased. Adjustable. That is, the convex part 34 and the concave part 35 function as a slide rail.

  Of the projections 34 and recesses 35 provided on the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b, the center projections 34a and recesses 35a of the three L-shaped long sides and the projections on the L-shaped short sides The part 34a and the recessed part 35a (each not shown with a code | symbol is a dovetail shape), and when they are fitted, they do not come out. Therefore, the upper strut 3a and the lower strut 3b overlapped are slidable in the longitudinal direction, but are fitted so that they do not come off.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a base 32 is provided at the lower end of the lower support column 3 b so as to be inserted and fitted into the fitting portions 2 c provided at the four corners of the pallet. The pallet fitting portion 2c is provided with a column lock member 24 described later, and a fitting hole (not shown) into which the column lock member is inserted is provided at a corner of the base 32 of the lower column 3b.

  9 and 10 are partially enlarged views showing in detail the fitting portions 2 c provided at the four corners of the pallet 2. As shown in these drawings, the fitting portion 2c has a substantially L shape corresponding to the support column 3 having a substantially L-shaped cross section. Two pairs (four pieces) of ribs 21 are provided on the long side of the L-shape, and one pair (two pieces) of ribs 21 are provided so as to protrude from the wall surface of the fitting portion 2c. The rib 21 comes into contact with the wall surface of the base 32 of the lower column 3b from the outside when the column 3 (lower column 3b) is fitted and fitted to the fitting portion 2c, and engages the lower column 3b. The part 2c is firmly fitted and supported. A fitting shaft 22 is erected from the bottom at the corner of the fitting portion 2c. The fitting shaft 22 fits into a fitting space 36 (FIG. 5) formed at a corner portion of the lower support 3b, and functions to support the lower support 3b by firmly fitting the lower support 3b to the fitting 2c. By the rib 21 and the fitting shaft 22, the lower support 3 b is securely fitted to the fitting portion 2 c, and the support 3 is firmly erected on the pallet 2.

  And the support | pillar lock member 24 is engage | inserted and hold | maintained at the holding | maintenance part 23 located in the outer side of the corner | angular part of the fitting part 2c. The column lock member 24 has a lock pin 24 a and is slidable within the holding portion 23. A hole (not shown) is formed in the inner wall surface of the holding portion 23, and the lock pin 24a can protrude from the hole. As shown in FIG. 9, when the column lock member 24 is moved outward, the lock pin 24a is retracted into the holding portion 23, and the lock between the lower column 3b and the fitting portion 2c is released. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the column lock member 24 is moved inward, the lock pin 24a protrudes into the fitting portion 2c and is fitted into a fitting hole (not shown) provided in the base portion 32 of the lower column 3b. Thus, the lower support 3b is locked to the fitting portion 2c (to the pallet 2).

  FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the mounting portion of the support column 3 and the top plate 4 and the lock mechanism. As shown in this figure, the top plate 4 holds a slide member 11 as a support lock member so as to be slidable in the left-right direction in the figure. Lock pins 11 a and 11 a are provided on both sides of the slide member 11 so that the lock pin 11 a (L) on one side can protrude into a column fitting portion provided on the top plate 4.

  On the other hand, an insertion hole 37 into which the lock pin 11a (L) of the slide member 11 is inserted is provided on the inner wall surface of the upper portion of the upper support 3a. As shown in FIG. 11, the top plate 4 is mounted on the support 3 (upper support 3a), and the slide member 11 is slid to the position shown in the figure, so that the lock pin 11a (L) is inserted into the upper support 3a. The top plate 4 is locked in the upper portion of the column by fitting in the hole 37.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, face plate holding portions 38, 38 for inserting and holding face plates for protecting the side surfaces of the products to be mounted at both ends in the cross-sectional direction of the upper support post 3 a and the lower support post 3 b. Are formed respectively. When the four columns 3 are erected on the pallet 2, the side plate or the front or rear surface of the product mounted on the pallet 2 is protected by the surface plate 7 by inserting and holding the surface plate between the columns. Can do. FIG. 12 shows a state in which the face plate 7 is inserted between the columns 3 and 3 and is held by the stopper 7a. In addition, in FIG. 12, the packaging apparatus 1 is shown in the state which piled up two steps. In that case, the pallet 2 of the upper packaging device 1 is placed on the top plate 4 of the lower packaging device 1, and the pallet 2 is fitted and positioned on the top plate 4 so that the upper packaging device is not displaced. It is like that.

  Further, the support 3 and the face plate 7 reduce the horizontal swing in FIG. Furthermore, when the top plate 4 is placed on the column 3 attached to the pallet 2, the center of gravity is shifted outward due to the weight of the column 3a if there is no face plate. It may be difficult to engage with the engaging portion. Then, since the top part of a support | pillar is positioned by inserting the face plate 7 between support | pillars, it becomes possible to engage with the engaging part of the top plate 4 easily.

  As described above, in the packing device 1 according to the present embodiment, the length (height) can be adjusted by using the two columns 3 of the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b. The length of the support can be set according to the height and height, and therefore it is possible to deal with various products.

  Moreover, since the length (height) of the support column 3 can be adjusted in a plurality of stages and can be locked by the stopper 33 in that state, even if the length (height) of the support column is variable, The length (height) can be reliably held.

  Since the stopper 33 has two locking portions (arms 33a and 33b), the locking force in one locking member is excellent, and the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b can be reliably locked.

  Further, the column-side engagement hole 31 to which the stopper 33 is mounted has two holes 31a and 31b corresponding to the two arms 33a and 33b of the locking member, and the corners of the column having a substantially L-shaped cross section. It is arranged on each side across Therefore, the two arms 33a and 33b of the locking member are respectively locked to the respective sides sandwiching the corners of the column 3 (3a and 3b) having a substantially L-shaped cross section, and external force is applied to the column. Even when (particularly lateral force) is applied, it is difficult for the column and the locking member to shift, and the connection force (locking force) between the column 3 and the stopper 33 can be maintained strongly. In addition, as a result, the engagement (superposition) of the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b can be maintained strongly.

  Since the stopper 33 is provided with the engaging portion 33c for preventing the stopper 3 from coming off from the column 3, the connection force (locking force) between the column 3 and the stopper 33 can be obtained easily and reliably. And since the engaging part 33c is urged | biased in the locking direction using the member elasticity of the stopper 33, the coming-off prevention from the support | pillar 3 is performed reliably. On the other hand, the engaging portion 33c can be moved (displaced) to the disengagement position by utilizing the elasticity of the stopper 33. Therefore, when the length of the column 3 is adjusted, the operator must By pressing the engaging portion 33c in the disengagement direction and pinching the gripping portion 33f or the connecting portion 33g, the engagement can be released in an easy procedure.

  By the way, in the recyclable circulating packing device, it is necessary to collect the packing device after delivering the product to the user. At the time of collection, the length (height) of the column 3 can be reduced in the packing device 1 of the present example. That is, at the time of product delivery, the two-column support 3 is adjusted to a length corresponding to the height of the product. The column 3 composed of the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b can be slid to each other by removing the stopper 33, and can be shortened to the length of almost one of the upper column 3a or the lower column 3b. In addition, in this example, since the convex portions 34 of the lower support 3b are fitted and slid into the recesses 35 of the upper support 3a as described above, the length of the upper support 3a and the lower support 3b remains integrated. Since it can be shortened, it is easy to handle and saves space for transportation and storage. In addition, the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b do not fall apart, and the single column 3 can be securely stored. If the stopper 33 is attached in a state where the lengths of the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b are shortened, not only can the column 3 be held in a shortened state, but also the stopper 33 can be prevented from being lost.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 1, in the packing apparatus 1 of this example, the spacer 14 is appropriately attached to the support column 3, and the gap between the support column 3 and the mounted product is blocked to prevent the product from shaking or moving. Can do. The spacer 14 can be mounted on either the upper column 3a or the lower column 3b.

  FIG. 13 shows a state in which the spacer 14 attached to the column 3 (here, the lower column 3b) is viewed from the back side of the column. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the spacer mounting portion is viewed from above. As shown in these drawings, the spacer 14 includes a base 15 and a pad 16. A mounting cylinder 15a (FIG. 16) protrudes from the back surface of the base 15, and by fitting the mounting cylinder 15a into the recess 35a of the column 3 (upper column 3a, lower column 3b), an appropriate portion of the column is supported. A spacer 14 can be attached to the base plate. The distal end portion of the mounting cylinder 15a has a large diameter portion, and the distal end large diameter portion is the aforementioned dovetail-shaped recess portion 35a (FIG. 5) of the recess portions 35 of the support column 3 (upper support column 3a, lower support column 3b). The spacer 14 is prevented from coming off. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the spacer 14 can be mounted in a different direction. FIG. 15 shows a state in which the spacer 14 is stored along the support column 3.

  FIG. 16 is a rear view of the base 15. As shown in the figure, the mounting cylinder 15 a is projected from the back surface of the base 15. The base 15 is formed with two set holes 15b and 15c for setting the pad 16. One set hole 15b has a keyhole shape. The other set hole 15c has an apex 15d where two semicircular portions intersect and a square cut portion 15e, as shown in an enlarged manner.

  FIG. 17 is a three-side view of the pad 16. As shown in this figure, the main body 16a of the pad 16 is formed in a bellows shape and is configured to be extendable. Two locking portions 16b are projected from the back side of the pad main body 16a (the mounting surface side to the base 15). The locking portion 16b is composed of a substantially cylindrical portion 16c and a flat plate portion 16d. And the edge part of the flat plate part 16d protrudes to the side, and becomes the detachment prevention part 16e. Further, in the substantially cylindrical portion 16c, an insertion port 16f for injecting (inserting) a buffer material such as a bead into the hollow pad main body 16a is provided. The insertion port 16f is also an air vent for reducing the impact of the product.

  Now, as described above with reference to FIG. 16, the base 15 of the spacer 14 has two set holes 15b and 15c. To attach the pad 16 to the base 15, as shown in FIG. 18, the pad 16 is slightly inclined with respect to the base 15, and one of the two locking portions 16 b on the pad 16 (on the right side in FIG. 18). The disengagement preventing portion 16 e of the locking portion 16 b is inserted into one set hole 15 b of the base 15. Since the detachment preventing portion 16e protrudes laterally from the end portion of the flat plate portion 16d, the detachment preventing portion 16e can be fitted into the back side of the base from the right end portion of the set hole 15b. Accordingly, the other locking portion 16b (left side in FIG. 18) of the pad 16 can enter the cut portion 15e (see the enlarged view of FIG. 16) of the other set hole 15c of the base 15. By pressing the pad 16 against the base 15 in this state, the two locking portions 16 b of the pad 16 are fitted into the two set holes 15 b and 15 c of the base 15. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, when the base 15 and the pad 16 are rotated so as to be parallel, the disengagement prevention portion 16e formed on the other locking portion 16b (the left side in FIG. 19) of the pad 16 becomes the base. It is latched by 15 engaging portions 15f (FIG. 18). At this time, the detachment preventing portion 16e formed on the right locking portion 16b in the drawing is also locked to the back surface of the base. Thus, the pad 16 is attached to the base 15 and the spacer 14 is configured.

  Also, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 16, the other set hole 15 c of the base 15 is provided with a vertex 15 d where two semicircular portions intersect, so that when the pad 16 is attached to the base 15, When the substantially cylindrical portion 16c of the 16 locking portions 16b is fitted to the lower semicircular portion in FIG. 19, the presence of the apex 15d causes the substantially cylindrical portion 16c to not shift (displace) upward, and the base It is possible to prevent the pad 16 from being inadvertently detached from 15. In addition, in this example, as described above, each end of the two locking portions 16b of the pad 16 serves as a disengagement prevention portion 16e and engages with the back surface of the base, so that the pad 16 is surely detached. Is prevented.

  The inside of the pad 16 may remain hollow, but the product can be more effectively suppressed by enclosing a buffer such as beads. In particular, it is advantageous because deformation of the pad is suppressed when a product load is applied to the pad 16. Note that the left side surface of the pad 16 in FIG. 17C is a contact surface (product pressing surface) with the product.

  FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing another example of the spacer. The spacer 14 </ b> B shown in this figure includes a base 17 and a pad 18. The pad 18 is a foldable type, and can be in a developed state as shown in the left figure or a folded state as shown in the right figure. A spacer according to the product size can be realized by folding or unfolding the pad 18 according to the product to be mounted. The configuration of the portion where the pad 18 is attached to the base 17 is the same as that of the spacer 14. Further, a buffer member such as beads may be enclosed in the pad 18.

  FIG. 21 is a trihedral view showing still another example of the spacer, which is a side view, a top view, and a back view in order from the top. The spacer 14C shown in this figure is composed of a base 15C and a pad 16C. In this example, the pad 16C is made of polypropylene, and engaging portions 16g and 16h that are fitted into the fitting holes of the base 15C protrude from the back side of the pad, as can be seen from the rear view. The pads 16C are patched to the base 15C by fitting the engaging portions 16g and 16h into the fitting holes of the base 15C. In addition, the spacer 14C of this example and the spacer 14B of FIG. 20 can be configured to be rotatably supported with respect to the support column 3, similarly to the spacer 14 described above.

  By the way, the pad 16 of the spacer 14 described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 19 has a bellows-like portion, and has a large buffering property and excellent vibration absorption. However, on the other hand, the pad thickness is likely to change during buffering. When the packaging device is shaken due to vibration during transportation, the pad 16 receives a force (horizontal force due to the shake) from the mounted product. Therefore, the thickness of the pad 16 that is excellent in vibration absorption changes, and the mounted product may move in the horizontal direction substantially. In particular, for example, when packing apparatuses are stacked as described with reference to FIG. 12, the stability decreases when the product moves in the horizontal direction. Therefore, it is preferable to use the spacer 14C shown in FIG. 21 as a spacer for pressing the lower part of the product.

  The spacer 14C of this example is a member having a relatively hard pad portion and does not have a bellows-like portion, so that the amount of deformation when absorbing vibration is small. Therefore, in order to suppress the movement of the product, the spacer 14C shown in FIG. 21 is arranged at the lower position of the product, and the spacer 14 shown in FIG. And movement suppression by vibration during transportation. Specifically, for example, in the figure, each support column 3 is provided with two spacers 14 on the upper and lower sides (although the rear lower stage is hidden behind the face plate 7 and cannot be seen). The lower spacer 14 may be replaced with the spacer 14C of this example.

  Since the spacer 14C of this example is a slightly hard member as described above, it is preferable that the spacer 14C is brought into contact with a portion having a high strength of the product to be mounted in order to minimize the influence of the impact during transportation. For example, when an image forming apparatus is mounted as a product, it is preferable that the image forming apparatus is brought into contact with a structural frame / sheet metal frame surface or the like inside the exterior cover.

Next, a stay for holding the product by mounting it between the two columns 3 and 3 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a plan view (a) and a front view (b) of a product pressing stay including the pad 16. As shown in this figure, a pad 16 can be attached to the stay 5. The pad 16 is the same as that described in FIG. The stay 5 of this example is provided with four pad mounting portions 51 for attaching the pad 16. In the figure, pads 16 and 16 are mounted on the pad mounting portions 51 at the two left and right ends, respectively. The pad mounting portion 51 is configured as a concave portion that is recessed from the side surface of the stay, and has a columnar portion 52 that protrudes in a column shape at the center thereof, and overhang portions 54 and 54 formed on both sides thereof. . In the center of the columnar portion 52, a fixed guide portion 53 having a gourd or daruma-shaped shape is formed. The overhanging portion 54 is a portion formed by overhanging (overhanging) from the side surface of the stay onto the concave portion of the pad mounting portion 51.

  In order to attach the pad 16 to the pad mounting part 51, the pad 16 is slightly inclined so that the two locking parts 16b of the pad 16 in FIG. 17 enter the recesses on both sides of the columnar part 52 of the mounting part. Press to 5 Then, the disengagement preventing portion 16e at the end portion of the locking portion 16b on one side is hooked inside the overhanging portion 54 on one side. Next, the pad 16 is rotated so that the disengagement preventing portion 16 e at the end of the other locking portion 16 b is hooked on the other protruding portion 54, and the pad 16 is made parallel to the stay 5. As a result, the substantially cylindrical portions 16c and 16c of the two locking portions 16b of the pad 16 engage with the arc-shaped concave portions at the center of both sides of the fixed guide portion 53 provided in the columnar portion 52, and the two locking portions. The detachment preventing portion 16e of the portion 16b is pressed and locked by the overhang portions 54 on both sides of the mounting portion, and the pad 16 is mounted on the pad mounting portion 51.

  At this time, the fixed guide portion 53 of the mounting portion is sandwiched from both sides by the opposed surfaces of the substantially cylindrical portions 16 c and 16 c of the two locking portions 16 b of the pad 16, and the pad 16 is fixedly held on the stay 5. At the same time, the detachment preventing portion 16e of the pad 16 is pressed from the outside by the overhanging portion 54 of the stay 5, and the detachment of the pad 16 is prevented.

  When removing the pad 16 from the pad mounting part 51, the pad 16 can be removed from the mounting part 51 by rotating the pad 16. In FIG. 22, the pad 16 is attached to two places at both ends of the four pad attaching portions 51, but the pad 16 can be attached to any pad attaching portion 51.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, engaging columns 55 and 55 for attaching the stay 5 to the support column 3 are projected on one surface of both ends of the stay 5. A click lock portion 55 a protrudes from both upper and lower side surfaces of the engagement column 55. The engagement column 55 is fitted into the dovetail-shaped recess 35a (see FIG. 5) of the column 3 (the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b). At this time, the click 5 is provided with the stay 5 Is firmly held by the support post 3 and exerts an effect that is difficult to be removed from the support post 3.

  A pin receiving hole 56 to which the frame lock pin 57 shown in FIG. 24 is attached is formed at the center between the upper and lower engaging columns 55. The frame lock pin 57 includes a head portion 57a and a shaft portion 57b, and is held in a pin receiving hole 56 so as to be movable between a lock release position indicated by a solid line and a lock position indicated by a broken line in FIG. Two large diameter portions 58 and 59 are formed in the middle of the shaft portion 57b. The large-diameter portion 59 on the head side functions to prevent the lock pin from coming off from the stay 5. The large-diameter portion 58 on the distal end side is engaged with the dovetail of the concave portion 35 a of the column 3 to lock the stay 5 to the column 3. Although not shown in the drawing, a fitting hole into which the tip of the shaft portion 57b of the frame lock pin 57 is inserted is provided at an appropriate location in the recess 35a of the support column 3. The fitting hole The distal end of the shaft portion 57b of the lock pin is inserted into the shaft, and the large-diameter portion 58 is fitted into the dovetail of the concave portion 35a to hold the stay 5 on the support column 3 and to lock the support column 3.

  FIG. 25 is a partial top view showing a state in which the stay 5 is attached to the support column 3 and the pad 16 attached to the stay 5 presses and holds the side surface of the product 100. In this figure, the front end of the frame lock pin 57 is fitted into a fitting hole provided in the recess 35a of the support column 3 and protrudes into the inner space of the support column, and the front end side large diameter portion 58 is engaged with the dovetail of the recess 35a. Thus, it can be seen that the stay 5 is held on the column 3 and is locked to the column 3. Further, it can be seen that the side surface of the pad 16 is in contact with the side surface of the product 100 to hold the product.

  As described above, when the product is pressed by the stay 5 to which the pad 16 is attached, the vibration during the transportation to the product is efficiently absorbed by the pad 16, but from the viewpoint of preventing the movement and excessive shaking of the product. The deformation amount of the stay 5 (the deformation amount when a load is applied) is preferably small. Similarly, in each of the spacers 14, 14 B, and 14 C described above, it is preferable that the base portion to which the pad is attached has a small deformation amount at the time of buffering.

  Product / article packing and unpacking operations by the packing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 is a front view and FIG. 27 is a side view.

  When packing the product / article, the column 3 and the top plate 4 of the packing device are removed from the pallet 2. Then, the product / article is placed on the pallet 2. Then, the length of the column 3 is adjusted according to the height of the product to be mounted (of course, it may be adjusted in advance), and the four columns 3 are fitted to the fitting portions 2c at the four corners of the pallet. Then, the pillars are put up on the pallet and the face plate 7 is inserted between the pillars, and then the top ends of the pillars are engaged with the engaging portions of the top board 4 to attach the top board 4 onto the pillars. The support column 3 and the pallet 2 and the support column 3 and the top plate 4 are locked by respective lock mechanisms. Further, a spacer 14 is appropriately mounted between the support 3 and the mounted product to prevent the product from shaking or moving. Further, the stay 5 is mounted between the columns 3 and 3. A pad 16 is attached to the stay 5 to prevent the product from shaking or moving. Of course, the product may be covered with a protective plastic bag or the like. This completes the basic packing operation. When a heavy product or article is mounted, the pallet 2 is provided with a fork insertion hole, so that a forklift can be used. Since the length of the column 3 can be adjusted as a two-column configuration of the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b, various products and articles can be mounted and packed.

  Unpacking operation unlocks the top plate 4 and each column 3 and removes the top plate 4 from the column, removes the face plate 7 from the column, and further unlocks the column 3 and the pallet 2 to fit the column 3 When it is pulled out and removed from the part 2c, the basic unpacking operation is completed. The stay 5 may be removed at an appropriate stage. After unpacking, if the spacer 14 is housed in the support column 3 and the length of the support column 3 is shortened, it is possible to save space during transportation at the time of collecting the packing device and storage in the warehouse. Further, since the two-column support 3 is integrally held, it is possible to prevent the upper support 3a and the lower support 3b from falling apart.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated by the example of illustration, this invention is not limited to this.
The shape, structure, etc., of the column (support member) and the locking member (stopper) can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the illustrated example, the convex portion 34 and the concave portion 35 are formed on both the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b, but only the convex portion 34 may be provided on one side and only the concave portion 35 may be provided on the other side. Further, in the illustrated example, the convex portion 34 is formed on the outer side surface of the upper column 3a and the lower column 3b, and the concave portion 35 is formed on the inner side surface. Moreover, it is also possible to provide the convex part 34 and the recessed part 35 in the same surface.

  In addition, the number of steps (adjustment width) and the adjustment width of the length (height) adjustment of the column (support member) are arbitrary. The configuration and the number of the two-column struts that are slidably fitted (in the illustrated example, the convex portions 34 and the concave portions 35) are also arbitrary. Appropriate materials can be used for each member. The top plate member may have a gap or a space, and may be a resin mesh member, for example. Furthermore, the column and top plate-like member and the column and pallet locking mechanism are not limited to those illustrated. The article to be packed by the packing device is not limited to the image forming apparatus, but may be anything that can be placed on a placing table (pallet).

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the face plate 7 is mounted between the support columns 3 and 3, but a configuration in which the face plate 7 is not mounted as shown in FIG. 28 may be used.
In addition, the stopper 33 (see FIGS. 4 to 8) used for adjusting the length of the support column 3 has two arms 33a and 33b formed in a hollow cylindrical shape. In order to cope with an impact, reinforcing ribs 33h may be provided inside the arm portions 33a and 33b as shown in FIG.

It is a perspective view which shows a mode that the product was packed by an example of the packing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is an exploded view which shows the structure of the packing apparatus typically. It is sectional drawing of a pallet and a top plate. It is a block diagram of a support | pillar. It is sectional drawing of a support | pillar. It is a top view of a stopper. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that the stopper was mounted | worn with the support | pillar. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating operation | movement at the time of stopper attachment or detachment. It is the elements on larger scale which show the support | pillar fitting part provided in the pallet. It is the elements on larger scale which show the lock mechanism of a support | pillar and a pallet. It is the elements on larger scale which show the attaching part and lock mechanism of a support | pillar and a top plate. It is a front view which shows a mode that the face plate was inserted and hold | maintained between two support | pillars. It is the elements on larger scale which show the spacer with which the support | pillar was mounted | worn. It is the elements on larger scale which show a mode that the spacer mounting part was seen from upper direction. It is the elements on larger scale which show the state which accommodated the spacer along the support | pillar. It is a reverse view of the base of a spacer. It is a 3rd page figure of the pad of a spacer. It is the elements on larger scale which show the initial state which set the pad to the base of a spacer. It is the elements on larger scale which show the state which locked the pad to the base of the spacer. It is a perspective view which shows another example of a spacer. It is a perspective view which shows another example of a spacer. It is the top view and front view of the stay with which it mounts between support | pillars. It is the elements on larger scale which show the engaging part to the support | pillar provided in the stay. It is a fragmentary sectional view which shows the locking mechanism to the support | pillar provided in the stay. It is the elements on larger scale which show a mode that the stay was attached to the support | pillar. It is a front view of the packing apparatus which attached the stay between support | pillars. It is a side view of the packing apparatus which attached the stay between support | pillars. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example which does not mount a face plate between support | pillars. It is a front view of the stopper which provided the reinforcement rib in the arm part.

Explanation of symbols

1 Packing device 2 Pallet (mounting table)
3 Prop (support member)
3a Upper support 3b Lower support 4 Top plate (support connection member)
5 Stay 14 Spacer (Article pressing member)
15 Base 16 Pad 24 Prop lock member 31 Engagement hole 33 Stopper (fixing means)
34 Convex part 35 Concave part 51 Pad mounting part 57 Frame lock pin 100 Product (image forming apparatus)

Claims (36)

In a packaging device having a mounting table for mounting an article, a top plate-like member disposed above the article placed on the mounting table, and a support member for supporting the top plate-like member,
The support member is composed of a first member and a second member, the first member and the second member are slidably fitted, and the length of the support member is provided to be adjustable. Packing equipment to do. The packing device according to claim 1, wherein the support member has an L-shaped cross section. A convex portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the member is formed on one or both of the first member and the second member, and a concave portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the member is formed on the other or both of the first member and the second member. The first member and the second member are slidably integrated by being formed and fitting the convex portion and the concave portion of the first member and the second member. Item 2. The packaging device according to Item 1. The packing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of the convex portions and the concave portions are provided on both the first member and the second member. The packaging device according to claim 4, wherein at least some of the plurality of convex portions and concave portions are formed in a dovetail shape. The packing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing unit that fixes the first member and the second member at a predetermined position. A plurality of fixing means mounting portions for mounting the fixing means are provided along the longitudinal direction of the first member and the second member, and the arbitrary fixing means mounting portion of the first member and the second member The packing device according to claim 6, wherein the fixing unit can be mounted by matching with any fixing unit mounting part. The said fixing means has two insertion arms, The fitting hole in which this insertion arm is inserted is each provided in the said 1st member and the 2nd member, The Claim 6 or 7 characterized by the above-mentioned. The packaging device described. The first member and the second member are formed in an L-shaped cross section, and the two insertion arms of the fixing means are L-shaped across the two side intersections of the L-shape of the first member and the second member. The packing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the packing apparatus is inserted and fitted to a side. The said fixing means has an engaging part which engages with the said 1st member or the 2nd member, and prevents the said fixing means from detaching | leave, The one of Claim 6-9 characterized by the above-mentioned. Packing equipment. The said fixing means makes the site | part which connects these two insertion arms into a rib structure, Each said insertion arm is comprised in hollow cylindrical shape, The one of Claims 8-10 characterized by the above-mentioned. Packing equipment. The packing device according to claim 8 or 11, wherein the two insertion arms are formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and a reinforcing rib is provided inside each insertion arm. The packing device according to any one of claims 6 to 12, wherein the fixing means has a gripping part for gripping the fixing means. The packing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a lock mechanism that locks the support member on the mounting table. The fitting unit according to claim 1, wherein the mounting unit is provided with a fitting portion for erecting the support member, and the fitting portion is provided with a rib that contacts the side surface of the support member and supports the support member. The packing apparatus according to 1. The packing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a face plate is detachably provided between the plurality of support members erected on the mounting table. The packaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an article pressing member that presses an article placed on the mounting table is provided so as to be attachable to the support member. A first article pressing member for pressing the upper part of the article placed on the mounting table and a second article pressing member for pressing the lower part of the article are provided so as to be attachable to the support member,
The packaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second article pressing member has a deformation amount at the time of absorbing an impact that is small enough to suppress movement of the product. The packing apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the second article pressing member is capable of pressing a high-strength portion of an article placed on the mounting table. The packing device according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the article pressing member is rotatably supported by the support member. The packaging device according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the article pressing member is rotatable between a pressing position for pressing an article and a storage position along the support member. The packaging device according to any one of claims 17 to 21, wherein the article pressing member includes a base portion and a pad attached to the base portion. The packing device according to claim 1, wherein a stay for pressing an article placed on the mounting table can be mounted between the plurality of support members erected on the mounting table. The packaging device according to claim 23, wherein a pad for holding a product is attached to the stay. 25. The packaging apparatus according to claim 24, wherein a plurality of pad mounting portions for mounting the pads on the stay are provided. 26. The packaging device according to claim 25, wherein the pad can be mounted at an arbitrary portion of the plurality of pad mounting portions. The packing device according to any one of claims 22, 24 to 26, wherein the pad is extendable and contractible. 27. The packaging device according to claim 22, wherein the pad is foldable and unfoldable. The packaging device according to any one of claims 22, 24 to 28, wherein the pad is detachable from the base portion or the stay. 30. The packaging apparatus according to claim 29, further comprising a detachment preventing unit that prevents the pad from detaching from the base portion or the stay. The packing device according to any one of claims 22, 24 to 30, wherein a cushioning member is enclosed in the pad. The packaging device according to any one of claims 22 to 25, 29, and 30, wherein the base portion or the stay has a small amount of deformation when absorbing an impact. 21. The packaging apparatus according to claim 20, wherein an engaging portion that engages the stay with the support member is provided in the stay. 30. The packaging device according to claim 29, wherein the engagement portion is formed with a click lock portion that engages with a dovetail provided on the support member. 21. The packaging apparatus according to claim 20, further comprising stay fixing means for fixing the stay to the support member. 32. The packaging apparatus according to claim 31, wherein the stay fixing means is formed with a click lock portion that engages with a dovetail provided on the support member.

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