JP2009149342A - Article transporting device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an article transporting and storing device which is used for many articles in a common packing form by its article fixing member whose fixing system is compatible and is usable regardless of the outer shape of the articles and which is less costly and environmentally friendly because it is used cyclic. <P>SOLUTION: This relates to an article transporting and storing device on whose placement face 1 an article B is placed to be transported and stored. Two U-shaped fixing arms 2 are mounted on the top face of the placement face 1. The ends of the arms 2 are structured mutually movable passing through the inside of a slide support member 3. The bottom outer periphery of the article B placed is fixed by the move of the mutually facing arms 2 on the placement face 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an article transporting apparatus that transports an article fixedly placed on a placement surface.

When packaging and copying copiers and printers in a box, etc., each time the product outline changes, a dedicated fixing member such as a dedicated cushioning member is provided, or the height of the cushioning material is adjusted to match the product outline. Must be changed.
In order to avoid such inconveniences, various configurations for simplifying the fixing operation of articles have been proposed in the past for articles transporting apparatuses such as copying machines and printers (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
Patent Document 1 discloses an apparatus for transporting articles between two support columns that are removed from the article mounting table, adjacent to each other in parallel, and detachable and integrally fixed.
Further, in Patent Document 2, after placing the product on the mounting table, the product is pressed against the mounting surface from above and fixed by engaging a hook provided at the tip of the film with the mounting surface. Technology is disclosed.
JP 2001-315777 A JP 2003-182736 A

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since a work for attaching a positioning member, a cushioning material, a support column, and a top plate occurs after placing a product on the mounting table, much labor is required.
Moreover, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, it is necessary to provide a plurality of hook engaging positions in accordance with the outer shape of the product, and the fixing work becomes complicated. Furthermore, when the transported article is a copier to hold the upper surface of the product, an automatic document transport device or a so-called in-body discharge type layout in which the middle of the main body is open places a load on the automatic document transport device. The document table may be damaged, or the scanner may be overloaded and the scanner may be twisted.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to make the article fixing member a general fixing method without being caught by the outer shape of the article as the packing object, so that many articles can be used in a common packing form, An object of the present invention is to provide an article carrying device that is cost-effective and environmentally friendly by being used in a circulating manner.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention according to claim 1 is an article transporting device having a placing table for placing an article and an article positioning unit for positioning the article placed on the placing table. The article positioning portion is provided with two substantially U-shaped arm members and the mounting table described above, and slides so that two opposing sides of the arm members are in line with two opposing sides of the other arm members. A slide support portion that supports the slide, and the arm member is slid toward two opposite side surfaces of the article placed on the mounting table so that the article can be sandwiched or separated from the article. It is characterized by an article carrying device.
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the slide support member has a space through which an end of the fixed arm passes and is provided on the stacking surface. To do.
The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the two fixed arms move in a direction parallel to the loading surface.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the article transporting apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the two fixed arms can be easily detached from the slide support member by being pulled out.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the fixed arms are paired, one fixed arm is configured as a reference fixed arm, and the other fixed arm is configured as a movable fixed arm, and is loaded on the loading surface. 5. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the one fixing arm, which is a reference fixing arm, is fixed before the article is placed on the placement surface according to a difference in shape or size of the article. The article transporting apparatus according to the item is characterized.
Further, in the invention according to claim 6, the one fixed arm which is a reference fixed arm is provided with a position adjusting portion at a constant interval along the longitudinal direction thereof, and a fine adjustment of a reference position is possible. The article carrying device according to claim 5, which can be fixed.
The invention according to claim 7 is the article carrying device according to claim 5, wherein the one fixed arm is provided with a convex portion for fixing.
The invention according to claim 8 is the fastening member according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a fastening member that is a belt member that keeps a space between the fixed arms is provided as the fixing member between the fixed arms. Features an article transporter.
The invention according to claim 9 is the article transportation according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the fixed arm has a buffer member arranged in a contact portion with an appearance surface of the loaded article. Features the device.
The invention according to claim 10 is characterized in that the article transporting device according to claim 9, wherein the buffer member is removable from the fixed arm.

  According to the present invention, a versatile article carrying device can be provided. Two U-shaped fixing arms are installed on the mounting surface so as to face each other, and the loaded article is sandwiched between them, so that it is possible to cope with changes in the shape of the article. Can provide.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a placement surface of an article carrying device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view partially showing an article placed on the placement surface of the article carrying device of FIG.
Two U-shaped fixed arms 2 and 2 ′ are arranged on the mounting surface 1 of the article transporting apparatus A in a lying state, and these two U-shaped fixed arms 2 and 2 ′ are disposed. The both ends of the open side are inserted by the slide support member 3, and are configured to be slidable. Since the two fixed arms 2 and 2 ′ have the same shape, the reference numerals 2 and 2 ′ are given when it is necessary to explain them individually. Repeat for 2 fixed arms.
The lower outer peripheral portion of the article (product = packaged object) B shown in FIG. 2 is fixed by sliding of these two fixed arms 2, 2 ′. The fixed arm 2 has a raised portion 2b bent upward, and the raised portion 2b is provided when the two fixed arms 2 and 2 'are attached to the loading surface 1 by the slide support member 3, respectively. The convex part 2c is made to oppose.

The slide support member 3 is provided on the stacking surface 1, and the two fixed arms 2 and 2 ′ move in a direction parallel to the stacking surface 1. A second support member 4 is provided on the loading surface 1, and the second support member 4 is configured to suppress the lifting of the fixed arm 2.
A pair of U-shaped fixed arms 2 and 2 ′ are slidably guided in opposite directions to each other on the placement surface 1 of the article transport device (pallet) A by the slide support member 3 outside the outer surface of the article B. The second holding member 4 that holds the end portion of the fixed arm 2 is disposed in the middle portion thereof.
The pair of U-shaped fixed arms 2 and 2 ′ hold and hold the article at a position above the sliding position at both ends thereof, and the placement surface of the article transport device (pallet) A 1 is configured as a slide arm movable in parallel with 1.

The two fixed arms 2, 2 ′ can be easily pulled out and removed from an insertion hole or insertion recess provided in the slide support member 3. As described above, the fixed arm 2 can be easily removed from the slide support member 3 by being pulled out, so that operability is improved even during packing and unpacking, and cleaning and replacement work.
By providing on the stacking surface 1 a slide support member 3 having a space (insertion hole or recess) for allowing the end of the fixed arm 2 to pass therethrough, a recess on the side surface of the article (product) B (see FIG. 2). B1) and the arm fixing part by the fixing arm 2 (the convex part 2c of the floating part 2b) are on the same plane, so that the fixed arm 2 and the article (product) B when subjected to vibration or impact perform the same movement, Abnormal load is not easily applied to the arm fixing part.

By sliding the fixed arm 2 on the loading surface 1 within the range of the loading surface 1, the alignment dimension of the concave portion (B1 in FIG. 2) of the article side surface and the convex portion 2c of the bent and raised portion of the fixed arm 2 is measured. If some dimensions are prepared at the same time, it is possible to handle special cases.
The convex portion 2c of the fixed arm 2 that sandwiches and holds the article B constitutes a positional relationship that is a convex shape that fits the handle of the exterior cover that lifts the article B (B1 in FIG. 2 that is a concave portion on the side surface of the article). Positional misalignment in the vertical and horizontal directions by inserting the convex portion 2c of the bent and raised portion of the fixed arm 2 into the concave shape of the handle provided on the outer surface of the article B or the concave portion B1 provided for fixing the arm. Can be prevented.
As described above, the article transporting apparatus A attaches two U-shaped fixed arms 2 and 2 ′ to face each other on the placement surface 1, and these end portions are arranged inside the slide support member 3. It is configured so that it can pass through and slide on each other, and the lower outer peripheral portion of the article B placed on the placement surface 1 is fixed by sliding on the placement surface 1 of the fixed arm 2 toward each other. It is said.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a part of the slide support member and the fixed arm. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3 and 4, a fixed lever 5 having a protrusion 5a that prevents the fixed arm 2 that is a sliding arm from sliding on the upper surface of the slide support member 3 on the mounting surface 1 is, for example, a slide support member. 3 is rotatably arranged by a shaft 14 that passes through a bracket 3a provided on the upper surface of 3.
The hollow pipe-shaped fixing arm 2 is provided with an opening 2a at a position facing the protrusion 5a of the fixing lever 5, and the protrusion 5a of the fixing lever 5 is fitted into the opening 2a so as to lock the fixing arm 2. It is configured.
FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a part of the fixing lever and the fixing arm. As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of openings 2a of the fixed arm 2 are provided, and the positions of the openings 2a are set at positions corresponding to the type (size) of the product, so that they can be used for general purposes. is there.

FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing a fixing member that prevents the fixing arm from sliding. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing another fixing member for preventing the fixing arm from sliding.
6 and 7, a fixing member 6 for preventing sliding of the fixing arm 2 (FIG. 4) is used in place of the fixing lever 5 shown in FIG. The fixing member 6 is made of an elastic material, and is provided with a protrusion 6 a like the fixing lever 5.
For example, one end of the fixing member 6 is screwed onto the slide support member 3 (FIG. 4) in accordance with the opening 2 a of the fixing arm 2 to constitute a fulcrum for the vertical movement of the fixing member 6. The other end of the fixing member 6 is bent and formed into a cylindrical shape, and is used as a handle when the projection 6a is aligned with the opening 2a of the fixing arm 2.

The fixing member 7 shown in FIG. 8 has the shape of an eyebolt, and the tip 7a is inserted into the opening 2a of the fixing arm 2 (FIG. 4) to prevent its sliding.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining a first example in which two fixing arms are fixed to each other. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining a second example in which two fixing arms are fixed to each other. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining a third example in which two fixing arms are fixed to each other.
In FIG. 9, the two fixed arms 2 have openings 3 a penetrating the side surface of the slide support member 3, and a plurality of corresponding fixed arms 2, 2 ′ provided in the diameter direction through openings 2 e. A pin 8 is inserted to fix the fixed arm 2 and the slide support member 3.
In FIG. 10, the two fixed arms 2 and 2 ′ are provided with an opening 2a provided in the fixed arm 2 by a latch member 9 having a protrusion 9a protruding downward in the figure, similarly to the fixed lever 5 shown in FIG. And the projection 9a are fitted to fix the sliding of the fixed arm 2.

In FIG. 11, two fixing arms 2 and 2 ′ are each provided with a belt locking member 2d at an appropriate position on the outer peripheral portion, and each belt locking member 2d is coupled by a belt member 10 having a fastening member 10a. The two fixing arms 2, 2 'are fixed by fastening the member 10a.
As a fixing member between the fixed arms 2, the belt member 10 keeps the interval between the fixed arms. The fixing by the belt member 10 prevents positional deviation due to vibration during transportation.
The two fixed arms 2 and 2 'described above are paired, and one fixed arm 2 can be configured as a reference fixed arm and the other fixed arm 2' can be configured as a movable fixed arm. Thus, the article B is placed on the placement surface 1 (FIG. 1), with one fixed arm 2 serving as a reference fixed arm corresponding to the difference in the shape and size of the article (loaded product) B (FIG. 2). Fix in front.
The article B accommodated on the placement surface 1 is temporarily fixed on one side by the reference fixing arm 2, and then the other fixed arm 2 ′, which is a movable fixed arm, is fixed to the outer periphery of the article B by sliding. In this way, considering the shortening of working time, the effect can be seen especially for articles with a large number of production.

One fixed arm 2 which is a pair of connected slide arms is fixed (not slid) with respect to the article transporting device (pallet) A (FIG. 1). It is useful as a guide and positioning member when loading. The other fixing arm 2 ′ is configured to be in contact with and fixed to the outer shape of the article B regardless of the size of the article B accommodated on the placement surface 1 so as to be slidable (slidable).
In addition, the fixed arm 2 which is a reference fixed arm is provided with an adjustment hole or the like at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction so that a fine adjustment (light adjustment) of a reference position is possible and can be fixed. Yes. As a result, versatility is provided so as to be able to deal with products that are different from some base machines, such as deep products, articles with different appearances, and optional machines.
Furthermore, by fixing the fixed arm 2 which is a reference fixed arm to the placement surface 1 of the article transporting device (pallet) A, the workability is improved in placing a specific article, and it is widely used in the usage method of the article carrying device. It has a fixed configuration that is more wide and effective.

FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a first example of a buffer member used for the fixed arm. FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a second example of the buffer member used for the fixed arm. FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing a second example of the buffer member used for the fixed arm.
In FIG. 12, the buffer member 11 is manufactured from a synthetic resin, for example, as a hollow buffer member hollowed out so as to increase the buffering force and reduce the weight when applied to the fixed arm 2. It has become. The buffer member 11 is provided with a cut 11a along the longitudinal direction, and the cut 11a is used to cover the front surface of the raised portion 2c of the raised portion 2b of the fixed arm 2.
In FIG. 13, the buffer member 12 is manufactured by molding, for example, with a synthetic resin so as to increase the fitting property when applied to the fixed arm 2. This buffer member 12 includes a portion 12a for accommodating the front surface of the convex portion 2c of the raised portion 2b of the fixed arm 2 and a portion 12b for accommodating the raised portion 2b, and is attached to the fixed arm 2 in the form shown in FIG.
In FIG. 14, the buffer member 13 has a structure in which a slit 13 a is formed in the longitudinal direction of a cylindrical member so as to increase fitting and simplify the structure when applied to the fixed arm 2. The buffer member 13 is attached to the convex portion 2c of the raised portion 2b of the fixed arm 2 using the cut 13a.

FIG. 15 is a schematic view for explaining the actual use state of the buffer member together with the article. In FIG. 15, the article B is placed on the placing surface 1 of the article carrying device A by the rubber foot B2 of the product base B4. A recess B1 is provided on the outer wall of the exterior cover B3 of the article B, and the protrusion B2 has a raised portion 2b of the fixed arm 2 that is covered with the molded buffer member 12 having the same shape as that shown in FIG. The portion 2c is fitted.
In this manner, the article contact surface can be protected by providing the buffer member applied to the bent portion (convex shape portion) 2b provided on the fixed arm 2 and raised upward. This is effective for preventing damage to the external portion of the article due to vibration during transportation that may occur at the contact portion between the article (loaded article) B and the fixed arm 2.
The buffer members 11, 12, and 13 are configured to have a structure that can be easily attached to and detached from the fixed arm 2 in consideration of exchangeability, cost, and protection. By easily removing the buffer members 11, 12, and 13 from the fixed arm 2, it is possible to improve workability and versatility such as replacement of a member due to breakage and replacement to another shape of the buffer member.

It is a schematic perspective view which shows the mounting surface of the article conveyance apparatus by this invention. It is a schematic perspective view which shows partially the articles | goods mounted on the mounting surface of the article conveyance apparatus of FIG. It is the schematic which shows one part of a slide support member and a fixed arm. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3. It is a schematic perspective view which shows one part of a fixed lever and a fixed arm. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the fixing member which prevents sliding of a fixing arm. It is sectional drawing of line BB of FIG. It is the schematic which shows the fixing member which prevents sliding of a fixing arm. It is the schematic explaining the 1st example which fixes two fixing arms mutually. It is the schematic explaining the 2nd example which fixes two fixing arms mutually. It is the schematic explaining the 3rd example which fixes two fixing arms mutually. It is the schematic which shows the 1st example of the buffer member used for a fixed arm. FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a second example of the buffer member used for the fixed arm. It is the schematic which shows the 2nd example of the buffer member used for a fixed arm. It is the schematic explaining the actual use condition of a buffer member with articles | goods.

Explanation of symbols

A article transporting device (pallet), B article (loaded product), B1 exterior cover recess, B3 article exterior cover, 1 mounting surface of the article transporting device, 2 fixed arm (U-shaped fixed arm), 2 'fixed arm (U-shaped fixed arm), 2a opening of fixed arm, 2b convex shape part of fixed arm, 2c convex part, 3 slide support member, 5 fixing lever, 10 belt member, 11 buffer member, 12 Buffer member, 13 Buffer member

Claims (10)

In an article transporting apparatus having a placing table for placing an article and an article positioning unit for positioning an article placed on the placing table.
The article positioning unit is
Two arm members having a substantially U-shape;
A slide support portion provided on the mounting table, and slidably supported so that two opposing sides of the arm member are along with opposite two sides of the other arm members;
With
An article transporting device characterized in that the article can be sandwiched or separated from the article by sliding the arm member toward two opposite side surfaces of the article placed on the table.   The article carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the slide support member includes a space through which an end of the fixed arm passes.   2. The article transporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the two fixed arms move in a direction parallel to the loading surface.   4. The article carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the two fixed arms can be removed from the slide support member by being pulled out. 5.   The fixed arms are paired, and one fixed arm is configured as a reference fixed arm, and the other fixed arm is configured as a movable fixed arm, so that the shape and size of the articles loaded on the loading surface are different. 5. The article carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the one fixing arm which is a reference fixing arm is fixed before the article is placed on the placement surface. .   6. The one fixed arm, which is a reference fixed arm, is provided with a position adjusting portion at a constant interval along the longitudinal direction thereof, and the reference position can be finely adjusted and fixed. Goods transport device.   6. The article carrying device according to claim 5, wherein the one fixed arm is provided with a convex portion for fixing.   The article transporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a fastening member that is a belt member that keeps a space between the fixed arms is provided as a fixing member between the fixed arms.   The article transporting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a buffer member is disposed in a contact portion of the fixed arm with an appearance surface of the stacked article.   The article transporting apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the buffer member is removable from the fixed arm.

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