JP2011230812A - Container, display device, and conveyer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a container, etc., capable of directing a marking toward not only in one direction but also the direction differing than the one direction.SOLUTION: The container 20 has a first identification marking 23a and a second identification marking 23b for distinguishing a commodity name, a trade name, etc., from the other commodity on the outer peripheral surface. Herein, the first identification marking 23a and the second identification marking 23b are disposed deviated by 90° in the circumference of the container 20. The first identification marking 23a and a second range R2 are disposed deviated by 90° in the circumference of the container 20. The second identification marking 23b and a third range R3 are disposed deviated by 90° in the circumference of the container 20.

Description

  The present invention relates to a container, a display device, and a transport device.

For example, in convenience stores and the like, containers filled with beverages such as beverage cans and plastic bottles are placed on a display device housed in a display case, for example, and placed on the market. And such a display apparatus is arrange | positioned in the state inclined, for example so that a container might move ahead of a display case with dead weight of the container itself. When one container on the near side (front row) is extracted, the subsequent container moves to the near side by its own weight.
Here, a plastic flat plate, for example, is provided at a place where the container of the display device is placed because of the good sliding property of the container. In recent years, a display device in which a large number of rotatable rollers are arranged has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, the container is generally refilled from the rear side of the display device, but the container can be loaded from the front side, and the container moved to the back side is moved to the front side again and displayed. A display device has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). Further, as a container, a can has been proposed in which inner concave portions and vertical ribs are alternately formed in the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral wall of an annular convex portion formed on the can bottom (see, for example, Patent Document 3). ).

JP-A-11-155701 US Pat. No. 6,502,408 JP 2000-211162 A

  By the way, in many cases, the outer surface of the container is provided with a mark such as a trade name or a trade name. If the mark can be directed in a specific direction, it is possible to improve the appearance of the container when displayed. It becomes. Further, if the mark can be directed in a specific direction, the purchaser of the container becomes more aware of the mark, and an advertising effect is likely to occur. Here, if the mark can be directed not only in one direction but also in a direction different from this one direction, it is possible to increase variations in container arrangement at the time of selling the container. An object of the present invention is to provide a container or the like capable of directing a mark not only in one direction but also in a direction different from the one direction.

  A container to which the present invention is applied is a container that is put into an apparatus having a contact portion that contacts a side portion of a moving container, applies a drag force to the side portion, and rotates the container in the circumferential direction. A container body having an outer peripheral surface with a plurality of marks at different positions, and a contact portion that is in contact with a contact portion when one of the plurality of marks does not face a predetermined direction. A first contact region for rotating the container body in the circumferential direction using a drag force applied from the part, and a second contact for contacting the contact part as the container body rotates and sliding the container body against the contact part The region, the first contact region, and the second contact region are formed at different locations in the height direction of the container body, and other marks of the plurality of marks do not face a predetermined specific direction. If the contact part is placed at a different position A third contact region that contacts the contact portion and rotates the container body in the circumferential direction using a drag applied from the contact portion disposed at a different position, and a contact disposed at a position different from the third contact region A container comprising: a fourth contact region that contacts a contact portion disposed at a different position with rotation of the container body caused by contact with the portion, and slides the container body with respect to the contact portion disposed at a different position. It is.

  Here, the second contact area is located on the side of the container when the container is viewed from the side marked with one mark, and the fourth contact area is the side marked with another mark. When the container is viewed from the side, it is located on the side of the container.

  From another point of view, the container to which the present invention is applied is a container that is put into an apparatus having a contact part that contacts the side part of the moving container, applies drag to the side part, and rotates the container in the circumferential direction. A container body having an outer peripheral surface with a mark, and a container using a drag applied from the contact part when the mark does not face a predetermined direction and contacts the contact part A first contact region that rotates the body in the circumferential direction; a second contact region that contacts the contact portion as the container body rotates; and the first contact region that slides the container body relative to the contact portion; The contact area of 2 is formed at a different location in the height direction of the container body, and the contact area is arranged at a position different from the arrangement position of the contact area when the mark does not face a predetermined specific direction. It is given from the contact part which contacts and is arranged in a different position. The container body is arranged at a different position with the rotation of the container body caused by the contact between the third contact area for rotating the container body in the circumferential direction using force and the contact portion arranged at a position different from the third contact area. And a fourth contact region that contacts the contact portion and slides the container body relative to the contact portions disposed at different positions.

  Here, one of the second contact area and the fourth contact area is located on the side of the container when the container is viewed from the side where the mark is attached, and the second contact area The other contact area of the fourth contact areas may be located on the side with the mark when the container is viewed from the side with the mark. The other contact region may be formed on the outer peripheral surface so as to face the direction in which the mark faces. Furthermore, the first contact region, the second contact region, the third contact region, and the fourth contact region are formed of a coating material applied to the outer peripheral surface of the container body. Can do.

  Further, when the present invention is regarded as a display device, the display device to which the present invention is applied is different from the first region and the second region, and the first region and the second region, which have different friction coefficients. A display device for displaying a container having a third region and a fourth region, which are arranged at different positions in the vertical direction and having different friction coefficients, on the outer peripheral surface and marked on the outer peripheral surface, and moves the container When the first region of the container which has the moving means and the contact member and is moved by the moving means comes into contact with the contact member, a drag is applied from the contact member to the first region to rotate the container in the circumferential direction and to rotate the container. And a rotating means for sliding the second region contacting the contact member relative to the contact member and directing the mark attached to the container in a specific direction, wherein the contact member is the third region and the fourth region. To be able to touch It is the display device according to claim the position of the contact member in a column device is provided can be changed.

  Here, the surface of the contact member that contacts the container is formed in a state having a curvature so as to move away from the moving path of the container as it goes upward and downward from the center in the height direction of the surface. It can be characterized by being. Further, the contact member is attached to the display device by being fitted into a first groove formed in the display device, and further includes a second groove formed at a location different from the first groove in the height direction. The position of the contact member can be changed by fitting the contact member into the second groove.

  Further, when the present invention is regarded as a transport device, the transport device to which the present invention is applied is different from the first region and the second region, and the first region and the second region, which have different friction coefficients. A transporting device for transporting a container having a third region and a fourth region which are arranged at different locations in the vertical direction and have different friction coefficients on the outer peripheral surface and which is marked on the outer peripheral surface, and moves the container When the first region of the container which has the moving means and the contact member and is moved by the moving means comes into contact with the contact member, a drag is applied from the contact member to the first region to rotate the container in the circumferential direction and to rotate the container. And a rotating means for sliding the second region contacting the contact member relative to the contact member and directing the mark attached to the container in a specific direction, wherein the contact member is the third region and the fourth region. Carry so that it can touch It is the conveyance device according to claim the position of the contact member in the device is provided can be changed.

  It is possible to provide a container or the like that can direct the mark in a direction different from the one direction.

It is the figure which showed schematic structure of the display apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure at the time of seeing a display apparatus and a container from the front of a display apparatus. It is a top view of a display device. It is a figure at the time of seeing the left guide from the arrow X direction of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a container. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the container in a display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the printing machine which performs printing with respect to a container. It is a perspective view of the container packing body which concerns on this embodiment. It is a top view of a container package. It is the perspective view which showed the structure of the container. It is the figure which showed a part of manufacturing line which manufactures a container package with a container. It is the figure which showed a part of manufacturing line which manufactures a container package with a container. It is the figure which showed the other structural example of the container. It is the figure which showed an example of the manufacturing line. It is the figure which showed another form of the container package. It is the figure which showed the stopper unit. It is the figure which showed another form of the container package. It is the figure which showed another one form of the container. It is a figure for demonstrating rotation of a cover member. It is a figure for demonstrating rotation of a cover member.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a display device 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view of the display device 30 and the container 20 as viewed from the front of the display device 30. 3 is a top view of the display device 30, and FIG. 4 is a view when the left guide 32 is viewed from the direction of the arrow X in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (A), a display device 30 according to this embodiment includes a placement unit 31 (an example of a moving unit) on which a container 20 filled with a beverage is placed and moves the container 20, and a container. 20 and a guide 32 that guides the movement of the container 20. Moreover, the control board 34 which is arrange | positioned along the one side of the mounting part 31, and stops the movement of the container 20 is provided. Here, the regulating plate 34 is preferably formed to be transparent.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the display device 30 is accommodated in a display case 10 installed in a convenience store, a supermarket, or the like. The display case 10 has a main part composed of a case main body 10A formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape and a door 10B provided to be openable and closable with respect to the case main body 10A. Here, the display device 30 is placed on a shelf (not shown) provided in the display case 10. At this time, the display device 30 is installed such that the side on which the restriction plate 34 is provided is positioned on the door 10B side. The placement portion 31 is arranged such that the side on which the regulation plate 34 is provided is positioned below the side opposite to the side on which the regulation plate 34 is provided. That is, the placement unit 31 is disposed in a state of being inclined downward from the rear side of the display case 10 toward the front side (extraction unit side) from which the container 20 is taken out.

  Here, the display case 10 in the present embodiment is provided with a door on the rear side (not shown), and the rear side can also be opened. And the container 20 is thrown into the display apparatus 30 from this back side. In other words, the container 20 is provided on the rear side of the display case 10 and the rear side of the display device 30. And the thrown container 20 moves on the mounting part 31 toward the door 10B side. In this specification, the door 10B side may be referred to as the front side (front), and the side opposite to the door 10B may be referred to as the rear side (rear). In addition, the width direction of the display case 10 (the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the container 20 moves) may be referred to as a horizontal direction or a width direction.

  The display device 30 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 3, the guide 32 of the display device 30 in this embodiment is arranged along the movement path of the container 20. The guides 32 are provided on both sides of the movement path of the container 20. Here, the guide 32 is formed of a metal material such as aluminum or a resin material, for example. Of the two guides 32 provided, the guide 32 positioned on the right side (right side in the figure) of the movement path of the container 20 can be omitted. Here, in the present specification, hereinafter, the right guide 32 in the drawing may be referred to as a right guide 32, and the left guide 32 in the drawing may be referred to as a left guide 32.

  Here, the placement unit 31 has a container placement surface 31A on which the container 20 is placed. And this container mounting surface 31A is inclined and arranged so that the near side is positioned below the far side. In other words, the container placement surface 31A is inclined and disposed such that the container placement surface 31A and the horizontal plane in the front-rear direction form an angle θV (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “front-rear direction inclination angle θV”). Yes. More specifically, the container mounting surface 31 </ b> A is provided with an inclination that descends from the input portion of the container 20 toward the takeout portion of the container 20.

  The container placement surface 31 </ b> A is disposed so as to be inclined such that the left guide 32 is positioned below the right guide 32. In addition, the container placement surface 31A is inclined so that the container placement surface 31A and the horizontal plane in the left-right direction (width direction) form an angle θH (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “left-right direction tilt angle θH”). Are arranged. More specifically, in the present embodiment, a resistance applying portion 33 (an example of a contact member) to be described later is provided on one side of the side of the moving path of the container 20 and the other side. It has been. And the inclination which falls as it goes to this one side side from this other side side is provided to 31 A of container mounting surfaces in this embodiment. In addition, the code | symbol 3A, 3B in FIG. 3 has shown the state of the inclination in 31 A of container mounting surfaces.

  Further, the placement unit 31 includes a first roller row 311 and a second roller row 312 that are arranged in parallel in the width direction of the placement unit 31 on a container placement surface 31A that is a surface on which the container 20 is placed. ing. Here, the first roller row 311 is provided on the one side, and the second roller row 312 is provided on the other side. Each roller row has a plurality of roll-shaped members 314 arranged side by side from the input portion to the take-out portion of the container 20. The roll-shaped member 314 included in the first roller row 311 can rotate along the moving direction of the container 20 and smoothly moves the container 20 toward the front of the display device 30. On the other hand, the roll-shaped member 314 included in the second roller row 312 is fixed so as not to rotate. For this reason, the roll-shaped member 314 included in the second roller row 312 imparts resistance against movement to the container 20 that moves the placement unit 31.

  Here, the roll-shaped member 314 included in the second roller row 312 contacts a part located on the other side of the container 20 (on the side opposite to the side where the resistance applying portion 33 is provided). A drag force is applied to the container 20. In this embodiment, all the roll-shaped members 314 included in the second roller row 312 are fixed so as not to rotate. However, a part of the roll-shaped members 314 is fixed, for example, every other roll-shaped member 314 is fixed. May be. The roll member 314 included in the second roller row 312 can be fixed with an adhesive or the like. A tape or the like can also be attached and fixed. Further, the roll-shaped member 314 included in the second roller array 312 may not be provided, and a convex portion corresponding to the roll-shaped member 314 may be provided on the surface of the placement unit 31.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown to FIG. 1 (A) and FIG. 3, sliding resistance (friction resistance, drag) is provided with respect to the outer peripheral surface (side part) of the container 20 which contacts the left guide 32. FIG. A resistance applying unit 33 is provided. As shown in FIG. 1A, the resistance applying portion 33 that functions as a part of the rotating means is provided along the movement path of the container 20. In addition, the resistance applying portion 33 is provided on one side of the one side and the other side of the moving path. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the resistance applying portion 33 is provided along the movement path of the container 20, and the base material 33 </ b> A fitted in the first groove 321 (see also FIG. 4) formed in the left guide 32. The adhesive member 33B is attached to the outer surface of the base material 33A. Here, the site | part located in the movement path | route side of the container 20 among the outer surfaces of 33 A of base materials is curving and formed so that it may protrude toward this movement path | route. In addition, the surface located on the movement path side of the container 20 in the outer surface of the base material 33A has a curvature so as to move away from the movement path of the container 20 toward the upper side from the center in the height direction and toward the lower side. It is formed in the state of having.

  Here, as described above, when the portion of the outer surface of the base material 33A that is located on the moving path side of the container 20 is formed to be curved, the container 20 that moves on the placement unit 31 moves in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. Even if inclined, the contact area between the resistance applying portion 33 and the container 20 tends to be constant. The base material 33A can be formed of a hard material such as aluminum, for example. Moreover, the sticking member 33B can be comprised with the vinyl tape comprised by the vinyl chloride, for example. In addition, the sticking member 33B can be made of a material that is more flexible than the base material 33A and softer than the base material 33A.

  In addition, the resistance provision part 33 can be formed only by the hard base material 33A, without providing the sticking member 33B. Further, when the resistance applying portion 33 is configured only by the base material 33A, it is possible to roughen the surface of the base material 33A by performing a sandblasting process as an example of a roughening process on the base material 33A. Moreover, when providing the sticking member 33B, this sticking member 33B can also use rubber members, such as EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber), for example. Further, FIG. 3 shows an example in which the sticking member 33B is provided over the entire length of the base material 33A. However, the sticking member 33B may be provided on a part of the base material 33A.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a second groove 322 having the same shape as the first groove 321 is formed on the first groove 321. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the resistance applying portion 33 can be displaced upward by fitting the base material 33A into the second groove 322.

Next, the container 20 will be described in detail.
FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the container 20.
FIG. 2A is a front view of the container 20. FIG. 2B is a right side view. If it adds, the figure (B) will be a figure at the time of looking at the container 20 from the arrow Y direction of the figure (A). 3C shows a cross section at the S portion in FIG. 1A, and FIG. 1D shows a cross section at the T portion in FIG.

  The container 20 shown in the figure is a so-called two-piece can, and is attached with a lid member 22 filled with contents such as a beverage and having a pull tab (not shown in the figure). As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the container 20 has a first region R1 (an example of a first contact region) and a second region R2 (an example of a second contact region) on the outer peripheral surface. And a third region R3 (an example of a fourth contact region). Here, the second region R2 and the third region R3 are arranged in a state of being shifted by 90 ° in the circumferential direction of the container 20. Moreover, 2nd area | region R2 and 3rd area | region R3 are formed in the strip | belt shape so that the circumferential direction of the container 20 may be met. Furthermore, 2nd area | region R2 and 3rd area | region R3 are arrange | positioned in the state mutually shifted in the height direction of the container 20. As shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the region other than the second region R2 and the third region R3 on the outer peripheral surface of the container 20 is the first region R1.

  In addition, the surface state of 2nd area | region R2 and the surface state of 3rd area | region R3 are comprised similarly. For this reason, in the following description, it demonstrates centering around 1st area | region R1 and 2nd area | region R2. In the present embodiment, the friction coefficient on the surface satisfies the first region R1> second region R2 (third region R3). Further, in the circumferential direction of the container 20, a region adjacent to the third region R3 (a region adjacent to the third region R3 in the first region R1) can be regarded as a third contact region.

Here, the surface state of the second region R2 will be described first with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5C, an ink layer 51 is provided on the surface of the container body 50 in the second region R2. In addition, a top coat layer (outermost layer) 52 having crater-like irregularities is provided on the surface of the ink layer 51.

  Here, as the ink used for the ink layer 51, for example, one for metal printing can be used. Here, as the pigment (color amount) of the ink, various organic pigments and inorganic pigments are used. The ink vehicle is mainly composed of a resin such as a thermosetting resin or an ultraviolet curable resin. Here, as the thermosetting resin, an alkyd type or polyester type resin or the like is used. As the ultraviolet curable resin, an ultraviolet radical polymerization type resin, an ultraviolet cation polymerization type resin, or the like is used. Furthermore, the ink may contain an additive. Additives include matting agents, waxes (natural, petroleum, synthetic), desiccants, dispersants, wetting agents, crosslinking agents, gelling agents, thickeners, anti-skinning agents, stabilizers, An antifoaming agent, a photopolymerization initiator, or the like is used.

  The ink layer 51 is formed of a so-called repelling ink. That is, the ink layer 51 is formed of ink that repels the paint when the paint for forming the topcoat layer 52 is applied to the surface of the ink layer 51. Here, the unevenness in the top coat layer 52 is formed by repelling the paint forming the top coat layer 52 by the ink layer 51.

  In order to repel the paint for forming the top coat layer 52 by the ink layer 51 (to form the unevenness), the surface tension of the ink used for forming the ink layer 51 is used for forming the top coat layer 52. It is desirable to set 5 mN / m or more lower than the surface tension of the paint. In other words, it is desirable that the surface tension of the ink is lower than the surface tension of the paint, and that the difference in surface tension between the ink and the paint is 5 mN / m or more. Here, the reduction of the surface tension of the ink can be carried out, for example, by adding silicone to normal ink.

  On the other hand, the coating material used for the topcoat layer 52 is mainly composed of a resin such as a thermosetting resin or an ultraviolet curable resin, and contains a wax component as necessary. Thermosetting resins include phenol-formaldehyde resin, furan-formaldehyde resin, xylene-formaldehyde resin, ketone-formaldehyde resin, amino resin, urea formaldehyde resin, melamine-formaldehyde resin, alkyd resin, unsaturated polyester resin, epoxy resin ( Examples: novolac type epoxy resin, bisphenol type epoxy resin), bismaleimide resin, triallyl cyanurate resin, thermosetting acrylic resin, silicone resin, oily resin and the like are used.

  Further, a composition of a thermosetting resin and a thermoplastic resin may be used. In this case, a vinyl chloride-maleic acid-vinyl acetate copolymer, an acrylic polymer, a saturated polyester resin, or the like is used as the thermoplastic resin. These resins can be used singly or in combination of two or more. Moreover, well-known acid catalysts, such as toluenesulfonic acid and benzenesulfonic acid, may be added to these resin compositions as needed. When using an acid catalyst, it is desirable to add the acid catalyst in an amount of 0.5 to 1% by mass based on the resin. Of these resins, it is particularly desirable in terms of coating film performance to use a composition of a melamine-formaldehyde resin and a saturated polyester resin or a composition of a thermosetting acrylic resin and a melamine-formaldehyde resin.

  On the other hand, as the ultraviolet curable resin, for example, a cationic curable resin, a radical curable resin, or the like is used. As the cationic curable resin, a composition of an ultraviolet curable epoxy resin and a cationic photopolymerization catalyst is used.

  Moreover, in the coating material used for the topcoat layer 52, you may add a crosslinking agent and a sensitizer to said resin as needed. As the crosslinking agent, various polyols (eg, ε-caprolactone triol) and the like are used. A thioxanthone derivative or the like is used as the sensitizer. Furthermore, natural, petroleum, or synthetic wax agents may be added alone or in combination as a wax component to the paint used for the top coat layer 52 in order to compensate for slippage. Further, various silicone oils may be added as a leveling agent for the surface of the topcoat layer 52 and / or to further improve the stability in the paint state and to impart initial slipperiness to the topcoat layer 52. good.

An example of the composition of the ink layer 51 and the topcoat layer 52 is as follows.
[Topcoat layer 52]
Resin component: 30% polyester, 13% acrylic, 55% amino, 2% epoxy
Wax: Petroleum 0.3%, Natural 1%, Synthetic 0.2% (based on resin component)
Silicone oil (mixed): 0.15% (based on resin component)
Surface tension: 33 mN / m
Thickness: 5μm
[Ink layer 51] (repellent ink)
Main resin: Alkyd resin Pigment: TiO ₂
Surface tension: 28 mN / m
Thickness: 2μm

  The above is an example of a method for forming the second region R2. For example, the second region R2 may be formed by using a technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-361172. That is, the second region R <b> 2 may be formed by forming irregularities by agglomerating the coating material forming the top coat layer 52 in the form of spots on the surface of the ink layer 51. Moreover, the crater-like unevenness | corrugation of 2nd area | region R2 can be formed by forming the ink layer 51 using what is called foaming ink containing the foaming agent. As this foaming agent, for example, foamable microcapsules can be used. This foamable microcapsule is obtained by encapsulating a low-boiling hydrocarbon (butane, propane, etc.) in a spherical outer shell made of resin, and the particle size expands several times by heating during the baking process. The unevenness of the second region R2 is on the order of 3 to 10 μm at the maximum depth, and in a normal coating material, a smooth surface with a depth of about 1 μm or less is called the first region R1. .

Next, the surface state of the first region R1 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4D, an ink layer 51 is provided on the surface of the container body 50 in the first region R1 as described above. A topcoat layer (outermost layer) 52 having a surface smoother than the topcoat layer 52 in the second region R2 is provided on the surface of the ink layer 51.

  Here, the ink layer 51 in the first region R <b> 1 is formed using an ink (ordinary ink) that does not repel the paint forming the top coat layer 52. In other words, the ink that forms the ink layer 51 is an ink whose surface tension is equal to or higher than the surface tension of the paint that forms the topcoat layer 52. Therefore, in the first region R1, the paint that forms the topcoat layer 52 is not repelled, and the surface of the topcoat layer 52 is smoother than the topcoat layer 52 in the second region R2. The basic composition of the ink that forms the ink layer 51 is the same as described above. The basic composition of the paint for forming the top coat layer 52 is the same as described above.

  In addition, when forming the ink layer 51 in 2nd area | region R2 using the said foamed ink, the ink layer 51 in 1st area | region R1 is formed using the ink (normal ink) which is not foamed ink. When the ink layer 51 in the second region R <b> 2 is formed using an ink that agglomerates the paint that forms the top coat layer 52, the ink layer 51 in the first region R <b> 1 forms the top coat layer 52. It is formed using an ink that does not cause the paint to agglomerate (normal ink).

  Further, the container 20 in the present embodiment has a first identification mark 23a and a second identification mark 23b for distinguishing it from other products such as a product name and a trade name on the outer peripheral surface thereof (in this specification, it is noted that Is hereinafter simply referred to as “identification mark 23”). Here, the first identification mark 23 a and the second identification mark 23 b are arranged in a state shifted by 90 ° in the circumferential direction of the container 20. The relationship between the first identification mark 23a and the second region R2 will be described. The first identification mark 23a and the second region R2 are arranged in a state shifted by 90 ° in the circumferential direction of the container 20. In addition, the second region R2 is arranged so as to face a direction (crossing direction) substantially orthogonal to the direction in which the first identification mark 23a faces. Further, the relationship between the second identification mark 23b and the third region R3 will be described. The second identification mark 23b and the third region R3 are arranged in a state shifted by 90 ° in the circumferential direction of the container 20. In addition, the third region R3 is arranged so as to face a direction (crossing direction) substantially orthogonal to the direction in which the second identification mark 23b faces. The first identification mark 23a is arranged above the third region R3. More specifically, the second region R2 is located on the side of the container 20 when the container 20 is viewed from the side where the first identification mark 23a is attached (see FIG. 5A). The third region R3 is located on the side of the container 20 when the container 20 is viewed from the side on which the second identification mark 23b is attached (see FIG. 5B).

Next, the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30 will be described.
6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the container 20 in the display device 30. FIG. 6 and 7, the first roller row 311 and the second roller row 312 (see FIG. 3) are not shown.

  As indicated by reference numeral 4A in FIG. 6, the container 20 placed behind the placement unit 31 is provided with an inclination in the left-right direction (width direction) and an inclination in the front-rear direction with respect to the container placement surface 31A. Then, it moves forward while being guided by the left guide 32. At this time, if the first region R1 is in contact with the resistance applying portion 33, slippage between the first region R1 and the resistance applying portion 33 is suppressed (a drag is applied to the first region R1), The container 20 moves forward while rotating clockwise (see reference numeral 4B).

  And if 2nd area | region R2 will be in the state which contacts resistance provision part 33 like code | symbol 4C, a slip will arise between 2nd area | region R2 and resistance provision part 33, and rotation of the container 20 will stop. Here, when 2nd area | region R2 contacts the resistance provision part 33, 2nd area | region R2 and the resistance provision part 33 contact in the state close | similar to a point contact. In other words, the contact area between the second region R2 and the resistance applying portion 33 is reduced. For this reason, it is considered that the slip occurs between the second region R2 and the resistance applying portion 33.

  Thereafter, the container 20 moves (slides) toward the front while being guided by the resistance applying portion 33. Thereby, the container 20 that has reached the front of the display device 30 is in a state in which the first identification mark 23a faces forward. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second region R2 and the first identification mark 23a are arranged with a predetermined positional relationship determined in advance. Specifically, when the second region R2 faces the left side (one direction), the first identification mark 23a faces the front (a direction intersecting one direction, a direction perpendicular to the one direction) The second region R2 and the first identification mark 23a are arranged. For this reason, when the second region R2 comes into contact with the resistance applying portion 33, the first identification mark 23a faces forward.

Next, the operation of the container 20 when the resistance applying portion 33 is fixed to the second groove 322 (see FIG. 2) will be described with reference to FIG.
As indicated by reference numeral 5A in FIG. 7, the container 20 placed behind the placement unit 31 is provided with a slope in the left-right direction and a slope in the front-rear direction with respect to the container placement surface 31A, as described above. Then, it moves forward while being guided by the left guide 32. At this time, if the first region R1 is in contact with the resistance applying portion 33, the slip between the first region R1 and the resistance applying portion 33 is suppressed as described above, and the container 20 is rotated clockwise. It moves forward while rotating (see 5B).

  When the third region R3 comes into contact with the resistance applying portion 33 as indicated by reference numeral 5C, a slip occurs between the third region R3 and the resistance applying portion 33, and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped. Thereafter, the container 20 moves (slides) toward the front while being guided by the resistance applying portion 33. Thereby, the container 20 that has reached the front of the display device 30 is in a state in which the second identification mark 23b faces forward. In addition, in the present embodiment, the third region R3 and the second identification mark 23b are also arranged with a predetermined positional relationship determined in advance. Specifically, when the third region R3 faces the left side (one direction), the second identification mark 23b faces the front (a direction intersecting one direction, a direction perpendicular to the one direction) The third region R3 and the second identification mark 23b are arranged. For this reason, when the third region R3 comes into contact with the resistance applying portion 33, the second identification mark 23b faces forward.

  Here, a method of forming the first region R1 to the third region R3 will be described. 1st area | region R1-3rd area | region R3 can be formed in the printing process included in the manufacturing process of the container 20 which is a 2 piece can, for example. In more detail, it can form using the printing machine installed in the printing process.

Here, FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a printing machine that performs printing on the container 20.
A printing machine 500 shown in the figure is a printing machine that performs so-called offset printing. The printing machine 500 includes a blanket cylinder 510, an ink coating apparatus 520 that has a printing plate corresponding to an image and forms ink layer 51 (an example of a coating material) on the blanket cylinder 510, a support roll 530, and the above A paint application device 540 for applying a paint (an example of an application material) for forming the topcoat layer 52 is provided.

  The blanket cylinder 510 is formed in a disc shape and rotates in one direction. The blanket cylinder 510 has a plurality of blankets (transferred portions) 511 on the outer peripheral surface. In addition, the blanket cylinder 510 transfers the ink transferred from the printing plate in the ink applicator 520 to the blanket 511 to the base can body that is the base of the two-piece can at the transfer portion Te and transfers the ink to the base can body. Form an image.

  A plurality of ink applicators 520 are provided for each color along the circumferential direction of the blanket cylinder 510. Each ink coating device 520 includes a printing cylinder 522 that contacts the blanket 511 of the blanket cylinder 510, and an ink supply device 521 that supplies ink to the outer peripheral surface of the printing cylinder 522. Here, the printing cylinder 522 has the above printing plate on the outer peripheral surface, and transfers the ink supplied by the ink supply device 521 to the blanket 511. As a result, ink is placed on the surface of each blanket 511. Specifically, ink is sequentially placed from each of the printing cylinders 522 on each surface of each blanket 511 and assigned to each region assigned to each printing cylinder 522. As a result, an ink image corresponding to the image is formed on the surface of each blanket 511. The ink image moves to the transfer portion Te as the blanket cylinder 510 rotates, and is transferred to the outer peripheral surface of the raw can body rotating in the circumferential direction. As a result, the ink layer 51 is formed.

  The support roll 530 is disposed at a position opposite to the blanket cylinder 510 and rotates in one direction, and conveys the raw can body that has moved from a not-shown washer process to the transfer unit Te. Further, the support roll 530 conveys the raw can body that has moved from the washer process to the transfer unit Te in a rotated state. The coating material coating device 540 applies the coating material to the outer peripheral surface of the element can body (element can body on which the ink layer 51 is formed) to which the ink image is transferred. As a result, the top coat layer 52 is formed.

  Here, when such a printing machine 500 is used, by placing ink having a function of repelling paint from the printing cylinder 522 in charge of the ink layer 51 in the second region R2 on the blanket 511, A surface difference can be formed between the first region R1 and the first region R1. Further, by placing on the blanket 511 ink having a function of repelling paint from the printing cylinder 522 in charge of the ink layer 51 in the third region R3, the surface difference between the third region R3 and the first region R1. Can be formed.

  In addition, formation of 2nd area | region R2 and 3rd area | region R3 using the foaming ink mentioned above forms foaming ink into the blanket 511 from the cylinder 522 for printing in charge of the ink layer 51 in 2nd area | region R2 and 3rd area | region R3. This can be done by placing. Furthermore, the formation of the second region R2 and the third region R3 using the ink that agglomerates the paint described above is performed from the printing cylinder 522 in charge of the ink layer 51 in the second region R2 and the third region R3. Can be performed by placing the ink on the blanket 511.

  By the way, although advertisements for products such as beverage cans are often carried out by television commercials or the like, the advertising effect can be produced even in cases other than television commercials. For example, in a supermarket or the like, a plurality of containers 20 may be sold in a packed state, but if the identification mark 23 attached to the container 20 is visible from the outside of the packing material, The identification mark 23 is visually recognized by the purchaser, and an advertising effect is produced. For this reason, in a container package etc., it is preferable to arrange | position each of the containers 20 so that the identification mark 23 can be visually recognized from the exterior of a packing material.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the container package 200 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a top view of the container package 200. The container packing body 200 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality (six in this embodiment) of containers 20 and a packing material 210 that packs the plurality of containers 20.

  Here, in the container package 200 in the present embodiment, the container 20 is packed in a state where the directions of the container 20 are aligned. Specifically, the container 20 is packed in a state in which the orientations are aligned so that the identification mark 23 attached to the container 20 is visible from the outside of the container package 200. More specifically, in the container package 200 according to the present embodiment, six containers 20 are arranged in a grid of 2 columns × 3 rows. The three containers 20 are arranged so that the identification mark 23 given to each of the three containers 20 located in one row faces the outside of the packing material 210. Further, the three containers 20 are arranged so that the identification marks 23 attached to the three containers 20 located in the other row face the outside of the packing material 210. In the present embodiment, the packing material 210 is formed of a transparent film (shrink film).

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the container 20.
The container 20 shown in this figure is provided with only one identification mark 23. In addition, the identification mark 23 is provided at the place where the first identification mark 23a is provided, and the identification mark 23 is not provided at the place where the second identification mark 23b is provided.

  The container 20 in the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the container 20 shown in FIG. 5 except that the identification mark 23 is not provided at a place where the second identification mark 23b is provided. ing. That is, the container 20 in the present embodiment has the first region R1 to the third region R3 on the outer peripheral surface. And 2nd area | region R2 and 3rd area | region R3 are arrange | positioned in the state which mutually shifted | deviated 90 degrees in the circumferential direction of the container 20. FIG. Moreover, 2nd area | region R2 and 3rd area | region R3 are formed in the strip | belt shape so that the circumferential direction of the container 20 may be met. Furthermore, 2nd area | region R2 and 3rd area | region R3 are arrange | positioned in the state mutually shifted in the height direction of the container 20. As shown in FIG. Moreover, the area | region other than the area | region in which 2nd area | region R2 and 3rd area | region R3 are provided among the outer peripheral surfaces of the container 20 is 1st area | region R1. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the second region R2 is arranged so as to face a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the identification mark 23 faces. On the other hand, the third region R3 is arranged so as to face the direction in which the identification mark 23 faces. More specifically, the second region R2 (an example of one contact region) is located on the side of the container 20 when the container 20 is viewed from the side to which the identification mark 23 is attached, and the third region R3 (the other region) Of the contact area) is located on the side to which the identification mark 23 is attached when the container 20 is viewed from the side to which the identification mark 23 is attached.

Next, a production line for producing the container package 200 will be described.
FIGS. 12 and 13 are views showing a part of a production line for producing the container package 200 together with the container 20.
In this production line, as shown in FIG. 12, a first transport device 600 that transports the container 20, a second transport device 700 that is arranged alongside the first transport device 600 and transports the container 20, a first transport A stopper unit 800 that stops the container 20 that has been transported from the apparatus 600 and the second transport apparatus 700 is provided.

  Here, the first transport device 600 has the same configuration as the display device 30 described above. Specifically, the container placement surface 31A having the container placement surface 31A to which the inclination in the front-rear direction and the width direction is provided, the placement unit 31 that moves the container 20, and the movement path of the container 20 are formed and the movement of the container 20 is guided. And a resistance applying portion 33 that applies resistance to the container 20. In addition, this resistance provision part 33 is being fixed with respect to the 2nd groove | channel 322 (refer FIG. 2).

  Moreover, the 2nd conveying apparatus 700 also has the structure similar to the said display apparatus 30 except the point by which right and left were reversed and comprised. That is, it has a container placement surface 31A to which the inclination in the front-rear direction and the width direction is given, and a placement part 31 that moves the container 20, and a guide 32 that forms a movement path of the container 20 and guides the movement of the container 20. And a resistance applying portion 33 that applies resistance to the container 20. In addition, this resistance provision part 33 is also being fixed with respect to the 2nd groove | channel 322 (refer FIG. 2). Here, in the second transport device 700, the left and right sides are reversed as described above, and the resistance applying portion 33 is provided on the right side in the drawing. Moreover, the inclination in the width direction of 31 A of container mounting surfaces is an inclination which falls as it goes to the right direction in the figure.

  Here, operation | movement of the container 20 in the 1st conveying apparatus 600 is demonstrated. As indicated by reference numeral 12A in FIG. 12, the container 20 positioned behind the placement portion 31 is provided with resistance in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction with respect to the container placement surface 31A, as described above. It moves forward while being guided by the section 33. At this time, if the first region R1 is in contact with the resistance applying portion 33, the slip between the first region R1 and the resistance applying portion 33 is suppressed as described above, and the container 20 is rotated clockwise. It moves forward while rotating (see 12B).

  When the third region R3 comes into contact with the resistance applying portion 33 as indicated by reference numeral 12C, slippage occurs between the third region R3 and the resistance applying portion 33, and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped. At this time, the identification mark 23 faces the left side of the first transport device 600. Thereafter, the container 20 moves toward the stopper unit 800 positioned in the front while being guided by the resistance applying portion 33.

  On the other hand, the container 20 positioned behind the placement unit 31 in the second transport device 700 also moves forward while being guided by the resistance applying unit 33, as indicated by reference numeral 12D in FIG. At this time, if the first region R1 is in contact with the resistance applying portion 33, the slip between the first region R1 and the resistance applying portion 33 is suppressed, and the container 20 rotates counterclockwise. However, it moves forward (see reference numeral 12E). When the third region R3 comes into contact with the resistance applying portion 33 as indicated by reference numeral 12F, slip occurs between the third region R3 and the resistance applying portion 33, and the rotation of the container 20 is stopped. At this time, the identification mark 23 is directed to the right side of the second transport device 700. Thereafter, the container 20 moves toward the stopper unit 800 positioned in the front while being guided by the resistance applying portion 33.

  Next, the stopper unit 800 will be described with reference to FIG. The stopper unit 800 shown in the figure stops the support 20 that supports the container 20 from below, and the container 20 that is located on the moving path of the container 20 and has moved from the first transport device 600 and the second transport device 700. A stop plate 820 is provided. Also, a first wall portion 830 that is provided in a substantially extended line of the guide 32 provided in the first transfer device 600 and prevents the container 20 from falling off the stopper unit 800, and a guide provided in the second transfer device 700. And a second wall portion 840 that is provided in a substantially extended line shape of 32 and prevents the container 20 from dropping off from the stopper unit 800. The stopper unit 800 includes a partition wall 850 provided between the first wall portion 830 and the second wall portion 840 and provided along the moving direction of the container 20.

  Here, the containers 20 conveyed by the first conveying device 600 sequentially enter the space formed between the first wall portion 830 and the partition wall 850 as shown in FIG. Thereby, as shown in the figure, the three containers 20 are arranged in a line. Further, the identification mark 23 of each container 20 is directed leftward in the figure. Moreover, the container 20 conveyed by the 2nd conveying apparatus 700 approachs sequentially into the space formed between the 2nd wall part 840 and the partition wall 850, as shown in FIG. Thereby, the three containers 20 are arranged in a line. Further, the identification mark 23 of each container 20 is directed rightward in the figure.

  Thereafter, in the present embodiment, the six containers 20 positioned in the stopper unit 800 are lifted by a suction device (not shown), and the six containers 20 are conveyed until a packing process (not shown). In this packing process, the packing material 210 formed of a film is wound around the six containers 20 and the packing material 210 is contracted by heat. Thereby, the container package 200 is completed.

  By the way, the container 20 can also be comprised as shown in FIG. 14 (The figure which showed the other structural example of the container 20). That is, the first region R1 and the second region R2 can be provided, but the third region R3 can be omitted. In addition, it is not a configuration in which three regions are provided, but two regions, a second region R2 for turning the identification mark 23 forward in the display device 30 and a first region R1 for rotating the container 20 in the circumferential direction. It can also be set as the structure which provided.

  By the way, when the container 20 is configured as described above, even if the container 20 is inserted into the first transport device 600 and the second transport device 700, the identification mark 23 faces in the direction orthogonal to the transport direction of the container 20. It will disappear. In addition, the identification mark 23 comes to face in the transport direction of the container 20 or in the direction opposite to the transport direction. As a result, even if an attempt is made to manufacture the container package 200 by collecting a plurality of the containers 20, the container 20 has a container 20 in which the identification mark 23 does not face the outside of the container package 200. .

  Here, the container 20 in which only the two regions of the first region R1 and the second region R2 are formed, for example, with the container package 200 by the production line shown in FIG. However, this production line occupies a larger area than the production lines shown in FIGS. For this reason, it is preferable to provide the container 20 with two regions having different positions in the circumferential direction and different positions in the height direction, such as the second region R2 and the third region R3. . In addition, it is preferable to provide the container 20 with two areas, an area for directing the identification mark 23 in the display device 30 and an area used when the container package 200 is manufactured.

  Here, the production line shown in FIG. 15 will be briefly described. The production line is provided with the second conveyance device 700 (see the second conveyance device 700 in the upper right of FIG. 15). And in this 2nd conveying apparatus 700, while the charged container 20 rotates counterclockwise, 2nd area | region R2 (refer FIG. 14) contacts the resistance provision part 33, and the identification mark 23 is 2nd. It faces the rear side of the transfer device 700.

  Further, the production line is provided with a moving unit 750 that moves the container 20 that has been moved in one direction (downward in the drawing) by the second transfer device 700 in a direction perpendicular to the one direction. . The moving unit 750 is provided with an inclination that decreases in the traveling direction of the container 20, and the moving unit 750 moves the container 20 using this inclination.

  The container 20 moved by the moving unit 750 enters the stopper unit 800 from one end side (left end side in the figure) of the stopper unit 800. In other words, the container 20 moved by the moving unit 750 enters the stopper unit 800 from one end side of the stopper unit 800. Thereafter, the new container 20 moved by the moving unit 750 enters the central portion of the stopper unit 800. Thereafter, the new container 20 moved by the moving unit 750 enters the stopper unit 800 from the other end side (right end side in the drawing) of the stopper unit 800. As a result, the three containers 20 are arranged on the stopper unit 800.

  Here, the stopper unit 800 includes a stop plate 821 that is disposed substantially parallel to the moving direction of the container 20 moving on the moving unit 750 and stops the container 20 that has moved from the moving unit 750 to the stopper unit 800. A first prevention plate 822 and a second prevention plate 823 that are arranged in a relationship substantially orthogonal to the stop plate 821 and prevent the container 20 from falling off the stopper unit 800 are provided. In this production line, the container 20 moves to a region surrounded by the stop plate 821, the first prevention plate 822, and the second prevention plate 823. At this time, the identification mark 23 attached to each container 20 faces upward in the figure.

  Two sets of the second transfer device 700 and the moving unit 750 are provided, and the other second transfer device 700 and the moving unit 750 are provided on the lower side in the drawing. As a result, the three containers 20 with the identification mark 23 facing downward in the figure are positioned on the lower side of the stopper unit 800 in the figure.

Next, another form of the container package 200 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a view showing another form of the container package 200.
The container package 200 shown in this figure is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape (box shape). Further, in this drawing, a state in which a plurality (five) of container packages 200 are stacked is illustrated. Moreover, in the container package 200 in this embodiment, 24 containers 20 are accommodated inside the packing material 210. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the packing material 210 is formed of paper (corrugated cardboard). Here, the packing material 210 has a first side surface 211 and a second side surface 212 that are arranged to face each other, and a third side surface 213 and a fourth side surface 214 that are also arranged to face each other.

  A perforation 220 is formed in the packing material 210 of the container package 200. The perforations 220 are provided in a continuous state in the circumferential direction of the packing material 210 (provided over the entire circumference). For this reason, in this embodiment, the packing material 210 can be divided into two parts, an upper part and a lower part. And in this figure, as shown to the same figure, the upper part side of the packing material 210 in the container packing body 200 located in the highest level is removed. Thereby, in the uppermost container packing material 200, the container 20 is exposed.

  In the present embodiment, 24 containers 20 are arranged in 4 columns × 6 rows. And in this embodiment, the identification mark 23 attached | subjected to the container 20 adjacent to the 1st side surface 211 among 24 containers 20 faces the outer side of the packing material 210. FIG. Further, the identification mark 23 attached to the container 20 adjacent to the second side surface 212 is also directed to the outside of the packing material 210. Further, the identification marks 23 attached to the two containers 20 adjacent to the third side surface 213 are also directed to the outside of the packing material 210. Although not shown, the identification marks 23 attached to the two containers 20 adjacent to the fourth side surface 214 are also directed to the outside of the packing material 210.

  Here, the manufacturing method of the said container package 200 is demonstrated. When the container package 200 is manufactured, first, 24 containers 20 are accumulated on the stopper unit 800. And the container 20 is conveyed from this stopper unit 800 to a packing process (not shown), and packing by the packing material 210 is performed in this packing process. Thereby, the container package 200 is completed.

Here, FIG. 17 is a view showing the stopper unit 800.
Around the stopper unit 800 in the present embodiment, a first transport device 901 to a twelfth transport device 912 that transport the container 20 toward the stopper unit 800 are provided. Each of the first transport device 901 to the twelfth transport device 912 has the same configuration as the second transport device 700 shown in FIGS. In the first transport device 901 to the twelfth transport device 912, the resistance applying portion 33 is fixed to the first groove 321 (see FIG. 2). The container 20 in this embodiment has the same configuration as that shown in FIG. For this reason, the container 20 transported by the first transport device 901 to the twelfth transport device 912 is in a state in which the identification mark 23 faces the direction opposite to the moving direction of the container 20 as indicated by reference numeral 17A.

  On the other hand, the stopper unit 800 is provided with a first stop plate 831 for stopping the container 20 conveyed from the first conveying device 901 on the support base 810. Further, the second transfer device 902, the third transfer device 903, the eighth transfer device 908, and the second transfer plate 904 that stops the container 20 transferred from the ninth transfer device 909 are transferred from the fourth transfer device 904. A third stop plate 833 for stopping the container 20 is provided. Further, on the support base 810, a fourth stop plate 834 for stopping the containers 20 conveyed from the fifth conveying device 905 and the sixth conveying device 906, and the containers 20 conveyed from the seventh conveying device 907 are stopped. A fifth stop plate 835 is provided. Further, a sixth stop plate 836 for stopping the container 20 transported from the tenth transport device 910 and a seventh stop plate 837 for stopping the container 20 transported from the eleventh transport device 911 and the twelfth transport device 912 are provided. It has been.

  Here, the container 20 transported from each of the first transport device 901 to the twelfth transport device 912 in a state where the identification mark 23 faces in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the container 20 is the first stop plate 831. Stopped by the seventh stop plate 837. At this time, the 12 containers 20 positioned on the support table 810 and positioned on the outer edge of the support table 810 are in a state in which the identification mark 23 faces the outer side of the stopper unit 800. Thereafter, the container 20 on the stopper unit 800 is conveyed to a packing process (not shown), and packing with the packing material 210 is performed in this packing process. Thereby, the container package 200 is completed.

  In addition, the container 20 in the container package 200 can be arrange | positioned as shown in FIG. 18 (The figure which showed another one form of the container package 200). In the container package 200 shown in this figure, the direction in which the identification mark 23 of the container 20 located at the corner (four corners) of the 24 containers 20 arranged in a lattice pattern is different from the above. Specifically, the container 20 positioned at the corner is arranged so that the identification mark 23 faces the outside of the container package 200 and the diagonal direction of the container package 200. Here, when the container package 200 shown in FIG. 18 is manufactured, 24 containers 20 are accumulated in the stopper unit 800 and the 24 containers 20 are transported to the packing process as described above. Then, packing is performed in this packing process, and the container package 200 is completed.

  Here, the container 20 packed in the container package 200 shown in FIG. 18 is configured as shown in FIG. 19 (a diagram showing another embodiment of the container 20). In addition, the figure (A) and the figure (B) have shown the figure at the time of seeing the container 20 from a 90-degree different location, respectively. Here, this container 20 has the 1st field R1-the 3rd field R3 like the above. Here, in the above description, the second region R2 and the third region R3 are arranged in a state shifted by 90 °. However, in the container 20 in the present embodiment, the second region R2 and the third region are arranged in the circumferential direction of the container 20. R3 is arranged in a state shifted by 45 °. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second region R2 is arranged so as to face a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the identification mark 23 faces. On the other hand, the third region R3 is disposed so as to face a direction other than the direction in which the identification mark 23 faces. Further, the container 20 shown in the figure has a corresponding region RT formed corresponding to the identification mark 23 at a position above the third region R3 and shifted by 90 ° from the third region R3. Here, the surface state of the corresponding region RT is configured similarly to the surface states of the second region R2 and the third region R3.

  Here, the accumulation of the containers 20 in the stopper unit 800 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the second transport device 902, the third transport device 903, the fifth transport device 905, the sixth transport device 906, the eighth transport device 908, the ninth transport device 909, the eleventh transport device 911, and the twelfth transport device 912. Then, an operation similar to the operation described above is performed. That is, the container 20 is transported with the identification mark 23 facing in the direction opposite to the moving direction of the container 20. More specifically, the identification mark 23 faces the direction opposite to the moving direction of the container 20 due to the slip generated between the resistance applying portion 33 fixed to the first groove 321 (see FIG. 2) and the second region R2. It becomes like this. As a result, the identification mark 23 of the container 20 located at a position other than the corner portion faces the outer side of the stopper unit 800.

  On the other hand, in the 1st conveyance apparatus 901 and the 7th conveyance apparatus 907, the resistance provision part 33 is being fixed to the 2nd groove | channel 322 (refer FIG. 2). As a result, slip occurs between the resistance applying portion 33 fixed to the second groove 322 and the third region R3. As a result, in the container 20 that moves through the first transport device 901 and the seventh transport device 907, the identification mark 23 faces obliquely rearward as indicated by reference numeral 17B in FIG. Further, in the fourth transport device 904 and the tenth transport device 910, the resistance applying portion 33 is fixed to a third groove (not shown) positioned above the second groove 322. In this case, slip occurs between the resistance applying portion 33 fixed to the third groove and the corresponding region RT. As a result, the container 20 that moves the fourth transport device 904 and the tenth transport device 910 also has the identification mark 23 facing obliquely rearward as indicated by reference numerals 17C and 17D in FIG. As described above, the container 20 is arranged at the corner portion of the stopper unit 800 so that the identification mark 23 faces the outer side and the diagonal direction of the stopper unit 800. Thereafter, in the same manner as described above, the container 20 on the stopper unit 800 is transported to the packing process. And packing is performed in a packing process and the said container package 200 is completed.

  In the container 20 shown in FIGS. 16 and 18, as shown by reference numeral 16 </ b> A in FIG. 16, a planned opening region is formed on a virtual line connecting the identification mark 23 and the side opposite to the side on which the identification mark 23 is provided. 44 and the opening tab 42 are located. In other words, the lid member 22 is fixed to the container main body 21 so that the scheduled opening region 44, the opening tab 42, and the identification mark 23 have a predetermined positional relationship. Here, the positioning of the lid member 22 and the container main body 21 can be performed by, for example, detecting the identification mark 23 of the container main body 21 and rotating the lid member 22 based on the detection result in the manufacturing process of the container 20. it can.

  Here, the rotation of the lid member 22 is performed, for example, by pressing the opening tab 42 from the side with a circularly moving pin PN as shown in FIG. 20 (a diagram for explaining the rotation of the lid member 22). It can be carried out. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 20, the lid member 22 is conveyed by the conveyance belt 8100 in a state where the lid member 22 is accommodated in the recess 8200 formed in the conveyance belt 8100. In this embodiment, the pin PN moves while accompanying the lid member 22, and the lid member 22 is rotated by the pin PN.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (a diagram for explaining the rotation of the lid member 22), the lid member 22 is rotated on the moving path of the opening tab 42 while rotating the lid member 22 in the circumferential direction. This can be done by projecting the PN and restricting the movement of the opening tab 42 using the pin PN. More specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 21, when the lid member 22 located in the recess 8200 reaches a position opposite to the drag application member 865, since the conveyor belt 8100 is inclined, the drag application member is provided. It slides toward 865 and contacts the drag application member 865 as indicated by reference numeral 8A. Thereby, the cover member 22 comes to rotate counterclockwise (circumferential direction).

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the solenoid SR is turned off. As a result, the pin PN of the rotating member 864A moves toward the conveyor belt 8100 as indicated by reference numeral 8A in FIG. Next, the motor M is driven and the pin PN is lowered. As a result, the pin PN is positioned at a predetermined position on the moving path of the opening tab 42. Thereafter, as shown by reference numeral 8B in FIG. 21, the opening tab 42 contacts the pin PN, and the rotation of the lid member 22 is stopped. Here, the rotating member 864A, the pin PN, the motor M, the solenoid SR, and the like are attached to a belt member 860 that circulates and moves. In the above description, the lid member 22 is rotated in the circumferential direction, but the container body 21 can also be rotated in the circumferential direction. Further, both the container body 21 and the lid member 22 can be rotated in the circumferential direction.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 ... Container, 23 ... Identification mark, 23a ... 1st identification mark, 23b ... 2nd identification mark, 30 ... Display apparatus, 31 ... Mounting part, 33 ... Resistance provision part, 50 ... Container main body, 321 ... 1st groove | channel 322, second groove, R1, first region, R2, second region, R3, third region.

Claims (10)

A container that is put into an apparatus that includes a contact portion that contacts a side portion of a moving container and applies drag to the side portion to rotate the container in the circumferential direction,
A container body having an outer peripheral surface with a plurality of marks with different positions in the circumferential direction;
When one of the plurality of marks does not face a predetermined direction, the container contacts the contact portion, and the container body is rotated in the circumferential direction by using a drag applied from the contact portion. A first contact area to be
A second contact region that contacts the contact portion with the rotation of the container body and slides the container body relative to the contact portion;
The first contact area and the second contact area are formed at different locations in the height direction of the container body, and other marks of the plurality of marks face a predetermined specific direction. When the contact portion is not in contact with the contact portion disposed at a position different from the position where the contact portion is disposed, the container body is rotated in the circumferential direction by using a drag force applied from the contact portion disposed at the different position. 3 contact areas;
The container main body is brought into contact with the contact portion disposed at the different position with the rotation of the container main body caused by the contact between the third contact area and the contact portion disposed at the different position, and the container main body is moved to the different position. A fourth contact region that slides against the disposed contact portion;
Container. The second contact area is located on a side of the container when the container is viewed from the side where the one mark is attached,
The container according to claim 1, wherein the fourth contact region is located on a side portion of the container when the container is viewed from the side on which the other mark is attached. A container that is put into an apparatus that includes a contact portion that contacts a side portion of a moving container and applies drag to the side portion to rotate the container in the circumferential direction,
A container body having an outer peripheral surface with a mark;
A first contact region that contacts the contact portion when the mark does not face a predetermined specific direction, and rotates the container body in the circumferential direction using a drag force applied from the contact portion;
A second contact region that contacts the contact portion with the rotation of the container body and slides the container body relative to the contact portion;
The first contact region and the second contact region are formed at different locations in the height direction of the container body, and the contact portion is disposed when the mark does not face a predetermined direction. A third contact region that contacts a contact portion arranged at a position different from the position and rotates the container body in the circumferential direction using a drag force applied from the contact portion arranged at the different position;
The container main body is brought into contact with the contact portion disposed at the different position with the rotation of the container main body caused by the contact between the third contact area and the contact portion disposed at the different position, and the container main body is moved to the different position. A fourth contact region that slides against the disposed contact portion;
Container. One of the second contact area and the fourth contact area is located on a side of the container when the container is viewed from the side to which the mark is attached,
The other contact region of the second contact region and the fourth contact region is located on the side where the mark is attached when the container is viewed from the side where the mark is attached. The container according to claim 3, wherein   The container according to claim 4, wherein the other contact area is formed on the outer peripheral surface so as to face the direction in which the mark faces.   The first contact region, the second contact region, the third contact region, and the fourth contact region are formed of a coating material applied to the outer peripheral surface of the container body. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first region and the second region having different friction coefficients, and the third region and the fourth region having different friction coefficients that are arranged at different positions in the height direction from the first region and the second region. A display device for displaying a container having a region on the outer peripheral surface and marked on the outer peripheral surface,
Moving means for moving the container;
When the first region of the container that has a contact member and moves by the moving means contacts the contact member, the contact member applies a drag force to the first region to rotate the container in the circumferential direction. And a rotating means for sliding the second region in contact with the contact member with the rotation with respect to the contact member and directing the mark attached to the container in a specific direction;
With
The display device, wherein the position of the contact member in the display device is changeable so that the contact member can contact the third region and the fourth region.   The surface of the contact member that contacts the container is formed in a state having a curvature so as to move away from the moving path of the container as it goes upward and downward from the center in the height direction of the surface. The display device according to claim 7, wherein the display device is a display device. The contact member is attached to the display device by being fitted into a first groove formed in the display device,
The first groove further includes a second groove formed at a different location in the height direction,
9. The display device according to claim 7, wherein the change of the position of the contact member is performed by fitting the contact member into the second groove. The first region and the second region having different friction coefficients, and the third region and the fourth region having different friction coefficients that are arranged at different positions in the height direction from the first region and the second region. A transport device for transporting a container having a region on the outer peripheral surface and marked on the outer peripheral surface,
Moving means for moving the container;
When the first region of the container that has a contact member and moves by the moving means contacts the contact member, the contact member applies a drag force to the first region to rotate the container in the circumferential direction. And a rotating means for sliding the second region in contact with the contact member with the rotation with respect to the contact member and directing the mark attached to the container in a specific direction;
With
The conveyance device, wherein the position of the contact member in the conveyance device is changeable so that the contact member can contact the third region and the fourth region.

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