JP2018052655A - Cargo loading machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cargo loading machine which can save space and improve efficiency of loading.SOLUTION: A cargo loading machine 1 comprises a support section 2 which supports a cart 5 which has a first storage section 5A with an opening in a side A in a transverse direction D2 on a front-back direction at a support area R, a conveyor section 3 disposed on the upper side of the support area R which conveys a cargo 6 along a direction parallel to the front-back direction, and a first transfer section 4A disposed on the side A on the support area R which transfers the cargo 6 conveyed by the conveyor section 3 to the first storage section 5A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a loading device for loading a truck.

  There is known a picking device that transfers a load from a plurality of buckets transported along a first line to another bucket transported along a second line (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-52878 A

  By the way, in a loading device for loading a truck, it is required to save space and improve loading efficiency.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a loading device capable of saving space and improving loading efficiency.

  A loading device according to the present invention is disposed on a support region that supports a carriage having a first storage portion that opens on a first side in a lateral direction with respect to the front-rear direction in a support region, and is disposed above the support region. A transport unit that transports the load along a parallel direction; and a first transfer unit that is disposed on the first side of the support region and transfers the load transported by the transport unit to the first storage unit. .

  In this loading device, the transport unit is disposed above the support region where the carriage is supported by the support unit, and the first transfer unit is disposed on the first side of the support region. Thereby, compared with the case where the support part which supports a trolley | bogie, a 1st transfer part, and a conveyance part are arranged in parallel in this order, the installation space of a loading apparatus can be restrained, for example. Furthermore, for example, the operation amount of the first transfer unit can be reduced as compared with the case where the support unit supporting the carriage, the first transfer unit, and the transport unit are arranged in the horizontal direction in this order, As a result, it is possible to efficiently load the cart. Therefore, according to this loading device, it is possible to save space and improve loading efficiency.

  In the loading device of the present invention, the first transfer unit collectively loads a plurality of loads that are transported by the transport unit and arranged along the direction parallel to the front-rear direction on the transport unit into the first storage unit. You may transfer. According to this, it is possible to load a load on the carriage more efficiently.

  In the loading device according to the present invention, the transport unit includes a plurality of rollers arranged along a direction parallel to the front-rear direction, and the first transfer unit is arranged along the direction parallel to the front-rear direction. And a plurality of support members capable of passing between adjacent rollers, and an extrusion unit capable of collectively extruding a plurality of loads arranged on the plurality of support members. According to this, the transfer of a plurality of loads at once can be realized with a simple configuration.

  The loading device of the present invention further includes a second transfer unit, the carriage further includes a second storage unit that opens to the second side in the lateral direction, and the second transfer unit is configured to support the support region. The load disposed on the second side and transported by the transport unit may be transferred to the second storage unit. According to this, it is possible to load a load on the carriage more efficiently.

  In the loading device according to the present invention, the transport unit includes a first transport conveyor and a second transport conveyor arranged side by side, and the first transfer unit first stores the load transported by the first transport conveyor. The second transfer unit may transfer the load transported by the second transport conveyor to the second storage unit. According to this, the freedom degree of loading of the load by each of the 1st transfer part and the 2nd transfer part can be raised.

  In the loading device of the present invention, the support portion is a chain conveyor to which a placement portion on which the carriage is placed is attached, and the carriage may be transported along the front-rear direction. According to this, the carriage can be automatically conveyed to the support area, and the carriage can be appropriately supported in the support area.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a loading device capable of saving space and improving loading efficiency.

It is a front view of the loading device of an embodiment. It is a top view of the loading apparatus of FIG. It is a top view of a part of the loading device of FIG. It is sectional drawing along the IV-IV line of FIG. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of the loading apparatus of FIG. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of the loading apparatus of FIG. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of the loading apparatus of FIG. It is sectional drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of the loading apparatus of FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same or an equivalent part, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the loading device 1 includes a support unit 2, a transport unit 3, a first transfer unit 4 </ b> A, and a second transfer unit 4 </ b> B. The support unit 2 supports the two carts 5 stacked in the support region R. Each carriage 5 includes a first storage portion 5A and a second side B (first side) that open to the first side A in a lateral direction D2 (here, a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction D1 in the horizontal plane) with respect to the front-rear direction D1. The second storage portion 5B is opened on the opposite side of the side A). Each of the first storage unit 5A and the second storage unit 5B includes a plurality of shelves 5a. The transport unit 3 is disposed on the upper side of the support region R. The first transfer unit 4A is disposed on the first side A of the support region R. The second transfer unit 4B is disposed on the second side B of the support region R.

  The loading device 1 is a device for loading the load 6 on the two carts 5 stacked. More specifically, the loading device 1 uses a tray in which at least one article is placed as a load 6, and is placed on a shelf 5a determined among the first storage portion 5A and the second storage portion 5B of each carriage 5. Load the load 6. Therefore, in each cart 5 loaded with the load 6, the position of each shelf 5a in the first storage unit 5A and the second storage unit 5B is associated with the type of the load 6 (the type of the article placed in the tray). It has been. The support unit 2 may support one cart 5 in the support region R, or may support three or more stacked carts 5 in the support region R.

  The support portion 2 is a chain conveyor 22 to which a placement portion 21 on which the carriage 5 is placed is attached, and conveys the carriage 5 along the front-rear direction D1. The mounting portion 21 supports the frame portion of the lower cart 5 among the two carts 5 stacked.

  The conveyance part 3 conveys the load 6 along the direction parallel to the front-back direction D1. The transport unit 3 includes a first transport conveyor 3A and a second transport conveyor 3B that are juxtaposed in a direction parallel to the lateral direction D2. The first transport conveyor 3A and the second transport conveyor 3B each transport the load 6 along a direction parallel to the front-rear direction D1.

  The first transfer unit 4A transfers the load 6 transported by the first transport conveyor 3A to the first storage unit 5A of each carriage 5. The first transfer unit 4A is configured to store a plurality of loads 6 that are transported by the first transport conveyor 3A and arranged along the direction parallel to the front-rear direction D1 on the first transport conveyor 3A. It is possible to transfer to the part 5A at once.

  The 2nd transfer part 4B transfers the load 6 conveyed by the 2nd conveyance conveyor 3B to the 2nd accommodating part 5B of each trolley | bogie 5. As shown in FIG. The second transfer unit 4B stores a plurality of loads 6 that are transported by the second transport conveyor 3B and arranged along the direction parallel to the front-rear direction D1 on the second transport conveyor 3B in the second storage of each carriage 5. It is possible to transfer to the part 5B at once.

  The configuration of the first transfer conveyor 3A and the first transfer unit 4A described above will be described in more detail. In addition, since the structure of the 2nd transfer conveyor 3B and the 2nd transfer part 4B is the same as that of the structure of the 1st transfer conveyor 3A and the 1st transfer part 4A, the 2nd transfer conveyor 3B and the 2nd transfer part 4B Description of the configuration of is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first transport conveyor 3 </ b> A has a plurality of rollers 31 and a plurality of stoppers 32 arranged along a direction parallel to the front-rear direction D <b> 1. The plurality of rollers 31 constitutes a plurality of units 33 for each predetermined number, and each unit 33 can be rotated and stopped. The end portion on the first side A of the rotation shaft of each roller 31 is pivotally supported by a support member 34 divided for each roller 31. The end of the second side B of the rotating shaft of each roller 31 is pivotally supported by a common support member 35. The plurality of stoppers 32 are disposed on the downstream side of each unit 33 in the transport direction D3 of the first transport conveyor 3A. Each stopper 32 is moved forward and backward by the air cylinder 36 with respect to the transport path of the first transport conveyor 3A. The support members 34 and 35 and the air cylinder 36 are attached to the frame 30 of the first transport conveyor 3A.

  In the first transport conveyor 3A, the stopper 32 disposed on the downstream side of the unit 33 that should stop the load 6 is advanced to the transport path of the first transport conveyor 3A. At this time, the stopper 32 arranged on the upstream side of the unit 33 that should stop the load 6 is withdrawn from the transport path of the first transport conveyor 3A. In this state, the load 6 is transported by rotating the plurality of rollers 31 in the unit 33 to stop the load 6 and the unit 33 on the upstream side thereof. And if the load 6 contacts the stopper 32 advanced to the conveyance path of the 1st conveyance conveyor 3A, the several roller 31 will be stopped in the unit 33 which should stop the load 6. FIG. Thus, in the first transport conveyor 3 </ b> A, the load 6 can be arranged in at least one arbitrary unit 33 among the plurality of units 33.

  The first transfer unit 4 </ b> A has an elevating unit 50. The elevating unit 50 is disposed between a pair of masts 41 facing each other in a direction parallel to the front-rear direction D1. Each mast 41 is attached with a frame 51 of an elevating unit 50 via a linear guide 42 that enables linear movement in the vertical direction. A timing belt 45 is fixed to the frame 51 of the elevating unit 50 so as to span the drive pulley 43 and the driven pulley 44. A motor 46 is connected to the drive pulley 43. The drive pulley 43, the driven pulley 44, and the motor 46 are attached to the frame 40 of the first transfer unit 4A. Thereby, the raising / lowering unit 50 can move along an up-down direction.

  A support unit 52 is disposed on the frame 51 of the elevating unit 50. The support unit 52 includes a base 53 and a plurality of support members 54. A base 53 of a support unit 52 is attached to the frame 51 of the elevating unit 50 via a linear guide 55 that enables linear movement in a direction parallel to the lateral direction D2. A timing belt 58 is fixed to the base 53 of the support unit 52 so as to span a drive pulley 56 and a driven pulley 57. A motor 59 is connected to the drive pulley 56. The driving pulley 56, the driven pulley 57 and the motor 59 are attached to the frame 51 of the elevating unit 50. Thereby, the support unit 52 can move along a direction parallel to the lateral direction D2.

  The plurality of support members 54 are arranged along a direction parallel to the front-rear direction D1. Each support member 54 is formed in a long shape, and is fixed to the base 53 in a state of protruding to the second side B. The plurality of support members 54 constitute a plurality of units 61 for each predetermined number. Focusing on one unit 61, a predetermined number of support members 54 can pass between the support members 34 adjacent to each other and between the rollers 31 in one unit 33 corresponding to the one unit 61. It is being fixed to the base 53 so that it may become.

  An extrusion unit 62 is arranged on the support unit 52. The extrusion unit 62 has an extrusion member 63 and a pair of rod-like members 64. The pushing member 63 is disposed on the support unit 52 so as to cross all the supporting members 54 when viewed from above. An air cylinder 65 is connected to the pushing member 63. The pair of rod-like members 64 extends from the pushing member 63 to the first side A. Each rod-like member 64 is engaged with a ball bush 66. The air cylinder 65 and the ball bush 66 are attached to the base 53 of the support unit 52. Thereby, the extrusion unit 62 can move along a direction parallel to the lateral direction D2.

  Operations of the first conveyor 3A and the first transfer unit 4A configured as described above will be described. First, in the first transfer conveyor 3 </ b> A, the loads 6 are sequentially transferred, and the loads 6 are arranged in at least one arbitrary unit 33 among the plurality of units 33. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5, in the first transfer unit 4 </ b> A, the elevating unit 50 stops at the same height as the first conveyor 3 </ b> A, and the support unit 52 moves to the second side B. Thus, the plurality of support members 54 are disposed in the lower region of the plurality of rollers 31. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4, when the elevating unit 50 is raised, the support members 54 pass between the support members 34 and the rollers 31 adjacent to each other, and are arranged on the first transport conveyor 3 </ b> A. All the loads 6 are picked up at once by a plurality of support members 54.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6, the support unit 52 moves to the first side A. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7, the elevating unit 50 is lowered, and the elevating unit 50 has a height equivalent to that of the shelf 5 a to which the load 6 is to be transferred among the plurality of shelves 5 a constituting the first storage portion 5 </ b> A. Stops. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8, when the pushing unit 62 moves to the second side B, all the loads 6 arranged on the plurality of support members 54 should transfer the loads 6. The material is pushed into the shelf 5a at once, and the transfer of the load 6 is completed. During this time, in the first transfer conveyor 3 </ b> A, a new load 6 is arranged in at least one arbitrary unit 33 among the plurality of units 33. Hereinafter, after the extrusion unit 62 moves to the first side A, the elevating unit 50 is raised, and the above-described operation is performed.

  As described above, in the loading device 1, the transport unit 3 is arranged on the upper side of the support region R where the carriage 5 is supported by the support unit 2, and the first side A of the support region R is the first side A. One transfer part 4A is arranged. Thereby, for example, the installation space of the loading device 1 is suppressed as compared with the case where the support unit 2 supporting the carriage 5, the first transfer unit 4 </ b> A, and the transport unit 3 are arranged in this order in the horizontal direction. be able to. Furthermore, for example, the operation amount of the first transfer unit 4A is reduced as compared with the case where the support unit 2, the first transfer unit 4A, and the transport unit 3 that support the carriage 5 are arranged in this order in the horizontal direction. As a result, the load 6 can be efficiently loaded on the cart 5. Therefore, according to the loading device 1, space saving and loading efficiency can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the loading device 1, the second transfer portion 4 </ b> B is disposed on the second side B of the support region R where the carriage 5 is supported by the support portion 2. Thereby, compared with the case where only the 1st transfer part 4A is arrange | positioned only at the 1st side A of the said support area | region R, the load 6 can be loaded into the trolley | bogie 5 more efficiently.

  Further, in the load loading device 1, the first transfer unit 4A includes a plurality of loads 6 that are transported by the transport unit 3 and arranged on the transport unit 3 along a direction parallel to the front-rear direction D1. It is possible to transfer to the storage unit 5A at a time. Similarly, in the loading device 1, the second transfer unit 4 </ b> B includes a plurality of loads 6 that are transported by the transport unit 3 and arranged along the direction parallel to the front-rear direction D <b> 1 on the transport unit 3. 2 can be collectively transferred to the storage 5B. As a result, the load 6 can be loaded on the cart 5 more efficiently.

  Moreover, in the loading device 1, the first transport conveyor 3A has a plurality of rollers 31 arranged along a direction parallel to the front-rear direction D1, and the first transfer unit 4A is parallel to the front-rear direction D1. A plurality of support members 54 arranged along the above-described direction and capable of passing between adjacent rollers 31 and a plurality of loads 6 arranged on the plurality of support members 54 can be pushed out collectively. And an extrusion unit 62. Similarly, in the loading device 1, the second transport conveyor 3B has a plurality of rollers 31 arranged along a direction parallel to the front-rear direction D1, and the second transfer unit 4B extends in the front-rear direction D1. A plurality of support members 54 arranged along the parallel direction and capable of passing between adjacent rollers 31 and a plurality of loads 6 arranged on the plurality of support members 54 can be pushed out collectively. And an extruding unit 62. Thereby, the transfer of the plurality of loads 6 at a time can be realized with a simple configuration.

  Moreover, in the loading device 1, the first transfer unit 4A transfers the load 6 conveyed by the first transfer conveyor 3A to the first storage unit 5A, and the second transfer unit 4B transfers the second transfer. The load 6 conveyed by the conveyor 3B is transferred to the second storage unit 5B. Thereby, the freedom degree of loading of the load 6 by each of the 1st transfer part 4A and the 2nd transfer part 4B can be improved.

  Moreover, in the loading apparatus 1, the support part 2 is the chain conveyor 22 with which the mounting part 21 in which the trolley | bogie 5 is mounted is attached, and conveys the trolley | bogie 5 along the front-back direction D1. Thereby, the cart 5 can be automatically conveyed to the support region R, and the cart 5 can be appropriately supported in the support region R.

  Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, if the conveyance part 3 conveys the load 6 along the direction parallel to the front-back direction D1, it will not be limited to the structure mentioned above. As an example, when the transport unit 3 is configured by a single transport conveyor, the first transfer unit 4A and the second transfer unit 4B, for example, sequentially load the load 6 transported by the single transport conveyor. It is also possible to transfer to the storage unit 5A and the second storage unit 5B. Moreover, the trolley | bogie 5 does not need to have the 2nd accommodating part 5B. In that case, the loading device 1 may not include the second transfer unit 4B.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Loading device, 2 ... Support part, 3 ... Conveyance part, 3A ... 1st conveyance conveyor, 3B ... 2nd conveyance conveyor, 4A ... 1st transfer part, 4B ... 2nd transfer part, 5 ... Cart DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5A ... 1st accommodating part, 5B ... 2nd accommodating part, 6 ... Load, 21 ... Loading part, 22 ... Chain conveyor, 31 ... Roller, 54 ... Support member, 62 ... Extrusion unit, A ... 1st side , B ... second side, D1 ... front-rear direction, D2 ... lateral direction, R ... support region.

Claims (6)

A support portion that supports a carriage having a first storage portion that opens on a first side in a lateral direction with respect to the front-rear direction in a support region;
A transport unit that is disposed above the support region and transports a load along a direction parallel to the front-rear direction;
A load loading device, comprising: a first transfer unit that is disposed on the first side of the support region and transfers the load transferred by the transfer unit to the first storage unit.   The first transfer unit transfers a plurality of the loads that are transported by the transport unit and arranged along the direction parallel to the front-rear direction on the transport unit to the first storage unit. The loading device according to claim 1. The transport unit includes a plurality of rollers arranged along the direction parallel to the front-rear direction,
The first transfer unit is
A plurality of support members arranged along the direction parallel to the front-rear direction and capable of passing between the adjacent rollers;
The load loading apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: an extrusion unit capable of collectively pushing out the plurality of loads placed on the plurality of support members. A second transfer unit,
The carriage further includes a second storage portion that opens to a second side that is opposite to the first side in the lateral direction,
The said 2nd transfer part is arrange | positioned at the said 2nd side of the said support area | region, and transfers the said load conveyed by the said conveyance part to the said 2nd accommodating part. Loading device as described in the paragraph. The transport unit has a first transport conveyor and a second transport conveyor arranged in parallel,
The first transfer unit transfers the load transferred by the first transfer conveyor to the first storage unit,
The load loading device according to claim 4, wherein the second transfer unit transfers the load transported by the second transport conveyor to the second storage unit.   The load according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the support portion is a chain conveyor to which a placement portion on which the carriage is placed is attached, and conveys the carriage along the front-rear direction. Loading device.

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