JP2022184128A - processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To quickly perform piping work during assembly.SOLUTION: A base 7A is installed in a position adjacent to a chamber CB accommodating a processing device, which is constituted so as to be conveyable separately from the chamber CB, and exhaust means 3 is provided in the base 7A. An exhaust piping 14 includes: a chamber side piping 14a fixed on a unit base 4 provided on a top part of the chamber CB, installed such that one end is connected with an internal part of the chamber CB and the other end faces the base 7A side; and a base side piping 14b fixed on the base 7A, installed such that one end is connected with the exhaust means 3 via a manifold 13 and the other end faces the chamber side. During assembly in a processing plant, the other end of the chamber side piping 14a and the other end of the base side piping 14b are connected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a processing system, comprising a chamber housing a processing apparatus therein, a pipe communicating with the interior of the chamber, a supply means for supplying a fluid into the chamber through the pipe, or from within the chamber through the pipe. Discharge means for discharging fluid.

Conventionally, there is known a processing system provided with a chamber containing a processing device inside. Also, a chamber containing a sterilizing device for sterilizing containers and a chamber containing a cleaning device for cleaning the sterilized containers are provided, and a filling system is configured by connecting the chambers (Patent Reference 1).
In the above filling system, aseptic air is supplied into the chamber, and aseptic air is discharged from the chamber to control the pressure in the chamber. is connected to sterile air supply means and sterile air discharge means provided outside the chamber.
Manufacture of such a processing system is not performed in a processing factory that actually processes articles, but is generally performed in a manufacturing factory that manufactures the processing system. It is divided into individual parts and transported to a processing plant by means of transportation such as a truck, and then assembled.

JP 2015-157651 A

As described above, in order to transport the processing system in a disassembled state from the manufacturing plant to the processing plant, conventionally, the piping, which is arranged outside the chamber, is installed at a predetermined position in the processing plant. Since then, it has been arranged by matching the actual product.
At this time, if the supply means is installed on the floor of the processing plant, the piping must be arranged from the supply means provided on the floor to the upper part of the chamber, which complicates the piping, There is a problem that the length of piping becomes long.
In addition, when piping is arranged by matching actual items, it is necessary to install a new frame (stanchion) to fix the piping on the upper part of the chamber while fixing the piping. There were problems such as the need for months.
In view of such problems, the present invention provides a processing system that can quickly perform piping work during assembly.

That is, the processing system according to the invention of claim 1 includes a chamber containing a processing apparatus therein, a pipe communicating with the inside of the chamber, and supply means or the pipe for supplying a fluid to the inside of the chamber through the pipe. and means for evacuating fluid from the interior of the chamber through
At a position adjacent to the chamber, a pedestal for supporting the supply means or the exhaust means according to the height of the ceiling of the chamber is provided, and the pedestal is configured to be transportable separately from the chamber,
The pipe is fixed to the upper part of the chamber, and is fixed to a chamber side pipe provided with one end communicating with the inside of the chamber and the other end directed toward the pedestal side, and the pedestal. , one end of which is connected to the supply means or the exhaust means, and the other end of which is directed toward the chamber; and
The other end of the chamber-side pipe and the other end of the pedestal-side pipe are communicated with each other.

According to the above invention, of the pipes arranged in the upper part of the chamber, the chamber-side pipe and the pedestal-side pipe are fixed to the chamber and the pedestal in advance at the manufacturing factory, so as not to interfere with transportation. there is
By arranging the chamber and the pedestal for supporting the supply means at predetermined positions in the destination factory, it is possible to easily connect the chamber-side piping and the pedestal-side piping to complete the installation of the external piping. This eliminates the need for actual matching, and enables efficient assembly.

Layout of filling system according to the present embodiment Side view of sterilization unit Diagram explaining the external piping provided on the top of the sterilization unit

The illustrated embodiments will be described below. FIG. 1 shows a filling system 1 as a processing system for filling beverages into containers as articles. , a sterilization unit UB for sterilizing empty containers, a washing unit UC for washing sterilized containers, a filler/capper unit UD for filling beverages and capping containers, and a discharge unit UE for discharging capped containers. and
Each of the units UA to UE has first to fifth chambers CA to CE whose internal space is partitioned from the outside. 7A to 7E are provided separately from the first to fifth chambers CA to CE.
Further, inside the first to fifth chambers CA to CE, there are provided processing apparatuses (not shown) for processing containers, respectively. Specifically, an inspection device is inside the first chamber CA that constitutes the inspection unit UA, and a sterilization device is inside the second chamber CB that constitutes the sterilization unit UB, which constitute the washing unit UC. A cleaning device is inside the third chamber CC, a filling device and a capping device are inside the fourth chamber CD constituting the filler/capper unit UD, and a fifth chamber CE constituting the discharging unit UE. are provided with transport conveyors.
Further, inside the first to fifth chambers CA to CE, a transport means (not shown) for transporting the container is provided. After that, the container is discharged by a transport conveyor provided in the discharge unit UE.
After the filling system 1 having the above configuration is manufactured at a manufacturing factory, it is transported to a filling factory where beverages are filled and assembled. It is designed to be conveyed in a state of being divided into the racks 7A to 7E.
At the filling factory, the first to fifth chambers CA to CE are connected based on the design drawing, the respective frames 7A to 7E are installed at predetermined positions, and supply means such as exhaust means are installed outside, The filling system 1 is assembled by arranging piping between each chamber and the supply means.

Here, in the filling system 1 of the present embodiment, the fourth chamber CD constituting the filler/capper unit UD is set to a higher pressure than the third chamber CC constituting the cleaning unit UC, and the third chamber CC is The pressure is set to be more positive than that of the second chamber CB that constitutes the sterilization unit UB.
In order to form such a differential pressure between the chambers, a sterile air supply means 2 for supplying sterile air is connected to the fourth chamber CD, and sterile air is supplied to the second chamber CB from within the second chamber CB. An exhaust means 3 for discharging and exhausting is connected.
When the sterile air supply means 2 supplies sterile air to the inside of the fourth chamber CD and the exhaust means 3 exhausts the sterile air from the inside of the second chamber CB, the sterile air is discharged from the fourth chamber CD to the fourth chamber CD. It passes through the three chambers CC, flows to the second chamber CB, and is finally exhausted from the second chamber CB by the exhaust means 3, so that the differential pressure between the chambers C as described above is formed. It's becoming
On the other hand, the space between the second chamber CB that constitutes the sterilization unit UB and the first chamber CA that constitutes the inspection unit UA is configured so that the aseptic air in the second chamber CB does not flow into the first chamber CA.
For example, an exhaust chamber is formed in a portion of the second chamber CB adjacent to the first chamber CA, and the atmosphere of the sterilization unit UB flows into the inspection unit UA by exhausting air from the exhaust chamber by the exhaust means. can be prevented.
In addition, since the configuration for forming the differential pressure as specifically described above is disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, further detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in the filling system 1 of the present embodiment, the inside of the second to fourth chambers CB to CD is washed with a washing liquid after the beverage is filled into the container for a predetermined time. A cleaning liquid is supplied to the chambers CB to CD by cleaning liquid supply means (not shown) installed in the filling factory.

2 and 3 show the sterilization unit UB. As described above, a sterilization device (not shown) is provided inside the second chamber CB that constitutes the sterilization unit UB.
The sterilization device is installed on a base member 5 installed on the floor of the filling factory, and metal panels are provided above and on the sides of the base member 5 to accommodate the sterilization device. The above second chamber CB is formed.
A side panel constituting the second chamber CB is formed with a communication port (not shown) communicating with the adjacent first chamber CA and third chamber CC, and also has a hatch for maintenance of the sterilizer and an observation chamber. It has windows.
A unit base 4 is connected to the upper part of the top panel T, which is the upper panel, via a connecting member 4a. It is composed of a steel-framed frame that is mounted on the wall, and is equipped with brackets for fixing the pipes, which will be described later.
Above the unit base 4, there is provided a chamber-side corridor 6 through which a worker can walk through a lattice-shaped base 6a. A required gap is formed for arranging the
A handrail 6b is provided on the upper part of the chamber-side corridor 6 to prevent the operator from falling.

Further, the sterilization unit UB is provided with the exhaust means 3 for exhausting air from the inside of the second chamber CB at a position adjacent to the second chamber CB. supported by
The exhaust means 3 of this embodiment includes an exhaust blower 11 and a motor 12 for driving the exhaust blower 11, as shown in FIGS.
Although not illustrated, the manifold 13 has an upper portion connected to the connection port 11a of the exhaust blower 11 via a connection port 13a, a lower portion disposed below the exhaust blower 11, and an upper portion disposed below the exhaust blower 11. It is constituted by a generally U-shaped curved portion connecting the upper portion and the lower portion.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pedestal-side pipe 14b is connected to the lower portion of the manifold 13, and the pedestal-side pipe 14b is connected to the chamber-side pipe 14a through the connection pipe 14c, thereby forming the second chamber. The inside of the CB and the exhaust blower 11 are communicated.
In this embodiment, the chamber-side pipe 14a, the connection pipe 14b, and the pedestal-side pipe 14c constitute the exhaust pipe 14, which is the pipe according to the present invention. there is
A plurality of (seven in this embodiment) exhaust pipes 14 are connected to the second chamber CB, and each exhaust pipe 14 exhausts air from a plurality of locations of the second chamber CB.
The plurality of exhaust pipes 14 are connected to the manifold 13 , and when the exhaust blower 11 is driven by the motor 12 , the manifold 13 communicating with the exhaust blower 11 and the exhaust pipes 14 are connected to the second exhaust pipe 14 . Each part of the chamber CB is exhausted.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal 7A is provided above the support member 15 provided to match the height of the unit base 4 (the ceiling of the present invention) of the second chamber CB, and the support member 15. It is composed of a gantry-side corridor 16 on which workers can walk, and a handrail 16a provided on the upper part of the gantry-side corridor 16.例文帳に追加
The support member 15 is installed on the floor of the filling plant by means of a plurality of legs 15a, and the manifold 13 and the pedestal side piping 14b are fixed.
The support member 15 is provided at a position corresponding to the height of the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB where the chamber-side pipe 14a is provided, and more specifically connected to the manifold 13. The gantry-side pipe 14b is supported at such a height that it is horizontally connected to the chamber-side pipe 14a disposed on the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB as much as possible.
It should be noted that it is not necessary to completely match the heights of the support member 15 and the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB. good. Further, although the support member 15 in this embodiment is provided at a position slightly separated from the second chamber CB, the support member 15 may be provided at a position that contacts the second chamber CB.

The gantry-side corridor 16 is composed of a plate-like member such as a grating, similar to the chamber-side corridor 6 provided in the upper part of the second chamber CB. is fixed.
In this embodiment, the gantry-side corridor 16 is provided so as to protrude further toward the second chamber CB than the support member 15. As shown in FIG. Thereby, a gap is not formed between the gantry-side corridor 16 and the chamber-side corridor 6. - 特許庁
Here, the gantry-side corridor 16 of this embodiment is provided at a position slightly higher than the chamber-side corridor 6 provided in the second chamber CB. This is because the manifold 13 must be provided, and the position of the chamber-side corridor 6 must be lowered in order to cope with the height restriction during transportation of the second chamber CB. Therefore, if there is no such restriction, the height of the corridor may be the same.

As described above, the lower part of the manifold 13 is fixed to the support member 15 of the pedestal 7A, and the exhaust blower 11 is fixed to the upper part of the pedestal side corridor 16. As shown in FIG.
Of these, the manifold 13 is provided by the support member 15 so as to match the height of the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB, so that the chamber-side pipe 14a arranged on the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB is connected. The piping 14c and the gantry-side piping 14b connected to the manifold 13 can be arranged and connected substantially horizontally.
These chamber-side pipes 14a, connection pipes 14c, and pedestal-side pipes 14b are arranged below the chamber-side corridor 6 and the pedestal-side corridor 16, and when an operator walks along the chamber-side corridor 6 and the pedestal-side corridor 16, out of the way.
On the other hand, since the exhaust blower 11 and the motor 12 are provided in the gantry-side corridor 16, the operator can easily perform maintenance work on them.

Next, a plurality of exhaust pipes 14 arranged between the second chamber CB and the exhaust means 3 are connected to the manifold 13, exhaust is performed from a plurality of positions of the second chamber CB, and the chamber C A differential pressure is formed between the chambers CB and a pressure balance is maintained in the second chamber CB.
As shown in FIG. 2, one end of the chamber-side pipe 14a penetrates the top surface T of the second chamber CB from a desired position to face the interior of the second chamber CB. After extending vertically from one end, the direction is changed in the horizontal direction parallel to the unit base 4 and the top surface T, and the connecting portion 14d provided at the other end is arranged so as to face the mount 7 side. are arranged.
One end of the gantry-side pipe 14b is connected to the exhaust blower 11 via the manifold 13, and a connecting portion 14d provided at the other end is arranged toward the second chamber CB.
Here, the connection portion 14d provided at the other end of the chamber-side pipe 14a is provided at substantially the same position as the outer peripheral edge of the second chamber CB, and the connection portion 14d provided at the other end of the pedestal-side pipe 14b is also It is provided at substantially the same position as the outer peripheral edge of the support member 15 on the mount 7A.
The connection pipe 14c connects the other end of the chamber-side pipe 14a and the other end of the frame-side pipe 14b, and is provided in the gap between the second chamber CB and the support member 15 of the frame 7. Both ends are connected to the connecting portion 14d of the chamber-side pipe 14a and the connecting portion 14d of the gantry-side pipe 14b.
Note that the connection portion 14d at the other end of the chamber-side pipe 14a does not necessarily have to be provided at substantially the same position as the outer peripheral edge of the second chamber CB. It may be set in a position where Similarly, the connecting portion 14d provided at the other end of the pedestal-side pipe 14b may also be provided at a position that is slightly inserted into the support member 15 side or at a protruded position. The positions of the connecting portions can also be applied to other pipes described below.

Here, the chamber-side pipe 14a and the pedestal-side pipe 14b are fixed to the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB and the support member 15 of the pedestal 7A in the manufacturing factory when the filling system 1 is manufactured. there is
In other words, the arrangement positions of the chamber-side pipe 14a and the pedestal-side pipe 14b are designed in advance. The piping 14a and the pedestal side piping 14b are arranged at predetermined positions, and the arrangement of the exhaust piping 14 is completed only by connecting them with the connecting piping 14c.
If the connection pipe 14c is omitted from the exhaust pipe 14 and the pedestal side pipe 14b is provided up to substantially the same position as the outer peripheral edge of the pedestal side corridor 16, the chamber side pipe 14a and the pedestal side pipe 14b can be directly connected. can be concatenated.
On the other hand, in this embodiment, a gap is formed between the second chamber CB and the support member 15 of the pedestal 7A. By eliminating the gap, the chamber-side pipe 14a and the pedestal-side pipe 14b are directly connected. can do.

Next, inside the second chamber CB, sterilant injection means for injecting hydrogen peroxide vapor into the container as the sterilization device, and drying means for drying the injected hydrogen peroxide vapor are provided. .
A sterilant supply means (not shown) provided outside the second chamber CB supplies an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution to the sterilant injection means.
On the other hand, the drying means is supplied with cleaned air by an air supply means 17 as supply means, and the air supply means 17 is an air supply blower provided outside the second chamber CB. 17a and an air filter 17b provided adjacent to the second chamber CB.
The air filter 17b of the air supply means 17 is supported by a base 7B provided adjacent to the second chamber CB, like the exhaust means 3. As shown in FIG. The air supply blower 17a installed in the filling factory can be used, but when it is manufactured in the manufacturing factory, it may be supported by the frame 7B.
The air supply means 17 is designed to supply air to the second chamber CB at two locations. (Pipe of the present invention) is provided.

Although not illustrated, the pedestal 7B that supports the air filter 17b supports a support member that supports a manifold (not shown) and the air filter 17b, similar to the pedestal 7A that supports the exhaust means 3. It also has a pedestal-side corridor in which pedestrians can walk.
The support member is provided in accordance with the height of the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB, and the gantry-side corridor is provided in accordance with the height of the chamber-side corridor 6 of the second chamber CB.
Similarly to the exhaust pipe 14, the air supply pipe 18 is exposed to the outside of the second chamber CB and connected to the air supply means 17 through the manifold.
The air supply pipe 18 is also composed of a chamber-side pipe 18a fixed to the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB and a frame-side pipe 18b fixed to the support member of the frame 7B. The portion 18c is provided at the boundary portion between the second chamber CB and the base 7B.

Furthermore, a cleaning liquid pipe 19 for circulating cleaning water for cleaning the second chamber CB is connected to the upper portion of the second chamber CB.
The cleaning liquid pipe 19 is exposed to the outside of the second chamber CB and fixed to the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB.
The cleaning liquid pipe 19 of the second chamber CB is connected to a cleaning liquid pipe (not shown) provided on the unit base of the third chamber CC. It is connected to two cleaning liquid pipes.
A connecting portion 19a provided at the end of the cleaning liquid pipe 19 is provided near the boundary portion between the second chamber CB and the third chamber CC.
A base 7 for supporting the cleaning liquid supply means may be provided at a position adjacent to the second chamber CB, and the cleaning liquid pipe 19 may be connected to the cleaning liquid supply means via a manifold.

Next, the cleaning unit UC includes a cleaning device inside the third chamber CC, and the cleaning device cleans the container by spraying a cleaning liquid for the container from a cleaning nozzle.
In addition, with respect to the following configuration related to the cleaning unit UC, the description of the configuration common to or similar to that of the sterilization unit UB will be omitted.
A unit base fixed to the upper part of the third chamber CC is provided with a cleaning solution pipe connected to the cleaning solution pipe 19 provided in the second chamber CB. A possible chamber side corridor is provided.
In this embodiment, the container cleaning liquid supply means for supplying the container cleaning liquid to the cleaning apparatus is provided outside the third chamber CC. The container cleaning liquid is supplied from the third chamber CC to the cleaning device, and the piping for circulating the container cleaning liquid is not laid in the upper part of the third chamber CC.
However, as in the sterilization unit UB, the container cleaning liquid supply means is installed on the pedestal 7 provided adjacent to the third chamber CC, and an external pipe for supplying the container cleaning liquid is arranged in the upper part of the third chamber CC. Alternatively, the external pipe may be configured to connect the chamber side pipe fixed to the third chamber CC and the frame side pipe fixed to the frame 7 .

The filler/capper unit UD is provided with the aseptic air supply means 2 for forming a differential pressure between the chambers C above the fourth chamber CD, and the beverage is filled in the container inside the fourth chamber CD. and a capping device for attaching a cap to the container filled with the beverage.
In addition, regarding the configuration related to the following filler/capper unit UD, the description of the configuration common to or similar to that of the sterilization unit UB will be omitted.
A unit base is fixed to the upper part of the fourth chamber CD, and a chamber-side corridor and handrails are provided on the upper part of the unit base.
The sterile air supply means 2 is composed of two air supply blowers and a cleaning filter (not shown). Aseptic air is supplied to a plurality of locations in the fourth chamber by air supply piping.
As with the sterilization unit UB, the aseptic air supply means 2 is also installed on a frame 7 provided adjacent to the fourth chamber CD, and the air supply pipe is fixed to the fourth chamber CD as a chamber side pipe. , and pedestal-side piping fixed to the pedestal 7 .

The filling device includes a plurality of filling nozzles for filling the container with the beverage, and a liquid supply tank 20 for supplying the beverage to the filling device is provided adjacent to the fourth chamber CD. The liquid tank 20 is supported by a base 7C provided adjacent to the fourth chamber CD.
Furthermore, although the explanation by illustration is omitted, between the liquid supply tank 20 and the rotary joint of the filling device, similarly to the second chamber CB and the exhaust means 3 in the sterilization unit UB, a fourth chamber CD is provided. A liquid supply pipe is provided as an external supply pipe.
This liquid supply pipe also connects the chamber side pipe fixed to the unit base of the fourth chamber CD and the frame side pipe fixed to the frame 7C. A connecting portion is provided at a boundary portion between the fourth chamber CD and the pedestal 7C.

The capping device has a plurality of capping heads for attaching caps to the containers, and cap supply means for supplying caps to the capping device is provided adjacent to the fourth chamber CD.
The cap supply means supplies the caps to the capping device from above the fourth chamber CD by air transportation. A conveying air supply means 22 is provided as supply means for supplying air.
An air pipe (not shown) as a supply pipe exposed to the outside of the fourth chamber CD is arranged between the conveying air supply means 22 and the conveying path of the cap.
This air pipe also includes a chamber-side pipe fixed to the ceiling of the fourth chamber CD and a gantry-side pipe fixed to the pedestal 7. It is provided at the boundary between the CD and the base 7D.

Further, in the filling system 1 of this embodiment, electric power is supplied to the sterile air supply means 2, the exhaust means 3, and the like, which are held in alignment with the height of the unit base of the chamber C by the mounts 7A to 7D. A power supply box 23 is provided, and the power supply box 23 is supported by a frame 7E provided adjacent to the fourth chamber CD.
The gantry 7E is provided with a gantry-side corridor, the power supply box 23 is fixed to this gantry-side corridor, and the wiring to the sterile air supply means 2, the exhaust means 3, and the like is routed between the gantry-side corridor and the support member. are arranged in the
Also in each chamber C, the wiring from the power supply box 23 is arranged between the chamber-side corridor and the unit base.
Furthermore, a control panel for controlling the sterile air supply means 2 and the exhaust means 3 may be provided at a position adjacent to the power supply box 23 .
By doing so, the operator can use the control panel to control each means provided in the upper part of the chamber C, and the operator's climbing up and down to the unit base part of the chamber C can be reduced. can do.

The filling system 1 having the configuration described above is manufactured in a manufacturing factory as described above, transported to the filling factory using transportation means such as a truck, and then assembled in the filling factory.
In the following, taking the sterilization unit UB as an example, when the sterilization unit UB is manufactured in a manufacturing factory, the container conveying means and the sterilization device are installed on the base 5, and these are covered with the metal panel. , creating a second chamber CB.
In the manufacturing factory, the exhaust pipe 14 and the air supply pipe 18 as pipes are configured on the base 6a arranged on the unit base 4 fixed to the upper part of the second chamber CB based on the design drawing prepared in advance. The chamber-side pipes 14a and 18a connected to the chamber are fixed, and the washing liquid passage 19 is fixed.
Furthermore, the chamber-side corridor 6 is fixed above the chamber-side pipes 14a and 18a via the base 6a arranged on the unit base 4. As shown in FIG. In the manufacturing factory, the handrail 6a is not fixed to the chamber-side corridor 6, but is transported in a detached state.
In this way, in the manufacturing factory, the sterilization device is installed inside the second chamber CB, and the upper pipe and the chamber side corridor 6 are fixed to the upper part, and in that state, a transportation means such as a truck is used. are shipped.
At this time, the heights of the second chamber CB and the chamber-side corridor 6 are designed and manufactured so that they can be transported by the truck or the like, specifically, at a height that satisfies the provisions of the Road Traffic Law. is being done.

Further, in the manufacturing factory, work is performed to fix the exhaust means 3, which configures the sterilization unit UB and exhausts sterile air from the inside of the second chamber CB, to the mount 7A.
That is, the manifold 13 and the gantry-side pipe 14 b of the exhaust pipe 14 are fixed to the support member 15 , and the exhaust blower 11 and the motor 12 are fixed to the gantry-side corridor 16 .
When the gantry 7A is transported, the legs 15a are removed from the support members 15, and the handrails 6a are removed from the gantry-side corridor 16.

The second chamber CB and pedestal 7A thus manufactured at the manufacturing factory are transported by truck or the like, and then assembled into the sterilization unit UB at the filling factory.
When the second chamber CB is installed at a predetermined position in the filling factory, the base 7A for supporting the exhaust blower 11 constituting the exhaust means 3 is attached to the support member 15 at a position adjacent to the second chamber CB. installed with the
After these are installed, the connecting portion 14d of the chamber side pipe 14a constituting the exhaust pipe 14 fixed to the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB and the manifold 13 fixed to the frame 7A supporting the exhaust means 3 are connected. Since the connecting portion 14d of the connected gantry-side pipe 14b is positioned at a predetermined position, the piping of the exhaust pipe 14 is completed by connecting them using the connecting pipe 14c.
Similarly, at a position adjacent to the second chamber CB, a base 7B for supporting the air filter 17a constituting the air supply means 17 is installed in a state in which the support member 15 is attached with the leg portion 15a.
As a result, the chamber-side pipe 18a constituting the air supply pipe 18 fixed to the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB and the pedestal connected to the manifold 13 fixed to the pedestal 7 supporting the air filter 17b are arranged. It becomes possible to connect to the side pipe 18b, and the piping of the air supply pipe 18 is completed.
The cleaning liquid pipe 19 arranged on the unit base 4 of the second chamber CB is connected to the cleaning liquid pipe arranged on the unit base of the third chamber CC, thereby connecting the second chamber CB and the third chamber CC. The piping of the cleaning liquid piping 19 between is completed.
Similarly, for the other filler/capper units UD, etc., after the fourth chamber CD is installed in the filling factory, a pedestal supporting the liquid supply means to the filling device is placed at a position adjacent to the fourth chamber CD. A frame 7D for supporting air conveying means for air conveying the cap to the capping device 7E and the capping device may be installed, and pipes provided on these may be connected.

In this way, the filling system 1 of this embodiment can quickly perform piping work when it is installed in a filling factory.
That is, by fixing the piping exposed to the outside of the chamber C to the upper part of the chamber C and the frame 7 in advance at the time of manufacturing at the manufacturing factory, the piping is completed only by connecting these at the filling factory. Piping due to alignment is unnecessary.
When piping is performed by matching actual products in a filling factory, it is necessary to install a piping frame (stanchion) on the upper part of the chamber C and fix the piping to the frame. The problem was complexity.
Further, in this embodiment, since the manifold 13 is provided on the pedestal 7A and a plurality of pedestal side pipes 14b are collected, it is not necessary to collect the pipes while matching the actual products, and the pipes can be efficiently installed. can.
Furthermore, in the filling system 1 of the present embodiment, a corridor is provided above the pedestal 7 and the chamber C, and external piping is arranged below the corridor, thereby facilitating maintenance after the completion of the filling system 1. .

In the above embodiment, the filling system 1 for filling a container with a beverage has been described. , it is possible to obtain a processing system to which the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied.
In the above-described embodiment, the exhaust pipe 14 and the exhaust means 3 are provided with a plurality of the chamber-side pipes 14a and the pedestal-side pipes 14b, respectively, and the manifold 13 is fixed to the pedestal 7A. It is also possible to fix the manifold 13 to the second chamber CB.
In this case, a plurality of chamber-side pipes 14 a are arranged above the second chamber CB, and the other ends of the plurality of chamber-side pipes 14 a are connected to the manifold 13 . On the other hand, one pedestal side pipe 14 having one end connected to the exhaust blower 11 is fixed to the pedestal 7, and the pedestal side pipe 14 is connected directly to the manifold 13 via the connecting pipe 14c.

1 filling system 2 aseptic air supply means 3 exhaust means 4 unit base 6 chamber side corridor 7A to 7E pedestal 13 manifold 14 exhaust piping (piping)
14a chamber-side pipe 14b cradle-side pipe 14c connection pipe 14d connecting portion 15 support member 15a leg portion 16 cradle-side corridor CA-CE first to fifth chambers

Claims (5)

A chamber housing a processing apparatus therein, a pipe communicating with the interior of the chamber, a supply means for supplying fluid to the inside of the chamber through the pipe, or a discharge for discharging the fluid from the inside of the chamber through the pipe. a processing system comprising:
At a position adjacent to the chamber, a pedestal for supporting the supply means or the discharge means according to the height of the ceiling of the chamber is provided, and the pedestal is configured to be transportable separately from the chamber,
The pipe is fixed to the upper part of the chamber, and is fixed to a chamber side pipe provided with one end communicating with the inside of the chamber and the other end directed toward the pedestal side, and the pedestal. , a pedestal-side pipe provided with one end connected to the supply means or the discharge means and the other end directed toward the chamber,
A processing system, wherein the other end of the chamber-side pipe and the other end of the pedestal-side pipe are communicated with each other. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the other end of the chamber-side pipe is aligned with the end of the chamber, and the other end of the pedestal-side pipe is aligned with the end of the pedestal. The processing system described. A plurality of the chamber-side pipes and the pedestal-side pipes are provided, and a manifold is fixed to the pedestal,
3. The treatment system according to claim 1, wherein one ends of said plurality of gantry-side pipes are connected to supply means or discharge means through said manifold. A plurality of chamber-side pipes are provided, and a manifold is fixed to the upper part of the chamber,
3. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein the other ends of the plurality of chamber-side pipes are connected to the manifold, and the manifolds are communicated with the other ends of the gantry-side pipes. A chamber-side corridor that allows a worker to walk is provided above the chamber-side pipe fixed to the chamber, and the chamber-side corridor is fixed integrally with the chamber so as to be transportable,
A gantry-side corridor is provided above the gantry-side piping fixed to the gantry, and the gantry-side corridor is provided so as to be transportable integrally with the gantry. A processing system according to any one of the preceding claims.

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