JP2753061B2 - Laundry distribution device - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a laundry distributing apparatus for distributing laundry after the laundry is delivered to a predetermined office.

[Prior Art] In the current laundry industry, in order to reduce costs and the like, it is often the case that laundry is collected in one place and the laundry is washed there.

After the washing, the washed laundry is delivered to each sales office.

In order to deliver the laundry to each business office, the laundry must be distributed to each business office.

The distribution work for distributing the laundry is performed by putting the laundry in boxes or shelves or the like with the numbers indicating the offices.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, since the distribution work is performed manually, there are the following problems.

When the above-mentioned distribution work is performed by a human, the distribution destination may be erroneously made due to error, mistake, or the like. In such a case, it is very difficult to find such laundry, and it is almost impossible to find it once the distribution destination is wrong. This is because the number of business offices to which distribution is made is large. For this reason, there is a problem that the laundry trader must pay for the laundry. In particular, in a laundry company having many offices, the amount is enormous.

In the case of manual operation, there is a limit to the speed of the distribution operation, and the higher the speed of the distribution operation, the more errors in the distribution destination of the laundry. Therefore, there is a problem that it is very difficult to reduce the error of the distribution destination and to increase the speed of the distribution work.

Furthermore, the period for washing laundry and delivering it to each business office is limited. Therefore, the distribution work must be performed in a short time. However, the above-mentioned distribution work by human power requires considerable labor, and a considerable number of personnel must be introduced in order to perform the above-mentioned distribution work in a short time. Here, it is conceivable to reduce the speed of the distributing work without introducing a considerable number of personnel, but that would not be able to obtain the customer's credit or destroy the already accumulated credit. So it is not valid. Therefore, there is a problem that the laundry operator has to introduce a considerable number of personnel to the distribution work, and therefore has to pay a considerable labor cost.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the related art, and an object of the present invention is to eliminate errors in the distribution of laundry after washing, and to reduce the dispensing work compared to the related art. It is an object of the present invention to provide a laundry dispensing apparatus capable of increasing the speed of washing and reducing the cost required for the washing operation.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The gist of the present invention is to transfer a laundry with a code indicating a distribution destination in a state of being hung on a hanger, and providing a plurality of branch rails provided along the transfer direction. A laundry dispensing device configured to distribute crabs based on information by a code, comprising: a transfer unit configured to transfer laundry suspended on a hanger along a track of the hanger; and a distribution destination indicated by the code. Distributing means for distributing the laundry, and control means for controlling the distributing means based on the information of the code, wherein the distributing means links the track by interconnecting along the longitudinal direction. And a plurality of rail units having opening / closing means for opening and closing a part of the track by a signal from the control means, and attached to a tip of the branch rail, and when a part of the track is opened, And a guiding means for guiding the laundry that has fallen from the track and fall from the track to the branch rail.

[Operation] Since a code is attached to the laundry and the code indicates a distribution destination, it is possible to specify a distribution destination of the laundry.

The trajectory of the hanger suspends the hanger. The transfer means hooks the hook of the hanger and transfers the material along the track. Therefore, the transfer means makes it possible to transfer the laundry suspended on the hanger.

When the transfer means transfers the laundry to a distribution destination,
The control means controls the distribution means so that the laundry can be hung on the branch rail. That is, the opening / closing means of the plurality of rail units opens a part of the track in response to an opening command signal from the control means. When a part of the track opens, the laundry falls from the opened part. The guide means rises when a part of the track is opened, and guides the laundry dropped from the track to the branch rail. Thus, the distributing means can distribute the laundry to the destination. After the track is opened, it is closed by the closing command signal of the control means, so that the laundry can be transported to the distribution destination without hindering the passage of the laundry passing therethrough.

Further, since the distribution work is performed based on the code, the present invention makes it possible to extremely reduce errors in the distribution destination as compared with the prior art performed manually.

In addition, since the transfer speed of the transfer means can be increased, the present invention can reduce the time required for the distribution work as compared with the related art.

Further, the laundry distribution apparatus according to the present invention does not require a human to perform the distribution work, so that the distribution does not require human power as compared with the conventional technology. Therefore, the present invention can reduce the labor cost required for the dispensing operation, and as a result, the cost required for washing can be reduced as compared with the related art.

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. However, the shapes of the components described in the present embodiment, their relative arrangement, and the like are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to them, unless otherwise specified. It's just

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the laundry distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment has a bar code (code) 11 indicating a distribution destination.
The laundry 100 attached with 1 is transported in a state of being hung on the hanger 120, and distributed to any of a plurality of branch rails 700 provided along the transport direction based on the information by the barcode 111. That is, in more detail, transfer means for transferring the laundry 100 suspended on the hanger 120,
A distribution unit 600 that distributes the laundry 100 to a distribution destination indicated by the barcode 111, and a control unit that controls the distribution unit 600 based on the information of the barcode 111 are provided.

The barcode 111 indicating the distribution destination attached to the laundry 100 to be distributed by the laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment is attached to the laundry 100 by marking the tag 110 as shown in FIG. Is made possible. The barcode 111 marks the type of the laundry 100 such as trousers, a shirt, a tie and the like, a washing time, and a price, in addition to the distribution destination of the laundry 100. This is because a POS system can be introduced into the laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, a tag 110 marked with the bar code 111 is attached to the laundry 100 inside the collar of the outerwear. In the present embodiment, the tag 110 is attached to the inside of the collar.However, the place to attach the tag 110 is not limited to the inside of the collar, and can be read by the scanner 800, such as a buttonhole. It can be attached to any position. In this embodiment, the outerwear is used as the laundry 100. However, in addition to the outerwear, the laundry 100 such as pants, shirts, and ties can be applied to the present invention.

The information of the barcode 111 is as shown in FIG.
It can be read by the scanner 800.

The transfer means includes a feed means 200 and a horizontal transfer means 500 for horizontally transferring the laundry 100 transferred by the feed means 200.
And

The feeding means 200 includes a lifting section 210 having a lifting mechanism 215.
And a descending section 220.

The lifting mechanism 215 of the lifting section 210 includes a worm gear 216 and a rotating unit that causes the worm gear 216 to rotate around a gear axis. The worm gear 26 has flexibility and can be bent in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction. Also, by rotating, the laundry 100 hooked in the gear groove is raised, and the vicinity of the intermediate portion is bent so that the gear shaft is inverted in plan view. ing. An ordinary electric motor 217 is used for the rotating means. The descending part 220 is a rod-shaped body, and the descending part 220 is provided diagonally so that the laundry 100 can slide down. The positional relationship between the rising portion 210 and the descending portion 220 is such that the upper end of the descending portion 220 is located immediately below the upper end portion of the rising portion 210.

Further, in the present embodiment, the feeding means 200 includes:
An interval holding means for controlling the sliding mechanism 215 and the laundry 100 to slide down is provided. This is to prevent the laundry 100 from hanging on two or more hooks 520 of the horizontal transfer means 500 described later.

The gap holding means 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view showing the gap holding means with a part cut away.

The spacing means comprises a locking part 310, a rotation means stop sensor 320, a locking release sensor 330, an arithmetic processing unit, and a pressure vessel. The locking part 310
Is provided near the lower end of the descending portion 220, and includes a locking rod 311 and pressing means 315 for pressing the locking rod 311 against the upper surface of the descending portion 220. The press-contact means 315 presses the locking rod 311 against the upper surface of the descending portion 220 by using the restoring force of the coil spring 316. Note that, in the present embodiment, the coil spring 316 is used for the press-contact means 315, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and other means, for example, magnetic force, air pressure, etc. What is suitable for carrying out the present invention can be used. In addition, even when it rises, it is possible to use a magnetic force or the like suitable for carrying out the present invention. The rotation means stop sensor 320 is provided on the hanger 120 for suspending the laundry 100.
So that the passage of the lower part 220 can be detected.
Near the upper end of the. The unlocking sensor 330
Is provided below the chain 510 to be described later so that the passage of the hook 520 described later can be detected. Optical sensors are used for the rotation means stop sensor 320 and the lock release sensor 330. The arithmetic processing device stores the order in which the laundry 100 passes through the rotation unit stop sensor 320 based on the detection signal from the rotation unit stop sensor 320, and the rotation unit stops. Send a stop command signal. Further, based on the detection signal from the unlocking sensor 330, the locking portion 3
An unlocking command signal that pushes up the ten locking rods 311 and
A rotation command signal is sent so that the rotation means of the worm gear 216 rotates. The pressure vessel is provided with an unlocking on-off valve, and is connected to a lifting means of the locking bar 311 so that the locking bar 311 can be lifted by opening the unlocking on-off valve. Is what it is. The opening and closing mechanism of the unlocking on-off valve includes a solenoid valve or the like, and the locking rod 311
It is sufficient to use a suitable means for carrying out the present invention, such as an actuator, for the lifting means.

The horizontal transfer means 500 includes a plurality of hooks 520 having a substantially U-shape in plan view, a chain 510 fixing the U-shaped bottom of the hook 520, and the chain 510. And driving means 530 for driving the. The chain 510 is provided so that the U-shaped ends of the hook portion 520 of the chain 510 straddle a track 601 of the hanger 120 described later. The driving means 530 uses an electric motor. Of course, the scope of the present invention is not intended to be limited to the electric motor, but can be made suitable for carrying out the present invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, the chain 5 is provided so that the grease of the chain 510 does not adhere to the laundry 100.
A seat cover 540 is provided at a lower portion of the seat 10.

The distributing means 600 includes a plurality of rail units that constitute the track 601 by being connected to each other along the longitudinal direction, and have opening / closing means for opening and closing a part of the track 601 by a signal from a control means. 610 and guide means attached to the tip of the branch rail 700, and guides the laundry 100 which rises when a part of the track 601 is opened and falls from the track 601 to the branch rail 700. is there.

FIG. 8 (a) shows the rail unit 61 partially cut away.
FIG. 8 (b) is an enlarged sectional view showing the operating means 620, and the rail unit 610 is connected in the longitudinal direction to form a track 601 as shown in both figures. A main body 611 and a connecting portion between the main bodies 611 are configured, and
It has an opening / closing section 615 for opening and closing the track 601 at the connection portion, and an operating means 620 for opening and closing the opening / closing section 615.

The opening / closing part 615 is provided with a fitting part 616 at one end and a tapered part 617 at the other end. The fitting part 616 fits outside the main body part 611. The taper portion 617 is fitted so as to be internal to the end of the main body 611 of the other rail unit 610 when the opening / closing portion 615 is closed, and is engaged when the opening / closing portion 615 is open. Main unit 6 of other rail unit 610
It is configured so as to be separated from the end of the eleventh part 11 and leave a fixed space between the tip of the tapered part 617 and the end of the other main body part 611. The operating means 620 includes an air cylinder 621 and a pressure vessel for sending compressed air to the air cylinder 621. The air cylinder 621 includes a cylinder body 622, a piston 623 slidable inside the cylinder body 622, and an opening / closing rod 624 connected to the piston 623. The cylinder main body 622 has an opening / closing supply / exhaust port 625 and a closing / supply / exhaust port 626 communicating with the inside thereof. By connecting the opening / closing rod 624 to the opening / closing section 615, the opening / closing section 615 can be opened and closed in conjunction with the movement of the piston 623. Note that reference numeral 627 is a seal ring, and 630 is a mounting portion. The pressure vessel includes an opening / closing valve and a closing / closing valve. The open / close valve is operated by an open command signal,
The closing on-off valve is opened by the closing command signal.
As the opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing valve and the closing on / off valve, an electromagnetic valve or the like suitable for carrying out the present invention can be used. In this embodiment, the operating means 620
Although the air cylinder 621 is used for the air cylinder 621, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.
Other than the above, for example, an actuator that operates by something other than air pressure, an actuator that operates by magnetic force, and the like that are suitable for practicing the present invention can be used.

FIG. 9 (a) is a front view showing the branch rail 700 partially cut away, and FIG. 9 (b) is an enlarged sectional view showing the expansion / contraction means 730. As shown in both figures, the branch The rail 700 has a cylindrical base 710, a tip portion 720, and guide means. Further, the branch rail 700 is set to be perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the track 601 and, when the guide bar 739 is raised by the extension of the guide portion 736, the guide bar 739 An intake portion 740 provided at the distal end portion is provided so as to be located at a portion where the track 601 is open. This is because the laundry 100 dropped from a portion where the track 601 is opened can be guided to the branch rail 700.

The tip portion 720 has a substantially conical cylindrical shape, and has a groove 721 in the oblique direction in plan view.

The guide means includes a telescopic means 730 and a guide part 736.

The expansion / contraction means 730 includes an air cylinder 731 that is the same as the rail unit 610. The expansion / contraction rod 734 of the air cylinder 731 is attached to the support rod 737.
The guide portion 736 is connected to the piston 733
It can be extended in conjunction with the movement of the. The guide portion 736 includes a support bar 737 and a guide bar 739. Reference numeral 731 denotes an air cylinder, reference numeral 732 denotes a cylinder body, reference numeral 745 denotes an opening supply / exhaust port, reference numeral 746 denotes a closing supply / exhaust port, and reference numeral 747 denotes a seal ring.

The support rod 737 includes one end of the support rod 737 inside the tip end 720 and the cylindrical base 710 of the branch rail 700,
It is connected to the expansion / contraction means 730. The other end of the support bar 737 is provided with a bent portion. As described later, the tip of the support rod 737 is connected to the guide rod 739.
This is to enable welding to be performed. Also,
The support bar 737 includes a spacer 738. The spacer 738 has a substantially flat shape so as to fit into the groove 721 provided in the distal end portion 720. This is for preventing the expansion and contraction of the guide portion 736 from being hindered. The spacer 738 is integrally formed so as to be located near the center of the support rod 737.

The guide bar 739 has a take-in portion 740 at the tip of the guide bar 739. This is to make it easier to guide the laundry 100 dropped from the open portion of the track 601 to the branch rail 700. The take-in portion 740 is formed by bending the tip portion of the guide portion 736 at an angle that facilitates taking-in of the laundry 100.

The support bar 737 and the guide bar 739 are
The end portion of the bent portion provided in 7 and the vicinity of the end portion of the guide bar 739 are joined by welding. This is because the guide bar 739 can follow the expansion and contraction of the support bar 737. Further, the side surface of the spacer 738 is welded to the guide rod 739. This is because a fixed interval can be provided between the support bar 737 and the guide bar 739 in combination with the bent portion of the support bar 737. Note that reference numeral 770 is a mounting portion.

The control means includes an open command sensor 750, a close command sensor 760, a scanner 800, and an arithmetic processing unit 400.
And a pressure vessel.

The open command sensor 750 and the close command sensor 7
For 60, an optical sensor is used. Also, the hook 52
The open command sensor 750 and the close command sensor 760 so as to be able to detect the passage of 0, the lower part of the driving means 530 so that the passage of the hook 520 can be detected. Provided. In this embodiment, optical sensors are used for the rotation unit stop sensor 320, the unlocking sensor 330, the open command sensor 750, and the close command sensor 760, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and any device capable of detecting the passage of the hooks of the laundry 100 or the hanger 120 suspending the laundry 100 is sufficient, for example, a magnetic sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or the like. The above suitable ones can be used in the present invention. The scanner 800 uses a gun type. In the present embodiment, the gun-type scanner 800 is used, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and other scanners 800, for example, a rotating mirror type, a hologram type, etc. It is possible to use one. The arithmetic processing unit 400 stores the read signal read by the scanner 800 and the reading order, and stores the open command sensor 75.
Based on 0 or a detection signal of the close command sensor 760, an open command signal, a close command signal, a rising command signal, or a close command signal is sent to the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel includes an open / close valve and a close / close valve. The opening / closing valve is connected to each of the opening supply / exhaust ports 625 and 745, and is opened by the opening command signal. The closing on / off valve is connected to each of the closing supply / exhaust ports 626 and 746, and is opened by the closing command signal.

Further, in this embodiment, the arithmetic processing device 400 is
Connected to the OS terminal 900 and introduced a POS system.

Next, the method of use and operation of the laundry distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described.

First, the user uses the scanner 800 to read the barcode 111 marked on the tag 110 attached to the laundry 100.

Next, the hanger 120 hanging the laundry 100 is hung on the worm gear 216.

Then, the hanger 120 moves up the rising portion 210 of the feeding means 200 as the worm gear 216 rotates.

Next, the laundry 100 rises to the upper end of the rising portion 210, then falls to the upper end of the lowering portion 220, and slides down from the upper end of the lowering portion 220 to the lower end.

Next, the rotation means stop sensor 320 detects the passage of the laundry 100 and sends a detection signal to the arithmetic processing unit 400.

Next, the arithmetic processing unit 400 receives a detection signal from the rotation unit stop sensor 320, sends a stop command signal to the rotation unit of the worm gear 216, and stores the order of passage of the laundry 100.

Next, the rotation means receives the stop command signal and stops the rotation. When the rotation unit stops, the subsequent lifting of the laundry 100 in the lifting unit 210 stops.

Next, the locking portion 310 provided on the descending portion 220
However, the hanger 120 hanging the laundry 100 sliding down is locked.

Next, when the unlocking sensor 330 detects the passage of the hook 520 in the horizontal transfer means 500,
The detection signal is sent to the arithmetic processing unit 400.

Next, the arithmetic processing unit 400 sends the unlocking command signal to the pressure vessel connected to the locking portion 310,
A rotation command signal is sent to the rotation means of the worm gear 216.

Next, the opening / closing mechanism opens the unlocking on / off valve based on the unlocking command signal. When the unlocking on-off valve is opened, the pressure vessel causes compressed air to flow into the locking portion 310.
Send to

Next, the compressed air pushes up the locking rod 311.

Next, the locking bar 311 releases the locking of the laundry 100. When the locking bar 311 releases the locking of the laundry 100, the laundry 100 slides down the descending part 220.

Next, the rotation means starts moving again based on the rotation command signal, and accordingly, the worm gear 216 starts rotating.

When the pressure of the compressed air decreases and the force with which the coil spring 316 presses against the descending portion 220 becomes stronger than the force with which the compressed air pushes up the locking rod 311, the coil spring 316 is again The locking rod 311 is pressed against the descending portion 220 by the restoring force.

Next, the washed laundry 100 stops near the entrance of the track 601.

Next, the hook 520 of the horizontal transfer means 500 hooks the hook of the hanger 120 suspending the laundry 100 stopped near the entrance of the track 601, and transfers the laundry in the horizontal direction.

Next, the opening command sensor 750 is
Is detected.

Next, the arithmetic processing unit 400 sends the detection signal sent by the opening command sensor 750, the stored reading signal and reading order of the scanner 800, and the laundry 100 causes the rotating means stop sensor 320 to stop. The distribution destination is determined by calculating the order of passage.

Next, based on the definition, the arithmetic processing device 400
An opening command signal is sent to an opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing valve provided in the pressure vessel, and the opening / closing mechanism opens the opening / closing valve based on the opening command signal.

Next, the pressure vessel is provided with an air cylinder 62 provided in the rail unit 610 and the branch rail 700.
Compressed air is sent to each of the open / close ports 625 and 745 of 1,731.

Next, the rail unit 61 is compressed by the compressed air.
The track 601 is opened by the retracting of the opening / closing part 615 of 0. Also, the guide rod 739 is provided at the portion where the track 601 is opened.
The guide portion 736 is extended so that the take-in portion 740 is located, so that the take-in portion 740 is raised.

When the track 601 is opened, the laundry 100 falls from the opened portion.

Next, the take-in portion 740 located at the portion where the track 601 is open hooks the hook of the hanger 120 hanging the laundry 100 and guides it to the branch rail 700.

Next, the laundry 100 led to the branch rail 700
Slides down the branch rail 700.

Next, a drop stopper provided at the lower end of the branch rail 700 locks the hook.

Next, when the hook portion detected by the open command sensor 750 passes through the close command sensor 760, the close command sensor 760 sends the detection signal to the arithmetic processing device 400, and the arithmetic processing device 400 400 sends a closing command signal to the opening / closing mechanism of the closing on / off valve of the pressure vessel based on the detection signal.

Next, based on the closing command signal, the opening / closing mechanism opens the closing opening / closing valve.

When the closing on / off valve is opened, the pressure vessel sends compressed air to the closing supply / exhaust ports 626, 746 of the air cylinders 621, 731 of the rail unit 610 and the branch rail 700.

When the pressure vessel sends compressed air to the opening supply / exhaust ports 625 and 745, the guide section 736 retracts, and the opening / closing section 615 of the rail unit 610 expands to close the track 601.

Next, the operations of the interval holding means and the control means will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (f). 10 (a) to 10 (f) are process diagrams showing the operation of the interval maintaining means and the control means.

As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the worm gear 216 transfers the laundry 100a to its upper end.

Next, when the laundry 100a falls from the upper end of the worm gear 216 and slides down the descending part 220, the rotation means stop sensor 320 detects the laundry 1a at the time of the sliding.
00a is detected, and the detection signal is sent to the arithmetic processing unit.

Next, the arithmetic processing unit, based on the detection signal from the rotation means stop sensor 320, the worm gear 216
A stop command signal to the rotating means, and the laundry 10
The order in which 0a has passed through the rotation means stop sensor 320 is stored.

 The rotation means stops based on the stop command signal.

When the descending portion 220 is further slid down, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the locking portion 310, which is the spacing means, locks the laundry 100a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the hook 520a of the horizontal transfer means 500 passes through the unlocking sensor 330 of the interval holding means, the unlocking sensor 330 detects the detection. A signal is sent to the processing unit.

Next, the arithmetic processing unit sends the unlocking signal to the pressure vessel of the locking unit 310 based on the detection signal from the unlocking sensor 330.

Then, based on the unlock signal, the unlocking on / off valve of the pressure vessel is opened, and the compressed air in the pressure vessel pushes up the locking bar 311 to unlock the laundry 100a. .

When the locking portion 310 releases the locking, the laundry 100a
Moves down the descending section 220, moves to the track 601 formed by the rail unit 610, and stops near the track 601.

Next, as shown in FIG.
The hook 520b following the hook hooks the hook of the hanger 120 hanging the laundry 100a and transports the laundry in the horizontal direction.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), the laundry 100a
When the hook portion 520b that is transferring the data passes through the open command sensor 750, the open command sensor 750 sends a detection signal to the arithmetic processing unit.

Next, the arithmetic processing unit reads the detection signal, the read signal obtained by reading the barcode 111 attached to the laundry 100a with the scanner 800, the reading order, and the order of passing through the rotation unit stop sensor 320. Is determined by performing arithmetic processing, and an open command is sent to the opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing valve provided in the pressure vessel so as to send compressed air to the rail unit 610a and the branch rail 700a provided at the destination. Send a signal.

Next, the rail unit 61 is compressed by the compressed air.
The opening / closing part 615 of 0 is retracted, and the track 601 is opened. In addition, the laundry 100 dropped from the portion where the track 601 is open.
The guide portion 736 of the branch rail 700 extends so that a can be guided to the branch rail 700, and the guide rod 73
9 rises.

Next, when the hook portion 520b transfers the laundry 100a, the laundry 100a falls from the open track 601.

Next, the guide unit 736 is configured to drop the laundry 100
The hook of the hanger 120 suspending a is hooked and guided to the branch rail 700.

Next, as shown in FIG.
Passes through the sensor 760 for closing command, the sensor 760 for closing command sends such a detection signal to the arithmetic processing unit.

Next, the arithmetic processing unit sends a closing command signal to an opening / closing mechanism of the closing on / off valve provided in the pressure vessel.

Next, the guide portion 736 is lowered by the compressed air, and the opening / closing portion 615 of the rail unit 610 is extended.
As a result, the track 601 closes.

As shown in FIG. 10 (f), the laundry 100b following the laundry 100a locks the locking portion 310 with the hook 5
20c passes through the unlocking sensor 330 to release the lock, and the hook 520d locks the hook of the hanger 120 hanging the laundry 100b.

The laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment includes the laundry 100b.
The same operation is performed with respect to the laundry 100 that follows.

Next, the operation of the laundry distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described.

The laundry 100 to be distributed by the laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment has a tag marked with a barcode 111.
Since the bar code 111 indicates the distribution destination, the distribution destination of the laundry 100 can be specified. Further, in this embodiment, the tag
In 110, in addition to the distribution destination of the laundry 100, the type, laundry timing, and price of the laundry 100 are marked. Therefore, the barcode 111 enables centralized management of information on the type of the laundry 100 and the like.

The arithmetic processing unit connected to the scanner 800 stores the read signal and the order of reading.

Since the arithmetic processing unit 400 is connected to the POS terminal 900, it can send information such as the type of the laundry 100 represented by the barcode 111 to the POS terminal 900.

The descending part 220 is a rod-like body that can slide down, and
It is provided diagonally. Therefore, the descending part
220 allows the laundry 100 to slide down from the upper end to the lower end of the descending portion 220.

When the laundry 100 slides down, the rotation means stop sensor 320 detects the passage of the laundry 100 and sends a detection signal to the arithmetic processing unit 400.

The arithmetic processing unit 400 receives a detection signal from the rotation unit stop sensor 320, sends a stop command signal to the rotation unit of the worm gear 216, and stores the order of passage of the laundry 100.

The rotation means stops the rotation when receiving the stop command signal. The stopping of the rotating means is performed by
Then, the subsequent lifting of the laundry 100 is stopped.

The locking part 310 provided on the descending part 220 locks the hanger 120 which suspends the laundry 100 sliding down.

The unlocking sensor 330 is connected to the horizontal transfer means 500.
When the passage of the hooking part 520 is detected, the detection signal is sent to the arithmetic processing unit 400.

The arithmetic processing unit 400 sends the unlocking command signal to the opening / closing mechanism of the unlocking on / off valve provided in the pressure vessel connected to the pressure vessel connected to the locking portion 310, and also rotates the worm gear 216. Send a rotation command signal to the means.

The opening / closing mechanism opens the unlocking on / off valve based on the unlocking command signal.

When the unlocking on-off valve opens, the pressure vessel sends compressed air to the locking portion 310. The compressed air is supplied by the coil spring 316 to
Has a pressure that is greater than the restoring force of pressing the pressure. Therefore, the compressed air can push up the locking rod 311.

When the locking bar 311 moves up, the locking of the laundry 100 is released. Since the descending portion 220 is a smooth rod-shaped body and is provided diagonally, the laundry 100 can slide down. Therefore, the laundry 100 can slide down the descending part 220.

Since the interval maintaining means operates as described above,
The number of the hangers 120 on which the hooks 520 of the horizontal transfer means 500 are hooked can be prevented from being two or more.

When the rotation means starts moving again based on the rotation command signal, the worm gear 216 rotates in conjunction with the movement.

When the locking portion 310 is lifted and the laundry 100 slides down, the coil spring 316 again presses the locking bar 311 against the descending portion 220 by its restoring force. Accordingly, the locking bar 311 can lock the laundry 100 following the laundry 100.

Since the track 601 of the hanger 120 can hook the hook of the hanger 120, the hanger 120 can be suspended.

The laundry 100 that has slid down onto the track 601 is
1 and the track 601 due to friction between the hanger 120 and the hook.
Stop near the entrance.

The horizontal transfer means 500 moves the hanger 120 along the track
Drive along 601. The hook 520 of the horizontal transfer means 500 can hook the hook of the hanger 120. Therefore, the horizontal transfer means 500 is provided with the hanger 1
The laundry 100 suspended on the laundry 20 can be transferred.

The track 601 of the distributing means 600 is provided with the
Hook the hook of the hanger 120 hanging 0.

The hook 520 of the horizontal transfer unit 500 hooks the hook and transfers the laundry 100 in the horizontal direction.

The opening command sensor 750 detects the passage of the hook portion 520.

The arithmetic processing unit 400 includes a detection signal sent by the open command sensor 750, a read signal and a reading order of the scanner 800 stored therein, and the rotation unit stop sensor.
The distribution destination is determined by performing arithmetic processing on the order of passing through 320.

Based on the determination, the arithmetic processing unit 400 sends an open command signal to the opening / closing mechanism of the opening / closing valve provided in the pressure vessel.

The opening / closing mechanism opens the opening / closing valve based on the opening command signal.

When the opening / closing valve is opened, the pressure vessel sends compressed air to the opening supply / exhaust ports 625, 745 provided on the cylinder bodies 622, 732 of the air cylinders 621, 731 of the rail unit 610 and the branch rail 700. be able to.

The compressed air that has flowed in from the opening supply / exhaust ports 625 and 745 applies pressure to the pistons 623 and 733, respectively.
The pistons 623 and 733 slide by the pressure.

Since the opening and closing rod 624 connects the piston 623 according to the switching unit 615, can move in the direction of arrow X ₁ in FIG. 8 in conjunction with the sliding of such a piston 623 (a) It is. Further, since the telescopic rod 734 connects the guide portion 736 and the opening / closing portion 615,
The guide portion 736 can move in the direction of arrow Z ₁ in conjunction with the sliding of such piston 733 9 (b). That is, in conjunction with the sliding of the pistons 623 and 733, the opening / closing portion 615 retracts and the guide portion 736 extends.

When the opening / closing part 615 is retracted, the tapered part 617
Is detached from the main body 611 of the rail unit 610 to which it is fitted, and the end of the tapered portion 617 and the main body 611
Leave the required spacing between the ends of

Therefore, the track 601 can be opened.

When the guide portion 736 is extended, the guide bar 739 is raised.

In the laundry dispensing apparatus according to the present embodiment, when the guide groove 739 is raised, the take-in portion 74 of the guide rod 739 is
The branch rail 700 is installed so that 0 is located at an open portion of the track 601.

Therefore, the branch rail 700 enables the laundry 100 to be taken in.

The laundry 100 on which the hook portion 520 is locked
When the laundry 601 is transported to the open portion, the laundry 100 falls from the track 601.

The guide portion 736 hooks a hook portion of the hanger 120 hanging the laundry 100 and guides the laundry to the branch rail 700.

As described above, the control unit controls the distributing unit 600 so that the laundry 100 can be guided to the branch rail 700, so that the laundry 100 can be distributed to the distribution destination.

The branch rail 700 is a smooth rod-shaped body and is provided diagonally, so that the laundry 100
To allow the ski to slide down.

The stopper provided at the lower end of the branch rail 700 enables the hook to be locked.

When the hook portion detected by the open command sensor 750 passes through the close command sensor 760, the close command sensor 760 sends the detection signal to the arithmetic processing device 400.

The arithmetic processing unit 400 sends a closing command signal to the opening / closing mechanism of the closing on / off valve of the pressure vessel based on the detection signal.

The opening / closing mechanism opens a closing opening / closing valve based on the detection signal.

The pressure vessel is provided with the closing supply / exhaust ports 626, 746 provided in the cylinder bodies 622, 732 of the air cylinders 621, 731 of the rail unit 610 and the branch rail 700.
Send compressed air to

The opening / closing mechanism opens the closing opening / closing valve based on the closing command signal.

When the closing on-off valve is opened, the pressure vessel sends compressed air to the closing supply / exhaust ports 626, 746 provided in the cylinder bodies 622, 732 of the air cylinders 621, 731 of the rail unit 610 and the branch rail 700. be able to.

The compressed air flowing from the closing supply / exhaust ports 626,746 applies pressure to the pistons 623,733.
The pistons 623 and 733 slide by the pressure.

The telescopic rod 734 is connected to the guide section 736 and the opening / closing section.
615, the guide portion 736 is linked with the sliding of the piston 733 and the arrow Z in FIG.
It is possible to move in _two directions. Further, since the opening and closing rod 624 connects the piston 623 according to the closing portion 615, moves in the direction of arrow X ₂ in FIG. 8 in conjunction with the sliding of such a piston 623 (a) Is possible. That is, in conjunction with the sliding of the pistons 623 and 733, the guide portion 736 retracts, and the opening / closing portion 615 extends.

When the guide portion 736 retracts, the guide bar 739 descends. As a result, the track 601 can be closed.

When the opening / closing portion 615 is retracted, the tapered portion 617 fits into the main body 611.

Therefore, the track 601 can be closed.

Therefore, the track 601 does not obstruct the passage of the laundry 100 that subsequently passes.

Since the distribution operation is performed based on the barcode 111, the laundry distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment can reduce the error in the distribution destination extremely as compared with the prior art performed manually.

Further, since the transfer speed of the transfer means can be increased, the laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment can reduce the time required for the distribution work as compared with the related art.

Further, the laundry distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment does not require a human to perform the distribution work, so that the distribution does not require human power as compared with the related art. Therefore, the laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment can reduce the labor cost required for the distribution work, and as a result, the cost required for the laundry can be reduced as compared with the related art.

Further, the barcode 111 marking on the tag 110 indicates the type of the laundry 100 in addition to the distribution destination, the laundry time,
The price and the like are displayed, and the arithmetic processing unit 400
Since the laundry distribution apparatus according to the present embodiment is connected to the OS terminal 900, it is possible to introduce a POS system.

In addition, the seat cover 540 provided at the lower portion of the chain 510 is provided so that the grease of the
It is possible to avoid sticking to.

Next, the effects of the laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

The laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment can reduce the burden on the laundry 100 of the laundry operator due to an incorrect distribution destination as compared with the related art, so that the cost required for the laundry operation can be reduced.

In the laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment, since the distribution operation is performed by the laundry distribution device, the distribution operation speed can be increased as compared with the case where the distribution is performed manually.

Further, the laundry distribution device according to the present invention can reduce the number of personnel engaged in distribution work, as compared with the related art, so that labor costs in laundry work can be reduced. As a result, the cost required for the washing operation can be reduced.

Furthermore, in the laundry distribution device according to the present embodiment, since a POS system is introduced, when and where,
It is possible to centralize management of information regarding what laundry 100 is to be washed and how many laundry is to be performed.

Since the seat cover 540 provided below the chain 510 in the horizontal transfer means 500 is provided, it is possible to prevent grease or the like of the chain 510 from adhering to the laundry 100.

Although the distribution destination is represented by a barcode in the present embodiment, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the barcode, and may be represented by another code suitable for implementing the present invention. Therefore, information indicating the distribution destination can be obtained by keyboard input and OCR input.

Further, the laundry 100 according to the present invention also includes items suitable for carrying out the present invention, such as mail.

Further, the present invention can be implemented without providing the gap holding means 300 or the feeding means 200.

In addition, the present invention can be implemented even when the rising part 210 or the descending part 220 is horizontal. In such a case, it is necessary to provide a transfer mechanism also in the descending section 220.

[Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION Since the present invention can reduce the burden of the laundry on the laundry by an incorrect distribution destination compared with the prior art, the cost required for the washing operation can be reduced.

In the present invention, since the washing is performed by the laundry dispensing apparatus, the speed of the dispensing operation can be increased as compared with the case of distributing the laundry manually.

Further, according to the present invention, the number of personnel engaged in the distribution work can be reduced as compared with the related art, so that the labor cost in the washing work can be reduced. As a result, the cost required for the washing operation can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 to 10 are views showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a laundry distribution device, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a laundry distribution device, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a barcode, FIG. 5 is a partial front view showing laundry with a barcode, and FIG. 6 is a state in which the barcode is read by a scanner. , FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view showing a partly cut-out interval holding means, FIG. 8 (a) is a front view showing a partially cut-out rail unit, and FIG. 8 (b) is an operation. FIG. 9 (a) is a front view showing a partially cut-out branch rail, FIG. 9 (b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing expansion / contraction means, FIG.
FIGS. 5A to 5F are process diagrams showing the operation of the interval maintaining means and the control means. 100 …… Laundry, 110 …… Tag, 111 …… Barcode, 1
20 ... hanger, 200 ... feeding means, 210 ... rising part, 21
5 ... ascending mechanism, 216 ... worm gear, 217 ... electric motor, 220 ... descending part, 300 ... gap maintaining means, 310 ...
… Locking part, 311… Lock bar, 315… Press-contact means, 316…
Coil spring, 320 …… Rotation means stop sensor, 3
30: Unlocking sensor, 400: Processing unit, 500
…… Horizontal transfer means, 510 …… Chain, 520 …… Hook
530: driving means, 540: seat cover, 600: distribution means, 601: track, 610: rail unit, 611:
Main body, 615… Opening / closing part, 616… Mating part, 617 …… Taper part, 620 …… Activating means, 621,731 …… Air cylinder, 622,732 …… Cylinder body, 623,733 …… Piston, 624 …… Rod, 625,745 …… Open air supply / exhaust port,
626,746 …… Closed supply / exhaust port, 627,735 …… Seal ring,
630,770 mounting part, 700 branch rail, 710 cylindrical base, 720 tip part, 721 groove, 730 expansion and contraction means, 7
34 ... Telescopic rod, 736 ... Guide part, 737 ... Support rod, 738 ... Spacer, 739 ... Guide rod, 740 ... Take-in part, 750 ... Open command sensor, 760 ... Close command Sensor, 800… Scanner, 900… POS terminal,

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A laundry carrying a code indicating a distribution destination is transported in a state of being hung on a hanger, and distributed to one of a plurality of branch rails provided along the transport direction based on the information by the code. A laundry dispensing device, comprising: transfer means for transporting laundry suspended on a hanger along a track of the hanger; and distributing means for distributing the laundry to a distribution destination indicated by the code. And control means for controlling distribution means based on the information of the code, wherein the distribution means constitutes the track by being interconnected along a longitudinal direction, and a signal from the control means. A plurality of rail units having opening / closing means for opening and closing a part of the track, and laundry which is attached to the tip of the branch rail, and which rises when the part of the track is opened and falls from the track. Laundry the dispensing device, characterized in that those having a guide means for guiding the branch rail.