JP3470978B2 - Alignment transfer device - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an aligning and conveying apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, vibrating feeders such as bowl feeders and linear feeders have been widely used as devices for aligning and conveying articles, separating them and supplying them to an automatic assembling machine. There is.

However, for articles that are easily damaged by vibrations during transportation, assemblies that are easily disassembled, etc., it is not possible to carry out alignment transportation and separation using such a vibration feeder, and therefore, much of the work depends on manual work. , Was extremely inefficient.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, and its object is to provide a space between each other without giving vibration during conveyance. An object of the present invention is to provide an aligning / conveying device that can convey and convey articles to be conveyed in a fixed posture in a state.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a first aligning and conveying apparatus of the present invention comprises a cylindrical or cylindrical first feeding member which is rotationally driven at substantially the same angular velocity. An aligning / conveying device in which a second feeding member is provided in parallel, and the second feeding member is fitted to both side portions of a conveyed article in a predetermined posture at respective inner upper portions of the both feeding members, and the conveyed article is conveyed in the predetermined direction. The spiral groove that supports from both sides in a posture,
Provided on each outer peripheral portion of the first feeding member and the second feeding member,
The pitches and leads of the spiral grooves in both the feeding members are substantially the same as each other, and the articles to be conveyed in a predetermined posture are fed from the article supply source to the spiral grooves in the inner upper portions of the first feeding member and the second feeding member facing each other. A chute that guides the conveyed article so that the conveyed article reaches a predetermined position on the outer peripheral surfaces of both feed members where both sides can be fitted by dropping, and a conveyed object that is at a predetermined position at the predetermined posture. In order to detect the presence of a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed in the chute that can sufficiently suppress the rebound when both sides of the article to be conveyed continuously fall onto the spiral groove and are fitted above the article. Of the feeding means, the feed members are rotationally driven when a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed are detected by the detection means, and both are fed when the detection means does not detect a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed. The rotation drive of the feed member will be stopped. In addition, since the rotation drive of both feeding members is interlocked with the detection of a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed by the detection means, it is configured to prevent the articles to be conveyed from being caught in the spiral groove at the time of re-falling when they bounce. There is.

[0006]

[0007]

Further, the second aligning and conveying apparatus of the present invention is an aligning and conveying apparatus in which a cylindrical or cylindrical feed member that is rotationally driven and a rotating member are provided in parallel, and a feed member that faces the rotating member. A spiral groove that fits on one side of the article to be conveyed in a predetermined posture at the inner upper part of the member and that supports the article to be conveyed in the predetermined posture together with the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member that supports the other side is On the outer peripheral surface of the rotary member and the feed member, which is provided on the outer peripheral portion, one side portion of the article to be conveyed in a predetermined posture can drop and fit into the spiral groove inside the feed member facing the rotary member from the article supply source. A chute that guides the conveyed article so that the conveyed article reaches the position in a predetermined posture, and one side portion of the conveyed article spirals continuously above the conveyed article that is in the predetermined position in the predetermined posture. Prevents rebound when dropping and fitting in the groove A detection means for detecting the existence of a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed in the chute, and when the detection means detects a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed, the feed member is driven to rotate. When the detection means has not detected the predetermined number of articles to be conveyed, the rotation drive of the feed member is linked to the detection of the predetermined number of articles to be conveyed by the detection means so as to stop the rotation drive of the feed member. Accordingly, the article to be transported is configured to be prevented from being caught in the spiral groove when the article rebounds when it bounces back.

[0009]

[0010]

[0011]

[Function] Carried by a chute from an article supply source
The article to be sent reaches a predetermined position on the outer peripheral surface between the respective inner upper portions of the first and second feed members facing each other in a predetermined posture. Both feed members are rotationally driven to rotate both spiral grooves to a certain angle position, so that both side parts of the transported article drop-fit from the predetermined positions to the inner upper spiral grooves,
The conveyed article is supported from both sides by both spiral grooves in the predetermined posture. Of course, when both the spiral grooves are at the above-mentioned constant angle position when the conveyed article reaches the predetermined position, both side portions of the conveyed article are fitted and supported in the both spiral grooves as they are.

The first feeding member and the second feeding member are provided in parallel with each other, and the pitches (the lengths along the axis lines of two corresponding spiral grooves of adjacent spiral grooves) and the leads (along the spiral grooves) of both spiral grooves are arranged. The moving distances in the axial direction when the outer circumference of the feeding member is rotated once are substantially the same as each other, and the driving members are driven to rotate at substantially the same angular velocity. The spiral groove continues to rotate, and the article to be transported is translated and transported in the axial direction of both feeding members while being supported by both spiral grooves and maintaining the predetermined posture without being vibrated as in a vibrating feeder or the like. .

When the conveyed article moves, the next conveyed article guided by the chute reaches a predetermined position. When both spiral grooves are again in the fixed angle position, both sides of the conveyed article fall into the spiral grooves and are fitted in the predetermined posture with an axial distance from the preceding conveyed article. It is supported from both sides by the spiral groove.

Further, by continuously rotating both the feed members, the articles to be conveyed are successively supported by the both spiral grooves, and are separated from each other in the axial direction by a predetermined posture until they reach the end portions of the both feed members. Is conveyed in translation while maintaining the above, and is sent out in the predetermined posture. An article to be conveyed having a cutout opening on the outer periphery rotates in the predetermined posture due to the rotation of both feeding members during conveyance, and when the cutout fits into the bottom surface of the spiral groove of both feeding members, The rotational force is not sufficiently transmitted to the conveyed article, and the rotation of the conveyed article stops. Therefore, the articles to be conveyed having the cutout portions are aligned and sent out in a state where the circumferential angles of the cutout portions are aligned.

Detecting a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed by the detection means
If the detection means does not detect a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed, the rotation drive of both the feed members is stopped so that the rotation of both the feed members is stopped. Since rotation of both feed members is interlocked with the detection of the conveyed article, both side portions of the conveyed article continuously fall above the conveyed article at the predetermined position in a predetermined posture and are fitted into the spiral groove. Both feeding members are not rotationally driven unless there is a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed in the chute that can sufficiently suppress the rebound. Both sides of the conveyed article do not fall into the spiral groove unless both feed members are rotationally driven, so the conveyed article falls into the spiral groove and bounces back, while the conveyed article is caught in the spiral groove that has rotated. That inconvenience is avoided.

The second aspect of the present invention is mainly intended for articles to be conveyed having a relatively large size ratio for fitting in the spiral groove.
In the second aspect of the invention, the conveyed article guided by the chute from the article supply source reaches a predetermined position on the outer peripheral surface between the facing inner upper portions of the feeding member and the rotating member in a predetermined posture. The feed member is rotationally driven to rotate the spiral groove to a certain angle position, so that one side portion of the transported article falls and fits into the spiral groove of the inner upper portion from the predetermined position, and the transported article has the predetermined posture. The one side is supported by the spiral groove, and the other side is supported by the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member. Of course,
If the spiral groove is located at the constant angle position when the conveyed article reaches the predetermined position, one side of the conveyed article is fitted into the spiral groove as it is and supported.

Since the feed member and the rotary member are provided in parallel, the spiral groove continues to rotate as the rotary member and the feed member continue to be driven to rotate, and the article to be conveyed is supported by both spiral grooves and is held in the predetermined posture. While being maintained, it is conveyed in translation in the axial direction of both feeding members without being subjected to vibration as in a vibrating feeder or the like.

When the transported article moves, the next transported article guided by the chute reaches a predetermined position. When the spiral groove reaches the fixed angle position again, one side of the conveyed article also falls and fits into the spiral groove, and the article to be conveyed is axially separated from the preceding conveyed article with the rotary member in the predetermined posture at the predetermined posture. It is supported from both sides by the outer peripheral surface and the spiral groove.

Further, by continuously rotating the feed member and the rotating member, the articles to be conveyed are successively supported on the outer peripheral surfaces of the spiral groove and the rotating member, and the feed member and the rotating member are rotated with the axial distance therebetween. It is conveyed in translation while maintaining a predetermined posture until it reaches the end of the member, and is sent out in the predetermined posture. An article to be conveyed having a cutout opening on the outer circumference rotates in the predetermined posture by the rotation of the feed member and the rotating member during conveyance, and the cutout fits on the bottom surface of the spiral groove of the feed member or the outer peripheral surface of the rotary member. In this case, the rotational force of the sending member or the rotating member is not sufficiently transmitted to the conveyed article, and the conveyed article stops rotating. Therefore, the articles to be conveyed having the cutout portions are aligned and sent out in a state where the circumferential angles of the cutout portions are aligned.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when the detecting means detects the predetermined number of articles to be conveyed, the feed member is rotationally driven, and the detecting means does not detect the predetermined number of articles to be conveyed. In this case, the rotation of the feed member is linked to the detection of the predetermined number of articles to be conveyed by the detection means so as to stop the rotation of the feed member, so that the article is conveyed above the article to be conveyed at the predetermined position in a predetermined posture. Unless there is a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed in the chute that can sufficiently suppress rebound when one side of the articles to be conveyed is dropped and fitted in the spiral groove, the feed member is rotationally driven. Not done.
Unless the feed member is driven to rotate, one side of the conveyed article does not fall into the spiral groove, so the conveyed article falls into the spiral groove and bounces back, during which the conveyed article is caught in the spiral groove that has rotated. Inconvenience is avoided.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 relate to an aligning and conveying apparatus as one embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the whole, and FIGS. 2, 4, 6 and 8 are schematic front views of essential parts, 3, 5, and 7 are schematic side views of a main part.

The work A, which is the article to be conveyed in this embodiment, has a thick disk shape, and has a notch having a trapezoidal cross-section that penetrates in the axial direction at four locations at equal center angles in the outer peripheral portion in a rotationally symmetrical manner. With An. In the present invention, the work is mainly a disk-shaped work or a work having a shape close to it, but the work is not particularly limited.

The first feeding member 10 and the second feeding member 12, which are cylindrical and have the same radius, are supported by the driving device 13 in parallel with their axes being substantially horizontal.
They are rotationally driven at substantially the same angular velocity by known driving means.

Spiral grooves 10a and 12a having a square groove cross section are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the respective feeding members 10 and 12.
The spiral radii of the spiral grooves 10a and 12a are substantially constant, and the spiral grooves 10a and 1 of the two feed members 10 and 12 are substantially constant.
The pitch and lead of 2a are substantially the same.

In this embodiment, the spiral grooves 10a and 12a of both feed members 10 and 12 have the same groove width, groove depth, radius and vertical position of the axis, but they may be different if necessary. Good. Further, the spiral directions of the spiral grooves 10a and 12a in the two feeding members 10 and 12 are opposite, and the directions of rotation of the two feeding members 10 and 12 are also opposite (inward at the upper side), but the same as necessary. May be
Furthermore, both feed members 10 and 12 have their spiral groove 1
The spirals of 0a and 12a are rotationally driven in a state where the phases of the spirals are substantially symmetrical with each other, but the phases may be different if necessary. These are appropriately selected according to the shape of the work and the like so that the work is smoothly supported and stably transported. In particular, when the vertical positions of the axes of the feed members 10 and 12 are different, the rotation directions may be the same in many cases.

In each of the inner upper portions 10b and 12b of the feeding members 10 and 12 which face each other, the spiral grooves 10a and 12a are formed.
Can be fitted to both side portions of the work A in an upright posture such that the axial direction is substantially horizontal, and the work A can be supported from both sides in the above posture.

The first feeding member 10 and the second feeding member 12 may of course have a cylindrical shape. The directions of the axes of the first feeding member 10 and the second feeding member 12 are the spiral grooves 1
The work A is not limited to the horizontal direction as long as the work A is stably supported by 0a and 12a. Spiral groove 10
The cross-sectional shape of a.12a is not limited to a rectangular shape, and can be appropriately selected according to the shape of the work A and the like.

In this embodiment, the upper end of the chute 14 is connected to the delivery path Bt of the bowl feeder B (bowl hopper vibration feeder) as an example of the article supply source, and the chute 14 is inclined downward and then near the lower end. In the vertical direction, the lower end portion of the chute 14 reaches between the inner upper portions of the first feeding member 10 and the second feeding member 12 which face each other.

The sectional shape of the inside of the chute 14 is such that the guided work A maintains an upright posture, and at least at the lower end of the chute 14, the axis of the guided work A coincides with the axes of both feed members 10 and 12. It is formed to be parallel.

The rear plate 14a of the lower end of the chute 14 is guided by the chute 14 on the outer peripheral surfaces of the inner upper parts 10b and 12b of the feeding members 10 and 12 facing each other, that is, the rear surface of the work A standing upright at a predetermined position P. Both feed members 10
-It is formed in a pointed part so that it can be supported between the inner upper parts 10b and 12b of 12 without contacting them. Further, the arcuate notch 14b of the front plate at the lower end of the chute 14 can support the front upper part of the work A standing upright at a predetermined position P, and both sides of the work A have both feeding members 10.
The work A is formed so as to be able to pass forward in a state where the work A is dropped and fitted into the spiral grooves 10a and 12a.

In the lower part of the chute 14, when the second work A is continuously present above the work A standing upright at a predetermined position P in the chute 14, the position where the second work A should be located. A well-known first detection device 16 such as a photo sensor is provided, and the rotation drive of both feed members 10 and 12 is interlocked with the detection of the second work A by the first detection device 16. That is, the both feed members 10 and 12 are rotationally driven only when the second work A is detected. The number of works A that should be continuous above the work A standing upright at a predetermined position P as a condition for rotational driving is such that both sides of the work A standing upright at a predetermined position P fall into both spiral grooves 10a and 12a. It is necessary to have a number commensurate with the weight that can sufficiently suppress the jumping up. Of course, it is also possible to suppress the jumping up by means such as air blowing regardless of the presence or absence of the work A continuous upward.

On the other hand, above the chute 14, a second detection device 18 for detecting that the work A is full inside the chute 14 is provided, and the second detection device 18 does not detect the full state. Only in this case, the bowl feeder B is operated to supply the work A to the chute 14.

If necessary, a detection device for detecting that the work A fed by the first feeding member 10 and the second feeding member 12 is in a full state is provided, and only in a state in which the full state is not detected. By activating the first feeding member 10 and the second feeding member 12, it is possible to prevent the work A from being damaged.

The work A sent from the bowl feeder B falls while rolling or sliding in the chute 14,
With the axis parallel to the axes of both feeding members 10 and 12, in an upright posture, at the lower end of the chute 14, that is, the inner upper portions 10b of the first feeding member 10 and the second feeding member 12 facing each other.
A predetermined position P on the outer peripheral surface between 12b is reached in a substantially upright posture (FIGS. 2 and 3).

When the first detection device 16 is in the state of detecting the second work A2, both feed members 10 and 12 are rotationally driven to rotate both spiral grooves 10a and 12a to a predetermined angular position, thereby Both side parts of the work A1 of No. 1 are located on the inner upper side 10b.1 of both feeding members 10.12 from the predetermined position P.
The first work A1 is supported by both spiral grooves 10a and 12a from both sides in a substantially upright posture by being drop-fitted into the spiral grooves 10a and 12a of 2b (FIGS. 4 and 5). Of course, when the first work A1 reaches the predetermined position P, both spiral grooves 10a.
If 2a is in the above-mentioned fixed angle position, both sides of the first work A1 are directly fitted into and supported by the spiral grooves 10a and 12a.

Since the first feeding member 10 and the second feeding member 12 are provided in parallel, the pitches and leads of both spiral grooves 10a and 12a thereof are substantially the same, and they are rotationally driven at substantially the same angular velocity. The work A1 has a spiral groove 10a on both sides.
-While being supported by 12a and maintaining the predetermined posture, they are translationally conveyed in the axial direction according to the rotation of both feed members 10 and 12.

To detect the work A continuing above the work A at the predetermined position P by the first detection device 16, the two feeding members 10 are used.
・ 12 rotation drive is linked, so work A is spiral groove 1
It is possible to prevent the work A from being caught in the spiral grooves 10a and 12a whose rotation has progressed and dropped to the work 0 and the feed member 10 and 12 and the like.

When the first work A1 moves, the second work A2 is guided by the chute 14 and reaches the predetermined position P in a substantially upright posture (FIG. 6). Spiral groove 10a / 12
If the groove width of a is too wide, the second work A2 will be caught in the spiral grooves 10a and 12a at the same location as the first work A1, so the groove width must be made not too wide. When both spiral grooves 10a and 12a are again in the fixed angle position, the second work A2 also has both spiral grooves 1 on both sides.
0a and 12a are fitted by being dropped, and both spiral grooves 10 are placed in a substantially upright posture with an interval in the axial direction between the first work A1 and the first work A1.
It is supported from both sides by a.12a.

Further, while the first detection device 16 detects the work A continuous above the work A at the predetermined position P, both feed members 10 and 12 are continuously driven to rotate, so that the work A is spiraled in succession. Both feed members 10.1 are supported by the grooves 10a and 12a and are spaced from each other in the axial direction.
2 is translated and conveyed while maintaining a predetermined posture until it reaches the front end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 7) of 2, and is sent out in a substantially upright posture. During the conveyance, the work A is rotated around its axis in a substantially upright posture by the rotation of both feeding members 10 and 12, and the notch An is the spiral groove 1 of both feeding members 10 and 12.
When fitted to the bottom of 0a and 12a, both feed members 10.1
The rotational force of 2 is not sufficiently transmitted to the work A, and the work A stops rotating. Therefore, the work A is aligned and fed in such a state that the circumferential angles of the notches An are aligned (FIGS. 7 and 8). It should be noted that in order to reliably align a work having a cutout opening to the outer periphery in a state where the circumferential angles of the cutouts are aligned, both cutouts of the work should be stable so that they are fitted to both feed members. It is necessary to select the radius of the feeding member, the interval, the vertical positional relationship, various elements regarding the spiral groove, the direction of the rotational drive, etc. according to the target work. In particular, for a disk-shaped work or a work close thereto, it is preferable that the upper and lower positions of both feed members contacting the work be different.

Even if a plurality of workpieces A supplied from the bowl feeder B and continuously in the radial direction in the chute 14 are intertwined in the chute 14 as shown in FIGS. It is separated and separated from each other in the axial direction, and in an upright posture, it is conveyed in line without being vibrated like in a vibration feeder, etc. and sent out from the tip, so it is not damaged by vibration during conveyance. Easy articles and easily disassembled assemblies can be transported while preventing damage and disassembly, and the work A after transportation is easy to handle. In particular, for a work having a cutout opening on the outer periphery, the work is extremely easy to handle after being conveyed because the workpieces are aligned and sent out with the circumferential angles of the cutouts aligned.

When the second feeding member 12 is replaced with a cylindrical rotating member having the same radius and having no spiral groove 12a,
Mainly, a work having a relatively large dimensional ratio that fits into the spiral groove 12a (for example, a substantially disk-shaped work in which about ½ to ⅔ or more of the diameter fits into the spiral groove 12a). ) Is rotated by the spiral groove 10a while one side of the work is fitted and supported in the spiral groove 10a of the first feeding member 10 and the other side of the work is supported by the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member. Is sent, and it is possible to achieve substantially the same effect by substantially the same operation as described above.

Unless otherwise stated, the dimensions, the number, the material, the shape, and the relative arrangement of the components in the above description of the embodiments are not limited thereto.
The scope of the present invention is not intended to be limited to these, but is merely an example of explanation.

[0043]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first feeding member and the second feeding member are rotationally driven, and the first feeding member and the second feeding member are brought into a predetermined position on the outer peripheral surface between the respective inner upper portions facing each other. When the articles to be conveyed are sequentially supplied by the spiral grooves, the articles to be conveyed are sequentially fitted in the spiral grooves of the respective inner upper portions of the two feeding members facing each other in a predetermined posture with axial intervals therebetween. Supported from both sides.

Further, the aligning and conveying apparatus according to the second aspect is mainly intended for articles to be conveyed having a relatively large dimension ratio which fits in the spiral groove. In this aligning / conveying device, while the feed member and the rotating member are rotationally driven, when the articles to be conveyed are sequentially supplied to a predetermined position on the outer peripheral surface between the respective inner upper portions facing each other of the feed members in a predetermined posture, the articles to be transferred are The conveyed article is sequentially fitted into a spiral groove on the inner upper side of the feed member facing the rotating member in a predetermined posture with an axial interval therebetween, and is supported by the spiral groove and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member.

In each of the aligning and conveying apparatuses according to the first and second aspects, the articles to be conveyed maintain the predetermined posture with the rotation of the feeding member and are spaced from each other in the axial direction. Then, they are translationally conveyed in the axial direction of both feeding members until they reach the end portions of both feeding members, and are fed out in that state. A plurality of articles to be conveyed are conveyed and sent out without being vibrated as in a vibration feeder, etc., while maintaining a predetermined posture and spaced from each other in the axial direction. Easy articles and assemblies that are easy to disassemble can be aligned and transported in a fixed posture while being prevented from damage or disassembly, and the articles to be transported after transportation can be easily handled. is there. In particular, with respect to a conveyed article having a notch opening to the outer periphery, the conveyed article is delivered in an aligned manner with the circumferential angles of the notches being aligned, and therefore the conveyed article is extremely easy to handle.

[0046] In the alignment conveyor apparatus according to claim 1, when the first feeding member and a second feeding member to feed the rotary drive and with the article supply the transported article chute, the transported articles on the outer peripheral surfaces of the feed members Even if the articles to be conveyed are guided to a predetermined position in the chute and are continuously in the chute, the articles to be conveyed are sequentially supported by both spiral grooves with an interval in the axial direction, and reach the ends of both feeding members. Is maintained in a predetermined posture and is conveyed in parallel while being spaced apart.

Further, in the aligning and conveying apparatus according to the second aspect, when the article to be conveyed is supplied to the chute from the article supply source while the feed member and the rotating member are rotationally driven, the article to be conveyed is on the outer peripheral surfaces of the feeding member and the rotating member. Even when the articles to be conveyed are guided to a predetermined position and are continuous in the chute, the articles to be conveyed are sequentially supported by the spiral groove and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member at intervals in the axial direction, and the conveying member and the rotating member are rotated. A predetermined posture is maintained until the end of the member is reached, and the members are translationally conveyed with a space therebetween. Therefore, in any of the aligning and conveying apparatuses according to claim 1 and claim 2 , the plurality of conveyed articles supplied from the article supply source are automatically separated, and at intervals.
In addition, they can be aligned and conveyed in a fixed posture.

Further, the aligning and conveying apparatus according to the first and second aspects.
In the setting, while preventing biting of the conveyed article guided by the chute into the spiral groove and damage to the conveyed article and the feeding member, etc., automatic separation of a plurality of conveyed articles supplied from the article supply source and It is possible to more reliably realize the aligned conveyance in a fixed posture with a gap.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front schematic view.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a main part.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of a main part.

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a main part.

FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of a main part.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of a main part.

FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of a main part.

FIG. 8 is a schematic front view of a main part.

[Explanation of sign]

10 First feeding member 10b inner upper part 12 Second feeding member 12b Inside upper part A work

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. An aligning / conveying device comprising a cylindrical or cylindrical first feeding member and a second feeding member which are driven to rotate at substantially the same angular velocity in parallel to each other, and which are opposed to each other. A spiral groove that fits on both sides of the article to be conveyed in a predetermined posture and supports the article to be conveyed from the both sides in the predetermined posture at the inner upper portions of the first feeding member and the second feeding member, respectively. And the pitches and leads of the spiral grooves in both feeding members are substantially the same as each other, and the spiral groove of each inner upper part of the first feeding member and the second feeding member facing each other in a predetermined posture A chute that guides the conveyed article so that the conveyed article reaches a predetermined position on the outer peripheral surfaces of both feed members where both sides of the conveyed article can be fitted by dropping, and a predetermined position at the predetermined posture. Above the transported articles in Then, a detection means for detecting the presence of a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed in the chute that can sufficiently suppress the rebound when both sides of the article to be conveyed are dropped and fitted in the spiral groove is provided. , If the detection means has detected a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed, both feed members are rotationally driven, and if the detection means has not detected a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed, both feed members are rotationally driven. The rotation driving of both feed members is interlocked with the detection of a predetermined number of articles to be conveyed by the detection means so as to stop the article to be conveyed from being caught in the spiral groove at the time of re-falling. An aligning and conveying device characterized by being provided. 2. An aligning / conveying device comprising a cylindrical or cylindrical feed member that is rotationally driven and a rotary member provided in parallel with each other, wherein the feed target member has a predetermined posture at an inner upper portion of the feed member facing the rotary member. A spiral groove that fits on one side of the article and supports the conveyed article in the predetermined posture together with the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member that supports the other side is provided on the outer periphery of the feeding member, , The article to be conveyed in a predetermined posture to a predetermined position on the outer peripheral surface of the rotation member and the feed member where one side of the article to be conveyed in a predetermined posture can be drop-fitted in the spiral groove inside the feed member facing the rotation member And a chute that guides the conveyed article so that the object arrives, and a bounce when one side of the conveyed article falls and fits in the spiral groove in succession above the conveyed article that is at a predetermined position in a predetermined posture. Predetermined number of transported objects that can be sufficiently suppressed A detector is provided for detecting the presence of an item in the chute.When the detector detects a predetermined number of conveyed articles, the feed member is rotationally driven, and the detector detects a predetermined number of conveyed articles. When the conveyed article is not detected, the rotational drive of the feed member is interlocked with the detection of a predetermined number of conveyed articles by the detection means so that the rotational drive of the feed member is stopped, so that when it rebounds when it bounces back. An aligning and conveying apparatus, which is configured to prevent the conveyed articles from being caught in the spiral groove.