JP3526092B2 - Weight sorter - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a weight sorter,
To sort the items selected by hand by hand
Related. [0002] Conventionally, as a weight sorter as described above,
Is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-33391.
There is something like that. This weight sorter is used for goods such as fruits.
A container containing a large number of
When an operator removes one item from the container,
Detects the weight of one item that has been extracted, and duplicates the detected weight.
Compare the number to the rank boundary weight and retrieve the item
To determine which rank corresponds to the scale itself or
Provided corresponding to each rank on the display device provided near it
Turn on the lamp corresponding to the determination result, and
The worker sees the lit lamp of each rank and separately ranks
Of the containers that are lit
An article is put in a container corresponding to the pump. [0003] However, such heavy weight
Mistakenly seeing which lamp is lit on the mass sorter
There was a problem that it was easy. Also, always run any
Lights must be on or workers must be monitoring
Eye fatigue, etc., which is very
There was also a problem of being responsible. More ranks
If it is, it is determined that it falls into any of the ranks
Despite the fact that the rank is
It is difficult to understand instantly, and ranked items
There was also a problem that the container was mistakenly placed in the container. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.
And the determined rank and the containers belonging to that rank
Is intended to be easily related.
You. In addition, the present invention provides a method for visually confirming the determined rank.
Varieties (e.g., excellent, excellent, good, average, etc.)
The purpose is to be able to be linked. [0005] In order to achieve the above object,
In order to The present invention Has a main body, and the main body includes a weighing means.
And determination means. Weighing means
Therefore, the items to be ranked are weighed,
Another means is to duplicate the weight of the goods weighed by the weighing means.
On the basis of the boundary weight, which specifies the rank of the number respectively
Thus, the rank of the weighed article is determined. Up
Near multiple containers provided for each rank
Aside, a plurality of indicating means are provided separately from the main body.
ing. These instruction means are updated based on the above determination result.
Indication of the above-mentioned container in which the identified article is to be stored
In the above, provided so as to be movable along the arrangement direction of each container
ing. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the measuring means is provided. Goods by
Is measured, according to the measurement result, the determination means,
Determine which rank it belongs to,
The indicating means determines in which container the article is to be placed. This finger
The indicating means is provided at or near each container.
In order to determine which container to put the goods in,
I understand.例 【例 実 施 実 施 例 実 施 例 例 実 施 実 施 実 施 実 施 実 施 例 例 First reference example 1 to 3 are shown in FIGS. In FIG.
As shown, This reference example Weight sorter has a main body 2
I have. The main body 2 includes, for example, agricultural products such as fruits and fish.
FIG. 2 shows a mounting table 4 for mounting an article that is a marine product such as
Thus, it is provided on the upper part of the main body 2. This platform 4
Is connected to a measuring unit 6 composed of, for example, a load cell.
Analog weighing indicating the weight of the article placed on the
Generate a signal. This analog weighing signal is A / D converted
After being converted into a digital weighing signal by the unit 8,
Supply to the arithmetic and control unit 10 constituted by the CPU, for example.
Is done. These weighing unit 6, A / D conversion unit 8, and arithmetic control
The unit 10 is provided in the main body 2 as shown in FIG.
You. Generally, a large number of articles are placed on the platform 4.
Weigh in the state, and then remove one article from the table 4
When removed, the weight value at that time is the weight of the removed article.
Value has decreased. Therefore, from the previous weight value, one
By subtracting the weighing value when removing the article,
The weight of the taken out article can be detected. In this weight sorter, a plurality of articles are stored in a container or the like.
From the state where it is accommodated in the
Each time an item is removed, its weight can be detected
For this reason, the arithmetic and control unit 10 collects one article.
The weight before being delivered is stored in the storage unit 12, and
Subtract the weight value after taking out one article and take out
The weight of one product is determined. The obtained article weight is stored in the storage unit 12
Defined by the rank boundary weight value stored in the
Which one of the multiple ranks
Determined by 10. Each rank boundary weight value is, for example,
For example, a plurality of operation keys 14 provided on the side of the main body 2
Is supplied to the arithmetic and control unit 10 and the storage unit 1
2 is stored. Each rank has, for example, 3S, 2S, S,
There are 8 ranks of M, L, 2L, 3L, and 4L.
As the boundary weight value, the lower limit value of each rank, for example, 20
0 g, 300 g, 400 g, 500 g, 600 g, 80
0 g, 1000 g, and 1200 g are set. Therefore,
If the weight of one piece of the obtained product is 200 g or more and 300
g is less than 3S, 300 g or more and less than 400 g.
If 2S, 400g or more and less than 500g, S5
If it is 00 g or more and less than 600 g, M, if it is 600 g or more,
L if it is less than 800 g, 1000 g or more if it is 800 g or more
When full, 2L, 1000g or more and less than 1200g
3L, 1200L or more, 4L, calculation control unit
10 determines. This determination result corresponds to any rank.
A table provided on the side of the main body 2 by rank symbols
Displayed on the display unit 16. At this time, the display unit 16
The weight of one detected article is also displayed. This weight table
Before the item is removed, the indication is zero.
Is displayed when it is removed, followed by zero
Display. The result of this determination is provided in the main body 2.
The display driving circuit 18 is also supplied. This display drive
The moving circuit 18 includes an instruction unit, for example, the rank determining lamp 2.
0 is driven. The rank determining lamp 20 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. each
Each of the clips 24 is located near the main body 2 and separately from the main body 2.
A plurality of containers 22 arranged corresponding to the rank
Each is detachably attached. And a certain run
When the arithmetic and control unit 10 determines that the
Of the clip 24 attached to the container 22 corresponding to the
Each lamp 20 is driven for display so that the lamp 20 is turned on.
Connected to circuit 18 via connector 26 with cable.
Have been. Therefore, for example, the weight display on the display unit 16 is
At zero, an operator takes out an article from the platform 4
And the arithmetic and control unit 10 calculates the weight value of the taken out article.
It is determined and displayed on the display unit 16. In addition, which la
The arithmetic and control unit 10 determines whether the operation corresponds to the link.
The rank symbol corresponding to the determination result is displayed on the display unit 16.
Is attached to the container 22 of the rank corresponding to the determination result.
The lamp 20 of the caulking clip 24 lights up. This lights up
Into the container 22 to which the lamp 20 is attached.
The worker puts the removed item. As described above, the clips provided on each container 22
24 lamp 20 is turned on, so that the display
Each worker determines which container 22 the ranked rank corresponds to.
You do not need to think about it,
There is no need to monitor the indications. Also, each lamp 20
Since it is provided on the clip 24,
For example, a predetermined number of articles are stored, and the container 22 is separated.
To a new empty container 22.
In the case of replacement, a container with a predetermined number of articles
The work of removing the lamp 20 and attaching it to a new container,
It can be done easily. In addition, 28 shown in FIG.
To supply operating power to each device in the main body 2
It is. Further, the arithmetic and control unit 10 checks each rank
A corresponding count area is formed in the storage unit 12, and the determination is performed.
Each time it is considered,
Increase the count value of the corresponding count area by one,
It is also possible to aggregate how many items of each rank were determined
it can. Printing or tabulating such tabulation results
In order to do so, for example, an external connection device 30 such as a printer
Is provided. This external connection device 30 is
Operation control unit via input / output interface 27 provided
10 is connected. Also, for each rank,
A storage unit for storing the number of stored articles indicating whether articles are stored in one container 22
12 and store the values in each of the above count areas.
, When the corresponding number is reached, an alarm (not shown)
And the like. In the above description, each rank boundary weight is used.
Although the value is set by the operation key section 14,
In addition, magnetic card reader or bar code reader, etc.
Are connected to the arithmetic and control unit 10 and, for example, articles to be classified
For each type, each rank boundary weight value, rank symbol, accommodation
Enter the number etc. using a magnetic card and barcode
Then, the information may be registered in the storage unit 12. For example, a place for sorting the first kind of articles
The rank boundary weight value of the item and
Rank symbol indicating each prescribed rank and each rank
Card or barcode with the number of items stored
With a magnetic card reader or barcode reader.
In the storage unit 12 via the arithmetic control unit 10.
Record it. This allows the sorting operation to start immediately
You. Also, when sorting this kind of article again,
By operating the operation key section 14, each rank boundary weight value and
And rank symbols etc. from the storage unit 12 for use.
Can be. An example of the processing performed by the arithmetic and control unit 10 is shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to a flowchart. First, enter the key
The force and weight values are read (step S2). Say here
The weight value is the weight of one article taken out from the mounting table 4.
is there. Then, the operation keys are read from the read key input.
It is determined whether the unit 14 has been operated (step S4).
If the operation key section 14 is operated (step S4 is
S), perform the processing corresponding to the key operation (S
Step S6). For example, the storage unit 12 is operated by a key operation.
Rank corresponding to various types of goods registered in
Attempt to sort out of the number and weight of rank boundary
Rank symbol and weight of each rank boundary corresponding to type of goods
Decide to use the value. Subsequently, or the operation key unit 14 is operated.
If it has not been created (step S4 is NO),
Using each rank boundary weight value determined to be used
Which rank the weight value read in step S2 corresponds to
A determination is made (step S8). Corresponding to the determined rank
The value stored in the count area of the storage unit 12 is 1 at the same time.
And also perform the tallying process. Also, this total number is
When the number of stored containers has reached the specified number,
Alternatively, a buzzer (not shown) or the like may be activated.
No. Then, the display unit 16 displays the result of the judgment.
The corresponding rank symbol is displayed, and the weight value is displayed.
Further, it controls the display drive circuit 18 and responds to the above determination result.
The lamp 20 is turned on (step S10). What
At this time, the article corresponding to each rank is displayed on the display unit 16.
The number of selected items corresponds to each rank in the storage unit 12.
Can be displayed based on the stored value of the count area.
Wear. Next, a magnetic card reader or a bar code
Determine if there is input from an external device such as a reader
(Step S12). If there is no input (step S12
Is negative), the process returns to step S2, but the input is
If there is (if the determination in step S12 is yes),
Entered from a card reader or barcode reader
The read data is read (step S14). The read data is stored in the storage unit 1
It is determined whether or not to be registered in No. 2 (step S16). this is,
For example, when a registration instruction is given from the operation key unit 14,
It is done by refusing. When not registering (Step S
If the determination in step 16 is no), the process returns to step S2 and registers
(If the determination in step S16 is yes),
The stored data is stored in the storage unit 12 (step S1).
8) Return to step S2. Hereinafter, the same operation is performed. FIG. First embodiment Is shown. In this example
Instead of providing the lamp 20 on the clip 24,
A fixed beam is provided above the vessel 22 along the arrangement direction of these containers.
29, and each run is movable along the fixed beam 29.
Is provided. Each lamp 20a has a corresponding
Are arranged on the fixed beam 29 so as to irradiate the containers 22 respectively.
Is placed. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
Therefore, detailed description is omitted. These lamps 20a
Display in the main body 2 via the connector 26 with each cable
The connection to the drive circuit 18 is the same as that of the first embodiment.
It is like. Also in this embodiment, one article is placed on the mounting table 4.
When it is removed, its weight is detected and the detected weight
Belongs to the rank or is determined based on the weight value of each rank boundary.
Weight value and rank symbol indicating which rank it belongs to
Is displayed on the display unit 16. In addition, the identified run
Lamp 20a corresponding to the lamp lights up,
The container 22 to be filled is irradiated. Therefore, the worker
What is necessary is just to put the taken-out article in the container 22 to which it was shot. Each lamp 20a is attached to the fixed beam 29 by its length.
Because it is arranged movably along the direction
If the type of goods to be sorted is changed and the number of ranks is changed
In each case, it is easy to irradiate each container 22
Can be moved to Also, a certain container 22
When the number of articles is stored and the container 22 is replaced
Also, unlike the first embodiment, the work of replacing clips
It becomes unnecessary. In FIG. Second embodiment Is shown. In this example
, Each lamp 20b, these containers on the side of each container 22,
Place the lamp box 31 on the lamp box 31
It is arranged so as to be movable along the length direction. Soshi
Thus, each lamp 20b corresponds to each container 22.
In the main body 2 via the cable 32
Are connected to the display drive circuit 18. Also in this embodiment, articles are taken from the
The weight is detected when
Belongs to the rank or is determined based on the weight value of each rank boundary.
Weight value and rank symbol indicating which rank it belongs to
Is displayed on the display unit 16. In addition, the identified run
Lamp 20b corresponding to the lamp lights up,
The container 22 to be filled is indicated. Therefore, the worker
What is necessary is just to put the taken-out article in the container 22 shown. Also in this embodiment, each lamp 20b is
Can be moved along the length of the box 31
So, for example, change the type of goods to be sorted and the number of ranks
Even if changed, each container 22 can be easily positioned
It can be moved, and a certain number of
Unlike the first embodiment, even when articles are stored,
The lip replacement work becomes unnecessary. In FIG. Second reference example Is shown. this Reference example so
Has a columnar portion 34 provided vertically behind the main body 2a.
An operation / display unit 36 is provided at the tip. This
The operation / display unit 36 includes the display unit 1 of each of the above embodiments.
6, display units 16a respectively corresponding to the operation key unit 14,
14a is provided. In addition to the above, the object taken out of the mounting table 4
Indicate to which rank the item belongs
For this reason, multiple units for rank display that emit light in different colors
A number of lamps 38-1 to 38-n are provided. An example
For example, if the red lamp 38-1 is lit,
3S, indicating that the yellow lamp 38-2
When lit, it indicates that it has been determined to be rank 2S.
ing. On the other hand, the side of the container 22 corresponding to each rank
Is almost the same as the color indicating the rank to which the container 22 belongs.
Color plates 40-1 to 40-n of colors recognizable as colors are arranged.
Have been. For example, the side of the container 22 corresponding to the rank S3
On the other hand, a red color plate 40-1 is arranged, and rank S2
A yellow color plate 40-2 is arranged on the side of the corresponding container 22.
Is placed. This Reference example However, one article was placed on the platform 4a.
When individual items are taken out, the weight of the taken out item is displayed on the display
Lamp 38 displayed on 16a and for displaying each rank
Out of -1 to 38-n,
The colored lamp lights up. Workers use this lit lamp
The article is placed in the container 22 in which a color plate of the same color as
Put in. This reference In the example, up to the vicinity of each container 22,
Since there is no need to lay cables from the main body 2, the configuration is
In addition to simplifying the layout of each container 22, the cable
Can be performed freely without being affected by In addition, for rank display
Of the lamps 38-1 to 38-n
Just search for the container with the same color board
Thus, the sorting operation can be easily performed. This reference In the example, different for rank display
Although color lamps are provided, different symbols are displayed for each rank.
These symbols on the side of each container 22.
A mounted plate may be arranged. FIG. 7 and FIG. Third reference example Is shown. This
of Reference example Now, as shown in FIG.
The containers 22 are arranged radially, for example, in a cross shape.
You. And the inclined table 42 is arranged so as to be located on the base point.
Have been. The inclined table 42 has a square shape in plan view.
Although not shown, each container 22 has
Each is supported to be tiltable. FIG. 8 shows the lower surface of the inclined table 42.
As shown in FIG.
Drive units 44a to 44d are provided for
You. These drive units 44a to 44d connect the cable 46
Connected to a drive control circuit (not shown) in the main body 2
ing. This drive control circuit corresponds to the table in the first embodiment.
It is provided in place of the display drive circuit. The inclined table 42 is, for example, indicated by an arrow in FIG.
When tilting downward in the direction A, the driving unit 4
4c and 44d are driven. Also, tilt the inclined table 42 in the direction of arrow B
When tilted downward toward the direction, the driving units 44a,
4b is driven. In addition, the inclined table 42 is moved in the direction of arrow C.
Drive parts 44b, 44d
Drive. Further, the inclined table 42 is turned in the direction of arrow D.
When the drive units 44a and 44c are tilted downward
Drive. Of course, in the direction of each of the arrows A to D, each container 2
Since 2 is provided, sort the goods into 4 ranks
be able to. Other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment.
Therefore, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.
Therefore, the description is omitted. This Reference example But a container with multiple items
Is placed on the mounting table 4 and one article is removed from the container.
It is taken out and placed on the inclined table 42. At this time, the main body 2
1 article taken out by the arithmetic and control unit 10
Is detected, and it is determined which of the four ranks
Is done. According to the determination result, the driving units 44a to 44a
d are driven, and the container 22 corresponding to the determination result is
The inclined table 42 is inclined downward toward the side, and the inclined table 42 is
Are slid toward the container 22 and stored in the container 22
Is done. This Reference example Then, according to the judgment result,
It is not necessary for an operator to directly put an article in some container 22.
No matter which container 22
The work becomes easy because only the articles need to be placed. In FIG. Fourth reference example Is shown. this Reference example so
Has an octagonal planar shape as an inclined base 42a.
Is used, Third reference example As well as four drives
Portions 40a to 40d are provided. this Reference example But
When tilting downward in the direction of arrows A to D
The four drive units 44a to 44a are similar to the fifth embodiment.
Two of d are driven. Further, it is inclined downward in the direction of arrow E.
When driving, the driving unit 44c is driven to move in the direction of arrow F.
In the case of inclining downward, the driving unit 44d is driven.
Then, when tilting downward in the direction of arrow G,
Drives the drive unit 44a, and tilts downward in the direction of arrow H.
In the case of tilting, the drive unit 44b is driven. As described above, Reference example Then, from A to H
It can be tilted in eight directions, so containers on each side
By arranging 22, the articles are placed on the inclined table 42a.
By simply placing the device, it is automatically ranked in more ranks than in the fifth embodiment.
Can be distributed dynamically. The above In each embodiment , Display unit 16 and operation
The key portion 14 is provided on the side surface of the main body 2.
However, also in these examples, Second reference example the same as
A separate operation / display unit 36 is provided for the display unit 16.
a, it is also possible to use the one provided with the operation key portion 14a.
Wear. In each of the above embodiments, a plurality of articles are stored.
By removing the articles from the containers on the
Detected the weight of the removed product,
Put one article on 4, 4a and detect its weight
You may do so. [0067] Fifth reference example Are shown in FIG. 10 and FIG.
this Reference example Also, as in the second reference example, FIG. I will show you
As shown in FIG. The mounting table 4b is provided on the main body 2b.
Is provided, and a large number of articles 50 are stored on the mounting table 4b.
Container 52 is disposed. The mounting table 4 is provided in the main body 2b.
b is provided with a load cell coupled to the container 52 and the load cell.
The total weight of the article 50 inside is detected. The operation / display section 36b is provided separately from the main body 2b.
Is provided. Or Third reference example Same as 2b
The operation / display unit 36b is connected to the
Can also be provided. The operation / display unit 36b includes:
Third reference example The operation key unit 14b and the display unit 16
b is provided. In the main unit 2b or the operation / display unit 36b
Is the A / D conversion as shown in connection with the first embodiment.
Section, arithmetic control section, storage section, display drive circuit, input / output interface
Interface and a power supply unit. Arithmetic control unit
Is operated in cooperation with the storage unit, as in the first embodiment.
When the subtraction weighing is performed each time the article 50 is taken out from 2,
In each case, 2S, S, M,
Each rank such as L, 2L, 3L, 4L is determined. this
The discrimination result uses a rank symbol as in the first embodiment.
Then, it is displayed on the display unit 16b together with the subtracted weighed value. A container 22 is provided near the main body 2b.
Are arranged in a box shape. That is, each container 22 is described above.
The rank line 54 corresponding to each rank and the container 52
An operator visually checks the article 50 taken out from the apparatus and decides.
For example, each product line corresponding to each product type such as
Are disposed at the positions of the respective intersections with the pins 56. What
It is also possible to draw each line 54, 56 on the floor or the like.
However, it is necessary to draw these lines 54 and 56 on the floor
I can't do it. Then, corresponding to each rank line 54,
Rank identification means, specifically, rank display means,
Each lamp 58 is provided. These lamps 58
Is determined by the rank determination in the arithmetic and control unit.
Only the ones corresponding to the ranked rank are different from the others
Display state, for example, the display drive circuit
Is controlled. These lamps 58 are fully illuminated.
To emit light in the same color.
Light may be emitted in different colors depending on the situation. Further, although not shown in FIG.
Each rank line corresponds to any rank instead of 58
Signs indicating whether to do so are provided for each rank line
May be. Also, although not shown in FIG.
Mark indicating which type the type line 56 corresponds to
Can also be provided. Each time the article 50 is taken out of the container 52,
It is possible to know the rank of the article taken out by the lamp 58.
In addition, the variety of the article 50
Is determined by the operator, and the determined type and the lamp 58 are used.
The goods are placed in the containers 22 corresponding to both the notified ranks.
throw into. Thus, one article removal from the container 52
By putting out, the type and rank can be determined, and
Applicable container 22 Can be put into the
0 is taken out of the container 52 and placed on the mounting table 4b.
b and put in any container 22
In comparison, the possibility that the article 50 is damaged is reduced. In each container 22, an article 50 is loaded.
Input detection means, for example, input
The detection sensor 60 is detachably attached. this
As the insertion detection sensor 60, for example, an ultrasonic detector,
Can be used with tube detectors, lever switches, etc.
You. These detection sensors 60 are provided with
Every time the article 50 is put into the container 22
To the arithmetic and control unit via the input / output interface
Things. The arithmetic and control unit controls each of the closing detection sensors 60.
Each time a detection signal is input from the
Counters provided in the storage unit corresponding to the sensors 60, respectively.
Input detection sensor 60 that has generated a detection signal in the
The value of the count area corresponding to
The number of articles 50 that have been input is counted for each of the cases. Alternatively, the arithmetic and control unit may control each of the closing detection sensors
60 corresponding to each weight area provided in the storage unit
Of which corresponds to the closing detection sensor 60 that generated the detection signal
In the weight region where
Weight of the item being loaded, ie any container at that time
By accumulating the weight of the articles put into 22,
The weight of the articles 50 put in each container 22 is totaled. The result of the counting is calculated by operating the key operation unit 14b.
Can be displayed on the display unit 16b as needed.
To the printer using the input / output interface.
Feeding, and thereby printing. In addition, total
Is a personal computer connected via the input / output interface.
It can also be performed by a computer. Further, the arithmetic and control unit calculates the total number of
The number or the accumulated weight is a predetermined value provided for each container 22,
For example, a buzzer etc.
Is sounded, and a message to that effect is displayed on the display unit 16b.
The replacement of the container 22 is prompted. These processes are also performed by external
It can also be performed by a Sonal Computer. This
Objects that are easily damaged by minimizing the chance of touching the article 50
Type and ranking of 50 items, tabulation, boxing
The work can be done almost simultaneously. Further, the setting of the rank boundary weight value and the rank symbol is performed.
As in the case of the first embodiment, the magnetic card reader or
Is entered using a barcode reader and registered in the storage
It can also be recorded. FIG. 11 shows the processing performed by the arithmetic control unit.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the first embodiment,
The different parts are shown, and the processing of the arithmetic
Will be explained. As shown in the flowchart of FIG.
When each boundary weight value and the weight of the article 50 are obtained (the weight
The quantity is determined by removing one item 50 from the container 52
Have been obtained. ), The obtained weight depends on each boundary weight value.
Of the ranks specified by
(Step S20). Based on this decision, display
In addition to displaying the rank symbol and the weight value in the section 16b,
The lamp corresponding to the determined rank among the lamps 58 is pointed out.
The light is turned on (step S22). When the article 50 is taken out, the worker
Product 50 to determine which product type
Corresponding to the determined type and the lit lamp
The worker places objects in containers 22 corresponding to the ranks
The product 50 is loaded. In response to the input, any of the input sensors 60
The detection signal is supplied to the arithmetic control unit from the
Performs the counting of the number or weight described above (step S
24). This aggregate value is the target value (target number or target weight
Amount) (step S26).
If the measured value is equal to or greater than the target value (the determination in step S24).
The answer is yes), the matching variety and rank are displayed on the display section 16b.
And the alarm sounds, the displayed varieties and ranks
(Step S).
28). Following step S28 or step
In step S26, it is determined that the total value is not greater than the target value.
In this case, the processing after step S12 shown in FIG.
U. In this embodiment, the lamp 56 is
Although individually provided corresponding to the lines, the second line shown in FIG.
As in the embodiment, above each container 22, each rank line
Provide fixed beams along the arrangement direction, and move along these fixed beams.
Each lamp 20a is movably provided, and each lamp corresponds.
Irradiating each of the rank lines 54 shown in FIG.
As in the third embodiment, the length is
The ramp 56 may be provided so as to be movable along the direction. This
If you do so, for example, change the type of goods to be sorted
And even if the number of ranks changes, each rank line
The lamp 56 can be easily moved to the corresponding position.
Wear. In the above embodiment, the closing detection sensor
Although 60 is provided for each container 22, for example, all containers
A TV camera is installed to capture the
To determine in which container 22 the article has been placed.
You may comprise so that it may be. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the measuring means is provided.
Separate from the main body provided with
Multiple containers or containers provided for each rank
Are provided with indicating means in the vicinity of them.
The stage should contain the item determined based on the determination result
Since the container is specified, each rank corresponds to which container
Or the worker does not need to remember
There is no mistake or misplacement. Also,
Workers are installed on the main body, etc.
It is not necessary to centrally monitor the display where the link is displayed
And less fatigue of eyes, reducing the burden on workers
Can be [0094] [0092] [0092] [0092]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a first reference example of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the first reference example. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the first reference example. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a second reference example of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of a third reference example of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a plan view of an inclined table used in the third reference example. FIG. 9 is a plan view of an inclined table used in the fourth reference example. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a fifth reference example . FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a main part of the fifth reference example . [Description of Signs] 2 2a 2b Main body 4 4a 4b Mounting table 6 Measuring unit (measuring unit) 10 Arithmetic control unit (discriminating unit) 20 20a 20b Rank discriminating lamp (indicating unit) 22 Containers 38-1 to 38-n rank Display lamp (display means) 40-1 to 40-n Color plate (instruction means)

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Hiroaki Morii 5-22 Chasenba-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture Inside Daiwa Seiko Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-57-119884 (JP, A) 61-21774 (JP, A) JP 3-33391 (JP, B2) Registered utility model 3003420 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G01G 23 / B07C 5 / 18

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(57) [Claims] (1) A main body, a weighing means provided in the main body, which measures articles classified by weight, and a weighing means provided in the main body and weighed by the weighing means Determining means for determining the rank of the weighed article based on the weight of the article and the rank boundary weights respectively defining a plurality of ranks; and an interval corresponding to each of the ranks. A plurality of indicating means provided near the plurality of containers provided separately from the main body and indicating the container to store the determined article based on the determination result; Is a weight sorter provided movably along the arrangement direction of the containers.