JP4385036B2 - Packing equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a packing apparatus that packs products such as image forming apparatuses and uses them for delivery and delivery.

JP 2002-264815 A JP 2001-315777 A

  Conventionally, image forming apparatuses such as copying machines, printers, and facsimiles are packed with a packing material such as cardboard and delivered to a user. Such a conventional packing material has been stored by the user after being unpacked by the user, or has been treated as a waste when unnecessary.

  However, in recent years, in order to save resources and protect the environment, the packaging material of the image forming apparatus is also required to be recycled. However, conventional packaging materials such as corrugated cardboard have low durability and are not suitable for repeated use in product delivery. Therefore, the image forming apparatus is mounted on a carriage as described in Patent Document 1, or the image forming apparatus is packed and transported / delivered with a resin / metal rack as described in Patent Document 2. Has come to be done.

  However, since the carriage as described in Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which a pipe lattice is erected on the base, the occupied space (after the product is lowered) is large. Therefore, there is a problem that the storage cost increases because the storage space at the collection base is required to be wide. There is also a problem that the transportation cost (collection cost) increases when a large number of carts are transported from the collection base to a factory or the like.

  Moreover, since the rack described in Patent Document 2 is configured to be disassembled into each member, the size after unpacking is reduced, and the storage and transport costs are improved. There is a problem that the packaging strength and the product fixing strength are not sufficient because the assembly between the mounting table and the top plate is performed by fitting the members together. Moreover, although it is comprised so that support | pillars can be connected for easy handling after decomposition | disassembly, the member shape (convex part and recessed part) for connecting support | pillars becomes complicated, and the cost of a shaping | molding die and manufacturing cost There is also a problem of rising. Further, the connection between the mounting table and the top plate is not particularly considered.

  The present invention solves the above-described problems in conventional carts, racks, and other packaging devices, can reduce storage and recovery costs, has excellent packaging strength and product fixing strength, and can be easily handled after being disassembled. The issue is to provide.

The problem is, the present invention is formed the mounting table for placing a product, and a top plate disposed on top side of the product, to a mounting table wherein is disposed on the top plates mounting table and the top plates In a packaging apparatus having at least a plurality of defining members that define the height of the product mounting portion, the mounting table and the top plate are connected, and the mounting table and the top plate are sandwiched between the product and the defining member. Fastening means to be fastened, the fastening means is provided so as to be divided into a lower end portion supported by the mounting table, an upper end portion supported by the top plate, and a remaining portion, and when the product is not mounted, The top plate and the mounting table are integrally configured by connecting the lower end portion and the upper end portion, and the plurality of defining members can be integrally fastened by the remaining portion. Solved.

It is preferable that the defining member is provided with holding means for holding through the remaining portion by a pressing member mounted on a side surface of the defining member .

When the holding means does not hold the remaining portion , it is preferable that the holding means has a shape along the defining member.

When the holding means does not hold the remaining portion , it is preferable that the holding means is housed inside the defining member.

The holding means is preferably provided at the same height in the plurality of defining members.

The fastening means is provided in a pair on each of two opposing faces of the packaging device, and the upper end and the lower end of the fastening means are fastened by crossing each fastening means; It is preferable that the top plate and the top plate are overlapped with each other and can be rotated to a position where the fastening means are fastened so as not to cross each other.

In addition, when the product is not mounted, the top plate is provided so as to be stacked on the mounting table, and a positioning member for placing the top plate on the mounting table is protruded downward from the top plate. When the Te Ru provided it is suitable.

Further, the mounting table and / or have buffer member for protecting the product is attached to the top plate, it is preferable that the height of the positioning member is substantially equal to the height of the cushioning member .

According to the packing device of the present invention, packing and unpacking operations are facilitated, and the top plate and the mounting table can be connected by connecting the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the divided fastening means. -The top plate and mounting table do not fall apart during storage, making recovery and storage easy and reliable.
In addition, it is possible to provide a low-cost packaging device with the minimum necessary members, and it is possible to easily cope with products having different heights.

In addition , since the plurality of defining members can be integrally fastened using the remaining portion of the fastening means, the plurality of defining members do not fall apart during collection and storage, and collection and storage are easy and reliable. Further, by using the remaining portion of the fastening means at the time of recovery and storage, the remaining portion can be prevented from being lost.

The arrangement of claim 2, since the retaining means for retaining the remainder of the defining member is provided, holding the remaining portion can be easily. Moreover, the integrity of the fastening member that has been fastened is reliably maintained by reliably holding the remaining portion . Furthermore, fastening of the defining member using the remaining portion can be suggested.

According to the configuration of the third aspect , when the holding means does not hold the remaining portion , the holding means has a shape along the defining member, so that the holding portion does not get in the way in the product packaging state.
According to the configuration of the fourth aspect , the holding means is housed inside the defining member when the remaining portion is not held, so that the holding portion does not get in the way of product packaging.

According to the configuration of the fifth aspect , since the holding means is provided at the same height in the plurality of defining members, the plurality of defining members can be easily and reliably fastened.

With the configuration of the sixth aspect , it is possible to perform reliable fastening without increasing the burden on the fastening means at the time of fastening.

With the configuration of the seventh aspect , the top plate can be easily positioned and stacked on the mounting table.

According to the configuration of the eighth aspect , even when the top plate is stacked on the mounting table, the buffer member mounted on the mounting table and / or the top plate can be protected. Further, it is also possible to perform storage by stacking the top plates on the mounting table.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a product is packed according to an embodiment of the packing device of the present invention.

  The packaging device 10 shown in this figure is composed of a pallet (mounting table) 1, a top plate 2, and fastening belts 3 and 4 for connecting the pallet and the top plate. In this example, a total of four fastening belts 3 and 4 are provided on the front side and the back side, respectively. Although different reference numerals are attached for convenience of explanation, the belts 3 and 4 are the same. As shown in the drawing, the pair of belts 3 and 4 are stretched across the left and right end portions (both end portions in the width direction) of the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 respectively. The same applies to the back surface not shown in the figure. In addition, it is good also as a structure which provides the fastening belts 3 and 4 also on the right and left both sides | surfaces of the packing apparatus 10, and has the fastening belts 3 and 4 in all the side surfaces (4 surfaces) of a packing apparatus.

  The fastening belts 3 and 4 have the same configuration, and the front and back belts have the same configuration. Therefore, only the configuration of one fastening belt 3 will be described here. As shown in FIG. 2, the fastening belt 3 is composed of a central portion 3a, an upper short portion (upper end portion) 3b, and a lower short portion (lower end portion) 3c, and these three portions are connected by two buckles 5 and 5. Thus, one fastening belt 3 is configured. The upper short part 3b is mounted on the top plate 2 so as to be rotatable about a shaft 6. In this example, the lower short part 3c is fixed to the pallet 1, but it may be mounted on the pallet 1 so as to be rotatable.

  When the upper belt short portion and / or the lower short portion 3, b3c (4b, 4c) are rotatably supported on the top plate 2 (pallet 1), the belt is kinked when the fastening belts 3, 4 are fastened. Thus, reliable fastening can be performed without increasing the load on the belt at the time of fastening. In addition, even when products with different heights are installed, the belt does not kink and can be fastened firmly. The central portion 3 a occupies most of the length of the fastening belt 3, and a folded portion 3 d is provided on one side so that the length can be adjusted by the adjustment fixture 7 and the length can be held. The central portion 3a is a free portion that is not supported by the pallet 1 or the top plate 2 when the belt 3a is divided.

  In addition, the attachment position of the fastening belts 3 and 4 to the pallet 1 or the top plate 2 is not limited to this example. For example, the fastening belts 3 and 4 can be supported on the top surface of the top plate 2 or the side surface of the pallet 1. Further, the fastening belts 3 and 4 can be wound up and stored in the pallet 1 like a seat belt of an automobile, for example.

  The buckle 5 is composed of a male mold 5a and a female mold 5b. The protruding portion of the male mold 5a is fitted into a receiving portion inside the female mold 5b, and the buckle is coupled. The male and female molds of the buckle 5 to be attached to the end of each part of the fastening belt 3 can be formed as a single fastening belt 3 by connecting the upper short part 3b, the central part 3a, and the lower short part 3c of the fastening belt 3. Any combination is possible, and any combination is possible. For example, in this example, a buckle female die 5b is attached to the upper short portion 3b, and a buckle male die 5a is attached to the lower short portion 3c. Of course, the male and female may be attached in reverse. Moreover, you may attach the same type | mold by the upper short part 3b and the lower short part 3c.

  And the center part 3a of the fastening belt 3 attaches the male and female of the buckle of belt both sides so that it can couple | bond with the upper short part 3b and the lower short part 3c. That is, in this example, the male mold 5a is positioned at the top and the female mold 5b is positioned at the bottom. When the male and female of the buckles of the upper short part 3b and the lower short part 3c are reversed, the male and female may be positioned reversely in the central part 3a (if the upper and lower parts are reversed). Moreover, when attaching the same type | mold by the upper short part 3b and the lower short part 3c, what is necessary is just to attach the reverse type | mold to the both sides of the center part 3a.

  The configuration of the fastening belt 4 arranged so as to cross the fastening belt 3 is the same, and the buckle mold attached to the belt 4 is similarly connected to the upper short portion 4b, the central portion 4a, and the lower short portion 4c. Any combination that can be made into one fastening belt 4 is acceptable.

  In this example, as described later, after unpacking the packaging device 10, the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 are overlapped, and the belt upper short part 3 b on the left side of the top plate 2 and the belt lower short part on the left side of the pallet 1. 4c is connected, and the belt upper short part 4b on the right side of the top plate 2 and the belt lower short part 3c on the right side of the pallet 1 are connected so that the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 can be connected integrally. (See FIG. 7). Therefore, the male and female molds of the buckles 5 are arranged so that the belt upper short part 3b and the lower short part 4c, and the belt upper short part 4b and the lower short part 3c can be connected.

  FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the pallet. The pallet 1 has a space portion penetrating in the front-rear direction (a direction perpendicular to the drawing in FIG. 2), and a total of four reinforcing beams 1a are provided in the space portion. Thereby, even when the pallet is formed lightly with a resin panel or the like, the strength is increased, and crushing / deformation when a heavy object is mounted on the pallet 1 is prevented. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 4, a panel material 11 having a hollow sandwich structure (honeycomb structure) having a reinforcing material 12 between two flat plate members is used as a material for forming the pallet 1. In the side plate 1b and the reinforcing beam 1a (see FIG. 2), the reinforcing material 12 of the panel material 11 is arranged so as to be in the vertical (vertical) direction and the pallet 1 is formed to further increase the strength in the vertical direction. It is configured as follows. An arbitrary reinforcing material may be filled and fitted in the space between the reinforcing beams 1a.

  Four buffer blocks 9 are attached to the upper surface of the pallet 1. The buffer block 9 suggests the place where the product to be packed is placed, and when the product is packed and fixed by fastening the fastening belts 3 and 4 as will be described later, the buffer block 9 is elastically deformed to protect the mounted product. To do. It is preferable that the mounting position of the buffer block 9 can be adjusted according to the model of the product to be packed. Moreover, you may provide the buffer block 9 so that replacement | exchange is possible according to a model. In this example, the four buffer blocks 9 are mounted at the centers of the four sides of the upper surface of the pallet 1, but the mounting positions can be set as appropriate. Also, the number of buffer blocks 9 can be set arbitrarily. Furthermore, the size, shape, material, etc. of the buffer block can be arbitrarily set.

  As described above, the lower short portions 3c and 4c of the fastening belts 3 and 4 are attached to the front and rear surfaces of the pallet 1. FIG. 3 shows only the entire surface side. These lower short portions 3c and 4c are mounted close to the left and right end portions of the entire surface and rear surface of the pallet 1. In this example, one end of the lower short portions 3c and 4c is fixed to the upper surface (ceiling surface) of the space 8 defined by the outermost reinforcing girder 1a. The lower short portions 3c and 4c can be stored in the space portion 8 during collection and storage. Accordingly, the fastening belts 3 and 4 do not get in the way when the product is mounted on the pallet, when unpacking, or when the pallet is stored.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the top plate 2.
As shown in this figure, upper and lower short portions 3b, 4b of the fastening belts 3, 4 are attached to the left and right ends of the front surface and the rear surface of the top plate 2 (the rear surface side is not shown). As described above, the upper short portions 3b and 4b of the fastening belts 3 and 4 and the lower short portions 4c and 3c are arranged close to the left and right ends of the top plate 2 and the pallet 1, respectively, so that they are arranged at the central portion 3a of the fastening belt. , 4a (see FIG. 1), the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 can fix and pack the product most firmly and firmly. In addition, it is possible to guard the front and rear surfaces of the product by the crossed fastening belts 3 and 4. Although not shown, a buffer block is attached to the lower surface of the top plate 2 in the same manner as the pallet 1 so as to protect the product.

  A protective plate 13 is provided at the front end and the rear end of the top plate 2 so as to protrude downward from the lower surface of the top plate (the rear side is not shown). The height of the protective plate 13 (the amount of protrusion from the top surface of the top plate) is set to be the same as or slightly higher than the height of the buffer block 9 attached to the top surface of the pallet 1 (the amount of protrusion from the top surface of the pallet). ing. By providing this protective plate 13, when the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 are overlapped as shown in FIG. 6, the tip (lower end) of the protective plate 13 comes into contact with the upper surface of the pallet 1, and the protective plate 13 Thus, the buffer block 9 is protected, and even when the stacked pallet 1 and the top plate 2 are stacked or stored or transported, the buffer block 9 is prevented from being crushed or deformed.

  In this example, since the plane size (projection area in the vertical direction) of the top plate 2 and the pallet 1 is the same, when the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 are overlapped, one of them does not protrude, and a plurality of stages can be easily formed. It can be stacked and has increased stability, which is advantageous during storage.

  Further, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 6, a protrusion 13 a that protrudes from the lower end of the protective plate 13 of the top plate 2 is provided, while a dent 14 in which the protrusion is fitted is provided at a predetermined position on the top surface of the pallet 1. This facilitates positioning when the top plate 2 is stacked on the pallet 1, and can prevent displacement after stacking. Instead of providing protrusions and recesses, the length (height) of the protective plate 13 may be extended, and a groove may be provided on the pallet 1 side so that the entire tip of the protective plate 13 can be fitted. .

  The packing operation of the product 50 by the packing device 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, the packing device 10 releases the connection of the fastening belts 3 and 4 so that the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 are in a state as shown in FIGS. And the product 50 is mounted according to the buffer block 9 of the pallet 1 upper surface. When the product is placed on the pallet 1, the top plate 2 is placed over the product, and the central portions 3a and 4a of the fastening belts 3 and 4 are removed from the upper short portions 3b and 4b and the lower short portions 4c and 3c. And the fastening belts 3 and 4 are crossed as shown in FIG. And the adjustment part (adjustment part 3d of the belt 3 is shown in FIG. 2) is pulled and the belt is tightened, and the product 50 is sandwiched between the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 and fixed and packed. In the present embodiment, even when products having different heights are mounted, the length of the fastening belts 3 and 4 can be easily adjusted. In order to prevent the product 50 from being stained or scratched, it is preferable to cover the product 50 with a sheet, a bag or the like and pack it.

Next, unpacking and collection of the packing apparatus 10 will be described.
From the packaged state as shown in FIG. 1, the adjustment portions of the fastening belts 3 and 4 are loosened, and the belt buckle 5 is operated so that the belt center portions 3a and 4a are connected to the upper short portions 3b and 4b and the lower short portions. Remove from the parts 4c, 3c. If the belt lower short portions 4c and 3c are stored in the pallet space 8 as described above, they do not interfere with the operation. When the top plate 2 is removed from the product 50 and the product 50 is lowered from the pallet 1, the unpacking operation is completed.

  After the unpacking operation of the packing device 10 is completed, as shown in FIG. 7, the top plate 2 is overlapped on the pallet 1, the right belt upper short part 4b and the lower short part 3c are connected, The upper short part 3b and the lower short part 4c are connected. Similarly, the upper short part and the lower short part of the belt are connected on the rear side which is not shown in the drawing. Thereby, the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 are connected integrally, and collection | recovery conveyance becomes easy. Moreover, the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 do not fall apart during collection and storage, and efficient collection and storage can be performed.

  The remaining central portions 3a and 4a of the fastening belts 3 and 4 may be accommodated in a space portion of the pallet 1 (between the reinforcing girders 1a) or a gap between the pallet 1 and the top plate 2. The central portions 3a and 4a can be connected to form a single belt, and the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 can be fastened using this. In this example, there are four fastening belts 3 and 4 on the front and rear surfaces in total, so two new belts are made using the belt center portions 3a and 4a, and the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 are integrated. It can also be used for binding. In this case, it is necessary to arrange the male and female molds of the buckle 5 so that the belt central portions 3a and 4a can be connected.

  Although any material can be used as the material for the fastening belts 3 and 4, for example, a material similar to a seat belt for an automobile can be suitably used. In addition, any material such as a rubber belt can be used. Furthermore, not only the belt but also a string-like member can be used as the fastening means. In addition, a belt / string-like member obtained by processing metal, fiberglass, carbon-based material, or the like into an appropriate form can be used as the fastening means. Of course, multiple materials can be used together. Furthermore, as a connection tool in those fastening means, not only a buckle but any connection tool can be used. Moreover, the structure of the fastener for attaching those fastening means to the pallet 1 or the top plate 2 is also arbitrary.

  It is also possible to use a metal bar or other bar-like member for connecting the pallet 1 and the top plate 2. For example, if you use a member that adjusts the length, such as a turnbuckle, it is possible to adjust the length of the bar-shaped member after packing to pack and fix the product. It is possible to increase the length of the member (relax the fixing). If the rod-like member used for the connection is detachably provided on the pallet 1 and the top plate 2, the packing and unpacking operations are easy, and the packing device can be disassembled and compacted during transportation and storage.

  When an elastic member such as rubber is used as the material of the fastening means, it itself has a length adjusting function.For example, a rubber belt is attached to the mounting table, and the rubber belt is pulled and extended to be fastened to the top plate. For example, the mounting table and the top plate are firmly fastened with the product sandwiched by the force of the rubber belt to contract, and the product is packed. A similar function can be achieved by using an elastic member as a part of the fastening means. For example, when a metal rod is used as the fastening means, a similar function can be achieved by arranging a coil spring or the like in part.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the product 50 is packed by the packing device 20 of the second embodiment. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it has two side plates 21 and 22. However, since the second embodiment is the same in many respects, a duplicate description is omitted and the differences are mainly described. Explained.

  In the packing device 20 shown in FIG. 8, the pallet 1, the top plate 2 and the fastening belts 3 and 4 are the same as the previous packing device 10. It is the same that the fastening belts 3 and 4 are provided on the rear side (not shown). In the present embodiment, two side plates 21 and 22 are erected on the pallet 1. In this example, the side plates 21 and 22 are erected on the pallet 1 so as to oppose two surfaces on which the fastening belts 3 and 4 are not mounted, that is, the left and right side surfaces of the product 50. Thereby, the four surfaces of the packaging device can be protected by the side plates 21 and 22 and the pair of fastening belts 3 and 4 on the front and rear surfaces. The material for forming the side plates 21 and 22 is arbitrary, such as resin and metal, but in this example, the same resin panel as that used for the pallet 1 is used.

  In the present embodiment, a buffer block 23 that protects the product 50 is attached to the side plates 21 and 22. In FIG. 8, two upper and lower buffer blocks 23 on the front side of the side plate 21 are shown, but they are also attached to the rear side as shown in a plan view in FIG. Similarly, a buffer block 23 is attached to the side plate 22. And the buffer block 24 is attached a little behind from the center of the depth direction of the side plates 21 and 22. FIG. In addition, the attachment position of the buffer blocks 23 and 24 can be set suitably. Also, the number can be set arbitrarily. Furthermore, the size, shape, material, etc. of the buffer block are arbitrary.

  In the packaging device 20 having the above-described configuration, the packaging device 20 is disassembled into each member by releasing the connection of the fastening belts 3 and 4. That is, the pallet 1 shown in FIG. 3, the top plate 2 shown in FIG. 5, the side plates 21 and 22 shown in FIG. 9, and the two pairs of fastening belts 3 and 4 (center portions 3a and 4a thereof). As described above, the upper short portions 3b and 4b and the lower short portions 4c and 3c of the fastening belts 3 and 4 are supported by the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 (see FIG. 2).

The packing operation of the product 50 by the packing device 20 will be described.
A product 50 is placed on the pallet 1 shown in FIG. 3, and side plates 21 and 22 are erected on the upper surface of the pallet 1 on both the left and right sides of the product. When the side plates 21 and 22 are erected, the top plate 2 is placed on the side plates 21 and 22. In order to facilitate the assembly of the packaging device, it is preferable to provide the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 with fitting portions of the side plates 21 and 22. Next, the central portions 3a and 4a of the fastening belts 3 and 4 removed are connected to the upper short portions 3b and 4b and the lower short portions 4c and 3c mounted on the pallet 1 and the top plate 2, respectively. As shown in FIG. 8, the fastening belts 3 and 4 are crossed. The same applies to the back surface of the packing device. Then, the belt is fastened by the adjusting portion of each belt (the adjusting portion 3d of the belt 3 is shown in FIG. 2), and the product 50 is sandwiched between the pallet 1, the top plate 2, and the side plates 21, 22 and fixed and packed. In order to prevent the product 50 from being soiled or scratched, it is preferable to cover the product 50 with a sheet, bag or the like and pack it.

  Since the packaging apparatus 20 of the present embodiment includes the side plates 21 and 22 (members that define the height of the product mounting portion of the packaging apparatus), the product can be packaged without imposing a burden on the product. Further, since the outside and the inside can be partitioned (separated) by the side plates 21 and 22, the product is more reliably protected. Furthermore, the strength as a packaging material is also improved.

  The unpacking operation of the packing device 20 is basically the same as that in the first embodiment. That is, from the packaged state as shown in FIG. 8, the adjustment portions of the fastening belts 3 and 4 are loosened, and the belt buckle 5 is operated to connect the belt center portions 3a and 4a to the upper short portions 3b and 4b and Remove from the lower short parts 4c, 3c. When the top plate 2 is removed from the product 50, the side plates 21 and 22 are removed from the pallet 1, and the product 50 is lowered from the pallet 1, the unpacking operation is completed.

  After the unpacking operation of the packing device 20 is completed, the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 are integrally connected as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 7). Further, in the present embodiment, two belts 23 and 24 are newly formed by the central portions 3a and 4a (× 2) of the remaining fastening belts 3 and 4, and the side plates 21 and 22 are attached using the two belts. It is configured to be integrally connected.

  FIG. 10 shows a state in which the side plates 21 and 22 are integrally connected by the side plate fastening belts 23 and 24 newly formed by connecting the belt center portions 3a and 4a. As shown in this figure, the two side plates 21 and 22 are opposed to each other, and the newly formed belts 23 and 24 are passed through the belt loop 25 provided on the side surface of the side plate, and are coupled by the buckle 5 to adjust the length adjustment unit. When the belt is tightened, the side plates 21 and 22 are firmly connected together. As a result, the collection / storage operation is easy, the two side plates are not separated during collection / storage, and the side plates can be prevented from being lost or damaged. In this example, a total of four belt loops 25 (belt holding members) are provided on one side plate.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the belt loop 25 has a pressing member 26 attached to the side plate 21 or 22 with two pins 27 and 28. An upper end portion of the pressing member 26 having flexibility is fixed to the side plate 21 or 22 by a pin 27. On the other hand, a long hole 29 is formed in the lower end portion of the pressing member 26, and another pin 28 is loosely fitted in the long hole 29. Thereby, since the lower end part of the pressing member 26 is not fixed to the side plate, it can slide within the range of the long hole 29.

  In normal operation (when the belts 23 and 24 are not passed), as shown in FIG. 11A, the lower pin 28 is located at the upper end of the long hole 29, and the pressing member 26 is formed in a flat plate shape. Along the side plate 21 or 22. In use (when the belts 23 and 24 are passed), as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the pressing member 26 is bent to pass the belt 23 (24) under the pressing member, and the belt 23 (24). Is held on the side plate 21 (22). By providing the side plates 21 and 22 with the belt loop 25, the belts 23 and 24 are prevented from moving or coming off when the side plates 21 and 22 are connected. Moreover, it can be suggested that the side plates 21 and 22 are fastened by using the belt by providing the belt loop 25 with the side plates 21 and 22. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the belt from being lost.

  The configuration for holding the belts 23 and 24 on the side plates 21 and 22 is not limited to the belt loop 25 described above. For example, a predetermined notch is provided in the side plate 21 (22) and the belt loop 25 is attached to the inner surface of the side plate. In use, the pressing member 26 may be pulled out of the side plate and passed through the belt 23 (24). In such a configuration, the member for holding the belt does not normally protrude from the outer surface of the side plate, so that it does not get in the way and there is no fear of hitting other products. Of course, the belt holding member may be provided in a configuration other than that exemplified here.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 9, the buffer block 24 mounted on the side plates 21 and 22 has a large height (the width in the left-right direction in FIG. 9), and connects both ends of each side plate with lines (see FIG. 9). 9), the tip of the block 24 protrudes outward from the above line. Therefore, when the two side plates 21 and 22 are overlapped with each other in the state of FIG. 9, the buffer blocks 24 and 24 of each side plate come into contact with each other, and both end portions of the two side plates do not come into contact with each other. It will disappear.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the side plate on one side, here, the side plate 22 is rotated 180 degrees so that the front and rear are turned upside down and the two side plates 21 and 22 are overlapped. In FIG. 13, when the side plates 21 and 22 are connected to the pallet 1 and assembled as a packaging material, arrow indications 26 and 26 are provided so that the upper side is clear, so that one side plate 22 is turned upside down. It is clear that By inverting the side plate 22 on one side in this way, the positions of the buffer blocks 24, 24 on each side plate are displaced, and both end portions of the two side plates are matched as shown in FIG. In the state shown in FIG. 12, the side plates 21 and 22 can be firmly and integrally connected by fastening the two side plates 21 and 22 using the belts 23 and 24 described above. Of course, the side plate 21 instead of the side plate 22 may be turned upside down.

  At this time, as is clear from FIG. 13, the belt loops 25 provided on the side plates 21 and 22 have the same height as the belt loops 25 provided on the other side plate when one side plate is inverted. It is provided in such a position.

  Further, as described above, in this example, indications (arrow marks) 26 and 26 are provided on the upper side of the side plates 21 and 22 when they are assembled (when used as packing materials). Therefore, when assembling the packing material 20, the direction (up and down) of the side plates 21 and 22 is not mistaken, and the assembling work is easy.

  If there is no member protruding from the end face of the side plate such as the buffer block 24, it is not necessary to invert one side plate, so in that case, the two side plates remain in the same orientation as when packed. What is necessary is just to superimpose and connect integrally using the belts 23 and 24. FIG. Moreover, in the case of the configuration, the position of the belt thread 25 provided on the two side plates may be arranged so that the side plates have the same height with the original orientation.

  By the way, in this embodiment, since the side plates 21 and 22 are connected using the two belts 23 and 24 newly made by the center portions 3a and 4a of the two pairs of fastening belts 3 and 4, the belt center portion. The buckle 5 attached to 3a and 4a is arranged with a male and female type of buckle so that the two belt central parts can be connected to each other and both ends of the belt 23 (24) formed thereby can be connected. Must. At the same time, when the male and female buckles of the belt center portions 3a and 4a are arranged as described above, the belt upper short portions 3b and 4c and the belt lower short portions where the belt center portions 3a and 4a are attached to the pallet 1 and the top plate 2, respectively. The male and female positions must be such that both 3c and 4c can be connected. Furthermore, the male and female of the buckles of the belt upper short portions 3b and 4c and the belt lower short portions 3c and 4c need to be arranged so that the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 can be integrally connected.

  As a combination of the male and female buckles for satisfying the above conditions in the present embodiment, first, since it is necessary for the belt center portions 3a and 4a to be connected to each other, (a) in FIG. (B) It is limited to two types of arrangement shown in FIG. The fastening belts 3 and 4 are the same even if they have different signs, so the belt central portions 3a and 4a are also the same. Therefore, in this example, since two sets of belt central portions 3a and 4a (on both sides of the packing member) are used, one belt is formed by the belt central portions 3a and 3a, and the belt central portions 4a and 4a are already used. One belt may be formed.

  The thing of Fig.14 (a) is the arrangement | positioning from which the type | mold of the male and female of the buckle part in the both ends of the belt 3a or 4a differs. As a result, the belt central portions 3a and 4a can be connected to each other, and when one belt 3 (or 4) formed thereby is rotated once, the one belt 3 (or 4) is connected to both ends. And can be used to fasten the side plates 21 and 22 as described above.

  In (b), the male and female molds of the buckle portions at both ends of the belt 3a or 4a are the same mold. Even in this case, when the belt central portions 3a and 4a can be connected and one belt 3 (or 4) formed thereby is rotated once, the one belt 3 (or 4) Can be connected at both ends, and can be used to fasten the side plates 21 and 22 as described above.

  In the case of the buckle arrangement shown in FIG. 14 (a), the combination of males and females of the buckle portions in the belt upper and lower short parts mounted on the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 is shown in FIG. There is an arrangement shown in 15 (a). In this example, the buckle portions of the belt lower short portions 3c and 4c of the pallet 1 are both female dies 5b, and the buckle portions of the belt upper short portions 3b and 4b of the top plate 2 are both male dies 5a. Even in this combination, the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 can be connected.

  In the case of the buckle arrangement shown in FIG. 14 (b), the combination of the male and female buckle portions in the belt upper and lower short parts mounted on the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 is shown in FIG. 15 (b), for example. There is an arrangement to show. In this example, the male and female of the buckle portions of the belt lower short portions 3c and 4c of the pallet 1 are reversed, and the buckle portions of the belt upper short portions 3b and 4b of the top plate 2 are also reversed of male and female. It is. Since the belt center portions 3a and 4a are the same, an arrangement in which the left and right in FIG. 15B are reversed is also possible. It should be noted that the male and female arrangements of the buckle parts attached to the belt parts described here are merely examples, and it is needless to say that the buckle arrangement can be used when there is an arrangement that satisfies the above conditions in addition to the arrangement described here. Yes. In addition, when there is a male / female (same male and female) connector, it is also possible to use it.

  Also in the second embodiment, the fastening means for fastening the pallet 1 and the top plate 2 is not limited to the fastening belts 3 and 4 as described in the first embodiment, and any material such as a rubber belt can be used. Is possible. A combination of a plurality of materials is also possible. Furthermore, it is also possible to use a metal or other rod-like member as the fastening means. Also, appropriate fasteners, fasteners, length adjustment mechanisms, etc. can be used.

  In the second embodiment, the example in which the two side plates (21, 22) are used as the members that define the height of the product mounting portion of the packaging device has been described. However, instead of the two side plates, four support columns are used. It may be used. In that case, it is preferable to arrange the four support columns at the four corners of the pallet 1 and the top plate 2. In addition, when using a support | pillar, the number is not limited to four, Moreover, the arrangement | positioning location of a support | pillar can also be set arbitrarily.

  In preparation for mounting products having different heights, if side plates or columns having different heights are prepared, it is possible to cope with various types by simply replacing the side plates or columns. Or, conversely, if you use a side plate and support column with the same height and prepare a mounting table (pallet) and a top plate with different sizes, shapes, and aspect ratios, you can simply replace the mounting table and top plate. It becomes possible to correspond to the product type. In such a case, the fastening belts 3, 4 are fastened by the belt upper short part and / or the lower short part 3, b 3 c (4 b, 4 c) being rotatably supported by the top plate 2 (pallet 1). In this case, the belt is not kinked, and the secure fastening can be performed without increasing the load on the belt at the time of fastening.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated by the example of illustration, this invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration of the mounting table on which the product is mounted is not limited to the pallet, and any configuration / material can be adopted. The structure and material of the top and side plates are the same. Further, the product to be packed is not limited to the image forming apparatus, and any product / article can be mounted and packed as long as the size and shape allow.

It is a perspective view which shows a mode that the product was packed by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view for demonstrating the fastening belt of the packing apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the pallet of the packing apparatus of FIG. It is a fragmentary perspective view which shows the material which forms the pallet. It is a perspective view which shows the top plate of the packaging apparatus of FIG. It is an enlarged view which shows the contact part at the time of overlapping a pallet and a top plate. It is a perspective view which shows the state which connected the pallet and the top plate integrally. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that the product was packed by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the side plate of the packing apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the state which connected the side plate of 2 sheets integrally. It is a fragmentary perspective view for demonstrating the belt loop provided in the side plate. It is a top view which shows two side plates piled up in order to perform integral connection. It is a front view which shows the state which connected the side plate of 2 sheets integrally. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the buckle provided in the fastening belt. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the example of a combination of the buckle arrangement | positioning of a fastening belt.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pallet (mounting table)
1a Reinforcement girder 2 Top plate 3, 4 Fastening belt (fastening means)
3a, 4a Belt center part (free part)
3b, 4b Belt upper short part (upper end)
3c, 4c Belt lower short part (lower end)
5 Buckle (connection means)
7 Adjustment fixture 9, 23, 24 Buffer block 10, 20 Packing device 13 Protective plate (top plate and pallet positioning member)
21, 22 Side plate (height regulating member)
25 Belt loop (belt holding member)
31,32 Side plate fastening belt 50 products

Claims (8)

Defining a mounting table for placing a product, and a top plate disposed on top side of the product, the height of the product mounting portion formed before being placed in the mounting table and the ceiling plates mounting table and the top plates In a packaging device having at least a plurality of defining members ,
It comprises fastening means for connecting the mounting table and the top plate, and fastening the mounting table and the top plate with the product and the defining member interposed therebetween,
The fastening means is provided so as to be divided into a lower end portion supported by the mounting table, an upper end portion supported by the top plate, and a remaining portion,
When the product is not mounted, the top plate and the mounting table are integrally configured by connecting the lower end portion and the upper end portion, and the plurality of defining members can be integrally fastened by the remaining portion. It is comprised in the packaging apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The packing device according to claim 1 , wherein the defining member is provided with a holding unit that holds the remaining portion through a pressing member attached to a side surface of the defining member . The packing device according to claim 2 , wherein the holding means has a shape along the defining member when the remaining portion is not held. The packing device according to claim 2 , wherein the holding means is housed inside the defining member when the remaining portion is not held. The packaging device according to any one of claims 2 , 3 , and 4 , wherein the holding means is provided at the same height in the plurality of defining members. The fastening means is provided in pairs on each of the two opposing surfaces of the packaging device,
The upper end portion and the lower end portion of the fastening means are in a position where the respective fastening means are crossed and fastened, and a position where the mounting table and the top plate are overlapped and fastened so as not to cross each fastening means. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein the packaging device is configured to be rotatable. When the product is not mounted, the top plate is provided so as to be stacked on the mounting table, and a positioning member is provided so as to protrude downward from the top plate when the top plate is mounted on the mounting table. characterized in that the packaging device according to any one of claims 1-6. A buffer member for protecting the product is mounted on the mounting table or / and the top plate, and the height of the positioning member is substantially the same as the height of the buffer member, The packing device according to claim 7 .

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