JP4454739B2 - Conveyance guide rail device on work table - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a conveyed product guide rail device in a work table that is configured to guide a conveyed product that is sent toward a carry-out line connected to the work table.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in order to transport a product that is placed on the transport line and transported in one direction to another branch transport line connected in the middle of the transport line, the direction is to the branch position. A guide rail for conversion is used.
[0003]
This type of guide rail is used only when switching the transport direction of a transported object that is transported in the longitudinal direction on the transport line to a branch transport line, for example, a branch transport line that is connected to the substantially center in the longitudinal direction across the transport line. It is configured to swing and position obliquely toward the surface, change the direction by bringing the conveyed product into contact with the guide rail, and guide it to the branch conveyance line.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, the conventional guide rail is configured to change the direction of the conveyance object conveyed in the longitudinal direction from one side on the conveyance line in the direction crossing the branch conveyance line. Is used as a workbench for branching and transporting various transported objects to the branch transport line by an operator, the work area where the transported object is placed on the work table is connected to the branch transport line. This is limited to only one of the directions, and the other of the longitudinal regions is not only a dead space, but also has a problem that the working efficiency is reduced because the effective working region is narrowed.
[0005]
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and can effectively use the entire length of the workbench as a work area, and has a function of smoothly changing the direction of a conveyed product on the workbench. Another object of the present invention is to provide a conveyed product guide rail device in a work table that can improve work efficiency on the work table.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the conveyed product guide rail device in the work table of the present invention carries a conveyed product from a plurality of carry-in lines on a horizontally long work table, and guides the conveyed product on the work table to a carry-out line. In the transported article guide rail device,
The transported article guide rail device is configured such that guide slopes crossing the longitudinal direction on the work table are formed on both sides, and a tip formed by the both guide slopes is tapered toward the carry-out line, The tip is supported so as to be movable to the left and right along the longitudinal direction of the work table within a range that crosses the width of the carry-out line.
According to this feature, since the guide guide rail device is formed with guide slopes across the longitudinal direction on the work table on both sides, the entire work table can be effectively used as a work area. The direction of the conveyed product can be smoothly changed by the carry-out line.
[0007]
The conveyed product guide rail device in the work bench | platform of this invention is suitable if the said guide slope is formed in the circular arc shape curved concavely.
By doing so, when the conveyed product comes into contact with the guide slope, it is guided by the concave curved arc portion, so that the direction of the conveyed product can be smoothly changed.
[0008]
The conveyed product guide rail device in the work table according to the present invention is formed in a substantially triangular shape in plan view, and rolling members are rotatably supported on both sides of the bottom side and / or the top of the tip, respectively, and cross the work table. It is suitable if it is supported so as to be able to roll on rails arranged on both sides in the width direction.
By doing in this way, since the conveyed product guide rail device having a substantially triangular shape in plan view is rotatably supported on the rail by the rolling member, stable movement can be obtained and the direction of the conveyed product can be smoothly changed. Can do.
[0009]
In the conveyed product guide rail device in the work table of the present invention, a pair of stoppers are arranged at a predetermined interval on at least one side in the width direction crossing the work table, and the movement range is regulated by contact with the stoppers. If it comes to be suitable, it is suitable.
In this way, when changing the direction of the conveyed product, the range of movement of the conveyed product guide rail device that moves due to contact is limited by the stopper, so that it is accurately positioned with respect to the carry-out line and facilitates the direction conversion operation. And it can be performed reliably.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the conveyed product guide rail device of the present invention is incorporated in a conveyance line, and FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the conveyed product guide rail device of the present invention is incorporated in a conveyance line. 3A is a plan view of the conveyed product guide rail device, FIG. 3B is a partial side view of the conveyed product guide rail device, and FIG. 4 is a view taken in the direction of arrow A in FIG.
[0011]
First, as shown in FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a conveyed product guide rail device of the present invention. The conveyed product guide rail device 1 is formed in a substantially triangular shape in plan view, and a work table 2 formed in a rectangular shape. It is supported so as to be movable within a predetermined range in the longitudinal direction, and two carry-in lines 3a and 3b are orthogonally connected to one side of the work table 2 on both sides. A single carry-out line 4 is orthogonally connected to the same side.
[0012]
More specifically, a plurality of ball casters 5 are arranged in alignment between the frames F1 and F2 on both sides constituting the work table 2, and in the longitudinal center of both the frames F1 and F2 of the work table 2, there is a conveyed product. Long and short rails 7 and 8 for guiding and supporting the guide rail device 1 so as to be movable are arranged on the left and right in the width direction.
[0013]
Furthermore, the two carry-in lines 3a and 3b connected to both sides of the work table 2 are configured by roller conveyors, are connected to the work table 2 with a downward inclination, and can be conveyed by the gravity of the conveyed product. Has been. Further, the carry-out line 4 arranged in the center is also constituted by a roller conveyor that can be conveyed by the gravity of the conveyed product, and is connected so as to be inclined downward from the work table 2 in the discharge direction.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of ball casters 5 having the same structure as the work table 2 are provided on the upper surface at both side corners of the tip of the carry-out line 4 connected to one side surface of the work table 2. Triangular conveyance support plates 9 a and 9 b are attached with the same inclination as the carry-out line 4.
[0015]
Thereby, when the shape of the conveyed product T is a comparatively large shape, since it is supported by these conveyance support plates 9a and 9b when the direction is changed, it can be conveyed in a stable state.
[0016]
Moreover, the conveyed product guide rail apparatus 1 is arranged in parallel with the bottom side formed in a substantially triangular shape in view along the opposite side surface of the carry-out line 4, and the two side slopes formed on both sides are symmetrical. It is formed as arcuate guide slopes 10a and 10b curved in a concave shape.
[0017]
The conveyed product guide rail device 1 is rotatably supported by support wheels 12a, 12b and 12c, which are rolling members, on both sides of the triangular base on the bottom surface and on the top, respectively, and the support wheels 12a and 12b on both sides of the base are The work table 2 is supported by a rail 7 (refer to FIG. 1) on the side surface opposite to the carry-out line 4 so as to be able to roll, and the top support wheel 12c is a belt-like plate on one side surface to which the carry-out line 4 of the work table 2 is attached. The rail 8 is supported so as to be able to roll. [0018]
A pair of stoppers 13a and 13b that can contact the support wheels 12a and 12b, respectively, are disposed at both ends of the rail 7, and a pair of stoppers 14a and 14b are disposed at a predetermined interval on the rail 8 on one side surface. .
[0019]
The distance between the stoppers 14a and 14b arranged on one side surface on the work table 2 is such that the movement range of the top of the conveyed product guide rail device 1 corresponds to at least the lateral width of the carry-out line 4, that is, the conveyed product guide rail device 1 The guide slopes 10a and 10b are arranged at intervals corresponding to the side surfaces of the carry-out line 4 when the guide is moved.
[0020]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, each of the support wheels 12a and 12b is composed of a pair of wheels W1 and W2 arranged side by side. These wheels W1 and W2 have a C-shaped cross section. The upper surface thereof is guided by a flange portion and the upward movement of the conveyed product guide rail device 1 is restricted.
[0021]
On the other hand, the support wheel 12c is composed of a pair of wheels W3 and W4 that are pivotally supported on the inner and opposite sides of the pair of brackets 15a and 15b supported to be suspended from the top side of the conveyed product guide rail device 1. The pair of wheels W3 and W4 are arranged so as to sandwich the upper and lower surfaces together with the rail 8 and the flange of the frame F2 on one side, and the upward movement of the conveyed product guide rail device 1 is restricted.
[0022]
Next, the operation of the conveyed article guide rail device configured as described above will be described.
[0023]
(A)-(c) of Drawing 5 is an explanatory view of the operation which changes the direction of the conveyance thing on a work table to the unloading line side. In the figure, as shown in (a), the conveyed product T is carried into the left region of the work table 2 from one carry-in line 3a and placed on a plurality of ball casters.
[0024]
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the worker 6 artificially moves the transported object T toward the center of the work table 2 after performing a predetermined work. Due to this artificial movement, the conveyed product T comes into contact with the arcuate guide inclined surface 10a on one side of the conveyed product guide rail device 1, and the conveyed product guide rail device 1 moves toward the central portion together with the conveyed product T.
[0025]
As shown in FIG. 5B, in the conveyed product guide rail device 1, the support wheels 12b and 12c on one side move on the rails 7 and 8 and come into contact with the stoppers 13b and 14b on one side. The movement of the conveyed product guide rail device 1 is restricted. Here, the conveyed product T is guided along the arcuate guide inclined surface 10a on one side, and the direction change is started toward the central carry-out line 4.
[0026]
Subsequently, when the operator moves the conveyed product T in the lateral direction (longitudinal right direction), the conveying direction of the conveyed product T generates a component force to be converted to the unloading line 4 side. It can be smoothly fed to the line 4 side.
[0027]
In addition, when the conveyed product T is carried into the right region of the work table 2 from the other carry-in line 3b, the conveyed product T is artificially moved toward the center of the work table 2 after performing a predetermined work. To do. Due to this artificial movement, the conveyed product T comes into contact with the arcuate guide slope 10b on the opposite side of the conveyed product guide rail device 1, and the conveyed product guide rail device 1 moves toward the center together with the conveyed product T.
[0028]
In the transported article guide rail device 1 moved toward the central portion, the support wheels 12a and 12c on one side move on the rails 7 and 8 and come into contact with the stoppers 13a and 14a on the opposite side to restrict the movement. . Here, the conveyed product T is guided along the arcuate guide inclined surface 10b on one side, and the direction conversion is started toward the central carry-out line 4.
[0029]
Subsequently, when the operator moves the conveyed product T in the horizontal direction (longitudinal left direction), the conveying direction of the conveyed product T generates a component force that is converted to the unloading line 4 side, and the conveyed product T is unloaded. It can be smoothly fed to the line 4 side.
[0030]
Thus, since the guide slope 10a, 10b which crosses the longitudinal direction on the work table 2 is formed in both sides, the conveyed product guide rail apparatus 1 can use the full length of the work table 2 effectively as a work area. .
[0031]
Further, the conveyed product guide rail device 1 moves in the longitudinal direction on the work table 2 by abutment with the conveyed product T, and has a component force for converting the conveyance direction of the conveyed conveyed product T to the unloading line 4 side. Since the guide slopes 10a and 10b to be formed are formed on both sides, the direction of the transported object T transported from the left and right transport devices 3a and 3b can be smoothly changed. The work to carry out the conveyed product T can be performed efficiently.
[0032]
Further, since the guide slopes 10a and 10b are formed in a concavely curved arc shape, when the conveyed product T comes into contact with the guide slope 10a or 10b, it is guided by the concavely curved arc portion and is further smoothly conveyed. T can be redirected.
[0033]
Furthermore, since the conveyed product guide rail device 1 having a substantially triangular shape in plan view is rotatably supported at three locations by the support wheels 12a, 12b and 12c, stable movement can be obtained and the direction change operation of the conveyed product T can be smoothly performed. Can be done.
[0034]
And when the conveyed product guide rail apparatus 1 changes the direction of the conveyed product T, since the movement is restrained by contact | abutting with stopper 13a, 14a or 13b, 14b, and a movement range is restricted, On the other hand, it is positioned accurately, and the direction change work of the conveyed product T can be easily and reliably performed.
[0035]
The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included.
[0036]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the connection positions of the carry-in lines 3a and 3b and the carry-out line 4 that are connected orthogonally to one side surface of the work table 2 are not limited to the configuration of the embodiment, and various connection forms. It goes without saying that the
[0037]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention has the following effects.
[0038]
(A) According to the invention of claim 1, since the guide slopes crossing the longitudinal direction on the work table are formed on both sides, the conveyed product guide rail device effectively uses the entire work table as a work area. It is possible to smoothly change the direction of the conveyed product on the work table by the carry-out line.
[0039]
(B) According to the invention of claim 2, when the conveyed product comes into contact with the guide slope, it is guided by the arc portion curved in a concave shape, so that the direction of the conveyed product can be smoothly changed.
[0040]
(C) According to the invention of claim 3, since the transported object guide rail device having a substantially triangular shape in plan view is rotatably supported on the rail by the rolling member, stable movement can be obtained and the direction of the transported object Conversion can be performed smoothly.
[0041]
(D) According to the invention of claim 4, since the range of movement of the conveyed product guide rail device that moves by contact is limited by the stopper when the direction of the conveyed product is changed, it is accurately positioned with respect to the carry-out line. The direction changing operation can be easily and reliably performed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state where a conveyed product guide rail device of the present invention is incorporated in a conveyance line.
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the conveyed product guide rail device of the present invention is incorporated in a conveyance line.
3A is a plan view of a conveyed product guide rail device, and FIG. 3B is a partial side view of the conveyed product guide rail device.
4 is a view as seen from an arrow A in FIG. 3;
FIGS. 5A to 5C are explanatory views of the action of changing the direction of a conveyed product on the work table to the carry-out line side.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Conveyance guide rail apparatus 2 Work platform 3a, 3b Carry-in line 4 Carry-out line 5 Ball caster 6 Worker 7, 8 Rail 9a, 9b Carrying support plate 10a, 10b Guide slope 12a, 12b Support wheel 12c Support wheel 13a, 13b Stopper 14a, 14b Stopper 15a, 15b Bracket F1, F2 Frame T Conveyed object W1-W4 Wheel

Claims (4)

In a conveyed product guide rail device for carrying a conveyed product from a plurality of carry-in lines on a horizontally long work table and guiding the conveyed product on the work table to a carry-out line,
The transported article guide rail device is configured such that guide slopes crossing the longitudinal direction on the work table are formed on both sides, and a tip formed by the both guide slopes is tapered toward the carry-out line, A transported article guide rail device in a work table, wherein the leading end is supported so as to be movable to the left and right along the longitudinal direction of the work table within a range crossing the lateral width of the carry-out line. The said conveyed product guide rail apparatus is a conveyed product guide rail apparatus in the working table of Claim 1 in which the said guide slope is formed in the circular arc shape curved to the concave shape. The conveyed product guide rail device is formed in a substantially triangular shape in plan view, and a rolling member is rotatably supported on both sides of the bottom side and / or the top of the tip, and is arranged on both sides in the width direction across the work table. The conveyed product guide rail apparatus in the worktable of Claim 1 or 2 currently supported by the formed rail so that rolling is possible. At least one side in the width direction across the work table of the transported article guide rail device is provided with a pair of stoppers spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, and the movement range is regulated by contact with the stoppers. The conveyed product guide rail apparatus in the worktable in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3.

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