JP6339483B2 - Sorting and packaging system and switching operation management device for sorting and packaging system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a sorting and packaging system and a switching operation management device for a sorting and packaging system.

  At the GP Center (Grading and Packing Center) that collects and packages chicken eggs, shell-made eggs are commercialized using mechanical devices generally called sorting and packaging systems. In recent years, in order to respond to the needs of consumers and retail stores and to differentiate their own products, a wide variety of packaged products have increased, and in general, multi-product production has increased in small lots. For this reason, at the GP center, the switching frequency of the production items is inevitably increased, and the operating rate of the above-described sorting and packaging system is likely to be lowered.

  As a method for increasing the operation rate of the GP center, a sorting and packaging system that employs a robot for the packaging mechanism and enables intensive packaging into a plurality of containers has been put into practical use. However, there are packaging materials that are not suitable for such intensive packaging. Further, in an environment where the frequency of switching production items is high, the operation rate tends to decrease due to accumulation of the stop time of the sorting and packaging system. For this reason, there are many GP centers that evaluate the ease of handling of conventional sorting and packaging systems that can separate the packaging mechanism for each type of packaging material (many GP centers prefer to use conventional sorting and packaging systems over robots). ).

  In any sorting and packaging system, manual work is required to switch production items. In this item switching work, (1) whether the necessary packaging materials are ready, (2) whether the switching work is completed quickly, or (3) is restarted without delay when the work is completed (switching work) , The sorting and packaging system is stopped, and after the operation is completed, restarting is required). In addition, depending on the GP's work ability, skill level, etc., even when combining similar production items in a sorting and packaging system having equivalent ability, depending on the GP center (of each worker) This is the main cause of the phenomenon that the operating rate varies greatly depending on work capacity.

  Patent Document 1 is an automatic sorting and packaging apparatus. This device releases the weighed eggs from the first conveyor to the second conveyor of the charge function, so that it is not necessary to stop the first conveyor just by stopping the container conveyor when switching items, so that work efficiency is improved. It is the structure which does not reduce.

Japanese Patent No. 2000-128124

  In the case of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the object is to prevent the work efficiency from being lowered by improving the apparatus. However, as described above, cooperation between workers is important when switching items.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention provides a sorting and packaging system and a sorting and packaging system switching operation management device capable of improving cooperation between workers and improving work efficiency depending on the workers. The purpose is to do.

The first sorting and packaging system according to the present invention is:
A sorting and packaging system for packaging eggs to be conveyed in various types of containers,
Among the devices constituting the sorting and packaging system, a plurality of stop portions whose operation is stopped at the time of switching work,
A switching signal receiving unit for receiving an input of a switching start signal related to the switching work start;
One or more notification units for notifying work information related to the switching work;
A plurality of completion reception units that are arranged for each of the plurality of stop portions and receive an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work,
A main control unit for controlling the operation of the sorting and packaging system,
The main control unit
A storage unit for storing the manufacturing plan;
A reception control unit that receives the switching start signal from the switching signal reception unit, and receives the switching completion signal from the completion reception unit;
A measuring unit for measuring a stop time for each of the plurality of stop portions;
A notification control unit that controls the notification unit to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit;
And an operation control unit that controls to stop or start the operation of one or more of the stop portions during the switching operation.

  “Stopping the operation of the stopped portion” includes stopping by turning off the power supply and stopping without turning off the power supply. Depending on the contents of the switching work, the power may be turned off to stop, or the power may be turned off without stopping.

  As an embodiment of the first sorting and packaging system, the measurement unit measures a stop time of the stop portion based on the switching start signal and the switching completion signal received by the reception control unit. The measurement unit starts measurement of a stop time according to each stop part based on the switching start signal, and based on the switch completion signal from the completion reception unit installed according to each stop part, Stop measuring the stop time.

  As one embodiment of the first sorting and packaging system, the measuring unit measures a stop time of the stop part based on a stop command signal and a switching completion signal that are commanded to the stop part from the operation control part. To do. The measurement unit starts measuring the stop time according to the stop command signal of each stop part, and measures the stop time based on the switching completion signal from the completion reception unit installed according to each stop part. To stop.

As one embodiment of the invention of the first sorting and packaging system, the stop portion transfers the eggs on the tray and / or the eggs on the tray to the egg-feeding conveyor for arranging the eggs conveyed from the upstream in a plurality of rows. Including at least an egg loading section, an egg feeding conveyor that conveys the eggs in a plurality of rows, and a sorting conveyor that conveys the eggs in a single row and sorts the eggs,
The operation control unit sends a stop command signal in response to the switching start signal input by the switching signal receiving unit, stops the aligned egg collection unit and / or the egg loading unit, and moves the egg feeding conveyor for a predetermined period. After the operation, the start command signal is sent, the operation of the aligned egg collection unit and / or the egg placement unit is resumed so as to convey the next production scheduled egg, and the next production is performed downstream of the egg feeding conveyor. When a scheduled egg has been conveyed, a stop command signal is sent to stop the egg feeding conveyor and the sorting conveyor.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the aligned egg collection unit and the egg mounting unit are provided, both correspond to stop portions during the switching operation. In another embodiment, when either one of the aligned egg collection part or the egg placement part is provided, one of them corresponds to a stop part in the switching operation.

  The “operating for a predetermined period” of the egg-feeding conveyor may be a preset operating time (for example, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, etc.), such as a sensor or a camera in which the last egg is installed at a predetermined position on the egg-feeding conveyor. It may be a period until it is detected by the detecting means. The timing of “when the next egg to be manufactured is transported to the downstream part of the egg feeding conveyor” may be a preset operation time (for example, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, etc.) The timing at which (egg group) is detected by detection means such as a sensor or a camera installed in the downstream part of the egg feeding conveyor may be used.

A second sorting and packaging system of another invention is a sorting and packaging system for packaging eggs to be transported in various types of containers,
Among the devices constituting the sorting and packaging system, a plurality of stop portions whose operation is stopped at the time of switching work,
One or more notification units for notifying work information related to the switching work;
A plurality of completion reception units that are arranged for each of the plurality of stop portions and receive an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work,
A main control unit for controlling the operation of the sorting and packaging system,
The main control unit
A storage unit for storing the manufacturing plan;
A reception control unit that receives the switching completion signal from the completion reception unit;
A measuring unit for measuring a stop time for each of the plurality of stop portions;
A notification control unit that controls the notification unit to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems of the present invention, the stop part includes a stop switch for stopping the operation of the stop part and a start switch for starting the stop part. By inputting the stop switch, the stop portion stops and a stop signal is transmitted to the main control unit. Further, by inputting the start switch, the stop portion is started and a start signal is transmitted to the main control unit.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the main control unit switches the switching timing to one or more of the notification units based on the next manufacturing reservation included in the manufacturing plan. A notice control unit for notifying the notice information. When the notice information is notified to the notification unit, the operator can input a switching start signal or stop the operation of a predetermined stop portion.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the measurement unit measures the stop time of the stop part based on the notice information of the switch timing for each stop part and the switch completion signal. To do. For example, the measurement unit starts measuring the stop time according to the advance notice information, and stops measuring the stop time based on the switching completion signal. The advance notice information includes, for example, a switching start time for each stop part, and measurement of the stop time can be started at this time.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the reception control unit receives a stop signal to stop the operation of the stop part from the stop part, and the measurement part Based on the switching completion signal, a stop time for each of the plurality of stop portions is measured.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the notification control unit performs control so as to notify the notification unit corresponding to the stop part of information regarding the switching work corresponding to each stop part. The information regarding the switching work includes, for example, the content of the switching work, the switching procedure, the target switching work time, the past switching work time, the past average switching work time, and the like.

  As one Embodiment of the said 1st, 2nd sorting packaging system, the said notification control part is controlled to notify the information regarding a stop part to the notification part corresponding to the said stop part. Examples of the information on the stop part include a device name of the stop part, identification information, a list of stop parts that need to be switched, and the like.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the notification unit is installed in the vicinity of at least one stop portion and the main control unit. Examples of the notification unit include output means such as a display monitor, sound, voice, and light. For example, one type or two or more types of notification units may be used. A touch panel having both display and input functions is preferable. As the notification unit, for example, a small monitor may be installed in the main control unit, and a large monitor may be installed at a position where the switching operator can see.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, it is preferable that a notification unit and a completion receiving unit for inputting a switching completion signal are installed in each of the stop parts that need to be switched. In such a case, it is preferable to use a touch panel that has both the display function of the notification unit and the input function of the completion reception unit.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the stop part transfers the eggs on the tray to the egg feeding conveyor, and the aligned egg collection unit that aligns the eggs conveyed from the upstream in a plurality of rows. An egg loading section, a container supply section for supplying a container for storing eggs, a packaging station for packaging eggs in the container, a label loading section for loading a label into the container, and a small label attached to the eggshell An egg label affixing part, a product weight inspection part for inspecting the product weight in a state where an egg is stored in the container, a seal part for sealing the container, and an outer label is affixed to the outside of the container The configuration includes one or more of the outer label attaching portions. The stop portion is not limited to the above, and any device that requires a switching operation in each device constituting the sorting and packaging system may be used.

  The switching operation (working by the operator) of the aligned egg collection unit or the egg loading unit is, for example, switching of items to be processed (farm lot, eggshell color, etc.). The switching operation of the container supply unit is, for example, replacement of a container to be used. The switching operation of the packaging station includes, for example, a setting change of the packaging pattern, an operation of sending the container to a fixed position, and the like. The switching operation of the label insertion unit is, for example, replacement of a label to be put in an egg container. The switching operation of the egg label affixing part is, for example, a setting change of a small sticker affixed to the eggshell. The switching operation of the product weight inspection unit (weight checker) is, for example, a weight setting change. The switching operation of the seal part is, for example, switching between a tape seal and an ultrasonic seal. The switching operation of the outer label pasting part is, for example, replacement of the outer label.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the main control unit performs switching information setting for automatically or manually inputting a switching operation according to the next production schedule during the switching operation. A part. The switching operation of the main control unit includes, for example, changing a packaging station to be distributed, switching between constant weight processing and normal sorting processing, switching whether or not eggshell printing is performed, and the like.

(effect)
According to the configuration of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the operator can effectively obtain the switching work information, the stop time is notified for each stop part (display, sound, sound, light, etc.), The worker can input the completion of the preparatory work, the work of each worker is improved, the cooperation between the workers is also improved, and the work efficiency depending on the worker is dramatically increased. That is, information necessary for the worker is transmitted at a necessary timing, and the responsibilities and results of each worker are clarified by visualizing the stop time. In addition, smooth cooperation among the workers is achieved by this information, and as a result, the downtime required for the switching work is reduced, leading to an improvement in the operating rate of the sorting and packaging system.

As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems,
Sorting and packaging system
An egg collection conveyor for merging the raw eggs conveyed from the upstream in the egg feeding direction;
A distribution conveyor that distributes the raw eggs conveyed from the upstream in the egg feeding direction;
An egg feeding conveyor for conveying the eggs in a plurality of rows;
An egg washing section for washing the eggs;
A drying unit installed downstream of the egg washing unit and drying the eggs;
A detection unit that is installed downstream of the drying unit and detects a defective egg;
Weighing section for weighing each of the eggs, provided downstream of the egg feeding conveyor, preferably at the end,
A transfer device for transferring the eggs from the egg feeding conveyor to the sorting conveyor so as to convey the eggs in a plurality of rows (or after weighing) to the packaging station;
A sorting conveyor that conveys the eggs transferred by the transfer device so as to be packaged.

  The sorting conveyor may be a single-row conveyor or a multi-row conveyor.

  The packaging station is arranged to intersect (for example, vertically intersect) the sorting conveyor, a plurality of container conveyors for conveying the containers, and a storage mechanism for storing the eggs in the containers on the container conveyor. Have The storage mechanism is not particularly limited. For example, the device configuration described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-276161 (such as a kick device and a packaging device), and the device configuration described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-128124 (egg) Transfer means, etc.) can be used.

  As one embodiment of the above-described first and second sorting and packaging systems, when the defective product is detected with respect to the output after packaging, the output is reduced, or the defective product is repaired to make a good product. A volume adjustment unit for adjusting the volume so as to increase. The main control unit has a volume calculation unit that calculates the volume.

  For example, the output calculation unit measures the product weight by the product weight inspection unit, and counts the output based on the number of non-defective product determination (non-defective product determination as a predetermined weight range). Non-defective products are sent to the sealing process, and defective products are sent to the defective product repair area. The calculated volume is displayed on a monitor for displaying the volume in real time (the monitor of each notification unit, the monitor of the main control unit, etc.).

  Containers containing eggs that have been identified as defective products (cracks, dirt, shell color) by visual inspection or detection by various automatic detection devices, containers that do not contain a predetermined number of eggs, labels are not inserted, or are incorrect The container in which the label was placed is sent to the repair area. In the automatic transfer conveyor, it is preferable that the container in which the defective egg is stored is automatically distributed to the defective product lane by the sorting means. The distribution unit has a function of distributing the non-defective product to the non-defective product lane and the defective product to the defective product lane.

  When a defective product is generated, -1 is input at the output adjusting unit, and the output calculating unit sets the output to -1 and decreases the output according to the input. On the other hand, for example, when the quality of one container can be improved, +1 is input by the volume adjustment unit, and the volume calculation unit sets the volume to +1 and increases the volume according to the input.

  The effects of this configuration are as follows. Normally, when the volume is lower than the number of production reservations (necessary number of shipments), manual refilling work is required in the final process, reducing the efficiency of switching work. This yield adjustment reduces the yield when a defective product is detected, and increases the yield when the defective product is repaired to make it a non-defective product. Waste can be reduced.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the notification control unit notifies the notification unit of a work location warning when the stop time of the stop portion exceeds a reference value. To control.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the notification control unit changes the display color of the notification unit when the stop time of the stop portion exceeds a reference value. To control.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, when the stop time of the stop part exceeds a reference value, the notification control part sends the stop part or the entire system to the notification part. Control to perform a notification prompting restart.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the main control unit stores and manages the stop time for each stop site and the total stop time until restart in the storage unit. It further has a part.

  As one embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the management control unit graphs the past stop time and displays the graph on the display unit.

  As an embodiment of the first and second sorting and packaging systems, the management control unit performs control so as to notify the notification unit of the switching work time that is the stop time after the restart.

The switching operation management device of the first sorting and packaging system according to another aspect of the present invention,
A switching signal receiving unit for receiving an input of a switching start signal related to the switching work start;
One or more notification units for notifying work information related to the switching work;
A plurality of completion reception units that are arranged for each of the plurality of stop portions and receive an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work,
A storage unit for storing the manufacturing plan;
Based on the next production reservation included in the production plan, a notice notification control unit that notifies notice information of switching timing to one or more of the notice units;
A receiving control unit that receives a switching start signal related to a switching work start from the switching signal receiving unit, and receives a switching completion signal related to a switching work completion from the completion receiving unit;
A measuring unit for measuring a stop time for each of a plurality of stop portions provided in the sorting and packaging system;
A notification control unit that controls the notification unit to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit;
And an operation control unit that controls to stop or start the operation of one or more of the stop portions during the switching operation.

As one embodiment of the first switching work management device, the stop part is a loading part for transferring the eggs transported from the upstream to the aligned egg collection unit that aligns the eggs in a plurality of rows and / or the eggs on the tray to the egg feeding conveyor. Including at least an egg part, an egg feeding conveyor that conveys the eggs in a plurality of rows, and a sorting conveyor that conveys the eggs in a single row and sorts the eggs,
The operation control unit sends a stop command signal in response to the switching start signal input by the switching signal receiving unit, stops the aligned egg collection unit and / or the egg loading unit, and moves the egg feeding conveyor for a predetermined period. After the operation, the start command signal is sent, the operation of the aligned egg collection unit and / or the egg placement unit is resumed so as to convey the next production scheduled egg, and the next production is performed downstream of the egg feeding conveyor. When a scheduled egg has been conveyed, a stop command signal is sent to stop the egg feeding conveyor and the sorting conveyor.

Another switching operation management device of the second sorting and packaging system according to the present invention,
One or more notification units for notifying work information related to the switching work;
A plurality of completion reception units that are arranged for each of the plurality of stop portions and receive an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work,
A storage unit for storing the manufacturing plan;
Based on the next production reservation included in the production plan, a notice notification control unit that notifies notice information of switching timing to one or more of the notice units;
A reception control unit that receives a switching completion signal from the completion reception unit;
A measuring unit for measuring a stop time for each of a plurality of stop portions provided in the sorting and packaging system;
A notification control unit that controls the notification unit to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit.

  As one embodiment of the first and second switching work management devices, the measuring unit measures the stop time of the stop part based on the notice information of the switch timing for each stop part and the switching completion signal. . For example, the measurement unit starts measuring the stop time according to the advance notice information, and stops measuring the stop time based on the switching completion signal. The advance notice information includes, for example, a switching start time for each stop part, and measurement of the stop time can be started at this time.

  As one embodiment of the first and second switching work management devices, the stop part includes a stop switch for stopping the operation of the stop part and a start switch for starting the stop part. By inputting the stop switch, the stop portion stops and a stop signal is transmitted to the switching work management device. Further, by inputting the activation switch, the stop portion is activated and an activation signal is transmitted to the switching work management device. The reception control unit receives the stop signal from the stop part, the measurement unit starts measuring the stop time according to the stop signal, and ends the stop time measurement based on the switch completion signal To do.

  As one embodiment of the first and second switching work management devices, the notification control unit controls to notify the notification unit corresponding to the stop part of information regarding the switching work corresponding to each stop part. . The information regarding the switching work includes, for example, the content of the switching work, the switching procedure, the target switching work time, the past switching work time, the past average switching work time, and the like.

  As one embodiment of the first and second switching work management devices, the notification control unit controls to notify the information related to the stop site to the notification unit corresponding to the stop site. Examples of the information on the stop part include a device name of the stop part, identification information, a list of stop parts that need to be switched, and the like.

It is a figure for demonstrating the selection packaging system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a functional block diagram for demonstrating the function of the sorting packaging system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the switching operation | work of the sorting packaging system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the sorting packaging system of Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a functional block diagram for demonstrating the function of the sorting packaging system of Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the switching operation | work of the sorting packaging system of Embodiment 2. FIG.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, the sorting and packaging system of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The sorting and packaging system includes an egg collection conveyor 1b that joins eggs conveyed from the upstream supply conveyor 1a in the egg feeding direction, and an alignment that aligns the eggs conveyed from the egg collection conveyor 1b in a plurality of rows (for example, six rows). Egg collection unit 2, egg feeding conveyor 3 that conveys eggs in a plurality of rows, egg washing unit 4 that cleans eggs, drying unit 5 that is installed downstream of egg washing unit 4 to dry eggs, and drying unit And a detection unit 6 that is installed downstream of 5 and detects a defective egg.

  The detection unit 6, for example, captures the entire surface of an egg with a camera and detects dirt by a fluorescent phenomenon caused by black light, a blood egg detection apparatus that detects a blood egg by comparing a spectrum pattern with a typical pattern, Examples include cracked egg detection devices that detect cracks in eggs.

  Further, the sorting and packaging system is provided with a weighing unit 7 that weighs the eggs for each row at the end of the egg feeding conveyor 3. The weighing data measured by the weighing unit 7 is sent to the main control unit 30.

  The weighed eggs are transferred from the egg feeding conveyor 3 to the sorting conveyor 8 by the transfer device 9 so as to be conveyed to the downstream packaging station 12. In the present embodiment, the sorting conveyor 8 is a single row conveyor.

  An egg shell printing device 25 for printing on the egg shell is provided upstream of the container conveyor 12 a of the sorting conveyor 8.

  In the packaging station 12, six container conveyors 12 a to 12 f that convey the containers P are arranged so as to intersect (for example, vertically intersect) with the sorting conveyor 8. Corresponding to each container conveyor, each has a storage mechanism for storing eggs in containers P on the container conveyor. The storage mechanism of the present embodiment includes a sorting conveyor 8, kick devices 10a to 10f, and packaging devices 11a to 11f. The kick devices 10a to 10f are mechanisms for dropping the eggs E from the cups of the sorting conveyor 8, and the packaging devices 11a to 11f receive the eggs E falling from the cups by the operation of the kick devices, and the container conveyors 12a to 12f. For example, a mechanism corresponding to the single-line conveyor 1, the kick device 2, and the packaging device 3 of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-276161.

  Upstream of the container conveyors 12a to 12f, container supply units 13a to 13f for supplying the containers P for storing eggs are provided. Downstream of the container conveyors 12a to 12f, label input portions 14a to 14f for supplying labels to the containers P are provided. A transport conveyor 15 is provided for transporting the containers P transported from the downstream ends of the container conveyors 12a to 12f to the downstream.

  An egg dropout detecting device 26 for detecting egg dropout is provided at a position downstream of the most downstream container conveyor 12f in the transport conveyor 15. Detection data detected by the egg dropout detection device 26 is sent to the main control unit 30.

  A product weight inspection unit 16 that inspects the product weight in a state where the eggs are stored in the container P is provided on the transport conveyor 15 downstream of the egg dropout detection device 26. The product weight inspection unit 16 includes a sorting device 16a that determines the weight of the container P and distributes the container P to each of the first and second lanes 15a and 15b according to the weight.

  The first lane 15a is provided with an egg label attaching portion 17 for attaching a small label to the eggshell, and a seal portion 18 for sealing the container P downstream thereof. A pack aligning table 19 for aligning the containers P is provided at the end of the first lane 15a.

  In the second lane 15b, a tape seal portion 20 for sealing the container P with a tape material is provided, and an outer label attaching portion 21 for attaching an outer label to the outside of the container P is provided downstream thereof. A pack turntable 22 is provided at the end of the second lane 15b.

  In FIG. 1, a repacker area 60, a transfer conveyor 61, and a seal portion 62 for sealing the container P are provided below the second lane 15 a. A pack aligning table 63 for aligning the containers P is provided at the end of the transport conveyor 61. In the repacker area 60, the defective product can be reworked.

  Next, of the above-mentioned devices constituting the sorting and packaging system, a stop portion where the operation is stopped during the switching operation will be described. In this embodiment, the stop parts are the aligned egg collection unit 2, the egg feeding conveyor 3, the sorting conveyor 8, the container supply units 13a to 13f, the packaging station 12 (container conveyors 12a to 12f), and the label input units 14a to 14f. The egg label affixing part 17, the product weight inspection part 16, the seal part 18, the tape seal part 20, and the outer label affixing part 21.

  Next, functions of the notification units 41 to 48 will be described. The 1st-8th notification parts 41-48 are installed so that an operator can confirm the display content corresponding to the said stop part and the main-control part 30. FIG. The notification part of this embodiment is comprised with the touchscreen which has a display and an input function.

  The first notification unit 41 is installed in the vicinity of the aligned egg collection unit 2. The first notification unit 41 includes a switching signal receiving unit 410 that receives an input of a switching start signal related to the start of the switching work, a monitor 411 that displays work information related to the switching work, and a completion reception that receives an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work. Part 412.

  The second notification unit 42 is installed in the vicinity of the main control unit 30. The second notification unit 42 includes a monitor 421 that displays work information related to the switching work, and a completion receiving unit 422 that receives an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work.

  The third to eighth notification units 43 to 48 are provided with their respective stop parts (container supply units 13a to 13f, product weight inspection unit 16, egg label application unit 17, seal unit 18, tape seal unit 20 and outer label application unit 21. ). The third to eighth notification units 43 to 48 include monitors 431 to 481 that display work information related to the switching work, and completion reception units 432 to 482 that receive an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work.

  Next, functions of the main control unit 30 will be described. The main control unit 30 controls the operation of the sorting and packaging system. The main control unit 30 stores a production plan, a storage unit 31, a notice notification control unit 34 a for notifying each notice unit of notice information of switching timing based on the next production reservation included in the production plan, and a switching A reception control unit 32 that receives a switching start signal from the signal reception unit 410 and receives a switching completion signal from each of the completion reception units 412 to 482, a measurement unit 33 that measures a stop time for each stop portion, and a measurement unit 33 And a notification control unit 34 that controls to notify each of the first to eighth notification units 41 to 48 of the stop time measured in (1).

  In addition, the main control unit 30 includes an operation control unit 35 that performs control so as to stop or start the operation of each stop part during the switching operation. In addition, the operation control unit 35 can perform operation control for stopping and resuming each device (each unit) of the sorting and packaging system other than the stop portion in the same manner as described above.

  Further, the main control unit 30 includes a switching information setting unit 36 that automatically or manually inputs setting of switching work corresponding to the next manufacturing reservation at the time of switching work. The switching operation of the main control unit 30 includes, for example, changing a packaging station to be distributed, switching between constant weight processing and normal sorting processing, switching whether or not to print eggshells, and the like. After completion of the switching work, the completion acceptance unit 422 inputs completion.

  Completion may be received using input means (keyboard, mouse, touch panel) of the main control unit 30. In such a case, the input means of the main control unit 30 also functions as the completion reception unit 422. The monitor 421 may also serve as a monitor of the main control unit 30.

  The main control unit 30 also includes a management control unit 37 that stores and manages the stop time of each stop part and the total stop time until the restart in the storage unit 31. The management control unit 37 controls the past stop time to be graphed and displayed on the monitor of the main control unit 30 and / or the monitor of each notification unit. In addition, after the switching operation is completed and each part (each device) of the sorting and packaging system is started, the management control unit 37 sets the stop time (switching work time) stored for each stop part according to each stop part. It controls to notify each notification part. As a result, since the switching operator can know the previous switching operation time, it can be used as a reference for the next switching operation, and can be alerted to shorten the operation.

  In addition, the sorting and packaging system reduces the volume when a defective product is detected relative to the volume after container packaging, or increases the volume when the defective product is repaired and made good. It has the volume adjustment part 65 to adjust. The volume adjustment unit 65 includes a touch panel, and includes a monitor 651 for displaying the volume in real time, a + input unit 652 for adding the volume, and a -input unit 653 for subtracting the volume. The volume adjustment unit 65 is configured to be able to perform data communication with the main control unit 30.

  The main control unit 30 has a volume calculation unit 38 for calculating the volume. For example, the product volume calculation unit 38 measures the product weight by the product weight inspection unit 16 and counts the number of products based on the number of non-defective products determined (good products are determined as a predetermined weight range). The non-defective product flows to the sealing process, and the defective product is sent to the defective product repair area (repacker area 60). The calculated volume number is displayed in real time on the monitor 651 of the volume adjustment unit 65 and the monitor of the main control unit 30. It is preferable to display the required number of products set in the production reservation on the monitor 651 and the monitor of the main control unit 30 as the target number.

  In addition to poor weight, containers P that contain eggs that have been identified as defective products (cracks, dirt, shell color) by visual inspection or detection by various automatic detection devices, containers P that do not contain a predetermined number of eggs, A container P in which no label is inserted or in which an incorrect label is inserted is also sent to the rework area (repacker area 60).

  In the repacker area 60, the -input unit 653 of the output adjusting unit 65 is input according to the number of defective products, and the output calculating unit 38 subtracts the output (for example, -1) according to the input signal. The subtracted volume is displayed on the monitor 651 in real time. On the other hand, for example, when the quality of one container has been improved, the + input unit 652 of the volume adjustment unit 65 is input, and the volume calculation unit 38 increases the volume according to the input signal (for example, +1).

  Moreover, as one embodiment, it is preferable that containers determined as defective in the conveyor 15 are automatically distributed to defective product lanes by a distribution unit. The distribution unit has a function of distributing the non-defective product to the non-defective product lane and the defective product to the defective product lane. The container in the defective lane is transported to the repacker area 60, and the container in the non-defective lane is transported to the sealing process.

  The main control unit 30 can be constituted by an information processing apparatus incorporating a general-purpose computer, a dedicated computer, a dedicated circuit, or firmware. The main control unit 30 cooperates with hardware (computer, information processing apparatus) such as a memory, CPU (MPU), input means, display means (monitor), etc., and a program including an operation procedure stored in the memory. Composed of actions. The main control unit 30 is configured to be able to communicate with each unit (each device, stop portion, etc.) constituting the sorting and packaging system in a wired or wireless manner and exchange data. The main control unit 30 may not be installed in the installation area of the sorting and packaging system, and may be installed in another area, for example, a room different from the system. The main control unit 30 has a monitor, input means, and communication means installed in the same area as the sorting and packaging system, and another functional element of the main control unit 30 is provided in a computer on the network (including the Internet). It may be done.

(Flow of switching work)
As an example of the first embodiment, a flow of switching work accompanied by an egg type change will be described with reference to FIG. Examples of egg types include normal eggs, brand eggs, brown eggs, and white eggs.

  In the sorting and packaging system, a normal egg packaging operation is performed according to the manufacturing plan stored in the storage unit 31 (step S1). It is determined whether or not it is time to end the current production (normal egg) and switch to the next production reservation (brand egg) (step S2). On the monitor of the main control unit 30, the production plan (the type of eggs related to the current production, the planned production number (minimum required number), the specifications of each part, etc.), the volume, etc. are displayed. For example, at the timing when the production volume reaches the scheduled number of productions, the notice notification control unit 34a of the main control unit 30 notifies the monitor 411 of the first notification unit 41 of the next production reservation switching timing (the notice information including the scheduled switching time). ) To notify (monitor display). The 1st notification part 41 can be comprised so that the lamp with which a 1st notification part is provided blinks in yellow and a switch timing is notified with a monitor display. In response to this notification (monitor display, blinking yellow), the operator inputs a switching start signal using the switching signal receiving unit 410 (step S3). This switching start signal is sent to the main control unit 30. Further, the notice information is similarly notified to the other notification units.

  The operation control unit 35 of the main control unit 30 stops the aligned egg collection unit 2 in response to the switching start signal input from the switching signal receiving unit 410 (step S3). Thereby, egg feeding is temporarily stopped (step S4). The worker performs a supply egg switching operation (step S3-1). The supply conveyor 1a and the egg collection conveyor 1b are moved so as not to send eggs to the supply conveyor 1a. As a result, the normal eggs on the conveyor are automatically or manually placed on a predetermined tray. Then, the brand egg of the next production reservation is sent to the supply conveyor 1a. When this work is completed, the worker inputs a switching completion signal using the completion receiving unit 412 (step S3-2). This switching start signal is sent to the main control unit 30.

  The measuring unit 33 of the main control unit 30 starts measuring the switching work time (stop time) in response to the switching start signal input by the switching signal receiving unit 410, and the first switching work time (measured by the monitor 411) Stop time) is displayed in real time. The measurement of the first switching work time (stop time) is terminated in accordance with the switching completion signal input by the completion receiving unit 412. The monitor 411 displays the final switching work time. In addition to the monitor 411, information on the aligned egg collection unit 2 that is a stop portion and the first switching work time are displayed on the monitor of the main control unit 30 and other monitors.

  The operation control unit 35 stops the egg feeding in step S4 for a predetermined period, that is, after the operation of the egg feeding conveyor 3 has been operated for a predetermined period, the aligned egg collection unit 2 so as to convey the next production reservation egg. Is resumed (step S5). Here, the period when “the egg feeding is stopped for a predetermined period” or “after the operation of the egg feeding conveyor 3 is operated for a predetermined period, the operation of the egg collection unit 2 is resumed so as to convey the next production scheduled egg”. During this period (restart timing), the amount of movement may be detected by the rotary encoders mounted on the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8, and may be restarted when the amount of movement exceeds a predetermined value. The egg conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 can be configured to resume based on the operation time when moving at a predetermined speed.

  Next, the operation control unit 35 stops the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 when the brand egg of the next production reservation is conveyed to the downstream part of the egg feeding conveyor 3 (step S6). The top egg (group) conveyed by the egg feeding conveyor 3 can be stopped at the timing detected by the sensor. Here, the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 are preferably configured to move with the same drive source, but may be separate driving sources. In the case of separate driving sources, the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 Are controlled by the operation control unit 35 so as to be driven at the same timing.

  When a switching start signal is input at the timing of changing the egg type by the operations of steps S3 to S6, egg feeding by the aligned egg collection unit 2 is temporarily stopped, and the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 are operated. As a result, a certain empty area is formed on the upstream side of the egg-feeding conveyor 3 (downstream side of the aligned egg collection unit 2) (the area where there is no egg). The total length of the empty area can be set based on a state where no eggs are left on the sorting conveyor 8. For example, an empty area can be set based on the number of eggs that can be conveyed by the sorting conveyor 8. After forming the empty area, the aligned egg collection unit 2 is operated and egg feeding is resumed. When the egg conveyed on the egg feeding conveyor 3 by restarting reaches the downstream of the detection unit 6 and the upstream of the weighing unit 7 (immediately before the latest), there is no egg on the sorting conveyor 8. At this timing, the aligned egg collection unit 2, the egg feeding conveyor 3, the sorting conveyor 8 and the like are stopped, and the switching operation is performed. In restarting after the switching operation, the eggs are arranged up to the front of the weighing unit 7, so that the eggs can be quickly transferred to the sorting conveyor 8, which is preferable because the entire packaging operation can be shortened.

  After stopping the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8, a switching operation is performed at each stop portion (step S7). The switching information setting unit 36 of the main control unit 30 changes the distribution packaging station, switches between constant weight processing and normal sorting processing, and switches whether or not eggshell printing is performed. This operation is preferably set automatically in accordance with the product specifications registered in the manufacturing reservation, but may be performed manually. In the case of manual operation, the switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) in the main control unit 30 is displayed in real time on the monitor 421 of the second notification unit 42, and switching is performed using the completion reception unit 422 at the end of the switching work. A completion signal is input (step S8). The measuring unit 33 starts measuring the switching work time in response to the stop command signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3, and ends the measuring of the switching work time in response to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 422.

  In the packaging station 12, the worker automatically or manually discharges the egg-containing container, the container in which a predetermined number of eggs are not stored, and the waiting empty container. Further, the containers to be used are exchanged in the container supply units 13a to 13f. In addition, the packaging pattern setting is changed and the container is sent to a fixed position. In the label insertion units 14a to 14f, the operator replaces the label to be put in the egg container. A third notification unit 43 is disposed in the vicinity of the container supply units 13 a to 13 f of the packaging station 12. The switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) in the packaging station 12 is displayed in real time on the monitor 431 of the third notification unit 43, and when the switching work is completed, a switching completion signal is input using the completion receiving unit 432. (Step S8). The measurement unit 33 starts measuring the switching work time according to the stop command signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and ends the measurement of the switching work time according to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 432.

  In the product weight inspection unit 16, the operator changes the weight setting. A fourth notification unit 44 is disposed in the vicinity of the product weight inspection unit 16. On the monitor 441 of the fourth notification unit 44, the switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) in the product weight inspection unit 16 is displayed in real time, and when the switching work is completed, a switching completion signal is input using the completion receiving unit 442. Performed (step S8). The measurement unit 33 starts measuring the switching work time in response to the stop command signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and ends the measurement of the switching work time in response to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 442. As another embodiment, the weight setting data, product ID, etc. included in the manufacturing reservation can be received from the main control unit 30 to automatically set the weight.

  The switching operation of the egg label affixing unit 17 is a setting change of a small seal that is affixed to the eggshell. A fifth notification unit 45 is disposed in the vicinity of the egg label pasting unit 17. The switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) in the egg label pasting unit 17 is displayed in real time on the monitor 451 of the fifth notification unit 45, and at the end of the switching work, a switching completion signal is input using the completion receiving unit 452. Performed (step S8). The measurement unit 33 starts measuring the switching work time according to the stop command signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and ends the measurement of the switching work time according to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 452.

  The switching operation of the seal part 18 is setting of an ultrasonic seal. A sixth notification unit 46 is disposed in the vicinity of the seal unit 18. The switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) in the seal unit 18 is displayed in real time on the monitor 461 of the sixth notification unit 46, and when the switching work is completed, a switching completion signal is input using the completion receiving unit 462. (Step S8). The measurement unit 33 starts measuring the switching work time according to the stop command signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and ends the measurement of the switching work time according to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 462.

  The switching operation of the tape seal unit 20 is a setting of a tape seal machine. A seventh notification unit 47 is disposed in the vicinity of the tape seal unit 20. The switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) in the tape seal unit 20 is displayed in real time on the monitor 471 of the seventh notification unit 47, and when the switching work is completed, a switching completion signal is input using the completion receiving unit 472. (Step S8). The measurement unit 33 starts measuring the switching work time according to the stop command signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and ends the measurement of the switching work time according to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 472.

  The switching operation of the outer label affixing unit 21 is replacement of the outer label. An eighth notification unit 48 is disposed in the vicinity of the outer label pasting unit 21. On the monitor 481 of the eighth notification unit 48, the switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) in the outer label pasting unit 21 is displayed in real time, and when the switching work is completed, a switching completion signal is input using the completion receiving unit 482. Performed (step S8). The measurement unit 33 starts measuring the switching work time in response to the stop command signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and ends the measurement of the switching work time in response to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 482.

  In steps S7 and S8, each notification unit also displays information regarding the stop portion corresponding to the notification unit. Each notification unit also displays information about other stop parts and the switching work time of the stop parts. As a result, it is possible to grasp the work status of other stop parts, and thus the switching work is shortened.

  The operation control unit 35 of the main control unit 30 resumes the operation of each stopped unit (including the stopped part) in response to the switching completion signals from all the completion receiving units 412 to 482 (step S9). As another embodiment, each stop part may be configured to automatically resume operation when a switching completion signal is input to the completion reception unit corresponding to each stop part.

(Embodiment 2)
Hereinafter, the sorting and packaging system according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof may be omitted. A description will be given focusing on the configuration different from the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the switching signal receiving unit is not provided.

  The sorting and packaging system according to the second embodiment includes a plurality of stop parts (aligned egg collection unit 2, packaging station 12, product weight inspection unit 16, egg label application unit 17, seal unit 18, tape seal unit 20, and outer label application unit 21. ), A stop switch (not shown) for stopping the device provided for each stop part, a start switch (not shown) for starting the device provided for each stop part, and switching of each stop part Notifying units 71 to 75 for notifying work information related to the work, and a plurality of completion receiving units 712 to 752 for receiving an input of a switch completion signal related to the completion of the switching work arranged at each stop part. The notification units 71 to 75 are configured by touch panels having display and input functions, and each of the touch panels includes the monitors 711 to 751 and the completion reception units 712 to 752.

  The sorting and packaging system also includes a main control unit 30 that controls the operation of the sorting and packaging system. The main control unit 30 responds to a storage unit 31 that stores a production plan and a next production reservation included in the production plan. Thus, the advance notice control unit 34a for notifying the notification units 71 to 75 of information related to the switching timing, the reception control unit 321 for receiving the switching completion signal from the completion receiving units 712 to 752, and the stop time (switching) for each stop part The measurement unit 331 measures the operation time) and the notification control unit 341 that controls the notification unit 71 to 75 to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit 331.

(Flow of switching work)
As an example of the second embodiment, a flow of switching work accompanied by an egg type change will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the sorting and packaging system, a normal egg packaging operation is performed according to the manufacturing plan stored in the storage unit 31 (step S11). It is determined whether or not it is time to end the current production (normal egg) and switch to the next production reservation (brand egg) (step S12). On the monitor of the main control unit 30, the production plan (the type of eggs related to the current production, the planned production number (minimum required number), the specifications of each part, etc.), the volume, etc. are displayed. For example, at the timing when the production volume reaches the scheduled number of productions, the notice notification control unit 34a of the main control unit 30 notifies the monitor 711 of the first notification unit 71 of the timing for switching the next production reservation (the notice information including the scheduled change time). ) To notify (monitor display). The first notification unit 71 can be configured to notify the switching timing by causing the lamp to blink yellow together with the monitor display. The operator sees this notification (monitor display, blinking yellow) and stops the aligned egg collection unit 2 which is a stop part (step S13). Thereby, egg feeding is temporarily stopped (step S14). The operator inputs a stop switch of the aligned egg collection unit 2 to stop it, and a stop signal indicating that the stop switch has been input is sent to the main control unit 30. Further, the notice information is similarly notified to the other notification units.

  While the egg feeding is temporarily stopped, the worker performs the switching operation of the supplied eggs (step S13-1). The supply conveyor 1a and the egg collection conveyor 1b are moved so as not to send eggs to the supply conveyor 1a. As a result, the normal eggs on the conveyor are automatically or manually placed on a predetermined tray. Then, the brand egg of the next production reservation is sent to the supply conveyor 1a. When this work is completed, the worker inputs a switching completion signal using the completion receiving unit 712 (step S13-2). This switching start signal is sent to the main control unit 30.

  The measuring unit 331 of the main control unit 30 starts measuring the switching work time (stop time) according to the stop signal, and the switching work time (stop time) measured on the monitor 711 is displayed in real time. The measurement of the switching work time (stop time) is terminated in accordance with the switching completion signal input by the completion receiving unit 712. The monitor 711 displays the final switching work time. In addition to the monitor 711, information on the aligned egg collection unit 2 that is a stop portion and the switching work time are displayed on the monitor of the main control unit 30 and the monitor of another notification unit.

  After inputting the switching completion signal, the worker resumes the operation of the aligned egg collection unit 2 so as to transport the next production reservation egg (step S15). The operator inputs the start switch of the aligned egg collection unit 2 to restart the operation. An activation signal indicating that the activation switch has been input is sent to the main control unit 30.

  Then, when the next brand egg to be manufactured has been conveyed to the downstream portion of the egg feeding conveyor 3, the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 are stopped (step S16). An operator inputs a stop switch of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 to stop, and a conveyor stop signal indicating that the stop switch has been input is sent to the main control unit 30. In this Embodiment 2, the drive sources of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 are the same, and one stop switch and one start switch are installed.

  After stopping the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8, a switching operation is performed at each stop portion (step S17). In each part, a stop switch is input as necessary. The switching information setting unit 36 of the main control unit 30 changes the distribution packaging station, switches between constant weight processing and normal sorting processing, and switches whether or not eggshell printing is performed. When the switching operation is manually performed in the main control 30, the measuring unit 331 starts measuring the switching operation time in response to the conveyor stop signals of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8, The measurement of the switching work time is terminated according to the switching completion signal.

  The switching operation in the packaging station 12 is the same as that in the first embodiment. A third notification unit 73 is installed in the packaging station 12. The switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) at the packaging station 12 is displayed in real time on the monitor 731 of the third notification unit 73, and when the switching work is completed, a switching completion signal is input using the completion receiving unit 732. (Step S18). The measuring unit 331 starts measuring the switching work time in response to the conveyor stop signals of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8 and ends the switching work time measurement in response to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 732. .

  The switching operation in the product weight inspection unit 16 is the same as that in the first embodiment. A fourth notification unit 74 is installed in the vicinity of the product weight inspection unit 16. On the monitor 741 of the fourth notification unit 74, the switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) in the product weight inspection unit 16 is displayed in real time, and when the switching work is completed, a switching completion signal is input using the completion receiving unit 742. Performed (step S18). The measuring unit 331 starts measuring the switching work time in response to the conveyor stop signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8, and ends the switching work time measurement in response to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 742. .

  The switching operation in the egg label pasting portion 17, the seal portion 18, the tape seal portion 20, and the outer label pasting portion 21 is the same as that in the first embodiment. A fifth notification unit 75 is installed in the vicinity of these stop portions. On the monitor 751 of the fifth notification unit 75, the switching work time (corresponding to the stop time) at each stop part is displayed in real time for each stop part, and at the end of each switching work, the completion reception part for the corresponding stop part A switch completion signal is input using 752 (step S18). The measuring unit 331 starts measuring the switching work time in response to the conveyor stop signal of the egg feeding conveyor 3 and the sorting conveyor 8, and ends the measuring of the switching work time in response to the switching completion signal from the completion receiving unit 752. . Here, the fifth notification unit 75 is installed in common for a plurality of stop parts, the stop time is displayed for each stop part on the monitor, and the completion reception part 752 can also be received for each stop part.

  The operation of each stopped part (including the stopped part) is resumed (step S19). Enter the activation switch for each part. Each stop part may be configured to automatically resume operation when a switching completion signal is input to the completion reception unit corresponding to each stop part.

(Another embodiment)
When the stop time of the stop portion (for example, the packaging station 12) exceeds the reference value, the notification control unit notifies the third notification unit 43 of a warning for the work location (for example, the packing station 12) (red light, buzzer) Sound etc.) can be controlled. Further, the notification control unit can control the third notification unit 43 to change the display color of the monitor 431 when the stop time of the stop part (for example, the packaging station 12) exceeds the reference value. it can. The same control can be performed for other stop portions.

  The notification control unit can control each notification unit to notify the stop unit or the entire system to restart when the stop time (switching work time) of each stop site exceeds a reference value.

  In the said embodiment, although it was the structure by which an egg is supplied from the supply conveyor 1a, it is not restricted to this, A system has an egg-loading part which transfers the egg on a tray to the egg-feeding conveyor 3, This loading is carried out. The structure which supplies an egg from an egg part may be sufficient.

  The notification unit may be installed in the vicinity of at least one stop portion and the main control unit. The notification unit may be an output means such as a display monitor, sound, voice, or light. The notification unit may install a small monitor in a position where the switching operator can see the small monitor in the main control unit. Moreover, you may install as a notification part in each of a main control part and several stop site | parts.

  In addition, the switching signal reception unit, the notification unit, and the completion reception unit may be configured as separate devices. The switching signal receiving unit and the completion receiving unit may be the same device, and they and the notification unit may be configured as separate devices. Although it is preferable that a completion reception unit is installed at each stop site, a completion reception unit shared by a plurality of stop sites may be installed.

  Moreover, although the switching signal reception part was installed in the vicinity of the alignment egg collection part 2, it is not limited to this, You may provide in the vicinity of the main control part 30 and another stop part.

30 main control unit 31 storage unit 32 reception control unit 33 measurement unit 34a notice notification control unit 34 notification control unit 35 operation control unit 36 switching information setting unit 37 management control unit 38 volume calculation unit 41 notification unit 65 volume adjustment unit E egg

Claims (10)

A sorting and packaging system for packaging eggs to be conveyed in various types of containers,
Among the devices constituting the sorting and packaging system, a plurality of stop portions whose operation is stopped at the time of switching work,
A switching signal receiving unit for receiving an input of a switching start signal related to the switching work start;
One or more notification units for notifying work information related to the switching work;
A plurality of completion reception units that are arranged for each of the plurality of stop portions and receive an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work,
A main control unit for controlling the operation of the sorting and packaging system,
The main control unit
A storage unit for storing the manufacturing plan;
A reception control unit that receives the switching start signal from the switching signal reception unit, and receives the switching completion signal from the completion reception unit;
A measuring unit for measuring a stop time for each of the plurality of stop portions;
A notification control unit that controls the notification unit to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit;
An operation control unit that controls to stop or start the operation of one or more of the stop parts during the switching operation. The stop portion includes an aligned egg collection unit that aligns eggs conveyed from upstream in a plurality of rows and / or an egg placement unit that transfers eggs on a tray to an egg feeding conveyor, and an egg feeding conveyor that conveys eggs in a plurality of rows And at least a sorting conveyor for conveying the eggs in a single row and sorting the eggs,
The operation control unit sends a stop command signal in response to the switching start signal input by the switching signal receiving unit, stops the aligned egg collection unit and / or the egg loading unit, and moves the egg feeding conveyor for a predetermined period. After the operation, the start command signal is sent, the operation of the aligned egg collection unit and / or the egg placement unit is resumed so as to convey the next production scheduled egg, and the next production is performed downstream of the egg feeding conveyor. The sorting and packaging system according to claim 1, wherein when the scheduled egg has been conveyed, a stop command signal is sent to stop the egg feeding conveyor and the sorting conveyor. A sorting and packaging system for packaging eggs to be conveyed in various types of containers,
Among the devices constituting the sorting and packaging system, a plurality of stop portions whose operation is stopped at the time of switching work,
One or more notification units for notifying work information related to the switching work;
A plurality of completion reception units that are arranged for each of the plurality of stop portions and receive an input of a switching completion signal related to the completion of the switching work,
A main control unit for controlling the operation of the sorting and packaging system,
The main control unit
A storage unit for storing the manufacturing plan;
A reception control unit that receives the switching completion signal from the completion reception unit;
A measuring unit for measuring a stop time for each of the plurality of stop portions;
And a notification control unit that controls the notification unit to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit.   The said main control part has a notice notification control part which notifies notice information of a switching timing to one or two or more said notification parts based on the next manufacturing reservation included in the said manufacturing plan. The sorting and packaging system according to any one of the above.   The reception control unit receives a stop signal indicating that the operation of the stop part is to be stopped from the stop part, and the measurement unit stops each of the plurality of stop parts based on the stop signal and the switching completion signal. The sorting packaging system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which measures time.   The sorting and packaging system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the notification control unit controls to notify the notification unit corresponding to the stop part of information related to the switching work corresponding to each stop part. .   A volume adjustment unit that adjusts the volume to reduce the volume when a defective product is detected relative to the volume after packaging, or to increase the volume when a defective product is repaired Furthermore, the sorting packaging system of any one of Claims 1-6 which has. The main control unit, the stop time of each of the stop site, and stores the total stop time to restart the storage unit further comprises a management controller for managing, in any one of claims 1-7 The described sorting and packaging system. A switching operation management device for a sorting and packaging system for packaging eggs to be conveyed in various types of containers ,
A switching signal receiving unit for receiving an input of a switching start signal related to the switching work start;
One or more notification units for notifying work information related to the switching work;
Among the devices constituting the sorting and packaging system, a plurality of completion reception units that are arranged for each of a plurality of stop portions that are stopped during the switching operation, and that receive an input of a switching completion signal regarding the completion of the switching operation;
A storage unit for storing the manufacturing plan;
Based on the next production reservation included in the production plan, a notice notification control unit that notifies notice information of switching timing to one or more of the notice units;
A receiving control unit that receives a switching start signal related to a switching work start from the switching signal receiving unit, and receives a switching completion signal related to a switching work completion from the completion receiving unit;
A measuring unit for measuring a stop time for each of a plurality of stop portions provided in the sorting and packaging system;
A notification control unit that controls the notification unit to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit;
A switching work management device having an operation control unit that controls to stop or start the operation of one or more of the stop parts during the switching work. A switching operation management device for a sorting and packaging system for packaging eggs to be conveyed in various types of containers ,
One or more notification units for notifying work information related to the switching work;
Among the devices constituting the sorting and packaging system, a plurality of completion reception units that are arranged for each of a plurality of stop portions that are stopped during the switching operation, and that receive an input of a switching completion signal regarding the completion of the switching operation;
A storage unit for storing the manufacturing plan;
Based on the next production reservation included in the production plan, a notice notification control unit that notifies notice information of switching timing to one or more of the notice units;
A reception control unit that receives a switching completion signal from the completion reception unit;
A measuring unit for measuring a stop time for each of a plurality of stop portions provided in the sorting and packaging system;
A switching work management apparatus comprising: a notification control unit that controls the notification unit to notify the stop time measured by the measurement unit.

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