JP7020950B2 - Gel-like member handling device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gel-like member handling device that cuts and conveys to a gel-like member.

The gel-like member used as a damper member or the like is mounted on various devices after the gel-like member formed in a sheet shape is cut to a predetermined size. Since the gel-like member has adsorptive properties, it takes a lot of time and effort to handle it. For example, when cutting a gel-like member formed in a sheet shape, the gel-like member is adsorbed on the blade, and it is difficult to properly cut the gel-like member. Therefore, a technique has been proposed in which lubricating oil is supplied to the blade to prevent the gel-like member from being adsorbed on the blade (see Patent Document 1). Further, when transporting a gel-like member, a configuration has been proposed in which a large number of convex portions are formed on the transport surface to reduce the contact area between the gel-like member and the transport surface to prevent adsorption of the gel-like member. (See Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-75338 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 8-140596

However, in the configuration of supplying lubricating oil to the blade as in the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the gel-like member is contaminated with the lubricating oil. Further, as in the technique described in Patent Document 2, the configuration in which a large number of convex portions are formed on the transport surface has a narrow applicable range, and for example, when a plurality of gel-like members are adsorbed to each other. There is a problem that it cannot be applied.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gel-like member handling device capable of facilitating the handling of the gel-like member by utilizing a force that opposes the suction force of the gel-like member. It is in.

The mode of the gel-like member handling device according to the present invention is configured to be configured to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to a mounting table on which a plurality of gel-like members are placed in a state where the side surfaces are in contact with each other and the above-mentioned table. It has a transport head that lifts a part of the gel-like member from the above-mentioned table upward from the plurality of gel-like members, and the transport head has a suction portion that vacuum-adsorbs the part of the gel-like member. When the suction portion adsorbs a part of the gel-like member, the contact portion that comes into contact with another gel-like member adjacent to the part of the gel-like member from above among the plurality of gel-like members is provided. It is characterized by having an abutting member provided, and the transport head having an urging member for urging the abutting member downward .

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the transport head is lowered to hold a part of the gel-like member, the abutting portion of the abutting member receives the urging force of the urging member, and the abutting portion of the abutting member is among a plurality of gel-like members. Since it abuts on another gel-like member adjacent to some gel-like member from above, the abutting portion exerts a force against the adsorption force between some gel-like member and another gel-like member. .. Therefore, when the transport head rises to hold a part of the gel-like member, the part of the gel-like member is easily separated from the other gel-like member, so that the gel-like member can be easily handled (conveyed). ..

In another aspect of the present invention, the contact portion is provided so as to surround the suction portion, and the contact member adopts an embodiment in which a part of the gel-like member is held inside the contact portion. can do.

Another aspect of the gel-like member handling apparatus according to the present invention is a mounting table on which a plurality of gel-like members are placed in a state where the side surfaces are in contact with each other, and a mounting table that can be moved in the vertical direction relative to the above-mentioned table. The transport head has a transport head that lifts a part of the gel-like members upward from the above-mentioned pedestal, and the transport head is another gel adjacent to the part of the gel-like members. It has an abutting member having an abutting portion that abuts on the shaped member from above, and the abutting portion is such that the abutting portion surrounds a part of the gel-like member when viewed from the vertical direction. The abutting member is provided to hold the part of the gel-like member inside the abutting portion, and the transport head is above the part of the gel-like member and above the abutting portion. It is characterized by having a rod-shaped member that can move between a retracted upper position and a lower position protruding below the contact portion .
Further, in still another aspect of the gel-like member handling device according to the present invention, there is a mounting table on which a plurality of gel-like members are placed in a state where the side surfaces are in contact with each other, and the gel-like member can be moved relative to the above-mentioned table in the vertical direction. It has a transport head that lifts a part of the gel-like member from the above-mentioned pedestal upward from the above-mentioned pedestal, and the transport head vacuum-sucks the part of the gel-like member. When the adsorbing portion adsorbs a part of the gel-like member, the adsorbing portion abuts on another gel-like member adjacent to the part of the gel-like member from above among the plurality of gel-like members. It has an abutting member provided with an abutting portion, and the transport head is above the part of the gel-like member, at an upper position retracted above the abutting portion and below the abutting portion. It is characterized by having a rod-shaped member that can be moved to and from a protruding lower position.

In another aspect of the present invention, when the transport head is lowered to hold a part of the gel-like member, the contact portion of the contact member is adjacent to the part of the gel-like member among the plurality of gel-like members. Since the abutting portion abuts on the other gel-like member from above, the abutting portion exerts a force that resists the adsorption force between the part of the gel-like member and the other gel-like member. Therefore, when the transport head is lowered and the contact member holds a part of the gel-like member inside the contact portion and transports the part of the gel-like member, the part of the gel-like member is replaced with another gel. Since the gel-like member is easily separated from the shaped member, the gel-like member can be easily handled (transported).

In another aspect of the present invention, and still another aspect, the transport head is above the part of the gel-like member, retracted upward from the abutting portion, and protrudes downward from the abutting portion. It has a rod-shaped member that can be moved to and from the lower position . Therefore , the rod-shaped member exerts a force against the suction force between the part of the gel-like member and the transfer head when the part of the gel-like member is separated from the transfer head. Therefore, since a part of the gel-like member can be easily separated from the transfer head, the gel-like member can be easily handled (conveyed).

In another aspect of the present invention and still another aspect, an aspect in which a plurality of convex portions are provided on the lower surface of the contact portion can be adopted. According to this aspect, since the contact area between the contact portion and the other gel-like member can be narrowed, the adsorption force between the contact portion and the other gel-like member can be reduced. Therefore, the abutting portion can be smoothly separated from other gel-like members.

In the present invention, when the cutting head is lowered to cut the gel-like member, the contact portion of the abutting member receives the urging force of the urging member and is upward on both sides of the cutting position by the blade with respect to the gel-like member. Since the abutting portion comes into contact with the gel-like member, the abutting portion exerts a force that resists the suction force of the gel-like member to the blade. Therefore, when the blade enters the gel-like member and when the blade retracts from the gel-like member, the gel-like member is less likely to be adsorbed on the blade. Therefore, the gel-like member is easy to handle (cut).

In the present invention, when the transport head is lowered to hold a part of the gel-like member, the contact portion of the contact member is the other gel adjacent to the part of the gel-like member among the plurality of gel-like members. Since it abuts on the shaped member from above, the abutting portion exerts a force that opposes the suction force between some gel-like members and other gel-like members. Therefore, when the transport head is lowered to hold a part of the gel-like member, the part of the gel-like member is easily separated from the other gel-like member, so that the gel-like member can be easily handled (conveyed). ..

It is explanatory drawing of the gel-like member handling apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the cutting head of the gel-like member handling apparatus shown in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the cutting head shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the cutting operation of the gel-like member by the gel-like member handling apparatus shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which enlarges and shows the contact portion of the contact member used in the improved example of the gel-like member handling apparatus shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the gel-like member handling apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer head of the gel-like member handling apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the transport head shown in FIG. 7. It is a bottom view of the transfer head shown in FIG. 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transfer operation of the gel-like member in the gel-like member handling apparatus shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which enlarges and shows the contact portion of the contact member used in the improved example of the gel-like member handling apparatus shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the drawings referred to below, Z is added in the vertical direction, X is added in the horizontal direction, and Y is added in the front-rear direction. Further, Z1 is attached below the vertical direction Z, Z2 is attached above, X1 is attached to the right side of the left-right direction X, X2 is attached to the left side, and Y1 is attached to the rear side of the front-back direction Y. Y2 will be attached to the front side for explanation.

[Embodiment 1]
(Structure of gel-like member handling device 10)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gel-like member handling device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is an explanatory view when the gel-like member handling device 1 is configured as a gel-like member cutting device 1a. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the cutting head 10 of the gel-like member handling device 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the cutting head 10 shown in FIG.

The gel-like member handling device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a cutting device 1a for the gel-like member 3, and is a mounting table 19 on which the sheet-shaped gel-like member 3 is placed and a mounting table 19 in the vertical direction Z with respect to the mounting table 19. It has a cutting head 10 configured to be relatively movable. The gel-like member 30 is made of a silicone gel or the like. The cutting head 10 is immovable in the front-rear direction Y, whereas the mounting table 19 is movable in the front-rear direction Y by the feed mechanism 170. Therefore, the cutting position of the gel-like member 3 is determined by the position of the mounting table 19 in the front-rear direction Y. Further, the mounting table 19 is immovable in the vertical direction Z, whereas the cutting head 10 is movable in the vertical direction Z by the cylinder device 18. A support plate 191 is fixed to the upper surface of the mounting table 19 by a rubber magnet 192, and a gel-like member 3 is placed on the upper surface of the support plate 191. In this state, the gel-like member 3 is fixed to the support plate 191 by adsorption. The cutting head 10 is provided with translucent protective covers 171 and 172 on both sides in the front-rear direction Y.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cutting head 10 includes a blade 11 for cutting the gel-like member 3 and an abutting member 12 provided so as to be relatively movable in the vertical direction with respect to the blade 11. It has an urging member 13 that urges the contact member 12 downward. The blade 11 is a Thomson blade extending in the left-right direction X, and cuts the gel-like member 3 in the left-right direction X. The blade 11 is fixed between the first block 141 and the second block 142 fixed to the first block 141 by bolts (not shown) or the like. The contact member 12 extends in the left-right direction X along the blade 11.

The first block 141 is connected to the output shaft 181 of the cylinder device 18 protruding downward from the base 15 to which the cylinder device 18 is fixed, and the blade 11 is driven in the vertical direction Z integrally with the first block 141. Cylinder. At that time, the first block 141 is guided by two guide shafts 151 and 152 protruding downward from the base 15.

Both ends of the abutting member 12 in the left-right direction X are each supported by two support shafts 16, and each of the two support shafts 16 is fitted with a hole 143 of the first block 141. Each of the two support shafts 16 is a stopper 161 having an enlarged diameter at the upper end. In the two support shafts 16, an urging member 13 made of a coil spring is arranged between the first block 141 and the abutting member 12, and the urging member 13 attaches the abutting member 12 downward. It is gaining momentum.

The contact member 12 is a plate-shaped member having a groove-shaped opening 120 extending in the left-right direction X, and the blade 11 moves in the vertical direction Z within the opening 120.

(Disconnecting operation)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a cutting operation of the gel-like member 3 in the gel-like member handling device 1 shown in FIG. In the standby state shown in FIG. 4A, the cutting head 10 is in a standby position where the blade 11 and the contact member 12 are separated from the gel-like member 3 above each other.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the abutting member 12 has abutting portions 121 and 122 protruding downward Z1 on both sides of the opening portion 120 in the front-rear direction Y, and the blade 11 is a gel-like member 3. The contact portions 121 and 122 are located below the blade 11 in a state where they are not in contact with the blade 11.

From this state, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the cutting head 10 moves downward to Z1, first, the contact portions 121 and 122 abut on both sides of the cutting position 3c by the blade 11 of the gel-like member 3. Next, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the cutting head 10 is further moved downward to Z1, the blade 11 is in contact with the gel-like member 3 while the contact portions 121 and 122 are in contact with the gel-like member 3. , 122 enters the gel-like member 3 and cuts the gel-like member 3. At that time, the urging member 13 shown in FIG. 4 and the like is compressed, and the urging member 13 urges the contact portions 121 and 122 to the lower Z1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the cutting head 10 moves upward Z2, the blade 11 first rises, and then the contact member 12 rises later than that, and the contact portions 121 and 122 rise. Is separated from the gel-like member 3.

After that, if the gel-like member 3 is turned 90 ° together with the support plate 191 and the above operation is performed, the sheet-like gel-like member 3 can be cut into a quadrangle.

(Main effect of this form)
As described above, in the gel-like member handling device 1 (gel-like member cutting device 1a) of the present embodiment, when the cutting head 10 is lowered to cut the gel-like member 3, the urging force of the urging member 13 causes the cutting head 10 to be cut. The abutting portions 121 and 122 of the abutting member 12 abut on both sides of the cutting position 3c by the blade 11 with respect to the gel-like member 3 from above. Therefore, the contact portions 121 and 122 exert a force that resists the suction force of the gel-like member 3 on the blade 11. Therefore, when the blade 11 enters the gel-like member 3 and when the blade 11 retracts from the gel-like member 3, the gel-like member 3 is less likely to be adsorbed on the blade 11. Therefore, the gel-like member 3 is easy to handle (cut).

Further, the abutting portions 121 and 122 are located below the blade 11 in a state where they do not abut on the gel-like member 3. Therefore, when the blade 11 starts to enter the gel-like member 3 and when the blade 11 finishes retracting from the gel-like member 3, the contact portions 121 and 122 resist the suction force of the gel-like member 3 to the blade 11. Demonstrate the power to do. Therefore, it is difficult for the gel-like member 3 to be adsorbed on the blade 11 from the time when the blade 11 starts to enter the gel-like member 3 until it retracts. Therefore, the gel-like member 3 is easy to handle (cut).

[Improvement Example of Embodiment 1]
FIG. 5 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the contact portions 121 and 122 of the contact member 12 used in the improved example of the gel-like member handling device 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, a plurality of convex portions 125 are formed on the abutting portions 121 and 122 of the abutting member 12. For example, a plurality of grooves 126 are formed in the contact portions 121 and 122, and a portion sandwiched between the grooves 126 is a plurality of convex portions 125.

Therefore, since the contact area between the contact portion 121 and the gel-like member 3 can be narrowed, the suction force between the contact portion 121 and the gel-like member 3 can be reduced. Therefore, the contact portion 121 can be smoothly separated from the gel-like member 3. In addition, in forming the convex portion 125, the embodiment in which the groove 126 is a concave portion is not limited, and an embodiment in which a plurality of convex portions 125 are scattered may be adopted.

[Modified Example 1]
In the first embodiment, the gel-like member 3 is linearly cut by the blade 11, but the present invention is applied when the blade 11 is formed into a cylindrical shape or a square cylinder shape and the gel-like member 3 is punched into a circle or a quadrangle. You may. In this case, the contact portions 121 and 122 are provided inside and outside the blade 11.

[Embodiment 2]
(Structure of gel-like member handling device 20)
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the gel-like member handling device 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and is an explanatory view when the gel-like member handling device 2 is configured as the transfer device 2a of the gel-like member 30. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the transport head 20 of the gel-like member handling device 2 shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the transport head 20 shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the transport head 20 shown in FIG. 7.

The gel-like member handling device 2 shown in FIG. 6 is a transfer device 2a for the gel-like member 30, and is relative to the mounting table 29 on which a plurality of gel-like members 30 are mounted and the mounting table 29 in the vertical direction Z. It has a transfer head 20 configured to be movable. The gel-like member 30 is made of a silicone gel or the like.

In the present embodiment, the plurality of gel-like members 30 are sheet-like gel-like members 3 cut in the left-right direction X and the front-rear direction Y, and are mounted so that the side surfaces 30a are in contact with each other in the left-right direction X and the front-back direction Y. They are arranged on the stand 29. In this embodiment, the release paper 291 is arranged on the upper surface of the mounting table 29, and the plurality of gel-like members 30 are arranged on the release paper 291. In such an embodiment, for example, in the gel-like member handling device 1 described with reference to FIG. 1, the sheet-like gel-like member 3 is cut and then inverted with the release paper 291 covered on the upper surface of the gel-like member 3. , This is realized by transferring the gel-like member 30 from the support plate 191 to the release paper 291.

Here, the transport head 20 is movable in the left-right direction X, and the mounting table 29 is movable in the front-rear direction Y on the base 28. Therefore, if the transport head 20 and the mounting table 29 are moved, the plurality of gel-like members 30 can be sequentially lifted and transported to a predetermined position. In this embodiment, after the plurality of gel-like members 30 are sequentially conveyed onto the jig 40 arranged on the base 28, the gel-like member 30 is mounted on various devices (not shown) from the jig 40.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the transport head 20 is generally provided on the block 26 fixed to the lower surface of the support plate 25, the suction portion 21 provided so as to protrude from the lower surface of the block 26, and the block 26. On the other hand, it has a contact member 22 configured to be movable in the vertical direction Z.

The contact member 22 has a bottom plate portion 225 that overlaps the lower surface of the block 26, and a side plate portion 227 that extends upward from the bottom plate portion 225 along each of the two side surfaces 261 of the block 26. The contact member 22 is guided by the side surface 261 of the block 26 and can move in the vertical direction Z. On the side of the support plate 25, an urging member 220 composed of two coil springs is arranged between the receiving plate 27 fixed to the support plate 25 and the side plate portion 229 of the abutting member 22. The 220 urges the contact member 22 downward. A plate-shaped stopper 265 is fixed to the side surface 261 of the block 26, and the tip portion 227a of the side plate portion 227 abuts on the stopper 265, so that the downward movement range of the abutting member 22 on the transport head 20 is increased. It is stipulated.

In the transport head 20 configured in this way, an opening 226 is formed at a position overlapping the suction portion 21 of the bottom plate portion 225 of the contact member 22, and a frame-shaped contact portion is formed from around the opening 226. 221 projects downward to Z1.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the suction portion 21 is in an open state toward the lower Z1 at the opening 226, and the contact portion 221 is formed on the contact member 22 so as to surround the suction portion 21. ing. A plurality of ventilation holes 210 for performing vacuum suction are formed in the suction portion 21.

Two holes 211 are opened in the suction portion 21, and a rod-shaped member 23 is arranged inside each of the two holes 211 so as to be movable in the vertical direction Z. Here, the rod-shaped member 23 is formed at the lower end portion of the shaft 277 shown in FIG. 6, and the upper end portion of the shaft 277 is connected to the stopper 274 whose movement to the upper Z2 is restricted by the bolt 273. Further, between the stopper 274 and the transport head 20, a coil spring 275 is arranged around a shaft 276 extending downward from the stopper 274. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, the rod-shaped member 23 is retracted above the contact portion 221 to Z2 and below the contact portion 221 as the transport head 20 moves in the vertical direction Z. It is movable to and from the lower position protruding from Z1.

(Transport operation)
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a transfer operation of the gel-like member 3 in the gel-like member handling device 1 shown in FIG. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of gel-like members 30 are conveyed one by one by the conveying head 20. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10A, the opening 226 surrounded by the contact portion 221 is the size of one of the gel-like members 30.

In the standby state shown in FIG. 10A, the transport head 20 is in a standby position separated upward from the gel-like member 30. In this state, the opening 226 is located directly above one gel-like member 31 (a part of the gel-like members) to be conveyed from among the plurality of gel-like members 30. Further, in the suction portion 21, air is sucked from the ventilation hole 210.

From this state, when the lever 24 shown in FIG. 6 is rotated from the neutral position of the clockwise CW to the counterclockwise CCW as shown in FIG. 6, the transport head 20 is lowered as shown in FIG. 10 (b). First, the contact portion 221 of the contact member 22 comes into contact with another gel-like member 32 located around one target gel-like member 31 from above Z2. Further, when the lever 24 shown in FIG. 6 is rotated counterclockwise to CCW, the transport head 20 is further lowered, and the target gel-like member 31 is fitted inside the contact portion 221 and the gel-like member 31 itself is fitted. It is held inside the contact portion 221 by the suction force. Further, the gel-like member 31 fitted inside the contact portion 221 is vacuum-sucked by the suction portion 21 and held by the transport head 20.

Next, when the lever 24 shown in FIG. 6 was rotated clockwise CW, the transport head 20 was raised as shown in FIG. 10 (c), and the target gel-like member 31 was held by the transport head 20. Ascend in the state. On the other hand, the other gel-like member 32 located around the target gel-like member 31 remains on the mounting table 29.

In this state, when the transport head 20 is moved to a position directly above the jig 40 shown in FIG. 6 and then the lever 24 shown in FIG. 6 is further moved clockwise CW, the support plate 25 and the contact member 22 are further moved. On the other hand, the shaft 277 provided with the rod-shaped member 23 is prevented from rising by the contact between the bolt 273 and the stopper 274. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10D, the lower end portion 230 of the rod-shaped member 23 projects downward from the contact portion 221 and presses the gel-shaped member 31 against the jig 40. After that, the lever 24 shown in FIG. 6 is rotated counterclockwise to CCW to raise the rod-shaped member 23, and then the above operation is repeated to sequentially convey the plurality of gel-shaped members 30.

(Main effect of this form)
As described above, in the gel-like member handling device 2 (gel-like member transfer device 2a) of the present embodiment, when the transfer head 20 is lowered to hold a part of the gel-like member 31, the contact member 22 is hit. The contact portion 221 abuts from above on another gel-like member 32 adjacent to a part of the gel-like members 31 among the plurality of gel-like members 30. Therefore, the contact portion 221 exerts a force that resists the suction force between a part of the gel-like member 31 and the other gel-like member 32. Therefore, when the transport head 20 is raised to transport a part of the gel-like member 31, the part of the gel-like member 31 is easily separated from the other gel-like member 32, so that the gel-like member 30 is handled (conveyed). ) Is easy.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the contact portion 221 is provided so as to surround the suction portion 21, the transport head 20 is used for vacuum suction of the gel-like member 31 by the suction portion 21 and inside the contact portion 221. By holding the gel-like member 31, the gel-like member 31 can be reliably held.

Even in this case, when the gel-like member 31 is separated from the transfer head 20, the rod-shaped member 23 exerts a force against the suction force between the gel-like member 31 and the transfer head 20. Therefore, since the gel-like member 31 is easily separated from the transfer head 20, the gel-like member 30 can be easily handled (conveyed).

Further, since the transport head 20 has an urging member 220 that urges the contact member 22 downward, even when the transport head 20 is raised, the contact portion 221 is reached until the final stage of raising. Is in contact with the other gel-like member 32. Therefore, when the transport head 20 rises, it is easy to separate a part of the gel-like member 31 from the other gel-like member 32.

[Improvement Example of Embodiment 2]
FIG. 11 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the contact portion 221 of the contact member 22 used in the improved example of the gel-like member handling device 2 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, a plurality of convex portions 228a are formed on the abutting portion 221 of the abutting member 22. For example, a plurality of grooves 228b are formed in the contact portion 221, and a portion sandwiched between the grooves 228b is a plurality of convex portions 228a.

Therefore, since the contact area between the contact portion 221 and the other gel-like member 32 can be narrowed, the suction force between the contact portion 221 and the other gel-like member 32 can be reduced. Therefore, the contact portion 221 can be smoothly separated from the other gel-like member 32. In addition, in forming the convex portion 228a, the embodiment in which the groove 228b is a concave portion is not limited, and an embodiment in which a plurality of convex portions 128a are scattered may be adopted.

[Modified Example of Embodiment 2]
In the second embodiment, in holding the gel-like member 31 by the transport head 20, vacuum suction of the gel-like member 31 by the suction portion 21 and holding of the gel-like member 31 inside the contact portion 221 are used. However, the gel-like member 31 may be conveyed only by holding the gel-like member 31 inside the contact portion 221 without providing the suction portion 21. Further, in the second embodiment, one gel-like member 31 is held and conveyed as a part of the gel-like member 31, but a plurality of gel-like members 31 are collectively held and conveyed as a part of the gel-like member 31. The present invention may be applied when transporting.

1, 2 ... Gel-like member handling device, 1a ... Cutting device, 2a ... Transfer device, 3, 30, 31, 32 ... Gel-like member, 3c ... Cutting position, 10 ... Cutting head, 11 ... Blade, 12, 22 ... Abutment member, 13, 220 ... urging member, 19, 29 ... mounting table, 20 ... transfer head, 21 ... suction part, 23 ... rod-shaped member, 24 ... lever, 40 ... jig, 120, 226 ... opening, 121, 122, 221 ... contact part, 125, 228a ... convex part, 126, 228b ... groove, 210 ... ventilation hole, 225 ... bottom plate part, X ... left-right direction, Y ... front-back direction, Z ... up-down direction, Z1 ... Down, Z2 ... Up

Claims (5)

A mounting table on which multiple gel-like members are placed with the sides in contact with each other,
A transport head that is configured to be movable in the vertical direction relative to the above-mentioned pedestal and lifts a part of the gel-like members from the above-mentioned pedestal upward from the above-mentioned pedestal.
Have,
The transport head is
A suction part that vacuum sucks some of the gel-like members,
When the suction portion adsorbs the part of the gel-like member, the suction portion includes a contact portion that abuts from above on another gel-like member adjacent to the part of the gel-like member among the plurality of gel-like members. With the contact member
Have,
The gel-like member handling device, characterized in that the transport head has an urging member that urges the abutting member downward . The contact portion is provided so as to surround the suction portion.
The gel-like member handling device according to claim 1, wherein the contact member holds a part of the gel-like member inside the contact portion. A mounting table on which multiple gel-like members are placed with the sides in contact with each other,
A transport head that is configured to be movable in the vertical direction relative to the above-mentioned pedestal and lifts a part of the gel-like members from the above-mentioned pedestal upward from the above-mentioned pedestal.
Have,
The transport head has a contact member provided with a contact portion that abuts from above on another gel-like member adjacent to the part of the gel-like member.
The contact portion is provided so as to surround the part of the gel-like member when viewed from above and below.
The contact member holds the part of the gel-like member inside the contact portion, and the contact member holds the gel-like member.
The transport head has a rod-shaped member that can move above the part of the gel-like member between an upper position that is retracted upward from the abutting portion and a lower position that protrudes downward from the abutting portion. A gel-like member handling device characterized by this. A mounting table on which multiple gel-like members are placed with the sides in contact with each other,
A transport head that is configured to be movable in the vertical direction relative to the above-mentioned pedestal and lifts a part of the gel-like members from the above-mentioned pedestal upward from the above-mentioned pedestal.
Have,
The transport head is
A suction part that vacuum sucks some of the gel-like members,
When the suction portion adsorbs the part of the gel-like member, the suction portion includes a contact portion that abuts from above on another gel-like member adjacent to the part of the gel-like member among the plurality of gel-like members. With the contact member
Have,
The transport head has a rod-shaped member that can move above the part of the gel-like member between an upper position that is retracted upward from the abutting portion and a lower position that protrudes downward from the abutting portion. A gel-like member handling device characterized by this. The gel-like member handling device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein a plurality of convex portions are provided on the lower surface of the contact portion.

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