JP7112020B2 - LAMINATED PRODUCTION METHOD AND INVERSION DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a laminate by laminating a plurality of constituent members, and an apparatus for inverting the laminate.

As is well known, laminates formed by laminating a plurality of constituent members are used in various technical fields so as to meet the objectives of multifunctionality, strength improvement, handling property improvement, and the like. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a glass laminate for an optical imaging member, which is formed by alternately laminating glass films and reflective films. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a glass laminate in which handling properties are improved by laminating a glass film and a supporting glass.

JP 2015-90387 A JP 2015-63427 A

In the process of forming the laminate, a step of inverting the laminate may be required. Conventionally, this reversing process has been performed by workers, and therefore, particularly in the case of mass-producing a large-sized laminate, the burden on the workers and the number of workers have increased, leading to a decrease in workability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of manufacturing a laminate and a reversing device capable of efficiently reversing the laminate.

The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and in a method for manufacturing a laminate, a first lamination step of preparing a first laminate formed by laminating a plurality of constituent members, and the first laminate A reversing step of reversing by a reversing device, a second lamination step of laminating an additional component on the first laminate to form a second laminate, and joining the plurality of constituent members and the additional constituent member and a bonding step.

According to such a configuration, the reversing process can be efficiently performed by reversing the first laminate by the reversing device.

The reversing device includes a support table that supports the first laminate, a position change mechanism that changes the position of the support table, and a turning mechanism that turns the support table, and the position change mechanism is configured to rotate the support table. The table can be changed to a first position where the first stack can be placed or removed, and a second position where the first stack can be inverted.

According to this configuration, by arranging the support table at the first position, the work of placing the first laminate on the support table and the work of removing the first laminate from the support table after the reversing process are facilitated. can be done.

An opening may be formed in the support table. This makes it possible to reduce the weight of the support table. Further, the opening can be used as an opening through which a worker's hand can be passed when placing the first laminate on the support table or taking it out from the support table. As a result, the operation of placing the first laminate on the support table and the operation of removing the first laminate from the support table can be performed efficiently.

The support table may include a first support table and a second support table facing each other. By alternately using the first support table and the second support table in the reversing process, a large number of first laminates can be efficiently reversed.

The reversing device may include a fixing mechanism for fixing the first laminate to the support table. According to this configuration, by fixing the first laminate to the support table by the fixing device, the support table can be turned without damaging the first laminate.

The support table may include a plurality of support tables arranged side by side. According to this, many first laminated bodies can be efficiently reversed in the reversing step.

The reversing device may include a connecting member that connects the plurality of support tables arranged side by side. By connecting the support tables arranged side by side with the connecting member, it becomes possible to turn over the larger first laminate.

The reversing device may comprise a swivel lock mechanism that secures the support table so that it cannot swivel. According to such a configuration, by fixing the support table by the turning lock mechanism, it is possible to easily perform the operation of placing the first laminate on the support table and the operation of removing the first laminate from the support table.

The reversing device may include a stopper portion that positions the support table in a horizontal posture. According to this configuration, by maintaining the support table in a horizontal posture by the stopper portion, it is possible to easily perform the operation of placing the first laminate on the support table and the operation of removing the first laminate from the support table. can.

The turning mechanism may be configured to turn the support table 180° from the horizontal position. According to such a configuration, the first laminate is horizontally supported by the support table, and is horizontally supported by the support table even after being turned over. Therefore, after the reversing step, the first laminate can be easily taken out from the support table, and the transition to the subsequent second laminating step can also be performed efficiently.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and is a reversing device comprising a support table for supporting a laminate, a position changing mechanism for changing the position of the support table, and a turning mechanism for turning the support table. The position changing mechanism moves the support table between a first position where the stack can be placed or taken out and a second position where the stack can be turned over. Characterized by changing.

According to such a configuration, by rotating the support table that supports the stacked body by the rotating mechanism, it is possible to efficiently perform the work of reversing the stacked body. In addition, by disposing the support table at the first position by means of the position changing mechanism, it is possible to easily perform the operation of placing the laminate on the support table and the operation of removing the laminate from the support table after reversing. .

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to perform the inversion operation|work of a laminated body efficiently.

It is a flow chart which shows a manufacturing method of a layered product concerning the present invention. It is a side view which shows a 1st lamination process. 1 is a front view of a reversing device according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a left view of an inversion apparatus. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. 3; FIG. It is a top view of a support table. It is a flow chart which shows an inversion process. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the reversing device with the support table arranged at the first position; FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the reversing device showing a state in which the support table is arranged at the second position; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the reversing device showing a state in which the first laminate is fixed to the support table; FIG. 4 is a front view of the reversing device showing a state in which the first laminate is fixed to the support table; FIG. 4 is a front view of the reversing device showing a state in which fixing of the support frame is released; It is a left view of the reversing device which shows a turning process. It is a left view of the reversing device which shows a turning process. FIG. 11 is a left side view of the reversing device showing a state in which turning of the support frame is completed; FIG. 11 is a front view of the reversing device showing a state in which turning of the support frame is completed; FIG. 10 is a front view of the reversing device showing a state in which the support frame is fixed so as not to rotate; It is a side view in a 2nd lamination process. It is sectional drawing which shows a joining process. It is a front view which shows the reversing apparatus which concerns on 2nd embodiment. It is a front view which shows the reversing apparatus which concerns on 3rd embodiment.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated, referring drawings. 1 to 19 show a first embodiment of a laminate manufacturing method and a reversing device according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the method for manufacturing a laminate includes a first lamination step S1 of preparing a first laminate composed of a plurality of constituent members, an inversion step S2 of inverting the first laminate, and an inversion step S2 of inverting the first laminate. A second stacking step S3 of stacking an additional component on the first stack to form a second stack, and a bonding step S4 of bonding each component in the second stack.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the first stacking step S1, a plurality of constituent members 1 to 4 are stacked on a first workbench 5. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the first laminated body L1 having a four-layer structure is formed by laminating the first constituent member 1, the second constituent member 2, the third constituent member 3, and the fourth constituent member 4. As shown in FIG. Each of the constituent members 1 to 4 is made of various materials such as glass, resin, metal, etc., and formed into a plate shape. The first component member 1 and the fourth component member 4 that constitute the outer layers of the first laminate L1 are covered with a first covering member 6 and a second covering member 7, respectively. The first laminate L1 according to the present embodiment is formed on the first workbench 5 so that the first component member 1 is positioned on the lower side and the fourth component member 4 is positioned on the upper side.

In the reversing step S2, the first laminate L1 is reversed by a reversing device so that the first component member 1 positioned on the lower side is positioned on the upper side and the fourth component member 4 positioned on the upper side is positioned on the lower side. . The configuration of the reversing device used in the reversing step S2 will be described below.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the reversing device 8 according to this embodiment includes a base 9, a support frame 10 supported by the base 9 and supporting the first laminate L1, and a support frame 10. A turning mechanism 11 for turning and a control unit 12 for performing a predetermined operation are provided.

The base 9 includes first struts 13A and 13B that rotatably support the support frame 10, second struts 14A and 14B and third struts 15A and 15B that position and support the support frame 10. As shown in FIG.

The first struts 13A and 13B are composed of a pair of struts for supporting one end and the other end of the support frame 10 . One of the pair of first struts 13A and 13B supports the turning mechanism 11 . The first struts 13A, 13B are arranged between the second struts 14A, 14B and the third struts 15A, 15B provided at intervals.

The second struts 14A and 14B are composed of a pair of struts arranged on one end side and the other end side of the support frame 10 . One of the pair of second support columns 14A and 14B supports a portion of the control unit 12 at its upper portion.

The second struts 14A and 14B are provided with a stopper portion 16 that can come into contact with a part of the support frame 10. As shown in FIG. The stopper portion 16 includes a support portion 17 that horizontally protrudes from the second columns 14A and 14B, and a switch 18 that detects when the support frame 10 contacts the support portion 17 .

The upper surface of the support portion 17 is configured as a horizontal surface that can come into contact with the support frame 10 . A buffer member 19 is provided on the upper surface of the support portion 17 . The buffer member 19 is made of an elastic member such as rubber.

The switch 18 is of a contact type, and when a part of the support frame 10 contacts the support part 17, it contacts a part of the support frame 10 at the same time. The switch 18 is connected to the control section 12 .

The third struts 15A and 15B are composed of a pair of struts arranged at one end side and the other end side of the support frame 10, like the second struts 14A and 14B. The third struts 15A and 15B include a stopper portion 20 that can come into contact with a part of the support frame 10, and a turning lock mechanism 21 that fixes the support frame 10 so that it cannot turn.

Similar to the stopper portions 16 of the second columns 14A and 14B, the stopper portions 20 of the third columns 15A and 15B include support portions 22 that horizontally protrude from the third columns 15A and 15B, and support portions 22 that support the support frame 10. and a switch 23 for detecting contact with the . The support portion 22 has a cushioning member 24 on its upper surface. The switch 23 has the same configuration as the switch 18 of the second struts 14A, 14B. The switch 23 is connected to the control section 12 .

The turning lock mechanism 21 is a pneumatic actuator, and is configured by, for example, an air cylinder mechanism. The turning lock mechanism 21 is supported by the third struts 15A and 15B so that the piston 25 faces horizontally. The piston 25 is configured to move toward and away from the support frame 10 .

The support frame 10 includes projections 26 that contact the stopper portions 16 of the second columns 14A and 14B or the stopper portions 20 of the third columns 15A and 15B, a plurality of support tables 27 and 28, and the positions of the support tables 27 and 28. , table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 for fixing the support tables 27 and 28, a fixing mechanism 32 for pressing the first laminate L1 against the support table 27, and a piston of the turning lock mechanism 21 Receiving portions 33 and 34 with which 25 engages are mainly provided.

The protrusion 26 restricts the turning range of the support frame 10 by coming into contact with the stoppers 16 and 20 . When the protrusion 26 is in contact with the stoppers 16, 20, the support frame 10 and the support tables 27, 28 supported by the support frame 10 are kept horizontal. The support frame 10 and the support tables 27 and 28 have a first posture in which the protrusions 26 are in contact with the stopper portions 16 of the second columns 14A and 14B, and a first posture in which the protrusions 26 are in contact with the stopper portions 16 of the third columns 15A and 15B. The posture can be changed to a second posture that is horizontal while in contact with the portion 20 .

The projecting portion 26 also contacts each switch 18 , 23 when it contacts each stopper portion 16 , 20 . Each switch 18, 23 is configured to turn on when projection 26 contacts and turn off when projection 26 separates. When the switches 18 and 23 are turned on, the turning lock mechanism 21 can be operated. When the switches 18 and 23 are turned off, the turning lock mechanism 21 cannot be operated. That is, each of the switches 18 and 23 functions as a horizontal attitude detector that detects that the support frame 10 and the support tables 27 and 28 have taken a horizontal attitude (completion of turning).

The support tables 27, 28 include a first support table 27 and a second support table 28 facing each other. In this embodiment, two first support tables 27 are arranged side by side within the support frame 10, and two second support tables 28 are arranged side by side within the support frame 10. is not limited to this.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 5 and 6, each support table 27, 28 has support surfaces 35, 36 for supporting the first laminate L1, openings 37, 38 penetrating in the thickness direction, and position and an engaging portion 39 supported by the changing mechanism 29 .

When the support frame 10 and the support tables 27 and 28 are in the first posture, the first support table 27 is positioned below and the second support table 28 is positioned above the first support table 27 (FIGS. 3 and 4). 5). In this case, the support surface 35 of the first support table 27 faces upward. On the other hand, the support surface 36 of the second support table 28 faces downward.

When the support frame 10 is changed from the first posture to the second posture, the positional relationship between the first support table 27 and the second support table 28 is reversed. That is, in the second posture, the second support table 28 is positioned below and the first support table 27 is positioned above the second support table 28 . In this case, the support surface 35 of the first support table 27 faces downward, and the support surface 36 of the second support table 28 faces upward.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the openings 37 and 38 include multiple first openings 37 and multiple second openings 38 . The first opening 37 is for inserting a part of the fixing mechanism 32 . The first opening 37 is composed of two parallel elongated holes.

The second opening 38 is configured by a circular hole formed around the first opening 37 . The second opening 38 has a size through which an operator's hand or fingers can be passed when the first laminate L1 is placed on or removed from each of the support tables 27 and 28 . When performing the operation of placing or removing the first laminate L1, if this operation is performed while putting the hand into the second opening 38, the fine adjustment of the position of the first laminate L1 and the action of lifting the first laminate L1 can be easily performed. can be done.

The engaging portions 39 are formed at both ends of the support tables 27 and 28 in the width direction. The engaging portion 39 is configured as a ridge portion that protrudes outward in the width direction of each of the support tables 27 and 28 .

A position changing mechanism 29 changes each support table 27, 28 between a first position and a second position. At the first position, the support tables 27 and 28 protrude from the support frame 10 . In the first position, the support tables 27,28 can be loaded with the first stack L1 or removed from the support tables 27,28. In the second position, the support tables 27, 28 are housed inside the support frame 10. FIG.

The position changing mechanism 29 is configured by, for example, a slide rail mechanism. The position changing mechanism 29 has a fixed rail 40 fixed to the support frame 10 and a slide rail 41 slidably supported by the fixed rail 40 (see FIGS. 3 and 5). The slide rails 41 slidably support the engagement portions 39 of the support tables 27 and 28 . The position changing mechanism 29 may be provided with guide rollers for guiding the slide rails 41 and the like.

Each of the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 is a pneumatic actuator, and is composed of, for example, an air cylinder mechanism. The table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 include a first table lock mechanism 30 that fixes the first support table 27 and a second table lock mechanism 31 that fixes the second support table 28 . Each of the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 is fixed to the support frame 10 so that the piston 42 moves up and down when the support frame 10 is in a horizontal state (first posture or second posture). there is The piston 42 advances from the standby position and is positioned so as to overlap the support tables 27 and 28 in front view, thereby fixing the support tables 27 and 28 at the second position. The support frame 10 is provided with locking portions 10a for fixing the support tables 27 and 28 together with the piston 42 when the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 fix the support tables 27 and 28 at the second position. (See FIG. 5, not shown in FIG. 3).

The table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 have a plurality of (four in the figure) switches 43 that are operated according to the movement of the piston 42 . The switch 43 is supported by the support frame 10 so as to face the piston 42 . The switch 43 is of a contact type, and is turned on when the piston 42 contacts from the standby position, and turned off when the piston 42 returns to the standby position. That is, the switch 43 functions as a table fixation detector that detects completion of fixation of the support tables 27 and 28 by the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 . Also, the switch 43 is connected to the control section 12 and can control the operation of the turning lock mechanism 21 .

The fixing mechanism 32 is a pneumatic actuator, and is configured by, for example, an air cylinder mechanism. The fixing mechanism 32 is fixed to the support frame 10 so that the piston 44 faces the support surface 35 of the first support table 27 . A piston 44 is arranged to move parallel to the piston 42 of the table lock mechanism 30,31.

The fixing mechanism 32 has a pressing portion 45 at the tip of the piston 44 that contacts the first laminate L1. The pressing portion 45 is configured by an elongated plate member. The size (area) of the pressing portion 45 is smaller than the opening area of the first openings 37 of the support tables 27 and 28 . The pressing portion 45 can change its position between a standby position away from the support tables 27 and 28 and a pressing position in contact with the first laminate L1 by the operation of the piston 44 .

The receiving portions 33 and 34 are the first receiving portion 33 that engages the turning lock mechanism 21 when the support frame 10 is in the first posture, and the turning lock mechanism 21 when the support frame 10 is in the second posture. and a second receiving portion 34 that engages the The first receiving portion 33 is arranged at a position facing the piston 25 of the turning lock mechanism 21 when the support frame 10 is in the first posture. The second receiving portion 34 is arranged at a position facing the piston 25 of the turning lock mechanism 21 when the support frame 10 is in the second posture. The first receiving portion 33 has a first concave portion 46 into which the piston 25 of the turning lock mechanism 21 is inserted. The second receiving portion 34 has a second recess 47 into which the piston 25 is inserted.

The turning mechanism 11 includes an operating handle 48 , shafts 49 A and 49 B provided on the support frame 10 , and a power transmission section 50 .

The operating handle 48 includes a disk-shaped body portion 51 , an input shaft 52 provided at the center of the body portion 51 , and a grip portion 53 provided on one surface of the body portion 51 . The shaft portions 49A and 49B of the support frame 10 are configured by a pair of shaft portions that support one end side and the other end side of the support frame 10 . One shaft portion 49A is rotatably supported by one first support column 13A, and the other shaft portion 49B is rotatably supported by the other first support column 13B. The power transmission unit 50 is configured by various transmission mechanisms such as a gear mechanism. The power transmission portion 50 connects one shaft portion 49A of the support frame 10 and the input shaft 52 of the operating handle 48 .

The control unit 12 has one compressor (not shown) and compressed air supplied from the compressor as working air and signal air to actuators such as the turning lock mechanism 21, the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31, and the fixing mechanism 32. It includes a circuit (not shown) and manually operated operation units 54 and 55 .

The compressor is connected to the turning lock mechanism 21, the table lock mechanisms 30, 31, the fixing mechanism 32, the switches 18, 23, 43, and the operating parts 54, 55 through an air circuit.

The air circuit includes switches 18, 23, and 43, and when each switch 18, 23, and 43 is turned on or off, the rotation lock mechanism 21, table lock mechanisms 30, 31, and fixing mechanism 32 operate in a predetermined manner. enable Each of the switches 18, 23, 43 can be configured by, for example, a mechanical valve as a component of the air circuit.

The operation portions 54 and 55 include a first operation portion 54 that operates the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 and the fixing mechanism 32 and a second operation portion 55 that operates the rotation lock mechanism 21 . Each operation unit 54, 55 is configured by a hand valve capable of supplying signal air (pilot pressure) to each actuator by operating a lever.

A specific aspect of the reversing step S2 by the reversing device 8 having the above configuration will be described below.

After the first stacking step S1 is completed as described above, the first stack L1 is accommodated in the support frame 10 in the first posture. In the first posture, the protrusion 26 of the support frame 10 is in contact with the stoppers 16 associated with the second struts 14A, 14B. Therefore, the switch 18 of the stopper portion 16 is on. Also, the second operating portion 55 of the control portion 12 is in an ON state, and the piston 25 of the turning lock mechanism 21 is fitted in the first recess portion 46 of the first receiving portion 33 (see FIG. 3). As a result, the support frame 10 is fixed so as not to rotate, and supports the support tables 27 and 28 in a horizontal posture. Under the control of the control unit 12, the operating air is not supplied to the second operation unit 55, and even if the second operation unit 55 is operated to turn off, the turning lock mechanism 21 does not operate ( (state in which the piston 25 is not retracted).

The first operation section 54 is in the OFF state, and the table locking mechanisms 30, 31 and the fixing mechanism 32 are in the standby state. The piston 42 of each table lock mechanism 30, 31 is not in contact with the switch 43, so the switch 43 is off.

When the second operation portion 55 is on (switch 18 is on) as described above, the air circuit of the control portion 12 supplies working air to the first operation portion 54 . Therefore, when the first operation portion 54 is operated to turn on, the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 are activated. Under the control of the control unit 12, the fixing mechanism 32 is set so as not to operate unless all (four) switches 43 in the table locking mechanisms 30 and 31 are turned on.

As shown in FIG. 7, the reversing step S2 includes a first drawing step S211 for drawing out the first support table 27 from the support frame 10, and a placing step S212 for placing the first laminate L1 on the first support table 27. , a first accommodation step S213 of accommodating the first support table 27 on which the first laminate L1 is placed in the support frame 10, and a table fixing step S214 of fixing the support tables 27 and 28 at the second position. Prepare.

In the first pull-out step S211, the first support table 27 at the second position is pulled out from the support frame 10. As shown in FIG. This causes the first support table 27 to move from the second position to the first position (see FIG. 8).

In the placing step S<b>212 , the first laminate L<b>1 is carried from the first workbench 5 by the worker and placed on the support surface 35 of the first support table 27 . The first laminate L1 is placed while being covered with the first covering member 6 and the second covering member 7 . In this case, the first covering member 6 contacts the support surface 35 of the first support table 27 .

In the first accommodation step S213, the first support table 27 on which the first laminate L1 is placed is pushed toward the inside of the support frame 10 by the operator and moved from the first position to the second position. (See FIG. 9).

In the table fixing step S214, the operator operates the first operation unit 54 of the control unit 12 to be turned on. The control unit 12 operates the first table lock mechanism 30 to raise the piston 42 at the standby position. The control unit 12 also operates the second table lock mechanism 31 to lower the piston 42 at the standby position. Thereby, each support table 27, 28 is fixed at the second position so as not to move to the first position (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

The reversing step S2 includes a laminate fixing step S215 for fixing the first laminate L1 to the first support table 27, a turning lock releasing step S216 for releasing the fixation of the support frame 10 by the turning lock mechanism 21, and a support frame fixing step S216. 10 and the support tables 27 and 28, and a rotation locking step S218 for fixing the support frame 10 and the support tables 27 and 28 so that they cannot be rotated (see FIG. 7).

In the laminate fixing step S<b>215 , the fixing mechanism 32 operates to fix the first laminate L<b>1 to the first support table 27 . Specific aspects of the laminate fixing step S215 will be described below.

At the end of the table fixing step S214, the pistons 42 of the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 come into contact with the switch 43. As shown in FIG. When all (four) switches 43 are turned on, the air circuit of the controller 12 supplies working air to the fixing mechanism 32 . In other words, if some of the pistons 42 are not in contact with the switch 43, it is considered that the table fixing step S214 has not ended. In this case, actuation air is not supplied to the fixing mechanism 32, and the fixing mechanism 32 does not operate.

When working air is supplied, the fixing mechanism 32 advances the piston 44 downward. As a result, the pressing portion 45 passes through the first opening 37 of the second support table 28 and comes into contact with the upper surface (second covering member 7) of the first laminate L1 (see FIGS. 10 and 11). As described above, the first laminate L1 is fixed to the first support table 27 .

In the turning lock release step S216, the turning lock mechanism 21 is operated to unlock the support frame 10 (turning lock). The control unit 12 supplies operating air to the second operating unit 55 and the turning lock mechanism 21 when all the switches 43 are turned on as described above. When the second operation portion 55 is turned off, the turning lock mechanism 21 retracts the piston 25 and returns it to the standby position (see FIG. 12). By removing the piston 25 from the first concave portion 46 of the first receiving portion 33, the support frame 10 (support tables 27 and 28) becomes rotatable.

In the turning step S217, the support frame 10 and the support tables 27 and 28 are turned to change the posture from the first posture to the second posture. When the operator operates the operating handle 48 of the turning mechanism 11, the rotating motion of the operating handle 48 is transmitted to the shaft portion 49A of the support frame 10 via the power transmission portion 50, and the support frame 10 starts turning.

At this time, the projecting portion 26 of the support frame 10 is separated from the stopper portion 16 of the second struts 14A and 14B, and the switch 18 is turned off. In response to this, the control section 12 cuts off the supply of working air to the second operating section 55 and the turning lock mechanism 21 . Therefore, in the turning step S217, the second operating portion 55 and the turning lock mechanism 21 are disabled, and the OFF state (the state where the piston 25 is in the standby position) is maintained.

Further, the control unit 12 cuts off the supply of working air to the first operation unit 54 . As a result, in the turning step S217, the first operation unit 54 becomes inoperable, and the fixing of the support tables 27 and 28 by the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 and the fixing of the first stack L1 by the fixing mechanism 32 (on state) are disabled. maintained.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, by rotating the operating handle 48 clockwise, the support frame 10 rotates clockwise about the shafts 49A and 49B from the first posture to the second posture. .

The support frame 10 continues to turn until the protrusions 26 come into contact with the stoppers 20 of the third columns 15A and 15B. When the support frame 10 (the support tables 27 and 28) turns 180 degrees from the first posture, the protrusions 26 come into contact with the stoppers 20 of the third columns 15A and 15B (see FIGS. 15 and 16). At this time, the second receiving portion 34 is arranged at a position facing the piston 25 of the turning lock mechanism 21 .

As shown in FIG. 16, when the support frame 10 assumes the second posture, the first support table 27 is positioned upward and the second support table 28 is positioned downward. At this time, the pressing portion 45 of the fixing mechanism 32 is positioned below the first support table 27 . The pressing portion 45 supports the lower surface (second covering member 7) of the first laminate L1 from below. Thus, the turning step S217 is completed.

In the rotation lock step S218, the rotation lock mechanism 21 is operated to fix the support frame 10 so that it cannot be rotated (rotation lock). As described above, when the projecting portion 26 of the support frame 10 contacts the stopper portion 20 of the third struts 15A and 15B, the switch 23 is turned on. Thereby, the control section 12 supplies the working air to the second operation section 55 and the turning lock mechanism 21 .

When the operator operates the second operating portion 55 to turn it on, the turning lock mechanism 21 is activated to advance the piston 25 at the standby position. By fitting the piston 25 into the second concave portion 47 of the second receiving portion 34, the support frame 10 is fixed so as not to rotate (see FIG. 17). Note that the control unit 12 does not supply working air to the first operation unit 54 until the second operation unit 55 is turned on. Therefore, the fixed state of the first stacked body L1 and the support tables 27 and 28 is maintained unless the turning lock step S218 ends.

Further, the reversing step S2 includes, after the turning locking step S218, a fixing releasing step S219 for releasing the fixing of the support tables 27 and 28 by the table locking mechanisms 30 and 31 and releasing the fixing of the first stack L1 by the fixing mechanism 32; A second drawing process S220 for drawing out the second support table 28 that supports the first laminate L1 from the support frame 10, a removal process S221 for removing the first laminate L1 from the second support table 28, and a second support table 28 are performed. and a second housing step S222 of housing in the support frame 10 (see FIG. 7).

In the fixing release step S<b>219 , operation air is supplied to the first operation part 54 by the control part 12 . The table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 and the fixing mechanism 32 are activated when the operator turns off the first operation portion 54 . The table lock mechanisms 30, 31 retract the piston 42 and return it to the standby position. At this time, the switches 43 of the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 are turned off.

The fixing mechanism 32 operates the piston 44 to return the pressing portion 45 to the standby position. The first laminate L1 descends together with the pressing portion 45 while being supported by the pressing portion 45 . The pressing part 45 passes through the first opening 37 of the second support table 28 and moves below the second support table 28 . The pressing part 45 places the supported first stacked body L1 on the second support table 28 and leaves the first stacked body L1. As a result, the first laminate L1 is transferred from the first support table 27 to the second support table 28 in an inverted state (see FIG. 17).

In the second pull-out step S220, the second support table 28 is pulled out from the support frame 10 by the operator and moved from the second position to the first position.

In the take-out step S221, the inverted first laminate L1 is taken out from the second support table 28 that has moved to the first position. When taking out the first laminate L1 from the second support table 28, the worker can easily lift the first laminate L1 by inserting his or her hand into the second opening 38 of the second support table 28 from below. can be done. The taken out first laminate L1 is carried to the next second lamination step S3.

In the second accommodation step S222, the second support table 28 from which the first laminate L1 has been taken out is moved from the first position to the second position. In this state, the reversing device 8 waits until the next reversing step S2. Thus, the reversing step S2 is completed. The reversing step S2 is repeatedly executed until the specified number of work starts is reached.

In the reversing step S2 performed next time, contrary to the above example, the first laminate L1 is accommodated in the support frame 10 in the second posture, and the support frame 10 is changed to the first posture.

Specifically, the first drawing step S211, the placing step S212, and the first storing step S213 are performed on the second support table . Thereafter, a table fixing step S214 is performed for each of the support tables 27,28.

In the laminated body fixing step S215, the aspect of fixing the first laminated body L1 is different from the above case. That is, in this laminate fixing step S215, the pressing part 45 of the fixing mechanism 32 positioned below the second support table 28 passes through the first opening 37 of the second support table 28 to fix the first laminate L1. contact the underside.

At this time, the pressing part 45 lifts the first laminate L<b>1 from the second support table 28 . The pressing part 45 further rises to bring the first laminate L1 into contact with the support surface 35 of the first support table 27 positioned above. In this way, when the support frame 10 and the support tables 27 and 28 are changed from the second attitude to the first attitude, the first laminate L1 is moved from the second support table 28 to the first support table 27 in the laminate fixing step S215. transferred to. In addition, in the laminate fixing step S215, the first laminate L1 is sandwiched between the support surface 35 of the first support table 27 located above and the pressing portion 45 located below, thereby fixing the first laminate L1. It is fixed to the first support table 27 . This fixed state is the same as the state shown in FIG. 16 (however, the support frame 10 is fixed so as not to be rotatable by the turning lock mechanism 21).

Thereafter, a turning lock releasing step S216 and a turning step S217 are executed in order. In the turning step S217, the operation handle 48 of the turning mechanism 11 is rotated counterclockwise to rotate (turn) the support frame 10 and the support tables 27, 28 counterclockwise around the shafts 49A, 49B.

When the support frame 10 and the support tables 27 and 28 are turned 180° from the second posture, the protrusions 26 come into contact with the stopper portions 16 of the second columns 14A and 14B. As a result, the reversing device 8 is in the same state (first posture) as in FIG. Then, each process from turning lock process S218 to second accommodation process S222 is performed in order.

Next, the second laminating step S3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the second stacking step S3, the first stack L1 reversed in the reversing step S2 is placed on the second workbench 56. As shown in FIG. Specifically, the first laminate L1 is placed on the second work table 56 with the first covering member 6 removed. Therefore, the first laminated body L1 is in a state where the first component member 1 located on the upper layer is exposed.

In the second lamination step S3, an additional fifth constituent member 57 is laminated on the first constituent member 1. As shown in FIG. As a result, a second laminate L2 having a five-layer structure consisting of the first component member 1 to the fifth component member 57 is formed. The second laminated body L2 is removed of the second covering member 7 and sent to the next joining step S4.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the bonding step S4, the constituent members 1 to 4 and 57 of the second laminate L2 are bonded by, for example, an autoclave method. In this embodiment, the first component member 1 is a bonding layer that bonds the second component member 2 and the fifth component member 57 together. Further, the third component member 3 is a bonding layer that bonds the second component member 2 and the fourth component member 4 together.

In the joining step S4, the second laminate L2 is accommodated in the bag member 58, and the bag member 58 is accommodated in the autoclave. After that, a vacuum pump 59 is connected to the bag member 58, and the bag member 58 is evacuated by the vacuum pump 59 while performing heating and pressurization processing by an autoclave. Thereby, the second component member 2 and the fifth component member 57 are joined by the first component member 1 , and the second component member 2 and the fourth component member 4 are joined by the third component member 3 . As described above, a laminate is completed in which the constituent members 1 to 4 and 57 are joined and integrated.

According to the laminated body manufacturing method and the reversing device 8 according to the present embodiment described above, the first laminated body L1 is fixed to the support tables 27 and 28 in the reversing step S2 (laminated body fixing step S215), and the turning mechanism 11 By turning the support tables 27 and 28 by (turning step S217), it is possible to efficiently perform the reversing operation of the first stacked body L1.

FIG. 20 shows a second embodiment of the reversing device. In the reversing device 8 according to the present embodiment, by connecting the support tables 27 and 28 arranged side by side, it is possible to reverse the larger first laminate L1.

The reversing device 8 includes a first connecting member 60 connecting two first support tables 27 arranged side by side, and a second connecting member 61 connecting two second support tables 28 arranged side by side. .

Each connecting member 60, 61 is configured by an elongated plate member. Each connecting member 60, 61 is detachably fixed to each support table 27, 28 by a fixing member such as a bolt. In this embodiment, the support tables 27 and 28 arranged side by side can move between the first position and the second position while being connected by connecting members 60 and 61 . As a result, the reversing step S2 for the large first laminate L1 can be performed efficiently. Other configurations in this embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, common reference numerals are given to components common to the first embodiment.

FIG. 21 shows a third embodiment of the reversing device. The reversing device 8 according to this embodiment includes a first fixing mechanism 32A that fixes the first laminate L1 placed on the first support table 27, and a first laminate L1 placed on the second support table 28. and a second fixing mechanism 32B that fixes the . The configuration of each fixing mechanism 32A, 32B is the same as the configuration of the fixing mechanism 32 according to the first embodiment.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, nor is it limited to the above-described effects. Various modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Although the reversing device 8 that drives the turning lock mechanism 21, the table lock mechanisms 30 and 31 and the fixing mechanism 32 via the compressor and the air circuit is illustrated in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The reversing device 8 may be of a hydraulic type in which each mechanism is driven by a hydraulic pump. Further, the reversing device 8 may include an electric type turning lock mechanism 21, a table locking mechanism and a fixing mechanism 32, and may be driven by a power source.

In the above embodiment, the first laminate L1 having a four-layer structure and the second laminate L2 having a five-layer structure were exemplified, but the number of layers (constituent members) in each laminate L1 and L2 is limited to this. not.

In the above-described embodiment, a slide rail mechanism was exemplified as the position changing mechanism 29, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. As the position changing mechanism 29, various feeding mechanisms or actuators such as a ball screw mechanism and LM guide (registered trademark) can be employed.

1 first component 2 second component 3 third component 4 fourth component 8 reversing device 11 turn mechanism 16 stopper portion 20 stopper portion 21 turn lock mechanism 27 first support table 28 second support table 29 position change mechanism 32 Fixing mechanism 37 First opening 38 Second opening 57 Fifth constituent member 60 First connecting member 61 Second connecting member L1 First laminate L2 Second laminate S1 First lamination step S2 Reversing step S3 Second lamination Step S4 Joining step

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In a method of manufacturing a laminate,
A first lamination step of preparing a first laminate formed by laminating a plurality of constituent members;
A reversing step of reversing the first laminate with a reversing device;
A second lamination step of laminating an additional constituent member on the first laminate to form a second laminate;
a bonding step of forming the laminate by bonding the plurality of constituent members and the additional constituent members;
The reversing device includes a support table that supports the first laminate, a support frame that supports the support table, a position changing mechanism that is provided on the support frame and changes the position of the support table, and the support table. and a turning mechanism for turning the
The support table is configured to change its posture between a horizontal first posture and a horizontal second posture inverted from the first posture by the operation of the turning mechanism,
The position changing mechanism moves the support table in the first posture in the horizontal direction, thereby moving the support table to a first position where the first laminate can be placed, and a position where the first stack can be placed. a second position capable of changing the posture from one posture to the second posture; and
The turning mechanism includes a shaft portion for turning the support frame so as to change the posture of the support table between the first posture and the second posture,
In the reversing step, after placing the first laminate on the support table at the first position, the support table is moved from the first position to the second position, and the second stack is placed on the support table. The first laminate is turned upside down by changing the posture of the support table that supports the first laminate in position from the first posture to the second posture by the operation of the turning mechanism. A method for manufacturing a laminate. 2. The method of manufacturing a laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the support table has an opening. 3. The laminate according to claim 2 , wherein the opening is an opening through which a worker's hand can pass when the first laminate is placed on or removed from the support table. Production method. 4. The method of manufacturing a laminate according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the support table includes a first support table and a second support table facing each other. The method for manufacturing a laminate according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the reversing device includes a fixing mechanism for fixing the first laminate to the support table. The method for manufacturing a laminate according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the support table includes a plurality of support tables arranged side by side. 7. The method of manufacturing a laminate according to claim 6 , wherein the reversing device includes a connecting member that connects the plurality of support tables arranged side by side. The method for manufacturing a laminate according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the reversing device includes a rotation lock mechanism that fixes the support table so that it cannot be rotated. The method for manufacturing a laminate according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the reversing device includes a stopper portion for positioning the support table in a horizontal posture. The method for manufacturing a laminate according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the position changing mechanism is configured by a slide rail mechanism. A reversing device for turning the first laminate upside down in order to form a second laminate by laminating additional constituent members on the first laminate formed by laminating a plurality of constituent members,
A support table that supports the first laminate, a support frame that supports the support table, a position change mechanism that is provided on the support frame and changes the position of the support table, and a turning mechanism that turns the support table. and
The support table is configured to change its posture between a horizontal first posture and a horizontal second posture inverted from the first posture by the operation of the turning mechanism,
The position changing mechanism moves the support table in the first posture in the horizontal direction, thereby moving the support table to a first position where the first laminate can be placed, and a position where the first stack can be placed. a second position capable of changing the posture from one posture to the second posture; and
The turning mechanism includes a shaft portion for turning the support frame so as to change the posture of the support table between the first posture and the second posture,
After placing the first stack on the support table at the first position, the support table is moved from the first position to the second position, and at the second position, the first stack is placed . A reversing device that vertically inverts the first stack by changing the posture of the support table that supports the stack from the first posture to the second posture by the operation of the turning mechanism.

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