JP7377746B2 - Long object conveyance device and operation method of long object conveyance device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a device for conveying a long object such as a resin tube, and a method of operating the same.

In the process of holding and conveying a long object, the operator or the patient needs to take precautions to prevent the long object being held and the long object still placed waiting to be held from getting entangled with each other. The long objects were aligned in advance and their directions were adjusted using a device similar to the one shown in the figure. In the device described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of retracting claws move the long object, and in the device described in Patent Document 2, a plurality of protrusions move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the long object, thereby moving the long object.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 7-316895 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 5-270638

However, the alignment work performed by workers is not suitable for mass production or mass processing of long objects. The retractable claw of Patent Document 1 is intended for adjusting the direction of long objects placed on a parallel conveyor in one level, and is useful for adjusting the direction of a plurality of long objects piled up in two or more levels. was not suitable. In the device of Patent Document 2, it is necessary to move several long objects at once using protrusions, and then transport the long objects one by one on a conveyor using a brush mechanism, which makes the conveying device complicated. There was a risk that it would become SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a conveying device and an operating method thereof that can disentangle the long object being held and the long object waiting to be held when holding and conveying the long object. purpose.

An embodiment of the long object conveying device of the present invention that can solve the above problems includes a placing section having a placing surface on which a plurality of long objects are placed, and a placing section above the placing surface. a holding part that holds the middle part when the longitudinal direction of the long object is divided into three equal parts, one side part, the other side part, and an intermediate part therebetween, and takes out the long object from the placing part; a direction adjustment unit provided above the surface, movable within a predetermined range in a first direction including a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction of the long object, and adjusting the extending direction of the held long object; , a support part that is provided above the mounting surface, is movable in a predetermined range in a second direction including a horizontal component, and supports a held elongated object, and has a support part that supports a held elongated object, and has a support part that is disposed above the mounting surface, and is movable in a predetermined range in a second direction including a horizontal component. The gist is that the second position when the direction adjustment part is moved farthest from the holding part is located closer to the holding part than the first position when the direction adjustment part is moved farthest from the holding part in the horizontal direction. has. In the above conveyance device, the direction adjustment section is inserted between the long object held by the holding section and the long object placed on the placement section and waiting to be held, and the direction adjustment section is moved in the first direction. Moving. Therefore, when holding a long object in the holding section, it is possible to untangle the long object held in the holding section and the long object waiting to be held. Moreover, the support part is movable in a second direction, and the second position when the support part is moved is located closer to the holding part than the first position when the direction adjustment part is moved. Therefore, the part of the long object held by the holding part that hangs down or bends due to its own weight can be supported by the supporting part. As a result, the held elongated object and the elongated object waiting to be held can be prevented from becoming entangled again, and the elongated object held in the holding section can be easily transported to the next process.

In the above-mentioned conveyance device, it is preferable that the support parts are provided on the mounting surface at positions corresponding to both sides of the holding part in the horizontal direction.

In the above-mentioned conveyance device, it is preferable that the direction adjustment parts are provided at positions corresponding to both sides of the holding part in the horizontal direction.

In the above-mentioned conveyance device, it is preferable that the support part is arranged above the direction adjustment part.

In the above conveyance device, it is preferable that the support section is movable in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

In the above-mentioned conveyance device, it is preferable that the support section moves from the bottom to the top in a direction away from the holding section.

In the above conveyance device, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section is movable in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

In the above-mentioned conveyance device, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section moves from the upper side to the lower side in a direction away from the holding section.

In the above conveyance device, the support section moves from the bottom to the top in the direction away from the holding section, and the position of the direction adjustment section in the vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction does not change in the direction away from the holding section. It is preferable.

In the above-mentioned conveyance device, it is preferable that the support section moves in parallel with the direction adjustment section.

In the above conveyance device, it is preferable that the support section moves in the same straight line as the direction adjustment section in the horizontal direction.

In the above-mentioned conveyance device, it is preferable that the direction adjustment part is the first rod-shaped member and the support part is the second rod-shaped member.

The above-mentioned conveyance device has a plate-like member having one end and the other end and movable in the horizontal direction, and the supporting part is one end of the plate-like member near the holding part in the horizontal direction, and the direction is adjusted. It is preferable that the portion is the other end of the plate member in the horizontal direction.

The present invention also provides a method of operating an elongate transport device. An embodiment of the operating method of the long object conveying device of the present invention includes a placing section having a placing surface on which a plurality of long objects are placed, and a holding section provided above the placing surface. a direction adjustment unit provided above the placement surface, movable within a predetermined range in a first direction including a horizontal component, and adjusting the extending direction of the long object; and a support part for supporting a long object, the support part being movable in a predetermined range in a second direction including a horizontal component, and the support part moved furthest away from the holding part in the horizontal direction. preparing a conveying device for a long object, the second position of which is located closer to the holding part than the first position when the direction adjustment part is moved furthest from the holding part in the horizontal direction; A step in which the long object is divided into three equal parts in the longitudinal direction into one side part, the other side part, and an intermediate part therebetween, and the holding part is held in the middle part and the long object is taken out from the holding part; The gist is that the method includes a step in which the direction adjustment section moves while holding an object; and a step in which the support section moves while the holding section holds an elongated object. The operating method of the above-mentioned conveyance device includes a step in which the direction adjustment section moves while the holding section is holding a long object. It is possible to disentangle the long objects being held and the long objects waiting to be held. In addition, since the operating method of the above-mentioned conveyance device includes a process in which the support section moves while the holding section is holding a long object, the long object held by the holding section may sag due to its own weight. The portion that bends and curves can be supported by the support portion. As a result, the held elongated object and the elongated object waiting to be held can be prevented from becoming entangled again, and the elongated object held in the holding section can be easily transported to the next process.

In the above operating method, it is preferable that the step of moving the direction adjustment part in the first direction is followed by the step of moving the support part in the second direction.

In the above operating method, it is preferable that the step of moving the support part in the second direction is started before the step of moving the direction adjustment part in the first direction is completed.

According to the conveyance device and the operating method according to the present invention, when holding a long object in the holding section, it is possible to untangle the long object held in the holding section and the long object waiting to be held. . Furthermore, the support portion can support a portion of the elongated object held by the holding portion that hangs down or bends due to its own weight. As a result, the held elongated object and the elongated object waiting to be held can be prevented from becoming entangled again, and the elongated object held in the holding section can be easily transported to the next process.

1 depicts a side view of a system including a transport device according to an embodiment of the invention. 2 shows an enlarged side view of the conveyance device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveyance device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 shows a side view of the transport device shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveyance device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 shows a side view of the conveyance device shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveying device shown in FIG. 5. FIG. FIG. 8 shows a side view of the conveyance device shown in FIG. 7. 8 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveying device shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 shows a side view of the transport device shown in FIG. 9. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveying device shown in FIG. 9. FIG. FIG. 12 shows a side view of the transport device shown in FIG. 11. 8 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveying device shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 14 is a side view of the transport device shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another modification of the conveyance device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. FIG. 16 shows a side view of the transport device shown in FIG. 15.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in more detail based on the following embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited by the following embodiments, and modifications may be made as appropriate within the scope that fits the spirit of the above and below. Of course, additional implementations are also possible, and all of these are included within the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, in each drawing, hatching, member codes, etc. may be omitted for convenience, but in such cases, the specification and other drawings shall be referred to. Further, the dimensions of various members in the drawings are given priority to help understanding the features of the present invention, and therefore may differ from actual dimensions.

1. Conveying Device for Long Object In the present invention, the long object is solid or hollow and extends in the longitudinal direction, and includes, for example, pipes, rods, and tubes. Long objects include those whose length in the longitudinal direction is longer when comparing the length of the outer periphery of a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction with the length in the longitudinal direction. The length of the long object is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, 10 cm or more, 20 cm or more, or 30 cm or more, but in order to make it easier to hold with the holding part described below, the length is 200 cm or less, 150 cm or less, or 100 cm or less. It is preferable that The cross-sectional shape of the elongated object is not particularly limited, and can be, for example, circular, oval, polygonal, or a combination of these shapes. In order to facilitate the holding operation in the holding part, the outer diameter of the long object is preferably, for example, 0.4 mm or more, 0.8 mm or more, or 1.2 mm or more, and 6.0 mm or less, 5. It is preferably 0 mm or less, or 4.0 mm or less.

It is preferable that the elongated object has flexibility. This makes it easier to hold a long object in the holding section. Further, in order to maintain the shape, it is preferable that the elongated object has elasticity. The material constituting the elongated object can be resin or metal. Examples of the resin constituting the elongated article include polyamide resins, polyester resins, polyurethane resins, polyolefin resins, fluorine resins, vinyl chloride resins, silicone resins, and natural rubber. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Examples of the metal constituting the long object include stainless steel such as SUS304 and SUS316, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, titanium, tungsten, gold, Ni-Ti alloy, Co-Cr alloy, or a combination thereof. It will be done. Examples of elongated objects include elongated objects made of metal whose surfaces are coated with resin. Among these, the long object is preferably a resin tube, more preferably a fluororesin tube or a polyamide resin tube. The long object is preferably an industrial or medical resin tube, more preferably a medical resin tube, and even more preferably a resin tube for a balloon catheter.

In the present invention, the long object conveying device is a device that conveys one long object or a plurality of long objects at a time, and may be simply referred to as a "conveying device" below. The basic configuration of a long object conveying device will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 represents a side view of a system 100 including a transport device 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 shows an enlarged perspective view of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. In FIG. 1, the transport device 1 is surrounded by a dashed line. The transport device 1 includes a placing section 5, a holding section 20, a direction adjusting section 30, and a supporting section 40. Note that the system 100 is configured by combining a plurality of devices including at least the transport device 1 in order to implement various processes.

The placing section 5 is a portion having a placing surface 10 on which a plurality of elongated objects 60 are placed. The mounting section 5 also functions as a temporary storage area where the long object 60 is placed for a predetermined period of time before being transported to the next process device. At least one elongated object 60 is in contact with the mounting surface 10 .

The placing section 5 only needs to have a size that allows a plurality of long objects 60 to be placed thereon. For example, in FIGS. 1 and 2, a valley-shaped portion of a plate material 6 formed with an L-shaped cross section functions as a mounting portion 5. As shown in FIG. In this way, the mounting portion 5 may be formed by bending a single plate. Moreover, as another aspect of the mounting portion 5, two or more plates may be joined to form a valley-like portion. Further, the placing section 5 may be formed in the shape of a box such as a tray with raised edges. By making the mounting portion 5 into such a shape, a plurality of elongated objects 60 can be placed in one block, so that they are less likely to fall apart. In addition, in FIG. 1, the horizontal plane 50 is shown by a two-dot chain line.

The mounting portion 5 preferably has a height such that even if a pile of long objects 60 stacked in the vertical direction z perpendicular to the horizontal surface 50 collapses, the long objects 60 do not protrude. The height of the placing part 5 in the vertical direction z can be set to be 10 times or more, 20 times or more, or 30 times or more the outer diameter of the long object 60 to be placed. Depending on the number of pieces, it is also permissible to set it to 1000 times or less, 800 times or less, or 500 times or less.

The number of elongated objects 60 arranged on the mounting section 5 can be, for example, 100 or more, 300 or more, or 500, or can also be 2000 or less, 1500 or less, or 1000 or less. .

Although a part of the mounting surface 10 of the mounting section 5 may be a curved surface, it is preferable that the mounting surface 10 is configured as a flat surface.

At least a portion of the mounting surface 10 may be inclined with respect to the horizontal surface 50. As a result, objects other than the long object 60 held by the holding section 20 fall due to the inclination of the mounting surface 10, and are easily separated from the long object 60 to be held, so the long object 60 to be held is picked up. It becomes easier to do. From the viewpoint of quickly dropping the long object 60 that is not to be transported, the mounting surface 10 is preferably inclined at an angle of 5 degrees or more with respect to the horizontal surface 50, more preferably 10 degrees or more, and even more preferably is inclined at an angle of 15 degrees or more. Further, the mounting surface 10 may be inclined at an angle of 45 degrees or less with respect to the horizontal surface 50 so that the long object 60 placed thereon is not damaged by the impact caused by the falling of the long object 60. More preferably, it is inclined at an angle of 40 degrees or less, more preferably 35 degrees or less.

Although not shown, at least a portion of the mounting surface 10 may be parallel to the horizontal surface 50. As a result, the elongated object 60 is stably placed on the placement surface 10 parallel to the horizontal surface 50. Furthermore, the number of elongated objects 60 that can be placed on the placing section 5 can also be increased.

Although not shown, the mounting surface 10 may have a surface perpendicular to the horizontal surface 50. The mounting surface 10 perpendicular to the horizontal surface 50 functions as a wall for accommodating a long object 60. For this reason, even if the pile of the long objects 60 stacked in the vertical direction z collapses, the long objects 60 are unlikely to protrude from the mounting section 5.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mounting surface 10 faces a first inclined surface 11 that is inclined at an angle of 5 degrees or more and 45 degrees or less with respect to the horizontal surface 50, and The second inclined surface 12 may be inclined with respect to the first inclined surface 11 at an angle of 45 degrees or more and 145 degrees or less. In that case, it is preferable that the first inclined surface 11 and the second inclined surface 12 are in contact with each other. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the placing surface 10 of the placing portion 5 has a first inclined surface 11 and a second inclined surface 12, and the two inclined surfaces are arranged in an L-shape so that they share one side with each other. It is located. By providing the second inclined surface 12 in this manner, the elongated object 60 can be stably placed at the bottom of the valley formed by the first inclined surface 11 and the second inclined surface 12.

The holding part 20 is a part for taking out the elongated object 60 from the placing part 5. In detail, the holding part 20 holds the intermediate part 63 when the long object 60 is divided into three parts in the longitudinal direction p into one side part 61, the other side part 62, and an intermediate part 63 therebetween, and A long object 60 is taken out from 5. The holding part 20 is provided above the mounting surface 10. The holding part 20 may hold one or more elongated objects 60, but preferably holds one elongated object 60.

The mechanism for holding the elongated object 60 in the holding section 20 is not particularly limited. For example, the holding portion 20 may grip, pinch, or grip the intermediate portion 63 of the elongated object 60. An example of such a holding unit 20 is a robot hand. As another aspect, the holding unit 20 may suck the intermediate portion 63 of the elongated object 60. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the holding portion 20 may be provided with a suction port 25 for vacuum suctioning the elongated object 60. As described in JIS Z 8126-1:1999 Vacuum Technology - Terminology - Part 1: General Terminology, vacuum refers to the state of a space filled with gas at a pressure lower than normal atmospheric pressure.

The material constituting the placing part 5 and the holding part 20 is not particularly limited, and may be made of, for example, resin, metal, or a composite material thereof. As the composite material, carbon fiber reinforced resin, glass fiber reinforced resin, or a material obtained by coating metal with resin can be used. The material constituting the mounting portion 5 and the material constituting the holding portion 20 may be the same or different from each other. For the resin or metal that constitutes the placing section 5 and the holding section 20, the description of the material that constitutes the elongated object 60 can be referred to.

As shown in FIG. 1, it is preferable that the transport device 1 includes a first transport section 51 that is connected to the holding section 20 and moves the holding section 20. Thereby, the holding part 20 can be moved, and the elongated object 60 held by the holding part 20 can be transported from the mounting part 5 to another location.

In FIG. 1, the first transport section 51 is supported by a frame 53 on which rails 52 are formed, and as the first transport section 51 moves on the rails 52, the holding section 20 is also placed. It is configured to move in the inclination direction q of the surface 10. Although not shown, a part of the first conveyance section 51 may move in the vertical direction z. It is preferable that the first conveying section 51 is connected and fixed to the upper part of the holding section 20.

The first conveyance unit 51 preferably includes one or more actuators that drive in the vertical direction z. Moreover, it is more preferable that the first conveyance unit 51 includes a two-axis actuator that is driven in one direction perpendicular to the up-down direction z, or in the up-down direction z and the inclination direction q of the mounting surface 10 . Furthermore, the first conveyance unit 51 is a three-axis actuator that drives in the up-down direction z and two directions perpendicular to this, or in the up-down direction z, the inclination direction q of the mounting surface 10, and a direction perpendicular to these two directions. It is further preferable to include. By configuring the first conveyance section 51 in this manner, a highly flexible design is possible. The actuator includes mechanical elements such as a motor, a linear guide, a ball screw, a timing belt/pulley, a slider, and a rack and pinion.

The direction adjustment unit 30 is a part that adjusts the extending direction of the held elongated object 60. At least a portion of the direction adjustment section 30 is provided above the mounting surface 10. Further, the direction adjustment unit 30 is movable within a predetermined range in a first direction 35 that includes a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. As a result, the direction adjustment section 30 enters between the long object 60 held by the holding section 20 and the long object 60 waiting to be held and placed on the placement section 5, and the direction adjustment section 30 It can move in a first direction 35. Therefore, when holding the elongated object 60 in the holding section 20, it is possible to untangle the elongated object 60 held in the holding section 20 and the elongated object 60 waiting to be held. In the following, the horizontal direction x parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the long object 60 will be referred to as the "horizontal direction x", the long object 60 held by the holding unit 20 will be referred to as the "long object 60A", and the long object waiting to be held will be referred to as the "horizontal direction x". 60 is sometimes referred to as a "long object 60B".

The first direction 35, which is the direction in which the direction adjustment unit 30 moves, includes a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60 and a vertical component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. It's okay to stay. Further, the first direction 35 may include only a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60.

In the present invention, the movement of the direction adjustment section 30 means that at least a portion of the direction adjustment section 30 moves, and it is not essential that the entire member constituting the direction adjustment section 30 moves. The same applies to the support section 40 described later.

When the direction adjustment section 30 moves in the first direction 35, it means not only that the direction adjustment section 30 moves in one direction from one side to the other side of the movement range, but also from one side to the other side and from the other side to one side. A mode of reciprocating is also included. The same applies to the movement of the support section 40 in the second direction 45, which will be described later.

The position when the direction adjustment section 30 is moved farthest from the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x is defined as a first position 36. In addition, in FIG. 2, the direction adjustment part 30 when moved to the 1st position 36 is shown by the broken line. The same applies to subsequent drawings.

Although the shape of the direction adjustment section 30 is not particularly limited, the direction adjustment section 30 may have a portion extending in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 10 or a portion extending in the vertical direction z. It is preferable that you do so. This makes it easier for the direction adjustment unit 30 to fit between the elongated objects 60 and to easily eliminate entanglements between the elongated objects 60. The direction adjustment part 30 can be shaped into, for example, a solid or hollow rod shape, a plate shape, a block shape, or a combination thereof. Among these, in order to eliminate sticking and entanglement of the small-diameter elongated objects 60A and 60B, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section 30 has a rod-shaped section.

The direction adjustment section 30 can be composed of one or more members. The direction adjustment section 30 can be made of, for example, resin, metal, or a composite material thereof, and is preferably made of resin. As for the resin or metal that constitutes the direction adjustment section 30, the description of the materials that constitute the placing section 5 and the holding section 20 can be referred to.

Although one or more direction adjustment parts 30 can be provided, it is preferable that a plurality of direction adjustment parts 30 are provided. By providing a plurality of direction adjustment sections 30, the moving distance of one direction adjustment section 30 can be reduced, so that the time required for direction adjustment of the elongated object 60 can be shortened. For example, in FIG. 2, a first direction adjustment section 30A and a second direction adjustment section 30B are provided. It is preferable that the first direction adjustment section 30A and the second direction adjustment section 30B move in mutually different directions.

The direction adjustment section 30 can also be retracted upward or downward with respect to the placement surface 10 so as not to get in the way when the holding section 20 moves while holding the elongated object 60A. In FIG. 1, the position where the direction adjustment section 30 is most retracted from the mounting surface 10 is indicated by a dotted line. The same applies to subsequent drawings.

The support section 40 is provided to support the elongated object 60A held by the holding section 20. In detail, in the support part 40, a part of the elongated object 60A that is not directly held by the holding part 20 and sag or bends and curves due to its own weight, for example, a part of the elongated object 60A in the longitudinal direction p. auxiliary support for one side 61 and the other side 62 of. The support portion 40 is provided above the mounting surface 10 and is movable within a predetermined range in a second direction 45 including a horizontal component. Further, the second position 46 when the support section 40 is moved farthest from the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x is the second position 46 when the direction adjustment section 30 is moved farthest from the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x. The first position 36 is located closer to the holding portion 20 than the first position 36 of the first position 36 . Therefore, by moving in the second direction 45, the support section 40 can support a portion of the elongated object 60A that hangs down or bends due to its own weight. As a result, it is possible to suppress the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again, and it becomes easier to transport the elongated objects 60A held by the holding section 20 to the next process. In addition, in FIG. 2, the support part 40 when moved to the second position 46 is shown by a broken line. The same applies to subsequent drawings.

The second direction 45, which is the direction in which the support part 40 moves, includes a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60 and a vertical component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. You can stay there. Further, the second direction 45 may include only a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60.

The shape of the support portion 40 is not particularly limited, but for example, the support portion 40 may have a portion extending in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 10 or a portion extending in the vertical direction z. You may do so. In detail, the support portion 40 can have a solid or hollow rod shape, a plate shape, a block shape, or a combination thereof. The shape of the support part 40 may be the same as the shape of the direction adjustment part 30, or may be different from each other.

The support part 40 can be composed of one or more members. The support portion 40 can be made of, for example, resin, metal, or a composite material thereof, and is preferably made of resin. As for the resin or metal that constitutes the support section 40, the description of the materials that constitute the placing section 5 and the holding section 20 can be referred to. The material constituting the support part 40 may be the same as the material constituting the direction adjustment part 30, or may be different from each other.

Although one or more supporting parts 40 can be provided, it is preferable that a plurality of supporting parts 40 are provided. By providing a plurality of support parts 40, the moving distance of one support part 40 can be reduced, and therefore the time required to support the elongated object 60 can be shortened. For example, in FIG. 2, a first support section 40A and a second support section 40B are provided. It is preferable that the first support part 40A and the second support part 40B move in mutually different directions.

The support part 40 can also be retracted upward or downward with respect to the placement surface 10 so as not to get in the way when the holding part 20 moves while holding the elongated object 60A. In addition, in FIG. 1, the position where the support part 40 is most retracted from the mounting surface 10 is shown by a dotted line. The same applies to subsequent drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section 30 is a first rod-shaped member, and the support section 40 is a second rod-shaped member. Thereby, the elongated object 60A and 60B can be reliably separated using the first rod-like member, and the elongated object 60A can be reliably supported using the second rod-like member.

As the first rod-like member and the second rod-like member, for example, a solid or hollow rod-like member can be used. The shapes and constituent materials of the first rod-like member and the second rod-like member may be the same or different from each other.

The cross-sectional shapes of the first rod-like member and the second rod-like member perpendicular to the longitudinal direction are not particularly limited, but may be circular, oval, polygonal, or a combination thereof.

Although not shown, the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 may be connected to each other. For example, the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 may be connected below the mounting surface 10. In that case, it is preferable that both the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 are connected to the second conveyance section. Thereby, the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 can be moved simultaneously. The second transport section can have a similar configuration to the first transport section 51.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, a through hole 7 for accommodating at least a portion of the direction adjustment section 30 and a through hole 8 for accommodating at least a portion of the support section 40 are provided in the plate material 6 as the mounting section 5. It is provided. Although not shown, a recess may be provided on the surface of the mounting portion 5 instead of the through hole.

It is preferable that the support part 40 is arranged above the direction adjustment part 30. By setting the positional relationship between the support section 40 and the direction adjustment section 30 in this manner, it becomes easier to support the elongated object 60A while suppressing the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the mounting surface 10 is inclined with respect to the horizontal surface 50, and the direction adjustment portion 30 is formed in a rod shape extending in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 10. The direction adjustment sections 30 are provided at positions corresponding to both sides of the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x. Specifically, the first direction adjustment section 30A is provided closer to one end 64 (first end) of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p than the holding section 20, and the second direction adjustment section 30A is provided on the side of the long object 60 in the longitudinal direction p. It is provided closer to the other end 65 (second end) of the elongated object 60A in the longitudinal direction p than the portion 20 is. By providing the direction adjustment section 30 in this manner, it is possible to untangle the elongated objects 60A and 60B.

Although not shown, the direction adjustment section 30 may be provided only at a position corresponding to one side of the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x. Providing the direction adjustment section 30 in this way also makes it possible to untangle the elongated objects 60A and 60B. For example, in a mode in which the holding part 20 holds a position near one side 61 of the middle part 63 of the long object 60A, the other side 62 of the long object 60A is smaller than the one side 61. It becomes easily tangled with 60B. In that case, by moving the direction adjustment unit 30 in the range overlapping with the other side 62 of the elongated object 60A, it becomes easier to untangle the other side 60 with the elongated object 60B.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the mounting surface 10 is inclined with respect to the horizontal surface 50, and the support portion 40 is formed in a rod shape extending in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 10. The support portions 40 are provided on the mounting surface 10 at positions corresponding to both sides of the holding portion 20 in the horizontal direction x. Specifically, the first support section 40A is provided on the mounting surface 10 and closer to one end 64 (first end) of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p than the holding section 20, The second support part 40B is provided on the mounting surface 10 and closer to the other end 65 (second end) of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p than the holding part 20 is. For this reason, it becomes easier for the support portion 40 to support the one side portion 61 and the other side portion 62 of the elongated object 60A that hangs down due to its own weight. As a result, it is possible to prevent the elongated objects 60A and 60B from getting entangled again, and it becomes easier to transport the elongated objects 60A to the next process.

Although not shown, the support section 40 may be provided only at a position corresponding to one side of the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x. By providing the support portion 40 in this way, it is also possible to prevent the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again. For example, in a mode in which the holding part 20 holds a position close to one side part 61 of the middle part 63 of the long object 60A, the supporting part 40 can also support the other side part 62 of the long object 60A. It is possible to prevent the length objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again.

The support portion 40 is provided for the purpose of supporting the elongated object 60 auxiliarily. For this reason, the support part 40 only needs to move at least in the direction away from the holding part 20. On the other hand, the direction adjustment section 30 is provided for the purpose of untangling the elongated objects 60A and 60B. For this reason, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section 30 reciprocates in a direction away from the holding section 20 and in a direction toward the holding section 20.

The direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 may be moved individually, or the support section 40 may be moved as the direction adjustment section 30 is moved. The moving speeds of the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 may be the same or different. For example, the direction adjustment section 30 may be configured to move faster than the support section 40.

In FIG. 2, the first direction adjustment section 30A is configured to move closer to one side 61 in the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60 than the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x. Further, the second direction adjustment section 30B is configured to move in the horizontal direction x on the other side 62 side of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p rather than the holding section 20.

In the horizontal direction x, the distance from one end of the holding section 20 to the first position 36 of the first direction adjustment section 30A is equal to the distance from the other end of the holding section 20 to the first position 36 of the second direction adjustment section 30B. Preferably the distances are the same. Thereby, the elongated objects 60A and 60B can be untangled to the same extent on one side 61 and the other side 62 in the longitudinal direction p.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 are each configured to move only in the horizontal direction x parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. In other words, even if the direction adjustment part 30 and the support part 40 move in the direction away from the holding part 20, the position in the vertical direction z is also perpendicular to both the longitudinal direction p and the vertical direction z of the elongated object 60. The position in the y direction has also not changed. Even if the moving direction of the direction adjustment section 30 is restricted in this way, the elongated objects 60A and 60B can be untangled. Moreover, even if the moving direction of the support part 40 is restricted in this way, it is possible to suppress the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again.

It is preferable that the support part 40 moves parallel to the direction adjustment part 30. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again while avoiding interference between the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40.

Although not shown, the position when the direction adjusting section 30 is moved closest to the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x is the third position, and the position when the supporting section 40 is moved closest to the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x. The position when moved is defined as the fourth position. In the horizontal direction x, the third position is preferably further away from the holding part than the fourth position. By setting the movement ranges of the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 in this manner, the movement range of the direction adjustment section 30 can be limited, so that the movement time of the direction adjustment section 30 can be shortened. Note that the third position and the fourth position may be at the same position in the horizontal direction x.

It is preferable that the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 are configured not to move to a position overlapping the holding section 20 in the horizontal direction x. By restricting the movement range of the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 in this manner, the operation of holding the elongated object 60 by the holding section 20 can be performed smoothly.

In the horizontal direction x, the first position 36 is preferably located outside one end 64 of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p, or outside the other end 65 of the elongated object 60. By setting the first position 36 in this way, the elongated objects 60A and 60B can be untangled over the entire length of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p.

In the horizontal direction x, the second position 46 is preferably located on at least one of the one side 61 and the other side 62 of the elongated object 60, and is located at one end of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p. It is more preferable to be located closer to the intermediate portion 63 than the other end 64 or closer to the intermediate portion 63 than the other end 65 . By setting the second position 46 in this manner, the elongated object 60 can be reliably supported by the support portion 40.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system 100 has a rectangular tube shape with an inlet 56a on the upper side and an outlet 56b on the lower side, and the opening area of the outlet 56b is smaller than that of the inlet 56a. A shooter 56 may be provided. The elongated object 60A held by the holding part 20 is put into the shooter 56. By passing the elongated object 60A through the shooter 56, the elongated object can be conveyed to a desired position on the conveyor 57 for the next process, for example.

A guide 58 may be provided above the entrance of the shooter 56 so that the elongated object 60A held by the holding section 20 is reliably thrown into the shooter 56. Preferably, the guide 58 has a surface 58a that is inclined with respect to the horizontal surface 50.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 2. FIG. FIG. 4 is a side view of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 3. The conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 differs from the conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in that the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 move on the same straight line. In other respects, the configuration is similar to that of the conveying device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the support section 40 may move on the same straight line as the direction adjustment section 30 in the horizontal direction x. That is, the first direction 35 and the second direction 45 may be the same direction. By arranging the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 in this manner, it is also possible to untangle the elongated objects 60A and 60B. In addition, since the first direction adjustment section 30A and the second direction adjustment section 30B move at the same height, one side 61 and the other side 62 of the long objects 60A and 60B are moved at approximately the same height. You can figure it out in time.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, the second position 46 of the support part 40 is located closer to the end of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p than the position where the direction adjustment part 30 approaches the holding part 20 most in the horizontal direction x. ing. In other words, the movement range of the direction adjustment section 30 does not overlap the movement range of the support section 40. By setting the movement range in this manner, interference between the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 can be suppressed.

Although not shown, the movement range of the direction adjustment section 30 may overlap the movement range of the support section 40. Thereby, the moving distance of the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 can be increased. Therefore, the effect of untangling the elongated objects 60A and 60B by the direction adjustment section 30 and the effect of supporting the elongated object 60A by the support section 40 can be enhanced.

In FIG. 3, a through hole 9 for accommodating at least a part of the direction adjustment part 30 and at least a part of the support part 40 is provided in the plate material 6 as the mounting part 5. In this way, the through hole for accommodating the direction adjustment section 30 may also serve as the through hole for accommodating the support section 40.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a side view of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 5. The difference between the conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 from the conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is that the support part 40 is This is a point that moves in a direction that includes a perpendicular vertical component. In other respects, the configuration is similar to that of the conveying device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

5 and 6, the support portion 40 is movable in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction x in addition to a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. Such a direction includes a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 10. In detail, the support part 40 is configured to move along the first inclined surface 11 of the mounting surface 10. Since the support part 40 is movable in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction x, the elongated object 60A supported by the support part 40 can be moved away from the mounting part 5. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again.

It is preferable that the support part 40 moves from the bottom to the top in the direction away from the holding part 20. By moving the support part 40 in the vertical direction z, the elongated object 60A held by the holding part 20 is lifted from the bottom to the top toward the end side in the longitudinal direction p. Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of suppressing the ends of the long object 60A that tends to hang down and the long object 60B waiting to be held from getting entangled again.

The support part 40 moves from the bottom to the top in the direction away from the holding part 20, and the direction adjustment part 30 moves in the vertical direction y perpendicular to the horizontal direction x in the direction away from the holding part 20. It is preferable that no change occurs. Thereby, the effect of untangling the elongated objects 60A and 60B by the direction adjustment section 30 and the effect of suppressing the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again by the support section 40 can be enhanced.

The second direction 45 is preferably inclined by 3 degrees or more, more preferably 5 degrees or more, and 10 degrees or more with respect to the horizontal direction x parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the long object 60. More preferably, it is inclined. By setting the moving direction of the support part 40 in this manner, it is possible to obtain the effect of suppressing the entanglement of the elongated objects 60A and 60B again. Further, the second direction 45 of the support part 40 is preferably inclined at 45 degrees or less, and preferably 40 degrees or less with respect to the horizontal direction x parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. More preferably, the slope is 35 degrees or less. By setting the moving direction of the support part 40 in this manner, it becomes easier to support a wide range of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p from the middle part 63 side to the end part side.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a side view of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 7. The conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is different from the conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 in that the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 are each formed into a bar shape extending in the vertical direction z. The point is that In other respects, the configuration is similar to that of the conveying device 1 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, the mounting surface 10 is inclined with respect to the horizontal surface 50, and the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 each extend in the vertical direction z. As a result, the space formed by the first inclined surface 11 of the mounting surface 10 and the support section 40 or the direction adjustment section 30 is narrowed. Therefore, the elongated object 60A is more easily lifted upward by the mounting surface 10 and the support section 40 than in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. As a result, the effect of suppressing the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again can be enhanced. Although not shown, the mounting surface 10 is inclined with respect to the horizontal surface 50, the direction adjusting section 30 extends in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 10, and the supporting section 40 extends in the vertical direction z. may be present.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is a side view of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 9. The conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is different from the conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 in that the direction adjustment section 30 moves in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction x. This is possible. In other respects, the configuration is similar to that of the conveying device 1 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8.

In FIGS. 9 and 10, the direction adjustment unit 30 is movable in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction x in addition to a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. . The direction adjustment section 30 is configured to move along the first inclined surface 11 of the mounting surface 10. Since the direction adjustment unit 30 is movable in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction x, the elongated objects 60A and 60B can be separated.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section 30 move from the upper side to the lower side in the direction away from the holding section 20. By moving the direction adjustment section 30 in this manner, the end side of the elongated object 60B in the longitudinal direction p can be pressed downward. As a result, it becomes easier to untangle the elongated objects 60A and 60B.

The first direction 35 is preferably inclined by 3 degrees or more, more preferably 5 degrees or more, and 10 degrees or more with respect to the horizontal direction x parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the long object 60. More preferably, it is inclined. By setting the moving direction of the direction adjustment unit 30 in this manner, it becomes easier to untangle the elongated objects 60A and 60B. Further, the first direction 35 of the direction adjustment unit 30 is preferably inclined at 45 degrees or less, and preferably 40 degrees or less with respect to the horizontal direction x parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. is more preferable, and it is even more preferable that the inclination is 35 degrees or less. By setting the moving direction of the direction adjustment section 30 in this manner, the movement of the support section 40 is less likely to be inhibited.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveying device 1 shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 12 is a side view of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 11. The conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is different from the conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. These points extend in the vertical direction z. In other respects, the configuration is similar to that of the conveying device 1 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

In FIGS. 11 and 12, the elongated object 60 is dragged by suctioning the elongated object 60 with the suction port 25 of the holding section 20 and moving the elongated object 60 along the mounting surface 10. Can be done. Since the mounting surface 10 is not inclined, the ends of the elongated object 60 in the longitudinal direction p are unlikely to sag. However, since the holding part 20 holds the middle part 63 of the long object 60, if the long object 60 has great flexibility, the holding part 20 may not hold the long object 60 when the long object 60 is transported. The end portion side in the longitudinal direction p is conveyed later than the other portions. In this case as well, there is a concern that the long objects 60A and 60B may become entangled. For this reason, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 are provided even in an embodiment in which the mounting surface 10 is parallel to the horizontal surface 50.

In FIGS. 11 and 12, even if the direction adjustment section 30 moves in the direction away from the holding section 20, the direction adjustment section 30 does not change its position in the vertical direction z to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60 and the vertical direction z. The position in the direction y perpendicular to both remains unchanged. On the other hand, when the support part 40 moves in the direction away from the holding part 20, the position in the vertical direction z does not change, but it moves parallel to the placement surface 10 and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction p of the elongated object 60. moving in the direction. By setting the moving direction of the support part 40 in this way, the end of the long object 60 in the longitudinal direction p is supported, so that the effect of suppressing the re-entanglement of the long objects 60A and 60B can be enhanced. .

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveying device 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a side view of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 13. The conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is different from the conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. These points extend in a direction perpendicular to both the longitudinal direction p and the vertical direction z of the elongated object 60, respectively. In other respects, the configuration is similar to that of the conveying device 1 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

In FIGS. 13 and 14, the holding section 20 holds the elongated object 60A on the placing section 5, and moves upward while holding the elongated object 60A. At this time, the end side of the elongated object 60A held by the holding part 20 in the longitudinal direction p hangs down due to its own weight. The extent of this sagging is greater than in the mode in which the elongated object 60A held by the holding section 20 is supported on an inclined surface (the mode shown in FIGS. 1 to 10). For this reason, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 are provided even in a mode in which the elongated object 60A held by the holding section 20 is lifted directly upward.

13 and 14, even if the direction adjustment unit 30 moves in the direction away from the holding unit 20, its position in the vertical direction z is perpendicular to both the longitudinal direction p and the vertical direction z of the elongated object 60. The position in the y direction has not changed either. On the other hand, the support part 40 moves from the bottom to the top in the direction away from the holding part 20. By setting the moving direction of the support part 40 in this manner, the end side of the elongated object 60A in the longitudinal direction p, which tends to hang down, can be lifted upward. Therefore, the effect of suppressing the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again can be enhanced.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a modification of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 16 is a side view of the conveyance device 1 shown in FIG. 15. The conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 differs from the conveyance device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in that the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 are provided on the same member. In other respects, the configuration is similar to that of the conveying device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

In FIGS. 15 and 16, the conveyance device 1 includes a plate member 70 having one end 71 and the other end 72 and movable in the horizontal direction x. The support portion 40 is one end portion 73 of the plate member 70 on the side closer to the holding portion 20 in the horizontal direction x. The direction adjustment section 30 is the other end 74 of the plate-like member 70 in the horizontal direction x. When the plate-like member 70 is moved away from the holding part 20, one end 73 of the plate-like member 70 comes into contact with the long object 60A, and the other end 74 of the plate-like member 70 comes into contact with the long object 60B. easier to come into contact with. Therefore, since the plate member 70 functions as a member having both the direction adjustment part 30 and the support part 40, by moving the plate member 70, it is possible to obtain the effect of suppressing the entanglement of the elongated objects 60A and 60B. be able to.

The plate member 70 can be manufactured by forming a resin, metal, or a composite material thereof into a plate shape, for example, but is preferably made of resin. The plate member 70 may have a flat plate shape, and at least a portion thereof may be curved or bent. Although not shown, the plate member 70 may have an L-shaped cross section or a V-shaped cross section.

In FIGS. 15 and 16, the plate-like member 70 is formed into a flat plate. In this case, the direction from one end 71 to the other end 72 of the plate member 70 moves away from the holding section 5 in the horizontal direction parallel to the longitudinal direction p of the long object 60. It is preferable that it extends like this. This makes it easier for the plate member 70 to function as both the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, when the mounting surface 10 is inclined with respect to the horizontal surface 50, the direction from one end 71 of the plate-like member 70 to the other end 72 is the direction of the elongated object 60. It is preferable to extend from the upper side to the lower side in the direction away from the holding part 20 in the horizontal direction x parallel to the longitudinal direction p. By arranging the plate-like member 70 in this manner, the functions of both the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 are further exhibited.

2. Method of operating a device for transporting a long object The present invention also provides a method for operating the device 1 for transporting a long object 60. Below, each step of the operating method will be explained.

First, the transport device 1 for the long object 60 is prepared (step S1). The transport device 1 includes a placing section 5, a holding section 20, a direction adjusting section 30, and a supporting section 40. The placing section 5 has a placing surface 10 on which a plurality of elongated objects 60 are placed. The holding part 20 is provided above the mounting surface 10. The direction adjustment unit 30 is provided above the placement surface 10, is movable within a predetermined range in a first direction 35 including a horizontal component, and adjusts the direction in which the elongated object 60 extends. The support section 40 is provided above the mounting surface 10, is movable within a predetermined range in a second direction 45 including a horizontal component, and supports the elongated object 60. The second position 46 when the support part 40 moves farthest from the holding part 20 in the horizontal direction is higher than the first position 36 when the direction adjustment part 30 moves farthest from the holding part 20 in the horizontal direction. is also located on the holding part 20 side. In addition, for the specific configuration of the conveyance device 1, refer to the explanation in “1. Conveyance device for long objects”.

A plurality of elongated objects 60 are placed on the placing section 5 of the transport device 1 (step S2). The elongated object 60 may be placed on the placing portion 5 using a feeding device (not shown) or may be placed by an operator. The number of long objects 60 to be placed is not particularly limited, but for example, 100 or more and 1000 or less can be placed.

When the holding part 20 divides the long object 60 in the longitudinal direction p into three equal parts, one side part 61, the other side part 62, and an intermediate part 63 therebetween, the holding part 20 holds the intermediate part 63 and removes the long object from the mounting part 5. 60 is taken out (step S3). At this time, the holding section 20 may hold the intermediate portion 63 of one elongated object 60, or may hold the intermediate portions 63 of a plurality of elongated objects 60 all at once.

The direction adjustment unit 30 moves while the holding unit 20 is holding the elongated object 60 (step S4). Thereby, when the elongated object 60 is held by the holding part 20, it is possible to untangle the elongated object 60A held by the holding part 20 and the elongated object 60B waiting to be held.

In step S4, it is preferable that the direction adjustment section 30 moves while the holding section 20 is holding the elongated object 60 and moving from the bottom to the top. By moving the direction adjustment section 30 in this manner, the elongated objects 60A and 60B can be untangled.

In step S4, for the moving direction and moving range of the direction adjustment section 30, the explanation in "1. Long object conveying device" can be referred to.

In step S4, the direction adjusting section 30 may start the process of moving in the first direction 35 before the holding section 20 holds the elongated object 60. Thereby, the elongated objects 60A and 60B can be untangled from the initial stage of holding by the holding section 20.

After the holding unit 20 holds the elongated object 60 in step S4, the direction adjustment unit 30 may start the process of moving in the first direction 35. Thereby, when holding the elongated object 60 with the holding part 20, interference between the holding part 20 and the direction adjustment part 30 can be suppressed. Further, it is also possible to suppress positional displacement of the elongated object 60 due to contact between the direction adjustment section 30 and the elongated object 60 to be held.

The support section 40 moves while the holding section 20 is holding the elongated object 60 (step S5). Thereby, the one side part 61 and the other side part 62 of the elongated object 60A can be supported by the support part 40. As a result, it is possible to prevent the elongated objects 60A and 60B from getting entangled again, and it becomes easier to transport the elongated objects 60A to the next process.

In step S5, it is preferable that the support part 40 moves while the holding part 20 holds the elongated object 60 and is moving in the vertical direction z. By moving the support portion 40 in this manner, it is possible to prevent the elongated objects 60A and 60B from becoming entangled again.

In step S5, the explanation of "1. Conveying device for long object" can be referred to for the moving direction and moving range of the support section 40.

After the step in which the direction adjustment section 30 moves in the first direction 35, it is preferable to perform a step in which the support section 40 moves in the second direction 45 (step S6). That is, it is preferable to perform a step in which the direction adjustment section 30 moves in the first direction 35 and, after the direction adjustment section 30 stops, the support section 40 moves in the second direction 45. Prior to being supported by the support section 40, the direction adjustment section 30 can untangle the elongated objects 60A and 60B to a certain extent.

Before the end of the process of moving the direction adjustment part 30 in the first direction 35, the process of moving the support part 40 in the second direction 45 may be started (step S7). By making the time during which the direction adjustment section 30 and the support section 40 move overlap in this way, the time required to untangle the elongated objects 60A and 60B can be shortened.

1: Conveyance device for long objects 5: Placement section 6: Plate materials 7, 8, 9: Through hole 10: Placement surface 11: First inclined surface 12: Second inclined surface 20: Holding section 25: Suction port 30 : Direction adjustment section 30A: First direction adjustment section 30B: Second direction adjustment section 35: First direction 36: First position 40: Support section 40A: First support section 40B: Second support section 45: Second direction 46: Second position 50: Horizontal surface 51: Conveying section 52: Rail 53: Frame 56: Shooter 57: Conveyor 58: Guide 60: Long object 61: One side 62: Other side 63: Intermediate section 70 : Plate member 100: System p: Longitudinal direction q of the long object: Inclined direction of the mounting surface x: Horizontal direction y: Direction perpendicular to both the longitudinal direction and the vertical direction of the long object z: Vertical direction

Claims (16)

a placing section having a placing surface on which a plurality of long objects are placed;
Provided above the mounting surface, the long object is divided into three equal parts in the longitudinal direction, one side part, the other side part, and an intermediate part therebetween, and the intermediate part is held and removed from the mounting part. a holding section for taking out the long object;
It is provided above the placement surface and is movable within a predetermined range in a first direction including a horizontal component parallel to the longitudinal direction of the elongated object, and adjusts the extending direction of the held elongated object. a direction adjustment section to
a support portion provided above the placement surface, movable within a predetermined range in a second direction including the horizontal component, and supporting the held elongated object;
The second position when the supporting part is moved furthest away from the holding part in the horizontal direction is the first position when the direction adjusting part is moved furthest away from the holding part in the horizontal direction. A conveying device for a long object located closer to the holding section than the position. The conveying device for a long object according to claim 1, wherein the support section is provided on the placement surface at a position corresponding to both sides of the holding section in the horizontal direction. The conveying device for a long object according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the direction adjustment section is provided at a position corresponding to both sides of the holding section in the horizontal direction. 4. The elongated object conveying device according to claim 1, wherein the support section is arranged above the direction adjustment section. The conveying device for a long object according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the support section is movable in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The conveying device for a long object according to claim 5, wherein the support section moves from the bottom to the top in a direction away from the holding section. The conveying device for a long object according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the direction adjustment section is movable in a direction including a vertical component perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The elongated object conveying device according to claim 7, wherein the direction adjustment section moves from above to below in a direction away from the holding section. The support part moves from the bottom to the top in a direction away from the holding part,
The elongated object conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the direction adjustment section does not change its position in a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction in a direction away from the holding section. The conveying device for a long object according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the support section moves in parallel with the direction adjustment section. The conveying device for a long object according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the support section moves on the same straight line as the direction adjustment section in the horizontal direction. The direction adjustment section is a first rod-shaped member,
The elongated object conveyance device according to claim 1, wherein the support portion is a second rod-shaped member. a plate-like member having one end and the other end and movable in the horizontal direction;
The supporting portion is one end portion of the plate-like member on a side closer to the holding portion in the horizontal direction,
The conveying device for a long object according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the direction adjustment section is the other end of the plate member in the horizontal direction. a placing section having a placing surface on which a plurality of long objects are placed;
a holding portion provided above the placement surface;
a direction adjustment unit that is provided above the placement surface, is movable within a predetermined range in a first direction including a horizontal component, and adjusts the direction in which the elongated object extends;
a support part that is provided above the placement surface, is movable in a predetermined range in a second direction including the horizontal component, and supports the elongated object;
The second position when the support part moves furthest away from the holding part in the horizontal direction is greater than the first position when the direction adjustment part moves furthest away from the holding part in the horizontal direction. a step of preparing a conveying device for a long object located on the side of the holding section;
a step of holding the middle part when the holding part divides the long object in the longitudinal direction into three equal parts, one side part, the other side part, and an intermediate part therebetween, and taking out the long object from the holding part; and;
a step of moving the direction adjustment section while the holding section is holding the elongated object;
A method for operating an apparatus for conveying a long object, including the step of moving the support section while the holding section holds the long object. 15. The method of operating a conveying device for a long object according to claim 14, wherein after the step of moving the direction adjustment section in the first direction, the step of moving the support section in the second direction is performed. 15. The method of operating a long object conveying device according to claim 14, wherein the step of moving the support section in the second direction is started before the step of moving the direction adjustment section in the first direction ends.

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