JPH11292026A - Method and apparatus for packaging - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify a packaging apparatus by stabilizing the transfer of objects onto a carton. SOLUTION: The method for packaging an object 7 carried on a support board 1 with a sheet-like carton 8 includes a supplying process for pushing out the object 7 from the support board 1 in a carrying direction and also supplying the carton 8 to a front of the object 7 from below the support board 1, a contact process for folding a front end of the carton 8 as a first flap 81 and bringing it into contact with the object 7 from forward, a mounting process for pushing out the object 7 in the carrying direction with the first flap 81 in contact with the object 7 for mounting on the carton 8, a separating process for tilting the first flap 81 in the carrying direction to separate from the object 7, and an insertion process for inserting a part of the carton 8 as a second flap 82 between the first flap 81 and the object 7.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a packaging method and, more particularly, to a packaging method for packaging an object conveyed on a support plate in a sheet-like carton (a package box is developed). The present invention also relates to a packaging device, and more particularly to a packaging device for packaging an object in a sheet-like carton.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of a conventional packaging method, FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a first step of the packaging method of FIG. 10, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a second step. In this conventional packaging method, a group of the above-mentioned bottles (7) is packed in a sheet-like carton (8).

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 10 a step,
The group of bottles (7) is conveyed by being pushed by a rod (23) on a support plate (1) arranged in a horizontal posture. Then, as shown in step b of FIGS. 11 and 10, these bottles (7) are pushed out of the support plate (1) by the rod (23) in the transport direction while being placed. At the same time, the carton (8) is
By (3), it is supplied from below the support plate (1) toward the front of the group of bottles (7).

The front end (flap (81)) of the supplied carton (8) is a foldable piece attached to the second conveyor (4) so as to be a two-dot chain line from the solid line in FIG. (9
Folded upward by a). This flap (81)
Is bent until the bending angle θ with respect to the transport direction becomes about 45 ° as shown in FIG. Simultaneously with this bending, as shown in FIG. 12, the pressing piece (9c) comes into contact with the bottle (7) group from the front. This holding piece (9c)
Is mounted on the tip of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder (90), and is movable in the transport direction of the bottles (7).

[0005] Then, with the holding pieces (9c) in contact with the bottles (7), the bottles (7) are pushed out of the support plate (1) in the transport direction. As a result, the bottle (7) group
Flap in carton (8) as shown in step c of
It is placed on the seat part (80) following the rear side of (81). This carton (8) is further transported in the transport direction on the second conveyor (4) together with the bottles (7).

Further, in the carton (8), the seat portion (80)
The flap (82) following the rear side of the flap (81)
In the same manner as described above, it is bent upward by about 45 °, and the state shown in step d of FIG. 10 is obtained. At the time of this bending, the rod (2
3) retracts from between the flap (82) and the bottle (7) group.
Thereafter, as shown in step e of FIG. 10, another flap (8) of the carton (8) is placed between the group of bottles (7) and the flap (81).
3) (84) is inserted and the bottle (7) group and flap (8
Other flaps (85) and (86) are inserted between 2).

In this case, a folded flap (8
Since 1) and (82) are separated from the bottle (7) group, the flaps (83), (84), (85) and (86) can be inserted between them. Thereafter, although not shown, the carton (8) is bent and finally formed into a rectangular parallelepiped box.

In this case, since the carton (8) is supplied from below the support plate (1) toward the front of the group of bottles (7), the front end (11) of the support plate (1) in the transport direction is supplied. ) And the supplied carton (8), not less than a gap is formed. In particular, as shown in FIG. 11, since the flap (81) is bent with the supply of the carton (8), interference between the tip (11) of the support plate (1) and the flap (81) is avoided. Therefore, this gap is relatively large.

Therefore, when the group of bottles (7) is transferred from the support plate (1) to the carton (8), each of the bottles (7)
It is liable to be tilted or shocked by falling into the carton (8). This tends to cause the bottle (7) to collapse and collapse. However, during this transfer, the transfer piece is stabilized because the holding piece (9c) is in contact with the bottle (7) group from the front. This prevents the bottles (7) from collapsing.

[0010]

However, in this conventional apparatus, since a holding piece (9c) and a hydraulic cylinder (90) are provided to suppress the group of bottles (7), the bottle (7)
The equipment for packing groups is complicated. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to stabilize transfer of an object to a carton and to simplify a device for packaging.

[0011]

Means for Solving the Problems The solution of the present invention taken to solve the above-mentioned problem is a packaging method for packaging an object conveyed on a support plate in a sheet-like carton, A supply step of extruding the object from the support plate in the transport direction and supplying the carton from below the support plate toward the front of the object, and a front end of the supplied carton as a first flap. An abutting step of bending and abutting the object from the front;
A mounting step of extruding the object in the transport direction while the flap is in contact with the object and mounting the object on the carton; and a separating step of inclining the first flap in the transport direction and separating the first flap from the object. And a step of bending and inserting a part of the carton as a second flap between the first flap and the object. "

[0012] In this case, in the supply step, the object is pushed out of the support plate in the transport direction, and the carton is supplied from below the support plate toward the front of the object. Then, in the contact step, the front end of the supplied carton is bent as a first flap to contact the object from the front. In the subsequent placement step, the object is pushed out in the transport direction and placed on the carton while the first flap is in contact with the object.

Further, in the separating step, the first flap is separated from the object while being inclined in the transport direction. Then, in the insertion step, a part of the carton is bent and inserted as the second flap between the first flap and the object. In this case, since the carton is supplied from below the support plate toward the front of the object extruded from the support plate in the transport direction, there is not less than a small distance between the tip of the support plate in the transport direction and the supplied carton. A gap is formed. Therefore, when the object pushed out from the support plate in the transport direction is placed on the carton, the object tends to be inclined or to receive an impact by dropping into the carton. However, during the transfer of the object, the first of the carton
Since the flaps are in contact, the aforementioned tendency is reduced.

In the abutting step, the first flap may be bent as the supplied carton progresses, or the first flap may be bent while the supplied carton is temporarily stopped. May be. Further, the first flap may be brought into contact with the object at the same time as the end of the bending of the first flap, or the object may be brought into contact with the first flap after the first flap is bent.

[0015]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the object is transferred from the support plate to the carton, the first flap comes into contact with the object from the front thereof, so that the transfer is stabilized. Is done. In addition, since the first flap is brought into contact with the object to stabilize the transfer,
A configuration such as a conventional retaining piece or a hydraulic cylinder is not required, and a device for packaging is simplified.

[Others] [Item a] Another solution of the present invention taken to solve the above-mentioned problem is a packaging device for packaging an object in a sheet-like carton, in which the object is placed. Support plate,
An extruding means for extruding the object from the support plate in the transport direction in the above-described state, and supplying the carton from below the support plate toward a predetermined position spaced apart from the support plate in the transport direction. Supply means, bending means for bending the front end of the carton upward as a flap portion, and an object pushed out of the support plate is placed on the carton in a state of contacting the bent flap portion. The pushing means and the supply means such that the degree of bending of the bent flap portion is reduced while the object is placed on the carton so that the flap portion is separated from the object. And control means for controlling the bending means. "

In this case, the object is pushed out of the supporting plate in the transport direction by the pushing means. Further, the carton is supplied from below the support plate toward a predetermined position spaced apart from the support plate in the transport direction. Then, the front end of the supplied carton is bent as a flap by the bending means.

Further, the control means controls the extruding means, the supply means and the bending means, and the object pushed out of the support plate is placed on the carton in a state of contacting the bent flap portion. When the object is placed on the carton, the degree of bending of the bent flap is reduced, and the flap is separated from the object.

In this case, since the carton is supplied from below the support plate to a predetermined position spaced apart in the transport direction with respect to the support plate, the carton is supplied to the end of the support plate in the transport direction. Notably, a gap is formed between the carton. Therefore, when the object is transferred from the support plate to the carton, the object tends to be inclined or to receive an impact by dropping into the carton. However, since the flap portion of the carton is in contact with the object from the front when the object moves, the above tendency is reduced.

Note that the folding means may be configured to bend the flap portion with the supply of the carton, or may be configured to bend the flap portion in a state where the supplied carton is temporarily stopped. Further, the flap may be in contact with the object at the same time as the bending of the flap, or may be in contact with the flap after the flap is bent.

In this case, similarly to the above-described invention, when the object is transferred from the support plate to the carton, the flap portion of the carton comes into contact with the object from the front thereof.
This transfer is stabilized. Also, in order to stabilize the transfer, the flap part of the carton is brought into contact with the object, so that the conventional structure such as a holding piece or a hydraulic cylinder is not required, and a packaging device is required. Simplified.

[B] The method according to item a), further comprising a driving means for holding the support plate and for moving the support plate forward and backward in the transport direction, wherein the control means is adapted to supply the carton. Controlling the supply means, the bending means, and the driving means so that the flap portion is bent and the support plate advances in the transport direction with the bending of the flap portion. " May be.

In this case, since the flap portion is bent along with the supply of the carton, in order to avoid interference between the flap portion and the support plate at the time of the bending, at the time of starting the bending of the flap portion, The gap between the front end of the support plate in the transport direction and the supplied carton tends to be large. However, since the support plate advances in the transport direction in accordance with the bending of the flap portion, the gap between the tip of the support plate and the carton is reduced while avoiding interference between the flap portion and the support plate.
Therefore, also at this point, transfer of the object from the support plate to the carton is stabilized.

[C] In the case of item a or b, in the case of “a plurality of cylinders aligned in the transport direction and standing upright with respect to the support plate”, when transferring from the support plate to the carton Is more likely to fall down, the effect of stabilizing the transfer of the object by the flap portion becomes remarkable.

[0025]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
This will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a view showing an outline of steps a to d of the packaging method in the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view showing an outline of steps e to i subsequent to the steps a to d in FIG. It is. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the packaging apparatus (100) performing the packaging method of FIGS. 1 and 2 in a supply step, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the packaging apparatus (100) in the supply step. 5 is a front view of the main part in the contact step following the supply step of the packaging apparatus (100), and FIG. 6 is a front view at the end of the contact step of the packaging apparatus (100). 7 is a packaging device (100)
FIG. 8 is a front view of a mounting process following the contact process of FIG.
FIG. 9 is a front view of the packaging device (100) at the end of the mounting process, and FIG. 9 is a front view of the separating device and the insertion process of the packaging device (100).

In this packing method, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a group of bottles (7) arranged in a matrix are packed in a sheet-like carton (8). The bottle (7) contains, for example, soft drink. Also, carton (8)
Is made of corrugated cardboard, and is formed in a developed shape so as to form a rectangular parallelepiped box by bending. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the packaging apparatus (100) for executing this method includes a support plate (1), an extruding mechanism (2), and first and second conveyors (3) (4). ) And the first and second bent pieces (5a) (5
b) and a control circuit (6).

[Configuration of Each Part of Packaging Device (100)] * Support plate (1) * The support plate (1) has a rectangular shape and a horizontal posture in plan view as shown in FIGS. It is composed of a flat plate.
A group of bottles (7) is placed on the support plate (1), and the group of bottles (7) in this mounted state is transported in the longitudinal direction of the support plate (1). Further, the leading end of the support plate (1) in the transport direction of the bottles (7) group (hereinafter, simply referred to as the "transport direction") has its lower surface inclined so as to become gradually thinner toward the distal end (11). Is formed.

* Extrusion mechanism (2) * The extrusion mechanism (2) is, as shown in FIGS.
(7) The group is pushed out of the support plate (1) in a mounted state. The pushing mechanism (2) includes a rod (23) disposed above the support plate (1) and a pair of chains (21) (22) supporting the rod (23). Provided.

The rod body (23) is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (transport direction) of the support plate (1) in plan view (hereinafter referred to as "width direction").
). Both ends of the rod (23) are fixed to a part of the chains (21) and (22). The chains (21) and (22) have a known configuration, and are arranged in the width direction in plan view. The chains (21) and (22) are paths extending in the transport direction, and are set as loop paths as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. Each part is configured such that the group of bottles (7) is pressed in the transport direction by the rod (23) as the rod (23) moves in the transport direction along the horizontal lower side of this path. .

In this case, the pushing mechanism (2) corresponds to the above-mentioned "pushing means". * First conveyor (3) * As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first conveyor (3) is a pair of chains (31) and (32) arranged below the support plate (1).
And one part (33) integrated with these chains (31) and (32)
And the configuration comprising:

The chains (31) and (32) extend in the transport direction side by side in the width direction in plan view, and extend from a region below the support plate (1) to a front side in the transport direction of the support plate (1). Inclined upward. The ends of the upper surfaces of the chains (31) and (32) in the transport direction coincide with predetermined positions (P) spaced from the support plate (1) in the transport direction. The predetermined position (P) is on an imaginary line extending from the upper surface of the support plate (1) in the transport direction when viewed from the front.

The one part (33) is configured to extend in the width direction across the chains (31) and (32).
It is fixed to the upper surface of (32). Therefore, when the carton (8) is placed on the chains (31) and (32) below the support plate (1),
The carton (8) is pressed by the piece (33) and supplied toward the above-mentioned predetermined position (P).

In this case, the first conveyor (3) corresponds to the above-mentioned "supply means". * 2nd conveyor (4) * 2nd conveyor (4), as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
The carton (8) supplied by the conveyor (3) is further transported in the transport direction. And this second conveyor
(4) is provided with a pair of chains (41) and (42) extending in the horizontal direction. Then, in a front view, the upper surfaces of the chains (41) and (42) are configured to be continuous with the upper surfaces of the chains (31) and (32) at the above-described predetermined position (P).

The chains (41) and (42) and the chain (3)
1) and (32) are configured to be driven by one motor (not shown). Also, these chains (31) (32) (41) (42)
Are supported by guide rails (not shown) extending along the inner peripheral side thereof. Thus, the upper surfaces of the chains (31), (32), (41), and (42) extend straight.

* First and second bent pieces (5a) and (5b) * The first bent piece (5a) is placed with the front end of the carton (8) supplied by the first conveyor (3) facing upward. It is for bending. Then, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first bent piece (5a) is formed into a "L" shaped movable piece part (51) (52) attached to the chain (41) (42). And these movable pieces (51)
A flat plate (55) integrated at one end of (52), and rollers (51a) (52a) attached to the other ends of these movable pieces (51) and (52)
And the configuration comprising:

The movable pieces (51) and (52) are arranged outside the chains (41) and (42) in the width direction. The movable pieces (51) and (52) are pivotally supported by the chains (41) and (42) so as to be rotatable up and down around the bent portions. The flat plate (55) is configured to extend in the width direction across the movable pieces (51) and (52), and both ends thereof are integrated with the movable pieces (51) and (52). In addition, this flat plate (55)
Are the outer peripheral sides of the chains (41) and (42) and
It is arranged behind the movable pieces (51) and (52) in the rotation direction 2).

On the inner peripheral side of the chains (41) and (42),
A groove (5) of a predetermined path arranged along the chains (41) and (42)
0) are provided, and these grooves (5
Rollers (51a) and (52a) are fitted with respect to (0), respectively.
The second bent piece (5b) is for bending the rear end of the carton (8) conveyed by the second conveyor (4) upward, and is arranged in the direction of rotation of the chains (41) and (42). It is arranged at a position away from the first bent piece (5a) to the rear side.

The second bent piece (5b) is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 8, similarly to the first bent piece (5a), the “H” -shaped movable piece (5) attached to the chains (41) and (42), respectively.
3) (54), a flat plate (56) integrated with one end of these movable pieces (53) and (54), and mounted on the other end of these movable pieces (53) and (54). Rollers (53a) and (54a). Each part of the second bent piece (5b) has the same configuration as each part of the first bent piece (5a). Roller (5
3a and (54a) are fitted into the pair of grooves (50), respectively.

Further, the first bent piece (5a) is made to be able to bend the front end (flap (81)) of the carton (8) in the contact step described later, and the second bent piece is formed. (5b) is the rear end of the carton (8) (flap (8
The movement of the first and second bent pieces (5a) and (5b) is set so that 2)) can be bent. For this reason, the bending shape and size of the movable piece (51) (52) (53) (54) and the groove (50)
Is set.

In this case, the first bent piece (5a) corresponds to the above-mentioned "bending means". * Control circuit (6) * The control circuit (6) is composed of a microcomputer or the like. As shown in FIG. 4, the control circuit (6) includes motors (not shown) for driving the chains (31), (32), (41) and (42), and the chains (21) and (22). A driving motor (not shown) is electrically connected. Therefore, the pushing mechanism (2) and the first and second conveyors (3) and (4) are controlled by the control circuit (6).

In this case, the control circuit (6) and the groove (50)
And the like correspond to the “control means” described above. The control circuit (6), the groove (50), and the like control each part of the packaging device (100) so as to perform each step described later. * Drive mechanism (1a) * Furthermore, the packaging device (100) is provided with a drive mechanism (1a) for holding the above-mentioned support plate (1) and moving it back and forth in the transport direction. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the drive mechanism (1a) has a pair of holding members (12) (1) for holding the support plate (1).
3) and a hydraulic cylinder (15) for moving the support plate (1) back and forth
And are provided.

The holding members (12) and (13) are arranged so as to extend along both edges in the width direction of the support plate (1). Grooves (120) and (130) extending in the transport direction of the support plate (1) are formed on the opposing surfaces of the holding members (12) and (13). These grooves
The support plate (1) is fitted so as to be slidable with respect to (120) and (130). The hydraulic cylinder (15) is arranged such that its main body is fixed at a fixed position and an output shaft protruding from the main body extends in the transport direction. The tip of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder (15) is fixed to a projecting piece (14) provided on the lower surface of the support plate (1). Accordingly, the operation of the hydraulic cylinder (15) causes the support plate (1) to advance and retreat in the transport direction.

The hydraulic cylinder (15) is provided with a control circuit
The configuration is controlled by (6). [About the packaging of the bottle (7) group] Next, the packaging device (100)
Each step of packaging the group of bottles (7) will be described in order.

* Supplying Process * As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the bottle (7) group includes, for example,
It is placed on the support plate (1) in a state of being arranged in a matrix of 6 rows and 4 rows. Each of the bottles (7) is formed in a cylindrical body that stands upright with respect to the support plate (1). In addition, the carton (8)
Chain (31) of the first conveyor (3) below the support plate (1)
(32).

In this apparatus, as shown in steps a and b in FIG. 1, and as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the group of bottles (7) placed on the support plate (1) by the operation of the extrusion mechanism (2). Is pushed by the rod (23) in the transport direction and moves. During this move, the bottle
(7) The group slides on the upper surface of the support plate (1) while being placed on the support plate (1). By this movement, the bottles (7) are pushed out of the support plate (1) in the transport direction.

At the same time, by the operation of the first conveyor (3), the carton (8) is pressed by the one part (33) to the predetermined position (P) (the front side of the bottle (7) group). Supplied toward. The carton (8) is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole. The carton (8) has a rectangular flap (81) located at the front end in the supply direction and the flap (81).
A rectangular sheet portion (80) following the rear side of (81) and a rectangular flap (82) following the rear side of the sheet portion (80) are provided. Further, in the rectangular portion continuous with the sheet portion (80) in the width direction, flaps (83) and (84) located on both sides of the flap (81) in the width direction, and on both sides of the flap (82). Flaps (85) and (86) are connected to each other.

In this example, the flap (81) is
1 flap "and" flap section ", and flap (82)
This corresponds to the “second flap” described above. * Abutment process * Carton (8) supplied by the first conveyor (3)
As shown by the solid line in Fig. 5, the flap (81) is
The first bent piece (5a) is positioned in front of the end (11).
Bent upward. That is, supply of carton (8)
As a result, the first bent piece (5a) rotates the chains (41) and (42).
Pivots toward the seat (80) while moving upward
I do. As a result, the flap (81) is in the shape of a solid line in FIG.
S from the state ₁ State, S_Two State, S_Three State and folding sequentially
Bent and finally S_Four (A two-dot chain line).
In this state, the bending angle θ with respect to the horizontal direction₁ Is 90
°. The flap (81) is flat on the first bent piece (5a).
Pressed and bent by the plate (55).

With the bending of the flap (81), the bottom
(7) group is changed from the state of the solid line to the state of the dotted line in FIG.
Extrude from the support plate (1) so that the
It is. Then, as shown in a two-dot chain line in FIG. 5 and FIG.
In addition, the flap (81) at the end of folding is
And abut from the front. In this case, the carton (8)
With the supply, the flap (81)₁ ~ S _Four As
Start to bend the flap (81)
At this time, the folding flap (81) and the support plate (1)
In order to avoid interference, the tip (11) of the support plate (1) and the supplied
The gap between the
You.

However, with the bending of the flap (81), the hydraulic cylinder (15) of the drive mechanism (1a) is operated, and the support plate (1) is moved from a solid line to a dotted line to a two-dot chain line in FIG. To advance. This reduces the gap between the tip (11) of the support plate (1) and the supplied carton (8) while avoiding interference between the support plate (1) and the flap (81). When the flap (81) is bent, the flaps (83) and (84) are also bent upward by a bending mechanism (not shown) different from the bending pieces (5a) and (5b).

* Placement Step * Thereafter, in a state where the flaps (81) are in contact with the bottles (7), the bottles (7) are further pushed out in the transport direction by the rods (23). Along with the extrusion, the carton (8) is transported along with the bottles (7) in the transport direction by the second conveyor (4). As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, each of the bottles (7) extruded from the support plate (1) is sequentially placed on the sheet portion (80) of the carton (8). And finally, FIG.
As shown in step c, the whole bottle (7) is
(8) Transferred to (Seat (80)).

When the placement of the bottles (7) in the carton (8) is completed, the support plate (1) is retracted to the initial position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 5 by the operation of the hydraulic cylinder (15). This increases the gap between the tip (11) of the support plate (1) and the supplied carton (8). After the placement of the group of bottles (7) is completed, the flap (82) of the carton (8) is bent upward by the second bent piece (5b) as shown in FIG. That is, with the transfer of the carton (8) by the second conveyor (4), the second bent piece (5b) moves upward due to the rotation of the chains (41) and (42) while the sheet part (80) side. Rotate toward. Thus, the flaps (82) are bent such that the two-dot chain line → solid line in the figure, the bending angle theta ₂ with respect to the horizontal direction becomes finally 90 °. As a result, the flap (82) comes into contact with the group of bottles (7) from the rear side. The flap (82) is a flat plate of the second bent piece (5b).
Pressed and bent by (56).

At the time of this bending, the tip (1) of the support plate (1) is
The gap between the supplied carton (8) and the flap (8)
2) will pass. However, prior to bending of the flap (82), the support plate (1) has been retracted to the initial position, so that the flap (82) can be bent. Further, in order to enable this bending, the gap between the tip (11) of the support plate (1) at the initial position and the supplied carton (8) becomes relatively large.

When the flap (82) is bent, the flaps (85) and (86) are also bent upward by another bending mechanism (not shown). Further, as shown in step d of FIG. 1, the carton is
(8) and the group of bottles (7) are transported a predetermined distance in the transport direction. * Separation process * After this, the first and second bent pieces (5a) and (5b) are moved downward by 20 to 4
It rotates about 5 °. As a result, the flaps (81) (8) (8) of the carton (8) as shown in FIG.
2) The degree of bending becomes smaller. That is, the state in which the flap (81) is inclined in the transport direction and separates from the group of bottles (7), and the state in which the flap (82) is inclined in the opposite direction to the transport direction and separates from the group of bottles (7). Becomes

* Insertion step * In this detached state, the flaps (83) and (84) are placed between the flap (81) and the group of bottles (7) as shown in step f in FIG. 2 and as shown in FIG. Is inserted, flap (82) and bottle
(7) Flaps (85) and (86) are inserted between the groups. Thereafter, the carton (8) is bent as shown in steps g to i in FIG. 2 and finally formed into a rectangular parallelepiped box.
Further, at the time of bending at this stage, the glue ejected from the glue gun (N) adheres to a predetermined portion of the carton (8). As a result, the molded box is adhered by the glue and its shape is maintained.

[Effects] The present invention has the following effects. . When the group of bottles (7) extruded from the support plate (1) is placed on the carton (8), the gap between the tip (11) of the support plate (1) and the carton (8) causes Each of them tends to be inclined or to be easily hit by a drop into the carton (8). However, at the time of transfer of this bottle (7) group,
Since the flap (81) of the carton (8) comes into contact with the group of bottles (7) from the front thereof, the above tendency is reduced. That is, this transfer is stabilized.

[0056] In order to stabilize this transfer, the bottle
(7) The flap (81) is in contact with the group, so there is no need for a holding piece and a hydraulic cylinder to hold down the group of bottles (7) as in the past, and the packaging device (100) is simplified. Is done. . As described above, since the flap (81) is bent with the supply of the carton (8), the tip (11) of the support plate (1) is bent.
And the gap between the supplied carton (8) tends to be large.
Therefore, the effect of stabilizing the transfer of the bottle (7) group by the flap (81) becomes remarkable.

[0057] Support plate with folding of flap (81)
(1) is advanced in the transport direction, so that interference between the flap (81) and the support plate (1) during bending is avoided, and the tip (11) of the support plate (1) and the carton (8) are And the gap between them becomes smaller. Therefore, also in this respect, the support plate (1)
The transfer of the bottle (7) to the group is stabilized. . Since a plurality of bottles (7) aligned in the transport direction and standing upright with respect to the support plate transfer from the support plate (1) to the carton (8), the bottle (7) tends to fall down during this transfer. Become. Therefore, the effect of stabilizing the transfer of the bottle (7) group by the flap (81) becomes remarkable.

[0058] In order to allow the flap (82) to be bent, the gap between the tip (11) of the support plate (1) and the supplied carton (8) becomes relatively large. Therefore, also in this regard,
The effect of stabilizing the transfer of the bottle (7) group by the flap (81) becomes remarkable. . Carton (8) and bottle by second conveyor (4)
(7) Since the bottles (7) are restrained by the flaps (81) and (82) from the front and rear in the transfer direction when the groups are transferred, collapse of the bottles (7) during the transfer is prevented. ing. [Other embodiments]. In the above-described embodiment, the flap (81) is bent along with the supply of the carton (8) in the contact step, but this is in a state where the supplied carton (8) is temporarily stopped. And the flap (81) may be bent.

[0059] In the above embodiment, in the contact step, the flap (81) comes into contact with the group of bottles (7) at the same time that the folding of the flap (81) is finished. ) May be configured such that a group of bottles (7) comes into contact with the flap (81) after the fold is folded. . In the above embodiment, the predetermined position (P) is on a virtual line extending in the transport direction from the upper surface of the support plate (1). However, the predetermined position (P) may be below the virtual line. .

[0060] In the above embodiment, the carton (8)
Is formed into a shape that is finally formed into a rectangular parallelepiped box, but may be formed into a shape that is finally formed into a rectangular dish shape. When a carton having a shape different from that of the carton (8) in the above embodiment is used, a flap different from the flaps (83) and (84) is provided between the flap (81) and the bottle (7) group. May be inserted.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a packaging method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Diagram showing the outline of step d

FIG. 2 is a view showing an outline of steps e to i following steps a to d in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows a packaging device (1) for executing the packaging method shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
00) Plan view in the supply process

FIG. 4 is a front view of the packaging device (100) in a supply process.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a main part in a contact step following a supply step of the packaging device (100).

FIG. 6 is a front view of the packaging device (100) at the end of the contact process.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the mounting process following the contact process of the packaging device (100).

FIG. 8 is a front view at the end of the mounting process of the packaging device (100).

FIG. 9 is a front view of the separating process and the inserting process of the packaging device (100).

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of a conventional packaging method.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a first step of the packaging method of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view of a second step of the packaging method in FIG. 10;

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) ・ ・ ・ Support plate (2) ・ ・ ・ Extrusion mechanism (3) ・ ・ ・ First conveyor (4) ・ ・ ・ Second conveyor (5a) ・ ・ ・ First bent piece (50) ・ ・・ Groove (6) ・ ・ ・ Control circuit (1a) ・ ・ ・ Drive mechanism

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A packaging method for packaging an object conveyed on a support plate in a sheet-like carton, wherein the object is extruded from the support plate in the conveyance direction, and the object is pressed from below the support plate. A supplying step of supplying the carton toward the front of the carton; a contacting step of bending a front end of the supplied carton as a first flap to abut on the object from the front; A placing step of extruding the object in the transport direction and placing the object on the carton in a state in which the first flap is inclined in the transport direction to separate from the object; An insertion step of bending and inserting a part of the carton as a second flap between one flap and the object. 2. A packaging apparatus for packaging an object in a sheet-like carton, comprising: a support plate on which the object is placed; and an extruding means for extruding the object from the support plate in a transport direction in the above-described state. Supply means for supplying the carton from below the support plate toward a predetermined position spaced apart in the transport direction with respect to the support plate; and a bend for bending a front end of the carton upward as a flap portion. Means for placing the object pushed out of the support plate on the carton while abutting the folded flap portion, and folding the object in a state where the object is placed on the carton. A control means for controlling the pushing means, the supply means and the bending means such that the degree of bending of the flap part is reduced and the flap part is separated from the object. Packaging apparatus comprising and, the. 3. A driving device for holding the support plate and moving the support plate forward and backward in the transport direction, wherein the control device causes the flap portion to be bent with the supply of the carton, The packaging device according to claim 2, wherein the supply unit, the folding unit, and the driving unit are controlled such that the support plate advances in the transport direction with the bending of the flap portion. 4. The object according to claim 2, wherein the object includes a plurality of cylinders aligned in the transport direction and standing upright with respect to the support plate.
Or the packaging device according to 3.