KR102557416B1 - Automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus and automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus and an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same, and more particularly, to an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus capable of automatically manufacturing an air cap having a desired size using a roll-type air cap member. And it relates to an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same.
According to one aspect of the present invention, the air roll support unit coupled to the air roll film wound in the form of a roll; a cutting unit located adjacent to the air roll support and cutting the air roll to a preset length; and a filling part spaced apart from the cutting part and filling the cut air roll with air to manufacture an air cap, wherein the cutting part grips or releases an end of the air roll and pulls the air roll. a gripping member provided to be movable in the direction and the pushing direction; and a cutter unit configured to cut the extended air roll as the holding member moves in a direction in which the end of the air roll is pulled.

Description

Automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus and automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same {Automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus and automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same}

The present invention relates to an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus and an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same, and more particularly, to an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus capable of automatically manufacturing an air cap having a desired size using a roll-shaped air cap member. And it relates to an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same.

An air cap is a member that is filled with gas such as air to perform a buffering function. The air cap is combined with the target article in a form surrounding the target article, and protects the target article from external force.

Recently, as non-face-to-face transactions and courier transactions increase due to various factors, the demand for air caps is increasing to prevent damage to goods to be delivered during transportation.

In addition, in the case of items that are easily damaged by impact, such as electronic devices, it is common to prevent shocks caused by external forces by wrapping them with air caps during storage and transportation.

In general, an air cap is manufactured by overlapping two films made of polyethylene (PE) or the like, bonding the remaining parts except for a part, injecting air through the part, and then sealing it.

At this time, the film may be cut to a predetermined size and supplied to consumers, but recently, it is increasingly being provided in the form of a roll so that consumers can directly cut it to a desired size.

Therefore, in order to manufacture the air cap, a process of cutting the film in the form of a roll, injecting air through one portion, and then sealing is required. However, if the process is performed by hand, there is a concern that the work speed and reliability of work may be reduced.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0081041 discloses an apparatus for manufacturing an air cap for keeping warm and a method for manufacturing the same. Specifically, a plurality of rolls providing a plurality of films, an apparatus for manufacturing an air cap for heat preservation capable of adsorbing, injecting air, and cooling the films supplied from each roll, and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed.

However, this type of apparatus and method for manufacturing an air cap for keeping warm can be applied only when a plurality of small air caps are provided. In addition, the prior literature does not provide a method for cutting the formed air cap into a desired size and storing it.

Therefore, in the prior art, since the manufacturing process of the air cap is at least partially performed manually, it is difficult to expect improvement in work efficiency and reliability.

Korean Patent Document No. 10-1416337 discloses an apparatus for manufacturing an air cap insulation sheet. Specifically, an apparatus for manufacturing an air cap insulation sheet capable of forming an air cap insulation sheet by using a first forming roller having a suction hole and a front forming portion and a second forming roller having a protruding pressing portion and a pressing portion is disclosed.

However, this type of air cap insulation sheet manufacturing apparatus can also be applied only when a plurality of small air caps are provided. In addition, the prior literature does not provide a method for cutting the formed air cap into a desired size and storing it.

Therefore, since the manufacturing process of the air cap is at least partially carried out manually in the above prior literature, it is difficult to expect improvement in work efficiency and reliability.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0081041 (2015.07.13.) Korean Patent Document No. 10-1416337 (2014.07.09.)

An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus having a structure capable of solving the above problems and an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same.

First, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus having a structure that can be easily and accurately cut into a desired size using continuous roll-type air caps and an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus having a structure in which the cutting process can be automatically performed, and an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus having a structure capable of accurately and easily injecting a required amount of air into a cut air cap and an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for automatically manufacturing an air cap having a structure in which the injection process can be automatically performed, and a method for automatically manufacturing an air cap using the same.

In addition, one object of the present invention is to provide an automatic air cap manufacturing device having a structure in which processes of cutting, air injection, and loading of continuous roll-shaped air caps can be automatically performed, and an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the air roll support unit coupled to the air roll film wound in the form of a roll; a cutting unit located adjacent to the air roll support and cutting the air roll to a preset length; and a filling part spaced apart from the cutting part and filling the cut air roll with air to manufacture an air cap, wherein the cutting part grips or releases an end of the air roll and pulls the air roll. a gripping member provided to be movable in the direction and the pushing direction; and a cutter unit configured to cut the extended air roll as the holding member moves in a direction in which the end of the air roll is pulled.

In addition, the cutting unit is located adjacent to the cutter unit, is provided to be movable in a direction toward and away from the extended air roll, and a pair of air rolls are positioned between them. Includes a fixing member, and when the holding member is moved by a predetermined first length in a direction of pulling the air roll in a state in which the holding member grips the end of the air roll, one of the pair of fixing members holds the other one The air cap automatic manufacturing device may be provided so that the air roll and the pair of fixing members come into contact with each other.

In addition, the pair of fixing members may include a pair of first fixing members disposed to face the holding member with the cutter unit interposed therebetween; and a pair of second fixing members positioned between the cutter unit and the gripping member, by the first length in a direction in which the end of the air roll is pulled while the cutting part holds the end of the air roll. When moved, the pair of first fixing members and the pair of second fixing members come into contact with the air rolls, respectively.

In addition, the cutter unit is moved along the width direction of the air roll to cut the air roll when the pair of first fixing members and the pair of second fixing members come into contact with the air roll, respectively. An apparatus for automatically manufacturing air caps may be provided.

In addition, when the cutter unit cuts the air roll, the pair of first fixing members remain in contact with the air roll, and the pair of second fixing members are spaced apart from each other. A manufacturing device may be provided.

In addition, the holding member is further moved by a predetermined second length in the direction of pulling the air roll in a state in which the end of the air roll cut through between the pair of second fixing members spaced apart from each other is gripped, An apparatus for automatically manufacturing air caps may be provided.

In addition, the filling unit may include a nozzle unit provided to be movable in a direction toward the cut air roll and inserted into the cut air roll to inject air to manufacture an air cap; and a support unit located above the cut air roll and capable of moving up and down, wherein the support unit is lowered and comes into contact with an edge of the cut air roll adjacent to the nozzle unit to grip the edge. An apparatus for automatically manufacturing an air cap may be provided by raising the nozzle unit to form an opening into which the nozzle unit is introduced.

In addition, the filling unit is located on the upper side of the air roll cut adjacent to the support unit, provided to be able to move up and down, the adsorption unit extending toward the lower side; and a sensing unit located on an upper side of the air roll cut adjacent to the adsorbing unit, provided to be liftable, and extending downward, wherein a lower end of the sensing unit includes a lower end of the adsorbing unit. A lower positioned, automatic air cap manufacturing device may be provided.

In addition, the lower end of the adsorption unit and the lower end of the sensing unit are positioned apart from the air roll that has been cut, and the lower end of the sensing unit is pressed by the manufactured air cap to a predetermined length. An automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus may be provided in which the adsorption unit adsorbs the manufactured air cap when the air cap is moved upward by the amount.

According to one aspect of the present invention, (a) pulling out the air roll (air roll) by a predetermined first length along the longitudinal direction of the cutting unit; (b) cutting the air roll from which the cutting unit is drawn out; (c) transferring the air roll cut by the first transfer unit to the filling unit; (d) manufacturing an air cap by filling the air roll to which the filling part is transferred with air; and (e) transferring the air cap manufactured by the second transfer unit to the outside.

In addition, the step (a) may include (a1) holding an end of the air roll with a gripping member; and (a2) drawing, by the holding member, the air roll by the first length.

In addition, the step (a) may include, prior to the step (a1), the step (a0) of rotatably coupling the air roll to the air roll support.

In addition, the step (b) may include (b1) pressing the air roll by a fixing member to maintain the drawn-out state by the first length; (b2) cutting the air roll while the cutter unit moves in the width direction of the air roll; and (b3) moving the fixing member opposite to the air roll to release the cut air roll.

In addition, the step (c) may include (c1) drawing out the air roll having the holding member cut to a predetermined second length; (c2) adsorbing the cut air roll by the elevating member; (c3) pressing the air roll adsorbed by the elevating member toward a tray so that the cut air roll is seated on the tray; and (c4) transferring the air roll on which the tray is seated toward the filling part.

In addition, the step (d) may include (d1) pressurizing and fixing the air roll to which the support unit is transported; (d2) an adsorption unit and a sensing unit are positioned adjacent to the fixed air roll; and (d3) inserting a nozzle unit into the air roll and filling the air to manufacture the air cap.

In addition, the step (d) may include, after the step (d3), (d4) detecting the thickness of the air cap manufactured by the sensing unit; and (d5) stopping the filling of the air by the nozzle unit.

In addition, the step (e) may include (e1) detecting the thickness of the air cap manufactured by the sensing unit; (e2) holding the air cap manufactured by an adsorption unit when the detected thickness is equal to or greater than a preset thickness condition; and (e5) transferring the adsorption unit holding the air cap by the second transfer unit to the outside.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

First, an air roll in which a film for making an air cap is wound in a roll form is coupled to an air roll support. The air roll support includes a main support member that supports the air roll and rotates together, and a sub support member configured to partially wind the unwound air roll and change the traveling direction.

An end of the air roll in the extending direction is fixedly supported by a fixing member. The fixing member is provided as a pair of members facing each other, and the air roll is positioned between the pair of members. The pair of members are spaced apart from or in contact with each other to release or fix the air roll.

A gripping member is provided adjacent to the holding member. The gripping member is configured to be movable in a direction toward the fixing member and in a direction opposite to the fixing member. The end of the air roll fixed by the fixing member can be gripped by the holding member moved toward the fixing member.

A plurality of fixing members may be provided. When the gripping member is moved opposite to the fixing member by a predetermined first length while holding the end of the air roll, the plurality of fixing members (ie, each provided as a pair) come into contact with each other to fix the air roll.

A cutter unit configured to reciprocate in the width direction of the air roll is positioned between the plurality of fixing members. When the plurality of fixing members fix the air roll, the cutter unit reciprocates in the width direction of the air roll to cut the air roll.

When the air roll is cut, a pair of fixing members positioned between the cutter unit and the holding member among the plurality of fixing members are spaced apart from each other to release only the cut air roll. The gripping member is further moved opposite to the fixing member by a preset second length while holding the end of the cut air roll.

An elevating member is provided above the holding member. The elevating member is lowered to adsorb the cut air rolls, and then lowered toward the tray located below them to release the adsorbed air rolls. The air roll seated on the tray may be transferred to a filling unit for injecting air through the first transfer unit.

Therefore, the air roll on which the film is wound in a roll form can be automatically cut to a preset length without user intervention. As a result, the cutting process of the air roll can be performed accurately, easily and quickly, and the user's separate work is not required, so work convenience and efficiency can be improved.

In addition, the cut air roll is transferred to the filling unit by the first transfer unit. The filling unit communicates with an external fluid supply source, is provided on the upper side of the nozzle unit and the cut air roll configured to reciprocate in the direction toward the cut air roll, and is provided movably and is adjacent to the edge of the cut air roll adjacent to the nozzle unit. It includes a support unit positioned to be.

When the cut air roll reaches the filling part, the support unit is lowered to adsorb the edge of the cut air roll, and then raised by a predetermined distance. Accordingly, an opening communicating with the outside and the inside is formed at the corner of the cut air roll. The nozzle unit is inserted into the formed opening and injects air into the cut air roll to manufacture an air cap.

On the upper side of the cut air roll, an adsorption unit and a detection unit are connected to the second transfer unit and are provided to move up and down. When the cut air roll reaches the filling part, the adsorption unit and the sensing unit are lowered and positioned apart from the cut air roll by a predetermined distance. At this time, the lower end of the sensing unit is positioned lower than the lower end of the adsorption unit, and may be raised by an external force.

As the amount of air injected into the cut air roll increases, the thickness of the cut air roll (i.e., the air cap under manufacture) increases so that its upper surface presses against the lower end of the sensing unit. When the lower end of the sensing unit is raised by a predetermined length or more, it is determined that a sufficient amount of air has been injected, and the nozzle unit stops air injection and is withdrawn from the air cap. The adsorption unit adsorbs the air cap using hydraulic or pneumatic pressure.

Accordingly, the second transfer unit is operated to move the adsorption unit to the outside, for example, a basket in a state in which the air cap is adsorbed. The suction unit moved to the basket releases the air cap, and the air cap is accommodated in the basket.

As the above process is repeated, the air caps can be stacked and stored in the basket. The worker can easily withdraw the air cap that has been manufactured and supply it to the customer.

Accordingly, the cut air roll can be automatically inflated and moved without user intervention. As a result, the air injection process of the air cap can be performed accurately, easily and quickly, and the user's separate work is not required, so work convenience and efficiency can be improved.

Furthermore, the process is performed automatically and sequentially. That is, the air roll in which the film is wound in the form of a roll may be cut to a preset length without user intervention, air may be injected, and then loaded at a preset location. As a result, the manufacturing process of the air cap can be performed accurately, easily and quickly, and user's intervention is not required, so work convenience and efficiency can be improved.

1 to 4 are perspective views illustrating an apparatus for automatically manufacturing an air cap according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a front view illustrating the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus of FIGS. 1 to 4 .
6 is a rear view illustrating the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus of FIGS. 1 to 4 .
7 is a perspective view showing an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus in which some components are omitted.
8 is a side view illustrating the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus of FIG. 7 .
9 is a perspective view showing an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus in which some components are further omitted.
10 and 11 are perspective views illustrating an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus in which some components are further omitted.
12 is a block diagram showing a configuration for performing a method for automatically manufacturing an air cap according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a flowchart illustrating each step performed in the method of automatically manufacturing an air cap according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a flowchart illustrating a specific flow of step S100 among the steps of FIG. 13 .
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a specific flow of step S200 among the steps of FIG. 13 .
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a specific flow of step S300 among the steps of FIG. 13 .
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a specific flow of step S400 among the steps of FIG. 13 .
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a specific flow of step S500 among the steps of FIG. 13 .

Hereinafter, an automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention and an automatic air cap manufacturing method using the same will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, descriptions of some components may be omitted to clarify the characteristics of the present invention.

1. Definition of terms

When an element is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another element, it means that it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but there may be other elements in the middle. It should be understood.

On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it should be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

Singular expressions used herein include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

The term "air cap" used in the following description refers to any object formed by filling a space formed between two or more sheets with gas. In one embodiment, the air cap may refer to an object in which air is filled in a space formed between films made of polyethylene.

In the following description, the terms air cap and air bag may be used interchangeably to refer to the same object.

The term "roll" used in the following description means an arbitrary object formed by winding around a centrally located core.

The term "air roll" used in the following description refers to a film made of a synthetic resin material, the inside of which is not filled with air. In one embodiment, an air roll may be used to mean a film wound around a seam or a film in a state in which cutting to a predetermined size is completed.

As used in the following description, "conductive connection" means that one or more members are connected so that current or electrical signals can be transmitted to each other. In one embodiment, the energized connection may be formed in a wired method using a conducting wire member or the like or a wireless method such as Bluetooth, magnetic field, or Wi-Fi.

The terms “upper side”, “lower side”, “front side”, “rear side”, “left side” and “right side” used in the following description refer to the coordinate system shown in FIGS. 1, 7, 9 to 11 will be understood by reference.

2. According to an embodiment of the present invention Air cap automatic manufacturing device (10) Description of the composition of

The apparatus 10 for automatically manufacturing air caps according to an embodiment of the present invention can automatically manufacture air caps by cutting them into a size according to a user's request using air rolls. The manufactured air cap is loaded at a preset location, so that the user can easily obtain the completed air cap.

Hereinafter, each configuration of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 includes a frame 100, an air roll support unit 200, a cutting unit 300, a first transfer unit 400, a filling unit 500, and a second transfer unit ( 600) and a control unit 700.

(One) frame(100) description of

The frame 100 forms the skeleton of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 . The frame 100 supports various components provided in the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 .

The frame 100 may be formed of a material with high rigidity. In one embodiment, the frame 100 may be formed of steel or a steel alloy material.

A plurality of frames 100 may be provided. The plurality of frames 100 may form the skeleton of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 at different positions and in different directions. In addition, the frame 100 may store air caps that have been manufactured.

In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 100 includes a vertical frame 110 extending in a vertical direction, a horizontal frame 120 extending in a left-right or front-back direction, a slider 130, and a basket 140.

The vertical frame 110 extends in the height direction of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10, up and down in the illustrated embodiment. A plurality of vertical frames 110 are provided to support different components of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 at different locations.

The vertical frame 110 is connected to the horizontal frame 120 . A plurality of vertical frames 110 may be continuous with each other by a horizontal frame 120 .

The horizontal frame 120 extends in the horizontal direction of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10, in the front and rear directions or in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment. A plurality of horizontal frames 120 may be provided to support other components of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 at different positions.

The horizontal frame 120 is connected to the vertical frame 110 . That is, the plurality of horizontal frames 120 may be connected to the plurality of vertical frames 110 and may be continuous with each other.

The slider 130 movably supports the basket 140 . A user may move the basket 140 along the slider 130 for convenience of work.

The slider 130 is coupled to the vertical frame 110 and the horizontal frame 120 . In the illustrated embodiment, the slider 130 extends in the direction in which the horizontal frame 120 extends, that is, in the left and right directions, and is coupled to the vertical frame 110 and the horizontal frame 120, respectively. The position of the slider 130 may be changed according to the position of the basket 140 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the slider 130 movably supports the first basket 141 located on the front side. Alternatively, the second basket 142 provided with a plurality of sliders 130 and located on the rear side may also be movably supported.

The basket 140 accommodates the air caps that have been manufactured. That is, it will be understood that the air cap accommodated in the basket 140 is in a state in which the process of cutting and filling with air has been completed.

The basket 140 is slidably coupled to the slider 130 . In the illustrated embodiment, the basket 140 is coupled to the basket 140 to be movable in the extension direction of the slider 130, that is, in the left and right directions.

The basket 140 may be detachably coupled to the vertical frame 110 , the horizontal frame 120 and the slider 130 . When a sufficient amount of air caps are accommodated, the basket 140 can be removed and moved to another location.

The basket 140 is positioned adjacent to the filling part 500 and the second transfer part 600, respectively. The air caps that have been filled with air in the filling unit 500 may be transported by the second transfer unit 600 and accommodated in the basket 140 .

A plurality of baskets 140 may be provided. The plurality of baskets 140 may be disposed at different locations to accommodate air caps that have been manufactured. In the illustrated embodiment, the basket 140 includes a first basket 141 located on the front side and a second basket 142 located on the rear side. The first basket 141 and the second basket 142 are disposed to face each other with the filling part 500 interposed therebetween.

(2) Air roll support (200) description of

The air roll support 200 rotatably supports the air roll R. The air roll R may be rotated while coupled to the air roll support 200 and cut to a predetermined length. As will be described later, power for rotating the air roll R may be provided by the cutting unit 300 .

The air roll support 200 is coupled to the frame 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the air roll support 200 is rotatably coupled to the vertical frame 110 .

The air roll support 200 is positioned adjacent to the trim 300 . In the illustrated embodiment, the air roll support 200 is positioned above the cut 300 . The relative position of the air roll support 200 and the cutting part 300 may be changed according to the position of the air roll R.

The air roll support 200 is positioned adjacent to the first transport 400 . In the illustrated embodiment, the air roll support 200 is positioned above the first transfer unit 400 . The air roll (R) whose cutting process has been completed by the cutting unit 300 may be transferred to the filling unit 500 by the first transfer unit 400 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the air roll support 200 includes a main support member 210, a sub support member 220, a sensor unit 230 and a driving unit 240.

The main support member 210 supports the air roll R. The air roll R is through-coupled to the main support member 210 .

The main support member 210 may rotate the air roll R. That is, when the main support member 210 is rotated by the driving unit 240, the air roll R may also be rotated.

In the illustrated embodiment, the main support member 210 has a circular cross-section and has a cylindrical shape extending in the left and right directions. In this case, the diameter of the cross section of the main support member 210 may be larger than the diameter of the cross section of the sub support member 220 . In addition, the diameter of the cross section of the main support member 210 may be smaller than the diameter of the cross section of the hollow formed inside the air roll R.

The shape of the main support member 210 can be changed to any shape that can be rotated together with the air roll R through it.

The main support member 210 is connected to the driving unit 240 . According to the operation of the driving unit 240, the main support member 210 and the air roll (R) coupled thereto may be rotated. Accordingly, the air roll (R) coupled to the main support member 210 can be pulled or released. A detailed description thereof will be described later.

A sub support member 220 is positioned adjacent to the main support member 210 .

The sub support member 220 is a portion around which the air roll R coupled to the main support member 210 is partially wound. The air roll R is supported and extended by the sub support member 220, and may extend toward the cutting unit 300 in a state in which tension is maintained.

The sub support member 220 is positioned adjacent to the main support member 210 . A surface formed by unwinding the air roll R may be partially wound around the sub support member 220 .

The sub support member 220 is rotatably coupled to the frame 100 . In the illustrated embodiment, the sub support member 220 is rotatably coupled to the vertical frame 110 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the sub support member 220 has a circular cross section and has a cylindrical shape extending in the left and right directions. In this case, the diameter of the cross section of the sub support member 220 may be smaller than the diameter of the cross section of the main support member 210 . The shape of the sub support member 220 may be changed to any shape capable of rotatably supporting the partially wound air roll R.

A plurality of sub support members 220 may be provided. The plurality of sub support members 220 are disposed at different positions, so that the air rolls R may be partially wound. In the illustrated embodiment, the sub-support member 220 includes a first sub-support member 221 and a third sub-support member 223 positioned at a relatively upper side, and a second sub-support member positioned at a relatively lower side ( 222) and a fourth sub-supporting member 224, but a total of four are provided, but the number may be changed.

The air roll R is partially wound in the order of the first sub-support member 221 , the second sub-support member 222 , the third sub-support member 223 , and the fourth sub-support member 224 . Therefore, the first sub-support member 221, the second sub-support member 222, the third sub-support member 223, and the fourth sub-support member 224 change the direction in which the air roll R extends. It can be said to function as a pulley.

Therefore, based on the coordinate system shown in FIG. 1, the end of the air roll R wound around the main support member 210 is wound around the first sub support member 221 and moves downward to the second sub support member 222. ), is wound upward, is wound around the third sub support member 223 and progresses downward, and then is wound around the fourth sub support member 224 and may extend toward the front side.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first sub support member 221 is positioned adjacent to the main support member 210 . The third sub-support member 223 is positioned adjacent to the sensor unit 230 and the fourth sub-support member 224 is positioned adjacent to the cutting unit 300 .

The sensor unit 230 detects a state in which the air roll R is extended and wound around the sub support member 220 . The information sensed by the sensor unit 230 is transmitted to the control unit 700 and output as information in a form recognizable by a user. The user can grasp the state in which the air roll R is wound around the sub support member 220 through the output information, and take necessary measures. The sensor unit 230 is electrically connected to the control unit 700 .

The sensor unit 230 is positioned adjacent to the sub support member 220 . In the illustrated embodiment, the sensor unit 230 is positioned adjacent to the second sub-support member 222 and the third sub-support member 223, which are positioned at a relatively rear side, so that the second sub-support member 222 and the state of the air roll R partially wound around the third sub support member 223 may be detected. The sensor unit 230 may be disposed at any position capable of detecting the winding state of the air roll R.

The sensor unit 230 may be provided in any form capable of detecting the winding state of the air roll R. In one embodiment, the sensor unit 230 may include a camera sensor or an infrared (IR) sensor for detecting image information.

A plurality of sensor units 230 may be provided. The plurality of sensor units 230 may be configured to detect the winding state of the air roll R at different positions. As described above, in the illustrated embodiment, two sensor units 230 are provided and positioned adjacent to the second sub-support member 222 and the third sub-support member 223, respectively.

The driving unit 240 is connected to the main supporting member 210 and provides a driving force for rotating the main supporting member 210 . The driving unit 240 is electrically connected to an external power source (not shown) and the control unit 700 . Power for operating the driving unit 240 may be delivered from an external power source (not shown). Information on the operating state of the driving unit 240 may be transmitted to the control unit 700 and output as information in a form recognizable by a user.

The driving unit 240 is connected to the main support member 210 . The driving unit 240 may rotate the main support member 210 in one of clockwise and counterclockwise directions. As will be described later, the end of the air roll (R) is gripped by the cutting unit 300, and as the cutting unit 300 is moved, the air roll (R) wound around the main support member 210 is rotated and released. can lose

At this time, the drive unit 240 is rotated by a predetermined speed in the opposite direction to the direction in which the cutting unit 300 unwinds the air roll (R), that is, in the illustrated embodiment, counterclockwise, and the air roll (R) tension can be maintained. In one embodiment, the predetermined speed may be equal to or less than the speed at which the cutting unit 300 moves.

(3) Cutting part (300) description of

The cutting unit 300 cuts the air roll R to a predetermined size. The cut air roll R may be seated on the first transfer unit 400 and moved toward the filling unit 500.

The cutting unit 300 is movably supported by the frame 100 . In the illustrated embodiment, the cutting unit 300 is supported on the horizontal frame 120 to be movable in the front and rear directions. In other words, the cutting unit 300 is coupled to the frame 100 to be movable in a direction toward and opposite to the end of the air roll (R).

The trim 300 is positioned adjacent to the air roll support 200 . In the illustrated embodiment, the cutting portion 300 is located below the main support member 210 . In addition, the cutting unit 300 is located adjacent to the end of the air roll R partially wound around the fourth sub support member 224 .

The cutting unit 300 is electrically connected to an external power source (not shown) and the control unit 700 . Power required to operate the cutting unit 300 may be transmitted from an external power source (not shown).

In the illustrated embodiment, the cutting unit 300 includes a conveyor 310, an elevating member 320, a holding member 330, a fixing member 340 and a cutter unit 350.

The conveyor 310 moves the gripping member 330 in a direction toward the end of the air roll R (ie, the rear side in the illustrated embodiment) and in a direction opposite to the end of the air roll R (ie, in the illustrated embodiment). forward side in the example).

Conveyor 310 is coupled with gripping member 330 . In the illustrated embodiment, the conveyor 310 is located on the left side of the gripping member 330, and as the conveyor 310 is operated, the gripping member 330 can be moved to the front side or the rear side.

The conveyor 310 is electrically connected to an external power source (not shown) and the control unit 700 . Current for operating the conveyor 310 may be transmitted from an external power source (not shown). A control signal for the operation of the conveyor 310 may be transmitted from the control unit 700 .

In the illustrated embodiment, a single conveyor 310 is provided, but a plurality of conveyors 310 may be provided to movably support the gripping member 330 on both sides, that is, on the left and right sides in the illustrated embodiment. there is.

The elevating member 320 grips the air roll R, which has been cut by the cutter unit 350, and places it on the tray T. The tray T and the seated air rolls R may be moved to the filling unit 500 by the first transfer unit 400 .

The elevating member 320 is located on the lower side of the air roll support 200 . Specifically, the elevating member 320 is located below the main support member 210 .

The elevating member 320 is positioned between the gripping member 330 and the fixing member 340 . That is, as best shown in FIG. 8 , the elevating member 320 is located on the rear side of the gripping member 330 and also on the front side of the fixing member 340 .

The lifting member 320 is provided to be able to move up and down. The elevating member 320 may move in a direction toward and opposite to the main support member 210, that is, up and down in the illustrated embodiment. In other words, the elevating member 320 may be moved in a direction toward the end of the air roll R and in a direction opposite thereto.

As best shown in FIG. 10 , the elevating member 320 may include a plurality of suction units. The plurality of suction units may adsorb and hold the cut air rolls R. The gripped air roll R moves toward the tray T as the elevating member 320 descends. When the elevating member 320 is sufficiently lowered, the plurality of suction units may release the air rolls R and place them on the trays T.

The plurality of suction units may be spaced apart from each other along one direction in which the elevating member 320 extends, in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment. In the illustrated embodiment, three suction units are provided and disposed spaced apart from each other along the left and right directions. In one embodiment, the distance between the two outermost suction parts among the plurality of suction parts (that is, the suction parts located on the left and right sides in the illustrated embodiment) is smaller than the length of the width of the air roll (R). can be formed

In one embodiment, a plurality of suction units may be configured to grip and release the air roll R by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure. To this end, the plurality of suction units may be fluidly connected to an external fluid supply source (not shown).

Control signals for operating the plurality of suction units may be transmitted from the controller 700 . A plurality of suction units are energized and connected to the control unit 700 .

The gripping member 330 is moved while gripping the end of the air roll R, and can release the air roll R. The gripping member 330 fixes the air roll R after being moved by a predetermined distance, cuts the air roll R to a predetermined length, and moves again to move the cut air roll R to the elevating member 320. ) can be moved to a position that can be gripped.

The gripping member 330 is movably coupled to the frame 100 . Specifically, the gripping member 330 is directed toward the elevating member 320 (ie, the rear side in the illustrated embodiment) or in a direction opposite to the elevating member 320 (ie, the front side in the illustrated embodiment). It is coupled to the frame 100 to be movable. The movement can be achieved by the conveyor 310 as described above.

The gripping member 330 may be moved in a direction opposite to the elevating member 320 by a predetermined length over a plurality of times. In other words, the gripping member 330 may be moved by a predetermined length a plurality of times in a direction in which the air roll R is released (ie, the front side in the illustrated embodiment).

The gripping member 330 may be moved rearward to an end of the air roll R fixed by the first fixing member 341 along a direction toward the fixing member 340 . Further, the gripping member 330 may be moved forward in a direction opposite to the fixing member 340 until the cut air roll R is positioned on the tray T.

The holding member 330 may be moved in a direction opposite to the lifting member 320 by a predetermined first length while holding the end of the air roll R. Accordingly, the end of the air roll R is also moved together with the gripping member 330, so that the air roll R that has been wound can be partially drawn out.

It will be appreciated that the first length may be determined according to the length of the cut air roll R. That is, the first length corresponds to the length of the air cap requested by the operator.

When the holding member 330 is moved by the first length, a fixing member 340 to be described later fixes the air roll R, and a cutter unit 350 cuts the air roll R. At this time, the cut air roll R is maintained in a gripped state by the gripping member 330 .

Next, the holding member 330 is moved in a direction opposite to the elevating member 320 by a predetermined second length, and the cut air roll R is taken out.

The second length may be defined as a distance to be moved so that the cut air roll (R) is located on the upper side of the tray (T). Accordingly, the cut air rolls R additionally moved by the second length may be moved to the tray T by the elevating member 320 and seated on the tray T.

The process may be performed automatically. That is, the gripping member 330 draws out the air roll R by the first length, and the cutter unit 350 cuts the air roll R while the fixing member 340 fixes the air roll R. And, the holding member 330 is further moved by the second length to place the cut air roll R on the tray T, and the lifting member 320 moves the air roll R to the tray T. The settling process is performed automatically. A detailed description thereof will be described later.

The gripping member 330 may include any member capable of gripping or releasing the end of the air roll R. In the illustrated embodiment, the gripping member 330 includes a clamp 331 .

The clamp 331 is operated according to the control signal applied by the control unit 700 to grip or release the end of the air roll R. When the clamp 331 grips the end of the air roll R, the air roll R and the cut air roll R may be moved together with the holding member 330.

The clamp 331 is provided on one side of the gripping member 330 in the width direction, on the rear side in the illustrated embodiment. In other words, the clamp 331 is provided at one edge of the gripping member 330 toward the end of the air roll R.

The clamp 331 may be provided in a form operated according to hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical signals. To this end, the clamp 331 is fluidly connected to an external fluid supply source (not shown) or energized to a power source (not shown).

A plurality of clamps 331 may be provided. The plurality of clamps 331 may grip the ends of the air rolls R at different positions. In the illustrated embodiment, two clamps 331 are provided to grip the left and right ends of the air roll R, respectively. In one embodiment, the spaced distance between the clamps 331 may be smaller than the width of the air roll R.

Therefore, as the clamp 331 grips the end of the air roll R at a plurality of positions, the air roll R does not twist or incline when the gripping member 330 is moved, and the gripping member 330 It can be drawn out stably along the moving direction.

The fixing member 340 fixes the air roll R drawn out after the gripping member 330 is moved by the first length, thereby improving accuracy when the cutter unit 350 cuts the air roll R. Further, after the air roll R cut by the cutter unit 350 is moved by the gripping member 330, the fixing member 340 fixes a new end of the unwound air roll R, so that the gripping member 330 ) to perform additional tasks.

A fixing member 340 is positioned adjacent to the air roll support 200 . Specifically, as best shown in FIG. 8 , the fixing member 340 is positioned below the sub support member 220 .

The fixing member 340 is positioned adjacent to the elevating member 320 . Specifically, the fixing member 340 is disposed to face the gripping member 330 with the elevating member 320 therebetween.

The fixing member 340 may be composed of a pair of members facing each other. In the illustrated embodiment, the fixing member 340 includes one member positioned on the upper side and movably provided and another member positioned on the lower side and fixed to the frame 100 .

An unwinding air roll R is positioned between the one member and the other member. Therefore, when the one member located on the upper side is lowered until it comes into contact with the other member, the released air roll R can be fixed in contact with the one member and the other member, respectively.

A surface where the one member and the other member face each other may be formed of a material having a high friction coefficient. This is to reliably fix the air roll (R) positioned therebetween. In one embodiment, the surface may be formed of a rubber material.

A plurality of fixing members 340 may be provided. The plurality of fixing members 340 may fix the air rolls R at different positions. In the illustrated embodiment, the fixing member 340 includes a first fixing member 341 positioned adjacent to the sensor unit 230 and a second fixing member 342 positioned adjacent to the elevating member 320. .

That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the first fixing member 341 is positioned on the rear side and the second fixing member 342 is positioned on the front side. A cutter unit 350 is provided between the first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 .

The second fixing member 342 positioned at the rear fixes a portion adjacent to the end of the newly formed air roll R after being cut by the cutter unit 350. The first fixing member 341 positioned at the front fixes a portion adjacent to the end of the air roll R gripped by the gripping member 330.

The cutter unit 350 cuts the unwinding air roll R according to the length required by the operator. The cut air rolls R are moved to the tray T by the elevating member 320 and the gripping member 330 and transferred to the first transfer unit 400 .

The cutter unit 350 may be provided in any shape capable of cutting the air roll R, that is, the air roll R released by the gripping member 330 . In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 , the cutter unit 350 is provided in the form of a cutter knife.

The cutter unit 350 may be provided to reciprocate in the width direction of the air roll R, in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment. That is, the cutter unit 350 may be provided to move from one edge of the air roll R to the other edge along the width direction, and then return to the one edge again.

A control signal for operating the cutter unit 350 may be transmitted from the control unit 700 . The cutter unit 350 is electrically connected to the control unit 700 .

The cutter unit 350 is positioned between the first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 . In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 , the cutter unit 350 is located on the rear side of the first fixing member 341 and on the front side of the second fixing member 342 .

The operation process of the above-described cutting unit 300 is summarized as follows.

First, the air roll R wound around the main support member 210 is rotated by the driving unit 240, and its end is fixed by the first fixing member 341. At this time, the second fixing members 342 are spaced apart from each other.

Next, the gripping member 330 is moved toward the first fixing member 341 so that the clamp 331 grips the end of the air roll R. The first fixing members 341 are spaced apart from each other to release the air rolls R. The gripping member 330 is moved in a direction opposite to the first fixing member 341 by the first length (ie, the front side in the illustrated embodiment).

The first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 are each moved towards each other to fix the air roll R in contact. The cutter unit 350 positioned between the first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 reciprocates in the width direction of the air roll R and cuts the air roll R.

Accordingly, the first fixing member 341 located on the rear side fixes the remaining air rolls R, and the second fixing member 342 located on the front side fixes the cut air rolls R. .

The second fixing members 342 are spaced apart from each other, and the cut air rolls R are released. At this time, the end of the cut air roll R (that is, the end in the direction toward the gripping member 330) is maintained in a gripped state by the clamp 331.

Next, the gripping member 330 is moved by the second length in a direction opposite to the second fixing member 342 (ie, the front side in the illustrated embodiment), so that the cut air roll R is placed on the tray ( T) is located on the upper side.

After the elevating member 320 is lowered and positioned adjacent to the cut air roll R, when the suction unit is operated to grip the cut air roll R, the clamp 331 is operated to remove the cut air roll R it is liberated That is, the air roll R cut in the above state is supported by the suction part of the elevating member 320 .

After the elevating member 320 is lowered toward the tray T while supporting the cut air rolls R, the suction unit is operated to release the cut air rolls R. Accordingly, the cut air roll (R) can be seated on the tray (T). The tray T is moved to the filling unit 500 through the first transfer unit 400 together with the cut air rolls R seated thereon.

Meanwhile, the first fixing member 341 is still fixing the remaining air rolls R, and the second fixing member 342 is spaced apart from each other. That is, it will be understood that we have returned to the initial stage of this process.

Accordingly, by repeating the above process, the air roll R wound around the main support member 210 is repeatedly cut, so that a plurality of air caps can be automatically manufactured.

(4) First transfer unit 400 description of

The first transfer unit 400 moves the air rolls R cut by the cutting unit 300 and the tray T supporting the cut air rolls R to the filling unit 500 .

The first transfer part 400 is located adjacent to the cutting part 300 . Specifically, the first transfer unit 400 is located below the elevating member 320 .

The first transfer unit 400 is positioned adjacent to the filling unit 500 . Specifically, the first transfer unit 400 is located below the nozzle unit 510 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the first transfer unit 400 includes a first rail unit 410 and a motor unit 420 .

The first rail unit 410 forms a path for the tray T to move. The first rail unit 410 extends between the cutting part 300 and the filling part 500 . In the illustrated embodiment, the first rail unit 410 extends between the cutting part 300 located on the right side and the filling part 500 located on the left side. A right end of the first rail unit 410 may extend so that the tray T is positioned below the elevating member 320 . The left end of the first rail unit 410 may extend so that the left end of the cut air roll R seated on the tray T is positioned adjacent to the nozzle unit 510 .

The first rail unit 410 supports the tray T from the lower side. The tray T may be moved toward any one of the cutting part 300 and the filling part 500 by the first rail unit 410 .

The first rail unit 410 may be provided in any shape capable of moving the tray T to the cutting unit 300 or the filling unit 500 . In the illustrated embodiment, the first rail unit 410 is provided in the form of a caterpillar.

A driving force for operating the first rail unit 410 is provided by the motor unit 420 .

The motor unit 420 is electrically connected to the first rail unit 410, and the first rail unit 410 operates to provide a driving force for moving the tray T.

A control signal for operating the motor unit 420 may be transmitted from the control unit 700 . The motor unit 420 is electrically connected to the control unit 700 .

Power for operating the motor unit 420 may be transmitted from an external power source (not shown). The motor unit 420 is electrically connected to an external power source (not shown).

The motor unit 420 may be provided in any form capable of operating the first rail unit 410 by rotating in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

(5) Filling part (500) description of

The filling unit 500 manufactures an air cap by injecting air into the cut air roll R. The manufactured air cap may be transported and loaded to the outside by the second transfer unit 600 .

The filling unit 500 is connected to the cutting unit 300 through the first transfer unit 400 . In addition, the filling unit 500 is positioned adjacent to the first transfer unit 400 . The air roll R cut by the cutting unit 300 may be transferred to the filling unit 500 through the first transfer unit 400 .

The filling part 500 is positioned adjacent to the second transfer part 600 . The air cap filled with air by the filling unit 500 may be transported by the second transfer unit 600 .

The filling unit 500 may be operated according to a control signal input by an operator. The input control signal is calculated in the control unit 700 and transmitted to the filling unit 500 . The filling unit 500 is electrically connected to the control unit 700 .

Power and hydraulic or pneumatic pressure for operating the filling unit 500 may be transmitted from an external power source (not shown) and a fluid supply source (not shown). The filling unit 500 may be electrically connected to an external power source (not shown) and connected to a fluid supply source (not shown) in fluid communication.

In the illustrated embodiment, the filling unit 500 includes a nozzle unit 510, an adsorption unit 520, a detection unit 530 and a support unit 540.

The nozzle unit 510 injects air into the space formed inside the cut air roll R. Accordingly, the cut air roll R may be made of an air cap.

The nozzle unit 510 is positioned adjacent to the second transfer part 600 . In other words, the nozzle unit 510 is located adjacent to the end of the first rail unit 410 in the direction toward the filling part 500, the left end in the illustrated embodiment.

The nozzle unit 510 is located on the upper side of the tray (T). The nozzle unit 510 may be positioned on the same height as an opening (not shown) formed in the cut air roll R seated on the tray T.

The nozzle unit 510 may be provided to reciprocate in a direction toward the cut air roll R, the rear side in the illustrated embodiment. When the tray T and the cut air rolls R seated therein are positioned adjacent to the nozzle unit 510, the nozzle unit 510 is moved toward the cut air rolls R to form a space formed therein and can be intertwined To move the nozzle unit 510, a power means such as a motor or a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder may be provided.

As best shown in FIG. 3 , an end of the nozzle unit 510 facing the cut air roll R may be inclined with respect to a horizontal plane. For example, the end of the nozzle unit 510 may be inclined upward, so that the diameter of its cross section decreases in a direction toward the cut air roll R.

Therefore, the end of the nozzle unit 510 is formed in a peak shape, and can be easily pulled in and out of the space formed inside the cut air roll R.

A hollow is formed inside the nozzle unit 510 . The hollow communicates with the outside, that is, an external fluid supply source (not shown) and an external space. Air may be filled in the inside of the cut air roll R through the hollow from an external fluid supply source (not shown).

The adsorption unit 520 grips and moves an air cap filled with air. The adsorption unit 520 may release the moved air cap and load it at a desired location. For example, the adsorption unit 520 may be moved to load air caps into the basket 140 .

The adsorption unit 520 is positioned above the cut air rolls R seated on the tray T. In other words, the adsorption unit 520 is located above the manufactured air cap.

The adsorption unit 520 is provided to be movable. Specifically, the adsorption unit 520 may be moved in a direction toward the first basket 141 or the second basket 142 by the second transfer unit 600, in the illustrated embodiment, in the forward and backward directions. In addition, the adsorption unit 520 may be moved in a direction toward and opposite to the tray T or the air cap by the second transfer unit 600, up and down in the illustrated embodiment.

The adsorption unit 520 may be provided in any form capable of gripping or releasing the air cap according to a control signal. In one embodiment, the adsorption unit 520 may be configured to grip and release the air cap by hydraulic pressure or pneumatic pressure. In the above embodiment, the adsorption unit 520 may be connected in fluid communication with an external fluid supply source (not shown).

The adsorption unit 520 is connected to the second transfer unit 600 . As best shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the adsorption unit 520 is connected to the vertical moving part 620 and the horizontal moving part 610 by brackets (reference numerals not given).

The adsorption unit 520 extends in a direction toward the air cap, downward in the illustrated embodiment by a predetermined length. At this time, the adsorption unit 520 may extend so that its lower end is located above the lower end of the sensing unit 530 . In the above embodiment, when the air cap is formed and the end of the sensing unit 530 is moved upward by a predetermined length to be positioned on the same level as the end of the adsorption unit 520, the adsorption unit 520 is operated The air cap can be gripped.

A sensing unit 530 is positioned adjacent to the adsorption unit 520 .

The detection unit 530 detects whether a sufficient amount of air is filled in the cut air roll R. In other words, the detection unit 530 detects whether a sufficient amount of air is filled in the manufactured air cap.

The sensing unit 530 is positioned above the cut air rolls R seated on the tray T. In other words, the sensing unit 530 is located on the upper side of the manufactured air cap.

The sensing unit 530 is positioned adjacent to the adsorption unit 520 . In the illustrated embodiment, the sensing unit 530 is located to the left of the adsorption unit 520 .

The sensing unit 530 is provided to be movable. Specifically, the sensing unit 530 may be moved together with the adsorption unit 520 by the second transfer unit 600 . That is, the sensing unit 530 may move forward and backward and up and down along with the adsorption unit 520 .

The sensing unit 530 extends downward in a direction toward the tray T and the cut air roll R seated thereon, in the illustrated embodiment. In this case, the extension length of the sensing unit 530 may be determined so that its lower end is located lower than the lower end of the adsorption unit 520 .

The detection unit 530 may be provided in any form capable of detecting the amount of air filled in the air cap. In the illustrated embodiment, when the end of the sensing unit 530 is pressed by an external pressure, the end may be moved upward and may be provided in the form of a member whose length is variable.

Therefore, when the cut air roll R is filled with air while the sensing unit 530 is in contact with the cut air roll R, the lower end of the sensing unit 530 is moved upward by the filled air. do. When the lower end of the sensing unit 530 is raised to a predetermined height, the lower end of the adsorption unit 520 in the illustrated embodiment, the controller 700 may calculate that a sufficient amount of air is filled. Accordingly, a subsequent process proceeds, which will be described in detail later.

Adjacent to the sensing unit 530 is a support unit 540 .

The support unit 540 supports the cut air roll R so that the cut air roll R is not randomly shaken while air is filled in the cut air roll R by the nozzle unit 510 . In addition, the support unit 540 grips the edge of the film located on the upper side of the plurality of films forming the cut air roll R (ie, the edge adjacent to the nozzle unit 510) and moves it upward, A passage through which the unit 510 is introduced is formed.

The support unit 540 is positioned above the cut air rolls R seated on the tray T. In other words, the support unit 540 is positioned above the manufactured air cap.

The support unit 540 is positioned adjacent to the sensing unit 530 . In the illustrated embodiment, the support unit 540 is positioned to the left of the sensing unit 530 . In this case, the support unit 540 may be positioned above the nozzle unit 510 .

The support unit 540 is movably provided. Specifically, the sensing unit 530 may be moved together with the adsorption unit 520 and the sensing unit 530 by the second transfer unit 600 . That is, the support unit 540 may move forward and backward and up and down together with the adsorption unit 520 and the detection unit 530 .

Also, the support unit 540 may be elevated separately from the adsorption unit 520 and the detection unit 530 . To this end, a separate power member (not shown) connected to the support unit 540 may be provided. Therefore, the support unit 540 is moved toward the independently cut air roll R while the heights of the adsorption unit 520 and the detection unit 530 are maintained, and grips the edge of the upper film and moves upward. An opening through which the nozzle unit 510 is introduced may be formed by moving the nozzle unit 510 .

The support unit 540 extends downward in the direction toward the tray T and the cut air rolls R seated thereon, in the illustrated embodiment. In the illustrated embodiment, the extension length of the support unit 540 is shorter than that of the adsorption unit 520 and the detection unit 530 .

The support unit 540 may be provided in any shape capable of forming an opening by holding and moving the upper film of the cut air roll R. In one embodiment, the support unit 540 may be provided in a form capable of gripping and releasing the upper film of the cut air roll R using hydraulic pressure or pneumatic pressure. In the above embodiment, the support unit 540 is fluidly connected to an external fluid supply source (not shown) to receive fluid required for operation.

The process of manufacturing the air cap by the above-described filling unit 500 is as follows.

The tray (T) and the cut air rolls (R) seated on the tray (T) are moved to the filling unit (500) by the first transfer unit (400). At this time, the tray (T) is moved until one side edge of the cut air roll (R), in the illustrated embodiment, the left edge is positioned adjacent to the nozzle unit (510).

The adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 are moved by the second transfer unit 600 to be positioned above the cut air roll R. In addition, the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 are air rolls (R) in which the lower ends of the adsorption unit 520 and the detection unit 530 are cut by the second transfer unit 600. ) and is lowered to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

At this time, it will be understood that the predetermined distance is equal to the thickness of the manufactured air cap.

The support unit 540 descends toward the cut air roll R and comes into contact with one edge of the cut air roll R toward the nozzle unit 510, and the one edge (ie, the cut air roll ( The) of the upper film of R) is gripped. At this time, the vertical positions of the adsorption unit 520 and the detection unit 530 are fixed.

The support unit 540 is raised by a predetermined length while holding the edge of one side of the cut air roll R. Accordingly, an opening communicating with the inner space of the cut air roll (R) and through which the nozzle unit 510 is drawn is formed at the one corner.

The nozzle unit 510 is moved toward the direction toward the cut air roll R, rearward in the illustrated embodiment, and its end is drawn into the opening. Accordingly, the hollow formed inside the nozzle unit 510 communicates with the inner space of the cut air roll R, so that the inner space is filled with air.

As air fills the inner space, the thickness of the air cap increases. Accordingly, when the lower end of the sensing unit 530 is pressed by the air cap and raised to a predetermined height, the sensing result is transmitted to the control unit 700 . In one embodiment, the predetermined height may be a height at which the lower end of the sensing unit 530 and the lower end of the adsorption unit 520 are located at the same height as described above.

The control unit 700 calculates a control signal according to the received detection result and transmits it to the adsorption unit 520 . The adsorption unit 520 is operated according to the received control signal and grips the manufactured air cap.

Also, the controller 700 transfers the calculated control signal to the second transfer unit 600 . The second transfer unit 600 is operated according to the received control signal to move the suction unit 520 and the support unit 540 holding the manufactured air cap. In one embodiment, the adsorption unit 520 and support unit 540 may be moved toward the basket 140 .

When the manufactured air cap is placed on the upper side of the basket 140, the adsorption unit 520 and the support unit 540 are lowered according to the received control signal, and then release the manufactured air cap. Accordingly, the manufactured air caps may be stacked and accommodated in the basket 140 .

Thereafter, the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 are returned to the upper side of the cut air roll R (ie, newly cut) seated on the tray T.

That is, by repeating the above process, a plurality of air caps can be automatically manufactured and loaded.

(6) Second transfer part (600) description of

The second transfer unit 600 moves the filling unit 500 to manufacture the cut air roll R into an air cap. In addition, the second transfer unit 600 moves the air cap manufactured by moving the filling unit 500 to the outside, such as the basket 140 .

The second transfer unit 600 is positioned adjacent to the filling unit 500 . In the illustrated embodiment, the second transfer unit 600 is located on the left side of the filling unit 500 . The second transfer unit 600 may be connected to the filling unit 500 by the bracket.

Power required to operate the second transfer unit 600 may be delivered from an external power source (not shown). The second transfer unit 600 is electrically connected to an external power source (not shown).

A control signal for moving the second transfer unit 600 may be transmitted from the control unit 700 . The second transfer unit 600 is energized and connected to the control unit 700 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the second transfer unit 600 includes a horizontal moving unit 610, a vertical moving unit 620 and a second rail unit 630.

The horizontal movement unit 610 moves the filling unit 500, specifically, the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 in a horizontal direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the horizontal moving unit 610 is located on the left side of the filling unit 500. The horizontal moving unit 610 is coupled to the filling unit 500 .

The horizontal moving unit 610 extends between the first basket 141 and the second basket 142 . In the illustrated embodiment, the horizontal moving unit 610 extends in the front-rear direction.

The horizontal moving unit 610 may be provided in any shape capable of moving the filling unit 500 in a horizontal direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the horizontal moving unit 610 is provided in the form of a caterpillar. In order to operate the horizontal moving unit 610, a separate motor member (not shown) may be provided.

The vertical movement unit 620 moves the filling unit 500, specifically, the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 in a vertical direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the vertical moving unit 620 is located on the left side of the front of the filling unit 500 . The vertical moving unit 620 is coupled to the filling unit 500 . In the illustrated embodiment, the vertical moving unit 620 extends in the vertical direction.

The lower end of the vertical moving unit 620 is movably coupled to the second rail unit 630 . An upper end of the vertical moving unit 620 may be positioned high enough so that the adsorption unit 520 and the detection unit 530 are spaced apart from the cut air roll R by a predetermined distance.

The vertical moving unit 620 may be provided in any shape capable of vertically moving the filling unit 500 . In the illustrated embodiment, the vertical moving unit 620 is provided in the form of a caterpillar. In order to operate the vertical moving unit 620, a separate motor member (not shown) may be provided.

The second rail unit 630 forms a moving path of the filling unit 500 moved by the horizontal moving unit 610 . The second rail unit 630 extends in the same direction as the horizontal moving unit 610, in the forward and backward directions in the illustrated embodiment.

The filling unit 500, specifically, the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 are slidably coupled to the second rail unit 630. The filling unit 500 may move between the first basket 141 and the second basket 142 along the second rail unit 630 .

( 7) Description of the control unit 700

The control unit 700 includes other components of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10, that is, the air roll support unit 200, the cutting unit 300, the first transfer unit 400, the filling unit 500, and the second transfer unit 600. ) calculates a control signal for controlling. Accordingly, each component of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 is sequentially operated, so that an air cap can be automatically manufactured.

Basis information for the control unit 700 to calculate the control signal may be input by an operator. To this end, the control unit 700 may include an input means (not shown) such as a touch screen or a button.

The control unit 700 includes other components of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10, that is, the air roll support unit 200, the cutting unit 300, the first transfer unit 400, the filling unit 500, and the second transfer unit 600. ) and are respectively energized. Control information calculated by the control unit 700 may be transmitted to other components of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 . In addition, information detected by other components of the automatic air cap manufacturing apparatus 10 may be transmitted to the control unit 700 .

Information received by the control unit 700 and calculated control information may be calculated and output in the form of information recognizable by a worker. To this end, the control unit 700 may be provided with output means (not shown) such as a screen and a speaker.

The control unit 700 may be provided in any form capable of inputting, calculating, storing, and outputting information. In one embodiment, the control unit 700 may include an input, calculation, and output means such as a microprocessor or CPU, and a storage means such as an SSD, HDD, or SD card.

3. Description of the method of automatically manufacturing an air cap according to an embodiment of the present invention

The apparatus 10 for automatically manufacturing air caps according to an embodiment of the present invention can automatically perform processes of cutting air rolls R, filling them with air, and loading them at a desired location. Therefore, the air cap can be manufactured to accurately meet the user's needs, and the user's convenience can also be improved.

Hereinafter, a method for automatically manufacturing an air cap using the apparatus 10 for automatically manufacturing an air cap according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18 .

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the method of automatically manufacturing an air cap includes the step of having the cutting unit 300 withdrawing the air roll R by a predetermined first length along the longitudinal direction (S100), the cutting unit 300 Step of cutting the air roll (R) withdrawn (S200), step of transferring the cut air roll (R) to the filling unit 500 by the first transfer unit 400 (S300), the filling unit 500 A step of manufacturing an air cap by filling the transferred air roll R with air (S400) and a step of transferring the manufactured air cap to the outside by the second transfer unit 600 (S500).

(One) Cutting part (300) go Air Roll (R) Description of the step (S100) of drawing out by a preset first length along the length direction

In order to form an air cap of a required length, the cutting unit 300 is a step of withdrawing the air roll R wound around the air roll support unit 200 (S100). Hereinafter, this step will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 14 .

First, the air roll R is rotatably coupled to the main support member 210 of the air roll support 200 (S110). That is, the air roll (R) can be rotated together with the main supporting member 210 coupled thereto.

The ends of the air rolls R are extended, each partially wound around the sub support member 220, and after adjusting the extension direction, they extend to the first fixing member 341. The first fixing member 341 fixes the air roll R so that the end of the air roll R is exposed in a direction toward the gripping member 330, that is, toward the front side in the illustrated embodiment. In the above state, the facing first fixing members 341 are in contact with each other to fix the air roll R, and the facing second fixing members 342 are spaced apart from each other to allow the gripping member 330 to move. can be formed.

Next, the holding member 330 is moved to grip the end of the air roll R, that is, the end of the air roll R positioned between the first fixing member 341 and the holding member 330 (S120) .

First, the gripping member 330 is moved by the conveyor 310 toward the end of the air roll R, rearward in the illustrated embodiment.

According to the control signal of the control unit 700, the clamp 331 is opened (S121), and when the gripping member 330 is further moved to the rear side, the end of the air roll R is inserted into the clamp 331 ( S122). When the clamp 331 is operated according to the control signal and closed, the end of the inserted air roll R is gripped by the clamp 331 (S123).

Now, in order for the gripped air roll R to move together with the gripping member 330, the facing first fixing members 341 are spaced apart from each other.

The gripping member 330 withdraws the air roll R by a preset first length (S130). That is, the gripping member 330 is moved in a direction opposite to the first fixing member 341, in the illustrated embodiment, in a front side in a state where the clamp 331 grips the end of the air roll R.

At this time, as described above, the first length may be determined according to the length of the air cap to be manufactured.

(2) Cutting part (300) has been withdrawn Air Roll (R) Description of the step (S200) of cutting

Step S200 in which the cutting unit 300 cuts the air roll R drawn out by the first length. Hereinafter, this step will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 15 .

The state of the cutting unit 300 before this step (S200) proceeds as follows.

The elevating member 320 is located on the upper side and is spaced apart from the air roll R and the gripping member 330 . The gripping member 330 is spaced apart from the first fixing member 341 by a first length while gripping the end of the air roll R. The first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 are spaced apart from each other to move and withdraw the air roll R.

First, the fixing members 340 are moved to face each other to pressurize and support the air rolls R. Accordingly, the air roll (R) is maintained in a state drawn out by the first length (S210).

Specifically, the air roll R is positioned in a space formed by separating the first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 from each other (S211). That is, the air rolls R are respectively positioned between the first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 facing each other.

To fix the position of the air roll R, the first fixing member 341 facing each other and the second fixing member 342 facing each other are moved toward each other to compress the air roll R (S212 ). That is, the first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 come into contact with the air roll R, respectively, and fix the air roll R.

Now, the cutter unit 350 positioned between the first fixing member 341 and the second fixing member 342 is reciprocated in the width direction of the air roll R, that is, in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment, and the air roll ( R) is cut (S220).

Specifically, the cutter unit 350 moves in one direction along the width direction of the air roll R, in the right direction in the illustrated embodiment, and cuts the air roll R (S221). In addition, the cutter unit 350 moves in the opposite direction along the width direction of the air roll R, in the left direction in the illustrated embodiment, and cuts and returns the air roll R (S222).

This is due to the cutter unit 350 being located outside the left side of the air roll R in the illustrated embodiment, and the moving direction and order of the cutter unit 350 change according to the position of the cutter unit 350. It will be understood that it can be.

Next, the fixing member 340 is moved opposite to the air roll R to release the cut air roll R (S230). That is, the fixing members 340 facing each other are moved to be spaced apart.

Specifically, as the pair of second fixing members 342, which were in contact with each other to fix the cut air rolls R, are moved in opposite directions and spaced apart from each other, the cut air rolls R are released (S231 ). Accordingly, the cut air roll R may be moved by the gripping member 330 .

Meanwhile, in the above state, the first fixing member 341 remains in contact with the air roll R. Accordingly, it will be understood that the new end of the air roll R, that is, the end positioned adjacent to the first fixing member 341 is still fixed by the first fixing member 341 .

(3) First transfer unit 400 has been cut Air Roll (R) second Filling part (500) Description of the step of transferring to (S300)

The air roll R cut by the cutting unit 300 is seated on the tray T and transferred to the filling unit 500 by the first transfer unit 400 (S300). Hereinafter, this step will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 16 .

The state of the cutting unit 300 and the first transfer unit 400 before this step (S300) proceeds is as follows.

The elevating member 320 is located on the upper side and is spaced apart from the cut air roll R and the gripping member 330 . The holding member 330 is spaced apart from the first fixing member 341 by a first length while holding the end of the cut air roll R. The first fixing member 341 is in contact with each other to fix the new end of the air roll R, and the second fixing member 342 is spaced apart from each other to form a space in which the gripping member 330 is moved. It is a state.

In addition, the tray T is positioned on the first transfer unit 400, and is positioned close to the front side of the holding member 330 in the moving direction of the holding member 330, that is, in the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment.

The cutting unit 300 additionally draws out the cut air roll R by a predetermined second length (S310). That is, this step (S310) is a step (S310) of adjusting the position in the horizontal direction so that the cut air roll R is gripped by the elevating member 320 and seated on the tray T.

As described above, the second length is a distance that the cut air rolls R must be moved so that the cut air rolls R overlap the tray T and the elevating member 320 in the vertical direction.

Accordingly, the cut air roll R is positioned on the tray T (S311). As a result, the elevating member 320 is also positioned on the cut air roll R. In one embodiment, the elevating member 320 and the tray T may be overlapped in the vertical direction.

The elevating member 320 is lowered and placed adjacent to the cut air roll R. As the suction unit operates, the elevating member 320 adsorbs and holds the cut air roll R (S320).

The elevating member 320 is lowered toward the tray T together with the adsorbed cut air rolls R. When the cut air roll (R) is seated on the tray (T), the suction unit is operated to release the cut air roll (R) (S330). The elevating member 320 is raised again and spaced apart from the cut air roll (R).

The first transfer part 400 is operated, and the tray T and the air roll R seated on the tray T (ie, the cut air roll R) are transferred toward the filling part 500 (S340). ).

Specifically, the motor unit 420 is operated so that the first rail unit 410 on which the tray T is seated transfers the tray T and the cut air rolls R seated on the tray T to the filling part ( 500) (S341).

(4) Filling part (500) has been transferred Air Roll (R) Description of the step (S400) of manufacturing an air cap by filling air in

Air is filled in the air roll (R) cut by the filling unit 500 to manufacture an air cap (S400). Hereinafter, this step (S400) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 17 .

Before this step (S400) proceeds, the state of the filling unit 500 is as follows.

The tray T is moved by the first rail unit 410 and positioned adjacent to the nozzle unit 510 . At this time, the cut air roll (R) seated on the tray (T) has one corner, in the illustrated embodiment, the left corner is adjacent to the second rail unit 630 of the second transfer unit 600, and the front corner is It is located adjacent to the nozzle unit 510 .

In addition, the nozzle unit 510 is in a state of being spaced apart from the cut air roll R, and the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 are aligned with the cut air roll R in the vertical direction. are arranged in an overlapping manner.

First, the support unit 540 is lowered toward the cut air roll R, pressurizes and fixes the cut air roll R (S410). In addition, the support unit 540 grips the upper film forming the corner facing the nozzle unit 510 among the corners of the cut air roll R, the left corner of the front in the illustrated embodiment, and moves upward by a predetermined distance. are moved

Accordingly, an opening communicating with the inner space of the cut air roll (R) and into which the nozzle unit 510 can be drawn is formed at the corner of the cut air roll (R).

In addition, the adsorption unit 520 and the detection unit 530 are lowered, and their lower ends are placed adjacent to the cut air rolls R (S420). As described above, the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 may be moved together by the bracket, but the support unit 540 may also be moved independently. same as bar

The lower end of the adsorption unit 520 is spaced apart from the cut air roll R by a predetermined distance. At this time, as described above, the predetermined distance is a distance corresponding to the thickness of the manufactured air cap.

Further, the lower end of the sensing unit 530 is located lower than the lower end of the adsorption unit 520, adjacent to the cut air roll R. In one embodiment, the sensing unit 530 may be lowered until it comes into contact with the cut air roll R.

The nozzle unit 510 is introduced into the space of the cut air roll R through the opening. Through the hollow formed inside the nozzle unit 510, the cut air roll R is filled with air to manufacture an air cap (S430).

The sensing unit 530 detects the thickness of the manufactured air cap as a basis for calculating the amount of air filled in the air cap (S440).

Specifically, as the cut air roll R is filled with air, the air cap expands and its thickness increases. The air cap expands and presses the sensing unit 530 located adjacently upward. Accordingly, the length of the sensing unit 530 is reduced and the lower end is moved upward (S441).

When the preset amount of air is filled, the nozzle unit 510 stops filling the air (S450).

Specifically, when the thickness of the detected air cap is equal to or greater than a predetermined thickness condition, the nozzle unit 510 stops filling the air (S451). The preset thickness condition may be defined as a condition for the thickness of an air cap that can be determined that sufficient air is injected into the air cap.

The nozzle unit 510 is moved in a direction opposite to the manufactured air cap, the front side in the illustrated embodiment, and is drawn out of the inner space and the opening of the air cap (S452).

(5) Second transfer part (600) Description of the step of transferring the manufactured air cap to the outside (S500)

This is a step in which the manufactured air cap is transported and loaded to the outside, for example, the basket 140 by the second transfer unit 600 (S500). Hereinafter, this step will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 18 .

Before this step (S500) proceeds, the state of the filling unit 500 is as follows.

The nozzle unit 510 is withdrawn from the air cap and is spaced apart. In addition, the sensing unit 530 is pushed upward by the inflated air cap so that its lower end is positioned at a similar height to that of the lower end of the adsorption unit 520 . The support unit 540 is in a state in which the edge is adsorbed and gripped.

First, the sensing unit 530 detects the thickness of the manufactured air cap as a basis for calculating the amount of air filled in the air cap (S510). Specifically, as the cut air roll R is filled with air, the air cap expands and its thickness increases. The air cap expands and presses the sensing unit 530 located adjacently upward. Accordingly, the length of the sensing unit 530 is reduced and the lower end is moved upward (S511).

That is, this step (S510) is the same step as the above-described sensing step (S440). However, for convenience of description and understanding, it will be understood that it is separately described.

When the thickness of the detected air cap is equal to or greater than the preset thickness condition, the adsorption unit 520 is operated to adsorb and hold the manufactured air cap (S520). The preset thickness condition may be defined as a condition for the thickness of an air cap that can be determined that sufficient air is injected into the air cap. In addition, as described above, the support unit 540 is maintained in a gripping state by adsorbing the corner of the manufactured air cap.

The second transfer unit 600 transfers the adsorption unit 520 holding the manufactured air cap to the outside (S530).

Specifically, the horizontal movement unit 610 moves the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit 530, and the support unit 540 in a horizontal direction, and the vertical movement unit 620 moves the adsorption unit 520, the detection unit ( 530) and the support unit 540 are moved in a vertical direction to the outside together with the manufactured air cap.

As discussed above, the exterior may be the basket 140 . In the above embodiment, the manufactured air cap may be stacked and accommodated in the basket 140, and provided to the operator.

Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can variously modify and change the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. You will understand that you can.

10: automatic air cap manufacturing device
100: frame
110: vertical frame
120: horizontal frame
130: slider
140: basket
141: first basket
142: second basket
200: air roll support
210: main support member
220: sub support member
221: first sub support member
222: second sub support member
223: third sub support member
224: fourth sub support member
230: sensor yes
240: drive unit
300: Foundation
310: conveyor
320: lifting member
330: grip member
331: clamp
340: fixed member
341: first fixing member
342: second fixing member
350: cutter unit
400: first transfer unit
410: first rail unit
420: motor unit
500: filling part
510: nozzle unit
520: adsorption unit
530: detection unit
540: support unit
600: second transfer unit
610: horizontal moving unit
620: vertical moving unit
630: second rail unit
700: control unit
R: air roll
T: tray

Claims (17)

An air roll support unit coupled to an air roll in which a film is wound in a roll form;
a cutting unit located adjacent to the air roll support and cutting the air roll to a preset length; and
A filling part positioned apart from the cutting part and filling the cut air roll with air to manufacture an air cap,
The Foundation,
a gripping member provided to grip or release an end of the air roll and to be movable in a pulling direction and a pushing direction of the air roll; and
A cutter unit for cutting the extended air roll as the gripping member moves in a direction of pulling the end of the air roll,
The filling part,
a nozzle unit provided to be movable in a direction toward the cut air roll and inserted into the cut air roll to inject air to manufacture an air cap; and
It is located on the upper side of the cut air roll and includes a support unit provided to be able to move up and down,
The support unit is
It is lowered and comes into contact with the edge of the cut air roll adjacent to the nozzle unit, grips and raises the edge to form an opening into which the nozzle unit is drawn,
Air cap automatic manufacturing device. According to claim 1,
The Foundation,
It is located adjacent to the cutter unit, is provided to be movable in a direction toward the extended air roll and in a direction away from the air roll, and includes a pair of fixing members on which the extended air roll is positioned therebetween; ,
When the holding member is moved by a predetermined first length in the pulling direction of the air roll while holding the end of the air roll,
One of the pair of fixing members is moved toward the other so that the air roll and the pair of fixing members come into contact.
Air cap automatic manufacturing device. According to claim 2,
The pair of fixing members,
a pair of first fixing members disposed to face the holding member with the cutter unit interposed therebetween; and
And a pair of second fixing members positioned between the cutter unit and the gripping member,
When the cutting unit is moved by the first length in the direction of pulling the end of the air roll while holding the end of the air roll,
The pair of first fixing members and the pair of second fixing members are in contact with the air rolls, respectively.
Air cap automatic manufacturing device. According to claim 3,
The cutter unit,
When the pair of first fixing members and the pair of second fixing members come into contact with the air roll, respectively, they are moved along the width direction of the air roll to cut the air roll.
Air cap automatic manufacturing device. According to claim 3,
When the cutter unit cuts the air roll,
The pair of first fixing members remain in contact with the air roll,
The pair of second fixing members are spaced apart from each other,
Air cap automatic manufacturing device. According to claim 5,
The holding member,
Moving further by a predetermined second length in the direction of pulling the air roll while holding the end of the air roll cut through a pair of second fixing members spaced apart from each other,
Air cap automatic manufacturing device. delete According to claim 1,
The filling part,
an adsorption unit located on the upper side of the air roll cut adjacent to the support unit, movably provided, and extending downward; and
A sensing unit located on the upper side of the air roll cut adjacent to the adsorption unit, provided to be liftable, and extending downward,
The lower end of the sensing unit is positioned lower than the lower end of the adsorption unit.
Air cap automatic manufacturing device. According to claim 8,
The lower end of the adsorption unit and the lower end of the sensing unit are positioned apart from the cut air roll,
When the lower end of the sensing unit is pressed by the manufactured air cap and moved upward by a predetermined length, the adsorbing unit adsorbs the manufactured air cap.
Air cap automatic manufacturing device. (a) drawing out an air roll by a predetermined first length along the longitudinal direction of the cutting unit;
(b) cutting the air roll from which the cutting unit is drawn out;
(c) transferring the air roll cut by the first transfer unit to the filling unit;
(d) manufacturing an air cap by filling the air roll to which the filling part is transferred with air; and
(e) transferring the air cap manufactured by the second transfer unit to the outside;
In step (d),
(d1) The support unit pressurizes and fixes the conveyed air roll, and in the process, the support unit contacts the edge of the cut air roll, grips the edge and moves upward, so that the nozzle unit is drawn in. forming an opening to be;
(d2) an adsorption unit and a sensing unit are positioned adjacent to the fixed air roll; and
(d3) a nozzle unit is inserted into the air roll to fill the air to manufacture the air cap,
Air cap automatic manufacturing method. According to claim 10,
In step (a),
(a1) holding an end of the air roll with a holding member; and
(a2) the holding member withdrawing the air roll by the first length,
Air cap automatic manufacturing method. According to claim 11,
In step (a), before step (a1),
(a0) comprising the step of rotatably coupling the air roll to the air roll support,
Air cap automatic manufacturing method. According to claim 10,
In step (b),
(b1) pressing the air roll by a fixing member to maintain the drawn-out state by the first length;
(b2) cutting the air roll while the cutter unit moves in the width direction of the air roll; and
(b3) moving the fixing member opposite to the air roll to release the cut air roll,
Air cap automatic manufacturing method. According to claim 10,
In step (c),
(c1) withdrawing the air roll from which the holding member is cut by a predetermined second length;
(c2) adsorbing the cut air roll by the elevating member;
(c3) pressing the air roll adsorbed by the elevating member toward a tray so that the cut air roll is seated on the tray; and
(c4) transferring the air roll on which the tray is seated toward the filling part,
Air cap automatic manufacturing method. delete According to claim 10,
The step (d), after the step (d3),
(d4) sensing the thickness of the manufactured air cap by the sensing unit; and
(d5) including the step of stopping the filling of the air by the nozzle unit,
Air cap automatic manufacturing method. According to claim 10,
In step (e),
(e1) detecting the thickness of the manufactured air cap by a sensing unit;
(e2) holding the air cap manufactured by an adsorption unit when the detected thickness is equal to or greater than a predetermined thickness condition; and
(e5) comprising the step of transferring the adsorption unit holding the air cap by the second transfer unit to the outside,
Air cap automatic manufacturing method.