TW201909787A - Zipper chain conveying device and method, and zipper chain processing device and method - Google Patents

Abstract

This device (100) for conveying a fastener chain includes; a movement pathway (10); and at least one moving body (20) which moves along or is moved along the movement pathway (10). At least one moving body (20) includes a pair of gripping parts (60) for gripping a pair of fastener tapes (92) included in a fastener chain (9). When the pair of fastener tapes (92) are gripped in a first portion of the fastener chain (9) by the pair of gripping parts (60), the pair of fastener tapes (92) are respectively oriented, between the pair of gripping parts (60), along horizontal planes which are perpendicular to each other in the vertical direction (L1).

Description

Zipper chain handling device and method, and zipper chain processing device and method

The invention relates to a zipper chain conveying device and method, and a zipper chain processing device and method.

Patent Document 1 discloses a device in which a clamping unit that sandwiches a fastener chain is provided on a rotating body, and various processes are performed on the zipper chain while the zipper chain is transported in the circumferential direction to finally process it into a zipper. [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4064326

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The inventors of the present application have discovered the significance of providing a new method for carrying a fastener chain. [Means for solving problems]

An aspect of the zipper chain conveying device of the present invention includes: a moving path (10); and at least one moving body (20) that moves or is moved along the moving path (10), and the at least one moving body (20 ) Includes a pair of clamping portions (60) for clamping a pair of zipper tapes (92) included in the zipper chain (9), when the first part of the zipper chain (9) When sandwiching the pair of zipper tapes (92) between the clip portions (60), the pair of zipper tapes (92) are separated from the lead between at least the pair of clip portions (60) The vertical direction (L1) is orthogonal to the horizontal plane.

In some embodiments, corresponding to the movement of the moving body (20) along the moving path (10), the pair of zipper tapes (92) are clamped by the pair of clamping portions (60) The first part for the alignment is moved along the moving path (10).

In some embodiments, the moving path (10) includes a guide rail, and the moving body (20) is movably mounted on the guide rail.

In some embodiments, the moving path (10) is configured to allow cyclic movement of the moving body (20).

In some embodiments, the pair of clamping portions (60) are provided to be displaceable relative to the base portion (22) of the moving body (20).

In some embodiments, the pair of clamping portions (60) can be along the vertical direction (L1) and / or can be relative to the base in a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction (L1) Department (22) displacement.

In some embodiments, the pair of clamping portions (60) is mounted on the base portion (22) via at least one linear guide (23).

In some embodiments, the opening and closing of each clamping part (60) included in the pair of clamping parts (60) and / or the control is controlled according to the physical force applied from outside the moving body (20) The distance between the pair of clamping parts (60).

In some embodiments, the zipper chain handling device further includes at least one pusher (70) having at least one engaging portion (71) that engages with the at least one moving body (20), The at least one moving body (20) is moved along the moving path (10) based on the displacement of the pusher (70).

In some embodiments, the engaging portion (71) can be pivotally provided on the pusher body (72) of the pusher (70).

In some embodiments, the zipper chain handling device further includes at least one positioning mechanism (76) for positioning the moving body (20) in the moving path (10).

The zipper chain processing device of some aspects of the present invention includes: the zipper chain handling device (100) according to any one of the above; and at least one processing section (110, 120, 130, 140) along the moving path ( 10) Equipped, the at least one processing section (110, 120, 130, 140) performs at least one processing selected from the group consisting of processing in the vicinity of the first part of the zipper chain (9) A process of cutting the zipper chain (9); a process of introducing a slider to the zipper chain (9) at the first part as the first end of the zipper chain (9); A process of fixing the first part of the first end of the zipper chain (9) to the zipper chain (9) or forming a stopper; and discharging the zipper chain (9) to the moving body ( 20) Outside processing.

A method for carrying a zipper chain according to some aspects of the present invention includes the steps of: moving the zipper chain (9) in the first part of the zipper chain (9) by at least a pair of clamping portions (60) of the moving body (20) The included pair of fastener tapes (92) are sandwiched, and the pair of fastener tapes (92) are respectively orthogonal to the vertical direction (L1) between at least the pair of clamping parts (60) Alignment of the horizontal plane; and the moving body (20) moves or is moved along the moving path (10), corresponding to the movement of the moving body (20), the pair of zipper tapes (92) The pair of clamping portions (60) are clamped so that the aligned first portion is moved along the movement path (10).

The zipper chain processing method of some aspects of the present invention includes the following steps: carrying the zipper chain (9) as described; at least one processing section (110, 120, 130, 140) provided along the moving path (10) At least one process selected from the group consisting of the process of cutting the zipper chain (9) near the first part of the zipper chain (9) is performed as The first part of the first end of the zipper chain (9) is a process of introducing a slider into the zipper chain (9), and the first part as the first end of the zipper chain (9) A process of fixing or forming a stopper part on the zipper chain (9), and a process of discharging the zipper chain (9) out of the moving body (20). [Effect of the invention]

Provide a new method of handling zipper chains.

Hereinafter, a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 24. The one or more embodiments of the present invention and the features included in the embodiments are not independent. Those skilled in the art do not need to explain too much, and can combine various embodiments and / or features. Moreover, those skilled in the art can also understand the synthesis effect achieved by the combination. Duplicate explanations between the embodiments are omitted in principle. The main purpose of referring to the drawings is to describe the invention, and sometimes it is simplified for the convenience of drawing.

A plurality of features described about one conveying device or method are understood as not only a combination of features but also individual features that are independent of other features. The individual features are not limited to the disclosed one handling device or method, but may be understood to be common to other undisclosed handling devices or methods. Individual features can also be understood as a combination with more than one other feature. All combinations of listed features are redundant to those skilled in the art and are therefore omitted. In this specification, individual features can be clearly distinguished from other descriptions by expressions such as "some embodiments" and "in some cases."

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a part of a non-limiting embodiment of a fastener chain 9. The zipper chain 9 has a certain chain width W9 and extends along the length direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 1. The zipper chain 9 includes a pair of fastener stringers 91. Each fastener element belt 91 includes a fastener element 92 and a fastener element 93 attached to the fastener element 92. Therefore, the fastener chain 9 includes a pair of fastener tapes 92, and similarly includes a pair of fastener elements 93. The zipper tape 92 may have flexibility. The zipper tape 92 may be a fabric, a braid, or a mixture of these. The fastener element 93 may be a metal element, a resin element, or a spiral element. In FIG. 1, the fastener element 93 is a spiral element, but it is not limited thereto. Although not necessarily limited to this, a space portion 94 is formed in the fastener chain 9. Although not necessarily limited to this, a stopper 97 is attached to the fastener chain 9 in advance.

FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a zipper 99 of some non-limiting embodiments. The zipper 99 has a width W99 that is the same as or substantially equal to the chain width W9 of the zipper chain 9. The zipper 99 has a length L99 shorter than the length of the zipper chain 9. The zipper 99 has at least one slider 95 for opening and closing a pair of fastener chains 91, a first stopper 96 that defines the first stop position of the slider 95, and a second stop that defines the second stop position of the slider 95 2 Stop portion 97. The first stopper 96 is provided near the first end of the zipper 99. The second stopper 97 is provided near the second end of the zipper 99. The slider 95 may be a resin or metal slider. It is also assumed that two or more sliders 95 pass through a zipper 99. The first stopper 96 and the second stopper 97 may be stoppers made of resin or metal. It is also assumed that one or both of the first stopper 96 and the second stopper 97 are omitted.

FIG. 3 is a partial schematic perspective view of the fastener chain conveying device 100. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic stacking structure of the moving body 20 mounted on the moving path 10 in the zipper chain conveying device 100. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing each example of the control mechanism for controlling the pair of clamping portions 60 in the fastener chain transport device 100.

The fastener chain conveying device 100 of some embodiments has a moving path 10 and at least one moving body 20 that moves or is moved along the moving path 10. At least one moving body 20 includes a pair of clamping portions 60 for clamping a pair of zipper tapes 92 included in the zipper chain 9. When the pair of zipper tapes 92 are clamped by the pair of clamping portions 60 in the first portion of the zipper chain 9, the pair of zipper tapes 92 are respectively arranged along the vertical direction between the at least one pair of clamping portions 60 L1 is aligned in an orthogonal horizontal plane. In other words, at least between the pair of clamping portions 60, the main tape surfaces 92j of the pair of fastener tapes 92 are aligned so as to be along a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction L1. The tape main surface 92j of the fastener tape 92 is a tape surface which defines the thickness of the fastener tape 92.

When the first part of the fastener chain 9 clamps the pair of fastener tapes 92 by the pair of clamping portions 60, at least between the pair of clamping portions 60, the pair of fastener tapes 92 are respectively aligned along the vertical direction L1 Orthogonal horizontal plane alignment, this case can be better understood from the additional reference of FIG. 14 in addition to FIGS. 3 to 5. In addition, the alignment along the horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction L1 is not limited to the alignment parallel to the horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction. The zipper chain 9 has a certain degree of flexibility due to the zipper tape 92 or the zipper element 93 itself. The zipper tape 92 of the zipper chain 9 may be accompanied by a certain degree of unevenness, such as bending. In this regard, the alignment along the horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction L1 may also include the alignment inclined at an acute angle with respect to the horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction. The zipper tape 92 (and / or its main surface 92j) between the at least one pair of clamping portions 60 adopts the above-mentioned orientation, and the device or method for finally processing the zipper 99 from the zipper chain 9 can obtain the device modification Flexibility or other benefits. In some cases, it is permissible to set the processing area R1 to the processing area R4 for processing the fastener chain 9 along the movement path 10 (refer to FIGS. 6 to 10).

Although not necessarily limited to this, in some cases, according to the movement of the moving body 20 along the moving path 10, a pair of zipper tapes 92 are clamped by the pair of clamping portions 60 to move along the aligned first portion Path 10 is moved. The alignment of the first portion between the processing area R1 and the processing area R4 set along the moving path 10 is fixed, avoiding the complexity of the conveying device and method.

The moving path 10 may be any structure that provides a moving path to the moving body 20. In some cases, the moving path 10 is a structure that extends straight and straight, and in other cases, it may be a structure that extends in an arc shape, a curved shape, a sawtooth shape, or a wave shape. When the moving path 10 is a structure extending linearly, a zipper chain 9 that can be equipped with a processing section 110, a processing section 120, a processing section 130, and a processing section 140 along the moving path 10 can be changed in a simplified and flexible manner Processing device. In the case of Patent Document 1, it is not easy to change the mechanical configuration for the final processing of the fastener chain. For example, in the case of Patent Document 1, in order to add one new processing unit to a plurality of existing processing units, it may be necessary to increase the radius along the movement trajectory of the circular fastener chain.

The moving path 10 is not limited to a convex portion, and may be a concave portion. In order to appropriately support the moving body 20, it is assumed that two or more parallel moving paths 10 are used in one fastener chain transport device 100. In some cases including the illustrated example, the moving path 10 includes a guide rail, the moving body 20 is movably mounted on the guide rail, and / or the moving path 10 is configured to allow the cyclic movement of the moving body 20 (refer to FIGS. 6 to Figure 10). Although not necessarily limited to this, the guide rail may be a guide rail extending linearly. The guide rail is a structure that is arranged below the moving body 20 in the vertical direction L1 and supports the moving body 20. It is also assumed that the moving body 20 is arranged above the moving body 20 in the vertical direction L1 and hangs the moving body 20 relative to the moving path 10. It is also conceivable to configure and arrange the moving path 10 and the moving body 20 in other aspects.

The moving body 20 moves or is moved along the moving path 10. In some cases, the mobile body 20 is movably mounted on the moving path 10. The moving body 20 can move actively and / or autonomously along the moving path 10, and / or can be moved passively and / or dominated along the moving path 10. In some cases where the mobile body 20 actively and / or autonomously moves along the moving path 10, the mobile body 20 may have a power source, a driving source actuated according to power supply from the power source, and a driving force based on the driving force from the driving source Spinning wheels. In some cases where the moving body 20 is moved passively and / or under control along the moving path 10, the moving body 20 is not provided with a power source, a driving source, and wheels, and becomes a simpler structure. For example, when the moving path 10 is a guide rail, the moving body 20 may have a bracket 21 mounted on the guide rail. The specific structure of the bracket 21 is appropriately changed according to the structure of the guide rail. Consider a case where a plurality of moving bodies 20 are included in one fastener chain transport device 100.

The moving body 20 includes a pair of clamping portions 60 for clamping a pair of zipper tapes 92 included in the zipper chain 9 in the first portion of the zipper chain 9. The pair of nip portions 60 may be arranged with an interval between the two along the extending direction L2 of the moving path 10 or in parallel. Each of the clamping portions 60 included in the pair of clamping portions 60 can be moved so as to clamp the fastener tape 92. Each clamping portion 60 includes a first contact portion 61 that is in contact with one main surface 92 j of the fastener tape 92 and a second contact portion 62 that is in contact with the other main surface 92 j of the fastener tape 92. In some cases illustrated in FIG. 5, at least one of the first contact portion 61 and the second contact portion 62 of the clamping portion 60 can pivot, by controlling the pivoting of the at least one contact portion 61 and the contact portion 62 The posture controls the opening and closing of the clamping portion 60. In some cases, the opening and closing of the clamping portion 60 is controlled based on changing the position of the insertion piece inserted between the first contact portion 61 and the second contact portion 62. In the art, the sandwiching portion 60 using various structures or mechanisms should not be limited to the form shown.

In some cases, when each of the clamping parts 60 included in the pair of clamping parts 60 sandwiches the zipper tape 92, the zipper tape 92 (and / or its main surface 92j) between the pair of clamping parts 60 is Alignment along the horizontal plane perpendicular to the vertical direction, in addition, the fastener element 93 in the engaged or non-engaged state between the pair of clamping portions 60 can be along the horizontal plane perpendicular to the vertical direction Alignment. Alternatively or additionally, in the second part adjacent to the first part of the zipper chain 9 sandwiched by the pair of clamping parts 60, the zipper tape 92 (and / or its main tape surface 92j) is along the vertical direction Orthogonal horizontal plane alignment, and / or, the fastener element 93 in the engaged or non-engaged state is aligned along the horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction.

As can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4, the mobile body 20 has a base portion 22 and a pair of clamping portions 60 that can be displaced relative to the base portion 22. The pair of sandwiching portions 60 are provided so as to be displaceable relative to the base portion 22 along the vertical direction L1 and / or in a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction L1. The pair of clamping portions 60 are mounted on the base portion 22 via at least one linear guide 23. In some cases, the linear guide 23 can be parallel to the lateral direction L3 orthogonal to the vertical direction L1 and the extending direction L2 of the moving path 10. In some cases, the first portion of the zipper tape 92 aligned along a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction L1 is away from the moving path 10 and / or close to the moving path 10 in the horizontal plane or a plane parallel thereto, The pair of clamping portions 60 are moved relative to the base portion 22.

The base part 22 may be a part including or combined with a part (eg, bracket 21) that contacts or engages with respect to the moving path 10 (eg, rail). The clamping portion 60 may be a portion for clamping the zipper tape 92 as described above. Furthermore, it is also assumed that the position of the sandwiching portion 60 is fixed relative to the base portion 22.

As can be seen from FIG. 3, in some cases, the mobile body 20 has a concave receiving member 41 that receives the zipper chain 9 and / or a concave receiving member 42 that receives the fastener element 93 in the engaged state. The concave receiving member 42 may be arranged closer to the pair of clamping portions 60 than the concave receiving member 41. The receiving member 41 and the receiving member 42 extend along the horizontal direction L3 orthogonal to the vertical direction L1 and the extending direction L2 of the moving path 10. The receiving member 41 and the receiving member 42 can be mechanically fixed relative to the base portion 22 of the moving body 20. The receiving member 41 and the receiving member 42 are provided so as to be displaceable relative to the base 22.

In some cases illustrated in FIG. 4, a pair of clamping portions 60 are installed relative to the base portion 22 via a plurality of linear guides 23. Furthermore, in FIG. 4, the upper plate 26 mechanically coupled to the pair of clamping portions 60 is attached to the intermediate plate 24 via the linear guide 23. The intermediate plate 24 is mounted on the base portion 22 via the linear guide 23. The linear guide 23 uses a linear guide generally available in the market (for example, a linear guide using a ball for rolling), a ball screw, or a combination of these.

In some cases, a unit for moving the pair of clamping portions 60 relative to the base portion 22, for example, the air cylinder 27 is provided inside or outside the moving body 20. The non-limiting example of the air cylinder 27 can expand and contract in the lateral direction L3 orthogonal to the vertical direction L1 and the extending direction L2 of the movement path 10. The position of the pair of nip portions 60 relative to the base portion 22 is specified in accordance with the expansion and contraction of the cylinder 27. The coupling plate 29 coupled to the rod front end of the air cylinder 27 moves the upper plate 26 in the lateral direction L3. As a result, the pair of clamping portions 60 are moved in the lateral direction L3. When the air cylinder 27 is provided outside the moving body 20, the coupling plate 29 can be coupled to the upper plate 26 without interfering with the upper plate 26 moved along the extension direction L2 of the moving path 10. For example, the coupling plate 29 has a lateral groove 29k that accommodates the lower protrusion 26k of the upper plate 26, and the lateral groove 29k extends parallel to the extending direction L2 of the moving path 10.

In some cases, the pair of nip portions 60 are attached to the base portion 22 via a linear guide 23 extending in the vertical direction L1 (not shown), and the height of the pair of nip portions 60 relative to the base portion 22 can be adjusted.

In some cases, the opening and closing of each clamping section 60 included in the pair of clamping sections 60 or the interval between the pair of clamping sections 60 is controlled according to the physical force imparted from outside the moving body 20, and / or, a The interval to the nipping portion 60 is controlled according to the physical force applied from outside the moving body 20. The moving body 20 moves or is moved along the moving path 10 as described above. In some cases, it is required to avoid connecting electrical wiring or an air pipe to the moving body 20 in order to open or close the clamping section 60 or adjust the interval of the clamping section 60. From this point of view, in some cases, as described above, a physical force is applied from outside the moving body 20 for opening and closing of the clamping portion 60 or for adjusting the interval of the clamping portion 60.

There may be various specific configurations or arrangements of the control mechanism for opening and closing the nipping portion 60 or adjusting the interval of the nipping portion 60. In FIG. 5, each example of the control mechanism for controlling the pair of clamping portions 60 in the fastener chain transport device 100 is shown. The first control mechanism 81 includes an air cylinder 82 and a pushing member 83 that is moved by the air cylinder 82 in the vertical direction L1. When the air cylinder 82 is extended, the pushing member 83 rises in the vertical direction L1, is pressed by the pushing member 83, and the pivot link 33 pivots to control the interval between the clamping portions 60 (for example, the clamping portions 60 are spaced apart from each other to clamp The interval of the joint 60 becomes wider). The second control mechanism 84 has an air cylinder 85 and a pushing member 86 moved by the air cylinder 85 in the vertical direction L1. When the cylinder 85 is extended, the pushing member 86 rises in the vertical direction L1, and is pushed by the pushing member 86 to pivot the link 34 to control the opening and closing state of the clamping portion 60 (for example, the clamping portion 60 is opened from the open state) Becomes closed). In order to return the pivot link 33 and the pivot link 34 to the initial position, an elastic member such as a spring is used. In order to maintain the clamping portion 60 in the open state or the closed state, an elastic member such as a spring is used. Furthermore, when the clamping portion 60 is in the closed state, the contact end 61m of the first contact portion 61 and the contact end 62m of the second contact portion 62 need not be in contact. The contact end 61m and the contact end 62m of each contact portion 61 and the contact portion 62 may be a portion that contacts the fastener tape. Each of the contact portion 61 and the contact portion 62 has a contact end 61m, an opposite end 61j on the opposite side of the contact end 62m, and an opposite end 62j. Moreover, each contact part 61 and the contact part 62 have a pivot shaft 61p and a pivot shaft 62p between the contact end 61m, the contact end 62m and the opposite end 61j and the opposite end 62j.

In some cases, it is configured such that one or more elastic members, such as springs, bias one or each of the contact portion 61 and the contact portion 62 of the clamping portion 60, and the clamping portion 60 can maintain the open state or the closed state. In some cases of FIG. 5, a spring 64 is arranged between the first contact portion 61 and the second contact portion 62. Each contact portion 61 and the contact portion 62 are urged in the opposite direction by the spring 64, and the clamping portion 60 can Keep it open. The spring 64 may be provided in the vicinity of the contact end 61m and the contact end 62m of the contact portion 61, the contact portion 62, and the pivot axis 61p and the pivot axis 62p of the contact portion 61 and the contact portion 62. It is also conceivable to use one or more elastic members, such as a spring, to urge the one contact portion 61, the contact portion 62 or each contact portion 61, the contact portion 62 to maintain the clamping portion 60 in a closed state.

In some cases, the open state or the closed state of the clamping part 60 can be controlled according to the position of the spacer 63 sandwiched between the contact parts 61 and the contact parts 62 of the clamping part 60. In other words, in some cases, the clamping portion 60 has a spacer 63 provided between the first contact portion 61 and the second contact portion 62 in order to switch the clamping portion 60 between the open state and the closed state. The spacer 63 may be a solid body such as a sphere / cylinder, and its cross-sectional shape is not limited to a perfect circle or an ellipse, and may be a polygon such as a triangle, a quadrangle, or a pentagon. In some cases, the spacer 63 can move between the first position and the second position between the sandwiching portion 60 and / or the first contact portion 61 and the second contact portion 62. When the spacer 63 is in the first position, the clamping portion 60 is in an open state, and when the spacer 63 is in the second position, the clamping portion 60 is in a closed state. In some cases in FIG. 5, the second position is located near the pivot axis 61 p and the pivot axis 62 p of the contact portion 61 and the contact portion 62 relative to the first position. The distance between the contact portion 61, the opposite end 61j of the contact portion 62, and the opposite end 62j when the spacer 63 is in the second position is larger than the contact portion 61, the opposite end 61j, the opposite end of the contact portion 62 when the spacer 63 is in the first position 62j interval. In some cases, at least one contact portion 61 and contact portion 62 of the sandwiching portion 60 are provided with a first concave portion and a second concave portion that partially accommodate the spacer 63, and the first position and the second position are defined by each. The first recess 68 defining the first position and the second recess 69 defining the second position may be continuously provided. As the case may be, the depth of the first recess 68 is deeper than the depth of the second recess 69.

The spacer 63 can move from the first recess 68 to the second recess 69 by being pressed by the contact 34f of the pivot link 34. The spacer 63 is pressed by another contact (not shown) of the pivot link 34 and can move from the second recess 69 to the first recess 68. There are various specific forms for moving the spacer 63, and it is also assumed that the spacer 63 is squeezed by mechanical elements other than the pivot link 34. It is also assumed that the spacer 63 is moved based on magnetic or electromagnetic attractive force or repulsive force without contact. It is also assumed that the spacer 63 is moved based on suction.

In some cases, the clamping portion 60 has an attachment portion 66 that attaches the first contact portion 61 and the second contact in such a manner that at least one of the first contact portion 61 and the second contact portion 62 can pivot部 62. An elastic member (for example, a spring) for making the clamping portion 60 open or closed and a spacer 63 for switching the clamping portion 60 between the open state and the closed state are attached to the clamping portion 60 In the case of the contact portion 61 and the contact portion 62, the elastic member (for example, a spring) or the spacer 63 is also displaced together with the mounting portion 66. In some cases, the mounting portion 66 can move by receiving the force from the pivot link 33. The receiving portion of the link end of the pivotal link 33 may be received by the installer 66 at the mounting portion 66. The mounting portion 66 can be restored to the initial position by being urged by an elastic member such as a spring.

FIGS. 6 to 10 show that the moving body 20 mounted on the moving path 10 in the zipper chain conveyor 100 moves along the moving path 10 and moves between the processing area R1 to the processing area R4 set along the moving path 10 schematic diagram. One or more processing regions R1 to R4 can be set along the moving path 10. The number of processing regions R1 to R4 set along the moving path 10 may be one or more. In addition to the case where the processing section 110, the processing section 120, the processing section 130, and the processing section 140 described later are provided in the processing areas R1 to R4 set along the movement path 10, it is also assumed that no processing section 110, described later, is provided. The case of the processing unit 120, the processing unit 130, and the processing unit 140. The operation of finally processing the zipper chain 9 into the zipper 99 is not necessarily performed by machinery, but may be performed by hand instead or in addition. In this case, the processing unit 110, the processing unit 120, the processing unit 130, and the processing unit 140 along the moving path 10 are equipped with an operator who operates the zipper chain 9. Furthermore, the fastener chain processing apparatus has the fastener chain conveying apparatus 100 and the at least one processing part 110, the processing part 120, the processing part 130, and the processing part 140 provided along the movement path 10 of the fastener chain conveying device 100.

In some cases, in the processing area R1, a process of cutting the zipper chain 9 is performed in the vicinity of the first portion of the zipper chain 9; in the processing area R2, the zipper chain 9 is subjected to the zipper The process of introducing the chain 9 into the slider; in the processing area R3, in the first part as the first end of the zipper chain 9, a process of fixing or forming a stopper portion on the zipper chain 9 is performed; The process of discharging the chain 9 out of the mobile body 20. Some of the processing areas R1 to R4 may be omitted or replaced by other processing. Additional processing areas can be added. The order of the processing regions can be changed in the processing regions R1 to R4.

In some cases, at least one positioning mechanism 76 for positioning the moving body 20 in the moving path 10 is provided. The positioning mechanism 76 accurately positions the moving body 20 in the extending direction L2 of the moving path 10. The positioning mechanism 76 may adopt various mechanisms for stopping the moving body 20 moving along the moving path 10 at a certain position. In some cases, the positioning mechanism 76 includes an air cylinder 77 provided along the moving path 10 and a recess 78 provided in the moving path 10. When the rod front end portion of the air cylinder 77 is coupled to the recessed portion 78, the moving body 20 is positioned in the extending direction L2 of the moving path 10. Other positioning mechanisms can also be used. The positioning mechanism 76 can be individually allocated to the processing area R1 to the processing area R4. The positioning mechanism 76 can also be allocated to the rail portion where the processing area is not allocated.

As can be seen from FIGS. 6 to 10, the movement path 10 is configured to allow cyclic movement of the mobile body 20. In some cases, the moving path 10 has a fixed rail 12, a fixed rail 14, a movable rail 11, and a movable rail 13. The fixed rail 12 and the fixed rail 14 are arranged at different heights in the vertical direction L1. The movable rail 11 and the movable rail 13 can be displaced along the vertical direction L1. In some cases, the positioning mechanism 79 fixes the height positions of the movable rail 11 and the movable rail 13. The positioning mechanism 79 may have the same mechanism as the positioning mechanism 76 or a different mechanism. The positioning mechanism 79 for the movable rail 13 suggested in FIG. 8 (a) includes a recess provided in the movable rail 13 and two cylinders corresponding to the vertical positions of the movable rail 13. The movable rail 13 is fixed to the upper position by the combination of the upper cylinder and the recess of the movable rail 13. The movable rail 13 is fixed to the lower position by the combination of the lower cylinder and the recess of the movable rail 13. The positioning mechanism 79 for the movable rail 13 suggested in FIG. 8 (b) includes an air cylinder provided in the movable rail 13 and two concave portions provided corresponding to the up and down positions of the movable rail 13. The movable rail 13 is fixed to the upper position by the combination of the air cylinder provided in the movable rail 13 and the upper recess. The movable rail 13 is fixed to the lower position by the combination of the air cylinder provided in the movable rail 13 and the lower recess.

As can be seen from FIGS. 6 to 10, in the movement path 10, the displacement of the movable rail 11 and the movable rail 13 allows the cyclic movement of the mobile body 20. The movable guide rail 11 and the movable guide rail 13 can be moved in the vertical direction L1 by a mechanism such as a ball screw. In some cases, the pair of movable rails 11 and 13 included in the moving path 10 are displaced synchronously. For example, when one movable rail 11 is lowered, the other movable rail 13 is raised. For example, when one movable rail 11 rises, the other movable rail 13 rises.

As can be seen from FIG. 11, at least one pusher 70 is used, and the pusher 70 has at least one engaging portion 71 that is engaged with at least one moving body 20. The at least one moving body 20 moves along the moving path based on the displacement of the pusher 70 10 was moved. In some cases, the pusher 70 is moved parallel to the extending direction L2 of the moving path 10. The engaging portion 71 can be pivotally provided on the pusher body 72 of the pusher 70. The front end portion of the engaging portion 71 is engaged with the gap between the pair of bearings 36 provided on the side surface of the moving body 20. When the pusher 70 is moved toward the downstream side of the moving path 10, the flat first surface 71e of the engaging portion 71 presses the downstream bearing 36, and the moving body 20 is moved toward the downstream side. When the pusher 70 is moved toward the upstream side of the moving path 10, the curved second surface 71f of the engaging portion 71 collides with the upstream bearing 36, and the engaging portion 71 pivots away from the moving body 20. As a result, the card The front end portion of the engaging portion 71 is separated from the gap between the bearings 36 on the side wall of the moving body 20. When the pivotable engagement portion 71 is provided, the engagement and release of the engagement between the pushing tool 70 and the moving body 20 are achieved based on the linear movement of the pushing tool 70. Instead of the bearing 36, a recess provided in the moving body 20 can be used.

FIGS. 12 (a), 12 (b), 13 (c), and 13 (d) are schematic diagrams showing that the zipper chain 9 conveyed by the zipper chain conveying device 100 is processed into a zipper 99 finally. 12 (a) and 12 (b) show the processing in the processing area R1. In the processing area R1, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the fastener chain 9 is supplied to the pair of clamping portions 60 in accordance with the operation of the feeding mechanism (not shown). Each clamping portion 60 is controlled from an open state to a closed state, and a pair of fastener tapes 92 is clamped by a pair of clamping portions 60. In the processing region R1, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), a process of cutting the fastener chain 9 is performed in the vicinity of the first portion of the fastener chain 9. In the processing region R2, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), a process of introducing a slider into the fastener chain 9 is performed in the first portion that is the first end of the fastener chain 9. In the processing region R3, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), in the first portion as the first end portion of the fastener chain 9, a process of fixing or forming a stopper portion on the fastener chain 9 is performed. In the processing region R4, a process of discharging the fastener chain 9 out of the moving body 20 is performed. As described, some of the processing areas R1 to R4 may be omitted or replaced by other processing. Additional processing areas can be added.

The processing section and / or operator is generally provided in the processing area R1 to the processing area R4. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a processing section that cuts the fastener chain 9 conveyed by the fastener chain conveying device 100. 15 is a schematic diagram showing that after the zipper chain 9 transported by the zipper chain transport device 100 is cut, the clamping portion 60 is moved to the vicinity of the end of the zipper chain 9. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing that the slider 95 is supplied to the fastener chain 9 conveyed by the fastener chain conveying device 100. FIG. 17 is a schematic cross-sectional schematic view of the holder 121 that holds the slider 95 for the movement of the slider 95. FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b) are schematic diagrams showing the processing unit 130 in which the stopper 96 is attached to the fastener chain 9 transported by the fastener chain transport device 100. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing the processing unit 140 that sandwiches the zipper chain 9 transported by the zipper chain transport device 100 and is discharged to the outside of the zipper chain transport device 100.

The processing section 110 provided in the processing area R1 may have a cutter 111 that can be displaced along the vertical direction L1 in order to cut the fastener chain 9. In some cases, after the zipper chain 9 is cut, the nipping position of the nipping portion 60 is changed to the vicinity of the end of the zipper chain 9, and the portion near the end of the zipper chain 9 is nipped by the nipping portion 60. Thereby, interference between the clamping portion 60 and the cutter 111 can be avoided, and the slider 95 can easily pass through the fastener element 93 in the engaged state of the fastener chain 9. As can be seen from the comparison between FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the distance D1 between the cutter 111 before the cutting of the fastener chain 9 and the clamping portion 60 is larger than the cutter 111 after the cutting of the fastener chain 9 and after the movement of the clamping portion 60. The interval D2 of the nip 60. The distance D3 between the cutter 111 before the cutting of the fastener chain 9 and the moving path 10 is smaller than the distance D4 between the cutter 111 and the moving path 10 after the cutting of the fastener chain 9 and after the movement of the clamping portion 60.

The processing unit 120 provided in the processing region R2 is configured to move the slider 95 relative to the fastener chain 9 because the slider 95 passes through the fastener element 93 in the engaged state of the fastener chain 9. In some cases, the processing unit 120 is configured to move the slider 95 on a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction L1. If necessary, the interval between the pair of clamping portions 60 is increased, and the first portion of the fastener chain 9 extends along the extending direction L2 of the moving path 10. An appropriate holder or holding mechanism for holding the slider 95 is used. The holder 121 that holds the slider 95 can be used as shown in FIG. 17. In response to the holder 121 being moved in the lateral direction L3, the slider 95 moves to the moving path 10 side, the slider 95 passes through the fastener element 93 in the engaged state, and the pair of fastener element belts 91 become partially opened. The holder 121 may include a piece portion 121m and a piece portion 121n that are symmetrically configured to sandwich the slider 95.

The processing unit 130 provided in the processing region R3 is configured to attach the stopper 96 to the fastener chain. The specific configuration of the processing unit 130 may depend on the material of the stopper 96. When the stopper 96 is made of metal, the processing unit 130 may be configured to attach the stopper to the fastener stringer 91 using a die and a punch. The die and / or punch are moved in the vertical direction L1, and a metal stopper 96 can be preferably attached to the zipper chain 9. When the stopper portion 96 is made of resin, the processing portion 130 may be configured to form the stopper portion by injection molding on the fastener stringer 91. The processing section 130 may include a pair of molds that define cavities to which molten resin is supplied.

In the case shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b), the processing unit 130 may include a lower die 131, a lower guide 132, an upper guide 133, and a punch 134. The fastener element 93 of the fastener stringer 91 is arrange | positioned on the lower mold 131. The lower guide 132 is provided on the lower mold 131 via the fastener chain fastener 91. The upper guide 133 and the punch 134 descend. The punch 134 pushes the stopper portion 96 before plastic deformation supplied below the punch 134 to the fastener element 93 of the fastener stringer 91. The stopper 96 presses between the punch 134 and the lower die 131. The stopper 96 is attached to and fixed to the fastener element 93 by the plastic deformation of the leg of the stopper 96 when passing through the fastener tape 92 of the fastener stringer 91.

The processing portion 140 provided in the processing area R4 may have a clamping portion 141 that clamps the end of the zipper chain 9 or the zipper 99. The clamping portion 141 is configured to clamp each end portion of the pair of fastener stringers 91 in a partially opened state. The clamping portion 141 may include a first clamping protrusion 142 for clamping the zipper tape 92 of one zipper fastener tape 91 and a second clamping protrusion for clamping the zipper tape 92 of another zipper fastener tape 91 143. The nipping portion 141 is moved along the lateral direction L3, whereby the fastener chain 9 or the zipper 99 is discharged from the moving body 20 to the outside of the moving body 20. If necessary, a pair of rollers are used in addition to or instead of the sandwiching portion 141 to discharge the fastener chain 9 or the zipper 99 out of the moving body 20.

FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing that a plurality of moving bodies 20 are mounted on the moving path 10 in the fastener chain conveying device 100. Even in this case, the features are used individually or uniformly. The pusher 70 shown in FIG. 11 may have a plurality of engaging portions 71 in order to move the plurality of moving bodies 20 simultaneously or together or synchronously. For example, the pusher 70 is used to move the three moving bodies 20 together.

At time t1, the fastener chain 9 is supplied to the pair of nip portions 60 of the moving body 20 in the processing area R1. At time t2, the fastener chain 9 is cut in the processing area R1, the slider 95 passes through the fastener chain 9 in the processing area R2, and the stopper 96 is attached to and fixed to the fastener chain 9 in the processing area R3. At time t3, the moving body 20 in the processing regions R1 to R3 is moved downstream along the moving path 10 (right side when viewed from the front in FIG. 20). At time t4, the zipper 99 is removed from the moving body 20 in the processing area R4. At time t5, the movable rail 11 and the movable rail 13 descend. At time t6, the three lower moving bodies 20 are moved along the moving path 10 (left side when viewed from the front in FIG. 20), and the movable rail 11 is equipped with the moving bodies 20. The movable rail 11 and the movable rail 13 rise and return to the initial state shown in FIG. 20. In some cases, the movement path 10 includes at least two movable parts in order to allow the circulation movement of the movement path 10.

FIGS. 21 (a), 21 (b), and 22 (c) to 22 (e) are schematic diagrams showing that the zipper chain 9 carried by the zipper chain carrying device 100 is processed and finally processed into a zipper 99. In this case, the features are also used individually or uniformly. In the case shown in FIGS. 21 (a), 21 (b), and 22 (c) to 22 (e), it is attached to the zipper chain 9 sandwiched by the pair of clamping portions 60 of the mobile body 20. Stop portion 97. The moving body 20 may have a first pair of clamping portions 60 and a second pair of clamping portions 60 provided to sandwich the fastener chain 9 at different positions in the longitudinal direction of the fastener chain 9. In some cases, a roller pair is provided in such a manner that the zipper chain 9 is sandwiched between the first pair of clamping parts 60 and the second pair of clamping parts 60, and the clamping from the first pair of clamping parts 60 to the second pair can be achieved The stable transportation of the fastener chain 9 of the part 60. In some cases illustrated in FIGS. 22 (c) to 22 (e), the first end of the zipper chain 9 is sandwiched by the first pair of clamping portions 60, and the second end of the zipper chain 9 is sandwiched by the second pair The clamping portion 60 is clamped. The processing portion for mounting or forming the first stopper 96 and the processing portion for mounting or forming the second stopper 97 can be provided so as to sandwich the moving path 10. The opening and closing or interval adjustment of the first pair of nip portions 60 and the opening and closing or interval adjustment of the second pair of nip portions 60 can be controlled independently.

FIG. 23 is a schematic front view of a part of the non-limiting embodiment of the fastener chain 9. Fig. 24 is a schematic front view of a non-limiting embodiment of a slide fastener 99. In the case of using the zipper chain 9 as shown in FIG. 23, the above features are also used individually or uniformly. In the case of FIG. 23, the space 94 or the stopper 97 is not provided in the fastener chain 9. Even if the space part 94 is not formed in the fastener chain 9, the fastener 99 can be manufactured. Furthermore, of course, it is also expected that the processing portion for forming the space portion 94 in the fastener chain 9 is divided into processing areas.

As can be seen from the above description, the present invention discloses the following method for transporting a fastener chain. That is, the method for carrying the zipper chain includes the following steps: the at least one pair of clamping portions 60 of the moving body 20 sandwiches the pair of zipper tapes 92 included in the zipper chain 9 in the first portion of the zipper chain 9 A pair of fastener tapes 92 are respectively aligned between at least one pair of clamping portions 60 along a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction L1; and the moving body 20 moves or is moved along the moving path 10, corresponding to the movement When the body 20 moves, the pair of fastener tapes 92 are clamped by the pair of clamping portions 60 to move along the movement path 10 in the first portion of the alignment. The one or more features described with respect to the fastener chain conveying apparatus 100 are also completely suitable for the conveying method of a fastener chain.

The present invention discloses the following method for processing a fastener chain. That is, the processing method of the zipper chain includes: transporting the zipper chain 9 as described above; performing at least one of the processing unit 110, the processing unit 120, the processing unit 130, and the processing unit 140 provided along the moving path 10 as follows At least one process in the formed group, that is, the process of cutting the zipper chain 9 in the vicinity of the first part of the zipper chain 9, the first part which is the first end of the zipper chain 9 The process of introducing a slider is a process of fixing or forming a stopper on the zipper chain 9 in the first part which is the first end of the zipper chain 9 and a process of discharging the zipper chain 9 out of the moving body 20. The one or more features described with respect to the fastener chain processing device are also fully suitable for the method of processing fastener chains.

Based on the above teaching, as long as a person skilled in the art can add various changes to each embodiment. The symbols added in the scope of patent application are for reference, and should not be used for the purpose of limiting the interpretation of the scope of patent application.

9‧‧‧Zipper chain

10‧‧‧Moving path

11,13‧‧‧movable guide

12, 14‧‧‧ Fixed rail

20‧‧‧Mobile

21‧‧‧Bracket

22‧‧‧Base

23‧‧‧Linear guide

24‧‧‧Middle board

26‧‧‧Upper plate

26k‧‧‧lower protrusion

27‧‧‧ cylinder

29‧‧‧Link board

29k‧‧‧Slot

33, 34 ‧‧‧ pivoting link

34f‧‧‧Contact

36‧‧‧bearing

41, 42‧‧‧ undertake components

60、141‧‧‧Clamping Department

61‧‧‧1st contact part (contact part)

61m, 62m‧‧‧contact

61j, 62j‧‧‧ opposite ends

61p, 62p ‧‧‧ pivot axis

62‧‧‧The second contact part (contact part)

63‧‧‧ spacer

64‧‧‧Spring

66‧‧‧Installation Department

68‧‧‧First recess

69‧‧‧Second recess

70‧‧‧Promotion

71‧‧‧Joint Department

71e‧‧‧The first side

71f‧‧‧ 2nd side

72‧‧‧Promotion

76‧‧‧Positioning mechanism

77‧‧‧ cylinder

78‧‧‧recess

79‧‧‧Positioning mechanism

81‧‧‧The first control agency

82‧‧‧Cylinder

83‧‧‧ Pushing member

84‧‧‧ 2nd control agency

85‧‧‧Cylinder

86‧‧‧ Pushing member

91‧‧‧ Zipper tooth chain belt

92‧‧‧Zipper tape

92j‧‧‧with main face

93‧‧‧Zipper fastener

94‧‧‧ Space Department

95‧‧‧ slider

96‧‧‧First stop part (stop part)

97‧‧‧Second stop part (stop part)

99‧‧‧Zipper

100‧‧‧Zipper chain handling device

110, 120, 130, 140 ‧‧‧ Processing Department

111‧‧‧Cutter

121‧‧‧Retainer

121m, 121n

131‧‧‧ Die

132‧‧‧Lower side guide

133‧‧‧Upper side guide

134‧‧‧Punch

142‧‧‧The first clamping protrusion

143‧‧‧The second clamping protrusion

D1, D2, D3, D4 ‧‧‧ interval

L1‧‧‧Vertical direction

L2‧‧‧Extending direction

L3‧‧‧horizontal

L99‧‧‧Length

R1 ～ R4‧‧‧ Processing area

W9‧‧‧Chain width

W99‧‧‧Width

FIG. 1 is a partial front schematic view of a non-limiting embodiment of a zipper chain. 2 is a schematic front view of a non-limiting embodiment of a slide fastener. 3 is a partially schematic perspective view of a non-limiting embodiment of a fastener chain conveying device. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic stacking structure of a moving body mounted on a moving path in a fastener chain conveying device. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram showing each example of a control mechanism for controlling a pair of nip portions in a fastener chain conveying device. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing that a moving body mounted on a moving path moves along a moving path and moves between processing regions set along the moving path in the fastener chain conveying device. 7 is a schematic diagram showing that a moving body mounted on a moving path in a fastener chain conveying device moves along a moving path and moves between processing areas set along the moving path. 8 (a) and 8 (b) are schematic diagrams showing that the moving body mounted on the movement path in the zipper chain conveying device moves along the movement path and moves between the processing areas set along the movement path, and FIG. 8 (a ), Figure 8 (b) shows that the movable rail is fixed to the up and down position in different forms. 9 is a schematic diagram showing that a moving body mounted on a moving path in a zipper chain conveying device moves along a moving path and moves between processing areas set along the moving path. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing that a moving body mounted on a moving path moves along a moving path and moves between processing regions set along the moving path in the fastener chain conveying device. 11 is a schematic view showing that a moving body mounted on a guide rail by a pusher is moved along the guide rail. FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b) are schematic diagrams showing that the zipper chain transported by the zipper chain transport device is processed and finally processed into a zipper. 13 (c) and 13 (d) are schematic diagrams showing that the zipper chain transported by the zipper chain transport device is processed and finally processed into a zipper. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a processing unit that cuts a fastener chain conveyed by a fastener chain conveying device. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing that after the zipper chain transported by the zipper chain transport device is cut, the clamping portion is moved toward the vicinity of the end of the zipper chain. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a slider supplied to a fastener chain conveyed by a fastener chain conveying device. FIG. 17 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a holder that holds the slider for the movement of the slider. FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b) are schematic diagrams showing a processing section in which a stopper is attached to a fastener chain conveyed by a fastener chain conveying device. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a processing unit that clamps and discharges a zipper chain transported by a zipper chain transport device to the outside of the zipper chain transport device. FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing that a plurality of moving bodies are mounted on a moving path in a fastener chain conveying device. 21 (a) and 21 (b) are schematic diagrams showing that the zipper chain conveyed by the zipper chain conveying device is processed and finally processed into a zipper. 22 (c) to 22 (e) are schematic views showing that the zipper chain transported by the zipper chain transport device is processed and finally processed into a zipper. 23 is a schematic front view showing a part of a non-limiting embodiment of a fastener chain. 24 is a schematic front view showing a non-limiting embodiment of a slide fastener.

Claims (14)

A zipper chain conveying device, comprising: a moving path (10); and at least one moving body (20) that moves or is moved along the moving path (10), the at least one moving body (20) includes A pair of clamping parts (60) sandwiched by a pair of zipper tapes (92) included in the zipper chain (9), when the first part of the zipper chain (9) passes through the pair of clamping parts (60) 60) When clamping the pair of zipper tapes (92), the pair of zipper tapes (92) are respectively arranged along the vertical direction (L1) between at least the pair of clamping parts (60) Orthogonal horizontal plane alignment. The zipper chain conveying device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the pair of zipper tapes (92) correspond to the movement of the moving body (20) along the moving path (10) The pair of clamping portions (60) are sandwiched so that the aligned first portion is moved along the movement path (10). The zipper chain conveying device according to item 1 or item 2 of the patent application range, wherein the moving path (10) includes a guide rail, and the moving body (20) is movably mounted on the guide rail. The zipper chain conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the moving path (10) is configured to allow the circulating movement of the moving body (20). The zipper chain conveying device according to any one of items 1 to 4 of the patent application range, wherein the pair of clamping portions (60) are provided so as to be able to be relative to the base portion ( 22) Displacement. The zipper chain conveying device as described in item 5 of the patent application range, wherein the pair of clamping portions (60) can be along the vertical direction (L1) and / or can be in the vertical direction (L1) ) Displacement relative to the base (22) in an orthogonal horizontal plane. The zipper chain conveying device as described in item 5 of the patent application range, wherein the pair of clamping portions (60) are mounted on the base portion (22) via at least one linear guide (23). The zipper chain conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the pair of nip portions are controlled according to the physical force imparted from outside the moving body (20) ( 60) The opening and closing of each of the included clamping parts (60) and / or the interval between the pair of clamping parts (60). The zipper chain conveying device according to any one of items 1 to 8 of the patent application scope, further including at least one pusher (70) having a relative to the at least one moving body ( 20) At least one engaging portion (71) engaged, the at least one moving body (20) is moved along the moving path (10) based on the displacement of the pusher (70). The zipper chain conveying device as described in item 9 of the patent application range, wherein the engaging portion (71) is pivotably provided to the pusher body (72) of the pusher (70). The zipper chain conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising at least one positioning mechanism (76) for positioning the moving body (20) in the moving path (10) . A zipper chain processing device, comprising: the zipper chain handling device (100) according to any one of the patent application items 1 to 11; and at least one processing part (110, 120, 130, 140), along With the provision of the moving path (10), the at least one processing section (110, 120, 130, 140) performs at least one processing selected from the group consisting of the following processing, that is, the zipper chain ( 9) The process of cutting the zipper chain (9) in the vicinity of the first part, and introducing the first part, which is the first end of the zipper chain (9), into the zipper chain (9) The processing of the slider is a process of fixing or forming a stopper portion on the zipper chain (9) at the first portion as the first end of the zipper chain (9), and the zipper chain (9 ) Discharge to the outside of the mobile body (20). A method for carrying a zipper chain, comprising the following steps: the at least one pair of clamping parts (60) of the moving body (20) is included in the zipper chain (9) in the first part of the zipper chain (9) A pair of zipper tapes (92) are sandwiched, and the at least one pair of zipper tapes (92) are respectively arranged along a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction (L1) between at least the pair of clamping parts (60) Alignment; and the moving body (20) moves or is moved along a moving path (10), corresponding to the movement of the moving body (20), the pair of zipper tapes (92) The clamping portion (60) is clamped so that the aligned first portion is moved along the movement path (10). A method for processing a zipper chain, including the following steps: carrying the zipper chain (9) as described in item 13 of the patent application scope; at least one processing section (110, 120, 130) provided along the moving path (10) , 140) at least one process selected from the group consisting of the following process: the zipper chain (9) near the first part of the process of cutting the zipper chain (9); The first part of the first end of the zipper chain (9) is a process of introducing a slider to the zipper chain (9); the first part as the first end of the zipper chain (9) The process of partially fixing or forming a stopper on the zipper chain (9); and the process of discharging the zipper chain (9) out of the moving body (20).