WO2017115664A1

WO2017115664A1 - Part loading tool, part loading device, and part loading method

Info

Publication number: WO2017115664A1
Application number: PCT/JP2016/087388
Authority: WO
Inventors: 和樹岩部
Original assignee: 住友電装株式会社
Priority date: 2015-12-28
Filing date: 2016-12-15
Publication date: 2017-07-06
Also published as: JP2017119327A

Abstract

Provided is a technique for preventing parts from being loaded to a part loading path according to an incorrect orientation. This part loading tool 100 is connected to a tube member 40 provided with a part loading path 400 into which a plurality of rubber stoppers 50 are loaded by being lined up in a row according to a uniform orientation, the part loading tool comprising: a base unit 110 in which a part supply path 115 is formed, the outlet side of which is communicable with the tube member 40; a moving unit 120 that is provided with a part insertion hole 121 into which a rubber stopper 50 can be fitted, and that is movable between a set position L11 at which the outlet side of the part insertion hole 121 is covered by an upper surface 111S (surface) of the base unit 110, and a communicating position L12 at which the outlet side of the part insertion hole 121 is in communication with the part supply path 115; and a guide unit 130 that guides the movement of the moving unit 120 between the set position L11 and the communicating position L12.

Description

Parts filling jig, parts filling apparatus, and parts filling method

This invention relates to a technology for supplying parts such as rubber stoppers.

[Patent Document 1] discloses a rubber plug insertion device for inserting an electric wire into a rubber plug in a cutting pressure facility.

In this rubber plug insertion device, one rubber plug is pumped by air from the rubber plug supply pipe to the one end side opening of the through hole through the rubber plug supply hole and the middle part of the through hole. The rubber plug is held in the rubber plug housing recess of the plug holding member. Then, the pin member is moved forward (one end side of the through-hole portion), and the tip end portion of the core pin main body portion is press-fitted into the internal hole of the rubber plug in the rubber plug housing recess. In this state, the electric wire is inserted from the front (electric wire holding member side).

The rubber plug inserted into the electric wire is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole. When transporting such a rubber plug to the rubber plug insertion device, it is necessary to transport the rubber plug with the same posture. For this reason, when conveying to a rubber plug insertion device, a vibration type part feeder having a vibration mechanism for aligning the posture of the rubber plug by vibration is used.

However, in the case of the rubber plug insertion device described above, it is necessary to prepare one vibration parts feeder for each cutting pressure equipment. For this reason, when rubber plug insertion is performed in a plurality of rubber plug insertion devices, the same number of vibratory parts feeders as the number of rubber plug insertion devices is required. Then, since the vibration type parts feeder is expensive, the equipment cost of the rubber plug insertion device becomes high.

On the other hand, Patent Document 2 discloses a cartridge-type parts feeder configured by winding a tube member that can be filled by arranging a plurality of rubber stoppers in a uniform posture. In this cartridge-type parts feeder, rubber plugs are supplied by air pressure feeding connected to each rubber plug insertion device. Since this cartridge-type parts feeder can be prepared at a lower cost than the vibration-type parts feeder, the equipment cost of the rubber plug insertion device can be reduced.

JP 2007-288966 A JP 2013-103317 A

However, in the cartridge-type parts feeder of Patent Document 2, a vibration-type parts feeder is used to align the posture of the rubber stopper. When using a vibratory parts feeder, it is effective when filling a large amount of rubber stoppers because it can be processed automatically, but when filling a small amount of rubber stoppers, filling various types of rubber stoppers, etc. In this case, there is a risk that it will take time. In addition, when filling a plurality of cartridge-type part feeders at the same time, if the same number of vibration-type part feeders as the number of cartridge-type part feeders is prepared, the equipment cost becomes high.

Therefore, in the cartridge-type parts feeder, it is conceivable to transfer parts to the inside of the tube member (part filling path) by supplying parts one by one from one end side of the tube member. Further, as a mechanism for transferring parts, it is conceivable to suck air from the other end of the tube member. However, if the parts are supplied in the wrong direction, the parts may be transferred in the wrong posture and filled in the parts filling path.

An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for suppressing parts from being filled in an incorrect posture in a parts filling path.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a first aspect is a parts filling jig connected to a tube member in which a part filling path is formed in which a plurality of parts are aligned and filled in a line, and an outlet is provided. A base part in which a part supply path that allows communication with the tube member is formed, a part insertion hole in which the part can be fitted is formed, and an outlet side of the part insertion hole is a surface of the base part And a moving part movable between a set position where the part insertion hole is closed and a communication position where the outlet side of the part insertion hole communicates with the parts supply path.

The second aspect is a parts filling jig according to the first aspect, further comprising a guide part for guiding the movement of the moving part between the set position and the communication position.

The third aspect is a parts filling jig according to the first or second aspect, wherein an inner peripheral surface of the part insertion hole has a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the part.

The fourth aspect is a parts filling jig according to any one of the first to third aspects, and is arranged on the opposite side of the base with respect to the moving part, And the control part further provided in the position which covers the entrance side of the said part insertion hole in the state which the said moving part was distribute | arranged to the intermediate position of the said setting position and the said supply position.

Further, a fifth aspect is a parts filling jig according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the restricting portion is an inlet of the parts insertion hole in a state of being arranged at the communication position. It is a part of the cover part which covers the side.

Further, the sixth aspect is a parts filling jig according to the fifth aspect, wherein a portion of the lid that overlaps the parts supply path of the base is transparent.

A seventh aspect is a parts filling jig according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the moving part is connected to the part insertion hole on the outlet side of the part insertion hole. A first groove is formed, and the part supply path is formed by combining the first groove with the second groove formed in the base.

An eighth aspect is a parts filling jig according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the guide portion attaches the moving portion from the communication position to the set position. An urging section for energizing.

A ninth aspect is the parts filling jig according to the eighth aspect, wherein the urging portion has a distal end portion connected to the moving portion and a proximal end portion connected to the moving portion. It is comprised with the elastic member.

A tenth aspect is a parts filling apparatus that fills a part filling path formed in a tube member in a line with a plurality of parts aligned in a line, and any one of the first to seventh aspects. And a parts transfer mechanism for transferring the parts moved to the parts supply path of the parts filling jig toward the tube member.

An eleventh aspect is a parts filling method for filling a part filling path formed in a tube member in a line with a plurality of parts aligned in a line, and (a) parts filling according to the tenth aspect A connection step of connecting the parts filling jig included in the apparatus to the tube member, and (b) an insertion step of inserting the parts into the part insertion holes of the moving portion arranged at the set position; ) After the inserting step, moving the moving unit to the communication position; and (d) transferring the part moved to the parts supply path after the moving step toward the parts filling path. Process.

According to the parts filling jig according to the first to ninth aspects, the part is inserted into the part insertion hole with respect to the moving part arranged at the set position, and then the moving part is moved to the communication position. Is transferred to the part insertion hole. Thereby, even if the part is inserted in the wrong direction into the part insertion hole, it becomes easy to take out the part before moving to the part supply path. As a result, it is possible to prevent the parts from filling the parts filling path in an incorrect posture.

The parts filling jig according to the second aspect can guide the movement of the moving part between the set position and the communication position, so that the part filling work can be made efficient.

According to the part filling jig according to the third aspect, when inserting a part into the part insertion hole of the moving part, the operator can easily grasp the correct part orientation, and the part is inserted in the wrong direction. Can be suppressed.

According to the part filling jig according to the fourth aspect, when a part is erroneously inserted into the part insertion hole of the moving part, and a part of the part is exposed from the part insertion hole, the exposed part becomes the restriction part. By contacting, the movement of the moving part can be prevented. Thereby, it can suppress that the part inserted in the part insertion hole in the wrong direction moves to a parts supply path. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the parts from being filled in the parts filling path in an incorrect posture.

According to the parts filling jig according to the fifth aspect, since a part of the lid functions as the restricting part, the configuration of the parts filling jig can be simplified.

According to the parts filling jig according to the sixth aspect, since the portion overlapping the parts supply path of the lid is transparent, the movement of the parts from the part insertion hole to the parts supply path can be visually confirmed. As a result, erroneous insertion of parts into the part supply path can be easily recognized.

According to the parts filling jig according to the seventh aspect, the first groove and the second groove are formed so that the part supply path is formed by combining the first groove of the moving part and the second groove of the base part. The groove can be made small. As a result, the space in which the parts can move can be reduced, so that the posture of the parts can be stabilized and can be transported well toward the part filling path.

According to the parts filling jig according to the eighth aspect, the moving part can be moved toward the set position by providing the urging part. As a result, the filling operation of the parts can be made efficient.

According to the parts filling jig according to the ninth aspect, the moving part can be urged in one direction by using the restoring force of the elastic member.

According to the parts filling apparatus according to the tenth aspect, the parts are inserted into the part insertion hole with respect to the moving part arranged at the set position, and then the part is inserted into the part insertion hole by moving the moving part to the communication position. To migrate. Thereby, even if the part is inserted in the wrong direction into the part insertion hole, it becomes easy to take out the part before moving to the part supply path. As a result, it is possible to prevent the parts from filling the parts filling path in an incorrect posture.

According to the part filling method according to the eleventh aspect, the part is inserted into the part insertion hole with respect to the moving part arranged at the set position, and then the part is inserted into the part insertion hole by moving the moving part to the communication position. To migrate. Thereby, even if the part is inserted in the wrong direction into the part insertion hole, it becomes easy to take out the part before moving to the part supply path. As a result, it is possible to prevent the parts from filling the parts filling path in an incorrect posture.

It is a side view which shows the cartridge type parts feeder and cutting device which concern on 1st Embodiment. It is a side view which shows the parts feeder which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection state at the time of parts supply of the cutting device from the parts feeder 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the cutting-out mechanism which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the cutting-out mechanism which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the parts filling apparatus which fills parts into the parts feeder which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the parts filling jig which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the parts filling jig which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the parts filling jig which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a top view which shows the parts filling jig which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a top view which shows the parts filling jig which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the parts filling jig at the AA position shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the part filling jig at the BB position shown in FIG. 8. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the parts filling jig | tool which shows the example which concerns on incorrect insertion of a rubber stopper. It is explanatory drawing which shows the parts filling apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the parts filling jig which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the component described in this embodiment is an illustration to the last, and is not a thing of the meaning which limits the scope of the present invention only to them. In the drawings, the size and number of each part may be exaggerated or simplified as necessary for easy understanding.

<1. First Embodiment>
<Configuration of cartridge type parts feeder>
FIG. 1 is a side view showing a cartridge-type parts feeder (hereinafter simply referred to as a parts feeder) 1 and a cutting device 55 according to the first embodiment.

The parts feeder 1 is portable, has no vibration mechanism, and is connected to a parts filling jig 100 and the like described later, and has a plurality of parts having the same shape and the same size (here, rubber plugs 50). However, the tube members 40 of the parts feeder 1 are filled in a state where the postures are aligned and aligned. The parts feeder 1 is connected to the cutting device 55 and supplies parts to the cutting device 55 while maintaining their postures constant.

The cutting device 55 separates the rubber plugs 50 supplied from the parts feeder 1 one by one and conveys them to a cutting pressure machine (not shown). Thereafter, cutting and terminal crimping are performed on the electric wire (not shown) by a cutting machine, and the electric wire is inserted into the rubber plug 50 by an electric wire insertion device (not shown).

FIG. 2 is a side view showing the parts feeder 1 according to the first embodiment. The parts feeder 1 includes a transparent tube member 40 (tubular body), a male coupler member 43 (part entry / exit portion) connected to one end of the tube member 40, and a coupler member (not shown) at the other end of the tube member 40. An air hose 45 (tubular body) connected via the (gas inlet / outlet part), a male coupler member 48 connected to the other end of the air hose 45, and a cartridge 31 that winds and holds the tube member 40 and the air hose 45. It has. The internal passage formed in the tube member 40 is an example of a parts filling path 400 that can be filled in a state in which the plurality of rubber stoppers 50 are aligned in a line. The tube member 40, the air hose 45, the male coupler member 43, and the male coupler member 48 are examples of parts supply members.

The cartridge 31 has a pair of plate members 32 formed in a rectangular shape, and a winding shaft portion 34 for winding the tube member 40 and the air hose 45. The pair of plate members 32 are arranged in parallel so as to face each other in the depth direction of the paper, and a winding shaft portion 34 is fixed between the pair of plate members 32 at the central portion of the pair of plate members 32. .

A guide member 35 is attached and fixed to the inner surface side of the central portion in the front-rear direction at the upper end portion of the plate member 32. An insertion hole is formed in the guide member 35, and the guide member 35 guides the tube member 40 in the winding direction by inserting the tube member 40 through the insertion hole.

Guide members

37 and 38 are attached and fixed in the vertical direction on the inner surface side of the rear end (on the side of the cutting mechanism 60 in FIG. 1) at the center in the vertical direction of the plate member 32. Insertion holes are formed in the

guide members

37, 38, and the

guide members

37, 38 guide the tube member 40 through the insertion holes in the winding direction. As a configuration for mounting and fixing the

guide members

35, 37, and 38, a plurality of screws 53 are used here, but the configuration for mounting and fixing is not particularly limited.

<Configuration of tube member and air hose>
Next, the tube member 40 and the air hose 45 will be described. The tube member 40 and the air hose 45 are formed in a state of being wound around the winding shaft portion 34. The tube member 40 is formed to have an inner diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the rubber plug 50. That is, the tube member 40 is larger than the maximum outer diameter W1 (width in the direction perpendicular to the central axis Q, see FIG. 11) of the rubber plug 50 so that a plurality of rubber plugs 50 can be filled and can maintain a constant posture. The inner diameter of the rubber plug 50 is smaller than the projected shape from the side. Also, a male coupler member 43 of the coupler member 41 is connected to one end of the tube member 40, and the inner diameter of the male coupler member 43 can be filled with a plurality of rubber plugs 50 and can maintain a constant posture. The inner diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the rubber plug 50 and is smaller than the projected shape from the side of the rubber plug 50. For this reason, the tube member 40 (including the opening 40a at one end) and the male coupler member 43 can pass through the plurality of rubber plugs 50 while maintaining their postures constant. The opening 40 a at one end of the tube member 40 corresponds to the opening on one side of the parts filling path 400.

The tube member 40 has flexibility and is formed in a predetermined length. In the present embodiment, the tube member 40 is formed to a length that can be filled with, for example, about 1000 rubber plugs 50. Of course, the tube member 40 may have various lengths depending on the number of the rubber plugs 50 to be filled. The tube member 40 is not necessarily wound and the tube member 40 is short. May be held in a substantially straight line. In addition, the parts supply member may be configured by general piping or the like, and in this case, may be formed in various shapes such as a wound shape or a straight shape. Further, as the parts supplied by the parts feeder 1, a plurality of types of rubber plugs are usually assumed. The plurality of types of rubber plugs are different in length, outer diameter, outer shape, and the like. In this case, various tube members having an inner diameter corresponding to the length, outer diameter, outer shape, etc. of the rubber plug can be applied. In addition to rubber plugs, the parts may be other electric parts (terminals, etc.), various parts and members for automobiles, medicines, foods, and the like.

The other end of the tube member 40 is connected to one end of an air hose 45 having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the rubber plug 50 via a coupler member. The air hose 45 is flexible, and a male coupler member 48 of the coupler member 46 is connected to the other end of the air hose 45, and a coupler member connected to the other end of the tube member 40 and a male coupler are connected. The member 48 has an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the rubber plug 50. For this reason, the coupler member connected to the other end of the tube member 40, the air hose 45, and the male coupler member 48 are configured to be able to flow in and out of pressure-feeding air (gas). It is configured not to pass.

<Parts supply from the parts feeder to the cutting device>
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection state when parts are supplied from the cutting device 55 from the parts feeder 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, when the rubber plug 50 is conveyed to the cutting machine, the air hose 45 and the air supply source 82 are connected via the coupler member 46, and the tube member 40 and the tube member 44 of the cutting device 55 are connected. It is connected via a coupler member 41. In the state where the pressure feed air supplied from the air supply source 82 flows into the tube member 40 from the male coupler member 48 via the air hose 45, and the plurality of rubber plugs 50 fed by the pressure feed air are aligned. It flows out of the male coupler member 43 through the tube member 40.

Note that it is not essential to connect the air hose 45 to the other end of the tube member 40. For example, one end portion and the other end portion of the tube member 40 as the part filling path 400 may be configured to be able to pass through the plurality of rubber plugs 50 while maintaining their postures constant. Also, a method other than air for pressure feeding, for example, one end of the tube member 40 is disposed below the supply path 81, and a plurality of rubber plugs 50 are filled from the one end of the tube member 40 by gravity. The other end portion of the member 40 may be disposed below the one end portion, and the plurality of rubber plugs 50 may be led out from the other end portion of the tube member 40.

Next, the cutting device 55 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the cutting device 55 includes a cutting mechanism 60, a parts feeder mounting portion 4 that holds the parts feeder 1 in a detachable manner, a tube member 44, a female coupler member 42, and an air hose 65a (see FIG. 3). ) And a base plate 3.

The parts feeder mounting portion 4 is disposed on the front side (one longitudinal side of the base plate 3) of the base plate 3 formed in a rectangular shape in plan view so that the parts feeder 1 can be mounted. The parts feeder mounting portion 4 includes a main body member 5 and a base 6 on which the parts feeder 1 is placed. The main body member 5 is erected on the front side of the base plate 3 (one end side in the longitudinal direction of the base plate 3), and is attached to the parts feeder mounting portion 4 that opens upward and forward (one end side in the longitudinal direction of the base plate 3). When the parts feeder 1 is mounted, the upper part and the front end of the parts feeder 1 protrude from the main body member 5. In addition, the quantity of the parts feeder 1 with which the parts feeder mounting part 4 is mounted | worn is not limited to one. The parts feeder mounting portion 4 may be formed so that a plurality of parts feeders 1 can be mounted.

The upper surface of the base 6 is formed in a horizontal plane, and the parts feeder 1 can be stably placed on the upper surface. An air hose 49 (see FIG. 3) for supplying pressure air to the tube member 40 via the air hose 45 and a rubber plug 50 filled in the tube member 40 are cut out between the base 6 and the base plate 3. A space 13 for passing the tube member 44 supplied to the mechanism 60 is formed. As described above, the tube member 44 is connected to the cutting mechanism 60. The air hose 49 is connected to an air supply source 82 (see FIG. 3) through the space 13 between the base 6 and the base plate 3.

<Operation of cutting mechanism>
4 and 5 are explanatory views showing the operation of the cutting mechanism 60 according to the first embodiment. In this example, two tube members 44 extending from the two parts feeders 1 are connected to the cutting mechanism 60. The cutting mechanism 60 is disposed on the front side of the base plate 3 (the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the base plate 3), and includes a switching member 61, a cutting member 64, a driving mechanism 62, a driving mechanism 63, and an air supply unit 65. ing. The air supply unit 65 is connected to an air supply source 82 via an air hose 65a, and the conveyance path 66 is connected to a conveyance path 83 of a cutting machine (see FIG. 3). Since the pressure supply air is always supplied from the air supply source 82, in the case of FIG. 4, the pressure supply air supplied to the air supply unit 65 passes through the air passage 63a, the passage 64a, and the conveyance passage 66, and the It flows to the conveyance path 83.

The drive mechanism 62 drives the switching member 61, and the driving mechanism 62 drives the switching member 61 from a first position where the passage 61 b and the passage 62 a communicate with each other to a second position where the passage 61 a and the passage 62 a communicate with each other. Move to. The driving mechanism 63 drives the cutting member 64, and the driving member 63 is driven to move the cutting member 64 from the holding position shown in FIG. 4 to the cutting position shown in FIG. The drive mechanism 62 and the drive mechanism 63 are configured by a drive mechanism including a known actuator such as an air cylinder or a linear motor.

When the rubber plug 50 is supplied via the left tube member 44, the switching member 61 is in the first position as shown in FIG. 4, so the passage 61a of the switching member 61 does not communicate with the passage 62a. For this reason, the rubber stopper 50 passes through the left tube member 44 and is held in the passage 61 a of the switching member 61. When the switching member 61 is moved to the second position by driving the drive mechanism 62, the passage 61a communicates with the passage 62a, so that the rubber plug 50 is held in the accommodation hole 64b of the cutout member 64 through the passage 62a and the passage 63b. The Then, as shown in FIG. 5, when the cutting member 64 is moved to the cutting position by the drive of the driving mechanism 63, one rubber plug 50 is separated. At this time, since the accommodation hole 64b communicates with the air passage 63a and the conveyance passage 66, the rubber plug 50 is conveyed to the conveyance path 83 of the cutting machine through the conveyance passage 66 by the pressure feeding air supplied to the air supply section 65. Is done.

When the rubber plug 50 is supplied through the right tube member 44, when the switching member 61 is in the first position as shown in FIG. 4, the passage 61b of the switching member 61 and the passage 62a of the drive mechanism 62 are driven. It passes through the passage 63 b of the mechanism 63 and is held in the accommodation hole 64 b of the cutting member 64. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, when the cutting member 64 is moved to the cutting position by the drive of the driving mechanism 63, one rubber plug 50 is separated. At this time, since the accommodation hole 64b communicates with the air passage 63a and the conveyance passage 66, the rubber plug 50 is conveyed to the conveyance path 83 of the cutting machine through the conveyance passage 66 by the pressure feeding air supplied to the air supply section 65. Is done.

<Parts filling from parts filling jig to parts feeder>
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a parts filling apparatus 1000 that fills parts into the parts feeder 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the parts filling apparatus 1000 includes a parts filling jig 100 and a suction mechanism 84. That is, in the parts feeder 1, the rubber plug 50 is filled in the tube member 40 in advance using the parts filling jig 100. Specifically, a tubular member 91 extending from the part filling jig 100 is connected to the connection jig 90. Then, the female coupler member 42 at the tip of the connection hose 93 extending from the connection jig 90 and the male coupler member 43 of the tube member 40 are connected. As a result, the parts filling jig 100 is connected to the parts filling path 400 of the tube member 40. The tubular member and the connecting hose 93 have an inner diameter similar to that of the tube member 40, that is, an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the rubber plug 50 so that the rubber plug 50 can maintain a constant posture, The inner diameter of the rubber plug 50 is smaller than the projected shape from the side. The male coupler member 48 connected to the air hose 45 is connected to the female coupler member 47 of the air hose 49 connected to the suction mechanism 84.

The suction mechanism 84 is configured by a vacuum pump or the like, and sucks air in the part filling path 400 of the tube member 40 through the male coupler member 48 to make the inside of the part filling path 400 negative pressure. In this state, when the operator sequentially supplies the rubber plugs 50 to the parts filling jig 100, the plurality of rubber plugs 50 are sucked into the parts filling path 400 of the tube member 40. In this way, the plurality of rubber stoppers 50 are filled into the part filling path 400 of the tube member 40 in a state where the postures are aligned.

According to the parts feeder 1 configured as described above, using the parts filling jig 100 and the suction mechanism 84, the postures of the plurality of rubber stoppers 50 are aligned, and the internal passage of the tube member 40 as the parts filling path 400 is arranged. The rubber plug 50 can be fed into the parts filling path 400 from the opening 40a on at least one side. Further, the plurality of rubber plugs 50 filled in a posture in the part filling path 400 are placed outside from the opening 40a on at least one side of the part filling path 400 while maintaining the posture of the plurality of rubber plugs 50 constant. Can supply.

Also, the parts filling operation to the parts feeder 1 can be simplified by using the parts filling jig 100 and the suction mechanism 84, compared to the case of setting a large-scale apparatus such as a vibration type parts feeder, and the equipment cost is also increased. Can be reduced.

In addition, a male coupler member 43 capable of passing a plurality of rubber plugs 50 while maintaining their posture constant is provided at one end of the parts filling path 400, and a plurality of rubber plugs 50 are provided at the other end of the parts filling path 400. A coupler member is provided in which the rubber plug 50 cannot pass and the pumping air can flow in and out. For this reason, when the rubber plug 50 is filled from the male coupler member 43, the rubber plug 50 can be prevented from jumping out of the coupler member.

Since the tube member 40, the air hose 45, the male coupler member 43, and the male coupler member 48 as the parts supply member are formed in a shape in which the tube member 40 and the air hose 45 are wound, the total length of the parts supply member becomes long. The rubber plug 50 can be filled. In addition, the size of the parts feeder 1 can be reduced.

<Configuration of parts filling jig>
7 and 8 are perspective views showing the parts filling jig 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the parts filling jig 100 according to the first embodiment. 10 and 11 are plan views showing the part filling jig 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the parts filling jig 100 at the AA position shown in FIGS.

7 and 10 are diagrams illustrating a state in which the moving unit 120 is disposed at the set position L11, and FIGS. 8 and 11 are diagrams illustrating a state in which the moving unit 120 is disposed at the communication position L12. is there. 10 and 11, the lid 140 is not shown. FIG. 12 shows a state where the rubber plug 50 inserted into the parts filling jig 100 is transferred to the parts supply path 115. FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the parts filling jig 100 at the BB position shown in FIG.

In the part filling jig 100, several passages through which the rubber plug 50 passes are formed. In the following description, when the rubber plug 50 is filled in the parts filling path 400, the side on which the rubber plug 50 enters in each passage is referred to as an inlet side, and the side on which the rubber plug 50 exits is referred to as an outlet side.

The parts filling jig 100 includes a base part 110, a moving part 120, a guide part 130, and a lid part 140.

The base 110 is a member formed of resin or metal. The base 110 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. The base 110 has a shape in which a lowland portion 111 and a highland portion 113 having different heights are connected. On the surface of the lowland part 111, the moving part 120 and the guide part 130 are arrange | positioned. In the following description, a direction in which the highland portion 113 and the lowland portion 111 are connected is referred to as a direction D1. In the present embodiment, the direction D1 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the base 110.

The base 110 is formed with a parts supply path 115 whose outlet side can communicate with the parts filling path 400 of the tube member 40. The parts supply path 115 is a path through which the rubber plug 50 moves when the rubber plug 50 is supplied from the parts filling jig 100 to the tube member 40. The parts supply path 115 is a hole that extends in the direction D1 inside the base portion 110 and opens to the outside on the side surface on the high ground portion 113 side in the direction D1.

More specifically, the parts supply path 115 includes a substantially cylindrical through hole 115a that penetrates the high altitude portion 113 in the longitudinal direction, and

cylindrical holes

117 and 118 described later.

The tubular member 91 is inserted into the through hole 115a of the parts supply path 115. As a result, the parts supply path 115 communicates with the parts filling path 400 of the tube member 40 (see FIGS. 6 and 13). In this state, when the suction mechanism 84 sucks the atmosphere in the parts supply path 115, the rubber plug 50 transferred into the parts supply path 115 is transferred to the tube member 40.

In this example, the through-hole 115a has a shape in which the large-diameter hole 1151 and the small-diameter hole 1153 are connected along the direction D1 so that the central axes coincide. The large diameter hole 1151 is arranged on the outlet side of the parts supply path 115 (opening side into which the tubular member 91 is inserted), and the small diameter hole 1153 is on the inlet side of the parts supply path 115 (opening side connected to the lower groove 115b). It is arranged in.

The inner diameter of the large diameter hole 1151 is the same as or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the tubular member 91. The inner diameter of the small diameter hole 1153 is smaller than the inner diameter of the large diameter hole 1151 and is the same as or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the tubular member 91.

A lower groove 115b having a semicircular cross section is formed on the upper surface of the lowland portion 111. The lower groove 115b of the low ground part 111 is provided so as to continue to the inner surface of the through hole 115a of the high ground part 113 without a step.

The moving part 120 is formed of a resin or metal, and is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped plate member. A part insertion hole 121 into which the rubber plug 50 can be fitted is formed in the moving part 120. The inner peripheral surface of the part insertion hole 121 has a shape corresponding to the projected shape from the side of the rubber plug 50. Further, the inner peripheral surface of the part insertion hole 121 is slightly larger than the projected shape from the side of the rubber plug 50 so that the rubber plug 50 can easily pass through.

The rubber plug 50 according to this example includes a narrow portion 51 having a first outer diameter and a wide portion 52 having a second outer diameter larger than the first outer diameter (see FIG. 10). A thick portion 511 having an outer diameter slightly larger than the base end side (side closer to the wide portion 52) is formed at the distal end portion of the narrow portion 51. In addition, two thick portions 521 are provided at intervals in a portion of the wide portion 52 that is connected to the narrow portion 51. The part insertion hole 121 has a shape in which a first hole 121a through which the narrow part 51 can pass and a second hole 121b through which the wide part 52 can pass are connected along the direction D1. The first hole 121a is formed so that the distal end side is slightly wider than the proximal end side so that the thick portion 511 can pass therethrough. The second hole 121b is formed wider than the first hole 121a.

Thus, the inner peripheral surface of the part insertion hole 121 has an uneven surface so as to correspond to the projected shape of the rubber plug 50. Note that “the shape corresponds” means a state in which a convex portion (or a concave portion) is formed in a portion of the second shape object that faces the concave portion (or convex portion) of the first shape object. Therefore, the operator can easily grasp the correct orientation of the rubber plug 50 when the rubber plug 50 is inserted into the part insertion hole 121 based on the shape of the part insertion hole 121.

The moving unit 120 is configured to reciprocate linearly along the surface of the base 110 (more specifically, the upper surface 111S of the low ground portion 111) by being guided by the guide unit 130.

The guide part 130 is a member formed of resin or metal. The guide part 130 is a substantially U-shaped plate-like member having a pair of parallel parts 131 extending in the direction D2 and a connecting part 133 extending in the direction D1 and connecting between the ends of the pair of parallel parts 131. is there. The interval between the pair of parallel parts 131 is set to be the same as or slightly larger than the width of the moving part 120. By fitting the moving part 120 between the pair of parallel parts 131, the moving part 120 is guided so as to move linearly along the pair of parallel parts 131.

More specifically, the guide unit 130 guides the movement of the moving unit 120 between the set position L11 (the position shown in FIGS. 7 and 10) and the communication position L12 (the position shown in FIGS. 9 and 11). Here, the “set position L11” is the position of the moving unit 120 where the exit side of the part insertion hole 121 in the moving unit 120 is blocked by the upper surface 111S (surface) of the base 110. Further, the “communication position L12” is a position of the moving unit 120 where the outlet side of the part insertion hole 121 communicates with the parts supply path 115 as shown in FIGS.

Among the pair of parallel portions 131, an upper groove 131 a having a semicircular cross section is formed in the parallel portion 131 adjacent to the high ground portion 113. The upper groove 131a is aligned with the lower groove 115b formed in the low ground portion 111 (more specifically, the positions of both ends of the upper groove 131a coincide with the positions of both ends of the lower groove 115b), thereby forming a substantially cylindrical hole 117. (See FIGS. 12 and 13). The hole 117 communicates with the small diameter hole 1153 of the parts supply path 115 so that the center thereof coincides. The inner diameter of the hole 117 is slightly larger than the maximum outer diameter W1 of the rubber plug 50 and is the same as or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the small-diameter hole 1153 of the parts supply path 115.

In addition, when the moving part 120 moves to the communication position L12, the positions of both ends of the upper groove 123 of the moving part 120 are matched with the positions of both ends of the lower groove 115b of the low ground part 111, so that the hole 118 is formed. The hole 118 is a columnar hole communicating with the hole 117 (see FIG. 12). In the example shown in FIG. 12, the inner diameters of the hole 117 and the hole 118 are substantially the same, but the inner diameter of the hole 117 may be smaller than the inner diameter of the hole 118.

As described above, in the parts filling jig 100, the upper groove 123 of the moving unit 120 is combined with the lower groove 115b of the base 110, so that a part of the part supply path 115 is formed. For this reason, the depth of the upper groove 123 and the lower groove 115b should just be larger than the half of the largest outer diameter W1, and can be made smaller than the largest outer diameter W1 of the rubber stopper 50. Thus, by making the upper groove 123 and the lower groove 115b small, the movement of the rubber plug 50 can be restricted until the upper groove 123 and the lower groove 115b are combined. Thereby, since the posture of the rubber plug 50 can be stabilized, the rubber plug 50 can be transported satisfactorily.

The guide part 130 is fixed to the low ground part 111 through fixing parts such as a plurality of screws 109.

The connection part 133 of the guide part 130 and the moving part 120 are connected by a coil spring 160. A columnar hole 133 a is formed in the connecting portion 133. One end of the coil spring 160 is inserted into the hole 133a, and further fixed to the innermost part of the hole 133a.

In a natural state where no force is applied to the coil spring 160, the moving unit 120 is arranged at the set position L11. And if the moving part 120 is pushed in along a pair of parallel part 131, if it moves to the communicating position L12 from the set position L11, the coil spring 160 will shrink and elastic energy (strain energy) will be stored. As a result, the moving unit 120 receives the restoring force of the coil spring 160 and is biased toward the set position L11. The coil spring 160 is an example of an urging unit. In this example, when the moving part 120 is moved to the communication position L12, the contracted coil spring 160 is accommodated in the hole 133a of the connecting part 133, and one end side of the moving part 120 contacts the connecting part 133.

The lid part 140 is a plate-like member having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view, with the lid part 140 being formed of a transparent resin. The lid 140 is placed on the side opposite to the base 110 with respect to the moving unit 120. The lid portion 140 is a member that covers the upper surfaces of the moving unit 120 and the guide unit 130 installed in the lowland portion 111 and the upper surface of the highland portion 113 of the base 110. The lid part 140 is fixed to the high part 113 of the guide part 130 and the base part 110 by a fixing part (a plurality of screws 109 and the like).

The notch 141 is formed in the lid 140 so that the inlet side of the part insertion hole 121 of the moving part 120 arranged at the set position L11 is opened. Thereby, when the moving part 120 is arranged at the set position L11, the inlet side of the part insertion hole 121 is not covered with the lid part 140, so that the rubber plug 50 can be inserted.

The lid 140 is entirely formed of a transparent material. For this reason, the rubber plug 50 in the part insertion hole 121 can be confirmed from the outside until the moving part 120 moves from the set position L11 to the communication position L12. Therefore, since the posture of the rubber plug 50 can be confirmed, it is possible to suppress the rubber plug 50 from being filled in the tube member 40 in a wrong posture.

A cylindrical recess 113a is formed on the upper surface of the high altitude portion 113 of the base 110. A rubber plug 50 to be filled by the parts filling jig 100 is inserted into the recess 113a as a sample. In addition, when there are two or more types of target rubber plugs 50, the rubber plugs 50 for each type may be placed in the recess 113a. Since the entrance of the recess 113a is covered with the transparent lid 140, the rubber plug 50 is sealed inside the recess 113a in a state that is visible from the outside. For this reason, the operator can easily visually recognize the type of the rubber plug 50 targeted by the parts filling jig 100.

In the lowland part 111, a guide groove 111g extending in the direction D2 is formed. A convex portion 125 to be inserted into the guide groove 111g is provided on the lower surface of the moving portion 120 facing the upper surface 111S of the low ground portion 111. The width of the convex portion 125 is substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the width of the guide groove 111g. By inserting the convex portion 125 into the guide groove 111g, the convex portion 125 moves along the guide groove 111g. Thereby, the moving part 120 is guided in the extending direction of the guide groove 111g.

In this example, a pair of parallel parts 131 of the guide part 130, a guide groove 111g of the low ground part 111, and a convex part 125 of the moving part 120 constitute a guide mechanism that guides the moving part 120 so as to linearly reciprocate. ing.

In addition, since the moving part 120 can be guided by the pair of parallel parts 131, the guide groove 111g and the convex part 125 can be omitted. One of the pair of parallel portions 131 can be omitted. In this case, one side of the moving part 120 contacts the parallel part 131, and the convex part 125 contacts the inner peripheral surface of the guide groove 111g, whereby the moving part 120 can be guided to reciprocate linearly.

Next, the flow of filling the parts filling path 400 with the rubber plug 50 using the parts filling jig 100 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 6, the parts filling jig 100 is assembled in the parts filling apparatus 1000. By inserting the tubular member 91 into the through hole 115a of the parts filling jig 100, the parts supply path 115 is connected to the parts filling path 400 (connection process). Then, by driving the suction mechanism 84, the atmosphere in the parts supply path 115 is sucked.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12, the rubber plug 50 falls into the parts insertion hole 121 of the moving unit 120 disposed at the set position L 11 in the parts filling jig 100. The center axis Q is inserted in a posture along the direction D1 (insertion step S1).

Subsequently, when the moving unit 120 is pressed, the moving unit 120 moves from the set position L11 toward the communication position L12 (moving step S2). At this time, the rubber plug 50 rolls and moves together with the moving unit 120. When the moving unit 120 approaches the communication position L12, the part insertion holes 121 gradually begin to communicate with the parts supply path 115. Then, when the moving part 120 reaches the communication position L12, the rubber plug 50 falls from the part insertion hole 121 into the lower groove 115b of the low ground part 111. This fall is mainly due to the gravity associated with the rubber plug 50.

The rubber stopper 50 dropped into the lower groove 115b receives the suction force by the suction mechanism 84, passes through the parts supply path 115 and the tubular member 91, and is transferred to the parts filling path 400 of the tube member 40 (transfer step S3, FIG. 12). And FIG. 13). In the present embodiment, the suction mechanism 84 and the tubular member 91 constitute a parts transfer mechanism that transfers the rubber stopper 50 to the parts filling path 400. A slight gap may be formed between the moving part 120 and the lid part 140. Thereby, when the suction mechanism 84 performs air suction, air can be taken in from the gap.

In this example, the narrow portions 51 of the respective rubber plugs 50 are arranged in a line in the parts filling path 400 of the tube member 40 so that the narrow portions 51 are in front and the wide portions 52 are in the rear (see FIG. 2). That is, the filling direction when the rubber plug 50 is filled in the parts filling path 400 coincides with the connecting direction of the narrow portion 51 and the wide portion 52 (direction in which the central axis Q extends).

FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the parts filling jig 100 showing an example related to erroneous insertion of the rubber plug 50. FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the parts filling jig 100 at the BB position shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the rubber plug 50 is inserted into the part insertion hole 121 in an upright posture (a posture in which the central axis Q of the rubber plug 50 is orthogonal to the upper surface 111 S of the low ground portion 111).

The thickness of the moving part 120 is larger than the maximum outer diameter W1 of the rubber plug 50 (see FIG. 12). For this reason, when the rubber plug 50 is correctly inserted into the part insertion hole 121 in a falling posture, the rubber plug 50 is completely fitted into the part insertion hole 121. However, the thickness of the moving part 120 is smaller than the height H1 (the length in the direction along the central axis Q) of the rubber plug 50 (see FIG. 14). For this reason, when the rubber plug 50 is inserted in an upright position with respect to the part insertion hole 121, a part of the rubber plug 50 (the narrow portion 51 in the example shown in FIG. 14) extends from the part insertion hole 121. It will be in the state exposed upwards. When the moving part 120 is moved toward the communication position L12 with the rubber plug 50 exposed, the exposed part of the rubber plug 50 comes into contact with the edge 141a of the notch part 141 of the lid part 140. Movement is restricted. As a result, the rubber plug 50 can be prevented from entering the parts supply path 115 in an incorrect posture. Therefore, the rubber plug 50 can be prevented from clogging in the parts filling jig 100. Thus, the edge 141a of the notch 141 is arranged at a position covering the inlet side of the part insertion hole 121 in a state where the moving part 120 is arranged at a position between the set position L11 and the communication position L12. . And the edge part 141a of the notch part 141 comprises the control part which controls the movement of the moving part 120 in which the rubber stopper 50 was inserted in the incorrect attitude | position.

In addition, in the parts filling jig 100 according to the present embodiment, the restricting portion is provided as a part of the lid portion 140. However, the restriction portion may be provided in the part filling jig 100 as a member different from the lid portion 140.

Moreover, in the parts filling jig 100, the moving unit 120 is configured to move manually. However, a drive mechanism that linearly drives the moving unit 120 may be provided. By providing the drive mechanism, the burden on the operator is reduced. A mechanism such as a foot switch that can be operated by a part of the body may be provided, and the drive mechanism may be configured so that the moving unit 120 moves in accordance with the operation. Thereby, the efficiency of the filling operation of the rubber plug 50 can be improved.

<2. Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, elements having the same functions as the elements already described may be denoted by the same reference numerals or reference numerals added with alphabetic characters, and detailed description may be omitted.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a parts filling apparatus 1000A according to the second embodiment. FIG. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a parts filling jig 100A according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15, the parts filling apparatus 1000A includes a parts filling jig 100A and an air supply source 86. In the parts filling apparatus 1000A according to the present embodiment, an air supply source 86 is connected to the parts filling jig 100A via an air supply hose 71. Then, air (pressure feeding air) is supplied from the air supply source 86 to the parts filling jig 100 A, whereby the rubber plug 50 inserted into the parts filling jig 100 A is pressure-fed toward the parts feeder 1. In this way, the rubber plug 50 is filled in the parts filling path 400 of the tube member 40 in the parts feeder 1. In this example, the air supply source 86 and the air supply hose 71 constitute a parts transfer mechanism.

As shown in FIG. 16, the parts filling jig 100A has a configuration substantially similar to that of the parts filling jig 100 according to the first embodiment. However, an air supply hole 150 communicating with the part supply path 115 is formed in the part filling jig 100A. The air supply hole 150 extends in the direction D 1 inside the parts filling jig 100. The air supply hole 150 opens to the outside on the side surface on the low ground portion 111 side in the direction D1. An air supply hose 71 can be inserted into the air supply hole 150.

More specifically,

upper grooves

127 and 135 having a semicircular cross section are formed on the lower surface of the moving portion 120A and the lower surface of the parallel portion 131A of the guide portion 130A. In addition,

lower grooves

117a and 117b formed in a semicircular cross section formed on the upper surface of the low ground portion 111A of the base portion 110A are formed. The positions of both ends of the lower groove 117a coincide with the positions of both ends of the upper groove 127, so that a cylindrical hole 150a is formed. Further, the positions of both ends of the lower groove 117b coincide with the positions of both ends of the upper groove 135, so that a cylindrical hole 150b is formed. The

holes

150a and 150b are connected so that their central axes coincide with each other, thereby forming one air supply hole 150. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the inner diameter of the hole 150 b substantially matches the outer diameter of the air supply hose 71, and the inner diameter of the hole 150 a substantially matches the inner diameter of the air supply hose 71.

Also in the part filling jig 100A, it is possible to perform parts filling in the same manner as the part filling jig 100. That is, the rubber plug 50 is fitted into the part insertion hole 121 of the moving part 120A arranged at the set position L11, and then the moving part 120A is pressed to move to the communication position L12. Then, the parts insertion hole 121 is connected to the lower groove 115b, so that the rubber plug 50 falls into the lower groove 115b. Further, the pressure-feeding air that has passed through the air supply hole 150 is blown to the rear end surface of the rubber plug 50 (the end surface of the wide portion 52 opposite to the narrow portion 51). Then, the rubber plug 50 is transferred to the parts filling path 400 of the tube member 40 by appropriately applying the pressure of the pressure feeding air to the rubber plug 50. Note that the pressure-feed air sent to the tube member 40 flows out through the air hose 45 and the male coupler member 48 connected to the other end of the tube member 40.

In the part filling jig 100A, it is desirable that a gap is hardly formed between the lid 140 and the moving part 120A by matching the thickness of the moving part 120A with the thickness of the guide part 130A. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the air supplied from the air supply hole 150 from passing through the part insertion hole 121 and from the gap between the lid part 140 and the moving part 120A. Therefore, since air can be sent to the parts supply hole 115, the rubber plug 50 can be pumped well.

In the example shown in FIG. 16, the air supply hole 150 is formed to extend linearly along the direction D1 of the part filling jig 100A. However, the air supply hole 150 may extend so as to bend in the middle. For example, one opening of the air supply hole 150 is formed on a side surface along the direction D1 of the part filling jig 100A, and the other opening is formed in the parts supply path 115 so that the air supply hole 150 bends in the middle. You may make it open toward.

Although the present invention has been described in detail, the above description is illustrative in all aspects, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It is understood that countless variations that are not illustrated can be envisaged without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, the configurations described in the above embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined or omitted as long as they do not contradict each other.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Parts feeder 40 Tube member 400 Parts filling path 50 Rubber plug 51 Narrow part 511 Thick part 52 Wide part 521 Thick part 91

Tubular member

100, 100A

Parts filling jig

110,

110A Base

111, 111A Low ground part 111S Upper surface ( surface)
111g Guide groove 113 High altitude part 115 Parts supply path 115a Through hole 115b Lower groove (second groove)
120, 120A moving part 121 parts insertion hole 123 upper groove (first groove)
125 convex part 127

upper groove

130, 130A guide

part

131, 131A parallel part 140 lid part 141 notch part 141a edge part (regulator part)
150 Air supply hole 160 Coil spring (biasing part, elastic member)
1000, 1000A Parts filling device L11 Set position L12 Communication position S1 Insertion process S2 Movement process S3 Transfer process

Claims

A parts filling jig connected to a tube member formed with a part filling path in which a plurality of parts are aligned and filled in a line.
A base part on which an outlet side is formed and a parts supply path capable of communicating with the tube member is formed;
A part insertion hole into which the part can be fitted is formed, and a set position where the outlet side of the part insertion hole is blocked by the surface of the base, and the outlet side of the part insertion hole are A movable part movable between communication positions that communicate with the parts supply path;
A parts filling jig.
The part filling jig according to claim 1,
A guide unit for guiding the movement of the moving unit between the set position and the communication position;
A parts filling jig.
The part filling jig according to claim 1 or 2,
A parts filling jig, wherein an inner peripheral surface of the part insertion hole has a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the part.
The parts filling jig according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The moving part is disposed on the opposite side of the base, and the moving part covers the inlet side of the part insertion hole in a state where the moving part is disposed between the set position and the supply position. The regulatory department in the position,
A parts filling jig.
The part filling jig according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The regulation part is
A parts filling jig that is a part of a lid that covers the inlet side of the part insertion hole in a state of being arranged at the communication position.
The part filling jig according to claim 5,
A parts filling jig in which a portion of the lid that overlaps the parts supply path of the base is transparent.
The part filling jig according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A first groove connected to the parts insertion hole is formed on the outlet side of the parts insertion hole of the moving part,
A parts filling jig in which the part supply path is formed by combining the first groove with the second groove formed in the base.
The parts filling jig according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The guide part is
An urging unit that urges the moving unit from the communication position toward the set position;
A parts filling jig.
The parts filling jig according to claim 8,
The urging portion is a parts filling jig configured by an elastic member having a distal end portion connected to the moving portion and a proximal end portion connected to the moving portion.
A parts filling device that fills a part filling path formed in a tube member in a line with a plurality of parts aligned in a line,
The part filling jig according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A parts transfer mechanism for transferring the parts moved to the parts supply path of the parts filling jig toward the tube member;
A parts filling device.
A part filling method in which a plurality of parts are aligned in a line in a part filling path formed in a tube member in a line,
(a) a connecting step of connecting the parts filling jig included in the parts filling device according to claim 10 to the tube member;
(b) an insertion step of inserting the part into the part insertion hole of the moving unit arranged at the set position;
(c) a moving step of moving the moving part to the communication position after the inserting step;
(d) after the moving step, a transfer step of transferring the parts moved to the parts supply path toward the parts filling path;
Including parts filling method.