WO2024019033A1

WO2024019033A1 - Manufacturing system

Info

Publication number: WO2024019033A1
Application number: PCT/JP2023/026203
Authority: WO
Inventors: 肥後辰年; 片岡駿友; 古川尚樹; 大崎優太
Original assignee: サントリーホールディングス株式会社
Priority date: 2022-07-22
Filing date: 2023-07-18
Publication date: 2024-01-25
Also published as: JP2024014582A

Abstract

A manufacturing system 100 manufacturing a product in which a container B has been filled with a filling, and comprising: a device group 1 that includes at least a container supply device 10 capable of supplying the container B, and a filling device 20 capable of filling the container B with the filling; and a conveyance device 2 that can convey the container B between the plurality of devices making up the device group 1, wherein a plurality of container supply devices 10 and/or filling devices 20 are provided, and the starting point and the ending point of a route along which the conveyance device 2 conveys the container B can be arbitrarily selected from among the devices that make up the device group 1.

Description

manufacturing system

The present invention relates to a manufacturing system for manufacturing a product in which a container is filled with a material to be filled.

Products in the form of liquids or powders are distributed in containers. Factories that manufacture such products are generally equipped with equipment for filling containers with the product.

For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2020-1745 (Patent Document 1), a filling device is provided with a printing device, a filling device (nozzle), and a sealing device (driver) in order along the conveyance line of a bag with a spout. is disclosed. Furthermore, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-515645 (Patent Document 2) discloses a production facility that includes a blow molding device, a bottle filling station, a sealing station, a capping station, and the like as components. In addition, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-35561 (Patent Document 3) discloses a production facility that sequentially performs sterilization of a preform, molding of a bottle, filling of a beverage, and sealing of a bottle.

JP 2020-1745 A (or US Patent No. 11396390) Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-515645 (or US Patent Application Publication No. 2022/106178) Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-35561

In any of the facilities described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, devices in charge of individual processes (container supply, sterilization, filling, sealing, inspection, packaging, etc.) carry out processes along the route along which containers are transported. They are arranged in this order, forming a so-called production line. Production equipment configured as a manufacturing line exhibits extremely high productivity when repeating a completed manufacturing process, but there is room for improvement in terms of operational flexibility. For example, if some equipment that makes up a production line breaks down or when changing the product item being produced, not only the equipment that requires maintenance but also the entire production line to which the equipment belongs will be stopped. I needed to. Furthermore, it has been difficult to simultaneously produce multiple types of products with different factors such as the type of material to be filled, the type of container, the capacity, and the packaging form.

Therefore, there is a need to realize a production system that can easily change its operational format depending on the purpose of production activities.

A first manufacturing system according to the present invention is a manufacturing system that manufactures a product in which a container is filled with a material to be filled, and includes at least a container supplying device that can supply the container, and a container supplying device that can supply the container with a material to be filled. A device group including a filling device capable of filling an object to be filled, and a conveyance device capable of conveying the container between a plurality of devices constituting the device group, and at least one of the container supply device and the filling device. The apparatus is characterized in that a plurality of apparatuses are provided, and a starting point and an ending point of a route along which the conveying apparatus conveys the container can be arbitrarily selected from among the apparatuses constituting the apparatus group.

According to this configuration, it is easy to simultaneously produce multiple types of products that differ in factors that determine the added value of the product itself, such as the type of filling object, the type of container, and the capacity. In other words, it becomes possible to conduct production activities that diversify the variations in the added value of the products being produced.

A second manufacturing system according to the present invention is a manufacturing system that manufactures a packaged product in which a product in which a container is filled with a material to be filled is packed, and includes at least a container feeding device capable of supplying the container, and a container supplying device capable of supplying the container; A device group including a filling device capable of filling the object with the object to be filled, a labeler device capable of attaching a label to the container, and a packing device capable of packing a plurality of the containers, and a plurality of devices constituting the device group. a transport device capable of transporting the container between devices, a plurality of at least one of the labeler device and the packaging device are provided, and the transport device has a starting point and an end point of a route for transporting the container. , the device can be arbitrarily selected from among the devices constituting the device group.

According to this configuration, it is easy to simultaneously produce multiple types of products with different characteristics related to secondary packaging such as labels and packaging. This aspect enables flexible production activities that take into consideration sales strategies such as promotion methods and destination areas.

In this way, according to each of the above configurations, it is easy to change the operational form according to the purpose of production activities. This makes it easy to simultaneously produce a plurality of types of products having a plurality of aspects regarding various factors that determine the added value of the product, such as the type of filling object, the type of container, the capacity, and the packaging form.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments described below.

In one aspect of the first manufacturing system according to the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of both the container supply device and the filling device are provided.

According to this configuration, it is possible to further diversify the variations in added value of manufactured products.

In one embodiment of the first manufacturing system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the device group further includes an inspection device capable of inspecting the empty container or the container filled with the material to be filled. .

According to this configuration, it becomes possible to flexibly operate inspections necessary to ensure product quality, further increasing the flexibility of production activities.

In one aspect of the first manufacturing system according to the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of each of the container supply device, the filling device, and the inspection device are provided.

In one embodiment of the first manufacturing system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the device group further includes a packing device capable of packing a plurality of the containers.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become clearer from the following description of exemplary and non-limiting embodiments, written with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a manufacturing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a manufacturing system according to a prior art. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a first example of operation of the manufacturing system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a second example of operation of the manufacturing system according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a third example of operation of the manufacturing system according to the embodiment.

An embodiment of a manufacturing system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Below, an example in which the manufacturing system according to the present invention is applied to a manufacturing system 100 that manufactures a beverage product (an example of a product) in which a container B is filled with a beverage (an example of a material to be filled) I will explain about it.

[Overview of manufacturing system]
A manufacturing system 100 according to the present embodiment includes a device group 1 including a container supply device 10, a filling device 20, an inspection device 30, a labeler device 40, and a packaging device 50, and a plurality of devices constituting the device group 1. A transport device 2 capable of transporting a container B is provided (FIG. 1). Furthermore, the device group 1 further includes a cleaning and sterilizing device 15 and a sealing device 25.

The production of beverage products generally follows the steps below. First, the container B supplied from the container supply device 10 is conveyed to the filling device 20. Next, in the filling device 20, the empty container B is filled with the material to be filled. After the container B is filled with the material to be filled, the mouth of the container B is sealed, and then the filled container B is inspected by the inspection device 30. Furthermore, a label is attached to the container B that has passed the inspection by the labeler device 40, and the beverage product is completed in a state where it can be sold. Thereafter, the plurality of beverage products are packed by the packaging device 50 in a packaging style suitable for distribution, storage, etc., and shipped as packaged products. Cases that deviate from the above example will be explained each time in the following description.

In this way, in manufacturing a beverage product by the manufacturing system 100, each device constituting the device group 1 performs the work in sequence, and the packaged product is completed and shipped. At this time, the transport device 2 plays the role of transporting the container B between the devices forming the device group 1. That is, it can be said that each device constituting the device group 1 is in charge of each process for manufacturing a beverage product, and the transport device 2 is in charge of transporting the container B between the steps.

[Configuration of equipment group]
Below, each device constituting the device group 1 will be explained (FIG. 1).

The container supply devices 10 (10A, 10B, 10C) are devices that can supply containers B. The container B may be a plastic bottle, a can, a bottle, a gable top container, a pump container, a box, etc., and the aspect of the container supply device 10 is determined according to the aspect of the container B supplied by the container supply device 10. be done. For example, if the container B is a PET bottle, the container supply device 10 (10A, 10B) may be a device that performs blow molding using a preform as a raw material and supplies the PET bottle. In this case, the container supply device 10 includes a blow molding machine 11 (11A, 11B), a device (not shown) for supplying preforms to the blow molding machine, and a conveying device 2 that receives the molded preforms. It is configured as a device in which a passing device (not shown) and the like are combined.

The manufacturing system 100 also includes a cleaning device that cleans the empty container B, and a sterilization device that sterilizes the empty container B. However, the cleaning device and the sterilization device may be provided as a cleaning device 12 (12A) and a sterilization device 13 (13A) provided integrally with the container supply device 10, or a cleaning and sterilization device separate from the container supply device 10. It may be provided as a device 15. In this embodiment, both aspects are illustrated (FIG. 1).

The filling device 20 (20A, 20B, 20C) is a device that can fill the container B with a beverage. The aspect of the filling device 20 may be designed specifically for the container B used, or may be a general design capable of filling a plurality of types of containers B with beverages. The filling device 20 includes a filler device 21 (21A, 21B, 21C), which is a device that directly fills a container B with a beverage, and a tank (not shown) that stores the beverage to be filled in the filler device 21. ) and a pump (not shown) for transferring beverages.

The manufacturing system 100 also includes a sealing device that seals the mouth of the container B filled with the beverage. However, the sealing device may be provided as a sealing device 22 (22A) provided integrally with the filling device 20, or may be provided as a sealing device 25 (25A, 25B) separate from the filling device 20. You can leave it there. In this embodiment, both aspects are illustrated (FIG. 1).

The inspection device 30 is a device that can inspect the container B. Here, the container B to be inspected may be an empty container B or a container B filled with a beverage.

When the empty container B is to be inspected, the container B transported from the container supply device 10 or the cleaning and sterilizing device 15 to the inspection device 30 is to be inspected. Examples of the inspection device 30 (pre-filling inspection device 31) in this case include an empty container foreign matter inspection device, a dirt inspection device, and a bottle opening chipping inspection device. After the inspection, the container B is transported from the pre-filling inspection device 31 to the filling device 20. That is, the empty container B discharged from the container supply device 10 or the cleaning sterilization device 15 is inspected by the pre-filling inspection device 31 and then supplied to the filling device 20.

When the container B filled with beverage is to be inspected, the container B conveyed from the filling device 20, the sealing device 25, or the labeler device 40 to the inspection device 30 is to be inspected. In this case, the inspection device 30 (post-filling inspection device 32 (32A, 32B)) includes a foreign object inspection device, a seasoning line inspection device, a cap stain inspection device, a seal inspection device, a label inspection device, a different kind of cap inspection device, and a different kind of label inspection device. An example is an inspection device.

The labeler device 40 (40A, 40B) is a device that can attach a label to the container B. The aspect of the labeler device 40 is determined depending on the aspect of the container B and the label used. For example, when the container B is a plastic bottle, a roll label or a shrink label is generally used as the label, and a known labeler device can be used depending on the type of label used.

Note that if it is not necessary to attach a label to the container B, the container B does not need to go through the labeler device 40. For example, if a can with the product name, etc. printed in advance is used as Container B, or if the beverage product is a so-called label-less product (a product where the product name, etc. is displayed by a method other than pasting a label), Container B No need to attach a label.

By means of the apparatus described so far, the beverage product is completed and ready for sale. That is, the container B is filled with beverage, subjected to necessary inspections before shipping, and labeled if necessary.

The packaging devices 50 (50A, 50B) are devices that can package multiple beverage products (that is, containers B filled with beverages). The aspect of the packaging device 50 is determined according to the aspect of the container B and packaging material used. For example, if the packing material is a cardboard box, a caser device is used as the packing device 50, and if the packing material is a stretch film, a stretch film wrapping machine is used as the packing device 50. The packaging materials used are generally determined based on the cargo handling requirements of the shipping destination, distribution route, etc. Note that the packaging device 50 may also include a palletizer that places a packaged product containing a plurality of beverage products on a pallet.

[Conveyance device configuration]
Next, the configuration of the transport device 2 will be explained. The transport device 2 is a device that transports the container B, and the start and end points of its transport path can be arbitrarily selected from among the devices constituting the device group 1. That is, the transport device 2 is a device that transports the container B between any two devices that constitute the device group 1.

A first example of a device that can be used as the transport device 2 according to the present embodiment is the XPlanar series manufactured by Beckhoff Automation Co., Ltd. The XPlanar series transport device includes a tile-like member and a plate-like member, and the plate-like member moves over the tile-like member in a levitated state due to the action of a magnetic field formed by the tile-like member. Since the movement of each plate-like member can be independently controlled within the range where the tile-like members are installed, the path of each plate-like member can be individually controlled.

When using this as the conveying device 2, a tile-like member is installed between the devices constituting the device group 1, and a plate-like member can move on the tile-like member, so that the manufacturing system 100 configured. The container B (regardless of the state of beverage filling) discharged from any of the devices constituting the device group 1 is placed on a plate-like member and transported to the device in charge of the next process.

As a second example of a device that can be used as the transport device 2 according to the present embodiment, the Acopostrac (registered trademark) series manufactured by B&R Co., Ltd. is exemplified. The Acopost truck series transport device includes a rail-like member and a transport vehicle, and the transport vehicle moves along the rail-like member. The rail-like member can be installed in a manner that branches into a plurality of routes, and the route of each carrier can be independently controlled within the limits along the rail-like member.

When using this as the conveyance device 2, rail-like members are installed in a network between the devices constituting the device group 1, so that the conveyance cart can move along the rail-like members, and the manufacturing system 100 are configured. Container B (regardless of the state of beverage filling) discharged from any of the devices constituting device group 1 is placed on a conveyance truck and conveyed to the device in charge of the next process.

The path of each transport device 2 can be individually controlled, for example, by a computer (not shown). The combinations of starting points and ending points of the routes along which the conveying device 2 conveys the container B, and the purpose of each route are illustrated in Table 1, but are not limited thereto. Note that the examples in Table 1 are applicable to any mode of the transport device 2 including any of the above examples. In addition, although some routes are illustrated with broken lines in Figure 1, the broken lines are representative of some routes for the purpose of explanation, and routes not shown with broken lines can also be set. be.

Table 1: Example of transport route

[Manufacturing system operation]
An example of the operation of the manufacturing system 100 will be described below. For comparison, a case will also be described in which a conventional manufacturing system 200 (FIG. 2) is used. The conventional manufacturing system 200 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with three

manufacturing lines

201, 202, and 203 that are independent of each other, and each manufacturing line includes a container feeding device 10, a filling device 20, an inspection device 30, It includes a labeler device 40 and a packaging device 50.

(1) Mixed packaging of multiple types of products In the first operation example of the manufacturing system 100, different beverages are filled in the plurality of filling devices 20, respectively. As a result, different types of beverage products are manufactured depending on the filling device 20 that is used. FIG. 3 shows an example in which containers B supplied from the same container supply device 10A are distributed to two filling devices 20A and 20B, and each of the filling devices 20A and 20B is filled with different beverages. . The beverage products manufactured through the filling device 20A and the beverage products manufactured through the filling device 20B are filled with different beverages.

By conveying the different types of beverage products manufactured in this way to the same packaging device 50A, it is possible to manufacture a packaged product in which multiple types of products are mixed. Further, since the destination can be specified for each transport device 2, it is also possible to change the ratio of multiple types of products to be mixed for each packaged product packed in the packaging device 50A. According to the above example of operation, it is possible to produce to order packaged products in which multiple types of beverage products are mixed at a ratio that meets the individual needs of each customer. In order to realize this example of operation, it is necessary that at least a plurality of filling devices 20 are provided.

On the other hand, in the conventional manufacturing system 200, each manufacturing line to which each filling device 20 belongs has an independent packaging device 50, and beverage products supplied to each packaging device 50 are filled in the same line. Since only the products have passed through the device 20, only packaged products containing only a single type of product can be manufactured. Therefore, with the conventional manufacturing system 200, the above-described made-to-order manufacturing is impossible or extremely difficult.

(2) Production of mixed beverage In the second operational example of the production system 100, a single container B realizes a transport route via a plurality of filling devices 20. For example, if the first filling device 20A is configured to fill a coffee beverage and the second filling device 20B is filled with dairy products, a cafe au lait beverage can be manufactured (FIG. 4). At this time, by changing the ratio of drinks (coffee drinks, dairy products) filled in the two filling devices 20A and 20B, the flavor of the produced cafe au lait drink can be easily changed. In order to realize this example of operation, it is necessary that at least a plurality of filling devices 20 are provided.

Even in the conventional manufacturing system 200, it is possible to manufacture the cafe au lait beverage itself. However, in the conventional manufacturing system 200, it is necessary to prepare a cafe au lait beverage prepared in advance in the tank of the filling device 20, and in order to change the flavor of the cafe au lait beverage, the product requires cleaning of the tank, piping, etc. Requires switching. Therefore, flavor changes in the conventional manufacturing system 200 involve discarding the product in the tank or are limited to when the tank is empty. These problems can be solved by using the manufacturing system 100 according to this embodiment.

(3) Simultaneous Production of Multiple Packaging Forms In the third operational example of the manufacturing system 100, multiple types of containers B are filled with beverages in the filling device 20 (FIG. 5). For example, a plastic bottle is supplied from one container supply device 10A, a bottle is supplied from another container supply device 10C, and both the plastic bottle and the bottle are conveyed to the filling device 20C. Thereafter, in the filling device 20C, the container B is filled with beverage, regardless of the type of the transported container B (plastic bottle or bottle). Container B after filling passes through different post-processes (sealing devices 25A, 25B, post-filling inspection devices 32A, 32B, and labeler devices 40A, 40B) depending on the type of container, and finally becomes the same container. They are mixed into the same packaged product in the packaging device 50B. This allows the simultaneous production of beverage products in multiple packaging formats (plastic bottles and bottles). In order to realize this example of operation, it is necessary that at least a plurality of container supply devices 10 are provided.

Furthermore, by using a plurality of labeler devices 40, it is also possible to simultaneously produce a plurality of beverage products with different labels affixed to the containers B. In this example, we can implement flexible promotion measures that suit sales strategies, such as implementing promotional measures to simultaneously sell beverage products with multiple types of labels, or simultaneously producing beverage products with different labels for each destination. Production activities become possible. Note that beverage products that do not pass through the labeler device 40 and have no labels attached thereto may be included in the production items.

Furthermore, it is also possible to simultaneously produce a plurality of packaged products with different packaging forms using a plurality of packaging devices 50. For example, a packaged product to be shipped to a country where cardboard box packaging is widely used and a packaged product to be shipped to a country where stretch film packaging is widely used can be simultaneously produced.

Even in the conventional manufacturing system 200, it is possible to simultaneously produce beverage products with different packaging formats. However, in the conventional manufacturing system 200, it is necessary to operate a different manufacturing line for each packaging type, which reduces the number of manufacturing lines that can be used to manufacture other beverage products, which reduces the production efficiency of the manufacturing system 200 as a whole. may decrease. Moreover, since at least two filling devices 20 are filled with the same type of beverage, there is a risk that the amount of production of the type of beverage product will be excessive or that there will be waste loss. These problems can be solved by using the manufacturing system 100 according to this embodiment.

(4) Performing maintenance during production In the fourth operation example of the manufacturing system 100, maintenance is performed on some of the devices while the beverage product is being produced. Maintenance here includes various measures that need to be carried out by stopping the target device, such as inspecting, servicing, repairing, changing settings, and changing the beverage product to be filled.

For example, a beverage product is produced along a route in which the container B is transported in the order of the container feeding device 10A, the filling device 20B, the sealing device 25A, the post-filling inspection device 32A, the labeler device 40A, and the packaging device 50A. At this time, maintenance of devices (container feeding devices 10B, 10C, filling devices 20A, 20C, etc.) that are in a parallel relationship with each of the above devices can be carried out without affecting production activities. Further, by replacing each of the above devices with another device in a parallel relationship, maintenance of each of the above devices can be performed without stopping production activities. For example, by switching the device that performs filling from filling device 20B to filling device 20C, maintenance of filling device 20B can be performed.

In the conventional manufacturing system 200, each device constitutes a series of

manufacturing lines

201, 202, and 203, so even if only some of the devices require maintenance, the entire manufacturing line to which the device belongs is maintained. It is necessary to stop production activities. Therefore, performing maintenance has a large impact on production activities.

(5) Flexible change in system configuration In the fifth operation example, the configuration of the manufacturing system 100 can be changed flexibly in units of devices that make up the manufacturing system 100. For example, when starting production of a new product, sales are usually uncertain, so the idea is to start producing the new product in small quantities and increase production if sales are good. It is assumed that a production plan will be created. In the manufacturing system 100 according to this embodiment, in addition to the existing filling device 20, a new filling device 20 for new products with a small tank capacity is installed, and other devices are used as existing devices, thereby minimizing investment. , and can start producing new products without significantly reducing the production volume of existing products.

In the conventional manufacturing system 200, when starting production of a new product, it is necessary to switch the product to be produced in a series of manufacturing lines or to add a new manufacturing line. However, the former approach would require reducing production of existing products, and would require the use of equipment with excessive production capacity for new products whose sales are uncertain. Furthermore, the latter approach may require a large investment amount.

[Other embodiments]
In the above embodiment, the manufacturing system 100 including the container supply device 10, the filling device 20, the inspection device 30, the labeler device 40, and the packaging device 50 as the device group 1 has been described as an example. However, in the manufacturing system according to the present invention, not all of the above devices are essential components. The configuration of the device group provided in the manufacturing system according to the present invention (the type and quantity of devices constituting the device group) is selected as appropriate depending on the content of the production activity to be performed in the manufacturing system.

It is preferable if a plurality of container supply devices are provided, since this allows the manufacturing system to handle a plurality of types of containers at the same time. In this case, it becomes possible to realize production activities such as, for example, simultaneously producing multiple types of beverage products with different container types and capacities. Furthermore, it is preferable if a plurality of filling devices are provided, since the manufacturing system can handle a plurality of objects to be filled at the same time. In this case, production activities such as, for example, simultaneously producing beverage products with multiple flavors become possible. Therefore, if at least one of a plurality of container feeding devices and filling devices is provided, multiple types of products with different factors that determine the added value of the product itself, such as the type of material to be filled, the type of container, and the capacity, can be simultaneously produced. It's easy to do. This aspect enables production activities with diversified variations in the added value of manufactured products.

It is preferable if a plurality of inspection devices are provided, as this allows flexible execution of inspections in the manufacturing system. For example, it becomes possible to carry out an operation in which only objects for which a defect is detected in a first inspection device are transported to a second inspection device, and objects for which a defect is not detected are transported to a subsequent process.

It is preferable if a plurality of labeler devices are provided, since the manufacturing system can simultaneously manufacture products with different labels. Further, it is preferable that a plurality of packaging devices are provided, since the manufacturing system can simultaneously manufacture products with different packaging forms. Therefore, when at least one of a plurality of labeler devices and packaging devices is provided, it is easy to simultaneously produce a plurality of types of products having different characteristics related to secondary packaging such as labels and packaging. This aspect enables flexible production activities that take into consideration sales strategies such as promotion methods and destination areas.

Additionally, if multiple devices are installed, even if one of the devices is stopped, production can be continued using other devices, which improves the overall manufacturing system. This is preferable because it improves maintainability.

Regarding other configurations, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed in this specification are illustrative in all respects, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will easily understand that modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, other embodiments that are modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention are naturally included within the scope of the present invention.

The present invention can be used, for example, in a manufacturing system that manufactures beverage products.

100: Manufacturing system 1: Equipment group 2: Conveying device 10: Container feeding device 11: Blow molding machine 12: Cleaning device 13: Sterilizing device 15: Washing and sterilizing device 20: Filling device 21: Filler device 22: Sealing device 25: Sealing device 30: Inspection device 31: Pre-filling inspection device 32: Post-filling inspection device 40: Labeler device 50: Packing device B: Container 200: Conventional manufacturing system 201: Manufacturing line 202: Manufacturing line 203: Manufacturing line

Claims

A manufacturing system for manufacturing a product in which a container is filled with a material to be filled,
A device group including at least a container supply device capable of supplying the container, and a filling device capable of filling the container with the material to be filled;
a transport device capable of transporting the container between a plurality of devices constituting the device group;
A plurality of at least one of the container supply device and the filling device are provided,
A manufacturing system in which a starting point and an ending point of a route along which the conveying device conveys the container can be arbitrarily selected from among the devices constituting the device group.
The manufacturing system according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of both the container feeding device and the filling device are provided.
The manufacturing system according to claim 1, wherein the device group further includes an inspection device that can inspect the empty container or the container filled with the material to be filled.
The manufacturing system according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of each of the container supply device, the filling device, and the inspection device are provided.
The manufacturing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the device group further includes a packaging device capable of packaging a plurality of the containers.
A manufacturing system for manufacturing a packaged product in which a product in which a container is filled with a substance to be filled,
At least a container supply device capable of supplying the container, a filling device capable of filling the container with the material to be filled, a labeler device capable of attaching a label to the container, and a packing device capable of packing a plurality of the containers; a group of devices including;
a transport device capable of transporting the container between a plurality of devices constituting the device group;
A plurality of at least one of the labeler device and the packaging device are provided,
A manufacturing system in which a starting point and an ending point of a route along which the conveying device conveys the container can be arbitrarily selected from among the devices constituting the device group.