JP5081188B2 - Input device for film packaging machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an input device in a film wrapping machine that performs a predetermined process on a belt-shaped film to wrap an article.

  A vertical bag making and packaging machine is disclosed in which a belt-shaped film fed from a film roll is formed into a cylindrical film, sealed with a pair of sealing members and cut. This vertical bag making and packaging machine is described to input a bag length and a length from an eye mark to a cutting position for each bag size to be used on an input screen constituted by a touch screen (patent) Reference 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4141561

  For example, in a film packaging machine such as a horizontal bag making and filling machine, films having different product names or other package designs are generally used for each packaging type. Corresponding to such different packaging varieties, settings such as various operation data of the packaging machine and the operation timing of the processing means provided in each mechanism of the packaging machine are changed. The setting is performed by a numerical value input operation at an operation timing by an input means or the like as in the prior art. However, according to such an input form, numerical data in relation to one packaging operation time of the packaging machine is set, and it is directly related to a processing position with respect to an actual packaged product or packaging material. Could not be judged. Therefore, such timing setting values are input as empirical values, or operations such as determining appropriate values after sampling are performed, and the positional relationship with actual packaging products and packaging materials is confirmed. However, the setting operation could not be performed. In addition, when there are a plurality of processing means, it is not possible to set timing for a plurality of processing means at once, and each processing timing is set by a different setting operation procedure for each processing means. Such setting is extremely complicated and takes a lot of setting time and effort.

  An object of this invention is to provide the input device of the film packaging machine which can perform easily the data setting for performing a predetermined process in relation to a film conveyance position.

  In the input device of the film packaging machine according to the invention of claim 1, in the process of transporting the strip-shaped film 5 drawn from the film supply source 4, the pattern printed on the film is accompanied with the film transportation for one package. The image picked up by the image pick-up means 11 is processed, and the image picked up by the image pick-up means 11 is processed so that it can be displayed on the display device 13 as a film image for at least one package in the film transport direction. A processing signal that designates a plurality of areas E1, E2, E3, E4 for performing different processing in association with the position, and performs predetermined processing corresponding to the designated areas E1, E2, E3, E4 Can be generated respectively.

  In the invention of claim 2 premised on the invention of claim 1, the film image for one package displayed on the display device 13 is a film until the film length of at least two packages is conveyed by the film conveying means 3. In the meantime, the result of collecting the images divided and imaged by the image pickup means 11 in the film conveyance direction is subjected to image processing and displayed on the display device 13.

  In the invention of claim 3 premised on the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the designation of the areas E1, E2, E3, E4 to be subjected to the predetermined processing is performed by touching the screen 13a of the display device 13. Corresponding to each touched position, the position from the start end 5a or the end 5b or the specific reference position 16 in the film transport direction of the band-shaped film 5 for one package and the position from the one side edge 5c in the width direction of the band-shaped film 5 Are displayed on the display device 13 as numerical values corresponding to the distances, respectively, and the numerical values for the selected areas E1, E2, E3, E4 during or after the setting of the areas E1, E2, E3, E4 are set as the distances. The display device 13 is set to display the corresponding numerical value.

  In the invention according to claim 4 which presupposes any one of the inventions according to claims 1 to 3, it is possible to zoom in on an arbitrary range of images displayed as a film image for one package on the display device 13. The areas E1, E2, E3, and E4 to be subjected to the processing in the enlarged zoom state of the image can be designated.

In the invention of claim 5 based on any one of claims 1 to 4, the film image displayed on the display device 13 is a registration mark 16, a package design corresponding to a product, and a barcode 14. Including at least one of the images.

  In the invention of claim 6, which presupposes any one of the inventions of claims 1 to 5, the processing signal is a register mark 16, a date print 17 or a label 15 attached to the belt-like film 5 at regular intervals. It is the inspection timing of the position such as sticking, or the processing timing of film processing such as formation of a bag air vent hole or formation of an opening cut for the belt-like film 5.

  In the invention of claim 7, which presupposes any one of the inventions of claims 1 to 6, a plurality of different images are provided corresponding to different film images for each packaging type displayed on the screen 13a of the display device 13. A plurality of areas E1, E2, E3, E4 for processing can be set.

  In the invention of claim 8, which presupposes any one of the inventions of claims 1 to 7, a teaching mode for transporting the film at a speed lower than the film transport speed during normal operation of the packaging machine is provided. The belt-like film 5 being conveyed at low speed is imaged by the imaging means 11, and an actual image of the printed film for one package is displayed on the display device 13.

  In the invention of claim 9 which presupposes any one of the inventions of claims 1 to 8, a part image such as a label 15 or a print 17 attached to the film in the process of transporting the belt-like film 5 or other prints. It is configured to be able to capture and set data via a predetermined input means, and the captured part image data is displayed as an image superimposed on the film image displayed on the display device 13 at the same scale, The part image data was set to be movable to an arbitrary position in the film image data.

  In the invention of claim 10 which presupposes any one of the inventions of claims 1 to 9, a film feed amount detecting means 1 capable of directly or indirectly detecting a film transport operation is provided, and the film feed Processing signals for the designated areas E1, E2, E3, E4 are generated according to the data relating to the film position from the quantity detection means 1.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, as compared with the conventional method in which the operator measures the positional relationship with the film pattern and sets numerical data specific to the packaging machine, the image is captured in the process of transporting the belt-like film. Since it can be specified while confirming the area for performing predetermined processing corresponding to the position of the pattern printed with the actual image of the film for one package displayed on the screen of the display device, intuitive operation is possible The setting time can be greatly improved. For example, the setting time can be shortened.

  In the invention of claim 2, images taken by dividing by an imaging means such as a line sensor until the film length for at least two packages is conveyed are collectively displayed on the display device as a film image for one package. As a result, the actual image of the film from the beginning to the end of the film for one package can be automatically and accurately captured.

  In the invention of claim 3, the position touching the screen of the display device is the position from the start or end of the film transport direction for one package or the specific reference position and the position from one side edge in the film width direction. Since the numerical value is displayed on the screen as to how far it is, the area can be designated with reference to this numerical value display.

In the invention of claim 4, it is easy to specify by setting the image of the area for performing the predetermined processing in the display device to the enlarged zoom state.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to easily set data on a package design or a barcode corresponding to a registration mark or a product that is normally displayed on a band-shaped film for one package .

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to generate a processing signal for the inspection timing of registration marks or the like given to the strip film at regular intervals , and the processing timing of film processing for the strip film.

In the invention of claim 7, a plurality of areas can be easily set for each package type.
In invention of Claim 8, a pattern can be accurately imaged with an imaging means from the strip | belt-shaped film in the low speed conveyance in the teaching mode which conveys a film at a low speed from the film conveyance speed at the time of normal operation of a packaging machine.

  In the invention of claim 9, part image data such as a label attached to the film in the course of transporting the belt-like film, printing or other prints is displayed as an image superimposed on the film image at the same scale, Since the part image data is set so as to be movable to an arbitrary position in the film image data, it is possible to easily set the pattern image data with the film for one package corresponding to the package type in the display device.

  In the invention of claim 10, the area to be subjected to the predetermined processing can be accurately specified by using the data relating to the film position from the film feed amount detecting means.

It is the figure which represented typically the schematic structure of the horizontal bag-making filling machine. It is a schematic control block diagram. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen of a display apparatus roughly. (A) (b) (c) is a diagram showing a procedure for specifying an area of an image. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the line sensor as an imaging means, and a strip | belt-shaped film, and the relationship of each area in the strip | belt-shaped film for 1 packaging.

  As schematically shown in FIG. 1, in a horizontal bag making and filling machine exemplified as a film packaging machine, a servo motor (driving means 2) provided with a transmitting means 1 (film feed amount detecting means) such as an encoder. As a result, the driving roller 3a in the film feeding mechanism 3 (film conveying means) is driven, and the belt-like film 5 drawn from the raw roll 4 (film supply source) is drawn out and guided to the bag making means 6, and the bag making means 6 In addition, the cylindrical film 7 formed into a cylindrical shape is vertically sealed, and articles 8 are supplied into the cylindrical film 7 at predetermined intervals. A pillow package is obtained by performing horizontal sealing and cutting the tubular film 7.

  In the conveyance path of the belt-shaped film 5 from the raw fabric roll 4 to the bag making means 6, a date printing device that prints the date of manufacture or expiration date of the product on the belt-shaped film 5, or the belt-shaped film 5 A processing means 10 (see FIG. 2) such as a labeler for attaching labels as adherends at predetermined intervals is installed, and an imaging means 11 such as a line sensor is provided downstream of the processing means 10 such as a date printing device or a labeler. 5 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) are arranged so as to intersect with the belt-shaped film 5 stretched in this transport path so as to be orthogonal to the transport direction of the belt-shaped film 5 as shown in FIG. The entire area in the width direction of the belt-like film 5 that is drawn out and moved from the original fabric roll 4 is imaged in units of linear areas by an imaging means 11 such as a line sensor.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the imaging means 11 is connected to the input side of the control processing section 12, the processing means 10 is connected to the output side of the control processing section 12, and the control processing section 12 to which the display device 13 is connected. Controls the processing means 10 and the display device 13 based on the input signal from the imaging means 11.

  In the present embodiment, in order to realize a configuration for easily setting data for performing a predetermined process in relation to a film transport position, the film is mounted on a packaging machine at a stage before teaching a film (teaching mode). The result of collecting the images captured by dividing the film 5 in the film conveyance direction by the line sensor while conveying the belt-shaped film 5 is processed and displayed on the main screen 13a of the display device 13 as shown in FIG. In addition, in relation to the pattern of the film image required for at least one package, for example, detection of a registration mark printed on the film, reading of a barcode, or setting of a printing position such as a manufacturing date and a shelf life by a printing device In addition, regarding the processing such as the operation setting value of the means for performing the predetermined processing in relation to the film conveyance, the actual frame displayed on the main screen 13a is displayed. And data setting by touching a predetermined area in the Lum image is obtained by so as to provide the processing timing value. The predetermined processing here refers to operating the labeler or date printing device, checking whether the label by the labeler operation is in the normal position, or date printing by the date printing device operation in the normal position. It is the process which performs film processing, such as inspecting whether it exists in the above, formation of the hole for bag air bleeding, or formation of the opening cut. In checking whether the label or date print is in the correct position, whether the label sticking position or date print position is misaligned, whether the label itself is stuck, or the date itself is printed. Inspected for or not. The opening cut refers to making a notch such as a perforation or a notch in a part of the bag in order to facilitate the opening of the bag.

  In the teaching mode, a servo motor (driving means 2) for rotating the film is rotated to convey the film at a conveying speed set to be lower than the film conveying speed during normal operation. The line sensor (imaging unit 11) repeats imaging one line at a time for each pulse interval output from the encoder (transmitting unit 1) attached to (). In imaging the film, as shown in FIG. 5, when the registration mark 16 as a mark for printing alignment is attached to the start end 5a and the end end 5b in the film transport direction of the strip-shaped film 5 for one package, If the image is taken while confirming the registration mark 16, the pattern of the film from the start end 5a to the end end 5b of the strip-shaped film 5 having a length L for one package can be captured. Therefore, for example, until it is determined that the registration mark 16 has been detected twice, that is, an operation signal for conveying a maximum of two wrapping films is output. The pulse output from the encoder (transmitting means 1) is processed so that the pulse is reset in units of one film feed.

  The reference position pattern is a pattern that is printed at regular intervals in the film transport direction and is located at a predetermined position from the edge at one end of the film in the film width direction when taking an image. Designs, characters, and other designs that can be easily distinguished from the printed patterns are designated, and a predetermined position from the end of the film is stored in advance by the control processing unit 12. The registration marks 16 are printed on the end portions of the film at regular intervals in the film transport direction, and other patterns are not printed on the end portions of the film. Therefore, it is particularly preferable to select the registration marks 16 as a reference position.

  On the main screen 13a of the display device 13, a film image for at least one package that has been taken in is displayed. Also, a date printing position, a labeling position, a printing inspection position, an opening cutting formation position, and a bag air venting A designation key for an area designation operation such as a hole forming position can be displayed on the sub-screen 13b of the display device 13. The operator selects one of the designation keys and then looks at the displayed image. Specify the area while setting.

Next, a specific operation method is as follows.
First, as shown in FIG. 3, the entire belt-shaped film 5 for at least one package is displayed on the main screen 13a of the display device 13 as shown in FIG. The reference position is set by touching an image (pattern) position desired to be set. As shown in FIG. 4 (a), a film with a wide film width or a long packaging length may have poor visibility, and therefore a pattern printed on the belt-shaped film 5 for one package displayed on the main screen 13a. 4 is operated on the sub-screen 13b of the display device 13 and is then enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. 4B. Here, the pattern printed on the film is a pattern printed on the film in advance at the stage of imaging, for example, a pattern such as a register design or a package design corresponding to a product or a barcode part image.

  Next, after operating the “select predetermined processing type” touch key (not shown) displayed on the sub-screen 13b, as shown in FIG. 4 (c) within the rectangular frame A shown in FIG. 4 (b). By touching the two locations Q1 and Q2 in the upper left and lower right of the area to be designated, a dashed-dotted rectangular frame B with Q1 and Q2 as diagonals is displayed, and the “area confirmation” displayed on the sub-screen 13b is displayed. When a touch key (not shown) is operated, the rectangular frame B changes from a one-dot chain line to a dotted line, and the designation of the area is completed. In this manner, the operation is repeated and the main screen 13a is touched for each type to be subjected to a predetermined process such as setting of an area for an inspection process for inspecting the presence / absence of date printing or labeling by image processing. By specifying the area, all specification is completed. When the main screen 13a is touched in the above operation, the touched position is from the start end 5a or the end end 5b or a specific reference position (registration mark 16) in the band-shaped film 5 for one package as shown in FIG. As numerical data of coordinates indicating the position and the position from one side edge 5c in the width direction of the film, the numerical value is displayed on the sub-screen 13c during or after the setting of the area. Can be specified. This numerical display may be displayed near Q1 and Q2, which are diagonal positions of the rectangular frame B displayed on the main screen 13a.

Next, each predetermined process during normal operation will be specifically described.
During film transport during packaging (during normal operation), predetermined processing in each designated area includes barcode verification, inspection for the presence of labels, registration marks, date printing, etc., formation of bag air vents, The control processing unit 12 is a process for performing film processing such as formation of an opening cut, and the control processing unit 12 is provided at a position such as a registration mark 16, a date print 17 or a label 15 attached to the strip film 5 at regular intervals. A processing signal is generated as the processing timing of the film processing such as the inspection timing or the formation of the bag air vent hole or the opening cut for the belt-like film 5.

  In the bar code verification for identifying the film used for packaging, as shown in FIG. 5, the bar code 14 is picked up by the image pickup means 11 only for a predetermined area E1 in the belt-like film 5 transferred during normal operation. Then, the control processing unit 12 compares the image data with the barcode pattern of the predetermined area E1 stored in the teaching mode, and generates a signal indicating an abnormality when it is determined that the image data is not in the normal position or does not match. Output.

  In the inspection of the label attached by the operation of the labeler, as shown in FIG. 5, the label 15 is imaged by the imaging means 11 for only a predetermined area E2 with the belt-like film 5 transferred during normal operation, and control is performed. The processing unit 12 compares the image data with the label of the predetermined area E2 stored in the teaching mode, and generates and outputs a signal indicating abnormality when the label 15 is not in the normal position or is determined to be inconsistent.

  Since the film is stretched and contracted in the feed direction, when wrapping with a film with a printed pattern such as a package design corresponding to the product, the servo motor for driving the film (drive means 2) is simply operated at a constant speed. If it is made, the position where it is sealed and cut with respect to the printed pattern will vary. Therefore, in order to prevent the registration mark 16 that is the reference position from being displaced, in the registration mark detection, as shown in FIG. 5, the registration mark 16 printed on the belt-like film 5 at a constant pitch is imaged by the imaging means 11, The control processing unit 12 compares the image data with the registration mark of the predetermined area E3 stored in the teaching mode, and generates a signal indicating abnormality when the registration mark 16 is not in the normal position or is determined to be inconsistent. Output. Then, correction control is performed on the servomotor (driving means 2) for feeding the film.

  In the inspection for the date printing attached by the operation of the date printing device, as shown in FIG. 5, the date printing 17 is picked up by the image pickup means 11 only in a predetermined area E4 with the belt-like film 5 transferred during the normal operation. Then, the control processing unit 12 compares the image data with the date printing in the predetermined area E4 stored in the teaching mode, and generates a signal indicating abnormality when the date printing 17 is not in the normal position or is determined to be inconsistent. And output.

  The image stored in advance by the control processing unit 12 may be an image of a film before the barcode 14 is attached, before the label 15 is attached, or before the date print 17 is attached. If the stored image matches the actual image, it may be determined that there is an abnormality. In addition, imaging by the line sensor 11 in the teaching mode is not essential.

  As other predetermined processing, for example, when specifying an area that has been subjected to film processing such as formation of a bag air vent or opening notch in advance on the screen, up to a specified area for a reference position such as a registration mark Is stored as the number of pulses output from the encoder, and when the image at the reference position is detected during film transport during packaging, the bag air is released from the relationship with the pulse output from the encoder. Generates, corrects, and outputs a signal related to determination of processing timing for driving an air valve, a motor, or the like of an apparatus for processing a hole or opening cut.

This embodiment has the following effects.
* Corresponding to the position of the pattern printed with the actual image of the strip-shaped film 5 for one package displayed on the main screen 13a of the display device 13 while being captured in the process of transporting the strip-shaped film 5 attached to the packaging machine , Setting of a processing signal that needs to be changed when changing the packaging type, for example, detection of a registration mark 16 printed on a film, reading of a barcode 14, or printing of a manufacturing date, a shelf life, etc. by a printing device While visually checking the areas E1, E2, E3, and E4 where the predetermined processing is performed in relation to the film conveyance and confirming the setting of the processing signal such as the position setting, the result of the processing for the setting is imaged at the time of setting. Since multiple areas can be specified for each packaging type, it is easy to set data for performing predetermined processing in relation to the film transport position, and only enter numerical values. Input errors are unlikely to occur with conventional input operations. Therefore, an area for performing a predetermined process corresponding to the position of the pattern printed with the actual image of the film for one package displayed on the main screen 13a of the display device 13 as captured in the process of transporting the belt-like film 5. Since it can be specified while confirming, the setting time can be greatly improved, such as intuitive operation is possible and the setting time can be shortened.

  * Because the film was divided and picked up by the image pickup means 11 such as a line sensor until the film length of 2 wrappings or more was conveyed, it was displayed on the display device as a film image for 1 wrapping. The actual image of the film from the start end 5a to the end end 5b of the strip-shaped film 5 for one package can be automatically and accurately captured.

  * A numerical value is displayed on the sub screen 13c to indicate how far the position touching the main screen 13a of the display device 13 is from a predetermined position such as a reference position (registration mark 16). However, areas E1, E2, E3, and E4 can be designated.

* Areas E1, E2, E3, and E4 to be subjected to predetermined processing on the display device 13 can be easily designated by an enlarged zoom.
* In the teaching mode in which the film is transported at a speed lower than the film transport speed during normal operation, the pattern can be accurately imaged from the belt-shaped film 5 being transported.

  * Areas E1, E2, E3, and E4 to be subjected to predetermined processing can be accurately identified using data relating to the film position from the encoder (transmitting means 1) as the film feed amount detecting means.

* A plurality of areas E1, E2, E3, and E4 to be subjected to predetermined processing on the display device 13 can be easily specified by simply touching the main screen 13a.
For example, the following embodiment may be configured as follows.

  -The part image data obtained by imaging by an imaging means (such as a CCD camera) different from the licensor, such as a label attached to the film in the process of transporting the belt-like film, printing, or other printing, such as a memory chip The part image data is configured to be able to be captured via a predetermined input means, and the captured part image data is displayed on the film image displayed on the display device as an image superimposed on the same scale as the film image. The data may be set to be movable to an arbitrary position in the film image data. Therefore, the pattern image data can be easily set with a film for one package corresponding to the package type in the display device.

  -In a film image for one package, for example, a plurality of areas to be subjected to the same type of processing may be designated such as setting bag air bleeding holes at positions separated by two places. After designating the area, the designation key may be selected. The speed or timing of touching the screen may be determined in advance, and it may be specified by touching at the determined speed / timing. In this case, the designation key can be omitted. As described above, there are various methods for determining the area to be specified when the operator specifies the area to be processed, and the present invention is not limited to a specific method such as this embodiment.

  -Although the area is specified by touching the screen, a method may be adopted in which the area is specified by pressing the enter key after moving the cursor to the area to be specified on the screen, as in the case of personal computer operation.

  -As the transmission means, which is the film feed amount detection means, an encoder that outputs the film transport amount as a pulse was used. However, if it sends a signal related to the film feed position, direct or indirect film transport operation The detection method and the mounting position are not limited as long as the detection means can detect the target.

As an imaging unit, in addition to a line sensor that captures images in units of linear areas, a wide area may be captured by, for example, a CCD camera. Note that this imaging, the film conveyance may be when sealed stopped intermittently.

-It is not limited to a horizontal bag making and filling machine, but can be applied to a vertical bag making and filling machine or other packaging machines for packaging articles with a film.
・ When capturing a film pattern for one package as image data, the entire film width may be imaged. For example, if the pattern that is printed on the film needs to be imaged only on the half side of the film width. For example, the portion may be imaged. In that case, if the image is taken by the line sensor, a half size sensor is sufficient.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Encoder (Transmission means which is a film feed amount detection means), 3 ... Film feeding mechanism (film conveyance means), 4 ... Original fabric roll (supply source), 5 ... Strip film, 5a ... Start end, 5b ... End, 5c ... one side edge, 10 ... processing means, 11 ... line sensor (imaging means), 13 ... display device, 13a ... main screen, 14 ... bar code, 15 ... label, 16 ... registration mark, 17 ... date printing, E1, E2, E3, E4 ... Area.

Claims (10)

In the process of transporting the belt-shaped film drawn from the film supply source, as the film is transported for one package, the pattern printed on the film is captured by the image capturing means, and the image captured by the image capturing means is processed to form the film In the transport direction, at least one packaging film image can be displayed on the display device, and a plurality of areas for performing different processing are specified in association with the position of the pattern in the actual image of the displayed film. An input device for a film packaging machine, wherein a processing signal for performing a predetermined processing corresponding to each area can be generated. The film image for one package displayed on the display device is an image obtained by dividing the image in the film conveyance direction by the imaging unit until the film length is conveyed by the film conveyance unit. 2. The input device for a film packaging machine according to claim 1, wherein the collected results are image-processed and displayed on a display device. The area to be subjected to the predetermined processing is specified by a position from the start or end or a specific reference position in the film transport direction of one film of the belt-shaped film corresponding to each position touched by the operation of touching the screen of the display device. And the position from one side edge in the width direction of the belt-like film are displayed on the display device as numerical values corresponding to the distances, respectively, and the numerical values for the selected area during or after setting the areas are equivalent to the distances The input device of the film packaging machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the input device is set to display the numerical value to be displayed on the display device. An image in an arbitrary range of images displayed as a film image for one package on the display device is set to be able to zoom in, and an area to be subjected to the process can be specified in the zoom zoom state of the image. The input apparatus of the film packaging machine as described in any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. 5. The film image displayed on the display device includes at least one of a registration mark, a package design corresponding to a product, and an image of a barcode. 5. The input device of the film packaging machine described in 1. The processing signal may be an inspection timing of a registration mark, date printing, labeling, or the like attached to the belt-like film at regular intervals, or formation of a bag air vent hole or opening cut for the belt-like film. The input device for a film packaging machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the input timing is a processing timing of film processing. A plurality of areas for performing a plurality of different processes can be set in correspondence with different film images for each packaging type displayed on the screen of the display device. The input apparatus of the film packaging machine as described in any one. A teaching mode for transporting the film at a speed lower than the film transport speed during normal operation of the packaging machine is provided, and the belt-shaped film being transported at a low speed in the teaching mode is imaged by the imaging means, and an actual image of the printed film for one package is obtained. The input device for a film packaging machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the display device displays the information. A part image data such as a label, print or other print attached to the film in the process of transporting the belt-shaped film can be set through a predetermined input means, and the displayed part image data can be displayed. The film image displayed by the apparatus is displayed as an image superimposed at the same scale as the film image, and the part image data is set to be movable to an arbitrary position of the film image data. The input apparatus of the film packaging machine as described in any one of these. Film feed amount detection means capable of directly or indirectly detecting the film transport operation is provided, and a processing signal for the designated area is generated in accordance with data relating to the film position from the film feed amount detection means. The input device for a film packaging machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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