JP5966619B2 - Packaging equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a packaging device.

2. Description of the Related Art A packaging apparatus that wraps an article to be packaged with a film, in which a film roll is disposed in an exposed state on an upper part of a main body, is known.
Patent Document 1 discloses a packaging device in which a packaging part is provided near the central part of a main body, and film rolls are arranged near lower portions on both the left and right sides in the main body.

JP 2004-262513 A (FIG. 1)

  In a general packaging device, when maintenance of the packaging device is performed such as replacing a used film roll with a new film roll, an operator (operator) performs the replacement according to a replacement procedure defined in the manual. It takes a thing. However, an operator who is unfamiliar with the replacement performs the replacement while looking at the manual, so the replacement time may be long. For this reason, the packaging apparatus which can perform a maintenance easily is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a packaging device with a simple structure and capable of easily replacing a film roll in a short time.

Packaging apparatus of the present invention is to stretch the by film pull-out mechanism in the apparatus machine casing drawn from the film roll film, a packaging device comprising a packing unit for performing packing to be packaged by the film, the packaging various information relating to the device has a display unit capable of displaying, the display unit, the position facing the operator covers the film roll, wherein the display unit when pulled out the film roll to the operator's side The information can be retracted to a position where the operator can visually recognize the information displayed on the display unit without interfering with the display unit, and the film roll is on the back side of the display unit at a position before the display unit is retracted. in is arranged at a position where the longitudinal direction of the film roll is opposed to the operator, at the position after evacuation of the display unit, and characterized in that it is capable of being pulled out of the film roll on the operating side That.
According to the packaging apparatus, the display unit, a replaceable off Irumuroru, and, since retracted to a position where the information displayed on the display unit is visible, the operator (operator), the operation to be the display It becomes possible to perform work such as film exchange while looking at information on how to do it. That is, since the operator can operate while looking at the information displayed on the display unit without changing the standing position or the like during packaging, the operation can be performed quickly. Moreover, since a packaging part and a film roll become a close position, a compact packaging apparatus is realizable.

The packaging device of the present invention is characterized in that the display unit is configured to be retractable above the film roll.
According to the above packaging device, the display unit is retracted upward, so that, for example, a space for the movement of the display unit is not secured in advance compared to a packaging device in which the display unit can move in the horizontal direction. A packaging device can be installed.

Further, in the packaging device of the present invention, the film roll housing portion is provided in a covered region, and has an opening in the region, and the film roll can be exchanged through the opening. It is characterized by being.
According to the packaging device, the film roll can be easily exchanged from the opening. Further, since the region is covered, it is possible to prevent dust and the like from adhering to the film, and as a result, it is possible to prevent defective packaging.

Further, the packaging device of the present invention is a detection unit that detects that the display unit is a position where the film roll can be replaced and is located in an open state position above the film roll housing unit, A control unit that performs a process of displaying information related to the operation of the packaging device on the display unit on the condition that the detection unit detects that the display unit is located at the open position. To do.
According to the packaging apparatus, since the display is performed on the condition that at least the display unit is located at the open state position, the control unit immediately detects that the position is detected, for example, information on the operation of the packaging apparatus, for example, , An image showing operation instructions related to maintenance, in detail, instructions for explaining maintenance of the packaging device and an explanatory diagram may be displayed on the display unit, or the initial maintenance screen, maintenance start button, etc. may be operated It is possible to perform a process of displaying the instructions and explanatory diagrams regarding the maintenance on the display unit when the start button is operated.

Furthermore, the packaging apparatus of this invention performs the process which displays the information regarding the method of replacement | exchange of the said film roll on the said display part on the condition that the said display part is located in the said open state position.
According to the packaging apparatus, when the display unit is in the open state position, the control unit displays information indicating an operation instruction regarding how to replace the film roll, for example, a manual or an explanatory diagram regarding how to replace the film roll. The initial screen for film roll replacement, the start button for film roll replacement, and the like can be operated, and when the start button is operated, the film roll replacement is performed. You may perform the process which displays a manual and explanatory drawing on a display part. Since the film can be exchanged while viewing the indication of the exchange method, even an operator unfamiliar with the film exchange can work quickly.

Moreover, the packaging apparatus of this invention has a display operation part provided with the said display part and an operation part, The said control part is the information which shows the method of replacement | exchange of the said film roll based on the signal by the said operation part. The display operation unit sequentially performs display processing on the display unit.
According to the packaging device, since information indicating how to replace the film roll is sequentially displayed on the display operation unit based on a signal from the operation unit, according to a simple operation of the operation unit by an operator (operator), Information indicating how to replace the film roll can be displayed on the display unit of the display operation panel at an optimal timing.

In addition, the packaging device of the present invention has a support mechanism that supports the display unit movably between the open state position and the closed state position, and the support mechanism includes the display unit in the open state position and In the closed position, the display unit is substantially vertical or slightly inclined. Specifically, the support mechanism is configured such that the display unit is in an open state position and the closed state position, and the display unit is substantially perpendicular or slightly inclined with respect to a horizontal plane (a film surface on which a film is stretched by a packaging unit). It is configured as follows.
According to the above packaging device, the support mechanism with a simple structure can removably support a screen displaying information related to the operation of the packaging device such as film replacement in the open state so that it can be retracted in a closed state. The display necessary for normal packaging operation can be visually recognized.

Moreover, the packaging apparatus of this invention is characterized by the control part performing the process which displays the information regarding the packaging process by a packaging part on this display part on the condition that a display part is located in a closed state position.
According to the packaging apparatus, when the display unit is located at the closed position, the control unit may perform processing for displaying information related to packaging processing by the packaging unit, for example, an operation screen for packaging processing, on the display unit. Alternatively, a packaging process start button or the like may be displayed in an operable manner, and a packaging process operation screen or the like may be displayed on the display unit when the start button is operated.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a packaging device that can be easily replaced in a short time with a simple structure, such as a film roll.

The perspective view which shows an example of the state (at the time of packaging operation | movement) where the display operation panel provided with the display part of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention was located in the initial position. The perspective view which shows an example of the state (at the time of film roll replacement | exchange) where the display operation panel of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention was located upwards. Side surface sectional drawing of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The electrical block diagram of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The side view which shows an example of operation | movement of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows an example of the state which the display operation panel was located in the initial position, (b) was the display operation panel located upwards The figure which shows an example of a state. The figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the film roll set axis | shaft of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a top view of the packaging apparatus of the state which fixed the film roll set axis | shaft in the apparatus machine frame, (b) is The top view of the packaging apparatus of the state which pulled out the film roll set axis | shaft to the front side at the time of film roll exchange. The flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the display part of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the image displayed on the display part of the packaging apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows an example of the start button of film exchange, (b) is an image explaining how to exchange film The figure which shows an example.

  A packaging device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a state (at the time of packaging operation) in which a display operation panel 72 including a display unit 70 of the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is located at an initial position (closed state position). The perspective view which shows an example of the state (open state at the time of film roll replacement | exchange) where the display operation panel 72 of the packaging apparatus 100 was located upwards, FIG. 3 is side sectional drawing of the packaging apparatus 100 which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the packaging device 100 is provided inside the device machine frame 3, a carry-in unit 101 provided on the front (front) of the device machine frame 3 as a casing. Conveying section 102, film drawing section (film drawing mechanism) 103, packaging section 104 provided on the upper surface of the apparatus machine frame 3, extraction section 105 for taking out the package object, heater provided on the front side from the extraction section 105 106, a movable display operation panel 72 provided on the upper portion of the packaging apparatus 100, and the like. The display operation panel 72 includes a display unit 70, an operation unit 67, a display unit 70, and the like. A film roll housing part E for housing the film roll e is provided inside the apparatus frame 3 on the back side of the display unit 70. A lid portion 3d is provided above the film roll housing portion E.

Further, the apparatus frame 3 is provided with a transport unit 102 in the lower part 3a, a film drawing part 103, a packaging part 104, a take-out part 105, etc. in the intermediate part 3b, and a display operation panel 72, a film in the upper part 3c A roll accommodating portion E and the like are disposed. The film roll accommodating part E is formed above the packaging part 104 and accommodates the film roll e detachably held in the apparatus machine frame 3 by the film roll holding part H such as the film roll set shaft 110.

  Moreover, the film roll accommodating part E is covered with the board | plate member of the apparatus machine frame 3, and the upper surface side is covered with the cover part 3d formed with the board member at the back side and both side surface side. Moreover, the film roll accommodating part E is formed with an opening Ep having a size capable of exchanging the film roll e on the front side.

  An article 1 (product) to be packaged is placed on the carry-in unit 101. The carry-in unit 101 includes a weighing unit 5 and an article mounting table A that is connected to the weighing unit 5. The weighing unit 5 measures the packaging object 1 placed on the packaging object mounting table A.

  The conveyance unit 102 includes a conveyance table C and a drive mechanism D that drives the conveyance table C. The drive mechanism D is provided in the lower part in the apparatus frame 3, and supports the conveyance platform C so as to be movable in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction.

  The film drawer 103 grasps the leading end of the film 2 of the film roll e, pulls it to a predetermined position of the packaging unit 104 in the horizontal direction, and holds the film 2 in a tensioned state. A rear gripper G that holds the end in a tensioned state, a motor 11 that drives the front gripper F in the front-rear direction via the timing belt 13, and a rear gripper G in the front-rear direction via the timing belt 14 A motor (not shown) for driving, a cutter K for cutting the film 2, and the like are included.

  In the packaging unit 104, the driving mechanism D pushes up the article 1 to be packaged on the transport table C in a state where the front gripper F, the rear gripper G, and the left and right grippers (not shown) tension the film 2 by a predetermined amount. The upper surface of the article to be packaged 1 is covered with the film 2, and the end of the film 2 is folded into the bottom of the article 1 to be packaged by the folding plate 15 of the front and rear folding device and the folding plate 20 of the left and right folding devices.

The take-out unit 105 is a place for taking out the article 1 to be packaged wrapped with the film 2.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the heater 106 is provided in a plate-like member in front of the extraction portion 105 and is heated by energization. When the folding margin of the film 2 that wraps the article 1 to be wrapped is pressed against the heater 106, the bottom of the article 1 is heat sealed.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the operation unit 67 includes operation keys, a touch panel, and the like.
The display unit 70 is stored in information relating to the packaging process (closed state), information relating to the operation of the packaging apparatus 100, for example, information such as an image indicating a maintenance operation instruction (open state), a message, and a storage unit (not shown). Display various data as appropriate.

Next, an example of operation | movement of the said packaging apparatus 100 is demonstrated.
In the carrying-in part 101, the to-be-packaged object 1 which has arrange | positioned goods on a tray is mounted. After the drive mechanism D horizontally moves the transport table C to the carry-in unit 101, the drive mechanism D vertically moves the transport table C upward at the carry-in unit 101 and receives the article 1 to be packaged from the carry-in unit 101.

The drive mechanism D moves the conveyance platform C on which the article to be packaged 1 is placed on the upper surface to the lower side of the packaging unit 104. The drive mechanism D vertically moves the conveyance platform C from below the packaging unit 104 toward the film 2 of the packaging unit 104.
The drive mechanism D pushes up the package 1 on the transport table C to the packaging unit 104 and covers the upper surface of the package 1 with the film 2. Then, the folding plate 15 of the front and rear folding device and the folding plate 20 of the left and right folding devices fold the end of the film 2 into the bottom of the package 1. An operator (operator) presses the bottom end of the film 2 folded into the bottom of the article to be packaged 1 against the heater 19 to heat-seal the article to be packaged 1.
The packaging apparatus 100 completes the packaging process of the article to be packaged 1 through the steps described above.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the packaging apparatus 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The configuration described above will be briefly described.

  The packaging device 100 includes a control unit 60, a display unit 70, an operation unit 67, a packaging machine control unit 63, a ROM 68, a RAM 66, a storage device (Disk) 65, a weighing unit 5, a label printing unit 69, and the like. The ROM 68, the RAM 66, and the storage device 65 correspond to a storage unit.

  The control unit (CPU) 60 includes a ROM 68, a RAM 66, a weighing unit 5, a label printing unit 69, a display unit 70, an operation unit 67, a packaging machine control unit 63, and a storage device (Disk) 65 via electric wires such as a bus. Are electrically connected.

  The control unit 60 executes the control program 681 to cause the packaging device 100 to realize the function according to the present invention.

The weighing unit 5 is an electronic scale with a built-in load cell. The weighing unit 5 measures the weight of an object to be packaged carried on the loading unit 101 and outputs the measured weight data to the control unit 60.
Based on the data from the control unit 60, the label printing unit 69 prints the weight, price, etc. of the packaged item (product) 1 on a label and issues it.

The RAM 66 is used as a work area for the control unit 60.
The ROM 68 stores a control program 681 and the like. The control program 681 is executed by the control unit 60 and controls the packaging machine control unit 63 and the like to cause the packaging device 100 to function so as to perform the process of packaging the article (product) 1 to be packaged with the film 2. In addition, the ROM 68 stores various tables for converting the size data of the vertical, horizontal, and height of the tray into specific operation timing data of each unit.

  The storage device (Disk) 65 is a storage device such as a hard disk drive, and stores various data.

The operation unit 67 is for inputting various commands and data, and includes operation keys and a touch panel. The touch panel is disposed on the front side of the display unit 70.
The display unit 70 includes information on the packaging process (when the display unit is in a closed state), information about how to operate the packaging apparatus 100, for example, information such as an image indicating a maintenance operation instruction (when the display unit is in an open state), a message, Various data such as data printed by the label printing unit 69, various data stored in the storage unit, and the like are appropriately displayed. As the display unit 70, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, electronic paper, or the like can be employed.

  Next, the display operation panel 72 including the display unit 70 and the operation unit 67 of the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the film roll storage unit E, and the like will be described in detail.

  FIG. 5 is a side view showing an example of the operation of the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 5A shows a state in which the display operation panel 72 is located at the initial position (during packaging operation). The figure which shows an example of the closed state position which covers the opening part Ep of the film roll accommodating part E), FIG.5 (b) is an example of the state in which the display operation panel 72 was located upwards (at the time of film roll replacement | exchange) FIG.

<Opening Ep of Film Roll Housing Unit E>
The film roll accommodating part E is formed above the packaging part 104 and accommodates the film roll e that is detachably held by the film roll holding part H in the apparatus frame 3. Moreover, the opening part Ep is formed in the film roll accommodating part E at the front side.

<Display operation panel 72>
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a movable display operation panel 72.

  The display / operation panel 72 is formed in an elongated rectangular shape in the horizontal direction, and is provided above the packaging unit 104 provided in the apparatus machine frame 3. The movable display operation panel 72 is supported by the apparatus frame 3 as a casing by a support mechanism 80.

<Support mechanism 80>
The support mechanism 80 includes a lid-like support member 81 as a first support member, an intermediate support member 82 as a second support member, and a display mounting plate member 83 as a third support member. The lid-like support member 81, the intermediate support member 82, and the display mounting plate member 83 cooperate to support the display unit 70 (display operation panel 72) in a movable manner.

<Lid Support Member 81 (First Support Member)>
The lid-like support member 81 includes a rectangular plate-like lid portion 81a (3d), and a side plate portion 81k that is bent at a substantially right angle from the left and right sides of the lid portion 81a (3d) toward the inside of the apparatus. The lid portion 81a and the side plate portion 81k are integrally formed of a metal plate material or the like.
The side plate portion 81k of the lid-like support member 81 is near the upper rear side of the device frame 3 so as to be rotatable around the rotation shaft 81c near the end on one end side (device frame 3 side). It is supported. Further, the side plate portion 81k supports the vicinity of the upper portion of the side surface of the display mounting plate member 83 in the vicinity of the end portion on the other end side (display portion 70 side) so as to be rotatable about the rotation shaft 81b. .

<Intermediate support member 82 (second support member)>
The pair of left and right plate-shaped intermediate support members 82 (821, 822) are formed in a substantially L shape, and one end portion 82a or the vicinity of the end portion is freely rotatable about the rotation shaft 82c as a rotation center. 3 is supported near the upper center of the side surface. The intermediate support member 82 is formed of a metal plate material or the like.
Further, the intermediate support member 82 supports the vicinity of the central portion of the side surface of the display mounting plate member 83 so that the other end portion or the vicinity of the other end portion is rotatable about the rotation shaft 82b.
Further, the intermediate support member 82 is provided with a biasing member mounting portion 82d in the vicinity of the rotation shaft 82c. A biasing member 85 such as a tension spring is provided between the biasing member mounting portion 82d and the rotation shaft 81c.
The intermediate support member 82 has a protruding portion 82f that protrudes outward along the left-right direction on the rotation shaft 82b. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the display unit 70 (display operation panel 72) is located at the closed position, the protruding portion 82 f is provided substantially in the vicinity of the upper front side of the device frame 3. It is engaged and supported by the letter-shaped engagement support portion 3u.

<Display mounting plate member 83 (third support member)>
The display mounting plate member 83 includes a substantially rectangular plate-shaped main body portion 83a, left and right side surface plate portions 83b bent substantially at right angles to the inside of the apparatus from both left and right sides of the plate-shaped main body portion 83a, and a plate-shaped main body portion 83a. And an upper side surface portion 83c that is bent at a substantially right angle from the upper side to the inside of the apparatus. The plate-like main body portion 83a, the left and right side surface plate portions 83b, and the upper side surface portion 83c are integrally formed of a metal plate material or the like.
The display unit 70 is attached to the front surface of the plate-like main body 83a. The left and right side plate parts 83b are supported on the lid-like support member 81 so that the upper part of the side surface is rotatable about the rotation shaft 81b, and the middle part of the side surface is attached to the intermediate support member 82 so as to be rotatable about the rotation shaft 82b. It is supported.

<Display 70 is closed>
As shown in FIG. 5A, when the display operation panel 72 including the display unit 70 is located at the closed position, the protruding portion that protrudes in the left-right direction (outward direction) from the center of the side surface of the display mounting plate member 83. 82f is engaged and supported by a substantially U-shaped engagement support portion 3u provided in the vicinity of the upper front side of the apparatus machine casing 3.
When the display unit 70 is in the closed state, the support mechanism 80 supports the display unit 70 so that a direction 70p orthogonal to the screen of the display unit 70 is substantially the same as or slightly tilted upward in the horizontal direction T. Since the operator (operator) stands at the front side of the packaging device 100, the display unit 70 is supported by the support mechanism 80 so that the operator can visually recognize the display unit 70. As described above, the packaging device 100 is configured such that the display operation panel 72 including the display unit 70 is located on the opening Ep side of the film roll housing unit E and closes the opening Ep.

<Display 70 is open>
As shown in FIG. 5B, when the display operation panel 72 including the display unit 70 is positioned in the open state position, the lower end 83d of the display mounting plate member 83 abuts on the intermediate support member 82, and the display mounting plate member The vicinity of the upper portion of the side surface 83 is supported by the lid-like support member 81, and the vicinity of the center portion of the side surface of the display mounting plate member 83 is supported by the intermediate support member 82.
When the display unit 70 is in the open state, the support mechanism 80 supports the display unit 70 so that a direction 70p orthogonal to the screen of the display unit 70 is substantially the same as or slightly tilted upward in the horizontal direction T. Since the operator (operator) stands at the front side of the packaging device 100, the display unit 70 is supported by the support mechanism 80 so that the operator can visually recognize the display unit 70.

  When an operator (operator) operates a touch panel or the like provided on the front side of the operation unit 67 or the display unit 70, the operator (operator) presses them back along the substantially horizontal direction. Thus, even when an external force is applied to the display unit 70, the operation unit 67, the touch panel, etc. in the pressing direction, the upper part of the display mounting plate member 83 is supported by the lid-like support member 81, and the center of the side surface Is supported by the intermediate support member 82, and the lower end 83d is in contact with the intermediate support member 82. Therefore, the packaging apparatus 100 is configured so that the display operation panel 72 is restricted from moving further to the back side. Has been.

<Locking mechanism of display operation panel 72>
Further, the packaging device 100 may have a locking mechanism (not shown) such as a locking tool so that the display / operation panel 72 is held in the closed position during packaging operation. The lock mechanism is configured to be able to move upward in the display operation panel 72 by releasing the lock of the locking tool, for example, when the film roll is replaced.

<Detection unit 140>
The packaging apparatus 100 includes a detection unit 140 that detects an open / close state of the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 and the like) with respect to the opening Ep of the film roll housing unit E. When the detection unit 140 detects the open state of the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 or the like), the control unit 60 performs a process of stopping the packaging operation by the packaging unit 104 and issues an operation instruction regarding maintenance of the packaging device 100. The process which displays the image to show on the display part 70 is performed.

In the present embodiment, the detection unit 140 includes switches 141 and 142 in the apparatus frame 3 as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b). The switch 141 is disposed at a position where the intermediate support member 82 contacts the switch 141 when the display unit 70 is closed. The switch 142 is disposed at a position where the intermediate support member 82 contacts the switch 142 when the display unit 70 is in the open state.
When the control unit 60 of the packaging apparatus 100 detects the open state or the closed state of the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 or the like) by the switches 141 and 142, as described above, the process corresponding to the open state or the closed state I do.

  In the above embodiment, the closed state of the display unit 70 is detected by the switch 141 and the open state of the display unit 70 is detected by the switch 142. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, the packaging apparatus 100 may be configured to detect the open state and the closed state of the display unit 70 with only one of the switch 141 and the switch 142.

<Film roll set shaft 110>
FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of the operation of the film roll set shaft 110 of the packaging apparatus 100, and FIG. 6 (a) shows the packaging in a state where the film roll set shaft 110 is fixed in the apparatus frame (during packaging operation). FIG. 6B is a top view of the packaging apparatus 100 with the film roll set shaft 110 pulled out to the front side when the film roll is replaced.

The film roll holding unit H has a film roll set shaft 110. One end 110a of the film roll set shaft 110 is pivotally supported on one side 3R of the apparatus frame 3 by a supporting rotary shaft 110c, and is rotated horizontally toward the opening Ep side of the film roll housing E. It is configured to move freely. A bearing 3 </ b> H that supports the other end 110 b of the film roll set shaft 110 is formed on the other side surface 3 </ b> L of the apparatus machine frame 3. A grip 110d is provided at the end 110b.
In the present embodiment, a notch 3 </ b> K having a shape opened toward the front side of the packaging device 100 is formed in the plate member on the other side surface 3 </ b> L of the device machine frame 3. Two small-diameter bearing rollers 3Ha and 3Hb as the bearing portion 3H are horizontally arranged at predetermined intervals on the bottom surface side of the cutout portion 3K. That is, the packaging device 100 is configured such that the film roll set shaft 110 can be disposed on the bearing rollers 3Ha and 3Hb.

<Regulatory part 150>
Packaging apparatus 100 includes a display operation panel 72 (such as the display unit 70) when located at a position in the closed state with respect to the opening Ep of the film roll accommodating unit E (FIG. 5 (a)), the film roll set shaft 110 has a restricting portion 150 that restricts a horizontal rotation operation toward the opening side of 110. Regulating unit 150, when the display operation panel 72 located in position in the open state (FIG. 5 (b)), so it is possible to horizontally turn operation of the film roll set shaft 110, to release the regulation.

In the present embodiment, the regulating unit 150, FIG. 5 (a), the as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the protrusion member 151, urging member 152 such as a spring member, having a solenoid or the like (not shown).
The protruding member 151 is provided in a notch 3 </ b> K formed in the plate member on the side surface side 3 </ b> L of the device machine frame 3.
When the display operation panel 72 is open (FIG. 5 (b)), the control unit 60 inputs the current to the solenoid, by generating a magnetic field around the solenoid, the metal nose member 151, biasing portion A force larger than the urging force of the urging portion 152 is applied in a direction opposite to the urging direction of 152. Metal nose member 151, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the stationary state that has moved to the bottom surface of the device side, it is possible to horizontally turn operation of the film roll set shaft 110.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the display operation panel 72 is in the closed state, the control unit 60, the input current to the solenoid to zero level. The projecting member 151 is moved upward by the urging force of the urging unit 152 to project and stop, and restricts the horizontal rotation operation of the film roll set shaft 110.
The restricting unit 150 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may take other forms as long as the above-described function can be realized.

<Operation lever 120 for initial film setting member>
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the packaging device 100 includes a film initial setting member operation lever 120 in the vicinity of the grip portion 110 d of the film roll setting shaft 110 on the side surface side 3 </ b> L side of the device frame 3.
As shown in FIG. 2, the film initial setting member operation lever 120 is configured to be movable along the front-rear direction and the horizontal direction of the packaging device 100, and operates the film initial setting member 121.
The film initial setting member 121 is provided in the vicinity of the film roll e accommodated in the film roll accommodating part E, and has an uneven | corrugated shaped front-end | tip part. When the film initial set member 121 is operated, when the film roll is changed, the operator locks the film at the tip of the initial film set member 121, and when the film initial set member operating lever 120 is operated, It moves according to operation and is comprised so that a film may be introduce | transduced into the packaging part 104. FIG.

Next, an example of the operation when the display operation panel 72 of the packaging apparatus 100 is opened and closed will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit 70 of the packaging device 100. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display unit 70 of the packaging apparatus 100. Specifically, FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an example of a film exchange start button, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image explaining how to exchange.

  In step ST11, the control unit 60 determines whether or not the display operation panel 72 including the display unit 70 is located at the open state position. If the control unit 60 determines that the display operation panel 72 is in the open state position, the process proceeds to step ST13. If it is determined that the position is the closed state, the process proceeds to step ST23.

In step ST <b> 13, the control unit 60 displays an image indicating an operation instruction regarding maintenance of the packaging apparatus 100 on the display unit 70 as illustrated in FIGS. 8, 9 </ b> A, and 9 </ b> B. Specifically, the control unit 60 performs a process of displaying an image indicating an operation instruction regarding how to replace the film roll. Specifically, the control unit 60 performs processing for displaying on the display unit 70 an image for instructing the start of film exchange, a start button (BT1), a film feed button (VB2) for supplying the film to a predetermined position, and the like.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, the control unit 60 is a position on the touch panel corresponding to the position where the replacement start button is displayed by the display unit 70, such as an operator (operator) finger. When the contact of the operating body is detected, it is determined that the replacement start button has been operated, and processing for appropriately displaying an image indicating a predetermined film replacement operation instruction is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, the control unit 60 displays an image showing each component related to film roll replacement in the display area 701 on the right half of the screen of the display unit 70, Processing for displaying an exchange start button (BT1) or the like in the display area 702 on the left half of the display unit 70 is performed.

  More specifically, the control unit 60 displays the display screen separately in a left display area 701 and a right display area 702, and performs a process of displaying an operation button in the right display area 702. The operator can easily perform work related to maintenance such as film replacement in a short time by operating the operation buttons displayed in the display area 702 in the right half while looking at the display area 701 on the left side. .

  In step ST15, when the display unit 70 is located in the open state position, the control unit 60 performs a process of displaying an image (FIG. 8) indicating an operation instruction related to maintenance of the packaging device 100, an operation button, and the like.

  In step ST17, the control unit 60 determines whether or not the end button has been operated. Specifically, the control unit 60 displays an image showing a film roll replacement end button, and determines whether or not the end button display position is touched by an operating body such as an operator (operator) finger on the touch panel. to decide.

  In step ST19, the control unit 60 determines whether or not the display unit 70 is in a closed state. Specifically, the control unit 60 determines whether or not the display unit 70 is in a closed state according to a signal from a sensor that is a detection unit 140 that detects an open / closed state, and determines that the display unit 70 is in a closed state. If so, the process proceeds to step ST21.

  In step ST21, the control part 60 performs the process which displays the image regarding the packaging process at the time of a normal packaging process on the display part 70, and progresses to the process of step ST11. The image relating to the packaging process at the time of the normal packaging process is an image for setting the tray name, tray number, tray size, film tension adjustment, film length, and the like.

  In step ST23, the control unit 60 performs a normal packaging process. Specifically, a process for wrapping an article to be packaged is performed according to a signal from an operation button or a touch panel.

  In step ST25, the control unit 60 determines whether or not the packaging process is finished. Specifically, when it is detected that the power switch is in the OFF state, the control unit 60 performs a predetermined end process, and otherwise proceeds to the process of step ST11.

  Next, an example of operation | movement of the packaging apparatus 100 in case the display part 70 is a closed state and an open state is demonstrated.

<Closed state>
When the display / operation panel 72 is in a closed state with respect to the opening Ep of the film roll housing part E, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4A, and 5A, the film roll e is a film roll set. The film roll e is accommodated in the film roll accommodating part E. The film roll set shaft 110 is in a horizontal state, and an end portion 110 b is held by the bearing portion 3 </ b> H of the apparatus machine frame 3. The switch 141 is pressed by the intermediate support member 82, the horizontal rotation operation of the film roll set shaft 110 is restricted by the restriction part 150, and the packaging part 104 is in a state where the packaging operation is possible. The packaging apparatus 100 performs a predetermined packaging operation by controlling the packaging unit 104 and the like under the control of the control unit 60. The display operation panel 72 is configured to allow input of information relating to the product to be packaged, for example, the size of the product to be packaged.

<Open state when changing film>
Next, when the used film roll e is replaced with a new unused film roll e, the operator stops the packaging operation of the packaging apparatus 100, releases the locking mechanism such as a locking tool, and the like, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5B, the display operation panel 72 is moved upward.
When the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 or the like) is located at the open state position with respect to the opening Ep of the film roll housing unit E,

Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, the operator holds the holding part 110d of the film roll set shaft 110, horizontally rotates the film roll set shaft 110 to the front side, and uses the used film. The roll e is replaced with a new unused film roll e. The operator horizontally rotates the film roll set shaft 110 and holds the end portion 110b of the film roll set shaft 110 on the bearing portion 3H of the apparatus frame 3 as shown in FIG.
Next, the operator locks the film at the tip of the film initial setting member 121, operates the operation lever 120 for the initial film setting member in that state, and moves according to the operation to wrap the film. Part 104 is introduced.

<Closed state>
Next, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4 (a), and 5 (a), the operator places the display / operation panel 72 in a closed position with respect to the opening Ep of the film roll housing portion E. Move. The switch 141 is pressed by the support member, the horizontal rotation operation of the film roll set shaft 110 is restricted by the restricting portion 150, and the packaging portion 104 is ready for packaging operation.

As described above, the packaging apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention horizontally stretches the film 2 drawn from the film roll e by the film drawing mechanism in the apparatus frame 3 and covers the film 2 with the film 2. A packaging unit 104 for packaging the package 1 is provided. The packaging device 100 includes a display unit 70 that is disposed in the vicinity of the packaging unit 104 and can display an image indicating an operation instruction related to maintenance of the packaging device 100. The display unit 70 is a position where the film roll e can be exchanged, and a position where information relating to how to operate the packaging apparatus 100, for example, a screen displaying an image indicating an operation instruction relating to maintenance such as film exchange can be seen. It is configured to be retractable.
In particular, the display unit 70 is retracted above the film roll housing unit E, and information regarding how to replace the film is displayed at the retracted position. Therefore, an extra space for the display unit 70 to retract is provided in advance. The film can be exchanged in a small space and without changing the position of the operator (operator) and while viewing the information displayed on the display unit 70. The film roll e accommodated in the roll accommodating part E can be easily replaced in a short time. That is, it is possible to provide a packaging apparatus 100 that can easily replace the film roll e in a short time.
In the position where the display unit 70 is closed, the display operation panel 72 displays information necessary for packaging the actual product (for example, the size of the product for packaging), and the position where the information can be visually recognized. The display unit 70 is located in the area. That is, the position (Hirakijo status) of the display unit 70 is retracted, the visibility in any case back position (closed), the information displayed on the display unit 70, without changing the operator (operator) standing position As a result, workability is improved.

Moreover, the packaging apparatus 100 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is comprised so that the display part 70 can evacuate to the upper part of the film roll e.
For example, in the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 70 is retracted upward as compared with a packaging device in which the display unit can move in the horizontal direction, so that the packaging device 100 is installed in a narrow installation space. Can do.

Moreover, the packaging apparatus 100 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is the area | region where the film roll accommodating part E was covered, and has the opening part Ep in the area | region, The film roll e can be exchanged through the opening part Ep freely It is configured.
Thus, according to the packaging apparatus 100, the film roll e can be easily exchanged from the opening Ep.

The packaging device 100 is provided above the packaging unit 104, and accommodates a film roll e that is detachably held by the film roll holding unit H in the device frame 3, and is provided with an opening Ep. The closed position on the opening portion Ep side of the storage portion E, the film roll storage portion E, and the position where the film roll e can be replaced, and the open state position above the opening portion Ep of the film roll storage portion E A display operation panel 72 including a movable display unit 70 movably provided between the display and operation panel 72. When the detection unit 140 detects that the display unit 70 is located at the open state position, the control unit 60 performs processing so that an image indicating an operation instruction related to maintenance of the packaging device 100 is displayed on the display unit 70.
Thus, since the packaging apparatus 100 accommodates the film roll e in the film roll accommodating part E, the packaging apparatus 100 is provided that can prevent adhesion of dust and the like to the film roll e with a simple structure. be able to.
Moreover, since the film roll e is accommodated on the back side of the display unit 70, the film roll e may be lifted up to the same height as the display unit 70.
Moreover, since the packaging apparatus 100 is configured to accommodate the film roll e at a height position that is easy to operate, workability such as film exchange is good.
Moreover, since the packaging part 104 and the film roll storage part E are close to each other, a means for transporting a long distance film from the film roll storage part to the packaging part 104 is not necessary, and a compact packaging apparatus can be realized.

  Further, it is not necessary to store a manual indicating how to replace the film roll e in a designated place. Further, it is not necessary to arrange a dedicated sheet indicating how to replace the film roll on the side of the device frame 3 of the packaging device 100 at a specified position of the device frame 3.

Moreover, the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured so that the display unit 70 is positioned above the opening Ep side of the film roll housing part E and the opening Ep of the film roll housing part E. A support mechanism 80 that movably supports the film roll e between an exchangeable position and an open position is provided.
In the support mechanism 80, the display unit 70 is in the closed state position shown in FIG. 4A and the open state position shown in FIG. The display unit 70 is supported so as to be substantially the same as or slightly inclined.
An operator (operator) operates the packaging apparatus 100 at a standing position on the front side of the packaging apparatus 100. The operator can easily visually recognize the screen of the display unit 70 when the display unit 70 is in the open state and the closed state.

  Moreover, the packaging apparatus 100 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is the detection part 140 which detects that the display part 70 is located in an open state position, and the display part 70 is located in an open state position by this detection part 140. And a control unit 60 that performs a process of displaying information (images) on how to replace the film roll e on the display unit 70 on the condition that it is detected.

Moreover, the packaging apparatus 100 includes a detection unit 140 and a control unit 60. On the condition that the display unit 70 is located at the open position, the display unit 70 has information related to the operation of the packaging device 100, for example, an operation related to maintenance. An image showing an instruction, specifically, a process for displaying a manual or an explanatory diagram related to the maintenance of the packaging apparatus 100 on the display unit 70, or a display unit that can operate a maintenance initial screen, a maintenance start button, and the like. 70, and when the start button is operated by the operation unit 67, a process for displaying a manual or an explanatory diagram related to maintenance on the display unit 70 may be performed.
That is, it is possible to provide a packaging apparatus 100 that can display information on how to operate the packaging apparatus 100 such as an image showing an operation instruction related to maintenance, for example, an image showing how to replace the film roll e, with a simple configuration. it can.

Moreover, the packaging apparatus 100 which concerns on embodiment of this invention has the display operation panel (display operation part) 72 provided with the display part 70 and the operation part 67, and the control part 60 has the display part 70 in an open state position. On the condition that it is located, based on a signal from the operation unit 67, information indicating how to replace the film roll is sequentially displayed on the display unit 70 of the display operation panel 72.
That is, it is possible to provide the packaging device 100 that can sequentially display images relating to film roll replacement on the display unit 70 in accordance with the operation speed of the operation unit 67 by the operator.

In the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 60 displays an image related to the packaging process by the packaging unit 104 on the display unit 70 on the condition that the display unit 70 is located at the closed position. I do.
For this reason, according to the packaging apparatus 100, when the display unit 70 is positioned at the closed position, the control unit 60 displays an image related to the packaging process by the packaging unit 104, for example, an operation screen of the packaging process on the display unit 70. Processing may be performed, a packaging process start button or the like is displayed to be operable, and when the start button is operated by the operation unit 67, a process for displaying a packaging process operation screen or the like on the display unit 70 is performed. May be.

  In the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 70 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, or electronic paper, and the packaging device 100 can be manufactured with a simple configuration. it can.

  Further, according to the packaging device 100, the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 and the like) can be appropriately moved during the packaging operation by the packaging unit 104, the film roll exchange, and the like. For this reason, the film roll e can be easily replaced and the packaging device 100 can be downsized.

Further, for example, the packaging apparatus according to the comparative example in which the film roll is disposed below the apparatus requires a conveyance mechanism that conveys the film to the packaging part positioned above, and has a complicated structure.
On the other hand, the packaging apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a simple structure in which a film roll e is horizontally disposed on the upper part of the packaging unit 104 and a film is conveyed from the film roll e to the packaging unit 104.

  Moreover, according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the packaging device 100, the film roll holding unit H has the film roll set shaft 110. The film roll set shaft 110 is configured such that one end portion 110b thereof is pivotally supported on one side surface 3R of the apparatus frame 3 and is horizontally rotatable toward the opening side. A packaging device 100 that can be easily replaced can be provided. The operator can easily replace the film roll e on the front side of the packaging device 100.

  In the packaging device 100 in which the display operation panel 72 is disposed at the operator's line of sight or at a position below the operator's line of sight, and the film roll housing portion E is formed on the back side of the display operation panel 72, the film roll is replaced when the film roll is replaced. The film roll e can be easily exchanged without lifting it higher than the line-of-sight position.

  The packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a detection unit 140 that detects the open / closed state of the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 and the like) with respect to the opening Ep of the film roll housing unit E. When the open state of the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 or the like) is detected, the packaging operation by the packaging unit 104 is stopped. For this reason, when the operator of the packaging apparatus 100 moves the display operation panel 72 upward, such as during film roll replacement, the open state of the display unit 70 is detected by the detection unit 140, and the packaging operation by the packaging unit 104 is performed. It is possible to provide the packaging apparatus 100 that is in a stopped state and can safely and easily exchange the film roll e.

Moreover, the packaging apparatus 100 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is the opening part Ep of the film roll set axis | shaft 110, when the display operation panel 72 (display part 70 grade | etc.,) Is located in the position used as a closed state with respect to the opening part Ep. It has the control part 150 which controls the horizontal rotation operation | movement toward the side.
As described above, when the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 or the like) is located at a position where the display operation panel 72 is closed with respect to the opening Ep, the regulating unit 150 regulates the horizontal rotation operation of the film roll set shaft 110. Thus, the film roll set shaft 110 can be brought into non-contact with the display unit 70 during a packaging operation by the packaging unit 104.

In addition, the packaging device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a display operation panel 72 (display unit) when the display operation panel 72 (display unit 70 or the like) is closed with respect to the opening Ep of the film roll housing unit E. 70, etc.) is arranged at a position covering the grip portion 110d of the film roll set shaft 110.
According to the packaging apparatus 100, the display operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 and the like) is disposed at a position covering the grip part 110d at the other end of the film roll set shaft 110. It is possible to prevent the operator of the packaging apparatus 100 from moving the film roll set shaft 110 by mistake.

  Moreover, the packaging apparatus 100 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is the state where the film roll e was set to the film roll set axis | shaft 110, and the film roll e was accommodated in the film roll accommodating part E (display operation panel 72 (display). Part 70 etc.) is disposed at a position where the operation lever 120 for initial film setting member is covered by the display operation panel 72 (display part 70 etc.). It is possible to prevent the film initial setting member operation lever 120 from being moved by mistake.

As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and there are design changes and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is included in the present invention.
Further, the embodiments described in the above drawings can be combined with each other as long as there is no particular contradiction or problem in the purpose and configuration.
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which an image indicating a film replacement method is displayed on the display / operation panel 72 (the display unit 70 or the like) is shown. However, the method is not limited to an image and may be indicated by characters or the like. Good.
Moreover, the description content of each figure can become independent embodiment, respectively, and embodiment of this invention is not limited to one embodiment which combined each figure.

1 Packaged items (products)
2 Film 3 Device frame 3H Bearing part 3Ha 3Hb Bearing roller 3K Notch 3L Side face 3R Side face 3a Lower part 3b Middle part 3c Upper part 3d Lid part 3u Engagement support part 5 Measuring part 10 Motor 13, 14 Timing belt 15 Folding Plate 19 Heater 20 Left and right folding plate 60 Control unit (CPU)
63 Packaging machine controller 65 Storage device (Disk)
66 RAM
67 Operation part (operation input part)
68 ROM
70 Display Unit 72 Display Operation Panel (Display Operation Unit)
80 support mechanism 81 lid-shaped support member (first support member)
81a Lid 81b Rotating shaft 81c Rotating shaft 81k Side plate 82 Intermediate support member (second support member)
82a End portion 82b Rotating shaft 82c Rotating shaft 82d Biasing member mounting portion 82f Projecting portion 83 Display mounting plate member (third support member)
83a Plate-like body part 83b Left and right side plate part 83c Upper side part 83d Lower end 85 Biasing member 100 Packaging device 101 Carry-in part 102 Conveying part 103 Film drawing part (film drawing mechanism)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 104 Packaging part 105 Unloading part 106 Heater 110 Film roll set shaft 110a End part 110b End part 110c Rotating shaft 110d Gripping part 120 Film initial setting member operation lever 121 Film initial setting member 140 Detection part 141, 142 Switch 150 Restriction part 151 Protruding member 152 Biasing part (spring member)
681 Control program (program)
701, 702 Display area A Package mounting table C Transport table D Drive mechanism E Film roll housing part e Film roll Ep Opening part F Front gripper G Rear gripper H Film roll holding part K Cutter

Claims (8)

A packaging apparatus comprising a packaging unit that stretches a film drawn from a film roll by a film drawing mechanism in an apparatus frame and wraps an article to be packaged with the film,
A display unit capable of displaying various information relating to the packaging device,
The display unit is displayed on the display unit without interfering with the display unit when the film roll is pulled out from the position covering the film roll and facing the operator to the operator side . The information can be evacuated to a visible position ,
The film roll is disposed at a position where the longitudinal direction of the film roll is opposed to the operator on the back side of the display unit at a position before the display unit is retracted, and at a position after the display unit is retracted, A packaging apparatus, wherein the film roll can be pulled out to the operator side .   The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is configured to be retractable at an upper portion of the film roll.   The said film roll accommodating part is provided in the covered area | region, has an opening part in the area | region, The said film roll is comprised so that replacement | exchange is possible through this opening part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. Item 3. The packaging device according to item 1 or 2. A detection unit for detecting that the display unit is a position where the film roll can be replaced and is located in an open state position above the film roll housing unit;
On the condition that the detection unit detects that the display unit is located at the open state position, a control unit that performs processing for displaying information on the operation of the packaging device on the display unit;
The packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:   The said control part performs the process which displays the information regarding the method of replacement | exchange of the said film roll on the said display part on the condition that the said display part is located in the said open state position. Packaging equipment. A display operation unit including the display unit and the operation unit;
The said control part performs the process which displays sequentially the information which shows the method of replacement | exchange of the said film roll on the said display part of the said display operation part based on the signal by the said operation part. The packaging device described. A support mechanism for supporting the display unit movably between the open state position and the closed state position;
The said support mechanism supports the said display part so that the said display part may be substantially perpendicular | vertical or slightly inclined in the open state position and the said closed state position. The packaging device according to any one of 6. The packaging according to claim 7, wherein the control unit performs a process of displaying information related to a packaging process by the packaging unit on the display unit on a condition that the display unit is located at a closed position. apparatus.

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