JP2678862B2 - Rotating mobile tank production equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is applicable to high-mix low-volume production.
In batch production method, each unit work is performed independently.
Stations are arranged separately from each other, centered on the drive device,
The moving tank stand on which the moving tank is placed is loaded on the load cell stand,
Air suspension type trolley equipped with load cell pedestal
The material should not be weighed into the transfer tank by swirling and moving sequentially.
Air-floating trolley for the moving tank supplied with raw materials
Rotate to transfer from the station to the station stand and perform a predetermined work
Type mobile tank production system. [0002] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND PRIOR ART For conventional small-item, large-volume production.
In general, it is common to connect tanks to each other with pipes.
As a result, many complicated pipe installations, pipe cleaning,
The problem of elimination of contamination remained. one
However, recently, the diversification of demand and individualization have progressed
We are further diversifying our products to support
Therefore, conventional small-quantity mass-production cannot handle it at all,
Volume production and multi-product variable volume production are becoming mainstream. sand
That is, not only many raw materials and auxiliary raw materials but also various additives and
Using colorants, etc., it is more individual than conventional general-purpose products.
Broad consumer needs for sexual and functional products
To individualize, functionalize, and enhance the product concept
Oriented toward functionalization and high-grade, the same product has the same specifications and
New products by producing many products with excellent performance and design
The tendency to dig up demand is increasing. Responding to the social trends and demands mentioned above
In order to achieve this, the conventional small-quantity, large-volume production system must
Production, switching to multi-product variable quantity production system, further labor saving
It is necessary to promote efficiency, efficiency, and automation. The applicant has
From before, "Multi-purpose batch production system using moving tank system"
Research on "systems" and the skills required for these systems.
Many techniques have been developed and already implemented. Where
A "multipurpose batch system using a moving tank system"
Place the placed mobile tank truck on the automatic carrier and
The car is located at a number of stations along the transport path.
Move to the target station and automatically carry the moving tank truck
Transfer from the vehicle to the station stand, and at each station
Is a collection of fixed equipment so that predetermined work can be performed efficiently.
Since it is installed in the
The moving tank truck and the moving tank mounted on the moving tank truck are
Perform fixed tasks by connecting to fixed equipment with automatic connection device
When the work is finished, move to another station and sequentially
The work is continued. Therefore, the reaction
Since the work of each process such as stirring is completed in the same tank,
There is no fear of termination, enabling high-mix low-volume production
And because the production is done by computer control,
It also has remarkable effects in terms of automation and efficiency.
You. [0004] DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention
"Multi-purpose batch production system by" is quite complicated and large
Loading a moving tank truck with a moving tank on a die-type automatic carrier
In addition, a transfer device is adopted that makes the mechanism more complicated and difficult to operate.
Then, move the moving tank truck from the automatic carrier to the station stand.
Since it can be transferred and restored to
In terms of strike, there are still points to be improved. The applicant is
Further research was conducted on this point, and a mobile tank truck was loaded.
Place the load cell stand on the air levitation trolley and
Equipped with means for guiding the floating carriage,
The air is levitated by measuring the amount of charge and supplying it to the moving tank.
Type trolley moves to each station along the transportation path
At the very least, move the mobile tank from the air floating trolley to the station rack.
Open the device that transfers and returns to the table and performs the predetermined work in sequence.
Issued and already proposed. However, the technique described above is
As a means for guiding the levitation type trolley, the air levitation type trolley
Connect an auxiliary truck to the front and rear parts, and attach an air to the auxiliary truck.
-Because it is equipped with a tank and an air control device,
There was a tendency to make the device complicated. Therefore, the present invention
Each station with a large number of moving devices
In addition, the air levitation type carriage is sequentially moved by the drive device.
Rotate to move the moving tank from the air floating trolley to the station
Of the rotary type moving tank production system that can be sequentially transferred to and returned from the frame
It is intended to be provided. [0006] Means for Solving the Problems Rotational transfer according to the present invention
Mobile tank productionFacilityIn order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose,Road
Air floating type trolley equipped with a cell platform and the load cell
The moving tank loaded via the lifting unit was placed on the table.
Move the moving tank base and the air floating type carriage forward / backward / rotate.
Drive unit and a large number of units on a substantially concentric circle centered on the drive unit
Equipped with several stations arranged to float the air
Move the retractable carriage back and forthIs the moving tank stand an air floating cart?
Transfer to each station mount and returnPrescribed work
SequentiallyThe feature is to do. [0007] [Operation] Production of a rotating mobile tank according to the present inventionFacilityMove
The moving tank stand on which the tank is placedLoaded via lifting unit
It is loaded on the cell stand, and the load cell stand is air floated.
Mounted on a dolly, The air floating trolleyForward / backward rotationSa
Is equipped with a drive device that
A station that performs various tasks as the centerAlmost concentric circles
Since many are arranged in theMoveWeigh the raw materials in the tank
upSupply and receive the raw material by the drive device
WasMoveThe moving tank stand on which the tank is placedLow through the lifting device
It is loaded on the doscel stand, and further the above-mentioned load cell stand
Is mounted on the air levitation trolley, soThe air
-Floating trolley to the target stationRotationOr move
Let the moving tank stand stand from the air floating trolley.
After transferring the work to the table, work is completed
Work by returning to each station and moving to each station in sequence.
Is Umono.And about the transfer of the moving tank truck
However, due to the existence of the lifting unit, it can be transferred very stably.
And lift unit separates from the load cell stand
The air levitation trolley can be used for other work.
ThingLetCan be [0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Figure 1 shows the air levitation trolley and the air levitation trolley in order.
The next step is to move the moving tank stand and perform the predetermined work.
The layout of the partitions is shown in the figure.
 , 1 ..... is reaction, stirring, heating, cooling, and dispensing
・ Each station that integrates the work required for production such as cleaning
2 is each of the above-mentioned stations 1, 1, ...
..For mounting a moving tank stand that is erected and transferred
It is a stand of four units, and the above-mentioned station 1, 1, ...
・ Focusing on drive unit 3 described laterAlmost concentric circlesMany
They are arranged separately. Also, 5 is the air levitation described later.
Type trolley, the air levitation type trolley 5, moving tank 6, control device
Mobile tank stand 4 with 7 etc. installed is loaded. 8 is after
Swing together with the swivel plate provided on the drive unit 3 described in detail in
And the horizontal direction by meshing with the gear provided on the drive device.
The arm that is moved back and forth and is rotatable.
When the tip of 8 is connected to the side wall of the air floating trolley 5,
Free wheels 9 are attached to the front and rear ends. In FIG. 2, the moving tank base 4 described above is used as a station.
5 shows a state of being seated / mounted on the pedestal 2 of the carriage 1.
Known in the art when used to transport goods
It is an air floating type carriage, and a moving tank is attached to the air floating type carriage 5.
6, a load on which a moving tank stand 4 having a controller 7 fixedly mounted
The cell base 10 is loaded under the load cell base 10.
4 loads between the surface and the top of the air levitation trolley 5.
The cell 11 is provided, and the load cell 11
To measure the raw materials etc. supplied in the above-mentioned moving tank 6.
Has been. The upper surface of the load cell table 10 and the moving tank
The lifting unit 12 is interposed between the lower surface of the table 4 and
There is a conventional publicly known lifting unit 12
It is used, for example, with an air bag built in,
The lower lid is formed into a box shape with the upper lid loosely fitted,
The lid is fixed on the upper surface of the load cell base 10, and the upper lid is a moving tank.
It is designed to hold the pedestal 4 so that the air bag is filled with fluid.
Inject and inflate the airbag to lift the top lid
The moving tank base 4 placed on this is also raised. So
Therefore, since the above increase is an extremely small amount,
Arbags are fully feasible. The moving tank stand mentioned above
4. From the four corners of 4, the legs 13, 13, ...
Guide wheels 14 are provided at the tips of two of the legs 13 of the
In addition, the positioning tool 15 is attached to the tips of the other two legs.
Each is attached. As described above, each station 1 is provided with a stay.
4 installation stands 2 are installed upright, and the moving tank stand described above
A guide wheel 14 attached to the tip of a leg portion 13 hung vertically at the four corners
Corresponding to the recesses 1 at the top of the two station mounts 2.
6 is recessed, and the position of the tip of the leg portion 13 of the moving tank base 4 is set.
The tops of the two station mounts 2 corresponding to the setting tools 15.
A positioning receiver 15a is attached to the section. Accordingly
Move the moving tank stand 4 to above the station stand 2.
When it is in the closed position, the lifting unit 12 is activated to move the moving tank stand.
4 is lowered and the guide wheel at the tip of the leg 13 of the moving tank base 4
14 is fitted in the recess 16 at the tip of the station mount 2,
Similarly, the positioning tool 15 is connected to the positioning receiving tool 15a.
The moving tank base 4 is accurately placed on the station base 2.
Will be. Positioning tool 15 and positioning receiving tool 1
5a is not particularly limited, and for example, a known pin
It may be a positioning device having a groove. Reference numerals 18 and 18 denote the upper side of the air floating carriage 5.
Of the load cells 11, 11 that are fixedly installed at four locations
At a predetermined interval between the load cells 11, 11 facing each other
It is a bracket that is erected on the upper surface of the air floating trolley 5.
Also, 17 and 17 are the bottom of the load cell base 10 described above.
Brackets that are hung vertically at a prescribed interval in the center of the side of the
Of the load cell stand 10 described above.
A bracket standing upright on the racket 17 and the air floating trolley 5.
The toe 18 is configured to face each other, and both are
It is connected by a door 19. The stay rod 19 is elastically deformed.
It is made of an easy-to-use material, and the above-mentioned stay lock
The same configuration as the door 19 is on each side of the air floating trolley 5.
Since it is provided in four places,
Stay rods 1 provided on both sides in the traveling direction
9 prevents swinging of the air levitation carriage 5 in the traveling direction,
Both sides in the direction orthogonal to the traveling direction of the air floating trolley 5
The stay rod 19 installed in the
To prevent the vehicle 5 from swinging in the direction orthogonal to the traveling direction.
To be. And, as described above, the stay rod 19
The load cell stand is made of a material that is easily elastically deformed.
Even if a load is applied to 10, the bottom surface of the load cell base 10
Part of the load escapes from the bracket 17 that is hung vertically
Since the entire load is applied to the load cell 11 without pulling,
Accurately measure the weight of contents such as raw materials supplied to the moving tank 4.
Is what you can do. FIG. 3 shows a mobile pedestal 4 for a target station.
1 is an explanatory diagram of a drive device 3 for moving / transferring to FIG.
In the figure, 30 is a base, which is located at the center of the base 30.
The first gear 31 is fixed on the upper surface of the first gear 31.
Disk concentric with the first gear 31 via a plurality of bearings 34
Of the swivel plate 33 is rotatably supported.
A first drive source 35 is fixedly provided on the peripheral edge side of the upper surface, and the first drive source 35 is provided.
The shaft 35a of the penetrating 35 penetrates the swivel plate 33 and the lower surface of the swivel plate 33.
The second gear 32 that meshes with the first gear 31
Stopped. Further, 36 is a peripheral edge portion of the swivel plate 33.
A rotary encoder fixed to the
The shaft 36a of the holder 36 and the second gear 32 are locked.
The timing belt 37 and the shaft 35a of the first drive source 35 are
It has been passed over. Therefore, when the first drive source 35 is activated,
The second gear 32 rotates, and the second gear 32 meshes with this.
Revolving around the 1st gear 31
By the revolution, the plurality of bearings 34 are provided above the first gear 31.
The swivel plate 33 supported via the swivel plate 33 is swung,
The turning of 33 turns the first drive source 35 in which the second gear 32 is locked.
Rotate through the shaft 35a and the timing belt 37 of
Before being restricted by the rotary encoder 36
The turning angle of the turning plate 33 can be determined,
It is capable of turning the plate 33 by a predetermined angle.
You. Numeral 38 indicates on the swivel plate 33 described above.
The second drive fixed to the peripheral portion on the opposite side of the first drive source 35
Of the second driving source 38 toward the center of the swivel plate 33.
The third gear 39 is axially stopped on the drive shaft 38a of the second drive source
The guide 41 is erected on the swivel plate 33.
The rack 40 and the front that are engraved on the upper surface of the arm 8 that is loosely fitted
The third gear 39 described above is configured to mesh. I
Therefore, when the second drive source 38 is operated, the third gear 39
As the third gear 39 rotates, the third gear 39 is recessed at the tip of the guide 41.
The engraved lathe on the upper surface of the arm 8 that is loosely fitted in the recessed portion.
The arm 8 can be moved back and forth in the vertical direction in the figure by engaging with the hook 40.
Since it can be moved to the end of the arm 8, a connecting tool is attached to the tip of the arm 8.
Air floating type trolley 5 to be connected together is loaded with moving tank base 4.
Then, as the arm 8 advances and retreats,
It is possible to enter or leave. Also, 42 is
Utility devices fixed on the swivel plate 33, and 43 and 44 are utility devices.
Wire, air connected to each source (not shown)
With a hose, these electric wires and air hoses can be moved freely.
Suspended at 45. The drive device 3 is constructed as described above.
Therefore, when the first drive source 35 is activated, the rotary encoder
The da 36 functions to rotate the second gear 32 by a predetermined number of revolutions.
The second gear 32 is connected to the circumference of the first gear 31 meshing with the second gear 32.
Since it revolves around the edge while rotating, the second gear 3
The swivel plate 33 to which 2 is fixed is swung by a predetermined angle.
Air connected to the tip of the arm 8 arranged on the plate 33.
-Move the floating cart 5 to the front of the intended station
Let it. Then, the second drive source 38 is operated to operate the third gear 39.
Is rotated, the third gear 39 is engraved on the upper surface of the arm 8.
Since it meshes with the rack 40 of
Can be moved back and forth, and is connected to the tip of arm 8.
For the purpose of the air floating trolley 5 for loading the moving tank base 4
Guide it to the station and leave it. Also,
The free wheels 9, 9 attached to the front and rear ends of the
It is possible to smoothly turn and move the air floating trolley 5.
In addition, the arm itself is prevented from bending. FIG. 4 shows an air levitation table already known per se.
In the schematic view of the car 5, a donut-shaped car
A diaphragm 50 is fixedly installed, and each of these diamonds is
The flam 50 has an air control device 51, a utility device 42,
The pipe 52 connecting to the arseose 44 is in communication
Then, the air controlled by the air control device 51
Air is supplied to the diaphragm 50, resulting in a diaphragm.
The ram 50 expands, and further pressure causes the diaphragm 50 to
Air is jetted from the small holes 53, 53 drilled on the inner peripheral surface.
However, the sprayed air is applied to the top of the diaphragm 50 and the floor.
Runs between the surfaces to form an air film layer, resulting in
The air levitation carriage 5 will float. And da
The shape, size, number, amount of air, etc.
Determined according to the weight loaded on the upper carriage 5,
To supply the required air to the diaphragm.
As a result, the air levitation trolley 5 floats slightly above the floor surface,
The air levitation trolley 5 is easy by applying a force
To move to. Then, the control device 51 is
Also used to control the lifting unit 12 on the load cell base 10.
Can be The embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above.
The operation of the air levitation
Air controller 5 1 installed on the movable carriage 5
Diaphragm of air floating trolley 5
Supply to 5 0 to levitate the trolley and make the first drive source 3 5
Move the swivel plate 3 3 to the required angle and move the second drive source 3
8 to operate the arm 8 and extend the arm 8 to
Moved directly under the target raw material / sub raw material tank (not shown)
And then stop the air-floating carriage 5 on the floor.
Let go down. The above-mentioned target raw material / sub raw material tank is
Centrally located at the toll station, or
Centers the drive unit 3 between each station and the drive unit 3.
AndAlmost concentric circlesWhich may be installed on the ceiling of
You. And the air suspension that has been stopped as described above
Transfer loaded on mobile trolley 5TankThe target field above the center of 6
The delivery pipe (not shown) of the raw material and auxiliary material tank
Therefore, transfer the specified amount of raw material while
Supply into moving tank 6. Target 2nd raw material tongue in the same place
If the piping of the front is facing, supply the second raw material in parallel.
If the second raw material tank is not installed,
By repeating the same operation as above, the target 2nd raw material tank
Turn and move the air floating trolley 5 to the position where it is installed
At least try to accept the second ingredient. The transfer tank 6 receives the desired raw materials and auxiliary raw materials.
Reaction station, which is the first step when
Move the air levitation trolley 5 to the
The air controlled by the control device 51 is a diaphragm
50 to re-float the air-floating carriage 5 and drive it.
Activating the first drive source 35 and the second drive source 38 of the device 3
The arm 8 is extended, the swivel plate 33 is swung, and the air is floated.
The carriage 5 is positioned in front of the reaction station.
At this time, the rotary encoder 36 is attached to the swivel plate 33.
It turns because the turning angle is measured according to the instructions of the computer.
The plate 33 is easily positioned exactly in front of the target station
Is what you can do. Then, the second of the driving device 3
The drive source 38 is activated again to extend the arm 8 to cause air floating.
The upper carriage 5 is moved into the reaction station. Focusing on the drive unit 3Almost concentric circlesDistributed to
Inside the installed reaction station, four mounts 2 were
Standing upright, air floating trolley 5Installed in
Via the lifting unit 12Loaded transfer
Each of the four corners of the moving tank stand 4 corresponds to the above-mentioned station stand 2.
Since each of the legs 1 and 3
Is stretched for a predetermined length, and the moving tank stand 4 is the true of the station stand 2.
When located in the upper position, the air control device 5 1
Troll to contract the lifting unit 1 2 and the moving tank base 4
When it is gently lowered, the legs 13 of the moving tank stand 4 are
Sit on the station stand 2 and move the tank stand 4
It will be transferred to the optional mount 2. And the transfer
When mounting, the tip of the two legs of the moving tank base 4
A guide wheel 14 is attached to the part, and the guide wheel 14 is attached to the section.
The top of station mount 2 corresponding to the legs 1 3
Since the part 1 6 is recessed, the guide wheel 1 4 and the recess 1 6 are
Fits smoothly, and the other two leg tips and the leg
Positions on the top of the station stand 2 corresponding to
Since the tool 15 and the positioning receiving tool 15a are attached,
These positioning tools 15 and positioning receiving tools 15 a are connected
By doing so, the moving tank base 4 is correctly placed on the station base 2.
It surely makes you sit down. In this way,
After mounting and seating on the station mount 2, the control device
Control the air with the
Shrink to separate moving tank base 4 and load cell base 10
Drive the second drive source 3 8 of the drive unit 3 and move the arm 8
Move it away and leave the moving tank stand 4 on the station stand 2.
Engage the floating trolley 5 for other work. The reaction work in the above-mentioned reaction process is completed.
And the air levitation truck that was engaged in the other work mentioned above.
5 of the moving tank stand 4 on which the moving tank 6 on which the work is finished is placed
Operate the drive device 3 to the bottom and move it to the air floating table.
Lifting unit provided on the load cell stand 10 loaded on the vehicle 5.
Supply air to 12 to lift the moving tank stand 4
Then, the moving tank base 4 is separated from the base 2, and the air floating type carriage is used.
Return to 5 and continue the work required in the 2nd and 3rd processes
And finally move to the product delivery station to move the tank 4
And transfer the products in the transfer tank at the station.
Dispose in a container, etc., and transfer to wash the empty transfer tank 6
Transfer the moving tank base 4 to the cleaning station and
After cleaning the moving tank 6 with the automatic washing machine installed in
To wait for the work of. Each work described above
When the air floating trolley 5 is moved / turned to the station
As described above, the upper surface of the air floating carriage 5 and the carriage 5
Bracket that stands on the bottom of the load cell stand 10
The rods 18 and 17 are connected by a stay rod 19.
Therefore, the swing of the air floating trolley 5 in any direction is minimal.
It can be stopped to the limit. The air floating type trolley 5 comprises a moving tank pedestal 4 and a low trolley.
Since the dosels stand 10 and the load cell 11 are loaded,
When the air floating trolley 5 floats, it will not tilt
It ’s best to design the center of gravity of the sea urchin to be in the center of the trolley.
It is preferable that the center of gravity be
Since the position will be higher, the center of gravity should be as low as possible
It is preferable to design in advance. In the present embodiment, the air floating carriage 5 is
Lifting of a fixed installation on the upper surface of the earflam 50 and load cell stand 1 0
The air to the units 1 and 2 is fixed to the air floating trolley 5.
Air control unit 5 1, Utility unit mounted on drive unit 3
It is supplied and discharged via 4 2 but it is installed on the ceiling.
You may supply and discharge directly from the space 44. For drive unit 3
Has a function to freely extend and rotate the arm 8.
And is limited to the drive device of this embodiment.
SomethingKu,MaThe moving tank 6 of this embodiment is an air floating type
Since it is loaded on the trolley 5, it can be freely operated with very little power.
You can move to the desired station and
1 cell is installedBecauseDistributing raw material tanks
Easy to move the air floating trolley 5 to the installed position
Since we can measure and receive raw materials etc.
No need to install weighing equipment at the station
It is. In this embodiment, an automatic carrier is adopted.
Extend the arm using an air levitation trolley without using
・ The moving tank can be moved by moving it in the pullback direction.Almost concentric
On the circleTransfer and return to each station installed in
The air levitation trolley has a load cell
The raw materials can be easily measured and received.
Therefore, each device is lightened and the entire equipment becomes compact.
Moreover, the operation is simple and the investment cost is significantly reduced.
Things. Also, all of the work under computer control
Is done automatically, so there is a great merit of labor saving and production
Work at each station.
Are completed in the same transfer tank, so contamination
Don't worry, the stations are arranged in a concentric circle.did
BecauseSince it is possible to easily add equipment,
Suitable for high-mix low-volume / variable volume productionFacilityIt is. [0026] EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION Production of a rotary mobile tank according to the present inventionFacility
The moving tank standLoaded via lifting unitRhodes
Le standMounted on an air floating trolley,Air levitation trolley
ToForward / backward rotationDrive device to guide each station
Equipped with the aboveForward / backward rotationAt that time, an air floating trolley
Since it is floating, it can be moved to the target station with a little power.
Can move,In addition, the moving tank base is a load cell
Since it is loaded on the table via the lifting unit,
Moving tank stand to station stand due to existence of descending unit
Can be seated in a stable and reliable manner.
Separation of the air floating trolley and the moving tank base by the operation of the
Etc., two-stage lifting of an air floating trolley and lifting unit
Transfer of moving tank stand by other means, other than air floating truck
The conversion to work is done smoothly.Also, the above
The air floating trolley has a load cell
Measure raw materials, auxiliary materials, various additives, etc.Top ofIn the moving tank
Since it can be accepted, the total for each raw material station is
There is no need to install multiple measuring devices, the device as a whole
Can be simplified, and at each station
All work is completed in the same tank, so contamination
There is no fear of each station, if you add more stations
We can respond promptly to the demands of seeds,The present invention
IsSuitable for high-mix low-volume productionFacilityAnd industry
The impact on the world is significant.

[Brief description of the drawings] [Fig. 1] Explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the air levitation trolley and the work station [Fig. 2] Explanatory diagram of a state in which a moving tank pedestal is loaded on the air levitation trolley [Fig. 3] Drive Device explanatory diagram [Fig. 4] Explanatory diagram of air floating type trolley [Description of symbols] 1 Station 2 Frame 3 Drive unit 4 Moving tank base 5 Air floating type trolley 6 Moving tank 8 Arm 10 Load cell base 11 Load cell 31 First gear 32 second gear 33 swivel plate 35 first drive source 38 second drive source 39 third gear

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] Air floating type equipped with a load cell base
Loading the trolley and the load cell pedestal via the lifting unit
Moving pedestal on which the fixed moving tub is placed, and the air floating type
A drive device for moving the carriage forward and backward and rotating, and the drive device
With various stations arranged on a substantially concentric circle as a center
Equipped with, the air floating type carriage is moved forward / backward and rotated to transfer the moving tank base from the air floating type carriage to each station mount.
A rotating mobile tank production facility characterized by being able to return and perform predetermined operations in sequence .