JPS5943368B2 - Loading method and device for transporting cargo in capsule transportation - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for loading cargo in capsule transportation.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, in this type of loading method, a large number of pairs of hoppers 50 and batchers 510 are arranged on the loading station 52 in accordance with the number of capsules in the capsule train T. It is common to load the cargo M into a capsule depending on the process.

■ Stop the capsule train T at a predetermined position using the braking stop device 53 using fluid pressure; ■ Open the lids 54 and 55 of the outer tube 52A and inner tube 52B of the loading station 52; ■ Rotate the inner tube 52B by 900 rotations. ,
■ Rotate the batcher 51 to put the object into the capsule; ■ Rotate the inner tube 52B and return it to its original position; ■ Close the lids 54 and 55.

However, with this conventional method, the loading time is extremely long, approximately 5 minutes for a capsule with a tube diameter of 1 m, and there are problems such as a decrease in transport efficiency and the need for as many hoppers as the number of capsules connected. was there.

The present invention has been proposed to solve these problems, and its purpose is to provide a loading method that reduces loading time and an apparatus for carrying out the method.

The present invention will be described below based on illustrated embodiments.

In FIGS. 5 and 6, reference numeral 1 denotes a capsule, which has a capacity for both sides and can temporarily store the cargo M from the hopper 2, and is composed of a rectangular side frame corresponding to the capsule C. The upper and lower surfaces are open, with the upper surface serving as an intake port 1A and the lower surface serving as a discharge port 1B.

A large number of such containers 1 are arranged on the lower surface of a disk-shaped rotating body 3 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and the rotating body 3 is rotated with its center of rotation set at a predetermined position on the side of the loading station 4. body 3
By rotating them, they can be sequentially positioned on the loading section 4a.

Furthermore, since these containers 1 are arranged on the same circumference so that their longitudinal directions are perpendicular to the center of rotation, and the intervals between adjacent containers are the same as the intervals between capsule C cars, the moving capsule train If the containers 1 are rotated in synchronization with T, each container 1 will be sequentially positioned on each capsule C in the loading section 4a.

The hopper 2 is arranged so as to load the cargo M into the container next to the container on the loading section 4a, and has a leveling jig 2A.

Further, since the container 1 does not have a bottom, a disc-shaped lid 5 that can close the container outlet 1B is fixedly provided below the rotating body 3, and the loading port 5A is located at the loading portion of the lid 5. is provided.

Further, although this lid 5 is disk-shaped and is designed to close the discharge ports of a large number of containers, it may be provided only between the hopper 2 and the loading section 4a.

In this case, the loading port 5A may not be provided.

In such a configuration, if the rotary body 3 is rotated in synchronization with the capsule train, the container 1 into which a certain amount of cargo has been charged by the hopper 2 will be positioned above the capsule C in the loading section and will be transported from the loading port 5A. Transport M is loaded into capsule C.

In this way, it is possible to load a certain amount of cargo into a number of capsules in succession.

After loading, the capsule train T is guided into the launch tube γ by air suction, and the launch tube 7 is oscillated and then departed.

Furthermore, the following capsule train collides with the preceding capsule train at the loading station at a slow speed of 1 minute, and is connected so that they move together, and when the preceding capsule train finishes loading, the preceding capsule train collides with the preceding capsule train at the loading station. A series of mechanisms for separating the train from the train may be added for more efficient loading.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, a partition plate 6 is provided inside the container 1,
It may also be possible to prevent the packaging inside the capsule C from becoming uneven between the front and back.

Next, FIG. 7 shows an embodiment in which a conveying device 8 having an endless conveying surface such as a belt conveyor is arranged in place of the lid 5 when the lid 5 wears out due to friction with the transported object M. If the conveyance surface 8a is moved in synchronization with the moving speed of the container 1, the problem of wear can be solved.

Furthermore, FIGS. 8 to 11 show an embodiment in which a bottom lid 9 is attached to a container. In FIG. The bottom cover 9 is opened at the loading section 4a and closed at the hopper 2 by means of wheels 10 and a guide member 11 attached to the lower surface at the end.

That is, this guide member 11 is disk-shaped like the above-mentioned lid body 5, and a loading port 12 is provided at the loading portion 4a position so that the bottom lid 9 can be opened by its own weight. 12
A loop portion 11a is formed in front of the bottom cover 9 to push up the bottom cover 9.

In such a configuration, the container 1 includes a guide member 11 and wheels 1.
0, the bottom cover 9 moves smoothly in a closed state, the bottom cover 9 opens due to its own weight at the loading port 12, the cargo M is put into the capsule C, and then the bottom cover 9 is closed by the loop portion 11a. become.

Note that the guide member 11 may be provided between the hopper 2 and the loading section 4a, and the loop section 11a may be provided in front of the hopper 20.

Figure 9 shows that by dividing the bottom cover 9 into two, the distance between the container 1 and the capsule C is reduced, reducing the impact force on the capsule from the transported object M, and saving the height of the station. A wheel is attached to each of the divided bottom lids 9.

Next, FIG. 10 shows an embodiment in which wheels 10 are attached to the guide member 11 side, and the rest is the same as the embodiment shown in FIG. 8.

Furthermore, what is shown in FIG. 11 is the bottom cover 9 in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The loop portion 11a is provided in the front, and the wheels 10 are attached only to the guide member 11 and the loop portion 11a, so the number of wheels can be reduced compared to other embodiments.

As mentioned above, the loading method of the present invention involves moving a large number of containers in synchronization with the movement of the capsule train so that they are sequentially positioned on top of the capsules at the loading section of the loading station, and transporting them from above before the loading section. Items are placed in a container, and the items in the container are dropped into the capsule at the loading section, so
The loading time is significantly shortened, the interval between capsule departures can be shortened, and transportation efficiency is improved.

Further, the loading device of the present invention, for example, as shown below,
It has many advantages.

(1) Since only one hopper is required and the structure is relatively simple, equipment costs are reduced.

(2) Since the movement of the quantitative device is a rotational movement, a
0 Usually, continuous cargo handling is carried out, but at this time, there is no need for repeated starting and stopping like in equipment that operates reciprocatingly (it is highly energy efficient and there is no impact force applied to the equipment).

b1 Because it is a uniform motion, the synchronization with the capsule movement is also
It can be easily done mechanically.

Since the container of the C1 quantification device moves in a fixed direction, the bottom cover opening/closing mechanism can be simplified.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 4 show a conventional loading device. Figure 1 is a plan view, Figure 2 is a front view, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view before loading, and Figure 4 is after loading. A cross-sectional view, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6 are a plan view and a schematic vertical cross-sectional view showing a first embodiment of the loading device according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a diagram in which the lid body in FIG. 6 is replaced with a conveying device. FIGS. 8, 9, 10, and 11 are vertical sectional views showing an embodiment in which a bottom lid is provided on the container. 1... Container, 1A... Receiving port, 1B.
...Discharge port, 2...Hopper, 2A...
... Leveling jig, 3...Rotating body, 4...
...Loading station, 4a...Loading section, 5
...Lid, 5A...Loading port, 6...
... Partition plate, 7... Departure tube, 8...
Conveying device, 8a... Conveying section, 9... Bottom cover, 10... Wheels, 11... Guide member, 11a... Loop Part, 12...Loading port, 50...Hopper, 51...Batcher, 52...Loading station, 52A...
...Outer pipe, 52B...Inner pipe, 53...
... Brake stop device, 54.55 ... Lid, T.
...Capsule train, C...Capsule, M
・°°・°゛Transported goods.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. The upper surface is an inlet, the lower surface is an outlet, and the circumference is such that a container capable of temporarily storing cargo for both capsules can be continuously supplied to the loading section of the loading station. The containers are moved in synchronization with the capsule train so that the containers are placed in sequence on each capsule of the capsule train that moves at a constant speed within the loading station so that the containers are placed in sequence on each capsule of the capsule train that moves at a constant speed within the loading station. A method for loading cargo in capsule transportation, characterized in that the cargo is loaded into a container before a loading section, and the cargo is discharged into a capsule at the loading section. 2. A large number of containers with the capacity for both capsules, with the upper surface open as an inlet and the lower surface open as an outlet, are arranged at equal intervals on the circumference, and these containers are synchronized with the movement of the capsule train to form a loading station. A hopper is provided in front of the loading section for loading cargo into a container, and at least a portion below the rotating body between the hopper and the loading section is provided. 1. A cargo loading device for transporting capsules, characterized in that the container is provided with a lid that can close an outlet of the container. 3. The cargo loading device for capsule transportation according to claim 2, wherein the lid body is an infinite conveyance device in which the conveyance surface moves at the same speed as the rotating body. 4 A large number of containers with an open upper surface and a lid that can be opened and closed on the lower surface and each having a capacity for both capsules are arranged at equal intervals on the circumference, and these containers are loaded in synchronization with the movement of the capsule train. A hopper is installed on a rotating body so as to be located sequentially in the loading section of the station, and a hopper for putting the transported goods into a container is provided in front of the loading section, and at least a portion of the rotating body between this hopper and the loading section is provided. 1. A cargo loading device for transporting capsules, characterized in that a guide member is provided below to keep a lid of a container in a closed state. 5. The cargo loading device for capsule transport according to claim 4, characterized in that the lid of the container is divided into a plurality of parts, and each lid can be opened and closed freely. 6. The cargo loading device for transporting capsules according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that rotatable wheels are provided on the lower surface of the lid of the container and come into contact with the upper surface of the guide member. 7. The cargo loading device for transporting capsules according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that a rotatable wheel is provided on the upper surface of the guide member so as to come into contact with the lower surface of the lid of the container.