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JP4497947B2
JP4497947B2 JP2004027609A JP2004027609A JP4497947B2 JP 4497947 B2 JP4497947 B2 JP 4497947B2 JP 2004027609 A JP2004027609 A JP 2004027609A JP 2004027609 A JP2004027609 A JP 2004027609A JP 4497947 B2 JP4497947 B2 JP 4497947B2
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本発明は、水平回転自在に設けられ、上面に供給された整列対象物をその回転方向に搬送するターンテーブルと、ターンテーブルの上方に非回転に設けられるガイドとを備え、前記ターンテーブルの回転により、前記整列対象物を前記ガイドに沿って移動させつつ整列させて当該ターンテーブルの外部に搬出する整列供給装置に関する。   The present invention includes a turntable that is provided so as to be rotatable in a horizontal direction and that conveys an alignment target object supplied to the upper surface in the rotation direction, and a guide that is provided non-rotatingly above the turntable. Thus, the present invention relates to an alignment supply apparatus that aligns the alignment objects while moving them along the guides and carries them out of the turntable.

前記整列供給装置は、例えば、自動検査装置や自動包装装置などに設けられ、当該装置内に供給される検査対象物や包装対象物（整列対象物）を、その姿勢を揃え且つ一列に整列させた後、次工程（外部）に搬出するように構成される。尚、前記検査対象物や包装対象物としては、錠剤，カプセル，キャンディなどの菓子類，ワッシャ，ボタン，電池といった比較的小さい物品を挙げることができる。そして、このような整列供給装置として、従来、実開平３−９５３１５号公報に開示されたものが知られている。   The alignment supply device is provided in, for example, an automatic inspection device or an automatic packaging device, and aligns the postures of inspection objects and packaging objects (alignment objects) supplied into the apparatus in a line. After that, it is configured to be carried out to the next process (outside). Examples of the inspection object and the packaging object include relatively small articles such as tablets, capsules, confectionery such as candy, washers, buttons, and batteries. As such an alignment supply device, a device disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-95315 is conventionally known.

この整列供給装置５０は、図３に示すように、鉛直方向に沿った回転中心軸回りに回転自在に設けられたターンテーブル５１と、ターンテーブル５１を支持して矢示方向に一定速度で回転させる回転駆動機構（図示せず）と、ターンテーブル５１の外周部上方に配設された円弧状の外周ガイド５２と、外周ガイド５２の案内終端に接続した搬出ガイド５３と、ターンテーブル５１の回転中心側から外周側に向けて配置された第１，第２及び第３の案内板５７，５８，５９と、整列対象物Ｈの高さ方向を規制する規制部材６１と、整列対象物Ｈをターンテーブル５１の内側に戻す排除機構６２などから構成されている。   As shown in FIG. 3, the aligning and feeding apparatus 50 supports a turntable 51 rotatably provided around a rotation center axis along a vertical direction, and rotates at a constant speed in the direction indicated by an arrow. A rotary drive mechanism (not shown), an arc-shaped outer periphery guide 52 disposed above the outer periphery of the turntable 51, a carry-out guide 53 connected to the guide end of the outer periphery guide 52, and the rotation of the turntable 51 First, second and third guide plates 57, 58, 59 arranged from the center side toward the outer peripheral side, a regulating member 61 for regulating the height direction of the alignment target H, and the alignment target H An exclusion mechanism 62 that returns to the inside of the turntable 51 is formed.

前記第１，第２及び第３の案内板５７，５８，５９は、それぞれターンテーブル５１の回転中心位置に非回転に設けられた支持部材６０によって支持されており、供給装置８０からターンテーブル５１上に供給され、矢示方向に搬送される整列対象物Ｈをターンテーブル５１の外周に向けて案内する。   The first, second, and third guide plates 57, 58, and 59 are supported by a support member 60 that is non-rotatably provided at the rotation center position of the turntable 51. The alignment target H supplied above and conveyed in the direction of the arrow is guided toward the outer periphery of the turntable 51.

前記外周ガイド５２は、その内側面（内周面）とターンテーブル５１の回転中心軸との間の距離が、その中央部付近から前記案内終端にかけて漸次小さくなるように形成され、前記第１，第２及び第３の案内板５７，５８，５９によってターンテーブル５１の外周側に案内された整列対象物Ｈを案内面たる内側面に沿って案内しつつ整列させる。   The outer peripheral guide 52 is formed such that the distance between the inner side surface (inner peripheral surface) and the rotation center axis of the turntable 51 gradually decreases from the vicinity of the center to the guide end. The alignment object H guided to the outer peripheral side of the turntable 51 by the second and third guide plates 57, 58, 59 is aligned while being guided along the inner side surface serving as a guide surface.

前記搬出ガイド５３は、一方端が外周ガイド５２の前記案内終端に接続し、他方端がターンテーブル５１の外方に向けて延設される直線状の第１案内部材５４と、この第１案内部材５４と所定間隔を隔てて同一水平面内で平行に対向配置される同じく直線状の第２案内部材５５とからなり、外周ガイド５２の内周面に摺接し整列された１列の整列対象物Ｈを第１案内部材５４と第２案内部材５５との間に導き入れて、ターンテーブル５１の外部に向けて案内する。尚、第１案内部材５４は第２案内部材５５よりもその長さが長く、その前記一方端は、第２案内部材５５の端部よりも外周ガイド５２側に延設されて、当該外周ガイド５２の前記案内終端に接続している。   The carry-out guide 53 has one end connected to the guide terminal end of the outer periphery guide 52 and the other end extending linearly toward the outside of the turntable 51, and the first guide member 54. A row of alignment objects which are composed of a second linear guide member 55 which is arranged in parallel with and opposite to the member 54 in the same horizontal plane with a predetermined interval, and which is in sliding contact with the inner peripheral surface of the outer peripheral guide 52 and aligned. H is introduced between the first guide member 54 and the second guide member 55 and guided toward the outside of the turntable 51. The first guide member 54 is longer in length than the second guide member 55, and the one end thereof extends to the outer peripheral guide 52 side from the end of the second guide member 55, and the outer peripheral guide 52 is connected to the guide terminal.

前記規制部材６１は平板状の部材からなり、外周ガイド５２の前記案内終端から第１案内部材５４の前記一方端にかけて、ターンテーブル５１の上方にこれと一定間隔を隔てて配設され、外周ガイド５２によって整列された整列対象物Ｈの高さ方向を規制して１段の整列対象物Ｈのみを通過させる。具体的には、直立した整列対象物Ｈａを横倒させたり（図４（ａ）参照）、２段以上の多段に積み上げられた整列対象物Ｈの２段目より上の整列対象物Ｈｂを下に落として（図４（ｂ）参照）、当該整列対象物Ｈを１段に整える。   The restricting member 61 is formed of a flat plate-like member and is disposed above the turntable 51 from the guide end of the outer periphery guide 52 to the one end of the first guide member 54 at a predetermined interval. The height direction of the alignment target object H aligned by 52 is regulated, and only the one-stage alignment target object H is passed. Specifically, the upright alignment target object Ha is laid down (see FIG. 4A), and the alignment target object Hb above the second stage of the alignment target object H stacked in two or more stages is moved. Dropping down (see FIG. 4B), the alignment object H is arranged in one stage.

また、前記排除機構６２は、鉛直方向に沿った回転中心軸回りに回転自在に、前記規制部材６１と第２案内部材５５との間に設けられた回転ローラ６３と、回転ローラ６３をターンテーブル５１の回転方向とは逆方向（矢示方向）に回転させる回転駆動機構（図示せず）などからなり、図５に示すように、第１案内部材５４に摺接して搬送される整列対象物Ｈ以外の整列対象物（排除対象の整列対象物）Ｈｃを前記回転ローラ６３により弾いてターンテーブル５１の内側に移動させる。   The exclusion mechanism 62 includes a rotation roller 63 provided between the restriction member 61 and the second guide member 55 and a rotation table, which is rotatable around a rotation center axis along the vertical direction. Alignment objects which are composed of a rotation drive mechanism (not shown) that rotates in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation of 51 (not shown), etc., and are conveyed in sliding contact with the first guide member 54 as shown in FIG. An alignment object other than H (an alignment object to be excluded) Hc is flipped by the rotating roller 63 and moved to the inside of the turntable 51.

以上のように構成された従来の整列供給装置５０によれば、まず、回転駆動機構（図示せず）によって矢示方向に回転せしめられるターンテーブル５１上に、供給装置８０から整列対象物Ｈが供給される。供給された整列対象物Ｈは、ターンテーブル５１の回転によってその回転方向に搬送され、第１の案内板５７や第２の案内板５８により案内されてターンテーブル５１の外周に向けて移動した後、外周ガイド５２の内側面に沿って１〜３列程度に整列された状態となる。   According to the conventional aligning and supplying apparatus 50 configured as described above, first, the alignment object H is supplied from the supplying apparatus 80 onto the turntable 51 that is rotated in the direction of the arrow by a rotation drive mechanism (not shown). Supplied. The supplied alignment object H is conveyed in the rotation direction by the rotation of the turntable 51, guided by the first guide plate 57 or the second guide plate 58, and moved toward the outer periphery of the turntable 51. The state is aligned in about 1 to 3 rows along the inner surface of the outer circumferential guide 52.

このようにして整列された整列対象物Ｈは、次に、規制部材６１の下方を通過し、その際に、当該規制部材６１によって横倒し状態且つ１段に整えられ、ついで、排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃが、回転ローラ６３によって、ターンテーブル５１の中心側に向けて弾かれ、これにより、整列対象物Ｈが１段１列に整列される。   The aligned objects H aligned in this way then pass below the regulating member 61, and at that time, they are laid down and arranged in one row by the regulating member 61. The object Hc is repelled toward the center side of the turntable 51 by the rotating roller 63, whereby the alignment objects H are aligned in a row and in a row.

そして、１段１列に整列された整列対象物Ｈは、搬出ガイド５３の導入部５６から第１案内部材５４と第２案内部材５５との間に導き入れられ、ターンテーブル５１の外方に向けて搬出される。   Then, the alignment objects H aligned in one row and one row are introduced between the first guide member 54 and the second guide member 55 from the introduction portion 56 of the carry-out guide 53 and outward of the turntable 51. It is carried out towards.

尚、上述した排除機構６２には、図６に示すような構成のもの（排除機構６４）も在る。この排除機構６４は、軸６５と、この軸６５を水平に保持するロータリソレノイド６６と、このロータリソレノイド６６を支持する支持部材６７と、上端部が軸６５に固設され、ロータリソレノイド６６の作動によって、軸６５を介し、当該軸６５と直交する面内で矢示方向に揺動せしめられる揺動部材６８などから構成される。   The above-described exclusion mechanism 62 includes a configuration (exclusion mechanism 64) as shown in FIG. The exclusion mechanism 64 includes a shaft 65, a rotary solenoid 66 that holds the shaft 65 horizontally, a support member 67 that supports the rotary solenoid 66, and an upper end fixed to the shaft 65. Is constituted by a swinging member 68 that is swung in the direction indicated by an arrow in a plane orthogonal to the shaft 65 via the shaft 65.

そして、この排除機構６４は、図７に示すように、前記揺動部材６８の揺動方向が前記搬出ガイド５３の長手方向と直交し、且つその下端部が排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃと接触可能に、前記規制部材６１と第２案内部材５５との間に配置される。   As shown in FIG. 7, the exclusion mechanism 64 has a swinging direction of the swinging member 68 orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the carry-out guide 53, and a lower end portion of which contacts the alignment target object Hc to be excluded. It is possible to arrange between the regulating member 61 and the second guide member 55.

斯くして、この排除機構６４では、排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃが揺動部材６８と接触することによって、ターンテーブル５１の中心側に弾かれ、これにより、外周ガイド５２によって整列された整列対象物Ｈが１列に整えられる（図７参照）。   Thus, in this exclusion mechanism 64, the alignment object Hc to be excluded is repelled toward the center side of the turntable 51 by coming into contact with the swinging member 68, thereby aligning the alignment object aligned by the outer peripheral guide 52. Objects H are arranged in a line (see FIG. 7).

実開平３−９５３１５号公報Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-95315

ところで、整列対象物Ｈはターンテーブル５１の上面との間に作用する摩擦力によって、当該ターンテーブル５１と共にその回転方向に搬送される。   By the way, the alignment target object H is conveyed in the rotation direction together with the turntable 51 by the frictional force acting between the upper surface of the turntable 51.

このため、前記回転ローラ６３や揺動部材６８によって弾かれる整列対象物（排除対象の整列対象物）Ｈｃが、後続の整列対象物Ｈに接触すると、当該後続の整列対象物Ｈの整列状態が乱れたり、移動が停止した状態となり易い。   For this reason, when the alignment object (alignment object to be excluded) Hc bounced by the rotating roller 63 or the swinging member 68 contacts the subsequent alignment object H, the alignment state of the subsequent alignment object H is changed. It tends to be disturbed or stop moving.

例えば、図８（ａ）に示すように、排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃが第１案内部材５４に摺接して整列される整列対象物（最外列の整列対象物）Ｈに接触している場合には、排除の際にその力が排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃから最外列の整列対象物Ｈに伝達され、その整列状態が乱れる。   For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the alignment target object Hc to be excluded is in contact with the alignment target object (outermost alignment target object) H to be aligned in sliding contact with the first guide member 54. In this case, at the time of exclusion, the force is transmitted from the alignment object Hc to be excluded to the alignment object H in the outermost row, and the alignment state is disturbed.

また、図８（ｂ）に示すように、排除される際に、排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃが、後続の最外列の整列対象物Ｈに衝突した後に、ターンテーブル５１の内側に向けて移動する場合には、この衝突により、最外列の整列対象物Ｈの移動が止められるとともに、その整列状態が乱されることになる。   Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when being excluded, the alignment object Hc to be excluded collides with the alignment object H in the outermost row that follows, and then toward the inside of the turntable 51. In the case of movement, the collision stops the movement of the alignment target H in the outermost row and disturbs the alignment state.

斯くして、最外列の整列対象物Ｈの整列状態が乱れたり、その移動が停止すると、整列状態が非連続になって、装置から搬出される整列対象物Ｈの時間当りの個数が減少し、言い換えれば、整列対象物Ｈを搬出する効率が低下し、このため、後工程における処理効率が低下するという問題を生じる。   Thus, when the alignment state of the alignment objects H in the outermost row is disturbed or stopped moving, the alignment state becomes discontinuous, and the number of alignment objects H carried out of the apparatus per time decreases. In other words, the efficiency of unloading the alignment target object H is lowered, which causes a problem that the processing efficiency in the subsequent process is lowered.

本発明は、以上の実情に鑑みなされたものであって、１列に整列された整列対象物を途切れることなく効率的に搬出することができる整列供給装置の提供をその目的とする。   The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an alignment supply apparatus that can efficiently carry out the alignment objects aligned in one row without interruption.

上記目的を達成するための本発明は、
水平回転自在に設けられ、上面に供給された整列対象物を回転方向に搬送するターンテーブルと、
前記ターンテーブルの上方に非回転に設けられ、供給された前記整列対象物を前記ターンテーブルの外周に向けて案内する第１ガイドと、
同じく前記ターンテーブルの上方、且つ前記第１ガイドよりも前記ターンテーブルの外周側に非回転に設けられる円弧状のガイドであって、前記第１ガイドにより案内された整列対象物を、内側面に沿って案内始端側から案内終端側に案内しつつ整列させる第２ガイドと、
一方端が前記第２ガイドの案内終端に接続し、他方端が前記ターンテーブルの外方に延設される第１案内部材、及び該第１案内部材と間隔を隔てて対向配置される第２案内部材を備え、前記第２ガイドの内側面に摺接し整列された１列の整列対象物を前記第１案内部材と第２案内部材との間に導き入れて、前記ターンテーブルの外方に案内する第３ガイドと、
前記第３ガイドの導入部手前に設けられ、前記第２ガイドの内側面に摺接して搬送される整列対象物以外の整列対象物を、前記ターンテーブルの内側に戻す排除手段とを備えて構成される整列供給装置において、
前記排除手段が配置される近傍の前記第２ガイド及び／又は前記第１案内部材に、その内側面に開口する吸引空間を形成するとともに、
前記吸引空間に接続し、前記開口部を通して外部の空気を吸引する吸引手段を設けて構成したことを特徴とする整列供給装置に係る。 To achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
A turntable that is provided so as to be horizontally rotatable and conveys the alignment target object supplied to the upper surface in the rotation direction;
A first guide that is provided non-rotating above the turntable and guides the supplied alignment object toward the outer periphery of the turntable;
Similarly, an arcuate guide provided non-rotatingly above the turntable and on the outer peripheral side of the turntable with respect to the first guide, the alignment object guided by the first guide on the inner surface A second guide that is aligned while being guided from the guide start end side to the guide end side,
A first guide member having one end connected to the guide end of the second guide and the other end extending outward from the turntable, and a second guide disposed opposite to the first guide member with a space therebetween. A guide member is provided, and a row of alignment objects that are in sliding contact with the inner side surface of the second guide and are aligned are introduced between the first guide member and the second guide member, and are placed outward of the turntable. A third guide to guide,
An exclusion means provided in front of the introduction portion of the third guide and configured to return an alignment target object other than the alignment target object conveyed in sliding contact with the inner surface of the second guide to the inside of the turntable. In the aligned feeding device,
In the vicinity of the second guide and / or the first guide member in which the exclusion means is disposed, a suction space that opens to the inner surface thereof is formed, and
The present invention relates to an aligning and supplying apparatus comprising a suction means that is connected to the suction space and sucks outside air through the opening.

この発明によれば、まず、第２ガイドに沿ってその案内始端から案内終端に向かう方向にターンテーブルが回転せしめられ、この回転するターンテーブル上に整列対象物が適宜供給される。供給された整列対象物は、ターンテーブルの回転によってその回転方向に搬送され、第１ガイドにより案内されてターンテーブルの外周に向けて移動した後、第２ガイドの案内面たる内側面（内周面）に沿って１〜３列程度に整列された状態となる。   According to the present invention, first, the turntable is rotated along the second guide in the direction from the guide start end toward the guide end, and the alignment target is appropriately supplied onto the rotating turntable. The supplied alignment object is conveyed in the rotation direction by the rotation of the turntable, guided by the first guide and moved toward the outer periphery of the turntable, and then the inner surface (inner periphery) serving as the guide surface of the second guide. It is in a state of being arranged in about 1 to 3 rows along the surface.

このようにして整列された整列対象物は、第２ガイドの前記案内終端を経て第３ガイドの第１案内部材と第２案内部材との間に至る経路をたどるが、この移動途中で、第２ガイドの内側面に摺接して搬送される整列対象物（最外列の整列対象物）は、第２ガイド及び／又は第１案内部材の内側面に形成された開口部を通して、吸引手段により吸引され、当該内側面に引き付けられた状態で移動する。一方、最外列以外の整列対象物（排除対象の整列対象物）は、排除手段によってターンテーブルの内側（即ち、中心側）に戻される（排除される）。   The alignment objects aligned in this way follow a path between the first guide member and the second guide member of the third guide through the guide end of the second guide. The alignment target object (the outermost alignment target object) conveyed in sliding contact with the inner side surface of the two guides is sucked by the suction means through the opening formed on the inner side surface of the second guide and / or the first guide member. It moves while being sucked and attracted to the inner surface. On the other hand, the alignment objects other than the outermost row (the alignment objects to be excluded) are returned (excluded) to the inside (that is, the center side) of the turntable by the exclusion means.

このように、本発明では、第２ガイドによって整列された最外列の整列対象物を、吸引手段により吸引して、第２ガイド及び／又は第１案内部材の内側面に引き付けた状態で移動させながら、排除対象の整列対象物をターンテーブルの内側に排除するようにしているので、最外列の整列対象物の整列状態を安定したものとすることができ、例え、排除対象の整列対象物を排除する際に、後続の最外列の整列対象物にその排除力が作用したり、或いは排除対象の整列対象物が衝突したとしても、前述の従来の装置に比べてその乱れは少なく、比較的連続した整列状態が良好に維持される。   In this way, in the present invention, the outermost aligned objects aligned by the second guide are sucked by the suction means and moved while being attracted to the inner surface of the second guide and / or the first guide member. Since the alignment target object to be excluded is excluded inside the turntable, the alignment state of the alignment target object in the outermost row can be made stable, for example, the alignment target object to be excluded When removing an object, even if the exclusion force acts on the succeeding outermost row of alignment objects or the alignment object of the exclusion object collides, the disturbance is less than that of the conventional device described above. A relatively continuous alignment state is well maintained.

斯くして、第２ガイドにより整列された整列対象物は、前記移動経路をたどる途中でその最外列の１列に整えられ、この後、搬出ガイドの導入部から第１案内部材と第２案内部材との間に導き入れられて、ターンテーブルの外方に向けて搬出される。   Thus, the alignment objects aligned by the second guide are arranged in one of the outermost rows in the course of following the movement path, and thereafter, the first guide member and the second guide are introduced from the introduction portion of the carry-out guide. It is introduced between the guide members and carried out toward the outside of the turntable.

尚、上記において、吸引手段の吸引力をあまりに強くし過ぎると、前記内側面と整列対象物との間に大きな摩擦力が生じ、この摩擦力によって、整列対象物とターンテーブル上面との間に滑りが生じて、当該整列対象物の搬送が阻害されるおそれがある。したがって、前記吸引力は、整列対象物の搬送が阻害されず、しかも前記整列状態の乱れを回避し得る程度のものに、これを適宜調整する必要がある。   In the above, if the suction force of the suction means is too strong, a large frictional force is generated between the inner side surface and the alignment target object, and this frictional force causes the alignment target object and the turntable upper surface to be aligned. There is a possibility that slipping occurs and the conveyance of the alignment objects is hindered. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the suction force appropriately so that the conveyance of the alignment target object is not hindered and the disturbance of the alignment state can be avoided.

また、この意味で、前記開口部は、第２ガイド及び／又は第１案内部材の下端部に形成されているのが好ましい。このようにすれば、最外列の整列対象物が、第２ガイド及び／又は第１案内部材の下端開口部に向けて引き付けられ、ターンテーブルの上面と前記内側面の双方に引き付けられた状態となる。上記のように、最外列の整列対象物に吸引力を作用させると、当該整列対象物と前記内側面との間に摩擦力が生じ、これが整列対象物の搬送を阻害する要因となるが、整列対象物をターンテーブルの上面と前記内側面の双方に引き付けることで、整列対象物とターンテーブル上面との間の摩擦力を増加させることができる。したがって、整列対象物と前記内側面との間に生じる摩擦力は、整列対象物とターンテーブル上面との間に生じる摩擦力の増加分で相殺され、整列対象物を安定した状態で搬送することができる。   In this sense, the opening is preferably formed at the lower end of the second guide and / or the first guide member. In this way, the alignment object in the outermost row is attracted toward the lower end opening of the second guide and / or the first guide member, and is attracted to both the upper surface of the turntable and the inner side surface. It becomes. As described above, when a suction force is applied to the outermost alignment target object, a frictional force is generated between the alignment target object and the inner side surface, which becomes a factor that hinders the conveyance of the alignment target object. By attracting the alignment object to both the upper surface of the turntable and the inner surface, the frictional force between the alignment object and the turntable upper surface can be increased. Therefore, the frictional force generated between the alignment object and the inner surface is offset by the increase in frictional force generated between the alignment object and the upper surface of the turntable, and the alignment object is transported in a stable state. Can do.

本発明の整列供給装置によれば、第２ガイドによって整列された最外列の整列対象物を、吸引手段により吸引して、第２ガイド及び／又は第１案内部材の内側面に引き付けた状態で移動させながら、排除対象の整列対象物を排除するようにしているので、前述の従来の装置に比べて、最外列の整列対象物の整列状態を比較的連続した安定したものとすることができ、整列対象物を効率的に装置の外部に搬出，供給することができる。   According to the aligning and supplying apparatus of the present invention, the outermost aligned objects aligned by the second guide are sucked by the suction means and attracted to the inner surface of the second guide and / or the first guide member. Since the alignment target object to be excluded is excluded while being moved in the above, the alignment state of the alignment target object in the outermost row should be relatively continuous and stable as compared with the above-described conventional apparatus. Therefore, the alignment objects can be efficiently carried out and supplied to the outside of the apparatus.

また、前記開口部を、第２ガイド及び／又は第１案内部材の下端部に形成すれば、最外列の整列対象物が、ターンテーブルの上面と前記内側面の双方に引き付けられた状態となり、これを安定した状態で搬送することができる。   In addition, if the opening is formed at the lower end of the second guide and / or the first guide member, the outermost aligned objects are attracted to both the upper surface of the turntable and the inner surface. This can be transported in a stable state.

以下、本発明の具体的な実施形態について、添付図面に基づき説明する。尚、図１は、本発明の一実施形態に係る整列供給装置の概略構成を示した平面図であり、図２は、図１における矢示Ａ−Ａ方向の断面図である。   Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of an alignment supply apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrows AA in FIG.

図１に示すように、本例の整列供給装置１は、平面視円形の収容穴１０ａが形成されたプレート１０と、鉛直方向に沿った回転中心軸回りに回転自在に前記収容穴１０ａ内に配置され、上面に整列対象物Ｈが供給されるターンテーブル１１と、ターンテーブル１１を支持して矢示Ｂ方向に一定速度で回転させる回転駆動機構（図示せず）と、ターンテーブル１１の外周部上方に設けられた円弧状の外周ガイド（第２ガイド）１２と、外周ガイド１２の案内終端１２ｂに接続した搬出ガイド１３と、外周ガイド１２より内側で前記ターンテーブル１１の上方に配置された内部ガイド（第１ガイド）２０と、整列対象物Ｈの高さ方向を規制する規制部材１７と、整列対象物Ｈをターンテーブル１１の内側に戻す排除機構１８と、内部が中空となった筐体状の部材からなり、外周ガイド１２及び搬出ガイド１３に形成された切欠き状の収容部１２ｃ，１４ａ内に配置される吸引部材３１と、吸引部材３１内の空気を吸引，排気する吸引機構３２などから構成される。   As shown in FIG. 1, the alignment supply device 1 of this example includes a plate 10 having a circular accommodation hole 10 a formed in a plan view, and a rotation center axis along the vertical direction so as to be rotatable around the accommodation hole 10 a. The turntable 11 that is arranged and supplied with the alignment object H on the upper surface, a rotation drive mechanism (not shown) that supports the turntable 11 and rotates at a constant speed in the direction of arrow B, and the outer periphery of the turntable 11 An arc-shaped outer peripheral guide (second guide) 12 provided above the section, a carry-out guide 13 connected to the guide terminal end 12b of the outer peripheral guide 12, and the turntable 11 disposed above the outer peripheral guide 12 An internal guide (first guide) 20, a regulating member 17 that regulates the height direction of the alignment target H, a rejection mechanism 18 that returns the alignment target H to the inside of the turntable 11, and the interior is hollow. A suction member 31 made of a housing-like member and disposed in the notch-shaped accommodation portions 12c and 14a formed in the outer periphery guide 12 and the carry-out guide 13, and suction for sucking and exhausting air in the suction member 31 The mechanism 32 is configured.

前記ターンテーブル１１の上方には、整列対象物Ｈを供給する供給装置（図示せず）の供給口６が開口しており、この供給口６からターテーブル１１上に整列対象物Ｈが供給され、これがターンテーブル１１の回転によって矢示Ｂ方向に搬送される。   Above the turntable 11, a supply port 6 of a supply device (not shown) for supplying the alignment object H is opened, and the alignment object H is supplied onto the tar table 11 from the supply port 6. This is conveyed in the direction of arrow B by the rotation of the turntable 11.

前記内部ガイド２０は、ターテーブル１１の回転方向に順次配設された第１内部部材２１，第２内部部材２２，第３内部部材２３及び第４内部部材２４の４つの部材からなる。２つの突出部２１ａ，２１ｂを備える第１内部部材２１はターンテーブル１１の回転中心付近に配設され、第２内部部材２２は前記供給口６を挟んで第１内部部材２１と対峙するように配設される。斯くして、前記供給口６から供給された整列対象物Ｈは、この第１内部部材２１及び第２内部部材２２によって挟まれた状態で第３内部部材２３に向けて案内される。   The internal guide 20 includes four members, a first internal member 21, a second internal member 22, a third internal member 23, and a fourth internal member 24 that are sequentially arranged in the rotational direction of the tar table 11. The first internal member 21 having two projecting portions 21a and 21b is disposed near the rotation center of the turntable 11, and the second internal member 22 faces the first internal member 21 across the supply port 6. Arranged. Thus, the alignment object H supplied from the supply port 6 is guided toward the third internal member 23 while being sandwiched between the first internal member 21 and the second internal member 22.

また、前記第３内部部材２３は、その案内終端部２３ａが第４内部部材２４の案内始端部２４ａより外側（ターンテーブル１１の外周側）に位置するように配設され、前記第１内部部材２１及び第２内部部材２２によって案内された整列対象物Ｈは、第３内部部材２３の内側の側面により第４内部部材２４に向けて案内され、ついで、第４内部部材２４の外側の側面により前記外周ガイド１２に向けて案内される。   Further, the third internal member 23 is disposed such that the guide terminal end portion 23a is located outside the guide start end portion 24a of the fourth internal member 24 (on the outer peripheral side of the turntable 11), and the first internal member 23 The alignment target H guided by the second inner member 21 and the second inner member 22 is guided toward the fourth inner member 24 by the inner side surface of the third inner member 23, and then by the outer side surface of the fourth inner member 24. Guided toward the outer periphery guide 12.

尚、これら各案内部材２１，２２，２３，２４は、ターンテーブル１１の上方に配設された支持プレート（図示せず）の下面に固設されている。   The guide members 21, 22, 23, and 24 are fixed to the lower surface of a support plate (not shown) disposed above the turntable 11.

前記外周ガイド１２は、プレート１０によって支持され、その内側面（内周面）とターンテーブル１１の回転中心軸との間の距離が案内始端１２ａから案内終端１２ｂにかけて漸次小さくなるように形成されており、前記第４内部部材２４によって案内された整列対象物Ｈをその内側面に沿って案内しつつ整列させる。   The outer peripheral guide 12 is supported by the plate 10 and formed such that the distance between the inner side surface (inner peripheral surface) and the rotation center axis of the turntable 11 gradually decreases from the guide start end 12a to the guide end point 12b. The alignment object H guided by the fourth inner member 24 is aligned while being guided along the inner surface thereof.

前記搬出ガイド１３は、その一方端が外周ガイド１２の案内終端１２ｂに接続し、他方端側がターンテーブル１１の外部に向けて延設される直線状の第１案内部材１４と、この第１案内部材１４と所定間隔を隔てて同一水平面内で平行に対向配置された同じく直線状の第２案内部材１５とからなり、外周ガイド１２に摺接して整列された１列の整列対象物Ｈを第１案内部材１４と第２案内部材１５との間に導き入れて、ターンテーブル１１の外部に向けて案内する。   The carry-out guide 13 has one end connected to the guide terminal end 12b of the outer periphery guide 12, and the other end side extended to the outside of the turntable 11, and the linear first guide member 14 and the first guide. A second linear guide member 15 that is arranged in parallel with and opposite to the member 14 in the same horizontal plane at a predetermined interval, and is arranged to align a row of alignment objects H aligned in sliding contact with the outer peripheral guide 12. It is introduced between the first guide member 14 and the second guide member 15 and guided toward the outside of the turntable 11.

前記規制部材１７は、上述した整列供給装置５０の規制部材６１と同様に、平板状の部材からなり、外周ガイド１２の案内終端１２ｂ付近に、ターンテーブル１１と一定間隔を隔ててその上方に配設され、外周ガイド１２によって整列された整列対象物Ｈの高さ方向を規制し、例えば、図４（ａ）に示すように、直立した整列対象物Ｈａを横倒させたり、図４（ｂ）に示すように、２段以上の多段に積み上げられた整列対象物Ｈの２段目より上の整列対象物Ｈｂを下に落として、１段の整列対象物Ｈのみを通過させる。   The restriction member 17 is formed of a flat plate member, similar to the restriction member 61 of the alignment supply device 50 described above, and is arranged above the turntable 11 at a certain interval in the vicinity of the guide end 12b of the outer peripheral guide 12. The height direction of the alignment target object H that is provided and aligned by the outer periphery guide 12 is regulated, for example, as shown in FIG. ), The alignment target object Hb above the second stage of the alignment target object H stacked in two or more stages is dropped and only the one-stage alignment target object H is passed.

前記排除機構１８は、図６に示した上述の排除機構６４と同様の構成を備えるものであり、軸６５と、軸６５を水平に保持したロータリソレノイド６６と、このロータリソレノイド６６を支持する支持部材６７と、上端部が軸６５に固設され、ロータリソレノイド６６の作動によって、軸６５を介し、当該軸６５と直交する面内で矢示方向に揺動せしめられる揺動部材６８などから構成される。この排除機構１８は、前記揺動部材６８の揺動方向が前記搬出ガイド１３の長手方向と直交し、且つその下端部が排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃ（外周ガイド１２に摺接して搬送される整列対象物Ｈ以外の整列対象物Ｈｃ）と接触可能に、前記規制部材１７と第２案内部材１５との間に配置され、揺動部材６８と接触することで、排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃがターンテーブル１１の中心側に弾かれ、これにより、外周ガイド１２によって整列された整列対象物Ｈが１列に整えられる（図７参照）。   The exclusion mechanism 18 has the same configuration as the above-described exclusion mechanism 64 shown in FIG. 6, and includes a shaft 65, a rotary solenoid 66 that holds the shaft 65 horizontally, and a support that supports the rotary solenoid 66. A member 67 and an upper end portion are fixed to the shaft 65, and the rotary solenoid 66 is actuated so as to be swung in the direction orthogonal to the shaft 65 through the shaft 65. Is done. In this exclusion mechanism 18, the swinging direction of the swinging member 68 is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the carry-out guide 13, and the lower end thereof is conveyed in sliding contact with the alignment target Hc to be excluded (the outer peripheral guide 12). The alignment target object Hc) other than the alignment target object H) is disposed between the restricting member 17 and the second guide member 15 so as to be in contact with the alignment target object Hc, and comes into contact with the swinging member 68 to thereby be excluded. Is flipped to the center side of the turntable 11, whereby the alignment objects H aligned by the outer peripheral guide 12 are arranged in one row (see FIG. 7).

また、図１及び図２に示すように、前記外周ガイド１２の案内終端１２ｂと第１案内部材１４の一方端との接続部には、その双方に、外側面（ターンテーブル１１の中心と反対側の側面）及び底面に開口する切欠き状の収容部１２ｃ，１４ａが形成され、更に、この収容部１２ｃ，１４ａに各々連通し、各下面及び内側面（案内面）に開口する切欠き部１２ｄ，１４ｂが形成され、上述した如く収容部１２ｃ，１４ａに前記吸引部材３１の先端部分が収容される。   Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the connection portion between the guide terminal end 12 b of the outer peripheral guide 12 and one end of the first guide member 14 has an outer surface (opposite to the center of the turntable 11). Notch-shaped accommodating portions 12c and 14a that open to the bottom surface and the bottom surface are formed, and are further communicated with the accommodating portions 12c and 14a, respectively, and notched portions that are open to the bottom surface and the inner surface (guide surface). 12d and 14b are formed, and the distal end portion of the suction member 31 is accommodated in the accommodating portions 12c and 14a as described above.

前記吸引部材３１は、図２に示すように、前端面及び下面が開口しており、この開口部３１ａを通してその内部空間が前記切欠き部１２ｄ，１４ｂと連通している。尚、この吸引部材３１は、外周ガイド１２や第１案内部材１４、プレート１０などによって支持されている。   As shown in FIG. 2, the suction member 31 has an open front end surface and a lower surface, and the internal space communicates with the notches 12d and 14b through the opening 31a. The suction member 31 is supported by the outer peripheral guide 12, the first guide member 14, the plate 10, and the like.

前記吸引機構３２は、吸引ポンプ３３と、吸引部材３１の上面に形成された貫通穴３１ｂに接合される継手３４と、吸引ポンプ３３と継手３４とを接続する接続管３５とからなり、この吸引ポンプ３３によって吸引部材３１内の空気を吸引，排気する。吸引ポンプ３３によって吸引部材３１内の空気が吸引されると、吸引部材３１の内部空間と連通する切欠き部１２ｄ，１４ｂを通して、外周ガイド１２及び第１案内部材１４の内側面に開口する開口部３０から外部の空気が吸引され、外周ガイド１２及び第１案内部材１４の内側面に摺接して搬送される整列対象物Ｈが、この吸引力によって当該内側面及びターンテーブル１１上面に引き付けられた状態となる。斯くして、この切欠き部１２ｄ，１４ｂ及び吸引部材３１の内部空間が吸引空間として機能する。尚、前記開口部３０の高さ寸法は、整列対象物Ｈの高さ寸法との関係で決定されるものであり、整列対象物Ｈの高さを超えない範囲で適宜設定される。   The suction mechanism 32 includes a suction pump 33, a joint 34 joined to a through hole 31 b formed on the upper surface of the suction member 31, and a connection pipe 35 connecting the suction pump 33 and the joint 34. The air in the suction member 31 is sucked and exhausted by the pump 33. When the air in the suction member 31 is sucked by the suction pump 33, the opening that opens on the inner surface of the outer peripheral guide 12 and the first guide member 14 through the notches 12 d and 14 b communicating with the inner space of the suction member 31. Outside air is sucked from 30 and the alignment object H conveyed while being in sliding contact with the inner surface of the outer peripheral guide 12 and the first guide member 14 is attracted to the inner surface and the upper surface of the turntable 11 by this suction force. It becomes a state. Thus, the interior space of the notches 12d and 14b and the suction member 31 functions as a suction space. The height dimension of the opening 30 is determined in relation to the height dimension of the alignment target H, and is set as appropriate within a range not exceeding the height of the alignment target H.

以上のように構成された本例の整列供給装置１によれば、まず、回転駆動機構（図示せず）によってターンテーブル１１が矢示Ｂ方向に回転せしめられ、この回転するターンテーブル１１上に供給装置（図示せず）の供給口６から適宜整列対象物Ｈが供給される。   According to the aligning and supplying apparatus 1 of the present example configured as described above, first, the turntable 11 is rotated in the direction indicated by the arrow B by a rotation drive mechanism (not shown), and on the rotating turntable 11. The alignment target H is appropriately supplied from a supply port 6 of a supply device (not shown).

供給された整列対象物Ｈは、ターンテーブル１１の回転によってその回転方向に搬送され、第１内部部材２１，第２内部部材２２，第３内部部材２３及び第４内部部材２４により案内されてターンテーブル１１の外周に向けて移動した後、外周ガイド１２によって１〜３列程度に整列された状態となる。尚、第３内部部材２３と第４内部部材２４との間を通過できなかった整列対象物Ｈは、第４内部部材２４と第１内部部材２１との間を通って、前記供給口６の下方に還流される。   The supplied alignment object H is conveyed in the rotation direction by the rotation of the turntable 11, and is guided by the first internal member 21, the second internal member 22, the third internal member 23, and the fourth internal member 24 to turn. After moving toward the outer periphery of the table 11, the outer peripheral guide 12 is arranged in about 1 to 3 rows. The alignment object H that could not pass between the third internal member 23 and the fourth internal member 24 passes between the fourth internal member 24 and the first internal member 21 and passes through the supply port 6. Reflux down.

そして、上記のようにして整列された整列対象物Ｈは、次に、規制部材１７を経由してその整列状態が１段に整えられ、この後、外周ガイド１２の案内終端１２ｂを経て搬出ガイド１３の第１案内部材１４と第２案内部材１５との間に至る経路をたどる。そして、この移動途中で、外周ガイド１２の内側面に摺接して搬送される整列対象物（最外列の整列対象物）Ｈは、外周ガイド１２の案内終端１２ｂ及び第１案内部材１４の一方端の内側面に形成された開口部３０を通して、吸引ポンプ３３によって吸引され、この内側面及びターンテーブル１１上面に引き付けられた状態で移動し、搬出ガイド１３の導入部１６から第１案内部材１４と第２案内部材１５との間に導き入れられて、ターンテーブル１１の外部に向けて搬出される。一方、最外列以外の整列対象物（排除対象の整列対象物）Ｈは、排除機構１８によりターンテーブル１１の内側（即ち、中心側）に戻され（排除され）、第３内部部材２３に向けて移動する。   The aligned objects H aligned as described above are then arranged in a single stage via the restricting member 17, and then the unloading guide through the guide end 12 b of the outer peripheral guide 12. The route that leads between the 13 first guide members 14 and the second guide members 15 is followed. In the course of this movement, the alignment target object (outermost alignment target object) H slidably brought into contact with the inner surface of the outer peripheral guide 12 is one of the guide terminal end 12b of the outer peripheral guide 12 and the first guide member 14. Through the opening 30 formed on the inner side surface of the end, it is sucked by the suction pump 33 and moved while being attracted to the inner side surface and the upper surface of the turntable 11, and from the introduction portion 16 of the carry-out guide 13 to the first guide member 14. And the second guide member 15 are carried out toward the outside of the turntable 11. On the other hand, the alignment objects (alignment objects to be excluded) H other than the outermost row are returned (excluded) to the inner side (that is, the center side) of the turntable 11 by the exclusion mechanism 18 and are moved to the third inner member 23. Move towards.

このように、本例の整列供給装置１では、外周ガイド１２によって整列された最外列の整列対象物Ｈを吸引機構３２により吸引して、外周ガイド１２及び第１案内部材１４の内側面及びターンテーブル１１上面に引き付けた状態で移動させながら、排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃをターンテーブル１１の内側に排除するようにしているので、最外列の整列対象物Ｈの整列状態を安定したものとすることができ、例え、排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃを排除する際に、後続の最外列の整列対象物Ｈにその排除力が作用したり、或いは排除対象の整列対象物Ｈｃが衝突したとしても、前述の従来の装置に比べてその乱れは少なく、比較的連続した整列状態が良好に維持され、整列対象物Ｈを効率的に装置の外部に搬出，供給することができる。   As described above, in the alignment supply device 1 of this example, the outermost row of alignment objects H aligned by the outer periphery guide 12 is sucked by the suction mechanism 32, and the inner surfaces of the outer periphery guide 12 and the first guide member 14 and Since the alignment object Hc to be excluded is excluded inside the turntable 11 while being moved while being attracted to the upper surface of the turntable 11, the alignment state of the alignment objects H in the outermost row is stabilized. For example, when the alignment target object Hc to be excluded is excluded, the exclusion force acts on the subsequent alignment object H in the outermost row, or the alignment target object Hc to be excluded collides. Even so, the disturbance is less than that of the above-described conventional apparatus, a relatively continuous alignment state is maintained well, and the alignment object H can be efficiently carried out and supplied to the outside of the apparatus.

尚、最外列の整列対象物Ｈに吸引力を作用させると、当該整列対象物Ｈと前記内側面との間に摩擦力が生じ、この摩擦力によって、整列対象物Ｈの安定した搬送が阻害されるといったことが懸念されるが、本例では、整列対象物Ｈをターンテーブル１１上面と前記内側面の双方に引き付けるようにしているので、整列対象物Ｈとターンテーブル１１上面との間に生じる摩擦力を増加させることができ、この増加した摩擦力によって整列対象物Ｈと前記内側面との間に生じる摩擦力を相殺することができるため、整列対象物Ｈを安定した状態で搬送することができる。   When a suction force is applied to the outermost row of alignment objects H, a frictional force is generated between the alignment object H and the inner surface, and the alignment object H is stably conveyed by this frictional force. In this example, the alignment target object H is attracted to both the upper surface of the turntable 11 and the inner side surface, and therefore, between the alignment target object H and the upper surface of the turntable 11. Since the frictional force generated between the alignment target object H and the inner side surface can be offset by the increased frictional force, the alignment target object H is transported in a stable state. can do.

以上、本発明の一実施形態について説明したが、本発明の採り得る具体的な態様は、何らこれに限定されるものではない。   As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, the specific aspect which this invention can take is not limited to this at all.

例えば、上述した例において、前記開口部３０は、前記排除機構１８が設けられる近傍に形成されていれば足り、排除機構１８の設けられる位置が上記と異なる場合には、これに応じて前記開口部３０の形成位置を変更すれば良い。例えば、排除機構１８が、上記の場合よりも搬送方向上流側に設けられる場合には、その近傍の外周ガイド１２のみに開口部３０を形成しても良く、また、図３に示したものと同様に、第１案内部材１４の長さが第２案内部材１５のそれよりも長く、その端部が第２案内部材１５の端部よりも外周ガイド１２側に延設された状態に設けられ、排除機構１８が第１案内部材１４と対峙するように設けられる場合には、前記開口部３０を第１案内部材１４のみに形成しても良い。   For example, in the above-described example, it is sufficient that the opening 30 is formed in the vicinity where the exclusion mechanism 18 is provided. When the position where the exclusion mechanism 18 is provided is different from the above, the opening 30 is accordingly provided. What is necessary is just to change the formation position of the part 30. FIG. For example, when the exclusion mechanism 18 is provided on the upstream side in the transport direction from the above case, the opening 30 may be formed only in the peripheral guide 12 in the vicinity thereof, as shown in FIG. Similarly, the length of the first guide member 14 is longer than that of the second guide member 15, and the end of the first guide member 14 is provided so as to extend from the end of the second guide member 15 toward the outer peripheral guide 12. When the exclusion mechanism 18 is provided so as to face the first guide member 14, the opening 30 may be formed only in the first guide member 14.

また、上例では、前記開口部３０を外周ガイド１２と第１案内部材１４の下端部に形成したが、これに限るものではなく、これより上方に形成しても良い。但し、この場合には、整列対象物Ｈをターンテーブル１１上に引き付ける力が弱くなるので、整列対象物Ｈと前記内側面との間の摩擦力によって、整列対象物Ｈの安定した搬送が阻害されることが懸念される。したがって、この場合には、整列対象物Ｈの搬送が阻害されず、しかも前記整列状態の乱れを回避し得る程度に、吸引ポンプ３３の吸引力を適宜調整する必要がある。   In the above example, the opening 30 is formed at the lower end of the outer peripheral guide 12 and the first guide member 14, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be formed above this. However, in this case, since the force for attracting the alignment target object H onto the turntable 11 is weakened, the stable conveyance of the alignment target object H is hindered by the frictional force between the alignment target object H and the inner side surface. There is concern about being done. Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to appropriately adjust the suction force of the suction pump 33 to such an extent that the conveyance of the alignment object H is not hindered and the disturbance of the alignment state can be avoided.

本発明の一実施形態に係る整列供給装置の概略構成を示した平面図である。It is the top view which showed schematic structure of the alignment supply apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 図１における矢示Ａ−Ａ方向の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the arrow AA direction in FIG. 従来例に係る整列供給装置の概略構成を示した平面図である。It is the top view which showed schematic structure of the alignment supply apparatus which concerns on a prior art example. 規制部材の構成及びその作用を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure and effect | action of a control member. 規制部材の構成及びその作用を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure and effect | action of a control member. 従来例に係る排除機構の排除作用を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the exclusion effect | action of the exclusion mechanism which concerns on a prior art example. 従来例に係る他の排除機構の概略構成を示した斜視図である。It is the perspective view which showed schematic structure of the other exclusion mechanism which concerns on a prior art example. 他の排除機構の排除作用を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the exclusion effect | action of another exclusion mechanism. 従来例に係る排除動作に伴う問題点を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the problem accompanying the exclusion operation | movement which concerns on a prior art example. 従来例に係る排除動作に伴う問題点を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the problem accompanying the exclusion operation | movement which concerns on a prior art example.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

１ 整列供給装置
１０ プレート
１１ ターンテーブル
１２ 外周ガイド
１３ 搬出ガイド
１４ 第１案内部材
１５ 第２案内部材
１６ 導入部
１７ 規制部材
１８ 排除機構
２０ 内部ガイド
２１ 第１内部部材
２２ 第２内部部材
２３ 第３内部部材
２４ 第４内部部材
３０ 開口部
３１ 吸引部材
３２ 吸引機構
３３ 吸引ポンプ
Ｈ 整列対象物 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Alignment supply apparatus 10 Plate 11 Turntable 12 Outer periphery guide 13 Unloading guide 14 1st guide member 15 2nd guide member 16 Introduction part 17 Restriction member 18 Exclusion mechanism 20 Internal guide 21 1st internal member 22 2nd internal member 23 3rd Internal member 24 Fourth internal member 30 Opening 31 Suction member 32 Suction mechanism 33 Suction pump H Alignment target

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水平回転自在に設けられ、上面に供給された整列対象物を回転方向に搬送するターンテーブルと、
前記ターンテーブルの上方に非回転に設けられ、供給された前記整列対象物を前記ターンテーブルの外周に向けて案内する第１ガイドと、
同じく前記ターンテーブルの上方、且つ前記第１ガイドよりも前記ターンテーブルの外周側に非回転に設けられる円弧状のガイドであって、前記第１ガイドにより案内された整列対象物を、内側面に沿って案内始端側から案内終端側に案内しつつ整列させる第２ガイドと、
一方端が前記第２ガイドの案内終端に接続し、他方端が前記ターンテーブルの外方に延設される第１案内部材、及び該第１案内部材と間隔を隔てて対向配置される第２案内部材を備え、前記第２ガイドの内側面に摺接し整列された１列の整列対象物を前記第１案内部材と第２案内部材との間に導き入れて、前記ターンテーブルの外方に案内する第３ガイドと、
前記第３ガイドの導入部手前に設けられ、前記第２ガイドの内側面に摺接して搬送される整列対象物以外の整列対象物を、前記ターンテーブルの内側に戻す排除手段とを備えて構成される整列供給装置において、
前記排除手段が配置される近傍の前記第２ガイド及び／又は前記第１案内部材に、その内側面に開口する吸引空間を形成するとともに、
前記吸引空間に接続し、前記開口部を通して外部の空気を吸引する吸引手段を設け、
前記第２ガイドの内側面に摺接して整列された整列対象物を、前記開口部を通して前記吸引手段により吸引し、前記第２ガイド及び／又は前記第１案内部材の内側面に引き付けた状態で移動させるように構成したことを特徴とする整列供給装置。 A turntable that is provided so as to be horizontally rotatable and conveys the alignment target object supplied to the upper surface in the rotation direction;
A first guide that is provided non-rotating above the turntable and guides the supplied alignment object toward the outer periphery of the turntable;
Similarly, an arcuate guide provided non-rotatingly above the turntable and on the outer peripheral side of the turntable with respect to the first guide, the alignment object guided by the first guide on the inner surface A second guide that is aligned while being guided from the guide start end side to the guide end side,
A first guide member having one end connected to the guide end of the second guide and the other end extending outward from the turntable, and a second guide disposed opposite to the first guide member with a space therebetween. A guide member is provided, and a row of alignment objects that are in sliding contact with the inner side surface of the second guide and are aligned are introduced between the first guide member and the second guide member, and are placed outward of the turntable. A third guide to guide,
An exclusion means provided in front of the introduction portion of the third guide and configured to return an alignment target object other than the alignment target object conveyed in sliding contact with the inner surface of the second guide to the inside of the turntable. In the aligned feeding device,
In the vicinity of the second guide and / or the first guide member in which the exclusion means is disposed, a suction space that opens to the inner surface thereof is formed, and
A suction means for connecting to the suction space and sucking outside air through the opening ;
In the state where the alignment target object aligned in sliding contact with the inner surface of the second guide is sucked by the suction means through the opening and attracted to the inner surface of the second guide and / or the first guide member. An alignment supply device configured to be moved . 前記開口部は、前記第２ガイド及び／又は前記第１案内部材の下端部に形成されてなり、
前記第２ガイドの内側面に摺接して整列された整列対象物を、前記開口部を通して前記吸引手段により吸引し、前記第２ガイド及び／又は前記第１案内部材の内側面、並びに前記ターンテーブルの上面に引き付けた状態で移動させるように構成したことを特徴とする請求項１記載の整列供給装置。 The opening, Ri Na is formed at the lower end of the second guide and / or the first guide member,
The alignment target object aligned in sliding contact with the inner surface of the second guide is sucked by the suction means through the opening, and the inner surface of the second guide and / or the first guide member, and the turntable. The alignment supply device according to claim 1, wherein the alignment supply device is configured to move in a state of being attracted to the upper surface .
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