Chemical Sampling Equipment

Abstract

An embodiment discloses a chemical sampling device, comprising: a shell having an internal space; a sampling pipeline that passes through the shell and is configured to supply chemicals to the internal space; a first door that is configured to open or close a first inlet formed in the shell; a bottle holding unit that is configured to place or fix a sampling bottle loaded into the internal space through the first inlet; a cap separation / coupling module that is configured to separate a cap from the sampling bottle arranged in the internal space or to connect the cap to the sampling bottle; and a bottle conveying unit that is configured to convey the bottle holding unit so that the sampling bottle passes through the cap separation / coupling module and is then arranged below a discharge port of the sampling pipeline.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments relate to chemical sampling devices. Background Art

[0002] Companies that handle chemicals that are harmful to the human body, for example, companies that manufacture chemicals, such as companies that manufacture semiconductors, LCDs, OLEDs, pharmaceuticals, paints, etc., use various types of chemicals in a single process or in multiple unit processes.

[0003] Generally, chemicals are supplied to a main storage tank by means of a tank truck or the like, and some chemicals stored in the main storage tank are divided and stored in a plurality of sub-storage tanks so that the chemicals can be sequentially supplied to a single unit process or individually supplied to a plurality of unit processes.

[0004] As another example, when the amount of the chemical is small or when a tanker truck cannot be used due to the nature of the chemical, the chemical may be directly supplied to the sub-storage tank by means of a drum, a bottle, or the like.

[0005] If chemicals become contaminated in tank trucks, drums, bottles, storage tanks, pipelines, etc., defects may occur in the unit process to which the chemicals are supplied.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to control the contamination level of chemicals to an appropriate level at key locations in various tankers, drums, bottles, storage tanks, pipelines, etc. Therefore, a sampling device has been developed that is capable of sampling chemicals at key locations.

[0007] The sampling apparatus in the related art includes a sampling chamber, a plurality of sampling lines respectively connected to a plurality of main locations and configured to supply chemicals to sampling bottles accommodated in the sampling chamber, and valves respectively installed in the plurality of sampling lines.

[0008] The operator can use the sampling device in the related art to perform the following sampling operations.

[0009] For example, the operator directly opens the cap of the sampling bottle, loads the sampling bottle into the sampling chamber, and fills the sampling bottle with the chemical by operating the valve in the sampling line (which is connected to the main location for sampling the chemical.) In addition, the operator unloads the sampling bottle filled with the chemical from the sampling chamber, directly closes the cap of the sampling bottle, and transports the sampling bottle to a location for analyzing the contamination degree of the chemical.

[0010] Generally speaking, as mentioned above, the sampling operation is mostly performed manually by an operator.

[0011] Therefore, there is a problem that there is a high possibility that the chemical is contaminated during the sampling operation due to the operator's negligence, etc. In addition, there is also a problem that there is a high possibility that the operator is exposed to the chemical.

[0012] These problems are likely to occur during the process where the operator directly opens or closes the cap of the sampling bottle.

[0013] Meanwhile, if the chemical is contaminated during the sampling operation, the reliability of the analysis result of the chemical contamination degree may be reduced. In addition, it may be inconvenient for the operator to prepare the highest level of safety equipment and wear or take off the safety equipment to protect the operator. Summary of the invention

[0014] Technical issues

[0015] Embodiments provide a chemical sampling device that automates a sampling process that was previously performed manually.

[0016] Another embodiment provides a delivery device capable of protecting a driving device from exposure to chemicals or fumes and a chemical sampling apparatus including the delivery device.

[0017] Yet another embodiment provides a cover opening / closing device capable of automatically opening or closing a cover of a container and a chemical sampling apparatus including the cover opening / closing device.

[0018] Yet another embodiment provides a chemical sampling apparatus capable of discharging a chemical contained in a sampling line prior to a chemical sampling operation.

[0019] Objectives to be achieved by the embodiments are not limited to the above objectives, but also include objectives or effects that can be understood from solutions or embodiments described below.

[0020] Technical Solutions

[0021] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chemical sampling device, comprising: a shell having an internal space; a sampling pipeline that passes through the shell and is configured to supply chemicals to the internal space; a first door that is configured to open or close a first inlet formed in the shell; a bottle holding unit that is configured to place or fix a sampling bottle loaded into the internal space through the first inlet; a cap separation / connection module that is configured to separate a cap from the sampling bottle arranged in the internal space or connect the cap to the sampling bottle; and a bottle conveying unit that is configured to convey a bottle holding unit so that the sampling bottle is arranged below a discharge port of the sampling pipeline.

[0022] The chemical sampling device may include: a second partition wall configured to divide the internal space into a first-first internal space and a first-second internal space; and a second door configured to open or close a second inlet formed in the second partition wall, wherein the first-first internal space is connected to the first inlet, and the sampling pipeline and the cover separation / coupling module are arranged in the first-second internal space.

[0023] The bottle holding unit may include a first bottle holding component and a second bottle holding component configured to hold a sampling bottle, the bottle conveying unit may include a first bottle conveying component configured to convey the first bottle holding component in a first direction, and a second bottle conveying component configured to convey the second bottle holding component in a second direction, the first bottle holding component can be conveyed to the cap separation / coupling module through the second inlet, and the second bottle holding component can be conveyed from the cap separation / coupling module to the sampling pipeline.

[0024] The first direction and the second direction may intersect each other perpendicularly.

[0025] The chemical sampling device may include: a first partition wall configured to divide the internal space into a first internal space including a first-first internal space and a first-second internal space, and a second internal space arranged below the first internal space, the first partition wall may have a first guide slit extending in a first direction, the first bottle holding component may include a pair of first clamps spaced from each other in the first direction and a first interval adjusting component configured to adjust the interval between the pair of first clamps, the pair of first clamps may be arranged to pass through the first guide slit, and the first interval adjusting component and the first bottle conveying component may be arranged in the second internal space.

[0026] The chemical sampling device may include: a third partition wall configured to divide the internal space into a first internal space including a first-first internal space and a first-second internal space and a third internal space arranged on one side of the first internal space, the third partition wall may have a second guide slit extending in the second direction, the second bottle holding component may include a pair of second clamps spaced from each other in the second direction and a second interval adjusting component configured to adjust the interval between the pair of second clamps, the pair of second clamps may be arranged to pass through the second guide slit, and the second interval adjusting component and the second bottle conveying component may be arranged in the third internal space.

[0027] The chemical sampling device may include: a plurality of switch valves respectively installed in a plurality of sampling pipelines; an input unit configured to receive one of a plurality of chemical supply sources respectively connected to the plurality of sampling pipelines; and a control unit configured to control a bottle holding unit, a cap separation / coupling module, a bottle conveying unit, a second door, and the switch valve, so as to fill the sampling bottle with chemicals stored in the chemical supply source input from the input unit.

[0028] The chemical sampling apparatus may include: a discharge module including a plurality of inlet ports corresponding to a plurality of sampling lines; and a discharge module delivery unit configured to deliver the discharge module to a position below the discharge ports of the plurality of sampling lines.

[0029] The control unit may control the discharge module delivery unit and the switch valve to discharge the chemical contained in the sampling line connected to the chemical supply source input from the input unit to the discharge module before filling the sampling bottle with the chemical.

[0030] The cap separation / coupling module may include: a cap holding unit configured to hold the cap of the sampling bottle; a cap rotating unit configured to rotate the cap holding unit; and a cap lifting unit configured to convey the cap holding unit in a vertical direction.

[0031] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a conveying device, comprising: a partition wall configured to separate a first space and a second space and having a guide slit extending in a first direction; a holding unit extending from the first space to the second space through the guide slit; a conveying component arranged in the second space and configured to convey the holding unit in the first direction; and a sealing unit configured to close an area of ​​the guide slit through which the holding unit passes.

[0032] A conveyance target mounted or fixed to the holding unit may be arranged in the first space.

[0033] The holding unit may include a pair of clampers spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0034] The holding unit may include an interval adjusting member configured to adjust an interval between the pair of grippers. The pair of grippers configured to hold the conveying target may extend to the second space through the guide slit, and the interval adjusting member may be disposed in the second space.

[0035] The sealing unit may include a pair of shielding members coupled to the partition wall and to each other, the pair of shielding members being separable from each other with the guide slit interposed therebetween in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0036] The pair of shields may have different magnetic properties.

[0037] One of the pair of shields may have a protrusion extending in the first direction or provided in plural, and the other of the pair of shields may have a groove coupled with the protrusion.

[0038] The holding unit may be transported between the pair of shields.

[0039] The holding unit may have a tapered region configured to contact the pair of shielding members, and a width of the tapered region in the second direction may decrease toward opposite ends of the holding unit in the first direction.

[0040] The holding unit may include a pair of rollers respectively arranged at both opposite ends of the holding unit in the first direction, and when the pair of shielding members pass between the pair of rollers, the pair of shielding members may be coupled to each other again as an interval therebetween decreases.

[0041] The sealing unit may include: a pair of rollers rotatably connected to the partition wall, with a guide slit interposed therebetween in a first direction; a pair of films respectively wound around the pair of rollers and connected to a holding unit; and a rotational force supplying member configured to provide a rotational force to the rollers so that the rollers rotate in the direction in which the films are wound.

[0042] An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a cap opening / closing device, comprising: a bottle holding unit on which a container is placed, and a cap separation / coupling module configured to separate a cap from the container and to couple the cap to the container. The cap separation / coupling module may include: a cap holding unit configured to hold the cap; a cap rotating unit configured to rotate the cap holding unit; and a cap lifting unit configured to move the cap holding unit in a vertical direction.

[0043] The cover holding unit may include: a first frame; a plurality of clamps rotatably connected to the first frame so as to support the side surface of the cover; a second frame arranged on the first frame; a plurality of connecting rods rotatably connected to the clamps and the second frame, respectively, so as to convert the vertical linear motion of the second frame into the rotational motion of the clamps; and a frame lifting component connected to the first frame and configured to convey the second frame in a vertical direction.

[0044] The frame lifting component may include: a cylinder connected to a rotating shaft of the first frame and the cover rotating unit; and a piston arranged in a first cavity formed in the cylinder, the piston being configured to move in a vertical direction by a fluid supplied to the first cavity and having a first rod passing through a lower wall of the cylinder and connected to the second frame.

[0045] The cover separation / connection module may include a lifting frame configured to be conveyed in a vertical direction by a cover lifting unit, the cover rotation unit may be mounted on the lifting frame, the lifting frame may include a cylinder holder configured to support the cylinder so that the cylinder can rotate, and the cylinder holder may have a first fluid port and a second fluid port, and the fluid to be supplied to the upper and lower sides of the first cavity flows in and out through the first fluid port and the second fluid port.

[0046] The cylinder may have a first through hole and a second through hole fluidly connected to the first cavity. An annular first groove and an annular second groove may be formed in the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder or in the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder holder so that the first through hole and the second through hole are fluidly connected to the first fluid port and the second fluid port, respectively, despite the rotational movement of the cylinder.

[0047] The cylinder may include a first cylinder region having a first cavity, and a second cylinder region arranged above the first cylinder region and having a second cavity therein. The piston has a second rod that passes through a partition wall between the first cavity and the second cavity and extends to the second cavity. A first through hole and a second through hole are formed in the second cylinder region and connected to the second cavity. The piston may have a first flow path connected to the first through hole and extending to an outer peripheral surface of an upper end portion of the first rod, and a second flow path connected to the second through hole and extending to an outer peripheral surface of a lower end portion of the second rod.

[0048] The recessed portions may be formed in the lower surface and the upper surface of the first cavity and abut against the outer peripheral surface of the first rod or the second rod.

[0049] The stroke of the piston may be smaller than the sum of an outlet diameter of the first through hole and an inlet diameter of the first flow path.

[0050] The cover holding unit may include: a plate member arranged below the first frame and coupled to the first frame so as to be movable up and down; and a plurality of elastic members interposed between the first frame and the plate member and configured to provide elastic force to the plate member to maintain a horizontal state of the plate member.

[0051] A lower surface of the plate member may be arranged to face an upper surface of the cover held by the plurality of holders.

[0052] The cap lifting unit may be arranged on a housing having a closed space, and the bottle holding unit is arranged in the closed space. The cap holding unit may extend to the closed space through a through hole formed in an upper surface of the housing.

[0053] The cover separation / coupling module may include a cover provided in the form of a flexible tube in a vertical direction, configured to surround the cover holding unit, and coupled to the housing and a cylinder holder disposed on the housing.

[0054] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the chemical sampling device may include: a shell having an internal space; a sampling pipeline configured to supply chemicals to the internal space of the shell; a bottle conveying unit configured to convey the sampling bottle, thereby filling the sampling bottle with the chemicals discharged from the sampling pipeline; a discharge module configured to collect the chemicals discharged from the sampling pipeline; and a control unit configured to discharge some of the chemicals discharged from the sampling pipeline to the discharge module before filling the sampling bottle with the chemicals.

[0055] The chemical sampling device may include a drive unit configured to move the discharge module to collect the chemical.

[0056] The sampling line may include a discharge port from which the chemical is discharged. The exhaust module may include an inlet port corresponding to the discharge port.

[0057] The exhaust module may include: a case having an inlet port formed in an upper surface thereof; and a discharge duct configured to discharge chemicals introduced into an inner space of the case through the inlet port to the outside of the housing.

[0058] A plurality of sampling lines may be provided, and the plurality of sampling lines are connected to different chemical supply sources. The first valve may be installed in the plurality of sampling lines accordingly.

[0059] Multiple sampling lines can be interconnected to have a single discharge port.

[0060] The plurality of sampling lines may be separated from each other so as to have a plurality of discharge ports. The plurality of discharge ports may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a first direction which is a conveying direction of the bottle conveying unit.

[0061] The housing may have a plurality of inlet ports corresponding to the plurality of exhaust ports.The exhaust module may be conveyed in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0062] The first direction and the second direction may include a horizontal direction.

[0063] The second direction may have a vertical direction, and the control unit may control the driving unit so that the discharge port enters the inner space of the case.

[0064] The discharge module may include: a supply pipe configured to supply a dilution solution to the inner space of the housing; and a second valve installed in the supply pipe. The control unit may control the second valve together with the first valve so that the chemical is discharged through the discharge pipe in a state mixed with the dilution solution.

[0065] The chemical sampling device may include a bottle holding unit configured to seat or fix the sampling bottle and be transported by the bottle transport unit. The inlet port may be arranged to be higher than a seating surface of the bottle holding unit on which the sampling bottle is seated.

[0066] The chemical sampling device may include a partition wall configured to divide the internal space of the housing into a first space and a third space. The driving unit may include: a conveying device arranged in the third space, configured to convey the connecting member, and having a connecting member connected to the discharge module arranged in the first space through a through hole formed in the partition wall; and a cover coupled to the discharge module and the partition wall, configured to surround the connecting member, and provided in the form of a flexible pipe.

[0067] Beneficial Effects

[0068] According to an embodiment, most operations of the sampling process can be automated. Therefore, contamination of chemicals can be prevented during the sampling operation and the risk of operators being exposed to chemicals can be reduced.

[0069] According to an embodiment, a space where a conveying target is arranged is separated from a space where a driving device (such as a conveying component) is arranged. In addition, an opening area of ​​a guide slit as a moving passage of a holding unit is minimized. Therefore, the driving device can be protected from exposure to chemicals or smoke to the greatest extent.

[0070] According to an embodiment, a device for rotating the cap holding unit and conveying the cap holding unit upward or downward is provided. Therefore, the process of separating the cap from the container or reconnecting the cap to the container can be automated.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the discharge module and the sampling bottle are sequentially transported to a position below the discharge port of the sampling line. Therefore, the chemicals contained in the sampling line can be discharged through the discharge module before the sampling operation.

[0072] Various beneficial advantages and effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above contents and can be more easily understood in the process of describing specific embodiments of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0073] Figure 1 is a view of a chemical storage facility.

[0074] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a chemical sampling device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 2 A perspective view of the interior of the housing is shown.

[0076] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 3 A perspective view showing a state where the first vertical partition wall and the housing are removed.

[0077] Figure 5 is a block diagram of the control unit.

[0078] Figures 6 to 10 is a view showing a sampling process performed by the chemical sampling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] Fig.11 is a perspective view of a conveying device including a first bottle holding unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0080] Fig.12 is a perspective view of a first bottle holding unit.

[0081] Fig.13is a cross-sectional view of the tapered region.

[0082] Fig.14 is a view showing a modified example of the sealing unit.

[0083] Fig.15 is a view showing another modified example of the sealing unit.

[0084] Fig.16 is a perspective view of the second bottle holding unit.

[0085] Fig.17 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the second tapered region.

[0086] Fig.18 is a perspective view of the cover separation / coupling module.

[0087] Fig.19 yes Fig.18 Exploded perspective view of.

[0088] Fig. 20 and Fig.21 It is a view for explaining the operating principle of the cover holding unit.

[0089] Fig. 22 yes Fig. 20 A partial enlarged view of .

[0090] Fig.23 yes Fig.21 A partial enlarged view of .

[0091] Fig.24 is a perspective view of the emission module.

[0092] Fig.25 yes Fig.24 Exploded perspective view of.

[0093] Fig.26a is a front view of the emission module.

[0094] Figure 26b is a view showing a first modified example of the discharge module.

[0095] Fig.26c and Fig.26d is a view showing a second modified example of the discharge module.

[0096] Fig. 27 is a block diagram showing a modified example of the control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0097] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0098] However, the technical spirit of the present disclosure is not limited to some embodiments described herein, but can be implemented in various different forms. Within the scope of the technical spirit of the present disclosure, one or more constituent elements in the embodiments can be selectively combined and used in replacement.

[0099] In addition, unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined and explained, the terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be interpreted as meanings that can be generally understood by ordinary technicians in the field to which the present disclosure belongs. The meanings of commonly used terms, such as terms defined in dictionaries, can be interpreted in consideration of the contextual meaning of the relevant technology.

[0100] Furthermore, the terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are for explaining the embodiments rather than for limiting the present disclosure.

[0101] In this specification, unless otherwise specifically stated, a singular form may also include a plural form. The expression "at least one (or one or more) of A, B, and C" may include one or more of all combinations made by combining A, B, and C.

[0102] In addition, the terms first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used to describe constituent elements of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0103] These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one constituent element from another constituent element, and the nature, order or sequence of the constituent elements is not limited by these terms.

[0104] In addition, when a constituent element is described as being “connected,” “coupled” or “attached” to another constituent element, the one constituent element may be directly connected, coupled or attached to the other constituent element or connected, coupled or attached to the other constituent element through another constituent element interposed therebetween.

[0105] In addition, the expression "one component is disposed or arranged above (on) or below (under) another component" includes not only the case where the two components are in direct contact with each other, but also the case where one or more other components are disposed or arranged between the two components. The expression "above (on) or below (under)" may indicate both a downward direction and an upward direction based on one component.

[0106] Figure 1 is a view of a chemical storage facility.

[0107] refer to Figure 1 The chemical storage facility 1 may include an ACQC (Automatic Cleaning Quick Coupler) unit 2 , a first chemical storage tank 3 , a chemical dispensing device 4 , and a plurality of second chemical storage tanks 5 and 6 .

[0108] The ACQC unit 2 may transfer chemicals supplied from a tanker to the first chemical storage tank 3. The chemical dispensing device 4 may separate some chemicals stored in the first chemical storage tank 3 and supply the chemicals to the plurality of second chemical storage tanks 3 and 4.

[0109] The chemical sampling device 10 may be connected to the plurality of chemical storage tanks 3 , 5 , and 6 through the plurality of sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 .

[0110] In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 are connected to the chemical storage tank has been described, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 may be connected to all types of chemical supply sources, such as tank trucks, drums, bottles, storage tanks, pipelines, etc., that supply, store, or transport chemicals.

[0111] In addition, three sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 are shown, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The number of the sampling lines may be one, two, or four or more according to the number of chemical supply sources.

[0112] A switching valve V and a pump P may be installed in each of the plurality of sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 .

[0113] The pump P is used to deliver chemicals through the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. A gas supply device may be provided to deliver chemicals from a chemical supply source to the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 by supplying gas (eg, nitrogen or air) to the chemical supply source.

[0114] The housing 100 constituting the chemical sampling apparatus 10 may be disposed on the chemical dispensing device 4 , but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0115] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a chemical sampling device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 It is shown Figure 2 A perspective view of the interior of the housing is shown, and Figure 4 It is shown Figure 3 A perspective view showing a state where the first vertical partition wall and the housing are removed.

[0116] refer to Figures 2 to 4 The chemical sampling device 10 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing 100 , a bottle holding unit 200 , a cap separation / coupling module 300 , and a bottle conveying unit 250 . The chemical sampling device 10 may further include a discharge module 500 and a discharge module conveying unit 600 .

[0117] The housing 100 has an inner space and a first inlet 101 connected to the inner space.

[0118] For example, the first entrance 101 may be opened or closed by a first door 103 hingedly coupled to the housing 100 .

[0119] Therefore, the operator may close the first inlet 101 after loading the sampling bottle B into the inner space of the housing 100 through the first inlet 101 .

[0120] The sampling bottle B may be loaded into the inner space of the housing 100 in a state where the cap C is coupled to the sampling bottle B. As shown in FIG.

[0121] The inner space of the housing 100 may be partitioned into a first-first inner space A1 - 1 , a first-second inner space A1 - 2 , a second inner space A2 , and a third inner space A3 by a plurality of partition walls 110 , 120 , and 130 .

[0122] The plurality of partition walls 110, 120, and 130 may include a first partition wall 110 extending in a horizontal direction, and second and third partition walls 120 and 130 extending in vertical directions. The first, second, and third partition walls 110, 120, and 130 are each coupled and fixed to the housing 100.

[0123] The first-first internal space A1-1 may be a space defined by an inner surface of the housing 100, an upper surface of the first partition wall 110, and one surface of the second partition wall 120. The first-first internal space A1-1 may be partitioned from the first-second internal space A1-2 by the second partition wall 120.

[0124] The first inlet 101 may be formed in a side wall of the housing 100 adjacent to the first-first inner space A1 - 1 .

[0125] The first-second internal space A1-2 may be a space defined by the inner surface of the housing 100, the upper surface of the first partition wall 110, the other surface of the second partition wall 120, and one surface of the third partition wall 130. A plurality of sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 and the cap separation / coupling module 300 may be arranged in the first-second internal space A1-2. Therefore, a chemical sampling operation and a cap separation / coupling operation may be performed in the first-second internal space A1-2.

[0126] A plurality of vent holes 105 may be formed in a side wall of the housing 100 adjacent to the first-second inner space A1 - 2 .

[0127] The exhaust module 107 may be coupled to the plurality of vents 105. The exhaust module 107 may exhaust chemical fumes generated in the first-second inner spaces A1-2 to a chemical purification facility (not shown) or the like.

[0128] The exhaust module 107 may include a blower, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0129] The second internal space A2 may be a space defined by the inner surface of the housing 100, the lower surface of the first partition wall 110, and one surface of the third partition wall 130. The second internal space A2 may be partitioned from the first-second internal space A1-2 by the first partition wall 110.

[0130] The third internal space A3 may be a space defined by the inner surface of the housing 100 and the other surface of the third partition wall 130. The third internal space A3 may be separated from the first-second internal space A1-2 by the third partition wall 130. The third internal space A3 may be a space separated from the second internal space A2, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The third internal space A3 may be a space connected to the second internal space A2.

[0131] The second inlet 121 is formed in the second partition wall 120. The second inlet 121 is a passage through which the sampling bottle B loaded in the first-first internal space A1-1 can be transferred to the first-second internal space A1-2.

[0132] For example, the second entrance 121 may be opened or closed by a second door 123 hingedly coupled to the second partition wall 120 .

[0133] Therefore, the first-first internal space A1-1 can be used as a buffer space that prevents external foreign matter from entering the first-second internal space A1-2, or prevents chemical smoke generated in the first-second internal space A1-2 during a sampling operation from being discharged to the outside when the first door 103 is opened.

[0134] The plurality of sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 may pass through the housing 100 , for example, through an upper wall of the housing 100 , such that discharge ports of the plurality of sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 are arranged in the first-second inner space A1 - 2 .

[0135] The bottle holding unit 200 may hold the sampling bottle B. The bottle transporting unit 250 may transport the bottle holding unit 200 .

[0136] The bottle holding unit 200 may include a first bottle holding part 210 and a second bottle holding part 220. The bottle conveying unit 250 may include a first bottle conveying part 251 and a second bottle conveying part 252.

[0137] The first bottle holding part 210 may hold the sampling bottle B loaded into the first-first internal space A1 - 1 .

[0138] The first bottle conveying member 251 may convey the first bottle holding member 210 in the X direction. The X direction (first direction) may be a horizontal direction.

[0139] The sampling bottle B held by the first bottle holding part 210 in the first-first internal space A1 - 1 may pass through the second inlet 121 and be transported to the cap separation / coupling module 300 in the first-second internal space A1 - 2 by the first bottle transporting part 251 .

[0140] The second bottle holding part 220 may hold the sampling bottle B that is transported to a position below the cap detaching / coupling module 300 in a state where the sampling bottle B is held by the first bottle holding part 210 .

[0141] The second bottle conveying member 252 can convey the second bottle holding member 220 in the Y direction. The Y direction (second direction) can be a horizontal direction parallel to or intersecting the X direction. For example, the X direction and the Y direction can intersect each other perpendicularly. Therefore, the maximum width of the housing 100 can be minimized.

[0142] The sampling bottle B held by the second bottle holding part 220 may be transported by the second bottle transport part 252 and arranged below the discharge ports of the plurality of sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 .

[0143] The first bottle holding part 210 may be separated from the sampling bottle B before the sampling bottle B is transported by the second bottle transporting part 252 . The second bottle holding part 220 may be separated from the sampling bottle B before the sampling bottle B is transported by the first bottle transporting part 251 .

[0144] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operator's body from coming into contact with the second bottle holding part 220 , which may be contaminated by the scattered or overflowed chemicals during the process of filling the sampling bottle B with the chemicals discharged from the sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 .

[0145] The cover separation / coupling module 300 is coupled to the upper surface of the housing 100. The cover separation / coupling module 300 may extend to the inner space of the housing 100, specifically, to the first-second inner spaces A1-2, through a through hole formed in the upper surface of the housing 100.

[0146] The cap detaching / coupling module 300 may detach the cap C from the sampling bottle B and couple the cap C to the sampling bottle B. In this case, the sampling bottle B may be held by the first bottle holding part 210 and / or the second bottle holding part 220 .

[0147] The discharge module 500 may have an inlet port to introduce chemicals into the inner space of the discharge module 500 .

[0148] The inlet ports of the discharge module 500 may correspond in number and arrangement to the discharge ports of the plurality of sampling lines L1, L2, and L3. That is, the number of inlet ports formed in the discharge module 500 may be equal to the number of discharge ports of the plurality of sampling lines L1, L2, and L3. The plurality of inlet ports formed in the discharge module 500 may be arranged at the same intervals as the discharge ports of the plurality of sampling lines L1, L2, and L3.

[0149] For example, when the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 each have an exhaust port and thus the number of exhaust ports is equal to the number of sampling lines L1, L2, and L3, the inlet ports of the discharge module 500 may be equal in number to the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3.

[0150] As another example, when a plurality of sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 are connected as one line and thus only a single discharge port is arranged in the housing 100, the number of inlet ports of the discharge module 500 may be less than the number of the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3. In this case, the number of sampling positions of the sampling bottle B can be reduced to one. Therefore, the size of the housing 100 can be reduced, and by miniaturizing the discharge module 500 and simplifying the process of conveying the sampling bottle B, the effect of reducing manufacturing and management costs can be expected.

[0151] The discharge module transport unit 600 may transport the discharge module 500 such that the plurality of inlet ports of the discharge module 500 are arranged directly below the discharge ports of the plurality of sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 .

[0152] For example, the discharge module conveying unit 600 can convey the discharge module 500 in the X direction, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The discharge module conveying unit 600 can convey the discharge module 500 in the Z direction. The Z direction (third direction) can be a vertical direction perpendicularly intersecting the X direction and the Y direction. In the latter case, the lowest position of the discharge module 500 can be arranged to be lower than the second bottle holding component 220.

[0153] Figure 5 is a block diagram of the control unit, and Figures 6 to 10 is a view showing a sampling process performed by the chemical sampling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0154] refer to Figure 5 , the chemical sampling device 10 may include an input unit 700 and a control unit 710 .

[0155] The input unit 700 may receive information on a chemical storage tank for collecting chemicals from an operator or the like.

[0156] The operator may use the input unit 700 and select one (eg, the first chemical storage tank 3 ) of the plurality of chemical storage tanks 3 , 5 , and 6 as a sampling target.

[0157] The input unit 700 may include a touch screen, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0158] The control unit 710 may control the bottle holding unit 200, the cap separation / coupling module 300, the bottle conveying unit 251, the second door 123, and the switch valves V installed in the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 so that the sampling bottle is filled with chemicals stored in the chemical storage tanks 3, 5, and 6 (e.g., the first chemical storage tank 3 designated by the input unit 700). In addition, the control unit 710 may control the discharge module conveying unit 600 and the switch valve V so that the chemicals contained in the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 (e.g., the sampling line L1 connected to the first chemical storage tank 3 designated by the input unit 700) connected to the chemical storage tanks 3, 5, and 6 designated by the input unit 700 are discharged to the discharge module 500 before the sampling bottle B is filled with the chemicals.

[0159] The sampling process and control logic of the control unit 710 will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0160] refer to Figures 6 to 10 , the operator may input a command for unlocking the first door 103 through the input unit 700. When the command for unlocking the first door 103 is input, the control unit 710 may control the door locking device 720 to unlock the first door 103.

[0161] When the first door 103 is unlocked, the operator may open the first door 103 , place the sampling bottle B on the first bottle holding part 210 disposed in the first-first internal space A1 - 1 , and then close the first door 103 .

[0162] The sampling bottle B can be loaded and unloaded in a state where the cap C is coupled to the sampling bottle B. Therefore, it is sufficient for the operator to wear only safety equipment with a general protection level instead of safety equipment with the highest protection level.

[0163] When a command for locking the first door 103 is input through the input unit 700 , the control unit 710 may control the door locking device 720 to lock the first door 103 .

[0164] However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The control unit 710 may lock the first door 103 according to a sensing value of a door sensor (not shown) that detects whether the first door 103 is closed.

[0165] The control unit 710 may maintain the locked state of the first door 103 until the operator unloads the sampling bottle B after the sampling operation is finished and the cap C is coupled to the sampling bottle B.

[0166] like Figure 6 As shown, the control unit 710 can control the first bottle holding component 210 to hold the sampling bottle B, and at the same time change the state of the first door 103 to a locked state.

[0167] Next, the operator may use the input unit 700 and select a chemical storage tank to collect chemicals. The control unit 710 may open the switch valve V installed in the sampling line L1 connected to the chemical storage tank (e.g., the first chemical storage tank 3) for collecting chemicals within a predetermined time, and may operate the pump P to discharge the chemicals contained in the corresponding sampling line L1 to the discharge module 500.

[0168] In this case, the control unit 710 may control the switch valve installed in the supply pipe as described above so that the switch valve installed in the supply pipe operates together with the switch valve V installed in the sampling line L1.

[0169] The chemicals contained in the sampling line L1 need to be discharged to the discharge module 500 because the chemicals contained in the sampling line L1 stagnate and form sediment when a predetermined time elapses and the chemicals are highly likely to be contaminated through the opened discharge port. The discharge operation can improve the reliability of analyzing the contamination degree of the chemicals.

[0170] Next, if Figure 7 As shown, the control unit 710 can control the discharge module conveying unit 600 to convey the discharge module 500 in the X direction. The control unit 710 can open the second door 123, and then control the first bottle conveying component 251 to convey the sampling bottle B to a position below the first-second internal space A1-2, specifically, a position below the cap separation / coupling module 300. The control unit 710 can close the second door 123 and control the second bottle holding component 220 to hold the sampling bottle B. The control unit 710 can control the cap separation / coupling module 300 to separate the cap C from the sampling bottle B.

[0171] However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The control unit 710 may perform an operation of discharging chemicals using the discharge module 500 simultaneously with or after the operation of separating the cap C. Alternatively, the cap C may be separated when the second bottle holding member 220 rotates in a state where the cap separation / coupling module 300 holds the cap C.

[0172] Next, if Figure 8As shown, the control unit 710 can separate the first bottle holding part 210 from the sampling bottle B, and then control the second bottle conveying part 252 to convey the sampling bottle B to a position below the discharge port of the sampling line L1. The control unit 710 can fill the sampling bottle B with chemicals stored in the first chemical storage tank 3 by opening the switch valve V installed in the sampling line L1 and operating the pump P for a predetermined time. However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited to this. In a state where the second bottle holding part 220 is fixed, the control unit 710 can fill the sampling bottle B with chemicals by moving the sampling line L1 to a position above the sampling bottle B.

[0173] When some chemicals overflow during the operation of filling chemicals into the sampling bottle B, a chemical detection sensor (not shown) installed on the first partition wall 110 or the second bottle holding part 220 can detect the overflow, and the control unit 710 can stop the sampling process and issue an alarm according to the sensing value of the chemical detection sensor.

[0174] Next, if Fig. 9 As shown, the control unit 710 can control the second bottle conveying component 252 to convey the sampling bottle B to a position below the cap separation / coupling module 300. The control unit 710 can control the first bottle holding component 210 to hold the sampling bottle B. The control unit 710 can control the cap separation / coupling module 300 to connect the cap C to the sampling bottle B. The control unit 710 can separate the cap holding unit 310 from the cap C and move the cap holding unit 310 upward to return the cap holding unit 310 to the original position. In this case, the control unit 710 can control the discharge module conveying unit 600 to return the discharge module 500 to the original position. Alternatively, when the second bottle holding component 220 rotates in a state where the cap separation / coupling module 300 holds the cap C, the cap C can be connected.

[0175] Next, if Fig.10 As shown, the control unit 710 can separate the second bottle holding component 220 from the sampling bottle B, open the second door 123, and control the first bottle conveying component 251 to convey the sampling bottle B to the first-first internal space A1-1. In addition, the control unit 710 can close the second door 123, separate the first bottle holding component 210 from the sampling bottle B, and control the door locking device 720 to unlock the first door 103.

[0176] Meanwhile, a chemical sensor (not shown) for measuring the concentration of chemical smoke may be disposed in the first-first inner space A1 - 1 .

[0177] When the concentration of the chemical smoke detected by the chemical sensor is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the control unit 710 may maintain the locked state of the first door 103 and operate the exhaust module 107 until the concentration of the chemical smoke becomes less than the predetermined value.

[0178] When the first door 103 is unlocked, the operator may open the first door 103 and then unload the sampling bottle B. The operator may put the sampling bottle B into a storage container (such as a vinyl bag) and transport the sampling bottle B to a location for analyzing the contamination degree of the chemical.

[0179] When the first door 103 is closed, the control unit 710 may change the state of the first door 103 to a locked state.

[0180] Fig.11 is a perspective view of a conveying device including a first bottle holding component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A perspective view of the retaining component is shown.

[0181] refer to Fig.11 and Fig.12 The conveying device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first partition wall 110 , a first bottle holding member 210 , a conveying member 251 , and a sealing unit 400 .

[0182] The first partition wall 110 may partition a first space above the first partition wall 110 and a second space below the first partition wall 110. For example, the first partition wall 110 may be coupled to a housing (not shown) and divide an inner space of the housing into a first space and a second space.

[0183] The first partition wall 110 may be provided in the form of a plate extending in the X direction and the Y direction, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The Y direction (second direction) may be a direction perpendicular to the X direction (first direction). The Y direction may be a horizontal direction or a vertical direction.

[0184] A guide slit 111 may be formed in the first partition wall 110 .

[0185] The guide slit 111 may penetrate the first partition wall 110 in the Z direction and extend in the X direction. The Z direction (third direction) may be a direction perpendicular to the X direction and the Y direction.

[0186] The first bottle holding part 210 may hold a delivery target, for example, a sampling bottle B containing chemicals.

[0187] However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The sampling bottle B may be simply placed or fixed to the first bottle holding part 210 .

[0188] The first bottle holding member 210 may include a pair of clampers 210 a and a spacing adjusting member 223 .

[0189] The pair of clampers 210 a may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the X direction. The interval between the pair of clampers 210 a in the X direction may be adjusted by the interval adjustment member 223 .

[0190] The holder 210 a may include a seating portion 211 on which the sampling bottle B is seated, a side support portion 213 configured to support a side surface of the sampling bottle B, and an arm 215 extending from the seating portion 211 or the side support portion 213 to the interval adjusting member 223 .

[0191] The placement portion 211 and the side support portion 213 can be arranged in the first space, and the arm 215 can extend from the first space to the second space through the guide slit 111. Therefore, the sampling bottle B held by the placement portion 211 and the side support portion 213 can be arranged in the first space. However, the interval adjustment component 223 and the driving device (such as the conveying component 251 to be described below) can be arranged in the second space and are protected from exposure to chemicals or smoke.

[0192] The conveying member 251 can convey the first bottle holding member 210 in the X direction.

[0193] The conveying member 251 and / or the interval adjusting member 223 may include a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The conveying member 251 and / or the interval adjusting member 223 may include various driving devices, such as a motor.

[0194] The conveying member 251 may be coupled to the first bottle holding member 210 through the bottle lifting member 253 .

[0195] The conveying member 251 may convey the bottle lifting member 253 in the X direction, and the bottle lifting member 253 may convey the first bottle holding member 210 in the Z direction.

[0196] After the first bottle holding member 210 is separated from the sampling bottle B, before the second bottle conveying member 252 conveys the sampling bottle B, the first bottle holding member 210 may be moved downward by the bottle lifting member 253 .

[0197] The conveying member 251 and the bottle lifting member 253 may each include a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0198] The conveying member 251 and the bottle lifting member 253 may be disposed in the second inner space A2. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the driving device (such as the conveying member 251 and the bottle lifting member 253) from being exposed to chemicals, and minimize corrosion caused by exposure to chemicals.

[0199] The sealing unit 400 may close a region of the guide slit 111 through which the first bottle holding member 210 passes.

[0200] Therefore, except for the region of the guide slit 111 in which the first bottle holding member 210 is disposed, the remaining region of the guide slit 111 may be closed by the sealing unit 400 , so that movement of chemicals or smoke through the guide slit 111 may be maximally suppressed.

[0201] The sealing unit 400 may include a pair of first shielding members 410 .

[0202] The pair of first shields 410 may be disposed at positions spaced apart from each other in the Y direction and coupled to the first partition wall 110. A guide slit 111 may be disposed between the pair of first shields 410.

[0203] Therefore, the arm 215 of the first bottle holding member 210 can move between the pair of first shielding members 410 .

[0204] The pair of first shields 410 may be detachably coupled to each other.

[0205] To this end, the pair of first shielding members 410 may have different magnetic properties.

[0206] For example, one of the pair of first shields 410 may include an N-pole permanent magnet, and the other of the pair of first shields 410 may include an S-pole permanent magnet.

[0207] Therefore, the pair of first shielding members 410 may be coupled to each other by magnetic force to close the guide slit 111. The arm 215 of the first bottle holding member 210 may move along the guide slit 111 while separating the pair of first shielding members 410. After the arm 215 passes through a portion between the pair of first shielding members 410, the pair of first shielding members 410 separated from each other by the arm 215 may be coupled to each other again by magnetic force.

[0208] The pair of first shielding members 410 may be made of a flexible material, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0209] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 Cross-sectional view of the tapered region shown.

[0210] refer to Fig.12 and Fig.13 , the arm 215 may include a tapered region 215 a that contacts the pair of first shields 410 .

[0211] The tapered region 215 a may have a cross-sectional shape whose width in the Y direction decreases toward opposite ends of the first bottle holding member 210 in the X direction.

[0212] Therefore, when the arm 215 moves, the pair of first shields 410 may be easily separated from each other, and the pair of first shields 410 may be in close contact with the arm 215 to the greatest extent.

[0213] The clamper 210 a may include a pair of rollers 217 coupled to the arm 215 so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis formed in the Z direction.

[0214] For example, the bracket 217a may be coupled to the arm 215, and the pair of rollers 217 may be rotatably coupled to the bracket 217a.

[0215] The pair of rollers 217 may be disposed at each of two opposite end portions of the first bottle holding member 210 in the X direction.

[0216] The pair of rollers 217 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the Y direction. When the pair of first shielding members 410 pass between the pair of rollers 217, the interval between the pair of first shielding members 410 may be reduced. Therefore, the pair of first shielding members 410 may be in close contact with the arm 215 to the greatest extent, and the pair of rollers 217 may assist the reconnection operation of the pair of first shielding members 410.

[0217] Fig.14 is a view showing a modified example of the sealing unit.

[0218] refer to Fig.12 and Fig.14 , the sealing unit 400 may include a pair of second shielding members 420 .

[0219] Similar to the pair of first shields 410 , the pair of second shields 420 may be arranged at positions spaced apart from each other in the Y direction and coupled to the first partition wall 110 . A guide slit 111 may be arranged between the pair of second shields 420 .

[0220] Therefore, the arm 215 of the first bottle holding member 210 can move between the pair of second shielding members 420 .

[0221] The pair of second shields 420 may be detachably coupled to each other.

[0222] To this end, a protrusion 421 extending in the X direction may be formed on one of the pair of second shields 420 , and a groove 423 coupled with the protrusion 421 may be formed on the other of the pair of second shields 420 .

[0223] Therefore, when the protrusion 421 is inserted into the groove 423, the pair of second shielding members 420 may close the guide slit 111. The arm 215 of the first bottle holding member 210 may move along the guide slit 111 while separating the pair of second shielding members 420. After the arm 215 passes through a portion between the pair of second shielding members 420, when the protrusion 421 is inserted into the groove 423, the pair of second shielding members 420 separated from each other by the arm 215 may be coupled to each other again.

[0224] However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The plurality of protrusions 421 may be arranged along the X direction.

[0225] The pair of second shielding members 420 may be made of a flexible material, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0226] When the pair of second shields 420 pass between the pair of rollers 217 rotatably coupled to the arm 215 , the interval between the pair of second shields 420 may be reduced. Therefore, the pair of rollers 217 may press the pair of second shields 420 and assist the protrusions 421 to be inserted into the grooves 423 .

[0227] Fig.15 is a view showing another modified example of the sealing unit.

[0228] refer to Fig.15 , the sealing unit 400 may include a pair of rollers 430 , a pair of films 440 , and a rotation force supplying member 450 .

[0229] The pair of rollers 430 may be disposed at positions spaced apart from each other in the X direction and rotatably coupled to the first partition wall 110. A guide slit 111 may be disposed between the pair of rollers 430.

[0230] For example, the pair of rollers 430 may be arranged at both opposite ends of the guide slit 111 in the X direction.

[0231] The film 440 may be wound around the roller 430 and coupled to the arm 215 of the first bottle holding part 210 by a fastening member such as a bolt, an adhesive, etc.

[0232] The film 440 may be disposed on the guide slit 111 and arranged parallel to the first partition wall 110 .

[0233] The rotational force supplying member 450 may provide a rotational force to the drum 430 so that the drum 430 rotates in a direction in which the film 440 is wound.

[0234] Therefore, when the first bottle holding member 210 is conveyed by the conveying member 251, the film 440 arranged rearward from the first bottle holding member 210 is unrolled from the roller 430, but the film 440 arranged forward from the first bottle holding member 210 is wound around the roller 430 by the rotation force supplying member 450. Therefore, except for the area of ​​the guide slit 111 in which the first bottle holding member 210 is arranged, the remaining area of ​​the guide slit 111 can be kept closed by the pair of films 440.

[0235] The rotation force supplying member 450 may include an elastic member such as a spring coupled to the first partition wall 110 and the rotation shaft of the drum 430 .

[0236] However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The rotation force supply member 450 may include a control motor, etc., for providing a rotation force to the drum 430 to provide a predetermined tension to the film 440 .

[0237] Fig.16 is a perspective view of a second bottle holding member, and Fig.17 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the second tapered region.

[0238] refer to Figure 4 , Fig.16 and Fig.17 The second bottle holding member 220 may include a pair of second clampers 221 and a second interval adjusting member 223 .

[0239] The pair of second grippers 221 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the Y direction. The second interval adjustment member 223 adjusts the interval between the pair of second grippers 221 in the Y direction so that the pair of second grippers 221 hold the sampling bottle B or separate the sampling bottle B.

[0240] The second interval adjusting member 223 may include a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0241] The second holder 221 may include a second seating portion 221 a on which the sampling bottle B is seated, a second side support portion 221 b configured to support a side surface of the sampling bottle B, and a second arm 221 c extending from the second interval adjusting member 223 to the second side support portion 221 b in the X direction.

[0242] The second arm 221 c may be disposed to pass through a second guide slit 131 formed in the third partition wall 130 .

[0243] The second guide slit 131 may penetrate the third partition wall 130 in the X direction and extend in the Y direction to guide movement of the second bottle holding member 220 in the Y direction.

[0244] The second placement portion 221a and the second side support portion 221b of the second bottle holding member 220 may be arranged in the first-second internal space A1-2, and the second interval adjusting member 223 may be arranged in the third internal space A3. Therefore, the driving device (such as the second interval adjusting member 223) may be prevented from being exposed to chemicals, and corrosion caused by exposure to chemicals may be minimized.

[0245] Meanwhile, a pair of second shields 411 may be coupled to the third partition wall 130 .

[0246] The pair of second shielding members 411 may be arranged to face each other with respect to the second guide slit 131 and be made of a flexible material. The pair of second shielding members 411 may include permanent magnets having different magnetic properties.

[0247] For example, one second shield 411 may include an N-pole permanent magnet, and the other second shield 411 may include an S-pole permanent magnet.

[0248] The pair of second shielding members 411 may be coupled to each other by magnetic force to close the second guide slit 131. The second arm 221c may move along the second guide slit 131 while separating the pair of second shielding members 411. After the second arm 221c passes through the portion between the pair of second shielding members 411, the pair of second shielding members 411 separated from each other may be coupled to each other again by magnetic force. Therefore, the inflow or outflow of chemicals or chemical fumes through the second guide slit 131 may be suppressed.

[0249] The second clamper 221 may include a pair of second rollers 221 d coupled to the second arm 221 c so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis formed in the X direction.

[0250] For example, the second bracket 221e may be coupled to the second arm 221c, and the pair of second rollers 221d may be rotatably coupled to the second bracket 221e.

[0251] The pair of second rollers 221d may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the Z direction, and to be spaced apart from the second arm 221c in the Y direction. The pair of second shielding members 411 may be arranged between the pair of second rollers 221d. Therefore, the pair of second rollers 221d may assist in the reconnection operation of the pair of second shielding members 411, so that the area where the pair of second shielding members 411 are separated from each other may be minimized to the area where the second arm 221c is arranged.

[0252] The second arm 221 c may include a second tapered region 221 f that contacts the pair of second shields 411 .

[0253] The second tapered area 221f may have a vertical cross-sectional shape whose width in the Z direction increases as the distance from the pair of second rollers 221d in the Y direction increases. Therefore, the pair of second shielding members 411 may be in close contact with the second arm 221c to the greatest extent, and cooperate with the pair of second rollers 221d to minimize the opening area of ​​the second guide slit 131.

[0254] The second bottle conveying member 252 may be coupled to the third partition wall 130 , and convey the second bottle holding member 220 in the Y direction.

[0255] The second bottle conveying member 252 may include a servo motor, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0256] The second bottle conveying member 252 may be disposed in the third inner space A3. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the driving device (such as the second bottle conveying member 252) from being exposed to chemicals, and minimize corrosion caused by exposure to chemicals.

[0257] Fig.18 is a perspective view of the cover separation / coupling module, Fig.19 yes Fig.18 An exploded perspective view of Fig. 20 and Fig.21 is a view for explaining the operating principle of the cover holding unit, Fig. 22 yes Fig. 20 A zoomed-in view of the Fig.23 yes Fig.21 A partial enlarged view of .

[0258] refer to Figures 18 to 21 , the cover separation / coupling module 300 may include a cover holding unit 310 , a cover rotating unit 320 , and a cover lifting unit 330 , and may further include a lifting frame 340 and / or a cover 350 .

[0259] The cover holding unit 310 may hold the cover C. To this end, the cover holding unit 310 may include a first frame 311 , a plurality of grippers 312 , a second frame 313 , a plurality of links 314 , and a frame lifting part 315 , and may further include a plate member 318 and a plurality of elastic members 319 .

[0260] A plurality of holders 312 may be rotatably coupled to the first frame 311 so as to support a side surface of the cover C. As shown in FIG.

[0261] The second frame 313 may be disposed in a horizontal plate region of the first frame 311 , and conveyed in a vertical direction (ie, Z direction) by the frame lifting member 315 .

[0262] The number of the connecting rods 314 may be equal to the number of the clamps 312, for example, three. The connecting rods 314 may be rotatably coupled to the clamps 312 and the second frame 313. The vertical linear motion of the second frame 313 may be converted into the rotational motion of the clamp 312 through the connecting rods 314.

[0263] For example, Fig. 20 As shown, the plurality of clamps 312 rotate forward so that the clamping surfaces thereof move away from each other when the second frame 313 moves upward, so that the plurality of clamps 312 can be separated from the cover C. Fig.21 As shown, the plurality of clampers 312 are reversely rotated so that the clamping surfaces thereof move close to each other when the second frame 313 moves downward, so that the plurality of clampers 312 can hold the cover C.

[0264] The frame lifting member 315 may be coupled to the first frame 311 and convey the second frame 313 in the Z direction.

[0265] The frame lifting member 315 may include a pneumatic cylinder, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The frame lifting member 315 may include other lifting devices, such as a hydraulic cylinder.

[0266] The plate member 318 may be disposed below the first frame 311 and coupled to the first frame 311 so as to be vertically movable.

[0267] A plurality of elastic members 319 may be interposed between the first frame 311 and the plate member 318 and provide elastic force to the plate member 318 so that the plate member 318 is maintained in a horizontal state.

[0268] For example, the plurality of elastic members 319 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction.

[0269] A lower surface of the plate member 318 may be disposed to face an upper surface of the cover C held by the plurality of clampers 312 .

[0270] Therefore, when the cap holding unit 310 moves upward or downward, it is possible to suppress the cap holding unit 310 from being damaged due to collision with the sampling bottle B or the cap C. Furthermore, even if the sampling bottle B is partially tilted, the state of the sampling bottle B can be changed to an upright state.

[0271] The cover rotating unit 320 may be installed on the lifting frame 340 and rotate the cover holding unit 310 (eg, the frame lifting member 315 ) around a rotation axis in the Z direction.

[0272] The cover rotating unit 320 may include a servo motor, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0273] The cover lifting unit 330 may transport the lifting frame 340 in a Z direction (ie, a vertical direction).

[0274] Therefore, the cover holding unit 310 together with the lifting frame 340 may also be conveyed in the Z direction by the cover lifting unit 330 .

[0275] In addition, the cap holding unit 310 may be moved downward by the cap lifting unit 330 and then hold the cap C. In addition, the cap holding unit 310 may be rotated and moved upward by the cap rotating unit 320 and the cap lifting unit 330 and separate the cap C from the sampling bottle B. The process of coupling the cap C to the sampling bottle B may be performed in reverse order.

[0276] The cover lifting unit 330 may be coupled to the upper surface of the housing 100. The frame lifting member 315, the cover rotating unit 320, and the cover lifting unit 330 may be arranged outside the housing 100. The frame lifting member 315 may extend to the first-second inner space A1-2 through a through hole formed in the upper wall of the housing 100. The driving device (such as the cover rotating unit 320 and the cover lifting unit 330) may be prevented from being exposed to chemical fumes, and corrosion caused by exposure to chemical fumes may be minimized.

[0277] The cover lifting unit 330 may include a pneumatic cylinder, but the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0278] The lifting frame 340 may include a cylinder holder 341 configured to support the cylinder 316 constituting the frame lifting part 315 so that the cylinder 316 is rotatable.

[0279] For example, the frame lifting member 315 may include a cylinder 316 and a piston 317 .

[0280] The cylinder 316 may be coupled to the first frame 311 and the rotation shaft of the cover rotating unit 320 , and rotated by the cover rotating unit 320 .

[0281] The cylinder 316 may include a first cylinder region 316 a and a second cylinder region 316 b disposed above the first cylinder region 316 a .

[0282] A first cavity C1 may be formed in the first cylinder region 316 a , a second cavity C2 may be formed in the second cylinder region 316 b , and a piston 317 may be disposed in the first cavity C1 .

[0283] The piston 317 may include a first rod 317a passing through a lower wall of the cylinder 316 and coupled to the second frame 313, and a second rod 317b passing through a partition wall between the first cavity C1 and the second cavity C2 and extending to the second cavity C2. The first rod 317a may protrude from a lower surface of the piston 317, and the second rod 317b may protrude from an upper surface of the piston 317.

[0284] The piston 317 may be moved in a vertical direction by the fluid supplied into the first chamber C1 .

[0285] To this end, the cylinder retainer 341 may have a first fluid port 341a and a second fluid port 341b, and a fluid supply line (not shown) is connected to the first fluid port and the second fluid port. The first fluid port 341a and the second fluid port and 341b may extend to the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder retainer 341. The second cylinder region 316b may have a first through hole 316b-1 and a second through hole 316b-2 extending from the outer circumferential surface of the second cylinder region 316b to the second cavity C2. The first flow path 317a-1 may be formed in the piston 317 and connected to the first through hole 316b-1. The first flow path 317a-1 may extend to the outer circumferential surface of the upper end of the first rod 317a. The second flow path 317b-1 may be formed in the piston 317 and connected to the second through hole 316b-2. The second flow path 317b-1 may extend to the outer circumferential surface of the lower end of the second rod 317b.

[0286] The fluid injected through the first fluid port 341a may be sequentially supplied to the lower side of the first cavity C1 through the first through hole 316b-1, the first flow path 317a-1, and the first through flow path 317a-2. Thus, the piston 317 may move upward or downward.

[0287] The fluid injected through the second fluid port 341b may be sequentially supplied to the upper side of the first cavity C1 through the second through hole 316b-2, the second flow path 317b-1, and the second through flow path (317b-2). Therefore, the piston 317 may move downward.

[0288] An annular first groove 316 b - 3 and an annular second groove 316 b - 4 may be formed in the outer circumferential surface of the second cylinder region 316 b .

[0289] When the cylinder 316 rotates, the first groove 316b-3 and the second groove 316b-4 keep the first through hole 316b-1 and the second through hole 316b-2 connected to the first fluid port 341a and the second fluid port 341b, respectively.

[0290] However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The first groove 316 b - 3 and the second groove 316 b - 4 may be formed in the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder holder 341 .

[0291] The recess R may be formed in the lower and upper surfaces of the first cavity C1 and abut against the outer circumferential surface of the first rod 317 a or the second rod 317 b .

[0292] Therefore, even if the piston 317 reaches a height equal to or close to the height of the lower surface or the upper surface of the first cavity C1 , the first flow path 317 a - 1 or the second flow path 317 b - 1 may remain connected to the first cavity C1 .

[0293] The cover 350 may be coupled to the upper surface of the housing 100 and the cylinder holder 341, and provided in the form of a flexible pipe to surround a through hole formed in the housing 100. The frame lifting member 315 may be disposed in the cover 350. For example, the cover 350 may be a corrugated pipe.

[0294] Therefore, it is possible to suppress the chemical smoke from flowing in or out through the through hole of the housing 100 .

[0295] refer to Fig. 22 and Fig.23 , although the piston 317 moves upward or downward, the first through hole 316b-1 formed in the cylinder 316 can remain connected to the first flow path 317a-1 formed in the piston 317, and the second through hole 316b-2 formed in the cylinder 316 remains connected to the second flow path 317b-1 formed in the piston 317.

[0296] To this end, the stroke of the piston 317 (i.e., at the top dead center of the piston 317 (see Fig. 20 ) and bottom dead center (see Fig.21 ) between the first through hole 316b-1 and the first flow path 317a-1, and smaller than the sum of the outlet diameter d3 of the second through hole 316b-2 and the inlet diameter d4 of the second flow path 317b-1.

[0297] Fig.24 is a perspective view of the emission module. Fig.25 yes Fig.24 FIG. 26A is an exploded perspective view of the exhaust module, and FIG. 26A is a front view of the exhaust module.

[0298] refer to Fig.24 and Fig.25 , the exhaust module 500 may include a housing 510 having a single inlet port 510a or a plurality of inlet ports 510a formed in an upper surface thereof, and a discharge duct 520 and a supply duct 530 connected to the housing 510 .

[0299] As described above, the plurality of inlet ports 510a may correspond in number and arrangement to the plurality of sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 .

[0300] Chemicals collected in the inner space of the case 510 through the inlet port 510 a of the case 510 may be discharged to the outside of the housing 100 through the discharge pipe 520 , for example, to a chemical purification facility (not shown) or the like.

[0301] A diluent solution (eg, water) may be supplied to the inner space of the case 510 through the supply pipe 530. To this end, the supply pipe 530 may be connected to a diluent solution supply device (not shown) disposed outside the housing 100.

[0302] The exhaust duct 520 and the supply duct 530 may each be provided in the form of a flexible tube (flexible tube), and coupled to a through hole formed in the side wall of the housing 100 .

[0303] The second valve V2 (see Fig. 27 ) can be installed in the supply pipe 530, and the second valve V2 can be controlled by the control unit 710 (see Fig. 27 ) is controlled so as to operate together with the first valve V1 installed in the sampling pipelines L1, L2 and L3.

[0304] For example, the first valve V1 installed in the sampling lines L1, L2 and L3 may be opened for a predetermined time, so that the chemicals contained in the sampling lines L1, L2 and L3 are discharged to the discharge module 500 before the chemicals are filled into the sampling bottle B. In this case, the second valve V2 installed in the supply pipe 530 may also be opened. Therefore, after the chemicals contained in the sampling lines L1, L2 and L3 are discharged to the discharge module 500, the chemicals stored in the chemical storage tank may be filled into the sampling bottle B. The chemicals collected in the discharge module 500 may be mixed with a dilute solution and then discharged in a dilute state. At the same time, when a predetermined time has passed after the first valve V1 installed in the sampling lines L1, L2 and L3 is closed, the second valve V2 installed in the supply pipe 530 is closed, so that a cleaning operation of discharging the remaining chemicals in the discharge module 500 may be performed.

[0305] However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. Depending on the chemical properties, the second valve V2 may be opened for a predetermined time after the first valve V1 is closed, or the second valve V2 may remain closed before and after the first valve V1 is closed. For example, when the chemical is an undiluted sulfuric acid solution, the mixture of the undiluted sulfuric acid solution and water generates excessive heat, which may adversely affect the entire device.

[0306] The conveying unit 600 may include a conveying device, such as a pneumatic cylinder 610 and a cover 620. However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto, and the conveying device may include a hydraulic cylinder, a motor, and the like.

[0307] The pneumatic cylinder 610 may be coupled to the third partition wall 130 and disposed in the third space (i.e., the third internal space A3). The piston rod 610a (i.e., the connecting member of the pneumatic cylinder 610) may extend through a through hole formed in the third partition wall 130 and be coupled to the housing 510 disposed in the first space (i.e., the first internal space, specifically, the first-second internal space A1-2). Therefore, the driving device (e.g., the pneumatic cylinder 610) may be prevented from being exposed to chemical fumes, and corrosion caused by exposure to chemical fumes may be minimized.

[0308] The cover 620 may prevent the chemical smoke from flowing in or out through the through-hole formed in the third partition wall 130 .

[0309] The cover 620 may be provided in the form of a flexible pipe, such as a corrugated pipe. Both opposite ends of the cover 620 may be coupled to the third partition wall 130 and the housing 510 , and the piston rod 610 a may extend through the cover 620 .

[0310] refer to Fig.26a , the inlet port 510 a of the cover case 510 may be arranged to be higher than a seating surface of the second bottle holding member 220 on which the sampling bottle B is seated.

[0311] For example, the height h1 from the upper surface of the housing 510 to the discharge ports of the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 may be smaller than the height h2 from the placement surface of the second bottle holding part 220 to the discharge ports of the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3. The upper surface or inlet port 510a of the housing 510 may be arranged at substantially the same height as the opening of the upper end of the sampling bottle b.

[0312] Therefore, it is possible to minimize the chemical dripping distance from the discharge ports of the sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 to the inlet port 510 a of the housing 510 , and minimize the scattering of the chemical.

[0313] Figure 26b is a view showing a first modified example of the discharge module, Fig.26c and Fig.26d is a view showing a second modified example of the discharge module.

[0314] The configurations of the discharge module 500 and the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 may be variously modified. Figure 26b , the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 may be spaced apart from the discharge module 500 at a predetermined interval in a vertical direction. Therefore, the second bottle holding member 220 may freely move between the discharge module 500 and the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3.

[0315] In this case, the size of the inlet port 510a may be appropriately adjusted so that the chemicals discharged from the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 may be introduced into the discharge module 500 without being scattered. Alternatively, the cover having the inlet port may be omitted. This configuration has the advantage that the drive unit may be omitted.

[0316] refer to Fig.26c , the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 can be moved upward or downward by a separate driving unit. When the chemical is discharged, as the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 move downward, this configuration can minimize the chemical dripping distance, thereby suppressing scattering.

[0317] In addition, if Fig.26d As shown, when the chemicals are completely discharged, the sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 may move upward, and the second bottle holding part 220 may move between the discharge module 500 and the sampling lines L1 , L2 , and L3 .

[0318] However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited thereto. The discharge module 500 can move up or down in a state where the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 are fixed. Alternatively, all the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 and the discharge module 500 can move up or down. Alternatively, chemicals can be collected when the sampling lines L1, L2, and L3 and / or the discharge module 500 move forward or backward. Any configuration can be applied without restriction as long as the discharge module 500 can collect chemicals without limiting the movement of the second bottle holding component 220.

[0319] Embodiments have been described above, but these embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes not described above may be made without departing from the inherent features of the present disclosure. For example, the various constituent elements specifically described in the embodiments may be modified and subsequently executed. In addition, it should be understood that differences associated with modifications and applications are included within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A chemical sampling device, comprising: a housing having an interior space; a plurality of sampling lines extending through the housing and configured to supply chemicals to the interior space; A plurality of switch valves, which are respectively installed in the plurality of sampling pipelines; a first door configured to open or close a first entrance formed in the housing; a bottle holding unit configured to place or fix a sampling bottle loaded into the internal space through the first inlet; a cap separation / coupling module configured to separate a cap from a sampling bottle arranged in the inner space or to couple the cap to the sampling bottle; a bottle conveying unit configured to convey the bottle holding unit so that the sampling bottle passes through the cap separation / coupling module and is then arranged below the discharge port of the sampling line; a discharge module for collecting chemicals discharged from the plurality of sampling lines; as well as a control unit that selectively controls at least the plurality of switch valves to discharge a portion of the chemical into the discharge module before filling the chemical into the sampling bottle, Wherein, the chemical sampling device further comprises: a second partition wall configured to divide the internal space into a first-first internal space and a first-second internal space; and a second door configured to open or close a second inlet formed in the second partition wall; The bottle holding unit includes a first bottle holding component and a second bottle holding component configured to hold the sampling bottle. wherein the bottle conveying unit comprises a first bottle conveying component configured to convey the first bottle holding component in a first direction, and a second bottle conveying component configured to convey the second bottle holding component in a second direction, and The first bottle holding component is delivered to the cap separation / coupling module through the second inlet, and the second bottle holding component is delivered to the sampling line from the cap separation / coupling module.

2. The chemical sampling device according to claim 1, wherein: The first-first internal space is connected to the first inlet, and the sampling line and the cover separation / coupling module are arranged in the first-second internal space.

3. The chemical sampling device according to claim 1, wherein: The first direction and the second direction intersect each other perpendicularly.

4. The chemical sampling device according to claim 1, comprising: a first partition wall configured to divide the internal space into a first internal space including the first-first internal space and the first-second internal space and a second internal space arranged below the first internal space, wherein the first partition wall has a first guide slit extending in a first direction, wherein the first bottle holding member includes a pair of first clamps spaced apart from each other in a first direction, and a first interval adjusting member configured to adjust the interval between the pair of first clamps, and wherein the pair of first grippers are arranged to pass through the first guide slit, and the first interval adjusting member and the first bottle conveying member are arranged in the second inner space.

5. The chemical sampling device according to claim 1, comprising: a third partition wall configured to divide the interior space into a first interior space including the first-first interior space and the first-second interior space and a third interior space arranged at one side of the first interior space, wherein the third partition wall has a second guide slit extending in a second direction, wherein the second bottle holding member includes a pair of second clamps spaced apart from each other in a second direction, and a second interval adjusting member configured to adjust the interval between the pair of second clamps, and wherein the pair of second grippers are arranged to pass through the second guide slit, and the second interval adjusting member and the second bottle conveying member are arranged in the third inner space.

6. The chemical sampling apparatus according to claim 1, comprising an input unit configured to receive one of a plurality of chemical supply sources respectively connected to the plurality of sampling lines; in, The control unit is configured to control the bottle holding unit, the cap separation / coupling module, the bottle conveying unit, the second door, and the switching valve so as to fill the sampling bottle with the chemical stored in the chemical supply source input from the input unit.

7. The chemical sampling apparatus according to claim 6, comprising a discharge module delivery unit configured to deliver the discharge module to a position below the discharge ports of the plurality of sampling lines, in, The exhaust module includes a plurality of inlet ports corresponding to the plurality of sampling lines.

8. The chemical sampling device according to claim 7, wherein: The control unit controls the discharge module delivery unit and the switch valve to discharge the chemical contained in the sampling line connected to the chemical supply source input from the input unit to the discharge module before filling the chemical into the sampling bottle.

9. The chemical sampling device according to claim 7, wherein: The emission module comprises: a housing having an inlet port on an upper surface thereof; and a discharge duct configured to discharge the chemical introduced into the interior space of the housing through the inlet port to the outside of the housing, There are multiple sampling pipelines, and the multiple sampling pipelines are connected to different chemical supply sources respectively. wherein the first valve is installed in the plurality of sampling lines accordingly, and The plurality of sampling lines are connected to each other and have a single discharge port.

10. The chemical sampling device according to claim 1, wherein: The cover separation / coupling module comprises: a cover holding unit configured to hold the cover; a cap rotating unit configured to rotate the cap holding unit; and A cover lifting unit is configured to move the cover holding unit in a vertical direction.

11. The chemical sampling device according to claim 10, wherein: The cover holding unit comprises: First frame; a plurality of holders rotatably coupled to the first frame so as to support side surfaces of the cover; a second frame disposed on the first frame; a plurality of links rotatably coupled to a portion of each of the plurality of clamps and the second frame so that the plurality of clamps are coupled to or separated from the cover by vertical linear motion of the second frame; and A frame lifting member is coupled to the first frame and is configured to transport the second frame in a vertical direction.

12. The chemical sampling device according to claim 11, wherein: The frame lifting component comprises: a cylinder coupled to the first frame and a rotation shaft of the cover rotating unit; and A piston is disposed in a first cavity formed in the cylinder, the piston is configured to move in a vertical direction by a fluid supplied to the first cavity, and has a first rod passing through a lower wall of the cylinder and coupled to the second frame.

13. The chemical sampling device according to claim 12, wherein: The cover separation / coupling module includes a lifting frame configured to be conveyed in a vertical direction by the cover lifting unit, and the cover rotating unit is mounted on the lifting frame, wherein the lifting frame comprises a cylinder holder configured to support the cylinder so that the cylinder can rotate, and The cylinder holder has a first fluid port and a second fluid port, and fluid to be supplied to the upper side and the lower side of the first cavity flows in and out through the first fluid port and the second fluid port.

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