Packaging device

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of packaging device for improving workability.The packaging device is the packaging device for manufacturing goods by packaging the packaging object with film, and has metering part (10), packaging part (30) and control part (130).Metering part (20) measures the packaging object.Packaging part (30) packs the packaging object with film.Control part (130) switches the action of packaging part (30) according to whether it is the goods set with price condition.Control part (130) calculates the price of goods based on the metering result of metering part (10) in the case of judging that the goods are the goods set with price condition, in the case of calculated price satisfying price condition, the packaging of packaging object by packaging part (30) is executed, and in the case of not satisfying price condition, the packaging of packaging object by packaging part (30) is not executed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a packaging device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the past, a packaging device as disclosed in Patent Literature 1 (Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-156410) has been known. The packaging device of Patent Literature 1 measures a packaged article and, as a condition for the measurement value to be stable (to be within a threshold value), causes the packaged article to be transported to a packaging section and causes the packaged article to be packaged.

[0003] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-156410 SUMMARY

[0004] In the above-described Patent Literature 1, although packaging is started as a condition for the measurement value to be stable, the inventors of the present application have focused on the problem that packaging of a packaged article cannot be performed as a condition for the price.

[0005] In a conventional packaging device, although the weight of a packaged article can be set, the price cannot be set. Therefore, in a case where packaging of a packaged article is performed as a condition for the price, the weight needs to be set by dividing the price by the unit price (the price per unit weight of the packaged article), and thus it is troublesome. In a packaged article in which the unit price varies, it is particularly troublesome. Therefore, the operability is poor in a case where packaging of a packaged article is performed as a condition for the price as a target.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present application is to provide a packaging device that improves the operability.

[0007] The packaging device according to the first aspect is a packaging device that packages a packaged article with a film to manufacture a product, and includes a measurement section, a packaging section, and a control section. The measurement section measures the packaged article. The packaging section packages the packaged article with the film. The control section switches the operation of the packaging section depending on whether the product is set as a product of a price condition. The control section calculates the price of the product based on the measurement result of the measurement section in a case where it is determined that the product is the product of the price condition, and performs packaging of the packaged article by the packaging section in a case where the calculated price satisfies the price condition, and does not perform packaging of the packaged article by the packaging section in a case where the price condition is not satisfied.

[0008] In the packaging device according to the first aspect, the control section first determines whether the product is the product of the price condition, calculates the price of the product from the measurement result in a case where the product is the product of the price condition, and causes the packaging section to perform packaging in a case where the price satisfies the price condition, and does not cause the packaging section to perform packaging in a case where the price condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the user does not need to divide the price as a target by the unit price and set the weight range to the packaging device in advance, and thus the operability in a case where the packaged article is packaged as a condition for the price as a target can be improved.

[0009] The packaging apparatus according to the second aspect is the packaging apparatus according to the first aspect, and the control section has a first operation mode and a second operation mode. In the first operation mode, if the measurement value of the measurement section is stable in the case of the article for which the price condition is not set, the article loaded by the measurement section is packaged in the packaging section. In the second operation mode, in the case of the article for which the price condition is set, a sales price of the article is calculated based on the weight of the article at the time when the measurement value of the measurement section is stable and the price per unit weight, and if the calculated sales price satisfies the price condition, the article loaded by the measurement section is packaged in the packaging section.

[0010] In the packaging apparatus according to the second aspect, even if the article loaded in the measurement section is stable, the packaging operation is not performed in the case where the price condition is not satisfied, and thus it is possible to increase or decrease the amount of the article on the measurement section. Also, if the result of the increase or decrease satisfies the price condition, it is possible to start the packaging operation.

[0011] The packaging apparatus according to the third aspect is the packaging apparatus according to the first aspect, and the control section has a third operation mode. In the third operation mode, in the case of the article for which the price condition and the weight condition are set, a sales price of the article is calculated based on the weight of the article at the time when the measurement value of the measurement section is stable and the price per unit weight, and if the calculated sales price satisfies the price condition and the weight of the article at the time when the measurement value of the measurement section is stable satisfies the weight condition, the article loaded by the measurement section is packaged in the packaging section.

[0012] In the packaging apparatus according to the third aspect, even if the article loaded in the measurement section is stable, the packaging operation is not performed in the case where the price condition and the weight condition are not satisfied, and thus it is possible to increase or decrease the amount of the article on the measurement section. Also, if the result of the increase or decrease satisfies the price condition and the weight condition, it is possible to start the packaging operation.

[0013] The packaging apparatus according to the fourth aspect is the packaging apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, and further includes an input section. The input section inputs the price condition. The control section determines that the article is the article for which the price condition is set in the case where the price condition is input from the input section.

[0014] In the packaging apparatus according to the fourth aspect, the price condition can be input from the input section, and thus in the case where it is intended to package the article in the price range as a target, it is possible to make the article wait on the measurement section to increase or decrease the amount of the article until the price condition input from the input section is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to easily realize the packaging apparatus with improved work efficiency.

[0015] The packaging apparatus according to the fifth aspect is the packaging apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, and further includes a product master table. The product master table stores product information of the product. The control section determines that the product is the product for which the price condition is set, when the product information read out from the product master table includes the price condition.

[0016] In the packaging apparatus according to the fifth aspect, since the price condition can be registered in the product master table in advance, it is possible to determine whether the product is the product for which the price condition is set, only by reading out the product information from the product master table.

[0017] The packaging apparatus according to the sixth aspect is the packaging apparatus according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, and the price condition is a price range at the time of selling the product.

[0018] In the packaging apparatus according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to set the price range in which the consumer is likely to purchase as the price condition, and thus it is possible to realize the packaging apparatus that contributes to sales.

[0019] The packaging apparatus according to the seventh aspect is the bag-making packaging machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, and further includes a label printer. The label printer prints information of the product on a label.

[0020] In the packaging apparatus according to the seventh aspect, since the label printer is further included, it is possible to print information of the price of the product or the like on the label.

[0021] The packaging apparatus according to the eighth aspect is the packaging apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and further includes a label attaching section. The label attaching section attaches the label to the product.

[0022] In the packaging apparatus according to the eighth aspect, since the label attaching section is further included, it is possible to attach the label on which the information of the price of the product or the like is printed to the product.

[0023] According to the present application, it is possible to improve workability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the packaging apparatus according to the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 2 is a block diagram of the packaging apparatus according to the embodiment.

[0026] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the label according to the embodiment.

[0027] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the packaging apparatus according to the embodiment.

[0028] Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the display section according to the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing an example of the display section of an embodiment.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing an example of the display section of an embodiment.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing an example of the display section of an embodiment.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a modified packaging device.

[0033] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing an example of a modified display section.

[0034] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing an example of a modified display section.

[0035] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing an example of a modified label.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 10: Metering unit; 20: Conveying unit; 30: Packaging unit; 41: Label printer; 42: Label pasting unit; 51: Display unit; 52: Input unit; 100: Packaging device; 121: Product master table; 130: Control unit. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below are specific examples of the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0039] (1) Equipment composition of packaging equipment

[0040] Figure 1 This is an external view of the packaging apparatus 100 according to this embodiment. The packaging apparatus 100 manufactures goods by wrapping the packaged items with film.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the packaging device 100 mainly includes a metering unit 10, a conveying unit 20, a packaging unit 30, a label issuing unit 40, and an operating unit 50.

[0042] The measurement department 10 measures the packaged items. The packaged items are, for example, food placed in containers such as trays.

[0043] The conveying unit 20 conveys the packaged items from the metering unit 10 to the packaging unit 30. The conveying unit 20 includes a conveyor belt, etc.

[0044] The packaging section 30 packages the object to be packaged that is transported from the metering section 10 with a film. The packaging section 30 mainly has a packaging material holding unit 31, a folding mechanism 32, and a film sealing section 33. The packaging material holding unit 31 holds a film roll. The folding mechanism 32 folds the film that is unwound from the film roll toward the lower surface side of the product and packages the object to be packaged with the film, and sends the packaged object to the film sealing section 33. The film sealing section 33 performs heat sealing on the film that is folded toward the lower surface of the object to be packaged.

[0045] The label issuing unit 40 has a label printer 41 and a label sticking section 42. The label printer 41 prints information of the product on the label. The information of the product is the weight of the object to be packaged, the price of the product, and the like. The label sticking section 42 sticks the label on the packaged product. In detail, the label sticking section 42 sticks the label that is issued from the label printer 41 to the film that is packaged by the packaging section 30.

[0046] The operation unit 50 mainly has a display section 51 and an input section 52 in order to operate the packaging apparatus 100.

[0047] The display section 51 is a liquid crystal display that displays information related to the packaging apparatus 100. In detail, the display section 51 displays the operation state of the packaging apparatus 100, information related to the object to be packaged that is packaged by the packaging apparatus 100, a screen for setting the packaging apparatus 100, and the like. The display section 51 can also be a touch panel.

[0048] The input section 52 is an input key that is input by the user. In detail, the input section 52 inputs instructions, settings, and the like with respect to the packaging apparatus 100. The input section 52 is not particularly limited as long as it can input the price condition, but in the present embodiment, it includes a numeral key.

[0049] (2) Control Configuration of Packaging Apparatus

[0050] Figure 2 is a block diagram of the packaging apparatus 100 of the present embodiment. As shown in Figure 2 the packaging apparatus 100 has a control device 110 in order to perform operation control of the constituent devices. The control device 110 is a device that is realized by a computer. The control device 110 has a storage section 120 and a control section 130. The control section 130 can use a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The control section 130 reads out a program that is stored in the storage section 120 and performs a prescribed operation process according to the program. The control section 130 can also write an operation result to the storage section 120 or read out information that is stored in the storage section 120 according to the program.

[0051] The storage unit 120 and the control unit 130 will be described below.

[0052] (2-1) Storage Section

[0053] The storage unit 120 stores various procedures and information required for controlling the packaging device 100. The storage unit 120 has a product master table 121.

[0054] The main product table 121 stores product information. This information includes, for example, the product name, product code, unit price, weight, and raw materials. It also includes information on whether the product has a set price condition. The price condition is the price range for selling the product.

[0055] The product information for various products stored in the main product table 121 can be obtained from the server via the network or from other storage media. The product information for various products is updated appropriately.

[0056] (2-2) Control Unit

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, the control unit 130 controls the metering unit 10, the conveying unit 20, the packaging unit 30, the label printer 41, and the label pasting unit 42 based on the input from the input unit 52, and outputs various information to the display unit 51.

[0058] The control unit 130 switches the operation of the packaging unit 30 based on whether the product has a set price condition. If the control unit 130 determines that the product has a set price condition, it calculates the price of the product based on the measurement results of the measurement unit 10. If the calculated price meets the price condition, the packaging unit 30 performs the packaging of the product. If the price condition is not met, the packaging unit 30 does not perform the packaging of the product.

[0059] Here, when there are products with set price conditions, the control unit 130 calculates the price of the product based on the measurement results of the measurement unit 10. If the calculated price meets the price conditions, the conveying unit 20 is activated; if the price conditions are not met, the conveying unit 20 is not activated.

[0060] The control unit 130 has a first operating mode and a second operating mode. In the first operating mode, for goods without a set price condition, if the measurement value of the measuring unit 10 is stable, the packaged item loaded by the measuring unit 10 is packaged in the packaging unit 30. In the second operating mode, for goods with a set price condition, the selling price of the packaged item is calculated based on the weight of the packaged item when the measurement value of the measuring unit 10 is stable and the price per unit weight. If the calculated selling price meets the price condition, the packaged item loaded by the measuring unit 10 is packaged in the packaging unit 30.

[0061] Here, the control section 130 causes the conveying section 20 to operate to convey the packed article from the metering section 10 to the packing section 30 if the metering value is stabilized in the first operation mode and if the calculated price satisfies the price condition when the metering value is stabilized in the second operation mode.

[0062] In the present embodiment, the control section 130 has a first judging section 131, a calculating section 132, and a second judging section 133.

[0063] The first judging section 131 judges whether or not the packed article is a product for which a price condition is set. The price condition in this case is a range of prices acceptable by a consumer as a sales price. The first judging section 131 judges based on information acquired from the input section 52, the product master table 121, and the like.

[0064] In detail, the first judging section 131 judges that the packed article is a product for which a price condition is set when the price condition is input from the input section. That is, the first judging section 131 judges that the packed article is a product for which a price condition is set when the price condition is input from the input section.

[0065] In addition, the first judging section 131 judges that the packed article is a product for which a price condition is set when the product information called up from the product master table 121 includes a price condition. In more detail, the first judging section 131 calls up the product information of the product corresponding to the call-up number (call-up No.) of the product input from the input section 52 from the product master table 121 of the storage section 120 to acquire the product information. Then, the first judging section 131 judges that the packed article is a product for which a price condition is set if a price condition is set in the product information. On the other hand, the first judging section 131 judges that the packed article is a product for which a price condition is not set if a price condition is not set in the acquired product information.

[0066] The first judging section 131 sets the first operation mode when it judges that the packed article loaded is a product for which a price condition is not set. On the other hand, the first judging section 131 sets the second operation mode when it judges that the packed article loaded by the metering section 10 is a product for which a price condition is set.

[0067] In a case where the first judging section 131 judges that the product is a product for which a price condition is set, the calculating section 132 calculates the price of the product on the basis of the measurement result of the measuring section 10. More specifically, in the second operation mode, the calculating section 132 multiplies the price per unit weight (unit price) in the product information called from the product master table 121 by the weight of the packed object measured by the measuring section 10 to calculate the price of the product. Note that the calculating section 132 calculates the "net weight of the packed object" in this case as the net weight of the packed object obtained by subtracting the tare weight from the measurement value at the time when the measurement value of the measuring section 10 is stabilized.

[0068] The second judging section 133 executes the packing of the packed object by the packing section 30 in a case where the price calculated by the calculating section 132 satisfies the price condition, and does not execute the packing of the packed object by the packing section 30 in a case where the price does not satisfy the price condition.

[0069] More specifically, in the second operation mode, the second judging section 133 compares the price condition included in the product information called from the product master table 121 or the price condition input by the input section 52 and the price calculated by the calculating section 132 to judge whether the price calculated by the calculating section 132 satisfies the price condition. Then, in a case where it is judged that the price calculated by the calculating section 132 satisfies the price condition, the second judging section 133 causes the conveying section 20 to operate to convey the packed object from the measuring section 10 to the packing section 30, and causes the packing section 30 to operate to execute the packing of the packed object. On the other hand, in a case where it is judged that the price calculated by the calculating section 132 does not satisfy the price condition, the second judging section 133 does not cause the conveying section 20 and the packing section 30 to operate, and does not execute the packing of the packed object. Here, the second judging section 133, in a case where it is judged that the price calculated by the calculating section 132 does not satisfy the price condition, causes the display section 51 to display the meaning (see FIG. 17). Figure 8

[0070] Figure 3 is an example of a label issued by the packing apparatus 100. The second judging section 133, in a case where it is judged that the price calculated by the calculating section 132 satisfies the price condition, causes the label printer 41 to print a label as shown in Figure 3 . More specifically, the second judging section 133 transmits the price (895 yen) obtained by multiplying the unit price (198 yen) called from the product master table 121 by the net weight (419 g) and other product information, etc. to the label printer 41 to cause the label printer 41 to generate a label and print the label.

[0071] In addition, the second judging section 133, when causing the label printer 41 to print a label, causes the label sticking section 42 to stick the label. More specifically, the second judging section 133 instructs the label sticking section 42 to stick the label printed by the label printer 41 to the product.​

[0072] (3) Operation of the packaging apparatus

[0073] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the packaging apparatus 100 of the present embodiment. Figures 5-8 One screen shown by the display section 51 is shown. Referring to Figures 1-8 the operation of the packaging apparatus 100 of the present embodiment will be explained. The manufacturing of the product in which the product is packaged with the film in the packaging apparatus 100 is performed by the operation control of the various devices by the control section 110.

[0074] As Figure 4 shown, first, the user inputs the call-out number of the product to the input section 52 (step Sll). In this step Sll, the user selects the product by the input of the call-out No. In the present embodiment, the user selects "tomato" by inputting "2" as the "call-out No.". When the call-out number is inputted in step Sll, the process proceeds to step S12.

[0075] Note that, in step Sll, instead of the input of the call-out No. by the input section 52, the call-out can be performed by displaying the list of the products in the display section 51 and designating the product name from among them.

[0076] In step S12, the control section 130 calls out the product information corresponding to the product of the call-out No. inputted in step Sll from the product master table 121. In the present embodiment, the control section 130 reads out the product information corresponding to the "call-out No." of "2" from the product master table 121. Specifically, the first judging section 131 of the control section 130 calls out the product name, the unit price, the price condition, and the like from the product master table 121 as the product information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S13.

[0077] In step S13, the product of the call-out No. selected in step Sll is loaded to the weighing section 10 by the user. The weighing section 10 weighs the product loaded. In the present embodiment, the "tomato" placed on the pallet is placed on the weighing section 10. The weighing section 10 weighs the "tomato" as the product loaded to the weighing section 10. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14.

[0078] In step S14, the weighing section 10 inputs the weighed value of the product to the control section 130. The control section 130 subtracts the tare weight called out from the product master table 121 from the inputted weighed value to find the net weight of the "tomato", and causes the display section 51 to display the found net weight. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S15.

[0079] In step S15, the control unit 130 calculates the selling price of the packaged item based on the obtained net weight and unit price. In this embodiment, the calculation unit 132 of the control unit 130 obtains the unit price from the main product table 121 and multiplies the obtained unit price by the aforementioned net weight to calculate the selling price. Then, the process proceeds to step S16.

[0080] In step S16, the control unit 130 determines whether the packaged item that has been measured is a product with set price conditions (priced product). In this embodiment, the control unit 130 determines that the product is a product with set price conditions when price conditions are input from the input unit 52. Alternatively, along with or instead of this step, the control unit 130 determines that the product is a product with set price conditions when the product information retrieved from the product master table 121 includes price conditions. It should be noted that if the price conditions input from the input unit 51 and the price conditions retrieved from the product master table 121 are different, the control unit 130 prioritizes either one.

[0081] Specifically, for example, after the user touches the upper or lower limit amount on the display unit 51, they input a value using the number keys on the input unit 52. Then, if at least one of the upper or lower limit amount is input from the input unit 52, the control unit 130 determines that it is a product with a set price condition. Conversely, if the upper or lower limit amount is displayed as 0 yen, the control unit 130 determines that it is not a product with a set price condition. It should be noted that the upper and lower limit amounts are initially set to 0 yen as the default value.

[0082] In this embodiment, such as Figures 5-7 As shown, a maximum amount is set ( Figures 5-7 The middle part is "1000 yen") and the lower limit amount ( Figures 5-7 The price condition is "800 yen".

[0083] It should be noted that when the control unit 130 inputs price conditions to the input unit 52, it can cause the display unit 51 to display a screen asking whether to add weight conditions.

[0084] In step S16, if the control unit 130 determines that the product has a set price condition, it proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, if the control unit 130 determines in step S16 that the product does not have a set price condition, it enters the first operation mode and proceeds to step S22.

[0085] In step S17, the control section 130 determines whether the price calculated in step S15 satisfies the price condition. More specifically, the second determination section 133 of the control section 130 determines whether the price calculated by the calculation section satisfies at least one of the price condition input by the input section 52 and the price condition called up from the commodity master table 121.

[0086] In step S17, when the control section 130 determines that the price condition is satisfied, the second operation mode is entered, and the process proceeds to step S18. On the other hand, in step S17, when the control section 130 determines that the price condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S19.

[0087] In step S18, when the control section 130 determines that the price condition is satisfied, the display section 51 is caused to display "just amount" as shown in Figure 5

[0088] In step S19, the control section 130 determines whether the price calculated in step S15 is equal to or more than the upper limit amount of the price condition. In the present embodiment, the second determination section 133 of the control section 130 determines whether the price calculated in step S15 is equal to or more than 1000 yen, which is the upper limit amount.

[0089] In step S19, when the control section 130 determines that it is equal to or more than the upper limit amount, the process proceeds to step S20. On the other hand, in step S19, when the control section 130 determines that it is less than the upper limit amount, the process proceeds to step S21. In this case, the price calculated in step S15 does not satisfy the price condition and is less than the upper limit amount, and thus is less than the lower limit amount.

[0090] In step S20, the control section 130 causes the display section 51 to display "over amount" as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 because the price calculated in step S15 ("1255 yen") is equal to or more than the upper limit amount. The user who recognizes the over amount will reduce the packaged goods to be loaded by the weighing section 10. Then, the weighing section 10 returns to step S14, and the weighing value is re-input.

[0091] In step S21, the control section 130 causes the display section 51 to display "under amount" as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 because the price calculated in step S15 ("617 yen") is less than the lower limit amount. The user who recognizes the under amount will increase the packaged goods to be loaded by the weighing section 10. Then, the weighing section 10 returns to step S14, and the weighing value is re-input.

[0092] ​​​Note that in steps S20 and S21, the control section 130 causes the display section 51 to display that the price condition is not satisfied. For example, one example of a screen displayed by the display section 51 in a case where the lower limit amount of the price condition is not satisfied in step S21 is shown in FIG. 22. Figure 8

[0093] In step S22, if the measurement value of the measurement section 10 is stable, the control section 130 causes the conveyance section 20 to act. More specifically, in step S16, in a case where the price condition is not set for the product, if the measurement value of the measurement section 10 is stable in step S22, the packed object loaded by the measurement section 10 is conveyed to the packing section 30. In step S16, in a case where the price condition is set for the product, if the selling price calculated in step S15 satisfies the price condition and the measurement value of the measurement section 10 is stable in step S22, the packed object loaded by the measurement section 10 is conveyed to the packing section 30. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S23.

[0094] In step S23, the control section 130 causes the packing section 30 to pack the packed object conveyed by the conveyance section 20. More specifically, the packing section 30 covers the upper surface of the packed object with a film, and then folds the peripheral portion of the film toward the bottom surface of the tray and packs it. In the present embodiment, the packed object packed with the film placed on the tray is used as the product. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S24.

[0095] In step S24, the control section 130 outputs, in a case where the price condition is set for the product, the printing information in which the price calculated on the basis of the net weight at the time when the measurement is determined to be stable in step S22 and the unit price is appended with other product information to the label printer 41. The label printer 41 prints the information of the product on the label on the basis of these printing information. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the label printer 41 prints the label on which the product name, the price of the product, the weight of the packed object (net weight), the unit price, the processing date, the consumption deadline, and the like are recorded as the information of the product. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25. Figure 3

[0096] On the other hand, in a case where the price condition is not set for the product, for example, in a case where the fixed amount is set as the selling amount for the fixed amount product, if the measurement value input in step S14 is stable, the control section 130 outputs the fixed amount read from the product master table 121 and the printing information in which other product information is appended to the label printer 41. The label printer 41 prints the information of the product on the label on the basis of these printing information.

[0097] In step S25, the control section 130 causes the label sticking section 42 to stick the label to the product. In the present embodiment, the label sticking section 42 sticks the label shown in FIG. 25 to the film of the product. Figure 3 In step S26, the control section 130 causes the product storage section 40 to store the product packed in step S23 or S24. Thereafter, the process ends.​​

[0098] Note that the packaging apparatus 100 has an automatic mode and a manual mode. In a case where the automatic mode has been set, if the price condition (step S17) and the weighing stability condition (step S22) are satisfied, the control section 130 causes the conveying section 20 to convey the packaged object on the weighing section 10, and immediately causes the packaging section 30 to start the packaging operation (step S23). In a case where the manual mode has been set, if the price condition (step S17) and the weighing stability condition (step S22) are satisfied, the control section 130 causes the conveying section 20 to convey the packaged object on the weighing section 10 to the packaging section 30 by the user operating the start key or the print key, and causes the packaging section 30 to start the packaging operation.

[0099] (4) Features

[0100] (4-1)

[0101] The packaging apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is a packaging apparatus that packages a packaged object with a film to manufacture a product, and includes a weighing section 10, a packaging section 30, and a control section 130. The weighing section 10 weighs the packaged object. The packaging section 30 packages the packaged object with a film. The control section 130 switches the operation of the packaging section 30 depending on whether the product is a product for which a price condition is set. The control section 130 calculates the price of the product based on the weighing result of the weighing section 10 in a case where the product is determined to be a product for which a price condition is set, and performs the packaging of the packaged object by the packaging section 30 in a case where the calculated price satisfies the price condition, and does not perform the packaging of the packaged object by the packaging section 30 in a case where the price condition is not satisfied.

[0102] Here, the control section 130 first determines whether the product is a product for which a price condition is set, calculates the price of the product based on the weighing result of the weighing section 10 in a case where the product is a product for which a price condition is set, and causes the packaging section 30 to perform the packaging in a case where the price satisfies the price condition, and does not cause the packaging section 30 to perform the packaging in a case where the price condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the user does not need to divide the target price by the unit price in advance and set the weight range to the packaging apparatus, and thus the workability in a case where the packaged object is packaged with the target price condition can be improved.

[0103] Thus, the packaging apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is particularly capable of saving the trouble of packaging the packaged object whose unit price is varied, because the price condition can be set. Therefore, the packaging apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is suitable for packaging of fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables whose purchase price is varied every day.

[0104] Note that the control section 130 switches the operation of the packaging section 30 depending on whether the product is a product for which a price condition is set, and thus the packaging apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is capable of manufacturing a product for which a price condition is set (a price product) and a product for which a price condition is not set.

[0105] Further, the packaging apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is capable of delivering the packaged goods loaded by the measuring section 10 to the packaging section 30 for packaging in accordance with the set price condition, and thus is capable of satisfying the user's demand.

[0106] Further, the packaging apparatus 100 of the present embodiment does not produce goods outside the range of the set price condition, and thus is capable of suppressing the user's misproduction.

[0107] (4-2)

[0108] In the packaging apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, the control section 130 has a first operation mode and a second operation mode. The first operation mode is to package the packaged goods loaded by the measuring section 10 in the packaging section 30 if the measurement value of the measuring section 10 is stable in the case of the goods for which the price condition is not set. The second operation mode is to calculate the sales price of the packaged goods based on the weight of the packaged goods at the time when the measurement value of the measuring section 10 is stable and the price per unit weight in the case of the goods for which the price condition is set, and to package the packaged goods loaded by the measuring section 10 in the packaging section 30 if the calculated sales price satisfies the price condition.

[0109] Here, even if the measurement value of the packaged goods loaded in the measuring section 10 is stable, the packaging operation is not performed in the case where the price condition is not satisfied, and thus the amount of the packaged goods can be increased or decreased on the measuring section 10. Further, if the result of the increase or decrease satisfies the price condition, the packaging operation can be started.

[0110] Note that the packaging apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment further has a delivery section 20 that delivers the goods from the measuring section 10 to the packaging section 30, and the control section 130 causes the delivery section 20 to operate to deliver the packaged goods from the measuring section 10 to the packaging section 30 when the calculated price at the time when the measurement value of the measuring section 10 is stable in the second operation mode satisfies the price condition in the case where the measurement value of the measuring section 10 is stable in the first operation mode.

[0111] (4-3)

[0112] The packaging apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment further has an input section 52. The input section 52 inputs the price condition. The control section 130 determines that the goods are the goods for which the price condition is set in the case where the price condition is input from the input section 52. That is, the control section 130 determines that the goods are the goods for which the price condition is set when the price condition is input from the input section 52.

[0113] In this case, in a case where the user desires to pack the product in a price range targeted at since the user is able to input the price condition from the input section 52, the control section 130 is able to make the product to be packed wait on the metering section 10 and increase or decrease the amount of the product to be packed until the price condition input from the input section 52 is satisfied. Thus, the packing device 100 that improves the work efficiency can be easily realized.

[0114] (4-4)

[0115] The packing device 100 according to the present embodiment further has a product master table 121. The product master table 121 stores product information of products. The control section 130 determines that the product is a product for which the price condition is set in a case where the product information called from the product master table 121 contains the price condition.

[0116] In this case, the price condition can be registered in the product master table 121 in advance, and thus the control section 130 is able to determine whether or not it is a product for which the price condition is set only by calling the product information from the product master table 121.

[0117] (4-5)

[0118] In the packing device 100 according to the present embodiment, the price condition is a price range at the time of selling the product. In this case, since the price range in which the consumer is likely to purchase can be set as the price condition, the packing device 100 that contributes to sales can be realized.

[0119] (4-6)

[0120] The packing device 100 according to the present embodiment further has a label printer 41. The label printer 41 prints information of the product on the label. By the label printer 41, the information of the price of the product or the like can be printed on the label.

[0121] (4-7)

[0122] The packing device 100 according to the present embodiment further has a label sticking section 42. The label sticking section 42 sticks the label on the product. By the label sticking section 42, the label on which the information of the price of the product or the like is printed can be stuck to the product.

[0123] (5) Modification

[0124] Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiments will be shown. Note that part or all of the content of each modification can be combined with the content of the above-described embodiments or the content of other modifications within a range not contradictory to each other.

[0125] (5-1) Modification A

[0126] (5-1-1) Overall Configuration

[0127] In the above embodiment, the control section 130 has the first operation mode for the product package for which the price condition is not set, and the second operation mode for the product package for which the price condition is set, but is not limited thereto. The packaging apparatus of the present modified example basically has the same configuration as the packaging apparatus 100 of the above embodiment, but is also capable of setting the weight condition.

[0128] (5-1-2) Control Configuration

[0129] The control section 130 of the present modified example has a third operation mode. The third operation mode, in the case of a product for which both the price condition and the weight condition are set, calculates the sales price of the product to be packaged based on the weight of the product to be packaged at the time when the measurement value of the measurement section 10 is stable and the price per unit weight, and if the calculated sales price satisfies the price condition and the weight of the product to be packaged at the time when the measurement value of the measurement section 10 is stable satisfies the weight condition, the product to be packaged loaded by the measurement section 10 is packaged in the packaging section.

[0130] In detail, the control section 130, in the case of a product for which the price condition is set and in the case of a product for which the weight condition is not set, when the price condition is satisfied, executes the packaging of the product to be packaged by the packaging section 30, and when the price condition is not satisfied, does not execute the packaging of the product to be packaged by the packaging section 30. In addition, the control section 130, in the case of a product for which the price condition is set and in the case of a product for which the weight condition is set, when both the price condition and the weight condition are satisfied, executes the packaging of the product to be packaged by the packaging section 30, and when at least one of the price condition and the weight condition is not satisfied, does not execute the packaging of the product to be packaged by the packaging section 30. In addition, the control section 130, in the case of a product for which the price condition is not set and in the case of a product for which the weight condition is set, when the weight condition is satisfied, executes the packaging of the product to be packaged by the packaging section 30, and when the weight condition is not satisfied, does not execute the packaging of the product to be packaged by the packaging section 30. In addition, the control section 130, in the case of a product for which the price condition is not set and in the case of a product for which the weight condition is not set, executes the measurement of the product to be packaged by the measurement section 10, and executes the packaging of the product to be packaged by the packaging section 30.

[0131] In addition, the product information stored by the product main table 121 of the present modified example further includes information whether or not the product is a product for which the weight condition is set.

[0132] (5-1-3) Operation

[0133] Figure 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the packaging apparatus of the present modified example. Figure 10 and Figure 11 shows one screen shown by the display section 51. Referring toFigures 1-3 , Figures 5-11 To illustrate the operation of the packaging device in this modified example.

[0134] like Figure 9 As shown, similar to the above embodiment, firstly, the user inputs the product's recall number into the input unit 52 (step S11). Next, the control unit 130 retrieves the product information corresponding to the product selected in step S11 from the product master table 121 (step S12). Next, the user loads the packaged item into the measuring unit 10 (step S13). Next, the measuring unit 10 inputs the measurement value of the packaged item and outputs it to the control unit 130 (step S14). Then, proceed to step S31.

[0135] In step S31, the control unit 130 determines whether the packaged item measured is a measured commodity. A measured commodity is a commodity whose price is calculated based on the measurement results of the measurement unit 10.

[0136] In this embodiment, the control unit 130 determines that the product is a measured product when a weight condition is input from the input unit 52. Alternatively, either in conjunction with or instead of this step, the control unit 130 determines that the product is a measured product when the product information retrieved from the product master table 121 includes a weight condition.

[0137] In step S31, if the control unit 130 determines that the product is a metered item, it proceeds to step S32. Conversely, if the control unit 130 determines in step S31 that the product is not a metered item, it determines that the product is a fixed-price item and proceeds to step S33. A fixed-price item is a product whose price is fixed and does not depend on the measurement result of the metering unit 10.

[0138] In step S33, the control unit 130 determines whether the weight of the packaged item input from the metering unit 10 to the control unit 130 is the second weight value. Figure 9 If the weight of the packaged item of the quota product is 10g or more, proceed to step S16. If the weight of the packaged item of the quota product is not 10g or more, proceed to step S34.

[0139] In step S34, the control unit 130 causes the display unit 51 to display that the weight is not above the second weight value. The user identified as not exceeding the second weight value will have their packaged item loaded by the measuring unit 10 increased. Therefore, the measuring unit 10 returns to step S14 and re-enters the measurement value.

[0140] In step S32, the control unit 130 determines whether the weight of the packaged item input from the metering unit 10 to the control unit 130 is the first weight value. Figure 10The first weight value is the minimum measurement amount specified by the accuracy class of the weighing unit 10. The minimum measurement amount specified by the accuracy class of the weighing unit 10 is the minimum weight required for printing the weight of the commodity. Note that the classification of the accuracy class of the scale is specified by the Japanese Industrial Standards. The first weight value in the present embodiment is 20 g. The first weight value is greater than the second weight value.

[0141] In step S32, if the weight of the packed commodity is the first weight value or more, the process proceeds to step S35. On the other hand, if the weight of the packed commodity is not the first weight value or more, the process proceeds to step S34.

[0142] In step S34, the control unit 130 causes the display unit 51 to display that the weight is not the first weight value or more. The user who recognized that the weight is not the first weight value or more increases the packed commodity to be loaded by the weighing unit 10. Then, the weighing unit 10 returns to step S14, and the input value is re-input.

[0143] In step S35, it is determined whether the packed commodity that is weighed is a commodity for which a weight condition is set. In the present embodiment, the control unit 130 determines that the commodity is a commodity for which a weight condition is set if the weight condition is input from the input unit 52. Alternatively, in conjunction with or instead of this step, the control unit 130 determines that the commodity is a commodity for which a weight condition is set if the commodity information retrieved from the commodity master table 121 includes a weight condition.

[0144] Specifically, for example, the user inputs a value using the numeric keys as the input unit 52 after designating the upper limit weight field or the lower limit weight field by touching the display unit 51. Then, the control unit 130 registers the input value as the designated input value of the upper limit weight field or the lower limit weight field. Then, the control unit 130 determines that the commodity is a commodity for which a weight condition is set if at least one of the upper limit weight and the lower limit weight is input from the input unit 52. In addition, the control unit 130 determines that the commodity is not a commodity for which a price condition is set if the upper limit weight and the lower limit weight are displayed as 0 g. Note that 0 g is set as the default value for the upper limit weight and the lower limit weight in the initial state.

[0145] In step S35, the control unit 130 determines whether a weight condition is set. In the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 10 the upper limit weight (400 g) and the lower limit weight (300 g) are set as the weight condition. Figure 10 Figure 10

[0146] ​​In step S35, the control section 130 proceeds to step S36 when it judges that the article for which the weight condition is set. On the other hand, in step S35, the control section 130 proceeds to step S15 when it judges that the article for which the weight condition is not set.

[0147] In step S36, the control section 130 subtracts the tare weight registered in the article master table 121 from the measurement value of the measurement section 10 to find the net weight, and judges whether the weight of the packaged article at the time when the net weight is stabilized satisfies the weight condition. In more detail, the control section 130 judges whether at least one of the weight condition input by the input section 52 and the weight condition called up from the article master table 121 is satisfied.

[0148] In step S36, when the control section 130 judges that the weight condition is satisfied, it proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, in step S36, when the control section 130 judges that the weight condition is not satisfied, it proceeds to step S34.

[0149] In step S34, the control section 130 causes the display section 51 to display that the net weight calculated in step S14 based on the measurement value of the measurement section 10 is outside the weight condition range. For example, when the control section 130 judges that it is below the lower limit weight, it causes the display section 51 to display "light weight", and when it judges that it is above the upper limit weight, it causes the display section 51 to display "overweight" (not shown). In addition, as shown in the drawing, the control section 130 can also cause the display section 51 to display a warning screen. The user who recognizes that it is outside the weight range will add or subtract the packaged article to be loaded by the measurement section 10. Then, the measurement section 10 returns to step S14, and the measurement value is newly input. Figure 11

[0150] The processes after step S15 are implemented as in the above embodiment. Specifically, the control section 130 calculates the sales price of the packaged article based on the net weight of the packaged article measured by the measurement section 10 and the unit price (step S15). Next, the control section 130 judges whether the measured packaged article is an article for which the price condition is set (step S16).

[0151] In step S16, when the control section 130 judges that it is an article for which the price condition is set, it judges whether the price calculated in step S15 satisfies the price condition (step S17). On the other hand, in step S16, when the control section 130 judges that it is not an article for which the price condition is set, it proceeds to step S22.

[0152] In step S17, when the control section 130 judges that it is an article for which the price condition is satisfied, it causes the display section 51 to display the price calculated in step S15 (step S18). On the other hand, in step S17, when the control section 130 judges that it is an article for which the price condition is not satisfied, it proceeds to step S22. Figure 5 ​"overweight" (step S20) or "underweight" (step S21) is displayed, and the process returns to step S14. Figure 6 "overweight" (step S20) or "underweight" (step S21) is displayed, and the process returns to step S14. Figure 7 "overweight" (step S20) or "underweight" (step S21) is displayed, and the process returns to step S14.

[0153] In step S22, if the net weight calculated based on the measurement value of the measurement unit 10 is stabilized, the conveyance unit 20 is caused to operate. Next, the control unit 130 causes the packaging unit 30 to package the packaged article conveyed by the conveyance unit 20 (step S23). Next, the control unit 130 outputs, as with the above, the information of the measured article including the calculated sales price, the weight, and other article information or the information of the fixed-rate article including the fixed amount read out from the article master table 121 and other article information to the label printer 41. The label printer 41 causes these information to be printed on a label (step S24). Next, the control unit 130 causes the label sticking unit 42 to stick the label to the article (step S25).

[0154] (5-1-4) Features

[0155] (5-1-4-1)

[0156] In the packaging apparatus according to the present variation, the control unit 130 has a third operation mode. The third operation mode is, in the case of an article for which the price condition and the weight condition are set (an article for which the determination in step S35 and step S17 is "Yes"), to calculate the sales price of the packaged article based on the weight of the packaged article when the measurement value of the measurement unit 10 is stabilized and the price per unit weight if the calculated sales price satisfies the price condition and the weight of the packaged article when the measurement value of the measurement unit is stabilized satisfies the weight condition, and to cause the packaged article loaded by the measurement unit to be packaged in the packaging unit.

[0157] Here, in the case where the price condition and the weight condition are not satisfied even if the packaged article loaded by the measurement unit 10 is stabilized, the packaging operation is not performed, and thus it is possible to increase or decrease the amount of the packaged article on the measurement unit 10. Also, if the result of the increase or decrease satisfies the price condition and the weight condition, it is possible to start the packaging operation.

[0158] In addition, the packaging apparatus according to the present variation can manufacture an article for which the price condition is set (a price article), an article for which the weight condition is set among the measured articles, and an article for which the weight condition is not set among the measured articles.

[0159] (5-1-4-2)

[0160] The control section 130 of the present modification performs the packaging of the first goods by the packaging section 30 when the measurement result is the first weight or more in the mode in which the first goods (here, the measurement goods) whose price is calculated based on the measurement result of the measurement section 10 are measured by the measurement section 10 and packaged by the packaging section 30, and performs the packaging of the second goods by the packaging section 30 when the measurement result is the second weight or more in the mode in which the second goods (here, the fixed-rate goods) whose price is fixed regardless of the measurement result of the measurement section 10 are measured by the measurement section 10 and packaged by the packaging section 30, the second weight being smaller than the first weight. Thus, in the case where the measurement result of the goods is smaller than the first weight, the packaged goods placed in the measurement section 10 can be packaged in the packaging section 30 when the measurement result is larger than the second weight.

[0161] In this case, the packaging apparatus of the present modification can manufacture the goods set with the price condition, the goods set with the weight condition among the measurement goods, the goods not set with the weight condition among the measurement goods, and the fixed-rate goods.

[0162] (5-1-4-3)

[0163] The first weight is the minimum measurement amount prescribed by the accuracy class of the measurement section 10. Thus, in the case where the measurement result of the packaged goods is smaller than the minimum measurement amount, the packaged goods placed in the measurement section can be packaged in the packaging section 30 when the measurement result is the second weight or more.

[0164] (5-1-4-4)

[0165] The second weight is a fixed value set in advance. Thus, in the case where the fixed-rate goods whose weight is smaller than the minimum measurement amount are packaged, the packaged goods loaded by the measurement section 10 can be packaged in the packaging section 30 using the fixed value set in advance. The fixed value is a value to the extent that the measurement section 10 itself can recognize when the packaged goods are loaded by the measurement section 10 even if, for example, the goods are light in weight.

[0166] (5-1-4-5)

[0167] The control section 130 starts the conveyance of the first goods loaded by the measurement section 10 when the measurement result is the first weight or more, and starts the conveyance of the second goods loaded by the measurement section 10 when the measurement result is the second weight or more. Thus, even in the case where the measurement result of the packaged goods is smaller than the first weight, the conveyance section 20 can start the conveyance of the packaged goods loaded by the measurement section 10 when the measurement result is the second weight or more. Therefore, it is not necessary to place the weight for starting the conveyance section 20 in the measurement section 10.

[0168] (5-1-4-6)

[0169] In the case of the quota commodity, in step S23, if the measurement result is the second weight or more, the control section 130 causes the label printer to print the prescribed information related to the commodity. Thus, even in the case where the measurement result of the commodity is less than the first weight that is the minimum weight required for printing, when it is the second weight or more, a label related to the information about the commodity other than the measurement result can be generated. An example of such a label is shown in Figure 12

[0170] (5-2) Modification B

[0171] In the above embodiment, the tomato is exemplified as the packed object, but the commodity manufactured by the packaging apparatus is not limited. For example, as the commodity determined as the quota commodity in step S31 in the above embodiment, the perilla leaf, the bud (tender leaf of the Sichuan pepper), the finger (chili pepper), and the like can be used as the packed object. Figure 9

[0172] (5-3)

[0173] Modification C

[0174] In the above embodiment and Modification A, the upper limit price and the lower limit price are provided as the price condition, but the present application is not limited thereto. The price condition has at least one of the upper limit price and the lower limit price. That is, the price condition includes the case where only the upper limit price is provided, the case where only the lower limit price is provided, and the case where both the upper limit price and the lower limit price are provided.

[0175] (5-4)

[0176] Modification D

[0177] In the above Modification A, the upper limit weight and the lower limit weight are provided as the weight condition, but the present application is not limited thereto. The weight condition has at least one of the upper limit weight and the lower limit weight. That is, the weight condition includes the case where only the upper limit weight is provided, the case where only the lower limit weight is provided, and the case where both the upper limit weight and the lower limit weight are provided.

[0178] (5-5)

[0179] Modification E

[0180] In the above embodiment, the packaging apparatus 100 is provided with the label issuing unit 40, but the label issuing unit 40 can be omitted. In addition, the packaging apparatus can be provided with the label printer 41 without the label sticking section 42. In this case, the user sticks the label issued by the label printer 41 to the commodity packed by the packaging apparatus 100.

[0181] (5-6) Modification F

[0182] ​​In the above embodiment, an example in which the packaging portion 30 is used to package the product placed in a container such as a tray has been described, but the product can be directly packaged with the film without using a container such as a tray depending on the product.

Claims

1. A packaging apparatus for manufacturing goods by using film to wrap the packaged item, characterized in that, Possessing: a measuring section that measures the object to be packaged; a packaging section that packages the object to be packaged with the film; and a control section that switches the operation of the packaging section according to whether or not the product is a product for which a price condition is set, the control section calculates the price of the product based on the measurement result of the measuring section in the case where it is determined that the product is the product for which the price condition is set, and in the case where the calculated price satisfies the price condition, the packaging of the object to be packaged by the packaging section is performed, and in the case where the calculated price does not satisfy the price condition, the packaging of the object to be packaged by the packaging section is not performed, the price condition is a price range.

2. The packaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control section has: a first operation mode in which, in the case of a product for which the price condition is not set, if the measurement value of the measuring section is stabilized, the object to be packaged loaded by the measuring section is packaged in the packaging section; and a second operation mode in which, in the case of a product for which the price condition is set, the sales price of the object to be packaged is calculated based on the weight of the object to be packaged at the time when the measurement value of the measuring section is stabilized and the price per unit weight, and if the calculated sales price satisfies the price condition, the object to be packaged loaded by the measuring section is packaged in the packaging section.

3. The packaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control section has: a third operation mode in which, in the case of a product for which the price condition and a weight condition are set, the sales price of the object to be packaged is calculated based on the weight of the object to be packaged at the time when the measurement value of the measuring section is stabilized and the price per unit weight, and if the calculated sales price satisfies the price condition and the weight of the object to be packaged at the time when the measurement value of the measuring section is stabilized satisfies the weight condition, the object to be packaged loaded by the measuring section is packaged in the packaging section, the weight condition includes only an upper limit weight case, only a lower limit weight case, and an upper limit weight and a lower limit weight case.

4. The packaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the packaging apparatus possesses an input section that inputs the price condition, the control section determines that the product is a product for which the price condition is set in the case where the price condition is input from the input section.

5. The packaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the packaging apparatus further possesses a product master table that stores product information of the product, the control section determines that the product is a product for which the price condition is set in the case where the product information called from the product master table contains the price condition.

6. The packaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the price condition is a price range at the time of selling the product.

7. The packaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the packaging apparatus further possesses a label printer that prints information of the product on a label.

8. The packaging apparatus according to claim 7, wherein ​ The packaging apparatus further includes a label attaching section that attaches the label to the product. The packaging apparatus further includes a label attaching section that attaches the label to the product.

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