Unit device

By designing a unit device with a light shielding part and a light transmitting part, the problem that users may misoperate the operation part in the injection molding system is solved, and the effect of improving the safety and stability of the system is achieved.

CN119526722APending Publication Date: 2025-02-28SEIKO EPSON CORP
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Application Number
CN202411193484.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Priority Date
2023-08-30
Filing Date
2024-08-28
Publication Date
2025-02-28

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Abstract

The invention provides a unit device capable of suppressing misoperation. The unit device includes: a housing having an accommodation space and a door connected to the accommodation space; the movable device is arranged in the accommodating space; and an operating part disposed in the housing space, the operating part operating the movable device, the door having a light-shielding part and a light-transmitting part, the light-shielding part having a light-shielding property, the light-transmitting part having a light-transmitting property, the light-shielding part having a light-shielding property, and the light-transmitting part having a light-transmitting property, the light-shielding part having a light-shielding property and the light-transmitting part having a light-transmitting property being disposed in the housing space. When the housing is viewed from the door side along the normal direction of the door, the light shielding portion overlaps the operation portion. In addition, the operation part is arranged in the accommodating space in a manner of facing the door, and is arranged at a position closer to the door side than the movable device.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a unit device. Background Art

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses an injection molding system having an injection molding machine and a robot. In such an injection molding system, an injection molding machine cover is provided to surround the range of motion of the robot. When the injection molding machine cover is opened, the motion of the robot and the injection molding machine is stopped. Thus, the safety of the injection molding system is ensured.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-083823

[0004] Although Patent Document 1 does not particularly describe the placement of an operating unit for operating the robot, if the operating unit is placed outside the injection molding machine, the user may erroneously operate the operating unit during operation of the injection molding system. Summary of the invention

[0005] The unit device of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises: a shell having a storage space and a door connected to the storage space; a movable device arranged in the storage space; and an operating part arranged in the storage space, wherein the operating part operates the movable device, the door having a light-shielding part and a light-transmitting part, the light-shielding part having a light-shielding property, and the light-transmitting part having a light-transmitting property, and when the shell is observed from the door side along the normal direction of the door in a closed state, the light-shielding part overlaps with the operating part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 It is a front view which shows the unit device which concerns on the preferable embodiment.

[0007] Figure 2 This is a front view showing the unit device with the door opened.

[0008] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the mounting table.

[0009] Figure 4 It is a top view of the mounting table.

[0010] Figure 5 This is the front view of the mounting table.

[0011] Figure 6 It is a top view of the unit device.

[0012] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the hand.

[0013] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the hand.

[0014] Description of Reference Numerals

[0015] 1…unit device; 2…housing; 3…first housing unit; 31…base; 32…cover member; 33…door; 331…frame; 332…window; 333…handle; 34…carrier; 341…carrier; 342…side wall; 342a…front surface; 39…interlocking device; 391…electromagnet; 4…second housing unit; 41…base; 5…robot; 50…base; 51…first arm; 52…second arm; 53…spline shaft; 54…hand; 540…cylinder; 541…main body; 541a…rod side air inlet; 541b…head side air inlet; 542…piston; 544a…claw; 544b…claw; 5 45a…lever; 545b…lever; 6…injection molding machine; 61…material storage unit; 62…molding mold; 621…upper molding mold; 622…lower molding mold; 63…injection unit; 64…moving mechanism; 65…pillar; 70…operating unit; 71a…first air piping; 71b…second air piping; 72…solenoid valve; 721…switch; 73a…first speed controller; 731a…knob; 73b…second speed controller; 731b…knob; 9…control device; J…opening and closing axis; L…wiring; LG…wiring group; MD…molded product; S1…first storage space; S11…space; S2…second storage space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Hereinafter, the unit device of the present invention will be described in detail based on the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a front view which shows the unit device which concerns on the preferable embodiment. Figure 2 This is a front view showing the unit device with the door opened. Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the mounting table. Figure 4 It is a top view of the mounting table. Figure 5 This is the front view of the mounting table. Figure 6 It is a top view of the unit device. Figure 7 and Figure 8 They are cross-sectional views of the hands.

[0018] It should be noted that, except for Figure 7 and Figure 8In the figures other than FIG1 , the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are shown as three axes orthogonal to each other. Hereinafter, the direction along the X-axis is also referred to as the X-axis direction, the direction along the Y-axis is also referred to as the Y-axis direction, and the direction along the Z-axis is also referred to as the Z-axis direction. In addition, the arrow side of each axis is also referred to as the "positive side", and the side opposite to the arrow is also referred to as the "negative side". In addition, the positive side of the Z-axis direction is also referred to as the "upper", and its negative side is also referred to as the "lower".

[0019] Figure 1 The unit device 1 shown includes a housing 2 , a robot 5 and an injection molding machine 6 as movable devices provided in the housing 2 , and a control device 9 for controlling the driving of the robot 5 and the injection molding machine 6 .

[0020] <Shell 2>

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the housing 2 includes a first housing unit 3 and a second housing unit 4 connected to the negative side of the first housing unit 3 in the X-axis direction. The second housing unit 4 can be detached from the first housing unit 3 and connected to the first housing unit 3 using various accessories such as bolts. Although not shown, the housing 2 is provided with wheels and stoppers, and the unit device 1 can be moved to any installation location using the wheels and fixed to the location using the stoppers.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the first housing unit 3 has a base 31, a cover part 32 arranged on the upper side of the base 31, a first storage space S1 as a storage space divided by the cover part 32, and a door 33 installed on the cover part 32 in a freely openable and closable manner. In addition, a robot 5 is accommodated in the first storage space S1. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, in order to facilitate the movement of the robot 5, the side walls located on both sides of the X-axis direction of the cover part 32 are removed, but it is not limited to this, and at least one side of the X-axis direction can also be closed with the side walls according to the movement of the robot 5. In addition, a sensor not shown in the figure is provided in the first housing unit 3 for detecting the opening and closing of the door 33. In addition, when the door 33 is opened during the operation of the unit device 1, the unit device 1 will stop urgently for safety reasons.

[0023] In addition, the base 31 has a second storage space S2 formed inside thereof. Therefore, the second storage space S2 is located below the first storage space S1. The control device 9 is stored in the second storage space S2.

[0024] The door 33 is arranged on the front surface of the cover part 32 and is connected to the first storage space S1. Therefore, the user can enter (access) the first storage space S1 by opening the door 33. In addition, the door 33 is a door that opens on one side and opens outward. The opening and closing axis J of the door 33 is arranged at the end on the positive side of the X-axis direction. In addition, the door 33 has a frame 331 in the shape of a frame as a light-shielding portion, a window portion 332 as a light-transmitting portion installed on the inner side of the frame 331, and a handle 333 installed on the frame 331. It should be noted that the handle 333 is installed on the side opposite to the opening and closing axis J, that is, the end on the negative side of the X-axis direction. As a result, the door 33 can be opened and closed with less force.

[0025] The frame 331 has a light-shielding property. Therefore, when the door 33 is closed, the necessary part of the first storage space S1 can be shielded by the frame 331. That is, it can be made invisible to the user. On the other hand, the window portion 332 has a light-transmitting property. Therefore, even when the door 33 is closed, the first storage space S1, especially the robot 5, can be visually viewed through the window portion 332. Therefore, during the operation of the unit device 1, the status of the robot 5 can be monitored. For example, the frame 331 is made of various metal materials such as aluminum and stainless steel, and the window portion 332 is made of a light-transmitting material such as transparent glass and transparent plastic.

[0026] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, the first housing unit 3 has a loading platform 34 disposed in the first storage space S1 for loading the robot 5. The loading platform 34 has a loading portion 341 disposed separately from the upper surface of the base 31, and a frame-shaped side wall 342 surrounding the space S11 formed between the loading portion 341 and the base 31. In addition, the robot 5 is loaded on the loading portion 341. In addition, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, a wiring group LG is accommodated in the space S11 in the mounting table 34, and the wiring group LG includes at least one wiring L that electrically connects the robot 5 and the control device 9. In this way, by accommodating the wiring group LG in the mounting table 34, the wiring group LG can be routed to avoid the working area of ​​the robot 5 located on the upper side of the mounting table 34. Therefore, the wiring group LG is difficult to be exposed to the working area of ​​the robot 5, and the possibility of interference between the wiring group LG and the robot 5 is reduced. Therefore, stable operation of the unit device 1 is achieved. In particular, in this embodiment, since the side wall 342 surrounds the entire circumference of the space S11, it is difficult for the wiring L to extend outside the mounting table 34, and the above-mentioned effect becomes more significant. However, it is not limited to this, and a part of the side wall 342 may be missing, and a part of the space S11 may be opened to the outside from this part.

[0027] In addition, if Figure 2As shown, the first housing unit 3 further includes an interlock device 39 as a safety device for restricting the opening and closing of the door 33. The interlock device 39 is arranged on the front surface portion 342a of the side wall 342 of the mounting table 34, that is, the portion of the side wall 342 that faces the door 33. According to such an arrangement, since the interlock device 39 can be arranged outside the working area of ​​the robot 5, the possibility of interference between the interlock device 39 and the robot 5 is reduced. In addition, the working area of ​​the robot 5 can be correspondingly larger.

[0028] The interlock device 39 has an electromagnet 391. In addition, when the current flowing through the electromagnet 391 is increased in the state of closing the door 33, the door 33 is firmly adsorbed by the electromagnet 391, so that the door 33 is locked. In this state, the door 33 cannot be opened. On the contrary, when the current flowing through the electromagnet 391 is reduced or the power supply to the electromagnet 391 is stopped, the lock of the door 33 is released, so that the door 33 can be opened. In the unit device 1, the door 33 is locked during the normal operation of the unit device 1, and the lock of the door 33 is released when the unit device 1 is normally stopped, when an emergency stop is caused by an abnormality, etc., when the door 33 needs to be opened. In this way, the safety of the unit device 1 can be improved. However, the structure of the interlock device 39, the timing of the lock release, etc. are not particularly limited.

[0029] It should be noted that the interlocking device 39 is preferably arranged near the handle 333. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interlocking device 39 is arranged at the end of the front surface portion 342a on the negative side in the X-axis direction. Thus, when the door 33 is opened, the stress applied to the door 33 by the adsorption force of the electromagnet 391 can be suppressed, and the damage and deformation of the door 33 can be effectively suppressed. However, the arrangement of the interlocking device 39 is not particularly limited.

[0030] Here, we will return to the description of the door 33. As mentioned above, the door 33 has a frame 331. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the frame 331 is arranged to overlap with the mounting table 34 when the unit device 1 is viewed from the front surface side (door 33 side) in the state where the door 33 is closed. That is, the front surface portion 342a of the mounting table 34 is opposite to the frame 331. In addition, in the state where the door 33 is closed, the inner surface of the frame 331 contacts the electromagnet 391. Therefore, as described above, by forming the frame 331 with a metal material, especially forming the frame 331 with a magnetic body, the door 33 can be locked more reliably and firmly.

[0031] In addition, since the frame 331 has a light-shielding property, the front surface portion 342a is shielded by the door 33 when the door 33 is closed. Therefore, by arranging the interlocking device 39 on the shielded portion, i.e., the front surface portion 342a, the interlocking device 39 can be made invisible to the user during the operation of the unit device 1. The interlocking device 39 is a device that the user does not use except for inspection, maintenance, etc., i.e., during normal operation. Therefore, by shielding the interlocking device 39 with the door 33, unnecessary information that enters the user's field of vision can be reduced. As a result, the user can perform operations using the unit device 1 more intensively.

[0032] In particular, in the present embodiment, when the unit device 1 is viewed from the front surface side (door 33 side) in a state where the door 33 is closed, the frame 331 is arranged to overlap the entire area of ​​the side wall 342. Therefore, no matter where the interlocking device 39 is arranged, it will be blocked by the frame 331 as long as it is within the front surface portion 342a, so the degree of freedom in designing the arrangement of the interlocking device 39 is increased. However, this is not limited to this, and at least a part of the side wall 342 may not overlap with the frame 331, but may be visible through the window portion 332.

[0033] The first housing unit 3 is described above. Next, the second housing unit 4 is described. Figure 1 As shown, the second housing unit 4 has a base 41. Unlike the first housing unit 3 described above, the second housing unit 4 does not have a cover member on the upper side of the base 41, and the space on the upper side of the base 41 is open.

[0034] The housing 2 is described above, but the housing 2 is not particularly limited. For example, the second housing unit 4 may be omitted according to the configuration of the unit device 1. In addition, at least one housing unit may be further connected to the negative side of the second housing unit 4 in the X-axis direction. In addition, at least one housing unit may be further connected to the positive side of the first housing unit 3 in the X-axis direction. In addition, the second housing unit 4 may be provided with a cover member similar to the first housing unit 3, and a storage space for accommodating the injection molding machine 6 may be divided. In addition, the door 33 is not limited to a swing door, and may be, for example, a sliding door, a folding door, etc.

[0035] <Injection molding machine 6>

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 1 , the injection molding machine 6 is placed on the second housing unit 4. The injection molding machine 6 molds the molded product MD from the resin material. Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the injection molding machine 6 is a vertical injection molding machine, comprising: a material storage section 61 for storing resin material; a molding mold 62, comprising an upper molding mold 621 and a lower molding mold 622, wherein the molding mold 62 defines a mold cavity corresponding to the shape of the molded product MD; an injection unit 63 for melting the resin material stored in the material storage section 61 and injecting it into the molding mold 62; and a moving mechanism 64 for moving the lower molding mold 622.

[0037] The injection unit 63 is fixed to the base 41 of the second housing unit 4 via a plurality of pillars 65. In addition, a material storage portion 61 is arranged on the upper side of the injection unit 63, and an upper molding die 621 is arranged on the lower side of the injection unit 63. Furthermore, a lower molding die 622 is arranged on the lower side of the upper molding die 621, and the molding die 62 is opened and closed by the lower molding die 622 moving up and down (in the Z-axis direction) relative to the upper molding die 621. In addition, the lower molding die 622 moving downward is moved forward and backward (in the Y-axis direction) by the moving mechanism 64. It should be noted that, hereinafter, the situation in which the molding die 62 is opened and the lower molding die 622 is located directly below the upper molding die 621 is also referred to as the first state, and the state in which the molding die 62 moves forward (to the negative side in the Y-axis direction) from the first state is referred to as the first state. Figure 6 The state shown) is also called the second state.

[0038] Such an injection molding machine 6 is driven as follows. First, the molding mold 62 is closed. Then, molten resin material is injected into the molding mold 62 from the injection unit 63. As a result, the resin material is filled into the mold cavity of the molding mold 62. Then, the resin material in the mold cavity is cooled and solidified, thereby obtaining a molded product MD. Next, the molding mold 62 is opened to put the lower molding mold 622 into a first state, and then the lower molding mold 622 is moved forward by the moving mechanism 64 to a second state. Then, the molded product MD in the lower molding mold 622 is pushed upward by a pin (not shown) arranged on the lower molding mold 622, so that the molded product MD is demolded from the lower molding mold 622. The molded product MD demolded in this manner is grasped by the robot 5 and transported to a specified position.

[0039] The injection molding machine 6 has been described above, but the injection molding machine 6 is not particularly limited as long as it can mold the molded product MD.

[0040] <Robot 5>

[0041] like Figure 2As shown, the robot 5 is arranged in the first storage space S1 and is placed on the placing portion 341 of the placing table 34. By placing the robot 5 on the placing portion 341, the placing table 34 functions as a spacer, and the robot 5 can be set at a desired height relative to the injection molding machine 6. That is, the height of the placing table 34 is determined so that the robot 5 is at a desired height relative to the injection molding machine 6.

[0042] In addition, the robot 5 holds the molded product MD molded by the injection molding machine 6 and conveys the molded product MD to a predetermined position. The robot 5 is a SCARA robot (horizontal multi-joint robot) and has: a base 50 fixed to the mounting portion 341; a first arm 51 that rotates around the Z axis relative to the base 50; a second arm 52 that rotates around the Z axis relative to the first arm 51; and a spline shaft 53 that is arranged at the front end of the second arm 52 and extends in the Z axis direction. The spline shaft 53 can rotate around its central axis relative to the second arm 52 and can be raised and lowered along the central axis. In addition, a hand 54 that holds the molded product MD is mounted at the lower end of the spline shaft 53.

[0043] It should be noted that, although not particularly limited, when the separation distance between the loading portion 341 of the loading platform 34 and the upper end of the first storage space S1 is set to D1 and the height of the robot 5 is set to D2, D1 / D2 is preferably greater than 1.1 and less than 1.3. By setting such a size, the working area of ​​the robot 5 can be fully ensured, and the overall height of the housing 2 can be suppressed to a low level. In addition, by suppressing the overall height of the housing 2 to a low level, the unit device 1 can be miniaturized and the maintainability can be improved.

[0044] The hand 54 is not particularly limited as long as it can hold the molded product MD, but in the present embodiment, it is a parallel movement type pneumatic chuck driven by compressed air (hereinafter also referred to as "air") as a fluid. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, such a hand 54 comprises: a cylinder 540 having a main body 541 and a piston 542 that protrudes / retracts relative to the main body 541; a pair of claws 544a, 544b that open and close along a guide provided on the main body 541; and a pair of levers 545a, 545b that are located between the piston 542 and the claws 544a, 544b and transmit the movement of the piston 542 to the claws 544a, 544b. In addition, a rod-side air inlet 541a that communicates with the space on the rod side of the piston 542 and a head-side air inlet 541b that communicates with the space on the head side of the piston 542 are formed in the main body 541.

[0045] The rod-side air inlet 541a is connected to the electromagnetic valve 72 via the first air pipe 71a, and the head-side air inlet 541b is connected to the electromagnetic valve 72 via the second air pipe 71b. Although not shown, the electromagnetic valve 72 is connected to a compressed air supply device such as a compressor installed in a factory, etc., via a regulator. The electromagnetic valve 72 can switch the air supply direction. Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 5 , when air is supplied from the rod side air inlet 541a and air is discharged from the head side air inlet 541b, the piston 542 retreats into the body 541 and the claws 544a and 544b are closed, thereby being able to hold the molded product MD. Figure 8 As shown, when air is supplied from the head-side air inlet 541 b and air is exhausted from the rod-side air inlet 541 a , the piston 542 protrudes from the body 541 and the claws 544 a and 544 b open, thereby releasing the molded product MD.

[0046] In addition, a first speed controller 73a for adjusting the flow rate of air is arranged in the middle of the first air pipe 71a, and a second speed controller 73b for adjusting the flow rate of air is arranged in the middle of the second air pipe 71b. By adjusting the flow rate of air with the first speed controller 73a and the second speed controller 73b, the moving speed of the piston 542, that is, the opening and closing speed of the claws 544a and 544b can be adjusted.

[0047] It should be noted that if Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the solenoid valve 72 has a lever-type switch 721 as a switching part for switching the air supply direction. For example, when the robot 5 stops in an emergency while holding the molded product MD, it is necessary to remove the molded product MD from the robot 5 in order to perform recovery work. In this case, by operating the switch 721 to reverse the air in the hand 54 and open the claws 544a and 544b, the molded product MD can be easily removed. However, the configuration of the switching part is not particularly limited, and it may be a button type, a slide type, a dial type, a touch panel type, etc.

[0048] In addition, the first speed controller 73a has a threaded (dial-type) knob 731a as a fluid speed adjustment unit for adjusting the flow rate of the air flowing in the first air pipe 71a. The structure is such that the more the threaded knob 731a is screwed in, the more the front end of the knob 731a protrudes into the first air pipe 71a and blocks the pipe, and the flow rate of the air decreases accordingly. In addition, the second speed controller 73b, like the first speed controller 73a, also has a threaded knob 731b as a fluid speed adjustment unit for adjusting the flow rate of the air flowing in the second air pipe 71b. However, the structure of the fluid speed adjustment unit is not particularly limited, and it can also be a lever type, a button type, a touch panel type, etc.

[0049] It should be noted that, hereinafter, the switch 721 and the knobs 731 a and 731 b are also collectively referred to as the “operating unit 70 ”.

[0050] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the operation unit 70 is arranged in the first storage space S1 and arranged on the mounting table 34. In this way, since the operation unit 70 can be arranged outside the working area of ​​the robot 5 by arranging the operation unit 70 on the mounting table 34, the possibility of interference between the operation unit 70 and the robot 5 is reduced. In addition, the user's body is unlikely to collide with the robot 5 during the operation of the operation unit 70, so that the safety of the unit device 1 is improved, and the failure of the robot 5 can also be suppressed. In addition, by arranging the operation unit 70 outside the working area of ​​the robot 5, the working area of ​​the robot 5 can be correspondingly larger.

[0051] In particular, the operating unit 70 is arranged on the front surface portion 342a of the mounting table 34. That is, the operating unit 70 is arranged opposite to the door 33. According to such a configuration, when the door 33 is opened, since the operating unit 70 appears on the front, it is easy to operate the operating unit 70. In particular, as described above, since the frame 331 is configured to overlap with the entire area of ​​the side wall 342, as long as it is within the front surface portion 342a, no matter where the operating unit 70 is arranged, the entire operating unit 70 will be blocked by the frame 331. Therefore, the design freedom of the configuration of the operating unit 70 is increased. In addition, the operating unit 70 is arranged at a position closer to the door 33 side than the robot 5, that is, the front surface side. According to such a configuration, the operating unit 70 can be approached without being hindered by the robot 5, so that the operating unit 70 is easy to operate.

[0052] In this way, by arranging the operation unit 70 on the front surface portion 342a of the mounting table 34, the operation unit 70 can be shielded by the door 33, similarly to the aforementioned interlocking device 39. Therefore, in normal operation, unnecessary information entering the user's field of vision can be reduced. As a result, the user can perform operations using the unit device 1 more intensively. In addition, since the operation unit 70 can be covered by the door 33, it is possible to effectively suppress the user's erroneous operation of the operation unit 70 during normal operation.

[0053] In particular, except for inspection, adjustment, maintenance, recovery from emergency stop, etc., the switch 721, knobs 731a, 731b included in the operating unit 70 have no chance of being used. Specifically, the switch 721 is mainly used when the robot 5 recovers from an emergency stop with the door 33 open. In addition, the knobs 731a, 731b are mainly used when the robot 5 is adjusted before operation with the door 33 open. Therefore, the switch 721 and the knobs 731a, 731b are only used when the door 33 is open, and are not used when the door 33 is closed. Therefore, even if the switch 721 and the knobs 731a, 731b are arranged in the first storage space S1 and covered with the door 33, the opening and closing of the door 33 will not make the operation of the operating unit 70 complicated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the erroneous operation of the operating unit 70 without sacrificing the convenience of use.

[0054] It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the operating unit 70 includes the switch 721 and the knobs 731a and 731b, but the configuration of the operating unit 70 is not particularly limited as long as it is not operated when the door 33 is closed and is operated when the door 33 is open. For example, in addition to this, a main power button of the unit device 1 may also be included. In addition, the entire operating unit 70 does not necessarily have to overlap with the light shielding portion, as long as at least a portion of the operating unit 70 overlaps with the light shielding portion and is hidden to the extent that the user cannot visually recognize the operating unit 70. In addition, the light shielding property of the light shielding portion can be light shielding to the extent that the user cannot visually recognize the operating unit 70.

[0055] <Control device 9>

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the control device 9 is arranged in the second storage space S2 of the first housing unit 3. The control device 9 controls the driving of the injection molding machine 6 and the robot 5 in linkage. Such a control device 9 is constituted by a computer, for example, and has a processor (CPU) for processing information, a memory connected to the processor so as to be communicable, and an external interface for connecting to an external device. Various programs that can be executed by the processor are stored in the memory, and the processor can read and execute various programs stored in the memory.

[0057] In particular, Figure 3 As shown, the control device 9 is electrically connected to the robot 5 via the wiring L accommodated in the mounting table 34. Therefore, by arranging the control device 9 below the mounting table 34, the wiring L and the control device 9 are easily connected. In addition, the length of the wiring L can also be shortened.

[0058] The unit device 1 has been described above. As described above, such a unit device 1 includes: a housing 2 having a first storage space S1 as a storage space and a door 33 connected to the first storage space S1; a robot 5 as a movable device, which is arranged in the first storage space S1; and an operation unit 70, which is arranged in the first storage space S1 and operates the robot 5. In addition, the door 33 has a frame 331 as a light-shielding portion having a light-shielding property and a window portion 332 as a light-transmitting portion having a light-transmitting property. In addition, when the housing 2 is viewed from the door 33 side along the normal direction of the door 33 in a closed state, the frame 331 overlaps with the operation unit 70. According to such a configuration, during the operation of the unit device 1, the operation unit 70 is blocked and does not enter the user's field of vision. Therefore, unnecessary information entering the user's field of vision can be reduced. As a result, the user can perform the operation of using the unit device 1 more intensively. In addition, since the operation unit 70 can be covered by the door 33, the user's erroneous operation of the operation unit 70 can be effectively suppressed.

[0059] In addition, as described above, the operating unit 70 is not operated when the door 33 is closed, but is operated when the door 33 is open. In this way, by arranging the operating unit 70, which is operated only when the door 33 is open, i.e., there is no chance of operating, in the first storage space S1 and covering it with the door 33, the opening and closing of the door 33 does not make the operation of the operating unit 70 complicated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress erroneous operation of the operating unit 70 without sacrificing the convenience of use.

[0060] As described above, the operation unit 70 is disposed in the first storage space S1 so as to face the door 33. According to such a configuration, when the door 33 is opened, the operation unit 70 appears in front, so that the operation unit 70 can be easily operated.

[0061] As described above, the operation unit 70 is disposed on the door 33 side, that is, on the front side, with respect to the robot 5. With such a configuration, the operation unit 70 is easily accessible and can be easily operated.

[0062] In addition, as described above, the housing 2 has a mounting table 34 disposed in the first storage space S1 and on which the robot 5 is mounted. In addition, the operating unit 70 is disposed on the side wall 342 of the mounting table 34. According to such a configuration, since the operating unit 70 can be disposed outside the working area of ​​the robot 5, the possibility of interference between the operating unit 70 and the robot 5 is reduced. In addition, it is difficult for the user's body to collide with the robot 5 during the operation of the operating unit 70, thereby improving the safety of the unit device 1 and suppressing the failure of the robot 5. In addition, by disposing the operating unit 70 outside the working area of ​​the robot 5, it is also possible to ensure that the working area of ​​the robot 5 is larger accordingly.

[0063] In addition, as described above, when the door 33 is closed, when the housing 2 is viewed from the door 33 side along the normal direction of the door 33, the frame 331 overlaps the entire area of ​​the side wall 342. As a result, no matter where the operating unit 70 is arranged on the side wall 342, it will be blocked by the frame 331, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in arranging the operating unit 70.

[0064] In addition, as described above, the operation unit 70 includes the knobs 731a and 731b as the fluid speed adjustment unit, and the knobs 731a and 731b adjust the speed of the compressed air as the fluid supplied to the robot 5. Such knobs 731a and 731b are used in the state where the door 33 is opened when adjusting the robot 5 before operation, and are not used in the normal operation, that is, in the state where the door 33 is closed. Therefore, the knobs 731a and 731b are suitable as the operation unit 70, and by covering the knobs 731a and 731b with the door 33, malfunction of the knobs 731a and 731b can be suppressed.

[0065] In addition, as described above, the operation unit 70 includes the switch 721 as a switching unit for switching the supply direction of the compressed air supplied to the robot 5. Such a switch 721 is used when the robot 5 is restored from an emergency stop with the door 33 open, and is not used during normal operation, that is, when the door 33 is closed. Therefore, the switch 721 is suitable as the operation unit 70, and by covering the switch 721 with the door 33, malfunction of the switch 721 can be suppressed.

[0066] In addition, as described above, the unit device 1 has an interlocking device 39 that is arranged in the first storage space S1 and restricts the opening and closing of the door 33. In addition, when the door 33 is closed, when the housing 2 is observed from the side of the door 33 along the normal direction of the door 33, the frame 331 overlaps with the interlocking device 39. According to such a configuration, during the operation of the unit device 1, the interlocking device 39 is blocked and does not enter the user's field of vision. Therefore, it is possible to reduce unnecessary information that enters the user's field of vision. As a result, the user can perform operations using the unit device 1 more intensively.

[0067] The unit device of the present invention has been described above based on the illustrated embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the configuration of each part can be replaced with any configuration having the same function. In addition, any other configuration may be added to the present invention.

Claims

1. A unit device, characterized in that: have: A housing having a storage space and a door connected to the storage space; A movable device, disposed in the accommodation space; as well as an operating unit, disposed in the accommodation space, and configured to operate the movable device; The door has a light shielding portion and a light transmitting portion, the light shielding portion has light shielding properties, and the light transmitting portion has light transmitting properties, When the housing is viewed from the door side along a normal direction of the door in a state where the door is closed, the light shielding portion overlaps the operating portion.

2. The unit device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating portion is not operated when the door is closed, and is operated when the door is open.

3. The unit device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operation portion is disposed in the storage space so as to face the door.

4. The unit device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The operating portion is disposed closer to the door than the movable device.

5. The unit device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing has a mounting table disposed in the storage space and on which the movable device is mounted. The operation unit is arranged on a side wall of the mounting table.

6. The unit device according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the housing is viewed from the door side in a state where the door is closed, the light shielding portion overlaps the entire area of ​​the side wall.

7. The unit device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The operating unit includes a fluid speed adjusting unit that adjusts the speed of the fluid supplied to the movable device.

8. The unit device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The operation unit includes a switching unit that switches a supply direction of the fluid supplied to the movable device.

9. The unit device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unit device has an interlocking device disposed in the storage space and restricting the opening and closing of the door. When the housing is viewed from the door side in a state where the door is closed, the light shielding portion overlaps with the interlocking device.

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