Transfer system, transfer apparatus, and separator

Abstract

The transfer system (1) is provided with a partition section (24) that partitions the working area (25) from the outside thereof, and the working area (25) is provided on the side of the transfer section (12) that is opposite the side of the conveyance section (11) in plan view. The partition section (24) comprises: a first section (24a) provided so as to face the transfer section (12) so as to sandwich the work area (25) with the transfer section (12); and a second portion (24b) having an access door for entering and exiting the working area (25), the second portion (24b) being inclined so as to form an obtuse angle with the first portion (24a) in plan view and from the side of the working area (25).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an article transfer system, article transfer equipment and a partition used in logistics. Background Art

[0002] In the past, in logistics warehouses, in order to efficiently sort a large number of items into shipping containers according to the shipping destination, a transfer system with a picking device (transfer device) such as a robot arm was used. Regarding this transfer system, Patent Document 1 discloses a structure in which a transfer device and a work area of ​​a worker using the transfer device are separated by a safety barrier.

[0003] (Prior art literature)

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-139109 Summary of the invention

[0005] (Problems to be solved by the invention)

[0006] However, the door of the conventional safety barrier described in Patent Document 1 is disposed opposite to the transfer device. Therefore, the conventional technology cannot suppress the increase in the installation space of the safety barrier and even the installation space of the transfer system, thereby causing a problem of difficulty in saving the space of the transfer system.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a transfer system, a transfer device, and a partition that can save space even if a work area is separated.

[0008] (Technical means to solve the problem)

[0009] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a transfer system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a transporting part, which transports an article in a first direction; a transferring part, which is arranged at one end side of the transporting part and holds the article to transfer the article; and a partitioning part, which separates a working area from the outside of the working area, wherein, in a plan view, the working area is arranged on the side of the transfer part opposite to the side where the transporting part is located, and the partitioning part comprises: a first part, which is arranged opposite to the transfer part in a manner of sandwiching the working area with the transferring part; and a second part, which has an entrance and exit door for entering and exiting the working area, wherein, in a plan view and seen from the side where the working area is located, the second part is inclined in a manner of forming an obtuse angle with the first part.

[0010] In addition, another aspect of the present invention is a transfer device having a plurality of the transfer systems, wherein the transfer systems are arranged in a plurality along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in a plan view so that the transport portions are substantially parallel to each other.

[0011] In addition, another aspect of the present invention is a partition that separates a working area from the outside of the working area, wherein the working area is arranged on the side of the transfer unit opposite to the side where the conveying unit is located, the transfer unit is arranged on one end side of the conveying unit and holds the items to transfer the items, and the conveying unit conveys the items in a first direction, and the partition comprises: a first part, which is arranged opposite to the transfer unit in a manner that sandwiches the working area with the transfer unit; and a second part, which has an entrance and exit door for entering and exiting the working area, wherein the second part is inclined in a manner that forms an obtuse angle with the first part when viewed from above and from the side where the working area is located.

[0012] (Effects of the Invention)

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a transfer system, a transfer device, and a partition that can save space even when a work area is partitioned. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of the transfer system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 1 is a schematic top view of the transfer system.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic plan view of a transfer device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic plan view of a transfer device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. Here, for the convenience of description, the same reference numerals are attached to the components having the same functions as the components described in each embodiment, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted.

[0019] [Implementation method 1]

[0020] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 Here, in the following description, a transfer system for transferring articles between a first container and a second container is used as an example. In addition, the first container and the second container can each constitute a shipping container for shipping articles to the outside of the transfer system 1.

[0021] (Overview of the transfer system)

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of the transfer system 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 2FIG. 1 is a schematic top view of the transfer system 1. The transfer system 1 is used to transfer articles 2 in a logistics warehouse or the like. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the transfer system 1 of the present embodiment 1 includes a conveying unit 11, a transfer unit 12, and a partition unit 24. The transfer system 1 also includes a camera unit 13, support units 14·14, a control unit 15, and a terminal unit 16.

[0023] (Transportation Department)

[0024] The conveying unit 11 conveys the first container 17 and the second container 18 for storing the articles 2 along the Y direction (front-back direction, first direction). Specifically, the conveying unit 11 includes an inlet conveyor 11a and 11b provided at the lower side in the Z direction, and an outlet conveyor 11c and 11d provided at the upper side in the Z direction. The first container 17 and the second container 18 are respectively conveyed to the front side in the Y direction by the inlet conveyor 11a and 11b. In addition, the first container 17 and the second container 18 are respectively conveyed to the rear side in the Y direction by the outlet conveyor 11c and 11d.

[0025] The transport unit 11 further includes a moving mechanism 11e and a frame 11f. The moving mechanism 11e sequentially moves the first container 17 from the carrying-in conveyor 11a to the first transfer position P1, and sequentially moves the second container 18 from the carrying-in conveyor 11b to the second transfer position P2. In addition, the moving mechanism 11e sequentially moves the first container 17 arranged at the first transfer position P1 to the carrying-out conveyor 11c, and sequentially moves the second container 18 arranged at the second transfer position P2 to the carrying-out conveyor 11d. The frame 11f is used to accommodate the moving mechanism 11e.

[0026] (Transfer Department)

[0027] The transfer unit 12 is provided at the front end side (one end side) in the Y direction of the conveying unit 11, holds the article 2 contained in the first container 17 located at the first transfer position P1, and transfers it to the second container 18 located at the second transfer position P2. The transfer unit 12 is provided on the upper side of the moving mechanism 11e and the frame 11f of the conveying unit 11 in the Z direction via a stand or the like (not shown).

[0028] The transfer unit 12 includes a pickup head 12a for holding the article 2, and a drive unit 12b for lifting and lowering the pickup head 12a in the Z direction and moving the pickup head 12a in two directions, the X direction and the Y direction when viewed from above. The pickup head 12a is composed of, for example, one or more suction pads for sucking the article 2. The pickup head 12a sucks the article 2 contained in the first container 17 from above and holds the article 2 in a suspended state.

[0029] The driving unit 12b includes a fixed rail 12c, a first movable rail 12d, a second movable rail 12e, and a support arm 12f. The fixed rail 12c is provided along the X direction. The first movable rail 12d is provided along the Z direction and can reciprocate along the fixed rail 12c in the X direction. The second movable rail 12e is provided along the Y direction and can reciprocate along the first movable rail 12d in the Z direction.

[0030] The support arm 12f is arranged along the Z direction and can be reciprocated in the Y direction along the second movable rail 12e. In addition, the support arm 12f is provided with a pickup head 12a at its lower side in the Z direction. Thus, the transfer unit 12 can reciprocate the pickup head 12a along the three directions of X, Y, and Z by controlling the action of the driving unit 12b.

[0031] Compared with a transfer unit such as a 6-axis robot, the transfer unit 12 has a simple structure and is easily adaptable to a multi-row conveyor layout. Therefore, by using the transfer unit 12, the layout design freedom of the transfer system 1 can be increased.

[0032] (Camera Department)

[0033] The camera unit 13 is arranged above the transfer unit 12 to photograph the article 2. The camera 13 includes a first camera 13a and a second camera 13b. The first camera 13a photographs the first container 17 arranged at the first transfer position P1 to photograph one or more articles 2 contained in the first container 17. The second camera 13b photographs the second container 18 arranged at the second transfer position P2 to photograph one or more articles 2 contained in the second container 18. Here, the camera unit 13 may also include a lighting lamp, etc., and the first camera 13a and the second camera 13b may photograph the article 2 while being illuminated by a lighting lamp or the like at a predetermined illumination intensity.

[0034] (Support frame)

[0035] The support frame 14 is a frame body that supports the camera unit 13. The support frame 14 includes: support parts 14a·14a, which are respectively adjacent to the transfer unit 12 in the X direction (left-right direction, second direction) orthogonal to the Y direction in a plan view; and beam members 14b·14b, which are arranged between the support parts 14a·14a. The first camera 13a and the second camera 13b are arranged at appropriate positions of the beam member 14b located on the front side in the Y direction. Here, the number of the beam member 14b may be one or more than three.

[0036] Each of the supporting parts 14a and 14a includes two column members 14c and 14d, a purlin member 14e, and a reinforcing member 14f. The column members 14c and 14d are arranged in the Y direction and fixed to the installation location of the transfer system 1 by fixing members 14g and 14h. The purlin member 14e and the reinforcing member 14f are installed between the column members 14c and 14d.

[0037] Here, the beam members 14b·14b may be provided on either the purlin member 14e or the column members 14c·14d. In addition, the number of the reinforcing members 14f may be two or more, or they may be omitted. In addition, when the supporting parts 14a·14a are each vertically provided by four or more column members, the beam members 14b·14b may be omitted. In this case, the first camera 13a and the second camera 13b may be provided at appropriate positions of the supporting parts 14a·14a, respectively.

[0038] (Control unit and terminal unit)

[0039] The control unit 15 includes a control device for controlling each unit in the transfer system 1. The terminal unit 16 has a Figure 2 ) an operation receiving unit such as a keyboard 16a for operating the transfer system 1, and a monitor 16b for displaying prescribed information. The control unit 15 and the terminal unit 16 are an example of a control device for the transfer system 1, and are arranged on the outer side of the partition 24 opposite to the side where the work area 25 is located, so as to sandwich the first portion 24a of the partition 24 with the work area 25 described later.

[0040] Specifically, the control unit 15 is connected to the conveying unit 11, the transfer unit 12, the camera unit 13, and the terminal unit 16 via respective electrical wirings (not shown). The control unit 15 obtains predetermined information such as the operation status from the conveying unit 11 and the transfer unit 12, and outputs predetermined instruction signals such as instruction signals to the conveying unit 11 and the transfer unit 12. The control unit 15 outputs predetermined instruction signals such as on / off signals to the first camera 13a and the second camera 13b of the camera unit 13, and obtains photographic data from the first camera 13a and the second camera 13b. The control unit 15 receives instruction signals corresponding to the operation of the operator S from the terminal unit 16, and transmits information obtained from the conveying unit 11, the transfer unit 12, and the camera unit 13 to the terminal unit 16.

[0041] (Protective parts)

[0042] In the transfer system 1 of the first embodiment, the transfer unit 12 performs a motion in which the pickup head 12a moves back and forth in three directions, namely, X, Y, and Z. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, from the perspective of safety, a protective member is provided around the transfer unit 12 to significantly reduce the possibility of the operator S or the like coming into contact with the transfer unit 12. Specifically, in the first embodiment, as viewed from the control device side toward the rear side in the Y direction, a partition 24, a lateral protective member 21, and a rear protective member 41 are provided in sequence as protective members.

[0043] (Separator)

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the transfer system 1, a partition 24 is provided to partition a work area 25 from the outside thereof, wherein the work area 25 is provided on the side of the transfer unit 12 opposite to the side where the conveying unit 11 is located in a plan view. The partition 24 is connected to two support units 14a·14a.

[0045] The work area 25 is a space for the operator S to perform manual work of holding and transferring the article 2. That is, the transfer system 1 of the first embodiment can be used to perform both automatic transfer in which the transfer unit 12 holds and transfers the article 2 and manual transfer in which the operator S enters the work area 25 to hold and transfer the article 2. In addition, the partition 24 is provided around the work area 25 in a manner adjacent to the work area 25.

[0046] The partition 24 includes a first portion 24a, a second portion 24b, a third portion 24c, and a fourth portion 24d as partitions. The first portion 24a is a portion arranged parallel to the X direction, and is disposed opposite to the transfer portion 12 in a manner of sandwiching the work area 25 with the transfer portion 12. The second portion 24b is a portion arranged in a manner of forming a predetermined angle with the X direction and the Y direction, respectively. In a plan view and from the side where the work area 25 is located, the second portion 24b forms an obtuse angle θ1 ( Figure 2 The third portion 24c is a portion arranged parallel to the Y direction, and is arranged continuously between the second portion 24b and the transverse guard portion 21 included in one of the supporting portions 14a. The fourth portion 24d is a portion arranged parallel to the Y direction, and is arranged continuously between the first portion 24a and the transverse guard portion 21 included in the other supporting portion 14a.

[0047] Specifically, the first part 24a includes a transparent plate 24a1. The transparent plate 24a1 is held by a frame 24a2 having a frame shape. In addition, the first part 24a is fixed to the installation location of the transfer system 1 by two fixing components 24a3 and 24a3, wherein the two fixing components 24a3 and 24a3 are aligned with both ends of the transparent plate 24a1 and are arranged on the lower side of the frame 24a2 in the Z direction.

[0048] The second part 24b includes a transparent plate 24b1. The transparent plate 24b1 is held by a frame 24b2 having a frame shape. In addition, the second part 24b is fixed to the installation location of the transfer system 1 by two fixing components 24b3 and 24b3, wherein the two fixing components 24b3 and 24b3 are aligned with both ends of the transparent plate 24b1 and are arranged on the lower side of the frame 24b2 in the Z direction.

[0049] In addition, the second portion 24b as a whole can constitute an entrance door for the operator S to enter and exit the work area 25. That is, in the second portion 24b, for example, a rotating shaft portion 24b4 is provided above the fixing member 24b3 on the side of the third portion 24c. Figure 2 As shown by the dotted line, the frame 24b2 is supported by the rotating shaft 24b4 so that it can be rotated in the R direction ( Figure 2 Specifically, the rotating shaft portion 24b4 includes a bearing (not shown) provided on the fixing member 24b3, and the bearing is used to rotatably support a part of the frame body 24b2.

[0050] Furthermore, as the operator S operates, the end of the second portion 24b on the side of the first portion 24a rotates around the rotating shaft portion 24b4, thereby opening the partition 24. In this way, the second portion 24b is supported on the side opposite to the side where the first portion 24a is located, thereby functioning as the above-mentioned entrance and exit door. As a result, even when a plurality of transfer systems 1 are arranged in a row, the operator S can easily enter and exit the partition 24 from the side of the first portion 24a, and the protrusion amount of the second portion 24b (entrance and exit door) in the arrangement direction (Y direction) of the transfer systems 1 is also reduced.

[0051] Furthermore, in the second portion 24b, an obtuse angle θ1 is set within an angle range of, for example, 130 degrees to 140 degrees. By setting the obtuse angle θ1 within this angle range, the protrusion of the second portion 24b (entrance door) when it is swung toward the outside of the partition 24 and opened can be effectively reduced.

[0052] Here, in the second part 24b, if the angle less than 130 degrees is set as the obtuse angle θ1, the size of the second part 24b may be relatively increased, and the protrusion of the entrance and exit door when it is opened may not be effectively reduced. In addition, it may be difficult to ensure the installation position of the control unit 15 and the terminal unit 16 due to the relatively reduced size of the first part 24a. On the other hand, if the obtuse angle θ1 is set to an angle exceeding 140 degrees, the size of the second part 24b may be relatively reduced, forming an entrance and exit door that is difficult for the operator S to enter and exit.

[0053] In addition, although the above description has been given of a scheme in which the second portion 24b as a whole is constituted as the above-mentioned entrance and exit door, the present embodiment is not limited thereto, and a scheme in which the entrance and exit door is provided on a part of the second portion 24b may also be adopted. That is, for example, a rotatable transparent plate may also be provided relative to the above-mentioned frame of the second portion 24b, and the transparent plate may be constituted as the above-mentioned entrance and exit door.

[0054] The third part 24c includes a transparent plate 24c1. The transparent plate 24c1 is held by a frame 24c2 having a frame shape. The third part 24c is fixed to the installation location of the transfer system 1 by two fixing components 24c3 and 24c3, wherein the two fixing components 24c3 and 24c3 are aligned with both ends of the transparent plate 24c1 and are installed on the lower side of the frame 24c2 in the Z direction.

[0055] The fourth part 24d includes a transparent plate 24d1. The transparent plate 24d1 is held by a frame 24d2 having a frame shape. The fourth part 24d is fixed to the installation location of the transfer system 1 by two fixing components 24d3 and 24d3, wherein the two fixing components 24d3 and 24d3 are aligned with both ends of the transparent plate 24d1 and are installed on the lower side of the frame 24d2 in the Z direction.

[0056] The above structure can significantly reduce the possibility that the operator S accidentally enters the work area 25 and contacts the transfer unit 12. As a result, the safety of the transfer system 1 can be improved. In addition, since the partition 24 is provided adjacent to the work area 25, the increase in the installation space of the transfer system 1 due to the installation of the partition 24 can be suppressed.

[0057] Here, in the case where the transfer system 1 can only perform automatic transfer, the work area 25 may be set as a monitoring area for a supervisor to monitor the transfer unit 12 .

[0058] (Horizontal protection part)

[0059] In addition, in the present embodiment 1, each of the support parts 14a and 14a includes a lateral protection part 21 that separates the transfer part 12 from the outside thereof in the X direction. The lateral protection part 21 includes a transparent plate 22 and a frame member 23 for holding the transparent plate 22. Thus, the possibility that the operator S enters from the X direction and contacts the transfer part 12 can be greatly reduced. As a result, the safety of the transfer system 1 can be improved.

[0060] Furthermore, since the support parts 14a and 14a each have the lateral guard part 21, it is not necessary to separately provide a guard part for separating the transfer part 12 from the outside in the X direction of the support parts 14a and 14a. As a result, the transfer system 1 can save space.

[0061] Since the two support parts 14a·14a are arranged adjacent to the transfer part 12 in the X direction, they are also adjacent to the frame 11f of the transport part 11 located on the lower side of the transfer part 12 in the Z direction. In response to this, in the present embodiment, the transverse guard 21 is omitted in the lower area of ​​the support part 14a, that is, in the area of ​​the support part 14a opposite to the frame 11f. Thus, the area where the transverse guard 21 is provided can be reduced. On the other hand, the situation in which the operator S intrudes from the lower part of the support part 14a and contacts the transfer part 12 can be prevented by the frame 11f. That is, in the lower area of ​​the support part 14a, the frame 11f serves as a partition that separates the transfer part 12 from its X-direction exterior.

[0062] (Rear protection)

[0063] In addition, in the present embodiment 1, a rear guard portion 41·41 is provided, and the rear guard portion 41·41 is adjacent to the front end of the conveying portion 11 in the Y direction in the X direction, and separates the front end from the outside of the front end in the X direction. The rear guard portion 41 includes a transparent plate 42 and a frame member 43 for holding the transparent plate 42. The front side of the rear guard portion 41·41 in the Y direction is connected (connected) to the rear side of the support portions 14, 14 in the Y direction, respectively. In addition, the corner portion of the frame member 43 on the lower side in the Z direction is fixed to the installation location of the transfer system 1 by a fixing member 43a. Furthermore, a reinforcement member 44·45 is provided between the rear guard portions 41·41.

[0064] Thus, the possibility that the operator S enters from the conveying unit 11 and contacts the transfer unit 12 can be greatly reduced. As a result, the safety of the transfer system 1 can be improved. In addition, since the rear guard 41 is provided adjacent to the conveying unit 11, the increase in the installation space of the transfer system 1 due to the installation of the rear guard 41 can be suppressed.

[0065] In addition, the partition 24, the lateral guard 21, and the rear guard 41 in the first embodiment have transparent plates 24a1, 24b1, 24c1, 24d1, 22, and 42 as substantial guards. Thus, in the first embodiment, the operator S of the transfer system 1 can monitor the conveying unit 11 and the transfer unit 12 from the outside of the transfer system 1 as a monitor. Here, a fence, a net, or other protective members may be used instead of the transparent plates 24a1, 24b1, 24c1, 24d1, 22, and 42.

[0066] (Operation example of transfer system)

[0067] In the transfer system 1 of the above scheme, first, the control unit 15 instructs the carrying-in conveyor belts 11a and 11b of the transport unit 11 to carry in the first container 17 and the second container 18 from the rear in the Y direction to the front in the Y direction. This action is continuously performed. In addition, the control unit 15 also instructs the carrying-out conveyor belts 11c and 11d of the transport unit 11 to carry out the first container 17 and the second container 18 from the front end in the Y direction to the rear in the Y direction. This action is continuously performed.

[0068] Next, the control unit 15 instructs the moving mechanism 11e of the conveying unit 11 to move the first container 17 and the second container 18 that have been carried in to the first transfer position P1 and the second transfer position P2, respectively. Next, based on the images of the first container 17 and the second container 18 captured by the camera unit 13, the control unit 15 instructs the transfer unit 12 to hold and transfer the article 2 contained in the first container 17 at the first transfer position P1 to the second container 18 at the second transfer position.

[0069] Next, the control unit 15 instructs the moving mechanism 11e of the transport unit 11 to move the first container 17 at the first transfer position P1 to the carry-out conveyor 11c, and also instructs the moving mechanism 11e to move the other first containers 17 carried in to the first transfer position P1 and instructs the transfer unit 12 to perform the aforementioned transfer operation. These operations are repeated. The first container 17 moved to the carry-out conveyor 11c is carried out to the rear in the Y direction.

[0070] Furthermore, when the required articles 2 are stored in the second container 18, the control unit 15 instructs the moving mechanism 11e of the conveying unit 11 to move the first container 17 at the first transfer position P1 to the carry-out conveyor 11c, and to move the second container 18 at the second transfer position P2 to the carry-out conveyor 11d. The first container 17 moved to the carry-out conveyor 11c and the second container 18 moved to the carry-out conveyor 11d are carried out to the rear in the Y direction.

[0071] (Effects of transfer system 1)

[0072] As described above, in the transfer system 1 of the present embodiment 1, the work area 25 is separated from the outside by the partition 24 (partitioner). In addition, in the partition 24, the second part 24b (entrance and exit door) is inclined relative to the first part 24a at an obtuse angle θ1 value within a predetermined angle range. Therefore, in the present embodiment 1, when the second part 24b is swung open toward the outside of the partition 24, the protrusion amount of the second part 24b is reduced. Thus, in the present embodiment 1, a transfer system 1 that can achieve space saving even if the work area 25 is separated by the partition 24 can be constructed.

[0073] In the first embodiment, the control unit 15 and the terminal unit 16 are arranged on the side opposite to the side where the working area 25 is located, so as to sandwich the first portion 24a of the partition 24 with the working area 25. Thus, the operator S standing outside the partition 24 can easily check the operating status of the transfer unit 12 and the monitor 16b of the terminal unit 16 by visual observation.

[0074] [Implementation Method 2]

[0075] Combination Figure 3 , embodiment 2 of the present invention is described. Figure 3 It is a schematic plan view of the transfer equipment 3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] like Figure 3 As shown, the transfer device 3 has multiple Figure 1 and Figure 2 The transfer system 1 shown. In the transfer facility 3, a plurality of transfer systems 1 are arranged in a row along the X direction orthogonal to the Y direction in a plan view so that the conveying parts 11 thereof are substantially parallel to each other.

[0077] As described above, in the transfer system, if a protective member is provided around the pick-up device that performs the automatic transfer operation, the installation space of the transfer system will increase. As a result, the interval between adjacent transfer systems needs to be increased.

[0078] In contrast, in the second embodiment, the plurality of transfer systems 1 are arranged in the X direction so that the respective conveying sections 11 are substantially parallel to each other. In addition, since each transfer system 1 is provided with a partition 24, the interval between adjacent transfer systems 1 can be reduced. Thus, according to the second embodiment, a transfer device 3 can be configured that can achieve space saving even if the work area 25 is partitioned by the partition 24 in each of the plurality of transfer systems 1.

[0079] Here, in a building 51 such as a logistics warehouse, support members 52 are usually provided at predetermined intervals P as support for the upper layer or the ceiling, thereby forming a space for installing a transfer system. Therefore, from the perspective of efficient transfer of the articles 2, the more transfer systems that can be installed within the predetermined intervals P, the better.

[0080] However, if a guard is provided around the pickup device, the installation space of the transfer system will increase, and as a result, the number of transfer systems that can be installed within the predetermined interval P will decrease.

[0081] In contrast, in the present embodiment, the arrangement direction of the adjacent support members 52·52 is the X direction, and the plurality of transfer systems 1 are arranged in the X direction. This can suppress the increase in the interval between the adjacent transfer systems 1 in the X direction, thereby suppressing the possibility of a decrease in the number of transfer systems 1 that can be installed within the above-mentioned predetermined interval P, and instead can increase the number of transfer systems 1 that can be installed.

[0082] [Implementation method 3]

[0083] Combination Figure 4 , describing embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 4 It is a schematic plan view of the transfer equipment 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] like Figure 4 As shown, in the transfer device 3 of the present embodiment 3, the transfer system 1 includes a first transfer system 1 and a second transfer system 1 adjacent to each other. In addition, the second portion 24b of the first transfer system 1 can be arranged on the side close to the second transfer system 1, and the second portion 24b of the second transfer system 1 can be arranged on the side close to the first transfer system 1.

[0085] That is, in the transfer equipment 3 of the third embodiment, the second portions 24b of the partition 24 are configured to face each other when viewed from two adjacent transfer systems 1. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the operator S can easily move between the work areas 25 of the two adjacent transfer systems 1.

[0086] Here, in addition to the contents described above, for example, the present invention may be applied to a transfer unit having a robot arm.

[0087] 〔Summarize〕

[0088] The transfer system of the first aspect of the present invention comprises: a transporting part, which transports the article in a first direction; a transferring part, which is arranged at one end side of the transporting part and holds the article to transfer the article; and a partitioning part, which separates a working area from the outside of the working area, wherein, in a plan view, the working area is arranged on the side of the transfer part opposite to the side where the transporting part is located, and the partitioning part comprises: a first part, which is arranged opposite to the transfer part in a manner of sandwiching the working area with the transferring part; and a second part, which has an entrance and exit door for entering and exiting the working area, wherein, in a plan view and seen from the side where the working area is located, the second part is inclined so as to form an obtuse angle with the first part.

[0089] According to the above scheme, the entrance door is provided obliquely in the partition that separates the working area from the outside. Therefore, the amount of the entrance door protruding outward when it is turned to open outside the partition is reduced. Thus, a transfer system that can save space even if the working area is separated by the partition can be formed.

[0090] In the transfer system of the second aspect of the present invention based on the first aspect, the control device of the transfer system can also be arranged on the outer side of the partition opposite to the side where the working area is located in a manner of sandwiching the first part with the working area.

[0091] According to the above aspect, the operator standing outside the entrance door can easily visually check both the operating status of the transfer unit and the control device.

[0092] In the transfer system of a third aspect of the present invention based on the first aspect or the second aspect, the entrance and exit door may be pivotally supported on a side opposite to a side where the first portion is located.

[0093] According to the above configuration, when a plurality of transfer systems are arranged in parallel, the operator can easily enter and exit the partition from the first portion side, and the protrusion amount of the entrance and exit door in the direction in which the transfer systems are arranged can also be reduced.

[0094] In the transfer system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention based on any one of the first to third aspects, the obtuse angle may be greater than or equal to 130 degrees and less than or equal to 140 degrees.

[0095] According to the above aspect, by setting the angle within the above angle range, it is possible to effectively reduce the amount of protrusion of the entrance door when the entrance door is swung open toward the outside of the partition portion.

[0096] The transfer equipment of the fifth aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of transfer systems of any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the transfer systems are arranged in a plurality along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in a plan view in such a manner that the transport parts are substantially parallel to each other.

[0097] According to the above aspect, since the transfer system includes the partition, the interval between adjacent transfer systems can be reduced, thereby constituting a transfer facility that can achieve space saving even when the work areas are partitioned by the partition in each of the plurality of transfer systems.

[0098] In the transfer equipment of the sixth aspect of the present invention based on the fifth aspect, there may also be a setting space for setting the transfer system, in which pillars are protruded at certain intervals along the second direction, and the transfer system may be set in multiple numbers between the adjacent pillars.

[0099] According to the above solution, the number of transfer systems that can be arranged between the pillars can be increased.

[0100] In the transfer equipment of aspect 7 of the present invention based on aspect 5 or aspect 6, the transfer system may also include a first transfer system and a second transfer system adjacent to each other, the entrance and exit doors of the first transfer system may also be arranged on the side of the second transfer system, and the entrance and exit doors of the second transfer system may also be arranged on the side of the first transfer system.

[0101] According to the above aspect, the operator can easily move between the working area of ​​the first transfer system and the working area of ​​the second transfer system.

[0102] The partition according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is a partition that separates a working area from the outside of the working area, wherein the working area is arranged on the side of the transfer part opposite to the side where the conveying part is located, the transfer part is arranged on one end side of the conveying part and holds the items to transfer the items, and the conveying part conveys the items in the first direction, and the partition comprises: a first part, which is arranged opposite to the transfer part in a manner of sandwiching the working area with the transfer part; and a second part, which has an entrance and exit door for entering and exiting the working area, wherein, when viewed from above and from the side where the working area is located, the second part is inclined in a manner of forming an obtuse angle with the first part.

[0103] According to the above aspect, the entrance door is arranged at an inclination, so the amount of the entrance door protruding when the entrance door is turned and opened toward the outside of the partition is reduced. Thus, a partition can be constructed that can achieve space saving even when the work area is divided.

[0104] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the specification. Appropriate combinations of technical means disclosed in the various embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

[0105] <Description of Reference Numerals>

[0106] 1Transfer system

[0107] 2 Items

[0108] 3Transfer equipment

[0109] 11 Transportation Department

[0110] 12Transfer unit

[0111] 24 partition (separator)

[0112] 24a Part 1

[0113] 24b Part 2 (Entrance and Exit Doors)

[0114] 25Working Area

[0115] 15. Control unit (control equipment)

[0116] 16Terminal unit (control device)

[0117] 52 pillar parts (pillars)

Claims

1. A transfer system, characterized in that: The device comprises: a transporting unit that transports an article in a first direction; a transfer unit disposed at one end of the transport unit and holding the article to transfer the article; as well as A partitioning portion is provided to separate the working area from the outside of the working area, wherein the working area is provided on a side of the transfer portion opposite to a side where the transport portion is located in a plan view, The partition portion comprises: a first portion disposed opposite to the transfer portion so as to sandwich the working area therebetween; and The second part has an entrance door for entering and exiting the working area, wherein, in a top view and viewed from the side where the working area is located, the second part is inclined in a manner to form an obtuse angle with the first part.

2. The transfer system according to claim 1, wherein: The control device of the transfer system is disposed on the outer side of the partition portion opposite to the side where the working area is located so as to sandwich the first portion with the working area.

3. The transfer system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The entrance door is pivotally supported on a side opposite to the side where the first portion is located.

4. The transfer system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The obtuse angle is greater than or equal to 130 degrees and less than or equal to 140 degrees.

5. A transfer device, characterized in that: A device comprising a plurality of transfer systems according to claim 1 or 2, The transfer systems are arranged in a plurality along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in a plan view so that the transport portions are substantially parallel to each other.

6. The transfer device according to claim 5, wherein: The transfer equipment further comprises a space for installing the transfer system, in which pillars are protruded at regular intervals along the second direction. The transfer system is provided in plurality between the pillars adjacent to each other.

7. The transfer device according to claim 5, wherein: The transfer system includes a first transfer system and a second transfer system adjacent to each other, The entrance and exit door of the first transfer system is arranged on the side where the second transfer system is located, and the entrance and exit door of the second transfer system is arranged on the side where the first transfer system is located.

8. A separator, It separates the working area from the outside of the working area, where The working area is provided on a side of the transfer unit opposite to a side where the conveying unit is provided, the transfer unit is provided on one end side of the conveying unit and holds an article to transfer the article, and the conveying unit conveys the article in a first direction. The partition is characterized by comprising: a first portion disposed opposite to the transfer portion so as to sandwich the working area therebetween; and The second part has an entrance door for entering and exiting the working area, wherein, in a top view and viewed from the side where the working area is located, the second part is inclined in a manner to form an obtuse angle with the first part.

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