Distribution system for connected individual packaging bag

Abstract

To provide a distribution system for connected individual packaging bags that can quickly and efficiently perform work for feeding a forefront individual packaging bag, cutting a forefront connected piece between the forefront individual packaging bag and the subsequent individual packaging bag and distributing the forefront individual packaging bag to a distribution destination, in distributing forefront individual packaging bags.SOLUTION: A distribution device is provided with a transfer mechanism 3 that transfers a connected individual packaging bag 27, an adsorption mechanism 7 that can adsorb a forefront individual packaging bag 28, and a cutting mechanism 34 that can cut a forefront connected piece 31. The adsorption mechanism comprises an adsorption pad 11 and a turning mechanism 8 that can turn the adsorption pad annularly. The adsorption pad adsorbs the forefront individual packaging bag and then the adsorption pad can release the adsorption of the bag by the adsorption mechanism, while turning in a transferring direction of the connected individual packaging bag to distribute the forefront individual packaging bag to a distribution destination 32, and can turn further in the transferring direction from the distribution position to return to an original position, so as to adsorb the subsequent forefront individual packaging bag.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dispensing device which stores food such as liquid soup, spices, seasonings, sauces, mustard, shampoo, medicines, etc., separates a number of connected individual packaging bags connected together via connecting pieces into individual packaging bags at the connecting pieces, and dispenses the individual packaging bags. [Background technology]

[0002] As shown in Patent Document 1, a dispensing device is already known in which a connected individual packaging bag made up of multiple individual packaging bags connected together via connecting pieces is transported by a transport mechanism, the end individual packaging bag located at the end of the connected individual packaging bag is adsorbed by an suction pad at the destination, and the connecting pieces are separated by a cutting mechanism to make the end individual packaging bag into a single individual packaging bag, and this end individual packaging bag is then inserted into a dispensing destination portion such as a container.

[0003] Here, the distribution method of the conventional distribution device as described above will be described below. 13( As shown in FIG. 1A, the suction pad (112) is first placed above the linked individual packaging bag (111) and at the payout position (117) of the linked individual packaging bag (111). 13( As shown in FIG. 1B, the leading end packaging bag (113) of the linked individual packaging bag (111) is transferred to the payout position (117) by the transfer mechanism (118). 13( As shown by the arrow in FIG. c), the suction pad (112) slides vertically downward in a straight line to suction the tip individual packaging bag (113), and 13( As shown in FIG. 2(d), the tip connecting piece (115) is cut by the cutting mechanism (114), and the tip individual packaging bag (113) is separated from the connected individual packaging bag (111).

[0004] And the figure 13(As shown in FIG. 1E, the suction pad (112) further descends linearly, and the tip individual packaging bag (113) adsorbed to the suction pad (112) is placed in the distribution destination area (116). Then, the suction pad (112) releases the tip individual packaging bag (113) from its adsorption, thereby completing the distribution of the tip individual packaging bag (113) to the distribution destination area (116). 13( As shown in FIG. 1F, the suction pad (112) slides upward in a straight line and returns to its original position, and the next tip individual package (113) is dispensed. 13( The cycle of distribution operations shown in a) to (f) is repeated continuously. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3236962 DISCLOSURE OF THEINVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, in the conventional dispensing device, as described above, the suction pad is linearly slid up and down to distribute the tip individual packaging bags to the distribution destination area, so that after the distribution of the tip individual packaging bags to the distribution destination area is completed, the suction pad passes through the tip individual packaging bag feed position in the transfer mechanism as it slides upward toward its original position.

[0007] Therefore, if the next tip individual packaging bag is fed by the transport mechanism before the suction pad returns to its original position after the end of dispensing the tip individual packaging bag, the tip individual packaging bag and the suction pad may interfere with each other. To avoid this, it is necessary to temporarily stop the feeding of the next tip individual packaging bag by the transport mechanism until the suction pad returns to its original position. This makes it difficult to continuously feed tip individual packaging bags, and the temporary stoppage results in a loss of work time.

[0008] So, This issue The present invention is intended to solve the problems described above, and its object is to quickly and efficiently perform the operations of unrolling the tip individual packaging bag, cutting the tip connecting piece between the tip individual packaging bag and the next individual packaging bag, and distributing the tip individual packaging bag to the distribution destination when distributing the tip individual packaging bag. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, This issue The disclosure is based on a dispensing device for connected individual packaging bags, which is equipped with a transport mechanism that transports connected individual packaging bags containing contents, each connected together via a connecting piece, a suction mechanism adjacent to the transport mechanism that is capable of adsorbing a tip individual packaging bag located at the tip of the connected individual packaging bags transported by the transport mechanism, and a cutting mechanism that is capable of cutting the tip connecting piece between the tip individual packaging bag and the next individual packaging bag adjacent to the tip individual packaging bag.

[0010] The suction mechanism in the present invention includes a suction pad and a rotation mechanism that enables the suction pad to rotate in an annular shape, and after the suction pad has suctioned the tip individual packaging bag, the suction pad rotates in the transport direction of the linked individual packaging bag while releasing the suction by the suction mechanism, thereby enabling the tip individual packaging bag to be distributed to the distribution target portion, and further rotates in the same direction from the distribution position to return to the original position, enabling the next tip individual packaging bag to be suctioned. 。

[0011] Also on This article is The suction pad is attached to the rotating mechanism in a horizontal direction and can rotate while maintaining the horizontal state. be. By keeping the suction pad horizontal as described above, when the suction pad is adsorbed to the upper surface of the tip individual packaging bag, the entire suction pad can be brought into face-to-face contact with the upper surface of the individual packaging bag, thereby ensuring that the tip individual packaging bag is adsorbed by the suction pad and maintaining the adsorption state well.

[0012] Also on This article is The suction pad in the present invention may be capable of rotating in an annular manner while tracing a circular or elliptical orbit by rotating a single motor provided in the rotating mechanism. By making the suction pad rotatable by a single motor in this manner, the configuration of the rotating mechanism can be simplified, and by making the suction pad rotatable in a circular or elliptical shape, the operation of the rotating mechanism can be made smooth. Effect of the Invention

[0013] This issue As described above, after the tip individual packaging bag is adsorbed by the adsorption pad, The conveyor is configured to rotate in the transport direction of the linked individual packaging bags or in a direction intersecting the transport direction to release the suction of the tip individual packaging bag, and then rotate further in the same direction to return to its original position before the suction operation began.

[0014] Therefore, This issue Since the suction pad of the present invention rotates further from the suction position in the transport direction of the linked individual packaging bags or in a direction intersecting the transport direction without passing the position at which the tip individual packaging bag is fed out after suctioning the tip individual packaging bag, there is no risk of the suction pad moving toward the original position passing the position at which the tip individual packaging bag is fed out, as in the conventional technology. Therefore, after the dispensing operation of the tip individual packaging bag by the suction pad is completed, it is possible to quickly feed out the next tip individual packaging bag and move on to the dispensing operation of the next tip individual packaging bag, without having to wait until the suction pad returns to its original position to feed the next tip individual packaging bag, as in the conventional technology.

[0015] As a result, the suction pad, which has rotated to return to its original position after the end of the dispensing operation of the tip individual packaging bag, can immediately start suctioning the next tip individual packaging bag that is already waiting at the payout position by the transport mechanism. As a result, in the series of dispensing operations of the tip individual packaging bag, the payout of the tip individual packaging bag, the cutting of the tip connecting piece between the tip individual packaging bag and the next individual packaging bag, and the distribution of the tip individual packaging bag to the distribution target portion can be performed quickly and efficiently. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a rotation state of the suction mechanism of the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a method for distributing linked individual packaging bags according to Examples 1 to 5. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a suction mechanism according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing a rotation state of the suction mechanism of the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a suction mechanism according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a suction mechanism according to a third embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing a rotation state of the suction mechanism of the third embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a suction mechanism according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing a rotation state of the suction mechanism of the fourth embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing a conventional method for distributing linked individual packaging bags. Example 1

[0017] The present invention 1, (1) is an apparatus main body, and a transfer mechanism (3) is provided on the outer side (2) of the apparatus main body (1) extending horizontally along the side (2) of the apparatus main body (1). The transfer mechanism (3) is capable of transferring a linked individual bag (27) formed by linking a plurality of individual bags (5) via linking pieces (4) horizontally toward the front (6) of the apparatus main body (1).

[0018] As shown in Fig. 1, a suction mechanism (7) is attached to the device body (1) at a position opposite the transfer mechanism (3). The suction mechanism (7) includes a rotating mechanism (8) and a flat suction pad (11) attached to the rotating mechanism (8) via a pad shaft (10). As shown in Fig. 2, the rotating mechanism (8) includes a cube-shaped casing (12), and the casing (12) divides the internal space into three parts in the left-right direction by a first partition wall (13) and a second partition wall (14). The casing (12) includes a motor (16) protruding outward from the center of an outer surface (15) thereof, and a rotating shaft (17) extending horizontally from the motor (16) is inserted horizontally inward from the center of the outer surface (15) of the casing (12) via the first partition wall (13).

[0019] In the casing (12), as shown in Fig. 2, a first gear (18) is connected between the motor (16) and the first partition wall (13) to the rotating shaft (17) of the motor (16), and one end of a first link (20) is connected and fixed to the opposite side of the first partition wall (13) from the first gear (18) so as to be rotatable with respect to the first partition wall (13). A second gear (21) is attached directly above the first gear (18), and the upper end of the pad shaft (10) is connected to the other end of the first link (20) so as to be rotatable with respect to the pad shaft (10). One end of a second link (22) is connected to the pad shaft (10) so as to be rotatable with respect to the pad shaft (10) on the opposite side to the connecting side of the first link (20) and between the pad shaft (10) and the second partition wall (14).

[0020] A fourth gear (23) is rotatably connected and fixed to the second partition wall (14) via the second partition wall (14) on the other end of the second link (22) opposite the engagement side of the pad shaft (10). A third gear (24) is rotatably connected and fixed to the second partition wall (14) directly above the fourth gear (23) and facing the second gear (21). Furthermore, a first idler gear (25) and a second idler gear (26) are adjacently engaged and disposed between the third gear (24) and the fourth gear (23).

[0021] The operation of the suction mechanism (7) constructed as above will be explained. First, the motor (16) is operated. By moving the first gear (18), the first link (20) rotates. At the same time, the second gear (21), the third gear (24), the first idler gear (25), the second idler gear (26), and the fourth gear (23), to which power is transmitted from the first gear (18), and the second link (22), to which power is transmitted from the fourth gear (23), rotate in synchronization with the first link (20).

[0022] 3(a)-(d), the pad shaft (10) rotates, and the suction pad (11) attached to the tip of the pad shaft (10) rotates while maintaining a horizontal position. The suction mechanism (7) is assembled so that the pad shaft (10) attached to the rotating mechanism (8) rotates in the same direction as the transfer direction of the linked individual packaging bags (27) by the transfer mechanism (3), as shown by the arrow in FIG.

[0023] As described above, the suction mechanism (7) of this embodiment is a double-link type in which the first link (20) and the second link (22) are attached to both sides of the pad shaft (10). With the above-described configuration, although the number of parts increases, the operation of the pad shaft (10) can be stably performed, and as shown in FIG. 3, the rotation height of the pad shaft (10) can be made lower compared to other embodiments described below. 。

[0024] In addition, as a method of adsorbing the individual bags (5) using the suction pad (11) in this embodiment and the following embodiments, any conventionally known method can be used, and for example, it may be possible to connect to a vacuum pump (not shown) and switch between applying vacuum and releasing the vacuum, thereby making it possible to adsorb and release the suction of the individual bags (5).

[0025] As shown in Fig. 1, the tip side of the transfer mechanism (3) is provided with a cutting mechanism (34). As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 6(a), the cutting mechanism (34) has a pair of cutter blades arranged facing each other in the vertical direction, one cutter blade (35) is arranged above the transfer mechanism (3) and the other cutter blade (36) is arranged below the transfer mechanism (3).

[0026] Then, as shown in Fig. 6(b), when the tip connecting piece (31) located between the tip individual packaging bag (28) located at the tip of the linked individual packaging bag (27) arranged in the transfer mechanism (3) and the next individual packaging bag (30) adjacent to that individual packaging bag is transferred to the position of the pair of cutter blades, one of the cutter blades (35) slides vertically downward to the position of the other cutter blade (36) as shown in Fig. 6(d). As a result, the tip connecting piece (31) is cut in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the linked individual packaging bag (27), and the tip individual packaging bag (28) is separated.

[0027] 1, a distribution target portion (32) for distributing the end individual packaging bag (28) cut off from the linked individual packaging bag (27) is disposed below the transfer mechanism (3) and outward of the end of the transfer mechanism (3). The distribution target portion (32) may be a container that stores the end individual packaging bag (28) therein, or in another embodiment, a conveyor may be used as the distribution target portion (32) and the end individual packaging bag (28) may be placed directly on the conveyor.

[0028] A method for distributing linked individual packaging bags (27) using the distributing device constructed as described above will be described below. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the linked individual packaging bags (27) are set in the transfer mechanism (3), and the transfer mechanism (3) is operated. Figure 5( As shown in b), the leading end individual packaging bag (28) of the linked individual packaging bag (27) is fed out and transported to a feeding position (33) in the transport direction beyond the leading end of the transport mechanism (3).

[0029] In this state, the rotation mechanism (8) is operated to rotate the pad shaft (10) of the suction mechanism (7), thereby Figure 5( As shown in Fig. 2C, the suction pad (11) of the suction mechanism (7) is attached to the upper surface of the tip packaging bag (28) that is disposed at the feed position (33) as described above. When the suction pad (11) attaches to the tip packaging bag (28), Figure 5( As shown in Fig. 3c, the tip connecting piece (31) is disposed in a corresponding position of the cutting mechanism (34). Figure 5( As shown in FIG. 3(d), by operating the cutting mechanism (34) and sliding one of the cutter blades (35) downward, the tip connecting piece (31) is cut and the tip individual packaging bag (28) is separated from the connected individual packaging bag (27).

[0030] In this state Figure 5( As shown in e), the pad shaft (10) further rotates, so that the suction pad (11) which has adsorbed the tip individual packaging bag (28) further rotates in the same direction while holding the tip individual packaging bag (28) in the horizontal direction. Figure 5( As shown in e), the tip end packaging bag 28 is moved to a position above the distribution target area 32. In this state, the suction pad 11 releases the tip end packaging bag 28 from its suction, so that the tip end packaging bag 28 is stored in the distribution target area 32. Figure 5( As shown in f), the pad shaft (10) of the suction mechanism (7) further rotates in the same direction. Figure 5( The machine returns to the original position shown in a) and the next tip packaging bag (28) is dispensed, and this cycle is repeated.

[0031] As described above, after the suction pad (11) has adsorbed the tip end individual packaging bag (28), the suction pad (11) does not pass through the payout position (33) of the tip end individual packaging bag (28) again, and 1 to2, the suction pad 11 further rotates from the suction position in the same direction as the transport direction of the linked individual packaging bag 27. Therefore, when the next tip individual packaging bag 28 is delivered by the transport mechanism 3 as in the conventional technology, there is no risk that the suction pad 11, which has finished distributing the tip individual packaging bag 28 and is moving back to its original position, will pass through the delivery position 33.

[0032] Therefore, after the suction pad (11) has completed its suction operation of the tip individual packaging bag (28), it is possible to quickly pay out the next tip individual packaging bag (28) by the transfer mechanism (3) immediately after the suction mechanism (7) has adsorbed the tip individual packaging bag (28), without having to wait for the suction pad (11) to return to its original position before paying out the tip individual packaging bag (28), as was done in the conventional method.

[0033] Therefore, the suction pad (11) that has finished distributing the tip individual packaging bag (28) can immediately suck the next tip individual packaging bag (28) waiting at the payout position (33). Therefore, when distributing the tip individual packaging bag (28), the payout of the tip individual packaging bag (28), the cutting of the tip connecting piece (31) between the tip individual packaging bag (28) and the next individual packaging bag (30), and the distribution of the tip individual packaging bag (28) to the distribution destination portion (32) can be performed quickly and efficiently. Example 2

[0034] The rotating mechanism (8) in the first embodiment is configured as a double-sided link type in which links are arranged on both sides of the pad shaft (10), whereas the rotating mechanism (40) in this embodiment is configured as a single-sided parallel link type in which a link is arranged only on one side of the pad shaft (41). The suction mechanism (42) in this embodiment will be described below. In Figure 6 As shown, the cubic casing (43) constituting the rotation mechanism (40) of this embodiment has a motor (45) protruding outward from the center of the outer surface (44) of the casing (43), and a motor gear (46) connected to the motor (45) is inserted into the inside of the casing (43).

[0035] In the casing (43), in the up-down direction of the motor gear (46), In Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the first gear (47) and the second gear (48) are engaged with each other. The first gear (47) is connected to one end of the first link (50), and the second gear (48) is connected to one end of the second link (51) via a partition wall (52) that divides the inside of the casing (43) into two in the left-right direction. The other end of the first link (50) and the other end of the second link (51) are connected to the pad shaft (41) so as to be rotatable relative to the pad shaft (41). As described above, the rotating mechanism (40), the pad shaft (41), and the suction pad (54) constitute the suction mechanism (42) of this embodiment. The configuration of this embodiment other than the suction mechanism (42) is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0036] The operation of the suction mechanism (42) configured as described above will be described. First, the motor (45) is operated to rotate the motor gear (46). The rotation of the motor gear (46) rotates the first gear (47) and the second gear (48). As a result, the first link (50) connected to the first gear (47) and the second link (51) connected to the second gear (48) rotate via the partition wall (52), and the pad shaft (41) rotates. Figure 7( As shown in (a) to (d), the suction pad (54) rotates while being kept horizontal.

[0037] As described above, the suction mechanism (42) of the present embodiment is a one-sided parallel link type in which a link is attached to one side of the pad shaft (41), and can be formed with fewer parts than the double-sided link type of the first embodiment, thereby making it possible to reduce costs.

[0038] The pad shaft (41) is rotated in the vertical direction. Figure 6Although the suction mechanism (42) is attached parallel to the height direction of the device body (53) shown by the arrow, in other different embodiments, it is not limited to this, and the suction mechanism (42) can be attached at an incline so that the pad shaft (41) rotates in a direction intersecting with the height direction of the device body (53) as shown in Figures 9(a) and (b) depending on the position of the distribution destination section (32) or the passing speed of the conveyor or container constituting the distribution destination section (32). Even in this case, the suction pad (54) attached to the tip of the pad shaft (41) is configured to be rotatable while maintaining the horizontal direction as shown in Figures 9(a) and (b).

[0039] A method for distributing linked individual packaging bags (27) using the distributing device configured as above will be described below. First, as in the first embodiment, Figure 5( As shown in FIG. 1A, the linked individual packaging bag (27) is set on the transfer mechanism (3), and the transfer mechanism (3) is operated to transfer the leading end individual packaging bag (28) of the linked individual packaging bag (27) to the Figure 5( As shown in b), the sheet is fed and transported beyond the tip of the transport mechanism (3) to a feed position (33) in the transport direction.

[0040] In this state, the rotation mechanism (40) is operated to rotate the pad shaft (41) of the suction mechanism (42), Figure 5( As shown in c), the suction surface of the pad comes into surface contact with the upper surface of the tip individual packaging bag (28) located at the payout position (33) as described above. When the pad suctions the tip individual packaging bag (28), the tip connecting piece (31) is placed in a corresponding position of the cutting mechanism (34). Figure 5( As shown in FIG. 3(d), by operating the cutting mechanism (34) and sliding one of the cutter blades (35) downward, the tip connecting piece (31) is cut and the tip individual packaging bag (28) is separated from the connected individual packaging bag (27).

[0041] In this state, when the pad shaft (41) rotates further, the pad rotates further downward while holding the tip individual packaging bag (28) in the horizontal direction, Figure 5(As shown in e), the tip end packaging bag 28 is moved to a position above the distribution target area 32. In this state, the tip end packaging bag 28 is released from the suction of the pad, so that the tip end packaging bag 28 is stored in the distribution target area 32. Figure 5( As shown by the arrow in FIG. 5, the pad shaft 41 of the suction mechanism 42 further rotates in the same direction. Figure 5( The bag returns to the original position shown in a) before the dispensing operation, and the next tip individual packaging bag (28) is dispensed. Figure 5( By repeating the series of cycles from (a) to (f), the operation of distributing the linked individual packaging bags (27) can be carried out smoothly. Example 3

[0042] In the rotation mechanisms of the first and second embodiments, the links (68) are disposed on either side of the pad shaft, but the suction mechanism (81) of this embodiment is configured such that the pad shaft (83) is engaged with an annular cam groove (88). The suction mechanism (81) of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. to 9 As shown, one end of a link (86) is connected and fixed to a rotating shaft (85) of a motor (84) arranged horizontally, and the other end of the link (86) is connected to the upper end of a pad shaft (83) so as to be rotatable relative to the pad shaft (83).

[0043] A cam floor (82) is provided on the pad shaft (83) below the link connection portion (87) of the pad shaft (83) on the opposite side to the engaging side of the link (86). to 10 As shown, an engagement plate (78) having a cam groove (88) formed in an annular shape is attached in parallel to the device body (90) on the side opposite to the side where the motor (84) is arranged. As described above, the suction mechanism (81) of this embodiment is composed of the rotating mechanism (89), the pad shaft (83), and the suction pad (80). The configuration of this embodiment other than the suction mechanism (81) is the same as that of the first and second embodiments.

[0044] The movement of the suction mechanism (81) configured as described above will be described below. First, by operating the motor (84), the link (86) rotates together with the rotating shaft (85). Then, the pad shaft (83) engaged with the link (86) due to the rotation of the link (86) rotates while its movement is restricted by the cam groove (88) since the cam floor (82) provided on the pad shaft (83) moves circularly along the cam groove (88).

[0045] This results in Fig. 10( As shown in a) to (d), the pad shaft (83) rotates in a circular shape along the cam groove (88), and the suction pad (80) provided at the tip of the pad shaft (83) also rotates in a circular shape while being kept in a horizontal direction. The method of distributing the linked individual packaging bags (27) using the distributing device configured as above is the same as in the above embodiments 1 and 2. Example 4

[0046] Above Example 1 ~3 The suction mechanism is configured to rotate the pad shaft itself, but the suction mechanism (91) of this embodiment is configured such that the pad shaft (92) is fixed to a sliding plate and the pad shaft (92) rotates via the sliding plate. The suction mechanism (91) of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. to 11 As shown, a fixed plate (95) is attached vertically to the rotation mechanism (106) of this embodiment. A motor (96) is connected and fixed to the fixed plate (95) in a direction perpendicular to the fixed plate (95).

[0047] In addition, on the side of the fixed plate (95) opposite to the motor (96), a pair of first linear rails (97) are provided along the upper and lower ends of the fixed plate (95), respectively. to 111, the first sliding plate (98) is disposed parallel to the fixed plate (95) at a position facing the fixed plate (95), and the first sliding plate (98) is provided with a pair of first linear blocks (100) engageable with the first linear rails (97) of the fixed plate (95) at positions corresponding to the first linear rails (97), and the pair of first linear blocks (100) are disposed so as to engage with the pair of first linear rails (97), respectively.

[0048] The first sliding plate (98) has a side opposite to the side where the first linear block (100) is disposed. 11, 12 As shown in FIG. 1, the first sliding plate (98) is provided with second linear rails (101) extending vertically along the side of the first sliding plate (98) in parallel with each other. The first sliding plate (98) is provided with a second linear rail (101) on the side opposite to the side where the fixed plate (95) is engaged. to 11 As shown in the figure, the second sliding plate (102) is assembled in parallel. The second sliding plate (102) is provided with a pair of second linear blocks (105) that can be engaged with a pair of second linear rails (101) provided on the first sliding plate (98) at opposing positions of the second linear rails (101), and the pair of second linear blocks (105) are disposed so as to engage with the second linear rails (101), respectively.

[0049] Also, to 11 As shown in the figure, a pad shaft (92) is fixed in the vertical direction on one side of the second sliding plate (102). An L-shaped link (103) is connected to a rotating shaft (107) of the motor (96), and the link (103) is assembled in a state in which it passes through the centers of the fixed plate (95) and the first sliding plate (98). A cam floor (104) protrudes from the tip of the link (103) on the side opposite the motor (96). The configuration of this embodiment other than the suction mechanism (91) is the same as that of the first and second embodiments.

[0050] The operation of the suction mechanism (91) configured as above will be described. First, the motor (96) is operated to rotate the link (103) together with the rotary shaft (107). The rotation of the link (103) causes the cam floor (104) of the link (103) to move, causing the first sliding plate (98) and the second sliding plate (102) to slide appropriately in the up-down and left-right directions along the first linear block (100) and the second linear rail (101). The up-down and left-right sliding of the first sliding plate (98) and the second sliding plate (102) causes the following movement of the cam floor (104) of the link (103). 12( As shown in (a) to (d), the pad shaft (92) fixed to the second sliding plate (102) rotates in an annular shape while being fixed in the vertical direction.

[0051] As a result of the rotation of the pad shaft 92 as described above, the suction pad 93 provided at the tip of the pad shaft 92 rotates in an annular shape. The method of distributing the linked individual packaging bags 27 using the distributing device configured as described above is the same as in the first and second embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 3 Transfer mechanism 4 Connecting piece 5 individual bags 7,42,61,81,91 Adsorption mechanism 8,40,72,89,106 Rotation mechanism 11,54,71,80,93 Suction pad 16,45,66,84,96 Motor 27 Consolidated individual packaging bags 28 Tip individual packaging bag 30 Next individual bag 31 Tip connection piece 32 Distribution purpose part 34 Cutting mechanism

Claims

1. A dispensing device for linked individual packaging bags comprising a transport mechanism for transporting linked individual packaging bags, each of which is made up of multiple individual packaging bags containing contents connected together via a connecting piece; a suction mechanism adjacent to the transport mechanism and capable of adsorbing a tip individual packaging bag located at the tip of the linked individual packaging bags transported by the transport mechanism; and a cutting mechanism capable of cutting the tip connecting piece between the tip individual packaging bag and the next individual packaging bag adjacent to the tip individual packaging bag.The suction mechanism comprises a suction pad and a rotation mechanism for rotating the suction pad in a circular shape, and after the suction pad adsorbs the tip individual packaging bag, the suction pad rotates in the transport direction of the connected individual packaging bag while releasing the suction by the suction mechanism, thereby allowing the tip individual packaging bag to be distributed to a distribution destination portion, and also rotates further in the same direction from the distribution position to return to its original position, allowing the next tip individual packaging bag to be adsorbed.

2. A dispensing device for linked individual packaging bags comprising a transport mechanism for transporting linked individual packaging bags, each of which is made up of multiple individual packaging bags containing contents connected together via a connecting piece; a suction mechanism adjacent to the transport mechanism and capable of adsorbing a tip individual packaging bag located at the tip of the linked individual packaging bags transported by the transport mechanism; and a cutting mechanism capable of cutting the tip connecting piece between the tip individual packaging bag and the next individual packaging bag adjacent to the tip individual packaging bag.The suction mechanism comprises a suction pad and a rotation mechanism for rotating the suction pad in a ring shape, and after the suction pad adsorbs the tip individual packaging bag, the suction pad rotates in a direction intersecting the transport direction of the connected individual packaging bags to release the suction by the suction mechanism, thereby enabling the tip individual packaging bag to be distributed to a distribution destination portion, and also rotates further in the same direction from the distribution position to return to its original position, enabling the next tip individual packaging bag to be adsorbed.

3. 3. The dispensing device for linked individual packaging bags according to claim 1, wherein the suction pad is attached to the rotating mechanism in a horizontal direction so as to be rotatable while maintaining a horizontal state.

4. 3. The linked individual packaging bag dispensing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the suction pad can rotate in a circular manner while tracing a circular or elliptical orbit by rotating a single motor provided in the rotating mechanism.

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