Accommodation device and accommodation unit

Abstract

This invention provides a technology that can enhance the versatility of a storage device for press-formed products. [Solution] This is a storage device for storing press-formed products. The storage device comprises an arrangement section and a mounting section. The arrangement section is a base having a first groove and a second groove that intersect in an X shape in a plan view. The mounting section has a first plate and a second plate and is a support member for supporting the press-formed product from below, and is positioned on top of the arrangement section. The first slit and the second slit engage to cause the first plate and the second plate to intersect in an X shape in a plan view. The mounting section is positioned on the arrangement section such that the first plate is fitted into the first groove and the second plate is fitted into the second groove, and the mounting section is positioned upright.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a storage device and a storage unit.

Background Art

[0002] The following Patent Document 1 describes a hanger device installed in the final process part of a continuous press working device such as a transfer press machine. The hanger device houses a press-formed product formed by the continuous press working device. The press-formed product is housed in the hanger device in a state of being stabbed through, with a 90-degree change in posture from the posture when it was pressed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in order to store the press-formed product in the hanger device, it is necessary to provide a hole for stabbing through in the press-formed product. Therefore, the hanger device cannot store press-formed products having a shape that cannot be provided with a hole for stabbing through, and there is a problem of poor versatility.

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a technique capable of enhancing versatility in a storage device for storing press-formed products.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure is a storage device for housing press-formed products. The storage device comprises an arrangement section and a mounting section. The arrangement section is a base having a first groove and a second groove that intersect in an X-shape in a plan view. The mounting section has a first plate and a second plate and is a support member for supporting the press-formed product from below, and is positioned on top of the arrangement section. The first plate is provided with a first slit extending in the vertical direction, and the second plate is provided with a second slit extending in the vertical direction. The first slit and the second slit engage to cause the first plate and the second plate to intersect in an X-shape in a plan view. The mounting section is positioned on the arrangement section such that the first plate is fitted into the first groove and the second plate is fitted into the second groove, and the mounting section is positioned upright.

[0007] With this configuration, press-formed products can be loaded onto the top of the mounting section. In this case, there is no need to perform unnecessary processing on the press-formed products, such as creating holes in them, in order to place them on the mounting section. Therefore, even press-formed products that are difficult to process for placement on the mounting section can be accommodated in the storage device. Thus, the versatility of the storage device can be increased.

[0008] In one aspect of this disclosure, the storage device may house press-formed products that have been press-formed by a transfer press machine. The transfer press machine may have a feeder for moving the press-formed products in one direction. The press-formed products may be sequentially pressed by different press dies while being moved in one direction by the feeder. The storage device may be positioned adjacent to the rear end of the feeder. The press-formed products may be loaded into the storage device from the rear end of the feeder.

[0009] With this configuration, the press-formed product can be placed directly into the storage device from the feeding device. Therefore, there is no need for the operator to carry the press-formed product to the storage location, which reduces the operator's workload and improves productivity.

[0010] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the first plate and / or the second plate may have projections that protrude upward from the first plate and / or the second plate. With this configuration, the protruding portion can prevent the press-formed product supported by the mounting portion from falling off the mounting portion.

[0011] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the first plate and / or the second plate may be provided with lightweight holes which are holes that penetrate the sides of the first plate and / or the second plate. With this configuration, the weight of the mounting portion can be reduced compared to a configuration without lightweight holes.

[0012] In one aspect of this disclosure, the walls forming the first groove and / or second groove in the placement section may be provided with a first hole, which is a hole penetrating the side surface of the wall. The first plate and / or second plate may have a second hole, which is a hole penetrating the side surface of the first plate and / or second plate. The mounting section may be placed in the placement section such that the first hole and the second hole face each other. The mounting section may be fixed to the placement section by an insertion section, which is a member inserted so as to penetrate the first hole and the second hole.

[0013] With this configuration, the mounting portion can be firmly fixed to the placement portion. Therefore, the mounting portion can stably support the press-formed product.

[0014] In one aspect of this disclosure, the shape of the ridges at the upper ends of the first plate and the second plate may conform to the shape of the lower surface of the press-formed product. With this configuration, the storage device can stack press-formed products while they remain in their pressed position. Therefore, the storage device can stack press-formed products more stably.

[0015] One aspect of the present disclosure is a storage unit comprising a suction device for transporting a press-formed product by adsorbing its upper surface, and a storage device for housing the press-formed product. The storage device comprises an arrangement section and a mounting section. The arrangement section is a base having a first groove and a second groove that intersect in an X-shape in plan view. The mounting section has a first plate and a second plate, and is a support member for supporting the press-formed product from below, and is arranged on top of the arrangement section. The first plate is provided with a first slit extending in the vertical direction, and the second plate is provided with a second slit extending in the vertical direction. The first slit and the second slit engage, causing the first plate and the second plate to intersect in an X-shape in plan view. The mounting section is arranged on the arrangement section such that the first plate is fitted into the first groove and the second plate is fitted into the second groove, and the mounting section is erected in this manner. The suction device loads the suctioned press-formed product into the storage device.

[0016] With this configuration, press-formed products can be loaded onto the upper part of the mounting section using a suction device. In this case, there is no need to perform unnecessary processing on the press-formed products, such as creating holes in them, in order to place them on the mounting section. Therefore, even press-formed products that are difficult to process for placement on the mounting section can be accommodated in the storage device. Thus, the versatility of the storage device can be increased. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the housing device before the mounting section is placed in the layout section. [Figure 2] Figure 2A is a perspective view of the storage device when the mounting section is placed in the arrangement section, and Figure 2B is a perspective view when an object is stored in the storage device. [Figure 3] Figure 3A is a perspective view of the mounting section with an object placed on it, with a portion of the rear omitted. Figure 3B is a rear view of the mounting section, showing the portion from the second plate located at the rear to the front. [Figure 4]FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the mounting portion, showing the front part from the second plate located in the front. FIG. 4B is a rear view of the mounting portion, showing the front part from the second plate located in the front. [Figure 5] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the mounting portion, showing the left part from the first plate. FIG. 5B is a side view of the mounting portion, showing the left part from the first plate. [Figure 6] It is a diagram for explaining the usage mode of the storage device. [Figure 7] It is a schematic diagram of the storage unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the mounting portion of Modification 1 with an object mounted thereon, with a part of the rear omitted. FIG. 8B is a rear view of the mounting portion of Modification 1, showing the front part from the second plate located in the rear. [Figure 9] FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the mounting portion of Modification 1, showing the front part from the second plate located in the front. FIG. 9B is a rear view of the mounting portion of Modification 1, showing the front part from the second plate located in the front. [Figure 10] FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the mounting portion of Modification 1, showing the left part from the first plate. FIG. 10B is a side view of the mounting portion of Modification 1, showing the left part from the first plate. [Figure 11] It is a side view of the first plate of Modification 2.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. [1. First Embodiment] [1-1. Configuration] The housing device 1 shown in Figures 1, 2A, and 2B is a jig for housing a press-formed product 10. The press-formed product 10 is used, for example, as a center pillar mounted on a vehicle. Hereinafter, the longitudinal direction of the first plate 31, which will be described later, will be referred to as the front-rear direction. The longitudinal directions of the second plates 32a and 32b, which will be described later, will be referred to as the left-right direction. The direction in which the first plate 31 and the second plates 32a and 32b are erected will be referred to as the up-down direction. Note that these directions are defined for the convenience of explanation and do not limit the manner in which the housing device 1 is used.

[0019] The press-formed product 10 comprises a top plate portion 10a, a vertical wall portion 10b, and a flange portion 10c. The top plate portion 10a is a plate-shaped portion that spreads out in a substantially uniform plane at the front and slopes downward at the rear. The left-right width of the front portion of the top plate portion 10a is greater than the left-right width of the rear portion of the top plate portion 10a. The vertical wall portion 10b is a plate-shaped portion that extends substantially downward from the left and right ends of the top plate portion 10a. The flange portion 10c is a plate-shaped portion that extends in a direction intersecting the vertical wall portion 10b from the end of the vertical wall portion 10b opposite to the portion where the vertical wall portion 10b and the top plate portion 10a connect. The flange portion 10c extends in the opposite direction to the direction in which the top plate portion 10a spreads relative to the vertical wall portion 10b. The press-formed product 10 has a substantially U-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

[0020] The storage device 1 comprises four arrangement sections 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d, and a mounting section 3. Hereinafter, the four arrangement sections 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d may simply be referred to as the four arrangement sections 2, or arrangement section 2. The four arrangement sections 2 will be explained using Figure 1, and the mounting section 3 will be explained using the mounting section 3 with the shape shown in Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B.

[0021] The four mounting sections 2 are bases for supporting the mounting section 3. The four mounting sections 2 are attached, for example, to a rail 4. The rail 4 is a columnar member that extends in the front-to-back direction. Grooves 4a and 4b extending in the front-to-back direction are provided on the top surface and sides of the rail 4.

[0022] Each of the four arrangement sections 2 has a first groove 21 and a second groove 22. The first groove 21 and the second groove 22 intersect in an X shape in plan view. More specifically, the first groove 21 and the second groove 22 intersect at an angle of approximately 90 degrees in plan view. In other words, the first groove 21 extends in the front-to-back direction, and the second groove 22 extends in the left-to-right direction.

[0023] The first groove 21 and the second groove 22 are formed by four vertical walls 23. The four vertical walls 23 have a roughly L-shape in plan view. The four vertical walls 23 are arranged with the convex corners of the L-shape facing each other. The four vertical walls 23 are provided with first holes 24 that penetrate the sides of the walls.

[0024] The placement unit 2 has a positioning mechanism for fixing the placement unit 2 at a predetermined position on the rail 4. The positioning mechanism comprises a plate 5a and a pin 5b. The plate 5a is a rectangular plate. The upper part of the plate 5a is connected to the lower part of the vertical wall 23. An insertion hole, which is a hole that penetrates the plate 5a, is formed in the lower part of the plate 5a. The tip of the pin 5b is inserted into the groove 4b from the insertion hole, and the plate 5a is fixed to the rail 4 by the contact between the tip of the pin 5b and the groove 4b. The pin 5b is, for example, an index plunger. The placement unit 2 can be removed from the rail 4 by removing the pin 5b from the groove 4b.

[0025] The mounting section 3 is a support member for supporting the press-formed product 10 from below. The mounting section 3 has a first plate 31 and two second plates 32a and 32b. The mounting section 3 is positioned on top of the arrangement section 2.

[0026] The first plate 31 is a metal plate-shaped member. As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the shape of the ridge at the lower end of the first plate 31 is approximately straight. The shape of the ridge at the upper end of the first plate 31 follows the shape of the lower surface of the press-formed product 10. More specifically, the shape of the ridge at the upper end of the first plate 31 follows the shape that passes through the center in the left-right direction of the top plate portion 10a of the press-formed product 10. In other words, the shape of the ridge at the upper end of the first plate 31 is approximately the same as the shape of the cross-section perpendicular to the left-right direction in the press-formed product 10. Specifically, the front portion of the ridge extends in an approximately straight line, and the rear portion of the ridge extends in a downward sloping manner.

[0027] The front and rear ends of the first plate 31 are provided with protruding portions 6 that project upward. The ridge of the protruding portion 6 on the side closer to the press-formed product 10 is inclined so that it approaches the press-formed product 10 as it goes downwards.

[0028] The first plate 31 is provided with two first slits 33a and 33b that extend in the vertical direction. The two first slits 33a and 33b extend from the lower end of the first plate 31 to approximately the center of the first plate 31 in the vertical direction. The first slit 33a is provided in front of the center of the first plate 31 in the front-to-back direction. The first slit 33b is provided behind the center of the first plate 31 in the front-to-back direction.

[0029] The first plate 31 is provided with a plurality of lightweight holes 7 that penetrate the side surface of the first plate 31. The plurality of lightweight holes 7 are provided between the first slit 33a and the first slit 33b. The lightweight holes 7 may be provided in front of the first slit 33a or behind the first slit 33b. The shape of the plurality of lightweight holes 7 is not limited, but may be, for example, a substantially polygonal or substantially circular shape.

[0030] The first plate 31 is provided with a second hole 35, which is a hole that penetrates the side surface of the first plate 31. The second hole 35 is located near the lower end of the first plate 31, in the vicinity of the first slits 33a and 33b, and is provided on either side of the first slits 33a and 33b.

[0031] The second plates 32a and 32b are metal plate-shaped members. The shape of the ridge at the lower end of the second plates 32a and 32b is approximately straight. As shown in Figures 2A and 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B, the shape of the ridge at the upper end of the second plates 32a and 32b follows the shape of the lower surface of the press-formed product 10. More specifically, the shape of the ridge at the upper end of the second plates 32a and 32b is approximately the same as the shape of the cross section perpendicular to the front-rear direction at a predetermined position of the press-formed product 10. Specifically, the parts of the second plates 32a and 32b that abut the top plate portion 10a have ridges that extend approximately horizontally. The parts of the second plates 32a and 32b that abut the vertical wall portion 10b have ridges that extend approximately vertically. The portions of the second plates 32a and 32b that abut against the flange portion 10c form ridges that extend in a substantially horizontal direction. The length of the second plate 32a in the left-right direction is longer than the length of the second plate 32b in the left-right direction. Also, the length of the second plate 32a in the up-down direction is longer than the length of the second plate 32b in the up-down direction.

[0032] The right and left ends of the second plates 32a and 32b are provided with protruding portions 6 that project upward. In other words, the second plates 32a and 32b have a shape in which the central part in the left-right direction and the left and right ends protrude relatively. The ridge of the protruding portion 6 on the side closer to the press-formed product 10 is inclined so that it approaches the press-formed product 10 as it goes downwards. The upper ridge of the protruding portion 6 provided on the second plate 32a is at approximately the same height as the part of the second plate 32a that abuts against the top plate portion 10a. The upper ridge of the protruding portion 6 provided on the second plate 32b is located at a higher position than the part of the second plate 32b that abuts against the top plate portion 10a.

[0033] Each of the second plates 32a and 32b is provided with a second slit 34 extending in the vertical direction. The second slit 34 extends from the upper end of the second plates 32a and 32b to approximately the center of the second plates 32a and 32b in the vertical direction. The second slit 34 is provided approximately the center of the second plates 32a and 32b in the horizontal direction.

[0034] The second plates 32a and 32b are provided with a second hole portion 35, which is a hole that penetrates the side surface of the second plates 32a and 32b. The second hole portion 35 is provided near the lower end of the second plates 32a and 32b. The first slit 33a and the second slit 34 of the second plate 32a engage, causing the first plate 31 and the second plate 32a to intersect in an X-shape in plan view. More specifically, when the first slit 33a and the second slit 34 of the second plate 32a are approximately in a straight line in the vertical direction, the first plate 31 moves downward from above and is inserted into the second plate 32a. The first plate 31 is inserted into the second plate 32a until the upper end of the first slit 33a and the lower end of the second slit 34 come into contact. When the upper end of the first slit 33a and the lower end of the second slit 34 come into contact, the lower end of the first plate 31 and the lower end of the second plate 32a are approximately on the same plane.

[0035] The first slit 33b and the second slit 34 of the second plate 32b engage, causing the first plate 31 and the second plate 32b to intersect in an X-shape in a plan view. More specifically, when the first slit 33b and the second slit 34 of the second plate 32b are approximately in a straight line in the vertical direction, the first plate 31 moves downward from above and is inserted into the second plate 32b. The first plate 31 is inserted into the second plate 32b until the upper end of the first slit 33b and the lower end of the second slit 34 come into contact. When the upper end of the first slit 33b and the lower end of the second slit 34 come into contact, the lower end of the first plate 31 and the lower end of the second plate 32b are approximately on the same plane.

[0036] As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the mounting section 3 is positioned in the placement section 2 such that the first plate 31 is fitted into the first groove 21 and the second plates 32a and 32b are fitted into the second groove 22. More specifically, the first plate 31 is fitted into the first groove 21 in the four placement sections 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. The second plate 32a is fitted into the second groove 22 in placement section 2a. The second plate 32b is fitted into the second groove 22 in placement section 2d.

[0037] The mounting portion 3 is positioned in the placement portion 2 such that the first hole portion 24 and the second hole portion 35 face each other. The mounting portion 3 is fixed to the placement portion 2 by an insertion portion 25, which is a member inserted so as to penetrate the first hole portion 24 and the second hole portion 35. The insertion portion 25 is, for example, a bolt.

[0038] [1-2. Usage] The following uses Figure 6 to explain the scenarios in which the containment device 1 is used. As an example, the storage device 1 houses press-formed products 10 that have been press-formed by a transfer press machine 8. In this configuration, two rails 4 are used. One storage device 1 is attached to each of the two rails 4. The two rails 4 are configured to be height-adjustable in the vertical direction.

[0039] The transfer press machine 8 is a device that performs different press working processes while transporting the workpiece. Different press dies are used for each process. The transfer press machine 8 has a feed device 81 that moves the press-formed product 10 in direction 1. The press-formed product 10 is sequentially pressed while being moved in direction 1 by the feed device 81. In other words, the press-formed product 10 is sequentially pressed by different press dies while being transported by the feed device 81.

[0040] One of the two storage devices 1 is positioned adjacent to the rear end of the feed device 81. In other words, one storage device 1 is positioned adjacent to the position where the final press working process is performed. In other words, one of the two rails 4 is waiting in a position adjacent to the rear end of the feed device 81. The other storage device 1 is positioned away from the feed device 81. In other words, the other rail 4 is waiting in a position away from the feed device 81.

[0041] The press-formed product 10 is loaded directly into the storage device 1 from the rear end of the feeding device 81. In other words, the storage device 1 stores the press-formed product 10 that has been pushed out from the rear end of the feeding device 81. When a predetermined number of press-formed products 10 are placed in the storage device 1, one rail 4 moves away from the feed device 81. At this time, the other storage device 1, which was positioned away from the feed device 81, moves closer to the rear end of the feed device 81. In other words, the other rail 4 moves closer to the rear end of the feed device 81. Note that the operator adjusts the vertical height of the two rails 4 in advance so that they can pass each other vertically. The press-formed product 10 housed in the storage device 1 is transported to a predetermined location, for example, by a transport device for gripping and transporting the press-formed product 10.

[0042] [1-3. Effects] According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following effects can be obtained.

[0043] (1a) The storage device 1 comprises a placement section 2 and a mounting section 3. The mounting section 3 supports the press-formed product 10 from below. With this configuration, the press-formed product 10 can be stacked on top of the mounting section 3. In this case, there is no need to perform any unnecessary processing on the press-formed product 10, such as making holes in the press-formed product 10, in order to place it on the mounting section 3. Therefore, even press-formed products 10 that are difficult to process for placement on the mounting section 3 can be stored in the storage device 1. Thus, the versatility of the storage device 1 can be increased.

[0044] (1b) The arrangement section 2 has a first groove 21 and a second groove 22 that intersect in an X shape in plan view. With this configuration, the first plate 31 and the second plates 32a, 32b can be fixed more stably compared to a configuration that has only the first groove 21 or the second groove 22. Therefore, the press-formed product 10 can be supported more stably.

[0045] (1c) The first slits 33a, 33b and the second slit 34 engage with each other, causing the first plate 31 and the second plates 32a, 32b to intersect in an X shape in plan view. With this configuration, when the storage device 1 is not in use, the first plate 31 and the second plates 32a, 32b can be separated and stored on top of each other. Therefore, the space required to store the storage device 1 can be reduced.

[0046] (1d) The storage device 1 stores the press-formed products 10 that have been press-formed by the transfer press machine 8, and the press-formed products 10 are loaded into the storage device 1 from the rear end of the feed device 81. Conventionally, the press-formed products 10 that have been press-formed by the transfer press machine 8 were dropped onto a conveyor and then transported from the conveyor to the storage location by an operator. When the press-formed products 10 are dropped onto a conveyor, they are often placed on the conveyor in different orientations. However, with the above configuration, the press-formed products 10 can be stored directly into the storage device 1 from the feed device 81. Therefore, the operator's workload can be reduced, and productivity can be improved. In addition, compared to when the press-formed products 10 are dropped onto a conveyor, the orientation of the press-formed products 10 is more easily maintained, making it easier to stack the press-formed products 10.

[0047] (1e) The first plate 31 and the second plates 32a, 32b are provided with protrusions 6. Specifically, protrusions 6 are provided at the front and rear ends of the first plate 31. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress the movement of the press-formed product 10 placed on the first plate 31 in the front-rear direction. Also, protrusions 6 are provided at the right and left ends of the second plates 32a, 32b. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress the movement of the press-formed product 10 placed on the second plates 32a, 32b in the left-right direction. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the press-formed product 10 supported by the mounting part 3 from falling off the mounting part 3. Furthermore, the protrusions 6 can be used as a guide for the position in which the press-formed product 10 is placed. Note that the first plate 31 does not have to have protrusions 6, or it may have protrusions 6 only at either the front or rear end. Furthermore, the second plates 32a and 32b do not necessarily have protrusions 6, or they may have protrusions 6 only on either the right or left end. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the press-formed product 10 from falling to the side with the protrusions 6.

[0048] Furthermore, the ridge of the protruding portion 6 is inclined such that the lower part of the ridge is closer to the press-formed product 10. With this configuration, when the press-formed product 10 is loaded into the storage device 1, even if it is slightly off from the desired position, the press-formed product 10 can easily move along the inclined surface and settle into the desired position.

[0049] (1f) The first plate 31 is provided with lightweight holes 7. With this configuration, the weight of the mounting section 3 can be reduced compared to a configuration without lightweight holes 7. (1g) The storage device 1 is equipped with a first hole 24 and a second hole 35, and the mounting part 3 is fixed to the placement part 2 by the insertion part 25. With this configuration, the mounting part 3 can be firmly fixed to the placement part 2. Therefore, the mounting part 3 can stably support the press-formed product 10.

[0050] (1h) The shape of the ridges at the upper ends of the first plate 31 and the second plates 32a and 32b follows the shape of the lower surface of the press-formed product 10. If the housing device 1 were configured to support the press-formed product 10 by contacting only the flange portion 10c, the contact area between the housing device 1 and the press-formed product 10 would be small, causing pressure to be unevenly distributed at the contact points between the housing device 1 and the press-formed product 10. As a result, the contact points between the housing device 1 and the press-formed product 10 would be prone to wear. However, with the above-described configuration, the housing device 1 contacts the press-formed product 10 along its shape, thus preventing uneven pressure distribution from the press-formed product 10. As a result, wear on the housing device 1 can be suppressed.

[0051] Furthermore, the press-formed products 10 can be stacked while maintaining their press-formed orientation. Therefore, there is no need to change the orientation of the press-formed products 10 in order to store them in the storage device 1, and the press-formed products 10 can be stacked more stably. If the press-formed products 10 can be stacked stably, they can be more easily transported from the storage device 1 to a predetermined location by a transport device for gripping and transporting the press-formed products 10.

[0052] [2. Second Embodiment] [2-1. Structure] The storage unit 100 shown in Figure 7 is a unit comprising a suction device 101 and the storage device 1 of the first embodiment. The suction device 101 is a device for transporting the press-formed product 10 by suctioning its upper surface. The suction device 101 can be moved from the location where the press-formed product 10 is placed to the storage device 1 by a robot arm. The suction device 101 may be configured to suction the press-formed product 10 by magnetic force, or it may be configured to suction the press-formed product 10 by air pressure. The suction device 101 loads the suctioned press-formed product 10 into the storage device 1.

[0053] [2-2. Effects] According to the second embodiment described in detail above, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0054] (2a) The storage unit 100 comprises a suction device 101 and a storage device 1. With this configuration, even if the press-formed product 10 is pressed without being transported by the feed device 81, it can be stored in the storage device 1. Therefore, the versatility of the storage device 1 can be increased. For example, the press-formed product 10 that has been transported by a conveyor can be picked up by the suction device 101 and placed in the storage device 1.

[0055] For example, the storage unit 100 may be used in conjunction with a hot stamping line 200, as shown in Figure 7. The hot stamping line 200 is a device that heats and presses a workpiece. The suction device 101 may be used to remove the press-formed product 10.

[0056] Furthermore, for example, the storage unit 100 may be used in conjunction with a line pacer. A line pacer is a device that arranges multiple press machines in a row to perform press processing sequentially. The suction device 101 may be positioned adjacent to the press machine that performs the final process.

[0057] Furthermore, for example, the storage unit 100 may be used in conjunction with a hot stamping laser line. A hot stamping laser line is a device that performs the process of heating and pressing a workpiece, and the process of laser processing the press-formed product 10. The suction device 101 may be used when transporting the press-formed product 10 that has undergone press processing and laser processing.

[0058] [3. Other Embodiments] While embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, it goes without saying that this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above and can take various forms.

[0059] (3a) In the above embodiment, a center pillar was given as an example of the press-formed product 10. However, the type of press-formed product 10 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Figure 1 and Modification 1 in Figures 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, the press-formed product 10 may be a floor cloth. The top plate portion 10a of the floor cloth is a plate-shaped member that extends in a substantially uniform plane. The shape of the ridge line at the upper end of the first plate 31 may extend in a substantially straight line throughout. A part of the upper end of the first plate 31 may be provided with a convex portion 31a that protrudes upward from the first plate 31. More specifically, the first plate 31 may be provided with a convex portion 31a that protrudes upward from the first plate 31 at a position corresponding to a hole provided in the press-formed product 10. In other words, when the upper end of the first plate 31 and the press-formed product 10 are facing each other, the protrusion 31a is positioned in approximately the same location as the hole provided in the press-formed product 10 in the front-rear and left-right directions. That is, the protrusion 31a is positioned so that it can be inserted into the hole provided in the top plate portion 10a of the floor cloth. With this configuration, the protrusion 31a can be used as a guide for the position where the press-formed product 10 is placed. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress the displacement of the position of the press-formed product 10 on the first plate 31 in the front-rear and left-right directions. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the press-formed product 10 supported by the mounting portion 3 from falling off the mounting portion 3. In the modified example 1, the protrusion 31a also corresponds to a projection. In addition, the second plates 32a and 32b may have protrusions that project upward from the second plates 32a and 32b at positions corresponding to the hole provided in the press-formed product 10.

[0060] (3b) In the above embodiment, a configuration was shown in which the press-formed products 10 are stored in the storage device 1 stacked in the vertical direction. However, multiple press-formed products 10 may be stored in the storage device 1 in the front-to-back direction and / or in the left-to-right direction.

[0061] (3c) In the above embodiment, a configuration in which the first plate 31 is provided with lightweight holes 7 is illustrated. The second plates 32a and 32b may also be provided with lightweight holes 7. Furthermore, as shown in modified example 2 of Figure 11, the first plate 31 may have a portion of its front-to-back end cut out. By cutting out the first plate 31, the weight of the first plate 31 can be reduced. (3d) In the above embodiment, a storage device 1 having four arrangement sections 2 was illustrated. However, the number of arrangement sections 2 is not limited to this. For example, the storage device 1 may have one to three arrangement sections 2, or it may have five or more arrangement sections 2.

[0062] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a storage device 1 comprising two second plates 32a and 32b was illustrated. However, the number of second plates is not limited to this. For example, the storage device 1 may comprise one second plate, or it may comprise three or more second plates. In other words, the first plate 31 may comprise one first slit, or it may comprise three or more first slits. Also, as shown in the modified example 2 of Figure 11, the first plate 31 may have a plurality of second holes 35 provided at intervals.

[0063] By adjusting the number of placement sections 2 and the spacing between them on the rail 4, mounting sections 3 of different sizes can be attached to the placement sections 2. Therefore, when accommodating press-formed products 10 of different shapes and sizes, different mounting sections 3 are used for each, but the placement sections 2 can be used in common.

[0064] (3e) The functions of one component in the above embodiment may be distributed among multiple components, or the functions of multiple components may be integrated into one component. Also, some of the configurations of the above embodiment may be omitted. Also, at least some of the configurations of the above embodiment may be added to, replaced with, or otherwise adapted to the configurations of other above embodiments.

[0065] [Technical concepts disclosed in this specification] [Item 1] A storage device for storing press-formed products, It comprises an arrangement section and a mounting section, The aforementioned arrangement portion is a base having a first groove and a second groove that intersect in an X shape when viewed from above. The mounting portion comprises a first plate and a second plate, and is a support member for supporting the press-formed product from below, and is positioned on the upper part of the arrangement portion. The first plate is provided with a first slit extending in the vertical direction, and the second plate is provided with a second slit extending in the vertical direction. The engagement of the first slit and the second slit causes the first plate and the second plate to intersect in an X-shape in a plan view. The mounting section is a housing device in which the mounting section is arranged such that the first plate is fitted into the first groove and the second plate is fitted into the second groove, and the mounting section is arranged in the arrangement section.

[0066] [Item 2] The containment device described in item 1, The storage device houses the press-formed product that has been press-formed by a transfer press machine, The transfer press machine has a feed device that moves the press-formed product in one direction. The press-formed product is moved in the direction 1 by the feed device and sequentially pressed by different press dies. The storage device is positioned adjacent to the rear end of the feeding device, The aforementioned press-formed product is loaded into the storage device from the rear end of the feeding device.

[0067] [Item 3] A housing device as described in item 1 or item 2, A housing device wherein the first plate and / or the second plate are provided with protrusions that project upward from the first plate and / or the second plate.

[0068] [Item 4] A containment device as described in any one of items 1 to 3, A housing device wherein the first plate and / or the second plate are provided with lightweight holes which are holes that penetrate the sides of the first plate and / or the second plate.

[0069] [Item 5] A containment device as described in any one of items 1 to 4, In the arrangement portion, the wall forming the first groove and / or the second groove is provided with a first hole portion, which is a hole that penetrates the side surface of the wall. The first plate and / or the second plate is provided with a second hole portion which is a hole that penetrates the side surface of the first plate and / or the second plate. The mounting portion is arranged in the arrangement portion such that the first hole portion and the second hole portion face each other. A housing device in which the aforementioned placement portion is fixed to the placement portion by an insertion portion, which is a member inserted so as to penetrate the first hole portion and the second hole portion.

[0070] [Item 6] A containment device as described in any one of items 1 through 5, A housing device in which the shape of the ridges at the upper ends of the first plate and the second plate conforms to the shape of the lower surface of the press-formed product.

[0071] [Item 7] A storage unit comprising a suction device for transporting a press-formed product by adsorbing its upper surface, and a storage device for housing the press-formed product, The aforementioned housing device is It comprises an arrangement section and a mounting section, The aforementioned arrangement portion is a base having a first groove and a second groove that intersect in an X shape when viewed from above. The mounting portion comprises a first plate and a second plate, and is a support member for supporting the press-formed product from below, and is positioned on the upper part of the arrangement portion. The first plate is provided with a first slit extending in the vertical direction, and the second plate is provided with a second slit extending in the vertical direction. The engagement of the first slit and the second slit causes the first plate and the second plate to intersect in an X-shape in a plan view. The mounting portion is positioned in the arrangement portion such that the first plate is fitted into the first groove and the second plate is fitted into the second groove, and the mounting portion is positioned upright. The adsorption device is a storage unit that loads the adsorbed press-formed product into the storage device. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 1...Housing device, 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d...Placement section, 3...Placement section, 4...Rail, 4a...Groove, 4b...Groove, 5a...Plate, 5b...Pin, 6...Protrusion, 7...Lightweight hole, 8...Transfer press machine, 10...Press-formed product, 10a...Top plate section, 10b...Vertical wall section, 10c...Flange section, 21...First groove, 22...Second groove, 23...Vertical wall, 24...First hole section, 25...Insertion section, 31...First plate, 31a...Protrusion, 32a...Second plate, 32b...Second plate, 33a, 33b...First slit, 34...Second slit, 35...Second hole section, 81...Feeding device, 100...Housing unit, 101...Suction device, 200...Hot stamping line.

Claims

1. A storage device for storing press-formed products, It comprises an arrangement section and a mounting section, The aforementioned arrangement portion is a base having a first groove and a second groove that intersect in an X shape when viewed from above. The mounting portion has a first plate and a second plate, and is a support member for supporting the press-formed product from below, and is positioned on the upper part of the arrangement portion. The first plate is provided with a first slit extending in the vertical direction, and the second plate is provided with a second slit extending in the vertical direction. The engagement of the first slit and the second slit causes the first plate and the second plate to intersect in an X-shape in a plan view. The mounting section is a housing device in which the mounting section is arranged such that the first plate is fitted into the first groove and the second plate is fitted into the second groove, and the mounting section is arranged in the arrangement section.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, The storage device houses the press-formed product that has been press-formed by a transfer press machine, The transfer press machine has a feed device that moves the press-formed product in one direction. The press-formed product is moved in the direction of 1 by the feed device and sequentially pressed by different press dies. The storage device is positioned adjacent to the rear end of the feeding device, The aforementioned press-formed product is loaded into the storage device from the rear end of the feeding device.

3. A housing device according to claim 1 or claim 2, A housing device wherein the first plate and / or the second plate are provided with protrusions that project upward from the first plate and / or the second plate.

4. A housing device according to claim 1 or claim 2, A housing device wherein the first plate and / or the second plate are provided with lightweight holes which are holes that penetrate the sides of the first plate and / or the second plate.

5. A housing device according to claim 1 or claim 2, In the arrangement portion, the wall forming the first groove and / or the second groove is provided with a first hole portion, which is a hole that penetrates the side surface of the wall. The first plate and / or the second plate is provided with a second hole portion which is a hole that penetrates the side surface of the first plate and / or the second plate. The mounting portion is arranged in the arrangement portion such that the first hole portion and the second hole portion face each other. A housing device in which the aforementioned placement portion is fixed to the placement portion by an insertion portion, which is a member inserted so as to penetrate the first hole portion and the second hole portion.

6. A housing device according to claim 1 or claim 2, A housing device in which the shape of the ridge lines at the upper ends of the first plate and the second plate conforms to the shape of the lower surface of the press-formed product.

7. A storage unit comprising a suction device for transporting a press-formed product by adsorbing its upper surface, and a storage device for housing the press-formed product, The aforementioned housing device is It comprises an arrangement section and a mounting section, The aforementioned arrangement portion is a base having a first groove and a second groove that intersect in an X shape when viewed from above. The mounting portion has a first plate and a second plate, and is a support member for supporting the press-formed product from below, and is positioned on the upper part of the arrangement portion. The first plate is provided with a first slit extending in the vertical direction, and the second plate is provided with a second slit extending in the vertical direction. The engagement of the first slit and the second slit causes the first plate and the second plate to intersect in an X-shape in a plan view. The mounting portion is positioned in the arrangement portion such that the first plate is fitted into the first groove and the second plate is fitted into the second groove, and the mounting portion is positioned upright. The adsorption device is a storage unit that loads the adsorbed press-formed product into the storage device.

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