JPH05611U - Foreign matter removing device and packaging machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To obtain a foreign matter removing device and a packaging machine capable of favorably removing foreign matter such as hair and lint from the surface of a food packaging film or the like with a simple configuration. A removing means for contacting a surface to be removed of a conveyed object to entangle foreign matter deposited on the surface, and an adhesive means for contacting the removing means to transfer the entangled foreign matter to the removing means Since the foreign matter removing device including the foreign matter removing device and the packaging machine including the foreign matter removing device is provided, the foreign matter adhered to the surface to be removed of the conveyed object is entangled in the removing means that is in contact with the surface to be removed without falling. The entangled and entangled foreign matter is transferred by the subsequent adhesive means.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  The present invention removes foreign matter such as hair from the surface of food packaging films and the like. The present invention relates to a removal device and a packaging machine.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Mass production in recent years, expansion of mass consumption, market transformation (supermarket, Distribution based on the development of convenience stores, etc.) and diversification of living standards In the packaging field, the revolution will be due to advances in packaging methods, packaging machinery, and packaging materials. It brought about a morphological revolution.

[0003]   Packaging of foods, medicines, sundries, etc. has various purposes and functions. For example, the contents Storage, transport, Facilitates storage and facilitates distribution, simplifies consumption by dividing contents , Etc. Of these points of purpose and function, in particular, Accidents involving foreign matter such as hair and lint are the most serious problems.

[0004]   In many cases, packaging of foods, pharmaceuticals, etc. is made of a cleaner that minimizes suspended solids in the air. Wrapped under a worker wearing sanitary work clothes in a sanitary facility such as a room. However, foreign substances such as hair and lint fall and adhere during the transportation of the packaging film and packaged items. It was rarely done.

[0005]   As a countermeasure against accidents involving foreign matter such as hair or lint, blow air at best An air system to remove the hair from the worker's work clothes when entering the lean room. There was only a countermeasure for the power, and a fundamental solution could not be reached.   In addition, it is difficult to identify the cause of foreign matter contamination accidents. Therefore, there are no definitive countermeasures, and it is easy for them to become ill-posed and difficult to reduce. It was

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  Therefore, various methods for cleaning the packaging surface of the packaging material immediately before packaging were examined.   For example, we examined a method of cleaning the packaging surface of the packaging material just before packaging with fresh water. Supply of bacteria promotes the growth of germs in the packaging and also impairs the quality of the contents. There was a risk that

[0007]   Also, a method of blowing foreign matter by blowing air on the packaging surface of the packaging material immediately before packaging We examined, but where did the blown foreign matter fall and adhere near the packaged object? There was a possibility of secondary pollution because it could not be predicted.   In addition, we examined the method of scraping off the packaging surface of the packaging material just before packaging with a brush etc. As with the blowing of air, it is possible to predict where scraped foreign matter will fall and adhere. There was also the risk of secondary contamination.

[0008]   Furthermore, we examined the method of attaching foreign matter on the packaging surface of the packaging material just before packaging with an adhesive. However, there is a possibility that the packaging material itself may stick to the sticky substance and be caught.   In addition, the device itself does not require a large scale in order to solve the structural problem that occurs with the above method. And it would be very expensive to use for very rare accidents. There were some problems that I could not do.

[0009]   The present invention has a simple structure and prevents foreign substances such as hair and lint from the surface of food packaging films. The object is to obtain a foreign matter removing device and a packaging machine that can be removed satisfactorily from .

[0010]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  In the foreign matter removing apparatus according to the present invention, the foreign matter removing device is brought into contact with the surface to be removed of the conveyed object. Removing means for entanglement of foreign matter attached to the surface,   Adhesive means for contacting the removing means and transferring foreign matter entangled in the removing means It is a gift.

[0011]   In addition, specifically, the removing means removes the foreign matter by twisting the fibers or attaching the foreign matter to the fluff. A removing roller in which a fiber member for entanglement is attached to the roller, wherein the adhesive means is an adhesive material. Is an adhesive roller having a roller attached to the roller.   Further, the packaging machine according to the present invention includes the foreign matter removing device described above.

[0012]

[Action]

  In the present invention, the abutting surface of the conveyed object to be removed is adhered to the surface. Removed by entangled foreign matter, and entangled by the remover in contact with the remover Adhesive means for transferring foreign matter is provided, and the removal means removes the object to be conveyed. Once the foreign matter adhering to the leaving surface is entangled, the entangled foreign matter is further attached to the adhesive means. With a simple structure, remove foreign substances such as hair and thread waste from the surface to be removed well. You can leave.   A specific removal method is a fiber that entangles foreign matter by twisting the fiber or engaging with the fluff. Disclosed is a removing roller in which a member is attached to a roller, and a concrete adhesive means is an adhesive material. Discloses an adhesive roller having a roller attached to the roller.

[0013]   In addition, in a packaging machine equipped with this foreign matter removing device, the foreign matter adhering to the surface to be removed of the conveyed product Since the object is entangled by the removing means contacting the surface to be removed without falling, Measures against accidents of foreign material mixing that rarely occur and the surface to be removed such as equipment is not damaged. Can be applied to Also, the entangled foreign matter is transferred by the subsequent adhesive means. Therefore, it can be applied to clean the packaging surface of the packaging material immediately before packaging. Also, the removal means Since the simple structure of the adhesive means and the adhesive means, In this way, there are no restrictions on the setting method and setting point of the device, and packaging film, tray It can be widely applied as such.

[0014]   In addition, the removing means also removes foreign matter such as hair and lint on the surface to be removed of the packaging film from the fiber. If it is entangled by twisting, fluffing, or attaching to a foam substrate, It can take the form of a la or belt, and is the net-like one of the examples described later. It can be used in the form of brush, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, sponge, etc. Also, the material The quality is cellulose, protein, polyamide, polyvinyl alcohol, polysalt. Vinylidene chloride type, polyvinyl chloride type, polyester type, acrylic type, polyethylene -Based, polypropylene-based, polyurethane-based, polyalkylene paraoxybenzoe Fiber such as synthetic fiber and foam base material, natural fiber such as hemp, cotton, wool, silk, etc. Can be used, but preferably indirectly, because the food is touched, Highly safe material is applied.

[0015]   Further, the adhesive means has a sufficient adhesive force to bring the foreign matter into contact with the removing means. Well, it can take the form of roller, belt, etc. Since it does not come into contact with, there is no problem of rolling up the packaging film.   For example, as described above, the adhesive roller comes into contact with the removal roller to remove foreign matter. As long as the adhesive strength is sufficient, various adhesive materials can be applied, but a reusable Retan rubber and silicone rubber are preferred.

[0016]   The direction of rotation of the roller-shaped or belt-shaped removing means is such that the removing means removes the object to be conveyed. If it can contact the surface and entangle foreign objects from the surface to be removed, Whether the rotation direction is synchronized or not synchronized, Good. In addition, in the case of not synchronizing with the conveying speed of the conveyed object or in the opposite rotating direction, The removing means entangles the foreign matter while scraping it. Also, the adhesive means is removed In order to transfer the foreign matter on the means, it is preferable to follow the rotation of the removing means.

[0017]

【Example】

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, It comes in contact with the surface to be removed 2 of the packaging film 1 that is continuously conveyed and rotates around the shaft 3. A removing roller 4 that rolls is arranged. This removing roller 4 knits an octopus thread on the surface. The raised net 5 is installed, and the twisting and fluffing of this net 5 removes the When the la 4 comes into contact with the surface 2 to be removed of the packaging film 1 and rotates, the surface 2 to be removed 2 Wound off foreign matter such as hair and lint attached to the.

[0018]   Further, the removing roller 4 has an adhesive roller 6 having an adhesive layer made of urethane rubber on the surface. Are rotatably in contact with each other about the shaft 7. The adhesive roller 6 is entwined with the removal roller 4 The foreign matter is transferred to the surface of the adhesive layer and removed. Foreign matter attached to the urethane rubber adhesive layer Can be used many times by removing the adhesive roller 6 and washing with water . Further, the adhesive roller 6 is not limited to the one made of urethane rubber as described above, As long as the adhesive force is such that the foreign matter is brought into contact with the roller 4 and transferred, various adhesives Things can be applied.

[0019]   Further, the foreign matter removing device has a simple structure of the removing roller 4 and the adhesive roller 6. Therefore, it can be incorporated in a wide variety of devices. For example, Figure 2 shows It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure which attached the removing device to the pillow type packaging machine. Figure 3 is the package of Figure 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mechanism of the equipment.

[0020]   As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the packaging film 1 is rolled from the packaging film roll 10. It is continuously fed by rollers such as the delivery roller 11, and is a horizontal pillow type bag filling package. Sent to machine 20. Before being sent to the bag making machine 21 of the pillow type packaging machine 20, Removal of foreign matter composed of a removal roller 4 and an adhesive roller 6 that come into contact with the packaging film 1 As described above, foreign matter such as hair and lint is entangled by the device.

[0021]   The packaging film 1 from which foreign substances have been removed is supplied by the bag making machine 21 through the supply chain 22. Wrap the object to be packed 24 that is transported on the transport table 23 into a continuous tubular shape. And is sent downstream by the feed roller 25. Furthermore, the bottom of the packaged object 24 Centering the mating surface of the packaging film 1 by the center seal roller 26 in the longitudinal direction. Tighten and wrap. Next, in the direction perpendicular to the film flow, use the end sealer 27 At the same time that the next bag is sealed horizontally, and cut from that item with the attached cutter. They are separated from each other and conveyed by the carry-out conveyor 28.

[0022]   As described above, the foreign matter having the simple structure of the removing roller 4 and the adhesive roller 6 The removal device can be easily installed on a conventional packaging and filling machine, and the packaging can be performed securely. It is possible to remove foreign matter on the film.

[0023]   Further, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a configuration in which the foreign matter removing device is attached to a reverse pillow type packaging machine. Is. As shown in the figure, like the pillow-type packaging machine described above, the reverse pillow-type packaging machine 30 However, the removal of the packaging film 1 between the packaging film roll 10 and the bag-making machine 31 A foreign matter removing device including a removing roller 4 and an adhesive roller 6 is attached to the rear surface side.

[0024]   In addition to the packaging film described above, this foreign matter removing device can be used in a wide variety of devices. It becomes possible to incorporate it. For example, store the items to be packed on a tray while When wrapping the product in a bag, make sure that the hair, lint, and other foreign matter stuck to the bottom of the tray is not entangled. Both are possible. Fig. 5 shows a structure in which the foreign matter removing device is attached to a stretch wrapping machine. FIG.

[0025]   As shown in the figure, the product to be packaged with the product placed on the tray in the stretch wrapping machine 40. The removal roller 4 and the adhesive roller 6 are provided between the transport belts 41 and 42 for transporting 44. Install the foreign matter removing device. As a result, hair and lint attached to the bottom of the tray Can be entangled with foreign matter such as, and even if stretch-wrapped, the foreign matter will enter inside Never. As in the case above, remove the stretch wrapping film with another The foreign matter removing device including the la 4 and the adhesive roller 6 removes the foreign matter on the film. You may leave.

[0026]   As described above, in the foreign matter removing apparatus and the packaging machine, the removal roller is used to convey the product. Once the foreign matter attached to the surface to be removed is entangled, the entangled foreign matter is further adhered to the adhesive tape. With a simple structure, foreign matter such as hair and thread waste can be removed from the surface to be removed by attaching it to a la It can be removed well, especially the contents are protected from mold and other germs, and hygiene is important. The problem of contamination of foreign matter such as hair and thread waste that was a serious Turn off.

[0027]

[Effect of device]

  As described above, the present invention makes contact with the surface to be removed of a conveyed object by The removing means for entwining the foreign matter adhering to the surface and the removing means for contacting the removing means A foreign matter removing device having an adhesive means for transferring the foreign matter taken off, and further removing the foreign matter It is a packaging machine equipped with a device.   For this reason, foreign matter that has adhered to the surface to be removed of the transported object does not fall onto the surface of the surface to be removed. Since it is entangled with the removing means that is in contact with the No, it can be sufficiently applied to countermeasures against foreign material accidents that occur very rarely. Also, entangle Since the foreign matter that has been removed is transferred by the subsequent adhesive means, It can be applied to clean the packaging surface. Moreover, the removal means and the adhesion means have a simple structure. Then, if it is a place where the surface to be removed of the conveyed product flows, the setting method of the device and the setting place There is no limit to the effect that it can be widely applied to packaging films, trays, etc. is there.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration in which the foreign matter removing device is attached to a pillow type packaging machine.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the mechanism of the packaging of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration in which the foreign matter removing device is attached to an inverted pillow type packaging machine.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration in which the foreign matter removing device is attached to a stretch wrapping machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

4 removal roller 6 Adhesive roller

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A removing means for contacting a surface to be removed of a conveyed object to entangle foreign matter adhering to the surface, and a removing means for contacting the removing means to remove foreign matter entangled in the removing means. A foreign matter removing device comprising: an adhesive means. 2. The removing means is a removing roller having a fiber member attached to a roller for entanglement of foreign matter by twisting fibers or engaging with a fluff, and the adhesive means is an adhesive roller having an adhesive material attached to the roller. The said claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The foreign matter removing device described in. 3. A packaging machine comprising the foreign matter removing device according to claim 1 or 2.