WO2019212117A1 - Device and method for automatically transporting chemical container - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device and method for automatically transporting a chemical container, wherein a chemical container for which chemical information required by a chemical supply device has been checked can be automatically supplied to the chemical supply device. To achieve the purpose above, a device for transporting a chemical container according to the present invention comprises: at least one transport line for transporting, to a chemical supply device (5), a chemical container (2) input to an input unit (110); and a control unit that receives chemical information of the chemical container (2) transported through the transport line and performs a control to supply the chemical container (2) to the chemical supply device (5) when the received chemical information matches information required by the chemical supply device (5).

Description

Chemical container automatic transfer device and automatic transfer method

The present invention relates to a chemical container automatic transfer device and an automatic transfer method, and more particularly, by inspecting the chemical information of the chemical container can be automatically transferred after checking whether the chemical information matches the chemical information required by the chemical supply device. The present invention relates to a chemical container automatic transfer device and an automatic transfer method.

In general, all kinds of chemicals are used in companies that manufacture semiconductors, semiconductor devices, LCDs, OLEDs, and pharmaceutical and paint companies, and various types of chemicals have been diversified. .

Such chemicals may be supplied in large quantities by Tank Lorry vehicles depending on the chemicals, the amount of use, and process characteristics, but may also be supplied in small quantities in various containers of 20 to 1000 liters.

The chemical container is generally shipped from the chemical manufacturing plant in a packed unit on a pallet that can be moved by a forklift or a hand lift, and unloaded by a forklift at the entrance of the chemical factory. Bring into the building

Afterwards, workers wear safety clothing such as chemical resistant clothing and gas masks, and carry as many chemical containers as they can be mounted on a trolley that can be mounted on a chemical supply device.

The door of the chemical feeder is then opened and mounted with the bogie. In this case, a roller may be installed at the top of the bogie and the bottom of the chemical feeder to mount only the chemical container, or may be mounted outside the chemical feeder.

A coupler (Coupler) with a nozzle is then connected to the chemical inlet / outlet of the chemical vessel inside the chemical feeder. When the connection of the coupler is completed, the chemical transfer pump is driven to transfer the chemical of the chemical container to the destination. In this case, nitrogen gas may be injected into the chemical container to transfer the chemical to the intended place at a set pressure. Through this process, empty chemical containers using all of the chemicals are taken out in the reverse order.

In the conventional chemical container transfer method, since the worker has manually transported the container containing the chemical to the chemical supply device by hand using a hand lift or a cart, there is a problem of threatening the safety of the worker.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0017958 is disclosed as such a prior art.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and provides a chemical container automatic transfer device and an automatic transfer method that can automatically supply the chemical container to the chemical supply device is confirmed the chemical information required by the chemical supply device. The purpose is to.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a chemical container and a pallet shipped from a chemical manufacturing plant, without disassembling, so that the chemical supply device can be transported in a bundled state so that the chemical container can be unpacked and separated from the packaging. An object of the present invention is to provide a chemical container automatic transfer device and an automatic transfer method that can prevent breakage and external leakage of the chemical.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a chemical container automatic transfer device and an automatic transfer method capable of quickly proceeding a process by confirming chemical information of a chemical container and discharging it when an abnormality is found.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a chemical container automatic transfer device and an automatic transfer method that can reduce the area occupied by the device and the size of the device.

Another object of the present invention is to automatically wait for a plurality of chemical containers on the transfer line to supply a large amount of chemicals to the chemical supply immediately the chemical container automatic transfer device and the automatic supply of the chemical can be achieved It is to provide a transfer method.

Chemical container automatic transfer device of the present invention for achieving the object as described above, at least one transfer line for transferring the chemical container (2) injected into the input unit 110 to the chemical supply device (5); Receiving the chemical information of the chemical container (2) conveyed through the transfer line, if the received chemical information matches the information required by the chemical supply device (5) to the chemical container (2) It includes a control unit for controlling the supply to the supply device (5).

A first inspection unit 130 may be provided to inspect chemical information of the chemical container 2 transferred through the transfer line, and the control unit may receive the chemical information from the first inspection unit 130. .

A pallet 3 on which the chemical container 2 is stacked is seated on an upper portion of the transfer member 111 provided in the input part 110; At least one locking bracket 115 is provided at the inlet side of the input unit 110 so that the pallet 3 seated on the transfer member 111 is conveyed in the inlet direction of the input unit 110. Can be.

A pallet 3 on which the chemical container 2 is stacked is seated on an upper portion of the transfer member 111 provided in the input part 110; Both sides of the input part 110 are formed to have a predetermined length along the conveying direction of the chemical container 2, but inclined surfaces are formed on the inner surfaces facing each other, so that the pallet 3 of the input part 110 is disposed. A pair of inclined guides 116-1 and 116-2 may be provided to guide the inner side to be seated.

A first alignment unit 120 may be provided between the input unit 110 and the first inspection unit 130 to align the pallet 3 loaded with the chemical container 2 to the center portion of the transfer line. have.

The first alignment unit 120 may include a plurality of transfer members 121 for transferring the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 transferred from the input unit 110 along the transfer line; A pair of alignment members 124-1 and 124-2 for aligning the both sides of the pallet 3 so as to be aligned with the transfer line; The alignment members 124-1 and 124-2 may include alignment driving units 123-1 and 123-2 to reciprocate in directions facing each other.

The elevating member 128 for lifting the pallet 3 upwards and the elevating member 128 for elevating the pallet 3 in the state in which the pallet 3 is seated on the upper portion of the conveying member 121. A lifting driving part 127 is provided; The controller controls the alignment driving units 123-1 and 123-2 in a state in which the pallet 3 is lifted from the transfer member 121 by the elevating member 128 by driving the elevating driving unit 127. By driving, the alignment members 124-1 and 124-2 may push and align both sides of the pallet 3.

The first inspection unit 130 includes a chemical container scanner for scanning chemical information on the surface of the chemical container (2); The control unit may determine whether the chemical container 2 is a chemical container required by the chemical supply device 5 from the chemical information received from the chemical container scanner.

The first inspection unit (130) comprises at least one pallet scanner (133, 134) for scanning the chemical information on the surface of the pallet (3) on which the chemical container (2) is placed; The controller may determine whether the chemical information of the pallet 3 is the chemical required by the chemical supply device 5 from the chemical information received by the pallet scanners 133 and 134.

The first inspection unit 130 includes a plurality of frames 135c arranged in a vertical direction around the side of the chemical container 2, and the plurality of frames 135c include the chemical container 2 or the It may further include at least one protrusion detection sensor (136, 137) for detecting whether the packaging material of the chemical container (2) is more protruding than the frame (135c).

On the side of the inlet 110 is provided with a discharge unit 210 for discharging the chemical container is completed in the chemical supply device (5); The at least one transfer line may include a first transfer line 100 connected to the input unit 110 and a first transfer line 100 adjacent to the first transfer line 100 to be connected to the discharge unit 210. It may include two transfer line (200).

When the first inspection unit 130 determines that the chemical container 2 conveyed from the input unit 110 is mis-input, the first inspection unit 130 switches the transfer direction of the chemical container 2. A first connection part (140,240) connecting the first transfer line (100) and the second transfer line (200) to transfer the second transfer line (200) to the second transfer line (200); The chemical container 2 transferred from the first inspection unit 130 to the second transfer line 200 through the first connection units 140 and 240 may be discharged to the outside through the discharge unit 210.

The first connection parts 140 and 240 may be provided on the first transfer line 100 to provide a first direction switching member 143 for transferring the chemical container 2 toward the second transfer line 200. A first transfer line connecting unit 140 including; The second container is provided on the second conveying line 200, the chemical container 2 conveyed by the first turning member 143 is transferred to the second conveying line 200 to seat The second transfer line connecting portion 240 may include a first direction switching member 143 and a second direction switching member having a symmetrical structure.

At the position corresponding to the first inspection unit 130 in the second transfer line 200, a second inspection unit 230 for inspecting the chemical information of the chemical container 2 introduced from the discharge unit 210 is provided. Can be.

When the chemical container 2 is introduced into the second transfer line 200 through the discharge unit 210, the chemical container 2 is inspected by the second inspection unit 230, and then the first transfer line is disposed. It can be passed through the (100) to the chemical supply device (5).

At least one buffer unit 301, 302, 303, 304 may be provided on the transfer line to temporarily wait before the chemical container 2 passing through the first inspection unit 130 is supplied to the chemical supply device 5.

The at least one transfer line, the first transfer line 100 is provided with the input unit 110 and the first inspection unit 130; A second transfer line 200 disposed adjacent to the first transfer line 100 and connected to the discharge unit 210; A chemical container connected to the first transfer line 100 to inject the chemical container 2 into the chemical supply device 5 A third transfer line 300 having an input port 331; It may include a fourth transfer line 400 is disposed adjacent to the third transfer line 300 adjacent to the third transfer line 300 and connected to the end of the first transfer line (100).

The buffer units 301, 302, 303 and 304 may be provided on the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400.

Between the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400, the chemical container 2 is transferred from the third transfer line 300 to the fourth transfer line 400, or the fourth transfer At least two connecting portions 320, 420; 330, 430; 340, 440 may be provided to transfer the chemical container 2 from the line 400 to the third transfer line 300.

A second connection part (150,250) and a third connection part (160,260) which connect between the first transfer line (100) and the second transfer line (200) and change the conveying direction of the chemical container (2); The second connectors 150 and 250 may be connected to the third transfer line 300, and the third connectors 160 and 260 may be connected to the fourth transfer line 400.

A reciprocating movement is possible along the transport rail 500 provided between the transfer line and the chemical supply device 5, and a transport member capable of transporting the chemical container 2 is provided to the chemical container 2. It may further include a transport vehicle 600 for transmitting from the transport line to the chemical supply device (5).

Chemical container automatic transfer method according to the invention, the step of putting the chemical container (2) in the injection unit 110; Transferring the chemical container (2) through at least one transfer line; If the chemical information of the transferred chemical container 2 is received and the received chemical information matches the information required by the chemical supply device 5, the chemical container 2 is transferred to the chemical supply device 5. Supplying.

According to the present invention, the chemical container which the chemical information required by the chemical supply device is confirmed can be automatically supplied to the chemical supply device, thereby reducing the number of operations for supplying the chemical and smoothly supplying the chemical.

In addition, the chemical containers and pallets shipped from the chemical manufacturing plant can be transported in a bundled state without disassembling the chemical containers so that the chemical containers can be broken and the outside of the chemicals may occur during the disassembly and separation of the chemical containers. Leakage can be prevented.

In addition, by providing the inclined guide and the alignment portion on the transfer line for transporting the chemical container can be transported in a state aligned in the transport line.

In addition, the chemical information of the chemical container can be checked and discharged when an abnormality is found, thereby preventing the supply of the wrong chemical and allowing the process to proceed quickly.

In addition, it is possible to reduce the size of the area and the device occupied by the automatic chemical container automatic transfer device to form the transfer line of the chemical container at a right angle and to switch the transfer direction.

In addition, by providing a buffer on the transfer line to temporarily wait for a plurality of chemical containers can be supplied immediately to the chemical supply device of a large capacity, and by temporarily waiting the chemical container on the transfer line to separate the place Continuous transfer is possible without the need.

In addition, it is possible to meet the chemical demands required by the chemical supply apparatus by providing a large number of buffers to temporarily wait a large number of chemical containers.

1 is a perspective view showing a chemical container automatic transfer device according to the present invention

2 is a plan view of the chemical container automatic transfer device shown in FIG.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the chemical container and the pallet is inserted into the input of the automatic chemical container transfer device shown in FIG.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the input of the chemical container automatic transfer device shown in FIG.

5 is a front view showing a state in which the pallet is guided by the inclined guide in the inlet of the automatic chemical transfer device shown in FIG.

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the alignment of the chemical container automatic transfer device shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state where the chemical container and the pallet are obliquely seated on the alignment unit of the automatic chemical container transfer device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a front view illustrating a state where the chemical container and the pallet are seated on the alignment unit of the automatic chemical container transfer device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a first inspection unit and a first connection unit of the automatic chemical container transfer device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a first connection part provided in a first transfer line of the chemical container automatic transfer device illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 11 is a plan view illustrating a state in which a chemical container is located at a first connection part of a first transfer line in the chemical container automatic transfer device shown in FIG. 1.

12 is a plan view illustrating a state in which a chemical container is located at a first connection part of a second transfer line in the automatic chemical container transfer device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 12, showing a state in which a pallet is seated on an upper end of a conveying member;

14 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the pallet and the chemical container are raised by the first lifting unit in the state of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a plan view illustrating a path in which a chemical container and a pallet are introduced through an input unit and transferred to a chemical supply device in the automatic chemical container transfer device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 16 is a plan view illustrating a path in which an empty chemical container used in the chemical container automatic transfer device shown in FIG. 1 is discharged from the chemical supply device and transferred to the discharge part;

FIG. 17 is a plan view illustrating a path in which a chemical container and a pallet are introduced through a discharge part and transferred to a chemical supply device in the automatic chemical container transfer device shown in FIG.

** Explanation of Codes **

1: chemical container automatic transfer device 2: chemical container

3: pallet 4: forklift

5: chemical supply device 6: pump unit

110: input part 111, 121, 141, 241: transfer member

112-1,112-2: Side frame

113-1,113-2,113-3,113-4: Support frame

114: entrance frame 115: hanging bracket

116-1,116-2: Inclined Guide 116-1a, 116-2a: Inclined Surface

120: first alignment unit 122-1,122-2: side frame

123-1,123-2: alignment driving unit 124-1,124-2: alignment member

125-1,125-2: drive shaft 126-1,126-2: support frame

127: elevating drive unit 128: elevating member

130: first inspection unit 131: first scanner driving unit

132: second scanner driver 133, 134: pallet scanner

135: inspection unit frame 135a, 135b: upper frame

135c: Vertical frame 136,137: Protrusion sensor

140: first connection portion (first transfer line connection)

142-1,142-2: side frame 143: first direction switching member

144: first direction change drive unit 145: pulley

146: first lift portion 240: first connection portion (second transfer line connection portion)

242-1,242-2: side frame 243: second direction switching member

244: second direction switching drive unit 150, 250: second connection unit

160, 260: third connection portion 210: discharge portion

220: second alignment unit 230: second inspection unit

310: air shower part 320, 420: fourth connection part

330, 430: fifth connection portion 340, 440: sixth connection portion

331: chemical container inlet port 341: chemical container outlet port

500: transport rail 600: transport

601: conveying member 602: safety bar

Hereinafter, a chemical container automatic transfer device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2 will be described with respect to the automatic chemical container transfer device of the present invention.

Chemical container automatic transfer device 1 of the present invention, at least one transfer line (100,200,300,400) for transferring the chemical container (2) introduced into the input unit 110 to the chemical supply device (5), the transfer line (100,200,300,400) If the chemical information of the chemical container 2 transferred through the received and the received chemical information matches the information required by the chemical supply device (5) the chemical container (2) to the chemical supply device ( 5) a control unit (not shown) for controlling to supply.

The chemical container 2 is mounted in the state where the chemical container 2 is loaded on the pallet 3. When the chemical container 2 and pallet 3 are seated inside the chemical supply device 5, the chemical supply device 5 automatically opens the lid of the chemical container 2 and connects the coupler to the chemical container 2. It is possible to supply the chemical contained in the chemical container (2) to the chemical use. In this case, the chemical contained in the chemical container 2 may be transferred to the chemical use place by pressurization of a transfer pump or nitrogen gas. One side of the chemical supply device 5 may be a pump unit 6 is provided with the transfer pump.

The first inspection unit 130 for inspecting the chemical information of the chemical container (2) supplied from the input unit 110 is provided on the transfer line (100, 200, 300, 400), the control unit from the first inspection unit 130 It may be configured to receive the chemical information.

The at least one transfer line 100, 200, 300, 400 includes a first transfer line 100 connected to the inlet 110 and formed in a straight line.

The first transfer line 100 defines a path for transporting the pallet 3 on which the chemical container 2 is loaded, and the first transfer line for transporting the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3. The transfer member may be provided from the start to the end of the line 100.

The transfer member may include, for example, a plurality of rollers provided along a length direction of the first transfer line 100 and a roller driving part for rotating the rollers. The pallet 3 on which the chemical container 2 is loaded is seated on the plurality of rollers, and the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 rotate the first conveying line 100 by the rotation of the roller. Are conveyed accordingly.

In addition, the conveying member may be configured as a conveyor belt instead of a roller, and may be configured as a chain block in which a hoist with wheels attached to both sides of a monorail installed on the ceiling is moved by an electric motor.

Such a transfer member may be provided to enable forward and reverse driving of the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 to enable bidirectional transport, and may be bidirectionally transported on all transfer lines 100, 200, 300, and 400 described below. Can be.

In addition, the transport object to be transported along the transport line (100, 200, 300, 400) is a chemical container (2) and a pallet (3) stacked up and down, but for convenience of description, the transport object is referred to as a chemical container (2), the pallet ( When explanation of 3) is needed, it demonstrates, referring to it together with the chemical container 2.

On the first transfer line 100, the input unit 110, the first alignment unit 120, and the first inspection unit 130 may be sequentially provided, and the input unit 110 and the first alignment unit may be provided. 120 and the first inspection unit 130 is provided with a plurality of the conveying member along the conveying direction to convey the chemical container (2).

The input unit 110 is a position where the first transfer line 100 starts, where the forklift 4 feeds the chemical container 2 into the first transfer line 100.

An input guide 170 is provided at the rear of the input unit 110. In this case, the rear side refers to a direction opposite to the direction in which the chemical container 2 is transferred based on the first transfer line 100, and the front side refers to the chemical container 2 based on the first transfer line 100. Means the traveling direction.

When the shutter (not shown) provided in the building is opened, the forklift 4 injects the chemical container 2 into the feeding unit 110 through the opening of the feeding guide 170.

The first alignment unit 120 is provided to align the twisted state when the chemical container 2 is conveyed in an obliquely twisted state with respect to the first transfer line 100. In this case, the chemical container 2 may be configured to align with the center portion of the first transfer line 100.

The first inspection unit 130 may inspect the chemical information through a unique identifier such as a barcode label or RFID attached to the chemical container 2. The unique identifier attached to the chemical container 2 includes not only a chemical name but also various necessary production information. In addition, the first inspection unit 130 may inspect a unique identifier such as a barcode label or RFID attached to the pallet (3). The unique identifier attached to the pallet 3 includes not only the chemical name but also various necessary production information. The first inspection unit 130 checks the unique identifier, and the control unit determines whether the chemical required by the chemical supply device 5 is correct from the chemical information of the identified chemical container 2 and the pallet 3. You can check it.

In addition, the at least one transfer line (100, 200, 300, 400) may further include a second transfer line 200 disposed adjacent to parallel to the first transfer line (100).

The discharge part 210, the second alignment part 220, and the second inspection part 230 are sequentially provided on the second transfer line 200. The discharge part 210, the second alignment part 220, and the second inspection part 230 are provided with a plurality of transfer members along the transfer direction to transfer the chemical container 2. In this case, the transfer member may be rotationally driven such that the chemical container 2 may be bidirectionally transferred along the second transfer line 200.

A discharge guide 270 having a central portion open at the rear of the discharge unit 210 may be provided, and the discharge guide 270 may have the same configuration as the input guide 170.

The discharge unit 210 is provided for discharging the chemical container 2 used in the chemical supply device 5 through the second transfer line 200 to be discharged to the outside. The discharge unit 210 may be provided to be adjacent to the side of the input unit (110).

When the chemical container 2 is transferred to the discharge unit 210, the forklift 4 is loaded with the chemical container 2 through the discharge guide 270 provided at the rear of the discharge unit 210 ( 3) Lift up and discharge to the outside.

Meanwhile, when a problem such as a failure occurs in the input unit 110 or the first transfer line 100, the chemical container 2 may not be input through the input unit 110. In this case, by discharging the chemical container 2 through the discharge unit 210, the discharge unit 210 can be used as a function of the input unit. On the contrary, when a problem such as a failure occurs in the discharge unit 210 or the second transfer line 200, the chemical container 2 may be discharged through the input unit 110.

The second alignment unit 220 performs the same function as the first alignment unit 120. Therefore, when the chemical container 2 introduced through the discharge part 210 is transferred in an obliquely twisted state, in order to align the twisted state, the chemical container 2 is moved to the center of the second transfer line 200. Can be configured to align. In addition, in the case of discharging the finished chemical container 2 through the discharge unit 210 may be discharged after the alignment in the second alignment unit 220. The second alignment unit 220 may be provided to be adjacent to the side of the first alignment unit 120.

The second inspection unit 230 is to inspect the chemical information of the chemical container (2) when the chemical container (2) is introduced through the discharge unit 210, it may be made of the same configuration as the first inspection unit (130). have.

Between the first alignment unit 120 and the first inspection unit 130, between the second alignment unit 220 and the second inspection unit 230 to block the outside of the building to be transmitted to the interior, the source of pollution outdoors The first shutter unit 180 and the second shutter unit 280 may be provided to prevent the inflow into the container. The first and second shutter parts 180 and 280 may be configured as windbreak shutters, and are automatically opened before the chemical container 2 passes, and are automatically closed when the chemical container 2 passes.

 In addition, the first and second shutter parts 180 and 280 may be configured as speed doors. The speed door may be configured to detect the chemical container 2 with a sensor so that the chemical container 2 does not close when the chemical container 2 is located in the lower middle of the shutter unit 180, 280, and the chemical container 2 may include a shutter unit. Even when closed in the state below (180,280), when the chemical container (2) and the door collides, it may be configured to prevent damage by using a material that is not affected by the collision, and configured to open the door automatically in the event of a collision You may.

In addition, when the chemical container 2 moves while the speed door is closed and hits the door, both ends of the door are torn like a zipper, and when the door is opened again, the door and the chemical container are automatically provided. 2) damage can be prevented.

A plurality of connecting parts 140, 150, and 160 may be provided on the first transfer line 100 and the second transfer line 200 to connect the first transfer line 100 and the second transfer line 200.

The plurality of connection parts 140, 150, and 160 are provided at positions corresponding to the first connection parts 140 and 240 connecting between the first test part 130 and the second test part 230 and the third transfer line 300 to be described later. The second connection part 150 and 250 and a position corresponding to the fourth transfer line 400 to be described later may include third connection parts 160 and 260 provided at end portions of the first transfer line 100 and the second transfer line 200. Can be.

The first connector 140, 240, the second connector 150, 250, and the third connector 160, 260 may include the first connector 140, the second connector 150, and the first connector 140 provided on the first transfer line 100. It may be composed of a third connector 160, the first connector 240, the second connector 250 and the third connector 260 provided on the second transfer line 200, respectively.

A transport member such as a roller is provided on the first connection portion 140 (first transfer line connection portion) of the first transfer line 100 and the first connection portion 240 (second transfer line connection portion) of the second transfer line 200. It is provided in plural along the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveying line 100 and the second conveying line 200, when the conveying member is driven, it is seated on the conveying member of the first conveying line connecting portion 140 The chemical container 2 may be transferred in the direction of the second transfer line 200 to be seated on the second transfer line connection part 240.

For example, it is determined that the chemical container 2 transferred from the input unit 110 is not chemically required by the chemical supply device 5 as a result of confirming the chemical information in the first inspection unit 130. When the chemical container 2 is transferred, the chemical container 2 of the first transfer line connecting unit 140 is transferred to the second transfer line connecting unit 240, and then the discharge unit 210 is transferred. Can be discharged. It is also possible to transfer in the opposite direction.

The second connection part 150 and 250 and the third connection part 160 and 260 may also be configured in the same configuration as the first connection part 140 and 240, and the chemical container 2 may be moved from the first transfer line 100 to the second transfer line ( Or in the direction of the first transfer line 100 from the second transfer line 200.

When the chemical container 2 is introduced into the second transfer line 200 through the discharge part 210, the chemical container 2 is inspected by the second inspection part 230 and the second connection part ( After passing through the first transfer line 100 in the width direction through the 150,250 is transferred to the third transfer line (300).

The third transfer line 300 is vertically connected to the first transfer line 100 and is connected to the second connection parts 150 and 250.

 The fourth transfer line 400 is disposed adjacent to parallel to the third transfer line 300 at the end of the first transfer line 100, and is connected perpendicular to the first transfer line 100, It is connected to the third connector (160,260).

In order to transfer the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 to the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400, a transfer member may be provided from the start to the end of each transfer line.

Foreign substances are attached to the outside of the chemical container (2) and the pallet (3), such foreign matters may interfere with the removal of the lid of the chemical container or refit the lid along the transfer line, causing malfunctions, Purity may be affected. Therefore, an air shower 310 may be provided on the third transfer line 300 to remove foreign substances from the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3.

When the chemical container 2 enters the air shower 310 through the second connecting portion 150 of the first transfer line 100, the air is opened for the time set by the air shower 310. Spraying to remove the foreign matter on the chemical container (2) and the pallet (3).

The door of the air shower unit 310 may be configured in a sliding form in which a general viewing window is installed, or a speed door such as a shutter unit 180 to prevent faster operation and damage when colliding with the pallet 3. You may.

At least one buffer unit 301, 302, 303, 304 is provided on the transfer lines 100, 200, 300, and 400 to temporarily wait before the chemical container 2 passing through the first inspection unit 130 is supplied to the chemical supply device 5. .

In the present exemplary embodiment, the buffer units 301, 302, 303, and 304 are illustrated in the third and fourth transfer lines 300 and 400.

The buffer units 301, 302, 303 and 304 are provided on the first buffer unit 301, the second buffer unit 302, and the fourth transfer line 400 provided on the third transfer line 300. It consists of a buffer part 303 and a fourth buffer part 304.

The first buffer portion 301 and the fourth buffer portion 304 is provided to be adjacent to the position facing each other, the second buffer portion 302 and the third buffer portion 303 adjacent to the position facing each other It is provided to.

A chemical container inlet port 331 is provided between the first buffer part 301 and the second buffer part 302 to allow the chemical container 2 to be introduced into the chemical supply device 5. The chemical container inlet port 331 refers to a position where the chemical container 2 is injected, the fifth connecting portion 330 to be described later may perform the function of the chemical container inlet port 331.

In addition, a chemical container discharge port 341 for discharging the chemical container 2 discharged from the chemical supply device 5 to the third transfer line 300 may be provided. The chemical container discharge port 341 refers to a position where the chemical container 2 is discharged, and a sixth connection part 340 to be described later may perform a function of the chemical container discharge port 341.

Between the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400, the chemical container 2 is transferred from the third transfer line 300 to the fourth transfer line 400, or the fourth transfer At least two connecting portions 320, 420; 330, 430; 340, 440 are provided to allow the chemical container 2 to be transferred from the line 400 to the third transfer line 300.

The at least two connection parts 320, 420; 330, 430; 340, 440 may include a fourth connection part connecting the side close to the first connection line 100 in the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400. 320, 420, and sixth connectors 340 and 440 connecting the distal ends of the third and fourth transfer lines 300 and 400 to the first connection line 100.

In this case, the chemical container 2 used in the chemical supply device 5 is withdrawn from the chemical supply device 5 and then the sixth connection part of the third transfer line 300 through the transport vehicle 600 described later. The chemical container 2 of the sixth connector 340 is transferred to the sixth connector 440 of the fourth transfer line 400. Therefore, the sixth connection parts 340 and 440 are used to move the chemical container 2 in the direction of the fourth transfer line 400 from the third transfer line 300.

On the other hand, the fourth connecting portion (320, 420) is the chemical vessel (2), which is temporarily waiting in the buffer unit (303, 304) provided on the fourth transfer line 400 through the third transfer line (300) It is used to feed the supply device 5. That is, the chemical container 2 of the third buffer portion 303 or the fourth buffer portion 400 is transferred from the fourth transfer line 400 to the third transfer line 300 through the fourth connecting portions 320 and 420. After being transferred to the position of the chemical container inlet port 331 along the third transfer line 300, it is introduced into the chemical supply device 5.

The sixth connectors 340 and 440 are used to move the chemical container 2 used in the chemical supply device 5 in the direction of the fourth transfer line 400 from the third transfer line 300. That is, the chemical container 2 inside the chemical supply device 5 is After being transferred to the sixth connector 340 of the third transfer line 300, it is transferred to the sixth connector 440 of the fourth transfer line 400. The chemical container 2 transferred to the sixth connection part 440 is sequentially discharged along the fourth transfer line 400, the third connection part 160 and 260, and the second transfer line 200, and then discharge part 210. Is discharged through.

Fifth connectors 330 and 430 may be provided between the fourth connectors 320 and 420 and the sixth connectors 340 and 440. When the sixth connection part 340, 440 cannot transfer the chemical container 2 of the chemical supply device 5 through the sixth connection part 340, 440 due to a breakdown or the like, the chemical supply device 5 cannot be used. The completed chemical container 2 may be transferred to the fourth transfer line 400 through the fifth connectors 330 and 430.

The fifth connection part 330 provided in the third transfer line 300 may function as the chemical container inlet port 331 for injecting the chemical container 2 into the chemical supply device 5.

On the other hand, the first to the third connection portion 140, 240; 150, 250; 160, 260 described above transfers the chemical container 2 in both directions in the direction opposite to the direction of the second transfer line 200 in the first transfer line 100; It is provided with a conveying member such as a roller. In addition, the fourth to sixth connectors 320, 420; 330, 430; 340, 440 also rollers to transfer the chemical container 2 in both directions in the direction of the fourth transfer line 400 and the opposite direction in the third transfer line 300 The transfer member is provided.

As such, when the plurality of buffer units 301, 302, 303, and 304 are provided in the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400, the quantity of the chemical container 2 to be injected into the chemical supply device 5 may be secured. It is possible to immediately meet the chemical demands required by the chemical supply device (5).

In addition, a plurality of connecting portions 320, 420; 330, 430; 340, 440 are provided between the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400 to inject the chemical container 2 into the chemical supply device 5 or the chemical supply device. In (5), the operation of discharging the chemical container 2 can be simultaneously performed, thereby reducing the process treatment time.

In addition, by temporarily waiting the chemical container (2) on the transfer line (300, 400) it is possible to continuously transfer without having to provide a separate waiting place.

In addition, it is possible to form the transfer line (100, 200, 300, 400) of the chemical container (2) at right angles and to be able to switch the transfer direction to reduce the area occupied by the automatic chemical container transfer device (1) and the size of the device.

Meanwhile, when the chemical container 2 is transported along the first to fourth transport lines 100, 200, 300, and 400, a real time position with respect to the chemical container 2 is determined by a sensor (not shown) provided on the transport line. It is possible to check. In other words, when the first inspection unit 130 checks the chemical information of one chemical container 2, the real time position of the chemical container 2 in which the chemical information is confirmed is detected by a sensor provided on the transfer line. Therefore, the chemical information on the chemical container 2 which is temporarily waiting in the buffer units 301, 302, 303 and 304 can be confirmed. Therefore, the chemical information of the chemical container 2 which is temporarily waiting in the buffer parts 301, 302, 303 and 304 in order to transfer the chemical container 2 required by the chemical supply device 5 is checked, and the identified chemical container 2 is checked. It can be thrown into the chemical supply apparatus 5.

The chemical container 2 may discharge the empty chemical container 2, which has been put into the chemical supply device 5 or used, through the transport vehicle 600 operated unmannedly, from the chemical supply device 5. .

To this end, a transport rail 500 may be provided between the chemical supply device 5 and the third transport line 300 to allow the transport vehicle 600 to reciprocate.

In this embodiment, but illustrated as having a transport rail 500, the transport vehicle 600 may be configured to travel along a line drawn on the floor, or to travel along a predetermined coordinate.

The transport vehicle 600 has a transport member 601, such as a roller, to be introduced into the chemical supply device 5 or discharged from the inside to the outside in the state in which the chemical container (2) is rested on the upper portion thereof. It may be provided.

Two or more transport vehicles 600 may be provided on the transport rail 500 in case of a failure. When the transport vehicle 600 is configured as two or more units as described above, a space for storing and repairing one vehicle may be provided. When storing the failed transport vehicle 600 in this space, a safety bar 602 provided with a safety sensor capable of colliding with the transport vehicle 600 is installed at the inlet side where the transport vehicle 600 enters, and the When the safety bar 602 is hanging, it can be configured to prevent other carriages 600 from entering. In addition, two or more safety bars 602 may be installed in the vertical direction to increase safety, and if the worker inadvertently drops the safety bar 602, the transport vehicle 600 that is traveling may be configured to stop. .

The configuration of the input unit 110 and the first shutter unit 170 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5.

The input guide 170 provided at the rear of the input unit 110 has a central portion open so that the chemical container 2 can be inserted into a guide frame 171 having a square shape, and a lower portion of the guide frame 171. It is provided in the lower blocking plate 172 made of a shape that is blocked so that foreign matters outside the building is not introduced into the building.

In addition, the input guide 170, the safety of the operator can be improved by stopping the transfer by the transfer line (100, 200, 300, 400) when the worker is detected at a time other than the input and discharge timing of the chemical container (2) by the forklift Input part sensor (Light Curtain) 173, the signal frame 174 is provided on one side of the guide frame 171 to emit light to allow the forklift driver to check whether the pallet (3) can be inserted / discharged (174) In addition, the speaker 175 for generating a warning sound for notifying a dangerous situation when entering to discharge the pallet 3 into the forklift may be further provided.

The input part detecting sensor 173 may include a light emitting part and a light receiving part provided at one side and the other side of the guide frame 171, respectively.

The discharge guide 180 provided at the rear of the discharge unit 210 may also be provided with the same configuration as the guide frame, lower cover plate, the input detection sensor, the signal lamp, the speaker provided in the input guide 170.

The feeding part 110 is provided with a conveying member 111 on which the pallet 3 on which the chemical container 2 is mounted is seated. The transfer member 111 is made of a roller, the roller is provided with a plurality along the first transfer line (100).

The fork inserting portion 3a having a shape penetrating along the conveying direction is formed in the pallet 3, and the fork protruding forward from the forklift 4 is inserted into the fork inserting portion 3a and then the fork is inserted. The pallet 3 and the chemical container 2 can be lifted up.

The input unit 110 is a pair of side frames 112-1 and 112-respectively supporting a transfer member 111 made up of a plurality of rollers rotated by a driving unit (not shown), and both sides of the transfer member 111. 2), the support frame (113-1,113-2,113-3,113-4) for supporting the side or bottom of the transfer member 111 and the side frame (112-1,112-2), the inlet side of the input unit 110 It consists of an entrance frame 114 provided in.

A pair of locking brackets 115 may be coupled to both left and right sides of the entrance frame 114. The fork of the forklift 4 is inserted into the fork inserting portion 3a of the pallet 3 to carry the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 into the feeding unit 110, and the pallet 3 is transferred to the conveying member. When the forklift 4 retreats backward after being seated on the upper end of the 111, the pallet 3 may be pulled backward. In this case, it is possible to prevent the pallet 3 from being separated in the inlet direction of the input part 110 by catching the rear end of the pallet 3 by the locking bracket 115. The locking bracket 115 is illustrated as having a pair, but can be changed to a different number.

A pair of inclined guides 116-1 and 116-2 may be provided at an upper portion of the pair of side frames 112-1 and 112-2. The inclined guides 116-1 and 116-2 are provided with inclined surfaces 116-1a and 116-2a at edge portions formed in the inward direction of the input part 110. The inclined surfaces 116-1a and 116-2a are formed so that the inclined surface faces inwardly upward, and the inclined surface 116-1a on one side and the inclined surface 116-2a on the other side face each other. .

As shown in FIG. 5, when the pallet 3 is biased to one side and inserted into the feeding unit 110, the lower edge portion of the pallet 3 contacts the inclined surface 116-2a and the inclined surface 116-2a. Guided inwardly of the inlet 110 along the pallet 3 is seated on the upper portion of the transfer member (111).

On the other hand, the discharge unit 210 may also have a conveying member, a locking bracket, the inclined guide in the same way as the input unit 110, if the input unit 110 is broken through the discharge unit 210 The chemical container 2 may be introduced.

The first alignment unit 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.

When the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 conveyed from the input unit 110 are conveyed obliquely with respect to the first transfer line 100 as shown in FIG. 7, the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 are transferred to the first transfer line 100. The first alignment unit 120 is provided to align side by side.

The first alignment unit 120 may include a plurality of transfer members for transferring the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 transferred from the input unit 110 along the first transfer line 100. 121, a pair of alignment members (124-1, 124-2), the alignment members (124-1, 124-2) for aligning so as to be parallel to the first transfer line 100 by pushing both sides of the pallet (3) And a pair of alignment driving units 123-1 and 123-2 to reciprocate in directions facing each other.

Both ends of the transfer member 121 are supported by a pair of side frames 122-1 and 122-2 having a length in the direction of the first transfer line 100.

The pair of alignment members 124-1 and 124-2 includes a first alignment member 124-1 provided on one side of the first transfer line 100 and a second alignment member 124-2 provided on the other side. ) And a plate shape having a length in the direction of the first transfer line 100, and may have a length corresponding to the length of the pallet 3. In addition, the alignment members 124-1 and 124-2 may be configured such that at least a portion of the alignment member faces the side of the pallet 3 to improve alignment of the pallet 3.

The pair of alignment driving units 123-1 and 123-2 may include a first alignment driving unit 123-1 and a second alignment member providing a driving force for reciprocating movement of the first alignment member 124-1. And a second alignment driver 123-2 which provides a driving force for the reciprocating movement of 124-2.

The first alignment driver 123-1 is supported by the first alignment driver support frame 126-1, and the second alignment driver 123-2 is supported by the second alignment driver support frame 126-2. Is supported by.

A first driving shaft 125-1 is provided between the first alignment member 124-1 and the first alignment driver 123-1 to adjust the driving force of the first alignment driver 123-1 to the first alignment member. And a second driving shaft 125-2 provided between the second alignment member 124-2 and the second alignment driving unit 123-2 to the second alignment driving unit 123. The driving force of -2) is transmitted to the second alignment member 124-2.

When the conveying member 121 is made of a roller, the conveying member 121 is conveyed along the conveying line in a state in which the surface of the roller is in contact with the bottom surface of the pallet 3, and the friction surface is required to generate such conveying force. It may be made of a synthetic resin, it may be made of polyethylene (PE) material of the synthetic resin. However, when the alignment members 124-1 and 124-2 push and align both sides of the pallet 3, the bottom surface of the pallet 3 is in contact with the top surface of the transfer member 121. When the side surface of the pallet 3 is pushed by 124-1 and 124-2, the pallet 3 may not be pushed due to the frictional force of the surface of the roller, or scratches may occur on the surface of the roller.

In order to prevent such a problem, the alignment members 124-1 and 124-2 are lifted upward and the bottom surface of the pallet 3 is spaced upwardly from the surface of the roller. Pushing the pallet 3 with) allows alignment without causing scratches on the surface of the roller.

To this end, a lifting member 128 and a lifting driving part 127 for lifting the pallet 3 may be provided.

The elevating member 128 is for lifting the pallet 3 upward in a state in which the pallet 3 is seated on the upper portion of the conveying member 121, along the conveying direction of the pallet 3. It may be provided in plurality. In this case, the elevating member 128 is provided between neighboring conveying members 121 to elevate without interference with the conveying member 121.

On the other hand, the upper surface of the elevating member 128 in contact with the bottom surface of the pallet 3 is narrow in the conveying direction of the pallet 3, the length is long in the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the pallet (3) It consists of a square shape. Such a shape reduces friction between the bottom of the pallet 3 and smoothly aligns the pallet 3.

The elevating driver 127 is for elevating the elevating member 128 in the vertical direction. When the elevating member 128 has a plurality, the elevating member 127 may elevate the elevating members 128 integrally.

In the above, the configuration of aligning the pallet 3 in the lifted state using the elevating member 128 and the elevating drive unit 127 is illustrated. However, when the friction between the conveying member 121 and the pallet 3 is not large, Since the lifting member 128 and the lifting driving part 127 are not provided, the lifting member 128 may be aligned without lifting the pallet 3.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the lifter 127 drives the lifter 127 to lift the pallet 3 by the lifter member 128, the bottom surface of the pallet 3 moves to the transfer member 121. Spaced apart from In this state, the alignment driving units 123-1 and 123-2 are driven to align the both side surfaces of the pallet 3 by the alignment members 124-1 and 124-2.

In this case, the elevating member 128, which is in contact with the bottom surface of the pallet 3 by the upward driving of the elevating driving unit 127, is made of a metal material so that the upper surface of the elevating driving unit 127 is in contact with the pallet 3. Therefore, even if the pallet 3 is pushed by the alignment members 124-1 and 124-2, scratches are not generated on the surface of the roller.

The first inspection unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. The second inspection unit 230 may include a part or all of the configuration of the first inspection unit 130 to be described below.

The chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 are attached with a unique identifier such as a bar code label or RFID, and the first inspection unit 130 is connected to the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 through the unique identifier. You can check the chemical information. The unique identifier may be attached to the left and right sides of the pallet 3 and may be attached to the top surface of the chemical container 2.

The first inspection unit 130 includes a chemical container scanner that checks chemical information by scanning a unique identifier attached to the surface of the chemical container 2. The chemical container scanner may be configured to scan the entirety of the plurality of chemical containers 2 at once, or may be configured to scan the plurality of chemical containers 2 while moving the position of the chemical container scanner.

When the position of the chemical container scanner is moved, the first inspection unit 130 may include a scanner driver (131, 132), the entire chemical container (2) When scanning at a time, the scanner driver may not be provided.

The scanner drivers 131 and 132 may be moved on a plane defined by two axes orthogonal to each other to scan an upper surface of the surface of the chemical container 2 so that the first scanner driver 131 and the second scanner driver ( 132).

The chemical container scanner may be reciprocated along a longitudinal direction of one of the two axes perpendicular to each other by driving of the first scanner driver 131, and driven by the second scanner driver 132. The container scanner and the first scanner driver 131 may integrally reciprocate along the longitudinal direction of the other one of the two axes perpendicular to each other.

In this way, the chemical container scanner may scan the chemical container 2 while being moved on a plane by the first scanner driver 131 and the second scanner driver 132. Therefore, even when there are a plurality of chemical containers 2, the chemical information can be confirmed while moving the upper surfaces of the plurality of chemical containers 2.

The chemical container scanner and the first and second scanner drivers 131 and 132 may be installed in an inspection unit frame 135 for coupling the components of the first inspection unit 130.

The inspection unit frame 135 is coupled to the upper frame (135a, 135b) consisting of a quadrilateral on the upper and vertical direction long in the upper frame (135a, 135b) in a plurality around the side of the chemical container (2) It may be made of a vertical frame 135c disposed.

The chemical container scanner and the first and second scanner drivers 131 and 132 are coupled to the upper frames 135a and 135b, and one side 135a of the upper frames 135a and 135b is perpendicular to each other. It is parallel with one of the other side and parallel to the other of the two axes perpendicular to each other on the other side (135b).

The control unit determines whether the chemical container 2 is the chemical container 2 required by the chemical supply device 5 from the chemical information received from the chemical container scanner.

In addition, the first inspection unit 130 may include at least one pallet scanner 133 or 134 for scanning chemical information on the surface of the pallet 3. The pallet scanners 133 and 134 may be installed at heights corresponding to the side surfaces of the pallet 3 to check the chemical information of the pallet 3 by scanning a unique identifier attached to the side of the pallet 3.

The controller determines whether the chemical information of the pallet 3 is the chemical required by the chemical supply device 5 from the chemical information received by the pallet scanners 133 and 134.

The plurality of chemical containers 2 may be transported together with the pallet 3 in a packaging material, which may cause a problem during the transport when the packaging material is transported in a damaged state. In addition, if the chemical container (2) and the pallet (3) is biased and transported to one side may cause a problem that collides or falls with other structures during the transfer.

In order to prevent this problem, the vertical frame 135c includes at least one protrusion detection for detecting whether the chemical container 2 or the packaging material of the chemical container 2 protrudes more than the vertical frame 135c. Sensors 136 and 137 may be provided.

The protrusion detecting sensors 136 and 137 are disposed to face each other in a diagonal direction to detect whether the chemical container 2 or the packaging material of the chemical container 2 protrudes in a vertical plane of one side of the chemical container 2. Second light emission arranged to generate a first light 136a, a first light receiver 136b, and a second light intersecting the first light from the first light emitter 136a toward the first light receiver 136b. It may be composed of a portion 137a and a second light receiving portion 137b.

In a configuration in which the first light and the second light intersect, the first light and the second light may cross each other in an X shape or may cross each other in a + shape. 9 illustrates an X-shaped cross, in which the first light emitting part 136a and the first light receiving part 136b, the second light emitting part 137a and the second light receiving part 137b are respectively formed at four corners. It is arranged.

A first transfer line connecting unit 140 and a second transfer line connecting unit 240 constituting the first connecting units 140 and 240 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 14.

The first transfer line connecting unit 140 includes a plurality of transfer members 141 for transferring the chemical container 2 along the first transfer line 100, and both end portions of the plurality of transfer members 141. A pair of side frames 142-1 and 142-2 supporting the first direction shifting member 143 positioned between a pair of transfer members 141 adjacent to each other among the plurality of transfer members 141, and A first turning drive unit 144 for driving the first turning member 143 to rotate, the first turning member 143 for lifting up and down through the pair of transfer member 141 The first lifting unit 146 is included.

The first turning member 143 may be formed of a pair of belts having a length in a direction perpendicular to the first transfer line 100, the pulley 145 is connected to the belt, the belt is rotated A first turning drive unit 144 is provided between the pair of belts to provide a driving force to make.

When the chemical container 2 is transported along the first transfer line 100, the upper height of the first redirection member 143 is lower than the upper height of the transfer member 141. As shown, the bottom surface of the pallet 3 is in a state where the conveying member 141 is in contact with the upper end.

In this state, when the transfer direction of the chemical container 2 is switched by 90 degrees to transfer in the direction of the second transfer line connecting portion 240, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper height of the first diverting member 143 The first lifting unit 146 is driven to be higher than the top height of the transfer member 141.

If the inspection result abnormality occurs in the first inspection unit 130 and the first elevating unit 146 to drive up and move the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 to the second transfer line connecting portion 240 The first turning member 143 is raised to push up the bottom of the pallet 3 so that the bottom of the pallet 3 is spaced apart from the top of the transfer member 141.

The second transfer line connection part 240 is provided on the second transfer line 200 and transfers the chemical container 2 transferred by the first direction switching member 143 to the second transfer line 200. It may be made of the same configuration as a symmetrical structure with the first transfer line connecting portion 240 to be transported on the seat.

That is, the second transfer line connection part 240 may include a plurality of transfer members 241 and a plurality of transfer members 241 for transferring the chemical container 2 along the second transfer line 200. A pair of side frames 242-1 and 242-2 supporting both end portions, and a second direction switching member 243 positioned between a pair of transfer members 241 adjacent to each other among the plurality of transfer members 241. And lifting and lowering the second turning driver 244 and the second turning member 243 in the vertical direction between the pair of transfer members 241 to rotate the second turning member 243. It includes a second lifting unit (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 11, when the first direction change driver 144 is driven in a state where the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 are seated on the first direction change member 143, the first direction change direction is performed. The conversion member 143 rotates to transfer the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 to the second transfer line connecting part 240.

As shown in FIG. 12, the chemical container 2 transferred from the first transfer line connecting unit 140 is transferred by the driving of the second turning member 243 in the second transfer line connecting unit 240. It is located above the member 241. In this case, since the upper end of the second turning member 243 is higher than the upper end of the conveying member 241, the bottom surface of the pallet 3 is spaced apart from the upper end of the conveying member 241.

In this state, when the second lifter 243 is driven by driving the second lifter, the pallet 3 is seated so that the bottom thereof contacts the upper end of the transfer member 241. Then, when the transfer member 241 is driven to rotate, the chemical container 2 is transferred along the second transfer line 200.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the first direction switching member 143 is a side frame 142-1 provided at the side of the second transfer line 200 among the side frames 142-1 and 142-2. The second direction switching member 243 is further protruded to the outside of the side portion provided on the side of the first transfer line 100 of the side frame (242-1, 242-2) of the second transfer line connecting portion 240 Further protruding out of the frame 242-1, the first turning member 143 and the second turning member 243 are provided to be adjacent to each other. Accordingly, the first turning member 143 and the second turning member 243 can continuously transport the chemical container 2.

The configuration of the first connectors 140 and 240 described above is equally applicable to the second connectors 150 and 250, the third connectors 160 and 260, the fourth connectors 320 and 420, the fifth connectors 330 and 430, and the sixth connectors 340 and 440. can do.

In addition, the second connecting portion 150 and the third connecting portion 160 provided on the first transfer line 100 may transfer the chemical container 2 in the direction of the second transfer line 200, The transfer line 300 may be transferred in the direction of the fourth transfer line 400.

Referring to FIG. 15, a path to be transported when the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 are inserted through the input unit 110 will be described.

When the forklift 4 puts the chemical container 2 into the inlet 110, the chemical container 2 is transferred along the first transfer line 100 by driving the transfer member.

The chemical container 2 is aligned in the first alignment unit 120. After the inspection is performed on the chemical information and the position abnormality, etc. in the first inspection unit 130, if there is no abnormality in the inspection result, it is transferred along the first transfer line 100, and if an abnormality is found, an alarm is generated. If the operator directly reconfirms and determines that the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 are recovered as a result of the confirmation, the operator transfers the first conveying line connecting part 140 to the second conveying line connecting part 240 and the second conveying part. After the transfer to the discharge unit 210 along the transfer line 200 is recovered by the forklift (4).

If the operator checks the part where the abnormality is found in the first inspection unit 130 after checking, the first inspection unit 130 performs re-inspection and transfers it along the first transfer line 100 if there is no abnormality.

The chemical container 2, which has been found to have no abnormality in the first inspection unit 130, is transferred to the air shower unit 310 by changing the conveying direction by 90 degrees at the second connection unit 150. In the air shower 310, the air is sprayed for a predetermined time to remove foreign substances on the outside of the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3.

The chemical container 2 passing through the air shower unit 310 is transferred to any one of the first to fourth buffer units 301, 302, 303, and 304 to temporarily wait.

When the chemical use of the chemical container 2 introduced into the chemical supply device 5 is completed, the control unit inputs the chemical container 2 waiting in the buffer units 301, 302, 303 and 304 to the chemical supply device 5. In order to drive the transfer member of the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400.

In this case, the chemicals of the chemical containers 2 waiting in the first to fourth buffer parts 301, 302, 303, and 304 may be cured when a long time elapses. It is preferable to inject the chemical container 2 transferred to the parts 301, 302, 303, 304 into the chemical supply device 5.

To this end, the chemical container 2 transferred through the air shower part 310 may include a first buffer part 301, a second buffer part 302, a third buffer part 303, and a fourth buffer part ( 304 is sequentially transferred to wait.

After that, if the chemical container 2 needs to be introduced into the chemical supply device 5, the chemical container 2 that is in the fourth buffer unit 304 is first placed in the fourth buffer unit 304. The chemical container 2 is sequentially passed through the fourth connecting portions 320 and 420 and the first buffer portion 301 and then transferred to the fifth connecting portion 330.

The fifth connector 330 is a chemical container inlet port 331, and when the transport vehicle 600 is positioned to be adjacent to the chemical container inlet port 331, the chemical container (that was in the fifth connector 330) 2) is introduced into the chemical supply device 5 through the transport vehicle (600).

In this case, the chemical information of the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 can be confirmed also in the transportation vehicle 600.

When the chemical container 2 is seated inside the chemical supply device 5, the chemical supply device 5 opens the lid of the chemical container 2 and connects the coupler to the chemical container 2 to connect the chemical container 2 to the chemical container 2. Allow the supplied chemical to be supplied to the chemical user.

Referring to Figure 16 will be described with respect to the path to be transported when discharging the empty chemical container 2 used in the chemical supply device to the discharge unit 210.

When the empty chemical container 2 used in the chemical supply device 5 is transported, the transport vehicle 600 is located in front of the chemical supply device 5, and the empty chemical container 2 is transported. It is loaded on the conveying member 601 of the 600.

The transport vehicle 600 on which the chemical container 2 is loaded moves to the position of the sixth connection parts 340 and 440, and the chemical container 2 is moved from the transport vehicle 600 to the sixth of the third transport line 300. The connection part 340 is transferred to the sixth connection part 440 of the fourth transfer line 400.

The chemical container 2 is transferred along the fourth transfer line 400 by changing the transfer direction at the sixth connection portion 440 and positioned on the second transfer line 200 through the third connection portions 160 and 260. do. In addition, the chemical container 2 is transferred to the forklift 4 through the discharge unit 210 is transferred along the second transfer line 200 is changed in the transfer direction in the third connecting portion 260.

Referring to FIG. 17, a path conveyed when the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 are introduced through the discharge unit 210 will be described.

When the chemical container 2 cannot be transferred through the input unit 110 or the first transfer path 100, the chemical container 2 is introduced into the discharge unit 210.

The chemical container 2 of the discharge unit 210 is aligned in the second alignment unit 220, and after the inspection is performed on the chemical information and the position abnormality in the second inspection unit 230, the inspection result abnormality If not, it is transferred along the second transfer line 200. The second inspection unit 230 may be provided for emergency when an abnormality of the input unit 110 occurs.

The chemical container 2, which has been confirmed that there is no abnormality in the second inspection unit 230, passes through the second connection unit 150 of the first transfer line 100 by shifting the transfer direction by 90 degrees at the second connection unit 250. After it is transferred to the air shower (310). In the air shower 310, the air is sprayed for a predetermined time to remove foreign substances on the outside of the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3.

Since the process of introducing the chemical container 2 passing through the air shower unit 310 to the chemical supply device 5 is the same as described with reference to FIG. 15, it will be omitted.

In the above, the case where there is only one chemical supply device 5 has been described, but the chemical supply device 5 may be provided in plural. When there are a plurality of chemical supply devices 5, the control unit supplies the chemical containers 2 corresponding to the chemical information required by each of the plurality of chemical supply devices 5 to the plurality of chemical supply devices 5, respectively. Can be controlled.

According to the present invention, it is possible to automatically supply the chemical container 2 in which the chemical information required by the chemical supply device 5 is confirmed to the chemical supply device 5, thereby reducing the labor for supplying the chemical, Can supply chemicals smoothly. In addition, the process of disassembling and separating the packaging of the chemical container (2) by allowing the chemical container (2) and the pallet (3) shipped from the chemical manufacturing plant to be transported in a bundled state without disassembling the chemical supply device (5) This can prevent chemical vessel breakage and external leakage of chemicals.

As described above, the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are made within the scope of the claims and the detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings. It is possible to carry out by this and this also belongs to the present invention.

Claims (42)

At least one transfer line for transferring the chemical container 2 introduced into the input unit 110 to the chemical supply device 5; Receiving the chemical information of the chemical container (2) conveyed through the transfer line, if the received chemical information matches the information required by the chemical supply device (5) to the chemical container (2) A control unit for controlling the supply to the supply device 5; Chemical container automatic transfer device including The method of claim 1, A first inspection unit 130 is provided for inspecting chemical information of the chemical container 2 transferred through the transfer line, and the control unit receives the chemical information from the first inspection unit 130. Chemical container automatic transfer device The method of claim 1, A pallet 3 on which the chemical container 2 is stacked is seated on an upper portion of the transfer member 111 provided in the input part 110; At least one locking bracket 115 is provided at the inlet side of the input unit 110 so that the pallet 3 seated on the transfer member 111 is conveyed in the inlet direction of the input unit 110. Chemical container automatic transfer device characterized in that The method of claim 1, A pallet 3 on which the chemical container 2 is stacked is seated on an upper portion of the transfer member 111 provided in the input part 110; Both sides of the input part 110 are formed to have a predetermined length along the conveying direction of the chemical container 2, but inclined surfaces are formed on the inner surfaces facing each other, so that the pallet 3 of the input part 110 is disposed. A chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that the pair of inclined guides (116-1, 116-2) to be seated on the inside The method of claim 2, Between the input unit 110 and the first inspection unit 130 is provided with a first alignment unit 120 for aligning the pallet 3 loaded with the chemical container 2 to the center of the transfer line Chemical container automatic transfer device The method of claim 5, The first alignment unit 120, A plurality of conveying members 121 for conveying the chemical container 2 and the pallet 3 conveyed from the inlet 110 along the conveying line; A pair of alignment members 124-1 and 124-2 for aligning the both sides of the pallet 3 so as to be aligned with the transfer line; Chemical container automatic transfer device comprising an alignment driving unit (123-1, 123-2) for reciprocating the alignment members (124-1, 124-2) in a direction opposite to each other The method of claim 6, The alignment member (124-1, 124-2) has a length in the direction of the conveying line chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that at least part of the surface contact with the side of the pallet (3) The method of claim 6, The elevating member 128 for lifting the pallet 3 upwards and the elevating member 128 for elevating the pallet 3 in the state in which the pallet 3 is seated on the upper portion of the conveying member 121. A lifting driving part 127 is provided; The controller controls the alignment driving units 123-1 and 123-2 in a state in which the pallet 3 is lifted from the transfer member 121 by the elevating member 128 by driving the elevating driving unit 127. Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that the alignment members (124-1, 124-2) by pushing the sides of the pallet (3) by driving The method of claim 8, The surface of the transfer member 121 is made of a synthetic resin material; Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that the lifting member 128 in contact with the bottom surface of the pallet (3) by the driving of the lifting drive unit 127 is made of a metallic material The method of claim 1, The first inspection unit 130 includes a chemical container scanner for scanning chemical information on the surface of the chemical container (2); The controller automatically determines whether the chemical container 2 is a chemical container required by the chemical supply device 5 from the chemical information received from the chemical container scanner. The method of claim 10, The first inspection unit (130) further includes a scanner driver (131,132) for moving the position of the chemical container scanner; The scanner drivers 131 and 132 may be moved on a plane defined by two axes orthogonal to each other to scan the surface of the chemical container 2 so that the first scanner driver 131 and the second scanner driver 132 can be moved. Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that consisting of The method of claim 1, The first inspection unit (130) comprises at least one pallet scanner (133, 134) for scanning the chemical information on the surface of the pallet (3) on which the chemical container (2) is placed; The controller automatically determines whether the chemical information of the pallet (3) is the chemical required by the chemical supply device (5) from the chemical information received from the pallet scanner (133,134). The method of claim 1, The first inspection unit 130 includes a plurality of frames 135c arranged in a vertical direction around the side of the chemical container 2, and the plurality of frames 135c include the chemical container 2 or the Chemical container automatic transfer device further comprises at least one protrusion detecting sensor (136,137) for detecting whether the packaging material of the chemical container (2) is more protruding than the frame (135c) The method of claim 13, The protrusion detection sensor (136, 137), The first light emitting unit 136a and the first light receiving unit disposed to face each other to detect whether the chemical container 2 or the packaging material of the chemical container 2 protrudes in a vertical plane on one side of the chemical container 2. 136b; A second light emitting part 137a and a second light receiving part 137b which are arranged to generate light that crosses the light from the first light emitting part 136a to the first light receiving part 136b; Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that consisting of The method of claim 1, On the side of the inlet 110 is provided with a discharge unit 210 for discharging the chemical container is completed in the chemical supply device (5); The at least one transfer line may include a first transfer line 100 connected to the input unit 110 and a first transfer line 100 adjacent to the first transfer line 100 to be connected to the discharge unit 210. A chemical container automatic transfer device comprising a transfer line 200 The method of claim 15, When the first inspection unit 130 determines that the chemical container 2 conveyed from the input unit 110 is mis-input, the first inspection unit 130 switches the transfer direction of the chemical container 2. A first connection part (140,240) connecting the first transfer line (100) and the second transfer line (200) to transfer the second transfer line (200) to the second transfer line (200); The chemical container 2 transferred from the first inspection unit 130 to the second transfer line 200 through the first connectors 140 and 240 is discharged to the outside through the discharge unit 210. Chemical Container Automatic Transfer Device The method of claim 16, The first connector 140, 240, A first transfer line connecting unit 140 provided on the first transfer line 100 and including a first direction switching member 143 for transferring the chemical container 2 in the direction of the second transfer line 200. ); The second container is provided on the second conveying line 200, the chemical container 2 conveyed by the first turning member 143 is transferred to the second conveying line 200 to seat A second conveying line connecting part 240 including a first turning member 143 and a second turning member having a symmetrical structure; Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that consisting of The method of claim 17, The first transfer line connecting unit 140 lifts the plurality of transfer members 141 and the first direction switching member 143 for transferring the chemical container 2 along the first transfer line 100. Further including a first lifting portion 146 to make; The first direction switching member (143) is provided so as to be able to move up and down between a pair of transfer members (141) adjacent to each other of the plurality of transfer members (141); When the first turning member 143 is lifted by the first lifter 146 to lift the chemical container 2, the first turning member 143 is the first turning driver 144. Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that for transporting the chemical container (2) to the second direction switching member by driving of The method of claim 17, The second transfer line connection part 240 may include a plurality of transfer members for transferring the chemical container 2 along the second transfer line 200, and a second lifting part for lifting up and down the second direction switching member. More; The second turning member is provided to be movable up and down between a pair of transfer members adjacent to each other among the plurality of transfer members; The second turning member places the chemical container 2 transferred from the first turning member 143 on the second transfer line 200 and then drives the second lifting unit to drive the chemical container. Chemical container automatic transfer device characterized in that (2) is seated on the transfer member of the second transfer line 200 The method of claim 17, The first connection portion 140 is a pair of side frames 142-1 and 142 supporting both end portions of the plurality of transfer members 141 for transferring the chemical container 2 in the direction of the first transfer line 100. -2); The first direction switching member 143 is further protruded to the outside of the side frame (142-1) provided on the side of the second transfer line (200) of the side frame (142-1, 142-2); The second connecting portion (240) includes a pair of side frames supporting both end portions of the plurality of transfer members for transferring the chemical container (2) in the direction of the second transfer line; The second turning member is further protruded to the outside of the side frame provided on the side of the first transfer line of the side frame of the second connecting portion 240, the first turning member 143 and the second turning Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that the member is provided so as to continuously transfer the chemical container (2) The method of claim 15, At the position corresponding to the first inspection unit 130 in the second transfer line 200, a second inspection unit 230 for inspecting the chemical information of the chemical container 2 introduced from the discharge unit 210 is provided. Chemical container automatic transfer device characterized in that The method of claim 21, When the chemical container 2 is introduced into the second transfer line 200 through the discharge unit 210, the chemical container 2 is inspected by the second inspection unit 230, and then the first transfer line is disposed. A chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that passing through the (100) to the chemical supply device (5) The method of claim 2, Chemical container automatic transfer, characterized in that provided with an air shower unit 310 for injecting air (Air) to remove the foreign matter on the outside of the chemical container (2) passing through the first inspection unit 130 Device The method of claim 2, At least one buffer unit 301, 302, 303, 304 may be provided on the transfer line to temporarily wait before the chemical container 2 passing through the first inspection unit 130 is supplied to the chemical supply device 5. Chemical container automatic transfer device The method of claim 24, The at least one transfer line, A first transfer line 100 provided with the input unit 110 and the first inspection unit 130; A second transfer line 200 disposed adjacent to the first transfer line 100 and connected to the discharge unit 210; A chemical container connected vertically to the first transfer line 100 to feed the chemical container 2 to the chemical supply device 5; A third transfer line 300 having an input port 331; A fourth transfer line 400 disposed adjacent to the third transfer line 300 and connected to an end of the first transfer line 100; Chemical container automatic transfer device comprising a The method of claim 25, The buffer unit 301, 302, 303, 304 are provided on the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400, the automatic chemical container transfer device The method of claim 25, The buffer unit 301, 302, 303, 304, A first buffer part 301 and a second buffer part 302 respectively provided on one side and the other side of the chemical container inlet port 331 on the third transfer line 300; A fourth buffer portion 304 provided at a position corresponding to the first buffer portion 301 on the fourth transfer line 400 and a third portion provided at a position corresponding to the second buffer portion 302. A buffer unit 303; Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that consisting of The method of claim 25, Between the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400, the chemical container 2 is transferred from the third transfer line 300 to the fourth transfer line 400, or the fourth transfer Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that at least two connecting portions 320, 420; 330, 430; 340, 440 are provided to transfer the chemical container 2 from the line 400 to the third transfer line 300 The method of claim 28, The at least two connection parts 320, 420; 330, 430; 340, 440 may include a fourth connection part connecting the side close to the first connection line 100 in the third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400. 320, 420, and a sixth connecting portion (340, 440) for connecting the distal ends to the first connecting line (100) in the third and fourth transfer lines (300) and (4); The sixth connectors 340 and 440 are used to move the chemical containers 2 used in the chemical supply device 5 in the direction from the third transfer line 300 to the fourth transfer line 400; The fourth connector 320 and 420 may supply the chemical container 2, which has been temporarily suspended in the buffer unit provided on the fourth transfer line 400, through the third transfer line 300. Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that it is used to feed The method of claim 25, The third transfer line 300 and the fourth transfer line 400 is a chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that orthogonal to the first transfer line 100 The method of claim 25, Third connection parts (160,260) are provided to connect the ends of the first transfer line (100) and the second transfer line (200); The chemical container 2 used in the chemical supply device 5 is discharged to the outside through the second transfer line 200 via the third connecting portions 160 and 260 through the fourth transfer line 400. Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that The method of claim 25, A second connection part (150,250) and a third connection part (160,260) which connect between the first transfer line (100) and the second transfer line (200) and change the conveying direction of the chemical container (2); The second container 150, 250 is connected to the third transfer line 300, the third connector 160, 260 is connected to the fourth transfer line 400, the automatic chemical container transfer device The method of claim 1, A reciprocating movement is possible along the transport rail 500 provided between the transfer line and the chemical supply device 5, and a transport member capable of transporting the chemical container 2 is provided to the chemical container 2. Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that it further comprises a transport vehicle 600 for transmitting from the transfer line to the chemical supply device (5) The method of claim 33, wherein The transport vehicle 600 is a chemical container automatic transport apparatus, characterized in that a plurality is provided on the transport rail 500 The method of claim 34, wherein When there are a plurality of transport vehicles 600, the chemical container 2 is introduced into the chemical supply device 5 through one transport vehicle 600, and the chemicals are transported through the other transport vehicle 600. A chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that for discharging the empty chemical container (2) used in the supply device 5 to the transfer line. The method of claim 1, When there are a plurality of chemical supply devices 5, the control unit supplies the chemical containers 2 matching the chemical information required by each of the plurality of chemical supply devices 5 to the plurality of chemical supply devices 5, respectively. Chemical container automatic transfer device, characterized in that to control to Putting the chemical container 2 into the input unit 110; Transferring the chemical container (2) through at least one transfer line; If the chemical information of the transferred chemical container 2 is received and the received chemical information matches the information required by the chemical supply device 5, the chemical container 2 is transferred to the chemical supply device 5. Supplying; Chemical container automatic transfer method comprising a The method of claim 37, The chemical information is automatically transported to the chemical container, characterized in that the inspection by the first inspection unit 130 provided on the transfer line The method of claim 38, The chemical container automatic transfer method, characterized in that for discharging the chemical container 2 through the discharge unit 210 when an abnormality of the chemical information is found as a result of the inspection in the first inspection unit 130 The method of claim 39, If an abnormality of the chemical information is found as a result of the inspection in the first inspection unit, the chemical container automatic transfer method characterized in that for discharging through the discharge unit 210 after switching the transfer direction of the chemical container (2) The method of claim 37, Chemical container automatic transfer method, characterized in that to arrange the chemical container (2) to be transferred through the transfer line in the alignment unit The method of claim 37, When the plurality of chemical containers 2 are temporarily waited on the transfer line and the use of the chemical containers 2 put in the chemical supply device 5 is completed, the chemical containers 2 that have been awaited are Chemical container automatic transfer method characterized in that the chemical feeding device (5)

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