Abstract: An inspection apparatus includes an image-capturing unit configured to capture an image of an article, an inspection unit configured to inspect the article, a generation-processing unit, and a storage-processing unit. The generation-processing unit generates a data group related to an inspection result obtained by the inspection unit, the data group including article information for distinguishing the article, the inspection result obtained by the inspection unit, captured-image information for distinguishing a captured image captured by the image-capturing unit from another captured image, and a hash value of the captured image that are associated with each other. The storage-processing unit stores the data group and the captured image in respective different storage units.

Abstract: A food production management system that manages a food production process group having a plurality of production processes is disclosed. The food production management system includes a first acquisition unit and an output unit. The first acquisition unit acquires throughputs of each of the plurality of production processes. The output unit outputs first information. The first information includes information representing the throughputs of each of the plurality of production processes.

Abstract: An inspection apparatus includes an image-capturing unit configured to capture an image of an article, an inspection unit configured to inspect the article, a generation-processing unit, and a storage-processing unit. The generation-processing unit generates a data group related to an inspection result obtained by the inspection unit, the data group including article information for distinguishing the article, the inspection result obtained by the inspection unit, captured-image information for distinguishing a captured image captured by the image-capturing unit from another captured image, and a hash value of the captured image that are associated with each other. The storage-processing unit stores the data group and the captured image in respective different storage units.

Abstract: A food production management system that manages a food production process group having a plurality of production processes is disclosed. The food production management system includes a first acquisition unit and an output unit. The first acquisition unit acquires throughputs of each of the plurality of production processes. The output unit outputs first information. The first information includes information representing the throughputs of each of the plurality of production processes.

Abstract: Provided is a device management system to suppress decreases in producibility. A device management system manages a plurality of production-line-configuring devices configuring a production line to produce products, and has a device state data storage part, an analysis part, and a server output part. The production-line-configuring devices include a combination weighing machine to weigh the products, a bag-making and packaging machine to package the products, and a boxing device to box the packaged products into boxes. The device state data storage part accumulates device state data, which is information pertaining to the components included in the production-line-configuring devices. The analysis part performs an analysis process to analyze the device state data accumulated in the device state data storage part. The server output part outputs maintenance information, which pertains to maintenance of the components, on the basis of the results of the analysis process.

Abstract: Provided is a boxing device to restrain productivity decreases and cost increases. A boxing device has a stocking section to form a stocking space in which a plurality of cardboard boxes made from a box-making sheet can be stocked, a packing section in which the cardboard boxes sent from the stocking space are placed, a boxing section, and a controller. The boxing section performs a boxing action of packing a plurality of products discharged from a bag-making and packaging machine into the cardboard boxes placed in the packing section. The controller, on the basis of weighing machine information and user-set information, executes a stocking number deciding process to decide a numerical quantity (stocking number) of cardboard boxes stocked in the stocking space. The weighing machine information is information relating to an operating condition of the packaging machine (packaging-machine-related information). The user-set information is information set by a user.

Abstract: A production line configuration apparatus reducing complication of a process performed via a touch panel is provided. A bag making and packaging machine includes an adjustment part, a liquid crystal display, and a control part. The adjustment part performs an operation related to making a bag. The liquid crystal display is a touch-sensitive manipulation part accepting input via a touch manipulation by a user. The control part changes a set value in the adjustment part on the basis of a method for the touch manipulation.

Abstract: A packaging system is disclosed that packages a product by supplying the product onto a lifter by means of a supply device, pushing the product on the lifter up to a packaging station, and covering the top surface of the product with a film. The packaging system includes a conveying unit that contacts the rear end in the conveying direction of the product on the supply device and configured to convey the product onto the lifter, a detection unit configured to determine the amount of misalignment of the product in the conveying direction and/or the width direction that is orthogonal to the conveying direction, while the product is being conveyed by the conveying unit, and a control unit configured to control the devices in the system to perform in accordance with the amount of misalignment.

Abstract: A packaging system is disclosed that packages a product by supplying the product onto a lifter by means of a supply device, pushing the product on the lifter up to a packaging station, and covering the top surface of the product with a film. The packaging system includes a conveying unit that contacts the rear end in the conveying direction of the product on the supply device and configured to convey the product onto the lifter, a detection unit configured to determine the amount of misalignment of the product in the conveying direction and/or the width direction that is orthogonal to the conveying direction, while the product is being conveyed by the conveying unit, and a control unit configured to control the devices in the system to perform in accordance with the amount of misalignment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wrapping device for welding a stretch film to a tray, and particularly a wrapping device that can provide a good appearance after the wrapping, and can suppress disadvantages in a transporting operation. A wrapping device 1 covers a top opening of a tray T with a stretch film Fm, welds the stretch film to the tray T, and thermally cuts it. The wrapping device 1 includes a stretch mechanism 9, a control portion and a film winding portion 53. The stretch mechanism 9 stretches the stretch film Fm. The control portion controls the stretch mechanism 9 to stretch the stretch film Fm at least before welding the stretch film Fm to the tray T. The film winding portion 53 winds up the stretch film Fm after the thermal cutting.

Abstract: The invention provide an apparatus that can seal with film an article placed on a tray without having to change tooling for each shape and size of tray. Packaging apparatus 1 covers opening o with film Fm and thermally welds film Fm to flange f. Tray T is provided with flange f and opening o surrounded by flange f on its upper face. The apparatus is provided with roller 3 and roller swivel mechanism 8. Roller 3 can touch against film Fm on a portion of flange f. The touched surface of roller 3 is at an angle with respect to a horizontal plane. Roller swivel mechanism 8 moves roller 3 in a swiveling manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tray for which sufficient adhesion strength can be obtained when thermal bonding between the tray and a stretch film is conducted using a slanted heat roller.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wrapping device for welding a stretch film to a tray, and particularly a wrapping device that can provide a good appearance after the wrapping, and can suppress disadvantages in a transporting operation. A wrapping device 1 covers a top opening of a tray T with a stretch film Fm, welds the stretch film to the tray T, and thermally cuts it. The wrapping device 1 includes a stretch mechanism 9, a control portion and a film winding portion 53. The stretch mechanism 9 stretches the stretch film Fm. The control portion controls the stretch mechanism 9 to stretch the stretch film Fm at least before welding the stretch film Fm to the tray T. The film winding portion 53 winds up the stretch film Fm after the thermal cutting.