TUBE STOCKER

PURPOSE:To provide a tube stocker which can suppress the space, preclude noise generation, and prevent damage of a tube. CONSTITUTION:Tubes 1 are carried in by a lifter onto a stocker. When the first stage of tubes to build a stack 1 are to be laid, the top surface of an elevating type stopper 4 is positioned approx. flush with the top surface of a stocker frame 2, and they are loaded while rolling on a kicker 5 and the frame 2. When loading of the first stage of tubes 1 is ended, the stopper 4 rises for a height approx. corresponding to the outside diameter of the tube 1, and loading of the second stage of tubes 1 takes place. In this manner, loadings of the third stage and fourth stage of tubes 1 are conducted to build a stack. Therefore, the tube 1 is free from risk of falling onto the stocker frame 2 or stacked tubes 1 when it is carried into the stocker, and also it is possible to prevent noise generation at collision of tubes 1 and also damage thereof.