DE102013216664A1 - Method for carrying out a printing form change and printing presses with a printing tower and a vertically movable storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

A printing press has a printing tower comprising a plurality of printing units and a printing plate changing system comprising at least one vertically movable printing plate storage device, wherein a first machine plane assigned to one or more first printing units is provided, wherein a conveying system is provided by which the vertically movable storage device consists of one in the Area of the first machine level loading position in a vertically spaced template position can be brought. A memory which is different from the vertically movable storage device is assigned to the same printing tower and is displaced from the first conveying path by a second conveying system different from the first conveying system between a removal position located in the region of the first machine plane and a vertically spaced one or more second printing units the printing tower is movable with respect to a loading position associated with a printing form supply. During the printing form change, printing forms assumed via the vertically movable memory are transported, and printing forms to be newly placed by the vertically movable storage device are transported.

Description

Method for carrying out a printing form change and printing presses with a printing tower and a vertically movable storage device

The invention relates to a method for carrying out a printing form change and to printing presses with a printing tower and a vertically movable storage device according to claim 1 or claim 6.

By the WO 2012/045494 A1 a printing form changing system with a printing unit associated storage device is known, which can be used in a development of the storage device usable carrier elements in the form of changing magazines by appropriate transport devices pre-loaded by the printer to the printing unit, and can be used manually or by a manipulator. From the storage device which can be brought into a working position, the printing plates to be broken up are removed by a transfer unit and supplied to the relevant forme cylinder. For the return of used plates a return memory is provided, which is arranged horizontally spaced apart from the printing unit in a preferred embodiment, and can be brought by a combined vertical and pivotal movement in a printing near recording position.

The DE 10 2006 032 204 B3 relates to a method for providing printing plates at their mounting location on a plate cylinder, wherein a aufziehende printing forme is transported in a transport module from the imaging to the installation site, where they conveyed by a transport device of the transport module out of this to the forme cylinder and the assembly by a in the module integrated rolling element is supported. The module may have an additional shaft for receiving at least one printing form to be discharged. The printing unit to be supplied with printing unit has two printing units on top of each other, which should define two different levels of the printing unit, referred to as lower and an upper level in the vertical. In one embodiment of the printing unit, the two printing units to work together via a horizontally extending path, in another embodiment, each with a different printing unit via a vertically extending path. In a first embodiment, on the operating side of the printing unit per printing unit level a horizontally extending parallel to the cylinder axis transport rail and arranged in a side adjacent to the printing unit escape arranged, the two horizontal transport rails connecting lifting device provided. The spent on the horizontal transport rail of the upper printing unit level module can be used to mount the printing forme with its opening having the face down, the spent on the horizontal transport rail of the lower printing unit module with its opening upwards. In an alternative embodiment, only a horizontal transport rail extends halfway between the two printing unit levels, wherein the transport modules for the upper and lower levels are rotated by 180 ° to each other to be arranged on the horizontal transport rail.

In the GB 2 413 530 A is associated with a printing tower associated printing form changing system with a printing plate module whose cassette z. B. is detachably arranged on a printing form loading module. In the printing forme module, printing forms are held one above the other on a plurality of drawer-like support elements, the support elements being independently movable by a drive mechanism assigned to the printing block module and in another embodiment by a mechanism provided on the printing form loading module between a storage layer and an outer layer. The printing form loading module comprises a pivotable printing form loading head, by means of which a printing form arranged in the outer layer directly above the channel can be held over suction cups and pressed into the channel. The system comprising the printing form loading module and the printing plate module is located in a space between a frame member carrying the printing unit cylinders and a frame member carrying the inking units between a parking position and the printing units located at different heights on a linear guide via a gear cooperating with a frame-fixed rack , which is driven by an entrained motor, vertically movable. The cassette is z. B. on site or in a prepress area equipped with the printing plates of the printing tower, being transported in the second case, for example, a tape system to the printing tower.

The DE 10 2008 036 053 A1 discloses a printing press with a printing tower comprising two superimposed printing units. Printing plate cassettes are in this case vertically displaceable so that they, when they are lowered into the region of the lower printing unit, with printing plates for positionally correct or positional recording thereof are equippable, wherein the so populated printing plate cassettes with a lifting device starting from the lower printing unit in the area the vertically above the lower printing unit positioned printing unit can be lifted. In a first embodiment, the transfer between positions, wherein the printing plate cassette in projection between the axial ends of the Printing cylinder extends. In another embodiment, the vertical displacement between positions, when the printing plate cassette is seen in projection laterally next to the printing cylinder, then followed. After a lifting of such accurately positioned equipped printing plate cartridge can be accessed by means of a fully automatic or semi-automatic printing plate changing device on the printing plates.

By the EP 1 193 061 A1 a material hoist is disclosed in a printing press, by means of which, in one embodiment, new and applied printing forms can be transported between a lower and an upper operating plane. The elevator is located next to a printing section in a frame and comprises one above the other on a trained as a chain circulating means shelves, wherein the chain is driven by a motor fixed to the frame.

Also the US 5 427 028 A discloses a printing plate lift. Here, individual printing plates can be mounted in rods which are fixed continuously or in each case only end of the printed form to be suspended on two spaced circulating chains.

The EP 2 186 638 A2 discloses a receiving device for printing plates with an angled portion having bar, in which one above the other and side by side angled ends of printing forms are suspended. In one embodiment, a strip for Neuplatten and including a strip for old printing plates can be provided. The old and new slats are transferable by a handling device, which is designed as a robot arm, between the forme cylinder and the respective bar.

The invention has for its object to provide a method for performing a printing form change and printing presses with a printing tower and a vertically movable storage device.

The object is achieved by the features of claim 1 and 6, respectively. The advantages which can be achieved with the invention are, in particular, that a change of order with less time and / or personnel requirements can be carried out by the system. At the same time a simple, safe and yet. With regard to the design of different machines, especially newspaper printing machines, flexible system is created.

Of particular advantage is an embodiment of the transport of newly aufzulegenden printing plates, with a space-saving transport takes place in a different from the working position transport. Thus, a control room is not unnecessarily restricted and / or a breakthrough between different machine levels is not unreasonably large. Viewed individually or in an advantageous manner, this brings with it the advantages resulting from the vertical transport that is close to the printing tower and does not or hardly limits the operating space. Also, in the context of the mounting of new printing plates in terms of the positional accuracy sensitive transport after vertical conveying no unnecessarily large distance to the relevant forme cylinder must be bridged.

By providing, in a particularly advantageous embodiment, one of the main operating plane and a vertically movable storage device, it is possible to carry out a printing plate change in a comparatively short time with little use of personnel.

For an embodiment of the transport of removed printing forms is a version of particular advantage in which the memory or a wall for loading spent in a position near the printing tower and / or spent a holding means in the conveying path we. This also ensures good accessibility, without having to compromise on reliability.

Of particular advantage in terms of accessibility and time required for the vertical transport of Altdruckformen independent from the vertical transport of reprinting conveyor system is provided. In contrast to solutions with mixed memory occurs here no conflict of interest between discharge from and supply to the relevant printing unit. Due to the additional spatial separation, the space required directly on the printing tower for this purpose can be kept within limits.

By an application of a memory device with a driver structure in which side by side and without separating elements behind one another several printing forms can be suspended, a particularly space-saving transport is ensured by the particularly slim shape of the populated storage device. Further advantageous developments can be found in the following description at relevant points and / or the claims.

As explained, a particularly simple, variable and fast system is thus created by the components and in particular by combinations.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below.

Show it:

1 a schematic representation of a printing tower with printing plate changing system;

2 a schematic sectional view of a printing plate and a channels having a plate cylinder a) and a side view of a fitted with printing plates forme cylinder b);

3 a perspective view of a printing unit on the example of the lower printing unit;

4 a perspective view of a vertically movable storage device for new printing forms, here in loading position, with a vertical conveyor system;

5 a perspective view of the vertically movable storage device, here in the region of the second operating level and in transport position;

6 a perspective enlarged view according to 5 ;

7 a perspective view of the vertically movable storage device, here in the region of the Vorhalteposition in an intermediate position;

8th an illustration of the storage device a) in transport position, b) in working position and c) in an intermediate position;

9 a perspective view of an example of the execution of the storage unit;

10 a perspective view of an embodiment of a transfer unit from a lying on page II perspective;

11 a side view of page I of the transfer unit 10 ;

12 a perspective view of a vertically movable storage device for used printing forms with vertical conveyor system and a conveyed between the machine levels in transport storage;

13 a perspective view of the storage device for used printing plates in the region of a first operating level with in the removal position and befindlichem memory and a wall in the extraction position;

14 a perspective view of the storage device for used printing plates in the range of a second operating level, wherein a support table is shown in a resting or discharge position;

15 a perspective view of the storage device for used printing plates in the region of a second operating level, wherein a support table in the receiving position and the memory is shown in catch and / or loading position by way of example;

16 a detailed view of the memory or a wall from a transport position in a second layer leading out guide portion;

17 a perspective view of the storage device for used printing plates in the region of a second operating level, wherein a support table of a first side in a resting or discharge position and a support table of a second side is shown in the recording position;

18 a schematic representation of aggregates and functional areas of a printing company;

19 an embodiment of a manually moving dolly;

20 an embodiment of an automatically movable transport carriage.

A printing press, in particular a web-fed printing press, preferably a newspaper printing press, comprises at least one printing tower 01 which vertically above each other at least two, preferably at least four, on a same side of the printing tower 01 continuous train 16 arranged printing units 02 with one each as a form cylinder 03 trained printing cylinder 03 having, which frontally in a frame 123 , z. B. in side frames 04 a first side of the machine I and a second side of the machine II are rotatably mounted in a manner not shown ( 1 ). Preferably, the printing tower 01 as a printing tower 01 designed for operation with a substantially vertical web run, ie one in production the printing tower 01 continuous track 16 runs - in contrast to printing works of commercial printing machines z. B from bottom to top or exceptionally vice versa. The preferred printing tower here 01 has z. B in a same frame or racks of several, z. B. two stacked printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 , at least four printing units cooperating with a same web page 02 , in particular vertically above each other, on. In the illustrated advantageous embodiment, two groups of z. B. two each on a same web page superimposed printing units 02 each in racks of two stacked printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 , in particular H-pressure units 01.1 ; 01.2 , arranged, with the two printing units arranged one above the other 02 z. B. form each with a further printing unit a double pressure point. Of these, however, z. B also stacked printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 be, with the two superposed printing units 02 a same page and two other, arranged on the other side printing units 02 With a satellite cylinder act together and so. Train satellite printing unit.

The respective form cylinder 03 is for receiving one, in particular a plurality of detachable on the forme cylinder 03 fixable printing forms 06 , z. B printing plates 06 , educated. For this purpose, it has at its periphery one or more axially extending openings 07 of channels 08 in which ends 09 ; 11 the printing forms 06 , z. B Compressive 09 ; 11 , insertable and held by form and / or friction ( 2a )). At least a leading end 09 the printing form 06 may preferably be bent at an acute angle so that it is in a nose-shaped cross-section edge in the region of the opening 07 can be mounted and thereby positively fixed with respect to a circumferential direction at the edge. The trailing end 11 is advantageously at an angle of 80 ° -100 °, preferably 85 ° -95 °, in particular 90 °, folded. The printing form 06 is flat and has a transverse leading end 09 , preferably as leading, in particular angularly bent end 09 , a transverse trailing end 11 , Advantageously, as trailing, also bevelled end 11 and two in the longitudinal direction of the printing form 06 extending side edges. As the transverse direction and / or transverse extent of the printing form 06 Thus, the direction of the course of the leading, preferably folded end 09 understood, wherein the direction of a perpendicular thereto side edge, the longitudinal direction and / or longitudinal extent of the printing form 06 sets. Furthermore, the flat design printing form 06 a front side, which in on the forme cylinder 03 spanned state points to the outside and / or carries the information to be transmitted to the printed image. The form cylinder 03 in the assembled state facing side can then be referred to as the back.

hintereinander angordneten Druckseiten und/oder Druckabschnittslängen, vorzugsweise k Zeitungsseiten oder ggf. 2k Tabloidseiten, entspricht. Er weist in Umfangsrichtung hintereinander beispielsweise eine Anzahl von l Kanälen 08

z. B l = 1 oder 2, vorzugsweise l = k) mit entsprechender Öffnung 07 zur Mantelfläche auf, in welchen in Umfangsrichtung hintereinander l Druckformen 06 am Formzylinder 03 fixierbar sind. In hier dargelegter doppeltrunder Ausführung ist l = 2. In axialer Richtung des Formzylinders 03 ist dieser vorzugsweise mit einer wirksamen und/oder nutzbaren Länge ausgeführt, welche nebeneinander mehreren, z. B bis zu n

Druckseiten oder Druckbildbreiten, vorzugsweise Zeitungsseiten eines Nennformates, entspricht. Hierzu ist er vorzugsweise mit mehreren, z. B mit bis zu mindestens m

Druckformen 06 nebeneinander bestückbar ausgebildet. In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ist der Formzylinder 03 mit einer Breite ausgebildet, welche mindestens vier (n = 4) nebeneinander angeordneten Druckseiten entspricht. Hierzu ist er nebeneinander mit mindestens zwei Druckformen 06 nebeneinander, vorzugsweise mit bis zu vier (m = 4) als Einzeldruckformen ausgebildeten Druckformen 06 bestückbar (2b)). Er kann auch als wahlweise mit mindestens zwei jeweils zwei Druckseiten tragenden, als Panoramadruckformen ausgebildeten Druckformen 06 oder mit vier jeweils eine Druckseite tragenden, als Einzeldruckformen ausgebildeten Druckformen 06 oder auch gemischt durch zwei einseitenbreite und eine zweiseitenbreite Druckform 06 bestückbar ausgebildet sein. Vorzugsweise sind die Druckformenden 09; 11 sämtlicher benachbarter Druckformen 06 axial fluchtend (oder in einer Alternative allenfalls um höchstens 15 mm in Umfangsrichtung versetzt) zueinander am Formzylinder 03 angeordnet. Zur Aufnahme der fluchtenden Druckformen 06 sind die Kanäle 08 und/oder deren Öffnungen 07 in einer vorteilhaften Ausführung über die nutzbare, d. h. die mit Druckformen 06 belegbare Länge, durchgehend ausgebildet. In einer weiteren Alternative sind nicht die Druckformenden sämtlicher benachbarter Druckformen 06 fluchtend angeordnet, sondern jeweils paarweise zueinander um eine halbe Druckformlänge in Umfangsrichtung versetzt. Preferably, in the channel 08 a holding device, not shown, which at least the trailing end 11 frictionally and / or positively in the channel 08 holds. Preferably, the form cylinder 03 formed with respect to its scope "double round", ie, it has here a circumference, which is substantially a number of

successively arranged printed pages and / or printing section lengths, preferably k newspaper pages or possibly 2k tabloid pages. He has circumferentially one behind the other, for example, a number of l channels 08

z. B l = 1 or 2, preferably l = k) with a corresponding opening 07 to the lateral surface, in which in the circumferential direction one behind the other l pressure forming 06 on the form cylinder 03 can be fixed. In the double-round design set forth here, l = 2 in the axial direction of the forme cylinder 03 this is preferably carried out with an effective and / or usable length, which next to each other, for. B up to n

Print pages or print image widths, preferably newspaper pages of a nominal format corresponds. For this purpose, it is preferably with several, z. B with up to at least m

printing forms 06 formed side by side fitted. In an advantageous embodiment of the form cylinder 03 formed with a width which corresponds to at least four (n = 4) juxtaposed printed pages. For this he is next to each other with at least two printing forms 06 side by side, preferably with up to four (m = 4) formed as a single printing forms printing forms 06 can be equipped ( 2 B )). It can also be designed as optionally having at least two printing pages each carrying two printed pages, designed as panorama printing plates 06 or with four printing forms each carrying a printing side and designed as individual printing forms 06 or mixed by two single-sided width and one double-sided wide printing form 06 be formed be equipped. Preferably, the printing form ends 09 ; 11 all adjacent printing forms 06 axially aligned (or in an alternative possibly offset by at most 15 mm in the circumferential direction) to each other on the forme cylinder 03 arranged. For receiving the aligned printing forms 06 are the channels 08 and / or their openings 07 in an advantageous embodiment on the usable, ie with printing plates 06 Assignable length, continuously formed. In a further alternative are not the printing form ends of all adjacent printing plates 06 arranged in alignment, but each offset in pairs by half a printing plate length in the circumferential direction.

The form cylinder 03 acts in preferably as an offset printing unit 02 trained printing unit 02 with one as a transfer cylinder 12 executed printing cylinder 12 and at least with an inking unit 13 and possibly a dampening unit 14 together. transfer cylinder 12 , Inking unit 13 and possibly provided dampening unit 14 are with one on the effective length of the forme cylinder 03 tuned length formed. The printing unit 01 here - as already explained above - two with a same web page of a printing unit 01 continuous train 16 , z. B designed as a paper web substrate sheet 16 , co-operating printing units 02 on top of each other. Overall, it has four printing units 02 on, which in pairs on their transfer cylinders 12 train in pressure-on double pressure points. The printing unit 01 could as a unit, however, more than four printing units 02 exhibit. In principle could - at least the two superimposed transfer cylinder 12 - interact with a common impression cylinder, wherein the pressure unit 01 is then designed as a so-called. 9-cylinder or 39-Zatsatellitendruckeinheit and the one above the other arranged printing units 02 interact with a same web page together. Preferably, however, it is provided with two stacked double printing units, in particular as shown as H printing unit 01 , educated.

In the present example, the form cylinder 03 Formed "double width", what an effective and / or usable length (nominal diameter L _N ) of n = 4 juxtaposed pressure sides in the for the printing unit 01 specified nominal format. The above is also the execution of a single-width printing unit 01 (n = 2) or a triple-width printing unit 01 (n = 6) apply correspondingly, the maximum number m of printing forms to be applied 06 , z. B. single printing forms 06 preferably corresponds to the number n. The printing unit 01 and / or the form cylinder 03 is preferably multi-width (eg B n = 4 or 6), illustrated here with double width (n = 4) and with up to m = 4 or m = 6, here with up to m = 4, pressure forms 06 equippable next to each other.

At least one of the superimposed printing units 02 , For example, one of the superposed groups of printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 , in particular the printing units 02 one of the stacked printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 , is or is at one of a first machine level B1, z. B. first operating level B1, for example, the main operating level B1, such deviating height arranged so that this printing unit 02 or these printing works 02 for setup or maintenance purposes, especially for the printing plate change, not directly from the first machine level B1, z. B. operating level B1, forth by the staff can be reached or are.

In particular, two of the superimposed printing units 02 , Advantageously, two superimposed groups of printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 , in particular the printing units 02 two stacked printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 , different operating levels B1; Assigned to B2 of the printing press, ie they are arranged at different heights so that they for setup or maintenance purposes only of two different machine levels b1; b2, z. B. operating levels B1; B2, directly accessible by the operating personnel, d. h in their access area, would be or. are. In particular, the printing units 02 the two as printing units 01 in the manner mentioned two different machine levels B1; B2, z. B. operating levels B1; B2 assigned. In this case, for example, the at least one upper printing unit 02 , in particular, for example, the printing units 02 the upper pressure unit 01.2 assigned an upper operating level B2 in the manner of a gallery level B2, on which the staff for setup and / or maintenance of the upper printing unit 02 or the upper printing units 02 can move and / or move. The at least one lower of the printing units 02 , in particular the printing units 02 one or the lower pressure unit 01.1 , is a lower operating level B1, z. B. a located on a basic level B1 of the printing press main operating level B1, assigned to which the staff for setup and / or maintenance of the lower printing unit 02 or the lower printing units 02 can move and / or move.

The z. B. formed as a gallery level B2 second machine level B2 can at least for maintenance work areas of a gallery 38 comprise, which are preferably secured by handrails, not shown, and other safety precautions against a crash of the staff. The gallery 38 then put a false ceiling 38 between two machine levels (B0); B1 with at least partially accessible surfaces - regardless of whether this "false ceiling" is a continuous or interrupted by recesses surface and / or whether it is a flat floor surface or by heels offset in height floor sections of the same machine or Operating level B1; B2 acts.

The ground plane B1 is, for example, by one the at least one printing tower 01 carrying ground 39 a ground floor level or a so-called machine table formed. Below this, a machine plane (B0), not shown, may be provided on which one or more reelstands 146 to supply the at least one printing tower 01 with at least one train 16 can be provided. The floor 39 then also creates a false ceiling 39 between two machine levels (B0); B1 in the above and further sense.

The printing tower 01 is a printing plate change system attached and / or associated, which as system components 17.1 ; 17.2 ; 22.1 ; 22.2 at least a first storage device 17.1 , z. B a printing form memory 17.1 , for printing-related provision of several new in at least one lower of the printing units 02 applied printing forms 06 in the region of a printing-near, provided at a first height first original location V1, and at least one second memory device 17.2 , z. B a printing form memory 17.2 , for printing-related provision of several new in at least one upper of the printing units 02 applied printing forms 06 in the region of a printing unit near, provided on a second height vertically spaced from the first height second template location V2 and / or at least a first storage device 22.1 for printing near receipt of several of at least one lower of the printing units 02 taken used printing forms 06 in the area of one at a first height provided first redemption site R1, and at least one second storage device 22.2 for printing near receipt of several of at least one lower of the printing units 02 taken used printing forms 06 in the region of a second return location R2 provided at a second height vertically spaced from the first height (see, eg, FIG. 1 and 11 ).

The second original location V2 and / or the second redemption location R2 is outside the access area of the main operating level B1, but for example in the access area of the gallery level B2, the first location V1 and / or redemption location R1 is provided m access area of the Hauptbedien- the ground level B1.

To avoid a tedious change of operating levels by the staff or possibly a total of a walk-in gallery in the context of regularly occurring action of the printing plate change 38 saving for the second or upper machine level B2 is another system component 43 a the printing tower 01 associated, in particular vertical transport system 43 provided by which a memory device 17.2 between a first position P17.2A, z. B. a loading position P17.2A, which in the above sense a z. B. first operating level B1, in particular the main operating level B1, is assigned, in a spaced-apart in height from the first position second position P17.2B, z. B. a template position P17.2B, in the region of a height-offset second template location V2, can be brought. This second position P17.2B is the former operating level B1; B2 insofar as not assigned in the above sense that they - under normal circumstances, ie by an average-sized operator without further aids - not in the access area of this operating level B1; B2 is located. Preferably, the movement takes place between the two positions P17.2A; P17.2B predominantly (eg> 70% of the conveyor line) or in particular substantially (eg maximum ± 5 ° deviation) vertically and / or at least on the majority (eg> 70%) of the conveyor line linearly , In principle, the loading position P17.2A may be the storage device which can be brought into a vertically spaced original position P17.2B 17.2 be provided on the ground plane B1 or on a gallery level B2, in which case in the first case the transport from the ground plane B1 to a higher location template V2, for example, a higher-level control level B2 or in the second case of a higher-level control level B2, z. B. a gallery level B2, towards a lower location template V1, for example, a further down level B1, z. B. the ground plane B1 occurs.

The loading position P17.2A of the storage device which can be moved into a vertically spaced original position P17.2B 17.2 is preferably at the operating level B1; B2 provided on which, for example, the newly wound up printing forms 06 from one the printing plate manufacturing 141 relevant functional area 141 forth to the printing tower 01 which, as explained below, may be manual, motorized or fully automated. This operating level B1; B2 can then be used as the main operating level B1; B2 are considered. From the loading position P17.2A the memory device which can be moved into a vertically spaced original position P17.2B 17.2 comprehensive operating level B1; B2 off are the operating level B1; B2 associated printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 or the printing works 02 the relevant printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 , in particular its or in the loading position (P17.1A) located memory device 17.1 , achievable as well as in the loading position P17.2A located vertically to the height-offset template location V2 movable storage device 17.2 , Preferably, the ground plane B1, from which lower printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 or the printing works 02 the lower pressure unit 01.1 can be reached, the main operating level B1 with the lower printing units 02 a web page associated with the original location V1 and the loading position P17.2A of vertically movable to a height-offset template location V2 memory device 17.2 dar. For the present case, the printing works 02 the main operating level B1; B2 associated memory device 17.1 is not moved vertically, so that the loading position (P17.1A) coincides with a holding position (P17.1B) and therefore only listed in parentheses, indistinguishable in the figures and therefore also not marked there. In principle, however, two such, spaced-apart positions on the memory device associated with the main operating level B1 17.1 be provided.

The vertically movable storage device 17.2 between the loading position P17.2A and the original location V2 or the original position P17.2B promoting transport system 46 . 47 . 54 . 52 includes one with the storage device 17.2 firmly or detachably connected and / or connectable car 46 , the car 46 vertically conveying drive 47 . 54 . 52 as well as B. a guide. The car 46 In this case, it can also be designed as a part of a multi-part storage device designed accordingly for the means required for the drive 17.2 be understood or vice versa, the memory device 17.2 as one with the to be promoted and / or kept printing forms 06 cooperating part of a corresponding with for storing printing forms 06 required resources (eg a structure detailed below) 34 ) formed multi-part car 46 , Advantageous forms the storage device 17.2 operational with the car 46 a possibly removable for maintenance unit, which in loading position P17.2A with pressure forms to be placed 06 can be equipped.

The drive can basically be designed as desired. Thus, in a first embodiment, not shown, the memory device 17.2 comprehensive or connected to this car on a rotating traction means, for. As a chain, a band or rope, be applied, which by a relative to the side frame 04 of the printing tower 01 and / or the printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 stationary motor is driven and / or driven by a drive wheel. The loop of the circulating traction means extends substantially in the vertical direction. In order to ensure a defined movement, the carriage or carriage part can be articulated on a guide running vertically on at least the predominant part of the conveying path. Alternatively, a hydraulically or pneumatically actuated push or pull rod can be provided as a fixed drive, by which the carriage or carriage part on the at least predominantly vertically extending guide between the position to be taken for the loading position P17.2A and P17.2B for the holding position P17.2B Position can be moved up and down. In a preferred embodiment, however, the drive takes place via a with the storage device 17.2 co-moving or carriage-proof drive means 47 , Which via a corresponding transmission through a carriage-proof transmission part 54 frictionally or positively with a space-fixed transmission part 52 works together.

The vertical conveying takes place in such a way or the vertical conveyor system 43 with vertically movable storage device 17.2 is formed and arranged such that at least some, in particular all to be conveyed printing forms 06 or some, in particular all memory locations for the printing forms to be conveyed 06 at least at the end of their conveying path template position P17.2B the memory device 17.2 and preferably also on the entire conveying path and advantageously also at the loading position P17.2A of the storage device 17.2 within the printing unit. This should include the shortening of this fact formulation that the storage device 17.2 in the Druckwerksflucht - in contrast to an offset laterally to the machine - in the above manner by the conveyor system 43 is vertically movable. As Druckwerksflucht here is the z. B. corridor-like space between the two levels, the form cylinder axes of the forme cylinder 03 the printing tower 01 frontally, in particular on both sides of the usable and / or effective length, perpendicular cut. Preferably, the vertical conveying takes place in such a way or is the vertical transport system 46 . 47 . 54 . 52 with vertically movable storage device 17.2 designed and arranged such that the printing forms to be funded 06 at least at the end of their conveying path template position P17.2B the memory device 17.2 and preferably also on the entire conveying path and advantageously already at the loading position P17.2A of the storage device 17.2 each already in the axial direction of the relevant forme cylinder 03 considers page register-oriented escape and / or location to the destination on the form cylinder 03 located.

The vertical conveying takes place in such a way or the vertical conveyor system 43 with vertically movable storage device 17.2 is formed and arranged such that the loading position P17.2A of the vertically movable storage device 17.2 which in the above sense is associated with access to an operating level B1, in particular to the main operating level B1, on an operating side of the printing unit B1 assigned to this operating level 02 or printing group arranged. Under operating side of the printing unit 02 or the printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 or the printing tower 01 becomes a longitudinal side of the printing unit 02 or the printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 or the printing tower 01 understood, from which by staff in the printing unit 02 or the printing units 02 can be intervened for maintenance purposes and / or which parallel and laterally to the printing cylinder 03 ; 12 runs. On the loading level P17.2A comprehensive operating level B1 connects to the printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 or the printing tower 01 on the operating side a walk-in room 118 , z. B. Operating room 118 , at.

The loading position P17.2A of the printing tower 01 associated vertically movable storage device 17.2 and preferably also at least a portion of the adjoining the loading position P17.2A conveyor line, in particular the entire conveyor line to the original position P17.2B, is or are near the pressure tower, ie on the printing tower side of the control room 118 arranged. That is, the storage device in loading position P17.2A 17.2 and possibly the said conveyor line is in a vertical alignment between the printing unit cylinders of the printing tower 01 and the control room 118 the relevant operating level B1. Preferably, a guide of the conveyor system 43 on the side frame 04 of the printing tower 01 or the printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 arranged or attached thereto. In loading position P17.2A (P17.1A) are the two memory devices 17.1 ; 17.2 spaced apart or offset, in particular vertically offset so that they z. B. without mutual interference both with printing plates 06 can be equipped. Preferably, the loading position P17.2A is the pressure tower 01 associated vertically movable storage device 17.2 above the loading station L17A, the first printing unit (s) 02 Granted storage device 17.1 ie the two storage devices are located in the respective loading position P17.2A (P17.1A), z. B. in their respective loading position L17A, on a same side of the control room 118 in such a way one above the other, that they by the operator from the same operating level B1; B2 ago for loading with printing plates 06 without further aids, and preferably mutual disability, are attainable (see eg. 4 ). Although the placement can in principle be done by a handling device designed for this purpose, it is carried out in the example set by the operating personnel.

The vertically movable and preferably also the other, the same side of the printing tower 01 associated memory device 17.2 ; 17.1 can in principle be designed in any way, in a same frame or frame several, in particular a corresponding to the nominal diameter W _N number m of printing plates 06 side by side, and in a radial direction to the form cylinder axis a plurality of printing plates 06 , in particular up to four printing forms 06 to record over or behind each other.

This can for example be a box-like, individual compartments for the printing forms 06 having memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 be, for example, a drive mechanism for z. B. single or layered conveying out the printing plates 06 includes. The storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 with the drive mechanism for feeding out can in a first, z. B. in terms of space in the printing tower 01 advantageous embodiment be designed so that by this - possibly after an additional method and / or pivoting the memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 - the printing forms 06 the relevant form cylinder 03 or an upstream investment facility 19 can be fed directly.

In another, z. B. in terms of standardization of the storage device 17.1 ; 17 .2 advantageous embodiment, the at least partially conveyed out by a drive mechanism printing forms 06 z. B. by gripping or holding mechanisms of the printing tower 01 attributable to, as a transfer unit 18.1 ; 18.2 trained further system component 18.1 ; 18.2 gripped and the form cylinder concerned 03 or an upstream investment facility 19 be supplied.

In another, z. B. in terms of freedom of movement advantageous embodiment without additional drive mechanism for the relative movement, the memory device 17.1 . 17.2 as at a pressure tower 01 on or opposite longitudinal side at least partially and z. B. be formed upwardly open memory, in which the printing plates 06 are advantageously held substantially vertically and z. B. groups by gripping or holding a z. B. as at least two hingedly interconnected arms having manipulator trained transfer unit 18.1 ; 18.2 gripped and the form cylinder concerned 03 or an upstream investment facility 19 can be supplied.

In an advantageous embodiment, the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 without own drive mechanism for relative delivery between storage device 17.1 . 17.2 and printing forms 06 be formed, wherein - possibly after an additional translational movement and / or pivoting of the entire memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 - the printing forms to be wound up 06 z. B. by gripping or holding mechanisms of the printing tower 01 attributable transfer unit 18.1 ; 18.2 from or from the storage device 17.1 . 17.2 gripped and the form cylinder concerned 03 or an upstream investment facility 19 be supplied. For such an embodiment of the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 Below is a particularly advantageous example.

Regardless of their specific embodiment, the memory device equipped one behind the other and / or one above the other on all memory locations 17.1 ; 17.2 an outer contour or (or envelope end having a surface of the printing form which bears perpendicular to the subject 06 extending (effective) storage depth T on, which is significantly smaller than, for. B. at most half, preferably at most quarter as large as the memory length L in the longitudinal direction of the retained printing plates 06 , Here, under the (effective) memory length L in the longitudinal direction of the printing plates 06 considered extension of the front edge of a possibly foremost, to the trailing edge of possibly rearmost printing form 06 understood (see eg 8a ). For the case not in the longitudinal direction staggered stored pressure forms 06 this corresponds to the printing form length. An (effective) width b17 of the outer contour of all memory locations side by side in a same alignment with printing forms 06 equipped memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 corresponds at least to the width of n, z. B. n = 4, but preferably less than n + 1 printed pages of the nominal format. It has over and / or consecutively more, z. B. at least l = 2, preferably l = 4 memory locations and side by side several, z. B. at least n = 2, preferably n = 4 memory locations for receiving newly formed printing forms 06 on.

Is the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 as a printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 not schubfach- or box-like, but as in the example set forth in the manner of one of the printing plates 06 formed only in the region of one of their ends holding bar, so this can also support elements 24 or a corresponding, as support elements 24 effective Embodiment comprise, to the memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 equipped printing form 06 To support against sagging and thereby possibly resulting torque in a holding area to avoid. The storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 can in the longitudinal direction of the populated printing forms 06 considered also have a corresponding length or extension, which then also as a support element 24 is effective.

Also, every form cylinder can 03 on the transport route of the printing form 06 from the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 to the form cylinder 03 be associated with a side register device, not shown, which is the applied printing form 06 by z. B lateral stops leads and / or positioned. The stops can be designed to be positionable or adjustable in the axial direction.

More detailed embodiments for the formation of the vertically movable storage device 17.2 whose drive and guidance are given below.

In a preferred embodiment, the printing plate changing system comprises per storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 and / or vertically on a same operating side of the printing tower 01 spaced template V1; V2 at least one transfer unit 18.1 ; 18.2 for the transport of the printing form to be applied 06 from a form cylinder distant or druckformspeichernahen first position of the transfer unit 18.1 ; 18.2 , z. B of the pickup position, to a second position of the transfer unit 18.1 ; 18.2 , z. B of the form cylinder near transfer position. It is preferably designed to several adjacent to each other by the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 reserved printing forms 06 at the same time and to the respective forme cylinder 03 or a possibly upstream investment facility 19 leave. The at least one transfer unit 18 is preferably not part of the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 or integrated into it. It is from the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 structurally different and / or independent of the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 movable in and / or at the printing tower 01 , preferably in and / or at each of the two printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 provided, although they may have an appropriately trained storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 can at least partially penetrate on their path of movement.

Basically, the with the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 cooperatively acting transfer unit can be configured as desired. For example, at -. B. basket, box or shaft-like executed - memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 a trained in the manner of a manipulator above transfer unit 18.1 ; 18.2 the printing forms to be placed 06 from the -. B. basket, box or shaft-like memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 remove in its receiving position and in its transfer position to the forme cylinder 03 or an investment facility 19 submit.

In an advantageous embodiment of the transfer unit shown here 18 this moves in the manner of a transfer carriage in the printing tower 01 or in the relevant printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 not free, but along one in the printing unit 01 provided and mechanically predetermined transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b , z. B formed by a preferably frame-fixed guide system 23 with one or more leadership branches 23a ; 23b , In particular a preferably frame-fixed rail system 23 with one or more rail branches 23a ; 23b , The transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b is thus preferably by a frame fixed in the printing unit 01 arranged rail system 23 formed on which the transfer unit 18 guided moves. The transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b runs between storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 and formzylindernahen transfer position within a plane perpendicular to the plate cylinder axis plane. One of the printing unit 01 associated transport system thus comprises one or more transfer units 18 as well as a guidance system 23 as another system component 23 - z. B frame-fixed guides comprising - which the possible transport path or movement path of the transfer unit (s) 18 pretend. Transfer unit (s) 18 and leadership system 23 can also be used together as a system component "transport system" ( 18 . 23 ).

Basically, every form cylinder can 03 or each printing unit 02 of the printing tower 01 as system components 17 ; 18 ; 23 ; 23a ; 23b a printing plate changing system a separate transfer unit 18 and a separate, separate transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b and possibly a separate printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 with its own template V1; Be assigned V2. In an advantageous embodiment, wherein several printing units 02 on a same track side in a printing tower 01 are arranged one above the other, are arranged adjacent to each other for two, in particular a same operating level B1; B2 associated printing units 02 but not per printing unit 02 completely separate printing plate changing systems provided, but it attacks a two printing units 02 assigned common transfer unit 18 , z. B a manipulator or in particular one on a common guide system 23 guided transfer unit, on a two printing units 02 in particular a same operating level B1, B2 and / or printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 associated printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 back. Basically, for the two printing units 02 also two separate transport systems ( 18 . 23 ), one transport path each 23 ; 23a ; 23b and a transfer unit 18 comprehensive, to a common Printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 To fall back on. There can also be two transfer units 18 on a connected transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b be provided, which on one of the two printing units 02 assigned common, or possibly on two each a printing unit 02 associated printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 access. In terms of effort and space advantageous embodiment are the two adjacent printing units 02 but a common, connected or connectable leadership system 23 and a common printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 assigned, being in the common leadership system 23 a two adjacent printing units 02 associated transfer unit 18 , and in a time-saving alternative two transfer units 18 on a common printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 access.

The printing plate store located in previous item P17.1B or previously used 17.1 ; 17.2 must be here if initially a form cylinder 03 one, and then a forme cylinder 03 the other of the associated printing units 02 with a new printing form 06 to be equipped, this can not be moved translationally, ie not, for example, in its relative height or its distance to the printing unit 02 can be changed, but can be fixed or pivotable with frame-fixed pivot axis in the printing unit 01 remain. He then takes z. B for both cases a same work situation (see below L17B). The transfer unit 18 is not the storage device in the present example 17.1 ; 15.2 assigned - as it may be the case for example with printing forme magazines - but the respective printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 , in particular that of the printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 fixed to the frame associated leadership system 23 ,

1 shows each printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 a trained in guided execution transfer unit 18 in a transfer position for one of the two on the same web page of the printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 arranged printing units 02 ,

In one by itself, but especially in combination and in conjunction with versions for one or more of the system components mentioned 15 ; 17.1 ; 17.2 ; 18 ; 23 ; is, in the context of regularly occurring action of the printing plate change a tedious change of the operating levels by the staff for the disposal of used printing plates 06 to avoid or possibly a total of a walk-in gallery 38 for the second or upper machine level B2, as a system component 44 a the printing tower 01 associated, in particular vertical transport system 44 provided by which a memory 124.2 a storage device 22.2 between a first position P124.2A, e.g. B. a removal position P124.2A, which in the above sense a z. B. first operating level B1, in particular the main operating level B1, is assigned, and a height-spaced from the first position second position P124.2B, z. B. a loading position P124.2B, in the region of a height-offset second return location R2, can be brought. This second position P124.2B is the first-mentioned operating level B1; B2 insofar as not assigned in the above sense that they - under normal circumstances, ie by an average-sized operator without further aids - not in the access area of this operating level B1; B2 is located. Preferably, the movement of the memory takes place 124.2 between the two positions P124.2A; P124.2B predominantly (eg> 70% of the conveyor line) substantially (eg maximum ± 5 ° deviation) vertically and / or at least on the majority (eg> 70%) of the conveyor line linear. In principle, the removal position P124.2A of the storage device that can be brought into a vertically spaced loading position P124.2B can be used 124.2 be provided on the ground plane B1 or on a gallery level B2, in which case in the first case, the transport of the used printing plates 06 from a higher return point R2, for example a higher operating level B2, to a removal location in the area of the ground plane B1, or in the second case from a return point R1 lying further down, for example a machine level B1 lying further down; (B0) to a higher location, z. B. a gallery level B2.

The removal position P124.2A of the storage device that can be moved into a vertically spaced return position P124.2B 124.2 the relevant storage device 22.2 is preferably at the operating level B1; B2 provided on which, for example, the removed printing forms 06 - manual, motor assisted or completely automated - from the printing tower 01 for disposal, recycling or reuse in the printing forme production 141 relevant functional area 141 to get promoted. This machine level B1; B2 can be the one on which the new printing forms to be rebuilt 06 to the printing tower 01 promoted, which as the main operating level B1; B2 can be considered. From the take-off position P124.2A of the storage device P124.2B which can be moved into a vertically spaced loading position P124.2B 124.2 comprehensive operating level B1; B2 off are the operating level B1; B2 associated printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 or the printing units 02 the relevant printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 reachable as well as the removal position P124.2A of vertically movable to the offset return position R2 memory 124.2 the relevant storage device 22.2 , Preferably, the ground plane B1, from which lower printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 or the printing units 02 the lower pressure unit 01.1 can be reached, the main operating level B1 with the lower printing units 02 one Railway side associated return point R1 and the removal position P124.2A of vertically movable to a height offset return location R2 memory 124.2 represents.

The vertically movable spoke 124.2 between the loading position P124.2B and the removal location R1 or the removal position P124.2A promotional transport system comprises a memory 124.2 vertically conveying drive 68 . 74 . 86 as well as B. a guide.

The drive 68 . 74 . 86 can basically be configured as desired. Thus, in a first, not shown embodiment - such. B. in the preferred embodiment of the drive for a vertically movable storage device 17.2 - The drive via a memory-proof, from the memory 124.2 entrained drive means take place, which acts frictionally or positively with a stationary transmission part together via a corresponding transmission through a memory-fixed transmission part.

In an advantageous embodiment, the memory 124.2 on a traction device 68 , z. B. a chain 75 , in particular roller chain, a belt 68 , in particular toothed belt, possibly a belt or a rope, articulated or fastened. In this case, the traction means 68 finally be and, for example, in the form of a coil and be wound up.

In a preferred embodiment, the memory 124.2 on a circumferential, preferably positively engaging, traction means 68 , z. B. a chain 68 , in particular a roller chain, a belt 68 , possibly a band or rope, hinged or fixed, which by a relative to the side frame 04 or preferably a frame different therefrom 73 stationary drive means 74 z. B. electric motor 74 via a drive wheel 86 is driven circumferentially or is. The loop of the circulating traction device 68 extends predominantly in the vertical direction. To ensure a defined movement is the memory 124.2 preferably at a on at least the major part of the conveyor line vertically extending guide, for. B. a single or multi-part guide construction 92 , hinged.

Alternatively, could be provided as a frame or space-solid drive and a hydraulically or pneumatically actuated push or pull rod through which the vertically movable memory 124.2 can be moved up and down on the at least predominantly vertically extending guide between the return position P124.2B and the removal position P17.2B.

The vertical conveying takes place in such a way or the vertical conveyor system 44 with vertically movable storage 124.2 is formed and arranged so that the used to be funded printing forms 06 at least the receiving position P124.2B of the memory 124.2 as well as preferably on the entire conveying path and advantageously also at the removal position P124.2A of the memory 124.2 within the printing unit in the above sense.

The removal position P124.2A of the at least one pressure tower 01 associated vertically movable memory 124.2 and preferably also at least a portion of the conveying path upstream of the removal position P124.2A, in particular the entire conveying path from the pickup position P124.2B to the picking position P124.2A, is or are remote from the pressure tower, ie on a pressure tower side of a printing tower 01 in the operating level B1 associated operating room 118 arranged. That is, the memory in picking position P124.2A 124.2 and possibly said (sub) conveyor line is located in a vertical alignment, which of the associated printing tower 01 by at least the control room 118 is spaced. Preferably, a guide of the conveyor system 44 at one of a side frame 04 a printing tower 01 or a printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 different frame 73 arranged or attached thereto.

The vertically movable or movable and preferably also the space-fixed memory 124.1 ; 124.2 the same side of the printing tower 01 associated memory devices 22.2 ; 22.1 can in principle be designed in any way to, in or on a same frame or frame several, in particular a corresponding to the nominal diameter W _N number m of printing plates 06 side by side, and in a radial direction to the form cylinder axis a plurality of printing plates 06 , in particular up to four printing forms 06 to record over or behind each other.

This can basically a box or frame-like, individual compartments for the printing forms 06 having memory device 22.1 ; 22.2 but preferably a basket-like return store 124.1 . 124.2 in which the one in the same to the forme cylinder 03 radial escape removed printing forms 06 without intermediate wall or intermediate frame, z. B. "belly to back", each other.

The printing forms 06 for example, by the transfer unit 18 alone and / or with the support of a functional between transfer unit 18 and memory 124.1 . 124.2 arranged auxiliary device, for. B. a possibly movable storage table ..., and / or with support by pivoting the or part of the storage device 22.1 . 22.2 , with the removed printing forms 06 stocked. In a simple and / or compact embodiment, the design and arrangement of the memory device 22.1 ; 22.2 be executed such, for example, by the arrangement directly on the printing tower 01 and / or with a correspondingly large delivery range, so that by the transfer unit 18 the removed printing forms 06 directly into the or a movable part of the storage device 22.1 ; 22.2 can be introduced. In an accessibility enhancing configuration and arrangement is the memory device 22.1 ; 22.2 for receiving used printing forms 06 spatially separated from the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 for receiving and maintaining new printing forms 06 formed, wherein z. B. a movement of the memory 124.1 ; 124.2 or part of the memory 124.1 ; 124.2 and / or an aid 104 , z. B. a distance between the transfer system 18 and the memory 124.1 ; 124.2 overcoming holding means 105 that measures the distance between a minimum of one printing unit 02 associated transfer unit 18 and the memory 124.2 helps to bridge.

Regardless of their concrete execution is the memory 124.1 ; 124.2 next to each other with n, z. B. n = 4, printing plates 06 and in succession with several, in particular up to at least 4 printing plates 06 be fitted.

More detailed embodiments for the formation of the memory device 22.2 with vertically moving return storage 124.2 whose drive and its guidance are given below.

In an advantageous development, the printing plate changing system comprises as further system component (s) 19 ; 21 ; 22.1 ; 22.2 a printing form to be placed 06 , z. B after delivery by the transfer unit 18 , leading investment facility 19 and / or a pressing and / or winding supportive pressing device 21 and / or in a preferred embodiment a removed printing forms 06 receiving storage device 22.1 ; 22.2 and / or one between two machine levels B1; B2 vertically movable storage device 22.1 ; 22.2 between a picking position P124.2A and a picking position P124.2B conveying conveyor system 44 as another system component 20 ,

Although the system components mentioned 15 ; 17.1 ; 17.2 ; 18 ; 19 ; 20 ; 21 ; 22.2 ; 22.2 ; 23 , which are set out in more detail below in exemplary embodiments, already represent individually advantageous and independently applicable individual solutions and are to be regarded as such, however, they develop particular advantages in a specific combination of two or more of these system components 15 ; 17.1 ; 17.2 ; 18 ; 19 ; 20 ; 21 ; 22.2 ; 22.2 ; 23 through their coordinated interaction. Finally, form one or more of these system components 15 ; 17.1 ; 17.2 ; 18 ; 19 ; 20 ; 21 ; 22.2 ; 22.2 ; 23 in an overall system of printing form logistics special advantages, which not only the printing unit 01 associated handling (storage, transport, up / down plates), but also the handling in a printing plate production and / or carriage, z. B an automatic printing form delivery to the printing tower or printing towers 01 within the printing press, especially within a printing company.

1 shows a schematic side view of the printing unit 01 with the system components 17.1 ; 17.2 ; 18 ; 19 ; 22.1 ; 22.2 ; 23 of the printing plate changing system together with the memory device provided or assigned in a preferred embodiment 22.1 ; 22.2 for old panels and possibly optionally provided pressing device 21 .

In 3 is an example of the lower printing units 02 associated transport system, wherein the transfer unit 18 for example, in a non-visible, the upper form cylinder 03 near position, so that the printing form memory 17.1 is not obscured. The upper printing units 02 assigned transport system is constructed in the same way.

4 shows the upper printing units associated transport system and the vertical transport system omitting the side frames, however, for orientation with an indication of the printing cylinder.

One the two leadership branches 23a ; 23b , in particular transport path branches 23a ; 23b to the form cylinder 03 of the lower and the upper printing unit 02 linking connection 27 , z. B is the transport system or guidance system 23 attributable, the leadership branches 23a ; 23b connecting turnout 27 (please refer 3 ), and an optionally provided positioning device 28 , z. B of a device for variable path limitation 28 such as a transport system or guidance system 23 to be assigned stop device 28 and / or sensor arrangement 28 , is in 4 for example, under a protective cover 29 , z. B within a housing 29 , hidden. An in 4 further in front of the front side of the printing unit 01 is marked with side I and the side opposite with side II.

The parts executed or executable in the same way for the upper machine level B2 and the lower machine level B1 are denoted by the same reference number below. Conversely, however, comparable parts or assemblies have to be distinguished with Reference numerals have been marked, not necessarily be executed differently.

The vertical conveyor system 43 is designed to those with printing plates 06 at least partially equipped vertically movable storage device 17.2 in the manner mentioned above between two machine levels B1; B2 to promote. Preferably, the conveyor system 43 formed such that the storage device 17.2 is conveyed on at least a portion of the conveyor line in a first, vertical position L17A, in which the longitudinal extent of the transported printing plates 06 and / or the (effective) memory length L of the populated vertically movable storage device 17.2 predominantly vertically, ie with the vertical z. B forms an angle α with α <45 °, preferably α ≤ 30 °. Under the concept of the first, "vertical layer" L17A, the storage device 17.2 "Should be understood - unless explicitly emphasized in the literal sense - all layers in the above sense, in which the printing forms 06 or the memory length L predominantly, that extends vertically with a component that is larger than the horizontal component.

The conveyor system is preferred 43 executed such that at least on a non-zero route length in the loading position P17.2A and / or at least on a non-zero route length in the region of a passage through one of the two on the conveyor system 43 connected machine levels B1; B2 separating false ceiling 38 ; 39 the storage device 17.2 is promoted in a vertical position in the above sense. The conveyor system is preferred 43 executed such that the vertically movable storage device 17.2 is in both loading position P17.2A in the vertical position L17A, as well as on the conveyor line from the loading position P17.2A to at least to a position behind the passage in the above sense in the vertical position L17A promoted. In a particularly space-saving design is the storage device 17.2 in its loading position P17.2A in a substantially vertical position (with, for example, a maximum of ± 5 ° deviation from the vertical) and / or on the conveying path from the loading position P17.2A to at least one position behind the passage in the significant vertical position (with, for example, maximum ± 5 ° deviation from the vertical) promoted. In this situation L17A is on the one hand a simplified placement possible and on the other a small space requirement.

For the passage is for example a recess 48 in the false ceiling 38 ; 39 provided, which is formed in an advantageous development optionally closable and openable by, for example, a flap 56 by z. B. a drive 57 , Can be opened and closed again, for example, by a pressurizable cylinder.

In already indicated above and shown here embodiment is or is as an engine 47 trained drive means 47 on or in the car 46 or car part 46 entrained and acts via a carriage-proof transmission part 54 , z. B. a drive wheel 54 or worm wheel, with a relative to the side frame 04 of the printing tower 01 or the printing units 01.1 ; 01.2 fixed gear part 52 a feed gear, z. B. a Reibrad-, gear or worm gear, frictionally or positively together. In a preferred embodiment, this is through the engine 47 driven drive wheel 54 as a gear 54 , and the frame-fixed tread 52 as a row of teeth 52 a single or multi-part, possibly reinforced by a support rack rack 58 educated. The rack may be reinforced by a padded support beam 58 forms z. B. one here as a drive carrier 58 designated vertically extending carrier 58 out. In the row of teeth 52 or on the drive train from the engine 47 to the gear 54 engages in an advantageous embodiment a - especially self-locking trained - braking device 88 which, for example, either for the transport movement solvable, but in a stationary position, in particular the original position of the transport and storage unit 51 activated, in particular self-locking effective, is. The power supply and / or the signal routing for control and / or measurement signals is z. B. in a so-called. Energy chain 88 accommodated.

In an advantageous embodiment, in addition to the space-fixed transmission part 52 a car 46 provided on a trajectory compelling guide whose space or frame-solid part by one or more guide surfaces of the drive carrier 58 and / or an additional single or multi-part frame-fixed -. B. predominantly vertically extending - guide construction 53 , z. B. a single or multi-part management carrier 53 , can be formed. The at least one space-fixed guide surface acts with at least one with the car 46 and / or the storage device 17.2 spatially firmly connected and with this or this mitbewegten stop element 59 ; 66 together. In the present embodiment is the leadership of the car 46 z. B. by as roles 59 trained carriage-proof stop elements 59 given, which with two - pointing in particular in opposite directions sides of the guide carrier 53 provided - guide surfaces act together and the management carrier 53 between them. As shown, each side can have several vertically spaced rollers 59 be provided. While that at least one carriage-proof drive wheel 54 , driven by the drive motor 47 , by engaging the row of teeth 52 the propulsion causes the car 46 forced by the guide on the movement path and against unintentional tilting of the car 46 secured.

The storage device 17.2 is now in at least one of the first, vertical position L17A, z. B. also referred to as load position L17A, in a different second, z. B. horizontal position L17.2B be brought. In this second location 17B is the printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 in a working or unloading position L17B. In this position L17B is at least one of the pressure form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 stored printing forms 06 in the effective range of the transfer unit 18 , In the horizontal position L17B, the longitudinal extent of the transported printing forms runs 06 and / or the memory length L of the populated vertically movable memory device 17.2 mostly vertical, ie it forms with the vertical z. B is an angle α with α> 45 °, preferably α ≥ 60 °. Under the concept of the second, "horizontal position" L17B, the memory device 17.2 "Should be understood - unless explicitly emphasized in the literal sense - all layers in the above sense, in which the printing forms 06 or the memory length L predominantly, that extends horizontally with a relative to the horizontal component larger component.

The conveyor system is preferred 43 executed such that the storage device 17.2 at least at the level of the original position P17.2B in a horizontal sense in the above sense L17B is verbiertbar or spent, ie at the end of their conveying path in this position L17B by another movement is moved or these in the above sense horizontal second layer L17B at the end of their conveying path occupies accordingly.

The conveyor system is preferred 43 executed such that the vertically movable storage device 17.2 only on a template-side part of the conveying path behind the passage through the false ceiling 38 ; 39 , Especially in the area or even at the location of the template position P17.2B in the above sense in the horizontal position L17B is spent or spent. In a particularly space-saving design is the storage device 17.2 only at its original position P17.2B in the vertical second position L17B spent or spent. Preferably, the storage device is 17.2 in its second position L17B in a substantially horizontal position (with, for example, maximum ± 5 ° deviation from the horizontal) can be brought or spent.

In a first embodiment, not shown, the management of the memory device takes place 17.2 and / or the car 46 by, for example, a suitably running guide construction in the near-end region of the guide such that the storage device 17.2 by the movement along the -. B. in the end region with at least one at least partially curved or curved guide section 53.2 trained - leadership from the given for example by the vertical layers L17A transport layer L17A in the working or unloading L17B is spent or spent or is. The storage device 17.2 or the storage part 17.2 one the memory device 17.2 and the car 46 comprehensive transport and storage unit 51 is or is moved translationally along a guide path and z. B. solely by the translational movement of the storage part 17.2 along the path given by the guide from the first to the second position L17A; L17B spent or available. The guide construction 53 includes for this purpose - for example, in continuation of a guide section 53.1 with linear guide - a guide section 53.2 with a curved and / or curved, a tilting of the storage device 17.2 or the memory part 17.2 from the first into, for example, the second layer L17A; L17B effecting leadership.

This first embodiment can be realized in a first variant in that car 46 and storage device 17.2 a rigid, optionally non-operationally detachable unit 51 , z. B. Transport and storage unit 51 , form, taking the car 46 forming carriage part 46 and the storage unit 17.2 forming memory part 17.2 on a template-side end portion along a guide portion comprising a curved guide path 53.2 make a curved movement. In an alternative to this is the memory part 17.2 for example, frame or frame parts 67 one the memory part 17.2 and the car part 46 supporting frame so far from the drive wheel 54 of the car part 46 spaced at the unit 51 arranged so that the carriage part 46 until the end of the conveying path describes only a vertical linear movement, while the leading with respect to the conveying direction memory part 17.2 with its own storage unit fixed stop element 66 (eg role 66 ) a z. B. a linear guide section 53.1 continuing, a curved guide profile comprehensive guide section 53.2 follows, whereby this is thereby brought into the second layer L17B or spent or is. Here, a above-mentioned Verkippsicherung by doubling the first roles 59 omitted.

A second variant of the first embodiment can be realized in that carriage 46 and storage device 17.2 operationally not rigidly connected to each other, but the leading in the conveying direction to the original position P17.2B towards storage device 17.2 - z. B. over as lever arms 67 trained frame or frame parts 67 - around one parallel to the forme cylinder axis (one through the memory device 17.2 to be supplied printing 02 ) running, z. B. carriage-fixed pivot axis S46 opposite the car 46 is pivotable. The storage device 17.2 or the storage part 17.2 follows with its own storage unit fixed stop element 66 a curved portion having a guide portion 53.2 and is thereby brought or spent in the second position L17B. The car 46 or car part 46 can then describe only a vertical linear movement until the end of its conveying path, whereby the rack or an above-mentioned, executed in another way drive (such as a traction device loop) can be formed in a straight line on full transport length.

In a second embodiment, shown here in the figures, the conveyor system 43 be adapted to the movement of the storage device 17.2 from the first, vertical position L17A in the second, horizontal position L17B by two movements with mutually different, in particular basically independent degrees of freedom of movement to effect. For example, an above-mentioned guide construction 53 along which the storage element 17.2 is translationally movable or is moved, and in addition to the respective form cylinder axis parallel pivot axis S17.

The guide construction 53 for the translational movement of the storage element 17.2 may be formed in a first variant of the second embodiment on the entire path length to reach the original position P17.2B for guiding along a linear guide path, which again holds the above advantages in terms of rectilinear drive. The change in position from the first, z. B. vertical transport layer L17A in the second, horizontal position L17B occurs when the storage device 17.2 with respect to the pivot axis S17 assumes or has reached its original position P17.2B. The pivoting about the pivot axis S17 takes place here by a carriage-proof in this embodiment, ie with respect to the car part 46 fixedly hinged or arranged drive means 32 , preferably a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 32 or possibly an electric motor 32 , which on the output side directly or preferably indirectly via a likewise hinged hinged lever 31 at the storage part 17.2 attacks. Preferably, for at least the second layer L17B, a defined position of the memory device is defined by a corresponding positioning device 17.1 ; 15.2 produced. In the figures, the drive means 32 as a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 32 executed, which for the vertically movable storage device 17.2 in this embodiment on the carriage part 46 is articulated.

In a second variant of the second embodiment shown here, the guide construction 53 for the translational movement of the storage element 17.2 as already in a variant of the first embodiment - for example, in continuation of a guide section 53.1 with linear guide - a guide section 53.2 with a curved, a tilting of the storage device 17.2 or the memory part 17.2 from the first into one between the first and second layers L17A; L17B lying third layer L17C causing guiding course include. In this third, z. B. also referred to as intermediate layer L17C location L17C forms the longitudinal extent of the transported printing plates 06 and / or the memory length L of the populated vertically movable memory device 17.2 - in compliance with the above requirement, to the relative position to the other two layers L17A; L17B - with the vertical z. B an angle α with 60 °>α> 15 °, in particular 45 °>α> 20 ° (see eg. 8b ). The position change from the intermediate layer L17C to the working or horizontal layer L17B takes place when the storage device 17.2 with respect to the pivot axis S17 assumes or has reached its original position P17.2B. The pivoting about the pivot axis S17 from the intermediate layer L17C in the working position L17B in this case again by an above drive means 32 ,

The movement from the first layer L17A into the intermediate layer L17C may be carried out or implemented in accordance with the movement from the first to the second layer L17B in the first embodiment according to the first and second alternative of the first variant or the second variant described therein Description part for the translational movement and the components described there with the replacement of the "second layer L17B" by the "third layer L17C" directly applied.

In terms of the translatory movement portion of the first embodiment of the first embodiment in the first alternative (in total translationally with direction change translated transport and storage unit 60 ) corresponding embodiment is the drive means 32 for pivoting the memory part 17.2 pivoted about the pivot axis S17 from the intermediate layer L17C in the working position L17B wagon fixed and engages the output side directly or preferably indirectly via a likewise hinged hinged lever 31 at the storage part 17.2 at. For the relative to the translatory movement portion of the first embodiment of the first embodiment in the second alternative (total tilted transport and storage unit 51 with the drive wheel 54 spaced stop element 66 ) corresponding execution applies the same.

In terms of the translational motion component of the second embodiment (the first embodiment corresponding and shown in the figures embodiment is the drive means 32 for pivoting the memory part 17.2 pivoted about the pivot axis S17 from the intermediate layer L17C in the working position L17B and engages the output side directly or preferably indirectly via a likewise hinged hinged lever 31 at the storage part 17.2 at.

For the z. B. operationally fixed in the access area of the operating level B1; B2 (B0), in particular main operating level B1, arranged storage device 17.1 can with respect to the pivoting about a parallel to the forme cylinder axis of the memory device 17.1 to be supplied printing 02 extending pivot axis S17 said to be transmitted or applied, however, wherein the pivot axis S17 z. B. operationally fixed to the frame and the relevant, indirectly via the lever 31 or directly on the storage device 17.1 attacking drive means 32 z. B. hinged or arranged frame-fixed. Furthermore, here in addition to the horizontal and / or working position L17B z. B. only a relation to this layer L17B more vertically extending layer L17A; L17C required in which a placement of the memory element takes place or can take place. In this location L17A; L17C forms the longitudinal extent of the transported printing forms 06 and / or the memory length L of the populated vertically movable memory device 17.1 with the vertical z. B is an angle α with α <60 °, preferably α ≤ 30 °, or is substantially perpendicular (with, for example, the highest ± 5 ° deviation from the vertical). The operationally stationary memory device 17.1 can be in the relevant operating level B1; B2 (B0) with printing forms to be applied 06 for the printing machine associated with this machine level 02 or for the machine level this assigned by printing technology printing units 02 equip and then spend in work position L17B, in which by the trained in one of the above types of transfer unit 18 one or more simultaneously several printing forms 06 removable and the affected form cylinder 03 or one on the transport this upstream investment facility 19 can be fed. The cycle outlined below for applying new printing forms 06 after pivoting the storage device in the working position L17B corresponds z. B. that of the spatially fixed memory device 17.1 ,

3 shows an example of the stacked printing units of the printing tower 01 a view from the operating side, ie from the longitudinal side of the printing unit 02 , from which by staff in the printing unit 02 for maintenance purposes, based on the lower pressure unit 01.1 with the preferred embodiment for the design of the memory device 17 ; 17.1 ; 17.2 and / or the design of the transfer unit 18 comprehensive transport system.

The, z. B as a printing form memory 17.1 ; 17.2 trained, storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 extends in the axial direction of the printing cylinder 03 ; 12 considered over at least their nominal diameter W _N or the nominal diameter W _{N of} the printing unit 01 and is on both sides in the case of the operational stationary storage device 17.1 on the side frame 04 in the case of the vertically movable storage device 17.2 in the above manner medium or directly mounted cart safe At least the vertically movable, preferably also the stationary storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 is pivotable about a pivot axis S17, which preferably parallel to the axial direction of a memory cylinder associated with the form cylinder 03 runs.

The storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 , in particular a carrier 36 the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 or possibly in the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 usable or inserted carrier element 37 and / or as a transport element 37 provided carrier element 37 points to the surface of one of its long sides 49 a structure 34 with a plurality (eg, a number j) of transverse direction _{q q of} this longitudinal side 49 spaced apart holding elements 33 or groups of holding elements 33 in which in succession or in the transverse direction r _q this longitudinal side 49 spaced from each other the bent leading ends 09 several printing forms 06 can be hooked. By means of the successive or in the transverse direction r _q this longitudinal side 49 spaced-apart holding elements 33 are thus several printing plates 06 one behind the other, ie cutting a plane parallel to its longitudinal direction and perpendicular to the printing form surface, can be stored. When fitted, the holding elements engage behind 33 the z. B under an acute internal angle of <90 ° bent ends 09 the printing forms 06 , wherein the retaining elements 33 the printing form 06 on a relative movement in the direction of the trailing end 11 prevent, and the bent ends 09 several printing forms 06 from each other in the longitudinal direction of the printing plates 06 spaced or scaly each slightly, z. B. between two memory locations, for example, each 1 to 15 mm, in particular 1 to 8 mm, offset at different, spaced-apart holding elements 33 can be hooked (see eg 8th ). In contrast to the storage of printing forms 06 in expansive shaft arrangement here are the printing form ends 09 ; 11 several printing forms 06 in holding elements 33 einhakbar, which, in particular rigidly, on a same side or surface of a same component, for. B directly on one side and surface of one of the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 attributable carrier 36 , are arranged one behind the other. Several, z. B. all, in the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 in a same radial to the forme cylinder 03 to store running escape or successively on the support element 37 to be taken up printing forms 06 are in a preferred embodiment thus z. B are not kept in their own shafts or guides, but come to lie on each other, with their ends 09 offset from each other by spaced apart holding elements 33 are held or are.

Preferably, the memory device 17.1 ; 15.2 on a length which corresponds at least to the nominal width W _N , such a structure 34 with a number j of transversely spaced r _q spaced apart drivers 33 or groups of carriers 33 on. That is, in the longitudinal direction r _{l of} the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 are in the axial direction next to one another with the nominal diameter W _N corresponding number m of printing plates 06 , and in the transverse direction r _{q of} the memory device 17.1 ; 15.2 one of the number j of the drivers 33 or groups of carriers 33 corresponding number of printing forms 06 in succession through the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 recordable or predictable. Of course, not all print form memory must always be occupied.

In the example given, double-width and double-round forme cylinder 03 is the one with drivers 33 formed structure formed such that by the memory device 17.1 ; 15.2 juxtaposed in the longitudinal direction r _l up to n = m = 4 and in the transverse direction r _q viewed one behind the other at least j = l = 2 single pressure forms 06 , in the case of the allocation of the memory device present here 17.1 ; 15.2 to two double-round printing units 02 a number of j = 2 x l = 4 individual printing forms 06 can be worn or kept. The capacity of the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 is mutatis mutandis to other embodiments of the form cylinder dimensioning in terms of the number k or l of the circumferentially arranged print pages or printing plates 06 and the number n or m of the longitudinally arrangeable printed pages or printing forms 06 taking into account the number of printing units to be assigned 02 apply.

In an advantageous embodiment, the carrier element 37 or are more support elements 37 z. B as an insert 37 or inserts 37 operationally detachable on the carrier 36 arranged or can be arranged. The holding elements 33 having longitudinal side 49 the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 This is then by the holding elements 33 having longitudinal side of one or more in the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 used carrier elements 37 educated. For operationally detachable arrangement of one or more carrier elements 37 a mechanism not shown here is provided, which by the operator, a manipulator or at the initiative of a process automating the control by a drive the carrier element 37 releases for removal, so this from the carrier 36 can be removed.

Such, operationally - ie not only for assembly and / or maintenance purposes - releasably designed mechanism for connection or locking between the support element 37 and carriers 36 allows the operator, a manipulator and / or a logistics system mentioned below, the support element 37 from the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 or from the printing unit 01 to remove and if necessary Druckeinheitfernfern to equip. For the vertically movable storage device 17.2 For example, this means that the carrier 36 of the memory part 17.2 in its loading position P17.2 with a fitted with Neuplatten carrier element 37 is fitted after, for example, originating from the previous plate change empty carrier element 37 was first removed.

The storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 Preferably, each memory location has means for supporting the laterally correct positioning of the printing plates 06 at the printing form memory 17 , also page register device 42 called, up.

In the structure 34 , their expression or the execution of the holding elements 33 can also be provided - passive or active - holding mechanisms which form or frictionally engaged with the hinged printing form 06 interact in such a way that the latter is prevented from unintentionally unhooking, but at least inhibited.

The above described vertical conveyor system 43 justified by its advantageous embodiments justified in itself or in conjunction with an arbitrarily designed memory already advantageous solutions, but develop even more extensive benefits in conjunction with the stated embodiment of the memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 and possibly a carrier element 37 and / or the formation of the transport system 18 . 23 , as outlined below. Individual or combinations of features of the embodiment described below for the transport system 18 . 23 are - where reasonably possible or not contradictory - to the configuration variants mentioned above in the description of the overall system for the design of the printing tower 01 and the equipment of the printing tower 01 with system components 15 ; 17 ; 18 ; 19 ; 20 ; 21 ; 22 ; 23 transferred to.

As already indicated, the transfer unit operates 18 together with the guidance system 23 ; 23a ; 23b the transport of the newly applied printing form 06 from a form cylinder remote or pressure-form memory-close receiving position to a form cylinder near transfer position. This is done by the transfer unit 18 in the first position, the printing form to be applied 06 from one the printing form 06 carrying printing form memory 17.1 ; 17.2 on, which in principle can be arbitrarily executed. For example, it can be designed as a multi-day storage or frame system, in which several printing plates in working position L17B 06 are kept in superimposed manholes or guides. Regardless of the specific design, the transfer unit should 18 Access to the still in or on the form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 in working position L17B stationary printing form 06 have, so there is no own propulsion mechanism for the printing plates 06 must be provided. In a preferred embodiment, therefore, finds a printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 Application, which according to one of the embodiments of the memory device described above 17.1 ; 15.2 is trained. In this embodiment, the transfer unit 18 unhindered on the surface of the aufzulegenden, still in storage position located printing form 06 access, wherein in a confined space a plurality of successively aufzustegenden printing forms 06 is to be held up.

The transfer unit 18 extends in the printing unit 01 parallel to the forme cylinder axis (see, for example, eg 5 ). It points in the axial direction of the in 5 not shown forme cylinder 03 considered at least one length, so that they are with all of the adjacent memory locations and corresponding sections for receiving the m on the forme cylinder 03 juxtaposed printing forms 06 at least partially overlapping. Preferably, it extends over the entire nominal width W _{N of} the forme cylinder to be loaded 03 , It comprises a mono- or multi-part design, extending over the length traverse 61 , and at least one receiving device 62 , z. B holding device 62 which is at least the number m of the maximum through the forme cylinder 03 juxtaposed printing forms 06 corresponding number p of receiving elements 63 , z. B holding elements 63 , or groups of several, e.g. B two, receiving or holding elements 63 includes (see eg 10 ). The recording elements 63 are - at least in the idle state (not employed) - preferably in one to the longitudinal axis of the transfer unit 18 arranged parallel flight. The recording elements 63 can in principle be formed with arbitrarily designed receiving means, provided they take up and carrying a printing forme 06 grant. For example, the recording could be based on magnetic effect and the recording elements 63 have receiving means designed as permanent magnets or electromagnets. Likewise, a mechanical gripping by appropriate, with the printing plates 06 be provided cooperating gripper. However, preferred is an embodiment in which the recording and holding is based on negative pressure, wherein the receiving device 62 as a suction device 62 is formed and the individual receiving elements 63 as receiving means suction cups 64 include. Preferably, for each axially juxtaposed printing form 06 two receiving elements 63 with suction cups 64 intended.

In principle, the receiving elements 63 the receiving device 62 all stationary on a printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 or the printing form to be recorded 06 facing side of the crossbar 61 be arranged so that putting on the suction cups 64 solely by moving the crossbar 61 or the transfer unit 18 total would be effected. In an advantageous embodiment, however, the receiving elements 63 like that on the crossbar 61 or the suckers 64 such on the respective receiving element 63 stored so that the suction cups 64 with at least one component in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the traverse 61 or transfer unit 18 extending direction individually, in groups or all at the same time by one or more actuators to Traverse 61 are relatively movable. Should the printing forms 06 a number of sections are recorded, so after putting all the recording elements 63 or suction cups 64 only those for the male forms 06 required suction cups 64 or groups of suckers 64 activated.

For this purpose, at least the one same section or a same recording printing form 06 associated receiving elements 63 or suction cups 64 each acted upon by the other sections independently with pressure medium.

By a controller can then as needed, the suction cups 64 one or more sections a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ , z. B. the individual plates corresponding longitudinal sections of the storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 or of the forme cylinder 03 to be activated.

In a development, the transfer unit 18 , z. B in a second flight, a second recording device ( 71 ), z. B second holding device ( 71 ), in particular a second suction device ( 71 ), with a number of juxtaposed, z. B also suction cups 76 having receiving elements, for. B. holding element. For the arrangement, execution, number and assignment to groups and / or sections that is the first recording device 62 Preferably, with the difference that the receiving elements of the second receiving device ( 71 ) opposite the crossbar 61 for a to Longitudinal axis of the traverse 61 or transfer unit 18 parallel pivot axis are pivotally mounted (eg in 5 ; in 9 only hinted at two suckers 76 recognizable, because covered). In this case, the pivoting can in principle in groups comparable to the above groups (eg per section a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ or each two adjacent sections a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a _{4 together} on a pivotable carrier ), but also individually. As drive can according to the embodiments of the first receiving device 62 be provided on pressure medium actuators, which then, for example, also on valves of the valve station 69 could be connected. When taking up the printing form (s) 06 First, the second receiving element is placed, the suction cup 76 activated and pivoted. Thereafter, the or the first suction cups are activated. The pivoting serves to curve the printing form 06 for transport to the forme cylinder 03 ,

Through the receiving device (s) 62 ( 71 ) are through the transfer unit 18 thus depending on the admission of certain recording elements 63 or groups thereof with negative pressure and / or depending on the positioning of receiving elements 63 one or more printing forms 06 from the printing form memory 17.1 ; 17.2 receivable to this along a transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b to be loaded form cylinder 03 to promote. Feeding the transfer unit 18 along the transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b can in principle by a frame-fixed drive means, for. B take place a frame-fixed drive motor, which via a gear and / or a traction means the transfer unit 18 along the transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b promotes.

In a preferred embodiment, the drive of the transfer unit takes place 18 however, by one of the transfer unit 18 assigned, by the transfer unit 18 entrained drive means 77 , z. B a drive motor 77 , The propulsion along the transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b done by the drive motor 77 via at least one drive wheel 78 , which positively or frictionally with a - respect. The pressure unit 01 - frame-fixed running path 83 interacts. The transfer unit 18 includes the drive motor 77 , which here, for example, with the interposition of a transmission 79 a wave 81 drives. At the wave 81 are - z. B each front side of the traverse 61 - the drive wheels 78 arranged rotationally fixed. In principle, could for the two front-side drive wheels 78 also two drive motors 77 be provided, which would then be synchronized by electronic means. For example, as a gear 78 trained drive wheel 78 acts for the propulsion z. B. with a running path next to or assigned to row of teeth of a rack 87 together (see eg 10 ).

A guide and secure the transfer unit 18 against tilting can, depending on the nature of the mating drive wheel / running path 78 / 83 and / or additional cooperating guide elements 82 be formed in different ways. For example, on the transfer unit 18 each end face in the transport direction behind the other two drive wheels 78 be arranged, which with the running path 83 work together. It can also be a drive wheel 78 and an additional guide element 82 , z. B a leadership role 82 at the transfer unit 18 be provided frontally, which with a frame-fixed guide element 84 , z. B of a guide rail 84 , the transfer unit 18 leading and against tilting supporting cooperates.

In the event that the transfer unit 18 only a form cylinder 03 This can be the roles 82 the transfer unit 18 leading guide element 84 from the recording position to the transfer position as z. B straight guide rail 84 with one or more linear guide or rail sections 84a or - according to possibly existing requirement for spatial conditions - with one or more linear, and possibly one or more curved rail sections 84b be educated. For example, a first guide section 84a be formed in a straight line in the receiving position, and extend depending on the space conditions straight or under inclusion of a curve to the transfer position. For the advantageous embodiment, wherein the form cylinder 03 several, in particular two printing units 02 from a same storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 forth and / or via a common transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b with new printing forms 06 can be supplied, z. B. - as already indicated above - a switch 27 provided by which the transfer unit 18 Optionally to one, or the other transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b to one or the other forme cylinder 03 assigned transfer position arrives. The soft 27 can basically be performed in any way, so that this optional guide is possible.

In principle, regardless of whether the transport system 18 . 23 with a single transport path 23 , with several transport paths 23a ; 23b and / or with a switch 27 is formed, a positioning device already mentioned above 28 , z. B formed as a variable travel limiting device, such as a transport system 18 . 23 or leadership system 23 to be assigned stop device and / or sensor arrangement, in the cylinder remote area of the transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b be provided. An optional multiple defined positions for the receiving position predetermining positioning 28 is particularly advantageous in connection with an embodiment of the Printing plate changing system, the transport system 18 . 23 in a receiving area with a printing form memory 17.1 ; 17.2 works together in which the printing forms 06 scale-like, in the transport direction of a transfer unit located in the receiving position 18 considered with their ends 09 ; 11 , in particular leading ends 09 , Are arranged offset from one another, as for example for the execution of the above-mentioned memory device 17.1 ; 15.2 the case is.

In an advantageous application of a storage device mentioned above 17.1 ; 17.2 with in the transport direction of the transfer unit 18 offset printing form ends 09 , z. B a printing form memory 17.1 ; 15.2 in the above-mentioned embodiment, is by the positioner defining several positions 28 ensures that the recording device 62 every printing form 06 at the same distance from the leading end 09 attacks. The circuit or programming of the positioning device 28 is to be adjusted accordingly to the expiry of the printing plate change.

After taking the printing form 06 or more printing forms 06 this will or will this through the transfer unit 18 over the transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b brought to the cylinder near transfer position. The subsequent transfer can be made directly to the form cylinder 03 or to a cylinder-near investment facility 19 respectively. The steps described below and any aids used (eg attachment system 19 and / or pressing device 21 ) are basically of the above-described expression of the vertical conveyor system 43 and / or the transport system 18 . 23 and / or the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 independently, but in conjunction with one or more of the features of the described embodiments for the memory device 17.1 ; 15.2 and / or the transfer unit 18 and / or the guidance system 23 advantageous.

In one, in terms of the built-in system components 17 ; 18 ; 19 ; 21 ; 22 ; 23 simpler version of the printing plate changing system is the recorded printing form 06 or are the recorded printing forms 06 from the transfer unit 18 with her end 09 or their ends 09 directly, essentially tangentially, to the forme cylinder to be loaded 03 spent.

In a more complex, but with regard to possible disturbances even more robust design, especially if also printing plates 06 particularly large dimension and / or low strength and / or pressure forms 06 different strengths and / or dimensions should be used, the printing plate 06 or are the printing forms 06 initially to a formzylindernahe investment facility 19 created or preferably handed over before on the circumference of the forme cylinder 03 is wound up. The plant of the printing form 06 takes place here on a front or preferably back of the flat design printing form 06 ie the investment facility 19 works with the printing form 06 on a front or in particular back of the printing form together. The investment facility 19 ensures, among other things, that the printing forms 06 occupy a frame-defined position and, in an advantageous embodiment with a holding device 102 , z. B. suction device 102 , a defined retention force and / or a force for a desired deformation can be applied.

The investment facility 19 extends in the printing unit 01 parallel to the forme cylinder axis (see eg 3 ). It points in the axial direction of the forme cylinder 03 consider at least one length so that they match each of the in 8th and 9 indicated sections a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ for receiving the maximum m on the form cylinder 03 juxtaposed printing forms 06 at least partially overlapping. Preferably, it extends over the entire nominal width W _{N of} the forme cylinder to be loaded 03 , It comprises a mono- or multi-part design over at least the length of the m sections a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ extending shelf 103 which either directly an upper side of an axially extending, frontally on the side frame 04 mounted, not visible here Traverse, or as shown, the top of a arranged on a frontally mounted cross member cover.

Is through the transfer unit 18 a printing form 06 on the shelf 103 in the corresponding section a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ off or on (possibly also using a slight pressing force), it is in an advantageous embodiment with activated holding element 396 , z. B applied negative pressure, the printing form 06 frictionally engaged on the shelf 103 held and is in the channel at least partially hooked edge only against a resistance by rotating the forme cylinder 03 in its direction. In an advantageous development are in the storage area 103 on both sides, preferably on an at least overlapping same height in the longitudinal direction of the printing form 06 considered, support elements 108 provided, which slightly, z. B by a maximum of 2 mm, over the surface of the shelf 103 protrude. When loading the printing form 06 in the version with retaining element 102 through the transfer unit 18 or by their holding device 62 with the edge of its leading end 09 over the opening 07 of the canal 08 promoted. The printing form 06 before turning the forme cylinder 03 takes place on the shelf 103 placed or even put on with slight pressure, so that the printing form 06 with the holding element 396 or its suction cup comes into contact. The holding element 396 or the suction cup is now activated, ie subjected to negative pressure in the case of the suction cup. In the event that above bearing elements 398 are provided, the printing plate 06 bent and at the same time retained frictionally against movement in the transport direction. By subsequently turning the forme cylinder 03 slips the previously only partially engaging edge of the leading end 09 now completely in the channel 08 and is used by the retention force against the channel edge and thereby aligned.

As already mentioned, a pressing device can be used to assist hooking and / or winding 21 be provided (see, for 1 ). In addition or in particular instead of a pressure device to be provided specially in the printing plate changing system 21 can basically a formzylindernahe roller 26 of the printing unit 02 , z. B is the mold cylinder near the end of the transport path 23a ; 23b next application roller 26 a paint or dampening unit 13 ; 14 , as pressing device 26 be effective.

In principle, the or part of the system components set forth so far 21 ; 26 ; 23 ; 18 ; 17.1 ; 17.2 , z. B the pressing device 21 ; 26 and / or on the transport path 23 moving transfer unit 18 and / or a correspondingly designed or additionally provided storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 ; 22.1 ; 22.2 in one of the in connection with the feeding and putting on of a new printing form 06 described reverse order and functionality for removing and removing ("plates") a used printing plate 06 Find application. For this purpose, for example, a release of the trailing end 11 on the form cylinder 03 , if necessary holding down the trailing end 11 or the printing form 06 when unwinding by a pressing device 21 ; 26 , an image of the developed printing form 06 from the form cylinder 03 or from a possibly provided, the unwound printing form 06 acquiring investment facility 19 through the transfer unit 18 and a transport along the transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b back to a receiving shaft of a both new and used printing forms 06 provided memory device 17.1 ; 17.2 , or along a z. B modified transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b to an additional for used printing forms 06 provided memory device 22.1 ; 22.2 ,

In an advantageous embodiment, the storage device 22.1 ; 22.2 for taking back used printing forms 06 this is different to and preferably spatially separated from the respective storage device 17.1 ; 17.2 for receiving and maintaining new printing forms 06 educated. This has particular advantages in connection with a fast and independent promotion of new and old printing forms 06 and / or good accessibility to the printing unit 02 , The respective storage device 22.1 ; 22.2 has this - preferably structurally from the storage device 17.1 ; 15.2 arranged separately - printing forms 06 record memory 124.1 ; 124.2 , z. B storage bay 124.1 . 124.2 , which is parallel to the forme cylinder axis and in the axial direction of the forme cylinder 03 considers itself over the entire nominal width W _{N of} the printing form (s) to be removed 06 carrying forme cylinder 03 extends. The memory 124.1 ; 124.2 is to accommodate a number of printing forms 06 formed side by side, which is the number m of the maximum on the forme cylinder 03 juxtaposed printing forms 06 equivalent. It may comprise individual sections over the length continuously, but possibly also over webs of small thickness. The memory 124.1 ; 124.2 offers in its width space for at least a number of successively arranged printing forms 06 which is the product of the number of the memory 124.1 ; 124.2 associated printing units 02 and the respective number of circumferentially on the forming cylinders 03 to be placed in succession printing forms 06 equivalent. In the present example, the memory is 124.1 ; 124.2 two each double-trained printing units 02 assigned, so the memory 124.1 ; 124.2 one after the other (at least) four printing forms 06 summarizes. The memory 124.1 ; 124.2 or the storage device 22.1 ; 22.2 can also print 02 two adjacent towers 01 assigned, and between these two printing towers 01 be arranged.

In the advantageous embodiment shown here, the respective memory device 22.1 ; 22.2 spatially separated from the pressure unit associated with the plate removal 01 arranged such that between memory device 22.1 ; 22.2 and printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 or printing tower 01 - At least in an inactive state of the memory device 22.1 ; 22.2 - a free space 118 for lateral access to the printing units 02 , z. B an intermediate or in particular control room 118 for the staff, remains.

The vertical conveyor system 44 to promote the vertically movable storage 124.2 is designed to be used with used printing plates 06 at least partially equipped vertically movable memory 124.2 in the manner mentioned above between two machine levels B1; B2 and / or between one of the main operating level B1 vertically spaced and / or unreachable return location R2 and the main operating level B1 to promote. Preferably, the conveyor system 44 designed such that the memory 124.2 on the entire or predominant, but at least a portion of the conveyor line in a first layer L124, z. B. a transport layer L124, is funded in which the longitudinal extension of the transported printing plates 06 and / or in the longitudinal direction of the printing plates 06 considered memory length L of the loaded vertically movable memory 124.2 and / or a wall 98 of the memory 124.2 on one side, the memory 124.2 on its longitudinal side to the front (subject side) or back of the printing forms to be transported 06 limited, mostly vertical, ie with the vertical z. B forms an angle α with α <45 °, preferably α ≤ 30 °. Under the concept of "vertical position" of the memory 124.2 or its longitudinal wall 98 should - unless explicitly emphasized in the literal sense - all layers are understood in the above sense in which the printing forms 06 or the effective length predominantly, that extends vertically with respect to the horizontal component larger component.

The conveyor system is preferred 44 implemented such that at least on a non-zero route length in the region of a passage through one of the two on the conveyor system 43 connected machine levels B1; B2 separating false ceiling 38 ; 39 the memory 124.2 in a first vertical position L124 in the above sense and / or with a corresponding first vertical position L124 of the longitudinal side wall 98 is encouraged. In this transport position L124 it is particularly space-saving to transport vertically. The conveyor system is preferred 44 , in particular a guide construction 92 executed such that the vertically movable memory 124.2 and / or the printing unit associated with the decrease 02 facing longitudinal side wall 98 at least on a stretch between the passage and the loading position P124.2B in a second layer L124B, z. B. catch and / or loading position L124B, is or is located in this, in which the effective length of the memory 124.2 or the wall 98 is in a relation to the first vertical position L124 more inclined to the vertical second layer L124B. In this position, the memory tends 124.2 or opens the loading opening 119 stronger to the relevant printing unit 02 out. In the 15 illustrated simultaneity of recording position L104A of the tray table 104 and catch and / or load location L124B of the store 124.2 does not occur in the preferred mode because the memory 124.2 only in the catch and / or loading position 124B moves and the printing forms 06 engages when the tray table 104 located in its discharge position L104B.

The memory 124.2 and / or its wall 98 can in the picking position P124.2A already in transport position L124 or in training in a relation to the transport layer L124 more inclined to the vertical position L124A, z. B. removal location L124A, be brought or spent. The memory takes up a particularly space-saving execution 124.2 or its fronseitige wall 98 as transport layer L124, at least in the region of the passage, a substantially vertical position (with in the direction of effective length, for example, the highest ± 5 ° deviation from the vertical).

For the passage of the memory 124.2 is z. B. a recess 94 in the false ceiling 38 ; 39 or a free cross section 94 a shaft-like gap between vertically extending, z. B. in kind of carriers 41 trained side frames 41 of z. B. serving as an intermediate frame rack 73 intended. This or this can optionally be opened or closed by a flap. Preferably, however, is the entire, running in the shaft-like space conveying path for the memory 124.2 secured against accidental entry of personnel. This backup is for example by a barrier, not shown here, z. As fencing, enclosure or at least by railing given.

In already indicated above and shown here embodiment is or is as an electric motor 74 trained drive means 74 frame-fixed z. B. on one of the carrier 41 arranged and drives, preferably via a not-shown reduction gear, a shaft 91 and the rotation with the shaft 91 connected, as a sprocket 86 trained drive wheel 86 that as a chain 68 , in particular roller chain, trained traction means 68 at. The by the electric motor 74 in this way driven and preferably closed Zugmittelschlaufe runs over one or more guide and / or pulleys 96 , On the pulling means 68 is via a corresponding coupling of memory 124.2 hinged or fastened, so that he on upward or downward movement of the traction means 68 associated coupling point is accordingly promoted with this. Advantageously, the coupling of the memory takes place 124.2 on one of a possibly variable-position wall 98 different frame part 113 ,

In a preferred embodiment, two are in the longitudinal direction of the memory 124.2 spaced apart attacking traction means 68 provided for its promotion, which together in an advantageous embodiment of the electric motor 74 about which, for example, between the carriers 41 extending wave 91 are driven and / or driven.

In a preferred embodiment is in addition to the drive 68 . 74 . 86 even one the memory 124.2 on at least one conveyor section, preferably on the entire conveying path, provided on a defined trajectory compelling guide whose space- or frame-solid part by one or more guide surfaces of a one or more parts frame-fixed - z. B. mostly vertical running - guide construction 92 , z. B. one or more one or more parts guide carrier 92 , can be formed. The at least one space-fixed guide surface of the guide structure 92 works with at least one with the memory 124.2 spatially firmly connected and moving along with this stop element together. In the present embodiment is the management of the memory 124.2 z. B. by only dashed lines indicated roles 97 trained first carriage-proof stop elements 97 given which z. B. with two - in particular pointing in opposite directions - provided guide surfaces of the guide structure 92 work together. Here, in an advantageous embodiment, two at the memory 124.2 rotatable about its longitudinal direction parallel, but horizontally spaced axis rotatable first rollers 97 on each one of two mutually facing guide surfaces of two single or multi-piece guide carrier 92 so the memory 124.2 with the roles 97 through these leadership vehicles 92 is led to both sides.

Basically, in the first, simpler embodiment, the guide with the guide carriers 92 be formed in a straight line, in particular vertically rectilinear on the entire conveying path between the removal position P124.2A and the loading position P124.2B. As already indicated above, in a second embodiment, not shown, the memory 124.2 or its upper side or in a preferred third embodiment, only the above-mentioned longitudinal or front wall 98 or possibly in the fourth, unillustrated embodiment both the top of the memory 124.2 as well as a wall 98 at least on a route section between the passage and the loading position P124.2B, in particular in at least one loading position close conveyor section, from the transport layer L124 in a second layer L124B, z. B. a catch and / or loading layer L124B, be brought. For this purpose, at least one guide section corresponding to this conveyor section is provided 92.2 provided by which in second embodiment of the memory 124.2 or at least the top of the memory 124.2 or in the third embodiment, only the upper end of the associated printing unit 02 facing wall 98 from the vertical flight taken in transport position L124.2A into a printing unit 02 closer vertical escape is or can be transferred, while in the third embodiment the memory 124.2 in the area of his soil 121 remains in its first vertical escape and / or position, in the fourth embodiment, however, also displaced horizontally into another vertical and / or another position is pivoted by appropriate guidance (see, for example, FIG. 15 and 16 ).

For the realization of an above-mentioned catch or loading position L124B storage-stable stop elements 97 ; 99 with guide surfaces according to extending guide sections 92.2 act together, which the memory-fixed stop elements 99 upon entry into the relevant management section 92.2 from the vertical movement in the direction of the printing unit 02 lead out and depending on the further course of the leadership up to the end position of the memory 124.2 in its loading position P124.2B ever closer towards the printing unit 02 lead, after a staggering section again to run vertically to the end position, or after a displacement and possibly a vertical section of the printing unit again 02 to lead away in the direction of the first vertical escape. The latter serves, for example, a "capture" of the printing plates 06 through the memory moved to the loading position P124.2B 124.2 or its wall 98 and a subsequent closing or reduction of the opening 119 ,

In a first variant of the second embodiment, the memory 124.2 at least one on each side of the floor 121 of the memory 124.2 closer stop element 97 , and at least one in the longitudinal direction of the printing forms to be conveyed 06 spaced, the opening 119 of the memory 124.2 nearer or farther away memory-resistant stop element 99 , wherein the bottom remote stop element 99 for shipment to the catch and / or loading position L124B already runs in a deviating from the vertical guide portion, while the bottom-closer stop element 97 in the first variant z. B. still in the vertical guide section 92.1 runs. In the second variant is also the ground-level end of the memory 124.2 offset at one of the loading position P124.2B near conveyor section, by also the stop element 97 at least in a movement phase in a deviating from the vertical guide portion 92.2 runs.

In the preferred second embodiment, the memory is 124.2 with one opposite the frame part 113 of the memory 124.2 variable in position, for example around the ground 121 closer and to, forme cylinder 03 of the printing unit 02 parallel pivot axis S98 pivotable wall 98 formed, with the above-mentioned second, the opening 119 closer or more distant stop elements 99 , z. B. roles 99 , on the adjustable wall 98 , and the first, the ground 121 closer roles 97 on the frame part 113 of the memory 124.2 are arranged. The frame-fixed wheels 97 for example, run in one of the guide section 92.2 different leadership section 92.1 , By the frame-fixed roles 97 in the vertical guide section 92.2 run and the wall 98 assigned roles 99 through the guide section 92.2 be forced to a deviating from the vertical path of movement, in at least one of the retraction position P124.2B near movement phase extends the opening 119 of the memory 124.2 and, on the other hand, closes when reversing this phase of movement. This can also in one of the removal position P124.2A near movement phase in this same way by a suitably trained, with the wall-fixed stop element 99 cooperating guide section 92.3 be provided.

In the illustrated embodiment, the return position near guide section 92.2 formed such that the wall 98 when moving in the direction of the return position P124.2B - guided by the wall-fixed stop elements 99 - With its open-ended end first from the previously vertical direction of movement of the vertical guide section 92.1 in the direction of the printing unit 02 , followed by a path vertically, and then back from the printing unit 02 is led away. This can make the wall 98 an end of, for example, the transfer unit 18 or an aid 104 , z. B. a rigid or preferably variable-position storage table 104 , reproached printing form 06 under or behind and take over by further movement in the end position of the return position P124.2B out this. After taking over the used printing forms 06 These are done by promoting the store 124.2 spent in its removal position P124.2A, where they can be removed by personnel or a manipulator. In the presented advantageous embodiment, the opening increases 119 of the memory 124.2 in the area of the removal position P124.2A by the appropriately trained, the wall 98 leading leadership section 92.3

In a preferred embodiment, the distance between the printing unit is to support the transfer and / or bridging 01.1 ; 01.2 and memory 124.2 an above aid 104 provided to which the resuming printing forms 06 through the transfer unit 18 stored, in particular on which can be stored. Basically, the tool could 104 be designed in the manner of a flap which on the memory 124.2 , z. B. as a rigid or also variable-position extension of the variable-wall 98 or as a variable-position flap on the memory 124.2 can be arranged.

In a preferred embodiment, the aid 104 but not memory-proof, but on a frame 04 ; 73 , z. B. the side frame 04 or in particular the frame 73 arranged. The Z. B. as a homogeneous or inhomogeneous executed table 104 trained aids 104 is pivotable about a pivot axis S104 in such a way that it is in a receiving position L104A with one end in the intermediate space 118 between the printing unit 02 and the memory 124.2 , and in a rest position this end depending on the arrangement of the tray table 104 on the side frame 04 or on the rack 73 closer to the side frame 04 or closer to the frame 73 comes to rest and / or that the filing table 104 in the longitudinal extension of the ablated printing forms 06 considered in the receiving position L104A predominantly horizontal (ie with an angle β <45 ° between og longitudinal extent and the horizontal) and in rest position L104B. predominantly vertically (ie at an angle β> 45 ° between the above mentioned longitudinal extent and the horizontal). The storage table 104 is preferably pivotable about a pivot axis S104, in the rest position L104B in the region of the lower half, preferably the lower fourth of the longitudinal extension of the storage table 104 and / or in the end of one of the loading opening 119 opposite end, z. B near the bottom 121 , runs. In a lying in rest position L104B above the pivot axis S104 area of the tray table 104 engages, preferably on both sides, a storage table 104 pivoting drive on. For a pure pivoting movement, this may be a motor driven rope, belt or chain hoist, through which the free end of the tray table 104 between resting and reception location L104A; L104B is pivotable and / or is pivoted. The rest position L104B may simultaneously be the discharge position L104B in which the accumulator 124.2 for example, the printing forms 06 behind their takeover.

In a preferred embodiment, the aid 104 mounted pivotably about a pivot axis S104, which in turn along a movement path with at least one vertical component movable on the frame 04 ; 73 is stored. In the rest position L104B, the area of the delivery table lying above the pivot axis S104 engages 104 engages, preferably on both sides, rotatably about an axis S122.1 a coupling 122 , z. B. a lever 122 or lever arm 122 , on which frame side is pivotable about a frame-fixed pivot axis S122.2. The lever arm 122 is for example by a drive motor 111 , Preferably via a not shown gear and a shaft 114 , swiveling. When pivoting the lever 122 is or is the pivot axis S104 or their bearings by appropriate guide means a guide 112 moved in the vertical direction or movably mounted.

In an advantageous embodiment, a the printing unit 02 facing in location L104A, z. B. as a hanging edge 107 acting edge on an extension piece 117 telescopically through corresponding rails 116 on the storage table 104 be retractable and retractable. The extension and retraction can in this case via a drive, preferably via a coupling 109 , z. B. lever mechanism 109 be formed coupled to the pivoting movement.

The storage device 22.2 for the withdrawal of Artdruckformen can easily, ie working only to one side, ie with a printing tower 01 be formed acting together. For the fall of two neighboring printing towers 01 can however - as shown - the memory device 22.2 be formed on two sides working. It is z. B. Although only a vertically movable memory 124.2 , but on both sides with a variable-wall 98 and associated guide section 92.2 and / or its own rotary actuator for the wall 98 intended.

For a z. B. operationally fixed in the access area of the operating level B1; B2 (B0), in particular the main operating level B1, arranged storage device 22.1 for used printing forms 06 may be regarding the pivoting of the memory 104 around a parallel to the forme cylinder axis of one of the storage device 22.2 associated printing unit 02 extending pivot axis S104 the top of the vertically movable storage device 22.2 These are to be transferred or applied, but with the frame 04 ; 73 associated pivot axis S122.1 of the lever 122 z. B. can be arranged fixed to the frame and the other end of the lever 122 on a wall 98 of the memory 124.1 or one the wall 98 can attack as a filing table continuing extension. A drive mechanism, not shown here, then raises the memory to establish a change between the rest and the receiving position 124.1 at, which pivots about the vertically moving pivot axis and with its upper end and the extension in the direction of printing unit 02 emotional. After taking up the printing form (s) 06 the memory is lowered again, wherein it pivots in a predominantly vertical position.

Using the example of the printing plate changing system for the distance from the main operating plane B1 printing unit 06 or a spaced group of printing units with the vertical conveyor system 43 for the new panels and / or the conveyor system 44 for the old plates and the exemplified as preferred executed the transfer unit 18 the following sequences or merely parts thereof are set out as partial sequences for the printing plate change.

First, in a partial sequence for the Abplatten one or more printing plates 06 one or more, from the main operating level B1 and / or removal position P124.2A vertically spaced in the above sense printing units 02 to decrease. For this purpose - if the transfer unit 18 not already in a position close to the mold cylinder - the transfer unit 18 by moving on the guidance system 23 into their working position (in 1 z. B. at the bottom of the two printing units 02 the upper printing group) spent. The form cylinder 03 is or was spent in a defined for the start of the printing plate change process angle of rotation. In this position is on the forme cylinder 03 the possibly provided holding means in the channel 08 opened in a way, so that the particular trailing end 11 can emerge. After that, the printing form 06 by turning the forme cylinder 03 unwound by a holding element 63 ; 72 the transfer unit 18 gripped and by the latter along a possibly curved transport path 23 and possibly a switch 27 spent up to an offprint remote transfer position. Is the transfer unit 18 now in transfer position, so can the holding elements 72 be disabled and the printing form 06 goes to the memory in pickup position P124B 124.2 or preferably the z. B. as a storage table 104 trained auxiliary equipment and in position L104A 104 issued. For the former case, the memory located in return position P124.2B may be 124.2 through the transfer unit 18 be populated either directly, or it is the previously positioned below the return position P124B memory 124.2 by appropriate actuation of the drive means 74 spent in his position P124B, passing through the transfer unit 18 transported printing forms 06 engages and takes up. In the preferred case of an adjuvant 104 , the printing forms become 06 from the transfer unit 18 initially submitted to this. Subsequently, the memory previously positioned below the return position P124B 124.2 by appropriate actuation of the drive means 74 spent in his position P124B, taking the by the aid 104 held printing forms 06 engages and takes up.

In a partial sequence for mounting one or more new printing forms 06 using the example of a vertically spaced from the loading position P17.2A printing unit 02 is the car 46 with the printing form memory 17.2 and / or one with a carrier element 37 mountable carrier 36 in the working position P17.2A or is spent in this. There is this printing form memory 17.2 by the operating personnel with new printing forms 06 equipped or it will be the empty carrier element 37 of the printing block memory 17.2 against one with new printing forms 06 equipped carrier element 37 replaced. This is the newly fitted or populated printing form memory 17.2 in its loading position L17A. Below is the car 46 with printing form memory 17.2 conveyed to the vertically offset advancing position P17.2B, which, as stated above, can take place exclusively linearly or with a guide effecting a pivoting motion from the preferably vertical transport layer L17A into an intermediate layer L17C or directly into a working layer L17B. Alternatively, the working position L17B can be achieved by pivoting after the translational movement the transposition layer L17A or the intermediate layer is made (see above). For the case shown here, that first and second (pivotable) holding elements 63 ; 72 are provided, now after reaching the working position L17B, the second holding elements 72 the transfer unit 18 by pivoting the same with the male, (top) printing form 06 engaged and activated, so here subjected to negative pressure. Subsequently, the holding elements 72 pivoted back in druckwerksferner direction back, so that a train of the leading edge of the printing form in the holding elements 33 of the printing block memory 17.1 ; 17.2 into it, whereby the printing form 06 undergoes a defined position and orientation and / or a subsequent unhooking of the edge is made possible. Then, the printing form memory 17.1 ; 17.2 swung back to its rest position L17A or intermediate L17C.

The form cylinder 03 is either already in an angle of rotation required for the Aufplatten or is now spent such. Now that's the printing form 06 carrying transfer unit 18 moved into their cylinder-near transfer position, where they by lowering, pivoting here, the holding elements 72 ( 63 ) on the investment facility 19 created or even pressed. The investment facility 19 associated holding elements 396 are now activated, so here subjected to negative pressure, the transfer unit 18 associated holding elements 72 ( 63 ) and lifted or swung away, so that the printing form 06 to the investment facility 19 is passed. In an advantageous embodiment, during transport through the transfer unit 18 already before transfer to the investment facility 19 the printing form 06 through the transfer unit 18 positioned so that the leading end 09 at or in the opening 07 of the canal 08 positioned and / or even at least partially hooked into this.

Finally, with activated holding elements 106 the investment facility 19 the form cylinder 03 rotated in the direction of production, while pressing elements of a possibly provided pressing device 21 are employed. As a result, the under pressure printing form 06 on the circumference of the forme cylinder 03 wound up to pressing the Andrückvorrichtung 21 finally the trailing end 11 in the channel 08 Press, where they are possibly held by activation of appropriate means.

The aforementioned processes for the Abplatten and Aufplatten are each on the other printing unit 02 and / or on - if available - the printing units 02 a vertically offset printing unit 01.1 to transmit, according to the formation of the respective transport path 23 ; 23a ; 23b (Path form, switch) can be added or omitted individual steps.

One or more of the described system components 15 ; 17.1 ; 17.2 ; 18 ; 19 ; 20 ; 21 ; 22.1 ; 22.2 ; 23 and / or sequences, for example at least one or more of the conveyor systems 15 ; 44 system component 15 ; 44 and / or the sequence of supply and / or withdrawal of the used printing form 06 , may be involved in an advantageous further education in an overall system of printing form logistics, which not only the printing tower 01 associated vertical conveyor and / or the pressure unit 01.1 ; 01.2 associated handling (storage, transport, up / down plates), but also the handling within the printing press or the printing in a functional area 141 the printing form production and / or in a transport and / or logistics system for conveying at least the required for a new production printing forms 06 with z. B Appropriate means of transport 151 ; 152 , z. B by means of this suitable trolley 151 ; 152 in a manually-managed or automatic print-form delivery to the printing towers 01 (partly) automated transport system 142 ,

26 shows schematically and exemplarily functional areas 141 ; 143 ; 149 as well as aggregates 01 ; 144 ; 146 ; 147 ; 148 a printing company, being exemplified in one here as a machine room 143 designated functional area 143 two printing units 01 , a folder 144 and two reelstands 146 , and in one here as printing plate making 141 designated functional area 141 an example of a printing form imagesetter 147 (for the exposure of the printing plates 06 with the corresponding print images) and a printing form punch 148 (for folding the Druckformenden 09 ; 11 and / or punching of the side register defining recesses) are shown. In 26 is a third, at least one control station for controlling the printing press exhibiting functional area 149 shown with. The functional areas 141 ; 143 ; 149 may be spatially arranged in a different way to each other or spaced from each other and / or by z. B optionally closable passages having walls separated from each other.

The in the printing forme production 141 printing forms produced for a new production 06 need to stock the form cylinder 03 to each relevant for the print side of the product and the color separation point of the printing press, ie at a defined place of a concrete forme cylinder 03 a specific printing unit 01 , spent and finally raised there.

In a simple, z. B especially for smaller printers advantageous embodiment of the Transport of printing forms 06 to the printing units 01 towards by manually or only motor assisted moving dolly 151 be accomplished (exemplary in 27 ), through which several printing forms 06 a printing unit 02 in a defined spatial allocation directly or a plurality of printing forms 06 a printing unit 02 in a defined spatial allocation receiving carrier element 37 are received or receivable or is receivable. The dolly 151 In this case, it is preferably provided in the first case, in particular at predefined places, retaining elements or, in the second case, detachable with one or preferably several of these in each case a plurality of printing plates 06 carrying carrier elements 37 , in particular at predefined places, can be equipped. The respective, with several printing forms 06 equipped carrier element 37 may preferably be used as a storage element 37 in the manner of a change magazine 37 on site at the printing unit 01 in total, ie together with the printing forms 06 from the trolley 151 removed and together with the printing plates 06 in or on a corresponding, the printing unit 01 associated carrier 36 be positioned in such a way that the one with which the printing forms 06 supporting carrier element 37 equipped carriers 36 one of the printing unit 01.1 ; 01.2 associated, with new printing forms 06 Form equipped printing form magazine. In an advantageous embodiment, the carrier element 37 in the manner mentioned above with several, in the longitudinal direction of the successive male compression forms 06 spaced apart holding elements 33 for receiving the bent ends 09 ; 11 the printing forms 06 educated. Preferably, this is above for the embodiment of the carrier element 37 , the vehicle 36 and its location in the printing unit 01 apply.

To print forms 06 equipped carrier elements 37 close to the printing tower, holders can be close to the printing tower at the level of the main operating level B1, for example on the side frames 04 the printing units 01 be provided, which z. B parking positions PP1; PP2; PP3; PP4 for equipped carrier elements 37 provide. From these parking positions PP1; PP2; PP3; PP4 can be the carrier elements 37 depending on the technical features of the system manually or by a manipulator removed and in the printing unit 01 or a corresponding carrier 36 be used.

In a particularly advantageous for large printers execution of printing form logistics, the transport of the printing plates 06 to the printing towers 01 towards z. B by trolley 152 (exemplary in 20 ), which are considered part of a transport system 142 guided along a corresponding transport path 153 , z. B. along a rail system 153 executed guidance system 153 , for example, the parking positions PP1; PP2; PP3; Move PP4 (see eg 26 ). The movement on the rail system 153 is motorized and preferably with regard to the control of the trolley 152 in the rail system 153 , z. B which concerns any necessary branches and / or the stopping at a target position (eg parking or transfer position PP1, PP2, PP3, PP4), at least on the way between leaving the printing plate production 141 or a buffer storage 156 for z. B already equipped carrier elements 37 and / or dolly 151 and the target position, ie the relevant printing tower 01 , automated via a control device, not shown.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

01

 printing tower

02

 Printing unit, offset printing unit

03

 Printing cylinder, form cylinder

04

 side frame

05

 -

06

 Printing form, printing plate, single printing form, panorama printing form

07

 opening

08

 channel

09

End, press-forming, leading ( 06 )

10

 -

11

End, compression end, trailing ( 06 )

12

 Printing cylinder, transfer cylinder

13

 inking

14

 dampening

15

 -

16

 Web, substrate web

17

 -

18

 Transfer unit, system component

19

 Investment facility, system component

20

 -

21

 Pressing device, system component

22

 Storage device, system component, take-back storage

23

 Transport path, guidance system, rail system, system component

24

 support element

25

 -

26

 Roller, applicator roller, pressing device

27

 Connection, switch

28

 positioning

29

 Protective cover, housing

30

 -

31

 Bracket, lever

32

 Drive means, pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, electric motor

33

 Retaining element, driver

34

 structure

35

 -

36

 Carrier, Traverse, base body, printing plate

37

 Carrier elements, printing plate carrier, insert, storage element, changing magazine

38

 Gallery, false ceiling

39

 Floor, false ceiling

40

 -

41

 carrier

42

 Lateral register device

43

 System component, conveyor system, vertical conveyor system

44

 System component, conveyor system, vertical conveyor system

45

 -

46

 Cart, carriage part

47

 engine

48

 recess

49

 Side, long side

50

 -

51

 Unit, transport and storage unit

52

 Transmission part, running surface, row of teeth

53

 Guide element, guide construction

54

 Transmission part, drive wheel, gear

55

 -

56

 flap

57

 drive

58

 Rack, drive carrier, carrier

59

 Stop element, roll

60

 -

61

 traverse

62

 Receiving device, holding device, suction device

63

 Receiving element, holding element

64

 suction cup

65

 -

66

 Stop element, roll

67

 lever arm

68

 Traction means, belt, chain

69

 valve station

70

 -

71

 Receiving device, holding device, suction device

72

 Receiving element, holding element

73

 frame

74

 Drive means, electric motor

75

 -

76

 suction cup

77

 Drive means, drive motor

78

 Drive wheel, gear

79

 transmission

80

 -

81

 wave

82

 Guide element, guide roller, roller

83

 recovery path

84

 Guide element (fixed to the frame), guide rail

85

 -

86

 Drive wheel, pulley, gear

87

 rack

88

 braking means

89

 energy chain

90

 -

91

 wave

92

 Guiding construction, management support

93

 carrier

94

 Recess, free cross section

95

 -

96

 Guide and / or guide pulley

97

 Stop element, roller

98

 -Wandung

99

 Stop element, roller

100

 -

101

 Stop element, stop

102

 Holding device, suction device

103

 Shelf, support surface

104

 Aids, holding means, storage table

105

 -

106

 retaining element

107

 suspension edge

108

 support elements

109

 Coupling, lever mechanism

110

 -

111

 drive motor

112

 guide

113

 frame part

114

 wave

115

 -

116

 rail

117

 extension

118

 Space, space, control room

119

 Opening, open side, loading opening

120

 -

121

 ground

122

 lever

123

Rack ( 01 . 01.1 . 01.2 )

124 to 140

 -

141

 Functional area, printing plate production

142

 transport system

143

 Functional area, machine room

144

 Aggregate, folder

145

 -Lever

146

 Aggregates, roll changers

147

 Aggregates, printing platesetter

148

 Aggregates, press die

149

 functional area

150

 -

151

 Means of transport, trolley

152

 Means of transport, trolley

153

 Guidance system, rail system, transport path

154

 rail

155

 -

156

 buffer store

01.1

 Pressure unit, H-pressure unit, aggregate

01.2

 Pressure unit, H-pressure unit, aggregate

17.1

 Memory device, printing form memory, system component, memory part

17.2

 Memory device, printing form memory, system component, memory part

23a

 Transport path, guide branch, rail branch, transport path branch

23b

 Transport path, guide branch, rail branch, transport path branch

53.1

 guide section

53.2

 guide section

92.1

 guide section

92.2

 guide section

92.3

 guide section

124.1

 Storage, take-back storage

124.2

 Storage, take-back storage

B1

 Machine level, operating level, first, main operating level

B2

 Machine level, operating level, second, gallery level

L17A

 Position, first, loading position, transport position

L17B

 Position, second, working position, unloading position

L17c

 Location, third, interlayer

L104A

 acquisition layer

L104B

 Resting position, exhaust layer

L124

 transport position

L124A

 Location, removal location

L124B

 Location, catch and / or loading position

P17.2A

 Position, loading position

P17.2B

 Position, template position

P124A

 Position, removal position

P124B

 Position, loading position, return position

PPx

 with x = 1, 2, 3, 4: parking position, transfer position

R1

 return location

R2

 return location

a _y

 with y = 1, 2, 3, 4: section, longitudinal section

r _l

Longitudinal direction ( 17 . 34 )

_q

Transverse direction ( 17 . 34 )

I

 machine side

II

 machine side

L

 memory length

T

 memory depth

S17

 swivel axis

S46

 swivel axis

S104

 swivel axis

S122.1

 swivel axis

S122.2

 swivel axis

α

 angle

β

 angle

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Cited patent literature

• WO 2012/045494 A1 [0003]
• DE 102006032204 B3 [0004]
• GB 2413530 A [0005]
• DE 102008036053 A1 [0006]
• EP 1193061 A1 [0007]
• US 5427028 A [0008]
• EP 2186638 A2 [0009]

Claims (13)

Method for carrying out a printing plate change on a printing press with a plurality of printing units ( 02 ) on top of each other printing tower ( 01 ), which one or more first printing units ( 02 ) on a first machine level (B1) associated with access and one or more of the first print unit (s) ( 02 ) vertically spaced, preferably in the access area of a second machine plane (B2) arranged and / or not in the access area of the first machine plane (B1) lying second printing units ( 02 ), wherein - in a take-off operation one or more on a forme cylinder ( 03 ) of the or one of the second printing units ( 02 ) arranged printing forms ( 06 ) and a memory in a loading position (P124.2B) ( 124.2 ) or a memory ( 124.2 ) holding means upstream of the conveying path ( 104 ), this process, z. B. in in loading position (P124.2B) persistent memory ( 124.2 ), preferably repeated until all printing forms to be accepted for the current printing plate change ( 06 ) or sets of printing forms ( 06 ) and in a loading process for accepted printing forms ( 06 ) optionally via the holding means ( 104 ) the memory ( 124.2 ) are preferably timed to coincide with the acceptance process overlapping or delayed in a loading process for new printing forms ( 06 ) located in loading position (P17.2A), from the memory ( 124.2 ) different storage device ( 17.2 ) with several for the second printing unit or units ( 02 ) certain printing forms ( 06 ) or at least one with printing plates ( 06 ) for the second printing unit (s) ( 02 ) certain pre-assembled carrier element ( 37 ), after completion of the loading process for new or the second printing units ( 02 ) to be supplied ( 06 ), possibly with the acceptance process overlapping in time or delayed afterwards, with new printing forms ( 06 ) equipped memory device ( 17.2 ) by a first conveyor ( 43 ) from the loading position (P17.2A) into one of the second printing units ( 02 ) is transferred with regard to the printing form feed assigned original position (P17.2B), - and with removed printing plates ( 06 ) filled memory ( 124.2 ) at a time which the completion of the removal process and possibly via the holding means ( 104 ) supply and takeover by the memory ( 124.2 ) immediately or temporally spaced apart, by a second, from the first conveyor ( 43 ) different conveyor ( 44 ) is brought into a removal position (P124.2A) assigned to the first machine level (B1). Method according to claim 1, characterized in that during the transport of the memory ( 124.2 ) from the picking position (P124.A) to its loading position (P124.2B) on at least a section of the memory ( 124.2 ) or a printing tower ( 01 ) facing wall ( 98 ) is spent at least in the region of the upper end in a position closer to the printing press (L124B). Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the memory device ( 17.2 ) during translational transport from the loading position (P17.A) to its original position (P17.2B) and / or by a change in position after reaching the original position (P124.2B) in a loading position occupied by the loading position (P17.2A) and / or a transport position (L17A) that is at least temporarily occupied during transport, different working position (L17B) is spent. Method according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the transport of the printing forms to be wound up ( 06 ) from the original position (P17.1A; P17.2A) to the forme cylinder ( 03 ) of the second printing unit in question ( 02 ) and / or the transport of the removed printing forms ( 06 ) from the forme cylinder ( 03 ) of the second printing unit in question ( 02 ) to the holding means ( 104 ) or directly to the memory ( 124.2 ) through a pressure tower ( 01 ), in particular one or preferably several second printing units ( 02 ) of the printing tower ( 01 ), associated transfer unit ( 18 ), for example by a z. B. at least two hingedly interconnected arms having manipulator or preferably by a guided along a transport path transfer car takes place. Method according to Claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the memory device ( 17.2 ) in the longitudinal direction of a forme cylinder ( 03 ) of the respective storage device (s) ( 17.1 ; 17.2 ) associated printing units ( 02 ) considered side by side with several printing forms ( 06 ) or several pre-equipped carrier elements ( 37 ) side by side and the memory device ( 17.2 ) and / or the carrier element ( 37 ) with several printing forms ( 06 ) for one or preferably several second printing units ( 02 ) behind and / or on the back and / or on top of each other. Printing machine with a multiple printing units ( 02 ) on top of each other printing tower ( 01 ) and at least one vertically movable storage device ( 17.2 ) for printing forms ( 06 ) comprehensive printing plate changing system, in particular for carrying out the method according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a first, one or more first printing units ( 02 ) with regard to an access associated first machine level (B1) is provided, wherein a first conveyor system ( 43 ) is provided, by which the vertically movable storage device ( 17.2 ) from a loading position (P17.2A) located in the region of the first machine plane (B1) into a vertically spaced, one or more second printing units ( 02 ) can be moved in relation to a printing forme feed, and preferably located outside the access area of the first machine plane (B1) (P17.2B), characterized in that the same printing tower ( 01 ) one of the vertically movable storage device ( 17.2 ) different memory ( 124.2 ), which on one of the first conveyor line different conveyor track by a from the first conveyor system ( 43 ) different second conveyor system ( 44 ) between a removal position (P124.2A) located in the region of the first machine plane (B1) and a vertically spaced one or more second printing units (P124.2A) ( 02 ) of the printing tower ( 01 ) is movable with respect to a print form return associated and preferably outside the access area of the first machine plane (B1) lying charging position (P124.2B). Printing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that the first conveyor system ( 43 ) and the second funding system ( 44 ) at least at a height of the first machine plane (B1) in a horizontal, perpendicular to longitudinal axes of printing cylinders ( 03 ; 12 ) of the printing tower ( 01 ) extending direction are arranged one behind the other. Printing machine according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that one of the conveyor systems ( 43 ; 44 ) in the region of the first machine plane (B1) on the pressure-tower-near side of a control room ( 118 ), in particular on the frame ( 123 ) of the printing tower ( 01 ) or a pressure unit comprised by the printing tower ( 01.1 ; 01.2 ), and the other funding system ( 44 ; 43 ) on the opposite side of this control room ( 118 ), in particular at one of the frame ( 123 ) of the printing tower ( 01 ) or from the printing tower forming printing units ( 01.1 ; 01.2 ) different frame ( 73 ) runs. Printing machine according to claim 6, 7 or 8, characterized in that at least the loading position (P17.2A) of the printing tower ( 01 ) with regard to the supply associated vertically movable storage device ( 17.2 ) on a control room ( 118 ) facing the outside of the printing tower ( 01 ), and at least the removal position (P124.2A) of the printing tower ( 01 ) with regard to the withdrawal of vertically movable storage ( 124.2 ) at one over the control room ( 118 ) from the printing tower ( 01 ) spaced frame ( 73 ) is arranged. Printing machine according to claim 6, 7, 8 or 9, characterized in that the first conveyor system ( 43 ) and / or the memory device ( 17.2 ) is arranged and set up so that the memory locations for the memory device (or 17.2 ) to be transported printing forms ( 06 ) at both the original position (P17.2B) and at least part of the vertical conveying path and / or at the loading position (P17.2A) within the length of the usable length of cylinders ( 03 ) of the second printing unit (s) ( 02 ) given Druckwerksflucht lie and / or that the second conveyor system ( 44 ) and / or the memory ( 124.2 ) is arranged and arranged such that the memory locations for the memory or memory ( 124.2 ) to be transported printing forms ( 06 ) at both the loading position (P124.2B) and at least part of the vertical conveying path and / or at the picking position (P124.2A) within the working length of the forme cylinders ( 03 ) of the second printing unit (s) ( 02 ) given Druckwerksflucht lie. Printing machine according to claim 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, characterized in that the first conveyor system ( 43 ) and / or the memory device ( 17.2 ) is arranged and arranged such that the memory device ( 17.2 ) occupies a transport layer (L17A) on at least a portion of the conveying path, which is in the inclination of the longitudinal extent of the transported or transportable printing plates ( 06 ) and / or in the inclination of the extension of the vertically movable storage device ( 17.2 ) in the longitudinal direction of the transported or transported printing forms ( 06 ) relative to the vertical of the respective inclination in a working position (L17B) of the storage device ( 17.2 ), in which the memory device ( 17.2 ) in one or the second printing units ( 02 ) is assigned to the original position (P17.2B). Printing machine according to claim 6, 7, 8, 10 or 11, characterized in that the conveyor system ( 44 ) and the memory ( 124.2 ) in the printing press to the printing tower ( 01 ) is arranged and / or formed such that the memory located in the loading position (P124.2B) in loading position (L124B) ( 124.2 ) or in the loading position (P124.2B) in loading position (L124B) located wall ( 98 ) or in the conveying path of the used printing plates ( 06 ) the memory ( 124.2 ) upstream holding means ( 104 ) within the delivery range of a transfer unit ( 18 ) through which at least one printing form ( 06 ) or at the same time several of a forme cylinder ( 03 ) of a second printing unit ( 02 ) of the printing tower ( 01 ) removed printing forms ( 06 ) of a forme cylinder ( 03 ) near position to the memory ( 124.2 ) or to the store ( 123.2 ) upstream holding means ( 104 ) and can be delivered to this or to this or are. Printing machine according to claim 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 or 12, characterized in that a pressure tower ( 01 ), in particular one or preferably several second printing units ( 02 of the printing tower ( 01 ), for example, as a by a z. B. at least two articulated arms hinged manipulator or preferably as a guided along a transport path transfer car transfer unit ( 18 ) is provided, through which the aufgenden printing forms ( 06 ) from the original position (P17.1A; P17.2A) to the forme cylinder ( 03 ) of the second printing unit in question ( 02 ) and / or the removed printing forms ( 06 ) from the forme cylinder ( 03 ) of the second printing unit in question ( 02 ) to the holding means ( 104 ) or directly to the memory ( 124.2 ) are transportable.

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