DE102017117292A1 - Conveying device and method for conveying product portions from food products and cutting line for cutting food products - Google Patents

Abstract

A conveyor device for conveying product portions (46) of food products (22), in particular for conveying between a device (12) for slicing the food products (22) and a device (60) for packaging the product portions (46), comprises an input conveyor (84 ) which can be fed with one or more product portions (46) arranged in a format plane (56) into a format and which conveys a respective format in an input conveying direction (85), and an output conveyor (88) by means of which a format in an output conveying direction (89) can be issued. A format supplied to the input conveyor (84) defines an input format (50). The conveying device (58) comprises a format alignment device (66) and is set up in such a way that the output conveyor (88) delivers a dispensing format (70) which has a different orientation relative to the output conveying direction (89) than the input format (50) with respect to the input conveying direction (85). In addition, a cutting line and a method for slicing food products are given.

Description

1. a) einem Eingangsförderer, welchem eine oder mehrere Produktportionen, die in einer Format-Ebene zu einem Format angeordnet sind, zuführbar sind und welcher ein jeweiliges Format in einer Eingangsförderrichtung fördert;
2. b) einem Ausgangsförderer, mittels welchem ein Format in einer Ausgangsförderrichtung abgebbar ist.

The invention relates to a conveyor device for conveying product portions of food products, in particular for conveying between a device for slicing the food products and a device for packaging the product portions, with

1. a) an input conveyor, which one or more product portions, which are arranged in a format level to a format, can be supplied and which promotes a respective format in an input conveying direction;
2. b) an output conveyor, by means of which a format can be delivered in an output conveying direction.

Moreover, the invention relates to a cutting line for slicing food products comprising a device for slicing the food products and a device for packaging the sliced food products.

1. a) ein oder mehrere Produktportionen, die in einer Format-Ebene zu einem Format angeordnet sind, einem Eingangsförderer zugeführt und von diesem in einer Eingangsförderrichtung gefördert werden;
2. b) ein Format mit einem Ausgangsförderer in einer Ausgangsförderrichtung abgegeben wird.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for conveying product portions of food products, in particular for conveying between a device for slicing the food products and a device for packaging the product portions, in which

1. a) one or more product portions, which are arranged in a format level to a format, fed to an input conveyor and conveyed by the latter in an input conveying direction;
2. b) a format is delivered with an output conveyor in an output conveying direction.

In slicing lines of the above type, product loaves of sausage, cheese or the like are processed, which often have a rectangular-like cross-section with longer longitudinal sides and shorter transverse sides. For reasons of cutting technology, these product slices are cut transversely; The product slices lie on an outer surface which defines the longitudinal side of the cross section. The thereby also rectangular product slices are stacked to product portions, which are then formed as a whole cuboid with a long side in front.

Several product portions form a product serving group in the conveying process, which in turn forms a so-called format of several product portions. In the format, the product portions in the conveying direction are also initially arranged with one longitudinal side first.

However, there are packaging devices to which such product portions must be fed with a shorter lateral side first.

It is an object of the invention to provide a conveyor, a cutting line and a method of the type mentioned, with which an effective and especially to the requirements of a packaging device coordinated transfer of product portions or formats is possible.

• c) ein dem Eingangsförderer zugeführtes Format ein Eingangs-Format definiert;
• d) die Fördervorrichtung eine Format-Ausrichteinrichtung umfasst und derart eingerichtet ist, dass der Ausgangsförderer ein Abgabe-Format abgibt, welches bezogen auf die Ausgangsförderrichtung eine andere Ausrichtung hat als das Eingangs-Format bezogen auf die Eingangsförderrichtung.

This object is achieved in a conveying device of the type mentioned in that

• c) a format supplied to the input conveyor defines an input format;
• d) the conveying device comprises a format-aligning device and is arranged such that the output conveyor emits a dispensing format, which has a different orientation with respect to the output conveying direction than the input format with respect to the input conveying direction.

With a conveying device according to the invention, the orientation of a format as a whole relative to an associated conveying direction can be changed. In this way, the orientations of the individual product portions forming the format are changed in one operation, which, based on an alignment change of individual product portions, ensures a considerable time gain and a better throughput.

1. a) eine Dreheinheit umfasst, durch welche ein Eingangs-Format bezogen auf die Eingangsförderrichtung um eine Drehachse, die in einem Winkel zur Format-Ebene verläuft, um einen Drehwinkel gedreht werden kann, wodurch das Abgabe-Format erzeugt wird; und/oder
2. b) eine Richtungsänderung des Eingangs-Formats bewirken kann.

It is particularly advantageous if the format alignment device

1. a) comprises a rotary unit, by which an input format relative to the input conveying direction about an axis of rotation, which extends at an angle to the format level, by an angle of rotation can be rotated, whereby the dispensing format is generated; and or
2. b) can cause a change in direction of the input format.

According to the invention, an input format can be converted into a delivery format by, on the one hand, rotating the input format as a whole or, on the other hand, effecting the conveying direction of the input format. A change of direction is accompanied by a change of orientation; For example, it does not mean cornering without changing the orientation. A turn and a change of direction can also be combined.

1. a) der Winkel zwischen der Drehachse und der Format-Ebene 90°; und/oder
2. b) der Drehwinkel 90°.

Preferably

1. a) the angle between the axis of rotation and the format plane 90 °; and or
2. b) the angle of rotation 90 °.

Thus, the input format is preferably rotated in its format level and also preferably by 90 °.

It is favorable if the format alignment device comprises a table which is movable between a lowered position and a raised position and / or is rotatable about an axis of rotation. For example, if the change in orientation of the format is due to a change of direction, the table need not be rotatable, as will be seen below.

The format-alignment device preferably has on a top side a multiplicity of support pins projecting vertically upwards.

Advantageously, a movable input transfer conveyor is provided which is movable between an input transfer position and a release position, and cooperates in the input transfer position with both the input conveyor and the format aligner and releases the format aligner in the release position.

In particular, when the change of the orientation of the format is to be effected by a rotation, it is also favorable if a movable output transfer conveyor is present, which is movable between an exit transfer position and a release position and in the exit transfer position with both the conveyor Output conveyor as well as with the format alignment device cooperates and releases the format alignment device in the release position.

Particularly advantageously, the input transfer conveyor and / or the output transfer conveyor and / or the input conveyor and / or the output conveyor are designed as belt conveyors with belt strips. Such belt conveyors are on the one hand established and on the other hand, with regard to the input transfer conveyor and the output transfer conveyor can work particularly well with the mentioned support pins, which will be apparent below.

With regard to the cutting line of the type mentioned above, the above-mentioned object is achieved in that
between the device for slicing the food products and the device for packaging the sliced food products is arranged a conveyor device with some or all of the above features.

• c) ein dem Eingangsförderer zugeführtes Format ein Eingangs-Format definiert;
• d) mit Hilfe einer Format-Ausrichteinrichtung ein Abgabe-Format erzeugt wird, welches von dem Ausgangsförderer abgegeben wird und das bezogen auf die

Ausgangsförderrichtung eine andere Ausrichtung hat als das Eingangs-Format bezogen auf die Eingangsförderrichtung.In the method of the type mentioned, the above-mentioned object is achieved in that

• c) a format supplied to the input conveyor defines an input format;
• d) by means of a format alignment device, a dispensing format is generated, which is discharged from the output conveyor and based on the

Output conveying direction has a different orientation than the input format with respect to the input conveying direction.

The advantages correspond to the advantages explained above for the conveying device.

1. a) ein Eingangs-Format bezogen auf die Eingangsförderrichtung um eine Drehachse, die in einem Winkel zur Format-Ebene verläuft, um einen Drehwinkel gedreht wird, wodurch das Abgabe-Format erzeugt wird; und/oder
2. b) eine Richtungsänderung des Eingangs-Formats bewirkt wird.

In a corresponding manner, it is favorable if

1. a) an input format relative to the input conveying direction about an axis of rotation which extends at an angle to the format level, is rotated by a rotation angle, whereby the output format is generated; and or
2. b) a change in direction of the input format is effected.

1. a) der Winkel zwischen der Drehachse und der Format-Ebene 90° beträgt; und/oder
2. b) der Drehwinkel 90° beträgt.

Likewise, it is accordingly advantageous if

1. a) the angle between the axis of rotation and the format plane is 90 °; and or
2. b) the angle of rotation is 90 °.

• 1 eine Seitenansicht eine Schneidlinie zum Aufschneiden von Lebensmittelprodukten mit einer Schneidvorrichtung und einer Verpackungsvorrichtung, zwischen denen eine Fördervorrichtung mit einer Dreheinrichtung angeordnet ist;
• 2 bis 7 einander entsprechende Draufsichten auf die Fördervorrichtung und die Verpackungseinrichtung in verschiedenen Förderphasen.

Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. In these show:

• 1 a side view of a cutting line for cutting food products with a cutting device and a packaging device, between which a conveying device is arranged with a rotating device;
• 2 to 7 Corresponding top views of the conveyor and the packaging device in different stages of funding.

In 1 is generally designated 10 a cutting line for slicing and packaging of food products to product portions.

The cutting line 10 comprises a cutting device known per se 12 with a spiral cutting knife 14 that of a knife holder 16 worn. The cutting knife 14 is driven by a not specifically shown motor, runs in a cutting plane 18 and works with a stationary counter knife 20 together.

Product slices to be sliced 22 be the cutting head 16 on a product pad 24 supplied supported, which is about a pivot axis 26 can be pivoted. There are always two product loaves 22 cut at the same time; one of these two product loaves 22 is located in 1 behind the drawing plane.

The product edition 24 comprises as a product conveyor a conveyor belt 28 in that by means of a drive motor 30 is driven. The product edition 24 with the conveyor belt 28 is loaded with food products in a substantially horizontal feed position and then pivoted to a working position inclined relative to a horizontal plane. In 1 is the product edition 24 in its feed position with solid lines and shown in its working position with dashed lines. The longitudinal axis of the product overlay 24 closes in the illustrated embodiment in its working position with the cutting plane 20 an angle of attack of 90 °.

Above the product edition 24 is a delivery facility 32 provided with two collets, which in the two product loaves 22 intervene and this against the cutting blade 14 to deliver.

In their feed position, the product pad 24 product loaves 22 by means of a feed conveyor 34 from one of the cutting machine 10 be fed upstream area in which the product loaves 22 weighed, subjected to a volume or density measurement and / or preformed, as it is in itself known. The feed conveyor 34 includes two parallel juxtaposed and independently driven feed belts 36 , one of which is behind the drawing plane again.

From the product parts 22 Cut slices fall under the influence of gravity in the drawing down on a portioning conveyor 38 a portioning device 40 with two Portioniersträngen 42 which may be formed as conveyor belts, belt conveyors or the like. The portioning lines 42 each work with a scale 44 together. If on the portioning lines 40 a product portion 46 has formed from a predetermined number or with a predetermined weight of product slices, this product portion 46 drove away. Individual product portions 46 are in the 2 to 7 to recognize, with not all product portions carry a reference numeral.

The portioning device 40 generates product serving groups 48 in which several product portions 46 a so-called format 50 form.

The smallest unit can be a product serving group 48 through a single product portion 46 be formed. Also the corresponding format 50 In this case, this includes only a single product portion 46 , In practice, includes a product serving group 48 and thus a format 50 at least two product portions 46 ,

In the present embodiment, a product serving group includes 48 or the corresponding format 50 two parallel lines 52 with four rows 54 , making a total of eight product portions 46 are arranged in the conveying direction in a 2x4 matrix, as in the 2 to 7 easy to recognize. However, there are also other formats on a large scale 50 possible. A product serving group 48 or a format 50 defines a format level 56 , in which the product serving group 48 belonging product portions 46 are arranged and only in 1 is marked. In the illustrated embodiment, the format level runs 56 horizontal. If conveyor units are inclined upwards or downwards in the conveying direction, the format level serving as reference can be 56 but also be inclined relative to the horizontal.

The product serving groups 48 Beyond this, by the portioning device 40 to a conveyor 58 Pass the formats 50 to a packaging device 60 which does not need to be discussed in more detail below.

Both the portioning device 40 as well as the packaging device 60 can be a buffer function before and after the conveyor 58 exercise. Optionally, before and after the conveyor 58 also separate or to the conveyor 58 counting buffer areas may be provided.

In the 2 to 7 are only in 2 all components provided with reference numerals, in the 3 to 7 only the essential components were marked.

As mentioned above, have the product loaves 22 a rectangular-like cross-section with longer longitudinal sides and shorter transverse sides and are cut transversely. Thus, the product portions 46 altogether cuboid with a long side 62 formed ahead, wherein the packaging device 60 the product portions 46 however, with a shorter lateral side 64 must be supplied in advance.

To accomplish this, the conveyor comprises 58 a format alignment device 66 with which a product serving group 48 ie a format 50 to a rotation axis 68 Can be twisted at an angle to the format level 56 runs. In the present embodiment, this angle is 90 °, but in principle this angle can be arbitrary.

The format alignment device 66 is capable of a format 50 in a submission format 70 to convict at which the product portions group 48 compared to the supplied format 50 in the format level 56 is turned.

A format 50 thus defines based on a generated delivery format 70 an input format; this term will be used below.

The conveyor 58 includes a feed conveyor 72 with which by the portioning device 40 generated input formats 50 to the format aligner 66 be encouraged. In addition, the conveyor comprises 58 a delivery conveyor 74 with which the generated dispensing formats 70 from the format aligner 66 to the packaging device 60 be encouraged.

The format alignment device 66 includes a turntable 76 with a table 78 , which by means of a drive unit 80 moved in the vertical direction between a lowered and a raised position and, of course, about the axis of rotation 68 can be turned. The format alignment device 66 ie the turntable 76 and here the table 78 , Has at its top a plurality of vertically upstanding support pins 82 which are regularly arranged at equal intervals. In the present embodiment, the support pins cover 82 On a square area, but deviating arrangements are also contemplated, as long as a supplied input format 50 from the turntable 76 can be included.

The feed conveyor 72 includes a stationary input conveyor 84 which the input formats 50 can be fed and which a respective input format 50 with an input conveying direction 85 promotes that in 2 is illustrated with an arrow. In the present embodiment, the input formats arrive 50 from the portioning device 40 on the entrance conveyor 84 ,

An input format 50 defined with reference to the input conveying direction 85 an orientation; the present input format 50 defined, for example, based on input conveying direction 85 the illustrated alignment with two lines 52 à four rows 54 in the form of the 2x4 matrix.

In addition, the feed conveyor includes 72 a movable entrance transfer conveyor 86 which is movable between an input transfer position and a release position. The input transfer conveyor operates in the input transfer position 86 conveyor technology with both the stationary input conveyor 84 as well as with the format alignment unit 66 , here with the turntable 76 together; this is shown by the 1 to 3 . 6 and 7 , In the release position is the format alignment device 66 , specifically here again the turntable 76 , released and can perform a rotation; show this 4 and 5 ,

In an analogous manner, the delivery conveyor comprises 74 a stationary output conveyor 88 of which the submission formats 70 in an output conveying direction 89 to the packaging device 60 be encouraged. The output conveying direction 89 is in 6 illustrated with an arrow.

In the embodiment shown here, the input conveying direction 85 and the output conveying direction 89 identical. However, this need not be the case, which will be discussed again below.

The delivery conveyor 74 also has a movable exit transfer conveyor 90 which is movable between an exit transfer position and a release position. In the output transfer position, the output transfer conveyor operates 88 conveyor technology with both the stationary output conveyor 88 as well as with the format alignment device 66 , here the turntable 76 , together. In the release position there is also the format alignment device 66 , specifically the turntable again 76 , released and can perform a rotation.

The stationary entrance and exit conveyors 84 and 88 as well as the movable input and output transfer conveyors 86 and 90 are designed as belt conveyors so that they mesh comb-like and between the support pins 82 the turntable 82 can be performed. For this are these sponsors 84 . 86 . 88 . 90 designed as a belt conveyor and have in their respective conveying direction parallel to each other belt strips, the total with 92 are designated. The distances and arrangements of the belt strips 92 are such that the strap bars 92 the movable input and output conveyor 86 and 90 between the belt strips 92 the associated stationary input and output conveyor 84 and 88 can be lost and moved.

The feed conveyor 72 includes a drive device 94 with which the input conveyor 84 and the input transfer conveyor 86 be driven or driven and moved. Accordingly, the delivery conveyor comprises 74 a drive device 96 , with which the output conveyor 88 and the exit transfer conveyor 90 be driven or driven and moved.

In the respective transfer position of the movable input and output transfer conveyor 86 and 90 these overlap the turntable 76 each half, which in the 1 to 3 . 6 and 7 can be seen. The dimension and the arrangement of the support pins 82 the turntable are according to the training and arrangement of the belt strips 92 of the input transfer conveyor 86 and the exit transfer conveyor 90 Voted.

The operation of the conveyor 58 will now be based on the 2 to 7 explains:

2 shows a starting situation in which the portioning device 40 the input format explained above 50 has produced, where the product serving group 48 eight product portions 42 in two lines 52 and four rows 54 are arranged. The input format 50 was already on the stationary entrance conveyor 84 of the feed conveyor 72 the conveyor 58 promoted. The input transfer conveyor 86 takes its input transfer position, the turntable 76 is in its lowered position. In this are the tips of the support pins 82 below the belt strips 92 the input and output transfer conveyors 86 respectively. 90 or at least below the conveying plane, so that the input format 50 without contact with the support pins 82 over the turntable 76 can be promoted as it is 3 illustrated.

Now the turntable is 76 moved to its raised position, so that the support pins 82 from the bottom through the belt strips 92 protrude through and the product portions 46 up from the input transfer conveyor 86 and the exit transfer conveyor 90 stand out, leaving the input format 50 on the turntable 76 rests.

After that, the input transfer conveyor 86 and the exit transfer conveyor 90 moved into their release position, what 4 shows. As illustrated there by a curved arrow, now becomes the turntable 76 90 ° around the axis of rotation 68 rotated, reducing the output format 70 is produced; this shows 5 ,

In the present embodiment, therefore, one of the format alignment device 66 supplied input format 50 in a submission format 70 convicted, at which the product portions group 48 compared to the input format supplied 50 in the format level 56 rotated by 90 °. The submission format 70 thus comprises in the output conveying direction 89 now four parallel lines with two rows, giving a total of eight product portions 46 in the output conveying direction 89 are arranged in a 4x2 matrix.

Like an inbound conveyor 84 supplied input format 50 also defines a submission format 70 an orientation, but then in the output conveying direction 89 refers; the present delivery format 70 defined, for example, based on the output conveying direction 89 the illustrated alignment with four lines à two rows in the form of the 4x2 matrix.

Thus, the submission format has 70 relative to the output conveying direction 89 a different orientation than that of the input conveyor 84 funded input format 50 relative to the input conveying direction 85 , Here, the change in orientation corresponds to a rotation of 90 °.

Now the input transfer conveyor 86 and the exit transfer conveyor 90 moved into their input or output transfer position, which 6 illustrated. The turntable 76 is moved to its lowered position, reducing the output format 70 on the input transfer conveyor 86 and the exit transfer conveyor 90 be filed.

As 7 shows, now becomes the submission format 70 with the help of the delivery conveyor 74 to the packaging device 60 handed over, where at the same time there already arrived delivery formats 70 be further promoted in the exercise of the buffer function.

As 7 also illustrated, has the feed conveyor 72 the conveyor 58 in the meantime another input format 50 taken from the portioning device 40 was generated.

Now, the above-described delivery cycle with this input format 50 carried out again.

Generally speaking, the conveying device 58 through the format alignment device 66 set up such that the output conveyor 88 a submission format 70 outputs, which related to the output conveying direction 89 has a different orientation than that of the input conveyor 84 funded input format 50 relative to the input conveying direction 85 ,

In the present embodiment, the input conveying direction 85 and the output conveying direction 89 identical. However, this does not have to be the case.

If the input conveying direction 85 and the output conveying direction 89 may include an angle of 90 °, with the aim of aligning input formats 50 to turn 90 °, on a turntable 76 be waived. In this case, it will be enough if the table 78 can be raised and lowered.

In such a case would be because the packaging device 60 in the cutting line 10 positioned at 90 ° relative to the cutting device.

The input transfer conveyor 86 can then above the output transfer conveyor 90 run when these two conveyors 86 . 90 take their input or output transfer position, with their belt strips 92 latticed so run crosswise that the support pins 82 the table 78 can drive through the remaining gaps.

When the input transfer conveyor 86 its input transfer position and the exit transfer conveyor 90 its initial transfer position takes first an input format 50 from the input transfer conveyor 86 over the lowered table 78 promoted. The table 78 is raised, whose support pins 82 drive through the above-mentioned gaps between the belt strips 92 and raise the input format 50 from the input transfer conveyor 84 from.

This is now moved to its release position, the output transfer conveyor 90 remains in the exit transfer position. The table 78 is lowered, reducing the input format 50 on the exit transfer conveyor 90 is filed. The release then does not refer to a release of a rotary movement of the table 78 but to the release of access to the exit transfer conveyor 90 ,

This promotes the input format 50 now as a submission format 70 away in the output conveying direction, which runs at a 90 ° angle to the input conveying direction. Although the input format 50 not real was rotated and its registration is unchanged around space, has the submission format 70 nevertheless an orientation with respect to the output conveying direction 89 , which compared to the orientation of the input format 50 relative to the input conveying direction 85 rotated by 90 °.

In this case can also be on the movable output transfer conveyor 90 dispensed with and with a purely stationary discharge conveyor 74 be worked, which is permanently up over the table 78 extends and below the plane of movement of the input transfer conveyor 86 is arranged.

A change of direction and a rotation of the input format 50 can also be combined to form an input format 50 a submission format 70 to create.

Claims (12)

Conveying device for conveying product portions (46) from food products (22), in particular for conveying between a device (12) for slicing the food products (22) and a device (60) for packaging the product portions (46), with a) an input conveyor ( 84) which can be fed with one or more product portions (46) arranged in a format plane (56) into a format and which conveys a respective format in an input conveying direction (85); b) an output conveyor (88) by means of which a format can be output in an output conveying direction (89), characterized in that c) a format fed to the input conveyor (84) defines an input format (50); d) the conveying device (58) comprises a format-alignment device (66) and is arranged such that the output conveyor (88) emits a dispensing format (70), which has a different orientation relative to the output conveying direction (89) than the input Format (50) with respect to the input conveying direction (85). Conveyor after Claim 1 characterized in that the format registration means (66) comprises a) a rotary unit (76) through which an input format (50) relative to the input conveying direction (85) about an axis of rotation (68) at an angle to the format Plane (56) can be rotated by one rotation angle, thereby producing the delivery format (70); and / or b) can cause a change of direction of the input format (50). Conveyor after Claim 2 , characterized in that a) the angle between the axis of rotation (68) and the format plane (56) is 90 °; and / or b) the angle of rotation is 90 °. Conveyor after Claim 2 or 3 characterized in that the format registration means (66) comprises a table (78) movable between a lowered position and a raised position and / or rotatable about an axis of rotation (68). Conveyor after Claim 4 , characterized in that the format-alignment device (66) on a top side a plurality of vertically upwardly projecting support pins (82) has. Conveying device according to one of Claims 1 to 5 characterized in that there is a movable input transfer conveyor (86) which is movable between an input transfer position and a release position and conveyed in the input transfer position with both the input conveyor (84) and the format registration device (66 ) and releases the format alignment device (66) in the release position. Conveying device according to one of Claims 1 to 6 characterized in that there is a movable exit transfer conveyor (90) movable between an exit transfer position and a release position and conveyed in the exit transfer position with both the exit conveyor (88) and the format aligner (66 ) and releases the format alignment device (66) in the release position. Conveyor after Claim 6 or 7 characterized in that the input transfer conveyor (86) and / or the exit transfer conveyor (90) and / or the input conveyor (84) and / or the exit conveyor (88) are designed as belt conveyors with belt strips (92). A food product slicing line (22) comprising a device (12) for slicing the food products (22) and a device (60) for packaging the sliced food products (22), characterized in that between the slicing device (12) the food products (22) and the device (60) for packaging the sliced food products (22) a conveyor device according to one of Claims 1 to 8th is arranged. A method of conveying product portions (46) of food products (22), in particular for conveying between a device (12) for cutting the food products (22) and a device (60) for packaging the product portions (46), in which a) one or a plurality of product portions (46) arranged in a format plane (56) into a format, fed to and conveyed by an input conveyor (84) in an input conveying direction (85); b) delivering a format with an output conveyor (88) in an exit conveyor direction (89), characterized in that c) a format fed to the input conveyor (84) defines an input format (50); d) by means of a format alignment device (66), a delivery format (70) is generated, which is output from the output conveyor (88) and with respect to the Ausgangsförderrichtung (89) has a different orientation than the input format (50 ) with respect to the input conveying direction (85). Method according to Claim 10 , characterized in that a) an input format (50) relative to the input conveying direction (85) about an axis of rotation (68) which extends at an angle to the format plane (56) is rotated by a rotation angle, whereby the discharge Format (70) is generated; and / or b) causing a change in the direction of the input format (50). Method according to Claim 11 , characterized in that a) the angle between the axis of rotation (68) and the format plane (56) is 90 °; and / or b) the angle of rotation is 90 °.

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