DE3041618A1 - Automatic letter or brochure folding accessory - has base and cover with corresponding ledges to produce fold lines in letter pressed between them - Google Patents

Abstract

The accessory is intended for folding letters, printed matter (x) etc. before inserting them into envelopes. It comprises a base plate (1) with raised portions (2,3) and a (hinged 6) cover (8) with correspondingly projecting portions (7). The projecting portions (2,3;7) are arranged such that, when the cover is pressed on to a letter placed on the base, it produces pref. two fold lines positioned in accordance with the dimensions of a standard-size long envelope. The cover may have a resilient layer and may be spring-loaded into an open position. An edge stop (5) may facilitate positioning the letter.

Description

0) fold folder

for: letters and printed matter of all kinds.

Description It is common knowledge that letters, prospectuses and others Printed matter must be folded to fit the envelope for the purpose of sending it by post. This happens not only in offices, but also in the private sector, i3bera11. there, where the port has to be made ready for dispatch.

Folding is mainly done manually. But so-called are also common Folding machines with preferably electric drive.

However, the latter usually require a lot of space and are for folding large volumes of mail. They are ideal for folding individual letters or a small amount of mail inexpedient. This work has still been done by hand, although this Work is much more common than folding large volumes of mail.

iias device according to the invention offers for folding individual to less Letters every day a very useful, simple and practical solution. It was at the conception to a very practical, unproblematic, preferably manual operable device, which can also be manufactured inexpensively, greatest value placed.

The drawing sheet 1 shows in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4 exemplary embodiments of the device according to the invention. 1 shows a device part (1) with raised surfaces (2 and 3) made of preferably solid material, as well as a recessed grip (4) for the purpose easier lifting of the part (8). The part (8) can be pivoted about a pivot point (6) arranged up to a stop. On the part (8) there are preferably two bars (7) attached. he distance (y) of the bar to each other corresponds to the rebate groove distance to be made respectively.

the envelope width of a common envelope part (8) can be resiliently mounted so that, for example, after loosening a conventional locking mechanism Part (8) automatically in ere certain angular position limited by the stop to part (1) pivots. If the paper to be folded (e.g. 1 or more A4 letterheads) placed on part (1) and connected to connector W.

aligned, after briefly pressing the part (8) the paper the two required folds on the P Small folder for Letters and printed matter of all kinds.

Description can be attached in the simplest possible way.

Fig.2 shows the simplest embodiment of the invention Device. It preferably consists of only one part, slightly narrower in width than a normal envelope.

After placing the paper and aligning it with the stop (5), it will come with with your fingertips pressed over the edges of the device (9), which also causes the Make the necessary creases on the paper. This is easier more precise and faster than folding without auxiliary equipment.

3 shows an embodiment of the device according to the invention, where part (8) is not connected to part (1). Part (8) also has the purpose better handling e.g. a handle bar (1), as well as an elastic coating (10). Part (i) has raised webs (11) and stop (5). After placing the paper (x) and pressing on part (8), the necessary folding grooves are formed on the Paper off. In order to be able to apply only single folds depending on the requirements (e.g. Middle fold), with this device part (8) is preferably simple when pressed on so laterally offset that only a single fold crease is created, or at least a web (11) is arranged so that it can be folded down or removed.

In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, only individual folds To be able to attach in the correct position, at least one of the raised surfaces (2) can be removed or attached in a function-disabling manner, and / or at least one strip (7).

Part (8) is preferably made of clear material (e.g. plastic) manufactured. This allows the material to be folded or the fold marks applied to it etc. better watch.

4 shows a further embodiment of the invention Device in which part (i) is designed as a container, e.g. for storing Envelopes (z). The width (y) of the device preferably corresponds to the distance of the two crease grooves to each other. Part (8) has l pulled down at the side; l Äcllen (13), which is the paper (x) which has been placed on the stopper (5) is, after depressing part (8) pulls over the edges of part (1) and so on causes the fold.

Kleintalz machine for letters and printed matter of all kinds.

Description The surfaces (13) can have elastic coatings have (14), the ozone still ensure bossero folding of the paper and moreover Provide protection against possible damage to the pallet. This allows individual folds achieve that in turn at least one of the folding surfaces (13) foldable, removable or similar are attached, so that always on possibly longer papers only the required fold can be made.

Further embodiments of the device according to the invention are, for example, combinations with punches, staplers, letter scales, stamps, etc., clocks, calendars, etc., as well as with suitable containers for writing utensils, paper clips, notepads etc.

All kinds of advertising imprints are provided for the devices.

Devices with e.g. an electromechanical drive for certain needs.

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Claims (1)

P a t e n t a n s p r ü c h e for the small folder for letters and printed matter of all kinds, 1) characterized in that the device prefers. ¢ c surfaces (2 + 3) and Strips (7) or with bars (11) and elastic coating (10) so equipped is that by pressing at least one upper part (8) on letterhead and printed matter, which were placed on the lower part (I), preferably two folding grooves at the same time can be attached, e.g. for letterheads to be inserted into long-format envelopes required are. 2) characterized in that the device preferably consists of at least a lower part (1) and an upper part (8), the upper part preferably pivotable (6) and held in a certain angular position by a spring balancer or spring pressure, is attached to the lower part 3) characterized in that the device is permanently attached has raised webs (11) which are attached either to the upper part (8) or to the lower part (1) are, or lower part (1) and upper part (8) are to be vorzufrslvei.se le one Victory (11) equipped. 4) characterized in that the webs (11) opposite Areas of the lower part (1) or upper part (8) with preferably elastic coatings (10) are equipped. 5) characterized in that the upper part (8) is preferably made of clear glass Plastic is made. 6) characterized in that the device is preferably equipped with a handle bar (12), handle, button or similar. 7) characterized in that the device preferably has a stop (5) is equipped. 8) characterized in that the device is preferably used as a container designed lower part (Fig. 4 - 1) for storing envelopes etc. has. Continuation of patent claims for the small folder for letters and printed matter of all kinds, 9) according to claim 3), characterized in that the device with surfaces (2 + 3) and strips (7) or with bars (11) and elastic coatings (10) is, preferably a surface (2) or (3) or preferably a bar (11) is arranged removable or foldable.