EP0676354B1 - Method and device for packing printed products - Google Patents

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EP0676354B1
EP0676354B1 EP95810172A EP95810172A EP0676354B1 EP 0676354 B1 EP0676354 B1 EP 0676354B1 EP 95810172 A EP95810172 A EP 95810172A EP 95810172 A EP95810172 A EP 95810172A EP 0676354 B1 EP0676354 B1 EP 0676354B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H39/00—Associating, collating, or gathering articles or webs
    • B65H39/02—Associating,collating or gathering articles from several sources
    • B65H39/06—Associating,collating or gathering articles from several sources from delivery streams
    • B65H39/065—Associating,collating or gathering articles from several sources from delivery streams by collecting in rotary carriers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B25/00—Packaging other articles presenting special problems
    • B65B25/14—Packaging paper or like sheets, envelopes, or newspapers, in flat, folded, or rolled form
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2301/00—Handling processes for sheets or webs
    • B65H2301/40—Type of handling process
    • B65H2301/43—Gathering; Associating; Assembling
    • B65H2301/434—In channels, e.g. in which the articles are substantially vertical or inclined
    • B65H2301/4341—In channels, e.g. in which the articles are substantially vertical or inclined with several channels on a rotary carrier rotating around an axis parallel to the channels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2301/00—Handling processes for sheets or webs
    • B65H2301/50—Auxiliary process performed during handling process
    • B65H2301/51—Modifying a characteristic of handled material
    • B65H2301/516—Securing handled material to another material
    • B65H2301/5161—Binding processes
    • B65H2301/51616—Binding processes involving simultaneous deformation of parts of the material to be bound

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  • the invention relates to a method and an arrangement according to the preambles of the corresponding Claims 1 and 15 for packaging continuously funded Printed products, such as newspapers, magazines or brochures, one printed product each or a small number of printed products be packed.
  • the invention therefore has the task of a packaging method for individual printed products or small groups of printed products, with which a variety of different packaging can be realized and this without separating the products directly on a high-performance current is feasible, that is, in a stream in which the products are mostly in the are essentially transported transversely to their edges and at intervals, which are significantly shorter than their edge lengths. It is also the job the invention to provide an arrangement for performing the method, which arrangement as many as possible from the further processing of printed products should already have known components and if possible such is designed to be easy on different variations of the packaging process is adaptable.
  • the basic idea of the method according to the invention is the insertion method to adapt as a packaging process.
  • This is a curved or pre-folded packaging element with the bow or fold first in an essentially V-shaped, continuously conveyed insertion compartment introduced.
  • the packaging element is in its curved or folded Condition is usually greater than the one to be packaged in at least one direction Printed product.
  • the packaging element is opened (the two Parts arranged in a V-shape) and what is to be packaged Product "inserted" into the curved or pre-folded packaging element.
  • the packaging element, while it is still in the Insert compartment is located, at least partially closed, for example Parts of the packaging element that protrude above the product to be packed, placed around its edge and on the opposite side, for example be glued.
  • the packaging element will at least partially enclosed printed product removed from the insertion compartment.
  • several printed products can be used together or in succession each inserted into a packaging element and described in the Wrapped up as a group of printed products.
  • FIG . 1 shows a packaging drum 1 very schematically to explain the method according to the invention and the arrangement according to the invention, as it is described in a function as a plug-in drum, for example in German patent specification No. 2447336 or the corresponding US patent specification No. 3951399.
  • the packaging method according to the invention can be carried out with such a drum, which is adapted to the packaging drum in a manner to be described.
  • the packaging drum is driven to rotate about its axis of rotation (Arrow B). It has a number of plug-in compartments around its circumference 10 on, which is in the axial direction of the drum, so transverse to its direction of movement B, and extend with means of transport for transportation (Arrow A) of a compartment content in the axial direction. Further the plug-in compartments have means for carrying out individual process steps on and / or are such means in the area of the drum circumference arranged such that the insertion compartments by the rotation of the Drum can be moved past it one after the other.
  • the plug-in compartments also contain holding means with which a compartment content at least on the lower side of the drum is held in the compartment.
  • Mode of Transport for transporting the contents of a compartment are, for example described in patent publication CH-575303 (or US-4058202).
  • the drum In the entrance area of the drum (start arrow A, left in the figure) the drum in a continuous stream (arrow C), for example one High power current, folded or at least curved packaging elements 3 fed such that a packaging element in each insertion compartment is placed with the fold or sheet first, so that this comes to rest against the bottom of the V-shaped compartment.
  • a continuous stream for example one High power current, folded or at least curved packaging elements 3 fed such that a packaging element in each insertion compartment is placed with the fold or sheet first, so that this comes to rest against the bottom of the V-shaped compartment.
  • the packaging elements placed in the insert compartments are now on the one hand by the rotation of the drum in circles and on the other hand by the means of transport in the compartments moved in the axial direction, resulting in a spiral trajectory arises.
  • This trajectory can vary depending on the function the internal means of transport is continuous or advantageous have a stepped, spiral shape. While the packaging elements traversing this spiral path, they are opened first or at least brought into a defined, open position, then each compartment or Each open packaging element has at least one printed product to be packed 4 fed (high power current, arrow D) and into the packaging element plugged in.
  • the packaging elements 3 and the printed products 4 in the drum and for the removal (arrow E) of the packaged Products 5 from the drum can, for example, devices for use as described in patent publications CH-668244 (or US-4801132), EP-481914 (or US-5169139), EP-341423 (or US-4981291) or DE-2447336 (or US-3951399) by the same applicant are described.
  • FIG. 2 shows a rotating packaging system 2 with which the method according to the invention can also be carried out.
  • Circulation systems of this type in the function of plug-in systems are described, for example, in patent publications CH-669944 (or US-4743005) or EP-0346578 (or US-5104108).
  • V-shaped insertion compartments 20 are used, which are moved continuously on a self-contained transport path, for example, as shown, connected to form a self-contained compartment chain and deflected around two deflection rollers.
  • the compartments are arranged transversely to their direction of transport (arrow B).
  • the compartments of the circulating packaging system can be significantly wider than the objects to be processed and are then provided with internal transport means for moving (perpendicular to the paper plane) the objects in the compartments and transversely to the conveying direction of the insertion compartments (arrow B) .
  • Such means of transport can also be absent, that is, the packaging elements and the printed products to be packaged then have an essentially constant position in the compartments and the means for carrying out individual process steps are advantageously arranged outside the compartments and carry out a clocked transport of the compartments synchronized function.
  • Means for carrying out method steps that require a longer time to carry out their function can also be present in a plurality and can be moved along a certain section with a specific compartment and then moved back.
  • the description of the inventive method in connection with the packaging drum can also be used on the surrounding packaging system apply.
  • the arrows B, C and D thus also denote the direction of transport (B) of the insertion compartments during the implementation of the Packaging process, the feed (C) of the packaging elements 3, the Feeding (D) of the printed products 4 to be packaged and removal (E) of the packaged products 5.
  • Transport of the packaging elements and Printed products in the plug-in compartments (corresponding to arrow A of Figure 1) not shown but possible in both directions transverse to the direction of transport B.
  • the arrow F indicates the return through which the plug-in compartments returned empty to the point of the packaging element feed become.
  • FIGS. 3 to 8 show different, exemplary variants of the packaging method according to the invention. Only one packaging element 3 and one print product 4 to be packed are shown in successive stages of the packaging process and as a finished packaging product 5. Furthermore, packaging products that can be produced are also shown in other similar process variants.
  • Figure 3 shows a first exemplary process variant.
  • a printed product 4.1 for example a brochure
  • a packaging element 3.1 that is essentially the same width, which packaging element has a pre-fold, that is to say the packaging element 3.1 is folded (or bent) in such a way that its two folding parts do not cross the fold have the same extent.
  • the shorter part is as long as or shorter than the product 4.1 to be packaged, while the longer part is longer than the shorter part by more than the thickness of the product to be packaged.
  • the packaging element 3.1 and the inserted printed product 4.1 are advantageously aligned laterally with respect to one another and then the part of the packaging element projecting beyond the inserted product is placed around the corresponding edge of the inserted printed product and pressed on the other side, for example after application of adhesive for the closure.
  • the adhesive can also be applied to the packaging element beforehand, for example before the packaging elements are fed to the packaging arrangement. If the packaging element 3.1 consists of an adhesive film, it is sufficient to press it together to close it.
  • a packaging product 5.1 is created in which the packaging element covers the main surfaces of the printed product, but which is open on the sides.
  • the method variant according to FIG. 3 can be varied further as follows the packaging element is narrower than the printed product to be packed and surrounds it in the finished packaging as a banderole (packaging product 5.2); the printed product to be packed comes with the flower first inserted into the packaging element (packaging product 5.3) or such that the folded back is positioned transversely to the fold of the packaging element is; there are several printed products, advantageously from the same Size, inserted with each other or one after the other in the packaging element (Packaging product 5.4).
  • FIG. 4 shows a further exemplary method variant.
  • the packaging element 3.5 is wider than the printed product 4.5 to be packed.
  • the process runs the same as the process according to FIG. 3 (without lateral alignment of the packaging element and printed product after insertion), but this is followed by a step for laterally closing the packaging element which laterally protrudes the product to be packaged.
  • This step can consist of activating adhesive that has already been applied to the packaging element beforehand, and then pressing the parts together (packaging product 5.5).
  • the lateral closure of the packaging element can also be realized by deformation of the lateral edge area of the packaging element, as a result of which a suitable packaging material is pressed together in such a way that a sufficient closure is formed even without adhesive (packaging product 5.6).
  • FIG. 5 shows a further, exemplary method variant in which the packaging element 3.7, which is folded or bent in the middle (no pre-fold), projects beyond the product 4.7 to be packed, both parallel to its fold and transversely thereto.
  • adhesive areas applied to the edge areas are activated beforehand if necessary and the edge areas are pressed together (packaging product 5.7). Adhesive can also be applied to the edge areas of the packaging element in the insertion compartments. An edge deformation process can also be used here (packaging product 5.8).
  • FIG. 6 shows a further exemplary process variant.
  • the packaging element 3.9 used essentially corresponds to a double page of the product 4.9 to be packed. This is inserted into the packaging element with the flower in front and the packaging element is attached to the main surfaces of the product to be packaged by means of peelable adhesive points 60 in the area of the folding back of the product to be packaged. This creates a packaging product 5.9, the packaging element of which is not closed in itself, but rather by being fastened to the product to be packaged.
  • FIG. 7 shows a further exemplary process variant.
  • a packaging element 3.10 is used, which is not only pre-folded or at least bent, but which is prepared by further preparation steps.
  • the packaging element arises from a sheet 70 which is folded on all sides larger than or the same size as the product to be packaged 4.10 in a not yet trimmed state. Two corners are cut off on this arch (71) and then folded in (72). The sheet is then folded or bent in the middle and used in this way as packaging element 3.10.
  • the printed product 4.10 is, for example, inserted into the packaging element 3.10 with the folding back first, and both are trimmed together, for example laterally and in the region of the flower of the printed product (73).
  • the folded corners of the packaging element are folded out (74) and the parts of the packaging element that protrude beyond the product to be packaged are placed around the edges thereof and, for example, glued to the opposite side.
  • FIG. 8 shows a further exemplary method variant.
  • a packaging element 3.11 is fed in here, which has already been stapled with the printed product that is not yet trimmed and is to be packaged.
  • the production of such a printed product with attached packaging element in a collection process is described, for example, in the patent specification CH-540816 (Grapha Holding).
  • the packaging element 3.11 has a pre-fold 80 folded inwards on at least one side.
  • the packaging element 3.11 is dimensioned and folded in such a way that the folded edge of the folded pre-fold 80 would not protrude beyond the printed product even in its trimmed state.
  • the printed product with the attached packaging element is trimmed in the insertion compartment at least parallel to the fold of the packaging element, as a result of which the folded pre-fold 80 is not touched.
  • the pre-fold 80 is then unfolded, placed around the flower of the printed product and pressed on the opposite side.
  • the result is a packaging product 5.11, which is very similar to packaging product 5.1 (FIG. 3), but in which the printed product is held in place with the aid of the stitching.
  • FIGS. 9 to 14 show exemplary embodiments of means for carrying out process steps on the packaging elements and / or printed products located in the insertion compartments. If an arrangement with a packaging drum (FIG. 1) or with a circumferential packaging system (FIG. 2) is to be set up or set up in such a way that all of the described process variants can be carried out, it must be provided with means for opening the packaging element and with means for laterally aligning the packaging element and product to be packaged, with means for trimming the packaging element and the printed product, with means for unfolding parts of the packaging element folded in, with means for applying adhesive to the packaging element or printed product, with means for compressing or deforming edge regions of the packaging element, with means for Folding the packaging element around edges of the product to be packaged and equipped or equipped with means for pressing parts of the packaging element.
  • FIGS. 9 to 14 show exemplary embodiments of means for carrying out process steps on the packaging elements and / or printed products located in the insertion compartments.
  • the means for performing the process steps listed above can be arranged on the plug-in compartments. They can be stationary be and the internal means of transport the packaging elements and / or the print products to be packaged for an interaction in their area lead or they can move through stationary on in the compartments Packaging elements and / or printed products work. On the other hand, you can the means for carrying out the process steps also outside the insertion compartments be arranged in such a way that they can move with the movement of the plug-in compartments guided packaging elements in their area and / or printed products can interact.
  • FIG. 9 schematically shows an example of a means for unfolding a folded-in part of the packaging element aligned parallel to the folded edge in a plug-in compartment with internal transport means (not shown), for example in a packaging drum. Only one wall 90 of the plug-in compartment is shown. The rotation of the drum and the movement of the compartment contents are indicated by arrows B and A.
  • the packaging element 3 with the folded-in part 91 is guided past a folding nose 92 in its open state during its movement in the insertion compartment (arrow A) in such a way that it engages between the folded-in part 91 and the rest of the packaging element and unfolds the folded-in part.
  • a folding sword must be provided for a corresponding folding part leading in direction A, similar to that shown in FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 10 shows an example of means for unfolding the folded parts of a packaging element 3 in a plug-in compartment without internal means of transport. Only one wall 100 of the plug-in compartment is shown.
  • the conveying direction B of the insertion compartment is directed perpendicular to the paper plane.
  • Rotating folding swords 101 and 102 are arranged in a fixed position to the side of the insertion compartment (100) and are synchronized with the movement of the insertion compartments in such a way that they reach under the folded-in parts 103 and 104 of the packaging element 3 and unfold them.
  • FIG. 11 shows very schematically an example of a means for applying adhesive to the packaging element 3. It is a spray unit 110 which is arranged in a stationary manner outside of plug-in compartments 111. Depending on the orientation of the spray unit 110, parts of the packaging element 3, which protrude beyond the printed product 4 to be packaged, or the printed product 4 itself can be provided with adhesive.
  • FIG. 12 shows an exemplary embodiment of means for compressing or deforming edge regions of the packaging element (for the method see FIGS. 4 and 5). It is a pair of rollers 121 pressed against one another, which is arranged on the insertion compartment (only one wall 120 of which is shown) and between which the edge region of the packaging element 3 is carried out during its transport in the insertion compartment (arrow A). If the edge area is to be deformed at the same time, interlocking toothed rollers are used instead of rollers. Appropriately structured, mutually movable clamping jaws can be used as a means for compressing or deforming edge areas of packaging elements that do not work with internal transport means.
  • Figures 13 and 14 show exemplary embodiments of means for folding parts of the packaging element around edges of the product to be packaged and for pressing these parts on the opposite side.
  • the packaging element is transported in the insertion compartment (Arrow A) of the pre-fold 130 of the packaging element 3 by a Folded nose 131 guided and then by means of a press roller 132 against the packaged Printed product pressed.
  • This agent can be used in plug-in compartments with internal means of transport for transporting the products towards A.
  • the pre-fold is then replaced by the Movement of the insertion compartment in direction B on a folding template 140 passed in such a way that the pre-fold around the corresponding edge of the packaging printed product is placed.
  • the pre-fold with the help one arranged accordingly and synchronized with the movement of the Insert compartments driven star roller 141 against the packaged printed product pressed.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Anordnung nach den Oberbegriffen der entsprechenden Patentansprüche 1 und 15 zum Verpacken von kontinuierlich geförderten Druckprodukten, wie beispielsweise Zeitungen, Zeitschriften oder Broschüren, wobei je ein Druckprodukt oder je eine kleine Anzahl von Druckprodukten verpackt werden.The invention relates to a method and an arrangement according to the preambles of the corresponding Claims 1 and 15 for packaging continuously funded Printed products, such as newspapers, magazines or brochures, one printed product each or a small number of printed products be packed.

Einzelne Druckprodukte oder mehrere Druckprodukte, beispielsweise kleine Gruppen von Druckprodukten, werden nach dem Stande der Technik beispielsweise für den Versand verpackt, indem sie in mehr oder weniger kontinuierlichen Verfahren mit einer Banderole umhüllt werden, welche Banderole meist schmaler ist als das Druckprodukt, aber auch gleich breit sein kann wie das Druckprodukt, indem sie mit einer Folie meist allseitig, beispielsweise durch Verschweissung, umhüllt werden oder indem sie in Couverts gesteckt werden. Verschiedene Verpackungsverfahren unterscheiden sich durch die Art der damit realisierbaren Verpackung und damit durch den effektiven Schutz, der die Verpackung dem Druckprodukt bietet, und durch die Komplexität des Verfahrens, wobei üblicherweise mit einem komplexeren Verfahren eine mehr Schutz bietende Verpackung realisierbar ist. Individual printed products or several printed products, for example small ones Groups of printed products are known in the art, for example packed for shipping by being in more or less continuous Procedure to be wrapped with a banderole, which banderole is usually narrower than the printed product, but can also be the same width like the printed product, usually with a film on all sides, for example by welding, to be encased or by putting them in envelopes become. Different packaging processes differ by their type the packaging that can be realized with it and thus through effective protection, who offers the packaging to the printed product, and due to the complexity of the Process, usually with a more complex process one more Protective packaging is feasible.

Allen bekannten Verfahren gemeinsam ist, dass mindestens für Teilschritte davon die Produkte vereinzelt, zum Teil sogar angehalten werden müssen, das heisst, dass die Druckprodukte diesen Teilschritten in einem Strom zugeführt werden müssen, in dem sie beispielsweise parallel zu einem Kantenpaar transportiert werden und der Abstand zwischen korrespondierenden Kanten quer zur Förderrichtung zweier benachbarter Produkte mindestens so gross ist wie die Ausdehnung der Produkte in Förderrichtung. Mit derartigen Strömen sind Leistungen im Bereiche von 8'000 bis 12'000 Exemplaren pro Stunde möglich, nie aber die heute geforderten Hochleistungen bis zu 40'000 Exemplaren pro Stunde. Um mit den bekannten Verfahren eine derart hohe Leistung erreichen zu können, müssten diese in einer Vielzahl parallel zueinander durchgeführt werden, was mit einem entsprechend grossen, apparativen Aufwand verbunden wäre.Common to all known methods is that at least for partial steps of which the products must be isolated, in some cases even stopped, the means that the printed products are fed to these substeps in one stream must be transported, for example, in parallel to a pair of edges and the distance between corresponding edges across the direction of conveyance of two neighboring products is at least as large as the expansion of the products in the conveying direction. With such currents Services in the range of 8,000 to 12,000 copies per hour possible but never the high performance required today of up to 40,000 copies per Hour. To achieve such high performance with the known methods to be able to do this, they would have to be carried out in parallel in a large number be what with a correspondingly large amount of equipment would be connected.

Eine dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 15 entsprechende Vorrichtung ist bekannt aus der EP 346 578 A.A corresponding to the preamble of claim 15 The device is known from EP 346 578 A.

Die Erfindung macht es sich deshalb zur Aufgabe, ein Verpackungsverfahren für einzelne Druckprodukte oder kleine Gruppen von Druckprodukten aufzuzeigen, mit dem eine Vielzahl verschiedener Verpackungen realisierbar ist und das ohne Vereinzelung der Produkte direkt an einem Hochleistungsstrom durchführbar ist, das heisst, in einem Strom, in dem die Produkte meist im wesentlichen quer zu ihren Kanten transportiert werden und mit Abständen, die bedeutend kürzer sind als ihre Kantenlängen. Es ist ebenfalls die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Anordnung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens zu schaffen, welche Anordnung möglichst viele aus der Weiterverarbeitung von Druckprodukten bereits bekannte Bestandteile aufweisen soll und möglichst derart gestaltet ist, dass sie einfach auf verschiedene Varianten des Verpackungsverfahren adaptierbar ist.The invention therefore has the task of a packaging method for individual printed products or small groups of printed products, with which a variety of different packaging can be realized and this without separating the products directly on a high-performance current is feasible, that is, in a stream in which the products are mostly in the are essentially transported transversely to their edges and at intervals, which are significantly shorter than their edge lengths. It is also the job the invention to provide an arrangement for performing the method, which arrangement as many as possible from the further processing of printed products should already have known components and if possible such is designed to be easy on different variations of the packaging process is adaptable.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch das Verpackungsverfahren und die Anordnung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens, wie sie in den entsprechenden Patentansprüchen 1 und 15 definiert sind. This task is solved by the packaging process and the arrangement to carry out the method as described in the corresponding claims 1 and 15 are defined.

Die Grundidee des erfindungsgemässen Verfahrens besteht darin, das Einsteckverfahren als Verpackungsverfahren zu adaptieren. Dazu wird ein gebogenes oder vorgefaltetes Verpackungselement mit dem Bogen oder Falt voran in ein im wesentlichen V-förmiges, kontinuierlich gefördertes Einsteckabteil eingeführt. Das Verpackungselement ist in seinem gebogenen oder gefalteten Zustand dabei meist mindestens in einer Richtung grösser als das zu verpakkende Druckprodukt. Dann wird das Verpackungselement geöffnet (die beiden V-förmig angeordneten Teile voneinander getrennt) und das zu verpakkende Produkt in das gebogene oder vorgefaltete Verpackungselement "eingesteckt". Dann wird das Verpackungselement, während es sich immer noch im Einsteckabteil befindet, mindestens partiell verschlossen, indem beispielsweise Teile des Verpackungselementes, die das zu verpackende Produkt überragen, um dessen Kante gelegt und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite beispielsweise angeklebt werden. Dann wird das mindestens teilweise vom Verpackungselement umschlossene Druckprodukt aus dem Einsteckabteil entnommen. In derselben Weise können mehrere Druckprodukte miteinander oder nacheinander je in ein Verpackungselement eingesteckt und in der beschriebenen Weise als Gruppe von Druckprodukten verpackt werden.The basic idea of the method according to the invention is the insertion method to adapt as a packaging process. This is a curved or pre-folded packaging element with the bow or fold first in an essentially V-shaped, continuously conveyed insertion compartment introduced. The packaging element is in its curved or folded Condition is usually greater than the one to be packaged in at least one direction Printed product. Then the packaging element is opened (the two Parts arranged in a V-shape) and what is to be packaged Product "inserted" into the curved or pre-folded packaging element. Then the packaging element, while it is still in the Insert compartment is located, at least partially closed, for example Parts of the packaging element that protrude above the product to be packed, placed around its edge and on the opposite side, for example be glued. Then the packaging element will at least partially enclosed printed product removed from the insertion compartment. In In the same way, several printed products can be used together or in succession each inserted into a packaging element and described in the Wrapped up as a group of printed products.

Anhand der folgenden Figuren sollen verschiedene, beispielhafte Varianten des erfindungsgemässen Verfahrens und beispielhafte Ausführungsformen der Anordnung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens beschrieben werden. Dabei zeigen:

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Parts of the arrangement according to the invention for carrying out individual steps of the method according to the invention.

Figur 1 stellt zur Erläuterung des erfindungsgemässen Verfahrens und der erfindungsgemässen Anordnung sehr schematisch eine Verpackungstrommel 1 dar, wie sie in einer Funktion als Einstecktrommel beispielsweise in der deutschen Patentschrift Nr. 2447336 oder der korrespondierenden US-Patentschrift Nr. 3951399 beschrieben ist. Mit einer derartigen Trommel, die in einer noch zu beschreibenden Weise zur Verpackungstrommel adaptiert ist, kann das erfindungsgemässe Verpackungsverfahren durchgeführt werden. FIG . 1 shows a packaging drum 1 very schematically to explain the method according to the invention and the arrangement according to the invention, as it is described in a function as a plug-in drum, for example in German patent specification No. 2447336 or the corresponding US patent specification No. 3951399. The packaging method according to the invention can be carried out with such a drum, which is adapted to the packaging drum in a manner to be described.

Die Verpackungstrommel wird um ihre Rotationsachse drehend angetrieben (Pfeil B). Sie weist rund um ihren Umfang eine Mehrzahl von Einsteckabteilen 10 auf, die sich in axialer Richtung der Trommel, also quer zu ihrer Bewegungsrichtung B, erstrecken und die mit Transportmitteln zum Transport (Pfeil A) eines Abteilinhaltes in axialer Richtung ausgestattet sind. Ferner weisen die Einsteckabteile Mittel zur Durchführung von einzelnen Verfahrensschritten auf und/oder sind solche Mittel im Bereiche des Trommelumfanges derart angeordnet, dass die Einsteckabteile durch die Rotation der Trommel nacheinander daran vorbei bewegt werden. Die Einsteckabteile enthalten ferner Haltemittel, mit denen ein Abteilinhalt mindestens auf der unteren Seite der Trommel im Abteil festgehalten wird. Die Transportmittel in den Einsteckabteilen, die Mittel zur Durchführung von Verfahrensschritten und die Festhaltemittel sind in der Figur nicht dargestellt. Transportmittel zum Transport eines Abteilinhaltes (Abteil-interne Transportmittel) sind beispielsweise beschrieben in der Patentveröffentlichung CH-575303 (bzw. US-4058202). The packaging drum is driven to rotate about its axis of rotation (Arrow B). It has a number of plug-in compartments around its circumference 10 on, which is in the axial direction of the drum, so transverse to its direction of movement B, and extend with means of transport for transportation (Arrow A) of a compartment content in the axial direction. Further the plug-in compartments have means for carrying out individual process steps on and / or are such means in the area of the drum circumference arranged such that the insertion compartments by the rotation of the Drum can be moved past it one after the other. The plug-in compartments also contain holding means with which a compartment content at least on the lower side of the drum is held in the compartment. The means of transport in the plug-in compartments, the means for performing procedural steps and the holding means are not shown in the figure. Mode of Transport for transporting the contents of a compartment (internal means of transport) are, for example described in patent publication CH-575303 (or US-4058202).

Im Eingangsbereich der Trommel (Anfang Pfeil A, links in der Figur) werden der Trommel in einem kontinuierlichen Strom (Pfeil C), beispielsweise einem Hochleistungsstrom, gefaltete oder mindestens gebogene Verpackungselemente 3 derart zugeführt, dass in jedes Einsteckabteil ein Verpackungselement plaziert wird und zwar mit dem Falt oder Bogen voran, derart, dass dieser gegen den Grund des V-förmigen Abteils zu liegen kommt.In the entrance area of the drum (start arrow A, left in the figure) the drum in a continuous stream (arrow C), for example one High power current, folded or at least curved packaging elements 3 fed such that a packaging element in each insertion compartment is placed with the fold or sheet first, so that this comes to rest against the bottom of the V-shaped compartment.

Die in den Einsteckabteilen plazierten Verpackungselemente werden nun einerseits durch die Rotation der Trommel im Kreise und andererseits durch die Transportmittel in den Abteilen in axialer Richtung bewegt, woraus eine spiralige Bewegungsbahn entsteht. Diese Bewegungsbahn kann je nach Funktion der internen Transportmittel eine kontinuierliche oder aber vorteilhafterweise eine stufige, spiralige Form haben. Während die Verpackungselemente diese spiralige Bahn durchlaufen, werden sie zuerst geöffnet oder mindestens in eine definierte, offene Position gebracht, dann wird jedem Abteil bzw. jedem offenen Verpackungselement mindestens ein zu verpackendes Druckprodukt 4 zugeführt (Hochleistungsstrom, Pfeil D) und in das Verpackungselement eingesteckt. Im Laufe des spiraligen Weitertansports werden nun je nach Verfahrensvariante und Ausrüstung der Trommel weitere Verfahrensschritte des Verpackungsverfahrens, mindestens aber ein Schritt, in dem das Verpackungselement verschlossen wird, durchgeführt und im Ausgangsbereich der Trommel (Ende von Pfeil A, rechts in der Figur) werden die verpackten Druckprodukte 5, wiederum als Hochleistungsstrom (Pfeil E) aus der Trommel entnommen. Die Verpackungselemente sind bei der Entnahme aus der Trommel mindestens soweit um das zu verpackende Produkt geschlossen, dass das Produkt für den Weitertransport genügend sicher darin festgehalten ist. Es können aber nach der Entnahme aus der Trommel noch weitere Verschliessschritte (beispielsweise seitlich) folgen. The packaging elements placed in the insert compartments are now on the one hand by the rotation of the drum in circles and on the other hand by the means of transport in the compartments moved in the axial direction, resulting in a spiral trajectory arises. This trajectory can vary depending on the function the internal means of transport is continuous or advantageous have a stepped, spiral shape. While the packaging elements traversing this spiral path, they are opened first or at least brought into a defined, open position, then each compartment or Each open packaging element has at least one printed product to be packed 4 fed (high power current, arrow D) and into the packaging element plugged in. In the course of the spiral further transport are now each Depending on the process variant and equipment of the drum, further process steps of the packaging process, but at least one step in which the Packaging element is closed, carried out and in the exit area the drum (end of arrow A, right in the figure) are the packaged Print products 5, again as a high-performance stream (arrow E) from the drum taken. The packaging elements are removed from the Drum closed at least as far as the product to be packaged that the product is held securely in place for onward transport. It but can still further sealing steps after removal from the drum (for example laterally).

Weitere Verfahrensschritte, die mit den bereits erwähnten Mitteln an den in den Einsteckabteilen befindlichen Verpackungselementen 3 und Druckprodukten 4 durchgeführt werden können, sind beispielsweise: Auffalten eines eingefalteten Teils des Verpackungselementes, Beschichten mit Klebstoff eines Bereiches des Verpackungselementes, Umlegen eines überragenden Teils des Verpackungselementes, Anpressen des umgelegten Teils eines Verpackungselementes etc.Further procedural steps, which with the means already mentioned to the in the plug-in compartments located packaging elements 3 and printed products 4 can be carried out, for example: Unfolding one folded part of the packaging element, coating with adhesive an area of the packaging element, flipping a superior Part of the packaging element, pressing the folded part of a packaging element Etc.

Für die Zuführung (Pfeile C, D) der Verpackungselemente 3 und der Druckprodukte 4 in die Trommel und für die Entnahme (Pfeil E) der verpackten Produkte 5 aus der Trommel können beispielsweise Vorrichtungen zur Anwendung kommen, wie sie in den Patentveröffentlichungen CH-668244 (bzw. US-4801132), EP-481914 (bzw. US-5169139), EP-341423 (bzw. US-4981291) oder DE-2447336 (bzw. US-3951399) derselben Anmelderin beschrieben sind.For feeding (arrows C, D) the packaging elements 3 and the printed products 4 in the drum and for the removal (arrow E) of the packaged Products 5 from the drum can, for example, devices for use as described in patent publications CH-668244 (or US-4801132), EP-481914 (or US-5169139), EP-341423 (or US-4981291) or DE-2447336 (or US-3951399) by the same applicant are described.

Figur 2 stellt ein umlaufendes Verpackungssystem 2 dar, mit dem das erfindungsgemässe Verfahren ebenfalls durchgeführt werden kann. Derartige Umlaufsysteme in der Funktion als Einstecksysteme sind beispielsweise beschrieben in den Patentveröffentlichungen CH-669944 (bzw. US-4743005) oder EP-0346578 (bzw. US-5104108). Es kommen hier wiederum V-förmige Einsteckabteile 20 zur Anwendung, die auf einer in sich geschlossenen Transportstrecke kontinuierlich bewegt werden, beispielsweise wie dargestellt zu einer in sich geschlossenen Abteilkette verbunden und um zwei Umlenkrollen umgelenkt. Dabei sind die Abteile quer zu ihrer Transportrichtung (Pfeil B) angeordnet. Die Abteile des umlaufenden Verpackungssystems können, wie die Einsteckabteile der Verpackungstrommel, bedeutend breiter sein als die zu bearbeitenden Gegenstände und sind dann mit internen Transportmitteln zur Verschiebung (senkrecht zur Papierebene) der Gegenstände in den Abteilen und quer zur Förderrichtung der Einsteckabteile (Pfeil B) versehen. Derartige Transportmittel können aber auch fehlen, das heisst, die Verpackungselemente und die zu verpackenden Druckprodukte haben in den Abteilen dann eine im wesentlichen konstante Position und die Mittel zur Durchführung von einzelnen Verfahrensschritten sind vorteilhafterweise ausserhalb der Abteile ortsfest angeordnet und führen eine getaktete, mit dem Transport der Abteile synchronisierte Funktion aus. Mittel zur Durchführung von Verfahrensschritten, die eine längere Zeit für die Ausübung ihrer Funktion benötigen, können auch in einer Mehrzahl vorhanden sein und über eine bestimmte Teilstrecke mit je einem bestimmten Abteil mitbewegt und dann zurück bewegt werden. FIG. 2 shows a rotating packaging system 2 with which the method according to the invention can also be carried out. Circulation systems of this type in the function of plug-in systems are described, for example, in patent publications CH-669944 (or US-4743005) or EP-0346578 (or US-5104108). Here again, V-shaped insertion compartments 20 are used, which are moved continuously on a self-contained transport path, for example, as shown, connected to form a self-contained compartment chain and deflected around two deflection rollers. The compartments are arranged transversely to their direction of transport (arrow B). The compartments of the circulating packaging system, like the insertion compartments of the packaging drum, can be significantly wider than the objects to be processed and are then provided with internal transport means for moving (perpendicular to the paper plane) the objects in the compartments and transversely to the conveying direction of the insertion compartments (arrow B) . Such means of transport can also be absent, that is, the packaging elements and the printed products to be packaged then have an essentially constant position in the compartments and the means for carrying out individual process steps are advantageously arranged outside the compartments and carry out a clocked transport of the compartments synchronized function. Means for carrying out method steps that require a longer time to carry out their function can also be present in a plurality and can be moved along a certain section with a specific compartment and then moved back.

Die Beschreibung des erfindungsgemässen Verfahrens im Zusammenhang mit der Verpackungstrommel lässt sich sinngemäss auch auf das umlaufende Verpackungssystem anwenden. Die Pfeile B, C und D bezeichnen damit ebenfalls die Transportrichtung (B) der Einsteckabteile während der Durchführung des Verpackungsverfahrens, die Zuführung (C) der Verpackungselemente 3, die Zuführung (D) der zu verpackenden Druckprodukte 4 und die Entnahme (E) der verpackten Produkte 5. Ein Transport der Verpackungselemente und Druckprodukte in den Einsteckabteilen (entsprechend Pfeil A der Figur 1) ist nicht dargestellt aber möglich und zwar in beiden Richtungen quer zur Transportrichtung B. Der Pfeil F bezeichnet den Retourtrum durch den die Einsteckabteile leer an den Punkt der Verpackungselement-Zuführung zurückgeführt werden.The description of the inventive method in connection with the packaging drum can also be used on the surrounding packaging system apply. The arrows B, C and D thus also denote the direction of transport (B) of the insertion compartments during the implementation of the Packaging process, the feed (C) of the packaging elements 3, the Feeding (D) of the printed products 4 to be packaged and removal (E) of the packaged products 5. Transport of the packaging elements and Printed products in the plug-in compartments (corresponding to arrow A of Figure 1) not shown but possible in both directions transverse to the direction of transport B. The arrow F indicates the return through which the plug-in compartments returned empty to the point of the packaging element feed become.

Figuren 3 bis 8 zeigen verschiedene, beispielhafte Varianten des erfindungsgemässen Verpackungsverfahrens. Dabei ist jeweils nur ein Verpackungselement 3 und ein zu verpackendes Druckprodukt 4 in aufeinanderfolgenden Stadien des Verpackungsverfahrens und als fertiges Verpackungsprodukt 5 dargestellt. Ferner sind auch in weiteren ähnlichen Verfahrensvarianten herstellbare Verpackungsprodukte dargestellt. FIGS. 3 to 8 show different, exemplary variants of the packaging method according to the invention. Only one packaging element 3 and one print product 4 to be packed are shown in successive stages of the packaging process and as a finished packaging product 5. Furthermore, packaging products that can be produced are also shown in other similar process variants.

Figur 3 zeigt eine erste, beispielhafte Verfahrensvariante. Ein Druckprodukt 4.1, beispielsweise eine Broschüre, wird mit dem Faltrücken voran in ein im wesentlichen gleich breites Verpackungselement 3.1 eingesteckt, welches Verpackungselement einen Vorfalz aufweist, das heisst das Verpackungselement 3.1 ist derart gefaltet (oder gebogen), dass seine beiden Faltteile quer zum Falt nicht dieselbe Ausdehnung haben. Dabei ist beispielsweise der kürzere Teil gleich lang wie oder kürzer als das zu verpackende Produkt 4.1, während der längere Teil um mehr als die Dicke des zu verpackenden Produktes länger ist als der kürzere Teil. Das Verpackungselement 3.1 und das eingesteckte Druckprodukt 4.1 werden vorteilhafterweise seitlich aufeinander ausgerichtet und dann wird der das eingesteckte Produkt überragende Teil des Verpakkungselementes um die entsprechende Kante des eingesteckten Druckproduktes gelegt und auf der anderen Seite beispielsweise nach Applikation von Klebstoff für den Verschluss angepresst. Der Klebstoff kann auch vorgängig, beispielsweise vor der Zuführung der Verpackungselemente zur Verpackungsanordnung, auf dem Verpackungselement aufgebracht werden. Besteht das Verpackungselement 3.1 aus einer Haftfolie, reicht zum Verschliessen ein Aufeinanderpressen. Es entsteht ein Verpackungsprodukt 5.1, in dem das Verpackungselement die Hauptflächen des Druckproduktes bedeckt, das an den Seiten aber offen ist. Figure 3 shows a first exemplary process variant. A printed product 4.1, for example a brochure, is inserted with the folded back first into a packaging element 3.1 that is essentially the same width, which packaging element has a pre-fold, that is to say the packaging element 3.1 is folded (or bent) in such a way that its two folding parts do not cross the fold have the same extent. Here, for example, the shorter part is as long as or shorter than the product 4.1 to be packaged, while the longer part is longer than the shorter part by more than the thickness of the product to be packaged. The packaging element 3.1 and the inserted printed product 4.1 are advantageously aligned laterally with respect to one another and then the part of the packaging element projecting beyond the inserted product is placed around the corresponding edge of the inserted printed product and pressed on the other side, for example after application of adhesive for the closure. The adhesive can also be applied to the packaging element beforehand, for example before the packaging elements are fed to the packaging arrangement. If the packaging element 3.1 consists of an adhesive film, it is sufficient to press it together to close it. A packaging product 5.1 is created in which the packaging element covers the main surfaces of the printed product, but which is open on the sides.

Die Verfahrensvariante nach Figur 3 kann folgendermassen weiter variiert werden: das Verpackungselement ist schmaler als das zu verpackende Druckprodukt und umgibt dieses in der fertigen Verpackung als Banderole (Verpackungsprodukt 5.2); das zu verpackende Druckprodukt wird mit der Blume voran in das Verpackungselement eingesteckt (Verpackungsprodukt 5.3) oder derart, dass der Faltrücken quer zum Falt des Verpackungselements positioniert ist; es werden mehrere Druckprodukte, vorteilhafterweise von derselben Grösse, miteinander oder nacheinander in das Verpackungselement eingesteckt (Verpackungsprodukt 5.4). The method variant according to FIG. 3 can be varied further as follows the packaging element is narrower than the printed product to be packed and surrounds it in the finished packaging as a banderole (packaging product 5.2); the printed product to be packed comes with the flower first inserted into the packaging element (packaging product 5.3) or such that the folded back is positioned transversely to the fold of the packaging element is; there are several printed products, advantageously from the same Size, inserted with each other or one after the other in the packaging element (Packaging product 5.4).

Figur 4 zeigt eine weitere beispielhafte Verfahrensvariante. Dabei ist das Verpackungselement 3.5 breiter als das zu verpackende Druckprodukt 4.5. Das Verfahren läuft gleich ab wie das Verfahren gemäss Figur 3 (ohne seitliches Ausrichten von Verpackungselement und Druckprodukt nach dem Einstecken), es folgt aber darauf noch ein Schritt zum seitlichen Verschliessen des das zu verpackende Produkt seitlich überragenden Verpackungselementes. Dieser Schritt kann darin bestehen, dass bereits vorgängig auf dem Verpakkungselement angebrachter Klebstoff unter Umständen entsprechend aktiviert und dann die Teile zusammengepresst werden (Verpackungsprodukt 5.5). Der seitliche Verschluss des Verpackungselementes kann auch durch eine Deformation des seitlichen Randbereiches des Verpackungselementes realisiert werden, wodurch ein dafür geeignetes Verpackungsmaterial derart zusammen gepresst wird, dass sich auch ohne Klebstoff ein genügender Verschluss bildet (Verpackungsprodukt 5.6). FIG. 4 shows a further exemplary method variant. The packaging element 3.5 is wider than the printed product 4.5 to be packed. The process runs the same as the process according to FIG. 3 (without lateral alignment of the packaging element and printed product after insertion), but this is followed by a step for laterally closing the packaging element which laterally protrudes the product to be packaged. This step can consist of activating adhesive that has already been applied to the packaging element beforehand, and then pressing the parts together (packaging product 5.5). The lateral closure of the packaging element can also be realized by deformation of the lateral edge area of the packaging element, as a result of which a suitable packaging material is pressed together in such a way that a sufficient closure is formed even without adhesive (packaging product 5.6).

Figur 5 zeigt eine weitere, beispielhafte Verfahrensvariante, in der das Verpackungselement 3.7, das mittig gefaltet oder gebogen ist (kein Vorfalz) das zu verpackende Produkt 4.7 sowohl parallel zu seinem Falt als auch quer dazu überragt. Zum Verschliessen der Verpackung werden vorgängig auf den Randbereichen aufgebrachte Klebstoffstellen wenn nötig aktiviert und die Randbereiche zusammengepresst (Verpackungsprodukt 5.7). Es kann auch in den Einsteckabteilen Klebstoff auf die Randbereiche des Verpackungselementes aufgebracht werden. Auch hier kann wiederum ein Kantendeformationsverfahren zur Anwendung kommen (Verpackungsprodukt 5.8). FIG. 5 shows a further, exemplary method variant in which the packaging element 3.7, which is folded or bent in the middle (no pre-fold), projects beyond the product 4.7 to be packed, both parallel to its fold and transversely thereto. To close the packaging, adhesive areas applied to the edge areas are activated beforehand if necessary and the edge areas are pressed together (packaging product 5.7). Adhesive can also be applied to the edge areas of the packaging element in the insertion compartments. An edge deformation process can also be used here (packaging product 5.8).

Figur 6 zeigt eine weitere, beispielhafte Verfahrensvariante. Das verwendete Verpackungselement 3.9 entspricht im wesentlichen einer Doppelseite des zu verpackenden Produktes 4.9. Dieses wird mit der Blume voraus in das Verpackungselement eingesteckt und das Verpackungselement wird mittels abschälbarer Klebestellen 60 im Bereiche des Faltrückens des zu verpackenden Produktes an dessen Hauptflächen befestigt. Es entsteht dadurch ein Verpackungsprodukt 5.9, dessen Verpackungselement nicht in sich, sondern durch Befestigung am zu verpackenden Produkt geschlossen ist. FIG. 6 shows a further exemplary process variant. The packaging element 3.9 used essentially corresponds to a double page of the product 4.9 to be packed. This is inserted into the packaging element with the flower in front and the packaging element is attached to the main surfaces of the product to be packaged by means of peelable adhesive points 60 in the area of the folding back of the product to be packaged. This creates a packaging product 5.9, the packaging element of which is not closed in itself, but rather by being fastened to the product to be packaged.

Figur 7 zeigt eine weitere, beispielhafte Verfahrensvariante. Hier kommt ein Verpackungselement 3.10 zur Anwendung, das nicht nur vorgefaltet oder mindestens gebogen ist, sondern das durch weitere Vorbereitungsschritte vorpräpariert ist. Das Verpackungselement entsteht aus einem Bogen 70, der mittig gefaltet allseitig grösser ist als oder gleich gross wie das zu verpackende Produkt 4.10 in einem noch nicht beschnittenen Zustand. An diesem Bogen werden zwei Ecken abgeschnitten (71) und dann eingefaltet (72). Der Bogen wird dann mittig gefaltet oder gebogen und derart als Verpackungselement 3.10 verwendet. Das Druckprodukt 4.10 wird beispielsweise mit dem Faltrükken voran in das Verpackungselement 3.10 eingesteckt und beide zusammen werden beispielsweise seitlich und im Bereiche der Blume des Druckproduktes beschnitten (73). Dann werden die eingefalteten Ecken des Verpackungselementes ausgefaltet (74) und die das zu verpackende Produkt überragenden Teile des Verpackungselementes um dessen Kanten gelegt und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite beispielsweise angeklebt. Es entsteht dadurch ein allseitig mindestens teilweise geschlossenes Verpackungsprodukt 5.10. FIG. 7 shows a further exemplary process variant. Here a packaging element 3.10 is used, which is not only pre-folded or at least bent, but which is prepared by further preparation steps. The packaging element arises from a sheet 70 which is folded on all sides larger than or the same size as the product to be packaged 4.10 in a not yet trimmed state. Two corners are cut off on this arch (71) and then folded in (72). The sheet is then folded or bent in the middle and used in this way as packaging element 3.10. The printed product 4.10 is, for example, inserted into the packaging element 3.10 with the folding back first, and both are trimmed together, for example laterally and in the region of the flower of the printed product (73). Then the folded corners of the packaging element are folded out (74) and the parts of the packaging element that protrude beyond the product to be packaged are placed around the edges thereof and, for example, glued to the opposite side. This creates a packaging product 5.10 that is at least partially closed on all sides.

Figur 8 zeigt eine weitere beispielhafte Verfahrensvariante. Hier wird ein Verpackungselement 3.11 zugeführt, das mit dem zu verpackenden, noch nicht beschnittenen Druckprodukt bereits verheftet ist. Die Herstellung eines derartigen Druckproduktes mit angeheftetem Verpackungselement in einem Sammelverfahren ist beispielsweise beschrieben in der Patentschrift CH-540816 (Grapha Holding). Das Verpackungselement 3.11 besitzt dabei mindestens einseitig einen nach innen eingefalteten Vorfalz 80. Das Verpackungselement 3.11 ist dabei derart dimensioniert und gefaltet, dass die Faltkante des eingefalteten Vorfalzes 80 das Druckprodukt auch in seinem beschnittenen Zustand nicht überragen würde. Das Druckprodukt mit dem angehefteten Verpackungselement wird im Einsteckabteil minestens parallel zum Falt des Verpackungselementes beschnitten, wodurch der eingefaltete Vorfalz 80 nicht berührt wird. Dann wird der Vorfalz 80 aufgefaltet, um die Blume des Druckprodukts gelegt und auf der Gegenseite angepresst. Es entsteht dabei ein Verpackungsprodukt 5.11, das dem Verpackungsprodukt 5.1 (Figur 3) sehr ähnlich ist, in dem das Druckprodukt aber mit Hilfe der Heftung festgehalten ist. FIG. 8 shows a further exemplary method variant. A packaging element 3.11 is fed in here, which has already been stapled with the printed product that is not yet trimmed and is to be packaged. The production of such a printed product with attached packaging element in a collection process is described, for example, in the patent specification CH-540816 (Grapha Holding). The packaging element 3.11 has a pre-fold 80 folded inwards on at least one side. The packaging element 3.11 is dimensioned and folded in such a way that the folded edge of the folded pre-fold 80 would not protrude beyond the printed product even in its trimmed state. The printed product with the attached packaging element is trimmed in the insertion compartment at least parallel to the fold of the packaging element, as a result of which the folded pre-fold 80 is not touched. The pre-fold 80 is then unfolded, placed around the flower of the printed product and pressed on the opposite side. The result is a packaging product 5.11, which is very similar to packaging product 5.1 (FIG. 3), but in which the printed product is held in place with the aid of the stitching.

In derselben Weise, wie im Zusammenhang mit der Figur 8 mit einem Verpackungselement mit eingefaltetem Vorfalz beschrieben, lässt sich auch ein Verpackungselement 3.10 (gemäss Figur 7) mit einem Druckprodukt verheften und weiterverarbeiten. Selbstverständlich könnte in beiden Fällen das Druckprodukt mit dem angehefteten Verpackungselement auch in einem bereits beschnittenen Zustand dem erfindungsgemässen Verfahren zugeführt werden. In das mit einem Verpackungslement verheftete Druckprodukt können auch noch ein oder mehrere andere Druckprodukte eingesteckt werden und zwar zwischen Verpackungselement und damit verheftetem Druckprodukt oder zwischen Seiten des Druckproduktes.In the same way as in connection with FIG. 8 with a packaging element described with the pre-fold folded in, can also be Stitch packaging element 3.10 (according to FIG. 7) with a printed product and further process. Of course, in both cases Print product with the attached packaging element also in one already trimmed state fed to the inventive method become. In the printed product stapled with a packaging element one or more other printed products can also be inserted between the packaging element and the stitched printed product or between pages of the printed product.

Die in den Figuren 3 bis 8 dargestellten Verfahren lassen sich, wie teilweise bereits angedeutet, mannigfach kombinieren und in naheliegender Weise abwandeln, derart, dass eine ganze Reihe von weiteren Verpackungsprodukten herstellbar ist.The methods shown in Figures 3 to 8 can be, as partially already hinted at, various combinations and in an obvious way modify such that a whole range of other packaging products can be produced.

Figuren 9 bis 14 zeigen beispielhafte Ausführungsformen von Mitteln zur Durchführung von Verfahrensschritten an den sich in den Einsteckabteilen befindlichen Verpackungselementen und/oder Druckprodukten. Soll eine Anordnung mit einer Verpackungstrommel (Figur 1) oder mit einem umlaufenden Verpackungssystem (Figur 2) eingerichtet oder einrichtbar sein, derart, dass damit alle beschriebenen Verfahrensvarianten durchführbar sind, muss sie mit Mitteln zum Öffnen des Verpackungselementes, mit Mitteln zum seitlichen Ausrichten von Verpackungselement und zu verpackendem Produkt, mit Mitteln zum Beschneiden des Verpackungselementes und des Druckproduktes, mit Mitteln zum Auffalten von eingefalteten Teilen des Verpackungselementes, mit Mitteln zum Aufbringen von Klebstoff auf Verpackungselement oder Druckprodukt, mit Mitteln zum Zusammenpressen oder Deformieren von Kantenbereichen des Verpackungselementes, mit Mitteln zum Umlegen des Verpackungselementes um Kanten des zu verpackenden Produktes und mit Mitteln zum Anpressen von Teilen des Verpackungselementes ausgerüstet oder ausrüstbar sein. FIGS. 9 to 14 show exemplary embodiments of means for carrying out process steps on the packaging elements and / or printed products located in the insertion compartments. If an arrangement with a packaging drum (FIG. 1) or with a circumferential packaging system (FIG. 2) is to be set up or set up in such a way that all of the described process variants can be carried out, it must be provided with means for opening the packaging element and with means for laterally aligning the packaging element and product to be packaged, with means for trimming the packaging element and the printed product, with means for unfolding parts of the packaging element folded in, with means for applying adhesive to the packaging element or printed product, with means for compressing or deforming edge regions of the packaging element, with means for Folding the packaging element around edges of the product to be packaged and equipped or equipped with means for pressing parts of the packaging element.

Die Mittel zur Durchführung der oben aufgezählten Verfahrensschritte können an den Einsteckabteilen angeordnet sein. Dabei können sie quasi stationär sein und die internen Transportmittel die Verpackungselemente und/oder die zu verpackenden Druckprodukte für eine Interaktion in ihren Bereich führen oder sie können durch eigene Bewegung auf in den Abteilen stationäre Verpackungselemente und/oder Druckprodukte wirken. Andererseits können die Mittel zur Durchführung der Verfahrensschritte auch ausserhalb der Einsteckabteile ortsfest angeordnet sein, derart, dass sie mit den durch die Bewegung der Einsteckabteile in ihren Bereich geführten Verpackungselementen und/oder Druckprodukten interagieren können.The means for performing the process steps listed above can be arranged on the plug-in compartments. They can be stationary be and the internal means of transport the packaging elements and / or the print products to be packaged for an interaction in their area lead or they can move through stationary on in the compartments Packaging elements and / or printed products work. On the other hand, you can the means for carrying out the process steps also outside the insertion compartments be arranged in such a way that they can move with the movement of the plug-in compartments guided packaging elements in their area and / or printed products can interact.

Mittel zum Öffnen des Verpackungselementes im Einsteckabteil einer Verpackungstrommel oder zur definierten Positionierung des bereits offenen Verpackungselementes im Einsteckabteil einer Verpackungstrommel sind bekannt beispielsweise aus der bereits erwähnten Patentveröffentlichung DE-2447336 (bzw. US-3951399). In der gleichen Veröffentlichung sind Mittel zum seitlichen Ausrichten von Verpackungselement und zu verpackendem Druckprodukt beschrieben. Für Einsteckabteile eines umlaufenden Verpackungssystems sind diese entsprechend zu adaptieren. Weitere Mittel zum Öffnen sind beschrieben in den Patentveröffentlichungen CH-644814 (bzw. US-4398710) oder CH-644815 (bzw. US-4420146).Means for opening the packaging element in the insertion compartment of a packaging drum or for the defined positioning of the already open packaging element in the insertion compartment of a packaging drum are known for example from the already mentioned patent publication DE-2447336 (or US-3951399). In the same publication are means for lateral alignment of the packaging element and the printed product to be packed described. For plug-in compartments of an all-round packaging system these must be adapted accordingly. Other means of opening are described in patent publications CH-644814 (or US-4398710) or CH-644815 (or US-4420146).

Mittel zum Beschneiden von Verpackungselement und darin eingestecktem Druckprodukt sind beispielsweise beschrieben in den Patentveröffentlichungen EP-367715 (bzw. US-5113731), CH-583611 (bzw. US-4038893) oder CH-668216.Means for trimming packaging element and inserted therein Printed products are described, for example, in the patent publications EP-367715 (or US-5113731), CH-583611 (or US-4038893) or CH-668216.

Figur 9 zeigt schematisch ein beispielhaftes Mittel zum Auffalten eines parallel zur Faltkante ausgerichteten, eingefalteten Teils des Verpackungselementes in einem Einsteckabteil mit internen Transportmitteln (nicht dargestellt), beispielsweise in einer Verpackungstrommel. Von dem Einsteckabteil ist nur die eine Wand 90 dargestellt. Die Rotation der Trommel und die Bewegung des Abteilinhaltes sind mit Pfeilen B und A angedeutet. Das Verpackungselement 3 mit dem eingefalteten Teil 91 wird bei seiner Bewegung im Einsteckabteil (Pfeil A) in geöffnetem Zustand an einer Auffaltnase 92 vorbeigeführt, derart, dass diese zwischen den eingefalteten Teil 91 und den Rest des Verpackungselements greift und den eingefalteten Teil auffaltet. In Richtung A nachlaufende, schief zur Bewegungsrichtung A gerichtete Einfaltteile, wie sie beispielsweise in der Figur 7 dargestellt sind, können mit einer ähnlichen Auffaltnase aufgefaltet werden. Für einen entsprechenden in Richtung A vorlaufenden Einfaltteil muss ein Auffaltschwert vorgesehen werden, ähnlich wie es in der Figur 10 dargestellt ist. FIG. 9 schematically shows an example of a means for unfolding a folded-in part of the packaging element aligned parallel to the folded edge in a plug-in compartment with internal transport means (not shown), for example in a packaging drum. Only one wall 90 of the plug-in compartment is shown. The rotation of the drum and the movement of the compartment contents are indicated by arrows B and A. The packaging element 3 with the folded-in part 91 is guided past a folding nose 92 in its open state during its movement in the insertion compartment (arrow A) in such a way that it engages between the folded-in part 91 and the rest of the packaging element and unfolds the folded-in part. Folding parts trailing in direction A and oriented obliquely to direction of movement A, as are shown, for example, in FIG. 7, can be unfolded with a similar folding nose. A folding sword must be provided for a corresponding folding part leading in direction A, similar to that shown in FIG. 10.

Figur 10 zeigt ein beispielhaftes Mittel zum Auffalten von eingefalteten Teilen eines Verpackungselementes 3 in einem Einsteckabteil ohne interne Transportmittel. Vom Einsteckabteil ist nur die eine Wand 100 dargestellt. Die Förderrichtung B des Einsteckabteils ist senkrecht zur Papierebene gerichtet. Seitlich vom Einsteckabteil (100) sind rotierende Auffaltschwerter 101 und 102 ortsfest angeordnet, die derart mit der Bewegung der Einsteckabteile synchronisiert sind, dass sie unter die eingefalteten Teile 103 und 104 des Verpackungselementes 3 greifen und diese auffalten. FIG. 10 shows an example of means for unfolding the folded parts of a packaging element 3 in a plug-in compartment without internal means of transport. Only one wall 100 of the plug-in compartment is shown. The conveying direction B of the insertion compartment is directed perpendicular to the paper plane. Rotating folding swords 101 and 102 are arranged in a fixed position to the side of the insertion compartment (100) and are synchronized with the movement of the insertion compartments in such a way that they reach under the folded-in parts 103 and 104 of the packaging element 3 and unfold them.

Auffaltschwerter, wie sie in der Figur 10 dargestellt sind, können auch in jedem Einsteckabteil (ohne interne Transportmittel) vorgesehen werden. Sie werden dann in einem bestimmten Bereich der Transportstrecke (B) der Abteile entsprechend aktiviert.Unfolding swords, as shown in Figure 10, can also in each plug-in compartment (without internal means of transport). she are then in a certain area of the transport route (B) Compartments activated accordingly.

Figur 11 zeigt sehr schematisch ein beispielhaftes Mittel zum Aufbringen von Klebstoff auf das Verpackungselement 3. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Sprüheinheit 110, die ortsfest ausserhalb von Einsteckabteilen 111 angeordnet ist. Je nach Ausrichtung der Sprüheinheit 110 können Teile des Verpackungselementes 3, die das zu verpackende Druckprodukt 4 überragen, oder das Druckprodukt 4 selbst mit Klebstoff versehen werden. FIG. 11 shows very schematically an example of a means for applying adhesive to the packaging element 3. It is a spray unit 110 which is arranged in a stationary manner outside of plug-in compartments 111. Depending on the orientation of the spray unit 110, parts of the packaging element 3, which protrude beyond the printed product 4 to be packaged, or the printed product 4 itself can be provided with adhesive.

Figur 12 zeigt eine beispielhafte Ausführungsform von Mitteln zum Zusammenpressen oder Deformieren von Kantenbereichen des Verpackungselementes (Verfahren siehe Figuren 4 und 5). Es handelt sich dabei um ein gegeneinander gepresstes Rollenpaar 121, das auf dem Einsteckabteil (nur eine Wand 120 davon dargestellt) angeordnet ist und zwischen denen der Randbereich des Verpackungselementes 3 während dessen Transport im Einsteckabteil (Pfeil A) durchgeführt wird. Soll der Randbereich gleichzeitig deformiert werden, kommen statt Rollen ineinandergreifende Zahnwalzen zur Anwendung. Als Mittel zum Zusammenpressen oder Deformieren von Kantenbereichen von Verpackungselementen, die nicht mit internen Transportmitteln zusammenarbeiten, können entsprechend strukturierte, gegeneinander bewegbare Klemmbacken zur Anwendung kommen. FIG. 12 shows an exemplary embodiment of means for compressing or deforming edge regions of the packaging element (for the method see FIGS. 4 and 5). It is a pair of rollers 121 pressed against one another, which is arranged on the insertion compartment (only one wall 120 of which is shown) and between which the edge region of the packaging element 3 is carried out during its transport in the insertion compartment (arrow A). If the edge area is to be deformed at the same time, interlocking toothed rollers are used instead of rollers. Appropriately structured, mutually movable clamping jaws can be used as a means for compressing or deforming edge areas of packaging elements that do not work with internal transport means.

Figuren 13 und 14 zeigen beispielhafte Ausführungsformen von Mitteln zum Umlegen von Teilen des Verpackungselementes um Kanten des zu verpackenden Produktes und zum Anpressen dieser Teile auf der Gegenseite. Figures 13 and 14 show exemplary embodiments of means for folding parts of the packaging element around edges of the product to be packaged and for pressing these parts on the opposite side.

Gemäss Figur 13 wird beim Transport des Verpackungselementes im Einsteckabteil (Pfeil A) der Vorfalz 130 des Verpackungselementes 3 durch eine Faltnase 131 geführt und dann mittels einer Pressrolle 132 gegen das verpackte Druckprodukt gepresst. Dieses Mittel ist anwendbar in Einsteckabteilen mit internen Transportmitteln für einen Transport der Produkte in Richtung A.According to FIG. 13, the packaging element is transported in the insertion compartment (Arrow A) of the pre-fold 130 of the packaging element 3 by a Folded nose 131 guided and then by means of a press roller 132 against the packaged Printed product pressed. This agent can be used in plug-in compartments with internal means of transport for transporting the products towards A.

Gemäss Figur 14 wird das Verpackungselement 3 und das zu verpackende Druckprodukt 4 derart im Einsteckabteil gehalten, dass der Vorfalz 130 des Verpackungselementes daraus vorsteht. Der Vorfalz wird dann durch die Bewegung des Einsteckabteils in Richtung B an einer Umlegeschablone 140 vorbeigeführt, derart, dass der Vorfalz um die entsprechende Kante des zu verpackenden Druckproduktes gelegt wird. Dann wird der Vorfalz mit Hilfe einer entsprechend angeordneten und synchronisiert mit der Bewegung der Einsteckabteile angetriebenen Sternwalze 141 gegen das verpackte Druckprodukt gepresst.According to FIG. 14, the packaging element 3 and the one to be packed Printed product 4 held in the insertion compartment such that the pre-fold 130 of the Packaging element protrudes from it. The pre-fold is then replaced by the Movement of the insertion compartment in direction B on a folding template 140 passed in such a way that the pre-fold around the corresponding edge of the packaging printed product is placed. Then the pre-fold with the help one arranged accordingly and synchronized with the movement of the Insert compartments driven star roller 141 against the packaged printed product pressed.

Die im Zusammenhang mit den Figuren 9 bis 14 dargestellten und beschriebenen Mittel zur Durchführung von einzelnen Schritten des erfindungsgemässen Verfahrens sind beispielhafte Ausführungsformen. Es lassen sich auch andere bekannte, oder aus den beschriebenen ableitbare Ausführungsformen anwenden.The illustrated and described in connection with Figures 9 to 14 Means for carrying out individual steps of the inventive Methods are exemplary embodiments. It can also be other known, or derived from the described embodiments apply.

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  1. Method for the packaging of continuously conveyed printed products (4), such as newspapers, journals, brochures, etc., where in each case a single printed product or a small number of printed products is packed, in that the printed products are wholly or partly enveloped with a packaging element (3), characterized in that the packaging elements (3) are introduced in the bent or folded state into successive, substantially V-shaped insertion compartments (10, 20), which are conveyed continuously along a closed conveying path (B, B/F), that the printed products (4) to be packaged are inserted in the packaging elements (3), that the packaging elements (3) are closed to form an at least partial envelope around the printed products (4) to be packaged, that the product is adequately securely retained therein for further conveying and that then the at least partly enclosed printed products are removed from the insertion compartments (10, 20) as packaging products (5).
  2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the packaging elements (3) and the printed products (4) to be packaged are conveyed, during packaging, with the insertion compartments (10, 20) in the conveying direction (B) thereof and that they are additionally conveyed in the insertion compartments (10, 20) in a direction (A) at right angles to the conveying direction (B) of said compartments.
  3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the insertion compartments are moved round a circle.
  4. Method for packaging continuously conveyed printed products (4), such as newspapers, journals, brochures, etc., where in each case a single printed product is packaged, in that the printed products are wholly or partly enveloped with a packaging element (3), characterized in that the printed product (4.11) to be packaged is stitched at its folded back to the packaging element (3.11), that the stitched products (3.11/4.11) are introduced into successively following, substantially V-shaped insertion compartments (10, 20), conveyed continuously along a closed conveying path (B, B/F), that the packaging elements (3.11) are closed to form an at least partial envelope around the printed products (4.11) to be packaged in such a way that the product is sufficiently securely retained therein for further conveying and that then the at least partly enclosed printed products are removed from the insertion compartments (10, 20) as packaging products (5.11).
  5. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that one part of the prefolded or bent packaging element (3.1, 3.5, 3.10, 3.11) or which is stitched to the product to be packaged at least partly projects over the other part at least in one direction.
  6. Method according to claim 5, characterized in that the part or parts of the packaging element (3.1, 3.5, 3.10, 3.11), projecting over the printed product to be packaged, are placed around the edges of the printed product to be packaged and pressed onto the opposite side.
  7. Method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the part of the bent or folded packaging element (3.10) projects over the printed product to be packaged in areas of the product corners facing the sheet or fold.
  8. Method according to one of the claims 5 to 7, characterized in that at least the part or parts of the packaging element (3.10, 3.11) projecting over the printed product to be packaged, are folded in before or after the supply of the packaging elements into the insertion compartments and are folded out following the insertion of the printed products to be packaged.
  9. Method according to claim 8, characterized in that the printed products (4.10, 4.11), together with the packaging elements (3.10, 3.11) in the insertion compartments are trimmed on at least one side.
  10. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that both parts of the bent or folded packaging element (3.5, 3.7) or which is stitched to the product to be packaged project in at least one direction over said product to be packaged and that said projecting parts are pressed together for closing purposes.
  11. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that the part or parts of the packaging element (3.5, 3.7) projecting over the printed product to be packaged are pressed together and simultaneously deformed for closing the packaging element.
  12. Method according to one of the claims 6 to 10, characterized in that the packaging element parts projecting over the printed product to be packaged are at least partly coated with adhesive prior to the pressing action.
  13. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the printed product to be packaged is inserted with the head or bloom at the front into the packaging element and that the packaging element is closed in that it is stuck to the printed product.
  14. Method according to one of the claims 1 to 13, characterized in that at least one additional printed product is inserted in the packaging element or the packaging element stitched to a printed product prior to the closure of the packaging element.
  15. Arrangement for performing the method according to one of the claims 1 to 14, which has a plurality of substantially V-shaped insertion compartments (10, 20) movable in a closed conveying path and positioned transversely to their conveying direction (B), means for introducing packaging elements (3) and printed products (4) to be packaged into the insertion compartments (10, 20) and means for removing packaging products (5) from the insertion compartments, in which the insertion compartments have means for opening the packaging elements, characterized in that the insertion compartments are equipped with means for closing the packaging elements (3) around the products to be packaged and/or the insertion compartments (10, 20) are guidable in the vicinity of such means located close to the conveying path.
  16. Arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that the insertion compartments (10, 20) have internal conveying means for conveying the packaging elements and printed products transversely to the insertion compartment conveying direction (B).
  17. Arrangement according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the insertion compartments are placed on a packaging drum (1) or on a circulating packaging system (2).
  18. Arrangement according to one of the claims 15 to 17, characterized in that the insertion compartments (10, 20) additionally have means for the lateral orientation of the packaging element (3) and printed product (4), means for trimming the packaging element (3) and printed product (4), means (92, 101, 102) for folding up the folded in parts (91, 92, 103, 104) of the packaging element, means (110) for applying adhesive to the packaging element (3) or printed product (4), means (121) for pressing together or deforming edge areas of the packaging element (3), means (131, 140) for wrapping the packaging element (3) around the edges of the product (4) to be packaged and/or means for pressing together (132, 141) parts (130) of the packaging element (3) or are guidable in the vicinity of such means arranged in the area of the conveying path.
  19. Arrangement according to claim 18, characterized in that the additional means are located in the insertion compartments and interact with substantially stationary packaging elements (3) and printed products (4) in said compartments, that the additional means are located in the insertion compartments and the printed products and packaging elements are movable in the vicinity thereof through the internal conveying means and/or that the additional means are arranged in fixed manner and the insertion compartments are movable in the vicinity thereof.
  20. Arrangement according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the means for folding up folded in parts of the packaging element is constituted by at least one folding nose (92) fitted in the insertion compartment or at least one folding knife (101, 102) fitted outside the insertion compartment.
  21. Arrangement according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the means for applying adhesive to the packaging element or printed product is constituted by a fixed spraying unit (110).
  22. Arrangement according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the means for pressing together or deforming edge areas of the packaging element is at least one pair of pressed together pressing rollers (121) or one pair of interengaging toothed rolls or a pair of jaws movable against one another.
  23. Arrangement according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the means for wrapping the packaging element round the edges of the product to be packaged is a folding nose (131) or a fixed wrap-round stencil (140) located in the insertion compartment.
  24. Arrangement according to claim 18 or 20, characterized in that the means for pressing parts of the packaging element is constituted by a pressing roller (132) located in the insertion compartment or a fixed starred roll (141).
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