EP0709323B1 - Device and method for transferring printed products to a processing line - Google Patents

Device and method for transferring printed products to a processing line Download PDF

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EP0709323B1
EP0709323B1 EP95112747A EP95112747A EP0709323B1 EP 0709323 B1 EP0709323 B1 EP 0709323B1 EP 95112747 A EP95112747 A EP 95112747A EP 95112747 A EP95112747 A EP 95112747A EP 0709323 B1 EP0709323 B1 EP 0709323B1
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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
    • B65H1/00—Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated
    • B65H1/30—Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with means for replenishing the pile during continuous separation of articles therefrom
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H5/00—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines
    • B65H5/28—Feeding articles stored in rolled or folded bands
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2701/00—Handled material; Storage means
    • B65H2701/10—Handled articles or webs
    • B65H2701/19—Specific article or web
    • B65H2701/1932—Signatures, folded printed matter, newspapers or parts thereof and books
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2801/00—Application field
    • B65H2801/03—Image reproduction devices
    • B65H2801/21—Industrial-size printers, e.g. rotary printing press

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  • the invention relates to an apparatus and a method for feeding printed products to a Processing line according to the preamble of claim 1 or claim 10.
  • Such a device is for example from the EP-A-0 149 058 known.
  • This device has a Processing line with several side by side arranged docking stations, each one Buffer is allocated.
  • the buffers are with Drive means equipped, which are suitable the print products temporarily stored in the buffer to promote a pull-off point at which the printed products be handed over to the processing line.
  • At the end of the A feeder can be coupled to each buffer.
  • the feed device is designed so that it for Picking up a wrap on which a number is suitable of printed products wrapped in scale formation is saved.
  • the feed device has drivable Funds for unwinding and transporting away of the printed products.
  • the object of the invention is a device of the type mentioned at the beginning, which it enables the largest possible number of stations, such as. Feeding, feeding or processing stations with to be able to use as little effort as possible.
  • the buffer is loaded faster than unloaded.
  • For loading the Buffers with a certain number of printed products less time is required than for loading the processing line with a corresponding number of printed products.
  • a buffer is loaded therefore not permanently, but only temporarily.
  • the feed devices are preferred as autonomous Units trained with all for moving the feeding device and the conveyance of the printed products from that coupled to the feeder Storage unit required for buffer means are equipped.
  • the means of taking a full Storage unit or to deliver an empty one Storage unit can either be part of the Feeding device or be arranged externally.
  • the storage capacity of the buffer is at least as large as the storage capacity of the storage device transportable storage unit.
  • the storage unit can have a maximum of possible speed can be emptied.
  • the transportable from the feeder Storage unit can, for example, as a wrap Winding cassette, in particular according to DE-A-32 36 866 or US-A-4,587,790 or as a tower stack, in particular according to CH-A-570 920 and US-A-4,274,623 and CH-A-577 929 and US-A-4,000,806, respectively be trained.
  • a wrap Winding cassette in particular according to DE-A-32 36 866 or US-A-4,587,790
  • a tower stack in particular according to CH-A-570 920 and US-A-4,274,623 and CH-A-577 929 and US-A-4,000,806, respectively be trained.
  • a movable transport unit Stack of cartons from a warehouse and transports them Stack to a processing station.
  • the stacks will be as a whole on a ramp of the processing station hung up and through at the processing station intended feed means advanced.
  • the stacks are almost completely broken down before the next stack is placed on the ramp.
  • Fig. 1 shows a free or bound to rails movable feed device 1, which for receiving a winding 2, 3 is suitable on the printed products in Scale formation are wound up.
  • the feed device 1 is connected between a loading and an unloading position pivotable about an axis 4 Arm 5 provided, the end facing away from the axis 4 there receiving element 7 rotatably mounted about an axis 6 for a winding 2, 3.
  • the spiral wound on a roll 2, 3 Scale formation is there by means of a Wrapping tape held, which when unwinding the Scale formation from a roll 2, 3 over a Tape release roll 12 wound on a tape reel 13 becomes.
  • the reel 13 is also from the drive 11 acted upon.
  • winding 2 After winding 2 has been completely unwound, is its winding core 16 in the 17 indicated position, from which it can be seen that the arm 5 during the process of unwinding from the in Fig. 1 drawn solid position in Turns clockwise through an angle of approximately 20 °.
  • the operating position at which the winding core 16 is in position 17, is in Fig. 2nd shown.
  • the arm 5 is pivoted approximately 180 ° so far, that the empty winding core 16 in a receiving groove 19 for Storage or removal of empty winding cores 20 comes to rest.
  • the winding of the winding tape from the reel 13 on the empty winding core 16 and the subsequent one Swiveling of the arm 5 can take place, for example, while the feeder 1 from the Conveyor 15 is moved to the unloading position in the empty winding core 16 is deposited.
  • the arm 5 is in again the loading position designated 8 in FIG. 1 pivoted and the feed device 1 if necessary move into a recording position, in which then again a full winding core 3 can be accommodated. Subsequently, the feed device 1 is the Moved pick-up position and to the conveyor 15 moved up, where now with respect to FIG. 1 described unwinding process can take place.
  • Fig. 3 shows a possible embodiment of a device according to the invention.
  • a continuously operating processing line 21 is equipped with six docking stations 22, which a buffer 23 is assigned in each case.
  • the Processing line 21 can for example Insert, collect, collate, cut and / or Stapling printed products.
  • Buffers 23 are provided rails 24, along which one Feeding device 25, which for example according to FIGS. 1 and 2 can be formed, is movable.
  • Each buffer 23 is two in Coil 26 located in the ready position is assigned, which refer to the respective buffer 23 on the opposite side of the rails 24.
  • Receiving groove 27 is provided, in which empty winding cores 28 can be filed.
  • FIG. 3 The arrangement shown in FIG. 3 is operated as follows: From a storage position 29, coils 31, which are stored in pairs in a horizontal position on pallets 30, are transported there into the prepared positions by means of a suitable transport medium. During this transport process, the coils 31 arranged in pairs are pivoted from their horizontal position into a vertical position.
  • the feed device 25 recorded winding 32 over one at the Feed device 25 arranged conveyor the buffer 23 connected, whereupon an unwinding of the Winding 32 and thus loading the buffer 23 with Printed products.
  • the empty winding cores 28 are removed from the receiving groove 27 transported to a storage position 34 in which it stored horizontally one above the other on pallets 35 become.
  • the Feeder 25 After the empty winding core in the unloading position 33 on the receiving channel 27 was released, the Feeder 25 a new one in Take up the winding 26 located in the ready position and the print products stored on it to one deliver another buffer 23.
  • Fig. 4 essentially shows one of Fig. 3 corresponding device, which for operating a Larger number of docking stations 22 or buffers 23 suitable is.
  • each a buffer 23 opposite side of the Rails 24 a pair of coils 26 in one Provision position stored.
  • the arrangement of the buffers 23 in FIG. 4 are two each Coiled pairs arranged adjacent to each other, wherein between two pairs of windings each Arrangements each of two adjacent receptacles 27 provided for the reception of empty winding cores 28 are. In this way, stands for each pair of coils a receiving channel 27 is available.
  • Provision position located coil 26 is one movable conveyor 36 is provided, which is both suitable for pairs of full wraps 37 a storage position in the staging position as also empty winding cores 38 from the receptacles 27 in to promote a memory position.
  • FIG. 5 shows one equipped with a driver's cab 39 Feeding device 40, which with a receiving element 41 is provided for a wrap.
  • the feed device 40 is located in the area of a Handling device 42, which is suitable for a lifting the loaded roll 43 from a pallet 44 and via guide rails 45 in the direction of the arrow Feed device 40 to promote.
  • the feeder 40 then takes over her with suitable gripping means Receiving element 41 the loaded roll 43 of the Handling device 42.
  • FIG. 6 shows that of a feed device 40 according to FIG Fig. 5 transport route to be covered.
  • Feed device 40 is along arrow A from one Move loading position in the direction of a buffer 23 and connected to this. Then the Unwinding process in which the 43 stored print products between the Guide elements 47 (FIG. 5) in the direction of the buffer 23 be promoted. This unwinding or conveying process takes place at high speed, so the buffer 23 can be loaded in the minimum possible time.
  • the feed device 40 can be returned to the Handling device 42 are moved on which they can be loaded with a new full wrap.
  • the stations of the processing lines can except Docking stations, e.g. Feeding stations, Processing stations and the like.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Zuführen von Druckprodukten zu einer Verarbeitungsstrecke gemäss Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 bzw. des Anspruches 10.The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for feeding printed products to a Processing line according to the preamble of claim 1 or claim 10.

Eine derartige Vorrichtung ist beispielsweise aus der EP-A-0 149 058 bekannt. Diese Vorrichtung weist eine Verarbeitungsstrecke mit mehreren nebeneinander angeordneten Anlegestationen auf, denen jeweils ein Puffer zugeordnet ist. Die Puffer sind mit Antriebsmitteln ausgerüstet, welche dazu geeignet sind, die im Puffer zwischengespeicherten Druckprodukte zu einer Abziehstelle zu fördern, an der die Druckprodukte an die Verarbeitungsstrecke übergeben werden.Such a device is for example from the EP-A-0 149 058 known. This device has a Processing line with several side by side arranged docking stations, each one Buffer is allocated. The buffers are with Drive means equipped, which are suitable the print products temporarily stored in the buffer to promote a pull-off point at which the printed products be handed over to the processing line.

An das der Verarbeitungsstrecke abgewandte Ende der Puffer ist jeweils eine Zubringeinrichtung ankoppelbar.At the end of the A feeder can be coupled to each buffer.

Die Zubringeinrichtung ist so ausgelegt, daß sie zur Aufnahme eines Wickels geeignet ist, auf dem eine Anzahl von Druckprodukten aufgewickelt in Schuppenformation gespeichert ist. Die Zubringeinrichtung weist antreibbare Fördermittel auf, die zum Abwickeln und Wegtransportieren der Druckprodukte dienen.The feed device is designed so that it for Picking up a wrap on which a number is suitable of printed products wrapped in scale formation is saved. The feed device has drivable Funds for unwinding and transporting away of the printed products.

Bei Ankopplung der Zubringeinrichtung an einen Puffer findet gleichzeitig eine Ankopplung der Antriebsmittel des Puffers an die Fördermittel der Zubringeinrichtung statt, wodurch der Wickel in Drehung versetzt und eine Übergabe der Druckprodukte des Wickels an den Puffer ausgelöst wird. Die Fördermittel der Zubringeinrichtung werden mit einer Geschwindigkeit angetrieben, die an die Geschwindigkeit angepasst ist, mit der die Druckprodukte vom Puffer der Verarbeitungsstrecke zugeführt werden.When connecting the feeder to a buffer at the same time there is a coupling of the drive means of the buffer to the conveying means of the feed device instead, causing the wrap to rotate and create a Transfer of the printed products of the roll to the buffer is triggered. The funding of the feeder are driven at a speed close to that Speed is adjusted at which the printed products are fed from the buffer to the processing line.

Bei der in der EP-A-0 149 058 beschriebenen Vorrichtung muß an jeden Puffer beinahe während der gesamten Betriebszeit jeweils eine Zubringeinrichtung angekoppelt sein. Lediglich beim Auswechseln einer Zubringeinrichtung mit leerem Wickel gegen eine Zubringeinrichtung mit vollem Wickel wird der Puffer kurzzeitig ohne angekoppelte Zubringeinrichtung betrieben.In the device described in EP-A-0 149 058 must be on each buffer almost throughout Operating time each coupled a feeder his. Only when replacing a feeder with an empty wrap against a feeder full buffer, the buffer is temporarily without coupled feeder operated.

Dies hat zur Folge, daß für jeden Puffer bzw. für jede Anlegestation zumindest eine separate Zubringeinrichtung vorzusehen ist. Da jede dieser Zubringeinrichtungen vom Betriebspersonal bedient werden muß, ist der Betrieb der bekannten Vorrichtung nur mit vergleichsweise großem Aufwand möglich.The result of this is that for each buffer or for each Docking station at least one separate feed device is to be provided. Since each of these feeders from Operating personnel must be operated is the operation of the known device only with a comparatively large Effort possible.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art bereitzustellen, die es ermöglicht, eine möglichst große Anzahl von Stationen, wie z.B. Anlege-, Zuführ- oder Verarbeitungsstationen mit möglichst geringem Aufwand bedienen zu können.The object of the invention is a device of the type mentioned at the beginning, which it enables the largest possible number of stations, such as. Feeding, feeding or processing stations with to be able to use as little effort as possible.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss mit einer Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved with a device solved with the features of claim 1.

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren wird die Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 10 gelöst.With the method according to the invention the task is accomplished with solved the features of claim 10.

Erfindungsgemäß ist der Antrieb für die Fördermittel der Zubringeinrichtung in der Zubringeinrichtung selbst angeordnet und das Beschicken der Puffer findet mit einer höheren Geschwindigkeit statt als das Beschicken der Verarbeitungsstrecke. Das hat zur Folge, daß der Puffer schneller be- als entladen wird. Für das Beladen des Puffers mit einer bestimmten Anzahl von Druckprodukten wird also weniger Zeit benötigt als für das Beschicken der Verarbeitungsstrecke mit einer entsprechenden Anzahl von Druckprodukten. Das Beschicken eines Puffers erfolgt somit nicht dauernd, sondern jeweils nur zeitweise.According to the drive for the funding of Feed device in the feed device itself arranged and the loading of the buffer takes place with a higher speed than loading the Processing line. As a result, the buffer is loaded faster than unloaded. For loading the Buffers with a certain number of printed products less time is required than for loading the processing line with a corresponding number of printed products. A buffer is loaded therefore not permanently, but only temporarily.

Die vorstehend erläuterten Geschwindigkeitsverhältnisse führen dazu, daß für das Entleeren einer mit einer Zubringeinrichtung gekoppelten Speichereinheit in einen Puffer nur eine verhältnismäßig kurze Zeit benötigt wird, was zur Folge hat, daß die Zubringeinrichtung auch nur für eine verhältnismäßig kurze Zeit an den Puffer angekoppelt werden muß und in der verbleibenden Zeit für andere Arbeitsvorgänge zur Verfügung steht.The speed ratios explained above cause that for emptying one with one Feeder coupled storage unit in a Buffer is only needed a relatively short time which has the consequence that the feed device only to the buffer for a relatively short time must be coupled and in the remaining time for other operations are available.

Dies führt in der Praxis auf vorteilhafte Weise dazu, daß mit einer einzigen Zubringeinrichtung eine größere Anzahl von Stationen bzw. Puffern bedient werden kann. Hierfür wird dann auch lediglich eine einzige Bedienungsperson benötigt, welche die Zubringeinrichtung steuert, die beispielsweise mit einem lenkbaren Wagen koppelbar oder als lenkbarer Wagen ausgebildet ist.In practice, this advantageously leads to the fact that more with a single feeder can be operated by stations or buffers. Therefor then becomes just a single operator needed which controls the feeder which For example, can be coupled with a steerable car or is designed as a steerable car.

Ebenso ist es möglich, die Zubringeinrichtung als entlang den Anlegestationen auf Schienen verfahrbares Fahrzeug auszubilden, welches beispielsweise fern- oder rechnergesteuert bewegt wird. Auch in diesem Fall genügt eine einzige Zubringeinrichtung zur Bedienung einer verhältnismäßig großen Anzahl von Stationen. Im Falle einer rechnergesteuerten Bewegung der Zubringeinrichtung kann die Vorrichtung ohne Bedienungspersonal betrieben werden. It is also possible to move the feed device along vehicle that can be moved on rails at the docking stations train which, for example, remote or is moved under computer control. In this case too, it is sufficient a single feeder for operating a relatively large number of stations. In the event of a computer-controlled movement of the feed device the device can be operated without operating personnel become.

Bei besonders großen Anlagen bietet sich auch der Einsatz von zwei oder mehr erfindungsgemäß arbeitenden Zubringeinrichtungen an.It can also be used for particularly large systems of two or more working according to the invention Feeders on.

Die Zubringeinrichtungen sind bevorzugt als autonome Einheiten ausgebildet, die mit sämtlichen für das Bewegen der Zubringeinrichtung und das Fördern der Druckprodukte von der mit der Zubringeinrichtung gekoppelten Speichereinheit zum Puffer benötigten Mitteln ausgestattet sind. Die Mittel zum Aufnehmen einer vollen Speichereinheit bzw. zum Abgeben einer leeren Speichereinheit können entweder Bestandteil der Zubringeinrichtung oder extern angeordnet sein.The feed devices are preferred as autonomous Units trained with all for moving the feeding device and the conveyance of the printed products from that coupled to the feeder Storage unit required for buffer means are equipped. The means of taking a full Storage unit or to deliver an empty one Storage unit can either be part of the Feeding device or be arranged externally.

Es ist von Vorteil, wenn die Speicherkapazität der Puffer zumindest so groß ist wie die Speicherkapazität der von der Zubringeinrichtung transportierbaren Speichereinheit. In diesem Fall kann die Speichereinheit mit maximal möglicher Geschwindigkeit entleert werden.It is advantageous if the storage capacity of the buffer is at least as large as the storage capacity of the storage device transportable storage unit. In this case, the storage unit can have a maximum of possible speed can be emptied.

Es ist dabei auch möglich, die Speicherkapazität des Puffers so groß zu wählen, daß die Druckprodukte mehrerer Speichereinheiten in einem Puffer zwischengespeichert werden können.It is also possible to increase the storage capacity of the Buffers to choose so large that the printed products of several Storage units cached in a buffer can be.

Die von der Zubringeinrichtung transportierbare Speichereinheit kann beispielsweise als Wickel, als Wickelkassette, insbesondere gemäß DE-A-32 36 866 bzw. US-A-4,587,790 oder als Turmstapel, insbesondere gemäß CH-A-570 920 und US-A-4,274,623 bzw. CH-A-577 929 und US-A-4,000,806 ausgebildet sein. The transportable from the feeder Storage unit can, for example, as a wrap Winding cassette, in particular according to DE-A-32 36 866 or US-A-4,587,790 or as a tower stack, in particular according to CH-A-570 920 and US-A-4,274,623 and CH-A-577 929 and US-A-4,000,806, respectively be trained.

Weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung bzw. des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Further preferred embodiments of the device according to the invention or of the invention Processes are specified in the dependent claims.

Bei der in der FR-A-2 631 011 beschriebenen Vorrichtung, die sich von der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung unterscheidet, holt eine verfahrbare Transporteinheit Kartonstapel von einem Lager und transportiert diese Stapel zu einer Verarbeitungsstation. Die Stapel werden als ganzes auf eine Rampe der Verarbeitungsstation aufgelegt und durch an der Verarbeitungsstation vorgesehene Vorschubmittel vorgeschoben. Die Stapel werden beinahe ganz abgebaut, bevor der nächste Stapel auf die Rampe aufgelegt wird.In the device described in FR-A-2 631 011, which differ from the device according to the invention distinguishes, brings a movable transport unit Stack of cartons from a warehouse and transports them Stack to a processing station. The stacks will be as a whole on a ramp of the processing station hung up and through at the processing station intended feed means advanced. The stacks are almost completely broken down before the next stack is placed on the ramp.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand von Beispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung beschrieben; es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine mögliche Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß arbeitetenden Zubringeinrichtung beim Aufnehmen einer vollen Speichereinheit,
Fig. 2
eine erfindungsgemäß arbeitetende Zubringeinrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 beim Ablegen einer leeren Speichereinheit,
Fig. 3
eine mögliche Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
Fig. 4
eine weitere mögliche Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
Fig. 5
eine erfindungsgemäß einsetzbare Zubringeinrichtung in der Beladeposition, und
Fig. 6
eine zwischen einer Beladeposition, einem Puffer und einer Entladeposition verfahrbare Zubringeinrichtung.
The invention is described below by means of examples with reference to the drawing; it shows:
Fig. 1
1 a possible embodiment of a feed device operating according to the invention when receiving a full storage unit,
Fig. 2
1 a feed device according to FIG. 1 operating according to the invention when storing an empty storage unit,
Fig. 3
a possible embodiment of a device according to the invention,
Fig. 4
another possible embodiment of a device according to the invention,
Fig. 5
an inventive feed device in the loading position, and
Fig. 6
a feed device which can be moved between a loading position, a buffer and an unloading position.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine frei oder an Schienen gebunden verfahrbare Zubringeinrichtung 1, welche zur Aufnahme eines Wickels 2, 3 geeignet ist, auf den Druckprodukte in Schuppenformation aufgewickelt sind.Fig. 1 shows a free or bound to rails movable feed device 1, which for receiving a winding 2, 3 is suitable on the printed products in Scale formation are wound up.

Die Zubringeinrichtung 1 ist mit einem zwischen einer Be- und einer Entladestellung um eine Achse 4 verschwenkbaren Arm 5 versehen, dessen der Achse 4 abgewandtes Ende ein dort um eine Achse 6 drehbar gelagertes Aufnahmeelement 7 für einen Wickel 2, 3 aufweist.The feed device 1 is connected between a loading and an unloading position pivotable about an axis 4 Arm 5 provided, the end facing away from the axis 4 there receiving element 7 rotatably mounted about an axis 6 for a winding 2, 3.

Bei der Aufnahme eines vollen Wickels 2, 3 befindet sich der Arm 5 in der in Fig. 1 gestrichelt mit 8 angedeuteten Beladeposition. Nach der Aufnahme eines vollen Wickels 2, 3 wird der Arm 5 mittels eines in der Zubringeinrichtung 1 angeordneten Antriebes 9 von der Beladeposition 8 über die gestrichelt angedeutete Zwischenposition 10 in die in Fig. 1 durchgezogen gezeichnete Position verschwenkt, in der der Wickel 2 in Pfeilrichtung zum Zweck des Abwickelns der schuppenförmig gespeicherten Druckprodukte angetrieben wird. Dabei ist ein Antrieb 11, welcher den Wickel 2 in Drehung versetzt, ebenfalls in der Zubringeinrichtung 1 angeordnet. When taking up a full roll 2, 3 is located the arm 5 in the dashed line in Fig. 1 with 8 Loading position. After taking a full wrap 2, 3 is the arm 5 by means of a in the feeder 1 arranged drive 9 from the loading position 8 over the dashed intermediate position 10 in the in Fig. 1 pivoted drawn position, in the winding 2 in the direction of the arrow for the purpose of Unwinding the printed products stored in a scale is driven. There is a drive 11, which the Winding 2 set in rotation, also in the Feeding device 1 arranged.

Die spiralförmig auf einem Wickel 2, 3 aufgewickelte Schuppenformation ist dort jeweils mittels eines Wickelbandes gehalten, welches beim Abwickeln der Schuppenformation von einem Wickel 2, 3 über eine Bandablöserolle 12 auf eine Bandspule 13 aufgewickelt wird. Die Bandspule 13 ist dabei ebenfalls vom Antrieb 11 beaufschlagt.The spiral wound on a roll 2, 3 Scale formation is there by means of a Wrapping tape held, which when unwinding the Scale formation from a roll 2, 3 over a Tape release roll 12 wound on a tape reel 13 becomes. The reel 13 is also from the drive 11 acted upon.

Beim Abwickeln der Druckprodukte vom Wickel 2 werden die Druckprodukte in Schuppenformation über eine kurze Wegstrecke von einer Fördereinrichtung 14 transportiert, welche an der Zubringeinrichtung 1 angebracht ist. Diese, beispielsweise als Förderband ausgebildete Fördereinrichtung 14 ist an eine mit einer Anlegestation bzw. einem Puffer in Verbindung stehende Fördereinrichtung 15 anschließbar, welche die Druckprodukte in Schuppenformation von der Zubringeinrichtung 1 wegfördert.When unwinding the printed products from the roll 2, the Print products in scale formation over a short Transported distance by a conveyor 14, which is attached to the feed device 1. This, trained for example as a conveyor belt Conveyor 14 is at one with a docking station or a buffer related Conveyor 15 connectable, which the Print products in scale form from the Feeder 1 promotes away.

Während des Abwickelns der Schuppenformation vom Wickel 2 ist die Zubringeinrichtung 1 gegenüber der in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellten Verarbeitungsstrecke mittels Anschlagelementen in ihrer Position fixiert.While unwinding the scale formation from the roll 2 is the feed device 1 compared to that in FIG. 1 Processing line not shown by means of Stop elements fixed in their position.

Nachdem der Wickel 2 vollständig abgewickelt wurde, befindet sich sein Wickelkern 16 in der mit 17 angedeuteten Position, woraus ersichtlich ist, daß sich der Arm 5 während des Vorgangs des Abwickelns aus der in Fig. 1 durchgezogen gezeichneten Position im Uhrzeigersinn um einen Winkel von etwa 20° dreht.After winding 2 has been completely unwound, is its winding core 16 in the 17 indicated position, from which it can be seen that the arm 5 during the process of unwinding from the in Fig. 1 drawn solid position in Turns clockwise through an angle of approximately 20 °.

Diejenige Betriebsposition, bei der sich der Wickelkern 16 in der Position 17 befindet, ist in Fig. 2 dargestellt. The operating position at which the winding core 16 is in position 17, is in Fig. 2nd shown.

Nachdem der Wickel 2 vollständig abgewickelt ist, wird der Wickelkern 16 in Pfeilrichtung entgegen der Abwickelrichtung angetrieben, wodurch ein Aufwickeln des Wickelbandes von der Bandspule 13 auf den leeren Wickelkern 16 bewirkt wird. Alternativ wäre es auch möglich, die volle Bandspule 13 aus der Zubringeinrichtung 1 zu entnehmen und diese durch eine leere Bandspule zu ersetzen.After the winding 2 is completely unwound the winding core 16 in the direction of the arrow opposite Unwinding direction driven, thereby winding the Winding tape from the reel 13 on the empty Winding core 16 is effected. Alternatively, it would be possible the full reel 13 from the Feeding device 1 and remove it by a replace empty reel.

Nachdem das Wickelband vollständig auf den leeren Wickelkern 16 aufgewickelt ist, wird der Arm 5 in Pfeilrichtung über die gestrichelt angedeutete Zwischenposition 18 entgegen dem Uhrzeigersinn um die Achse 4 verschwenkt, wobei dieser Schwenkvorgang wiederum vom Antrieb 9 bewirkt wird.After the wrapping tape is completely on the empty Winding core 16 is wound, the arm 5 in Arrow direction over the dashed Intermediate position 18 counterclockwise around the Axis 4 pivots, this pivoting process in turn is effected by the drive 9.

Der Arm 5 wird dabei ungefähr um 180° soweit verschwenkt, daß der leere Wickelkern 16 in einer Aufnahmerinne 19 zur Speicherung bzw. Wegförderung von leeren Wickelkernen 20 zu liegen kommt.The arm 5 is pivoted approximately 180 ° so far, that the empty winding core 16 in a receiving groove 19 for Storage or removal of empty winding cores 20 comes to rest.

Das Umwickeln des Wickelbandes von der Bandspule 13 auf den leeren Wickelkern 16 und das anschließende Verschwenken des Armes 5 kann beispielsweise stattfinden, während die Zubringeinrichtung 1 von der Fördereinrichtung 15 zur Entladeposition bewegt wird, in der der leere Wickelkern 16 abgelegt wird.The winding of the winding tape from the reel 13 on the empty winding core 16 and the subsequent one Swiveling of the arm 5 can take place, for example, while the feeder 1 from the Conveyor 15 is moved to the unloading position in the empty winding core 16 is deposited.

Nachdem der leere Wickelkern 16 nach dem Verschwenken des Armes 5 und gegebenenfalls nach dem Verfahren der Zubringeinrichtung 1 in eine Entladeposition in der Aufnahmerinne 19 abgelegt wurde, wird der Arm 5 wieder in die in Fig. 1 mit 8 bezeichnete Beladeposition verschwenkt und die Zubringeinrichtung 1 gegebenenfalls in eine Aufnahmeposition verfahren, in der dann wiederum ein voller Wickelkern 3 aufgenommen werden kann. Anschließend wird die Zubringeinrichtung 1 von der Aufnahmeposition wegbewegt und an die Fördereinrichtung 15 herangefahren, wo nun der bezüglich Fig. 1 beschriebene Abwickelvorgang stattfinden kann.After the empty winding core 16 after pivoting the Armes 5 and, if necessary, according to the procedure of Feeding device 1 in an unloading position in the Receiving groove 19 has been stored, the arm 5 is in again the loading position designated 8 in FIG. 1 pivoted and the feed device 1 if necessary move into a recording position, in which then again a full winding core 3 can be accommodated. Subsequently, the feed device 1 is the Moved pick-up position and to the conveyor 15 moved up, where now with respect to FIG. 1 described unwinding process can take place.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine mögliche Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß arbeitenden Vorrichtung.Fig. 3 shows a possible embodiment of a device according to the invention.

Eine kontinuierlich arbeitende Verarbeitungsstrecke 21 ist mit sechs Anlegestationen 22 ausgerüstet, welchen jeweils ein Puffer 23 zugeordnet ist. Die Verarbeitungsstrecke 21 kann dabei beispielsweise zum Einstecken, Sammeln, Zusammentragen, Schneiden und/oder Heften von Druckprodukten geeignet sein.A continuously operating processing line 21 is equipped with six docking stations 22, which a buffer 23 is assigned in each case. The Processing line 21 can for example Insert, collect, collate, cut and / or Stapling printed products.

Auf der der Verarbeitungsstrecke 21 abgewandten Seite der Puffer 23 sind Schienen 24 vorgesehen, entlang derer eine Zubringeinrichtung 25, die beispielsweise gemäß den Fig. 1 und 2 ausgebildet sein kann, verfahrbar ist.On the side facing away from the processing section 21 Buffers 23 are provided rails 24, along which one Feeding device 25, which for example according to FIGS. 1 and 2 can be formed, is movable.

Auf der den Puffern 23 abgewandten Seite der Schienen 24 sind mehrere Wickel 26 in einer Bereitstellungsposition angeordnet. Hierbei sind jedem Puffer 23 jeweils zwei in Bereitstellungsposition befindliche Wickel 26 zugeordnet, die sich bezogen auf den jeweiligen Puffer 23 jeweils auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Schienen 24 befinden.On the side of the rails 24 facing away from the buffers 23 there are several coils 26 in a ready position arranged. Each buffer 23 is two in Coil 26 located in the ready position is assigned, which refer to the respective buffer 23 on the opposite side of the rails 24.

In Schienenrichtung versetzt zu den in Bereitstellungsposition befindlichen Wickeln 26 ist eine Aufnahmerinne 27 vorgesehen, in welcher leere Wickelkerne 28 abgelegt werden können.Offset in the direction of the rail to the in The ready position of the winding 26 is one Receiving groove 27 is provided, in which empty winding cores 28 can be filed.

Die in Fig. 3 gezeigte Anordnung wird wie folgt betrieben:
Von einer Lagerposition 29 werden dort jeweils paarweise in horizontaler Lage auf Paletten 30 gelagerte Wickel 31 mittels eines geeigneten Transportmediums in die erwähnten Bereitstellungspositionen befördert. Während dieses Transportvorganges werden die paarweise angeordneten Wickel 31 aus ihrer Horizontalposition in eine Vertikalposition verschwenkt.The arrangement shown in FIG. 3 is operated as follows:
From a storage position 29, coils 31, which are stored in pairs in a horizontal position on pallets 30, are transported there into the prepared positions by means of a suitable transport medium. During this transport process, the coils 31 arranged in pairs are pivoted from their horizontal position into a vertical position.

Wenn ein Puffer 23 über die Anlegestationen 22 soweit entleert wurde, daß die freie Speicherkapazität des Puffers 23 groß genug für die Aufnahme der Druckprodukte eines Wickels 26 ist, wird die Zubringeinrichtung 25 in die dem jeweiligen Puffer 23 zugeordnete Position verfahren, in der dann ein Wickel 26 aus der Bereitstellungsposition aufgenommen wird.If a buffer 23 over the landing stations 22 so far was emptied that the free storage capacity of the Buffers 23 large enough to hold the printed products of a winding 26, the feed device 25 in the position assigned to the respective buffer 23 process, in which a winding 26 from the Deployment position is included.

Anschließend wird der von der Zubringeinrichtung 25 aufgenommene Wickel 32 über eine an der Zubringeinrichtung 25 angeordnete Fördereinrichtung an den Puffer 23 angeschlossen, woraufhin ein Abwickeln des Wickels 32 und somit ein Beschicken des Puffers 23 mit Druckprodukten erfolgt.Subsequently, the feed device 25 recorded winding 32 over one at the Feed device 25 arranged conveyor the buffer 23 connected, whereupon an unwinding of the Winding 32 and thus loading the buffer 23 with Printed products.

Bei Bedarf ist es möglich, einen Wickel 32 nicht vollständig an einem Puffer 23 abzuwickeln, sondern einen Puffer 23 lediglich mit einem Teil der auf einem Wickel 32 gespeicherten Druckprodukte zu beschicken und die auf dem Wickel 32 verbleibenden Druckprodukte nach einem entsprechenden Verfahren der Zubringeinrichtung 25 in einen anderen Puffer 23 zu fördern.If necessary, it is possible not to use a winding 32 completely to be handled on a buffer 23, but one Buffer 23 only with a part of the on a roll To load 32 stored print products and the on the winding 32 remaining printed products after a corresponding method of the feed device 25 in to promote another buffer 23.

Wesentlich ist, daß die Beschickung eines Puffers 23 mit auf einem Wickel 32 gespeicherten Druckprodukten mit höherer Geschwindigkeit erfolgt als das Entleeren des betreffenden Puffers 23 bzw. das über den Puffer 23 erfolgende Beschicken der Verarbeitungsstrecke 21. Durch dieses Geschwindigkeitsverhältnis werden die vorstehend beschriebenen erfindungsgemäßen Vorteile erreicht.It is essential that the loading of a buffer 23 with printed products stored on a roll 32 higher speed than emptying the the relevant buffer 23 or the buffer 23 loading of the processing line 21. By this speed ratio will be the above described advantages achieved.

Nachdem der Wickel 32 vollständig entleert wurde, wird die Zubringeinrichtung 25 in eine gegenüber der Aufnahmerinne 27 befindliche und in Fig. 3 gestrichelt dargestellte Position 33 verfahren, in welcher der leere Wickelkern an die Aufnahmerinne 27 abgegeben wird.After the winding 32 has been completely emptied the feed device 25 in a compared to the Receiving groove 27 located and dashed in Fig. 3 Position 33 shown move in which the empty Winding core is delivered to the receiving groove 27.

Von der Aufnahmerinne 27 werden die leeren Wickelkerne 28 in eine Speicherposition 34 befördert, in der sie horizontal übereinanderliegend auf Paletten 35 gelagert werden.The empty winding cores 28 are removed from the receiving groove 27 transported to a storage position 34 in which it stored horizontally one above the other on pallets 35 become.

Nachdem der leere Wickelkern in der Entladeposition 33 an die Aufnahmerinne 27 abgegeben wurde, kann die Zubringeinrichtung 25 einen neuen in Bereitstellungsposition befindlichen Wickel 26 aufnehmen und die auf diesem gespeicherten Druckprodukte an einen weiteren Puffer 23 abgeben.After the empty winding core in the unloading position 33 on the receiving channel 27 was released, the Feeder 25 a new one in Take up the winding 26 located in the ready position and the print products stored on it to one deliver another buffer 23.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine der Fig. 3 im wesentlichen entsprechende Vorrichtung, welche zur Bedienung einer größeren Anzahl von Anlegestationen 22 bzw. Puffern 23 geeignet ist.Fig. 4 essentially shows one of Fig. 3 corresponding device, which for operating a Larger number of docking stations 22 or buffers 23 suitable is.

Im Unterschied zu Fig. 3 sind hier zwei Zubringeinrichtungen 25 entlang der Schienen 24 verfahrbar. In contrast to Fig. 3 there are two Feeders 25 along rails 24 movable.

Wie auch bei einer Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 3 ist auf der jeweils einem Puffer 23 gegenüberliegenden Seite der Schienen 24 ein Paar von Wickeln 26 in einer Bereitstellungsposition gelagert. Entsprechend der Anordnung der Puffer 23 in Fig. 4 sind dabei jeweils zwei Wickelpaare benachbart zueinander angeordnet, wobei zwischen zwei aus jeweils zwei Wickelpaaren bestehenden Anordnungen jeweils zwei benachbarte Aufnahmerinnen 27 für die Aufnahme von leeren Wickelkernen 28 vorgesehen sind. Auf diese Weise steht für jedes Wickelpaar jeweils eine Aufnahmerinne 27 zur Verfügung.As with a device according to FIG. 3, is on the each a buffer 23 opposite side of the Rails 24 a pair of coils 26 in one Provision position stored. According to the The arrangement of the buffers 23 in FIG. 4 are two each Coiled pairs arranged adjacent to each other, wherein between two pairs of windings each Arrangements each of two adjacent receptacles 27 provided for the reception of empty winding cores 28 are. In this way, stands for each pair of coils a receiving channel 27 is available.

Auf der den Schienen 24 gegenüberliegenden Seite der in Bereitstellungsposition befindlichen Wickel 26 ist eine verfahrbare Fördereinrichtung 36 vorgesehen, welche sowohl dazu geeignet ist, Paare von vollen Wickeln 37 aus einer Lagerposition in die Bereitstellungsposition als auch leere Wickelkerne 38 von den Aufnahmerinnen 27 in eine Speicherposition zu fördern.On the side opposite the rails 24 in FIG Provision position located coil 26 is one movable conveyor 36 is provided, which is both suitable for pairs of full wraps 37 a storage position in the staging position as also empty winding cores 38 from the receptacles 27 in to promote a memory position.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine mit einem Führerstand 39 ausgerüstete Zubringeinrichtung 40, welche mit einem Aufnahmeelement 41 für einen Wickel versehen ist.5 shows one equipped with a driver's cab 39 Feeding device 40, which with a receiving element 41 is provided for a wrap.

Die Zubringeinrichtung 40 befindet sich im Bereich einer Handling-Vorrichtung 42, welche dazu geeignet ist, einen beladenen Wickel 43 von einer Palette 44 abzuheben und über Führungsschienen 45 in Pfeilrichtung zur Zubringeinrichtung 40 zu fördern. Die Zubringeinrichtung 40 übernimmt dann mit geeigneten Greifmitteln ihres Aufnahmeelements 41 den beladenen Wickel 43 von der Handling-Vorrichtung 42. The feed device 40 is located in the area of a Handling device 42, which is suitable for a lifting the loaded roll 43 from a pallet 44 and via guide rails 45 in the direction of the arrow Feed device 40 to promote. The feeder 40 then takes over her with suitable gripping means Receiving element 41 the loaded roll 43 of the Handling device 42.

Anschließend kann der beladene Wickel 43 mittels der Zubringeinrichtung 40 zu einem in Fig. 5 nicht dargestellten Puffer verfahren und an diesen angeschlossen werden, woraufhin ein Abwickeln der Druckprodukte vom Wickel 43 und somit ein Beschicken des Puffers ausgelöst werden kann.Then the loaded roll 43 by means of Feed device 40 to one in FIG. 5 is not move the buffer shown and to this are connected, whereupon an unwinding of the Printed products from the roll 43 and thus loading the Buffer can be triggered.

Fig. 6 zeigt den von einer Zubringeinrichtung 40 gemäß Fig. 5 zurückzulegenden Transportweg.6 shows that of a feed device 40 according to FIG Fig. 5 transport route to be covered.

Die beispielsweise von einer Handling-Vorrichtung 42 gemäß Fig. 5 mit einem vollen Wickel 43 beladene Zubringeinrichtung 40 wird entlang Pfeil A von einer Beladeposition in Richtung eines Puffers 23 verfahren und an diesen angeschlossen. Anschließend beginnt der Abwickelvorgang, bei dem die auf dem Wickel 43 gespeicherten Druckprodukte zwischen den Führungselementen 47 (Fig. 5) in Richtung des Puffers 23 gefördert werden. Dieser Abwickel- bzw. Fördervorgang findet mit hoher Geschwindigkeit statt, so daß der Puffer 23 in der minimal möglichen Zeit beladen werden kann.For example, from a handling device 42 5 loaded with a full roll 43 Feed device 40 is along arrow A from one Move loading position in the direction of a buffer 23 and connected to this. Then the Unwinding process in which the 43 stored print products between the Guide elements 47 (FIG. 5) in the direction of the buffer 23 be promoted. This unwinding or conveying process takes place at high speed, so the buffer 23 can be loaded in the minimum possible time.

Nach dem vollständigen Abwickeln der Druckprodukte wird die Zubringeinrichtung 40 entlang Pfeil B in eine Entladestellung verfahren, in der der nunmehr leere Wickelkern 46 abgelegt bzw. gespeichert wird.After the print products have been completely unwound the feed device 40 along arrow B into a Unload position, in which the now empty Winding core 46 is stored or stored.

Anschließend kann die Zubringeinrichtung 40 wieder zu der Handling-Vorrichtung 42 verfahren werden, an welcher sie mit einem neuen vollem Wickel beladen werden kann. Subsequently, the feed device 40 can be returned to the Handling device 42 are moved on which they can be loaded with a new full wrap.

Auf die beschriebene Weise können auch diskontinuierlich arbeitende Verarbeitungsstrecken mit Druckprodukten versorgt werden.In the way described can also be discontinuous working processing lines with printed products be supplied.

Die Stationen der Verarbeitungsstrecken können außer Anlegestationen auch z.B. Zuführstationen, Verarbeitungsstationen und dergleichen sein.The stations of the processing lines can except Docking stations, e.g. Feeding stations, Processing stations and the like.

Das vorstehend anhand einer Verarbeitungsstrecke mit mehreren Stationen erläuterte erfindungsgemässe Konzept kann auch bei einer Verarbeitungsstrecke mit nur einer Station angewendet werden. Auch bei einer solchen Lösung wird der Puffer der Station über eine mobile Zubringeinrichtung mit Druckprodukten mit einer Zuführgeschwindigkeit versorgt, die grösser ist als die Geschwindigkeit, mit der die Druckprodukte vom Puffer an die Verarbeitungsstrecke übergeben werden.The above with a processing line The inventive concept explained in several stations can also be used for a processing line with only one Station can be applied. Even with such a solution is the station's buffer via a mobile Feeder with printed products with a Supply speed that is greater than that Speed at which the print products start from the buffer the processing line are handed over.

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  1. Device for feeding printed products to a processing line (21) with a number of stations (22), with each of which there is associated a buffer (23) which is provided with means for delivering printed products to the processing line and which is chargeable via a mobile feeding device (1, 25, 40), designed to receive and convey a storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) containing a number of printed products, which feeding device has driveable conveying means (14) for the intermittent charging of the buffer (23) of respectively one station (22) with printed products from the storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) at a conveying speed, characterised in that the drive (11) for the conveying means (14) is arranged in the mobile feeding device (1, 25, 40) and, together with the conveying means (11, 14), transports the printed products from the storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) at a conveying speed which may be predetermined and which is greater than the delivery speed at which the printed products are delivered from the buffers (23) to the processing line (21).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the storage capacity of the buffers is at least as great as the storage capacity of the storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) transportable by the feeding device (1, 25, 40).
  3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the feeding device (1, 25, 40) has means (5, 7, 41) for receiving laden storage units (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) and/or means (5, 7, 41) for delivering empty storage units (20, 28, 38, 46).
  4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the feeding device (1, 25, 40) may be coupled with a steerable carriage or is configured as a steerable carriage.
  5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the feeding device (1, 25) is rail-mounted.
  6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the printed products are stored in a scale formation in the storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) transportable by the feeding device (1, 25, 40).
  7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the storage unit transportable by the feeding device (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) is configured as a reel, a reel cassette or a tower stack.
  8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) configured as a reel or reel cassette is detachably held or mounted on an arm (5) of the feeding device (1), which arm is pivotable between a loading position and an unloading position.
  9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the feeding device suitable for receiving a storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) configured as a reel, has a spool (13) for receiving a coiled tape and a device for rewinding the coiled tape onto an empty reel hub (16).
  10. Method of feeding printed products to a processing line (21) with a number of stations (22), with which respectively a buffer (23) is associated, in which
    a mobile feeding device (1, 25, 40) is loaded with a storage device (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) containing a number of printed products,
    the feeding device (1, 25, 40) is connected to a buffer (23),
    the buffer (23) is charged with printed products contained in the storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43), and
    the processing line (21) is supplied with the printed products temporarily stored in the buffer (23),
    characterised in that
    the charging of the buffer (23) via the storage unit (2, 3, 26, 31, 32, 37, 43) of the feeding device (1, 25, 40) is undertaken with a higher throughput in time of printed products than the charging of the processing line (21) which takes place via the buffer (23).
  11. Method according to claim 10, characterised in that the feeding device (1, 25, 40) is only connected to the buffer (23) during the period of the charging of the latter.
  12. Method according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterised in that several buffers (23) are supplied with one feeding device (1, 25, 40).
  13. Method according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterised in that, at the time of charging a buffer (23), printed products are still stored in the buffer (23).
  14. Method according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterised in that the printed products are temporarily stored in the buffer (23) in a scale formation.
  15. Method according to one of claims 10 to 14, characterised in that the feeding device (1, 25, 40) is driven between a loading position, the buffers (23) and an unloading position, a full storage unit (43) being picked up in the loading position and an empty storage unit (46) being deposited in the unloading position.
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