EP0849201A1 - Méthode pour détecter et positioner un rouleau de remplacement - Google Patents

Méthode pour détecter et positioner un rouleau de remplacement Download PDF

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EP0849201A1
EP0849201A1 EP97121911A EP97121911A EP0849201A1 EP 0849201 A1 EP0849201 A1 EP 0849201A1 EP 97121911 A EP97121911 A EP 97121911A EP 97121911 A EP97121911 A EP 97121911A EP 0849201 A1 EP0849201 A1 EP 0849201A1
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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
    • B65H19/00—Changing the web roll
    • B65H19/10—Changing the web roll in unwinding mechanisms or in connection with unwinding operations
    • B65H19/12—Lifting, transporting, or inserting the web roll; Removing empty core
    • B65H19/126—Lifting, transporting, or inserting the web roll; Removing empty core with both-ends supporting arrangements
    • 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
    • B65H2301/41—Winding, unwinding
    • B65H2301/417—Handling or changing web rolls
    • B65H2301/4171—Handling web roll
    • B65H2301/4172—Handling web roll by circumferential portion, e.g. rolling on circumference
    • 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
    • B65H2301/41—Winding, unwinding
    • B65H2301/417—Handling or changing web rolls
    • B65H2301/4171—Handling web roll
    • B65H2301/4172—Handling web roll by circumferential portion, e.g. rolling on circumference
    • B65H2301/41726—Handling web roll by circumferential portion, e.g. rolling on circumference by conveyor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2405/00—Parts for holding the handled material
    • B65H2405/40—Holders, supports for rolls
    • B65H2405/42—Supports for rolls fully removable from the handling machine
    • B65H2405/422—Trolley, cart, i.e. support movable on floor
    • B65H2405/4223—Cart holding roll placed onto another cart
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2511/00—Dimensions; Position; Numbers; Identification; Occurrences
    • B65H2511/20—Location in space
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2511/00—Dimensions; Position; Numbers; Identification; Occurrences
    • B65H2511/20—Location in space
    • B65H2511/22—Distance

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  • the invention relates to a method for position detection and positioning a supply roll accordingly the preamble of claim 1.
  • WO 89/08598 describes a reel changer in which a supply roll between two arms of the Reel changer using two sensors and one Tram is positioned centrally.
  • JP-A-04-341444 shows a reel changer associated positioning device. This Positioning device points in side frames arranged distance sensors.
  • the invention has for its object a method for the lateral position detection and positioning of one To create a supply roll in a reel changer.
  • a reel changer 1, for z. Legs Web-fed rotary press consists of two Side frames 2; 3, between which a drivable Shaft 4 is mounted. On the shaft 4 are in one axially adjustable support arms 6; 7 arranged.
  • the support arms 6; 7 are each as a two-armed lever formed and have at their ends 8, 9; 11, 12 each clamping cones 13 for receiving supply web rolls 14; 16, e.g. B. Rolls of stock paper.
  • the Clamping cones 13 are at least at one end 8, 9 of the lever arm 6 driven.
  • This transport unit 19 is e.g. B. trained so that they have a underground, movable in direction B parallel to the wave Conveyor system 21 receives the trolley 22.
  • the conveyor system 21 can, for. B. from different each separately powered, endless Roller chain systems 20; 24 exist - in Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 shown symbolically and not in Fig. 2 shown.
  • the roller chain system 24 is located on the Transport unit 19.
  • the trolley is 22 each by means of wheels 28 in C-profile guides 37; 38 back and forth in direction B.
  • the axis of rotation 40 of the supply web roll 14 is located in position C, d. H. on the transport unit 19, however also by means of spring-loaded drivers 39; 41 in Engagement with the roller chain system 24 (Fig. 2 and 3).
  • 3rd are directly or almost directly opposing scanning elements in the form of sensors, e.g. B. laser beam or ultrasonic sensors 26; 27.
  • the Ultrasonic sensors 26; 27 are on lines with one programmable logic controller 29 connected.
  • the programmable controller 29 is both with a machine control center 31 and an input 32 as also with a drive controller 33 for a motor 23 of the Roller chain system 24 connected.
  • Initiator 35 Attached to the transport unit 19, there is a Initiator 35, which means reaching the machine center or another preselectable position of the Trolley 22 on the transport unit 19 reports. This initiator 35 is also with the programmable logic controller 29 connected.
  • the arrangement works as follows described. About the conveyor system 21 - not in Fig. 2 shown - is a trolley 22 with one on it located supply roll 14 across B to Web running direction A except for the transport unit 19 in Location C promoted. The trolley 22 is about centered on the transport unit 19, what by the sensor 35 is detected. Below is the Transport unit 19 in direction A to the roll changer 1 proceed until the circumference 42 of the supply web roll 14 in the area of the ultrasonic sensors 26; 27 arrives - dash-dotted position D (FIG. 2; in FIG. 1 is only the axis of rotation 40 of the supply roll 14 in Position D shown).
  • This procedure can also by means of a conveyor system, e.g. B. one Linear actuator, not shown, e.g. B. one Threaded spindle.
  • Position D becomes a right and left distance f; g to the side surfaces 34 facing them; 36 of the Supply web roll 14 measured. These measurements are taking into account the specified tolerance values those in the programmable logic controller 29 entered setpoints compared. It can also Width i of the supply web roll 14 can be determined.
  • Is z. B. is outside the tolerance range Width i of the supply web roll 14 is determined, then an error message, e.g. B. warning signal issued Causes z. B. be removed manually.
  • Is z. B. the width i of the supply roll 14 with the predetermined setpoints, the lateral Actual position f; g of the supply web roll 14 is detected. It is it is possible that the lateral nominal distances of the Supply web roll 14 are different.
  • a supply roll 14 can also be used be positioned off-center, d. H. the two Setpoints for the right and left distance of the Supply web roll 14 from sensors 26; 27 preferably differ by a width of one Multiples of a quarter-wide supply web roll 14 (i.e. an amount of a difference of target values for the right and left distance f; g is greater than or equal to a width of a quarter web).
  • Measuring the distances f; g is done by the Ultrasonic sensors 26; 27 alternately by one avoid mutual interference, and so fast that you can count on a continuous measurement can speak. This process is also supported by the Programmable logic controller 29 controlled.
  • the trolley 22 on the Transport unit 19 e.g. B. by means of spring-operated Clamping elements, which are operated by means of working cylinders during the Positioning can be opened, locked and subsequently the transport unit 19 further in Move paper web direction A to reel changer 1, until the supply web roll 14 in a receiving position comes in which this from the ends 9; 12 of the support arms 6; 7 raised by means of the clamping cones 13 and into the dash-dotted upper position E are brought.

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EP97121911A 1996-12-21 1997-12-12 Méthode pour détecter et positioner un rouleau de remplacement Expired - Lifetime EP0849201B1 (fr)

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