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EP0883563B1
EP0883563B1 EP97904437A EP97904437A EP0883563B1 EP 0883563 B1 EP0883563 B1 EP 0883563B1 EP 97904437 A EP97904437 A EP 97904437A EP 97904437 A EP97904437 A EP 97904437A EP 0883563 B1 EP0883563 B1 EP 0883563B1
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Josef Batzer
Karlheinz Eberl
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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
    • B65H15/00—Overturning articles
    • B65H15/02—Overturning piles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H15/00—Overturning articles
    • B65H15/016—Overturning articles employing rotary or reciprocating elements supporting transport means
    • 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
    • B65H2301/30—Orientation, displacement, position of the handled material
    • B65H2301/33—Modifying, selecting, changing orientation
    • B65H2301/332—Turning, overturning
    • B65H2301/3321—Turning, overturning kinetic therefor
    • B65H2301/33212—Turning, overturning kinetic therefor about an axis parallel to the direction of displacement of material

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  • the present invention relates to a turning device, in particular a turning device for paper, such as, for example is used in paper handling systems.
  • Paper handling systems using a turning device find their main application in large companies, Banks, insurance companies, service companies etc. With these companies the Paper handling systems for processing large quantities of paper, such as. Invoices, reminders, bank statements and the like, used.
  • This kind the turning is done by a helical guide of the Paper, and is also referred to as screw-like turning.
  • a disadvantage when turning the paper like a screw during transportation is that long distances are required are since the paper is twisted while turning becomes.
  • the turning distance must be dimensioned according to the permissible torsion. In the case of loose, thick packets, twisting takes place Slipping or shifting of the material to be turned within itself, which can lead to difficult further processing or this prevents.
  • Another disadvantage is that due to the long transport routes mostly several goods in the turning distance are on the way, what if a Congestion in the back-up processing to collisions in the Turning distance can lead, as this with permanent drives is equipped and therefore not stopped quickly enough can be. Another problem exists with the mixed processing of single sheets and thick packets from several sheets, as there by the occurring Vertical movement of the conveyor belt guidance problems occur so that with a tight cycle the thinner good between a preceding and following thicker one Is guided too loosely and therefore between the conveyor belts slips. Another disadvantage of this type of Turning range is that there is no way choose between turning and not turning. If the processing of paper does not require turning, then must the turning section in this case through a continuous section be replaced, what the expansion of the turning device from, and the installation of the continuous path in the paper handling system makes necessary.
  • Another device is used is a turning wheel with several compartments. With such a turning wheel there are usually several compartments Picking up the goods to be turned in a star shape to the pivot point of the turning wheel arranged tapered.
  • the disadvantage of this turning wheel is that a large turning diameter is required is, which in turn causes a large size.
  • Another disadvantage is that by using a large side of the turning wheel when turning the goods Offset between the inlet and the outlet of the Wenderads occurs, which in turn widen the Size leads.
  • high through the large turning circle of the turning wheel Mass moments of inertia when accelerating and braking the Reversible turning wheels are what a high driving power required.
  • Another disadvantage is that this type of turning device no choice between turns and non-turning. Requires paper processing no turning, the turning wheel has to go through one Continuous path to be replaced with diversions.
  • AT 310639 relates to a turning device for clay bodies, as shown in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • a turning device to create in which a storage compartment is provided in the a clay body can be introduced such that its Axis of rotation with the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment essentially matches.
  • roles are provided, which for Introducing or removing the clay body from the Serve turning device.
  • FR 2161320 relates to a turning device for plate-shaped Items that have a storage compartment into which the Plates are introduced, with the axis of rotation here too of the plates with the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment essentially matches. There are also feed and removal devices provided to turn the plates of the turning device feed or the turned plates from this to remove.
  • DE 37 03 951 A1 relates to a turning device for paper stacks, that between a feed conveyor and a discharge conveyor is arranged.
  • Two press jaws to hold the stack of paper are provided which are floating on guides and to which defined stops are assigned, so that the lower jaw is always down independently to the level of support of the feed and discharge conveyor sets.
  • the present Invention the task of a simplified turning device to create, which has small dimensions and the optional turning or non-turning of imported goods enables.
  • the present invention provides a turning device a receiving compartment rotatably arranged about an axis of rotation for a good to be turned, in which the good is arranged in this way is that its axis of inertia when turning essentially coincides with the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment; one Device for introducing the goods into the receiving compartment in Direction of the axis of rotation; and means for removal the goods from the storage compartment in the direction of the axis of rotation.
  • the advantage of the present invention is that both a thin and a loose thick good turned can be, the turning radii due to the turning around the axis of inertia of the good is very small. So that will a small size ensured, and thus a small required drive power.
  • Another advantage of the present invention is that the inlet and the outlet in the turning device are in a running line and that no lateral offset during of turning occurs.
  • the receiving compartment the turning device divided into two compartments in the middle, the compartment on the top serves to feed the goods, and the compartment below serves for the removal of goods, the swap both compartments through the turning process, so that the compartment initially used to feed the goods serves for the removal of goods after the turning process, initially compartment for removal of goods after turning to Good feed serves.
  • the Insertion device at an adjustable distance in one Transport direction of the goods arranged in front of the storage compartment, and the remover is at a fixed distance in the direction of transport of the goods behind the storage compartment arranged.
  • the turning device according to the invention is, for example, in used a paper handling system where it was required is envelopes with documents or printing are filled, after filling, to apply a franking to enable this.
  • the The device according to the invention then in front of the franking device.
  • Another example of the use of the invention Reversing device is the double-sided printing of pre-printed forms, in which, for example, customer-specific information is inserted on the front and back Need to become. Between the two printers that this information insert, is then the turning device according to the invention provided to print on both sides of the Allow document.
  • Fig. 1 is a first embodiment of the invention Turning device in a longitudinal sectional view in Transport direction shown. The transport direction runs in Fig. 1 from left to right.
  • the turning device according to the invention comprises a storage compartment 100 about an axis of rotation (not shown in FIG. 1) is rotatably mounted. Good 102 to be turned is arranged in the receiving compartment 100 such that its axis of inertia when turning essentially with the axis of rotation of the Receiving tray 100 matches.
  • the turning device according to the invention also includes a facility in its entirety is provided with the reference numeral 104 for insertion of the goods in the receiving compartment 100 in the direction of Axis of rotation.
  • a facility that in its entirety with the 106 is used to remove the Good from the receiving compartment 100 in the direction of the axis of rotation.
  • In 1 is one consisting of two holding elements 108a, 108b Holding device provided that the goods 102 during of turning in the storage compartment 100. The design the holding elements 108a, 108b will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 explained in more detail.
  • the turning device further comprises one Drive device 110, which is effective with the receiving compartment 100 is connected to cause the same to rotate.
  • a drum-shaped element 112 is provided in which the Receiving compartment 100 is arranged such that the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment 100 with an axis of rotation of the drum-shaped Elements 112 matches.
  • the drum-shaped element 112 is designed such that the receiving compartment 100 in Direction of the axis of rotation via the two end faces 112a and 112b of the drum-shaped element 112 protrudes.
  • the Holding elements 108a, 108b are arranged within the element 112 and are in the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 partially over the end faces 112a and 112b forth.
  • the drum-shaped element 112 is supported by bearings 114a and 114b and is connected to the drive means via a belt 116 110 connected. Because of the use of a drum-shaped element 112 becomes the one shown in FIG Turning device also called a turning drum.
  • the introduction device 104 is in the transport direction of the Good things are spaced apart in front of the receiving compartment 100.
  • the Distance between the insertion device 104 and the receiving compartment 100 is adjustable, whereas the distance of the Removal device 106 from the receiving compartment 100 is fixed.
  • This combination enables different Sizes and formats of the goods to be used Reversing drum can be handled. A setting on a new format is made simply by the distance between the insertion device 104 and the receiving compartment 100 is enlarged or reduced. To remove the to ensure that the reversed goods from the receiving compartment 100 are must be the distance between the remover 106 and the receiving compartment 100 to be constant and not changeable.
  • the turning drum shown in Fig. 1 comprises a receiving compartment 100 that in a first compartment 100a and a second compartment 100b is subdivided, wherein in FIG. 1 the good 102 as in the Compartment 100b is shown arranged.
  • the compartment 100a is with the introduction device 104 aligned so that in the compartment 100a of the receiving compartment 100, the material to be turned is introduced becomes.
  • Compartment 100b is aligned with remover 106, to the turned good from the receiving compartment 100 remove.
  • the operation of the turning drum i.e. while a turning process, swap the compartments 100a and 100b their position so that the original compartment 100a, in that the goods were brought in after the turning process Tray 100b is from which the turned good is removed.
  • the Tray 100b from which the turned good before the next turning operation removed, becomes a subject after the turning process 100a, into which the material to be turned is newly introduced.
  • the Tray 100a is from tray 100b through an intermediate panel 118 Cut.
  • the insertion device 104 aligned compartment of the receiving compartment Ensuring 100 is both compartment 100a and the compartment 100b is provided with a guide plate 120a, 120b. It should be noted that the guide plates 120a and 120b can also be provided in a receiving compartment 100, that has no subdivision.
  • the delivery device 104 includes a conveyor belt 122 which over a roller 124 is guided and in a suitable manner and Way (not shown) is driven. On the conveyor belt The goods 102 to be turned become 122 in the transport direction moved and into the receiving compartment 100 of the turning drum brought in.
  • a hold-down 126 consists of a first one and a second guide roller 128, 130 over which a belt 132 is running.
  • the hold-down device 126 is via a spring 134 biased against the conveyor belt 122.
  • the estate 102 is running between the conveyor belt 122 and the hold-down device 126, the hold-down device 126 exerts pressure on the material 102 exercises.
  • the belt 132 of the hold-down device 126 runs without drive by moving the good 102 with.
  • the removal device 106 essentially comprises three elements, a first engaging member 106a, a second Engaging member 106b, and a discharge device 106c.
  • the first engagement component 106a consists of a elongated member 136 rotatable at one end 138 is stored.
  • a driven roller 140 is arranged, which at a Pivoting of component 136 from a first position, which is shown in dashed lines in Fig. 1, in a second Position with a reversed good 102, which is arranged in the compartment 100b is engaging.
  • the second engaging member 106b is essentially identical to the first engaging component 106a and comprises an elongated member 142. An end 144 of the member 142 is rotatably mounted and on the remote from the bearing 144 A driven roller 146 is provided at the end of the component 142, which when the component 144 is pivoted from a first position, which is also shown in dashed lines, into a second position with the material 102 turned over takes.
  • the components 106a, 106b engage in Fig. 1 such that the first component 106a with a engages first surface of the turned good, and that the second component 106b with a second, the first Surface opposite surface of the turned Good intervention takes.
  • the engaging components 106a, 106b move the turned goods in the direction after the engagement the discharge device 106c.
  • the discharge device includes two rollers 148 and 150, at least one of which is driven and moves the turned good to a subsequent one Further processing station.
  • the drive device 110 comprises a motor 152, on the Output shaft a pulley 154 is attached over which the belt 116 is laid.
  • the holding elements 108a, 108b suitable to press the moistened tab and closed to keep.
  • the holding elements 108a, 108b they either become active outside the turning drum controlled or form a passive system.
  • the introduction device 104 is adjustable, so that the distance between the turning drum and of the introducer 104 depending on different ones Format lengths is set, ensuring that always with different formats of the goods same format edge with respect to remover 106 is present.
  • An advantage of the turning drum described with reference to FIG. 1 consists in the fact that this in the event that a turning of the Good things are not necessary, even set on an operation that cannot be turned.
  • the turning drum is in a first operating mode set to be loaded into the storage compartment 100 Easy to turn and in a second operating mode set to be effective as a continuous path, i.e. the introduced goods are not turned.
  • the removal device 106 is set as a continuous path mechanically aligned with the first compartment 100a of the receiving compartment 100, and the turning drum is by a not shown Control device controlled so that the function There is no turning.
  • turning material e.g. paper, single sheets, loose Packets of paper and filled or unfilled envelopes.
  • FIG. 2 1 shows the turning drum shown in FIG. the functioning of the holding elements 108a, 108b explained in more detail.
  • Fig. 2 are elements that are already based on the 1 have been given the same reference numerals.
  • 2 are the two compartments 100a and 100b of the receiving compartment 100 is filled with a good 102a and 102b shown.
  • FIG. 2 is the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment with the reference numeral 200 provided. This coincides with the axis of rotation of the drum-shaped element 112.
  • Element 108b is identical to element 108a, and the same reference numerals as for the Element 108a used, except that this with the addition b are provided.
  • the holding element 108a comprises three sections 202a, 204a and 206a.
  • Section 202a is adjacent to at a point an edge portion of the storage compartment 100 on the drum 112 attached.
  • Section 202a extends into the interior the drum 112, the distance between the section 202a and the guide plate 120a of the receiving compartment 100 enlarged.
  • the section 202a extends in the in Fig. 2 illustrated embodiment over the middle of the Drum 112 and goes adjacent to the center of drum 112 in section 204a, whose connection point with the section 202a further from the guide plate 120a of the receiving compartment 100 is removed as its transition point to the section 206a.
  • Section 206a extends from the section 204a over the outer circumference of the drum 112, whereby a protrusion 208a is formed.
  • the distance between the guide plate 120a and the section 206a increased based on the connection point between the Section 204a and 206a.
  • An engaging portion 210a is adjacent at section 206a to the transition point between section 204a and 206a.
  • the holding element 108b is identical in construction to the holding element 108a, however, is mirror-inverted is arranged to not the symmetry of the turning drum influence.
  • the Retainer 214a includes an angular member 216a, which is rotatably supported at one end 218a, wherein the bearing is formed on a fastening part 220a.
  • the restraint can be pivoted in two positions, being in the first position, dashed in Fig. 2 is shown, there is no engagement with the projection 208a. In the second position there is a roller 222a on the outer surface of the drum 112 and takes on one Rotation of the drum 112 in the direction indicated by the arrow 224 is shown engaging with the projection 208a.
  • the turning drum is in that shown in Fig. 2 Position, the restraints 214a take and 214b engage protrusions 208a and 208b, thereby an engagement of the sections 210a and 210b with the in Receiving compartment 100 Good 102a or 102b is released, so that feeding or removing the goods in or from the receiving compartment 100 through the holding elements 108a or 108b is not hindered.
  • the turning drum rotated and at the same time the restraint devices 214a and 214b pivoted to their first position, in which none The projections 208a and 208b are engaged.
  • the Restraint device shown in Fig. 2 thus represents an active restraint.
  • the restraints 214a and 214b pivoted to their first position sections 210a and 210b of FIG Holding device by the bias in the direction of the receiving compartment on the good contained in the subject. This engaging during the entire rotation of the turning drum maintained until the rotation is complete.
  • the retainers 214a and 214b in their second position, in which they the protrusions 208a and 208b engage, causing that the engagement of sections 210a and 210b with the turned good is picked up so that removal or a new supply by the holding elements 108a or 108b is not hindered.
  • FIG. 3 Another embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 3 described the present invention, the one alternative embodiment of the holding elements 108a, 108b used. Elements already described with reference to FIG. 1 or 2 3 are given the same reference numerals in FIG designated.
  • the holding elements 108a and 108b are essentially identical, so that only a description based on of element 108a and the same for element 108b Reference numerals are used, which are provided with the addition b are.
  • Element 108a includes first and second roles 300a, 302a, which are connected via a connecting component 304a are.
  • the rollers are spring loaded and parallel to Transport direction of the arranged in the receiving compartment 100 Arranged good things. The roles take with the goods in the receiving compartment 100 intervention.
  • This passive system is for the Suitable for processing thin goods.
  • the roller system enables an insertion of the goods into the drum and a Pulling the goods out of the drum, causing them to slip of the goods during the turning process by the locking Effect of a friction lining provided on the rollers 300a, 302a is prevented because the rollers 300a, 302a only are movable in the direction of transport, but not in the direction of rotation.
  • FIG. 4 another embodiment of the Present invention shown, in which instead of Receiving compartment with input and output compartment only one Compartment is formed. In this case there is no intermediate plate intended.
  • the input tray is the output tray at the same time. It just has to be ensured be that the introduced good does not match the removed good collided.
  • the advantage of this arrangement is that in the event that the turning drum is used as a continuous line no adjustment of the removal device 106 is required. It is thus possible in this embodiment by a control device during of a work process optionally to determine whether an introduced To turn well or not to turn without that mechanical changes to the turning device are required are.
  • Holding device as consisting of two holding elements 108a and 108b has been described, it is pointed out that for example in the case of the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, in which the storage compartment 100 is not divided is, in principle, a holding element be sufficient can.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Wendevorrichtung, insbesondere eine Wendevorrichtung für Papier, wie sie beispielsweise in Papierhandhabungssystemen zum Einsatz kommt.The present invention relates to a turning device, in particular a turning device for paper, such as, for example is used in paper handling systems.

Papierhandhabungssysteme, die eine Wendevorrichtung verwenden, finden ihre hauptsächliche Anwendung in großen Unternehmen, Banken, Versicherungsgesellschaften, Dienstleistungsunternehmen etc.. Bei diesen Unternehmen werden die Papierhandhabungssysteme zur Verarbeitung großer Mengen Papier, wie z.B. Rechnungen, Mahnungen, Kontoauszüge und ähnlichem, eingesetzt.Paper handling systems using a turning device find their main application in large companies, Banks, insurance companies, service companies etc. With these companies the Paper handling systems for processing large quantities of paper, such as. Invoices, reminders, bank statements and the like, used.

Diese Papierhandhabungssysteme verwenden unterschiedliche, im Stand der Technik bekannte Vorrichtungen zum Wenden des Papiers.These paper handling systems use different devices known in the prior art for turning the Paper.

Eine erste Vorrichtung, die gemäß dem Stand der Technik zum Wenden von Papier verwendet wird, wendet das Papier in einer schraubenförmigen Bewegung während des Transports. Diese Art des Wendens erfolgt durch eine schraubenförmige Führung des Papiers, und wird auch als schraubenartiges Wenden bezeichnet. Ein Nachteil beim schraubenartigen Wenden des Papiers während des Transports besteht darin, daß lange Strecken erforderlich sind, da das Papier während des Wendens verwunden wird. Bei einer Verarbeitung eines dicken Gutes, wie z.B. einem Stoß von Papieren oder einem Päckchen, muß die Wendestrecke nach der zulässigen Verwindung dimensioniert werden. Bei losen, dicken Päckchen erfolgt durch die Verwindung ein Verrutschen oder Verschieben des zu wendenden Gutes in sich, was zu einer erschwerten Weiterverarbeitung führen kann oder diese verhindert. Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, daß durch die langen Transportstrecken meistens mehrere Güter in der Wendestrecke unterwegs sind, was beim Auftreten eines Staus in der Nachläuferverarbeitung zu Kollisionen in der Wendestrecke führen kann, da diese mit Permanentantrieben ausgestattet ist und daher nicht schnell genug angehalten werden kann. Wiederum ein weiteres Problem besteht bei der gemischten Verarbeitung von Einzelblättern und dicken Päckchen aus mehreren Blättern, da dort durch die auftretende Vertikalbewegung der Transportriemen Führungsprobleme auftreten, so daß bei einer engen Taktfolge das dünnere Gut zwischen einem vorherlaufenden und nachfolgenden dickeren Gut zu lose geführt wird und daher zwischen den Transportbändern verrutscht. Ein anderer Nachteil dieser Art von Wendestrecke besteht darin, daß keine Möglichkeit besteht, zwischen einem Wenden und einem Nicht-Wenden zu wählen. Erfordert die Verarbeitung von Papier kein Wenden, so muß die Wendestrecke in diesem Fall durch eine Durchlaufstrecke ersetzt werden, was den Ausbau der Wendeeinrichtung aus, und den Einbau der Durchlaufstrecke in das Papierhandhabungssystem erforderlich macht.A first device which according to the prior art for If paper is used, the paper turns in one helical movement during transportation. This kind the turning is done by a helical guide of the Paper, and is also referred to as screw-like turning. A disadvantage when turning the paper like a screw during transportation is that long distances are required are since the paper is twisted while turning becomes. When processing a thick product, e.g. a pile of papers or a packet, the turning distance must be dimensioned according to the permissible torsion. In the case of loose, thick packets, twisting takes place Slipping or shifting of the material to be turned within itself, which can lead to difficult further processing or this prevents. Another disadvantage is that due to the long transport routes mostly several goods in the turning distance are on the way, what if a Congestion in the back-up processing to collisions in the Turning distance can lead, as this with permanent drives is equipped and therefore not stopped quickly enough can be. Another problem exists with the mixed processing of single sheets and thick packets from several sheets, as there by the occurring Vertical movement of the conveyor belt guidance problems occur so that with a tight cycle the thinner good between a preceding and following thicker one Is guided too loosely and therefore between the conveyor belts slips. Another disadvantage of this type of Turning range is that there is no way choose between turning and not turning. If the processing of paper does not require turning, then must the turning section in this case through a continuous section be replaced, what the expansion of the turning device from, and the installation of the continuous path in the paper handling system makes necessary.

Eine weitere Vorrichtung, die gemäß dem Stand der Technik zum Einsatz kommt, ist ein Wenderad mit mehreren Fächern. Bei einem solchen Wenderad sind meist mehrere Fächer zur Aufnahme des zu wendenden Gutes sternförmig zum Drehpunkt des Wenderads zulaufend angeordnet. Der Nachteil dieses Wenderads besteht darin, daß eine großer Wendedurchmesser erforderlich ist, der seinerseits eine große Baugröße bewirkt. Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, daß durch die Vervendung des Wenderades beim Wenden des Gutes ein großer seitlicher Versatz zwischen dem Einlauf und dem Auslauf des Wenderads auftritt, was wiederum zu einer Verbreiterung der Baugröße führt. Wiederum ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, daß durch den großen Wendekreis des Wenderades hohe Massenträgheitsmomente beim Beschleunigen und Abbremsen des Wenderads zu überwinden sind, was eine hohe Antriebsleistung erfordert. Ein anderer Nachteil besteht darin, daß auch bei dieser Art der Wendevorrichtung keine Wahl zwischen Wenden und Nicht-Wenden besteht. Erfordert die Papierverarbeitung kein Wenden, so muß auch hier das Wenderad durch eine Durchlaufstrecke mit Umlenkungen ersetzt werden.Another device according to the prior art is used is a turning wheel with several compartments. With such a turning wheel there are usually several compartments Picking up the goods to be turned in a star shape to the pivot point of the turning wheel arranged tapered. The disadvantage of this turning wheel is that a large turning diameter is required is, which in turn causes a large size. Another disadvantage is that by using a large side of the turning wheel when turning the goods Offset between the inlet and the outlet of the Wenderads occurs, which in turn widen the Size leads. Again there is another disadvantage in that high through the large turning circle of the turning wheel Mass moments of inertia when accelerating and braking the Reversible turning wheels are what a high driving power required. Another disadvantage is that this type of turning device no choice between turns and non-turning. Requires paper processing no turning, the turning wheel has to go through one Continuous path to be replaced with diversions.

Die AT 310639 betrifft eine Wendevorrichtung für Tonkörper, wie sie anhand der Fig. 1 und 2 näher dargestellt ist. Aus der AT 310639 ist es bekannt, eine Wendevorrichtung zu schaffen, bei der ein Aufnahmefach vorgesehen ist, in das ein Tonkörper derart eingebracht werden kann, daß dessen Drehachse mit der Drehachse des Aufnahmefachs im wesentlichen übereinstimmt. Ferner sind Rollen vorgesehen, die zum Einbringen bzw. Entfernen des Tonkörpers aus der Wendevorrichtung dienen.AT 310639 relates to a turning device for clay bodies, as shown in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Out the AT 310639 it is known to be a turning device to create, in which a storage compartment is provided in the a clay body can be introduced such that its Axis of rotation with the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment essentially matches. Furthermore, roles are provided, which for Introducing or removing the clay body from the Serve turning device.

Die FR 2161320 betrifft eine Wendevorrichtung für plattenförmige Elemente, die ein Aufnahmefach hat, in das die Platten eingebracht werden, wobei auch hier die Drehachse der Platten mit der Drehachse des Aufnahmefachs im wesentlichen übereinstimmt. Ferner sind Zuführ- und Entferneinrichtung vorgesehen, um die zu wendenden Platten der Wendevorrichtung zuzuführen bzw. die gewendeten Platten aus dieser zu entfernen. FR 2161320 relates to a turning device for plate-shaped Items that have a storage compartment into which the Plates are introduced, with the axis of rotation here too of the plates with the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment essentially matches. There are also feed and removal devices provided to turn the plates of the turning device feed or the turned plates from this to remove.

Die DE 37 03 951 A1 betrifft eine Wendevorrichtung für Papierstapel, die zwischen einem Zuförderer und einem Abförderer angeordnet ist. Zwei Preßbacken zum Halten des Papierstapels sind vorgesehen, die auf Führungen schwimmend gelagert sind und denen definierte Anschläge zugeordnet sind, so daß die jeweils unten liegende Preßbacke sich stets selbständig auf das Förderniveau des Zu- und Abförderers einstellt. DE 37 03 951 A1 relates to a turning device for paper stacks, that between a feed conveyor and a discharge conveyor is arranged. Two press jaws to hold the stack of paper are provided which are floating on guides and to which defined stops are assigned, so that the lower jaw is always down independently to the level of support of the feed and discharge conveyor sets.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine vereinfachte Wendevorrichtung zu schaffen, die kleine Abmessungen aufweist und das wahlweise Wenden oder Nicht-Wenden von eingebrachten Gütern ermöglicht.Based on this prior art, the present Invention the task of a simplified turning device to create, which has small dimensions and the optional turning or non-turning of imported goods enables.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Wendevorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a turning device according to claim 1 solved.

Die vorliegende Erfindung schafft eine Wendevorrichtung mit einem um eine Drehachse drehbar angeordneten Aufnahmefach für ein zu wendendes Gut, in dem das Gut derart angeordnet ist, daß dessen Trägheitsachse beim Wenden im wesentlichen mit der Drehachse des Aufnahmefachs übereinstimmt; einer Einrichtung zum Einbringen des Gutes in das Aufnahmefach in Richtung der Drehachse; und einer Einrichtung zum Entfernen des Gutes aus dem Aufnahmefach in Richtung der Drehachse. The present invention provides a turning device a receiving compartment rotatably arranged about an axis of rotation for a good to be turned, in which the good is arranged in this way is that its axis of inertia when turning essentially coincides with the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment; one Device for introducing the goods into the receiving compartment in Direction of the axis of rotation; and means for removal the goods from the storage compartment in the direction of the axis of rotation.

Der Vorteil der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, daß sowohl ein dünnes als auch ein loses dickes Gut gewendet werden können, wobei die Drehradien aufgrund des Wendens um die Trägheitsachse des Gutes sehr klein sind. Damit wird eine kleine Baugröße sichergestellt, und somit eine geringe erforderliche Antriebsleistung.The advantage of the present invention is that both a thin and a loose thick good turned can be, the turning radii due to the turning around the axis of inertia of the good is very small. So that will a small size ensured, and thus a small required drive power.

Ein weiterer Vorteil der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, daß der Einlauf und der Auslauf in die Wendevorrichtung in einer Lauflinie liegen, und daß kein Seitenversatz während des Wendens auftritt.Another advantage of the present invention is that the inlet and the outlet in the turning device are in a running line and that no lateral offset during of turning occurs.

Gemäß einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist das Aufnahmefach der Wendevorrichtung mittig in zwei Fächer aufgeteilt, wobei das oben liegende Fach der Gutzuführung dient, und das unten liegende Fach der Gutentnahme dient, wobei die beiden Fächer durch den Wendevorgang ihre Positionen vertauschen, so daß das anfänglich zur Gutzuführung dienende Fach nach dem Wendevorgang zur Gutentnahme dient, und das anfänglich zur Gutentnahme dienende Fach nach dem Wendevorgang zur Gutzuführung dient.According to a preferred embodiment, the receiving compartment the turning device divided into two compartments in the middle, the compartment on the top serves to feed the goods, and the compartment below serves for the removal of goods, the swap both compartments through the turning process, so that the compartment initially used to feed the goods serves for the removal of goods after the turning process, initially compartment for removal of goods after turning to Good feed serves.

Gemäß einem weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Einbringeinrichtung in einer einstellbaren Entfernung in einer Transportrichtung des Gutes vor dem Aufnahmefach angeordnet, und die Entferneinrichtung ist in einer festen Entfernung in Transportrichtung des Gutes hinter dem Aufnahmefach angeordnet. Dies hat den Vorteil, daß durch die Einstellbarkeit des Abstandes zwischen der Einbringeinrichtung und dem Aufnahmefach verschiedene Formate durch die Wendevorrichtung gehandhabt werden können.According to a further preferred exemplary embodiment, the Insertion device at an adjustable distance in one Transport direction of the goods arranged in front of the storage compartment, and the remover is at a fixed distance in the direction of transport of the goods behind the storage compartment arranged. This has the advantage of being adjustable the distance between the introduction device and the receiving compartment different formats through the turning device can be handled.

Bevorzugte Weiterbildungen der vorliegenden Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen definiert.Preferred developments of the present invention are defined in the subclaims.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele der vorliegenden Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen

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eine Längsschnittdarstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Wendevorrichtung in Transportrichtung;
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eine Querschnittdarstellung des in Fig. 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels;
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eine Querschnittdarstellung eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels der vorliegenden Erfindung; und
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Preferred exemplary embodiments of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it
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a longitudinal sectional view of the turning device according to the invention in the transport direction;
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a cross-sectional view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 1;
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a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention; and
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a cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

In der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiele der vorliegenden Erfindung anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen werden in den verschiedenen Zeichnungen für entsprechende Elemente gleiche Bezugszeichen verwendet.In the following description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying Drawings are in the different drawings the same reference numerals are used for corresponding elements.

Die erfindungsgemäße Wendevorrichtung wird beispielsweise in einem Papierhandhabungssystem verwendet, in dem es erforderlich ist, Briefumschläge, die mit Dokumenten oder Drucken gefüllt sind, nach dem Füllen zu wenden, um ein Frankieren dieser zu ermöglichen. Bei einem solchen Beispiel liegt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung dann vor der Frankiervorrichtung. Ein weiteres Beispiel zur Verwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Wendevorrichtung ist das beidseitige Bedrucken von vorgedruckten Formularen, in die beispielsweise auf die Vorder- und Rückseite kundenspezifische Informationen eingefügt werden müssen. Zwischen den beiden Druckern, die diese Informationen einfügen, ist dann die erfindungsgemäße Wendevorrichtung vorgesehen, um das Bedrucken beider Seiten des Dokuments zu ermöglichen.The turning device according to the invention is, for example, in used a paper handling system where it was required is envelopes with documents or printing are filled, after filling, to apply a franking to enable this. In such an example, the The device according to the invention then in front of the franking device. Another example of the use of the invention Reversing device is the double-sided printing of pre-printed forms, in which, for example, customer-specific information is inserted on the front and back Need to become. Between the two printers that this information insert, is then the turning device according to the invention provided to print on both sides of the Allow document.

In Fig. 1 ist ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Wendevorrichtung in einer Längsschnittdarstellung in Transportrichtung gezeigt. Die Transportrichtung verläuft in Fig. 1 von links nach rechts. In Fig. 1 is a first embodiment of the invention Turning device in a longitudinal sectional view in Transport direction shown. The transport direction runs in Fig. 1 from left to right.

Die erfindungsgemäße Wendevorrichtung umfaßt ein Aufnahmefach 100, das um eine Drehachse (in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellt) drehbar gelagert ist. Ein zu wendendes Gut 102 ist in dem Aufnahmefach 100 derart angeordnet, daß dessen Trägheitsachse beim Wenden im wesentlichen mit der Drehachse des Aufnahmefachs 100 übereinstimmt. Die erfindungsgemäße Wendevorrichtung umfaßt ferner eine Einrichtung, die in ihrer Gesamtheit mit dem Bezugszeichen 104 versehen ist, zum Einbringen des Gutes in das Aufnahmefach 100 in Richtung der Drehachse. Eine Einrichtung, die in ihrer Gesamtheit mit dem Bezugszeichen 106 versehen ist, dient zum Entfernen des Gutes aus dem Aufnahmefach 100 in Richtung der Drehachse. In Fig. 1 ist eine aus zwei Halteelementen 108a, 108b bestehende Halteeinrichtung vorgesehen, die das Gut 102 während des Wendens in dem Aufnahmefach 100 hält. Die Ausgestaltung der Halteelemente 108a, 108b wird später anhand der Fig. 2 näher erläutert. Die Wendevorrichtung umfaßt weiterhin eine Antriebseinrichtung 110, die wirksam mit dem Aufnahmefach 100 verbunden ist, um eine Drehung desselben zu bewirken.The turning device according to the invention comprises a storage compartment 100 about an axis of rotation (not shown in FIG. 1) is rotatably mounted. Good 102 to be turned is arranged in the receiving compartment 100 such that its axis of inertia when turning essentially with the axis of rotation of the Receiving tray 100 matches. The turning device according to the invention also includes a facility in its entirety is provided with the reference numeral 104 for insertion of the goods in the receiving compartment 100 in the direction of Axis of rotation. A facility that in its entirety with the 106 is used to remove the Good from the receiving compartment 100 in the direction of the axis of rotation. In 1 is one consisting of two holding elements 108a, 108b Holding device provided that the goods 102 during of turning in the storage compartment 100. The design the holding elements 108a, 108b will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 explained in more detail. The turning device further comprises one Drive device 110, which is effective with the receiving compartment 100 is connected to cause the same to rotate.

Ein trommelförmiges Element 112 ist vorgesehen, in dem das Aufnahmefach 100 derart angeordnet ist, daß die Drehachse des Aufnahmefachs 100 mit einer Drehachse des trommelförmigen Elements 112 übereinstimmt. Das trommelförmige Element 112 ist derart ausgebildet, daß das Aufnahmefach 100 in Richtung der Drehachse über die beiden Stirnflächen 112a und 112b des trommelförmigen Elements 112 hervorsteht. Die Halteelemente 108a, 108b sind innerhalb des Elements 112 angeordnet und stehen bei dem in Fig. 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel teilweise über die Stirnflächen 112a und 112b hervor. Das trommelförmige Element 112 wird durch Lager 114a und 114b getragen und ist über einen Riemen 116 mit der Antriebseinrichtung 110 verbunden. Aufgrund der Verwendung eines trommelförmigen Elements 112 wird die in Fig.1 dargestellte Wendevorrichtung auch als Wendetrommel bezeichnet.A drum-shaped element 112 is provided in which the Receiving compartment 100 is arranged such that the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment 100 with an axis of rotation of the drum-shaped Elements 112 matches. The drum-shaped element 112 is designed such that the receiving compartment 100 in Direction of the axis of rotation via the two end faces 112a and 112b of the drum-shaped element 112 protrudes. The Holding elements 108a, 108b are arranged within the element 112 and are in the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 partially over the end faces 112a and 112b forth. The drum-shaped element 112 is supported by bearings 114a and 114b and is connected to the drive means via a belt 116 110 connected. Because of the use of a drum-shaped element 112 becomes the one shown in FIG Turning device also called a turning drum.

Die Einbringeinrichtung 104 ist in Transportrichtung des Gutes vor dem Aufnahmefach 100 beabstandet angeordnet. Der Abstand zwischen der Einbringeinrichtung 104 und dem Aufnahmefach 100 ist einstellbar, wohingegen der Abstand der Entferneinrichtung 106 von dem Aufnahmefach 100 fest ist. Durch diese Kombination wird ermöglicht, daß unterschiedliche Größen bzw. Formate des zu wendenden Gutes von der Wendetrommel gehandhabt werden können. Eine Einstellung auf ein neues Format erfolgt einfach dadurch, daß der Abstand zwischen der Einbringeinrichtung 104 und dem Aufnahmefach 100 vergrößert bzw. verkleinert wird. Um das Entfernen des gewendeten Gutes aus dem Aufnahmefach 100 sicherzustellen, muß die Entfernung zwischen der Entferneinrichtung 106 und dem Aufnahmefach 100 konstant und nicht veränderlich sein.The introduction device 104 is in the transport direction of the Good things are spaced apart in front of the receiving compartment 100. Of the Distance between the insertion device 104 and the receiving compartment 100 is adjustable, whereas the distance of the Removal device 106 from the receiving compartment 100 is fixed. This combination enables different Sizes and formats of the goods to be used Reversing drum can be handled. A setting on a new format is made simply by the distance between the insertion device 104 and the receiving compartment 100 is enlarged or reduced. To remove the to ensure that the reversed goods from the receiving compartment 100 are must be the distance between the remover 106 and the receiving compartment 100 to be constant and not changeable.

Die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Wendetrommel umfaßt ein Aufnahmefach 100, das in ein erstes Fach 100a und ein zweites Fach 100b unterteilt ist, wobei in Fig. 1 das Gut 102 als in dem Fach 100b angeordnet dargestellt ist. Das Fach 100a ist mit der Einbringeinrichtung 104 ausgerichtet, so daß in das Fach 100a des Aufnahmefachs 100 das zu wendende Gut eingebracht wird. Das Fach 100b ist mit der Entferneinrichtung 106 ausgerichtet, um das gewendete Gut aus dem Aufnahmefach 100 zu entfernen. Während des Betriebs der Wendetrommel, d.h. während eines Wendevorgangs, vertauschen die Fächer 100a und 100b ihre Position, so daß das ursprüngliche Fach 100a, in das das Gut eingebracht wurde, nach dem Wendevorgang das Fach 100b ist, aus dem das gewendete Gut entfernt wird. Das Fach 100b, aus dem das gewendete Gut vor dem nächsten Wendevorgang entnommen wurde, wird nach dem Wendevorgang zum Fach 100a, in das das zu wendende Gut neu eingebracht wird. Das Fach 100a ist von dem Fach 100b durch ein Zwischenblech 118 getrennt.The turning drum shown in Fig. 1 comprises a receiving compartment 100 that in a first compartment 100a and a second compartment 100b is subdivided, wherein in FIG. 1 the good 102 as in the Compartment 100b is shown arranged. The compartment 100a is with the introduction device 104 aligned so that in the compartment 100a of the receiving compartment 100, the material to be turned is introduced becomes. Compartment 100b is aligned with remover 106, to the turned good from the receiving compartment 100 remove. During the operation of the turning drum, i.e. while a turning process, swap the compartments 100a and 100b their position so that the original compartment 100a, in that the goods were brought in after the turning process Tray 100b is from which the turned good is removed. The Tray 100b, from which the turned good before the next turning operation removed, becomes a subject after the turning process 100a, into which the material to be turned is newly introduced. The Tray 100a is from tray 100b through an intermediate panel 118 Cut.

Um ein sicheres Einbringen des zu wendenden Gutes in das mit der Einbringeinrichtung 104 ausgerichtete Fach des Aufnahmefachs 100 sicherzustellen, ist sowohl das Fach 100a als auch das Fach 100b mit einem Führungsblech 120a, 120b versehen. Es wird darauf hingewiesen, daß die Führungsbleche 120a und 120b auch bei einem Aufnahmefach 100 vorgesehen sein können, das keine Unterteilung aufweist.To ensure the safe introduction of the goods to be used into the the insertion device 104 aligned compartment of the receiving compartment Ensuring 100 is both compartment 100a and the compartment 100b is provided with a guide plate 120a, 120b. It should be noted that the guide plates 120a and 120b can also be provided in a receiving compartment 100, that has no subdivision.

In Fig. 1 ist ein Teil einer Einbringeinrichtung 104 dargestellt, die nachfolgend näher beschrieben wird. Die Einbringeinrichtung 104 umfaßt ein Transportband 122, das über eine Rolle 124 geführt ist und auf eine geeignete Art und Weise (nicht dargestellt) angetrieben wird. Auf dem Transportband 122 wird das zu wendende Gut 102 in Transportrichtung bewegt und in das Aufnahmefach 100 der Wendetrommel eingebracht. Ein Niederhalter 126 besteht aus einer ersten und einer zweiten Führungsrolle 128, 130, über die ein Riemen 132 läuft. Über eine Feder 134 ist der Niederhalter 126 gegen das Transportband 122 vorgespannt. Das Gut 102 läuft zwischen dem Transportband 122 und dem Niederhalter 126 hindurch, wobei der Niederhalter 126 einen Druck auf das Gut 102 ausübt. Der Riemen 132 des Niederhalters 126 läuft antriebslos durch die Bewegung des Gutes 102 mit.1 shows part of an introduction device 104, which is described in more detail below. The delivery device 104 includes a conveyor belt 122 which over a roller 124 is guided and in a suitable manner and Way (not shown) is driven. On the conveyor belt The goods 102 to be turned become 122 in the transport direction moved and into the receiving compartment 100 of the turning drum brought in. A hold-down 126 consists of a first one and a second guide roller 128, 130 over which a belt 132 is running. The hold-down device 126 is via a spring 134 biased against the conveyor belt 122. The estate 102 is running between the conveyor belt 122 and the hold-down device 126, the hold-down device 126 exerts pressure on the material 102 exercises. The belt 132 of the hold-down device 126 runs without drive by moving the good 102 with.

Die Entferneinrichtung 106 umfaßt im wesentlichen drei Elemente, ein erste Ineingriffnahmebauteil 106a, ein zweites Ineingriffnahmebauteil 106b, sowie eine Abführeinrichtung 106c. Das erste Ineingriffnahmebauteil 106a besteht aus einem länglichen Bauteil 136, das an einem Ende 138 drehbar gelagert ist. An dem vom Lager 138 entgegengesetzten Ende ist eine angetriebene Rolle 140 angeordnet, die bei einer Verschwenkung des Bauteils 136 aus einer ersten Position, die in Fig. 1 gestrichelt dargestellt ist, in eine zweite Position mit einem gewendeten Gut 102, das im Fach 100b angeordnet ist, Eingriff nimmt.The removal device 106 essentially comprises three elements, a first engaging member 106a, a second Engaging member 106b, and a discharge device 106c. The first engagement component 106a consists of a elongated member 136 rotatable at one end 138 is stored. At the opposite end from bearing 138 a driven roller 140 is arranged, which at a Pivoting of component 136 from a first position, which is shown in dashed lines in Fig. 1, in a second Position with a reversed good 102, which is arranged in the compartment 100b is engaging.

Das zweite Ineingriffnahmebauteil 106b ist im wesentlichen baugleich zu dem ersten Ineingriffnahmebauteil 106a und umfaßt ein längliches Bauteil 142. Ein Ende 144 des Bauteils 142 ist drehbar gelagert und an dem vom Lager 144 entfernten Ende des Bauteils 142 ist eine angetriebene Rolle 146 vorgesehen, die bei einer Schwenkung des Bauteils 144 aus einer ersten Position, die ebenfalls gestrichelt dargestellt ist, in eine zweite Position mit dem gewendeten Gut 102 Eingriff nimmt. Die Ineingriffnahme durch die Bauteile 106a, 106b erfolgt in Fig. 1 derart, daß das erste Bauteil 106a mit einer ersten Oberfläche des gewendeten Gutes Eingriff nimmt, und daß das zweite Bauteil 106b mit einer zweiten, der ersten Oberfläche gegenüberliegenden Oberfläche des gewendeten Gutes Eingriff nimmt. Die Ineingriffnahmebauteile 106a, 106b bewegen das gewendete Gut nach der Ineingriffnahme in Richtung der Abführeinrichtung 106c. Die Abführeinrichtung umfaßt zwei Rollen 148 und 150, von denen zumindest eine angetrieben ist, und bewegt das gewendete Gut zu einer nachfolgenden Station zur Weiterverarbeitung weiter.The second engaging member 106b is essentially identical to the first engaging component 106a and comprises an elongated member 142. An end 144 of the member 142 is rotatably mounted and on the remote from the bearing 144 A driven roller 146 is provided at the end of the component 142, which when the component 144 is pivoted from a first position, which is also shown in dashed lines, into a second position with the material 102 turned over takes. The components 106a, 106b engage in Fig. 1 such that the first component 106a with a engages first surface of the turned good, and that the second component 106b with a second, the first Surface opposite surface of the turned Good intervention takes. The engaging components 106a, 106b move the turned goods in the direction after the engagement the discharge device 106c. The discharge device includes two rollers 148 and 150, at least one of which is driven and moves the turned good to a subsequent one Further processing station.

Die Antriebseinrichtung 110 umfaßt einen Motor 152, an dessen Ausgangswelle eine Riemenscheibe 154 befestigt ist, über die der Riemen 116 gelegt ist.The drive device 110 comprises a motor 152, on the Output shaft a pulley 154 is attached over which the belt 116 is laid.

Nachfolgend wird der Betrieb der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Wendetrommel näher erläutert. Während des Betriebs wird das Gut 102 durch die Einbringeinrichtung 104 in das obere Fach 100a des Aufnahmefachs 100 eingebracht, und gleichzeitig wird ein gegebenenfalls in der Wendetrommel im unteren Fach 100b befindliches Gut entfernt. Das Entfernen aus der Wendetrommel erfolgt durch die in den Wendetrommelbereich ein- und ausschwenkbaren Ineingriffnahmebauteile 136 und 142 der Entferneinrichtung 106, wodurch das Gut 102 an die Abführeinrichtung 106c zum Weitertransport übergeben wird. Die Ein- und Ausschwenkzeiten sind hierbei sehr kurz gehalten. In der Wendetrommel liegt das Gut 102 in einem Fach, in dem es mittels der Haltelemente 108a, 108b während des Wendevorgangs festgehalten wird. Werden beispielsweise gefüllte Kuverts gewendet, so sind die Halteelemente 108a, 108b dazu geeignet, die befeuchtete Lasche anzudrücken und geschlossen zu halten. Abhängig von der Ausgestaltung der Halteelemente 108a, 108b werden diese entweder aktiv außerhalb der Wendetrommel gesteuert oder bilden ein passives System. Wie es bereits erwähnt wurde, ist die Einbringeinrichtung 104 verstellbar, so daß der Abstand zwischen der Wendetrommel und der Einbringeinrichtung 104 abhängig von unterschiedlichen Formatlängen eingestellt wird, wobei sichergestellt ist, daß bei unterschiedlichen Formaten des Gutes dieses immer an derselben Formatkante bezüglich der Entferneinrichtung 106 anliegt.The following is the operation of that shown in FIG. 1 Turning drum explained in more detail. During operation it will Good 102 through the insertion device 104 into the upper compartment 100a of the receiving compartment 100 introduced, and at the same time will be in the lower drum if necessary in the turning drum 100b removed goods. Removal from the turning drum is done by moving in and out of the turning drum area swing-out engaging components 136 and 142 of the Removal device 106, whereby the good 102 to the discharge device 106c is passed on for further transport. The Swing-in and swing-out times are kept very short. In the turning drum, the good 102 lies in a compartment in which it by means of the holding elements 108a, 108b during the turning process is held. For example, filled envelopes turned, so are the holding elements 108a, 108b suitable to press the moistened tab and closed to keep. Depending on the design of the holding elements 108a, 108b they either become active outside the turning drum controlled or form a passive system. Like it the introduction device 104 is adjustable, so that the distance between the turning drum and of the introducer 104 depending on different ones Format lengths is set, ensuring that always with different formats of the goods same format edge with respect to remover 106 is present.

Ein Vorteil der anhand der Fig. 1 beschriebenen Wendetrommel besteht darin, daß diese für den Fall, daß ein Wenden des Gutes nicht erforderlich ist, auch auf einen Betrieb eingestellt werden kann, bei dem das Wenden nicht erfolgt. Mit anderen Worten ist die Wendetrommel in einem ersten Betriebsmodus eingestellt, um in das Aufnahmefach 100 eingebrachtes Gut zu wenden, und in einem zweiten Betriebsmodus eingestellt, um als Durchlaufstrecke wirksam zu sein, d.h. ein Wenden des eingebrachten Gutes erfolgt nicht. Bei dem in Fig. 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel wird für die Einstellung als Durchlaufstrecke die Entferneinrichtung 106 mit dem ersten Fach 100a des Aufnahmefachs 100 mechanisch ausgerichtet, und die Wendetrommel wird durch eine nicht dargestellte Steuereinrichtung derart angesteuert, daß die Funktion Drehen entfällt.An advantage of the turning drum described with reference to FIG. 1 consists in the fact that this in the event that a turning of the Good things are not necessary, even set on an operation that cannot be turned. With in other words, the turning drum is in a first operating mode set to be loaded into the storage compartment 100 Easy to turn and in a second operating mode set to be effective as a continuous path, i.e. the introduced goods are not turned. At the in Fig. 1 illustrated embodiment is for the setting the removal device 106 as a continuous path mechanically aligned with the first compartment 100a of the receiving compartment 100, and the turning drum is by a not shown Control device controlled so that the function There is no turning.

Wird die anhand der Fig. 1 beschriebene Wendetrommel in einem Papierhandhabungssystem eingesetzt, so umfaßt das zu wendende Gut beispielsweise Papier, einzelne Blätter, lose Päckchen von Papier und gefüllte oder ungefüllte Kuverts.Is the turning drum described with reference to FIG. 1 in one Paper handling system used, this includes turning material e.g. paper, single sheets, loose Packets of paper and filled or unfilled envelopes.

Nachfolgend wird anhand der Fig. 2 , die eine Querschnittdarstellung der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Wendetrommel zeigt, die Funktionsweise der Halteelemente 108a, 108b näher erläutert. In Fig. 2 sind Elemente, die bereits anhand der Fig. 1 beschrieben wurden, mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen. Um die Funktionsweise der Halteeinrichtung zu verdeutlichen, sind in Fig. 2 die beiden Fächer 100a und 100b des Aufnahmefachs 100 mit einem Gut 102a und 102b befüllt dargestellt.The following is a cross-sectional view with reference to FIG. 2 1 shows the turning drum shown in FIG. the functioning of the holding elements 108a, 108b explained in more detail. In Fig. 2 are elements that are already based on the 1 have been given the same reference numerals. In order to clarify the functioning of the holding device, 2 are the two compartments 100a and 100b of the receiving compartment 100 is filled with a good 102a and 102b shown.

Anhand der Fig. 1 wurde beschrieben, daß beim Wenden des Gutes die Trägheitsachse des Gutes beim Wenden im wesentlichen mit der Drehachse des Aufnahmefachs übereinstimmt. In Fig. 2 ist die Drehachse des Aufnahmefachs mit dem Bezugszeichen 200 versehen. Diese stimmt mit der Drehachse des trommelförmigen Elements 112 überein.It has been described with reference to FIG. 1 that when turning the Good the axis of inertia of the good when turning essentially coincides with the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment. In Fig. 2 is the axis of rotation of the receiving compartment with the reference numeral 200 provided. This coincides with the axis of rotation of the drum-shaped element 112.

Nachfolgend werden die Halteelemente 108a, 108b näher beschrieben, wobei der Einfachheit halber nur das Element 108a beschrieben wird. Das Element 108b ist dem Element 108a baugleich, und es werden die gleichen Bezugszeichen wie beim Element 108a verwendet, außer daß diese mit dem Zusatz b versehen sind.The holding elements 108a, 108b are described in more detail below, only element 108a for simplicity is described. Element 108b is identical to element 108a, and the same reference numerals as for the Element 108a used, except that this with the addition b are provided.

Das Halteelement 108a umfaßt drei Abschnitte 202a, 204a und 206a. Der Abschnitt 202a ist an einem Punkt benachbart zu einem Randabschnitt des Aufnahmefachs 100 an der Trommel 112 befestigt. Der Abschnitt 202a erstreckt sich in das innere der Trommel 112, wobei sich der Abstand zwischen dem Abschnitt 202a und dem Führungsblech 120a des Aufnahmefachs 100 vergrößert. Der Abschnitt 202a erstreckt sich bei dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel über die Mitte der Trommel 112 und geht benachbart zur Mitte der Trommel 112 in den Abschnitt 204a über, dessen Verbindungspunkt mit dem Abschnitt 202a weiter von dem Führungsblech 120a des Aufnahmefachs 100 entfernt ist, als dessen Übergangspunkt zum Abschnitt 206a. Der Abschnitt 206a erstreckt sich vom Abschnitt 204a über den äußeren Umfang der Trommel 112 heraus, wodurch ein Vorsprung 208a gebildet ist. Der Abstand zwischen dem Führungsblech 120a und dem Abschnitt 206a erhöht sich hierbei ausgehend von dem Verbindungspunkt zwischen dem Abschnitt 204a und 206a. Ein Ineingriffnahmeabschnitt 210a ist an dem Abschnitt 206a benachbart zum Übergangspunkt zwischen dem Abschnitt 204a und 206a befestigt. Durch die oben beschriebene Struktur des Elements 108a ist dieses in Richtung des Aufnahmefachs 100 vorgespannt, so daß beim Vorhandensein eines Gutes in dem Aufnahmefach 100 der Ineingriffnahmeabschnitt 210a gegen das Gut drückt. Um die Ineingriffnahme zu ermöglichen, ist das Führungsblech 120a mit einer Ausnehmung 212a versehen, durch das der Ineingriffnahmeabschnitt 210a mit dem Gut 102 Eingriff nimmt.The holding element 108a comprises three sections 202a, 204a and 206a. Section 202a is adjacent to at a point an edge portion of the storage compartment 100 on the drum 112 attached. Section 202a extends into the interior the drum 112, the distance between the section 202a and the guide plate 120a of the receiving compartment 100 enlarged. The section 202a extends in the in Fig. 2 illustrated embodiment over the middle of the Drum 112 and goes adjacent to the center of drum 112 in section 204a, whose connection point with the section 202a further from the guide plate 120a of the receiving compartment 100 is removed as its transition point to the section 206a. Section 206a extends from the section 204a over the outer circumference of the drum 112, whereby a protrusion 208a is formed. The distance between the guide plate 120a and the section 206a increased based on the connection point between the Section 204a and 206a. An engaging portion 210a is adjacent at section 206a to the transition point between section 204a and 206a. Through the above described structure of the element 108a is this in the direction of the receiving compartment 100 biased so that when present of a good in the storage compartment 100, the engaging portion 210a presses against the good. To engage to enable, the guide plate 120a with a Provided recess 212a through which the engaging portion 210a engages with the good 102.

Es wird darauf hingewiesen, daß das Halteelement 108b baugleich zu dem Halteelement 108a ist, jedoch spiegelverkehrt angeordnet ist, um die Symmetrie der Wendetrommel nicht zu beeinflussen.It is pointed out that the holding element 108b is identical in construction to the holding element 108a, however, is mirror-inverted is arranged to not the symmetry of the turning drum influence.

Benachbart zur äußeren peripheren Oberfläche der Trommel 112 sind zwei baugleiche Zurückhalteeinrichtungen 214a und 214b vorgesehen, die mit dem Vorsprung 208a bzw. 208b der Halteelemente 108a bzw. 108b Eingriff nehmen. Die Zurückhalteeinrichtungen werden nun anhand der Einrichtung 214a beschrieben, wobei für die Zurückhalteeinrichtung 214b gleiche Bezugszeichen verwendet werden, jedoch mit dem Zusatz b. Die Zurückhalteeinrichtung 214a umfaßt ein winkelförmiges Bauteil 216a, das an einem Ende 218a drehbar gelagert ist, wobei das Lager an einem Befestigungsteil 220a gebildet ist. Die Zurückhalteeinrichtung ist in zwei Positionen schwenkbar, wobei in der ersten Position, die in Fig. 2 gestrichelt dargestellt ist, kein Eingriff mit dem Vorsprung 208a erfolgt. In der zweiten Position liegt eine Rolle 222a an der äußeren Oberfläche der Trommel 112 an und nimmt bei einer Drehung der Trommel 112 in die Richtung, die durch den Pfeil 224 angezeigt ist, mit dem Vorsprung 208a Eingriff.Adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the drum 112 are two identical restraint devices 214a and 214b provided with the projection 208a and 208b of the holding elements 108a or 108b. The restraint devices will now be described with reference to device 214a, the same reference numerals for the restraint device 214b be used, but with the addition b. The Retainer 214a includes an angular member 216a, which is rotatably supported at one end 218a, wherein the bearing is formed on a fastening part 220a. The restraint can be pivoted in two positions, being in the first position, dashed in Fig. 2 is shown, there is no engagement with the projection 208a. In the second position there is a roller 222a on the outer surface of the drum 112 and takes on one Rotation of the drum 112 in the direction indicated by the arrow 224 is shown engaging with the projection 208a.

Befindet sich die Wendetrommel in der in Fig. 2 dargestellten Position, so nehmen die Zurückhalteeinrichtungen 214a und 214b mit den Vorsprüngen 208a und 208b Eingriff, wodurch eine Ineingriffnahme der Abschnitte 210a und 210b mit dem im Aufnahmefach 100 enthaltenen Gut 102a bzw. 102b gelöst wird, so daß eine Zuführung bzw. eine Entfernung des Gutes in bzw. aus dem Aufnahmefach 100 durch die Halteelemente 108a bzw. 108b nicht behindert wird. Sobald das Zuführen bzw. das Entfernen des Gutes abgeschlossen ist, wird die Wendetrommel gedreht und gleichzeitig werden die Zurückhalteeinrichtungen 214a und 214b in ihre erste Position geschwenkt, in der kein Eingriff mit den Vorsprüngen 208a und 208b erfolgt. Das Zurückschwenken der Zurückhalteeinrichtungen 214a, 214b erfolgt durch eine nicht dargestellte Steuerungseinheit. Die in Fig. 2 dargestellte Zurückhalteeinrichtung stellt somit eine aktive Zurückhalteeinrichtung dar. Nachdem die Zurückhalteeinrichtungen 214a und 214b in ihre erste Position geschwenkt sind, drücken die Abschnitte 210a und 210b der Halteeinrichtung durch die Vorspannung in Richtung des Aufnahmefachs auf das in dem Fach enthaltene Gut. Diese Ineingriffnahme wird während der gesamten Drehung der Wendetrommel beibehalten, bis die Drehung abgeschlossen ist. Nach Abschluß der Drehung werden die Zurückhalteeinrichtungen 214a und 214b in ihre zweite Position gebracht, in der sie mit den Vorsprüngen 208a und 208b Eingriff nehmen, wodurch bewirkt wird, daß die Ineingriffnahme der Abschnitte 210a und 210b mit dem gewendeten Gut aufgehoben wird, so daß ein Entfernen bzw. ein neues Zuführen durch die Halteelemente 108a bzw. 108b nicht behindert wird.The turning drum is in that shown in Fig. 2 Position, the restraints 214a take and 214b engage protrusions 208a and 208b, thereby an engagement of the sections 210a and 210b with the in Receiving compartment 100 Good 102a or 102b is released, so that feeding or removing the goods in or from the receiving compartment 100 through the holding elements 108a or 108b is not hindered. As soon as the feeding or removal of the good is completed, the turning drum rotated and at the same time the restraint devices 214a and 214b pivoted to their first position, in which none The projections 208a and 208b are engaged. The swing back of the restraint devices 214a, 214b by a control unit, not shown. The Restraint device shown in Fig. 2 thus represents an active restraint. After the restraints 214a and 214b pivoted to their first position sections 210a and 210b of FIG Holding device by the bias in the direction of the receiving compartment on the good contained in the subject. This engaging during the entire rotation of the turning drum maintained until the rotation is complete. After graduation of rotation, the retainers 214a and 214b in their second position, in which they the protrusions 208a and 208b engage, causing that the engagement of sections 210a and 210b with the turned good is picked up so that removal or a new supply by the holding elements 108a or 108b is not hindered.

Es wird darauf hingewiesen, daß selbstverständlich immer nur ein Fach der in Fig. 2 dargestellten Wendetrommel während eines Wendebetriebs gefüllt ist, und daß in Fig. 2 die Situation dargestellt ist, wie sie sich ergibt, wenn gleichzeitig zu wendendes Gut neu zugeführt und bereits gewendetes Gut entfernt wird.It should be noted that of course only ever a compartment of the turning drum shown in Fig. 2 during a turning operation is filled, and that in Fig. 2 the situation is shown how it results if at the same time Goods to be turned are newly fed and those that have already been turned Is removed well.

Anhand der Fig. 3 wird nachfolgend ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Erfindung beschrieben, das eine alternative Ausführung der Halteelemente 108a, 108b verwendet. Elemente, die bereits anhand der Fig. 1 oder 2 beschrieben wurden, sind in Fig. 3 mit denselben Bezugszeichen bezeichnet. Die Halteelemente 108a und 108b sind im wesentlichen baugleich, so daß lediglich eine Beschreibung anhand des Elements 108a erfolgt und für das Element 108b gleiche Bezugszeichen verwendet werden, die mit dem Zusatz b versehen sind.Another embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 3 described the present invention, the one alternative embodiment of the holding elements 108a, 108b used. Elements already described with reference to FIG. 1 or 2 3 are given the same reference numerals in FIG designated. The holding elements 108a and 108b are essentially identical, so that only a description based on of element 108a and the same for element 108b Reference numerals are used, which are provided with the addition b are.

Das Element 108a umfaßt eine erste und eine zweite Rolle 300a, 302a, die über ein Verbindungsbauteil 304a verbunden sind. Die Rollen sind federnd gelagert und parallel zur Transportrichtung des in dem Aufnahmefach 100 angeordneten Gutes angeordnet. Die Rollen nehmen mit dem Gut in dem Aufnahmefach 100 Eingriff. Dieses passive System ist für die Verarbeitung von dünnem Gut geeignet. Das Rollensystem ermöglicht ein Einschieben des Gutes in die Trommel und ein Herausziehen des Gutes aus der Trommel, wobei ein Verrutschen des Gutes während des Drehvorgangs durch die sperrende Wirkung eines Reibbelags, der auf den Rollen 300a, 302a vorgesehen ist, verhindert wird, da die Rollen 300a, 302a nur in Transportrichtung beweglich sind, nicht aber in Rotationsrichtung.Element 108a includes first and second roles 300a, 302a, which are connected via a connecting component 304a are. The rollers are spring loaded and parallel to Transport direction of the arranged in the receiving compartment 100 Arranged good things. The roles take with the goods in the receiving compartment 100 intervention. This passive system is for the Suitable for processing thin goods. The roller system enables an insertion of the goods into the drum and a Pulling the goods out of the drum, causing them to slip of the goods during the turning process by the locking Effect of a friction lining provided on the rollers 300a, 302a is prevented because the rollers 300a, 302a only are movable in the direction of transport, but not in the direction of rotation.

Anhand der Fig. 4 wird ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Erfindung dargestellt, bei dem anstelle des Aufnahmefachs mit Eingangs- und Ausgangsfach lediglich ein Fach gebildet wird. In diesem Fall ist kein Zwischenblech vorgesehen. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist das Eingangsfach gleichzeitig das Ausgabefach. Es muß nur sichergestellt sein, daß das eingebrachte Gut nicht mit dem entfernten Gut kollidiert. Der Vorteil dieser Anordnung besteht darin, daß für den Fall, daß die Wendetrommel als Durchlaufstrecke benutzt werden soll, keine Verstellung der Entferneinrichtung 106 erforderlich ist. Somit ist es möglich bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch eine Steuerungseinrichtung während eines Arbeitsvorgangs wahlweise zu bestimmen, ob ein eingebrachtes Gut zu wenden ist oder nicht zu wenden ist, ohne daß mechanische Änderungen an der Wendevorrichtung erforderlich sind.4, another embodiment of the Present invention shown, in which instead of Receiving compartment with input and output compartment only one Compartment is formed. In this case there is no intermediate plate intended. In this embodiment, the input tray is the output tray at the same time. It just has to be ensured be that the introduced good does not match the removed good collided. The advantage of this arrangement is that in the event that the turning drum is used as a continuous line no adjustment of the removal device 106 is required. It is thus possible in this embodiment by a control device during of a work process optionally to determine whether an introduced To turn well or not to turn without that mechanical changes to the turning device are required are.

Obwohl in den oben beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen die Halteeinrichtung als aus zwei Halteelementen 108a und 108b bestehend beschrieben wurde, wird darauf hingewiesen, daß beispielsweise im Fall des Ausführungsbeispiels, das in Fig. 4 beschrieben wurde, bei dem das Aufnahmefach 100 nicht unterteilt ist, prinzipiell ein Halteelement ausreichend sein kann. Although in the above-described embodiments Holding device as consisting of two holding elements 108a and 108b has been described, it is pointed out that for example in the case of the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, in which the storage compartment 100 is not divided is, in principle, a holding element be sufficient can.

Es wird ferner darauf hingewiesen, daß die oben beschriebenen Halteelemente sowohl für eine Zweitaschenwendetrommel, wie sie anhand der Fig. 1 bis 3 beschrieben wurde, als auch für eine Eintaschenwendetrommel, wie sie anhand der Fig. 4 beschrieben wurde, geeignet sind, d.h. die Eintaschenwendetrommel und auch die Zweitaschenwendetrommel können sowohl mit einer aktiven als auch mit einer passiven Haltevorrichtung ausgestattet sein.It is also noted that those described above Holding elements for a two-pocket turning drum, as described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, as well for a single-pocket turning drum, as shown in FIG. 4 have been described, i.e. the single-pocket turning drum and the two-pocket turning drum can both with an active as well as with a passive holding device be equipped.

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  1. A turning device, especially for turning paper material, comprising
    a reception tray (100) used for receiving therein the material to be turned (102) and arranged such that it is adapted to be rotated about an axis of rotation (200), the material (102) being arranged in said reception tray (100) in such a way that its axis of inertia during turning substantially coincides with the axis of rotation (200) of said reception tray (100);
    a means (104) for feeding the material (102) into the reception tray (100) in the direction of the axis of rotation (200); and
    a means (106) for removing the material (102) from the reception tray (100) in the direction of the axis of rotation (200);
    characterized in
    that, when seen in a direction of transport of the material, the feed means (104) is arranged at an adjustable distance ahead of the reception tray (100); and
    that, when seen in the direction of transport of the material, the removal means (106) is arranged at a fixed distance behind the reception tray (100).
  2. A turning device according to claim 1, characterized in
    that the removal means (106) comprises two movably arranged members (106a, 106b), which, for removing the material from the reception tray (100), are adapted to be moved into the area of rotation of the turning device whereupon they engage the material and remove it from the reception tray (100).
  3. A turning device according to claim 2, characterized in
    that the two movable members (106a, 106b) of the removal means (106) are adapted to be moved in such a way that said two movable members engage the material like a pair of tongs.
  4. A turning device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized by
    a holding means (108a, 108b) holding the material (102) during the turning process.
  5. A turning device according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized by
    a drive means (110) which is operatively connected to the reception tray (100) and which causes the reception tray (100) to rotate.
  6. A turning device according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized by
    a drumshaped element (112) having arranged therein the reception tray (100) in such a way that the axis of rotation (200) of the reception tray (100) coincides with an axis of rotation of said drumshaped element (112), said drumshaped element (112) being constructed such that the reception tray (100) projects in the direction of the axis of rotation beyond the end faces (112a, 112b) of said drumshaped element (112), the holding means (108a, 108b) being arranged within said drumshaped element (112); and
    said drive means (110) being operatively connected to the drumshaped element (112) via a belt (116).
  7. A turning device according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in
    that the reception tray (100) comprises a first tray (100a) which is in alignment with the feed means (104) and into which the material to be turned (102a) is introduced;
    that the reception tray (100) comprises a second tray (100b) which is in alingment with the removal means (106) and from which the material turned (102b) is removed;
    said first tray becoming the second tray and said second tray becoming the first tray during a turning process when the turning device is in operation.
  8. A turning device according to one of the claims 4 to 7, characterized in
    that the holding means comprises a pretensioned holding plate (202a, 202b, 204a, 204b, 206a, 206b) which engages the material to be turned (102), and a means (214a, 214b) which releases the engagement between said holding plate and the material when said material is being introduced in and removed from the reception tray.
  9. A turning device according to one of the claims 4 to 7, characterized in
    that the holding means comprises a spring-biased roller (300a, 300b, 302a, 302b) which is arranged parallel to the direction of transport of the material and which engages the material to be turned.
  10. A turning device according to one of the claims 4 to 7, characterized in
    that the holding means comprises two holding elements (108a, 108b) which are arranged such that the material to be turned, which is arranged in the reception tray (100), is arranged between said two holding elements, said holding elements engaging the material.
  11. A turning device according to one of the claims 1 to 10, characterized by
    a control means causing the turning device to operate in a feed-through mode of operation in which the material introuduced in the reception tray (100) is not turned round, or a in a turning mode of operation in which the material introduced in the reception tray (100) is turned round.
  12. A turning device according to one of the claims 1 to 11, characterized in
    that the material (102) comprises paper, single sheets, loose packs and envelopes with or without content.
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