EP0931012B1 - Device for guiding printed products - Google Patents

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EP0931012B1
EP0931012B1 EP97945726A EP97945726A EP0931012B1 EP 0931012 B1 EP0931012 B1 EP 0931012B1 EP 97945726 A EP97945726 A EP 97945726A EP 97945726 A EP97945726 A EP 97945726A EP 0931012 B1 EP0931012 B1 EP 0931012B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65HHANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H29/00Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles
    • B65H29/38Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by movable piling or advancing arms, frames, plates, or like members with which the articles are maintained in face contact
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65HHANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
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  • the invention relates to a device for guiding Print products according to the generic term of Claim 1.
  • CH 6 82 230 A5 is a device for Laying out printed products from a folder Web-fed rotary printing press.
  • This Device consists of an endless chain conveyor, a shovel and a on the links Clamping element is arranged. Between shovel and Clamping element, a printed product is received in each case, which is deposited at another processing station becomes.
  • the US 53 80 000 A describes a device for Guide printed products by means of shovels are attached to a carrier.
  • the invention has for its object a Device to create which printed products in Scale form on a delivery belt.
  • the dwell time of the printed products in the Bucket pockets by arranging a delivery section be extended. This will make it a gentler Pull the printed products out of the shovel pockets enables and thus an improved delivery quality reached.
  • the invention is based on several Embodiments shown in the drawing and is described in more detail below.
  • an outlet gusset of a known Belt guidance system 1 is a delivery device 2 for Printed products arranged.
  • the delivery device 2 has each on a shaft 4; 6 fixed wheels for guiding a carrier or traction means.
  • the wheels are e.g. B. as sprockets 7; 8 and the traction means is z. B. as endless roller chain 11 formed.
  • the waves 4; 6 of Sprockets 7; 8 are left and right in Side frames stored - a side frame 3 is in 1 and 2 are shown.
  • the sprockets 7; 8 are arranged one above the other so that the roller chain 11 approximately vertically towards one under the second sprocket 8 arranged conveyor, for. B. one in Delivery belt 9 extending in the horizontal direction runs.
  • the first sprocket 7 is in the Near the end of the tape guidance system 1.
  • the second Sprocket 8 is near delivery belt 9 arranged.
  • the sprockets 7; 8 lead the endless together Roller chain 11, which on its chain links 22nd Has blades 12.
  • the blades 12 are on the Chain links 22 attached so that the blades 12 scale-like, d. H. partially overlap and arranged between two in a row Blades 12 against the direction of movement of the roller or scoop chain 11 open scoop pockets 13 for Recording of printed products are formed (Fig. 1).
  • the first sprocket 7 can be used as a deflection wheel and the second Sprocket 8 can be used as a drive wheel for the blade chain 11 be formed.
  • the blade chain 11 moves counterclockwise so that in each Bucket pocket 13 from the belt guidance system 1 dispensed printed products can fall.
  • the distance between the top and bottom Sprocket 7; 8 can e.g. B. greater than the distance from five blades 12 or even multiple of one Diameter of a sprocket 7 or 8.
  • At the Bucket chain 11 can have a plurality of buckets 12 be arranged, e.g. B. 35 to 45.
  • the known delivery belt 9 is driven that an upper run 14 co-rotating with the direction of rotation of the second sprocket 8 moves.
  • a guide device 16 may be provided.
  • This guide device 16 can, for. B. a plurality of in vertical direction, side by side have arranged rods.
  • a known one Stripping device 15 arranged for printed products, which is at an angle alpha of about 135 ° to one Horizontal 10 runs.
  • a delivery device 21 above the delivery belt 9 further, d. H. third arranged on a shaft 17 Sprocket 18 provided so that over the delivery belt 9th now two sprockets 8, 18 are located (Fig. 2).
  • the two sprockets 8, 18 can both in one larger distance as well as arranged in quick succession his.
  • a large number of Blades 12 may be arranged, e.g. B. 50 to 60.
  • the chain wheels 7, 8, 18 together lead an endless Roller or scoop chain 19, which is analogous to the Blade chain 11 is formed.
  • the third sprocket 18 is between the second Sprocket 8 and the third sprocket 18 a Display section D created, on which a gradual or gentle spreading of the printed products from the blade chain 11 is made possible. This happens characterized in that the blade chain 11 in the area of Delivery section D on a parallel 25 to the upper run 14 of the delivery belt 9 moves and one Stripping device 20 in a larger blunt Angle beta of approximately 150 ° to the parallel 25 arranged is.
  • the delivery quality of the printed products improved.
  • the second or third sprocket 8 can be used as the drive wheel or 18 serve.
  • roller chains 11 instead of roller chains 11, other traction means, such as Belts, timing belts or ropes are used.
  • the blade chain 11; 19 can e.g. B. as below be described (Fig. 3 to 5).
  • the Chain links 22 are alternately as inner links 38 or formed as outer links 39 (Fig. 5).
  • each Chain link 22 is connected with a chain pin 23 adjacent chain link 22 connected.
  • the chain links 22 bear on both sides at a clear distance e of two Chain links 22 pointing in the direction of blades 12 Tabs 12.
  • the tabs 24 are alternating and each other opposite one inner member 38 and one External link 39 attached.
  • the tabs 24 each have a bore for receiving a common pin 26 on.
  • the bolt 26 carries a pivotable on the Chain link 22 mounted two-armed blade carrier 27th
  • a first arm or blade arm 41 of the blade carrier 27 receives the blade 12, which has a blade tip 28.
  • a second, in the direction of movement of the blade chain 11 facing control arm 29 is, for. B. L-shaped, ie designed as an angle lever.
  • the end of the second control arm 29 points in the opposite direction of the tabs 24 and is connected to a first end 31 of a coupling 32 or 33.
  • a second end 34 of the coupling 32 or 33 is articulated to the seventh trailing chain pin 23.
  • Each paddle 32; 33 is e.g. B. U-shaped. In order to the coupling 32; 33 when reaching over their ends don't hinder them, these are with their open U-shaped Parts facing each other. Furthermore, they are Couple 32 in the transport direction on one side and the couplers 33 on the other side of the blade chain 11; 19 arranged.
  • the blade carrier 27 are designed so that a in nose 37 running in the vicinity of a blade base 36 is narrower than an opening between the two angled control arms 29. Thus, the nose 37 a chain link 22 in said opening between the two control arms 29 be guided. So there is one given stable guidance of the individual chain links 22.
  • the blades 12 thus overlap one another partially.
  • the arrangement of the coupling 32; 33 between the Control arms 29 of the blade carrier 27 and one trailing chain pin 23 of the blade chain 11; 19 are the blade carriers 27 and thus the blades 12 the blade chain 11; 19 pivoted. So is a radius r28 of a curve which the blade tips 28 including the coupling 32; 33 in Deflection area of the blade chain 11; 19 drive through less than without the coupling 32; 33. This is particularly in the deflection area of the blade chain 11; 19 around the lower sprocket 8 is advantageous (FIG. 1), because the print products as a result of this measure gently spread out on the delivery belt 9 be what contributes to increasing the quality of the display.
  • a clamping device in the blade base 36 of each blade carrier arm 41, which clamps the printed product after it has been introduced into the blade pocket 13 and only before reaching the stripping device 15; 20 releases again.
  • a clamping device can each consist of a spring-loaded movable clamping jaw which acts against the fixed blade carrier arm 41.
  • the movable jaw can e.g. B. can be brought into an open position by means of a cam-controlled lever arm at times, ie for the purpose of receiving and dispensing printed products.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Führen von Druckprodukten entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a device for guiding Print products according to the generic term of Claim 1.

Durch die CH 6 82 230 A5 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Auslegen von Druckprodukten aus einem Falzapparat einer Rollenrotationsdruckmaschine bekanntgeworden. Diese Vorrichtung besteht aus einem endlosen Kettenförderer, an dessen Gliedern jeweils eine Schaufel und ein Klemmelement angeordnet ist. Zwischen Schaufel und Klemmelement wird jeweils ein Druckprodukt aufgenommen, welches an einer anderen Bearbeitungsstation abgelegt wird.CH 6 82 230 A5 is a device for Laying out printed products from a folder Web-fed rotary printing press. This Device consists of an endless chain conveyor, a shovel and a on the links Clamping element is arranged. Between shovel and Clamping element, a printed product is received in each case, which is deposited at another processing station becomes.

Die US 53 80 000 A beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zum Führen von Druckprodukten mittels Schaufeln, die an einem Träger befestigt sind.The US 53 80 000 A describes a device for Guide printed products by means of shovels are attached to a carrier.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zu schaffen, welche Druckprodukte in Schuppenform auf einem Auslageband auslegt.The invention has for its object a Device to create which printed products in Scale form on a delivery belt.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des kennzeichnenden Teils des Anspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1 solved.

Die mit der Erfindung erzielbaren Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, daß jedes in eine Schaufeltasche gefallene Druckprodukt eine mehrfach längere Verweildauer haben kann wie in einer Tasche z. B. eines bekannten Schaufelrades, gleiche Produktionsgeschwindigkeit vorausgesetzt. Auch bei hoher Produktionsgeschwindigkeit haben die Druckprodukte die Möglichkeit, sich nach Aufnahme in die Schaufeltaschen zu beruhigen und auszurichten.The advantages that can be achieved with the invention exist especially in that each in a shovel pocket fallen print product a several times longer Can stay like in a bag z. B. one known paddle wheel, same Assuming production speed. Even at high The print products have the production speed Possibility to put yourself in the shovel pockets to calm down and align.

Infolge des Schwenkens der Schaufeln gleiten die Druckprodukte langsamer und somit besser ausgerichtet auf das Auslageband. Dies ist besonders bei der Verwendung von nichtgekrümmten Schaufeln von Vorteil, welche sich in einfacher Weise herstellen lassen.As a result of the pivoting of the blades, they slide Print products slower and therefore better aligned on the delivery belt. This is particularly the case with the Use of non-curved blades is an advantage which are easy to manufacture.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann die Verweildauer der Druckprodukte in den Schaufeltaschen durch Anordnung einer Auslagestrecke verlängert werden. Hierdurch wird ein sanfteres Herausstreifen der Druckprodukte aus den Schaufeltaschen ermöglicht und somit eine verbesserte Auslagequalität erreicht.In a further embodiment of the invention the dwell time of the printed products in the Bucket pockets by arranging a delivery section be extended. This will make it a gentler Pull the printed products out of the shovel pockets enables and thus an improved delivery quality reached.

Die Erfindung ist anhand von mehreren Ausführungsbeispielen in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben.The invention is based on several Embodiments shown in the drawing and is described in more detail below.

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Fig. 1
die schematische Darstellung einer Seitenansicht einer Auslegeeinrichtung in einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel mit zwei Kettenrädern;
Fig. 2
eine Darstellung analog Fig. 1, jedoch in einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel mit mehr als zwei, z. B. drei Kettenrädern;
Fig. 3
eine vergrößerte Darstellung der um das obere Kettenrad geführten Schaufelkette nach Fig. 1, jedoch mit einem Hebelsystem, welches bei einer Umlenkung der Schaufelkette ein Auslenken der Schaufelspitzen verringert;
Fig. 4
die Seitenansicht zweier Schaufeln mit der Schaufelkette in symbolischer Darstellung;
Fig. 5
eine Seitenansicht der Schaufelkette mit Laschen und ohne Schaufeln;
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Fig. 1
the schematic representation of a side view of a delivery device in a first embodiment with two sprockets;
Fig. 2
a representation analogous to FIG. 1, but in a second embodiment with more than two, for. B. three sprockets;
Fig. 3
an enlarged view of the blade chain guided around the upper chain wheel according to FIG. 1, but with a lever system which, when the blade chain is deflected, reduces deflection of the blade tips;
Fig. 4
the side view of two blades with the blade chain in a symbolic representation;
Fig. 5
a side view of the blade chain with links and without blades;

Unterhalb z. B. eines Auslaufzwickels eines bekannten Bandleitsystem 1 ist eine Auslegeeinrichtung 2 für Druckprodukte angeordnet. Die Auslegeeinrichtung 2 weist je auf einer Welle 4; 6 befestigte Räder zum Führen eines Träger oder Zugmittels auf. Die Räder sind z. B. als Kettenräder 7; 8 und das Zugmittel ist z. B. als endlose Rollenkette 11 ausgebildet. Die Wellen 4; 6 der Kettenräder 7; 8 sind links und rechts in Seitengestellen gelagert - ein Seitengestell 3 ist in Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellt. Die Kettenräder 7; 8 sind übereinander angeordnet, so daß die Rollenkette 11 etwa vertikal in Richtung einer unter dem zweiten Kettenrad 8 angeordneten Fördereinrichtung, z. B. einem sich in horizontaler Richtung erstreckendem Auslageband 9 verläuft. Das erste Kettenrad 7 befindet sich in der Nähe des Endes des Bandleitsystems 1. Das zweite Kettenrad 8 ist in der Nähe des Auslagebandes 9 angeordnet.Below z. B. an outlet gusset of a known Belt guidance system 1 is a delivery device 2 for Printed products arranged. The delivery device 2 has each on a shaft 4; 6 fixed wheels for guiding a carrier or traction means. The wheels are e.g. B. as sprockets 7; 8 and the traction means is z. B. as endless roller chain 11 formed. The waves 4; 6 of Sprockets 7; 8 are left and right in Side frames stored - a side frame 3 is in 1 and 2 are shown. The sprockets 7; 8 are arranged one above the other so that the roller chain 11 approximately vertically towards one under the second sprocket 8 arranged conveyor, for. B. one in Delivery belt 9 extending in the horizontal direction runs. The first sprocket 7 is in the Near the end of the tape guidance system 1. The second Sprocket 8 is near delivery belt 9 arranged.

Die Kettenräder 7; 8 führen gemeinsam die endlose Rollenkette 11, welche an ihren Kettengliedern 22 Schaufeln 12 aufweist. Die Schaufeln 12 sind an den Kettengliedern 22 so befestigt, daß sich die Schaufeln 12 schuppenförmig, d. h. teilweise überlappen und jeweils zwischen zwei hintereinander angeordneten Schaufeln 12 entgegen der Bewegungsrichtung der Rollen- oder Schaufelkette 11 geöffnete Schaufeltaschen 13 zur Aufnahme von Druckprodukten gebildet werden (Fig. 1).The sprockets 7; 8 lead the endless together Roller chain 11, which on its chain links 22nd Has blades 12. The blades 12 are on the Chain links 22 attached so that the blades 12 scale-like, d. H. partially overlap and arranged between two in a row Blades 12 against the direction of movement of the roller or scoop chain 11 open scoop pockets 13 for Recording of printed products are formed (Fig. 1).

Das erste Kettenrad 7 kann als Umlenkrad und das zweite Kettenrad 8 kann als Antriebsrad für die Schaufelkette 11 ausgebildet sein. Die Schaufelkette 11 bewegt sich entgegen der Uhrzeigerdrehrichtung so, daß in jede Schaufeltasche 13 ein von dem Bandleitsystem 1 abgegebenes Druckprodukten fallen kann. The first sprocket 7 can be used as a deflection wheel and the second Sprocket 8 can be used as a drive wheel for the blade chain 11 be formed. The blade chain 11 moves counterclockwise so that in each Bucket pocket 13 from the belt guidance system 1 dispensed printed products can fall.

Der Abstand zwischen dem oberen und dem unteren Kettenrad 7; 8 kann z. B. größer als der Abstand von fünf Schaufeln 12 sein oder auch das Mehrfache eines Durchmessers eines Kettenrades 7 oder 8 betragen. An der Schaufelkette 11 können eine Vielzahl von Schaufeln 12 angeordnet sein, z. B. 35 bis 45.The distance between the top and bottom Sprocket 7; 8 can e.g. B. greater than the distance from five blades 12 or even multiple of one Diameter of a sprocket 7 or 8. At the Bucket chain 11 can have a plurality of buckets 12 be arranged, e.g. B. 35 to 45.

Auf einer, in Laufrichtung gesehen, zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Kettenrad 7; 8 befindlichen vertikalen geradlinigen Ausricht- oder Beruhigungsstrecke A haben die Druckprodukte infolge ihrer Schwerkraft die Möglichkeit, sich allein auszurichten. In einer nachfolgenden in vertikaler Richtung verlaufenden gekrümmten Beruhigungsstrecke B erfolgt ein weiteres Ausrichten. Insgesamt erfolgt ein Ausrichten auf den Strecken A und B.On one, in the direction of travel, between the first and second sprocket 7; 8 located vertical straight-line alignment or calming section A. the printed products due to their gravity Possibility to align yourself. In a following in the vertical direction curved calming section B is another Align. Altogether there is an alignment on the Lines A and B.

Nach einer anderen Ausführungsvariante ist es möglich, statt des zweiten Kettenrades 8 (Fig. 1) zwei kleinere, nicht dargestellte Kettenräder anzuordnen. Somit wären statt eines großen Radiuses r8 zwei kleinere Radien zum Umlenken des Zugmittels vorhanden. Zwischen den kleineren Radien verliefe das Zugmittel dann z. B. waagerecht. Es würde dann eine Auslagestrecke gebildet. Es ist auch möglich, bekannte technische Mittel zum Ausrichten der Druckprodukte vorzusehen. Somit wird ein definierter Abstand zwischen den Druckprodukten erzielt.According to another variant, it is possible to instead of the second sprocket 8 (Fig. 1) two smaller, To arrange sprockets, not shown. So would be instead of a large radius r8 two smaller radii for Deflection of the traction device available. Between the traction means would then run, for example, smaller radii. B. horizontal. A display section would then be formed. It is also possible to use known technical means Align the printed products. Thus a defined distance between the printed products.

Das an sich bekannte Auslageband 9 ist so angetrieben, daß sich ein oberes Trum 14 mitläufig zur Drehrichtung des zweiten Kettenrades 8 bewegt.The known delivery belt 9 is driven that an upper run 14 co-rotating with the direction of rotation of the second sprocket 8 moves.

Entlang der Beruhigungsstrecke A; B kann zum Abstützen der aus den Schaufeltaschen 13 herausragenden Enden der Druckprodukte eine Leiteinrichtung 16 vorgesehen sein. Diese Leiteinrichtung 16 kann z. B. eine Mehrzahl von in vertikaler Richtung verlaufenden, nebeneinander angeordneter Stäbe aufweisen.Along the calming section A; B can be used as a support the ends of the protruding from the shovel pockets 13 Printed products a guide device 16 may be provided. This guide device 16 can, for. B. a plurality of in vertical direction, side by side have arranged rods.

Unterhalb des zweiten Kettenrades 8 ist eine bekannte Ausstreifeinrichtung 15 für Druckerzeugnisse angeordnet, welche etwa in einem Winkel Alpha von ca. 135° zu einer Waagerechten 10 verläuft.Below the second sprocket 8 is a known one Stripping device 15 arranged for printed products, which is at an angle alpha of about 135 ° to one Horizontal 10 runs.

Entsprechend einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel ist bei einer Auslegeeinrichtung 21 über dem Auslageband 9 ein weiteres, d. h. auf einer Welle 17 angeordnetes drittes Kettenrad 18 vorgesehen, so daß über dem Auslageband 9 nunmehr zwei Kettenräder 8, 18 befindlich sind (Fig. 2). Die beiden Kettenräder 8, 18 können sowohl in einem größeren Abstand als auch kurz hintereinander angeordnet sein. Auf der Schaufelkette 19 können eine Vielzahl von Schaufeln 12 angeordnet sein, z. B. 50 bis 60.According to a second embodiment, at a delivery device 21 above the delivery belt 9 further, d. H. third arranged on a shaft 17 Sprocket 18 provided so that over the delivery belt 9th now two sprockets 8, 18 are located (Fig. 2). The two sprockets 8, 18 can both in one larger distance as well as arranged in quick succession his. A large number of Blades 12 may be arranged, e.g. B. 50 to 60.

Die Kettenräder 7, 8, 18 führen gemeinsam eine endlose Rollen- oder Schaufelkette 19, die analog der Schaufelkette 11 ausgebildet ist. Durch die Anordnung des dritten Kettenrades 18 wird zwischen dem zweiten Kettenrad 8 und dem dritten Kettenrad 18 eine Auslagestrecke D geschaffen, auf welcher ein allmähliches bzw. sanftes Ausstreichen der Druckprodukte aus der Schaufelkette 11 ermöglicht wird. Dies geschieht dadurch, daß sich die Schaufelkette 11 im Bereich der Auslagestrecke D auf einer Parallelen 25 zum oberen Trum 14 des Auslagebandes 9 bewegt und eine Ausstreifeinrichtung 20 in einem größeren stumpfen Winkel Beta von ca. 150° zur Parallelen 25 angeordnet ist. Somit wird die Auslagequalität der Druckprodukte verbessert.The chain wheels 7, 8, 18 together lead an endless Roller or scoop chain 19, which is analogous to the Blade chain 11 is formed. By the arrangement of the third sprocket 18 is between the second Sprocket 8 and the third sprocket 18 a Display section D created, on which a gradual or gentle spreading of the printed products from the blade chain 11 is made possible. this happens characterized in that the blade chain 11 in the area of Delivery section D on a parallel 25 to the upper run 14 of the delivery belt 9 moves and one Stripping device 20 in a larger blunt Angle beta of approximately 150 ° to the parallel 25 arranged is. Thus the delivery quality of the printed products improved.

Als Antriebsrad kann das zweite oder dritte Kettenrad 8 oder 18 dienen.The second or third sprocket 8 can be used as the drive wheel or 18 serve.

Je nach Breite der Druckprodukte sind auf jeder Welle 4; 6; 17 mehrere, in axialer Richtung voneinander beabstandete Kettenräder 7; 8; 18 angeordnet, welche jeweils endlose Schaufelketten 11 tragen und die Druckprodukte in einer Schaufeltasche 13 gemeinsam aufnehmen.Depending on the width of the printed products, 4; 6; 17 several, in the axial direction from each other spaced sprockets 7; 8th; 18 arranged which each carry endless scoop chains 11 and the Print products in a shovel pocket 13 together take up.

Statt Rollenketten 11 können auch andere Zugmittel, wie Riemen, Zahnriemen oder Seile zur Anwendung kommen.Instead of roller chains 11, other traction means, such as Belts, timing belts or ropes are used.

Die Schaufelkette 11; 19 kann z. B. wie nachfolgend beschrieben ausgeführt sein (Fig. 3 bis 5). Die Kettenglieder 22 sind abwechselnd als Innenglieder 38 oder als Außenglieder 39 ausgebildet (Fig. 5). Jedes Kettenglied 22 ist mittels Kettenbolzen 23 mit einem benachbarten Kettenglied 22 verbunden. Die Kettenglieder 22 tragen beidseitig im lichten Abstand e von zwei Kettengliedern 22 in Richtung Schaufeln 12 weisende Laschen 12. Die Laschen 24 sind abwechselnd und einander gegenüberliegend an einem Innenglied 38 und an einem Außenglied 39 befestigt. Die Laschen 24 weisen jeweils eine Bohrung zur Aufnahme eines gemeinsamen Bolzens 26 auf. Der Bolzen 26 trägt einen schwenkbar auf dem Kettenglied 22 gelagerten zweiarmigen Schaufelträger 27.The blade chain 11; 19 can e.g. B. as below be described (Fig. 3 to 5). The Chain links 22 are alternately as inner links 38 or formed as outer links 39 (Fig. 5). each Chain link 22 is connected with a chain pin 23 adjacent chain link 22 connected. The chain links 22 bear on both sides at a clear distance e of two Chain links 22 pointing in the direction of blades 12 Tabs 12. The tabs 24 are alternating and each other opposite one inner member 38 and one External link 39 attached. The tabs 24 each have a bore for receiving a common pin 26 on. The bolt 26 carries a pivotable on the Chain link 22 mounted two-armed blade carrier 27th

Ein erster Arm oder Schaufelarm 41 des Schaufelträgers 27 nimmt die Schaufel 12 auf, welche eine Schaufelspitze 28 aufweist. Ein zweiter, in Bewegungsrichtung der Schaufelkette 11 weisender Steuerarm 29 ist z. B.
L-förmig, d. h. als Winkelhebel ausgebildet. Das Ende des zweiten Steuerarmes 29 weist in entgegengesetzter Richtung der Laschen 24 und ist mit einem ersten Ende 31 einer Koppel 32 bzw. 33 verbunden. Ein zweites Ende 34 der Koppel 32 bzw. 33 ist jeweils gelenkig mit dem siebten nachlaufenden Kettenbolzen 23 verbunden.
A first arm or blade arm 41 of the blade carrier 27 receives the blade 12, which has a blade tip 28. A second, in the direction of movement of the blade chain 11 facing control arm 29 is, for. B.
L-shaped, ie designed as an angle lever. The end of the second control arm 29 points in the opposite direction of the tabs 24 and is connected to a first end 31 of a coupling 32 or 33. A second end 34 of the coupling 32 or 33 is articulated to the seventh trailing chain pin 23.

Jede Koppel 32; 33 ist z. B. U-förmig ausgebildet. Damit sich die Koppeln 32; 33 beim übergreifen ihrer Enden nicht behindern, sind diese mit ihren offenen U-förmigen Teilen gegeneinander gerichtet. Darüberhinaus sind die Koppeln 32 in Transportrichtung auf der einen Seite und die Koppeln 33 auf der anderen Seite der Schaufelkette 11; 19 angeordnet. Each paddle 32; 33 is e.g. B. U-shaped. In order to the coupling 32; 33 when reaching over their ends don't hinder them, these are with their open U-shaped Parts facing each other. Furthermore, they are Couple 32 in the transport direction on one side and the couplers 33 on the other side of the blade chain 11; 19 arranged.

Die Schaufelträger 27 sind so ausgebildet, daß eine in der Nähe eines Schaufelgrundes 36 verlaufende Nase 37 schmaler ist als eine Öffnung zwischen den beiden abgewinkelten Steuerarmen 29. Somit kann die Nase 37 eines Kettengliedes 22 in die genannte Öffnung zwischen den beiden Steuerarmen 29 geführt sein. Mithin ist eine stabile Führung der einzelnen Kettenglieder 22 gegeben. Die Schaufeln 12 überlappen sich somit einander teilweise.The blade carrier 27 are designed so that a in nose 37 running in the vicinity of a blade base 36 is narrower than an opening between the two angled control arms 29. Thus, the nose 37 a chain link 22 in said opening between the two control arms 29 be guided. So there is one given stable guidance of the individual chain links 22. The blades 12 thus overlap one another partially.

Durch die Anordnung der Koppeln 32; 33 zwischen den Steuerarmen 29 der Schaufelträger 27 und einem nachlaufenden Kettenbolzen 23 der Schaufelkette 11; 19 sind die Schaufelträger 27 und somit die Schaufeln 12 an der Schaufelkette 11; 19 schwenkbar gelagert. Somit ist ein Radius r28 einer Kurve, welche die Schaufelspitzen 28 unter Einbeziehung der Koppeln 32; 33 im Umlenkungsbereich der Schaufelkette 11; 19 durchfahren kleiner als ohne Einbeziehung der Koppeln 32; 33. Dies ist insbesondere im Umlenkungsbereich der Schaufelkette 11; 19 um das untere Kettenrad 8 von Vorteil (Fig. 1), da die Druckprodukte infolge dieser Maßnahme durch sanftes Ausstreichen auf das Auslageband 9 ausgelegt werden, was zur Erhöhung der Auslagequalität beiträgt.The arrangement of the coupling 32; 33 between the Control arms 29 of the blade carrier 27 and one trailing chain pin 23 of the blade chain 11; 19 are the blade carriers 27 and thus the blades 12 the blade chain 11; 19 pivoted. So is a radius r28 of a curve which the blade tips 28 including the coupling 32; 33 in Deflection area of the blade chain 11; 19 drive through less than without the coupling 32; 33. This is particularly in the deflection area of the blade chain 11; 19 around the lower sprocket 8 is advantageous (FIG. 1), because the print products as a result of this measure gently spread out on the delivery belt 9 be what contributes to increasing the quality of the display.

Es ist weiterhin möglich, als Zugmittel einen Riemen, ein Seil oder einen Zahnriemen zu verwenden. It is also possible to use a belt as a traction device, to use a rope or a timing belt.

Um einen verhältnismäßig kleinen Radius r28 der Schaufelspitzen 28 im Umlenkungsbereich der Schaufelkette 11; 19 zu erreichen, können statt der jeweils zwischen den Steuerarmen 29 und der Schaufelkette 11 angeordneten Koppeln 32/33 an den Steuerarmen 29 auch frei drehbare Steuerrollen angebracht werden. Diese laufen dann reibschlüssig an einer seitengestellfesten Steuerkurve ab. Daraus ergibt sich, daß ein Radius r29 einer Kurve, welche die Enden der Steuerarme 29 im Umlenkbereich der Schaufelkette 11; 19 durchfahren, kleiner ist als ein Radius eines Kettenrades 7; 8.Around a relatively small radius r28 Blade tips 28 in the deflection area of the Blade chain 11; 19 can be reached instead of between the control arms 29 and the Bucket chain 11 arranged coupling 32/33 to the Control arms 29 also freely rotatable control rollers be attached. These then start up frictionally from a side frame-fixed control curve. It follows that a radius r29 of a curve that ends the control arms 29 in the deflection area of the blade chain 11; 19 drive through, is smaller than a radius of one Sprocket 7; 8th.

Weiterhin ist es möglich, im Schaufelgrund 36 jedes Schaufelträgerarmes 41 eine Klemmeinrichtung anzubringen, welche das Druckprodukt nach dem Einbringen in die Schaufeltasche 13 festklemmt und erst vor dem Erreichen der Ausstreifeinrichtung 15; 20 wieder freigibt.
Eine solche Klemmeinrichtung kann jeweils aus einer federkraftbeaufschlagten beweglichen Klemmbacke bestehen, welche gegen den festen Schaufelträgerarm 41 wirkt. Die bewegliche Klemmbacke kann z. B. mittels eines kurvengesteuerten Hebelarmes zeitweise, d. h. zwecks Aufnahme und Abgabe von Druckprodukten, in eine öffnungsstellung gebracht werden.
Furthermore, it is possible to mount a clamping device in the blade base 36 of each blade carrier arm 41, which clamps the printed product after it has been introduced into the blade pocket 13 and only before reaching the stripping device 15; 20 releases again.
Such a clamping device can each consist of a spring-loaded movable clamping jaw which acts against the fixed blade carrier arm 41. The movable jaw can e.g. B. can be brought into an open position by means of a cam-controlled lever arm at times, ie for the purpose of receiving and dispensing printed products.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Bandleitsystemribbon Control System
22
Auslegeeinrichtungdelivery unit
33
Seitengestellside frame
44
Welle (7)Wave (7)
55
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66
Welle (8)Shaft (8)
77
Kettenrad, erstes (4)Sprocket, first (4)
88th
Kettenrad, zweites (6)Sprocket, second (6)
99
Auslagebanddelivery belt
1010
Waagerechte (9)Horizontal (9)
1111
Schaufelkette (7, 8)Bucket chain (7, 8)
1212
Schaufel (11)Shovel (11)
1313
Schaufeltasche (12, 12)Shovel bag (12, 12)
1414
Trum, oberes (9)Upper strand (9)
1515
Ausstreifeinrichtung (2)Stripping device (2)
1616
Leiteinrichtungguide
1717
Welle (18)Wave (18)
1818
Kettenrad, drittes (17)Sprocket, third (17)
1919
Schaufelkettebucket chain
2020
Ausstreifeinrichtung (21)Stripping device (21)
2121
Auslegeeinrichtungdelivery unit
2222
Kettenglied (11; 19)Chain link (11; 19)
2323
Kettenbolzen (11; 19)Chain bolt (11; 19)
2424
Lasche (22)Tab (22)
2525
Parallele (21)Parallel (21)
2626
Bolzen (24)Bolt (24)
2727
Schaufelträger (11; 19) Shovel carrier (11; 19)
2828
Schaufelspitze (12)Blade tip (12)
2929
Steuerarm (27)Control arm (27)
3030
--
3131
Ende, erstes (32; 33)End, first (32; 33)
3232
Koppelpaddock
3333
Koppelpaddock
3434
Ende, zweites (32; 33)End, second (32; 33)
3535
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3636
Schaufelgrund (12)Shovel base (12)
3737
Nase (27)Nose (27)
3838
Innenglied (22)Inner link (22)
3939
Außenglied (22)Outer link (22)
4040
--
4141
Schaufelträgerarm (27)Bucket support arm (27)
4242
Schaufelhalter, ringförmig (43)Shovel holder, ring-shaped (43)
4343
Schaufelradpaddle wheel
4444
Speichespoke
4545
--
4646
Nabe (43)Hub (43)
4747
Ausstreifeinrichtung (43)Stripping device (43)
AA
Beruhigungsstrecke, vertikal geradlinigCalming section, vertically straight
BB
Beruhigungsstrecke, vertikal gekrümmtCalming section, vertically curved
CC
Beruhigungsstrecke, gekrümmtCalming section, curved
DD
Auslagestreckedelivery route
ee
Abstand, lichter (20; 22) Distance, clear (20; 22)
r7r7
Radius (7)Radius (7)
r8r8
Radius (8)Radius (8)
r28r28
Radius (28)Radius (28)
r29r29
Radius (29)Radius (29)
Alphaalpha
Winkel (10; 15)Angle (10; 15)
Betabeta
Winkel (10; 20)Angle (10; 20)

Claims (14)

  1. Apparatus for guiding printed products by means of partially overlapping paddles (12), the paddles (12) being fastened pivotably on an endless carrier (11; 19), characterized in that, for pivoting purposes, the paddles (12) are connected to the carrier (11; 19) by means of an additional connecting rod (32; 33).
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the carrier (11; 19) is designed as a drawing means (11; 19).
  3. Apparatus according to Claim 2, characterized in that the drawing means (11; 19) is designed as a paddle chain (11; 19).
  4. Apparatus according to Claim 3, characterized in that each paddle (12) is arranged in a fixed manner on a paddle-carrier arm (41) of a two-armed paddle carrier (27), and in that the paddle carrier (27) is mounted pivotably by means of link plates (24) which are arranged in a fixed manner on both sides of a chain link (22) of the paddle chain (11; 19).
  5. Apparatus according to Claim 4, characterized in that a second arm (29) of the paddle carrier (27) is designed as a control arm (29), and in that the control arm (29) is designed as an angle lever.
  6. Apparatus according to Claims 3 to 5, characterized in that a radius (r29) of a curve through which the ends of the control arms (29) pass in the deflecting region of the paddle chain (11; 19) is smaller than a radius (r7) of a chain wheel (7).
  7. Apparatus according to Claims 5 and/or 6, characterized in that the end of each control arm (29) is connected to a chain bolt (23) of a following chain link (22) by means of a connecting rod (32; 33).
  8. Apparatus according to Claim 7, characterized in that each connecting rod (32; 33) is of U-shaped design.
  9. Apparatus according to Claims 5 and/or 6, characterized in that a freely rotatable control roller is arranged at the end of each control arm (29), and in that the control roller is in connection with a side-framework-mounted cam.
  10. Apparatus according to Claims 5 to 9, characterized in that a clamping device for firmly clamping a printed product is arranged in the paddle base (36) of each paddle-carrier arm (41).
  11. apparatus according to Claim 10, characterized in that the clamping device comprises a moveable clamping jaw which is subjected to spring force and acts on the fixed paddle-carrier arm (41), and in that the moveable clamping jaw can be moved into an open position at certain times by means of a cam-controlled lever arm.
  12. Apparatus according to Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the paddle (12) is of rectilinear design.
  13. Apparatus according to Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the paddle (12) is of curved design.
  14. Apparatus according to Claim 2, characterized in that the drawing means (11; 19) is designed as a cable, belt or toothed belt.
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