EP0986510A1 - Device for monitoring sheets - Google Patents

Device for monitoring sheets

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EP0986510A1
EP0986510A1 EP99910342A EP99910342A EP0986510A1 EP 0986510 A1 EP0986510 A1 EP 0986510A1 EP 99910342 A EP99910342 A EP 99910342A EP 99910342 A EP99910342 A EP 99910342A EP 0986510 A1 EP0986510 A1 EP 0986510A1
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Arne Bieringer
Ernst-Norbert Krause
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Louda Systems GmbH
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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
    • B65H7/00—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles
    • B65H7/02—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
    • B65H7/14—Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors by photoelectric feelers or detectors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2511/00—Dimensions; Position; Numbers; Identification; Occurrences
    • B65H2511/40—Identification
    • B65H2511/413—Identification of image
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2511/00—Dimensions; Position; Numbers; Identification; Occurrences
    • B65H2511/50—Occurence
    • B65H2511/51—Presence
    • B65H2511/512—Marks, e.g. invisible to the human eye; Patterns
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2511/00—Dimensions; Position; Numbers; Identification; Occurrences
    • B65H2511/50—Occurence
    • B65H2511/52—Defective operating conditions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2553/00—Sensing or detecting means
    • B65H2553/40—Sensing or detecting means using optical, e.g. photographic, elements
    • B65H2553/42—Cameras
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2553/00—Sensing or detecting means
    • B65H2553/80—Arangement of the sensing means

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a device for checking sheets according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Sheets that contain faulty cards are sorted out, while sheets with faultless cards are sent for further processing.
  • the task is to design the control device so that the number of cameras used is independent of the number of rows of cards.
  • the control device has an elongated table 1, above which an elongated frame 2 is arranged.
  • a feed station 3 is provided at one end of the table, while a transfer station 4 is arranged at the other end.
  • the frame 2 extends over these two stations 3, 4 and has four feet 5 there, between each of which a transport vehicle 6, 7 can be inserted.
  • a transport device 9 can be moved, which consists of a rectangular frame, on the cross bars 10 of which two telescopic suction cups 11 are arranged.
  • Longitudinally extending guide rails 12 are provided on the table 1, along which a slide 13 can be moved.
  • the carriage 13 is thus aligned transversely to the longitudinal axis of the table.
  • This carriage 13 has a guide which is aligned transversely to the longitudinal axis of the table 1.
  • This guide guides at least one electronic camera 14.
  • a marking device is assigned to each electronic camera 14.
  • the transport vehicle 6 carries a stack of sheets 15 to be checked. This transport vehicle 6 is pushed into the loading station 3.
  • the suction cups 11 capture the uppermost sheet 15 and the transport device 9 travels along the longitudinal members 8 and transfers this sheet to the table surface. In the exemplary embodiment shown, three sheets are placed one behind the other on the table top.
  • the camera 14 then preferably scans the sheet first deposited. This scanning can take place in rows in the X direction or in rows in the Y direction. When scanning in the X direction, the carriage 13 is moved, and when scanning in the Y direction, the camera 14 along the carriage 13. After scanning a row or line, the next row or line is scanned. If an error is detected, the marking device is activated, which marks the faulty value and / or personnel card as faulty. A scanned sheet is again picked up by the suction cups 11 and transferred to the transfer station 4. The scanned sheet is then replaced with a new one while scanning by camera 14 is performed on the next sheet.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for monitoring sheets from which cards with a monetary value and/or identity cards are punched, said cards being arranged in rows on the sheets. Devices of this type are not very flexible to use since each row of cards requires its own camera. The aim of the invention is to configure the device in such a way that the number of cameras used is independent of the number of rows of cards. To this end, the inventive device has a table (1) on which at least two sheets (15) can be laid. A camera (14) can be moved along and across said table (1) and a conveyor device (9) travels along the table (1), above the same.

Description

Vorrichtung zum Kontrollieren von Bögen Device for checking sheets
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Kontrollieren von Bögen nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a device for checking sheets according to the preamble of claim 1.
Es ist bekannt, die vereinzelten Bögen einem Transportband zu übergeben, oberhalb dem für jede Kartenreihe eine elektronische Kamera vorgesehen ist. Die Kameras sind mit einem Rechner verbunden, der eine Nergleicherschaltung aufweist, welche die Kamerabilder mit einem Kriterienkatalog vergleicht.It is known to transfer the individual sheets to a conveyor belt above which an electronic camera is provided for each row of cards. The cameras are connected to a computer which has a comparison circuit which compares the camera images with a criteria catalog.
Bögen, welche fehlerhafte Karten aufweisen, werden aussortiert, während Bögen mit einwandfreien Karten der Weiterverarbeitung zugeführt werden.Sheets that contain faulty cards are sorted out, while sheets with faultless cards are sent for further processing.
Weist ein Bogen beispielsweise acht Kartenreihen auf, dann sind bei dieser Kontrollvorrichtung acht Kameras erforderlich. Kameras mit einer entsprechenden Auflösung sind jedoch sehr teuer. Ein weiterer Nachteil der bekannten Nomchtung ist darin zu sehen, daß auch Bögen aussortiert werden, die nur wenige fehlerhafte Karten aufweisen.If, for example, a sheet has eight rows of cards, then eight cameras are required with this control device. However, cameras with a corresponding resolution are very expensive. Another disadvantage of the known name is that sheets that have only a few faulty cards are also sorted out.
Es besteht die Aufgabe, die Kontrollvorrichtung so auszubilden, daß die Anzahl der eingesetzten Kameras unabhängig ist von der Anzahl der Kartenreihen.The task is to design the control device so that the number of cameras used is independent of the number of rows of cards.
Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind den Unteransprüchen entnehmbar.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. Advantageous refinements can be found in the subclaims.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert, die eine perspektivische Ansicht der Kontrollvorrichtung darstellt. 2An exemplary embodiment is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing, which represents a perspective view of the control device. 2
Die Kontrollvorrichtung weist einen länglichen Tisch 1 auf, oberhalb dem ein längliches Gestell 2 angeordnet ist. An einem Ende des Tisches ist eine Aufgabestation 3 vorgesehen, während am anderen Ende eine Übergabestation 4 angeordnet ist. Das Gestell 2 erstreckt sich über diese beiden Stationen 3, 4 und weist dort jeweils vier Standfüße 5 auf, zwischen denen jeweils ein Transportfahrzeug 6, 7 einschiebbar ist.The control device has an elongated table 1, above which an elongated frame 2 is arranged. A feed station 3 is provided at one end of the table, while a transfer station 4 is arranged at the other end. The frame 2 extends over these two stations 3, 4 and has four feet 5 there, between each of which a transport vehicle 6, 7 can be inserted.
Längs der Längsträger 8 des Gestells 2 ist eine Transportvorrichtung 9 verfahrbar, welche aus einem rechteckigen Rahmen besteht, an dessen Querholmen 10 jeweils zwei teleskopierbare Saugnäpfe 11 angeordnet sind.Along the longitudinal beams 8 of the frame 2, a transport device 9 can be moved, which consists of a rectangular frame, on the cross bars 10 of which two telescopic suction cups 11 are arranged.
Am Tisch 1 sind in Längsrichtung verlaufende Führungsschienen 12 vorgesehen, längs denen ein Schlitten 13 verfahrbar ist. Der Schlitten 13 ist somit quer zur Längsachse des Tisches ausgerichtet. Dieser Schlitten 13 weist eine Führung auf, welche quer zur Längsachse des Tisches 1 ausgerichtet ist. Diese Führung führt mindestens eine elektronische Kamera 14. Jeder elektronischen Kamera 14 ist eine Markiervorrichtung zugeordnet.Longitudinally extending guide rails 12 are provided on the table 1, along which a slide 13 can be moved. The carriage 13 is thus aligned transversely to the longitudinal axis of the table. This carriage 13 has a guide which is aligned transversely to the longitudinal axis of the table 1. This guide guides at least one electronic camera 14. A marking device is assigned to each electronic camera 14.
Das Transportfahrzeug 6 trägt einen Stapel von zu kontrollierenden Bögen 15. Dieses Transportfahrzeug 6 wird in die Aufgabestation 3 eingeschoben. Die Saugnäpfe 11 erfassen den jeweils obersten Bogen 15 und die Transportvorrichtung 9 verfährt längs der Längsträger 8 und übergibt diesen Bogen auf die Tischoberfläche. Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel werden drei Bögen hintereinander auf der Tischplatte abgelegt. Die Kamera 14 tastet sodann bevorzugt den zuerst abgelegten Bogen ab. Diese Abtastung kann reihenweise in X-Richtung oder zeilenweise in Y-Richtung erfolgen. Bei einer Abtastung in X-Richtung wird der Schlitten 13 verfahren, bei einer Abtastung in Y- Richtung die Kamera 14 längs des Schlittens 13. Nach Abtastung einer Reihe oder Zeile erfolgt die Abtastung der nächsten Reihe oder Zeile. Wird ein Fehler erkannt, wird die Markiervorrichtung betätigt, welche die fehlerhafte Wert- und/oder Personalkarte als fehlerhaft markiert. Ein abgetasteter Bogen wird wiederum von den Saugnäpfen 11 erfaßt und der Übergabestation 4 übergeben. Der abgetastete Bogen wird sodann durch einen neuen ersetzt, während die Abtastung durch die Kamera 14 am nächsten Bogen durchgeführt wird. The transport vehicle 6 carries a stack of sheets 15 to be checked. This transport vehicle 6 is pushed into the loading station 3. The suction cups 11 capture the uppermost sheet 15 and the transport device 9 travels along the longitudinal members 8 and transfers this sheet to the table surface. In the exemplary embodiment shown, three sheets are placed one behind the other on the table top. The camera 14 then preferably scans the sheet first deposited. This scanning can take place in rows in the X direction or in rows in the Y direction. When scanning in the X direction, the carriage 13 is moved, and when scanning in the Y direction, the camera 14 along the carriage 13. After scanning a row or line, the next row or line is scanned. If an error is detected, the marking device is activated, which marks the faulty value and / or personnel card as faulty. A scanned sheet is again picked up by the suction cups 11 and transferred to the transfer station 4. The scanned sheet is then replaced with a new one while scanning by camera 14 is performed on the next sheet.

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Vorrichtung zum Kontrollieren von Bögen, aus denen Wert- und/oder Personalkarten ausgestanzt werden, die auf den Bögen reihenweise angeordnet sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie einen Tisch (1) zur Ablage von mindestens zwei Bögen (15) aufweist, längs und quer zum Tisch (1) mindestens eine Kamera (14) und oberhalb des Tischs (1) eine Transportvorrichtung (9) für die Bögen (15) längs des Tisches (1) und bis über eine Aufgabestation (3) und eine Übergabestation (4) verfahrbar ist.1. A device for checking sheets from which value and / or personnel cards are punched out, which are arranged in rows on the sheets, characterized in that it has a table (1) for storing at least two sheets (15), lengthways and Transversely to the table (1) at least one camera (14) and above the table (1) a transport device (9) for the sheets (15) along the table (1) and up to a feed station (3) and a transfer station (4) is movable.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufgabestation (3) am einen Tischende und die Übergabestation (4) am anderen Tischende angeordnet ist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the feed station (3) is arranged at one end of the table and the transfer station (4) at the other end of the table.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der mindestens einen Kamera (14) eine Markiervorrichtung zugeordnet ist.3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one camera (14) is assigned a marking device.
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Tisch (1) eine Länge zur Ablage von mindestens drei Bögen (15) aufweist.4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the table (1) has a length for storing at least three sheets (15).
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die mindestens eine Kamera (14) an einem Schlitten (13) angeordnet ist, der auf Schienen (12) längs des Tischs (1) und die mindestens eine Kamera (14) längs des Schlittens (13) verfahrbar sind.5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the at least one camera (14) is arranged on a carriage (13) on rails (12) along the table (1) and the at least one camera (14 ) can be moved along the carriage (13).
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Transportvorrichtung (9) längs eines den Tisch (1) übergreifenden Gestells (2) verfahrbar ist. 6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transport device (9) along a table (1) overlapping frame (2) is movable.
7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gestell (2) die Aufgabe- und Übergabestationen (3, 4) übergreift und bei diesen Stationen (3, 4) Standfüße (5) aufweist, zwischen denen jeweils ein Transportfahrzeug (6, 7) einschiebbar ist.7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the frame (2) overlaps the task and transfer stations (3, 4) and at these stations (3, 4) has feet (5), between each of which a transport vehicle (6, 7) can be inserted.
8. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Transportvorrichtung (9) einen rechteckigen Rahmen aufweist, an dessen Querholmen (10) teleskopierbare Saugnäpfe angeordnet sind. 8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the transport device (9) has a rectangular frame, on the cross bars (10) telescopic suction cups are arranged.
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