EP1017513A1 - Method and device for unloading sheet-like objects form containers - Google Patents

Method and device for unloading sheet-like objects form containers

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EP1017513A1
EP1017513A1 EP98947350A EP98947350A EP1017513A1 EP 1017513 A1 EP1017513 A1 EP 1017513A1 EP 98947350 A EP98947350 A EP 98947350A EP 98947350 A EP98947350 A EP 98947350A EP 1017513 A1 EP1017513 A1 EP 1017513A1
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containers
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holding device
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Uwe Pawlak
Hans-Jürgen BUCHARD
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C1/00—Measures preceding sorting according to destination
    • B07C1/02—Forming articles into a stream; Arranging articles in a stream, e.g. spacing, orientating
    • B07C1/025—Devices for the temporary stacking of objects provided with a stacking and destacking device (interstack device)
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2301/00—Handling processes for sheets or webs
    • B65H2301/40—Type of handling process
    • B65H2301/42—Piling, depiling, handling piles
    • B65H2301/422—Handling piles, sets or stacks of articles
    • B65H2301/4225—Handling piles, sets or stacks of articles in or on special supports
    • B65H2301/42254—Boxes; Cassettes; Containers
    • B65H2301/422542—Boxes; Cassettes; Containers emptying or unloading processes

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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for unloading sheet-like material, in particular letters, with the flat sides a finely layered together, from box-shaped containers open at the top into a V-shaped receiving device.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device and a method with which the sheet-like material is automatically positioned from the flat storage in the container into a standing storage in the transfer device for sorting.
  • this object is achieved for a method of the type mentioned in the introduction in that the containers are each introduced into a holding device, in that the opening of the respective container is then closed with a stamp, and then the closed holding device with a side wall in is aligned in alignment with one of the flanks of the receiving device, overlapping these flanks, the closed opening facing the v-shaped base of the receiving device and then the stamp being lifted from the material and laterally so displaced pivots that the material slides into the receiving device.
  • the above object is achieved on the other hand for a device of the type mentioned in the introduction that the containers can each be introduced into a holding device, that the opening of the respective container can then be closed with a stamp, that the closed holding device then has a side wall in approximately in alignment with one of the flanks of the receiving device, this flank overlapping, can be swiveled up, the closed opening facing the v-shaped base of the receiving device, so that the stamp can then be lifted off the goods and swiveled sideways so that the goods can be moved into the Introduced cradle.
  • FIG. 1 shows, in the form of a schematic diagram, how a container B for mail item G is introduced into a holding device HV from a loading level BN.
  • the introduction movement directed into the display plane is indicated by a crossed circle.
  • aids not shown are used to fix the container B in the holding device HV in the insertion position.
  • the container B which is now firmly in the holding device HV, is open at the top.
  • stamp S on the side of the holding device HV, the function of which will be discussed in the following, since this is extremely important for the invention.
  • a trough-shaped receptacle A for the postal matter, ie in particular large letters, is arranged above the holding device HV. This receptacle A is aligned in a V-shape and is intended to serve to receive the flat stacked mail item G folded up.
  • the holding device HV including the container B fixed therein and the mail item G located therein, is pivoted upward.
  • the stamp S prevents the mail item G from falling out of the container B.
  • the holding device HV is now guided to the receptacle A in such a way that an automatic removal of the mail item G is prepared, which is indicated in the illustration according to FIG. 4.
  • the stamp S is lifted from the mail item G, the mail item G sliding into the trough-shaped receptacle A.
  • the stamp S is also removed from the side.
  • the holding device HV can move the containers to an unloading level that does not necessarily have to correspond to the loading level BN, where the containers are then released from the holding device HV back into the process. Then the holding device HV is again available for holding new containers.
  • the receptacle A for the mail item G can in principle be arranged in a stationary manner, but it is also possible that by another one, not shown for the sake of clarity Mechanism that moves A into subordinate transfer positions.

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  • Sheets, Magazines, And Separation Thereof (AREA)
  • Sorting Of Articles (AREA)
  • Pile Receivers (AREA)

Abstract

According to the invention, the containers (B) with flatly piled letters (G) are placed automatically in a V-shaped receiving device (A) by initially placing the containers in a holding device (HV). A plunger (S) then holds down the letters (G), whereupon the holding device (HV) is positioned on the receiving device (A) so that the closed opening of the container (B) faces the bottom of the receiving device (A). The plunger (S) is finally raised and swung laterally so that the letters (G) can slide into the receiving device (A).

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Verfahren und Einrichtung zum Entladen von blattförmigem Gut aus BehälternMethod and device for unloading sheet material from containers
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren und eine Einrichtung zum Entladen von mit den Flachseiten a feinandergeschichtetem blattförmigen Gut, insbesondere von Briefen, aus nach oben offenen kastenförmigen Behältern in eine v-förmige Aufnahmevorrichtung.The invention relates to a method and a device for unloading sheet-like material, in particular letters, with the flat sides a finely layered together, from box-shaped containers open at the top into a V-shaped receiving device.
Wenn Postgut, insbesondere Großbriefe, einer BriefSortiermaschine zugeführt werden, erfolgt dies bislang so, daß die Briefe in nach oben kastenförmigen Behältern flach aufeinan- derliegend angeliefert werden, daß dann durch einen Bediener das Postgut aus den Behältern entnommen wird, in eine v-förmige Aufnahmevorrichtung gelegt wird und daß von dort die automatische Handhabung einsetzt.Up to now, when mail items, in particular large letters, are fed to a letter sorting machine, the letters are delivered in flat, box-like containers lying one on top of the other, so that the mail item is then removed from the containers by an operator, into a V-shaped receiving device is placed and that automatic handling starts from there.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Einrichtung und ein Verfahren zu schaffen, mit dem automatisiert das blattförmige Gut aus der flachen Lagerung im Behälter in eine stehende Lagerung in der Übergabeeinrichtung für das Sortieren positioniert wird.The object of the invention is to provide a device and a method with which the sheet-like material is automatically positioned from the flat storage in the container into a standing storage in the transfer device for sorting.
Gemäß der Erfindung wird diese Aufgabe für ein Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art dadurch gelöst, daß die Behälter jeweils in eine Haltevorrichtung eingebracht werden, daß sodann die Öffnung des jeweiligen Behälters mit einem Stempel ver- schlössen wird, daß daraufhin die verschlossene Haltevorrichtung mit einer Seitenwand in etwa fluchtend an eine der Flanken der Aufnahmevorrichtung, diese Flanken überlappend, herangeschwenkt wird, wobei die verschlossene Öffnung gegen den v-förmigen Grund der Aufnahmevorrichtung gewandt ist und daß dann der Stempel vom Gut abgehoben und seitlich so ver- schwenkt wird, daß das Gut in die Aufnahmevorrichtung eingleitet.According to the invention, this object is achieved for a method of the type mentioned in the introduction in that the containers are each introduced into a holding device, in that the opening of the respective container is then closed with a stamp, and then the closed holding device with a side wall in is aligned in alignment with one of the flanks of the receiving device, overlapping these flanks, the closed opening facing the v-shaped base of the receiving device and then the stamp being lifted from the material and laterally so displaced pivots that the material slides into the receiving device.
Gemäß der Erfindung wird obige Aufgabe zum anderen für eine Einrichtung der eingangs genannten Art dadurch gelöst, daß die Behälter jeweils in eine Haltevorrichtung einbringbar sind, daß sodann die Öffnung des jeweiligen Behälters mit einem Stempel verschließbar ist, daß daraufhin die verschlossene Haltevorrichtung mit einer Seitenwand in etwa fluchtend an eine der Flanken der Aufnahmevorrichtung, diese Flanke überlappend, heranschwenkbar ist, wobei die verschlossene Öffnung gegen den v-förmigen Grund der Aufnahmevorrichtung gewandt ist, so daß dann der Stempel vom Gut abhebbar und seitlich so verschwenkbar ist, daß das Gut in die Aufnahmevorrichtung eingleitet.According to the invention, the above object is achieved on the other hand for a device of the type mentioned in the introduction that the containers can each be introduced into a holding device, that the opening of the respective container can then be closed with a stamp, that the closed holding device then has a side wall in approximately in alignment with one of the flanks of the receiving device, this flank overlapping, can be swiveled up, the closed opening facing the v-shaped base of the receiving device, so that the stamp can then be lifted off the goods and swiveled sideways so that the goods can be moved into the Introduced cradle.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen:An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and is explained in more detail below. Show:
FIG 1 bis 4 aufeinanderfolgende Situationen der automatisierten Handhabung .1 to 4 successive situations of automated handling.
In der Darstellung gemäß FIG 1 ist in Form einer Prinzipskiz- ze dargestellt, wie ein Behälter B für Postgut G in eine Haltevorrichtung HV aus einem Beladeniveau BN heraus eingebracht wird. Die in die Darstellungsebene gerichtete Einbringbewegung ist durch einen gekreuzten Kreis angedeutet. Durch der Übersichtlichkeit halber nicht dargestellte Hilfsmittel wird in der Einbringposition ein Fixieren des Behälters B in der Haltevorrichtung HV bewerkstelligt. Der Behälter B, der sich nun fest in der Haltevorrichtung HV befindet, ist nach oben offen. Seitlich der Haltevorrichtung HV befindet sich ein Stempel S, auf dessen Funktion im folgenden noch eingegangen wird, da diese für die Erfindung äußerst wesentlich ist. Oberhalb der Haltevorrichtung HV sei eine wannenförmige Aufnahme A für das Postgut, d.h. insbesondere Großbriefe, angeordnet. Diese Aufnahme A ist v-förmig ausgerichtet und soll dazu dienen, das flach gestapelte Postgut G aufgekantet auf- zunehmen.1 shows, in the form of a schematic diagram, how a container B for mail item G is introduced into a holding device HV from a loading level BN. The introduction movement directed into the display plane is indicated by a crossed circle. For the sake of clarity, aids not shown are used to fix the container B in the holding device HV in the insertion position. The container B, which is now firmly in the holding device HV, is open at the top. There is a stamp S on the side of the holding device HV, the function of which will be discussed in the following, since this is extremely important for the invention. A trough-shaped receptacle A for the postal matter, ie in particular large letters, is arranged above the holding device HV. This receptacle A is aligned in a V-shape and is intended to serve to receive the flat stacked mail item G folded up.
In der Darstellung gemäß FIG 2 ist nun gezeigt, daß eine Schwenkbewegung, die durch einen Pfeil angedeutet ist, der Stempel S auf das Postgut G aufgedrückt wird, so daß der wan- nenförmige Behälter B nunmehr abgedeckt ist.In the illustration according to FIG. 2 it is now shown that a pivoting movement, which is indicated by an arrow, the stamp S is pressed onto the postal item G, so that the trough-shaped container B is now covered.
Daraufhin erfolgt, wie in FIG 3 mittels eines Pfeiles angedeutet, ein Hochschwenken der Haltevorrichtung HV samt dem darin fixierten Behälter B und dem darin befindlichen Postgut G. Durch den aufgesetzten Stempel S wird ein Herausfallen des Postgutes G aus dem Behälter B verhindert. Die Haltevorrichtung HV wird nun so an die Aufnahme A geführt, daß ein selbsttätiges Entnehmen des Postgutes G vorbereitet wird, das in der Darstellung gemäß FIG 4 angedeutet wird. Wie dort durch ebenfalls einen Pfeil gezeigt, wird der Stempel S nämlich vom Postgut G abgehoben, wobei das Postgut G in die wan- nenförmigen Aufnahme A eingleitet. Der Stempel S wird dazu auch seitlich abgezogen.Thereupon, as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 3, the holding device HV, including the container B fixed therein and the mail item G located therein, is pivoted upward. The stamp S prevents the mail item G from falling out of the container B. The holding device HV is now guided to the receptacle A in such a way that an automatic removal of the mail item G is prepared, which is indicated in the illustration according to FIG. 4. As is also shown there by an arrow, the stamp S is lifted from the mail item G, the mail item G sliding into the trough-shaped receptacle A. The stamp S is also removed from the side.
Aus dieser Position heraus kann die Haltevorrichtung HV die Behälter in ein Entladeniveau bewegen, das nicht unbedingt mit dem Beladeniveau BN übereinstimmen muß, wo dann die Behälter aus der Haltevorrichtung HV wieder in den Prozeß abgegeben werden. Danach steht die Haltevorrichtung HV wieder zum Aufnehmen neuer Behälter zur Verfügung.From this position, the holding device HV can move the containers to an unloading level that does not necessarily have to correspond to the loading level BN, where the containers are then released from the holding device HV back into the process. Then the holding device HV is again available for holding new containers.
Die Aufnahme A für das Postgut G kann prinzipiell stationär angeordnet sein, jedoch ist es auch möglich, daß durch einen weiteren, der Übersichtlichkeit halber nicht dargestellten Mechanismus die Aufnahme A in nachgeordnete Übergabepositionen verfahren wird. The receptacle A for the mail item G can in principle be arranged in a stationary manner, but it is also possible that by another one, not shown for the sake of clarity Mechanism that moves A into subordinate transfer positions.

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1. Verfahren zum Entladen von mit den Flachseiten aufeinan- dergeschichtetem blattförmigen Gut, insbesondere von Briefen, aus nach oben offenen kastenförmigen Behältern in eine v- förmige Aufnahmevorrichtung, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Behälter (B) jeweils in eine Haltevorrichtung (HV) eingebracht werde, daß sodann- die Öffnung des jeweiligen Behälters (B) mit einem Stempel (S) verschlos- sen wird, daß daraufhin die verschlossene Haltevorrichtung1. A method for unloading sheet-like material, in particular letters, layered on top of one another from flat-shaped box-shaped containers into a V-shaped receiving device, characterized in that the containers (B) are each introduced into a holding device (HV), that the opening of the respective container (B) is then closed with a stamp (S), and then the closed holding device
(HV) mit einer Seitenwand in etwa fluchtend an eine der Flanken der Aufnahmevorrichtung (A) , diese Flanke überlappend, herangeschwenkt wird, wobei die verschlossene Öffnung gegen den v-förmigen Grund der Aufnahmevorrichtung (A) gewandt ist und daß dann der Stempel (S) vom Gut (G) abgehoben und seitlich so verschwenkt wird, daß das Gut (G) in die Aufnahmevorrichtung (A) eingleitet.(HV) with a side wall in approximately alignment with one of the flanks of the receiving device (A), overlapping this flank, is pivoted, the closed opening facing the v-shaped base of the receiving device (A) and that the stamp (p ) is lifted from the goods (G) and pivoted sideways so that the goods (G) slide into the receiving device (A).
2. Einrichtung zum Entladen von mit den Flachseiten aufeinan- dergeschichtetem blattförmigen Gut, insbesondere von Briefen, aus nach oben offenen kastenförmigen Behältern in eine v- förmige Aufnahmevorrichtung, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Behälter (B) jeweils in eine Haltevorrichtung (HV) einbringbar sind, daß sodann die Öff- nung des jeweiligen Behälters (B) mit einem Stempel (Ξ) verschließbar ist, daß daraufhin die verschlossene Haltevorrichtung (HV) mit einer Seitenwand in etwa fluchtend an eine der Flanken der Aufnahmevorrichtung (AV) , diese Flanke überlappend, heranschwenkbar ist, wobei die verschlossene Öffnung gegen den v-förmigen Grund der Aufnahmevorrichtung (AV) gewandt ist und daß dann der Stempel (S) vom Gut (G) abhebbar und seitlich so verschwenkbar ist, daß das Gut (G) in die Aufnahmevorrichtung (AV) eingleitet . 2. Device for unloading sheet-like material, in particular letters, layered on top of one another from flat-top open box-shaped containers into a V-shaped receiving device, characterized in that the containers (B) can each be introduced into a holding device (HV), that the opening of the respective container (B) can then be closed with a stamp (Ξ), and then the closed holding device (HV) with a side wall can be pivoted approximately flush with one of the flanks of the receiving device (AV), overlapping this flank is, the closed opening is turned against the v-shaped base of the receiving device (AV) and that the stamp (S) can then be lifted off the item (G) and pivoted sideways so that the item (G) into the receiving device (AV ) initiated.
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