EP1036516B1 - Maschine zur Herstellung von Schuhe - Google Patents

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EP1036516B1
EP1036516B1 EP99830147A EP99830147A EP1036516B1 EP 1036516 B1 EP1036516 B1 EP 1036516B1 EP 99830147 A EP99830147 A EP 99830147A EP 99830147 A EP99830147 A EP 99830147A EP 1036516 B1 EP1036516 B1 EP 1036516B1
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Carlo Bianchi
Giuseppe Molina
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43D—MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D25/00—Devices for gluing shoe parts
    • A43D25/18—Devices for applying adhesives to shoe parts
    • A43D25/185—Devices for applying adhesives to shoe parts by imprinter plates
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43D—MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D25/00—Devices for gluing shoe parts
    • A43D25/047—Devices for lasting with adhesives or for gluing together insoles and uppers

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  • the present invention relates to a machine for manufacturing shoes and in particular to a machine for pulling over and lasting an upper on a corresponding shoe form.
  • the upper is glued to the insole.
  • the upper is fitted and stretched over a form, to the bottom of which an insole has been applied beforehand. Then, after spreading glue around the contour of the insole, the edge portions of the upper are folded back and pressed against the insole.
  • the abovementioned operations are performed automatically using pulling-over machines.
  • These machines comprise a support element for positioning of the shoe form thereon, pushing devices acting on the form in order to keep it in pressing contact against the support, a plurality of grippers for tensioning the upper, which are arranged around the support element, means for supplying glue along the contour of the insole, means for folding back the edges of the upper towards the underside of the form and means for pressing, from underneath, the edges of the upper folded against the insole.
  • the glue supplying means must be able to supply the glue at the required points.
  • the need is therefore that of managing to provide glue supplying means which are able to be adapted to the different configurations of the existing inner soles.
  • the glue supplying means mainly consist of a supply plate provided with a plurality of nozzles arranged so as to be substantially positioned along the contour of the insole.
  • the glue supplying means comprise a supply plate for supplying the glue in the region of the front portion of the insole and a movable nozzle for supplying the glue along the remaining part of the contour of the insole.
  • the supply plate extends along the longitudinal axis of the insole over a distance of only 50 mm measured from the toe of the insole, so as to be suitable for most insoles.
  • EP 0,338,725 and EP 0,138,474 disclose an adhesive applicator mechanism, for supplying the glue in the region of the front portion of the insole, comprising a plurality of adhesive supplying elements articulated to each other so as to enable the configuration of the adhesive applying surface to be varied, according to the needs, by varying the relationship between the elements.
  • adjustment threaded rods and complicated actuation devices permanently coupled to the elements, which cannot be reconciled at all or easily reconciled with the requirement of leaving free space, without any encumbrance, for the movable nozzle or nozzles supplying the glue along the remaining part of the contour of the insole.
  • the relative position of the elements not only is adjusted by the actuation devices, but is also held by the actuation devices, missing which, the relative position is subjected to possible changes, particularly in an operative environment with mechanical movements and consequent shocks and vibrations.
  • a secure clamping in position of the elements cannot be provided by position adjusting threaded rods, as disclosed in D2.
  • the problem underlying the present invention is that of devising a machine for manufacturing shoes which has structural and functional characteristics such that it is able to satisfy the above mentioned requirements and at the same time overcome the drawbacks associated with machines of the known art in simple way.
  • This problem is solved by a machine for manufacturing shoes in accordance with Claim 1.
  • 1 denotes in its entirety a machine for pulling over and lasting an upper 21 on a shoe form 2.
  • An insole 23 is applied onto the underside 15 of the form 2.
  • the machine 1 comprises a supporting frame 3 to which positioning means 5 intended to support the form 2 in the region of the toe 6 thereof are fixed.
  • the positioning means 5 consist of a support element 4 with a flat triangular surface which extends over a small area and against which the form 2 is intended to be rested.
  • the support element 4 is inclined so that the line Z perpendicular to its flat triangular surface substantially coincides with the line of vision of an operator who observes the surface 5 itself, standing in front of the machine 1 (at the point indicated by "O" in Figure 1).
  • the machine 1 comprises an upper pushing device 7, two side pushing devices, both indicated by 8, and a rear pushing device 9. These pushing devices are intended to engage respectively with the back 10, with the sides 11 and with the heel 12 of the form 2, so as to keep the form itself in pressing contact against the triangular surface of the support element 4, in an operative working position ( Figures 6 to 8).
  • a plurality of grippers which are all indicated by 13, are arranged around the support element 4 so as to face the contour of the toe 6 of the shoe form 2.
  • the grippers 13 are actuated so as to open and close and are individually displaced according to needs so as to achieve the desired tensioning of the upper 21 on the shoe form 2.
  • the machine 1 also comprises means which are indicated overall by 14, for folding back the edges of the upper 21 towards the underside 15 of the shoe form 2, after opening of the grippers 13, as well as means, indicated in their entirety by 16, for pressing from underneath the folded-back edges of the upper 21 against the insole 23 along its contour provided with glue 24.
  • the means 14 for folding back the edges of the upper 21 comprise two curved plates 17 reproducing the profile of the contour of the toe 6 of the shoe form 2 and movable towards the form itself.
  • the means 16 comprise a plurality of rod-shaped elements 18 which are movable (in a transverse direction Y-Y) towards the form 2 so as to engage with it, from underneath, with a predetermined elastic force.
  • the machine 1 comprises means for supplying the glue along the contour 27 of the insole 23 associated with the underside 15.
  • These means comprise a supply plate 19 positioned in the vicinity of the support element 4 and two nozzles 23 for supplying the glue, which are movable so as to be able to follow the contour 27 of the insole 23.
  • the supply plate 19 which according to a preferred example of embodiment is in the form of a horseshoe (Fig. 5), is positioned around the support element 4 and comprises a plurality of fixed supply nozzles indicated by 20 in the figure.
  • the plate 19 is movable in the direction of the axis Z-Z indicated in Figure 1 from a rest position at a distance from the form 2 (Fig. 6) to an active position (Figs. 7 and 8) where it engages from underneath with the shoe form 2 (more precisely with the insole 23 applied to the underside 15) so as to distribute the glue 24 along the contour 27 of the insole 23 by means of the supply nozzles 20.
  • the plate 19 allows the glue 24 to be supplied along the contour 27 of the front portion of the insole 23, namely in the region of the toe 6 of the shoe form 2.
  • the supply plate 19 comprises a plurality of segments 19a, 19b which are arranged one after another and connected together in chain by means of hinged connections.
  • the plate 19 is therefore articulated so as to be able to adapt its shape to the shape of the contour 27 of the insole 23.
  • the plate 13 comprises four segments 19a,19b which are arranged one after another, in chain, so as to form a horseshoe and are connected by means of pins 26 which are three in number (26A,26b,26c)in the example.
  • the ends of the segment 19a,19b terminate in an eyelet intended to be engaged by the pins 26.
  • the supply plate 19 is associated with an underlying support plate 28 so as to be able to be hingeably connected wit respect thereto.
  • the intermediate pin 26A in the chain is steadily positioned on the support plate 28 along the axis of symmetry (or centre line) X-X of the support plate 28, namely at the toe end of the shoe form 2, while the other two pins 26B,26C, moveable relative to the support plate 28, are positioned so as to be located on opposite sides with respect to the above mentioned axis of symmetry.
  • the fixing elements 31 comprise screws 29, the shanks of which are inserted into respective eyelets 30 in the segments 19b of the plate 19.
  • the size of the head of the screws 29 is greater than the size of the eyelets 30.
  • the shanks of the screws 29 are also inserted into respective elongated eyelets or slots 32 of the support plate 28.
  • the end portions of the screws 29 emerging from the eyelets 32 are provided with a fixing nut 25 (Fig.3). Until the screws 29 are fully tightened, the screws themselves are able to move in the eyelets 32 and consequently it is possible to vary the position of the segments 19a, 19b with respect to the support plate 28.
  • the above mentioned actuating means which move the plate 19 from the rest position at a distance from the form 2 (Fig. 6) to the active position (Figs. 6 and 7) act on the supply plate 19 by means of the support plate 28.
  • the glue supplying means of the machine 1 further comprise two nozzles for supplying the glue, indicated by 22.
  • the nozzles 22 are movable, namely are supported by the frame 3 of the machine 1 so as to be able to follow the portion of the contour 27 of the insole 23 which is not affected by the supply plate 19. In particular, with the nozzles 22 it is possible to follow and therefore supply the glue 24 along the opposite sides of the insole 23.
  • the machine 1 comprises actuating means which are known per se and not shown in the Figures, for example hydraulic actuators, which allow the nozzles 22 to be actuated so that they move along the contour 27 of the insole starting from the plate 19, namely in the zone which is not affected by the supply plate 19.
  • the machine 1 comprises operating and control means, not shown in the Figures, for managing operation of the actuating means.
  • these operating and control means allow the nozzles 22 to be positioned along the contour 27 of the insole 23 and behind the plate 19, also when there is a variation in the shape of the plate 19. Therefore, the abovementioned operating and control means allow the movement and the displacements of the nozzles 22 to be varied according to the type of insole 23.
  • the operating and control means comprise a memory, such as for example an EEPROM, in which it is possible to store different programs for movement of the nozzles 22.
  • the nozzles 22 terminate in a roller which allows distribution of the glue 24 supplied along the contour 27 of the insole 23.
  • Electric resistances which allow the glue to be heated so as to render it more fluid, are associated with the supply plate 19 and the nozzles 22.
  • the nozzles of the supply plate 19 and the movable nozzles 22 are in fluid communication with a glue storage tank (not shown in the figures).
  • the shoe form 2 is placed against the support element 4. Then the pushing devices 7, 8 and 9 fix the form 2 in its working position ( Figures 6, 7 and 8). Tensioning of the upper 21 is performed on the form 2 by means of the grippers 13.
  • the nozzles 22 are actuated so that they come into contact with the contour 27 of the insole 23, in the vicinity of the supply plate 19 (Fig. 7). Then the nozzles 22 are actuated so that they follow the contour 27 of the insole 22 (until they reach the position illustrated in Figure 8) so as to supply and apply the glue 24 thereon.
  • the point along the contour 27 of the insole 23 from where the nozzles 22 start to supply the glue depends on the configuration of the plate 19 or more precisely on the segments 19a of thereof. Basically, the nozzles 22 are positioned so as to start from behind the plate 19.
  • the means 14 are first actuated so as to fold back the edges of the upper 21 towards the insole and, then, subsequently, also the means 16 are actuated so as to press from underneath the edges themselves against the insole 23, thereby ensuring that the upper 21 is glued to the insole 23.
  • the configuration assumed by the supply plate 19, or rather by the segments 19a, 19b thereof, allow adaptation to the different shapes and to the different dimensions of the insole 23, without having to change the supply plate 19.
  • the nozzles 22 are also able to apply perfectly the glue 24 along the contour 27 of insoles which have different shapes.
  • the machine for manufacturing shoes according to the invention is able to satisfy the requirements referred to in the introductory part of the present description and at the same time overcome the drawbacks associated with the machines of the known art.
  • the machine for manufacturing shoes according to the invention is able to perform gluing of the upper to insoles of various dimensions and with different shapes without having to replace any parts.
  • Another advantage of the machine for manufacturing shoes according to the invention lies in the fact that operation thereof may be completely automated.

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  1. Maschine zum Herstellen von Schuhen mit:
    einer Positioniervorrichtung (5) für eine Schuhform (2) über welche ein Obermaterial (21) gespannt ist und welcher eine Brandsohle (23) zugeordnet ist;
    einer Vorrichtung (7, 8, 9) zum Befestigen der Form (2) an der Positioniervorrichtung (5);
    einer Vielzahl von Spanngreifem (13) zum in Eingriff treten mit der Kante des Obermaterials (21) und zum Ziehen des Obermaterials (21) selbst, wodurch bewirkt wird, dass es an der Schuhform (2) haftet;
    einer Vorrichtung zum Falten (14) und Drücken (16) der Kante des Obermaterials (21) auf die Brandsohle (23);
    einer Zuführplatte (19) mit einer Vielzahl von Düsen (20) zum Zuführen von Klebstoff entlang dem Umriß (27) des vorderen Bereichs der Brandsohle (23);
    zumindest einer weiteren Düse (22) zum Zuführen von Klebstoff, wobei die Düse so bewegbar ist, dass sie dem Umriß (27) der Brandsohle (23), ausgehend von der Zuführplatte (19), folgt,
       dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zuführplatte (19) eine Vielzahl von schwenkbar so miteinander verbundenen Abschnitten (19a, 19b), dass sie in der Lage sind, an die Form des vorderen Bereichs der Brandsohle anzulenken und sich daran anzupassen, sowie eine in einem Stück ausgeführte, unter der Zuführplatte (19) liegende Stützplatte (28) aufweist und dass die Maschine eine Befestigungsvorrichtung (31) zum Festlegen der Abschnitte (19b) auf der Stützplatte (28) in einer vorbestimmten Anordnung aufweist.
  2. Maschine wie in Anspruch 1, bei der die Abschnitte (19a, 19b) in einer Anzahl von vier schwenkbar mittels dreier Stifte (26A, 26B, 26C) in einer Kette miteinander verbunden sind, wobei der Zwischenliegende (26A) der Stifte ortsfest auf der Stützplatte (28) positioniert ist, wobei die Befestigungsvorrichtung (31) die zwei Abschnitte (19b) auf der Stützplatte (28) in Entfernung von dem ortsfest positionierten Stift (26A) festlegt, wodurch die anderen zwei mittels dem ortsfest positionierten Stift (26A) schwenkbar verbundenen Abschnitte (19a) auch in der vorbestimmten Anordnung gehalten werden.
  3. Maschine wie in Anspruch 2, bei er die Befestigungsvorrichtung (31) mit einer Öse (30) in einer Zwischenposition jeder der Abschnitte (19b) in Entfernung von dem ortsfest positionierten Stift (26A), sowie einem Paar länglicher Ösen (32) in der Stützplatte (28) zusammenwirkt und ein Paar Sicherungsschrauben (29) aufweist, von denen jede in eine der Ösen (30) und in eine der länglichen Ösen (32) eingeführt wird.
  4. Maschine nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, bei der die Zuführplatte (19) von einer erhöhten Betriebsposition, in der sie mit der Brandsohle (23) von unten her in Kontakt steht, weg und auf diese hin bewegbar ist.
  5. Maschine nach Anspruch 1, 2, 3 oder 4 mit zwei Klebstoffzuführdüsen (22), welche entlang entsprechender Bereiche des Seitenumrisses (27) der Brandsohle (23), beginnend von der Zuführplatte (19), bewegbar sind.
  6. Maschine nach Anspruch 1, welche eine die Bewegung der Zuführdüsen (22) entlang dem Umriß (27) der Brandsohle bewirkende Stellvorrichtung aufweist.
  7. Maschine nach Anspruch 6, welche eine Betriebs- und Steuervorrichtung zur Steuerung des Betriebes der eine Bewegung der Düsen bewirkenden Stellvorrichtung aufweist.
  8. Maschine nach Anspruch 7, bei welcher die Betriebs- und Steuervorrichtung einen Speicher zum Speichern einer Vielzahl von Bewegungsprogrammen aufweist.
  9. Maschine nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, bei welcher die Positioniervorrichtung (5) ein Stützelement (4) mit dem Zweck, die Form (2) in dem Bereich ihres vorderen Bereichs auf die Art eines Lagers zu stützen, aufweist.
  10. Maschine nach Anspruch 9, bei welcher die Platte (19) um das Stützelement (4) herum angeordnet ist.
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DE69915028T DE69915028T2 (de) 1999-03-18 1999-03-18 Maschine zur Herstellung von Schuhen
EP99830147A EP1036516B1 (de) 1999-03-18 1999-03-18 Maschine zur Herstellung von Schuhe
PT99830147T PT1036516E (pt) 1999-03-18 1999-03-18 Maquina para fabricar sapatos
AT99830147T ATE260057T1 (de) 1999-03-18 1999-03-18 Maschine zur herstellung von schuhe
ES99830147T ES2215370T3 (es) 1999-03-18 1999-03-18 Maquina para la fabricacion de zapatos.

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