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EP1062176B1
EP1062176B1 EP99919073A EP99919073A EP1062176B1 EP 1062176 B1 EP1062176 B1 EP 1062176B1 EP 99919073 A EP99919073 A EP 99919073A EP 99919073 A EP99919073 A EP 99919073A EP 1062176 B1 EP1062176 B1 EP 1062176B1
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Manfred Wolfgang Hartmann
Horst Bernhard Michalik
Wolfgang Günter RUCKMANN
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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
    • B65H45/00Folding thin material
    • B65H45/12Folding articles or webs with application of pressure to define or form crease lines
    • B65H45/22Longitudinal folders, i.e. for folding moving sheet material parallel to the direction of movement
    • B65H45/221Longitudinal folders, i.e. for folding moving sheet material parallel to the direction of movement incorporating folding triangles
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  • the invention relates to a former the preamble of claim 1.
  • DE 196 12 924 A1 describes a device for automatically feeding a start of a paper web known in which the paper web by means of endless, driven conveyor belts over turning bars or a former is guided.
  • DE-AS 11 41 650 describes a former with Transport rollers for webs.
  • JP 06-247622 A shows a former with rotating guide elements to reduce friction between the former and the web.
  • GB 862 296 A which have the features of the preamble of claim 1 contains, and EP 04 15 077 A1 disclose one former with one inside, driven means of transport. This means of transportation transport sheets or webs in the transport plane of the unfolded sheet or web.
  • the invention has for its object a To create the former.
  • the advantages that can be achieved with the invention exist in particular in that the paper webs one Paper web strand during the pulling-in process of a paper web in a web-fed rotary printing press be fed automatically.
  • a retrofit of individuals Paper webs can be done at machine speed.
  • the paper webs are each under tension between conveyor belts or transport devices guided. These act on both sides of the outer one Paper web so that the inner paper webs of the conveyor belts or transport devices pinched. This will make one Shift of the paper webs to each other and thus a Avoid jams in the area of the funnel inlet. It is also advantageous that the paper webs, too as a strand to be transported to the folding rollers can where they are gripped by them and the folder be fed.
  • Paper webs have a stabilized running direction, so that also a lateral emigration and thus Consequences can be avoided.
  • the invention Belt guide device can also be used to eliminate Web run disturbances in the paper web feed or at Paper run problems during the paper web feed in Folding area can be used.
  • the means of transport are in or around Production direction effectively aligned.
  • the lateral boundaries of the former area up to or in the vicinity of a funnel folding roller extending guide side parts provided.
  • the upper and lower means of transport can be brought into and out of contact with one another and optionally drivable.
  • a number of in Pointing towards the surface of the leading side parts Conveyor belts that can be subjected to suction air are provided.
  • the Means of transportation from powered Transport rollers are lower and upper driven transport rollers, e.g. B. cooperate or upper transport rollers work with lower ones Suction tapes together.
  • the Means of transportation from powered propellants or Conveyor chains.
  • the Means of transport also from driven wedge, flat or There are timing belts.
  • Slits are provided which are the lower means of transport uncover.
  • leading side parts each have a assigned to them spaced outer paper guide plate is.
  • There are slots in the outer paper guide plate provided to reach through the top Means of transport towards the lower means of transport enable.
  • the lateral boundaries bowl-shaped encompassing paper deflection device is provided.
  • a longitudinal folding former hereinafter referred to as a folding former 1 designated, z. B. from a triangular trained, in the running direction of a paper web 2, 3, 4 or 5 towards one in the direction of the funnel nose 7 tapered funnel plate 8 with a surface 10.
  • the funnel plate 8 has arranged on both sides, known bores which can be blown with air 9 containing deflection elements 15; 20 on.
  • the in the Deflection elements 15; 20 holes 9 are located within a direction of paper web 2 to 5 Circular segment-shaped deflection surface 67 of approximately 90 ° against the paper web 2 to 5 directed.
  • the deflection elements 15; 20 consist of hollow profile, for. B. tube, preferably from Metal pipe.
  • both sides of the Funnel plate 8 and beyond the deflection elements 15; 20 in addition to the funnel plate 8 each funnel surface enlarging as well left or right funnel fold rollers running parallel Guide side parts 21; 22 arranged.
  • Each of the lead side panels 21; 22 is approximately triangular and points in the running direction A of the paper web 2 to 5 seen in the immediate vicinity of the left or right Funnel folding roller 18; 19 has a maximum width b. This maximum width b is larger than a maximum Width of a longitudinally folded paper web 2 to 5.
  • Die Guide side parts 21; 22 extend in the running direction A of paper webs 2 to 5. Paper webs 2 to 5 lie on the guide side parts 21; 22 on.
  • the folding former 1 has in addition to the former plate 8 at least one guide side part 21; 22 on that arranged approximately perpendicular to the funnel plate 8 is.
  • a few millimeters below the surface 10 of the Funnel sheets 8 are means of transport, e.g. B. driven endless conveyor belts 23; 24; 25; 26 arranged. These conveyor belts 23 to 26 have in pairs of different lengths and run spaced from each other approximately in the direction of A Paper webs 2 to 5. Roughly means that the left side in the funnel sheet 8 arranged conveyor belts 23; 24 with its end close to the bellows roller up to 10 ° to the left and the right-hand conveyor belts 25; 26 mirrored up to 10 ° to the right - based on the transport direction A - be arranged can (Fig. 1).
  • the conveyor belts 23 to 26 have respective, in the surface 10 slots 27 to the surface 10 contact and have holes 28.
  • the endless ones Conveyor belts 23 to 26 can be driven by a motor and adjustable in speed via belt guide boxes 29 out.
  • each Tape guide box 29 has perforations, e.g. B. arranged side by side and one behind the other Longitudinal slots 42 on.
  • the surface 10; 38; 39 of the funnel plate 8 and the guide side parts 21; 22 is going from one to her in Distance c, z. B. between 10 and 100 mm Paper guide device 43, or a paper guide plate thin, flat material, e.g. B. of sheet metal, so that a channel 68 with a width c for receiving the Paper webs 2 to 5 is formed.
  • the Paper guide 43 can near the hopper fold Area also have slots 69 (Fig. 2).
  • Transport roller systems 46 to 49 are located above the Conveyor belts 23 to 26 of the funnel sheet 8. Furthermore, transport roller systems 51; 52 and 53; 54 over the conveyor belts 31; 32 and 33; 34 the left or right guide side parts 21; 22 arranged.
  • the Transport roller systems 51; 52 are in Fig. 3 in Shown rest position.
  • the transport roller systems 46 to 49 and 51 to 54 each have one on the Paper guiding device 43 fastened to support bracket 56, which carries a number of articulated levers 57. At the free end of the lever 57 is in each case by means of a Axis 55 mounted a transport roller 44.
  • everyone one Transport roller 44 carrying lever 57 is z.
  • B. means a controllable working cylinder 58 (only in FIG.
  • the paper guide 43 may e.g. B. also from one at a distance c above the surface 10; 38; 39 arranged Grid, e.g. B. consist of a fine-meshed wire mesh.
  • the transport roller systems 46 to 49; 51 to 54 can each also be designed so that all Transport rollers 44 of a system with a common one Adjustment means on the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 are employable.
  • This Paper web feed 61 can be made at a distance d, z. B. 50 to 250 mm apart upper and lower, in the running direction A of the paper web 2 to 5 extending guide tongues 64; 66 (Fig. 2) exist.
  • This Guide tongues 64; 66 are approximately with a radius of Hopper inlet roller 14 and a wrap angle passed from 30 ° to 90 ° around the hopper inlet roller 14.
  • the guide tongues 64; 66 are in the axial direction Hopper inlet roller 14 spaced apart arranged side by side.
  • Each of the guide side parts 21; 22 arranged Paper guide 43 has several on it funnel fold near the end into one Funnel fold roller inlet gusset 62 protruding Paper web guide tabs 63. So that becomes a Forced guidance of the paper webs 2 to 5 in the Funnel folding rollers 18; 19 scored.
  • the functioning of the folding former according to the invention is as follows: When moving in one after the other several paper webs 2; 3; 4; 5 or retrofitting a paper web, e.g. B. the paper web 3, the Drives for conveyor belts 23 to 26 and 31 to 34 switched on. At the same time, the working cylinders 58 pressurized medium, so that the transport rollers 44 of the transport roller systems 46 to 49 and 51 to 54 against the conveyor belts 23 to 26 or 31 to 34 or against the already drawn paper webs 2; 4; 5 Act.
  • the paper web 3 is the former 1 over the paper web feed 61 is fed and thereby arrives in the feed area of the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 and the transport roller systems 46 to 49; 51 to 54. These clamp the paper webs 2, 3, 4, 5 and run them on the surface 10; 38; 39 of Folder 1 without back pressure the driven Funnel folding rollers 18; 19 to.
  • the conveyor belts 23 to 26 on the Band guide boxes, the longitudinal slots 42 and the Holes 28 acted upon by suction air.
  • the lower paper web 5 of the paper web strand 2 to 5 sucked.
  • the remaining paper webs 2 to 4 are through the transport rollers 44 onto the lower paper web 5 pressed.
  • the suction air pressurize Conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 together with the Transport rollers 44 traction points, which the Transport paper web strand 2 to 5 and its Stabilize running direction.
  • the device according to the invention can also during Feeding process of the paper web in the event of web running disorders the paper web feeder or in the event of paper Folding area can be switched on.
  • Transport rollers 44 by means of the working cylinder 58 in their rest position swung back and the Conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 stopped. There the top of the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 slightly below surface 10; 38; 39 lies, it has no contact with the belt drive switched off one of the paper webs 2; 3; 4 or 5.
  • each transport roller 44 individually to be provided with a motor drive.
  • the above Drives can be designed to be adjustable so that the Circumferential speed of the transport rollers 44 the Speed of the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 and the speed of the paper webs 2, 3, 4 or 5 corresponds.
  • FIG. 5 and 6 Design variants exist on the channel distant Side of the funnel plate 8 or the left and right Guide side part 21; 22 arranged conveyor belts or Transport devices 71 to 74; 76 to 79 endless, driven lower roller chains 71 to 74 and 76 to 79.
  • These lower roller chains 71 to 74 and 76 to 79 act in pairs with each the side of the paper guide 43 remote from the channel arranged transport systems 81 to 84; 86 to 89 together.
  • These transport systems 81 to 84; 86 to 89 also consist of roller chains 81 to 84; 86 to 89.
  • All of the aforementioned roller chains 71 to 74; 76 to 79 and 81 to 84; 86 to 89 are in pairs 71, 81; 72, 82; 73, 83; 74, 84; 75, 85; 76, 86; 77, 87; 78, 88; 79, 89 movable towards or away from each other arranged and each have deflection rollers 103 and possibly Support rollers 104 on.
  • These actuators 91; 92 can be used individually or in pairs - as shown in Fig. 6 - the endless Roller chains 86, 87; Support 88, 89 and put on or Off.
  • a paper guide fixed support 93 On a paper guide fixed support 93 are two two-armed levers 94; 96 swiveling stored. A first end of the lever 94; 96 is each with a piston rod one articulated on the carrier 93 Working cylinder 100 connected. A second end of the Lever 94; 96 carries the respective roller chain 86, 87; 88, 89. It can be used for one or more roller chains also several actuators 91 or 92 are used be (Fig. 5).
  • Each roller chain 71 to 74; 76 to 79 and 81 to 84; 86 to 89 points on the paper web 2 to 5 facing Side, the paper web contact side, articulated Driver 97 on.
  • Each driver 97 carries on his Paper web contact side a covering 98, z. B. Plastic, with a high coefficient of friction (see Fig. 6, Representation on roller chain 73).
  • the endless lower roller chains 71 to 74; 76 to 79 are with their respective on the paper web contact page ongoing, d. H. channel 99 close to the channel each on one Guide rail 101 guided.
  • the slide rail 101 is in held a guide 102, for. B. in the form of a funnel-plate-fixed or side-plate-fixed U-profile, the drivers 97 carrying the lining 98 through the Point slots 27 towards channel 68.
  • the lower Roller chains 71 to 74 and 76 to 79 are each pivotally mounted on funnel-fixed brackets 103.
  • roller chain drive pairs 76, 86; 77, 87; 78, 88; 79, 89 omit.
  • roller chain drive pairs 71, 81; 72, 82; 73, 83; 74, 84 and the Paper guide device 43 effective.
  • the essence of the invention is that conveyor belts 23 to 26; 71 to 74 of Longitudinal folding hopper 1 below one between the Deflection elements 15; 20 spanned level 10 approximately in Direction A of the paper web 2 to 5 are arranged. At least the transport devices or Conveyor belts 23 to 26; 71 to 74 with above the Conveyor belts 23 to 26; 71 to 74 arranged the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 71 to 74 adjustable Transport systems 46 to 49; 81 to 85 together. To it is necessary that the former 1 in the area the running paper web 2 to 5 in whole or in part a paper guide is provided in a Distance c is arranged above the running paper web.
  • the left guide side part 21 is by a left 106, right 107 and lower 108 boundaries, z. B. a frame.
  • the left guide side part 22 will also by limitations 109; 110; 111 limited.
  • a transport route of the respective means of transport 23 to 26; 31 to 34; 44; 71 to 74; Is 76 to 79 preferably at least partially approximately straight executed and approximately parallel to the transport level of the Lane 2; 3; 4; 5 arranged trending.
  • the means of transport 23 to 26; 31 to 34; 44; 71 to 74; 76 to 79 thus runs with the gripped path 2; 3; 4; 5 along a straight line and is therefore as Linear conveyor designed.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Falztrichter entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a former the preamble of claim 1.

Durch die DE 196 12 924 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung zum automatischen Zuführen eines Anfanges einer Papierbahn bekannt, bei welcher die Papierbahn mittels endloser, angetriebener Transportbänder über Wendestangen oder einen Falztrichter geführt wird.DE 196 12 924 A1 describes a device for automatically feeding a start of a paper web known in which the paper web by means of endless, driven conveyor belts over turning bars or a former is guided.

Die DE-AS 11 41 650 beschreibt einen Falztrichter mit Transportrollen für Warenbahnen.DE-AS 11 41 650 describes a former with Transport rollers for webs.

Die JP 06-247622 A zeigt einen Falztrichter mit rotierenden Leitelementen zur Verminderung einer Reibung zwischen Falztrichter und Bahn.JP 06-247622 A shows a former with rotating guide elements to reduce friction between the former and the web.

Die GB 862 296 A, die die Merkmale des Oberbegriffes von Anspruch 1 enthält, und die EP 04 15 077 A1 offenbaren jeweils einen Falztrichter mit innenliegenden, angetriebenen Transportmitteln. Diese Transportmittel transportieren Bogen oder Bahn in der Transportebene der ungefalzten Bogen oder Bahn.GB 862 296 A, which have the features of the preamble of claim 1 contains, and EP 04 15 077 A1 disclose one former with one inside, driven means of transport. This means of transportation transport sheets or webs in the transport plane of the unfolded sheet or web.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Falztrichter zu schaffen.The invention has for its object a To create the former.

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

Die mit der Erfindung erzielbaren Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, daß die Papierbahnen eines Papierbahnstranges beim Einziehvorgang einer Papierbahn in eine Rollenrotationsdruckmaschine dem Falzwerk selbsttätig zugeführt werden. Ein Nachrüsten einzelner Papierbahnen kann mit Maschinengeschwindigkeit erfolgen. Dabei werden die Papierbahnen jeweils unter Vorspannung zwischen Transportbändern bzw. Transporteinrichtungen geführt. Diese wirken beidseitig jeweils auf die äußere Papierbahn, so daß die innenliegenden Papierbahnen von den Transportbändern bzw. Transporteinrichtungen eingeklemmt mitgeführt werden. Dadurch wird eine Verschiebung der Papierbahnen zueinander und somit ein Stau im Bereich des Trichtereinlaufes vermieden. Außerdem ist es von Vorteil, daß die Papierbahnen, auch als Strang, bis zu den Falzwalzen transportiert werden können, wo sie von ihnen ergriffen und dem Falzwerk zugeführt werden.The advantages that can be achieved with the invention exist in particular in that the paper webs one Paper web strand during the pulling-in process of a paper web in a web-fed rotary printing press be fed automatically. A retrofit of individuals Paper webs can be done at machine speed. The paper webs are each under tension between conveyor belts or transport devices guided. These act on both sides of the outer one Paper web so that the inner paper webs of the conveyor belts or transport devices pinched. This will make one Shift of the paper webs to each other and thus a Avoid jams in the area of the funnel inlet. It is also advantageous that the paper webs, too as a strand to be transported to the folding rollers can where they are gripped by them and the folder be fed.

Die von den Bandführungseinrichtungen geführten Papierbahnen weisen eine stabilisierte Laufrichtung auf, so daß auch ein seitliches Auswandern und somit Folgestörungen vermieden werden. Die erfindungsgemäße Bandführungseinrichtung kann auch zur Beseitigung von Bahnlaufstörungen in der Papierbahnzuführung oder bei Papierlaufstörungen während des Papierbahneinzuges im Falzbereich eingesetzt werden.The guided by the tape guide devices Paper webs have a stabilized running direction, so that also a lateral emigration and thus Consequences can be avoided. The invention Belt guide device can also be used to eliminate Web run disturbances in the paper web feed or at Paper run problems during the paper web feed in Folding area can be used.

Die Transportmittel sind in oder etwa in Produktionsrichtung wirkend ausgerichtet.The means of transport are in or around Production direction effectively aligned.

Nach einer Ausführungsvariante sind sich beidseits der seitlichen Begrenzungen der Falztrichterfläche bis zu oder in Nähe jeweils einer Trichterfalzwalze hin erstreckende Leitseitenteile vorgesehen. According to an embodiment variant, the lateral boundaries of the former area up to or in the vicinity of a funnel folding roller extending guide side parts provided.

Innerhalb der Begrenzung der Leitseitenteile sind eine Anzahl von übereinander angeordneten untere und obere Transportmittel vorgesehen.Within the boundary of the leading side parts are one Number of lower and upper ones arranged one above the other Means of transport provided.

Dabei sind die oberen und die unteren Transportmittel miteinander in und außer Kontakt bringbar und wahlweise antreibbar.The upper and lower means of transport can be brought into and out of contact with one another and optionally drivable.

Nach einer ersten Ausführungsvariante sind innerhalb der Begrenzungen der Leitseitenteile eine Anzahl von in Richtung Oberfläche der Leitseitenteile weisende saugluftbeaufschlagbare Transportbänder vorgesehen.According to a first embodiment, within the Limits of the leading side parts a number of in Pointing towards the surface of the leading side parts Conveyor belts that can be subjected to suction air are provided.

Nach einer zweiten Ausführungsvariante bestehen die Transportmittel aus angetriebenen Transportrollen. Dabei können untere und obere angetriebene Transportrollen, z. B. zusammenwirken oder es wirken obere Transportrollen mit unteren Saugbändern zusammen.According to a second embodiment, the Means of transportation from powered Transport rollers. Lower and upper driven transport rollers, e.g. B. cooperate or upper transport rollers work with lower ones Suction tapes together.

Nach einer dritten Ausführungsvariante bestehen die Transportmittel aus angetriebenen Treib- oder Förderketten.According to a third embodiment, the Means of transportation from powered propellants or Conveyor chains.

Nach einer vierten Ausführungsvariante können die Transportmittel auch aus angetriebenen Keil-, Flach-oder Zahnriemen bestehen. According to a fourth variant, the Means of transport also from driven wedge, flat or There are timing belts.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist zwischen den Begrenzungen des Falztrichters eine Abdeckung vorgesehen, welche Schlitze für die unteren Transportmittel aufweist.It is expedient between the limits of the Folding former provided a cover, which slits for the lower means of transport.

In der Fläche der Leitseitenteile sind ebenfalls Schlitze vorgesehen, welche die unteren Transportmittel freilegen.In the surface of the leading side parts are also Slits are provided which are the lower means of transport uncover.

Es ist von Vorteil, wenn den Leitseitenteilen je ein von ihnen beabstandetes äußeres Papierleitblech zugeordnet ist. Dabei sind in dem äußeren Papierleitblech Schlitze vorgesehen, um ein Durchgreifen der oberen Transportmittel auf die unteren Transportmittel zu ermöglichen.It is advantageous if the leading side parts each have a assigned to them spaced outer paper guide plate is. There are slots in the outer paper guide plate provided to reach through the top Means of transport towards the lower means of transport enable.

Es reicht ggf. auch aus, wenn entlang der seitlichen Begrenzungen des Falztrichters jeweils eine von ihnen beabstandete, die seitlichen Begrenzungen schalenförmig umgreifende Papierumlenkeinrichtung vorgesehen ist.It may also be sufficient if along the side Boundary of the former one of them spaced, the lateral boundaries bowl-shaped encompassing paper deflection device is provided.

Zweckmäßig ist es weiterhin, daß, beabstandet zur Falztrichterfläche ebenfalls eine diese gänzlich oder teilweise abdeckende Papierleiteinrichtung vorgesehen ist. Dabei weist die im Bereich der Falztrichterfläche angeordnete Papierleiteinrichtung zweckmäßigerweise Schlitze auf, um ein Durchgreifen der oberen Transportmittel auf die unteren Transportmittel zu ermöglichen. It is also expedient that, spaced from Folder area also one of these entirely or partially covering paper guide device is provided is. It points in the area of the former area arranged paper guide device expediently Slits to reach through the top Means of transport towards the lower means of transport enable.

Nach einer letzten Ausführungsvariante ist es auch möglich, daß das die Leitseitenteile überdeckende äußere Papierleitblech und das die Falztrichterfläche überdeckende Teil der äußeren Papierleiteinrichtung im Bereich der seitlichen Umlenkelemente verbunden sind oder unverbunden aneinandergrenzen.After a last variant, it is too possible that the outer side covering the leading side parts Paper guide plate and that the former area covering part of the outer paper guide in the Area of the lateral deflection elements are connected or adjoin each other unconnected.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben.An embodiment of the invention is in the Drawing shown and is closer below described.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
die Vorderansicht eines Falzrichters mit einem sich in Ruhestellung befindlichen Papierbahneinzugssystem;
Fig. 2
die Seitenansicht nach Fig. 1, teilweise geschnitten und ohne Transportrollen in der linken Trichterwange;
Fig. 3
einen Schnitt III - III nach Fig. 1;
Fig. 4
eine vergrößerte Darstellung des Falztrichterauslaufes nach Fig. 1;
Fig. 5
eine Seitenansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante der Transporteinrichtungen in Ruhestellung;
Fig. 6
eine Schnittdarstellung VI - VI durch einen Längsfalztrichter analog Fig. 3, jedoch mit der weiteren Ausführungsvariante der Transporteinrichtungen, jedoch in Arbeitsstellung.
Show it:
Fig. 1
the front view of a folder with a paper web feed system at rest;
Fig. 2
the side view of Figure 1, partially cut and without transport rollers in the left funnel cheek.
Fig. 3
a section III - III of FIG. 1;
Fig. 4
an enlarged view of the former opening of FIG. 1;
Fig. 5
a side view of another embodiment of the transport devices in the rest position;
Fig. 6
a sectional view VI - VI through a longitudinal folding funnel analogous to FIG. 3, but with the further embodiment of the transport devices, but in the working position.

Ein Längsfalztrichter, nachfolgend als Falztrichter 1 bezeichnet, besteht z. B. aus einem dreieckförmig ausgebildeten, sich in Laufrichtung einer Papierbahn 2, 3, 4 oder 5 zu einem in Richtung Trichternase 7 hin verjüngenden Trichterblech 8 mit einer Oberfläche 10. Das Trichterblech 8 weist beidseitig angeordnete, bekannte blasluftbeaufschlagbare, Bohrungen 9 enthaltende Umlenkelemente 15; 20 auf. Die in den Umlenkelementen 15; 20 befindlichen Bohrungen 9 sind innerhalb einer in Richtung Papierbahn 2 bis 5 weisenden kreissegmentförmigen Umlenkfläche 67 von ca. 90° gegen die Papierbahn 2 bis 5 gerichtet. Die Umlenkelemente 15; 20 bestehen aus Hohlprofil, z. B. Rohr, vorzugsweise aus Metallrohr. In Laufrichtung A der Papierbahnen 2 bis 5 gesehen, unmittelbar vor dem Falztrichtereinlauf, ist eine in Seitengestellen 11; 12 gelagerte und mittels eines Motors 13 antreibbare Trichtereinlaufwalze 14 angeordnet. Weiterhin befinden sich am trichternasennahen Ende des Falztrichters 1 zwei bekannte, um 90° zur Trichtereinlaufwalze 14 versetzt angeordnete sowie in einem Gestell 16; 17 drehbar gelagerte Trichterfalzwalzen 18; 19.A longitudinal folding former, hereinafter referred to as a folding former 1 designated, z. B. from a triangular trained, in the running direction of a paper web 2, 3, 4 or 5 towards one in the direction of the funnel nose 7 tapered funnel plate 8 with a surface 10. The funnel plate 8 has arranged on both sides, known bores which can be blown with air 9 containing deflection elements 15; 20 on. The in the Deflection elements 15; 20 holes 9 are located within a direction of paper web 2 to 5 Circular segment-shaped deflection surface 67 of approximately 90 ° against the paper web 2 to 5 directed. The deflection elements 15; 20 consist of hollow profile, for. B. tube, preferably from Metal pipe. In direction A of the paper webs 2 to 5 seen, immediately before the former entry one in side frames 11; 12 stored and by means of a funnel infeed roller 14 which can be driven by a motor 13 arranged. Furthermore are on end of the former 1 near the funnel nose known, offset by 90 ° to the hopper inlet roller 14 arranged and in a frame 16; 17 rotatable supported hopper folding rollers 18; 19th

Nach einer ersten Ausführungsvariante sind beidseits des Trichterbleches 8 und jenseits der Umlenkelemente 15; 20 zusätzlich zum Trichterblech 8 jeweils trichteroberflächenvergrößernde sowie trichterfalzwalzenparallel verlaufende linke bzw. rechte Leit-Seitenteile 21; 22 angeordnet. Jedes der Leit-Seitenteile 21; 22 ist etwa dreieckförmig ausgebildet und weist in Laufrichtung A der Papierbahn 2 bis 5 gesehen in unmittelbarer Nähe der linken bzw. rechten Trichterfalzwalze 18; 19 eine maximale Breite b auf. Diese maximale Breite b ist größer als eine maximale Breite einer längsgefalzten Papierbahn 2 bis 5. Die Leit-Seitenteile 21; 22 erstrecken sich in Laufrichtung A der Papierbahn 2 bis 5. Die Papierbahnen 2 bis 5 liegen an den Leit-Seitenteilen 21; 22 an.According to a first embodiment, both sides of the Funnel plate 8 and beyond the deflection elements 15; 20 in addition to the funnel plate 8 each funnel surface enlarging as well left or right funnel fold rollers running parallel Guide side parts 21; 22 arranged. Each of the lead side panels 21; 22 is approximately triangular and points in the running direction A of the paper web 2 to 5 seen in the immediate vicinity of the left or right Funnel folding roller 18; 19 has a maximum width b. This maximum width b is larger than a maximum Width of a longitudinally folded paper web 2 to 5. Die Guide side parts 21; 22 extend in the running direction A of paper webs 2 to 5. Paper webs 2 to 5 lie on the guide side parts 21; 22 on.

Der Falztrichter 1 weist zusätzlich zu dem Trichterblech 8 mindestens ein Leit-Seitenteil 21; 22 auf, das annähernd senkrecht zu dem Trichterblech 8 angeordnet ist.The folding former 1 has in addition to the former plate 8 at least one guide side part 21; 22 on that arranged approximately perpendicular to the funnel plate 8 is.

Wenige Millimeter unterhalb der Oberfläche 10 des Trichterbleches 8 sind Transportmittel, z. B. angetriebene endlose Transportbänder 23; 24; 25; 26 angeordnet. Diese Transportbänder 23 bis 26 weisen paarweise verschiedene Längen auf und verlaufen beabstandet zueinander etwa in Laufrichtung A der Papierbahnen 2 bis 5. In etwa heißt, daß die linksseitig im Trichterblech 8 angeordneten Transportbänder 23; 24 mit ihrem den trichterfalzwalzennahen Ende bis zu 10° nach links und die rechtsseitigen Transportbänder 25; 26 spiegelbildlich bis zu 10° nach rechts versetzt - bezogen auf die Transportrichtung A - angeordnet sein können (Fig. 1).A few millimeters below the surface 10 of the Funnel sheets 8 are means of transport, e.g. B. driven endless conveyor belts 23; 24; 25; 26 arranged. These conveyor belts 23 to 26 have in pairs of different lengths and run spaced from each other approximately in the direction of A Paper webs 2 to 5. Roughly means that the left side in the funnel sheet 8 arranged conveyor belts 23; 24 with its end close to the bellows roller up to 10 ° to the left and the right-hand conveyor belts 25; 26 mirrored up to 10 ° to the right - based on the transport direction A - be arranged can (Fig. 1).

Die Transportbänder 23 bis 26 haben durch jeweilige, in der Oberfläche 10 befindliche Schlitze 27 zur Oberfläche 10 hin Kontakt und weisen Löcher 28 auf. Die endlosen Transportbänder 23 bis 26 sind motorisch antreibbar und geschwindigkeitsregelbar jeweils über Bandführungskästen 29 geführt.The conveyor belts 23 to 26 have respective, in the surface 10 slots 27 to the surface 10 contact and have holes 28. The endless ones Conveyor belts 23 to 26 can be driven by a motor and adjustable in speed via belt guide boxes 29 out.

Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante verlaufen auch an dem linken und rechten Leit-Seitenteil 21; 22 Transportmittel, z. B. jeweils zwei auf Bandführungskästen 29 geführte Transportbänder 31, 32; 33, 34. Die Bandführungskästen 29 sind mittels Rohrleitungen 36 sowohl untereinander als auch mit zumindest einer Saugluftzuleitung 37 verbunden. Eine obere, d. h. der Oberfläche 10 des Trichterbleches 8 bzw. der Oberfläche 38; 39 der Leit-Seitenteile 21; 22 zugewandte Bandführungsfläche 41 jedes Bandführungskastens 29 weist Perforationen, z. B. jeweils nebeneinander- und hintereinander angeordnete Längsschlitze 42 auf.According to a further embodiment variant also run on the left and right guide side parts 21; 22 Means of transport, e.g. B. two each Belt guide boxes 29 guided conveyor belts 31, 32; 33, 34. The tape guide boxes 29 are by means of Pipelines 36 both with each other and with at least one suction air supply line 37 connected. A upper, d. H. the surface 10 of the funnel sheet 8 or the surface 38; 39 of the guide side parts 21; 22 facing tape guide surface 41 each Tape guide box 29 has perforations, e.g. B. arranged side by side and one behind the other Longitudinal slots 42 on.

Die Oberfläche 10; 38; 39 des Trichterbleches 8 sowie der Leit-Seitenteile 21; 22 wird von einer zu ihr im Abstand c, z. B. zwischen 10 und 100 mm befindlichen Papierleiteinrichtung 43, oder ein Papierleitblech aus dünnem, flächigen Material, z. B. aus Blech, umgeben, so daß ein Kanal 68 mit einer Weite c zur Aufnahme der Papierbahnen 2 bis 5 gebildet ist. Die Papierleiteinrichtung 43 kann im trichterfalzwalzennahen Bereich auch Schlitze 69 aufweisen (Fig. 2).The surface 10; 38; 39 of the funnel plate 8 and the guide side parts 21; 22 is going from one to her in Distance c, z. B. between 10 and 100 mm Paper guide device 43, or a paper guide plate thin, flat material, e.g. B. of sheet metal, so that a channel 68 with a width c for receiving the Paper webs 2 to 5 is formed. The Paper guide 43 can near the hopper fold Area also have slots 69 (Fig. 2).

Jeweils Transportrollen 44 aufweisende Transportrollensysteme 46 bis 49 befinden sich über den Transportbändern 23 bis 26 des Trichterbleches 8. Weiterhin sind Transportrollensysteme 51; 52 bzw. 53; 54 über den Transportbändern 31; 32 bzw. 33; 34 der linken bzw. rechten Leit-Seitenteile 21; 22 angeordnet. Die Transportrollensysteme 51; 52 sind in Fig. 3 in Ruhestellung gezeigt. Die Transportrollensysteme 46 bis 49 und 51 bis 54 weisen jeweils einen auf der Papierleiteinrichtung 43 befestigten Haltebock 56 auf, welcher eine Anzahl angelenkter Hebel 57 trägt. Am freien Ende des Hebels 57 ist jeweils mittels einer Achse 55 eine Transportrolle 44 gelagert. Jeder eine Transportrolle 44 tragende Hebel 57 ist z. B. mittels eines steuerbaren Arbeitszylinders 58 (nur in Fig. 2 eingezeichnet) gegen das jeweils zugeordnete Transportband 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34 andrückbar. Um eine Berührung von Transportrollen 44 und den genannten Transportbändern 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34 zu ermöglichen, sind in der mantelartigen Papierleiteinrichtung 43 entsprechende Ausnehmungen oder Schlitze 59 eingebracht.Each with transport rollers 44 Transport roller systems 46 to 49 are located above the Conveyor belts 23 to 26 of the funnel sheet 8. Furthermore, transport roller systems 51; 52 and 53; 54 over the conveyor belts 31; 32 and 33; 34 the left or right guide side parts 21; 22 arranged. The Transport roller systems 51; 52 are in Fig. 3 in Shown rest position. The transport roller systems 46 to 49 and 51 to 54 each have one on the Paper guiding device 43 fastened to support bracket 56, which carries a number of articulated levers 57. At the free end of the lever 57 is in each case by means of a Axis 55 mounted a transport roller 44. Everyone one Transport roller 44 carrying lever 57 is z. B. means a controllable working cylinder 58 (only in FIG. 2 drawn) against the respectively assigned Conveyor belt 23 to 26; 31 to 34 can be pressed. To one Touching transport rollers 44 and the aforementioned Conveyor belts 23 to 26; To enable 31 to 34 are in the jacket-like paper guide 43 corresponding recesses or slots 59 are introduced.

Die Papierleiteinrichtung 43 kann z. B. auch aus einem im Abstand c über der Oberfläche 10; 38; 39 angeordneten Gitter, z. B. einem feinmaschigen Drahtgitter bestehen.The paper guide 43 may e.g. B. also from one at a distance c above the surface 10; 38; 39 arranged Grid, e.g. B. consist of a fine-meshed wire mesh.

Die Transportrollensysteme 46 bis 49; 51 bis 54 können jeweils auch so ausgebildet sein, daß alle Transportrollen 44 eines Systems mit einem gemeinsamen Stellmittel an die Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34 anstellbar sind.The transport roller systems 46 to 49; 51 to 54 can each also be designed so that all Transport rollers 44 of a system with a common one Adjustment means on the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 are employable.

Weiterhin weist der Falztrichter 1 im Bereich der Trichtereinlaufwalze 14 eine dem Falztrichter 1, in Laufrichtung A der Papierbahn 2; 3; 4; 5 gesehen, vorgeschaltete Papierbahnzuführung 61 auf. Diese Papierbahnzuführung 61 kann aus in einem Abstand d, z. B. 50 bis 250 mm voneinander entfernten oberen und unteren, sich in Laufrichtung A der Papierbahn 2 bis 5 erstreckenden Leitzungen 64; 66 (Fig. 2) bestehen. Diese Leitzungen 64; 66 sind in etwa mit einem Radius der Trichtereinlaufwalze 14 und einem Umschlingungswinkel von 30° bis 90° um die Trichtereinlaufwalze 14 geführt. Die Leitzungen 64; 66 sind in axialer Richtung der Trichtereinlaufwalze 14 jeweils beabstandet nebeneinander angeordnet.Furthermore, the former 1 in the area of Hopper inlet roller 14, the former 1, in Running direction A of the paper web 2; 3; 4; 5 seen, upstream paper web feed 61. This Paper web feed 61 can be made at a distance d, z. B. 50 to 250 mm apart upper and lower, in the running direction A of the paper web 2 to 5 extending guide tongues 64; 66 (Fig. 2) exist. This Guide tongues 64; 66 are approximately with a radius of Hopper inlet roller 14 and a wrap angle passed from 30 ° to 90 ° around the hopper inlet roller 14. The guide tongues 64; 66 are in the axial direction Hopper inlet roller 14 spaced apart arranged side by side.

Jede der über den Leit-Seitenteilen 21; 22 angeordneten Papierleiteinrichtung 43 weist mehrere an ihrem trichterfalzwalzennahen Ende in einen Trichterfalzwalzen-Einlaufzwickel 62 hineinragenden Papierbahn-Führungszungen 63 auf. Damit wird eine Zwangsführung der Papierbahnen 2 bis 5 in die Trichterfalzwalzen 18; 19 erzielt.Each of the guide side parts 21; 22 arranged Paper guide 43 has several on it funnel fold near the end into one Funnel fold roller inlet gusset 62 protruding Paper web guide tabs 63. So that becomes a Forced guidance of the paper webs 2 to 5 in the Funnel folding rollers 18; 19 scored.

Die Funktionsweise des erfindungsgemäßen Falztrichters ist wie folgt: Beim nacheinander erfolgenden Einzug mehrerer Papierbahnen 2; 3; 4; 5 oder dem Nachrüsten einer Papierbahn, z. B. der Papierbahn 3, werden die Antriebe der Transportbänder 23 bis 26 und 31 bis 34 eingeschaltet. Gleichzeitig werden die Arbeitszylinder 58 druckmittelbeaufschlagt, so daß die Transportrollen 44 der Transportrollensysteme 46 bis 49 und 51 bis 54 gegen die Transportbänder 23 bis 26 bzw. 31 bis 34 oder gegen die bereits eingezogenen Papierbahnen 2; 4; 5 wirken. Die Papierbahn 3 wird dem Falztrichter 1 über die Papierbahnzuführung 61 zugeführt und gelangt dabei in den Einzugsbereich der Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34 sowie der Transportrollensysteme 46 bis 49; 51 bis 54. Diese klemmen die Papierbahnen 2, 3, 4, 5 ein und führen diese auf der Oberfläche 10; 38; 39 des Falztrichters 1 ohne Rückstau den angetriebenen Trichterfalzwalzen 18; 19 zu.The functioning of the folding former according to the invention is as follows: When moving in one after the other several paper webs 2; 3; 4; 5 or retrofitting a paper web, e.g. B. the paper web 3, the Drives for conveyor belts 23 to 26 and 31 to 34 switched on. At the same time, the working cylinders 58 pressurized medium, so that the transport rollers 44 of the transport roller systems 46 to 49 and 51 to 54 against the conveyor belts 23 to 26 or 31 to 34 or against the already drawn paper webs 2; 4; 5 Act. The paper web 3 is the former 1 over the paper web feed 61 is fed and thereby arrives in the feed area of the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 and the transport roller systems 46 to 49; 51 to 54. These clamp the paper webs 2, 3, 4, 5 and run them on the surface 10; 38; 39 of Folder 1 without back pressure the driven Funnel folding rollers 18; 19 to.

Bei Bedarf werden die Transportbänder 23 bis 26 über die Bandführungskästen, die Längsschlitze 42 sowie die Löcher 28 mit Saugluft beaufschlagt. Dabei wird die untere Papierbahn 5 des Papierbahnstranges 2 bis 5 angesaugt. Die restlichen Papierbahnen 2 bis 4 werden durch die Transportrollen 44 auf die untere Papierbahn 5 gedrückt. Dabei bilden die saugluftbeaufschlagten Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34 zusammen mit den Transportrollen 44 Traktionsstellen, welche den Papierbahnstrang 2 bis 5 transportieren sowie seine Laufrichtung stabilisieren.If necessary, the conveyor belts 23 to 26 on the Band guide boxes, the longitudinal slots 42 and the Holes 28 acted upon by suction air. The lower paper web 5 of the paper web strand 2 to 5 sucked. The remaining paper webs 2 to 4 are through the transport rollers 44 onto the lower paper web 5 pressed. The suction air pressurize Conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 together with the Transport rollers 44 traction points, which the Transport paper web strand 2 to 5 and its Stabilize running direction.

Die erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung kann auch während des Einzugsvorganges der Papierbahn bei Bahnlaufstörungen in der Papierbahnzuführung oder bei Papierlaufstörungen im Falzbereich eingeschaltet werden. Dabei setzen sich die Transportrollen auf die laufende Papierbahn auf und verhindern einen Papierstau in der Papierleiteinrichtung. Darüber hinaus werden die Papierbahnen bei Papierbahnlaufstörungen im Falzwerk, z. B. Papierbahnbruch während des Einzugsvorganges, in ihrer Laufrichtung stabilisiert und können nicht seitlich auswandern. The device according to the invention can also during Feeding process of the paper web in the event of web running disorders the paper web feeder or in the event of paper Folding area can be switched on. The sit down Transport rolls on the running paper web on and prevent a paper jam in the Paper guide. In addition, the Paper webs in the event of paper web running faults in the folding unit, z. B. paper web break during the feeding process, in stabilized in their running direction and cannot Emigrate to the side.

Nach Wegfall der genannten Gründe für das Einschalten der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung werden die Transportrollen 44 mittels der Arbeitszylinder 58 in ihre Ruhestellung zurückgeschwenkt und die Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34 stillgesetzt. Da die Oberseite der Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34 geringfügig unterhalb der Oberfläche 10; 38; 39 liegt, hat sie bei abgestelltem Bandantrieb keinen Kontakt zu einer der Papierbahnen 2; 3; 4 oder 5.After the above reasons for switching on no longer exist the device according to the invention Transport rollers 44 by means of the working cylinder 58 in their rest position swung back and the Conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 stopped. There the top of the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 slightly below surface 10; 38; 39 lies, it has no contact with the belt drive switched off one of the paper webs 2; 3; 4 or 5.

Nach einer anderen Ausführungsvariante ist es möglich, die Transportrollensysteme 46 bis 49; 51 bis 54 je System mit einem Motorantrieb zu versehen. Es ist weiterhin auch möglich, jede Transportrolle 44 einzeln mit einem Motorantrieb zu versehen. Die genannten Antriebe können regelbar ausgebildet sein, so daß die Umfangsgeschwindigkeit der Transportrollen 44 der Geschwindigkeit der Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34 sowie der Geschwindigkeit der Papierbahnen 2, 3, 4 oder 5 entspricht.According to another variant, it is possible to the transport roller systems 46 to 49; 51 to 54 each System with a motor drive. It is also possible, each transport roller 44 individually to be provided with a motor drive. The above Drives can be designed to be adjustable so that the Circumferential speed of the transport rollers 44 the Speed of the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 31 to 34 and the speed of the paper webs 2, 3, 4 or 5 corresponds.

Es ist natürlich auch möglich, daß nur eine halbpapierbahnbreite Teilpapierbahn eingezogen werden muß. Dann brauchen jeweils nur die linken Transporteinrichtungen 23; 24; 31; 32 oder die rechten Transporteinrichtungen 25; 26; 33; 34 angeschaltet zu werden. It is of course also possible that only one half-paper web partial paper web are drawn in got to. Then only the left need Transport devices 23; 24; 31; 32 or the right Transport devices 25; 26; 33; 34 turned on become.

Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung ist es möglich, die über der aufgespannten Ebene 10 angeordnete Papierleiteinrichtung 43 nur im Bereich der Umlenkelemente 15; 20 sowie im Bereich der Papierbahnzuführung 61 auszubilden.According to a further embodiment variant of the invention it is possible to overlay 10 arranged paper guide 43 only in the area of Deflection elements 15; 20 as well as in the field of Form web feed 61.

Nach einer anderen, in Fig. 5 und 6 dargestellten Ausführungsvariante bestehen die auf der kanalfernen Seite des Trichterbleches 8 bzw. dem linken und rechten Leit-Seitenteil 21; 22 angeordneten Transportbänder bzw. Transporteinrichtungen 71 bis 74; 76 bis 79 aus endlosen, angetriebenen unteren Rollenketten 71 bis 74 und 76 bis 79. Diese genannten unteren Rollenketten 71 bis 74 und 76 bis 79 wirken paarweise mit jeweils auf der kanalfernen Seite der Papierleiteinrichtung 43 angeordneten Transportsystemen 81 bis 84; 86 bis 89 zusammen. Diese Transportsysteme 81 bis 84; 86 bis 89 bestehen ebenfalls aus Rollenketten 81 bis 84; 86 bis 89. Alle vorgenannten Rollenketten 71 bis 74; 76 bis 79 und 81 bis 84; 86 bis 89 sind jeweils paarweise 71, 81; 72, 82; 73, 83; 74, 84; 75, 85; 76, 86; 77, 87; 78, 88; 79, 89 aufeinanderzu bzw. voneinanderweg bewegbar angeordnet und weisen jeweils Umlenkrollen 103 und ggf. Tragrollen 104 auf. Dazu weisen die oberen Rollenketten 81 bis 84; 86 bis 89 jeweils Stelleinrichtungen 91; 92 auf. Diese Stelleinrichtungen 91; 92 können einzeln oder paarweise - wie in Fig. 6 dargestellt - die endlosen Rollenketten 86, 87; 88, 89 abstützen und an- oder abstellen. An einem papierleiteinrichtungsfesten Träger 93 sind zwei zweiarmige Hebel 94; 96 schwenkbar gelagert. Ein erstes Ende des Hebels 94; 96 ist jeweils mit einer Kolbenstange eines am Träger 93 angelenkten Arbeitszylinders 100 verbunden. Ein zweites Ende des Hebels 94; 96 trägt die jeweilige Rollenkette 86, 87; 88, 89. Es können für eine oder mehrere Rollenketten auch mehrere Stelleinrichtungen 91 oder 92 eingesetzt werden (Fig. 5).Another, shown in Figs. 5 and 6 Design variants exist on the channel distant Side of the funnel plate 8 or the left and right Guide side part 21; 22 arranged conveyor belts or Transport devices 71 to 74; 76 to 79 endless, driven lower roller chains 71 to 74 and 76 to 79. These lower roller chains 71 to 74 and 76 to 79 act in pairs with each the side of the paper guide 43 remote from the channel arranged transport systems 81 to 84; 86 to 89 together. These transport systems 81 to 84; 86 to 89 also consist of roller chains 81 to 84; 86 to 89. All of the aforementioned roller chains 71 to 74; 76 to 79 and 81 to 84; 86 to 89 are in pairs 71, 81; 72, 82; 73, 83; 74, 84; 75, 85; 76, 86; 77, 87; 78, 88; 79, 89 movable towards or away from each other arranged and each have deflection rollers 103 and possibly Support rollers 104 on. To do this, the upper roller chains 81 to 84; 86 to 89 actuators 91; 92 on. These actuators 91; 92 can be used individually or in pairs - as shown in Fig. 6 - the endless Roller chains 86, 87; Support 88, 89 and put on or Off. On a paper guide fixed support 93 are two two-armed levers 94; 96 swiveling stored. A first end of the lever 94; 96 is each with a piston rod one articulated on the carrier 93 Working cylinder 100 connected. A second end of the Lever 94; 96 carries the respective roller chain 86, 87; 88, 89. It can be used for one or more roller chains also several actuators 91 or 92 are used be (Fig. 5).

Jede Rollenkette 71 bis 74; 76 bis 79 und 81 bis 84; 86 bis 89 weist auf der der Papierbahn 2 bis 5 zugewandten Seite, der Papierbahn-Kontaktseite, gliederfeste Mitnehmer 97 auf. Jeder Mitnehmer 97 trägt auf seiner Papierbahn-Kontaktseite einen Belag 98, z. B. Kunststoff, mit hohem Reibwert (siehe Fig. 6, Darstellung an Rollenkette 73).Each roller chain 71 to 74; 76 to 79 and 81 to 84; 86 to 89 points on the paper web 2 to 5 facing Side, the paper web contact side, articulated Driver 97 on. Each driver 97 carries on his Paper web contact side a covering 98, z. B. Plastic, with a high coefficient of friction (see Fig. 6, Representation on roller chain 73).

Die endlosen unteren Rollenketten 71 bis 74; 76 bis 79 sind mit ihren jeweils auf der Papierbahn-Kontaktseite laufenden, d. h. kanalnahen Trum 99 jeweils auf einer Gleitschiene 101 geführt. Die Gleitschiene 101 ist in einer Führung 102 gehalten, z. B. in Form eines trichterblechfesten oder seitenblechfesten U-Profils, wobei die den Belag 98 tragenden Mitnehmer 97 durch die Schlitze 27 in Richtung Kanal 68 weisen. Die unteren Rollenketten 71 bis 74 und 76 bis 79 sind jeweils schwenkbar an trichterfesten Halterungen 103 gelagert.The endless lower roller chains 71 to 74; 76 to 79 are with their respective on the paper web contact page ongoing, d. H. channel 99 close to the channel each on one Guide rail 101 guided. The slide rail 101 is in held a guide 102, for. B. in the form of a funnel-plate-fixed or side-plate-fixed U-profile, the drivers 97 carrying the lining 98 through the Point slots 27 towards channel 68. The lower Roller chains 71 to 74 and 76 to 79 are each pivotally mounted on funnel-fixed brackets 103.

Es ist natürlich auch möglich, die linken und rechten Leit-Seitenteile 21; 22 mit den Rollenketten-Antriebspaaren 76, 86; 77, 87; 78, 88; 79, 89 wegzulassen. Somit werden nur die Rollenketten-Antriebspaare 71, 81; 72, 82; 73, 83; 74, 84 sowie die Papierleiteinrichtung 43 wirksam.It is of course also possible to use the left and right Guide side parts 21; 22 with the roller chain drive pairs 76, 86; 77, 87; 78, 88; 79, 89 omit. Thus, only the roller chain drive pairs 71, 81; 72, 82; 73, 83; 74, 84 and the Paper guide device 43 effective.

Wenn während des Papiereinzugvorganges die Rollenketten 71 bis 74; 76 bis 79 und 81 bis 84; 86 bis 89 mittels nicht dargestellter Antriebe umlaufen und die oberen Rollenketten 81 bis 84; 86 bis 89 mittels Stelleinrichtungen 91; 92 in Richtung Kanal 68 bewegt werden, ragen die Mitnehmer 97 durch die in der Papierleiteinrichtung 43 befindlichen Schlitze 59. Dadurch werden eine oder mehrere Papierbahnen 2; 3; 4; 5 zwischen den Rollenketten-Paaren 71, 81; 72, 82; 73, 83; 74, 84; 76, 86; 77, 87; 78, 88; 79, 89 festgehalten und zu den Trichterfalzwalzen 18; 19 transportiert (Fig. 6 Arbeitsstellung). Nach erfolgtem Papierbahneinzug werden die oberen Rollenketten in ihre Ruhestellung zurückgestellt (Fig. 5). Der Antrieb aller Rollenketten wird abgeschaltet.If the roller chains during the paper feeding process 71 to 74; 76 to 79 and 81 to 84; 86 to 89 by means of drives (not shown) and the upper ones Roller chains 81 to 84; 86 to 89 by means of Actuators 91; 92 moved towards channel 68 the driver 97 protrude through the in the Paper guiding device 43 slots 59. As a result, one or more paper webs 2; 3; 4; 5 between the roller chain pairs 71, 81; 72, 82; 73, 83; 74, 84; 76, 86; 77, 87; 78, 88; 79, 89 and to the funnel fold rollers 18; 19 transported (Fig. 6 Working position). After the paper web has been fed the upper roller chains in their rest position deferred (Fig. 5). The drive of all roller chains is switched off.

Zusammenfassend besteht das Wesen der Erfindung darin, daß Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 71 bis 74 des Längsfalztrichters 1 unterhalb einer zwischen den Umlenkelementen 15; 20 aufgespannten Ebene 10 etwa in Laufrichtung A der Papierbahn 2 bis 5 angeordnet sind. Dabei wirken zumindest die Transporteinrichtungen oder Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 71 bis 74 mit oberhalb der Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 71 bis 74 angeordneten, an die Transportbänder 23 bis 26; 71 bis 74 anstellbaren Transportsystemen 46 bis 49; 81 bis 85 zusammen. Dazu ist es erforderlich, daß der Falztrichter 1 im Bereich der laufenden Papierbahn 2 bis 5 ganz oder teilweise mit einer Papierleiteinrichtung versehen ist, die in einem Abstand c über der laufenden Papierbahn angeordnet ist.In summary, the essence of the invention is that conveyor belts 23 to 26; 71 to 74 of Longitudinal folding hopper 1 below one between the Deflection elements 15; 20 spanned level 10 approximately in Direction A of the paper web 2 to 5 are arranged. At least the transport devices or Conveyor belts 23 to 26; 71 to 74 with above the Conveyor belts 23 to 26; 71 to 74 arranged the conveyor belts 23 to 26; 71 to 74 adjustable Transport systems 46 to 49; 81 to 85 together. To it is necessary that the former 1 in the area the running paper web 2 to 5 in whole or in part a paper guide is provided in a Distance c is arranged above the running paper web.

Es ist möglich, beabstandet über dem linken und rechten Umlenkelement 15; 20 jeweils eine Papierumlenkeinrichtung 70 anzuordnen, z. B. in einem Abstand c.It is possible to be spaced above the left and right Deflection element 15; 20 one each Arrange paper deflector 70, e.g. B. in one Distance c.

Das linke Leit-Seitenteil 21 wird durch eine linke 106, eine rechte 107 und eine untere Begrenzung 108 begrenzt, z. B. einem Rahmen. Das linke Leit-Seitenteil 22 wird ebenfalls durch Begrenzungen 109; 110; 111 begrenzt.The left guide side part 21 is by a left 106, right 107 and lower 108 boundaries, z. B. a frame. The left guide side part 22 will also by limitations 109; 110; 111 limited.

Eine Transportstrecke des jeweiligen Transportmittels 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34; 44; 71 bis 74; 76 bis 79 ist vorzugsweise zumindest teilweise annähernd geradenförmig ausgeführt und annähernd parallel zur Transportebene der Bahn 2; 3; 4; 5 verlaufend angeordnet. A transport route of the respective means of transport 23 to 26; 31 to 34; 44; 71 to 74; Is 76 to 79 preferably at least partially approximately straight executed and approximately parallel to the transport level of the Lane 2; 3; 4; 5 arranged trending.

Das Transportmittel 23 bis 26; 31 bis 34; 44; 71 bis 74; 76 bis 79 verläuft also mit der ergriffenen Bahn 2; 3; 4; 5 entlang einer Geraden und ist somit als Linearförderer ausgebildet. The means of transport 23 to 26; 31 to 34; 44; 71 to 74; 76 to 79 thus runs with the gripped path 2; 3; 4; 5 along a straight line and is therefore as Linear conveyor designed.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1.1.
Falztrichterformers
2.Second
Papierbahnpaper web
3.Third
Papierbahnpaper web
4.4th
Papierbahnpaper web
5.5th
Papierbahnpaper web
6.6th
--
7.7th
Trichternase (1)Funnel nose (1)
8.8th.
Trichterblech (1)Funnel plate (1)
9.9th
Bohrung (15)Bore (15)
10.10th
Oberfläche (8), EbeneSurface (8), level
11.11th
Seitengestellside frame
12.12th
Seitengestellside frame
13.13th
Motor (14)Motor (14)
14.14th
Trichtereinlaufwalze (1)Hopper inlet roller (1)
15.15th
Umlenkelement, linkesDeflection element, left
16.16th
Gestell (18; 19)Frame (18; 19)
17.17th
Gestell (18; 19Frame (18; 19
18.18th
Trichterfalzwalze, linkeFunnel folding roller, left
19.19th
Trichterfalzwalze, rechteFunnel folding roller, right
20.20th
Umlenkelement, rechtesDeflection element, right
21.21st
Leit-Seitenteil, linkesGuide side part, left
22.22nd
Leit-Seitenteil, rechtesGuide side part, right
23.23rd
Transportband (8)Conveyor belt (8)
24.24th
Transportband (8)Conveyor belt (8)
25.25th
Transportband (8)Conveyor belt (8)
26.26th
Transportband (8)Conveyor belt (8)
27.27th
Schlitz (10; 38; 39) Slot (10; 38; 39)
28.28th
Loch (23 bis 26; 31 bis 34)Hole (23 to 26; 31 to 34)
29.29th
Bandführungskasten (23 bis 26; 31 bis 34)Belt guide box (23 to 26; 31 to 34)
30.30th
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31.31st
Transportband (21)Conveyor belt (21)
32.32nd
Transportband (21)Conveyor belt (21)
33.33rd
Transportband (22)Conveyor belt (22)
34.34th
Transportband (22)Conveyor belt (22)
35.35th
--
36.36th
Rohrleitung (29)Pipeline (29)
37.37th
Saugluftzuleitung (29)Suction air supply line (29)
38.38th
Oberfläche (21)Surface (21)
39.39th
Oberfläche (22)Surface (22)
40.40th
--
41.41st
Bandführungsfläche, obere (29)Belt guide surface, upper (29)
42.42nd
Längsschlitzlongitudinal slot
43.43rd
Papierleiteinrichtung; Papierleitblech (1; 21; 22)paper guide; Paper guide plate (1; 21; 22)
44.44th
Transportrolle (46 bis 49; 51 bis 55)Transport roller (46 to 49; 51 to 55)
45.45th
--
46.46th
Transportrollensystem (8)Transport roller system (8)
47.47th
Transportrollensystem (8)Transport roller system (8)
48.48th
Transportrollensystem (8)Transport roller system (8)
49.49th
Transportrollensystem (8)Transport roller system (8)
50.50th
--
51.51st
Transportrollensystem (31)Transport roller system (31)
52.52nd
Transportrollensystem (32)Transport roller system (32)
53.53rd
Transportrollensystem (33)Transport roller system (33)
54.54th
Transportrollensystem (34)Transport roller system (34)
55.55th
Achse (44; 57)Axis (44; 57)
56.56th
Haltebock (43) Bracket (43)
57.57th
Hebel (44)Lever (44)
58.58th
Arbeitszylinder (57)Working cylinder (57)
59.59th
Schlitz (43)Slot (43)
60.60th
--
61.61st
Papierbahnzuführung (1)Paper web feeder (1)
62.62nd
Trichterfalzwalzen-EinlaufzwickelFormer folding-inlet pocket
63.63rd
Papierbahn-Führungszunge (43)Paper web guide tongue (43)
64.64th
Leitzunge, obere (61)Guide tongue, upper (61)
65.65th
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66.66th
Leitzunge, untere (61)Guide tongue, lower (61)
67.67th
Umlenkfläche (15; 20)Deflection surface (15; 20)
68.68th
Kanal (10, 38, 39; 43)Channel (10, 38, 39; 43)
69.69th
Schlitz (43)Slot (43)
70.70th
Papierumlenkeinrichtungen (15; 20)Paper deflection devices (15; 20)
71.71st
Rollenkette, mitte (8) untenRoller chain, middle (8) below
72.72nd
Rollenkette, mitte (8)Roller chain, middle (8)
73.73rd
Rollenkette, mitte (8)Roller chain, middle (8)
74.74th
Rollenkette, mitte (8)Roller chain, middle (8)
75.75th
--
76.76th
Rollenkette, links (21)Roller chain, left (21)
77.77th
Rollenkette, links (21)Roller chain, left (21)
78.78th
Rollenkette, rechts (22)Roller chain, right (22)
79.79th
Rollenkette, rechts (22)Roller chain, right (22)
80.80th
--
81.81st
Rollenkette, mitte (43) obenRoller chain, middle (43) above
82.82nd
Rollenkette, mitte (43)Roller chain, middle (43)
83.83rd
Rollenkette, mitte (43)Roller chain, middle (43)
84.84th
Rollenkette, mitte (43)Roller chain, middle (43)
85.85th
- -
86.86th
Rollenkette, links (43)Roller chain, left (43)
87.87th
Rollenkette, links (43)Roller chain, left (43)
88.88th
Rollenkette, rechts (43)Roller chain, right (43)
89.89th
Rollenkette, rechts (43)Roller chain, right (43)
90.90th
--
91.91st
Stelleinrichtung (86, 87)Actuator (86, 87)
92.92nd
Stelleinrichtung (88, 89)Actuator (88, 89)
93.93rd
Träger (43)Carrier (43)
94.94th
Hebel (93)Lever (93)
95.95th
--
96.96th
Hebel (93)Lever (93)
97.97th
Mitnehmertakeaway
98.98th
Belag (97)Surface (97)
99.99th
TrumTrum
100.100th
Arbeitszylinderworking cylinder
101.One hundred and first
Gleitschiene (102)Slide rail (102)
102.102nd
Führung (8; 21; 22)Leadership (8; 21; 22)
103.103rd
Halterung (71 bis 74; 76 bis 79)Bracket (71 to 74; 76 to 79)
104.104th
--
105.105th
--
106.106th
Begrenzung (21), linkeBoundary (21), left
107.107th
Begrenzung (21), rechteLimitation (21), right
108.108th
Begrenzung (21), untereLimit (21), lower
109.109th
Begrenzung (22), linkeBorder (22), left
110.110th
Begrenzung (22), rechteLimitation (22), right
111.111th
Begrenzung (22), untereLimit (22), lower
AA
Laufrichtung (2 bis 5) Running direction (2 to 5)
bb
Breite, maximalWidth, maximum
cc
Abstand, WeiteDistance, distance
dd
Abstanddistance

Claims (9)

  1. Former for the longitudinal folding of at least one web (2; 3; 4; 5), driven transporting means (23 to 26; 44; 71 to 74) which guide the web (2; 3; 4; 5) parallel to the transporting plane of the non-folded web (2; 3; 4; 5) being arranged within the former (1), characterized in that additionally arranged within the former (1) are driven transporting means (31 to 34; 76 to 79) which transport the web (2; 3; 4; 5) parallel to the transporting plane and in the transporting direction of the folded web (2; 3; 4; 5), in that the first transporting means (23 to 26; 44; 71 to 74; 31 to 34; 76 to 79) are assigned second transporting means (46 to 49; 51 to 54; 81 to 84; 86 to 89), and in that first transporting means (23 to 26; 44; 71 to 74; 31 to 34; 76 to 79) and second transporting means (46 to 49; 51 to 54; 81 to 84; 86 to 89) can be moved into, and out of, contact with one another and are optionally drivable.
  2. Former according to Claim 1, characterized in that transporting planes of the first and second transporting means (23 to 26; 44; 71 to 74; 31 to 34; 76 to 79) are arranged more or less perpendicularly to one another.
  3. Former according to Claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of webs (2; 3; 4; 5) are located one upon the other.
  4. Former according to Claim 1, characterized in that the transporting means (23 to 26; 44; 71 to 74) are designed as linear conveyors, in particular as (transporting) belts or chains.
  5. Former according to Claim 1, characterized in that the transporting means, for drawing in a web (2; 3; 4; 5), are arranged to grip the start of a web.
  6. Former according to Claim 1, characterized in that a paper-deflecting arrangements (70) are provided along the lateral boundaries (15; 20) of the former (1), at a spacing from the boundaries and such that they engage around the lateral boundaries (15; 20) in the form of shells.
  7. Former according to Claim 1, characterized in that a paper-directing arrangement (43) which wholly or partially covers the surface (8; 10) of the former (1) is provided at a spacing from said former surface.
  8. Former according to Claim 1, characterized in that transporting systems (46 to 49; 81 to 85), which are arranged outside the former, can be advanced onto the transporting means (23 to 26; 44; 71 to 74), which are arranged within the former (1).
  9. Former according to Claim 1, characterized in that a drive of the transporting means (23 to 26; 44; 71 to 74) is designed as a speed-regulated drive motor.
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