EP1261496B1 - Briefschliessvorrichtung für eine postmaschine - Google Patents

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EP1261496B1
EP1261496B1 EP01907627A EP01907627A EP1261496B1 EP 1261496 B1 EP1261496 B1 EP 1261496B1 EP 01907627 A EP01907627 A EP 01907627A EP 01907627 A EP01907627 A EP 01907627A EP 1261496 B1 EP1261496 B1 EP 1261496B1
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Hervé Baumann
Jacques Beord
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
    • B43M—BUREAU ACCESSORIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B43M5/00—Devices for closing envelopes
    • B43M5/04—Devices for closing envelopes automatic
    • B43M5/042—Devices for closing envelopes automatic for envelopes with only one flap

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  • the present invention relates to mail processing machines. It relates more precisely to a flap closure device envelope used on an enveloping machine.
  • Mail handling services use machines automatic documents for enveloping.
  • the skilled person has imagined very early on to create autonomous machines allowing to perform the enveloping of documents.
  • These enveloping machines have mechanisms for closing and pressing the envelope flap after it has been previously moistened.
  • the present invention proposes to create a single mechanism charged both to carry out the derivation and the closing of the flap. This allows reduce the volume, the costs linked to the assembly and the cost price of the mechanism.
  • the invention can be applied to the closure of self-adhesive envelopes. but also advantageously to the closing of conventional envelopes and the post closure then comprises flap humidifier means envelope. for example of the felt-tip type, these means humidifiers being synchronized with other mechanisms by the means control.
  • first and / or second drive means consist of pairs of drive rollers, which can also be powered by a single engine controlled by means of ordered.
  • the pressing member is constituted by a pivoting table of bonding associated with a presser and deflector shoe. the table and the hoof being connected to control means.
  • the pressure shoe consists of a sheet with a rolled edge playing the role of deflector during the movement behind the envelope.
  • the pressing member 1, shown in FIG. 1, comprises a table flat bonding 2 provided with a front part 2 'and a rear part 2 "inclined. and vertical lateral returns in the form of legs 4 and 4 '.
  • the clog deflector-presser 3 is in the form of a rolled sheet comprising a flat part 3 'intended to cooperate with the gluing table 2 and which is attached to it parallel, a 3 "rolled front edge and a 3" inclined rear part.
  • Said shoe 3 has two pins 5 which project laterally from the flat part 3 'and which guide it in two notches 6 belonging to the lateral returns 4 and 4 'from table 2.
  • the envelope 12 arrives by means not shown from the insertion station also not shown, with its flap 14 in the lower rear position and is about to pass in front of a detection cell 18, drive rollers 21, 22 and a retractable humidification system 15-17 comprising a reservoir 16 in which a fixed lower felt 15 is soaked, on which can come into contact an upper felt 17 movable by means of an electromagnet 19 and connections appropriate mechanical.
  • the humidification system is in the ready state water, i.e. the upper felt 17 is in contact with the lower felt 15, the latter being embedded in the tank 16. There is therefore transfer by contact of the felt water 15 on the felt 17.
  • FIG. 3 shows the next step.
  • the control means that is to say the central unit managing the mechanism, trigger the rise of the upper felt 17 by the electromagnet 19 according to the arrow 20.
  • the casing 12 is supported by the roller train 21, 22 set in motion by the motor 23 according to arrows 24, 25, and enters the closing station envelope. passing over the rolled sheet of the pressing member 3 which is in the retracted position, just adjacent to the path of the envelope.
  • the pressing member can therefore serve here as a guide for the envelope to support it. and direct it to the second drive means constituted by the rollers 26, 27.
  • FIG. 4 shows the next step.
  • Envelope 12 which is still in the closing station is supported by the roller train 26, 27 set in motion by the motor 23 according to the arrows 28, 29.
  • the central unit triggers the electromagnet 19 to press the felt 17 against said flap according to arrow 30.
  • the body of the envelope 12 is still supported on the upper edge of presser 3.
  • FIG. 5 shows the next step.
  • the central unit triggers stopping the engine 23, therefore stopping the drive means of the envelope. then the rise according to arrow 31 of the pressing member 1.
  • This movement carried out via the electromagnet 32 and appropriate kinematic connections allows bring the flap 14 into contact with the rolled edge 3 '' of the pressure deflector 3 and thus obtaining the derivation of said flap relative to the body of the envelope 12.
  • the electromagnet 32 controls only the movement of the pivoting table 2, but the pressure shoe 3 follows the same movement thanks to its connection by the returns 4, 4 '.
  • FIG. 6 shows the final step.
  • the central unit then triggers. via the motor 23, the rotation of the rollers 26-27 according to the arrows 33, 34, that is to say in reverse.
  • the envelope 12 then moves back, its flap 14 slides the along the rolled edge 3 ".
  • the flap 14 is folded against the body of the casing 12.
  • the central unit stops the rotation of the rollers 26. 27 and triggers the descent of the fingers 36 for controlling the presser 3 via the electromagnet 35.
  • the control fingers 36 then bear on the inclined part 3 '' 'of the shoe and trigger the descent of the presser 3 at envelope contact 12.
  • the central unit will trigger the ascent of the control fingers 36 and then rotate the rollers 26-27 according to the arrows 28. 29.
  • the envelope 12 having left the gluing table 1, the latter will be returned in the low position by the action of the electromagnet 32 to allow the arrival of the next envelope.

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  1. Briefschließvorrichtung für eine Postmaschine, mit ersten Transporteinrichtungen (21,22), um einen Umschlag (12), dessen Klappe (14) geöffnet ist, zu einer Briefschließstation hin zu transportieren, an der Schließstation angeordnete Einrichtungen (2,3) zum Schließen der Briefklappe und zweite Transporteinrichtungen (26,27), um den Umschlag, dessen Klappe geschlossen ist, von der Schließstation abzutransportieren, wobei die Transporteinrichtungen und die Schließeinrichtungen von Steuerungseinrichtungen gesteuert werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schließeinrichtungen ein einziehbares Preßelement (2, 3) haben, das in der Schließstation quer zum Weg des Umschlags angeordnet ist, wobei die Steuerungseinrichtungen eingerichtet sind, um
    a) das Preßelement (2,3) an den Weg hin zu führen und die Klappe (14) zu stoßen, wenn der Umschlag (12) noch in der Schließstation ist und mit den zweiten Transporteinrichtungen (26,27) im Eingriff ist;
    b) die zweiten Transporteinrichtungen (26,27) während einer ausreichend langen Zeitdauer in entgegengesetzte Richtung zu drehen, um den Umschlag (12) und seine Klappe (14) zum und im Preßelement zurück kehren zu lassen,
    c) das Preßelement (2,3)zu aktivieren, dann zu entspannen, um die Klappe (14) an den Umschlag zu kleben,
    d) die Vorwärtsbewegung der zweiten Transporteinrichtungen (26,27) wieder aufzunehmen, um den Umschlag (12) aus dem Preßelement (2,3) und aus der Schließstation abzutransportieren, und
    e) das Preßelement (2,3) wieder einzuziehen.
  2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schließstation Einrichtungen (15,16,17) zum Befeuchten der Briefklappe aufweist.
  3. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die ersten und/oder zweiten Transporteinrichtungen aus zwei Paaren von Transportrollen (21,22;26,27) bestehen.
  4. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Preßelement aus einem drehbaren Tisch (2) mit einem dazu gehörigen Preßschuh (3) besteht, wobei der Tisch und der Schuh an Steuerungseinrichtungen (32,35) angeschlossen sind.
  5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Preßschuh (3) aus einem Blech mit rundgebogenem Rand besteht.
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FR0002535A FR2805489B1 (fr) 2000-02-29 2000-02-29 Dispositif de fermeture d'enveloppe pour machine de traitement de courrier
PCT/FR2001/000162 WO2001064454A1 (fr) 2000-02-29 2001-01-18 Dispositif de fermeture d'enveloppe pour machine de traitement de courrier

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