EP1284202B1 - Device for separating envelopes - Google Patents

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EP1284202B1
EP1284202B1 EP20010119819 EP01119819A EP1284202B1 EP 1284202 B1 EP1284202 B1 EP 1284202B1 EP 20010119819 EP20010119819 EP 20010119819 EP 01119819 A EP01119819 A EP 01119819A EP 1284202 B1 EP1284202 B1 EP 1284202B1
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  • the invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a device is known from US Pat. No. 4,921,388 the envelopes to be separated in a stack on top of each other lie.
  • the envelope on top is vacuumed raised.
  • a transverse bar holds the next one Envelopes back.
  • the vacuum cleaner is the a single envelope fed to a pair of transport rollers, that pulls off the envelope and slants to a higher one promotes upward level.
  • This device is on processing envelopes with essentially uniform Thickness limited (column 2, lines 40 to 45).
  • the invention is based on the object of a device of the type mentioned at the beginning, to create without problems Separate envelopes of different sizes and thicknesses can and which has a high separation frequency.
  • Envelope must be forced.
  • the envelope is only raised over a stop without deformation and onto the Transport level stored. This makes it possible to make envelopes with very different dimensions and different Separate thicknesses without difficulty. Because the or the suction cups on the top of the envelope, i.e. Not are arranged on the side facing the transport plane is stored, the return stroke of the vacuum cleaner can immediately after start releasing the envelope, i.e. before he got the Has left the transport level in the area of the vacuum cleaner.
  • an additional friction disc is under Protected by which the envelopes are achieved always with a side edge on a side wall of the shaft and form a clean stack.
  • the device shown in the drawing consists of a shaft 1, which is an inclined upward plane for feeding a stack of envelopes using a feed unit 15 forms.
  • the shaft 1 has only one side wall on which the corresponding adjacent edges of the Envelopes.
  • the envelope stack is on an edge standing on the shaft 1.
  • Double toothed conveyor belts 5 serve to drive the feed unit 15 or stack of envelopes inserted flush on one side.
  • the in Envelope lying at the front is indicated by 6.
  • a horizontal level 2 provided to which a stop 3 connects, the cross over the level of the shaft, as in the Drawing is shown. This stop forms a paragraph or a stage that merges into a transport level 4, which is essentially horizontal.
  • a sensor 7 which is the transfer position that displays envelopes.
  • This sensor controls the actual separation mechanism, which consists of a lever 8 which across the runs on both levels, i.e. the axis of the lever 8 runs perpendicular to the feed direction.
  • a lever 8 Located in the lever 8 an independently rotatable tube 9 with it Suction openings or suction cups 19.
  • the tube is rotatable Suction line 23 with a valve to a suction air supply connected.
  • the tube 9 is with a toothed belt wheel 10 and a toothed belt 11 and one on the fulcrum (axis 18) Toothed belt wheel 12 connected.
  • the fulcrum or axis 18 are below the transport level 4.
  • the length of the lever 8 is chosen so that when pivoting the lever from its Starting position (left in Fig. 2) an almost vertical stroke for separating and lifting the vacuumed envelope the stop 3 takes place.
  • the tube 9 with the sucked envelope against the Swiveled direction turned or folded. This is in Fig. 2 clear.
  • the onset of rotation is by an adjustable Stop 13 depending on the position of the Toothed belt wheel 12 determined.
  • Direction of rotation and speed are coordinated accordingly.
  • Fig. 1 drive and control 16 for the lever 8 in represented individual.
  • the tube 9 is also with the suction cups 19 recognizable.
  • Friction disc 17 made of rubber, which protrudes into the plane of the stop 3. This Friction disc is driven by a motor 20, so that the envelopes in the stack are always flush be pressed against the side wall of the shaft 1.
  • the drive 22 for the feed unit 5 can be seen in FIG. Furthermore, those shown schematically in FIG. 2 Parts shown for pivoting the lever 8.
  • a Tension spring 21 prevents the rotation of the tube 9 during approximately the first 30 ° of pivoting of the lever 8.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Eine derartige Vorrichtung ist aus der EP 0 565 837 B1 bekannt. Bei dieser bekannten Vorrichtung wird der in Vorschubrichtung vorne liegende Umschlag gegen seitlich aus den Seitenwänden des Schachtes vorstehende Anschläge gefördert und dann nach Herstellen der Verbindung mit dem Sauger durch diese Anschläge hindurch gezogen. Dieses ist nur bei nicht sehr dicken Umschlägen und Umschlägen ungefähr gleicher Größe möglich. Weiterhin kann der Sauger nach dem Ablegen des Umschlages auf die Transportebene erst seinen Rückhub durchführen, wenn der Umschlag die Saugerposition freigegeben hat und der nächste Umschlag angesaugt werden kann. Hierdurch geht entsprechend Zeit verloren.Such a device is known from EP 0 565 837 B1. In this known device, the in the feed direction front envelope against the side of the Side walls of the shaft promoted protruding stops and then after connecting to the sucker pulled these attacks through. This is only for not very thick envelopes and envelopes of approximately the same size possible. Furthermore, the vacuum cleaner can be removed after placing the Transshipment on the transport level only carry out its return stroke, when the envelope has released the suction position and the next envelope can be sucked in. hereby time is lost accordingly.

Aus der US-PS 4,921,388 ist eine Vorrichtung bekannt, bei der die zu vereinzelnden Umschläge in einem Stapel aufeinander liegen. Der oben liegende Umschlag wird durch einen Sauger angehoben. Eine quer verlaufende Stange hält die anschließenden Umschläge zurück. Durch den Sauger wird der vereinzelnde Umschlag einem Transportwalzenpaar zugeführt, das den Umschlag abzieht und auf eine höher liegende schräg nach oben verlaufende Ebene fördert. Diese Vorrichtung ist auf die Verarbeitung von Umschlägen mit im wesentlichen einheitlicher Dicke beschränkt (Spalte 2, Zeile 40 bis 45).A device is known from US Pat. No. 4,921,388 the envelopes to be separated in a stack on top of each other lie. The envelope on top is vacuumed raised. A transverse bar holds the next one Envelopes back. The vacuum cleaner is the a single envelope fed to a pair of transport rollers, that pulls off the envelope and slants to a higher one promotes upward level. This device is on processing envelopes with essentially uniform Thickness limited (column 2, lines 40 to 45).

Der Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die ohne Probleme Umschläge unterschiedlicher Größe und Dicke vereinzeln kann und die eine hohe Vereinzelungsfrequenz aufweist.The invention is based on the object of a device of the type mentioned at the beginning, to create without problems Separate envelopes of different sizes and thicknesses can and which has a high separation frequency.

Diese Aufgabe wird grundsätzlich durch das Kennzeichen des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform ist Gegenstand des Anspruches 2.This task is fundamentally determined by the characteristic of Claim 1 solved. An advantageous embodiment is Subject matter of claim 2.

Bei der Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung fehlen seitliche Anschläge, durch die der in Vorschubrichtung vorne liegende Lateral stops are missing in the device according to the invention, through the one in front in the feed direction

Umschlag gezwengt werden muß. Der Umschlag wird lediglich über einen Anschlag ohne Verformung angehoben und auf die Transportebene abgelegt. Hierdurch ist es möglich, Umschläge mit sehr unterschiedlichen Abmessungen und verschiedenen Dicken ohne Schwierigkeiten zu vereinzeln. Dadurch, daß der oder die Sauger auf der Oberseite des Umschlages, d.h. nicht auf der Seite angeordnet sind, die auf die Transportebene abgelegt wird, kann der Rückhub des Saugers unmittelbar nach dem Freigeben des Umschlages beginnen, d.h. bevor er die Transportebene im Bereich des Saugers verlassen hat.Envelope must be forced. The envelope is only raised over a stop without deformation and onto the Transport level stored. This makes it possible to make envelopes with very different dimensions and different Separate thicknesses without difficulty. Because the or the suction cups on the top of the envelope, i.e. Not are arranged on the side facing the transport plane is stored, the return stroke of the vacuum cleaner can immediately after start releasing the envelope, i.e. before he got the Has left the transport level in the area of the vacuum cleaner.

In Anspruch 3 ist eine zusätzliche Friktionsscheibe unter Schutz gestellt, durch die erreicht wird, daß die Umschläge immer mit einer Seitenkante an einer Seitenwand des Schachtes anliegen und insoweit einen sauberen Stapel bilden.In claim 3, an additional friction disc is under Protected by which the envelopes are achieved always with a side edge on a side wall of the shaft and form a clean stack.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung unter Hinweis auf die Zeichnung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert.In the following the invention with reference to the drawing explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment.

Es zeigt:

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eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung;
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eine schematische Seitenansicht der wesentlichen Bauteile der Vorrichtung der Fig. 1 zur Veranschaulichung des Vereinzelungsvorganges;
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eine geschnittene Seitenansicht der Vorrichtung der Fig. 1 von der einen Seite; und
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eine Seitenansicht der Vorrichtung der Fig. 1 von der anderen Seite.
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Fig. 1
a perspective view of an embodiment of the device according to the invention;
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is a schematic side view of the essential components of the device of Figure 1 to illustrate the separation process.
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a sectional side view of the device of Figure 1 from one side. and
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a side view of the device of FIG. 1 from the other side.

Die in der Zeichnung dargestellte Vorrichtung besteht aus einem Schacht 1, der eine schräg nach oben verlaufende Ebene zur Zuführung eines Umschlagstapels mit Hilfe einer Vorschubeinheit 15 bildet. Der Schacht 1 weist nur eine Seitenwand auf, an der die entsprechenden angrenzenden Kanten der Umschläge anliegen. Der Umschlagstapel wird auf einer Kante stehend auf den Schacht 1 aufgelegt. Doppelverzahnte Förderriemen 5 dienen dem Antrieb der Vorschubeinheit 15 bzw. des einseitig bündig eingelegten Briefumschlagstapels. Der in Vorschubrichtung vorne liegende Umschlag ist mit 6 bezeichnet. Am Ende des Schachtes 1 ist eine waagerechte Ebene 2 vorgesehen an die sich ein Anschlag 3 anschließt, der quer über die Ebene des Schachtes verläuft, so wie es in der Zeichnung dargestellt ist. Dieser Anschlag bildet einen Absatz oder eine Stufe, die in eine Transportebene 4 übergeht, die im wesentlichen waagerecht verläuft. Auf diese Transportebene 4 wird der vereinzelte Umschlag abgelegt. Oberhalb des Anschlages 3 befindet sich ein Sensor 7, der die Übergabestellung der Umschläge anzeigt.The device shown in the drawing consists of a shaft 1, which is an inclined upward plane for feeding a stack of envelopes using a feed unit 15 forms. The shaft 1 has only one side wall on which the corresponding adjacent edges of the Envelopes. The envelope stack is on an edge standing on the shaft 1. Double toothed conveyor belts 5 serve to drive the feed unit 15 or stack of envelopes inserted flush on one side. The in Envelope lying at the front is indicated by 6. At the end of the shaft 1 there is a horizontal level 2 provided to which a stop 3 connects, the cross over the level of the shaft, as in the Drawing is shown. This stop forms a paragraph or a stage that merges into a transport level 4, which is essentially horizontal. At this level of transportation 4 the separated envelope is deposited. Above of the stop 3 is a sensor 7, which is the transfer position that displays envelopes.

Dieser Sensor steuert den eigentlichen Vereinzelungsmechanismus, der aus einem Hebel 8 besteht, der quer über die beiden Ebenen verläuft, d.h. die Achse des Hebels 8 verläuft senkrecht zu der Vorschubrichtung. In dem Hebel 8 befindet sich ein unabhängig von diesem drehbar gelagertes Rohr 9 mit Saugöffnungen bzw. Saugern 19. Das Rohr ist über eine drehbare Saugleitung 23 mit einem Ventil an eine Saugluftversorgung angeschlossen.This sensor controls the actual separation mechanism, which consists of a lever 8 which across the runs on both levels, i.e. the axis of the lever 8 runs perpendicular to the feed direction. Located in the lever 8 an independently rotatable tube 9 with it Suction openings or suction cups 19. The tube is rotatable Suction line 23 with a valve to a suction air supply connected.

Das Rohr 9 ist mit einem Zahnriemenrad 10 und einem Zahnriemen 11 und einem auf dem Drehpunkt (Achse 18) gelagerten Zahnriemenrad 12 verbunden. Der Drehpunkt oder die Achse 18 liegen unterhalb der Transportebene 4. Die Länge des Hebels 8 ist so gewählt, daß beim Schwenken des Hebels aus seiner Anfangsstellung (links in Fig. 2) ein fast senkrechter Hub zur Trennung und zum Anheben des angesogenen Umschlages über den Anschlag 3 erfolgt. Während des restlichen Hubes des Hebels wird das Rohr 9 mit dem angesaugten Umschlag gegen die Schwenkrichtung verdreht oder geklappt. Dieses ist in Fig. 2 deutlich. Das Einsetzen der Drehung wird durch einen verstellbaren Anschlag 13 in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung des Zahnriemenrades 12 bestimmt. Drehrichtung und Geschwindigkeit sind entsprechend abgestimmt. Durch das Verdrehen des Rohres bzw. Schwenken des Umschlages ist die Strecke 14 zwischen dem Ansaugpunkt und der unteren Umschlagkante immer gleich unabhängig von der unterschiedlichen Höhe des Umschlages. Es wird gleichmäßige Übergabe für die Nachfolgenden Arbeitsschritte erzielt.The tube 9 is with a toothed belt wheel 10 and a toothed belt 11 and one on the fulcrum (axis 18) Toothed belt wheel 12 connected. The fulcrum or axis 18 are below the transport level 4. The length of the lever 8 is chosen so that when pivoting the lever from its Starting position (left in Fig. 2) an almost vertical stroke for separating and lifting the vacuumed envelope the stop 3 takes place. During the remaining stroke of the lever is the tube 9 with the sucked envelope against the Swiveled direction turned or folded. This is in Fig. 2 clear. The onset of rotation is by an adjustable Stop 13 depending on the position of the Toothed belt wheel 12 determined. Direction of rotation and speed are coordinated accordingly. By twisting the Tube or swiveling the envelope is the distance 14 between the suction point and the bottom edge of the envelope regardless of the different height of the envelope. It will be even handover for the following Work steps achieved.

Beim Betrachten der Fig. 2 wird deutlich, daß ein durch die Vorschubeinheit in dem Schacht vorgeschobener Stapel mit unterschiedlich dicken und großen Umschlägen vorgeschoben wird, bis der Sensor 7 signalisiert, daß ein Umschlag 6 die Position erreicht hat, in der er angesaugt werden kann. Der Sauger 19 wird dann mit Unterdruck versorgt, so daß der in Vorschubrichtung vorne liegende Umschlag 6 durch das Rohr festgehalten wird. Der Hebel 8 wird dann so geschwenkt, wie es in Fig. 2 veranschaulicht ist und zwar um die Achse 18. Wenn der Umschlag 6 über den Anschlag 3 angehoben wurde, beginnt die Drehung des Rohres 9 gegen die Schwenkbewegung des Hebels, so daß der Umschlag nach unten geklappt wird und schließlich auf die Transportebene 4 abgelegt werden kann. Unmittelbar nach dem Ablegen des Umschlages kann der Unterdruck unterbrochen werden, so daß der Rückhub des Hebels beginnen kann.When looking at Fig. 2 it is clear that a by Feed unit in the stack advanced with different thick and large envelopes is until the sensor 7 signals that an envelope 6 the Has reached the position in which it can be sucked in. The Sucker 19 is then supplied with negative pressure, so that the in Envelope 6 lying at the front through the tube is held. The lever 8 is then pivoted as it is illustrated in FIG. 2, namely about the axis 18. When the envelope 6 has been raised above the stop 3, begins the rotation of the tube 9 against the pivoting movement of the Lever so that the envelope is folded down and can finally be placed on the transport level 4. Immediately after the envelope is put down, the negative pressure can be interrupted so that the return stroke of the lever begins can.

In Fig. 1 sind Antrieb und Steuerung 16 für den Hebel 8 im einzelnen dargestellt. Auch ist das Rohr 9 mit den Saugern 19 erkennbar.In Fig. 1 drive and control 16 for the lever 8 in represented individual. The tube 9 is also with the suction cups 19 recognizable.

In Fig. 3 ist eine Friktionsscheibe 17 aus Gummi dargestellt, die in die Ebene des Anschlages 3 vorsteht. Diese Friktionsscheibe wird durch einen Motor 20 angetrieben, so daß die in dem Stapel befindlichen Umschläge immer bündig gegen die Seitenwand des Schachtes 1 gedrückt werden.3 shows a friction disc 17 made of rubber, which protrudes into the plane of the stop 3. This Friction disc is driven by a motor 20, so that the envelopes in the stack are always flush be pressed against the side wall of the shaft 1.

In Fig. 4 ist der Antrieb 22 für die Vorschubeinheit 5 erkennbar. Weiterhin sind die in Fig. 2 schematisch dargestellten Teile zur Schwenkung des Hebels 8 dargestellt. Eine Zugfeder 21 verhindert die Drehung des Rohres 9 während ungefähr der ersten 30° der Schwenkung des Hebels 8.The drive 22 for the feed unit 5 can be seen in FIG. Furthermore, those shown schematically in FIG. 2 Parts shown for pivoting the lever 8. A Tension spring 21 prevents the rotation of the tube 9 during approximately the first 30 ° of pivoting of the lever 8.

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  1. Apparatus for separating envelopes to be opened and emptied, which are supplied standing on an edge in a shaft (1) through a feed unit (15) to a suction means, are individually moved against a stop (3) and are then transferred to a conveying plane (4), the suction means (19) raising the front envelope (6) from the upwardly sloping plane of the shaft (1) against the stop formed by a step to the higher conveying plane (4) and place with the side opposite to the suction means on the conveying plane.
  2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that between the plane of the shaft (1) and the conveying plane (4) is provided a stop (3) for the front envelope (6) in the feed direction, that the suction means (19) are located on a tube (9) running perpendicular to the feed direction over the conveying plane, which is rotatable in the axial direction and is part of a lever (8), which is pivotable independently of the rotatability of the tube perpendicular to the direction about an axis (18) below the conveying plane (4) and parallel to the latter, and that the pivoted tube (9) with the sucked-up envelope (6) is rotated counter to the pivoting direction for the transfer of the envelope to the conveying plane (4).
  3. Apparatus according to one or more of the claims 1 or 2, characterized in that in the plane of the stop (3) is provided a friction disk, which projects over said plane and is rotated for carrying along the front envelope (6) in the feed direction towards a side wall of the shaft (1).
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