EP1655148B1 - Dispositif pour la reliure par adhésif de produits imprimés pour la production d'un ouvrage imprimé - Google Patents

Dispositif pour la reliure par adhésif de produits imprimés pour la production d'un ouvrage imprimé Download PDF

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EP1655148B1
EP1655148B1 EP04405685A EP04405685A EP1655148B1 EP 1655148 B1 EP1655148 B1 EP 1655148B1 EP 04405685 A EP04405685 A EP 04405685A EP 04405685 A EP04405685 A EP 04405685A EP 1655148 B1 EP1655148 B1 EP 1655148B1
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Daniel Langenegger
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42C—BOOKBINDING
    • B42C19/00—Multi-step processes for making books
    • B42C19/08—Conveying between operating stations in machines

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  • the invention relates to a device for adhesive binding of printed products to printed products such as book blocks, books or brochures, with one behind the other in an orbit continuously driven clamping devices for receiving to loose book block compiled resp. unattached printed products, and a plurality of processing stations arranged along the orbit between a collated printed product supply station and a printed material delivery station, the clamped book blocks facing the processing stations through a notice stand free from the chuck, forming the back of a printed product.
  • Devices of the type mentioned above also called perfect binders, are usually preceded by a collating machine in which, in particular, folded printed products are collected on top of one another to form a loose book block and subsequently Standing on the back of a perfect binder fed.
  • the printed products can be longitudinal ( CH 504 977 ) or across ( EP 0 712 736 ) collected to the conveying direction running respectively. be collected.
  • the individual unbound book blocks pass, for example, on an oblique path from below into the clamping devices driven successively in an orbit, such that they face the processing stations of an adhesive binder arranged along the orbit for processing with a posting of about 10 millimeters.
  • the back processing in an adhesive binder requires a relatively heavy construction of the perfect binder for a high force, so that an accurate back machining and high reliability are possible.
  • the orbit of the attached to a traction means jigs is formed oval or circular and the jigs are each formed by a crimping pliers, in which a first unbound book block with the above notice is clamped over its back length.
  • the pressing tongs are each formed by two tong parts, at least one of which is cooperatively movable with the other.
  • Embodiments of a clamping device convey the CH 667 238 and the CH 504 977 ,
  • the pre-published US 2003/0215309 A1 relates to a bookbinding machine of the generic type of the type described above, which is characterized by a measuring system used for detecting the position of the book block pliers or the book block.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a device of the type mentioned, which allows a loss of quality and reliability higher production performance.
  • this object is achieved in that a clamping device designed to accommodate a plurality of book blocks has at least two pressing tongs, to each of which a book block can be fed. That is, loosely collected book blocks are fed on multiple conveyor lines of a jig, so that the productivity increased resp. at least doubled and / or the quality and reliability can be increased without loss of production.
  • the orbit of the jigs may be in a horizontal or a vertical plane, so that the device is adaptable to given spatial conditions.
  • two pressing tongs of a clamping device are arranged side by side in the circumferential direction, which help to achieve the advantages of the device according to the invention.
  • feeding paths are provided, which open into a straight portion of the orbit, so that a simple way of feeding a perfect binder is formed.
  • two pressing tongs of a clamping device are actuated together, whereby the arrangement of the actuating means for receiving and dispensing the book block can be simplified.
  • the actuating device may be controllably coupled with mechanical, pneumatic and / or electric drive means. Embodiments for this purpose are known.
  • the pressing tongs of a clamping device may have a common counter-holder on which the book blocks are applied in the processing position, which are assigned to the circulation direction respectively vertically movable clamping elements.
  • the clamping elements may be designed to be pivotable about an axis arranged parallel to the direction of rotation of the clamping device or to be displaceable perpendicular to the direction of rotation.
  • clamping device on the processing path of an adhesive binder of the counter-holder is preferably designed to be pivotable about an axis arranged in the direction of rotation.
  • a pressing tongs proves to be favorable, in which the common axis is formed as a pivot axis of the counter-holder and clamping elements.
  • the counter holder of a pressing tongs can be arranged in each case on the outside of the clamping device.
  • the axes of the pressing tongs which are parallel to the direction of rotation, can be arranged at a lateral distance from one another, as a result of which greater mobility can be achieved.
  • the pressing tongs of a clamping device are advantageously arranged transversely to the direction of rotation symmetrically distributed to the orbit, of which one embodiment can be favored.
  • the Fig. 1 illustrates an adhesive binder 1 for the production of printed products such as books, book blocks, brochures or the like., Which consist in particular of folded printed sheets and have a stick-bound back. Further shows Fig. 1 a plurality in the direction of arrow F in an orbit wornbewegte jigs 2, for two juxtaposed book block 10, which are fed at a feed station 3, discharged at a discharge station 4 of the perfect binder 1 and pass between processing stations. In this regard shows Fig. 1 two back processing stations 5, 6, to which the book block spine of passing in a jig 2 book blocks machined resp.
  • the feeding of the loose book blocks 10 to the jigs 2 takes place on two parallel feed lines 13, 14 and at the end of the feed lines 13, 14 from bottom to top in two juxtaposed pressing tongs 15, 16 a jig 2.
  • the supply of the book block 10 to the pressing tongs 15, 16 from a different direction than in Fig. 1 shown done.
  • Fig. 1 the course of the jigs 2 drawn in a horizontal plane and it is the different processing sequences on the book block 10 shown recognizable.
  • the finished books 17 leave the perfect binder 1 in pairs at the delivery station 4 on inclined track sections.
  • the perfect binder 1 has an oval orbit 18, which by an in Fig. 13 indicated guide slot 19 is formed, in which the mutually coupled jigs 2 are moved by pulling means 20.
  • Fig. 2 The jigs 2 also move on an oval course, but arranged in a vertical plane.
  • feed station 3 and discharge station 4 are arranged at the end of the run 34 of the traction means 20 intended for processing the book block 10.
  • Fig. 4 This consists of a counter-holder 21, which has a yoke-like cross-section and on each side with this a pressing tongs 15, 16 forming clamping element 22 is assigned.
  • the opening and closing of the pressing tongs 15, 16 is performed by connected actuating means 23.
  • the illustrated jigs 2 are attached to an in Fig. 4 not shown, connected to the rotating traction means 20 adapter 24 pivotally mounted about an axis parallel to the conveying direction F axis.
  • the lateral pivotal movement of the clamping device 2 is needed in particular for back processing, gluing the book block back and / or attachment of an envelope on the book block back, including the book block 10 assumes an approximately vertical position.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 showing the sticky attaching of envelopes 11 to the book block spine.
  • Attaching an envelope 11 to two book blocks 10 clamped next to one another in a clamping device 2 is carried out with two glueing units 7 arranged behind one another or side by side, wherein-like the FIGS. 5 and 6 show- for attaching the envelopes 11 first one book block 10 and then the other book block 10 in a vertical position be able to effect a trouble-free fastening process.
  • the downwardly extending legs of the counter-holder 21 form an acute angle and have a stop, after which the book blocks 10 are aligned for processing.
  • the actuating means 23 can advantageously open and close the clamping tongs 15, 16 associated with a clamping device.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 show an alternative embodiment of a clamping device 2, which in turn is pivotable about an axis 24 parallel to the conveying direction F axis.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates the jig 2 in a spread position with clamped in the pressing tongs 15, 16 book block 10. Both the jig 2 as the associated pressing tongs 15, 16 use a common axis 24 for pivoting the jig 2, respectively. the opening and closing of the pressing tongs 15, 16.
  • Fig. 8 shows the jig 2 in the particular for the processing and / or gluing the book block back position.
  • Fig. 9 can be seen a jig 2, in which the pressing tongs 15, 16 at spaced, after the conveying direction F parallel pivot axes 25, 26 of a carrier 27 are arranged.
  • Fig. 10 shows the in Fig. 9 illustrated jig 2 with a on the pivot axes 25, 26 uniformly distributed pivot bearing 28.
  • This embodiment allows a trouble-free attaching two envelopes 11 to two in a jig 2 held book block 10, as in Fig. 11 seen.
  • Fig. 12 in extracts, three mounted on a transport chain designed as a traction device 20 jigs 2 according to the type according to the FIGS. 7 and 8 with an additional pivot bearing 28.
  • the pivot bearing 28 has at both ends in the conveying direction F paired rollers 29, which are guided in a guide slot 19, wherein the pivot bearing is designed as a running frame 30.
  • the clamping devices 2 with the traction means 20 is provided by an adapter 31 connecting the traction means 20 to the traveling frame 30.
  • Fig. 13 shows a jig 2 after Fig. 12 in a side view.
  • FIG. 14 Figure 3 illustrates from left to right three sequences of an alternative jig 2 on the processing path of a book block 10 in an adhesive binder, the first situation showing back and back gluing book blocks 10 clamped in two press tongs 15, 16 of a jig 2.
  • the pressing tongs 15, 16 of the jig 2 are laterally apart, for example, for side gluing on the flanks of a book block back and the last sequence could, for example, the position for receiving resp. for the trouble-free application of envelopes.
  • the counter-holders 21 are plates which are displaceably mounted on rods 32, 33 extending transversely to the conveying direction.
  • clamping elements 22 could be slidably mounted on these rods 32, 33 by actuating means 23.
  • ball bushings are advantageous to use.
  • rolling bearings 34 are fixed, which run in a guide slot.
  • the counter-holders 21 of the pressing tongs 15, 16 are formed as simple plates and slidable by not visible control means along the rods 32, 33.
  • Fig. 15 shows a possible arrangement of the actuator 23 for the opening or closing of the pressing tongs 15, 16.
  • the pressing tongs 15, 16 are closed by the springs 37 acting on the lever 36.
  • the pressing tongs 15, 16 in the region of stationary control rails 40 are opened by the emergence of control rollers 38 provided on the clamping devices 2 on the control rails 40 with the aid of the levers 36.

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  1. Appareil (1) de reliure par collage de produits imprimés pour former des ouvrages imprimés comme des corps d'ouvrage (10), des livres ou des brochures, avec des dispositifs de serrage (2), entraînés conjointement les uns à la suite des autres sur une voie de circulation (18) et destinés à recevoir des produits imprimés non reliés ou encore regroupés en corps d'ouvrage lâches (10), et avec plusieurs postes de traitement (5-8) disposés le long de la voie de circulation (18) entre un poste d'alimentation (3) pour les produits imprimés regroupés et un poste de délivrance (4) pour les produits imprimés reliés, sachant que les corps d'ouvrage serrés (10) sont tournés vers les postes de traitement (5-8) par une partie dépassant librement du dispositif de serrage (2) et formant le dos d'un ouvrage imprimé, caractérisé en ce qu'un dispositif de serrage (2) conçu pour recevoir plusieurs corps d'ouvrage (10) présente au moins deux pinces de pressage (15, 16) auxquelles peut être amené un corps d'ouvrage respectif (10).
  2. Appareil selon la revendication 1, avec des dispositifs de serrage (2) pour recevoir des corps d'ouvrage (10) ou des ouvrages imprimés orientés dans la direction de circulation (F).
  3. Appareil selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la voie de circulation (18) des dispositifs de serrage (2) est disposée en s'étendant dans un plan horizontal ou vertical.
  4. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les pinces de pressage (15, 16) d'un dispositif de serrage (2) sont disposées en juxtaposition dans la direction de circulation (F).
  5. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'un parcours d'alimentation respectif (14), qui débouche dans un tronçon rectiligne de la voie de circulation (18), est associé à une rangée de pinces de pressage de plusieurs dispositifs de serrage (2).
  6. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les pinces de pressage (15, 16) d'un dispositif de serrage (2) sont reliées à un dispositif d'actionnement commun (23) pour ouvrir et fermer les pinces de pressage (15, 16).
  7. Appareil selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif d'actionnement (23) est couplé en asservissement à des moyens d'entraînement mécaniques, pneumatiques ou électriques.
  8. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les pinces de pressage (15, 16) d'un dispositif de serrage (2) présentent un élément de contre-appui commun (21) auquel sont associés des éléments de serrage (22) mobiles perpendiculairement à la direction de circulation (F).
  9. Appareil selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de serrage (22) sont pivotants autour d'un axe (24) disposé parallèlement à la direction de circulation (F) des pinces de pressage (15, 16).
  10. Appareil selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de serrage (22) sont coulissants perpendiculairement à la direction de circulation (F) des pinces de pressage (15, 16).
  11. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 8 à 10, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de contre-appui (21) présente une section en forme de berceau transversalement à la direction de circulation (F).
  12. Appareil selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de contre-appui (21) d'une pince de pressage (15, 16) est pivotant autour d'un axe (24) s'étendant parallèlement à la direction de circulation (F).
  13. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que les pinces de pressage (15, 16) sont pivotantes autour d'un axe commun (24) disposé parallèlement à la direction de circulation (F).
  14. Appareil selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que l'axe commun (24) est conçu comme axe de pivotement d'une pince de pressage (15, 16) formée d'un élément de contre-appui (21) et d'un élément de serrage (22).
  15. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 12 à 14, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de contre-appui (21) d'une pince de pressage (15, 16) est respectivement disposé sur le côté extérieur du dispositif de serrage (2).
  16. Appareil selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que les axes (24), parallèles à la direction de circulation (F), des pinces de pressage (15, 16) sont disposés à distance entre eux.
  17. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisé en ce que les pinces de pressage (15, 16) d'un dispositif de serrage (2) sont disposées transversalement à la direction de circulation (F) en étant réparties symétriquement par rapport à la voie de circulation (18).
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EP04405685A EP1655148B1 (fr) 2004-11-08 2004-11-08 Dispositif pour la reliure par adhésif de produits imprimés pour la production d'un ouvrage imprimé
DE502004007447T DE502004007447D1 (de) 2004-11-08 2004-11-08 Einrichtung zum Klebebinden von Druckprodukten zu Druckerzeugnissen
JP2005321641A JP4778780B2 (ja) 2004-11-08 2005-11-04 印刷物を無線綴じして印刷製品を製造する装置
US11/268,523 US7748940B2 (en) 2004-11-08 2005-11-08 Apparatus for the perfect binding of print products to form print articles

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