EP1990301A1 - Modular processing device and components for constructing such a processing device - Google Patents
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- the invention is in the field of processing and conveying of printed products and relates according to claim 1 a modular processing device, in particular a so-called saddle stitching drum, which is used for example for producing a composite printed product by collecting individual sheets and then stapling.
- the invention also relates to a kit for constructing such a processing device according to claim 14.
- the invention is based on processing drums, as in principle, for example, from EP-A 0 341 425 or the EP-A 0 550 828 are known.
- a modular processing apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from EP-A 0 341 425 known.
- the known devices are used to produce a composite of single folded printed sheet printed product, such as a newspaper, magazine or magazine and include a rotatable about a rotation axis drum and at least two spaced apart in the direction of rotation axis feed stations for feeding the sheet and a stapling and Weg slaughterstation for stapling and removing the collected sheet.
- the drum comprises a drum shaft and a plurality of saddle-shaped pads which define pocket-shaped receiving parts, in the circumferential direction of the Drum shaft arranged one behind the other and are movable by rotating the drum along a closed orbit.
- the printed sheets coming from the feeding stations are placed astride.
- a printing sheet is transported along each support, ie in the direction of the axis of rotation, from one feeding station to the next feeding station, where another sheet is placed astride it.
- the printed sheets thus describe a substantially spiral-like path around the drum.
- the finished product is removed and conveyed away by a removal station arranged in an end region of the drum.
- a stapling unit may be arranged in front of the removal station in order to staple the individual sheets together.
- feed means which rotate with the pads, for example, each pad one or more feed means are assigned.
- the advancing means are periodically controlled so as to clamp the sheet halves of printed sheets resting against the plies against the plies, displace them in the axial direction during a forward stroke, release them again and return to their original position without gripping a printed product.
- a control unit is provided which, for example, comprises a control link which cooperates with the feed means and which during the rotation of the drum comprises the forward and the return stroke of the feed means.
- the number of feed stations is usually fixed and limited by the drum length. A later extension of the device by further feed stations is not possible.
- the actual drum can be composed of sections to provide a collection drum with the appropriate length depending on the number of operations to be performed. For example, a basic section should have the width of three processing stations - two feeders and one outfeed conveyor. Other sections are intended to be the width of have one or two feed stations.
- the guide means are not modular, but are placed after coupling the drum sections. Further details on the design of the sections and the nature of their coupling are the EP-A 0 341 425 but not to be seen.
- drum shaft is stable against sagging.
- the drum should have a certain torsional stiffness, so that the pads remain straight and the products can be precisely guided in the axial direction.
- the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a modular processing device for printed products available, which is flexible and structurally simple and meets increased stability requirements.
- the object is achieved by a modular processing apparatus having the features of claim 1.
- the invention is further achieved by a kit for constructing such a modular processing apparatus having the features of claim 14.
- the basically constructed as described above processing device, according to the invention consists of several modules that are independent of each other and can be coupled or coupled together in the axial direction.
- the modules are functionally and structurally independent units. They preferably have well-defined interfaces, which allow any two modules in a simple manner according to a Coupling modular system with each other.
- the modules contain the necessary components to guide / support the products and to realize a feed motion in the axial direction.
- the necessary stations such as the feed and Weg Kunststoffstation (s), already integrated into the module, or the module is prepared to be coupled after coupling the modules with such a station.
- modules each include a body that gives the module the necessary stability;
- a plurality of base bodies are coupled to the drum shaft of the overall apparatus.
- the main body has, for example, the shape of a pipe or cylinder and is preferably rotationally symmetrical.
- Guide body sections for example in the form of saddle-shaped supports for receiving folded products and / or pockets for inserting folded or unfolded products, are arranged on the base body.
- the guide means sections form in the composite device, the guide means described above.
- the guide means sections are arranged one behind the other in the circumferential direction of the base body and are moved during the rotation of the base body along a closed orbit.
- each module has feed means with which the products can be displaced over a certain distance, preferably at least from one feed station to the next, in the axial direction, so that the products describe a spiral-like or similar path that winds around the drum.
- the advancing means take the form of carriages equipped with one or more clamping elements, as in US Pat EP-A 0 341 425 described.
- the feed means of two or more modules are preferably coupled or coupled in the assembled device so that they can be controlled by a common control device. This control device is preferably spatially associated with one of the modules.
- the base body in its axially outwardly lying end portions perpendicular to the axis of rotation outwardly projecting support elements.
- These are in each case directly or indirectly coupled or coupleable to a support element of an adjacent module. As they protrude outwardly radially beyond the outer surface of the body, they enhance the stability of the coupled body of the modular device in terms of both flexural and torsional rigidity. This is the case in particular when in each case two support elements adjoin one another directly and are rigidly connected to one another.
- the support elements have the form of support wheels. These have, in particular, a radius which is significantly greater than the radius of the basic body, for example more than twice as large.
- the support wheels in an advantageous embodiment of the invention for anchoring the guide means sections, ie the running in the axial direction pads or pockets or their sections).
- the radius of the support wheels can therefore correspond to the radius of the main body plus the width measured in the radial direction of the support elements, which increases the stability.
- the support wheels are advantageously designed as a spoked wheels, so that the products can be passed without hindrance between the spokes of a module to the next.
- the guide means sections are arranged on their respective base body and in each case two modules connected to each other so that in each case two guide surfaces are aligned.
- the guide means sections together with the support wheels form an axially continuous guide surface along which the products are guided.
- An additional coupling means for coupling the guide means sections per se is therefore not absolutely necessary, but possible.
- the support elements of all modules are preferably substantially identical, so that substantially identical interfaces are formed. There may also be two types of interfaces that match the key-lock principle. As a result, a particularly great flexibility and simple construction is achieved.
- At least two different basic modules are present, which are used as end pieces of the device.
- a first module has a control device in addition to the features already described. This control device serves to control the feed means of at least two modules which are coupled to one another in a suitable manner.
- a second module has or can be coupled to a stapling and removal station. All modules may also include or be coupled to feed stations. Alternatively or additionally, feed stations may be arranged on further modules.
- Such intermediate modules are basically constructed as already described and can be arranged between the first and second module, which is why they have two interfaces.
- all modules have the same length or a length corresponding to a unit length or a multiple thereof.
- the stability of the overall device is additionally improved by holding devices, for example in the form of support bands, which support the drum composed of the modules from below and are arranged in particular at the seams between two modules.
- holding devices for example in the form of support bands, which support the drum composed of the modules from below and are arranged in particular at the seams between two modules.
- the inventive kit is used to build a modular processing device for processing printed products, in particular a saddle stitching drum as in EP-A 0 341 425 or EP-A 0 550 828 described. It comprises modules of the type described above, which can be coupled together with improved stability.
- the invention has the advantage that instead of a one-piece long processing drum individual modules can be manufactured, stored and transported. This makes it possible to simplify the delivery and to shorten the installation times at the place of use. Furthermore, the storage is simplified, because instead of different device variants now only individual modules must be kept, which can be flexibly combined to differently configured devices. Well-defined interfaces on the modules make it possible to couple any modules to each other by a simple mechanical operation, without the need for additional components, such as over several modules extending guide means must be attached (with the exception of stations such as supply and Removal station, stapling module). No parts whose length is greater than one module length must be handled and stabilized. Finally, an extension or addition of an existing processing drum is possible in a simple manner. Flexibility is also increased by switching a module with an additional lead-out station with stapling function between two existing modules; this variant allows parallel operation of the processing device in individual modules or groups of modules.
- the device can also serve to gather or nest the sheets together. Mixed forms of these processing processes are possible.
- the device may for example also be a plug-in drum.
- the processing device preferably has at least two, preferably at least four, feed stations and at least two stapling and removal stations.
- the modules each have the same number of feed stations, in particular four or six feed stations.
- the in the Fig. 1 shown apparatus for processing printed products 10 corresponds in their basic structure or their basic function of in the EP-A 0 550 828 in Fig. 1 shown device. Differences exist in the inventive modular shape of the processing drum 12 and in the holding devices 42 for the drum. With regard to the exact design and function of the device 1 and its elements, reference is therefore additionally made to this document.
- the device 1 has an elongated processing drum 12 which is rotatably mounted about its horizontal axis 14 and driven by a drive motor 16 in the direction of rotation D.
- the guide means 22 in their radial end regions saddle-shaped pads 24, which extend parallel to the axis 14.
- Each two adjacent guide means 22 define a pocket-shaped receiving part 26, in which in the Fig. 1 invisible feed means 44 (see Fig.
- 3b + c) project in order to advance the printed products 10, which have been placed astride on the supports 24, or printed products 10 'introduced into the receiving parts 26, stepwise along the supports 24 or guide means 22 in the feed direction V.
- the feed means make in the course of one revolution of the processing drum 12 by a Control device 28, for example, a link control, controlled, each a working stroke in the feed direction V and take the printed products 10, 10 'by one step, and a return stroke against the feed direction V, without affecting the printed products 10,10'.
- the feed stations 30 are here designed to supply folded printed products 10 in a known manner to the processing drum 12 and to place them astride their supports 24 or printed products 10 already stored thereon. In the present case, buffer-stored products 10 are unwound on a roll 126 and supplied via a transfer device 134 of a type known per se. However, the feed stations 30 could also be configured to insert folded or unfolded printed products into the receiving portions 26; Here, such printed products 10 'are optionally supplied by further feed stations in the form of a belt conveyor 144 or an investor 146.
- the removal station 32 is intended to take over and convey away the printed products 10, 10 'processed from a finished product to the processing drum 12, e.g. by means of a gripper conveyor 140.
- the processing drum 12 can be divided functionally into directly successive drum sections 34.1, 34.2,..., 34.7 of the same width, this width being slightly smaller than a working stroke of the feed means, but a step by which the printed products 10, 10 'respectively be advanced, corresponds.
- the control device 28 is provided for the feed means.
- the next adjacent drum section 34.2 in the feed direction V is assigned a first feed station 30.
- the Next drum section 34.3 takes place in the embodiment shown except an axial conveying no processing of the second drum section 34.2 supplied printed products 10 instead, in other sections further printed products 10 are placed astride the already laid on the pads 24 printed products 10.
- the drum sections 34 may be associated with other processing stations, as shown in the Fig. 1 by means of a device 36 for the introduction of printed products 10 '(supplements), a schematically indicated device 38 for adhering inserts to the corresponding printed products 10 and also schematically indicated stapler 40 for stitching the collected printed products 10 is shown.
- the device 1 is physically subdivided into individual modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6, which are manufactured individually and assembled to the overall device.
- the modules are primarily formed by a subdivision of the drum 12. The boundaries between the modules are indicated here by solid lines.
- a module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 in particular has a multiple of the width of a drum section 34, 34.1,..., 34.7.
- the form of the interfaces between the modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, ..., 1.6 is below with reference to Fig. 2 . 3a-d described.
- the device 1 has holding devices 42, 43, which surround the processing drum 12 from below approximately in the region of its lower half.
- serving drum holding devices 42 are arranged in particular at the junctions of two modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, ..., 1.6.
- Spaced axially therefrom are product holding devices 43 which prevent the printed products 10, 10 'from falling off the pads 24 or from the receiving parts 26 when, together with the pads 24 and receiving members 26, they are the lower half of the orbit about the axis 14 go through.
- Fig. 1 only one drum holding device 42 or product holding device 43 is indicated.
- the functioning of the in the Fig. 1 shown device is as follows.
- the processing drum 12 is rotated in the direction of rotation D, the stored printed products 10 retain their position with respect to the supports 24 until the advancing means 44 each carry out a working stroke. This happens in the Fig. 1 invisible rear upper quadrant of the processing drum 12. This will take the printed products 10 in the drum section 34.3, where no processing takes place.
- the printed products 10 are fed from this drum section 34.3 to the feed section 34.4, where a further printed product 10 is then placed astride on each printed product 10 from the corresponding conveyor 58.
- These two successive printed products 10 are then successively pushed in the course of three further revolutions of the processing drum 12 to the next feeding station 30 associated Zuurerabites, where in turn another printed product 10 is stored astride it.
- the printed products 10 are supplied in this manner stepwise in the course of each revolution to a subsequent drum section 34, where further processing of the printed products 10 may take place or not. If the finished processed printed products 10 reach the feed section 34.7 at the end of the processing drum 12, the finished products are taken over by the gripper conveyor 140 and taken away.
- Fig. 2 shows a processing drum 12 constructed from three individual modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.
- Fig. 3a-d show detail views of this Processing drum or its modules;
- Fig. 3a shows a view taken along the axis of rotation 14 partially in section of an end portion of a module 1.1 illustrating the interface;
- Fig. 3b shows a front view of such an interface or on the support member 50;
- Fig. 3c shows a section perpendicular to the axis of rotation 14 away from the support member to illustrate the support means 22 and
- Fig. 3d shows the boundary region of two mutually coupled modules 1.1, 1.2.
- Fig. 2 is the one at the EP-A 0 550 828 one-piece drum shaft 20 according to the invention in at least three sections 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 subdivided; These tubular drum shaft sections correspond to the main body of a module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.
- the modules may further comprise one or more delivery or removal stations located in Fig. 2 . 3a-d not shown.
- the modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 each have the same length L.
- the main bodies 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 of the modules are further subdivided here, in each case into three mutually coupled segments 21, which preferably have a uniform length 1.
- the module length L is equal to three times the length of the tube segments 21 plus the length of a coupling 55 '.
- L corresponds, for example, to the width of four or six sections 34. For producing a module of shorter length (see, for example, module 1.4 in FIG Fig. 4 ), only two segments 21 can be connected to each other.
- the base bodies 20. 1, 20. 2, 20. 3 have support elements 50 that protrude outward radially beyond the main bodies 20. 1, 20. 2, 20. 3 at their axial end regions from the axis of rotation 14.
- the radius r2 of the support member 50 is significantly, preferably by 1.5 to 3 times, greater than the radius r1 of the body.
- the support members 50 take the form of spoked wheels 52, as in FIG Fig. 3b is shown in more detail.
- the support members 50 have a perpendicular to the axis of rotation 14 extending front surface 53 (see Fig. 3a + b), which terminates in the axial direction flush with the base body (not shown here) or surmounting this ( Fig.
- connection points 56 of two support elements 50 are to increase the torsional stiffness preferably outside the radius r1 in the radially outer regions of the support member 50th
- the support elements 50 are connected by means of suitable coupling elements 55 rigidly connected to the end regions of the base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3. Since the support elements 50 protrude here in the axial direction over the main body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, there is between each two main bodies 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 in each case a further coupling piece 55 '(FIG. Fig. 3d ), which is rigidly connected to the coupling elements 55 and here has the shape of a pipe section with approximately the same radius as the base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 and a flange projecting outwardly in the axial direction. Supporting elements 50 and coupling piece 55 'or base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 and coupling piece 55' may also be in one piece.
- the modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 have on the main body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 arranged guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, which are coupled to an axially continuous guide means 22 of the device 1. These guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are anchored in their axial end regions on the support elements 50. Thus, a twisting of the guide means is counteracted even with large overall lengths of the drum 12.
- Fig. 2 shows, are at the respective outer, not connected to another module end portions of the overall device such support elements 50th arranged, which serve for anchoring the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2 of the respective module.
- These end regions have a coupling 120, via which the drum shaft 12 is connected to the drive 16 and / or mounted in the frame 18.
- the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 have the shape of a profile sheet with a substantially straight guide surface 22a and a notched back surface 22b.
- the notches or the entire rear surface 22b serve as guides for the feed means 44. These are in Fig. 3b and 3c indicated.
- the feed means 44 execute only a certain stroke, which is smaller than the distance between two support members 50, their movement is not hindered by the support members 50.
- Each of a common receiving part 26 associated feed 44 of two adjacent modules 1.1, 1.2 are coupled together by suitable means, for example, the support members 50, for example, by rods.
- they can as in the undivided device, eg according to EP-A 0 550 828 be driven by a common drive and controlled by a common control device.
- the spoke wheel 52 has seen in the axial direction, a straight front and back surface and a small compared to the length L of the module axial extent. In the circumferential direction, the spoked wheel 52 has the same number of spokes 54 as the drum 12 has support elements 22. The notches between the spokes 54 serve for the unimpeded passage of the printed products 10, 10 '.
- the sections 24.1, 24.2 of the above-described support 24 are formed here from an angled further profile sheet, which on the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 is attached, but may also be integrally formed therewith.
- the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are at their ends facing the axis of rotation 14 in grooves 80 in the drum shaft 12 and their sections 12.1, 12.2, which extend over the entire length of the drum shaft 12 and the corresponding portion or only in the area of the spoked wheel 52.
- the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are anchored to the spokes 54 of the spoke wheel 52. These have to the profile of the rear surface 22b of the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 substantially complementary shape, as in Fig. 3b shown.
- the measured in the radial direction width of the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 corresponds approximately to the difference of the radii r1 and r2.
- the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 or the attached support sections 24.1, 24.3 can protrude radially beyond the support elements 50.
- the radially outer surfaces of the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 or the attached support sections 24.1, 24.3 are preferably connected to one another by connecting elements 57. As a result, the stability is additionally increased and a shoulder surface or edge of the guide means 22 without throughput is created.
- Fig. 3c shows a section through a module in a central region, ie away from the support elements 50.
- the structure here corresponds to a non-modular device, eg according to EP-A 0 550 828 , For the sake of clarity, only a few guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and only one advancing means 44 are shown.
- FIG. 4 shows several variants of a built-up of different modules device. All variants include a first module 1.1 and a second module 1.2. Both modules are basically as related to Fig. 2 . 3a-d constructed and have approximately the same length measured in the axial direction L. In their end regions, the device 1 is mounted on a machine frame 18. Outside the end regions, the device is supported by holding devices, not shown here.
- the first module 1.1 arranged here in each case in the right-hand end region of the device comprises a control device 28 for the advancing means 44.
- This preferably comprises a slide control 108, which is only schematically indicated here, in particular as in FIG EP-A 0 550 828 described.
- the advancing means 44 of all modules 1.1, 1.2 are coupled together and therefore controllable by the same control device 28. In particular, they perform a synchronous lifting movement in the axial direction and a synchronous clamping movement in the circumferential direction.
- the first module 1.1 is also coupled to four feed stations 30, which are indicated here only schematically, but for example in the EP-A 0 550 828 are described in more detail.
- the second module 1.2 arranged here in each case in the left end region of the device comprises a removal station 32, which is also shown only schematically. It has approximately the same width as a feed station 30, of which the second module 1.2 has five. As in Fig. 5 sketched, the Weggarstation 32 is disposed below the drum 12. It includes, for example, a stapler.
- the device composed of these basic elements 1.1, 1.2 can be supplemented by further modules 1.3, 1.4.
- Two different types of intermediate modules are in the right part of the Fig. 4 outlined.
- a first intermediate module 1.3 has six feed stations 30 and an overall length L which corresponds to the length of a basic element 1.1, 1.2.
- a second intermediate module 1.4. has only four feed stations 30 and a correspondingly reduced total length L ', which is about 2/3 of the length L.
- one, two or more of these intermediate modules 1.3, 1.4 can be connected between the basic modules 1.1, 1.2.
- Fig. 4 shows various examples of devices with a total of 9, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 feed stations. Thanks to the uniform interfaces of the modules, the modular system allows simple extension of existing devices. According to the invention, it is also possible to produce the required stability.
- Fig. 6 shows an overview of different composed of modules devices, in each case the in Fig. 5 sketched Wegfoodstation 32 is indicated with stitching unit.
- the devices do not differ in principle from those Fig. 4 with two exceptions explained below:
- Two of the devices have, in addition to the arranged in the left end Weg211station 32 with stitching a per se identical to another Weg211station 32 'with stitching unit on. This is located in the middle of an intermediate module 1.3 (left part of Fig. 6 ) or at the beginning of the intermediate module (right part of Fig. 6 ).
- the corresponding devices can therefore be used for the parallel assembly of two independent products.
- the respective composite end products which each consist of 6 or 8 partial products, are removed at the two removal stations 32, 32 '.
- identical products can also be produced with the two subdevices and removed at the removal stations 32, 32 'in order to achieve twice the output. If necessary, however, the further removal station 32 'can also be deactivated in order to switch all of them together existing feed stations 30 to produce a 11 or 15 partial products end product.
- FIG. 7 shows a partially cutaway view of an inventive device 1 in the direction of the axis of rotation 14.
- the drum 12 with the drum shaft 20 and disposed thereon radially projecting guide means 22 which form in the axial direction continuous guide surfaces or pocket-shaped receiving parts 26.
- the modular construction of the device and the support elements 50 according to the invention are not visible in this illustration.
- Below the drum are holders 42 for the actual drum 12 and holding devices 43, which prevent falling out of the products from the receiving parts 26.
- the drum 12 and these holding devices 42, 43 are located in a machine frame 18. This has a passage for a Wegrawstation 32, which here comprises a gripper conveyor 140.
- Feeding means 44 run as described above on the profiled back of the guide means 22 in the axial direction.
- the first module 1.1 are located in the control device 28, ie in an end region of the device, with the drum 12 and a receiving part 26 mitbewegte lever 104. These are directly coupled to the corresponding feed means 44 of the first module 1.1.
- the advancing means 44 of the other modules have no such lever 104; However, by coupling the feed means 44 of adjacent modules 1.1, 1.2,..., there is an indirect coupling of this feed means with the lever 104.
- the lever 104 has at its radially outer end a control roller 106 which projects beyond the corresponding receptacles 24.
- the holding devices 42 for the drum 12 comprises a support belt 110, which is guided over a plurality of circulation rollers 112 so that the drum 12 facing the strand about the lower third of the drum is supported. This prevents sagging.
- the support band 110 preferably has an unstructured surface. As a result, problems with the synchronization of the conditions and any adapted thereto, circumferentially moving holding elements are avoided. These can be used, for example, in the EP-A 0 550 828 described holding device occur in the cross-sectionally V-shaped holding elements engage around the supports and thereby supported. Nevertheless, in principle, such a holding device can be used here.
- the holding device 42 for the drum is preferably arranged in the region of the interface between two modules.
- the controller 28 is configured so that the products are located near the seams in the upper half of the orbit 12.
- the support band 110 of the holding device 42 therefore does not come into contact with the products; thus there is no danger that they are damaged between drum 12 and support belt 110.
- Holding devices 43 for the products are arranged laterally of the drum holding device 42 in the areas. It also comprises a support band 114, which rotates over deflection rollers 116 and rests in the lower half of the drum on the supports 24 and the receiving parts 26 closes. In the present case, the support band 114 does not have to exert a large force on the drum 12, because only the weight of the products must be taken to prevent them from falling out.
- the described functional division of the holding devices 42, 43 in holding devices for the drum and holding devices for the products and their spatial separation has the advantage that both the drum and the products safely and easily - namely with a support band - can be supported without the Mechanically impair products.
- This concept can also be used with advantage in non-modular devices.
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Die Erfindung liegt auf dem Gebiet der Verarbeitung und des Förderns von Druckereiprodukten und betrifft gemäss Anspruch 1 eine modulare Bearbeitungsvorrichtung, insbesondere eine sogenannte Sammelhefttrommel, die beispielsweise zur Herstellung eines zusammengesetzten Druckereiprodukts durch Sammeln einzelner Druckbogen und anschliessendem Heften eingesetzt wird. Die Erfindung betrifft ausserdem einen Bausatz zum Aufbau einer solchen Bearbeitungsvorrichtung gemäss Anspruch 14.The invention is in the field of processing and conveying of printed products and relates according to claim 1 a modular processing device, in particular a so-called saddle stitching drum, which is used for example for producing a composite printed product by collecting individual sheets and then stapling. The invention also relates to a kit for constructing such a processing device according to
Die Erfindung geht von Verarbeitungstrommeln aus, wie sie grundsätzlich z.B. aus der
Bei derartigen Sammelvorrichtungen ist die Anzahl der Zuführstationen in der Regel fest vorgegeben und durch die Trommellänge begrenzt. Eine spätere Erweiterung der Vorrichtung durch weitere Zuführstationen ist nicht möglich. In der
Da solche Sammeltrommeln eine Länge von mehreren Metern haben können, ist es wichtig, dass die Trommelwelle gegen Durchbiegen stabil ist. Ausserdem sollte die Trommel eine gewisse Verwindungssteifheit aufweisen, damit die Auflagen gerade bleiben und die Produkte präzise in axialer Richtung geführt werden können. Bei einer modular aufgebauten Trommel bestehen insbesondere an den Nahtstellen zwischen zwei Modulen erhöhte Stabilitätsanforderungen.Since such collecting drums can have a length of several meters, it is important that the drum shaft is stable against sagging. In addition, the drum should have a certain torsional stiffness, so that the pads remain straight and the products can be precisely guided in the axial direction. In a modular drum, there are increased stability requirements, in particular at the interfaces between two modules.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine modular aufgebaute Bearbeitungsvorrichtung für Druckereiprodukte zur Verfügung zu stellen, die flexibel und konstruktiv einfach ist sowie erhöhten Stabilitätsanforderungen genügt.The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a modular processing device for printed products available, which is flexible and structurally simple and meets increased stability requirements.
Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine modulare Bearbeitungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1. Die Erfindung wird weiterhin gelöst durch einen Bausatz zum Aufbau einer solchen modularen Bearbeitungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 14.The object is achieved by a modular processing apparatus having the features of
Die grundsätzlich wie eingangs beschrieben aufgebaute Bearbeitungsvorrichtung, ist erfindungsgemäss aus mehreren Modulen aufgebaut, die voneinander unabhängig herstellbar sind und in axialer Richtung miteinander gekoppelt oder koppelbar sind. Die Module sind funktionsmässig und vom Aufbau her voneinander unabhängige Einheiten. Sie weisen vorzugsweise wohldefinierte Schnittstellen auf, die es ermöglichen, zwei beliebige Module auf einfache Weise gemäss einem Baukastensystem miteinander zu koppeln. Die Module umfassen die notwendigen Komponenten, um die Produkte zu führen/abzustützen und um eine Vorschubbewegung in axialer Richtung zu realisieren. Vorzugsweise sind auch die notwendigen Stationen, wie z.B. die Zuführ- und Wegführstation(en), bereits in das Modul integriert, oder das Modul ist dazu vorbereitet, nach Aneinanderkoppeln der Module mit einer solchen Station gekoppelt zu werden.The basically constructed as described above processing device, according to the invention consists of several modules that are independent of each other and can be coupled or coupled together in the axial direction. The modules are functionally and structurally independent units. They preferably have well-defined interfaces, which allow any two modules in a simple manner according to a Coupling modular system with each other. The modules contain the necessary components to guide / support the products and to realize a feed motion in the axial direction. Preferably, the necessary stations, such as the feed and Wegführstation (s), already integrated into the module, or the module is prepared to be coupled after coupling the modules with such a station.
Diese Module umfassen jeweils einen Grundkörper, der dem Modul die nötige Stabilität verleiht; insbesondere werden mehrere Grundkörper zur Trommelwelle der Gesamtvorrichtung gekoppelt. Der Grundkörper hat z.B. die Form eines Rohrs oder Zylinders und ist bevorzugt rotationssymmetrisch. Am Grundkörper sind Führungsmittelabschnitte, z.B. in Form von sattelförmigen Auflagen zum Aufnehmen von gefalzten Produkten und/oder Taschen zum Einstecken von gefalzten oder ungefalzten Produkten, angeordnet. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte bilden bei der zusammengesetzten Vorrichtung die eingangs beschriebenen Führungsmittel. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte sind in Umfangsrichtung des Grundkörpers hintereinander angeordnet und werden bei der Rotation des Grundkörpers entlang einer geschlossenen Umlaufbahn bewegt. Ausserdem weist jedes Modul Vorschubmittel auf, mit denen die Produkte über eine gewisse Strecke, bevorzugt zumindest von einer Zuführstation zur nächsten, in axialer Richtung verschoben werden können, so dass die Produkte eine spiralartige oder ähnliche, sich um die Trommel windende Bahn beschreiben. Die Vorschubmittel haben beispielsweise die Form von mit einem oder mehreren Klemmelementen ausgestatteten Wagen, wie in der
Erfindungsgemäss hat der Grundkörper in seinen in axialer Richtung aussen liegenden Endbereichen senkrecht zur Drehachse nach aussen abstehende Stützelemente. Diese sind jeweils mit einem Stützelement eines benachbarten Moduls direkt oder indirekt gekoppelt oder koppelbar. Da sie radial über die Aussenfläche des Grundkörpers nach aussen abstehen, verbessern sie die Stabilität der aneinander gekoppelten Grundkörper der modularen Vorrichtung sowohl hinsichtlich der Biege- als auch der Verwindungssteifigkeit. Dies ist insbesondere dann der Fall, wenn jeweils zwei Stützelemente unmittelbar aneinander grenzen und starr miteinander verbunden sind.According to the invention, the base body in its axially outwardly lying end portions perpendicular to the axis of rotation outwardly projecting support elements. These are in each case directly or indirectly coupled or coupleable to a support element of an adjacent module. As they protrude outwardly radially beyond the outer surface of the body, they enhance the stability of the coupled body of the modular device in terms of both flexural and torsional rigidity. This is the case in particular when in each case two support elements adjoin one another directly and are rigidly connected to one another.
In einer bevorzugten Variante der Erfindung haben die Stützelemente die Form von Stützrädern. Diese haben insbesondere einen Radius, der deutlich grösser als der Radius des Grundkörpers sind, z.B. mehr als doppelt so gross. Neben der Stabilisierung der Trommelwelle gegen Durchbiegen und Verwindung dienen die Stützräder in einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung zur Verankerung der Führungsmittelabschnitte, d.h. der in axialer Richtung verlaufenden Auflagen oder Taschen bzw. deren Abschnitte). Der Radius der Stützräder kann daher dem Radius des Grundkörpers zuzüglich der in radialer Richtung gemessenen Breite der Stützelemente entsprechen, was die Stabilität erhöht. Hierzu sind die Stützräder vorteilhaft als Speichenräder ausgebildet, so dass die Produkte ohne Behinderung zwischen den Speichen von einem Modul zum nächsten geführt werden können. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte sind dabei so auf ihrem jeweiligen Grundkörper angeordnet und jeweils zwei Module so miteinander verbunden, dass jeweils zwei Führungsflächen miteinander fluchten. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte zusammen mit den Stützrädern bilden eine in axialer Richtung durchgehende Führungsfläche, entlang derer die Produkte geführt werden. Ein zusätzliches Kopplungsmittel zum Koppeln der Führungsmittelabschnitte an sich ist daher nicht zwingend notwendig, aber möglich.In a preferred variant of the invention, the support elements have the form of support wheels. These have, in particular, a radius which is significantly greater than the radius of the basic body, for example more than twice as large. In addition to the stabilization of the drum shaft against bending and twisting serve the support wheels in an advantageous embodiment of the invention for anchoring the guide means sections, ie the running in the axial direction pads or pockets or their sections). The radius of the support wheels can therefore correspond to the radius of the main body plus the width measured in the radial direction of the support elements, which increases the stability. For this purpose, the support wheels are advantageously designed as a spoked wheels, so that the products can be passed without hindrance between the spokes of a module to the next. The guide means sections are arranged on their respective base body and in each case two modules connected to each other so that in each case two guide surfaces are aligned. The guide means sections together with the support wheels form an axially continuous guide surface along which the products are guided. An additional coupling means for coupling the guide means sections per se is therefore not absolutely necessary, but possible.
Die Stützelemente aller Module sind bevorzugt im wesentlichen baugleich, so dass im wesentlichen baugleiche Schnittstellen gebildet sind. Es können auch zwei Typen von Schnittstellen vorhanden sein, die nach dem Schlüssel-Schloss-Prinzip zusammenpassen. Hierdurch wird eine besonders grosse Flexibilität sowie einfache Konstruktion erreicht.The support elements of all modules are preferably substantially identical, so that substantially identical interfaces are formed. There may also be two types of interfaces that match the key-lock principle. As a result, a particularly great flexibility and simple construction is achieved.
In einer bevorzugten Variante der Erfindung sind wenigstens zwei verschiedene Grundmodule vorhanden, die als Endstücke der Vorrichtung eingesetzt werden. Ein erstes Modul weist zusätzlich zu den bereits beschriebenen Merkmalen eine Steuereinrichtung auf. Diese Steuereinrichtung dient dazu, die auf geeignete Weise miteinander gekoppelten Vorschubmittel wenigstens zweier Module zu steuern. Ein zweites Modul weist zusätzlich zu den oben beschriebenen Merkmalen eine Heft- und Wegführstation auf bzw. ist mit einer solchen koppelbar. Alle Module können auch Zuführstationen umfassen bzw. mit solchen koppelbar sein. Alternativ oder zusätzlich können Zuführstationen an weiteren Modulen angeordnet sein. Solche Zwischenmodule sind grundsätzlich wie bereits beschrieben aufgebaut und können zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Modul angeordnet werden, weshalb sie zwei Schnittstellen aufweisen.In a preferred variant of the invention, at least two different basic modules are present, which are used as end pieces of the device. A first module has a control device in addition to the features already described. This control device serves to control the feed means of at least two modules which are coupled to one another in a suitable manner. In addition to the features described above, a second module has or can be coupled to a stapling and removal station. All modules may also include or be coupled to feed stations. Alternatively or additionally, feed stations may be arranged on further modules. Such intermediate modules are basically constructed as already described and can be arranged between the first and second module, which is why they have two interfaces.
Bevorzugt haben alle Module die gleiche Länge oder eine Länge, die einer Einheitslänge oder einem Vielfachen davon entspricht.Preferably, all modules have the same length or a length corresponding to a unit length or a multiple thereof.
In einer weiteren bevorzugten Variante wird die Stabilität der Gesamtvorrichtung zusätzlich durch Haltevorrichtungen, z.B. in Form von Stützbändern, verbessert, die die aus den Modulen zusammengesetzte Trommel von unten abstützen und insbesondere an den Nahtstellen zwischen zwei Modulen angeordnet sind. Durch geeignete Steuerung der Vorschubmittel wird sichergestellt, dass die Bahnen der Produkte nicht in denjenigen Bereichen verlaufen, in denen die Haltevorrichtung die Trommel stützt. In axialer Richtung versetzt zu den Haltevorrichtungen für die Trommel können sich Produkthaltevorrichtungen befinden, die z.B. ebenfalls als Stützbänder ausgebildet sind. Sie verhindern, dass die Produkte in den unteren Bereichen der Bewegungsbahn der Führungsmittel herausfallen. Es ist nicht nötig, dass die Produkthaltevorrichtungen das Gewicht der eigentlichen Trommel aufnehmen; sie können daher relativ leicht und konstruktiv einfach ausgeführt sein.In a further preferred variant, the stability of the overall device is additionally improved by holding devices, for example in the form of support bands, which support the drum composed of the modules from below and are arranged in particular at the seams between two modules. By suitable control of the feed means it is ensured that the webs of the products do not run in the areas in which the holding device the Drum supports. In the axial direction offset to the holding devices for the drum product holding devices may be located, which are for example also designed as a support bands. They prevent the products from falling out in the lower regions of the trajectory of the guide means. It is not necessary for the product holders to accommodate the weight of the actual drum; They can therefore be relatively easily and structurally simple.
Der erfindungsgemässe Bausatz dient zum Aufbau einer modularen Bearbeitungsvorrichtung zum Bearbeiten von Druckereiprodukten, insbesondere einer Sammelhefttrommel wie in der
Die Erfindung hat den Vorteil, dass statt einer einstückigen langen Verarbeitungstrommel einzelne Module gefertigt, gelagert und transportiert werden können. Hierdurch wird es möglich, die Auslieferung zu vereinfachen und die Montagezeiten am Einsatzort zu verkürzen. Des weiteren wird die Lagerhaltung vereinfacht, denn statt verschiedener Vorrichtungsvarianten müssen nun nur einzelne Module bereitgehalten werden, die flexibel zu verschieden konfigurierten Vorrichtungen kombinierbar sind. Wohldefinierte Schnittstellen an den Modulen machen es möglich, beliebige Module durch eine einfache mechanische Operation aneinander zu koppeln, ohne dass nach dem Zusammenfügen noch weitere Bauteile, z.B. sich über mehrere Module erstreckende Führungsmittel, angebracht werden müssen (mit der Ausnahme von Stationen wie Zu- und Wegführstation, Heftmodul). Keine Teile, deren Länge grösser ist als eine Modullänge, müssen gehandhabt und stabilisiert werden. Schliesslich ist eine Erweiterung oder Ergänzung einer bestehenden Verarbeitungstrommel auf einfache Weise möglich. Die Flexibilität wird auch erhöht, indem ein Modul mit einer zusätzlichen Wegführstation mit Heftfunktion zwischen zwei bestehende Module geschaltet wird; diese Variante ermöglicht einen parallelen Betrieb der Bearbeitungsvorrichtung in einzelnen Modulen bzw. Gruppen von Modulen.The invention has the advantage that instead of a one-piece long processing drum individual modules can be manufactured, stored and transported. This makes it possible to simplify the delivery and to shorten the installation times at the place of use. Furthermore, the storage is simplified, because instead of different device variants now only individual modules must be kept, which can be flexibly combined to differently configured devices. Well-defined interfaces on the modules make it possible to couple any modules to each other by a simple mechanical operation, without the need for additional components, such as over several modules extending guide means must be attached (with the exception of stations such as supply and Removal station, stapling module). No parts whose length is greater than one module length must be handled and stabilized. Finally, an extension or addition of an existing processing drum is possible in a simple manner. Flexibility is also increased by switching a module with an additional lead-out station with stapling function between two existing modules; this variant allows parallel operation of the processing device in individual modules or groups of modules.
Anstatt gesammelt, d.h. in gefalztem Zustand rittlings aufeinander gelegt zu werden, kann die Vorrichtung auch dazu dienen, die Bogen zusammenzutragen oder ineinander einzustecken. Auch Mischformen dieser Verarbeitungsprozesse sind möglich. Die Vorrichtung kann beispielsweise auch eine Einstecktrommel sein.Instead of collected, i. When staggered when straddled, the device can also serve to gather or nest the sheets together. Mixed forms of these processing processes are possible. The device may for example also be a plug-in drum.
Die Bearbeitungsvorrichtung weist vorzugsweise wenigstens zwei, vorzugsweise wenigstens vier Zuführstationen und wenigstens zwei Heft- und Wegführstationen auf. Alternativ oder zusätzlich haben die Module jeweils die gleiche Anzahl von Zuführstationen, insbesondere vier oder sechs Zuführstationen.The processing device preferably has at least two, preferably at least four, feed stations and at least two stapling and removal stations. Alternatively or additionally, the modules each have the same number of feed stations, in particular four or six feed stations.
Beispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und nachfolgend beschrieben. Es zeigen rein schematisch:
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- eine Übersichtsdarstellung der erfindungsgemässen Bearbeitungsvorrichtung;
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- eine aus drei Modulen aufgebaute Bearbeitungsvorrichtung;
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- verschiedene Ansichten eines Moduls bzw. der Schnittstelle zwischen zwei Modulen;
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- verschiedene Beispiele für modulare Bearbeitungsvorrichtung und einzelne Module;
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- eine Seitenansicht der Bearbeitungsvorrichtung in Richtung der Drehachse zur Darstellung einer Wegführstation mit Heftaggregat;
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- verschiedene Beispiele für modulare Bearbeitungsvorrichtung mit einer bzw. zwei Wegführstationen mit jeweils einem Heftaggregat;
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- eine Seitenansicht der Bearbeitungsvorrichtung in Richtung der Drehachse zur Darstellung einer alternativen Wegführstation.
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- an overview of the inventive processing device;
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- a built-up of three modules processing device;
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- different views of a module or the interface between two modules;
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- various examples of modular processing apparatus and individual modules;
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- a side view of the processing device in the direction of the axis of rotation for illustrating a Wegführstation with stitching unit;
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- various examples of modular processing device with one or two Wegführstationen, each with a stapling unit;
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- a side view of the processing device in the direction of the axis of rotation for illustrating an alternative Wegführstation.
Die in der
Die Vorrichtung 1 weist eine langgestreckte Verarbeitungstrommel 12 auf, die um ihre horizontale Achse 14 drehbar gelagert und mittels eines Antriebsmotors 16 in Drehrichtung D angetrieben ist. An der an einem Maschinengestell 18 drehbar gelagerten Trommelwelle 20 sind eine Vielzahl von lamellenartigen Wandelementen bzw. Führungsmitteln 22 befestigt, die sich über die gesamte verarbeitungsaktive Länge der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 erstrecken und in Umfangsrichtung gesehen gleichmässig verteilt sind. Wie weiter unten beschrieben und in
Entlang der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 sind zwölf Zuführstationen 30 nebeneinander angeordnet. In Vorschubrichtung V gesehen ist diesen Zuführstationen 30 eine Wegführstation 32 nachgeschaltet. Die Zuführstationen 30 sind hier dazu ausgebildet, gefaltete Druckereiprodukte 10 in bekannter Art und Weise der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 zuzuführen und rittlings auf deren Auflagen 24 bzw. bereits auf diese abgelegte Druckereiprodukte 10 abzulegen. Vorliegend werden auf einem Wickel 126 zwischengespeicherte Produkte 10 abgewickelt und über eine Übergabeeinrichtung 134 an sich bekannter Bauart zugeführt. Die Zuführstationen 30 könnten jedoch auch so ausgebildet sein, dass sie gefaltete oder ungefaltete Druckereiprodukte in die Aufnahmeteile 26 einstecken; hier werden solche Druckereiprodukte 10' optional durch weitere Zuführstationen in Form eines Bandförderers 144 oder eines Anlegers 146 zugeführt. Die Wegführstation 32 ist dazu vorgesehen, die zu einem Fertigprodukt verarbeiteten Druckereiprodukte 10, 10' von der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 zu übernehmen und wegzufördern, z.B. mittels eines Greiferförderers 140.Along the
Die Verarbeitungstrommel 12 lässt sich funktionell in in Axialrichtung direkt aufeinanderfolgende Trommelabschnitte 34.1, 34.2, ..., 34.7 gleicher Breite aufteilen, wobei diese Breite geringfügig kleiner ist als ein Arbeitshub der Vorschubmittel, aber einem Schritt, um den die Druckereiprodukte 10,10' jeweils vorgeschoben werden, entspricht. Im Bereich eines in Vorschubrichtung V gesehen ersten und mit 34.1 bezeichneten Trommelabschnitts ist die Steuereinrichtung 28 für die Vorschubmittel vorgesehen. Dem in Vorschubrichtung V nächstfolgenden angrenzenden Trommelabschnitt 34.2 ist eine erste Zuführstation 30 zugeordnet. Im nächsten Trommelabschnitt 34.3 findet im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ausser einer Axialförderung keine Verarbeitung der im zweiten Trommelabschnitt 34.2 zugeführten Druckereiprodukte 10 statt, in weiteren Abschnitten werden weitere Druckereiprodukte 10 rittlings auf die bereits auf die Auflagen 24 abgelegten Druckereiprodukte 10 abgelegt. Den Trommelabschnitten 34 können auch andersartige Verarbeitungsstationen zugeordnet sein, wie dies in der
Erfindungsgemäss ist die Vorrichtung 1 physisch in einzelne Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 unterteilt, die individuell gefertigt und zur Gesamtvorrichtung montiert werden. Wie in den
Vorzugsweise weist die Vorrichtung 1 Haltevorrichtungen 42, 43 auf, die die Verarbeitungstrommel 12 von unten ungefähr im Bereich von ihrer unteren Hälfte umgreifen. Zur Stabilisierung der Trommel 12 dienende Trommelhaltevorrichtungen 42 sind insbesondere an den Verbindungsstellen zweier Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 angeordnet. Davon in axialer Richtung beabstandet sind Produkthaltevorrichtungen 43 angeordnet, die die Druckereiprodukte 10,10' am Herabfallen von den Auflagen 24 bzw. aus den Aufnahmeteilen 26 zu hindern, wenn sie zusammen mit den Auflagen 24 und Aufnahmeteilen 26 die untere Hälfte der Umlaufbahn um die Achse 14 durchlaufen. Der besseren Uebersichtlichkeit halber ist in
Die Funktionsweise der in der
Gemäss
Die Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 haben vorliegend jeweils die gleiche Länge L. Die Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 der Module sind vorliegend weiter untergliedert, und zwar in jeweils drei aneinander gekoppelte Segmente 21, die bevorzugt eine einheitliche Länge 1 haben. Die Modullänge L entspricht dem Dreifachen der Länge der Rohrsegmente 21 plus der Länge eines Kopplungsstücks 55'. L entspricht beispielsweise der Breite von vier oder sechs Abschnitten 34. Zur Herstellung eines Moduls kürzerer Länge (siehe z.B. Modul 1.4 in
Erfindungsgemäss weisen die Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 an ihren axialen Endbereichen von der Drehachse 14 radial über die Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 nach aussen ragende Stützelemente 50 auf. Wie
Die Stützelemente 50 sind mittels geeigneter Kopplungselemente 55 starr mit den Endbereichen der Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 verbunden. Da die Stützelemente 50 hier in axialer Richtung über den Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 überstehen, befindet sich zwischen jeweils zwei Grundkörpern 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 jeweils ein weiteres Kopplungsstück 55' (
Die Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 weisen am Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 angeordnete Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 auf, die zu einem in axialer Richtung durchgehenden Führungsmittel 22 der Vorrichtung 1 gekoppelt werden. Diese Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 sind in ihren axialen Endbereichen an den Stützelementen 50 verankert. Damit wird einem Verwinden der Führungsmittel auch bei grossen Gesamtlängen der Trommel 12 entgegengewirkt.The modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 have on the main body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 arranged guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, which are coupled to an axially continuous guide means 22 of the
Wie
Die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 haben die Form eines Profilblechs mit einer im wesentlichen geraden Führungsfläche 22a und einer mit Einkerbungen versehenen Rückfläche 22b. Die Einkerbungen bzw. die gesamte Rückfläche 22b dienen als Führungen für die Vorschubmittel 44. Diese sind in
Das Speichenrad 52 hat in axialer Richtung gesehen eine gerade Front- und Rückfläche und eine im Vergleich zur Länge L des Moduls geringe axiale Ausdehnung. In Umfangsrichtung weist das Speichenrad 52 dieselbe Anzahl Speichen 54 auf wie die Trommel 12 Stützelemente 22 hat. Die Einkerbungen zwischen den Speichen 54 dienen zum unbehinderten Durchführen der Druckereiprodukte 10, 10'.The spoke wheel 52 has seen in the axial direction, a straight front and back surface and a small compared to the length L of the module axial extent. In the circumferential direction, the spoked wheel 52 has the same number of
Die Abschnitte 24.1, 24.2 der oben beschriebene Auflage 24 sind hier aus einem abgewinkelten weiteren Profilblech gebildet, das auf die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 aufgesetzt ist, jedoch auch einstückig damit ausgebildet sein kann. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 sind an ihren der Drehachse 14 zugewandten Enden in Nuten 80 in der Trommelwelle 12 bzw. deren Abschnitten 12.1, 12.2, die sich über die ganze Länge der Trommelwelle 12 bzw. des entsprechenden Abschnitts erstrecken oder sich nur im Bereich des Speichenrads 52 befinden. An ihren in axialer Richtung aussen liegenden Endbereichen sind die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 an den Speichen 54 des Speichenrads 52 verankert. Diese haben dazu eine zum Profil der Rückfläche 22b der Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 im wesentlichen komplementäre Form, wie in
Die in radialer Richtung gemessene Breite der Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 entspricht etwa der Differenz der Radien r1 und r2. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, dass die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 oder die aufgesetzten Auflageabschnitte 24.1, 24.3 radial über die Stützelemente 50 hinausragen. In diesem Fall sind die radial aussen liegenden Flächen der Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 bzw. die aufgesetzten Auflageabschnitte 24.1, 24.3 vorzugsweise durch Verbindungselemente 57 miteinander verbunden. Hierdurch wird zusätzlich die Stabilität erhöht und eine absatzlos durchgehende Führungsfläche bzw. -kante der Führungsmittel 22 geschaffen.The measured in the radial direction width of the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 corresponds approximately to the difference of the radii r1 and r2. However, it is also possible for the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 or the attached support sections 24.1, 24.3 to protrude radially beyond the
Das hier jeweils im rechten Endbereich der Vorrichtung angeordnete erste Modul 1.1 umfasst eine Steuereinrichtung 28 für die Vorschubmittel 44. Diese umfasst vorzugsweise eine hier nur schematisch angedeutete Kulissensteuerung 108, insbesondere wie in
Das erste Modul 1.1 ist ausserdem mit vier Zuführstationen 30 gekoppelt, die hier nur schematisch angedeutet, jedoch z.B. in der
Das hier jeweils im linken Endbereich der Vorrichtung angeordnete zweite Modul 1.2 umfasst eine Wegrührstation 32, die ebenfalls nur schematisch gezeigt ist. Sie hat etwa dieselbe Breite wie eine Zuführstation 30, von denen das zweite Modul 1.2 fünf aufweist. Wie in
Die aus diesen Grundelementen 1.1, 1.2 zusammengesetzte Vorrichtung kann durch weitere Module 1.3, 1.4 ergänzt werden. Zwei verschiedene Zwischenmodultypen sind im rechten Teil der
Zwei der Vorrichtungen weisen neben der im linken Endbereich angeordneten Wegführstation 32 mit Heftaggregat eine an sich baugleiche weitere Wegführstation 32'mit Heftaggregat auf. Diese befindet sich in der Mitte eines Zwischenmoduls 1.3 (linker Teil von
Vorschubmittel 44 laufen wie oben beschrieben an der profilierten Rückseite der Führungsmittel 22 in axialer Richtung. Im ersten Modul 1.1 befinden sich im Bereich der Steuereinrichtung 28, d.h. in einem Endbereich der Vorrichtung, mit der Trommel 12 bzw. jeweils einem Aufnahmeteil 26 mitbewegte Hebel 104. Diese sind mit den entsprechenden Vorschubmitteln 44 des ersten Moduls 1.1 direkt gekoppelt. Die Vorschubmittel 44 der übrigen Module haben keine derartigen Hebel 104; durch Kopplung der Vorschubmittel 44 benachbarter Module 1.1, 1.2, ... untereinander besteht jedoch eine indirekte Kopplung dieser Vorschubmittel mit dem Hebel 104. Der Hebel 104 hat an seinem radial aussen liegenden Ende eine Steuerrolle 106, die über die entsprechenden Aufnahmen 24 hinausragt. Sie wirkt mit einer Kulissenanordnung 108 zusammen, die mantelartig um den axial aussen liegenden Endbereich des ersten Moduls 1.1 herumgeführt ist und Teil der Steuereinrichtung ist. Durch entsprechende Form der Kulissenanordnung 108 wird die Hubbewegung der Vorschubmittel 44 veranlasst. Details der Steuerung und der Vorschubmittel sind den bereits genannten Schriften
Die Haltevorrichtungen 42 für die Trommel 12 umfasst ein Stützband 110, das über mehrere Umlaufrollen 112 so geführt ist, dass sein der Trommel 12 zugewandtes Trum etwa das untere Drittel der Trommel abstützt. Hierdurch wird ein Durchbiegen verhindert. Das Stützband 110 hat vorzugsweise eine unstrukturierte Oberfläche. Hierdurch werden Probleme mit der Synchronisation der Auflagen und etwaiger daran angepasster, umlaufend bewegter Halteelemente vermieden. Diese können beispielsweise bei der in der
Die Haltevorrichtung 42 für die Trommel ist bevorzugt im Bereich der Nahtstelle zwischen zwei Modulen angeordnet. Die Steuereinrichtung 28 ist so konfiguriert, dass sich die Produkte im Bereich der Nahtstellen in der oberen Hälfte der Umlaufbahn bzw. der Trommel 12 befinden. Das Stützband 110 der Haltevorrichtung 42 kommt daher nicht mit den Produkten in Berührung; damit besteht auch keine Gefahr, dass diese zwischen Trommel 12 und Stützband 110 beschädigt werden.The holding
Haltevorrichtungen 43 für die Produkte sind seitlich von der TrommelHaltevorrichtung 42 in den Bereichen angeordnet. Sie umfasst ebenfalls ein Stützband 114, das über Umlenkrollen 116 umläuft und in der unteren Trommelhälfte an den Auflagen 24 anliegt bzw. die Aufnahmeteile 26 verschliesst. Das Stützband 114 muss vorliegend keine grosse Kraft auf die Trommel 12 ausüben, da lediglich die Gewichtskraft der Produkte aufgenommen werden muss, um diese am Herausfallen zu hindern.Holding
Die beschriebene funktionelle Aufteilung der Haltevorrichtungen 42, 43 in Haltevorrichtungen für die Trommel und Haltevorrichtungen für die Produkte und ihre räumliche Trennung hat den Vorteil, dass sowohl die Trommel als auch die Produkte sicher und einfach - nämlich mit einem Stützband - abgestützt werden können, ohne die Produkte mechanisch zu beeinträchtigen. Dieses Konzept ist mit Vorteil auch bei nicht-modular gestalteten Vorrichtungen einsetzbar.The described functional division of the holding
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