EP2026976A1

EP2026976A1 - Stamp insert

Info

Publication number: EP2026976A1
Application number: EP07718413A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Manfred Ortner
Original assignee: Trodat GmbH
Current assignee: Trodat GmbH
Priority date: 2006-05-04
Filing date: 2007-04-27
Publication date: 2009-02-25
Anticipated expiration: 2027-04-27
Also published as: HK1135069A1; CN101505968A; AT503570A4; DE502007003523D1; EP2026976B1; WO2007128012A1; US20100275795A1; RU2008147714A; ATE465016T1; CN101505968B; AT503570B1; RU2423242C2; US8695496B2

Abstract

The invention describes an insert element (1) for a stamp, with several setting wheels (9) disposed adjacent to one another which are rotatably mounted on a shaft (7) of an insert body (2). The setting wheels (9) are designed to support typeface belts (10). The typeface belts (10) are covered at least in the region of the setting wheels (9) by a cover element (12) which in turn has end regions (19, 20) spaced apart from one another in the direction of the shaft (7) and is provided with slots (13) through which setting wheel circumferences (11) extend. In order to couple the cover element (12) with the insert body (2), at least one coupling mechanism (15) is provided, which comprises respective co-operating coupling elements (16, 17) on the insert body (2) and on the cover element (12). The coupling elements (16, 17) are designed so that the direction of the relative coupling movement of the coupling elements (16, 17) with respect to one another is oriented approximately in the direction of the shaft (7) of the insert body (2).

Description

Insert element for a stamp

The invention relates to an insert element for a stamp, with a plurality of adjacently arranged adjusting wheels, which are rotatably arranged on an axis of an insert body, wherein the dials are designed to support Drucktybändern, with a Drucktybenbänder at least in the range of the dials covering cover , which in turn is provided with slots for the passage of Einstellradumfängen and with at least one coupling device for coupling the cover member with the insert body.

From the AT 000 379 Ul a cover sheet in the form of a U-shaped metal or plastic body has become known, are provided in the slots for penetrating Einstellrädem and the cover, covering the wheel hub of the dials worn pressure type bands. For holding or fixing the cover, the insert body between the side parts extending front and rear cross members, which in turn have slots for receiving the inserted over the Drucktypenbänder cover. This makes it possible to insert the cover film with its slots on the dials far into the slots provided in the insert body until the cover is held by clamping in the insert body. However, it was not possible to achieve a secure and permanent support between the cover film and the insert body in all applications.

From DE 203 09 613 Ul a date stamp, comprising a housing, a holder, a stamping frame and a protective cover, which has a U-shaped cross-section, has become known. The stamping frame is arranged pivotably on the holder, wherein a color pad is installed in the housing. The stamping frame has several Einstellschei- ben and several stamping bands, which are each provided with a printing surface of letters, numbers and / or icons. For mutual connection of the protective cover with the stamping frame, on the one hand, the stamping frame has two clamping parts arranged on both sides on the lower part and, on the other hand, the protective cover has two fixation parts defined on both sides. The fixing parts of the protective cover are formed in the region of end wall parts thereof. The locking of the protective cover takes place by widening of the legs approximately in the vertical direction with respect to the axis of the shims. The deformation for the coupling process takes place mostly in the arcuate gene range of the U-shaped cross-section of the protective cover. It was not possible to achieve a secure mounting of the protective cover on the stamp frame in all cases of objection.

The present invention has for its object to provide an insert element for a stamp, in which a positionally accurate and secure mounting of the cover on the insert body can be achieved.

This object of the invention is achieved in that the coupling device in each case comprises cooperating coupling elements on the insert body and on the cover element, which are designed such that the relative coupling movement direction of the coupling elements is aligned with each other approximately in the direction of the axis of the insert body. The resulting by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1 surprising advantage is that by the selected relative coupling movement direction of the cooperating coupling elements in the direction perpendicular to the U-shaped cross section of the cover an even safer connection and an exact mutual positioning between the coupling components has been created. This is independent of the arrangement and position of the legs of the cover relative to the insert body. The mutual alignment of the cover element with respect to the insert body also plays an important role in the interaction of the setting wheels with the slots assigned to them in the cover element. If the cover is held appropriately positioned in the direction of the axis, the play between the slot and the respective adjusting can be kept low without mutual contact or grinding takes place. Likewise, a declining bias of the U-shaped cover member plays no role for the applied clamping force. An unintentional separation of the components by an adjustment or displacement of the legs of the cover thus result in no unintentional release of the coupling device, as can be done for example in the course of actuation of the dials. This is because the clutch movement direction is rotated approximately 90 ° with respect to the pressing force for power transmission to be applied during the rotational movement of the dials.

Also advantageous is a further embodiment according to claim 2, as this simplifies Chen means an easily manufactured coupling element can be created, which allows a secure, stable and durable support.

Another advantage is an embodiment according to claim 3, since a secure interaction with the coupling element formed by a receiving opening is thereby ensured.

By the formation according to claim 4 or 5, it is possible to facilitate the release of the mutually engaged coupling elements for the deliberate removal of the cover from the insert body. Thus, it is now more necessary to bring the extension out of engagement with the receiving opening from the outside with a corresponding tool, wherein then the cover is easy to remove.

According to another embodiment variant according to claim 6 or 7, we provide a simple producible coupling element, which also ensures a secure and permanent mounting of the cover on the insert body.

Also advantageous is a development according to claim 8, since thereby a cover of the coupling element takes place from the outside through the cover.

Due to the design according to claim 9, it is possible to allow for an exact position positioning in the region of the axis an additional alignment movement of the cover in relation to the support plate or housing bracket.

In the embodiment according to claim 10 it is advantageous that thereby a directed from the outside in the direction of the center of the insert body coupling movement direction is provided and thus difficult for non-expert users, a release of the cover of the insert body or prevented.

Through the development according to claim 11 ensures that perpendicular to the joining direction of the components to be coupled together, namely the cover and the insert body, aligned contact surfaces are created, which prevent mutual release of the coupling elements. By the embodiments according to claims 12 or 13, the material inherent elastic properties for the implementation of the coupling process can be used, in which case the main body of the cover can be formed with a higher inherent Stigkeit.

Through the development according to claim 14 it is achieved that as well as a certain coverage of the peripherally arranged dials can be achieved and still a perfect coupling operation of the coupling device forming coupling elements is made possible.

In the embodiments according to claims 15 to 18 it is advantageous that an additional cohesion of the individual wall parts of the cover is so achieved by the one or more connecting webs and beyond a directed force transmission and a higher stiffness of the associated engaged Kupplungsele- ments of the coupling device can be achieved. Due to the arrangement of the connecting web in the apex section or apex region of the cross-sectionally U-shaped cover element, this is additionally stiffened in the direction of the axis. Thus, the slot width of the slot is kept constant by this connection in this area and avoided grinding or jamming of the dials during the adjustment.

The embodiment according to claim 19 or 20 makes it possible to prevent the leg ends of the cover element from pivoting in the direction of the printing type bands. As a result, not only the assembly is facilitated but also damage and possible mutual tilting and thus an increased effort for the United Stellvorgang be avoided.

Finally, further, advantageous embodiments are characterized in the claims 21 to 24, wherein the achievable advantages of the description can be found.

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings.

Show it: Figure 1 shows an inventive insert element for a stamp with a arranged between the cover and the insert body coupling device in the coupled position, in perspective simplified representation.

FIG. 2 shows the insert element according to FIG. 1 with the cover element lifted off, in diagrammatically simplified representation; FIG.

Fig. 3 shows the insert element according to Figures 1 and 2 in a separate position of individual components, in perspective simplified representation.

4 shows a further insert element according to the invention for a punch with a coupling device arranged between the cover element and the insert body in the coupled position, in a diagrammatically simplified representation;

5 shows the insert element according to FIG. 4 with the cover element lifted off, in diagrammatically simplified representation;

6 shows the insert element according to FIGS. 4 and 5 in a separate position of individual components, in a diagrammatically simplified representation;

7 shows another insert element according to the invention for a punch with a coupling device arranged between the cover element and the insert body in the coupled position and an additional connecting web in the apex section of the cover element, in a diagrammatically simplified representation;

8 shows the insert element according to FIG. 7 with the cover element lifted off, in a diagrammatically simplified representation;

9 shows the insert element according to FIGS. 7 and 8 in a separate position of the individual components, in a diagrammatically simplified representation;

10 shows the cover element according to FIGS. 7 to 9 in a sectional view and simplified illustration; 11 shows a further insert element according to the invention for a punch with a coupling device arranged between the cover element and the insert body in the coupled position and an additional connecting web in the apex section of the cover element, in a diagrammatically simplified representation;

FIG. 12 shows the insert element according to FIG. 11 with the cover element lifted off, in diagrammatically simplified representation; FIG.

Fig. 13, the insert element according to FIGS. 11 and 12 in a separate position of the individual components, in perspective simplified representation.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals or the same component names, wherein the disclosures contained in the entire description can be mutatis mutandis to the same parts with the same reference numerals or component names. Also, the location information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc. related to the immediately described and illustrated figure and are to be transferred to the new situation mutatis mutandis when a change in position. Furthermore, individual features or combinations of features from the different exemplary embodiments shown and described can also represent independent, inventive or inventive solutions.

1 to 3 is a possible and possibly independent training of a stamp, in particular an insert element 1 with an insert body 2 for a stamp, which is designed for example as a date stamp, and individually to the respective date or other font and Print character is designed adjustable, shown. For the sake of simplicity, only the entire insert element 1 for the stamp was shown here, wherein the other components for forming the stamp, such as the stamp frame and the independent inking of the printed characters and the like, do not belong here to the present invention.

The insert element 1 is formed in this exemplary embodiment here by a support plate 3, a housing bracket 4 with side parts 5, 6 and an axis 7. The carrying plate 3 has in its center on a breakthrough for the stamp part, so as to ensure a perfect support on the surface provided for the stamp order on the one hand and on the other hand also to wear or record other printed characters.

The insert body 2 is further assigned a Einstellrädersatz 8 with a plurality of Einstellrädern 9, which are formed rotatably mounted about the axis 7. The dials 9 serve to support printing type tapes 10, wherein the dials 9 form a Einstellradumfang 11 at its outer periphery. For covering the printing type bands 10, a cover element 12 is provided at least in the region of the Einstellrädersatzes 8, wherein this side by side in response to the individual Einstellrädern 9 provided slots 13 for the passage of at least the Einstellradumfanges 11 of the dials 9 has. In this case, the cover 12 has a base body 14, wherein this is formed in its cross section with respect to the axis 7 U-shaped. Characterized in that the Einstellradumrange 11 pass through the slots 13 and the base body 14 of the cover 5 covers the see between the dials arranged Drucktybenbänder 10 is for a user of such insert element 1 upon actuation of the dials 9, a contamination of the spring by the already Used or used printing marks with the still adhering stamping color avoided.

The printing type bands 10 may have a different width in the direction of the axis 7, depending on the printing or stamp characters arranged thereon. In the area of the support plate 3, the printing type tapes 10 are associated with a guide which is not described here in detail, which aligns the printed characters arranged on the printing type tapes 10 in a planar manner with respect to the stamp surface or its surface. As a result, a whopping investment and an associated, perfect stamping result is achieved in a known manner.

For holding or coupling of the cover 12 with the insert body 2, at least one coupling device 15 is provided between them. This coupling device 15 in turn has cooperating coupling elements 16, 17 on the insert body 2 or on one of its constituent components and on the cover element 12. The cooperating coupling elements 16, 17 are designed such that the relative direction of coupling movement of the coupling elements 16, 17 is aligned with each other approximately in the direction of the axis 7 of the insert body 2. This means based on the U-shaped Formation of the main body 14 of the cover 12, that the Kupplungsbewegungsrich- direction is aligned approximately in a vertical direction with respect to the U-shaped cross-section. As a result of the coupling movement direction oriented approximately in the direction of the axis 7, unintentional release of the cover element 12 during the adjustment process on the setting wheel periphery 11 of the setting wheels 9 can be prevented.

By means of a double arrow, the coupling movement direction of the cooperating coupling elements 16, 17 is shown in FIG. 2, wherein for the coupling operation first the coupling elements 17 with the side wall part 24, 25 in the direction of the dials 9 - ie inwardly - to adjust. With appropriate alignment and position to each other then the coupling element 17 of the cover 12 can be brought into engagement with the first coupling element 16 in the region of the side part 4, 5. At the same time during the joining process, however, an elastic deformation of the side part 5, 6 of the insert body can take place.

The coupling device 15 is best seen from a synopsis of FIGS. 2 and 3. Here, the first coupling element 16 is formed by a receiving opening 18 in the region of the side part 5, 6 of the insert body 2. In this case, the side part 5, 6 may be part of the support plate 3 and / or the housing bracket 4.

The cover element 12 has the above-described, in its cross-section U-shaped base body 14 and in the direction of the axis 7 spaced-apart end portions 19, 20. In the region of these end regions 19, 20, the coupling element or elements 17 is arranged on the cover element 12, which coupling elements are formed here by an extension 21. This designed as an extension 21 coupling element 17 engages after appropriate mutual adjustment or displacement of the cover 12 out in the vertical direction on the axis 7 in the formed by the receiving opening 18 coupling element 16 a. In this case, the further coupling element 17 protrudes into the side turned away from the setting wheels 9. Thus, the first coupling element 16 is arranged with respect to the further coupling element 17 on the side facing away from the adjusting wheels 9 and are thus distanced furthest from each other. Preferably, on both side parts 5, 6 of the insert body 2 as well as on the end portions 19, 20 of the cover element 12 facing the latter, there is in each case a coupling device 15 with the coupling elements 16, 17 forming these intended. Furthermore, the axis 7 preferably extends between the side parts 5, 6 of the insert body 2 and supports the setting wheels 9.

The first coupling element 16 with its receiving opening 18 is formed here approximately bügeiförmig and has on the joining side of the cover 12 side facing a preferably planar trained contact surface 22 which cooperates with a projection 21 formed on the other contact surface 23 in the coupled position and prevents unintentional removal of the cover 12 from the insert body 2. For ease of joining, the projection 21 has, viewed in the coupling or joining direction, a beveled guide surface in order to facilitate the joining or coupling process. The two contact surfaces 22, 23 are aligned with respect to the axis 7 parallel to this. Preferably, the contact surfaces 22, 23 are also arranged parallel to a printing plane not shown here for receiving the printed image.

The cover member 12 has in addition to the main body 14 at its two end portions 19, 20 each at least partially covering end wall portions 24, 25. In this case, the further coupling element 17 or the extension 21 is preferably arranged on these end wall parts 24, 25. To facilitate the joining movement, the end wall part 24, 25 is resiliently connected to the grand body 14 of the cover 12.

The taking place in the direction of the axis 7 relative coupling movement direction between the coupling elements 16, 17 can during the dome operation by appropriate displacement of the side part 5, 6 and / or the end wall part 24, 25 done. This displacement movement can be easily and safely realized in plastic, for example, by an injection molding process, components produced by the material inherent elastic properties. Likewise, however, material weakenings may also be provided at predetermined points which form a kind of joint, but in the coupled position the side parts 5, 6 and / or the end wall parts 24, 25 have sufficient strength or stability in maintaining their relative position for the cooperating one Coupling elements 16, 17 have.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if at least one guide device 26 is provided between the end wall part 24, 25 of the cover element 12 and the side part 5, 6 of the insert body 2. see is. This guide device 26 serves, on the one hand to facilitate the joining process or the sliding of the cover 12 on the insert body 2 and on the other hand to achieve additional positioning with respect to the longitudinal axis of the adjusting wheels arranged on the axis. As a result, not only a mutual pre-alignment between the components to be joined is achieved, but also a corresponding position positioning. In addition, an exact guidance and support between the cover 12 and the insert body 2 can be achieved. At the same time, however, it is also possible during the adjustment process of the individual setting wheels 9 to inadvertently transfer forces transmitted unintentionally to the cover element 12 starting from the cover element 12 towards the insert body 2. An additional limitation of the coupling movement between the cover element 12 and the insert body 2, in particular the housing bracket 4, is possible by means of corresponding cooperating guide parts of the guide device 26.

Regardless of this, it would also be possible to arrange the previously described coupling elements 16, 17 laterally reversed or mutually mirror-inverted on the cover element 12 or on the side part 5, 6. Thus, the receiving opening 18 in the side wall part 24, 25 and the extension 21 on the side part 5, 6 would be arranged or formed.

FIGS. 4 to 6 show a further embodiment of the insert element 1, which may be independent of itself, wherein the same reference numerals or component designations are again used for the same parts as in the preceding FIGS. 1 to 3. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figs. 1 to 3 or reference.

These coupling device 15 shown here in FIGS. 4 to 6 between the cover 12 and the insert body 2 also has in turn the cooperating coupling elements 16, 17, in which case in contrast to the coupling device 15 previously shown in FIGS Coupling element 16 is formed by a receiving opening 27 in the axis 7. Preferably, the receiving opening 27 is formed cylindrically in the axis 7. The further coupling element 17 is formed in the direction of the dials 9 protruding as a cylindrical approach. It thus engages in the coupling position from the outside in the direction of the axis 7 in the receiving opening 27 formed there. On the side part 5, 6 on the one hand for the storage of the axis 7 in approximately half-shell-shaped bearing points 28 and on the other hand for supporting a support member 29 of the cover 12 provided support surfaces 30 are formed. The support member 29 serves as an intermediate piece between the end wall part 24, 25 and the pin-like coupling element 17 of the coupling device 15.

By means of a double arrow in Fig. 5, the coupling movement direction of the cooperating coupling elements 16, 17 is shown, wherein for the coupling operation first the coupling elements 17 with the support member 29 and side wall portion 24, 25 in the direction away from the adjusting wheels 9 - ie outside - to be adjusted. Only with appropriate alignment and position to each other, the coupling element 17 of the cover 12 can be brought into engagement with the first coupling element 16 in the region of the axis 7. Again, this elastic movement for the coupling process can be effected by the inherent properties of the components of the material, in particular if they are made of an injection molded part made of plastic. However, other materials would also be conceivable, such as metallic materials or else fiber-reinforced plastics, wherein it should always be ensured that the relative direction of coupling of the coupling elements 16, 17 with respect to the axis 7 of the insert body 2 is approximately in the same direction.

In all these embodiments described above, a central arrangement of the cooperating coupling elements 16, 17 is always provided on each side. This takes place mostly in the region of the axis 7 or a plane running concentric with the U-shaped limbs of the base body 14. Further support of the cover element 12 in the coupled state also takes place on the support plate 3, as a result of which a so-called three-point bearing for the cover element 12 on the insert body 2 is achieved. The coupling elements 16, 17 described above can cooperate in the form of a snap connection, wherein here also seen in the direction of the axis 7 alignment can take place.

The embodiments show possible embodiments of the insert element 1, in particular its coupling device 15 between the cover 12 and the insert body 2, wherein it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically illustrated embodiments thereof, but rather also various Combinations of the individual variants of execution are mutually possible and this possibility of variation due to the doctrine of technical action by objective invention in the skill of those working in this technical field. So are all conceivable embodiments, which are possible by combinations of individual details of the illustrated and described embodiment variant, includes the scope of protection.

FIGS. 7 to 10 show a further embodiment of the insert element 1, which may be independent of itself, with an insert body 2 for a die, wherein the same reference numerals or component designations are used for the same parts as in the preceding FIGS. 1 to 6 become. To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figs. 1 to 6 or reference.

The coupling device 15 shown here between the cover 12 and the insert body 2 is the same acting as that coupling device 15 is formed, which has already been described in detail in Figs. 1 to 3. Here again, the coupling device 15 has the respectively cooperating coupling elements 16, 17 on the insert body 2 or on one of its constituent components and on the cover element 12. The cooperating coupling elements 16, 17 are again designed such that the relative direction of coupling movement of the coupling elements 16, 17 is aligned with each other approximately in the direction of the axis 7 of the insert body 2. This means based on the U-shaped design of the base body 14 of the cover 12, that the coupling movement direction is aligned approximately in the vertical direction with respect to the U-shaped cross-section.

In the embodiments of the cover 12 previously described in FIGS. 1 to 6, the slots 13 for receiving the dials 9 each end before reaching the ends of the legs of the body 14 and are limited there by a web-like component, which in turn in the embodiments according to the Fig. 1 to 6 is supported on the support plate 3.

The cover 12 is in this and the Ausführungsfoimen described above by individual strip-shaped wall parts 31 are formed, between which the slots 13 are formed. These wall parts 31 are connected in each end region of the legs of the base body 14 by a holding web with each other to a common component. To increase the stability of the wall parts 31 and / or the coupling device 15, the cover 12 has at least one additional connecting web 32 at least in the region or section of its apex in the transitional region between the legs of the U-shaped component. This connecting web 32 extends in a direction parallel to the axis 7 between the mutually distanced end portions 19, 20, is connected to the wall parts 31 and preferably formed continuously. This orientation can also be referred to as perpendicular to the cross section of the cover 12. In this embodiment, here the connecting web 32 is not only connected to the wall parts 31 but also to the side wall parts 24, 25 carrying or receiving the coupling elements 17. Thus, the object of the invention can also be seen in the provision of a cover element 12 which has a higher strength or rigidity, in particular in the region of its individual wall parts 31 separated from one another by the slots 13. This can be absorbed by the entire cover 12 higher load. This load on the cover 12 can be introduced by the formation and operation of the coupling device 15 and during the assembly process on the insert body or during the adjustment of individual Einstellrädern 9 on this. This task can be seen independently of the design of the coupling device 15.

In this case, a multiple arrangement of the connecting web 32 over the extension path of the slot 13 in cross-section of the cover 12 is possible.

The connecting web 32 extends in the radial direction with respect to the setting wheels 9 seen in a selected, larger distance between the end portions 19, 20 and the end wall parts 24, 25, that on the one hand unhindered recording of the dials 9 and an adjustment associated therewith possible On the other hand, a stable cohesion of the individual wall parts 31 is provided on the side facing away from the axis 7 range of the dials 9. The Einstellradumfänge 11 of the dials 9 are spanned while maintaining a radial distance from the connecting web 32. This serves to contact-free recording of the individual setting wheels 9 in the region of the connecting web 32. This connecting web 32 can be seen in cross-section - ie in the direction of its longitudinal extension or in the direction of the axis 7 - also U-shaped, as best of the Fig. 10 can be seen. In this case, the connecting web 32 is formed raised with respect to an outer surface of the individual wall parts 31 and projects beyond this surface to the side or the direction away from the axis 7. As a result, in addition to a stable coupling device 15, a high stability of the entire cover element 12 is also achieved in its vertex section. As a result, the Auslangen can be found with smaller wall thicknesses and still sufficient strength for both the cover 12 and the coupling device 15 formed thereon can be achieved.

The connecting web 32 with the here arranged or associated end wall parts 24, 25 forms a likewise U- or C-shaped arrangement, which, however, with respect to the U-shaped cover member 12 is arranged offset by 90 ° thereto. In both U-shaped components, the legs or end wall parts 24, 25 protrude in the same direction.

The end wall parts 24, 25 in turn carry the previously described coupling elements 17 and at the same time also form the guide device 26 for alignment with the housing bracket 4.

As a result of this additional connecting web 32, deformation of the side wall parts 24, 25 in the direction of the axis 7 is possible in order to bring the coupling elements 16 and 17 into or out of engagement with one another. For this purpose, a gap is formed between the end wall parts 24, 25 and the immediately adjacent wall parts 31, which may correspond to the width of the slot 13 in its clear width, for example, for receiving the respective adjusting 9 of the slot or may be slightly larger. This is dependent on the arrangement and design of the coupling elements 16 on the housing bracket 4 and the side parts 5, 6. If a slightly wider or larger gap is selected, the coupling process between the two cooperating coupling elements 16, 17 is easier to perform. Due to the arrangement of the connecting web 32, however, a sufficient strength of the entire cover element 12, in particular also its coupling device 15, is nevertheless achieved in this area.

In contrast to the embodiments of the cover element 12 described above, an adjustment or pivoting of the side wall parts 24, 25 takes place here about a pivoting area arranged centrally in the vertex section of the cover element 12. In the embodiments previously described in FIGS. 1 to 6, however, the side wall parts 24, 25 are given away around a pivoting area arranged in the region of the ends of the legs. As a result, based on the cross-sectional plane of symmetry of the U-shaped cover member 12 and its wall parts 31, an eccentric adjustment or pivoting of the end wall parts 24, 25 takes place during the coupling process.

The ends of the wall parts 31 facing away from the connecting web 32 in the region of the leg ends of the U-shaped cover element 12 can in turn be connected to one another to form a one-piece component. This in turn improves the stability of the individual wall parts 31, in particular against deformation in this area. The leg ends of the cover 12 in the region of the wall parts 31 protrude into the support plate 3 within a web 33 in this. As a result, an unintentional widening of the legs of the U-shaped cover member 12 is avoided in this area. In addition, however, a corresponding support and an associated stabilization of the cover 12 relative to the support plate 3 is also possible.

For the assembly of the cover 12 on the housing bracket 4, a sliding over of the cover 12 via the dials 9 by the elastic expansion of the legs of the cover 12 is possible. This insertion movement takes place until the coupling elements 16, 17 of the coupling device 15 are engaged with one another. This delaying movement is facilitated by the guide device 26 described above in the region of the side wall parts 24, 25 and the housing bracket 4. A stop limit for the insertion movement can also be provided in the region of the guide device 26, which is best seen in FIG. 7. In this case, components or webs of the guide device 26, which are arranged in the region of the end wall parts 24, 25, are supported on support surfaces or support edges cooperating therewith on the housing frame 4 or its side parts 5, 6.

FIGS. 11 to 13 show another embodiment of the insert element 1, which may be independent of itself, with an insert body 2 for a die, with the same reference numerals and component designations being used again for the same parts as in the preceding FIGS. 1 to 10. To avoid unnecessary repetitions Reference is made to the detailed description in the preceding Figs. 1 to 10 or reference.

The coupling device 15 shown here between the cover element 12 and the insert body 2 has the same effect as that coupling device 15, which has already been described in detail in FIGS. 1 to 3 and 7 to 10. Therefore, it will not be discussed again.

The cover member 12 forms at its in the direction of the axis 7 of each other distant end portions 19, 20 end faces 34, 35 and end faces, on which mutually aligned support members 36 are arranged. These support elements 36 serve to ensure that the cover element 12 is supported on a housing region 4 provided for this purpose in the position in which it is mounted on the housing bracket 4. Thus, an assembly aid is achieved by which the assembly of the unit from the housing bracket 4, the Einstellrädersatz 8 and the cover 12 is facilitated with the support plate 3. In addition, it is also possible that the support members 36 seen in the insertion direction, even on the support plate 3 and a component thereof support and thus form an additional limitation of the insertion movement of the cover 12 relative to the support plate 3. Thus, not only the springing together of the U-shaped cover element, in particular its wall parts 31, can be avoided, but also an exact positioning of the

Covering element 12 with respect to the support plate 3 and the Einstellrädersatz 8 can be achieved.

By means of the guide device 26, the cover element 12 is also accurately positioned in its position relative to the setting wheel set 8 and the support plate 3 in its peak section. As a result, a trouble-free adjustment process of the individual printing type belts 10 is made possible by the setting wheels 9.

For the sake of order, it should finally be pointed out that for a better understanding of the construction of the insert element 1, this or its constituent parts have been shown partially unevenly and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size.

The problem underlying the independent inventive solutions can be taken from the description. Above all, the individual in FIGS. 1, 2, 3; 4, 5, 6; 7, 8, 9, 10; 11, 12, 13 embodiments form the subject of independent, erfϊndungsgemäßen solutions. The relevant objects and solutions according to the invention can be found in the detailed descriptions of these figures.

References to distribution

1 insert element 2 insert body

3 support plate

4 housing bracket

5 side panel 6 side panel

7 axis

8 Einstellrändersatz

9 dial

10 printing type tape

11 dial circumference

12 cover

13 slot

14 main body 15 coupling device

16 coupling element

17 coupling element

18 receiving opening 19 end area

20 end area

21 extension

22 contact surface 23 contact surface

24 end wall part

25 end wall part

26 guide device 27 receiving opening

28 storage location

29 supporting part

30 support surface 31 wall part

32 connecting bridge

33 footbridge

34 front side

35 front side

36 support element

37 investment area

Claims

Patent claims

1. insert element (1) for a punch, with a plurality of juxtaposed setting wheels (9) which are rotatably mounted on an axis (7) of an insert body (2), wherein the setting wheels (9) for supporting Drucktybenbändern (10) are formed in that the covering element (12) covering the printing type bands (10) at least in the region of the setting wheels (9) comprises a base body (14) with end regions (19, 20) distanced from one another in the direction of the axis (7), the covering element (12) with slots (13) for the passage of Einstellradumfängen (11) is provided and with at least one Kupplungsvor- direction (15) for coupling the cover (12) with the insert body (2), characterized in that the coupling device (15) each cooperating Coupling elements (16, 17) on the insert body (2) and on the cover (12) which are formed such that the relative direction of coupling movement of the coupling elements (16, 17) to each other i n is aligned approximately in the direction of the axis (7) of the insert body (2).

2. insert element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first coupling element (16) through a receiving opening (18) in the region of a side part (5, 6) of the insert body (2) is formed.

3. insert element (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the further coupling element (17) by an extension (21) in the region of the in the direction of the axis (7) spaced apart end portions (19, 20) of the cover ( 12) is formed.

4. insert element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, marked thereby, that the further coupling element (17) in the one of the adjusting wheels (9) averted

Side protruding is formed.

5. insert element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first coupling element (16) with respect to the further coupling element (17) on the side facing away from the setting wheels (9) side is arranged.

6. insert element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first coupling element (16) through a receiving opening (27) in the axis (7) is formed.

7. insert element (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the receiving opening (27) in the axis (7) is cylindrical.

8. insert element (1) according to any one of claims 1, 6 or 7, characterized in that the further coupling element (17) is designed projecting in the direction of the setting wheels (9).

9. insert element (1) according to one of claims 1 or 6 to 8, characterized in that the further coupling element (17) is designed as a cylindrical projection.

10. insert element (1) according to one of claims 1 or 6 to 9, characterized in that the first coupling element (16) with respect to the further coupling element (17) on the adjusting wheels (9) facing side is arranged.

11. insert element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two coupling elements (16, 17) each cooperating bearing surfaces (22, 23) which are aligned with respect to the axis (7) parallel to this.

12. insert element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, marked thereby, that the further coupling element (17) on an end wall part (24, 25) in the end region

(19, 20) of the cover (12) is arranged.

13. insert element (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the end wall part (24, 25) is resiliently connected to the base body (14) of the cover (12).

14. insert element (1) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the end wall part (24, 25) is connected to a leg end of the cover member (12).

15. insert element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, marked thereby, that the cover (12) further comprises at least one extending between the spaced apart end portions (19, 20), continuous connecting web (32) and this with Wall parts (31) of the base body (14) is connected.

16. insert element (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that the connecting web (32) has a U-shaped cross-section and the wall parts (31) projects beyond the side facing away from the axis (7).

17. insert element (1) according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the connecting web (32) with the end wall parts (24, 25) of the cover (12) is connected.

18. insert element (1) according to one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that at least one connecting web (32) in an apex portion of the cover (12) is arranged.

19. insert element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (12) at its in the direction of the axis (7) spaced from each other front ends (34, 35) starting from the base body (14) towards each other directed Stützele- elements (36).

20. insert element (1) according to claim 19, characterized in that in the coupled position of the coupling device (15) the support elements (36) each formed on one of a support plate (3) and a housing bracket (4) of the insert body (2) Investment area (37) are supported.

21. insert element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on both side parts (5, 6) of the insert body (2) and at these facing end portions (19, 20) of the cover (12) each have a coupling device (15 ) is provided.

22. insert element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element (12) in its cross section with respect to the axis (7) is U-shaped.

23. insert element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that extending the axis (7) between the side parts (5, 6) of the insert body (2).

24. insert element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the end wall part (24, 25) of the cover (12) and the side part (5, 6) of the insert body (2) a guide device (26) is arranged.