EP2133213B1 - Dispositif d'encollage pour machines à relier - Google Patents

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EP2133213B1
EP2133213B1 EP09161233A EP09161233A EP2133213B1 EP 2133213 B1 EP2133213 B1 EP 2133213B1 EP 09161233 A EP09161233 A EP 09161233A EP 09161233 A EP09161233 A EP 09161233A EP 2133213 B1 EP2133213 B1 EP 2133213B1
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Gianni Tognin
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42C—BOOKBINDING
    • B42C9/00—Applying glue or adhesive peculiar to bookbinding

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  • the present patent relates to machines for bookbinderies, sorters for books and volumes and perfect binding machines and in particular concerns a new glue applicator for perfect binding machines, with device for alternate or simultaneous supply of glue coming from two or more separate tanks.
  • Automatic machines are known for binding signatures which comprise one or more clamps, a vibrating surface, at least one cutter, one or more rollers and blades for application of the hot-melt glue, a cover application device and a press.
  • Each signature stack constituting a book or volume to be bound is positioned, manually or mechanically, in the clamp, which transports said stack throughout the binding sequence.
  • the stack transported by the clamp is conveyed onto the vibrating surface which aligns the sheets.
  • the stack is then sent to the cutter which levels off, by removal of material, all the backs of the sheets.
  • rollers and blades spread the hot-melt glue onto the spine and if necessary also onto the margin of the first and last sheet in the vicinity of the spine.
  • the cover application device positions each cover to be folded or pre-folded on the cover presser which attaches the cover to the stack.
  • rollers and blades for spreading the holt-melt glue are partially immersed in one or more heated tanks containing the glue.
  • hot-melt glue which is solid at ambient temperature and becomes liquid when heated to a certain temperature value. Said value varies according to the type of glue used and makes said glue fluid enough for application.
  • the hot-melt glue involves considerable problems and disadvantages, in addition to many limits.
  • the hot-melt glue In order to be used, the hot-melt glue must be brought to high temperatures, therefore the parts in contact with the glue are at high temperature, with the consequent risk of bums for the operators.
  • the amount of glue deposited on the stack is not constant but also depends on how much glue is collected by the rollers and blades from the relative tanks, i.e. on the quantity of glue contained in the tanks.
  • Said applicator comprises at least one glue tank connected to one or more glue distributors, provided with mechanisms for delivery/interruption of the glue, one or more pairs of stack guides and two or more components for application of the glue.
  • Said tank provided with hermetically sealed cover, contains glue which is liquefied by heating of the tank itself and conveyed through ducts to the distributors by means of a device which increases the pressure inside the tank.
  • Said distributors consist of cylinders positioned horizontally and square to the direction of forward movement of the stack.
  • Said glue applicator for perfect binding machines requires a lower working temperature of the various glue distribution parts and the glue itself and also permits the use of other glues, for example polyurethane glues, in addition to the normal hot-melt glue, for perfect binding.
  • the main drawback of said applicator with several tanks consists in the fact that it requires a number of supply ducts equal to the number of tanks, i.e. each tank serves one single supply duct, in turn connected to the distributor. Therefore, in order to use two or more types of glue, the applicator must be provided with at least a corresponding number of supply ducts and distributors, each distributor being in turn provided with stack guides and other mechanisms necessary for correct operation.
  • the applicator is therefore structurally and functionally complex, since it is not possible to deliver two different types of glue from one single distributor.
  • WO 2006/102783A discloses an adhesive application station for binding printed material comprising a distributor of the glue, a main duct and two or more peripheral ducts for alternatively or simultaneously supplying glue to said distributor.
  • the main aim of the present invention is to permit the use of two or more types of glue, supplied to each distributor alternately or simultaneously during the same binding operation, by means of one single main supply duct.
  • a further object of the new applicator is to permit the use not only of the normal hot-melt glue but also other glues, for example polyurethane glues, for perfect binding.
  • a further advantage of the present invention is that it is structurally and functionally simple, since the overall number of components for delivery of the glue is reduced.
  • a further advantage of the present invention is that two or more types of glue can be mixed, before delivery and application.
  • the new glue applicator for perfect binding machines with device for alternate or simultaneous glue supply from two or more separate tanks, each connected, via relative peripheral supply duct, to one single main supply duct communicating with one or more distributors, and where each of said peripheral supply ducts comprises, upstream of the confluence with said main supply duct, at least one opening/closing valve suitable for permitting or preventing the supply of glue to said main supply duct.
  • a first type of glue can be used suitable for application on stacks made of a certain material alternating with a second type of glue suitable for application on different materials.
  • valves it is also possible for two or more of said valves to be simultaneously open, so that two or more types of glue are mixed in said main supply duct, before delivery and application.
  • Figures 1 , 1a , 1b and figure 2 show three-dimensional and plan views of embodiment examples, with one or two distributors, of the new glue applicator for perfect binding machines, with a device (2) for the alternate/simultaneous supply of glue coming from at least two separate supply lines (1a, 1b), each connected to the relative tank, not shown in the figure.
  • FIGs 3, 4, 5 and 6 schematically show operation of the device (2) for alternate/simultaneous supply of glue from at least two separate supply lines (1a, 1b).
  • said device (2) is suitable for supplying the glue coming from one single line (1a, figure 3 ; 1b , figure 4 ), interrupting the supply of glue from the other line.
  • said device (2) is also suitable for completely interrupting the supply from both the lines (1a, 1b) or, as in figure 6 , is suitable for simultaneously supplying the glue coming from both the lines (1a. 1b).
  • the new applicator comprises two or more peripheral ducts (21a, 21b) for supply of glue from two separate lines (1a, 1b), each connected to a relative glue tank, and one single main supply duct (23) into which said peripheral ducts (21 a, 21b) flow (24), said main supply duct (23) being connected to one or more glue distributors (3a, 3b), and where each of said peripheral ducts (21a, 21b) comprises, upstream of said confluence (24) in said main supply duct (23), at least one valve (22a, 22b) for opening/closing the glue supply.
  • said valve (22a, 22b) comprises an actuator with a translating piston suitable for partially or totally blocking opening of the relative peripheral supply duct (21a, 21b).
  • the new applicator furthermore comprises devices for control of the temperature and pressure inside said tanks and for control of the temperature of the mechanical parts crossed by the glue, suitable for guaranteeing the best glue fluidity conditions.
  • said glue distributors (3a, 3b) comprise in turn further glue delivery/interruption mechanisms suitable for opening/closing the holes for outlet of the glue from said distributors (3a, 3b).
  • Each distributor (3a, 3b) furthermore comprises preferably at least one pair of guides (51a, 52a, 51b, 52b) for positioning of the stack to be bound.
  • said glue applicator comprises at least two distributors (3a, 3b), where said main supply duct (23) feeds both said distributors (3a, 3b), or comprises at least one branch (25) splitting into two or more further ducts (25a, 25b), each connected to the relative distributor (3a, 3b).
  • valves (22a, 22b) The operation of said valves (22a, 22b) is synchronised so as to supply alternately or simultaneously the glue coming from said two separate lines (1a, 1b).
  • valves (22a, 22b) can be open while the other is closed so as to supply alternately, to both distributors (3a, 3b), only one type of glue (1a in figure 3 ; 1b in figure 4 ).
  • all the valves (22a, 22b) can be closed, interrupting supply of all the types of glue or, as in figure 6 , all the valves (22a, 22b) can be open, permitting simultaneous supply of both types of glue to both the distributors (3a, 3b).
  • the glue delivered is a mixture of the glues or substances generally fed to said main supply duct (23).
  • said distributors (3a, 3b) each comprise a duct which is positioned horizontally and square to the direction of forward movement of the stack and is provided with valves or mechanisms for supply/interruption of the glue.
  • the distributor (3a) which is encountered first by the stack is provided in its upper part with a slit (31a) parallel to the length of the distributor (3a).
  • the glue applied to the spine flows out of said slit (31a).
  • the distributor (3b) encountered second by the stack in transit is provided with two holes or apertures (32b) in its upper part, corresponding to the two guides (51b, 52b).
  • the glue applied on the margin of the first and last sheet in the vicinity of the spine flows out via said holes or apertures (32b).
  • each of said distributors (3a, 3b) there is a mechanism or valve for supply/interruption of delivery of the glue coming from the tank, comprising a further inner cylindrical duct or shutter housed inside the relative distributor (3a, 3b), adhering to the inner portion of the slits or holes (31a. 32b) of the distributor (3a, 3b).
  • the wall of said shutter is provided with holes or slits with form, dimension and position corresponding to the holes or slits (31a, 32b) of the distributors (3a, 3b).
  • Each shutter protrudes from the relative distributor (3a, 3b) on the side opposite the tank and has said end mechanically closed.
  • On said end of the protruding inner shutter levers and/or electromechanical or pneumatic mechanisms are applied suitable for partially rotating said inner shutter on its central axis. Via said rotation the holes or slits of the inner shutter are aligned or misaligned with the holes or slits of the relative distributor (3a, 3b).
  • guides (51b, 52b) of the distributor (3b) encountered second by the stack are provided with holes or apertures, on their surface in contact with said distributor (3b), communicating with holes or apertures present on their surface facing the opposite guide (51a, 52a).
  • the new applicator can also comprise a mechanism for partial suction of the glue contained in the supply ducts (3a, 3b) and in the shutters, thus ensuring a very precise flow start action and clear interruption of extrusion of the glue in the glue application area.

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  1. Applicateur de colle pour brocheuses caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend :
    - deux ou plusieurs distributeurs (3a, 3b) de la colle venant de deux ou plusieurs bacs ;
    - un conduit principal d'approvisionnement (23) de la colle
    audit/auxdits distributeur/s (3a, 3b) ;
    et où deux ou plusieurs conduits périphériques (21a, 21 b) d'approvisionnement de la colle, chacun relié à au moins un desdits bacs, confluent dans ledit conduit principal d'approvisionnement (23), chacun desdits conduits périphériques d'approvisionnement (21 a, 21 b) comprenant, en amont de la confluence (24) avec ledit conduit principal d'approvisionnement (23), au moins une soupape d'ouverture/fermeture (22a, 22b) apte à consentir ou empêcher l'approvisionnement de colle audit conduit principal d'approvisionnement (23), et où ledit conduit principal d'approvisionnement (23) comprend au moins un branchement (25) se partageant en deux ou plusieurs ultérieurs conduits (25a, 25b), chacun relié au distributeur correspondant (3a, 3b).
  2. Applicateur de colle selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdites soupapes (22a, 22b) desdits conduits périphériques d'approvisionnement (21a, 21b) fonctionnent de façon à fournir alternativement audit conduit principal d'approvisionnement (23) la colle (1a, 1b) venant d'un desdits conduits périphériques d'approvisionnement (21 a, 21 b).
  3. Applicateur de colle selon les revendications 1, 2 caractérisé en ce que lesdites soupapes (22a, 22b) desdits conduits périphériques d'approvisionnement (21a, 21b) fonctionnent de façon à fournir simultanément audit conduit principal d'approvisionnement (23) la colle (1a et 1b) venant de deux ou plusieurs desdits conduits périphériques d'approvisionnement (21 a, 21 b).
  4. Applicateur de colle selon les revendications 1, 2, 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend deux ou plusieurs bacs à colle, chacun apte à contenir de différentes colles en termes de composition et/ou de qualité et/ou de température d'exercice et/ou de séchage.
  5. Applicateur de colle selon les revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que chacun desdits distributeurs (3a, 3b) comprend un conduit positionné horizontalement et orthogonalement à la direction d'avance des fascicules et doté de soupapes ou mécanismes pour l'approvisionnement/interruption de la colle.
  6. Applicateur de colle selon les revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que chacun desdits bacs comprend un dispositif pour le contrôle de la pression à l'intérieur du bac.
  7. Applicateur de colle selon les revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend :
    - au moins un couple de guidages (51a, 52a, 51b, 52b) pour les fascicules positionnés sur chaque distributeur (3a, 3b) ;
    - au moins un composant pour l'application de la colle apte à appliquer la colle sur le dos du fascicule en transit, relié à un desdits distributeurs (3a) et positionné entre lesdits guidages (51 a, 52a) dudit distributeur (3a) ;
    - au moins un couple de composants latéraux pour l'application de la colle aptes à appliquer la colle sur la marge de la première et de la dernière feuilles près du dos du fascicule en transit, et où lesdits composants latéraux pour l'application sont reliés à un distributeur (3b) et sont positionnés entre les guidages (51b, 52b) en tant que continuation des guidages (51 b, 52b) ou sur les guidages (51 b, 52b) dudit distributeur (3b).
  8. Applicateur de colle selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que ledit composant pour l'application de la colle sur le dos du fascicule se compose d'une fente ou ouverture (31a) se trouvant sur la partie supérieure du distributeur (3a).
  9. Applicateur de colle selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que chacun desdits composants pour l'application de la colle sur la marge de la première et de la dernière feuilles près du dos du fascicule se compose d'une série de trous ou ouvertures (32b) présents sur la surface de chaque guidage (51b, 52b) tournés vers le guidage opposé (52b, 51b) et communiquant avec l'intérieur dudit distributeur (3b).
  10. Applicateur de colle selon les revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les guidages (51a, 51b) plus proches du bac sont fixes, et où les guidages (52a, 52b) plus éloignés du bac peuvent être déplacés.
  11. Applicateur de colle selon les revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que chaque mécanisme pour l'approvisionnement/interruption de la colle de chaque distributeur (3a, 3b) comprend un obturateur ou un conduit cylindrique logé et tournable à l'intérieur du distributeur correspondant (3a, 3b) et étant adhérent à la partion interne des fentes ou trous (31a, 32b) du distributeur (3a, 3b), et où la paroi dudit obturateur est dotée de trous ou fentes de forme, dimension et position correspondant auxdits trous ou fentes (31a, 32b) du distributeur correspondant (3a, 3b), et où la rotation dudit obturateur aligne ou désaligne les trous ou fentes de l'obturateur avec les trous ou fentes du distributeur (3a, 3b), en permettant ou empêchant le passage de la colle à travers les trous ou fentes du distributeur (3a, 3b).
  12. Applicatuer de colle selon les revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un mécanisme pour l'aspiration partielle de la colle contenue dans les conduits d'approvisionnement (3a, 3b) et dans les obturateurs de façon à garantir une action de début de flux très précise et une interruption nette de l'extrusion de la colle dans la zone d'application de la colle.
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