EP2253477B1 - Chaîne de finissage de livre comprenant un dispositif de pressage modulaire - Google Patents

Chaîne de finissage de livre comprenant un dispositif de pressage modulaire Download PDF

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EP2253477B1
EP2253477B1 EP09405082.0A EP09405082A EP2253477B1 EP 2253477 B1 EP2253477 B1 EP 2253477B1 EP 09405082 A EP09405082 A EP 09405082A EP 2253477 B1 EP2253477 B1 EP 2253477B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42C—BOOKBINDING
    • B42C19/00—Multi-step processes for making books
    • B42C19/08—Conveying between operating stations in machines
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42C—BOOKBINDING
    • B42C5/00—Preparing the edges or backs of leaves or signatures for binding
    • B42C5/02—Preparing the edges or backs of leaves or signatures for binding by rounding or backing

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  • the invention relates to a book production line for the production of books from a book cover and a book block mounted therein, consisting of a arranged at the end of the conveyor line Ein vonvoriques which along a conveyor more regularly arranged at regular intervals processing stations for processing the book block back, viewed in the conveying direction at least a supply station, a Beleim- and a Schuklebestation are preceded in this order, where the book block facing upwardly freestanding back and cyclically successively be fed by the conveyor.
  • a book production line of this kind conveys the pre-published DE 43 34 224 A1 in which the book blocks with a latter clamping and releasing conveyor device from the round to the Abpressstation resp. from the alignment to the removal station in cycles resp. be transported discontinuously.
  • the book blocks are powered by a circulating driven chain system Moving drivers with alignment to block height center in a block transfer station, wherein the book block is supported with its front section on a web.
  • the block transfer station, the round station, the Abpressstation and the Buchausricht-resp. Removal station is associated with a pair of pliers of a trolley, which is in both sides of the path of movement of the book block arranged guideways back and forth movable.
  • the pliers are in the same mutual distances on the trolley and are moved forward together and intermittently for transferring the book block in the next processing station, and then return to their starting position for receiving a further supplied book block after release of the book block.
  • a bookbinding machine with a book block transport system is known. This consists of a running around deflection wheels conveyor and a plurality of equally spaced from each other and drivingly movable on the conveyor arranged brackets for clamping sheet stacks, with an import and an export and with a number of processing stations along straight conveyor lines.
  • Object of the present invention is to provide a book production line with which for the production of Büchem with flat book block back a lesser machine complexity is required and a modular design is favored.
  • rounding and pressing stations can be designed as two stations viewed in the conveying direction or combined as one station.
  • a processing section 2 of an incompletely illustrated book production line 1 is illustrated.
  • a book production line which has a Einitatistation (not visible) at the end of production, conveys the DE 20 16 425 A ,
  • the processing line 2 resp. the book production line consists of a feeding station 3 with a feeding device 4, a transfer station (not visible) replacing a transfer station 5 with a transfer device 6, an adjoining this in the conveying direction F Beleimstation 7 with a Beleimvorraum 8 and a Schuklebestation 9 with a Schuklebevorraum 10, which are arranged along the processing line 2 in this order in the conveying direction.
  • the book blocks transported and processed on the processing line 2 are designated by the reference numeral 12 and have a flat book block spine 13 aligned approximately at right angles to the outer surfaces of the book block 12.
  • the book blocks 12 may be thread sewn, glued or otherwise bound.
  • Transfer device 6 is designed to accommodate at least two working clockwise individually successively transferred over book block 12. The position of the book block 12 in the transfer station 5 is on the subsequent processing stations resp. Processing devices matched to the processing line 2.
  • an adjustable position stop 15 is arranged, which before the transfer of a book block 12 by the feeding device 4 in the transfer station 5, respectively. is retracted position determining in the transfer device 6 in the processing path.
  • the position stop 15 aligned with the front edge 16 or the head of the incoming book block 12 is arranged along the processing line 2 such that the book block 12 transferred to the transfer station 3 occupies the position corresponding to the processing of the book blocks 12 in the downstream processing stations 8, 9. Moreover, the position stop 15 is adjustably arranged in the conveying direction F, so that different sized book block 12 can be processed.
  • the transferred into the transfer station 5 book block 12 stands on a shelf 17, before being detected and transported on.
  • the storage area 17 could also extend over the entire length of the transfer station 5 in the conveying direction F. An alternative possibility shows the single figure and will be briefly described.
  • the transferred book block 12 is stopped by the in the conveying path of the book block 12 electrically, pneumatically or mechanically positioned position stop 15 in a processing position, which he maintains in the further working cycle steps. Due to the fact that usually two working cycle steps are passed through for the rounding and pressing stations not present in the processing line, the transfer station 5 is resp. Transfer device 6 to adapt to these two workstep steps and accordingly has a length for two working cycle steps, ie, a book block 12 dwells on two working cycle steps in the transfer station 5. The further transport of the book block 12 in the transfer station 5 takes place in pairs and forms a first in the conveying direction Conveyor section 18 on the processing line 2 resp.
  • the conveying device 11 ie, it is transported from the transfer device 6 each two spaced apart positioned book block 12 and that book block 12 from the transfer station 5 to a second, in the conveying direction F to the first conveyor section 18 subsequent conveyor section 19 of the processing section 2, respectively.
  • the conveying device 11 and the post-positioned book block 12 reaches the point of the former in the transfer station 5.
  • This double transport resp. Two-stage transport of a book block 12 by the transfer device 6 takes place with a conveying direction F back and forth or forward and backward respectively.
  • Hubartig driven transport tongs 20, which detects two each located in the transfer station 5 book block 12 with a closing movement and as already mentioned, transferred the front in the conveying direction F book block 12 in a following station and the subsequent book block 12 in the position of the former in the transfer station 5 ,
  • each working stroke of the transporting device 20 assigned to the transfer device 6 corresponds to a separation distance between the processing stations.
  • the gripping device 22 may, as illustrated, be formed of two round bars acting clampingly on the side surfaces 21 of a book block 12.
  • the gripping device 22 can also be designed for height adjustment, in particular for small book blocks, for example 70 ⁇ 100 mm. With a stepper motor, the book blocks can be raised or lowered. In this way, the book block can be aligned to the height of the glue station or capital station.
  • the electric motor 24, which is also referred to as a servomotor or servo motor can be used for torque, speed and / or position regulation and can be useful here for changing these characteristics.
  • the transporting forceps 20 performing the linear transport movement of the book blocks 12 consists of two clamping bars 28, 29 assigned to the transfer station 5, which are distributed uniformly relative to the longitudinal central axis of the processing line 2 extending in the longitudinal center plane of a book block 12. arranged symmetrically distributed and drivingly connected to each other, wherein the transport movement of the transport tongs 20 extends into the entrance region of the second conveyor section 19.
  • a not shown machine frame is provided, on which the transport tongs 20 by a guide assembly (not shown) in the conveying direction is guided back and forth.
  • the closing and opening of the transport tongs 20 takes place by means of pneumatic, electromechanical and / or mechanical actuation means which are respectively arranged between the machine frame and the clamping bars 28, 29.
  • the exemplified drive device 23 also allows opening and closing of the transport tongs 20 during the longitudinal movements of the latter.
  • the distance between the clamping bar 28, 29 adjusted to the varying book block thicknesses adjustable.
  • This mechanism can be found in the technical and patent literature and is not the subject of this book production line.
  • the conveying direction F considered at the first conveyor section 18 of the processing section 2 respectively.
  • the conveying device 11 a with the conveying end of the first conveying section 18 and effective working clock-connected second conveyor section 19 on.
  • the conveyor 11 are a Beleimstation resp. a Beleimvortechnisch 8 and subsequently conveyed down a Häbestation 9 resp. a Deutschenbevortechnisch 10. Both stations 8, 9 are sufficiently well known in terms of their function from the prior art and require no specific description here.
  • the book block 12 which has been re-detected from a standing or hanging position in the direction of conveyance F 1 is transferred to the second conveying section 19.
  • the Ueber Industriesunsposition the transport tongs 20 for transferring the book block 12 is indicated on the second conveyor section 19 by dotted lines.
  • a gripping device 22 To transfer a book block 12 to the second conveyor section 19, this is achieved by using a gripping device 22 after detecting the book block 12 by the transport tongs 20 and then transferred the book block 12.
  • the second conveyor section 19 is formed by two along the processing line 2 laterally evenly distributed on the longitudinal center plane of the book block 12 extending longitudinal central axis of the processing section 2 laterally spaced conveyor run 31, 32 two adjacent synchronously circulating conveyor belts 33, 34 or - chains 33, 34, the conveyor belts 33, 34 revolve about approximately vertical axes not visible deflection rollers.
  • the upstream upstream inlet region 35 of the second conveyor section 19 projects beyond the conveying direction F, the transfer position shown in phantom the transfer tongs 20 respectively. the clamping bar 28, 29, so that a path superposition of both conveyor sections 18, 19 is present. For a trouble-free transfer of the book blocks 12 from the first 18 to the second conveyor section 19 is usually carried out at a standstill.
  • the book block is moved by the transport tongs 20 in the open chain mouth. In the final position the chain mouth closes and takes over the book block.
  • the gripper carriage then returns to its original position.
  • the transfer speed of transport tongs 20 and the speed of the conveying run 31, 32 resp. the conveyor belts 33, 34 are the same size.
  • the single figure provides the opportunity to form the inlet region 35 as a so-called chain mouth. Thereby, the inlet region 35 relative to the distance between the two conveyor runs 31, 32 of the conveyor belts 33, 34 or chains upstream regularly be extended increasingly, so in the conveying direction F a wedge-like constriction and thus a gentle transfer of the book block 12 from the first conveyor section 18 to the second conveyor section 19 arises.
  • the conveyor belts 33, 34 resp. To change the conveying gap 36 between the conveyor 31, 32 or Hätrums resp. - Chains with respect to their mutual distance uniformly distributed on the determined by the book block 12 longitudinal central axis. Due to the V-shaped design of the inlet region 35, a support roller 39, 40 and on the inside of a non-visible guide rail for the conveyor belts 33, 34 or chains on the empty strand 37, 38 of the conveyor belts 33, 32 facing away from the conveying strand 31, 32 intended.

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  1. Chaîne (1) de production de livres pour la fabrication de livres constitués d'une couverture d'ouvrage et d'un corps d'ouvrage (12) appliqué dans cette couverture, constituée d'un dispositif d'application qui est disposé à l'extrémité de transport de la chaîne de production (1) et qui est précédé, le long d'un parcours de traitement (2) ou encore d'un dispositif de transport (11), de plusieurs postes de traitement disposés à espacements réguliers et destinés à traiter un dos de corps d'ouvrage (13), à savoir, considéré dans la direction de transport (F), d'au moins un poste d'alimentation (3), un poste d'encollage (7) et un poste de contre-collage (9), dans cet ordre, postes vers lesquels les corps d'ouvrage (12) sont tournés avec le dos de corps d'ouvrage (13) dégagé vers le haut et auxquels ils peuvent être successivement apportés de manière cyclique par le dispositif de transport (11), caractérisée en ce qu'un poste d'endossage et de de pressage respectif pouvant être optionnellement rapporté ou intercalé entre le poste d'alimentation (3) et le poste d'encollage (7) est réalisé modulaire et, pour traiter des corps d'ouvrage (12) à dos plat (13), peut être remplacé par un poste de transfert (5) conçu modulairement intercalable et placé à la suite du poste d'alimentation (3), sachant que le poste de transfert (5) forme une première section de transport (18) du parcours de traitement (2) ou encore du dispositif de transport (11), section qui présente une pince de transport (20) pouvant être entraînée dans la direction de transport (F) et en direction opposée et agissant de part et d'autre sur les corps d'ouvrage (12) transportés sur chant à distance les uns à la suite des autres, et sachant que la première section de transport (18) est suivie, considéré dans la direction de transport (F), d'une deuxième section de transport (19) du dispositif de transport (11) qui prend en charge les corps d'ouvrage (12) au poste de transfert (5).
  2. Chaîne de production de livres selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les postes de traitement voisins du poste de transfert (5) ou respectivement des postes d'endossage et de pressage sont conçus pour pouvoir être reliés de façon modulaire.
  3. Chaîne de production de livres selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que le poste de transfert (5) destiné à prendre en charge et transporter au moins deux ou plusieurs corps d'ouvrage (12) espacés dans la direction de transport (F) est réalisé avec une longueur pour deux étapes de cycle de travail.
  4. Chaîne de production de livres selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce qu'une butée de position (15), pouvant être approchée contre le bord avant des corps d'ouvrage apportés (12), est associée au poste de transfert (5).
  5. Chaîne de production de livres selon la revendication 1, selon laquelle une course de travail de la pince de transport (20) correspond respectivement à la longueur d'un espacement des postes de travail, caractérisée en ce que la pince de transport (20) présente, dans la direction de transport (F), au moins deux régions de serrage associées aux corps d'ouvrage sur chant (12).
  6. Chaîne de production de livres selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que la pince de transport (20) est réalisée avec des barres de serrage (28, 29) s'étendant dans la direction de transport (F), uniformément réparties par rapport à un axe médian longitudinal des corps d'ouvrage (12), se faisant face et reliées en entraînement.
  7. Chaîne de production de livres selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que le poste de transfert (5) présente un dispositif de transfert (6) réalisé à fonctionnement cyclique, en étant entraîné de par voie électromécanique ou pneumatique.
  8. Chaîne de production de livres selon la revendication 7, caractérisée en ce que la pince de transport (20), associée au dispositif de transfert (6) et accomplissant des mouvements du genre alternatifs dans la direction de transport (F), est reliée en entraînement à un moteur électrique (24) à angle de rotation commandé.
  9. Chaîne de production de livres selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la deuxième section de transport (19) est formée par des bandes ou chaînes transporteuses circulantes (33, 34) agissant de part et d'autre sur les corps d'ouvrage sur chant (12) à force ou par complémentarité de forme.
  10. Chaîne de production de livres selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisée en ce qu'un dispositif de maintien (22) prenant en charge les corps d'ouvrage (12) en position suspendue est associé au poste de transfert (5).
  11. Chaîne de production de livres selon la revendication 10, avec un poste de transfert (5) s'étendant sur deux cycles de traitement, caractérisée en ce que le dispositif de maintien (22) est disposé de manière à agir dans le deuxième cycle de traitement.
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