EP3036105A2

EP3036105A2 - Method for changing printing plates as well as a printing press with a printing tower and a vertically movably mounted storage device

Info

Publication number: EP3036105A2
Application number: EP14729003.5A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Karl Schäfer
Original assignee: Koenig and Bauer AG
Current assignee: Koenig and Bauer AG
Priority date: 2013-08-22
Filing date: 2014-06-11
Publication date: 2016-06-29
Anticipated expiration: 2034-06-11
Also published as: EP3036105B1; CN105473337B; US9701105B2; WO2015024681A3; WO2015024681A2; CN105473337A; US20160207304A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a printing machine having a printing tower with a plurality of printing units arranged one above the other and a printing form changeover system having at least one vertically movable storage device for printing forms. According to the invention, a first machine plane, which is associated with one or a plurality of first printing units, is provided. A conveying system which can move the vertically movable storage device from a loading position located in the region of the first machine plane to an advanced position which is vertically spaced apart, is provided. In addition to the vertically movable storage device, an additional storage device which is associated with the first printing unit(s) of the printing tower is provided.

Description

description

Method for conveying printing forms during the printing plate change and printing machine with a printing tower and a vertically movable storage device

The invention relates to methods for conveying printing forms when printing form change and printing machines with a printing tower and a vertically movable

Memory device according to claim 1 or 6 or claim 9, 11 or 14.

By WO 2012/045494 A1 is a printing plate changing system with a a

Storing device associated with printing unit known, wherein in a development in the storage device usable carrier elements in the form of changing magazines by appropriate transport devices pre-loaded by the printer to the

Pressure unit to be conveyed, and there manually or by a manipulator can be used. From the memory device which can be brought into a working position, the

aufzuplattenden printing forms removed by a transfer unit and fed to the respective form cylinder. For the return of used plates a return memory is provided, which is arranged horizontally spaced apart from the printing unit in a preferred embodiment, and can be brought by a combined vertical and pivotal movement in a printing near recording position.

DE 10 2006 032 204 B3 relates to a method for providing printing plates at their mounting location on a forme cylinder, wherein a printing form to be wound is transported in a transport module from the imaging to the installation site, where it by a transport device of the transport module out of this to the forme cylinder promoted and the assembly is supported by a rolling element integrated in the module. The module may have an additional shaft for receiving at least one printing form to be discharged. The printing unit to be supplied with printing unit has two printing units on top of each other, which in the vertical two different Define levels of the printing unit, referred to as lower and upper levels. In one embodiment of the printing unit, the two printing units to work together via a horizontally extending path, in another embodiment, each with a different printing unit via a vertically extending path. In a first embodiment are on the operating side of the printing unit per printing unit level a horizontal, parallel to the cylinder axis extending transport rail and one in a side next to the

Pressure unit extending escape arranged, the two horizontal

Transport rails connecting lifting device provided. The spent on the horizontal transport rail of the upper printing unit level module can be used to mount the printing forme with its opening having the face down, the spent on the horizontal transport rail of the lower printing unit module with its opening upwards. In an alternative embodiment, only a horizontal transport rail extends halfway between the two printing unit levels, wherein the transport modules for the upper and lower levels are rotated by 180 ° to each other to be arranged on the horizontal transport rail.

In GB 2 413 530 A a print tower associated printing form changing system is disclosed with a printing plate module whose cassette z. B. releasably on a

Printing form loading module is arranged. In the printing form module are on several

In one embodiment, the support elements are independently movable by a drive mechanism assigned to the printing block module and in another embodiment by a mechanism provided on the printing plate loading module between a storage position and an outer layer. The printing form loading module comprises a pivotable printing form loading head, by means of which a printing form arranged in the outer layer directly above the channel can be held over suction cups and pressed into the channel. The system comprising the printing form loading module and the printing plate module is located in an intermediate space between a frame part carrying the printing unit cylinders and one for the printing form change wegbewegten, the inking unit-carrying frame part between a parking position and located at different heights printing units on a linear guide via a frame-fixed rack together acting gear, which is driven by a motor, vertically movable. The cassette is z. B. on site or in a prepress area equipped with the printing plates of the printing tower, being transported in the second case, for example, a tape system to the printing tower.

DE 10 2008 036 053 A1 discloses a printing press with a printing tower, which comprises two printing units arranged one above the other. Printing plate cassettes are in this case vertically displaceable, that they, when in the range of the lower

Pressure unit are lowered, with printing plates for positionally correct or positionally accurate recording of the same can be fitted, wherein the thus equipped printing plate cassettes are liftable with a lifting device starting from the lower printing unit in the region of vertically above the lower printing unit positioned printing unit. In a first embodiment, the shifting between positions, wherein the

Printing plate cassette extends in projection between the axial ends of the printing cylinder. In another embodiment, the vertical shifting takes place between

Positions when the printing plate cassette is seen in projection to the side next to the printing cylinder, where subsequently. After lifting such a positionally accurate fitted D jerk plate cassette can be accessed by means of a fully automatic or semi-automatic printing plate changing device on the printing plates.

EP 1 193 061 A1 discloses a material hoist in a printing machine, by means of which in one embodiment new and applied printing forms can be transported between a lower and an upper operating level. The elevator is next to a printing section in a frame and comprises one another as a chain

trained circulating means arranged shelves, wherein the chain by a

frame-mounted motor is driven. Also US 5 427 028 A discloses a printing plate lift. Here, individual printing plates can be mounted in rods which are fixed continuously or in each case only end of the printed form to be suspended on two spaced circulating chains.

EP 2 186 638 A2 discloses a receiving device for printing plates with an angled section having bar, in which one above the other and

side by side angled ends of printing forms are suspended. In a

Execution may be a strip for Neuplatten and including a bar for old printing plates can be provided. The old and new slats are transferable by a handling device, which is designed as a robot arm, between the forme cylinder and the respective bar.

In DE 10 2008 045 679 A1 a printing press and a method for

Handling of printing plates disclosed, with a fully automatic transport of pre-equipped by a manipulator disk storage is possible. The stocked

Disk storage can be conveyed vertically from a first level to a second level by a cassette lift. In the second conveying plane, the cassettes can be conveyed horizontally in order to displace them into the area of the printing units of the printing unit for which the conveyed printing plates are provided. A removal of the printing plates from the memory and feeding to the plate cylinders is done close to the printer by a manipulator. Old plates removed during the printing plate change are either disposed of locally in the area of the printing units or transferred to the cassette and automatically fed to a disposal station.

From DE 10 2008 044 228 A1 is a printing unit with a lower

Machine level and lying out of reach of the lower machine level printing units disclosed. Form cylinders of the printing unit are mehrplattenbreite Associated printing form magazines, which are rigidly mounted in the printing unit or between a working and a rest position in the printing unit. The provided in various vertical position Druckformmagazine are by a

Loading device can be loaded, in which on vertkalbeweglichen platforms the newly aufzulegenden printing plates are added. The platforms can previously be equipped by a distribution device. The handling device may include under the bottom of its platforms a vertically movable storage for printing plates placed.

DE 10 2007 024 607 A1 relates to a method and a device for handling printing plates, wherein printing plates to be placed spent in a revolving endless conveyor in a near-printing position, passed there by a transfer device to a horizontal conveyor and finally taken over by a handling and placed on the plate cylinder position become. In a modification, the

Horizontal conveyor omitted, the printing form is taken over by the handling arm directly from the endless conveyor. A return transport of used printing plates can be done with the same conveyors in the opposite direction.

DE 44 42 265 A1 relates to a transport system for the transport of printing plates, wherein printing forms by a primary means of transport at a pressure tower close

Transfer station to be handed over to a secondary transport system, which comprises in a first embodiment, a vertically rotating loop or as a whole formed as such. At removal station provided for each machine level, the loop can be removed from the intended opening and placed on it with the appropriate position. The removal of the batten can be taken manually or by a plate handling system. The removal station is preferably designed so that used removed printing plates can be dispensed again and transported back via the transfer device DE 40 03 445 A1 discloses an automatic Plattenzuführ- and

Cylinder charging system known, wherein a newly aufzulegende printing plates carrying carriage along a front side of several printing units extending

Wegweg is movable. Between two adjacent printing units in each case a further routing is provided, on which a Druzckplatten from the car entnehmendes handling device is movable.

In DE 198 04 106 A1 a transport system and method for conveying printing plates is disclosed, wherein in a lower of two printing units aufzulegende printing plates in a lower printing form memory and in the upper printing unit

aufzulegende printing plates are held in an upper pressure plate storage or are. To place the lower plates on the lower plate cylinder, the printing plates are removed by the lower printing unit associated funding from the lower pressure plate storage and placed on the associated form cylinder. The same applies to the upper printing unit and corresponding upper conveyor.

DE 10 2009 000 750 A1 discloses one by a lift on the printing tower

vertically movable storage device. In order to convey printing forms from the storage device into respective magazines assigned to the vertically stacked printing units, a printing forme feed is provided, by means of which one in the

Memory device arranged printing form can be raised and horizontally conveyed to the magazine.

The invention is based on the object, methods for conveying printing forms when printing form change and printing machines with a printing tower and a

to provide vertically movable storage device.

The object is achieved by the features of claim 1 or 6 or 9, 1 1 or 14 solved.

The advantages which can be achieved with the invention are, in particular, that a change of order with less time and / or personnel requirements can be carried out by the system. At the same time a simple, safe and yet. With regard to the design of different machines, especially newspaper printing machines, flexible system is created.

Of particular advantage is an embodiment of the transport of newly aufzulegenden printing forms, with a space-saving transport in one of the working position

various transport takes place. Thus, a control room is not unnecessarily restricted and / or a breakthrough between different machine levels not

unacceptably large. Viewed individually or in an advantageous manner, this brings with it the advantages resulting from the vertical transport that is close to the printing tower and does not or hardly limits the operating space. Also, in the context of the mounting of new printing plates in terms of the positional accuracy sensitive transport after vertical conveying no unnecessarily large distance to the relevant forme cylinder must be bridged.

By providing one of the main operating level and a vertically movable storage device are provided in a particularly advantageous embodiment, a printing plate change can still be performed in a relatively short time with little manpower.

For an embodiment of the transport of removed printing forms is a

Implementation of particular advantage in which the memory or a wall for loading spent in a position closer to the printing press and / or spent a holding means in the conveying path we. This also ensures good accessibility, without having to compromise on reliability. Of particular advantage in terms of accessibility and time required for the vertical transport of Altdruckformen independent from the vertical transport of reprinting conveyor system is provided. In contrast to solutions with mixed memory occurs here no conflict of interest between discharge from and supply to the relevant printing unit. Due to the additional spatial separation, the space required directly on the printing tower for this purpose can be kept within limits.

By an application of a storage device with a driver structure, in which side by side and without separating elements behind each other several printing plates

can be hung, is characterized by the particularly slim shape of the stocked

Storage device ensures a particularly space-saving transport.

Further advantageous developments can be found in the following description at relevant points and / or the claims.

As explained, is thus by the components and in particular by

Combinations created a particularly simple, variable and fast system.

In a particularly advantageous method for conveying printing forms during

Printing plate change on a printing machine with a plurality of printing units one above the other comprehensive printing tower, which - especially on a same side of the printing tower on top of each other - one or more first printing on a given access with respect to a machine plane and one or more vertically spaced from the first printing second printing units in a loading operation for new printing forms located in loading position vertically movable storage device in the longitudinal direction of a forme cylinder or the respective storage device associated printing units considered side by side with multiple printing plates or more pre-equipped carrier elements side by side and the memory device and / or the carrier element with a plurality of printing plates for one or more second printing units behind and / or stacked, after completion of the loading of new printing plates equipped with new printing forms storage device by a conveyor from the loading position in one or the second printing units in terms of Spent printing form feed associated with original position, the

Storage device during the translational transport from the loading position to its original position and / or after reaching the original position by a - in particular the inclination to the vertical regarding - change in a position occupied by a loading position loading and / or during transport at least temporarily occupied transport position different Work situation spent.

In particular, a printing machine with a printing unit comprising a plurality of printing units and a printing device that can be moved vertically and at least one vertically movable storage device for printing forms is particularly advantageous

Printing plate changing system, wherein the memory device and / or a detachable -. B. supporting the printing form - carrier element of the memory device is set up so that simultaneously several printing forms in the longitudinal direction of a forme cylinder or the respective memory device associated printing units viewed side by side on or in the memory device can be stored, wherein one or more first printing units with respect to a Access assigned

Machine level is provided, wherein a conveyor system is provided, by which the vertically movable storage device from a loading position into a vertically spaced, one or more second printing units with respect to a

Druckformzufuhr assigned template position can be moved, and wherein the

Conveyor system and / or the storage device is arranged and set up so that the storage locations for the pressure on or in the storage device to be transported printing forms both at the original position and at least part of the vertical conveyor line and / or at the loading position within the usable Length of cylinders of the form of the second printing or given Druckwerksflucht lie, wherein the loading position is in the range of the one or more first printing units associated machine level, and that the conveyor system and / or the storage device is arranged and arranged such that the

Storage device occupies a transport position on at least a portion of the conveyor line, which in the inclination of the longitudinal extension of the transported or transportable printing plates and / or in the inclination of the extension of

vertically movable storage device in the longitudinal direction of the transported or transported printing forms relative to the vertical of the respective inclination in a working position of the storage device differs, in which the

Memory device assigned in one or the second printing units

Template position is located.

In addition to the o. G. Particularly advantageous method or instead is in a further developed or further advantageous method for conveying printing plates during the printing form change on a printing press with a plurality of printing units on each other comprehensive printing tower, which one above the other several first printing on a with respect to an access associated machine level and several, of the first Comprises printing units (02) vertically spaced second printing units (02), one of the second printing units with respect to the printing form supply associated

Storage device by vertical displacement by means of a conveyor in one of the one or more first printing units associated machine plane achievable loading position spent (P17.2A), located in the loading position, the second printing units associated vertically movable storage device forth from a control room of the printing tower ago, which in radial direction of printing cylinders of the printing tower viewed laterally next to the printing tower (01) is located, with several

Printing forms (06) populated before, after, or overlapping in time

Equipping the second printing units associated memory device with the first printing units of the same printing tower with respect to the printing form associated with additional storage device from the control room of the printing tower ago a plurality of printing forms equipped, and equipped with new printing plates, the second printing units associated storage device at a time at which the assembly of the vertically movable storage device is terminated with a plurality of printing plates for the upcoming production, by a conveyor of the

Loading position spent in a second printing units associated with the printing form supply template position.

In addition to the o. G. Particularly advantageous printing machine or instead is in a further developed or further particularly advantageous printing machine, which is executed with a plurality of printing units one above the other comprehensive printing tower and at least one vertically movable storage device comprehensive printing plate changing system and one or more first printing units associated

Machine level includes, provided a conveyor system through which the

vertically movable memory device can be moved from a loading position located in the region of the machine plane into a vertically spaced, one or more second printing units associated with the original position, on the one hand the

Conveyor system and / or the storage device is arranged and set up so that the storage locations for the pressure on or in the storage device to be transported printing forms both at the original position and at least part of the vertical conveyor line and / or at the loading position within the usable Length of cylinders of the form of the second printing or given Druckwerksflucht lie, and the conveyor system and / or the storage device is designed and / or arranged on the printing tower that at least the loading position of the

Printing tower associated vertically movable storage device near the printing tower, d. H. viewed in the horizontal direction on the same side of an operator-accessible operating space on which the printing tower in question is located, and / or on the other hand in addition to the vertically movable

Memory device is provided to the one or the first printing units of the printing tower with respect to a printing form supply associated further memory device and the conveyor system and / or the vertically movable storage device and the further storage device are arranged and arranged such that the in their

Loading position located vertically movable storage device and the other

Memory device offset from each other and arranged for loading with printing plates or pre-equipped with printing plates support member of the same

Machine level ago reachable and the conveyor system and the two

Memory devices are designed and / or arranged on the printing tower, that at least the loading positions of both memory devices near the pressure tower, d. H. viewed in the horizontal direction on the printing tower side of a through

Operating personnel accessible operating room are arranged.

In one of possibly several particularly advantageous development of an o. G. Method or o. G. Printing machine is a vertically movable, provided by the storage device for newly aufziehende printing forms different memory for the withdrawal of removed from one or more second printing units printing forms, wherein preferably a conveyor system is provided, through which

vertically movable storage independent of the vertically movable storage device between a vertically spaced from the first machine plane, one or more second printing units associated loading position and one of the first

Machine level assigned removal position can be brought.

The mentioned particularly advantageous embodiment variants and / or further developments for the method for conveying and / or for the printing machine further-forming features, as set forth below with reference to the embodiments, can be used to form advantageous developments individually or in addition to several.

Among other things, in all embodiments for one or preferably for several second printing units, a transfer unit, for. B. a guided along a transport path trolley or a multi-arm manipulator, be provided by which the abzunehmenden printing plates from a position near the cylinder to the memory or a holding means upstream of this and / or by which aufziehendem

Printing forms from the storage device in a formzylindernahe position

are transportable.

Exemplary embodiments as well as, if necessary, individual or several additional details of the invention which are added to the abovementioned embodiments are shown in the drawings and will be described in more detail below.

Show it:

Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a printing tower with printing plate changing system;

Fig. 2 is a schematic sectional view of a printing plate and a channels

having a plate cylinder a) and a side view of a fitted with printing plates forme cylinder b);

3 shows a perspective view into a printing unit using the example of the lower printing unit;

4 is a perspective view of a vertically movable storage device for new printing forms, here in loading position, with a vertical conveyor system.

5 is a perspective view of the vertically movable storage device, here in the region of the second operating level and in the transport position;

Fig. 6 is a perspective enlarged view of FIG. 5;

7 shows a perspective view of the vertically movable storage device, here in the region of the advance position in an intermediate layer; 8 shows an illustration of the storage device a) in the transport position, b) in the working position and c) in an intermediate layer;

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of an example of the embodiment of

Storage unit;

10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a transfer unit from a perspective on page II perspective.

Fig. 1 1 is a side view of side I of the transfer unit of Fig. 10;

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a vertically movable storage device for used printing forms with a vertical conveying system and a storage conveyed between the machine planes in transport position;

Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the storage device for used

Printing forms in the region of a first operating level with in the removal position and befindlichem memory and a wall in the extraction position;

Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the storage device for used

Printing forms in the range of a second operating level, wherein a support table is shown in resting or discharge position;

Fig. 15 is a perspective view of the storage device for used

Printing forms in the range of a second operating level, wherein an example of a support table in the recording position and the memory is shown in catch and / or loading position; Fig. 16 is a detail view of the memory or a wall of a

Transport position in a second layer leading out guide section;

Fig. 17 is a perspective view of the storage device for used

Printing forms in the range of a second operating level, wherein a support table of a first side in rest or discharge position and a support table of a second side is shown in the recording position;

Fig. 18 is a schematic representation of aggregates and functional areas of a printing company;

19 shows an exemplary embodiment of a manually moved transport carriage;

Fig. 20 shows an embodiment of an automatically movable transport carriage.

A printing machine, in particular a web-fed printing press, preferably

Newspaper printing machine comprises at least one printing tower 01, which vertically over each other at least two, preferably arranged on a same side of the printing tower 01 continuous web 16 printing units 02, each with a forme cylinder 03 formed printing cylinder 03, which frontally in a frame 123, z , B. in side frames 04 a first side of the machine I and a second side of the machine II rotatably mounted in a manner not shown (Fig. 1). Preferably, the printing tower 01 is designed as a printing tower 01 for operation with a substantially vertical web run, d. H. a running in production the printing tower 01 web 16 runs - in contrast to printing units of

Illustration printing machines z. B from bottom to top or exceptionally vice versa. The preferred printing tower 01 has z. B in a same frame or racks of several, z. B. two stacked printing units 01 .1; 01.2, at least four co-operating with a same web page printing units 02, in particular vertically on top of each other, up. In the illustrated advantageous embodiment, two groups of z. B. two each on a same web page superimposed printing units 02 each in frames of two stacked printing units 01.1; 01 .2, in particular H-pressure units 01 .1; 01.2, arranged, wherein the two superposed printing units 02 z. B. form each with a further printing unit a double pressure point. Of these, however, z. B also stacked printing units 01 .1; Be 01.2, wherein the two superimposed printing units 02 a same page and two other, arranged on the other side printing units 02 with a satellite cylinder act together and so. Train satellite printing unit.

The respective forme cylinder 03 is for receiving one, in particular a plurality of releasably fixable on the forme cylinder 03 printing plates 06, z. B printing plates 06, formed. For this purpose, it has on its circumference one or more axially extending openings 07 of channels 08, into which ends 09; 1 1 of the printing plates 06, z. B Compression 09; 1 1, inserted and held by form and / or frictional engagement (Fig. 2 a)).

At least one leading end 09 of the printing forme 06 can preferably be bent at an acute angle, so that it can be hooked into a cross-sectionally nose-shaped edge in the region of the opening 07 and thereby be positively fixed with respect to a circumferential direction at the edge. The trailing end 1 1 is advantageously at an angle of 80 ° - 100 °, preferably 85 ° - 95 °, in particular 90 °, folded. The printing plate 06 is formed flat and has a transverse leading end 09, preferably as a leading, in particular angularly bent end 09, a transverse trailing end 1 1, advantageously as trailing, also beveled end 1 1 and two in the longitudinal direction of the printing plate 06th extending side edges. As the transverse direction and / or transverse extent of the printing plate 06 is thus understood the direction of the course of the leading, preferably beveled end 09, wherein the direction of a perpendicular thereto side edge of the longitudinal direction and / or

Longitudinal extent of the printing form 06 determines. Furthermore, the area-wise trained Printing form 06 on a front side, which faces in the state spanned on the forme cylinder 03 to the outside and / or bears the information to be transmitted to the printed image. The side facing the forme cylinder 03 in the assembled state can then be referred to as the rear side.

Preferably, a non-illustrated holding device is provided in the channel 08, which holds at least the trailing end 1 1 frictionally and / or positively in the channel 08. Preferably, the forme cylinder 03 is "double-round" in terms of its circumference, ie, it has a circumference which is essentially a number of k = 2 (k 6 N, eg B k = 1 or 2) pressure sides arranged one behind the other and / or printing section lengths, preferably k newspaper pages or possibly 2k tabloid pages, in the circumferential direction one after the other, for example, a number of I channels 08 (I 6 M, eg BI = 1 or 2, preferably I = k) with corresponding opening 07 to the lateral surface, in which in the circumferential direction one behind the other I compression molds 06 are fixable on the forme cylinder 03. In the here set Doppeltrunder execution I = 2. In the axial direction of the forme cylinder 03 this is preferably carried out with an effective and / or usable length, which next to each other , For example, up to n (n 6 N, eg B n> 2) corresponds to printed pages or print image widths, preferably newspaper pages of a nominal format with several, z. B with up to at least m (m 6 M, z B m> 2) pressure forms 06 formed side by side fitted. In an advantageous embodiment of the forme cylinder 03 is formed with a width which corresponds to at least four (n = 4) juxtaposed printed pages. For this he is next to each other with at least two printing plates 06

side by side, preferably with up to four (m = 4) formed as a single printing forms printing forms 06 can be fitted (Fig. 2 b)). It can also be designed as optionally having at least two printing pages each bearing two, as panoramic printing forms

Printing forms 06 or with four each bearing a printing side, designed as a single printing forms printing plates 06 or mixed by two Einseitenbreite and a two-page wide printing plate 06 can be formed equipped. Preferably, the Pressure-forming 09; 1 1 of all adjacent printing plates 06 axially aligned (or in an alternative at most offset by at most 15 mm in the circumferential direction) to each other on the forme cylinder 03. For receiving the aligned printing plates 06, the channels 08 and / or their openings 07 in an advantageous embodiment on the usable, ie the assignable with printing plates 06 length, formed continuously. In another alternative, not the printing form ends of all adjacent

Compression molds 06 arranged in alignment, but each offset in pairs by half a printing form length in the circumferential direction.

The forme cylinder 03 acts preferably in the form of an offset printing unit 02

Printing unit 02 with a printing cylinder 12 designed as a transfer cylinder 12 and at least with an inking unit 13 and possibly a dampening unit 14 together.

Transfer cylinder 12, inking unit 13 and possibly provided dampening unit 14 are formed with a tuned to the effective length of the forme cylinder 03 length. The printing unit 01 has here - as already explained above - two with a same

Web page of the printing unit 01 continuous web 16, z. B formed as a paper web printing substrate 16, co-operating printing 02 on each other. Overall, it has four printing units 02, which in pairs at their

Forming transfer cylinders 12 in pressure-on double pressure points. However, the printing unit 01 could also have more than four printing units 02 as a structural unit. In principle, at least the two transfer cylinders 12 arranged one above the other could cooperate with a common impression cylinder, the printing unit 01 then being designed as a so-called 9-cylinder or 39-cylinder satellite printing unit and the printing units 02 arranged one above the other interacting with a same web page. Preferably, however, it is arranged with two superimposed

Double printing units, in particular as shown as H-printing unit 01, formed.

In the present example, the forme cylinder 03 "double-width" is formed, which is an effective and / or usable length (nominal diameter L _N ) of n = 4 next to each other arranged printed pages in the nominal format specified for the printing unit 01 corresponds. The above is also to apply to the execution of a single-width printing unit 01 (n = 2) or a three-width printing unit 01 (n = 6) accordingly, wherein the maximum number m aufziehender printing forms 06, z. B. single-pressure molds 06 preferably corresponds to the number n. The printing unit 01 and / or the forme cylinder 03 is preferably multi-width (eg B n = 4 or 6), shown here double-width (n = 4) and with up to m = 4 or m = 6, here with up to m = 4, printing plates 06 side by side equippable.

At least one of the superimposed printing units 02, for example, one of the superimposed groups of printing units 02 of the printing tower 01, in particular the printing units 02 of one of the stacked printing units 01 .1; 01.2, is or is at one of a first machine level B1, z. B. first operating level B1, for example, the main operating level B1, such deviating height arranged so that this printing 02 or these printing units 02 for setup or maintenance purposes, especially for the printing form change, not directly from the first machine level B1, z. B. operating level B1, forth by the staff can be reached or are.

In particular, two of the superimposed printing units 02, advantageously two superimposed groups of printing units 02 of the printing tower 01,

in particular the printing units 02 of two stacked printing units 01 .1; 01.2, different operating levels B1; Assigned to B2 of the printing press, ie they are arranged at different heights so that they for setup or maintenance purposes only of two different machine levels b1; b2, z. B. operating levels B1; B2, directly accessible by the operating personnel, d. h in their access area, would be or. In particular, the printing units 02 of the two as printing units 01 in the manner mentioned two different machine levels B1; B2, z. B. operating levels B1; B2 assigned. In this case, for example, the at least one upper printing unit 02, in particular, for example, the printing units 02 of the upper Pressure unit 01 .2 assigned an upper operating level B2 in the manner of a gallery level B2, on which the staff for setup and / or maintenance of the upper

Print unit 02 or the upper printing units 02 moves and / or can move. The at least one lower of the printing units 02, in particular the printing units 02 one or the lower printing unit 01.1, is a lower operating level B1, z. B. located on a ground level B1 of the printing press main operating plane B1, assigned, on which the staff for setup and / or maintenance of the lower printing unit 02 and the lower printing units 02 moves and / or can move.

The z. B. designed as a gallery level B2 second machine level B2 may include at least for maintenance work accessible areas of a gallery 38, which

preferably secured by handrails, not shown, and other safety precautions against a crash of the staff. Gallery 38 then places a false ceiling 38 between two machine planes (B0); B1 with at least partially accessible surfaces - regardless of whether this "false ceiling" is a continuous or interrupted by recesses surface and / or whether it is a flat floor surface or by heels offset in height floor sections of the same machine or Operating level B1; B2 is.

The ground plane B1 is formed, for example, by a floor 39 of a ground floor level or a so-called machine table supporting the at least one printing tower 01. Below this, a machine plane (B0), not shown, can be provided, on which one or more reel changers 146 for supplying the at least one printing tower 01 with at least one web 16 can be provided. The floor 39 then also provides an intermediate ceiling 39 between two machine levels (B0); B1 in the above and further sense.

The printing tower 01 is a printing form change system attached and / or associated, which as system components 17.1; 17.2; 22.1; 22.2 at least one first storage device 17.1, z. B a printing form memory 17.1, the printing-related provision of several new in at least one lower of the printing units 02 aufzubringender printing forms 06 in the range of near-printing, provided at a first height first

Vorstellungsortes V1, and at least a second memory device 17.2, z. B one

Printing form memory 17.2, the printing-related provision of several new aufzubringender in at least one of the upper 02 printing forms 06 in the range of near-printing, provided on a second height vertically spaced from the second height second template location V2 and / or at least a first

Memory device 22.1 for printing near the receipt of several of

at least one lower of the printing units 02 used second printing plates 06 in the area of a provided at a first level first return location R1, and at least one second storage device 22.2 for printing near

Receiving several of at least one lower of the printing units 02

taken used second printing plates 06 in the region of a second return point R2 provided at a second height vertically spaced from the first height comprises (see, for example, Fig. 1 and Fig. 1 1).

The second template location V2 and / or second withdrawal location R2 is outside the

Access range of the main operating level B1, but for example in the access area of the gallery level B2, the first template location V1 and / or redemption R1 is m

Access area of the main operating the basic level B1 provided.

In order to avoid a tedious change of operating levels by the staff in the context of the regularly occurring action of the printing plate change or possibly a total of a walk-in gallery accessible 38 for the second or upper

To save machine level B2 is, as further system component 43, a

Pressure tower 01 associated, in particular vertical transport system 43 is provided, through which a storage device 17.2 between a first position P17.2A, z. B. a loading position P17.2A, which in the above sense a z. B. first operating level B1, in particular the main operating plane B1, is assigned to a second position P17.2B, which is at a height apart from the first position. B. a template position P17.2B, in the region of a height-offset second template location V2, can be brought. This second position P17.2B is the former operating level B1; B2, insofar as it is not assigned in the above sense, that under normal circumstances, ie by an average sized operator (eg, neither by a 165 mm female, nor by a 178 cm male operator) without further aids - not in Access area of this operating level B1; B2 is located. Preferably, the movement takes place between the two positions P17.2A; P17.2B predominantly (eg> 70% of the conveyor line) or in particular substantially (eg maximum ± 5 ° deviation) vertically and / or at least on the majority (eg> 70%) of the conveyor line linearly , Basically, the loading position P17.2A in a vertically spaced template position P17.2B

be provided on the ground plane B1 or on a gallery level B2, then in the first case, the transport from the ground plane B1 to a higher location template V2, for example, a higher-level control level B2 or in the second case of a higher-lying

Operating level B2, z. B. a gallery level B2, towards a lower location template V1, for example, a further down level B1, z. B. the ground plane B1 occurs.

The loading position P17.2A of the storage device 17.2, which can be moved into a vertically spaced original position P17.2B, is preferably located on the operating level B1; B2 provided, on which, for example, the newly formed printing forms 06 from a printing forme production 141 concerned functional area 141 fro ago

Druckturm 01 are conveyed, which - as explained below - manual, motor assisted or completely automated. This operating level B1; B2 can then be used as the main operating level B1; B2 are considered. From which the loading position P17.2A can be moved into a vertically spaced original position P17.2B

Memory device 17.2 comprehensive operating level B1; B2 are out of this Operating level B1; B2 associated printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 or

Printing units 02 of the relevant printing unit 01.1; 01 .2, in particular its or in their loading position (P17.1A) located storage device 17.1, reachable and located in the loading position P17.2A vertically to the height-offset original location V2 movable storage device 17.2. Preferably, the ground plane B1, from which lower printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 or the printing units 02 of the lower printing unit 01 .1 can be reached, the main operating level B1 with the lower printing units 02einer web page assigned template location V1 and the loading position P17.2A vertical to a height offset template V2 movable

Memory device 17.2. For the present case, the printing units 02 of the main operating level B1; B2 associated storage device 17.1 is not moved vertically, so that the loading position (P17.1A) coincides with a Vorhalteposition (P17.1 B) and therefore listed only in parentheses, indistinguishable in the figures and therefore there is not marked. In principle, however, could two such spaced-apart positions on for the

Main operating level B1 associated memory device 17.1 be provided.

The transport system 46, 47, 54, 52 conveying the vertically movable storage device 17.2 between the loading position P17.2A and the original position V2 or the original position P17.2B comprises a carriage 46 fixedly or detachably connected to the storage device 17.2 and / or connectable to the carriage 46 vertically conveying drive 47, 54, 52 and z. B. a guide. The carriage 46 may in this case also as a part of a correspondingly formed with the means required for the drive multipart

Memory device 17.2 be understood or vice versa the

Storage device 17.2 as a with the promotional and / or vorzuhaltenden

Compression molds 06 cooperating part of a multi-part carriage 46 designed accordingly for the storage of printing plates 06 (eg a structure 34 set out in more detail below). Advantageously, the storage device 17.2 operatively forms with the carriage 46 a unit that may be removable for maintenance purposes, which in the loading position P17.2A can be equipped with aufgelegenden printing plates 06.

The drive can basically be configured as desired. Thus, in a first, not shown embodiment, a storage device 17.2 comprehensive or connected to this car on a rotating traction means, for. As a chain, a band or rope, be applied, which by a relative to the side frame 04 of the

Printing tower 01 and / or printing units 01 .1; 01.2 stationary engine over

Drive wheel is driven and / or will. The loop of the circulating traction means extends substantially in the vertical direction. In order to ensure a defined movement of the car or car part at one on at least the

be articulated predominantly part of the conveyor line vertically extending guide. Alternatively, a hydraulically or pneumatically actuated push or pull rod can be provided as fixed drive, by which the carriage or carriage part on the at least predominantly vertically extending guide between the position to be taken for the loading position P17.2A and the position P17.2B

can be moved up and down position to be taken. In a preferred embodiment, however, the drive takes place via a drive means 47, which is moved with the storage device 17.2 or carriage-resistant, and which interacts frictionally or positively with a stationary transmission part 52 via a corresponding transmission through a carriage-fixed transmission part 54.

The vertical conveying takes place in such a way or the vertical conveyor system 43 with

vertically movable memory device 17.2 is designed and arranged such that at least some, in particular all to be conveyed printing plates 06 or some, in particular all memory locations for the printing plates 06 to be conveyed at least at the end of their conveying path template position P17.2B the memory device 17.2 and preferably located on the entire conveyor line and advantageously also at the loading position P17.2A the memory device 17.2 within the Druckwerksflucht. Below this is also the facts shortening this Formulation fall that the storage device 17.2 in the printing unit alignment - in contrast to an offset laterally to the machine - in the above-mentioned manner by the conveyor system 43 is vertically movable. As Druckwerksflucht here is the z. B .. corridor-like space between the two levels denoting the

Form cylinder axes of the forme cylinder 03 of the printing tower 01 frontally, in particular on both sides of the usable and / or effective length, perpendicular cut.

Preferably, the vertical conveying takes place in such a way and / or the vertical transport system 46, 47, 54, 52 with vertically movable storage device 17.2 is designed and arranged such that the printing forms 06 to be conveyed arrive at at least the original position P17.2B of the storage device 17.2 lying at the end of their conveying path as well as preferably on the entire conveyor line and advantageously already at the

Loading position P17.2A the memory device 17.2 each considered already in the axial direction of the respective forme cylinder 03 side register aligned escape and / or location to the destination on the forme cylinder 03 is located.

vertically movable memory device 17.2 is designed and arranged such that the loading position P17.2A the vertically movable memory device 17.2, which in the above sense as regards the access concerns an operating level B1, in particular the

Main operating level B1, is assigned, arranged on an operating side of this operating plane B1 associated printing unit 02 or group of printing groups. Under operating side of the printing unit 02 or the printing unit 01.1; 01 .2 and the printing tower 01 is a longitudinal side of the printing unit 02 or the printing unit 01.1; 01 .2 and the printing tower 01 understood, from which can be intervened by staff in the printing unit 02 and the printing units 02 for maintenance purposes and / or which parallel and laterally to the printing unit cylinders 03; 12 runs. On the loading position P17.2A

comprehensive operating level B1 connects to the printing unit 01 .1; 01.2 or the printing tower 01 on the operating side a walk-in space 1 18, z. B. operating room 1 18, at. The loading position P17.2A of the printing tower 01 associated vertically movable storage device 17.2 and preferably also at least a portion of the adjoining the loading position P17.2A conveyor line, in particular the entire

Conveyor line up to the template position P17.2B, is or are close to the pressure tower, d. H. arranged on the printing tower side of the control room 1 18. In other words, the storage device 17.2 located in the loading position P17.2A and, if appropriate, the named conveying path is located in a vertical alignment between the printing unit cylinders of the printing tower 01 and the operating space 118 of the relevant operating level B1. Preferably, a guide of the conveyor system 43 on the side frame 04 of the printing tower 01 or the printing units 01.1; 01 .2 arranged or attached thereto. In loading position P17.2A (P17.1A), the two memory devices 17.1; 17.2 spaced apart or offset, in particular vertically offset so that they z. B. without mutual interference both with printing plates 06 can be equipped. Preferably, the loading position P17.2A of the print tower 01 associated vertically movable storage device 17.2 is above the located in loading position L17A, the zu¬ or the first printing units 02 zugerodneten

Memory device 17.1, d. H. the two storage devices are located in the respective loading position P17.2A (P17.1A), z. B. in their respective loading position L17A, on a same side of the control room 1 18 on top of each other so that they through the

Operating personnel from the same operating level B1; B2 forth for loading with printing plates 06 without further aids, and preferably mutual disability, are achievable (see, for example, Fig. 4). Although the placement can in principle be done by a handling device designed for this purpose, it is carried out in the example set by the operating personnel.

The vertically movable and preferably also the other, the same side of the

Printing tower 01 associated storage device 17.2; 17.1 can, in principle in any manner to be formed in a same frame or frame several, in particular with the nominal width W _N corresponding number m of printing plates 06 adjacent to each other and in a direction radial to the forme cylinder axis direction several an Pressure forms 06, in particular up to four printing plates 06, over or take in succession. These are - especially in the longitudinal direction of the

Memory device 17.2; Viewed 17.1 vertical direction - over and / or successively arranged printing plates 06 in pairs front and back, d. H. with the back of a printing plate 06 of the front of the other printing plate 06, facing.

This may, for example, a box-like, individual compartments for the printing plates 06 having memory device 17.1; 17.2 which, for example, a

Drive mechanism for z. B. individual or positional conveying out the

Comprises printing plates 06. The memory device 17.1; 17.2 with the

Drive mechanism for the outfeed can in a first, z. B. in terms of the space in the printing tower 01 advantageous embodiment be designed so that through this - if necessary, after an additional method and / or pivoting the

Memory device 17.1; 17.2 - the printing plates 06 can be fed directly to the relevant forme cylinder 03 or an upstream conditioning device 19.

In another, z. B. with regard to a standardization of the memory device 17.1;

17..2 advantageous embodiment, the at least partially by a

Drive mechanism out promoted printing plates 06 z. B. attributable to gripping or holding mechanisms of the printing tower 01, as a transfer unit 18.1; 18.2 trained further system component 18.1; 18.2 gripped and the respective forme cylinder 03 or an upstream investment device 19 are supplied.

In another, z. B. in terms of freedom of movement advantageous embodiment without additional drive mechanism for the relative movement, the memory device

17.1, 17.2 than at one of the printing tower 01 or remote longitudinal side at least partially and z. B. be formed upwardly open memory, in which the

Compression molds 06 are advantageously held substantially vertically and z. B. in groups by gripping or holding mechanisms of a z. B. trained as at least two articulated arms having associated manipulator

Transfer unit 18.1; 18.2 gripped and the respective forme cylinder 03 or an upstream investment device 19 can be supplied.

In an advantageous embodiment, the memory device 17.1; 17.2 be formed without own drive mechanism for relative promotion between storage device 17.1, 17.2 and printing plates 06, wherein - possibly after an additional

translational movement and / or pivoting of the whole

Memory device 17.1; 17.2 - the aufziehenden printing forms 06 z. B. by gripping or holding mechanisms of the printing tower 01 attributable transfer unit 18.1; 18.2 are gripped from or from the storage device 17.1, 17.2 and the respective forme cylinder 03 or an upstream investment device 19 are supplied. For such an embodiment of the memory device 17.1; 17.2, a particularly advantageous example is given below.

Regardless of their specific embodiment, the storage device 17.1, which is fitted one behind the other and / or one above the other on all storage locations; 17.2 an outer contour and / or envelope with a perpendicular to the subject carrying surface of the printing plate 06 extending (effective) storage depth T on, which is significantly smaller than, for. B. at most half, preferably at most quarter as large as the memory length L in the longitudinal direction of the held printing plates 06, wherein here under the (effective) memory length L in the longitudinal direction of the printing plates 06 considered extension of the front edge of a possibly foremost, to the trailing edge a possibly rearmost printing plate 06 is understood (see, for example, Fig. 8a). In case not in

Lengthwise staggered stored pressure forms 06 corresponds to the printing form length. An (effective) width b17 of the outer contour of the storage device 17.1, which is juxtaposed in all memory locations in a same alignment with printing plates 06; 17.2 corresponds at least to the width of n, z. Eg n = 4, but preferably less than n + 1 printed pages of the nominal format. It has over and / or consecutively more, z. B. at least I = 2, preferably I = 4

Memory locations and side by side several, z. B. at least n = 2, preferably n = 4 memory locations for receiving new aufziehenden printing plates 06 on.

Is the storage device 17.1; 17.2 as printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 not schubfach- or box-like, but as shown in the example formed the printing plates 06 only in the region of one end holding bar, so this may additionally include support elements 24 or a corresponding, effective as support elements 24 embodiment, to the memory device 17.1; 17.2 equipped printing plate 06 to support against sagging and thereby possibly resulting torque in a holding area to avoid. The memory device 17.1; 17.2 can also be considered in the longitudinal direction of the assembled printing plates 06

have corresponding length or extension, which then also as

Support member 24 is effective.

Also, each forme cylinder 03 on the transport path of the printing plate 06 from the storage device 17.1; 17.2 for form cylinder 03 a not shown

Be assigned side register device, which is applied to the printing plate 06 by z. B lateral stops leads and / or positioned. The stops can be designed to be positionable or adjustable in the axial direction.

More detailed embodiments for the training of vertically movable

Storage device 17.2, whose drive and guide are given below.

In a preferred embodiment, the printing plate changing system per storage device 17.1; 17.2 and / or vertically on a same operating side of the printing tower 01 spaced template V1; V2 at least one transfer unit 18.1; 18.2 for the transport of the applied printing forme 06 from a form cylinder distant or pressure-mold-storing first position of the transfer unit 18.1; 18.2, z. B the

Receiving position, to a second position of the transfer unit 18.1; 18.2, z. B of the form cylinder near transfer position. It is preferably designed to have a plurality of side by side by the memory device 17.1; 17.2 reproached printing forms 06 at the same time and to the respective forme cylinder 03 or an optionally

submit upstream investment facility 19. The at least one transfer unit 18 is preferably not part of the storage device 17.1; 15.2 or integrated into it. It is from the memory device 17.1; 15.2 structurally different and / or independent of the storage device 17.1; 15.2 movable in and / or on the printing tower 01, preferably in and / or at each of the two printing units 01 .1; 01.2 provided, although they may have a possibly appropriately trained storage device 17.1; 15.2 can at least partially penetrate their path of movement.

Basically, with the memory device 17.1; 17.2 cooperating transfer unit may be formed arbitrarily. For example, at -. B. basket, box or shaft-like running - storage device 17.1; 17.2 a kind of o. G. Manipulator trained transfer unit 18.1; 18.2 the aufgelegenden printing plates 06 from the -. B. basket, box or shaft-like memory device 17.1; Remove 17.2 in its receiving position and deliver in its transfer position to the forme cylinder 03 or an investment device 19.

In an advantageous embodiment of the transfer unit 18 shown here, it moves in the manner of a transfer carriage in the printing tower 01 or in the relevant printing unit 01.1; 01 .2 not free, but along a provided in the printing unit 01 and mechanically predetermined transport path 23; 23a; 23b, z. B formed by a preferably frame-fixed guide system 23 with one or more

Guide branches 23a; 23b, in particular a preferably frame-fixed

Rail system 23 with one or more rail branches 23a; 23b. Of the

Transport path 23; 23a; 23b is thus preferably by a frame fixed in the Pressure unit 01 arranged rail system 23 is formed, on which the

Transfer unit 18 guided moved. The transport path 23; 23a; 23b extends between memory device 17.1; 15.2 and formzylindernahen transfer position within a plane perpendicular to the forme cylinder axis level. One of the printing unit 01 associated transport system thus comprises one or more transfer units 18 and a guide system 23 as a further system component 23 -. B frame-fixed guides comprising - which the possible transport path or movement path of the

Specify transfer unit (s) 18. Transfer unit (s) 18 and guide system 23 may also be considered together as a system component "transport system" (18, 23).

In principle, each form cylinder 03 or each printing unit 02 of the printing tower 01 as system components 17; 18; 23; 23a; 23b of a printing plate changing system has its own transfer unit 18 and its own, separate transport path 23; 23a; 23b and possibly a separate printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 with its own template V1; Be assigned V2. In an advantageous embodiment, wherein a plurality of printing units 02 are arranged one above the other on a same web page in a printing tower 01 are for two superimposed adjacent one another, in particular a same operating level B1; B2 associated printing units 02 but not each printing unit 02 completely separate printing plate changing systems provided, but it engages a two printing units 02 associated common transfer unit 18, z. B is a manipulator or in particular a guided on a common guide system 23 transfer unit, on a two printing units 02 in particular a same operating level B1, B2 and / or

Printing unit 01 .1; 01.2 associated printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 back.

In principle, could also be two separate for the two printing units 02

Transport systems (18, 23), each having a transport path 23; 23a; 23b and one

Transfer unit 18 comprising, on a common printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 fall back. There may also be two transfer units 18 on a linked transport path 23; 23a; 23b may be provided, which on one of the two printing units 02 associated common, or possibly two each assigned to a printing unit 02 Printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 access. In terms of expense and space advantageous embodiment, the two adjacent printing units 02 but a common, connected or connectable guide system 23 and a common printing plate memory 17.1; 15.2, wherein in the common guide system 23, a two adjacent printing units 02 associated transfer unit 18, and in a time-saving alternative, two transfer units 18 to a common

Printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 access.

The printing plate store 17.1 located in previous document position P17.1 B or previously spent; 17.2 must here, if initially a forme cylinder 03 of the one, and then a forme cylinder 03 of the other of the associated printing units 02 with a new

Print form 06 to be populated, this can not be moved translationally, d. H. not be changed, for example, in its relative height or its distance to the printing unit 02, but can be fixed or with frame-fixed pivot axis

pivotally remain in the printing unit 01. He then takes z. B for both cases a same work situation (see also L17B). The transfer unit 18 is not the storage device 17.1 in the present example; 15.2 assigned - as it is for example in

Druckformwechselmagazinen may be the case - but the respective printing unit 01.1; 01 .2, in particular that of the printing unit 01 .1; 01.2 frame-fixed associated guide system 23.

Fig. 1 shows each printing unit 01.1; 01 .2 trained in a guided design

Transfer unit 18 in a transfer position for one of the two on the same

Web side of the printing unit 01 .1; 01 .2 arranged printing 02.

In itself, but in particular also in combination and in conjunction with designs for one or more of the said system components 15; 17.1; 17.2; 18; 23; is to be part of the regular occurrence of the

Druckformwechsel a tedious change of the operating levels by the staff for Avoid disposal of the used printing plates 06 or, if necessary, to save altogether an operationally accessible gallery 38 for the second or upper machine level B2, as a system component 44 assigned to the printing tower 01,

in particular vertical conveying or transport system 44 is provided, through which a memory 124.2 a memory device 22.2 between a first position P124.2A, z. B. a removal position P124.2A, which in the above sense a z. B. first

Operating level B1, in particular the main operating level B1, is assigned, and a height of the first position spaced second position P124.2B, z. B. a loading position P124.2B, in the region of a height-offset second return location R2, can be brought. This second position P124.2B is the first-mentioned operating level B1; B2 insofar as in o. G. Meaning not associated with them - under normal circumstances, d. H. by an average sized operator without further aids - not in the

Access area of this operating level B1; B2 is located. Preferably, the movement of the memory 124.2 is between the two positions P124.2A; P124.2B predominantly (eg> 70% of the conveyor line) substantially (eg maximum ± 5 ° deviation) vertically and / or at least on the majority (eg> 70%) of the conveyor line linear. Basically, the removal position P124.2A of the storable in a vertically spaced loading position P124.2B memory 124.2 be provided on the ground plane B1 or on a gallery level B2, in which case the transport of the used printing plates 06 from a higher return point R2 in the first case,

for example, a higher operating level B2, to a removal location in the area of the ground plane B1, or in the second case of a redemption location R1 lying further down, for example, a machine level B1 lying further down; (B0) to a higher location, z. B. a gallery level B2.

The removal position P124.2A of the memory 124.2 of the respective storage device 22.2 which can be brought into a vertically spaced return position P124.2B is preferably located on the operating level B1; B2 provided on which

For example, the removed printing forms 06 - manual, motor assisted or completely automated-transported from the printing tower 01 for disposal, recycling or re-use in the functional area 141 relating to the printing plate production 141. This machine level B1; B2 can be the one on which the new forms 06 to be developed are also conveyed to the printing tower 01, which serves as the main operating level B1; B2 can be considered. From the the

Removal position P124.2A of the memory 124b which can be brought into a vertically spaced-up loading position P124.2B and includes a control level B1; B2 off are the operating level B1; B2 associated printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 and the

Printing units 02 of the relevant printing unit 01.1; 01 .2 reachable as well as the

Withdrawal position P124.2A of the memory 124.2 of the storage device 22.2 that can be moved vertically to the offset return point R2. Preferably, the ground plane B1, from which lower printing units 02 of the printing tower 01 and the printing units 02 of the lower printing unit 01.1 can be reached, the main operating level B1 with the lower printing units 02 a web page associated redemption site R1 and the removal position P124.2A of vertical to an offset

Take back location R2 movable storage 124.2dar.

The vertically movable spoke 124.2 between the loading position P124.2B and the removal location R1 or the removal position P 124.2A promoting transport system comprises a memory 124.2 vertically conveying drive 68, 74, 86 and z. B. a guide.

The drive 68, 74, 86 can basically be configured as desired. Thus, in a first, not shown embodiment - such. B. in the preferred embodiment of the drive for a vertically movable storage device 17.2 - the drive via a memory-fixed, carried by the memory 124.2 drive means, which friction or friction on a corresponding transmission through a memory-fixed transmission part

positively interacts with a space-fixed transmission part together.

In an advantageous embodiment, the memory is 124.2 on a traction means 68, z. B. one Kette75, in particular roller chain, a belt 68, in particular toothed belt, possibly a belt or a rope, articulated or fixed. In this case, the traction means 68 may be finite and, for example, in the manner of a coil and unwound.

In a preferred embodiment, the memory is 124.2 on a rotating, preferably positively engaging, traction means 68, z. As a chain 68, in particular a roller chain, a belt 68, possibly a belt or rope, articulated or fastened, which by a relative to the side frame 04 or preferably a different frame 73 stationary drive means 74 z. B. electric motor 74 is driven by a drive wheel 86 circumferentially or is. The loop of the circulating traction means 68 extends predominantly in the vertical direction. In order to ensure a defined movement of the memory 124.2 is preferably on a on at least the major part of the conveyor line vertically extending guide, for. B. a single or multi-part guide structure 92 hinged.

Alternatively, a hydraulically or pneumatically operated push or pull rod could be provided as a rock-solid or space-solid drive, through which the vertically movable memory 124.2 on the at least predominantly vertically extending guide between the return position P124.2B and the removal position P17.2B and can be moved from.

The vertical conveying takes place in such a way or the vertical conveyor system 44 with

vertically movable memory 124.2 is designed and arranged such that the used to be conveyed printing plates 06 at least the receiving position P124.2B of the memory 124.2 and preferably on the entire conveying path and advantageously also at the removal position P124.2A of the memory 124.2 within the

Druckwerksflucht are in the above sense.

The removal position P124.2A of the at least one printing tower 01 associated vertically movable memory 124.2 and preferably at least a portion of the extraction position P124.2A upstream conveyor line, in particular the entire conveyor line from the pickup position P124.2B to the removal position P124.2A, is or are remote printing tower ie on a pressure tower remote side of this printing tower 01 in the operating level B1 associated control room 1 18, arranged. D. h., The in collection position P124.2A located memory 124.2 and possibly the aforementioned

(Partial) conveyor line is located in a vertical alignment, which is spaced from the associated printing tower 01 by at least the control room 1 18. Preferably, a guide of the conveyor system 44 on one of a side frame 04 of a

Printing tower 01 or a printing unit 01 .1; 01.2 different frame 73 arranged or attached thereto.

The vertically movable or movable and preferably also the space-fixed memory 124.1; 124.2 of the same side of the printing tower 01 assigned

Memory devices 22.2; 22.1 can in principle be designed in any way to, in or on a same frame or frame several, in particular a corresponding to the nominal diameter W _N number m of printing plates 06th

side by side, and in a radial direction to the forme cylinder axis more

Pressure forms 06, in particular up to four printing plates 06, over or take in succession.

This can basically a box-like or frame-like, individual compartments for the

22.2, but preferably a basket-like return memory 124.1, 124.2 be in which in a same to the forme cylinder 03 radial alignment removed printing plates 06 without intermediate wall or intermediate frame, z. B. "belly to back", each other ..

The printing plates 06 are, for example, by the transfer unit 18 alone and / or with the support of a functional between the transfer unit 18 and Speicherl 24.1, 124.2 arranged auxiliary device, for. B. a possibly movable storage table ...., and / or with support by pivoting the or part of the

Memory device 22.1, 22.2, equipped with the removed printing plates 06. In a simple and / or compact design, the configuration and arrangement of the storage device 22.1, 22.2 can be designed in such a way, for example by the arrangement directly on the printing tower 01 and / or with a correspondingly large delivery range, so that the removed printing plates 06 are transferred directly into the transfer unit 18 or a movable part of the storage device 22.1; 22.2 can be introduced. In an accessibility enhancing configuration and arrangement, the memory device 22.1; 22.2 for receiving used printing plates 06 spatially separated from the storage device 17.1; 15.2 for receiving and keeping new aufziehender printing forms 06 formed, wherein z. B. a movement of the memory 124.1; 124.2 or part of the memory 124.1; 124.2 and / or an aid 104, z. B. a distance between the transfer system 18 and the memory 124.1; 124.2 overcoming

Holding means 105, which helps to bridge the distance between a at least one printing unit 02 associated transfer unit 18 and the memory 124.2.

Regardless of their concrete implementation, the memory 124.1; 124.2

next to each other with n, z. B. n = 4, printing plates 06 and in a row with several, in particular up to at least 4 printing plates 06 can be equipped.

More detailed embodiments for the formation of the memory device 22.2 with vertically movable return memory 124.2, the drive and the guide are given below.

In an advantageous development, the printing plate changing system comprises as further system component (s) 19; 21; 22.1; 22.2 a aufzulegende printing form 06, z. B after delivery by the transfer unit 18, leading investment device 19 and / or a the hanging and / or winding supportive pressing device 21 and / or in preferred embodiment a detached printing plates 06 receiving

Memory device 22.1; 22.2 and / or a level B1 between two machines; B2 vertically movable storage device 22.1; 22.2 between a pickup position P124.2A and a picking position P124.2B promoting conveyor system 44 as another system component 20th

Although said system components 15; 17.1; 17.2; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22.2; 22.2; 23, which will be described in more detail in the following embodiments, already represent in each case advantageous and independently applicable individual solutions and are to be regarded as such, they develop special advantages in a specific combination of two or more of these system components 15; 17.1; 17.2; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22.2; 22.2; 23 through their coordinated interaction.

Finally, one or more of these system components 15; 17.1; 17.2; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22.2; 22.2; 23 in an overall system of printing form logistics special advantages, which not only associated with the printing unit 01 handling (storage, transport, up / down plates), but also the handling in a printing form and / or transport, z. B of an automatic printing form delivery to the printing tower or the printing towers 01, within the printing press, in particular within a printing company comprises.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of the printing unit 01 with the

System components 17.1; 17.2; 18; 19; 22.1; 22.2; 23 of the printing plate changing system together with the designated in a preferred embodiment or associated memory device 22.1; 22.2 for old panels and possibly with optional

Pressing device 21,.

In Fig. 3 by way of example the lower printing units 02 associated transport system is shown, wherein the transfer unit 18, for example, in a non-visible, the upper forme cylinder 03 near position, so that the printing form memory 17.1 not is covered. The upper printing units 02 associated transport system is constructed in the same way.

Fig. 4 shows the upper printing units associated transport system and the vertical transport system omitting the side frames, but for orientation with an indication of the printing cylinder.

One of the two guide branches 23a; 23b, in particular transport path branches 23a; 23b to form cylinder 03 of the lower and upper printing unit 02 linking

Compound 27, z. B, the guide branches 23 a to be assigned to the transport system or guide system 23; 23b connecting switch 27 (see Fig. 3), and an optionally

to be provided positioning device 28, for. B of a device for variable

Distance limit 28 such as a transport system or guide system 23 attributable stop device 28 and / or sensor assembly 28 is shown in FIG. 4, for example, under a protective cover 29, z. B within a housing 29, hidden. An end face of the printing unit 01 lying further in the foreground in FIG. 4 is marked with side I and the farther end side with side II.

The parts executed or executable for the upper machine level B2 and the lower machine level B1 in the same way are hereafter referred to as the same

Reference number marked. Conversely, however, comparable parts or assemblies that have been marked with different reference numerals, not necessarily be designed differently.

The vertical conveyor system 43 is adapted to the vertically movable memory device 17.2, which is at least partially equipped with printing plates 06, in the above-mentioned manner between two machine planes B1; B2 to promote. Preferably, the conveyor system 43 is designed such that the storage device 17.2 on at least a portion of the conveyor line in a first, vertical position L17A, promoted, in which the Longitudinal extent of the transported printing plates 06 and / or the (effective)

Memory length L of the populated vertically movable storage device 17.2

mostly vertical, d. H. with the vertical z. B forms an angle α with α <45 °, preferably α <30 °. The term "first vertical position" L17A, the memory device 17.2 "should-unless explicitly emphasized in the literal sense-be understood to mean all layers in the above sense, in which the printing plates 06 or the memory length L predominantly, d. H. with a component that is larger than the horizontal component, extends vertically.

Preferably, the conveyor system 43 is embodied such that P17.2A at least on a non-zero path length in the region of the loading position and / or at least on a non-zero path length in the region of a passage through one of the two machine planes B1 connected via the conveyor system 43; B2 separating false ceiling 38; 39 the storage device 17.2 is conveyed in a vertical position in the above sense. Preferably, the conveyor system 43 is designed such that the vertically movable storage device 17.2 is located both in loading position P17.2A in a vertical position L17A, as well as on the conveyor line from the loading position P17.2A to at least one position behind the passage in the above sense in vertical position L17A, is promoted. In a particularly space-saving embodiment, the storage device 17.2 is in its loading position P17.2A in a substantially vertical position (with, for example, the highest ± 5 ° deviation from the vertical) and / or on the conveying path from that of the loading position P17.2A up to at least one position behind the passage in a substantially vertical position (with eg maximum ± 5 ° deviation from vertical). In this situation L17A is on the one hand a simplified placement possible and on the other a small space requirement.

For the passage, for example, a recess 48 in the false ceiling 38; 39 is provided, which in an advantageous embodiment optionally closable and obviously designed by, for example, a flap 56 by z. B. a drive 57, can be opened and closed again, for example, by a pressurizable cylinder.

In already indicated above and shown here embodiment, the drive means 47 designed as a motor 47 is carried on or in the carriage 46 or carriage part 46 and acts via a carriage-fixed gear part 54, z. B. a drive wheel 54 or

Worm wheel, with a relative to the side frame 04 of the printing tower 01 and the printing units 01 .1; 01.2 fixed gear part 52 of a feed gear, z. B. a Reibrad-, gear or worm gear, frictionally or positively together. In a preferred embodiment, the driven by the motor 47 drive wheel 54 is formed as a gear 54, and the frame-fixed tread 52 as a row of teeth 52 a one or more parts, possibly reinforced by a support rack 58. The optionally reinforced by a lined support beam rack 58 forms z. B. a here as a drive carrier 58 designated vertically extending support 58 from. In the row of teeth 52 or the drive train from the motor 47 to the gear 54 engages in an advantageous embodiment a - especially self-locking trained - braking device 88, which, for example, either for the transport movement solvable, but in a stationary position, in particular the original position of the transport and storage unit 51 is activated, in particular self-locking effective, is. The

Power supply and / or the signal routing for control and / or measurement signals is z. B. housed in a so-called. Energy chain 88.

In an advantageous embodiment, in addition to the space-fixed gear member 52, a carriage 46 forcing on a trajectory mandatory guidance provided by one or more guide surfaces of the drive carrier 58 and / or an additional single or multi-part frame-fixed - z. B. predominantly vertically extending - guide structure 53, z. B. a single or multi-part guide carrier 53 may be formed. The at least one space-fixed guide surface acts with at least one with the carriage 46 and / or the storage device 17.2 spatially firmly connected and with this or this mitbewegten stop element 59; 66 together. In the present embodiment, the leadership of the carriage 46 z. B. given by trained as rollers 59 carriage-fixed stop members 59, which with two - in particular in opposite directions facing sides of the

Guide carrier 53 provided - guide surfaces cooperate and include the guide bracket 53 between them. As shown, a plurality of vertically spaced rollers 59 may be provided on each side. While the at least one carriage-fixed drive wheel 54, driven by the drive motor 47, by driving into the row of teeth 52 causes the drive, the carriage 46 is forced by the guide on the movement path and secured against accidental tilting of the carriage 46.

The memory device 17.2 is now in at least one of the first, vertical position L17A, z. B. also referred to as load position L17A, in a different second, z. B. horizontal position L17.2B be brought. In this second layer 17B is the printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 in a working or unloading position L17B. In this position L17B is at least one of the pressure plate 17.1; In the horizontal position L17B, the longitudinal extent of the transported printing plates 06 and / or runs

Memory length L of the populated vertically movable storage device 17.2 predominantly vertical, d. H. it forms with the vertical z. B is an angle α with α> 45 °, preferably α> 60 °. The term "second horizontal position" L17B, the memory device 17.2 "should-if not explicitly emphasized in the literal sense-be understood to mean all layers in the above sense, in which the printing plates 06 or the memory length L predominantly, d. H. extending horizontally with a component larger than the horizontal component.

Preferably, the conveyor system 43 is designed such that the storage device 17.2 at least at the level of the original position P17.2B in a horizontal sense in the above sense second position L17B is verbingbar or spent, ie at the end of their conveying path in this position L17B by a further movement can be brought or this occupies in the above sense horizontal second position L17B at the end of their conveying path accordingly. Preferably, the conveyor system 43 is designed such that the vertically movable

Storage device 17.2 only on a template-side part of the conveying path behind the passage through the false ceiling 38; 39, in particular only in the area or even at the location of the original position P17.2B in the above sense in the horizontal position L17B is spent or spent. In a particularly space-saving embodiment, the storage device 17.2 can be moved or spent only at its original position P17.2B in the vertical second layer L17B. The storage device 17.2 may preferably be brought into or spent in its second position L17B in a substantially horizontal position (with, for example, the highest ± 5 ° deviation from the horizontal).

In a first embodiment, not shown, the leadership of

Storage device 17.2 and / or the carriage 46 by, for example, a

a suitably extending guide construction in the near-end area of the guide such that the storage device 17.2 by the movement along the -. B. in the end region with at least one at least partially curved or curved guide portion 53.2 trained - leadership from the given for example by the vertical layers L17A transport layer L17A in the working or unloading L17B is spent or spent or is. The storage device 17.2 or the storage part 17.2 of a storage device 17.2 and the carriage 46 comprehensive transport and storage unit 51 is or is moved translationally along a guide path and z. B. solely by the translational

Movement of the storage part 17.2 along the path given by the guide from the first to the second layer L17A; L17B spent or available. The

Guide construction 53 includes for this purpose, for example, in continuation of a

Guide section 53.1 with a linear guide curve - a guide section 53.2 with a curved and / or curved, a tilting of the memory device 17.2 or the memory part 17.2 from the first into, for example, the second layer L17A; L17B effecting leadership.

This first embodiment can be realized in a first variant in that carriage 46 and storage device 17.2 a rigid, possibly off-mode detachable unit 51, z. B. Transport and storage unit 51, wherein the carriage 46 forming the carriage part 46 and the storage unit 17.2 forming memory part 17.2 on a template-side end portion along a curved guide path comprehensive guide section 53.2 perform a curved movement. In an alternative to this, the storage part 17.2 is arranged so far from the drive wheel 54 of the carriage part 46 on the unit 51 via, for example, frame or frame parts 67 of a storage part 17.2 and the carriage part 46 supporting frame, so that the carriage part 46 until the end of the conveying path only describes a vertical linear motion, while the leading with respect to the conveying direction memory part 17.2 stored with its own! Ifesten stop element 66 (eg, roller 66) a z. B. a linear guide section 53.1 continuing, a curved guide profile comprehensive guide section 53.2 follows, which is thereby brought into the second layer L17B or spent or is. This should be an o. G. Verkippsicherung by duplication of the first rollers 59 accounts.

A second variant of the first embodiment can be realized in that carriage 46 and storage device 17.2 are not rigidly connected to one another in terms of operation, but the storage device 17.2 leading in the conveying direction to the original position P17.2B - eg. B. about designed as lever arms 67 frame or frame parts 67 - to a parallel to the forme cylinder axis (a to be supplied by the memory device 17.2 printing unit 02) extending, z. B. carriage-fixed pivot axis S46 relative to the carriage 46 is pivotable. The storage device 17.2 or the storage part 17.2 follows with its own storage unit fixed stop element 66 a guide portion having a curved portion 53.2 and is or will thereby spent or spent in the second layer L17B. The carriage 46 or

Carriage part 46 can then only describe a vertical linear movement up to the end of its conveying path, whereby the rack or an o. G., In another way executed drive (such as a traction device loop) can be formed in a straight line on full transport length.

In a second embodiment, shown here in the figures, the conveyor system 43 may be designed to permit the storage device 17.2 to be moved from the first, vertical layer L17A into the second, horizontal layer L17B by two movements with different degrees of freedom of movement that are independent of one another cause. Thus, for example, an above-mentioned guide structure 53 is provided, along which the memory element 17.2 is translationally movable or is moved, and in addition to the respective form cylinder axis parallel pivot axis S17.

The guide structure 53 for the translatory movement of the storage element 17.2 may be formed in a first variant of the second embodiment over the entire path length to reach the original position P17.2B for guidance along a linear guide path, which again the o. Advantages regarding the

straight drive. The change in position from the first, z. B. vertical transport layer L17A in the second, horizontal position L17B occurs when the

Storage device 17.2 with respect to the pivot axis S17 assumes or has reached its original position P17.2B. The pivoting about the pivot axis S17 takes place here by a wagon fixed in this embodiment, ie. With respect to the carriage member 46 stationarily hinged or arranged drive means 32, preferably a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 32 or possibly an electric motor 32 which on the output side directly or preferably indirectly via a likewise wagenfest articulated lever 31 acts on the memory part 17.2. Preferably, for at least the second layer L17B, a position defined by a corresponding positioning device Memory device 17.1; 15.2 producible. In the figures, the drive means 32 is designed as a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 32, which is articulated on the carriage part 46 for the vertically movable storage device 17.2 in this embodiment.

In a second variant of the second embodiment shown here, the

Guide structure 53 for the translational movement of the storage element 17.2 as in a variant of the first embodiment - for example, in continuation of a guide portion 53.1 with linear guide curve - a guide portion 53.2 with a curved, tilting of the memory device 17.2 and the memory part 17.2 from the first into a between the first and second layers L17A; L17B lying third layer L17C causing guiding course include. In this third, z. B. also referred to as intermediate layer L17C location L17C forms the longitudinal extent of the transported printing plates 06 and / or the

Memory length L of the populated vertically movable memory device 17.2 - in compliance with the above requirement of the relative position to the other two layers L17A; L17B - with the vertical z. B an angle α with 60 °> α> 15 °, in particular 45 °> α> 20 ° (see, for example, Fig. 8b). The position change from the intermediate layer L17C into the working or horizontal position L17B takes place when the storage device 17.2 assumes its original position P17.2B with respect to its pivot axis S17 or

has reached. The pivoting about the pivot axis S17 from the intermediate layer L17C in the working position L17B in this case again by a o. G. Drive means 32.

The movement from the first layer L17A into the intermediate layer L17C may be carried out or implemented in accordance with the movement from the first to the second layer L17B in the first embodiment according to the first and second alternative of the first variant or the second variant described therein Description part for the translational movement and the components described there with the replacement of the "second layer L17B" by the "third layer L17C" directly applied. In terms of the translational motion component of the first embodiment of the first embodiment in the first alternative (in total with direction change

translationally guided transport and storage unit 60) corresponding embodiment, the drive means 32 for the pivoting of the storage part 17.2 about the pivot axis S17 from the intermediate layer L17C hinged to the working position L17B and engages the output side directly or preferably indirectly via a likewise hinged hinged lever 31 on the storage part 17.2. The same applies to the embodiment corresponding to the embodiment of the first embodiment in the second alternative (total tilted transport and storage unit 51 with stop element 66 spaced apart from the drive wheel 54) with respect to the translational movement component.

In terms of the translational motion component of the second embodiment (corresponding to the first embodiment and shown in the figures embodiment, the drive means 32 is articulated for pivoting the storage part 17.2 about the pivot axis S17 from the intermediate layer L17C in the working position L17B and engages on the output side directly or preferably indirectly via a likewise hinged hinged lever 31 on the memory part 17.2.

For the z. B. operationally fixed in the access area of the operating level B1; B2 (B0), in particular main operating level B1, arranged memory device 17.1 can be transferred or applied with respect to the pivoting about a parallel to the forme cylinder axis of a memory device 17.1 to be supplied printing unit 02 extending pivot axis S17, however, the

Swivel axis S17 z. B. operationally fixed to the frame and the relevant, indirectly via the lever 31 or directly on the storage device 17.1 acting drive means 32 z. B. hinged or arranged frame-fixed. Furthermore, here in addition to the horizontal and / or working position L17B z. B. only a relation to this layer L17B more vertically extending layer L17A; L17C required in which a placement of the memory element takes place or can take place. In this location L17A; L17C forms the longitudinal extent of the transported printing plates 06 and / or the memory length L of the assembled vertically movable storage device 17.1 with the vertical z. B is an angle α with α <60 °, preferably α <30 °, or is substantially perpendicular (with, for example, the highest ± 5 ° deviation from the vertical). The operationally stationary arranged storage device 17.1 can be in the

relevant operating level B1; B2 (B0) with aufziehenden printing forms 06 for the machine level assigned this technically associated printing unit 02 or for this machine level operator-assigned printing units 02 and

then spend in work position L17B, in which by the in one of o. Species trained transfer unit 18 one or in particular at the same time several printing plates 06 can be removed and the affected forme cylinder 03 or on the transport this upstream investment device 19 can be fed. The sketched below cycle for the mounting of new printing plates 06 after the pivoting of the storage device in the working position L17B corresponds to z. B. that of the spatially fixed memory device 17.1.

By way of example, FIG. 3 shows a view from the operating side for the stacked printing units of the printing tower 01, d. H. from the longitudinal side of the printing unit 02, which can be intervened by personnel in the printing unit 02 for maintenance purposes, based on the lower pressure unit 01 .1 with the preferred embodiment for the configuration of the memory device 17; 17.1; 17.2 and / or the design of the transfer unit 18 comprehensive transport system.

The, z. B as a printing form memory 17.1; 17.2 trained, memory device 17.1;

17.2streckt in the axial direction of the printing cylinder 03; 12 regards at least its nominal width W _N or the nominal width W _{N of} the printing unit 01 and is on both sides for the case of the operational stationary storage device 17.1 on

Side frame 04, in the case of the vertically movable storage device 17.2 in the above manner medium or directly mounted cart safe At least the vertically movable, preferably also the stationary storage device 17.1; 17.2 is pivotable about a pivot axis S17, which preferably runs parallel to the axial direction of a form cylinder 03 assigned to the storage device.

The memory device 17.1; 17.2, in particular a carrier 36 of the memory device 17.1; 17.2bzw. a possibly in the memory device 17.1; 17.2 applicable or

Inserted carrier element 37 and / or a carrier element 37 provided as a transport element 37 has on the surface of one of its longitudinal sides 49 a structure 34 with a plurality (eg a number j) of transverse direction _{q q of} this longitudinal side 49

spaced apart holding elements 33 or groups of holding elements 33, in which one behind the other or in the transverse direction r _q this longitudinal side 49 spaced from each other, the bent leading ends 09 of several printing plates 06 can be hooked. By means of the holding elements 33 arranged at a distance from each other in succession or in the transverse direction r _{q of} this longitudinal side 49, a plurality of printing plates 06 are thus consecutive, ie cutting a plane parallel to its longitudinal direction and perpendicular to the printing form surface.

storable. In fitted state, the holding elements 33 engage behind the z. B under an acute inner angle of <90 ° bent ends 09 of the printing plates 06, wherein the holding elements 33, the printing plate 06 at a relative movement in the direction

prevent trailing end 1 1, and the bent ends 09 a plurality of printing plates 06 spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the printing plates 06 or scaly each slightly, z. B. between two memory locations, for example, each 1 to 15 mm, in particular 1 to 8 mm, offset from each other at different

spaced apart holding elements 33 can be hooked (see, for example, Fig. 8). In contrast to the storage of printing plates 06 in expansive shaft arrangement here are the pressure forming 09; 1 1 of several printing plates 06 einhakbar in holding elements 33, which, in particular rigidly, on a same side or surface of a same component, for. B directly on one side and surface of one of the storage device 17.1; 15.2 attributable carrier 36, are arranged one behind the other. Several, z. B. all, in the memory device 17.1; 15.2 in a same radially to the forme cylinder 03 extending escape or the successive recorded on the support member 37 printing plates 06 are in a preferred embodiment thus z. B are not held in their own shafts or guides, but come to rest on each other, with their ends 09 offset from each other by spaced-apart holding elements 33 are held or are.

Preferably, the memory device 17.1; 15.2 on a length which corresponds at least to the nominal diameter W _N , such a structure 34 with a number j of transversely spaced apart from each other _{q q} 33 drivers or groups of

Drivers 33 on. D. h., In the longitudinal direction η of the memory device 17.1; 15.2 are in the axial direction next to one another with the nominal diameter W _N corresponding number m of printing plates 06, and in the transverse direction r _{q of} the memory device 17.1; 15.2 one of the number j of the driver 33 or groups of drivers 33 corresponding number of printing plates 06 in succession by the storage device 17.1; 15.2 recordable or vorhaltbar. Of course, not all print form memory must always be occupied.

In the example given double-width and double-cylinder forme cylinder 03 formed with drivers 33 structure is designed such that through the

Memory device 17.1; 15.2 side by side in the longitudinal direction η up to n = m = 4 and in the transverse direction r _q considered in succession at least j = I = 2 individual printing plates 06, in the case of the here present assignment of the memory device 17.1; 15.2 to two double-round printing units 02 a number of j = 2 ^* l = 4 individual forms 06 can be worn or held. The capacity of the storage device 17.1; 15.2 is analogous to other embodiments of the form cylinder dimensioning with regard to the number k or I of circumferentially arranged print pages or printing plates 06 and the number n or m of longitudinally arranged print pages or printing plates 06, taking into account the number of assigned printing units 02 apply.

In an advantageous development, the carrier element 37 or are several

Carrier elements 37 z. B as insert 37 or inserts 37 operatively detachable on the carrier

36 arranged or arranged. The holding elements 33 having longitudinal side 49 of the memory device 17.1; 15.2 is in this case by the holding elements 33 having longitudinal side of one or more in the storage device 17.1; 15.2 inserted carrier elements 37 formed. For operatively detachable arrangement of one or more support members 37, a mechanism not shown here is provided, which by the operator, a manipulator or on

Prompt of a process automating control by a drive, the support member 37 releases for removal, so that it can be removed from the carrier 36.

Such, operational - d. H. not just to assembly and / or

Maintenance purposes - releasably designed mechanism for connection or locking between the support member 37 and carrier 36 allows the operator, a manipulator and / or a logistics system specified below, the support element

37 from the storage device 17.1; 17.2 or to remove from the printing unit 01 and if necessary, druckeinheitensfern to equip. For the vertically movable storage device 17.2 this means, for example, that the carrier 36 of the storage part 17.2 is populated in its loading position P17.2 with a carrier element 37 equipped with replaceable plates, after, for example, the empty plate originating from the previous plate change

Carrier element 37 was first removed.

The memory device 17.1; 17.2 preferably has per memory location means for supporting the laterally correct positioning of the printing plates 06 am

Printing form memory 17, also called page register means 42, on.

In the structure 34, whose expression or the execution of the holding elements 33 can Also - passive or active - be provided holding mechanisms which positively or frictionally cooperate with the hinged printing plate 06 in such a way that the latter is prevented from unintentionally unhooking, but at least inhibited.

The above-described vertical conveyor system 43 justified with its advantageous

Embodiment variants, taken in isolation or in conjunction with an arbitrarily designed memory, already provide advantageous solutions, but still develop further advantages in conjunction with the embodiment of the memory device 17.1 set forth; 17.2 and possibly a carrier element 37 and / or the

Formation of the transport system 18, 23, as outlined below roughly. Individual or combinations of features of the embodiment described below for the transport system 18, 23 are - where reasonably possible or not contradictory - to the configuration variants mentioned above in the description of the entire system for the formation of the printing tower 01 and the equipment of the printing tower 01 with

System components 15; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23 to transfer.

As already indicated, the transfer unit 18 together with the

Guide system 23; 23a; 23b, the transport of the newly applied printing forme 06 from a form cylinder distant or druckformspeichernahen receiving position to a formzylindernahen transfer position. For this purpose, the transfer unit 18 takes in the first position the applied printing forme 06 of a printing plate 06-carrying printing plate memory 17.1; 17.2, which in principle may be arbitrary. For example, it can be designed as a multi-storey storage or frame system, in which in working position L17B several printing plates 06 lie one above the other

Shafts or guides are kept. Regardless of the specific embodiment, the transfer unit 18 should access the still in or on the printing plate memory 17.1; 15.2 in working position L17B stationary printing form 06 may have, so there no own propulsion mechanism for the printing plates 06 must be provided. In a preferred embodiment, therefore, finds a printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 application, which according to one of the embodiments of the above-described

Memory device 17.1; 15.2 is formed. In this embodiment, the

Transfer unit 18 unhindered to the surface of the aufzulegenden, still in

Access storage located printing form 06, wherein in a confined space a plurality of successively aufzulegenden printing forms 06 is vorzuhalten.

The transfer unit 18 extends parallel to the forme cylinder axis in the printing unit 01 (see, for example, for example, FIG. 5). It has, viewed in the axial direction of the form cylinder 03, not shown in FIG. 5, at least one length, so that it at least partially overlaps with all of the juxtaposed memory locations and corresponding sections for receiving the m on the forme cylinder 03 juxtaposed printing forms 06. It preferably extends over the entire nominal width W _{N of} the forme cylinder 03 to be equipped. It comprises a mono- or multi-part design, extending over the length traverse 61, and at least one receiving device 62, z. B holding device 62, which at least a number m of the maximum by the forme cylinder 03 side by side to be picked up printing plates 06 corresponding number p of receiving elements 63, z. B holding elements 63, or groups of several, z. B comprises two receiving elements 63 (see eg Fig. 10). The receiving elements 63 are - at least in the idle state (not hired) - preferably arranged in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the transfer unit 18 escape. The receiving elements 63 may in principle be formed with arbitrarily designed receiving means, provided that they grant a picking up and carrying a printing plate 06. For example, the recording could be based on a magnetic effect and the recording elements 63 have receiving means designed as permanent magnets or electromagnets. Likewise, a mechanical gripping could be provided by appropriate, cooperating with the printing plates 06 gripper. However, preferred is an embodiment in which the recording and holding is based on negative pressure, wherein the

Receiving device 62 is designed as a suction device 62 and the individual Receiving elements 63 as receiving means suction cups 64 include. Preferably, two receiving elements 63 with suction cups 64 are provided for each pressure mold 06 to be arranged next to one another axially.

In principle, the receiving elements 63 of the receiving device 62 can all be fixed on a printing plate store 17.1; 15.2 or the male

Compression mold 06 facing side of the cross member 61 may be arranged so that a placement of the suction cups 64 would be effected solely by moving the traverse 61 and the transfer unit 18 in total. In an advantageous embodiment, however, are the

Thus, the suction cups 64 with at least one component in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the traverse 61 or transfer unit 18 direction individually, in groups or all at the same time by one or several actuators to Traverse 61 are relatively movable. If the printing plates 06 are to be received in a number of sections, then after the placement of all the receiving elements 63 or suction cups 64, only those for the male section are to be picked up

Compression molds 06 required suction cups 64 or groups of suction cups 64 activated.

For this purpose, at least the recording elements 63 or suction cups 64 assigned to the same section or the same printing plate 06 can be acted upon by pressure medium independently of the other sections.

By means of a control system, the suction cups 64 of one or more sections a-1 can then be used as required. a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ , z. B. the individual plates corresponding longitudinal sections of the storage device 17.1; 17.2 or the forme cylinder 03, be activated.

In a development, the transfer unit 18, z. B in a second flight, a second receiving device (71), z. B second holding device (71), in particular a second suction device (71), arranged with a number of juxtaposed, z. B also suction cups 76 having receiving elements, for. B. holding element. With regard to the arrangement, design, number and assignment to groups and / or sections, the one mentioned with respect to the first receiving device 62 preferably with the difference that the receiving elements of the second receiving device (71) relative to the crossbar 61 to one to the longitudinal axis of the crossbar 61 and Transfer unit 18 are mounted pivotably parallel pivot axis (eg in Fig. 5, in Fig. 9 only hinted at two suction cups 76 recognizable because hidden). The pivoting can in principle in groups comparable to the above groups (for example, each section au a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ or two adjacent sections aü a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ on a pivotable carrier together), but also individually. According to the embodiments of the first receiving device 62, actuators based on pressure medium can be provided as the drive, which actuators could then also be connected to valves of the valve station 69, for example. When receiving the printing forme (s) 06, the second receiving element is first placed, the suction cup 76 is activated and pivoted. Thereafter, the or the first suction cups are activated. The pivoting serves to curve the printing forme 06 for transport to

Form cylinder 03.

By the receiving device (s) 62 (71) are thus by the transfer unit 18 depending on loading of certain receiving elements 63 or groups thereof with negative pressure and / or depending on the positioning of receiving elements 63 one or more printing plates 06 from the printing plate 17.1; 17.2 receivable to these along a transport path 23; 23a; 23b to be loaded to forme cylinder 03 to promote. Conveying the transfer unit 18 along the transport path 23; 23a; 23b can basically by a frame-fixed drive means, for. B a frame-fixed

Drive motor take place, which via a gear and / or a traction means the

Transfer unit 18 along the transport path 23; 23a; 23b promotes.

In a preferred embodiment, however, the drive of the transfer unit 18 is effected by one of Transfer unit 18 associated, carried by the transfer unit 18 drive means 77, z. B a drive motor 77. The propulsion along the transport path 23; 23a; 23b is carried out by the drive motor 77 via at least one drive wheel 78, which is positively or frictionally engaged with a - with respect to the printing unit 01 - frame fixed path 83rd

interacts. The transfer unit 18 comprises the drive motor 77, which drives a shaft 81 here, for example with the interposition of a gear 79. On the shaft 81 are -. B each front side of the cross member 61 - the drive wheels 78 rotatably disposed. In principle, two drive motors 77 could also be provided for the two front-side drive wheels 78, which, however, would then have to be synchronized electronically. Trained for example as a gear 78 drive wheel 78 acts for the propulsion z. For example, with a row of teeth of a rack 87 side by side or associated with it (see eg Fig. 10).

Guiding and securing the transfer unit 18 against tilting may vary

Formation of the pairing drive wheel / running path 78/83 and / or additional cooperating guide elements 82 may be formed in different ways. For example, two drive wheels 78, which interact with the travel path 83, can be arranged one behind the other on the transfer unit 18 per end face in the transport direction. It may also be a drive wheel 78 and an additional guide member 82, z. B a guide roller 82 may be provided on the transfer unit 18 frontally, which with a frame-fixed guide member 84, z. B a guide rail 84, the transfer unit 18 leader and against tilting supporting together.

In the event that the transfer unit 18 is associated with only one forme cylinder 03, the rollers 82 of the transfer unit 18 leading guide member 84 from the receiving position to the transfer position as z. B linear guide rail 84 with one or more linear guide or rail sections 84a or - in accordance with possibly present requirement for spatial conditions - with one or more linear, and possibly one or more curved Rail sections 84 b may be formed. For example, a first

Guide portion 84a be formed in a straight line in the receiving position, and depending on the space conditions are rectilinear or include a curve to the transfer position. For the advantageous embodiment, wherein the forme cylinder 03 of several, in particular two printing units 02 from a same memory device 17.1; 17.2 ago and / or via a common transport path 23; 23a; 23b can be supplied with new printing plates 06, z. B. - as already indicated above - a switch 27 is provided, through which the transfer unit 18 either on the one, or the other transport path 23; 23a; 23b to one or the other

Form cylinder 03 associated transfer position passes. The switch 27 may in principle be designed in any desired manner, so that this optional guiding is possible.

In principle, regardless of whether the transport system 18, 23 with a single transport path 23, with multiple transport paths 23a; 23b and / or formed with switch 27, a positioning device 28 already mentioned above, z. B designed as a device for variable path limitation, such as a the transport system 18, 23 or guide system 23 attributable stop device and / or sensor arrangement, in the remote region of the transport path 23; 23a; 23b be provided. An optional multiple predetermined positions for the receiving position predetermining positioning device 28 is particularly advantageous in connection with an embodiment of the printing plate changing system, wherein the transport system 18, 23 in a receiving area with a printing form memory 17.1; 17.2 cooperates, in which the printing plates 06 scaly, viewed in the transport direction of a receiving unit located in the transfer unit 18 with its ends 09; 1 1, in particular leading ends 09, are arranged offset from each other, as for example for the execution of o. G. Memory device 17.1; 15.2 is the case.

In an advantageous application of a above-mentioned memory device 17.1; 17.2 with in Transport direction of the transfer unit 18 staggered Druckformenden 09, z. B a printing form memory 17.1; 15.2 in the above-mentioned embodiment, is ensured by the multiple positions defining positioning device 28 that the receiving device 62 engages each printing plate 06 at a same distance from the leading end 09. The circuit or programming of the positioning device 28 is to be adjusted accordingly to the course of the printing plate change.

After receiving the printing forme 06 or a plurality of printing plates 06, this or these are by the transfer unit 18 via the transport path 23; 23a; 23b spent at the cylinder near transfer position. The subsequent transfer can be made directly to the forme cylinder 03 or to a cylinder-near contact device 19. The steps described below and any aids used (eg

Anlageeinrichtung 19 and / or Andrückvorrichtung 21) are basically of the above-described expression of the vertical conveyor system 43 and / or the

Transport system 18, 23 and / or the storage device 17.1; 15.2 independently, but in conjunction with one or more of the features of the described embodiments for the memory device 17.1; 15.2 and / or the

Transfer unit 18 and / or the guide system 23 of advantage.

In one, with regard to the installed system components 17; 18; 19; 21; 22; 23 simpler version of the printing plate changing system is the recorded

Printing form 06 or the recorded printing plates 06 of the transfer unit 18 with its end 09 and their ends 09 directly, substantially tangentially, spent on the forme cylinder 03 to be loaded.

In a more elaborate, but with regard to possible interference more robust design, especially if printing forms 06 of particularly large size and / or small thickness and / or printing plates 06 different strengths and / or dimensions should be used, the printing forme 06 or be Compression molds 06 initially applied to a formzylindernahe investment device 19 or preferably passed before it is wound on the circumference of the forme cylinder 03. The system of the printing forme 06 takes place here on a front or preferably rear side of the flat-shaped printing forme 06, ie the abutment device 19 cooperates with the printing forme 06 on a front or in particular backside of the printing forme. The investment device 19 ensures, inter alia, that the printing plates 06 occupy a frame-fixed defined position and, in an advantageous embodiment variant with a holding device 102, z. B. suction device 102, a defined retention force and / or a force for a desired deformation can be applied.

The contact device 19 extends in the printing unit 01 parallel to

Form cylinder axis (see, for example, Fig. 3). It has, viewed in the axial direction of the forme cylinder 03 at least one length, so that they with each of the indicated in Fig. 8 and 9 sections a-ι; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ for receiving the maximum m on the forme cylinder 03 next to each other can be arranged pressure forms 06 at least partially overlaps. It preferably extends over the entire nominal width W _{N of} the forme cylinder 03 to be equipped. It comprises a one- or multi-part design, extending over at least the length of the m sections a-1; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ extending storage surface 103, which either directly a top of an axially extending frontally mounted on the side frame 04, not visible here Traverse, or as shown, the top of a arranged on a frontally mounted cross member cover.

Is by the transfer unit 18 a printing forme 06 on the shelf 103 in the corresponding section a-ι; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ off or on (possibly also using a small pressing force), it is in an advantageous embodiment with activated holding element 396, z. B applied negative pressure, the pressure mold 06 frictionally held on the support surface 103 and is to promote in the channel at least partially hooked edge only against resistance by rotating the forme cylinder 03 in its direction. In an advantageous development, in the storage area 103 on both sides, Preferably viewed on an at least overlapping same height in the longitudinal direction of the printing plate 06, support elements 108 are provided, which slightly, z. B protrude by a maximum of 2 mm, over the surface of the shelf 103. At the

The printing forme 06 in the embodiment with holding element 102 is conveyed through the transfer unit 18 or through its holding device 62 with the edge of its leading end 09 to the opening 07 of the channel 08. The printing plate 06 is deposited on the support surface 103 before rotating the forme cylinder 03, or even placed with slight pressure, so that the printing plate 06 comes into contact with the holding element 396 or its suction cup. The holding element 396 or the suction cup is now activated, d. H. in the case of the suction cup subjected to negative pressure. In the event that o. G. Supporting elements 398 are provided, the printing plate 06 is bent and simultaneously retained frictionally against movement in the transport direction. By subsequently rotating the forme cylinder 03, the previously only partially engaging edge of the leading end 09 now slides completely into the channel 08 and is drawn by the retaining force against the channel edge and thereby aligned.

As already mentioned, a pressing device 21 can be provided to assist the hooking and / or winding (see, for example, FIG. 1). In addition, or in particular instead of a pressure device 21 to be provided specifically in the printing plate changing system can basically a formzylindernahe roller 26 of the printing unit 02, z. B is a mold cylinder near the end of the transport path 23a; 23b next application roller 26 of a dyeing or dampening unit 13; 14, be effective as pressing device 26 or.

In principle, some or all of the system components 21; 26; 23; 18; 17.1; 17.2, z. B, the pressing device 21; 26 and / or on the

Transport path 23 moving transfer unit 18 and / or a correspondingly designed or additionally provided storage device 17.1; 17.2; 22.1; 22.2, in a to that in connection with the feeding and mounting a new printing plate 06

described manner reverse order and functionality for losing weight and Removing the trailing end 1 1 on the forme cylinder 03, possibly holding down the trailing end 1 1 or the printing plate 06 during unwinding by a pressing device 21, 26, a recording of the unwound printing plate 06 from the forme cylinder 03 or from an optionally provided, the unwound printing plate 06 receiving investment device 19 through the transfer unit 18 and a transport along the transport path 23; 23a; 23b back to a receiving shaft of both new and used printing forms 06 provided storage device 17.1, 17.2, or along a z. B. Modified transport path 23, 23a, 23b to an additionally provided for used printing plates 06 storage device 22.1; 22.2.

In an advantageous embodiment, the memory device 22.1; 22.2 for the withdrawal of used printing plates 06, this is different from and preferably spatially separated from the respective storage device 17.1; 17.2 for receiving and provision of newly aufziehender printing forms 06 formed. This has particular advantages in

Connection with a fast and independent promotion of new and old

Printing forms 06 and / or good accessibility to the printing unit 02. The respective storage device 22.1; 22.2 has this one - preferably structurally from the

Memory device 17.1; 15.2 arranged separately - record printing plates 06 memory 124.1; 124.2, z. B storage shaft 124.1, 124.2, on, which is parallel to the forme cylinder axis and viewed in the axial direction of the forme cylinder 03 over the entire nominal width W _{N of} the abzunehmende printing plate (s) 06 bearing

Form cylinder 03 extends. The memory 124.1; 124.2 is formed adjacent to each other for receiving a number of printing plates 06, which corresponds to the number m of the maximum on the forme cylinder 03 can be arranged side by side printing plates 06. It may comprise individual sections over the length continuously, but possibly also over webs of small thickness. The memory 124.1; 124.2 offers in its width space for at least a number of successively arranged printing plates 06, which the product of the number of the memory 124.1; 124.2 associated printing units 02 and the respective number from in the circumferential direction on the forme cylinders 03 consecutively aufzulegenden

Printing forms 06 corresponds. In the present example, the memory is 124.1; 124.2 assigned two each double-trained printing units 02, so that the memory 124.1; 124.2 consecutively (at least) four printing forms 06 sums. The memory 124.1; 124.2 or the memory device 22.1; 22.2 can also be associated with printing units 02 of two adjacent printing towers 01, and be arranged between these two printing towers 01.

In the advantageous embodiment shown here, the respective memory device 22.1; 22.2 spatially separated from the one associated with the plate return

Pressure unit 01 arranged such that between memory device 22.1; 22.2 and printing unit 01 .1; 01.2 or printing tower 01 - at least in inactive state of

Memory device 22.1; 22.2 - a free space 1 18 for the lateral access to the printing units 02, z. B an intermediate or in particular control room 1 18 for the

Staff, remains.

The vertical conveyor system 44 for conveying the vertically movable memory 124.2 is adapted to the vertically movable memory 124.2, which is at least partly equipped with used printing plates 06, in the above-mentioned manner between two

Machine levels B1; B2 and / or between a distance from the main operating level B1 vertically spaced and / or unreachable R2 and the

Main operating level B1 to promote. Preferably, the conveyor system 44 is formed such that the memory 124.2 on the entire or predominant, but at least a portion of the conveyor line in a first position L124, z. B. one

Transport position L124 is conveyed, in which the longitudinal extent of the transported printing plates 06 and / or viewed in the longitudinal direction of the printing plates 06

Memory length L of the assembled vertically movable memory 124.2 and / or a wall 98 of the memory 124.2 on one side, the memory 124.2 on its longitudinal side to the front (sujet side) or back of the transported Compression molds 06 out limited, mostly vertical, ie with the vertical z. B forms an angle α with α <45 °, preferably α <30 °. The term "vertical position" of the memory 124.2 or its longitudinal wall 98 should-if not explicitly emphasized in the literal sense-be understood in the above sense, in which the printing plates 06 and the effective length predominantly, ie with a component which is larger than the horizontal component, extends vertically.

Preferably, the conveyor system 44 is designed such that at least on a non-zero path length in the region of a passage through a machine plane B1 connected to the two via the conveyor system 43; B2 separating false ceiling 38; 39 the memory 124.2 is conveyed in a first vertical position L124 in the above sense and / or with a corresponding first vertical position L124 of the longitudinal wall 98. In this transport position L124 it is particularly space-saving to transport vertically. Preferably, the conveyor system 44, in particular a guide construction 92 is designed such that the vertically movable memory 124.2and / or the side facing the decrease associated printing unit 02 longitudinal wall 98 at least on a stretch between the passage and the loading position P124.2B in a second layer L124B , z. B. catch and / or loading layer L124B, is or is in this, in which the effective length of the memory 124.2 or the wall 98 is in a relation to the first vertical layer L124 more inclined to the vertical second layer L124B. In this position, the memory tilts 124.2 or opens the loading opening 1 19 more towards the relevant printing unit 02 out. The simultaneity of receiving position L104A of the depositing table 104 and catching and / or loading position L124B of the accumulator 124.2 shown in FIG. 15 does not occur in the preferred operation since the accumulator 124.2 first moves into the catching and / or loading position 124B and the pressure forms 06 engages when the tray 104 is in its discharge position L104B, in which the recorded printing plates 06 z. B. to the memory 124.2 can be issued. The memory 124.2 and / or its wall 98 can in the removal position P124.2A already in transport position L124 or in a further development in relation to the transport layer L124 more inclined to the vertical position L124A, z. B. removal location L124A, be brought or spent. In a particularly space-saving embodiment, the memory 124.2 or its front-side wall 98 assumes a substantially vertical position (with a maximum length of ± 5 ° deviation from the vertical in the direction of effective length, for example as the transport layer L124, at least in the area of the passage.

For the passage of the memory 124.2 z. B. a recess 94 in the false ceiling 38; 39 or a free cross-section 94 of a shaft-like gap between vertically extending, z. B. in the form of straps 41 formed side frames 41 of the z. B. provided as an intermediate frame rack 73. This or this can optionally be open or closed by a flap. Preferably, however, the entire, running in the shaft-like gap conveyor path for the memory 124.2 is secured against accidental entry of personnel. This backup is for example by a barrier, not shown here, z. As fencing, enclosure or at least by railing given.

In already indicated above and shown here embodiment is designed as an electric motor 74 drive means 74 frame-fixed z. B. arranged on one of the carrier 41 and drives, preferably via a not shown in detail

Reduction gear, a shaft 91 and the non-rotatably connected to the shaft 91, formed as a sprocket 86 drive wheel 86 designed as a chain 68, in particular roller chain, traction means 68 at. The by the electric motor 74 in this way

driven and preferably closed Zugmittelschlaufe runs over one or more guide and / or pulleys 96. On traction means 68 is a

corresponding coupling of the memory 124.2 articulated or fixed, so that it is conveyed along with the upward or downward movement of the traction means 68 associated coupling point with this. Advantageously, the coupling of the memory takes place 124.2 at one of a possibly variable-position wall 98 different

Frame part 1 13.

In a preferred embodiment, two spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the memory 124.2 attacking pulling means 68 are provided for its promotion, which are driven in an advantageous embodiment together by the electric motor 74 via the example extending between the carriers 41 shaft 91 and / or driven.

In a preferred embodiment, in addition to the drive 68, 74, 86 itself, the memory 124.2 on at least one conveyor section, preferably on the entire conveying path, forcing a defined path of movement provided whose space or frame-fixed part by one or more guide surfaces of a one or more parts frame-fixed - z. B. predominantly vertically extending - guide structure 92, z. B. one or more single or multi-part guide support 92 may be formed. The at least one space-fixed guide surface of

Guide structure 92 interacts with at least one spatially fixedly connected to the memory 124.2 and moving along with this stop element. In the present embodiment, the leadership of the memory 124.2 z. B. by only indicated by dashed lines rollers 97 formed first carriage-fixed stop members 97, which z. B. with two - in particular pointing in opposite directions - provided guide surfaces of the guide structure 92 cooperate. In this case, in an advantageous embodiment, two rollers rotatable on the storage 124.2 about their longitudinal direction, but horizontally spaced from each other rotatable first rollers 97 on each one of two mutually facing guide surfaces of two one or mehrstückiger guide support 92, so that the memory 124.2 with the rollers 97 through these guide beams 92 is guided to both sides.

Basically, in the first, simple embodiment, the guide with the guide beams 92 on the entire conveying path between the removal position P124.2A and the Charging position P124.2B be rectilinear, in particular vertically rectilinear. As already indicated above, in a second embodiment not shown, the memory 124.2 or its upper side or in a preferred third embodiment, only the above-mentioned longitudinal or front wall 98 or possibly in fourth, not shown

Execution both the top of the memory 124.2 and also a wall

98, at least on a section between the passage and the loading position P124.2B, in particular in at least one loading position close conveyor section, from the transport layer L124 in a second layer L124B, z. B. a catch and / or loading layer L124B, be brought. For this purpose, at least one to this conveyor section

Corresponding guide portion 92.2 provided by which in the second embodiment of the memory 124.2 or at least the top of the memory 124.2 or in the third embodiment, only the upper end of the associated printing unit 02 facing wall 98 out of the occupied in transport position L124.2A vertical escape led into a the Druckwerk 02 closer vertical escape is transferred or can be, while in the third embodiment, the memory 124.2 remains in the region of its bottom 121 in its first vertical flight and / or position, in fourth

Execution by appropriate guidance, however, also horizontally offset in another vertical and / or another position is pivoted (see, for example, Fig. 15 and Fig. 16). ????????????Complete?

To realize an o. G. Catch or load position L124B can be memory-stable

Stop elements 97; 99 with guide surfaces correspondingly extending

Guide portions 92.2 act together, which the memory-fixed stop elements

99 lead out of the vertical movement in the direction of printing unit 02 when entering the relevant guide section 92.2 and depending on the further course of the guide to the end position of the memory 124.2 in its loading position P124.2B ever closer towards printing unit 02, after a staggering section again vertically up to run to the end position, or to lead after a displacement and possibly a vertical section again away from the printing unit 02 in the direction of the first vertical escape. The latter serves for example, a "catching" of the printing plates 06 by the direction

Loading position P124.2B moving memory 124.2 or its wall 98 and a subsequent closing or a reduction of the opening 1 19.

In a first variant of the second embodiment, the memory 124.2 on both sides in each case at least one closer to the bottom 121 of the memory 124.2 stop element 97, and at least one in the longitudinal direction of the printing plates 06 to be conveyed

spaced, the opening 1 19 of the memory 124.2 nearer or bodenferneres memory-fixed stop element 99, wherein the bottom remote stop element 99 for shipment to the catch and / or loading position L124B already running in a deviating from the vertical guide section, while the bottom closer stop element 97 in the first Variant z. B. is still in the vertical guide portion 92.1. In the second variant, the near-bottom end of the accumulator 124.2 is also displaced at a conveying section close to the loading position P124.2B, in that its stop element 97 is also deviated from the vertical at least in a movement phase

Guide section 92.2 runs.

In the preferred second embodiment, the memory 124.2 is formed with a relative to the frame part 1 13 of the memory 124.2 variable position, for example, a 121 closer to the bottom and the forme cylinder 03 of the printing unit 02 parallel pivot axis 98 pivotable wall 98, wherein the o. second, the opening 1 19 closer or more distant stop elements 99, z. B. rollers 99, at the

variable-position wall 98, and the first, the bottom 121 closer rollers 97 on the frame part 1 13 of the memory 124.2 are arranged. The frame-fixed rollers 97 run, for example, in a different from the guide section 92.2 guide portion 92.1. By the frame-fixed rollers 97 run in the vertical guide portion 92.2 and the wall 98 associated rollers 99 are forced by the guide portion 92.2 on a deviating from the vertical movement path, in at least one of the return position P124.2B near movement phase, the opening extended 1 19 of the memory 124.2 and on the other hand closes when reversed

Movement phase again. This can also be provided in a movement phase which is close to the removal position P124.2A in the same way by a correspondingly formed guide section 92.3 which cooperates with the wall-fixed stop element 99.

In the illustrated embodiment, the return position near guide portion 92.2 is formed such that the wall 98 when moving in the direction of return position P124.2B - guided over the wall-fixed stop elements 99 - with its open-ended end first from the previously vertical direction of movement of the vertical guide portion 92.1 towards printing unit 02 , followed by a path vertically, and then again led away from the printing unit 02. This allows the

Wall 98 one end of, for example, by the transfer unit 18 or a

Aids 104, z. B. a rigid or preferably variable-position storage table 104, held under pressure mold 06 under or behind and take over by further movement in the final position of the return position P124.2B out this. After taking over the used printing plates 06 they are spent by conveying the memory 124.2 in its removal position P124.2A, where they are by personnel or a

Manipulator can be removed. In the illustrated advantageous embodiment, the opening 1 19 of the memory 124.2 increases in the region of the removal position P124.2A by the corresponding trained, the wall 98 leading

Guide section 92.3

In a preferred embodiment, in order to support the transfer and / or bridging, the distance between printing unit 01 .1; 01.2 and memory 124.2 an above-mentioned aid 104 is provided, to which the resumed printing plates 06 deposited by the transfer unit 18, in particular on which can be stored. In principle, the aid 104 could be designed in the manner of a flap, which on the memory 124.2, eg, as a rigid or likewise positionally variable Extension can be arranged on the position-variable wall 98 or as a variable-position flap on the memory 124.2.

In a preferred embodiment, the aid 104 is not memory-stable, but on a frame 04; 73, z. B. the side frame 04 or in particular the frame 73, respectively. The Z. B. formed as a homogeneous or inhomogeneous executed tray table 104 104 aids is about a pivot axis S104 in the way

pivotable that it is in a receiving position L104A with one end in the space 1 18 between the printing unit 02 and the memory 124.2, and in a rest position of this end depending on the arrangement of the tray 104 on the side frame 04 or on the frame 73 closer to the side frame 04 or closer on the frame 73 comes to rest and / or that the delivery table 104 viewed in the longitudinal extension of the ablated printing plates 06 in the receiving position L104A predominantly horizontal (ie at an angle ß <45 ° between og longitudinal extent and the horizontal) and in rest position L104B. is predominantly vertical (i.e., at an angle β> 45 ° between o.

Longitudinal extent and the horizontal). The storage table 104 is preferably pivotable about a pivot axis S104, in the rest position L104B in the region of the lower half, preferably the lower quarter of the longitudinal extent of the delivery table 104 and / or in the end region of the loading opening 1 19 opposite end, z. B near the bottom 121, runs. In a lying in rest position L104B above the pivot axis S104 area of the tray 104 engages, preferably on both sides, a

Tray 104 pivoting drive on. For a pure pivoting movement, this may be a motor-driven cable, belt or chain hoist, through which the free end of the tray table 104 between resting and receiving positions L104A; L104B is pivotable and / or is pivoted. The rest position L104B can simultaneously be the discharge position L104B, in which the memory 124.2 engages, for example, the printing plates 06 for their takeover and / or in which the recorded printing plates 06 can be delivered to the storage 124.2. In a preferred embodiment, the aid 104 is about a pivot axis S104

pivotally mounted, which in turn along a movement path with at least one vertical component movable on the frame 04; 73 is stored. In the rest position L104B, the area of the delivery table 104 lying above the pivot axis S104 engages, preferably on both sides, rotatably about an axis S122.1, a coupling 122, e.g. B. a lever 122 or lever arm 122, to which frame side is pivotable about a frame-fixed pivot axis S122.2. The lever arm 122, for example, by a drive motor 1 1 1, preferably via a not shown gear and a shaft 1 14, pivotable. Upon pivoting of the lever 122, the pivot axis S104 or its bearing is moved or moved movably in the vertical direction by corresponding guide means of a guide 12.

In an advantageous embodiment, the printing unit 02 in the recording position L104A facing z. B. acting as a hooking edge 107 edge on an extension piece 1 17 telescopically by corresponding rails 1 16 on the storage table 104 and be retractable. The extension and retraction can in this case via a drive, preferably via a coupling 109, z. B. lever mechanism 109, coupled to the pivoting movement may be formed.

The storage device 22.2 for the withdrawal of the type printing forms can be simple, d. H. working only to one side, d. H. be formed together with a printing tower 01 acting. For the case of two adjacent printing towers 01, however, as shown, the storage device 22.2 can be designed to work on both sides. It is z. B. Although only a vertically movable memory 124.2, but provided on both sides with a variable position wall 98 and associated guide portion 92.2 and / or its own pivot drive for the wall 98.

For a z. B. operationally fixed in the access area of the operating level B1; B2 (B0), in particular the main operating level B1, arranged storage device 22.1 for used printing plates 06 can be transferred or applied with respect to the pivoting of the memory 104 about a parallel to the forme cylinder axis of the memory device 22.2 associated printing unit 02 extending pivot axis S104 the above to the vertically movable storage device 22.2 mentioned, but the the frame 04; 73 associated pivot axis S122.1 of the lever 122 z. B. can be arranged fixed to the frame and the other end of the lever 122 on a wall 98 of the memory 124.1 or the wall 98 as a pedestal continuing extension can attack. A drive mechanism, not shown here, then raises, in order to produce a change between resting and receiving position, the memory 124.1, which pivots about the vertically moved pivot axis and moves with its upper end or the extension in the direction of printing unit 02. After receiving the printing form (s) 06, the memory is lowered again, wherein it pivots in a predominantly vertical position.

The example of the printing plate changing system for the spaced apart from the main operating plane B1 printing unit 06 or a spaced group of printing units with the vertical conveyor system 43 for the Neuplatten and / or the conveyor system 44 for the old plates and the example as preferred executed the transfer unit 18 are the following sequences for the printing form change or only parts thereof as

Subsequences set out.

First, one or more printing plates 06 of one or more printing units 02 spaced apart from the main operating plane B1 and / or removal position P124.2A vertically in the above sense are to be removed in a partial sequence for the cutting off. For this purpose, if the transfer unit 18 has not previously been in a position near the positive cylinder position, the transfer unit 18 is moved to its working position (in FIG , The forme cylinder 03 is or has been brought into a rotational angle position defined for the start of the printing plate changing process. In this position is on the forme cylinder 03, the possibly provided holding means in the channel 08 in a manner open, so that the particular trailing end 1 1 can emerge. Thereafter, the printing plate 06 is unwound by rotating the forme cylinder 03 by a holding member 63; 72 of the transfer unit 18 and gripped by the latter along a possibly curved transport path 23 and possibly a switch 27 to a printing works remote

Transfer position spent. If the transfer unit 18 is now in the transfer position, then the holding elements 72 can be deactivated and the printing forme 06 is moved to the storage 124.2 located in the receiving position P124B or preferably the z. B. as a storage table 104 trained, and located in the receiving position L104A aids 104 delivered. For the former case, the memory 124.2 located in the return position P124.2B can either be loaded directly by the transfer unit 18, or the memory 124.2 previously positioned below the return position P124B is moved to its position P124B by corresponding actuation of the drive means 74 he engages behind and receives the printed by the transfer unit 18 printing plates 06. In the preferred case of an auxiliary means 104, the printing plates 06 are first delivered to the transfer unit 18 by the transfer unit 18. Subsequently, the memory 124.2, which was previously positioned below the return position P124B, is moved into its position P124B by corresponding actuation of the drive means 74, wherein it engages behind and picks up the printing forms 06 held by the auxiliary 104.

In a partial sequence for mounting one or more new printing plates 06 using the example of a printing unit 02 vertically spaced from the loading position P17.2A, the carriage 46 is located with the printing plate store 17.2 and / or a carrier 36 which can be loaded with a carrier element 37 in the working position P17 .2A or is spent in this. There, this printing form memory 17.2 equipped by the operator with new printing plates 06 or it will be the empty support member 37 of the

Replace printing plate memory 17.2 against a stocked with new printing plates 06 support member 37. Here is the new to be loaded or populated Compression form memory 17.2 in its loading position L17A. Subsequently, the carriage 46 is conveyed with printing plate memory 17.2 to the vertically offset Vorhalteposition P17.2B, which as stated above can be done exclusively linear or with a pivotal movement causing guidance from the preferably vertical transport layer L17A in an intermediate layer L17C or directly into a working position L17B. Alternatively, the working position L17B can be achieved by pivoting out of the transfer position L17A or the intermediate layer after the translational movement (see above). For the case shown here, that first and second (pivotable) holding elements 63; 72 are provided, now after reaching the working position L17B the second

Retaining elements 72 of the transfer unit 18 brought by pivoting the same with the male, (uppermost) printing forme 06 engaged and activated, so here subjected to negative pressure. Subsequently, the holding elements 72 are pivoted back in druckwerksferner direction back, so that a train of the leading printing form edge in the holding elements 33 of the printing plate memory 17.1; 17.2 is formed, wherein the printing forme 06 experiences a defined position and orientation and / or a subsequent unhooking of the edge is made possible. Then, the

Printing form memory 17.1; 17.2 pivoted back to its rest position L17A or L17C liner.

The forme cylinder 03 is either already in one for the Aufplatten

required angular position or is now spent such. Now, the printing forme 06 carrying transfer unit 18 is moved to its cylinder-near transfer position, where they by lowering, here pivoting, the holding elements 72 (63) on the

Investment facility 19 created or even pressed. The retaining elements 396 assigned to the abutment device 19 are then activated, in this case subjected to negative pressure, the retaining elements 72 (63) assigned to the transfer unit 18 deactivated and lifted off or pivoted away so that the printing plate 06 is transferred to the abutment device 19. In an advantageous embodiment, during transport through the

Transfer unit 18 before handing over to the investment device 19, the printing forme 06 positioned by the transfer unit 18 such that the leading end 09 is positioned at or in the opening 07 of the channel 08 and / or even already at least partially hooked in this.

Finally, with activated holding elements 106 of the abutment 19, the

Form cylinder 03 is rotated in the production direction, while pressing elements of a possibly provided pressing device 21 are employed. As a result, the under pressure form 06 is wound on the circumference of the forme cylinder 03 until

Pressing the pressing 21 finally press the trailing end 1 1 in the channel 08, where they are possibly held there by activation of appropriate means.

The said processes for the Abplatten and Aufplatten are each on the other printing 02 and / or on - if available - the printing units 02 a vertically offset printing unit 01 .1 to transfer, wherein according to the formation of the respective transport path 23; 23a; 23b (path shape, turnout) can be added to individual steps or omitted.

One or more of the described system components 15; 17.1; 17.2; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22.1; 22.2; 23 and / or sequences, for example at least one or more of the conveyor systems 15; 44 system component 15; 44 and / or the sequence of supply and / or the withdrawal of the used printing forme 06, can be integrated in an advantageous further education in an overall system of printing form logistics, which not only the vertical conveying associated with the printing tower 01 and / or the printing unit 01 .1; 01.2 assigned handling (storage, transport, up / down plates), but also the handling within the printing press or the printing in a functional area 141 of the printing forme production and / or in a transport and / or logistics system to promote at least the for a new

Production required printing plates 06 with z. B Appropriate means of transport 151; 152, z. B by means of this suitable trolley 151; 152 in a manually handled or automated for an automatic printing form delivery to the printing towers 01 (part) trained transport system 142nd

Fig. 26 shows schematically and exemplarily functional areas 141; 143; 149 and aggregates 01; 144; 146; 147; 148 of a printing plant, wherein by way of example in a here designated as engine room 143 functional area 143 two printing units 01, a folder 144 and two reel changers 146, and in one here as

Printing form production 141 designated functional area 141 by way of example

Printing plate imagesetter 147 (for exposure of the printing plates 06 with the corresponding printed images) and a printing plate punch 148 (for bending the printing plate ends 09, 11 and / or punching of the side register defining recesses) are shown. In Fig. 26, a third, at least one control station for controlling the printing press exhibiting functional area 149 is shown. The functional areas 141; 143; 149 may be spatially arranged in another way or spaced from each other and / or by z. B optionally closable passages having walls separated from each other.

For the production of the forme cylinder 03, the printing plates 06 produced in the printing plate production 141 for a new production must be connected to the relevant point of the printing press, in each case for the printing side of the product and the color separation. H. at a defined place of a concrete forme cylinder 03 of a particular printing unit 01, spent and finally raised there.

In a simple, z. B particularly for smaller printers advantageous embodiment, the transport of the printing plates 06 to the printing units 01 out by manually or only motor assisted moving trolley 151 accomplished (exemplified in Fig. 27), through which a plurality of printing plates 06 a printing unit 02 in a defined spatial allocation directly or a plurality of printing plates 06 of a printing unit 02 in a defined spatial allocation receiving support member 37 are received or receivable or can be received. In this case, the transport carriage 151 is preferably provided with retaining elements in the first case, in particular at predefined places, or in the second case with one or more of these support elements 37 carrying a plurality of printing plates 06, in particular at predefined locations. The respective, equipped with several printing plates 06 support member 37 may preferably as a storage element 37 in the manner of a removable magazine 37 on the spot on the printing unit 01 in total, ie together with the printing plates 06 of

Trolley 151 removed and used together with the printing plates 06 in or on a corresponding, the printing unit 01 associated carrier 36 are positioned in such a way that with the the printing plates 06 supporting support member 37 stocked carrier 36 of the printing unit 01.1; 01 .2 associated, with new

Forming printing forms 06 equipped printing forme magazine. In an advantageous embodiment, the support member 37 in the above-mentioned manner with a plurality of spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the successive printing forms 06

Holding elements 33 for receiving the bent ends 09; 1 1 of the printing plates 06 formed. Preferably, the above to the embodiment of the support member 37, the carrier 36 and its arrangement in the printing unit 01 is applied.

In order to hold printed elements close to the printing elements 06 support elements 37, holders can be provided near the printing tower at the level of the main operating level B1, for example on the side frames 04 of the printing units 01, which z. B

Parking positions PP1; PP2; PP3; Provide PP4 for assembled carrier elements 37. From these parking positions PP1; PP2; PP3; PP4, the support elements 37 can be removed manually or by a manipulator, depending on the technical features of the system, and inserted into the printing unit 01 or a corresponding carrier 36.

In a particularly advantageous for large printing companies execution of Printing form logistics, the transport of the printing plates 06 to the printing towers 01 out z. B by trolley 152 (exemplified in Fig. 20) be accomplished, which is guided as part of a transport system 142 along a corresponding transport path 153, z. B. along a running as a rail system 153 guide system 153, for example, the parking positions PP1; PP2; PP3; Move PP4 (see eg Fig. 26). The movement on the rail system 153 is motorized and preferably with regard to the control of the trolley 152 in the rail system 153, z. B which possibly

required branches and / or stopping at a target position (eg parking or transfer position PP1, PP2, PP3, PP4), at least on the way between leaving the printing plate production 141 or a buffer storage 156 for z. B already equipped carrier elements 37 and / or trolley 151 and the target position, d. H. the relevant printing tower 01, automated via a not shown

Control device.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

01 printing tower

02 printing unit, offset printing unit

03 printing cylinder, form cylinder

04 side frame

05

06 Printing form, printing plate, single printing form, panorama printing form

07 opening

08 channel

09 end, press-forming, leading (06)

10

1 1 end, compression end, trailing (06)

12 printing cylinder, transfer cylinder

13 inking unit

14 dampening unit

15

16 web, substrate web

17

18 transfer unit, system component

19 Investment facility, system component

20

21 Pressing device, system component

22 storage device, system component, take-back storage

23 Transport path, guidance system, rail system, system component

24 support element

25

26 roller, applicator roller, pressing device

27 connection, switch positioning

Protective cover, housing bracket, lever

Drive means, pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, electric motor

Retaining element, driver

Structure carrier, traverse, base body, printing plate carrier

Carrier elements, printing plate carrier, insert, storage element, interchangeable magazine gallery, false ceiling

Floor, false ceiling support

Lateral register device

System component, conveyor system, vertical conveyor system

System component, conveyor system, vertical conveyor system trolley, trolley section

engine

recess

Side, longitudinal side unit, transport and storage unit

Transmission part, running surface, row of teeth

Guide element, guide construction

Transmission part, drive wheel, gear flap drive

Rack, drive carrier, carrier

Stop element, roller traverse

Receiving device, holding device, suction device receiving element, holding element

Suction cup stop element, roll

lever arm

Traction means, belt, chain

Valve station receiving device, holding device, suction device receiving element, holding element

frame

Drive means, electric motor suction cup

Drive means, drive motor

Drive wheel, gear

Gear shaft

Guide element, guide roller, roller

recovery path

Guide element (fixed to the frame), guide rail 86 Drive wheel, pulley, gear

87 rack

88 braking device

89 energy chain

90

91 wave

92 Guiding construction, management support

93 carriers

94 recess, free cross section 95

96 guide and / or guide roller

97 stop element, roller

98 - wall

99 stop element, roller

100 -

101 stop element, stop

102 holding device, suction device

103 Storage surface, support surface

104 Aids, holding means, storage table

105 -

106 retaining element

107 hooked edge

108 support elements

109 Coupling, lever mechanism

1 10 -

1 1 1 drive motor

1 12 leadership

1 13 frame part

1 14 wave - Rail

extension

Space, space, control room

Opening, open side, loading opening

- Ground

lever

Frame (01, 01 .1, 01.2)

140 - functional area, printing plate production

transport system

Functional area, machine room

Aggregate, folder

-Lever

Aggregates, roll changers

Aggregates, printing platesetter

Aggregates, press die

functional area

- means of transport, trolley

Means of transport, trolley

Guidance system, rail system, rail transport path

- Buffer bearing pressure unit, H-pressure unit, aggregate pressure unit, H-pressure unit, aggregate 17.1 memory device, printing form memory, system component, memory part

17.2 Memory device, printing form memory, system component, memory part

23a Transport path, guide branch, rail branch, transport path branch

23b Transport path, guide branch, rail branch, transport path branch

53.1 Management section

53.2 Guide section

92.1 leadership section

92.2 guide section

92.3 leadership section

124.1 Memory, return memory

124.2 Memory, return memory

B1 Machine level, operating level, first, main operating level

B2 machine level, operating level, second, gallery level

L17A position, first, loading position, transport position

L17B position, second, working position, unloading position

L17C position, third, liner

L104A recording situation

L104B rest position, discharge position

transport position

Location, removal location L124B position, catch and / or loading position

P17.2A position, loading position

P17.2B Position, template position

P124A position, removal position

P124B position, loading position, return position

PPx with x = 1, 2, 3, 4: parking position, transfer position

R1 take-back location

R2 Return location a _y with y = 1, 2, 3, 4: section, longitudinal section η longitudinal direction (17, 34)

r _q transverse direction (17, 34)

I machine side

II machine side

L memory length

T storage depth

S17 pivot axis

S46 pivot axis

S104 swivel axis

5122.1 pivot axis

5122.2 Swivel axis α angle ß angle

Claims

claims

1 . Method for conveying printing forms on a printing plate change on a

Printing machine with a plurality of printing units (02) one above the other comprehensive printing tower (01), which one or more first printing units (02) on a with respect to an access associated machine plane (B1) and one or more of the first printing units (02) vertically spaced second Comprises printing units (02), wherein

in a loading operation for new printing plates (06) a vertically movable storage device (17.2) located in the loading position (17.2) in the longitudinal direction of a forme cylinder (03) of the printing unit (s) (02) associated with the respective storage device (17.1; Printing forms (06) or a plurality of pre-equipped carrier elements (37) side by side and the storage device (17.2) and / or the carrier element (37) with a plurality of printing plates (06) for one or more second printing units (02) behind and / or superimposed, after completion of the loading process for new printing plates (06) equipped with new printing plates (06) storage device (17.2) by a conveyor (43) from the loading position (P17.2A) in the one or the second printing units (02) associated with the printing form supply Template position (P17.2B) is spent,

characterized in that the storage device (17.2) during the translational transport from the loading position (P17.A) in its original position (P17.2B) and / or after reaching the original position (P17.2B) by a vertical inclination relative to the change in position one from one in

Loading position (P17.2A) and / or during loading

Transportes at least temporarily occupied transport situation (L17A) different working position (L17B) is spent.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the transport from the loading position (P17.A) in the original position (P17.2B) directly to a

Operating space (1 18) facing the outside of the printing tower (01) takes place.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the inclination

relevant change in position by pivoting the memory device (17.2)

4. The method according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that in

Loading position (P17.2A) located, the second printing units (02) associated vertically movable storage device (17.2) of a control room of the

Printing tower (01) forth, which is in the radial direction of printing cylinders (03, 12) of the printing tower (01) viewed laterally next to the printing tower (01), is fitted,

5. The method of claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that before, after or coinciding in time with the loading of the second printing units (02) associated memory device (17.2) one of the first printing units (02) of the same printing tower ( 01) with regard to the printing form supply associated further memory device (17.1) from the control room of the printing tower (01) forth with a plurality of printing plates (06) is fitted,

6. A method for conveying printing forms in a printing plate change on a

Printing machine with a plurality of printing units (02) on top of each other comprising a printing tower (01), which one above the other several first printing units (02) on one with respect to an access associated machine plane (B1) and a plurality of the first printing units (02) vertically spaced second printing units ( 02), wherein

a memory means (17.2) associated with the second printing units (02) with regard to the printing form feed by means of vertical displacement a conveyor (43) in one of the one or the first

Printing unit (06) assigned to the machine level (b1) reachable loading position (P17.2A) is spent,

the vertically movable storage device (17.2) located in the loading position (P17.2A), assigned to the second printing units (02), from an operating space of the printing tower (01), which is viewed in the radial direction from printing unit cylinders (03; 12) of the printing tower (01) is laterally adjacent to the printing tower (01), with a plurality of printing plates (06) is fitted, before, after or overlapping with the time of loading the second printing units (02) associated memory device (17.2) one of the first printing units (02) of the same printing tower (01) further storage device (17.1) assigned to the printing forme supply is equipped with a plurality of printing plates (06) from the control room of the printing tower (01),

and the memory device (1 17.2), which is equipped with new printing plates (06) and assigned to the second printing units (02), at a time at which the loading of the vertically movable storage device (17.2) with several printing forms (06) for the upcoming production is completed a conveyor (43) from the loading position (P17.2A) in a second printing units (02) associated with the printing forme supply

Template position (P17.2B) is spent

7. The method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that initially the loading of the vertically movable storage device (17.2) takes place and the vertical movement of the second printing units (02) associated

Memory device (17.2) from the loading position (P17.A) in the original position (P17.2B) and the placement of the first printing units (02) associated storage device (17.1) at least overlap in time. Method according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, characterized in that the one or more second printing units (06) are not in the access area of this machine level (B1) and / or in the access area of one of the first machine level (B1). different second machine plane (B2) and / or on a same side of a through the printing tower leading to the printing tower (01) passing web (16) as the or the first printing units (06) are arranged and / or that the loading of the respective Memory device (17.1, 17.2) from the operating room of the printing tower (01) forth by operating personnel.

Printing machine comprising a printing tower (01) comprising several printing units (02) and a printing plate changing system comprising at least one vertically movable storage device (17.2) for printing plates (06), in particular for carrying out the method according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, wherein the storage device ( 17.1; 17.2) and / or a detachable carrier element (37) of the storage device (17.1; 17.2) is set up in such a way that several printing plates (06) are simultaneously assigned in the longitudinal direction of a forme cylinder (03) of the respective storage device (17.1; 17.2) Printing units (02) considered side by side on or in the memory device (17.1; 17.2) are storable, wherein a one or more first printing units (02) with respect to an access associated machine level (B1) is provided, wherein a conveyor system (43) is provided through which the vertically movable

Memory device (17.2) from a loading position (P17.2A) in a vertically spaced, one or more second printing units (02) with respect to a printing form supply associated with original position (P17.2B) can be brought, and wherein the conveyor system (43) and / or the memory device (17.2) is arranged and set up such that the memory locations for the at or in the

Memory device (17.2) to be transported printing plates (06) both at the original position (P17.2B) and at least a part of the vertical

Conveyor line and / or at the loading position (P17.2A) within the by the usable length of cylinders (03) of the second printing unit (02) given Druckwerksflucht lie, characterized in that the loading position (P17.2A) in the region of the one or more first printing units (06) associated machine level (B1) is located, and that the conveyor system (43) and / or the memory device (17.2) is arranged and set up such that the memory device (17.2) is mounted on at least a portion of the

Conveyor a transport position (L17A) occupies, which in the inclination of the longitudinal extent of the transported or transportable printing plates (06) and / or in the inclination of the extension of the vertically movable

Storage device (17.2) in the longitudinal direction of the transported or to

transporting printing forms (06) relative to the vertical of the respective inclination in a working position (L17B) of the memory device (17.2) differs, in which the memory device (17.2) in one or the second

Printing units (02) assigned to the original position (P17.2B).

10. Printing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that the conveyor system (43) and / or the storage device (17.2) is designed and / or arranged on the printing tower (01) that at least the loading position (P17.2A) of the printing tower ( 01) associated vertically movable storage device (17.2) near the pressure tower, d. H. Viewed in the horizontal direction on the printing tower side side of an operating room accessible by operating (1 18) on a the operating room (1 18) facing the outside of the printing tower (01) arranged.

1 1. Printing machine with a plurality of printing units (02) one above the other comprehensive printing tower (01) and at least one vertically movable storage device (17.2) comprehensive printing plate changing system, in particular for performing the method according to one or more of claims 1 to 9, wherein a one or more first Printing units (02) associated machine level (B1) is provided, wherein a conveyor system (43) is provided, through which the vertically movable memory device (17.2) from one in the region of

Machine level (B1) loading position (P17.2A) in a vertically spaced, one or more second printing units (02) associated with original position (P17.2B) can be brought, and wherein the conveyor system (43) and / or the memory device (17.2) is arranged and set up so that the memory locations for the printing forms (06) to be transported on or in the memory device (17.2) both at the original position (P17.2B) and at least part of the vertical conveying path and / or at the loading position ( P17.2A) lie within the printing unit alignment given by the usable length of the form cylinders (03) of the second printing unit (s) (02), characterized in that the conveyor system (43) and / or the

Memory device (17.2) designed and / or arranged on the printing tower (01) that at least the loading position (P17.2A) of the printing tower (01) associated vertically movable storage device (17.2) near the printing tower, d. H. Viewed in the horizontal direction on the same side of an operator accessible operating space (1 18), on which the respective printing tower (01) is located, is arranged.

12. Printing machine according to claim 9, 10 or 1 1, characterized in that

in addition to the vertically movable storage device (17.2), a further storage device (17.1) assigned to the one or more printing units (02) of the printing tower (01) with regard to a printing form supply is provided.

13. Printing machine according to claim 12, characterized in that the

Conveyor system (43) and / or the vertically movable storage device (17.2) and the further memory device (17.1) are arranged and set up so that in their loading position (P17.2A) located vertically movable

Memory device (17.2) and the further memory device (17.1) arranged offset to one another and for loading with printing plates (06) or one with Compressive forms (06) pre-equipped carrier element (37) from the same machine level (B1) are forth forth, and that the conveyor system (43) and the two memory devices (17.1, 17.2) formed in such and / or on

Pressure tower (01) are arranged so that at least the loading positions (P17.1A;

P17.2A) of both memory devices (17.1, 17.2) close to the pressure tower, d. H. in

horizontal direction viewed on the printing tower side of a through

Operating personnel accessible operating room (1 18) are arranged.

14. Printing machine with a plurality of printing units (02) one above the other comprehensive printing tower (01) and at least one vertically movable storage device (17.2) for printing plates (06) comprehensive printing plate changing system, in particular for carrying out the method according to one or more of claims 1 to 9, wherein a one or more first printing units (02) is provided with respect to an access associated machine level (B1), wherein a conveyor system (43) is provided, by which the vertically movable storage device (17.2) from one in the region of the first machine level (B1) located

Loading position (P17.2A) in a vertically spaced, several second

Printing units (02) associated with respect to a printing forme supply

Template position (P17.2B) can be brought, characterized in that in addition to the vertically movable storage device (17.2) is provided to the one or more first printing units (02) of the printing tower (01) with respect to a printing forme further memory device (17.1) that the

Memory device (17.2) and the further memory device (17.1) arranged offset to one another and for loading with printing plates (06) or a pre-equipped with printing plates (06) carrier element (37) of the same

Machine level (B1) forth are achievable, and that the conveyor system (43) and the both memory devices (17.1, 17.2) are formed and / or on

considered horizontal direction on the printing tower side of an operator accessible operating space (1 18) are arranged.

15. Printing machine according to claim 14, characterized in that the

Conveyor system (43) and / or the vertically movable storage device (17.2) is arranged and set up so that the storage device (17.2) on at least a portion of the conveyor line assumes a transport position (L17A), which in the inclination of the longitudinal extent of the transported or transportable Druckformen (06) and / or in the inclination of the extension of the vertically movable storage device (17.2) in the longitudinal direction of the transported or transported printing forms (06) relative to the vertical of the respective inclination in a working position (L17B) of the memory device (17.2) differs in which the memory device (17.2) is located in an original position (P17.2B) assigned to the second or the second printing units (02).

16. Printing machine according to one or more of claims 12, 13, 14 or 15,

characterized in that both in the position position (P17.2A) located vertically movable storage device (17.2) as well as the first

Machine level (B1) on the same side of the printing tower (01) associated memory device (17.1) of a same operating space (1 18) of the first

Maschinenebene (B1) forth reachable and / or with printing plates (06) or a pre-equipped with printing plates (06) carrier element (37) can be fitted and / or that the conveyor system (43), the vertically movable and the other

Memory means (17.1, 17.2) are arranged and arranged such that the memory locations for the on or in the memory device (17.2) to transporting printing plates (06) at the respective loading position (P17.1.A;

P17.2A) lie within the printing unit alignment given by the usable length of the form cylinders (03) of the second printing units (02) and / or that the

Conveying system (43) and the two memory devices (17.1; 17.2) on a the operating space (1 18) facing the outside of the printing tower (01) are arranged.

17. Printing machine according to claim 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16, characterized

in that the original position (P17.2B) of the vertically movable storage device (17.2) is outside the access range of this machine level (B1) and / or in the access area of a second machine level (B2) different from the first machine level (B1) and / or the or the first printing units and the second printing unit (s) (06) on a same side of a printing tower (01) to be led through the printing tower (01)

continuous web (16) are arranged.

18. Printing machine according to claim 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 or 17, characterized

in that, viewed in the axial direction of the forme cylinder (03), the respective memory device (17.2; 17.1) extends over at least its nominal width (WN).

19. Printing machine according to claim 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18, characterized in that the storage device (17.1, 17.2) in its original position (P17.1 B; P17.2B) is arranged and / or stored in the printing machine such that it is in its working position (L17B) in the access area of a transfer unit (18) through which at least one printing form (06) or at the same time several printing forms (06) from the storage device (17.2) receivable and in a with one or more new printing plates (06) to be fitted form cylinder (03) near position and / or a position in which the at least one printing plate (06) or the printing plates (06) with one end of the forme cylinder (03) are contacted or contacted, are staying.

20. Printing machine according to claim 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 or 19,

characterized in that the conveyor system (43) has a storage part (17.2) and / or a carriage part (46) permanently or detachably connected to the storage device (17.2) along a conveying path between the loading position (P17.2A) and the original position (P17. 2B) translationally conveying drive (47, 54, 52) and a guide for the translational movement, the space or frame-solid part by a one- or multi-part guide structure (53) is formed.

21. Printing machine according to claim 20, characterized in that the one- or multi-part guide structure (53) on the entire conveying path between loading and original position (P17.2A; P17.2B) or at least on at least one guide section (53.1) a linear guide course includes.

22. Printing machine according to claim 21, characterized in that the one- or multi-part guide structure (53) has a the at least one linear

Guide section (53.1) in the direction of original position (P17.2B) continues towards second guide section (53.2) with an at least partially curved and / or curved guide path comprises, and that the guide track of the first and the subsequent second guide section (53.1; 53.2) and the Arrangement of one or more of the storage device (17.2) and / or the carriage part (46) provided for guiding stop elements (59; 66) arranged to each other and are adapted to when conveying the memory device (17.2) from the first guide portion (53.1 ) up to the end position of the second guide section (53.2) tilting the

Storage device (17.2) from the transport position (L17A) in the working position (L17B) or in a different intermediate layer (L17C) effect.

23. Printing machine according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the storage device (17.2) formed as part of a along a predetermined path by the guide path translationally movable transport and storage unit (51), and at least at the transport and storage unit (51) a pivot axis (S46, S17) parallel to the forme cylinder axis of the second or the second printing units (02) is pivotably mounted.

24. Printing machine according to claim 23, characterized in that the

Storage device (17.2) about a frame fixed to a storage device (17.2) and a carriage part (64) carrying frame or frame part (67) provided pivot axis (S17) and / or as a lever arms (67) formed frame or frame part (67) about a wagenteilfeste pivot axis (S64) relative to the carriage part (64) is pivotally mounted.

25. Printing machine according to one or more of claims 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 or 24, characterized in that the

Memory device (17.1; 17.2) and / or a detachable carrier element (37) of the memory device (17.1; 17.2) is set up in such a way that a plurality of printing plates (06) with shingled staggered ends are behind and / or one above the other at or in the memory device ( 17.1; 17.2) are storable.

26. Printing machine according to claim 25, characterized in that the back and / or superimposed printing plates (06) at least in a deviating from the vertical intermediate or working position (L17C, L17B;) of the

Memory device (17.1, 17.2) come to rest on each other.

27. Printing machine according to one or more of claims 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 or 26, characterized in that the Memory device (17.1; 17.2) and / or a detachable carrier element (37) of the memory device (17.1; 17.2) is set up in such a way that several printing plates (06) are simultaneously pressed in the longitudinal direction of a forme cylinder (03) of the storage device (s) (17.1; Viewed associated printing units (02) next to each other on or in the memory device (17.1, 17.2) can be stored.

28. Printing machine according to one or more of claims 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 or 27, characterized in that the vertically movable storage device (17.2) assumes a predominantly vertical position (L17A) as transport position, and a predominantly horizontal position (L17B) in working position (L17B).

29. Printing machine according to one or more of claims 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 or 28, characterized in that the conveyor system (43) is separated between the first machine plane (B1) and a second one separated therefrom by at least one intermediate ceiling (38; 39)

Machine level (B2) extends, wherein a recess (48) in the false ceiling (38, 39) is optionally formed obvious and reclosable.

30. Printing machine according to one or more of claims 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 or 29, characterized in that the conveyor system (43) is arranged on an operating space facing the outer side of the printing tower (01).

31. Printing press according to one or more of 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 or 30, characterized in that the conveyor system (43) comprises a drive (47, 54, 52) which has a drive means (47) moved vertically with the storage device (17.2) via a drive-side gear part (54) frictionally or positively with a fixed space gear part (52), z. B. a series of teeth of a rack (87), cooperates.

32. Printing machine according to claim 31, characterized in that the

Conveyor system (43) as drive means (47) has an electric motor (47) and / or the drive means (47) with a series of teeth of a rack (87), cooperates.

33. Printing machine according to one or more of claims 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 or 32, characterized in that a vertically movable, of the memory means (17.1; 17.2) for newly formed printing forms (06) different memory (124.2) for the return of at one or more second printing units (02)

Removed printing plates (06) is provided, and that a conveyor system (44) is provided, by which the vertically movable memory (124.2) independently of the vertically movable memory device (17.2) between one of the first machine plane (B1) vertically spaced, one or more second Print unit (02) associated loading position (P124.2B) and one of the first machine level (B1) associated removal position (P124.2A) can be brought.

34. Printing machine according to claim 33, characterized in that the

Conveyor system (44) and / or the memory (124.2) arranged and

is set up so that memory locations for the removed printing forms (06) to be transported on or in the memory (127.2) at least at the loading position (P124.2B) within the usable length of forme cylinders (03) of the second printing unit (02) are given Druckwerksflucht and / or that the conveyor system (44) and / or the vertically movable memory (124.2) arranged and / or formed such that at least the removal position (P124.2A) of the printing tower (01) with respect to the return associated vertically movable memory (124.2) spaced from the printing tower (01), ie viewed in the horizontal direction on the printing tower remote side of a

Operating personnel accessible operating room (1 18) of the first machine level (B1) is arranged.

Printing machine according to one or more of claims 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 or 34, characterized in that the first machine plane (B1) as a main operating plane (B1) and / or the second machine plane (B2) is designed as a gallery level (B2).