ES2557828B1 - Procedure of preparation and envelope of a set of letter and ballot - Google Patents

Abstract

Procedure of preparation and envelope of a set (1) of letter (2) and ballot (3); of the type of sets (1) that are introduced in an envelope (8) for sending commercial, electoral or similar propaganda, comprising the steps of: printing a sheet (4) comprising a corresponding first printing area (5) with the letter (2) to be configured, and a second printing zone (6) corresponding to the ballot (3) to be configured adjacent to the first printing zone (5); make a first fold by separating the first printing area (5) and the second printing area (6) by configuring a side bending line (7); make a series of successive folds perpendicular to the side fold line (7) to adapt to the shape and size of the envelope (8) to be used; make an extreme cut (15) by the bending line (7); insert the set (1) in the envelope (8).

Description

PREPARATION AND ENVELOPE PROCEDURE OF A LETTER AND PAPER SET

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Object of the Invention   

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The present invention relates to a method of preparing and enveloping a set of letter and ballot, mainly oriented to the sending of electoral propaganda Background of the Invention

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At present, the sending of electoral propaganda includes, at least, a letter of introduction and a ballot paper inside the postal envelope. The preparation and enveloping of the letter and ballot assembly is carried out manually, so that during the corresponding manipulations frequently one of these two elements is not included in the envelope, either because they do not take it properly, or because they separate or fall involuntarily , as they are loose elements. In order to avoid this inconvenience, it is usually necessary to use the glue between both the letter and the ballot paper, before folding it up. This glueing is done by means of at least one point or stick of detachable glue, so that both elements can be separated once the propaganda is received. and extracted from the envelope. However, this way of proceeding has several drawbacks, among which it is worth mentioning. the cost of the bonding operation, both of material, of auxiliary means, and of labor; the possible breakage of the letter or ballot during its separation if the glue adheres excessively, or the loss of either, if the glue adheres poorly.

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Description of the Invention

The process of preparation and envelope of the invention, applied to a set of letter and ballot solves the technical problems raised.

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According to the invention, the process comprises the steps of: printing a sheet comprising a first corresponding printing area with the letter to be configured, and a second corresponding printing area with the ballot to be configured, adjacent to the first zone of Print; make a first fold by separating the first printing zone and the second printing zone by configuring a lateral folding line; make a series of successive folds perpendicular to the side fold line for adaptation to the shape and size of the envelope to be used, make an extreme cut along the fold line, which will break the joint between both printing areas by configuring the letter and the ballot; and insert the whole in the envelope. In this way, the successive folds made maintain the union between the letter and the ballot once the union between the two is broken, without the need for adhesives, and with absolute reliability.

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Brief Description of the Drawings

Figure 1.- Schematically shows the phases of the process of the invention.

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Description of the Preferred Embodiment

The method of preparation and envelope of the invention is applied for the preparation of a set (1) of letter (2) and ballot (3) of electoral propaganda that is introduced in an envelope (8) for shipment.

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Said method comprises the steps of: printing a sheet (4), typically of paper, comprising a first printing area (5) corresponding with the letter (2) to be configured, and a second printing area (6) corresponding with the ballot (3) to be configured adjacent to the first printing area (5); make a first fold by separating the first printing area (5) and the second printing area (6) by configuring a side bending line (7); make a series of successive folds perpendicular to the side fold line (7) to adapt to the shape and size of the envelope (8) to be used; make an extreme cut (15) by the bending line (7); insert the set (1) in the envelope (8).

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The extreme cut (15) made in the corresponding stage breaks the connection between the first printing area (5) and the second printing area (6), having the goal of defining the letter (2) and the ballot (3) proper, which are held together by successive folds without separating or losing. In addition, because the bending line (7) in turn folds with the successive folds, it implies the realization of a smaller cut, and therefore the use of a smaller tool or blade.

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The printing stage comprises printing on one or both sides of the first printing zone (5) and / or the second printing zone (6), resulting in a letter (2) and / or ballot (3) printed by one or both faces interchangeably.

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In this exemplary embodiment of the invention, the first folding materializes vertically with respect to the reading position of the letter (2), while successive folding is carried out transversely with respect to the reading position of the letter ( 2) and in the same direction, preferably inwards. By having several successive folds, it is achieved that the configured ballot (3) is held by several folds, and therefore with a better grip: for example if the successive folds comprise two parallel folds (10) towards the bottom defining three folds (11 , 12, 13) of fonma and size adapted to the dimensions of a landscape envelope (8), understanding as landscape envelope (8) that allows the letter (2) to be introduced by making only parallel folds in it. When making the successive folds inwards, in addition, the ballot (3) is wrapped in the letter (2) and its loss is impossible.

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Finally, the first printing area (5) preferably has a standard A4 size, so that the defined letter (2) has an A4 size and the ballot (3) has a height equal to that of the A4 format and a width equal to or less than the width of said A4 format.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, and since the description given corresponds only to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it will be understood that within its essentiality multiple variations of detail may be introduced, also protected, which may affect the shape, size and size. io or the manufacturing materials of the assembly or its parts, without entailing any alteration of the invention as a whole, delimited only by the claims provided in the following.

Claims (5)

1.-Procedure of preparation and envelope of a set (1) of letter (2) and ballot (3);

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of the type of sets (1) that are introduced in an envelope (8) to send propaganda

commercial, electoral or similar; characterized in that it comprises the stages of: printing of

a sheet (4) comprising a first printing area (5) corresponding to the

letter (2) to be configured, and a second printing area (6) corresponding to the ballot

(3) to be set adjacent to the first printing zone (5); make a first fold by

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the separation between the first printing zone (5) and the second printing zone (6)

configuring a side bending line (7); make a series of successive bends in

direction perpendicular to the side bending line (7) for adaptation to the shape and size of the

envelope (8) to use; make an extreme cut (15) along the bending line (7); enter the

set (1) in the envelope (8).

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2.-Procedure of preparation and envelope of a set (1) of letter (2) and ballot (3)

according to claim 1 characterized in that the printing stage comprises printing

on one or both sides of the first printing zone (5) and / or the second printing zone

(6).

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3.-Procedure of preparation and envelope of a set (1) of letter (2) and ballot (3)

according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the first folding materializes in the direction

vertical with respect to the reading position of the letter (2), while the successive folds

they are carried out transversely with respect to the reading position of the letter (2).

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4.-Procedure of preparation and envelope of a set (1) of letter (2) and ballot (3)

according to claim 3 characterized in that the successive folds comprise two

parallel folds (10) in the same direction, defining three folds (11, 12, 13) of fonna and

size adapted to the dimensions of an envelope (8) landscape.

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5.-Procedure of preparation and envelope of a set (1) of letter (2) and ballot (3)

according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the first zone of

Print (5) has a standard A4 size.