JP2000263961A - Gathering inspection, and its device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the inspection precision by performing an inspection in such a manner that paper leaves of respective pagenation groups are taken out on a carrying means sheet by sheet in the order of pagenations from a leaf paper group accumulated in a leaf paper feeding section, and respective paper leaves which are continuously carried under an offset overlapped state are inspected in the middle of the carrying. SOLUTION: By a gathering means 1 equipped with a plurality of respective leaf paper feeding sections 11-1n which are provided corresponding with respective pagenations groups, paper leaves p1-pn for respective pagenation groups are fed onto a carrying means 11 sheet by sheet in the order of pagenations from respective leaf paper groups which are accumulated corresponding with respective pagenation groups, and the paper leaves are gathered while being continuously carried under an offset overlapped state, and then, an agreement or a disagreement of a code mark for the identification of the pagenation group being displayed on each lead paper, which is read by a reading means 21 in order, and reference pagenation group data which is read from a reference data storage means 24 in which pagenation group data is stored in advance in a specified order, is judged by a collation judging means 25, and thus, the generation of an abnormal gathering is inspected.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a collation inspection method and apparatus for manufacturing a printed page such as a calendar, a booklet, or a book on which a plurality of sheets are bound.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When manufacturing page printed matter, such as a calendar, a booklet, or a book, which is bound in several pages in a flat binding format, first, several sheets of a predetermined number of pages of the same size are printed.
By a collating process using a collating device or a manual operation, the pages are aligned and superimposed one by one on a set basis, and several sets of unattached page sheets are set as a set of several sheets.
Each collated page sheet is sequentially conveyed by a carry-in means such as a belt conveyor along side guide plates provided on both sides of the conveyance path, one set at a time, and a metal fitting, a wire (stapler), a sewing thread, an adhesive, etc. The sheet is carried into a binding process by a binding unit that performs binding by using the web page, and one end of each page sheet is bound to produce a page print. By the way, for example, as an apparatus for transporting and binding each sheet after the above-mentioned collating step in the production of page printed matter such as a calendar, the applicant has previously filed Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-81116. .

In the collating step, a plurality of page sheets constituting a page printed matter are collated and inspected for each group, and the page sheets of each group constituting the page printed matter are arranged in a correct page order. An inspection is performed as to whether the sheets are collated while maintaining the direction (random inspection), and an inspection is performed as to whether there is a shortage of a desired number of page sheets (a missing page inspection). A page sheet that is found to be abnormal in the random drop inspection is discriminated as a defective sheet from non-defective page sheets that are not defective, so that they can be separately discharged before or after binding.

[0004]

Conventionally, in the collation inspection in the collating step, the thickness of each set of page sheets after collation, which is composed of a plurality of sheets, is determined by the thickness. The density is measured at a predetermined position in a print image area of a plurality of sheets collated as a set of page sheets by using a density measuring means, A mark previously printed and displayed at a different position in a non-print image area (margin portion) of each sheet is read using an optical measuring means such as a photosensor or a CCD to constitute each set of sheets. By identifying and identifying a plurality of pages of each sheet, the presence or absence of a missing or missing page is determined.

An object of the present invention is to provide, in a collating process, a method of retrieving each page number from a group of sheets accumulated in a plurality of sheet supply units provided corresponding to each page number. Inspection accuracy is further improved by taking out sheets one by one on the conveying means in the order of page numbers, and inspecting each sheet continuously conveyed in a shifted and stacked state (tile state, pinch state) during conveyance. It is in.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, in a collating step, a collating means including a plurality of paper sheet supply units installed corresponding to respective page numbers is provided. The sheet of each page number is taken out from the sheet group, which is accumulated corresponding to each page number in the sheet feeding section, one by one on the conveying means in the order of the page number, and the sheets are shifted and overlapped. While continuously conveying a plurality of sets of a plurality of page sheets constituting a page printed matter by continuously conveying, a code mark for identifying page numbers and the like displayed for each conveyed sheet is displayed. The code mark reading means of the self-scanning method sequentially reads and outputs the data as page number data, and reads the code data from the reference data storage means in which the page number data is stored in a predetermined order in advance. The page number data stored in the predetermined order is sequentially output as reference data every time the page number data is output, and the output reference data and the page number data sequentially read out are output. This collation inspection method is characterized in that comparison and collation are performed, and if the two data match, it is determined as normal collation, and if they do not match, it is determined as abnormal collation.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection method according to the first aspect of the present invention, the code mark is displayed at one end of the sheet for one-dimensional reading. This is a collation inspection method that is a mark.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection method according to the second aspect, the code mark is a bar code mark displayed on one end of the sheet. It is an inspection method.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection method according to the first aspect, the code mark is displayed on one end of the sheet for two-dimensional reading. This is a collation inspection method that is a mark.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection method according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the code mark includes a plurality of rectangular marks displayed at one end of the sheet. This is a collation inspection method that is a code mark.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection method according to the third aspect of the present invention, the bar code mark has a bar direction at a reading position by a code mark reading means. For the transport direction,
This is a collation inspection method displayed in an orthogonal direction.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection method according to the third or fourth or fifth aspect of the present invention, the bar code mark has a bar direction corresponding to the code mark. This is a collation inspection method displayed in a direction parallel to the sheet transport direction at the reading position by the reading means.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection method according to the first to seventh aspects of the present invention, each of the sheets is provided with one or two or more impositions. This is a collation inspection method including an imposed image region.

Next, the invention according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is directed to a code mark provided on a sheet conveying means of a collating means and displayed on each sheet taken out and conveyed on a sheet conveying path of the conveying means. Self-scanning code mark reading means for sequentially reading data, read data output means for sequentially outputting code reading signals read by the code mark reading means as page number data, and a reference storing page number data in a predetermined order. Data storage means, reference data read means for sequentially outputting, as reference data, page number data stored in a predetermined order from the reference data storage means for each output of the page number data, and output from the read data output means And compares the read page number data read with the reference data output from the reference data reading means. To determine the match or mismatch, if both data do not coincide with a gathering inspection apparatus characterized by comprising a match determination means for issuing an alarm or reject signal.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection apparatus of the ninth aspect, the code mark is displayed on one end of the paper sheet for one-dimensional reading. It is a collation inspection device that is a mark.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection apparatus according to the tenth aspect, the code mark is a bar code mark displayed on one end of the sheet. It is an inspection device.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection apparatus according to the ninth aspect, the code mark is displayed on one end of the sheet for two-dimensional reading. It is a collation inspection device that is a mark.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection apparatus according to the twelfth aspect, the code mark includes a plurality of rectangular marks displayed at one end of the paper sheet. This is a collation inspection device that is a code mark.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection apparatus according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the bar code mark is arranged such that a bar direction of the sheet is at a reading position by a code mark reading means. This is a collation inspection device displayed in a direction orthogonal to the transport direction.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection apparatus according to the eleventh, twelfth or thirteenth aspect, the bar code mark has a bar direction corresponding to the code mark. This is a collation inspection device displayed in a direction parallel to the sheet transport direction at the reading position by the reading means.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the collation inspection apparatus according to the ninth to fifteenth aspects, each of the sheets is provided with one or two or more impositions. 1 is a collation inspection device having an imposed image area.

[0022]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A collation inspection method and apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail below based on an embodiment.

The collation inspection method of the present invention is a method for collating a plurality of paper sheets in page order and inspecting whether the collated paper sheets are collated in a correct page order. FIGS. 1A and 1B are overall plan views of a sheet p subjected to a collation inspection in the collation inspection method of the present invention, and FIG.
Is a sheet p provided with a printed image area g of one imposition of a picture, a character, etc. on at least one side or both sides of a single sheet,
(B) is a sheet p provided with _two imposed print image areas g ₁ and g ₂ on at least one side or both sides of a single sheet.

In a margin area of each of the print image areas g, g ₁ , and g ₂ of the paper sheet p, a code mark m for displaying a code of page number data of the print image area is displayed by printing or the like. ing.

The code mark m is, for example, shown in FIGS.
As shown in (b), it may be a code mark for one-dimensional reading such as a barcode, or a code mark for two-dimensional reading in which a plurality of rectangular marks are arranged.

In FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b), X indicates the collating and conveying direction of the paper sheet p.
However, in the case of a one-dimensional reading code mark such as a barcode, the barcode mark m is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the collating and conveying direction X.

According to the collation inspection method of the present invention, n sheets of paper p ₁ , p ₂ , p ₃ , p ₄ ,... _Pn are set as one set (one booklet), calendar, catalog, or the like. The collation inspection method will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.

First, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), the paper feed portion 1 ₁ of the collation means 1, unique page number such data by the code mark m ₁ (1-th page number such data)
A group of k sheets of paper p ₁ with the number of sheets added is stacked, and one sheet of paper p ₁ is transported from the group of sheets in the Y direction to drive and rotate the endless conveyor belt 12. It is wound on rolls 13, 13, is placed on a transporting means 11 that moves forward and forward at a constant speed in the X direction, and is transported forward.

On the endless conveyor belt 12 of the conveying means 11, there is provided an endless belt 14 which is wound around driving rollers 15 which are driven and rotated and which is transferred and moved at the same speed as the endless conveyor belt 12. The sheet fed from above is stably conveyed by pressing it from above so that the sheet does not fluctuate back and forth.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG.
Sheet feeding unit 1 of stage 1_TwoUnique page number accumulated in
Codemer for class data (second page number data)
M _TwoK sheets with p_TwoInside the paper group
From paper p_TwoIs transported in the Y direction and continued in the X direction.
Paper p of the conveying means 11 which moves at a constant speed₁Not above
It is placed in a stacked state and transported forward.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG.
Sheet feeding unit 1 of stage 1_ThreeUnique page number accumulated in
Codemer for class data (third page number data)
M _ThreeK sheets with p_TwoInside the paper group
From paper p_ThreeIs transported in the Y direction and transported in the X direction.
The paper p of the moving conveyance means 11_TwoPlace on top
And transport it forward.

[0032] In this manner sequentially, each paper feed unit 1 ₄ collation means _{1, 1 5, 1 6,} 1 7, ····· 1 (n-1)
Paper sheets p ₄ , p
₅ , p ₆ , p ₇ ,..., P _(n−1) , each sheet of paper p ₄ , p ₅ , p ₆ , p ₇ ,.
p _(n-1) is transported in the Y direction, is placed on the paper sheet on the transport means 21 which moves and moves at a constant speed in the X direction, is placed in a stacked state, and is transported forward.

[0033] Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2 (d), 1 paper sheets p _n from the integrated number k sheets of paper p _n, which is integrated in the paper feed unit 1 _n collated means 1 Transfer in the Y direction and X
Are placed on the paper sheet p _{(n-1) of} the conveying means 11 which is transported in the direction, so that n sheets of paper constituting one set (one book) of printed pages are arranged in page order. Collated.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG.
Sheet feeding unit 1 of stage 1₁The collation operation returns to
Unique page number data (the first page number data)
Data mark m₁K sheets of paper with
Leaf p₁Paper p from the group of paper₁One in the Y direction
Transport means 1 that continuously moves in the X direction at a constant speed.
1 paper leaf p_nPlaced on top of each other and transported forward
Then, in the following, paper p _Two, P_Three, P_Four, ... p
_(n-1), P_nIn the order of
A large number of sets of n sheets (one book)
Volumes).

In the collation inspection method of the present invention, FIG.
As shown in (a) to (d), in the collating step, the code mark m ( The self-scanning code mark reading means 21 for reading each mark m ₁ , m ₂ , m ₃ , m ₄ ,... _Mn ) as unique page number data is provided at a fixed position. The page number data is read by the means 21.

As described above, the code marks for identifying the page numbers and the like displayed on each of the paper sheets continuously collated and conveyed in a shifted and overlapped state are sequentially read by the self-scanning code mark reading means. And outputs similar data as a data signal.

.. _{Mn in} a predetermined order in advance in the order of the code marks m ₁ , m ₂ , m ₃ , m ₄ ,. Each time the page number data read by the code mark reading unit is output, the page number data stored in the predetermined order is sequentially output as reference data.

Then, the sequentially output reference data and the sequentially read and output page number data are compared and collated. If the two sequentially output data match, it is determined that the collation is normal. If not, it is determined as an abnormal collation.

The code mark m displayed on each sheet p to be collated is displayed in a margin other than the image area g at one end of each sheet p as shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b). For example, each paper sheet can be read by passing it linearly in the X direction (transport direction) with respect to the detection visual field of a reflection-type or transmission-type linear optical sensor (a combination of a projector and a photosensor). Transport direction of leaf p (X
Direction), a one-dimensional reading code mark such as a bar code mark set in a direction perpendicular to the direction, or the detection of a reflection-type or transmission-type linear optical sensor (a combination of a projector and a photo sensor). A bar code mark set in the same direction as the transport direction (X direction) of each sheet p so that the sensor sensitivity can be automatically scanned and read linearly in the Y direction (transport width direction) with respect to the field of view. For example, a code mark for one-dimensional reading may be used.

In addition, the sensitivity of the CCD sensor with respect to the detection field of view of the reflective or transmissive area type optical sensor (combination of the projector and the CCD sensor) is set to X in the paper transport direction.
Two-dimensional reading in which a plurality of rectangular (rectangular, square) marks are arranged so that they can be automatically scanned and read in the direction (main scanning direction) and the Y direction (transport width direction; sub-scanning direction). May be a code mark.

As shown in FIG. 1 (a), a sheet p to be subjected to a collation inspection in the collation inspection method of the present invention is a single sheet having at least one side or both sides of a single sheet of a picture, a character, or the like. May be a paper sheet p provided with a print image area g, or as shown in FIG. 1B, provided with _two print image areas g ₁ and g ₂ provided on at least one side or both sides of a single paper sheet. Paper p
Or multiple impositions of two or more impositions.

Next, the collation inspection device of the present invention will be described in detail based on its embodiment. The collation inspection device of the present invention is as shown in the schematic side view of the device of FIG. To
Collating means 1, sheet conveying means 11, and sheet conveying means 1
Code mark reading means 2 installed on a sheet transport path 1
And 1.

The collation means 1, at least the page a set of printed matter (one volume) fraction plurality n stages corresponding to the collation number n of the sheet supply portion ₁ 1, 1 _2, 1 _3, 1 _4, ... ... have a 1 _n in the vertical longitudinal direction, each paper leaf supply unit 1 ₁ to 1 _n of the same size
The paper sheet group in which the respective printed paper sheets p _{1 to pn} forming the respective pages of the page printed matter, which are to be collated, are stacked flat by the stacking number k (arbitrarily large number) is stored.

[0044] For example, in the paper feed unit 1 _1, the cover page prints, or first page number (1), or each of the first page number (1) and the page number on both sides (2), or the front and back paper p ₁ which code marks m ₁ representing the first page number such data corresponding like the first page number (1) to the page number (4) are displayed are integrated housing as a paper sheet group.

[0045] Then, the sheet supply portion 1 ₂ of the next stage,
The paper sheet paper p ₂ which code marks m ₂ is displayed that represents the next page number such data to be collated in a shift overlapped state to the next p ₁ is integrated accommodated as a paper foliage, of the next stage the paper feed section 1 _3, the paper sheet p ₃ code mark m ₃ is displayed which represents the next page number such data to be collated in a shift overlapped state to the next of the paper sheet p ₂ is Kamihagun integrated accommodated as, in order in this way, since the sheet feeding unit 1 ₄
1 to 1 _n , paper sheets p ₄ to which code marks m _{4 to mn} indicating page number data to be collated are sequentially displayed.
_pn are collectively stored as a sheet group.

The collation means 1 operates under the control of the collating operation control unit 2, each paper feed portion 1 ₁ of the plurality of n stages,
1 ₂ , 1 ₃ , 1 ₄ ,..., 1 _{n The} sheet feeding unit 1 from a group of sheets stacked and stored flat with the number of sheets k
_In the order of ₁ to 1 _n (collated order), one sheet of paper p _{1 to pn} is fed one by one from the bottom (or top) of the sheet group to the sheet feeding operation unit (feeding air suction unit, sheet feeding unit). For example, a roll portion feeding edge or the like; not shown) can be fed and supplied in a lower supply direction (Y direction).

The conveying means 11 is disposed below (or on the lower side of) the collating means 1, and the endless conveyor belt 12 is wound around the driving and rotating power rolls 13, 13 at a constant speed in the X direction. Provided to move the transfer line twice,
Sheets p _{1 to pn} sequentially fed and supplied in the Y direction by the collating means 1 are placed on the belt 12 in a shifted and overlapped state and are transported forward.

The endless conveyor of the conveying means 11
Power rolls 15, 15, which are driven and rotated,
Wind at the same speed as the endless conveyor belt 12
Equipped with an endless belt 14 that moves forward
The sheet p (p ₁~ P_n) Is shifted back and forth
In order not to move,
And transport it stably.

Each of the sheet feeding units 11 ₁ to 1 _n provided in the collating means 1 sequentially feeds and feeds the sheets one by one in the Y direction onto the endless conveyor belt 12 of the conveying means 11. (Supply rolls, supply belts; not shown), the sheet supply speeds V _{Y1 to} V _Yn are determined by the respective sheet supply units _11.
１1 _n are set to different speeds so that the sheet supply time T required for the sheet to reach the endless conveyor belt 12 is all the same, while the endless conveyor belt provided in the conveying means 11 12 X
Conveying speed V _X of the direction is set to a constant speed.

[0050] The order to convey the respective paper sheet p ₁ ~p _n are sequentially supplied onto the belt 12, respectively in the deviation in the upper overlapping state of the preceding paper sheet, the conveying speed V _X and the paper sheet supply required time T And the length L in the X direction of each of the paper sheets p _{1 to pn} are set such that V _X × T <L... The collation means 1 from each paper leaf supply unit 1 ₁ to 1 _n provided in 1, on the endless conveyor belt 12 of the conveying means 11 for Okugyo continue at a constant speed
Sheets p ₁ , p ₂ , p ₃ , p ₄ ,.
_{···· p n, p 1, p} 2, p 3, p 4, ····· p
.., _{n 1} , p ₁ , p ₂ ,.

The code mark reading means 21 includes the transport means 1
Installed on the first paper sheet transport path, in which sequentially reading a code mark m ₁ ~m _n displayed in the respective paper sheet p ₁ ~p _n conveyed by shift overlapped state.

The read data output means 22 outputs each of the paper sheets p ₁ to p ₁ sequentially read by the code mark read means 21.
A _pn code read signal is input, and page number data unique to each of the sheets p _{1 to pn} is sequentially output based on each code read signal.

The reference data reading means 23 is for reading the reference data stored in the reference data storage means 24 in advance.
The respective paper leaf-specific page numbers such data that is displayed for each respective paper sheet p ₁ ~p _n page number constituting the printed matter n in Saku) as a reference the page number such data, one set of configuration paper on the page prints The leaves are stored in the collation order (predetermined order of the forward order or the reverse order).

The reference data reading means 23 is stored in the reference data storage means 24 using this output signal as a trigger signal every time the page number data unique to each sheet output from the read data output means 22 is output. The reference page number data is read out in the storage order (collated order) and sequentially output. At this time, an output signal (initial trigger signal) of the unique page number data first output from the read data output unit 22 is used as a search / read trigger signal, and output of the unique page number data output thereafter is performed. A signal (hereinafter referred to as a trigger signal) is used as a read trigger signal, and reference page number data that matches the unique page number data output first by the search read trigger signal is retrieved from the reference data storage unit 24 and read. Thereafter, the reference page number data is read out in the order of storage by the read trigger signal.

The collation judging means 25 outputs each of the paper sheets p ₁ , p ₂ , p ₃ , sequentially outputted from the read data output means 22.
p ₄ ,... _pn , p ₁ , p ₂ , p ₃ , p ₄ ,.
.., _Pn , p ₁ , p ₂ ,..., And reference data storage so as to correspond to the unique page number data for each sheet in synchronization with the output thereof. Each sheet p ₁ , p ₂ , p ₃ , p ₄ , read from the means 24
_{····· p n, p 1, p} 2, p 3, p 4, ·····
_{p n, p 1, p 2} , and inputs the reference page number such data for each ..., matching of both data, collation determines mismatch.

If the two data match, it is determined that the collation is normally performed in the collation order according to the reference page number data, and the collation is continued. If the two data do not match, it is determined that the collation is not performed in the collating order according to the reference page number data, and an alarm signal and a reject (defective product classification discharge) signal are transmitted as an abnormal collation signal. By operating a shift register (or a timer) at a predetermined timing and operating a defective sorting / discharging means provided at the end of the conveying path of the conveying means 11 and the like, one set of page sheets having an abnormal collation is operated. Eliminate leaves.

For collation inspection on the method and apparatus of the present invention
In the following, based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
explain. <Step 1> Paper of each page number by collating means 1
Leaf p₁~ P_nPaper supply unit 1 that accumulates₁~ 1_nFrom
The paper sheets are sequentially sent out one by one to the home position in the order of page numbers. <Step 2> Sheets sent one by one sequentially to a fixed position
p₁~ P_nIs displaced and overlapped on the transporting means 11 during transportation.
And transported continuously. <Step 3> Each sheet p being continuously conveyed in a misaligned state₁
~ P_n, P₁~ P_n, P₁~ P_n, ... displayed
Code mark m for page number identification₁~ M_n, M₁~ M
_n, M ₁~ M_n.., The code mark reading means 21
And sequentially outputs the data to the read data output means 22.
You. <Step 4> The read data output unit 22 sequentially inputs
Code mark read signal converted to page number data
The reference data reading means 23 and the collation determination means 25
And output to <Step 5> The reference data reading means 23
The first output signal of each page number data signal
Search and read trigger signals, and subsequent output signals
The reference page number data
Data is sequentially output to the reference data storage means 24 in which the data is stored.
You. <Step 6> In the reference data storage means 24, search and read
Match the first output signal based on the trigger signal
Reference page number data is searched and read, and
Reference page number in storage order by sequential read trigger signal
Class data is sequentially read and output to the collation determination means.
You. <Step 7> Data sequentially output from the read data output means 22
Page number data and reference data reading means 23
The reference page number data read sequentially from the
Compare and collate by match determination means 25 to determine match / mismatch
I do. <Step 8> If they match, it means that the collation is normal
And go to step 9 to finish the collation of the paper to be collated
Collation is continued until it matches.
Proceed to step 10. <Step 9> Return to step 1 to continue collation
If you want to end collation, stop the collation means and end
You. <Step 10> Send alarm signal to output alarm buzzer and run
Activates the alarm means 26 such as a lamp to notify the occurrence of abnormal collation.
Let It also sends out a reject signal to
Activate the timer 27 (or timer)
Provided at the end of the conveying path of the conveying means 11
Operating the connection means 28 (defective product classification and discharge means)
One set of collated pages is removed.

[0058]

According to the collation inspection method and apparatus of the present invention,
By reading and detecting the code mark displayed on each sheet collated and conveyed in a displaced and overlapped state as unique page number data of the sheet, the conveyed sheet is stored and registered in advance. It is possible to judge whether or not the sheets are correctly collated in the order of the standard collation, and to accurately inspect the misaligned pages and missing pages of multiple sheets constituting the printed page, and to use a several-sheet binding calendar or booklet For example, it is possible to easily inspect the occurrence of irregular pages or missing pages in the page collation of a printed page.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1A and 1B are plan views showing an example of a paper sheet used for a collation inspection of the present invention.

FIGS. 2A to 2D are schematic plan views illustrating a collation inspection method according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view illustrating a collation inspection device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a collation inspection process in the method and the apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

p, p _{1 to pn} : paper sheet m: code mark g: image area 1: collating means 11 ₁ to 1 _n : paper feeding section 2: collating operation control section 11: conveying means 12: edgeless conveyor belt 13
... Rotating roll 14 ... Edless belt 15 ... Rotating roll 21 ... Code mark reading means 22 ... Read data output means 23 ... Reference data reading means 24 ... Reference data storage means 25 ... Verification determination means 26 ... Warning means 27 ... Shift register 28 … Reject means

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[Claims] In the collating step, a collating means having a plurality of paper supply units provided corresponding to each page number corresponds to each paper supply unit corresponding to each page number. Paper sheets of each page number are taken out one by one in the order of the page numbers from the stacked paper sheet groups onto the conveying means, and are continuously conveyed in a shifted and stacked state to form a plurality of sheets constituting a page printed matter. While collating a plurality of sets of page sheets, a code mark for identifying page numbers displayed for each conveyed sheet is sequentially read by a self-scanning code mark reading means, and the page numbers and the like are read. Output from the reference data storage means, in which the page number data is stored in a predetermined order in advance, each time the page number data read by the code mark reading means is output. The page number data stored in order are sequentially output as reference data, and the output reference data and the page number data read and output sequentially are compared and checked, and both data match. A collation inspection method characterized in that a normal collation is determined in the case, and an abnormal collation is determined in the case of a mismatch. 2. The collation inspection method according to claim 1, wherein the code mark is a one-dimensional reading code mark displayed on one end of the sheet. 3. The collation inspection method according to claim 2, wherein the code mark is a bar code mark displayed on one end of the sheet. 4. The collation inspection method according to claim 1, wherein the code mark is a two-dimensional reading code mark displayed on one end of the paper sheet. 5. The collation inspection method according to claim 4, wherein the code mark is a code mark in which a plurality of rectangular marks displayed at one end of the paper sheet are arranged. 6. A collation inspection method according to claim 3, wherein said bar code mark is displayed such that its bar direction is orthogonal to the sheet conveying direction at the reading position by the code mark reading means. 7. The bar code mark according to claim 3, wherein the bar direction is displayed in a direction parallel to the sheet transport direction at the reading position by the code mark reading means. The collation inspection method described. 8. The collation inspection method according to claim 1, wherein each of the sheets has one or two or more imposed image areas. 9. A self-scanning type code mark reading means provided in a sheet conveying means of a collating means and sequentially reading code marks displayed on each sheet taken out and conveyed on a sheet conveying path of the conveying means; Read data output means for sequentially outputting code read signals read by the code mark reading means as page number data, reference data storage means storing page number data in a predetermined order, and A reference data output means for sequentially outputting the page number data stored in a predetermined order as reference data for each output of the page number data; a read page number data output from the read data output means; The data is compared with the reference data output from the data output means to determine the match / mismatch between the two data. Collating the inspection apparatus in the case of disagreement, characterized by comprising a match determination means for issuing an alarm or reject signal. 10. The collation inspection apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the code mark is a one-dimensional reading code mark displayed on one end of the paper sheet. 11. The collation inspection device according to claim 10, wherein the code mark is a bar code mark displayed on one end of the paper sheet. 12. The collation inspection device according to claim 9, wherein the code mark is a two-dimensional reading code mark displayed on one end of the paper sheet. 13. The collation inspection apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the code mark is a code mark in which a plurality of rectangular marks displayed at one end of the paper sheet are arranged. 14. The collation inspection apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the bar code mark has a bar direction displayed in a direction orthogonal to a sheet conveying direction at a reading position by the code mark reading means. 15. The bar code mark according to claim 11, wherein the bar direction is displayed in a direction parallel to the sheet transport direction at the reading position by the code mark reading means. The collation inspection device described. 16. The collation inspection apparatus according to claim 9, wherein each of the sheets has one or two or more imposed image areas.