JP2009286534A - Device for monitoring sheet-like object of folding machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow an operator to perform the on-time monitoring of a behavior of a sheet-like object at least at the tip in the conveyance direction. <P>SOLUTION: In this device for monitoring the sheet-like object, a folding machine is provided with a folding cylinder 15 supported rotatably, a first gripper cylinder supported rotatably, and a first guide plate 28A guiding the tip of a signature Wb in the conveyance direction (in other words, a paper end) to be conveyed downstream in the rotational direction of the first gripper cylinder along the periphery of the first gripper cylinder, when the folded signature Wb is held by a gripper plate and conveyed after the tip of the signature Wb in the conveyance direction is held by a needle and conveyed downstream in the rotational direction of the folding cylinder along the peripheral surface of the folding cylinder over a position having the folding cylinder and the first gripper cylinder contacted oppositely. The device is further provided with a camera 30 picking up the image of the tip of the signature Wb in the conveyance direction in a range surrounded by the folding cylinder, the first gripper cylinder, and the first guide plate from the same direction as the cylinder shaft direction of the folding cylinder and the first gripper cylinder. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a sheet monitoring device for a folding machine attached to a rotary offset printing press.

  The web offset press is equipped with a folding machine that cuts the web that has been dried and cooled by the drying / cooling unit after printing at a predetermined length, or folds the web in the width direction or length direction. (See Patent Document 1).

  For folding by this folding machine, a former fold in which the web before cutting is half-folded in the width direction by a former, and a signature after cutting is half-folded in the length direction between the folding cylinder and the first holding cylinder. A parallel one-fold pattern, a parallel two-fold pattern in which a signature that has been subjected to a parallel one-fold pattern is further half-folded (four-folded) in the length direction between the first and second holding cylinders; Parallel to a delta fold in which a signature folded in the length direction between the first holding cylinder and the first holding cylinder is half-folded (rolled) in the length direction between the first holding cylinder and the second holding cylinder. There is a chopper folding in which a signature folded once or parallel twice or delta-folded is half-folded by a chopper in a direction parallel to the direction in which the signature is conveyed. These folding methods are selected according to the specifications of the signature and used alone, or some of them are combined.

  By the way, the signature that is folded in parallel by the folding cylinder of the folding machine and the first holding cylinder described above is held at the leading end in the paper flow direction by the needle of the folding cylinder and cut by the cutting cylinder and the folding cylinder. The center side of the signature is folded by the insertion knife and the holding plate of the first holding cylinder. Therefore, the tip side held by the needle of the folding cylinder is conveyed to the folding cylinder side along the circumferential surface of the folding cylinder even after passing through the contact point (folding position) between the folding cylinder and the first holding cylinder, and then the folding cylinder The needle releases the holding of the signature, and the center side of the signature is held by the holding plate of the first holding cylinder and conveyed to the first holding cylinder side.

  Therefore, since the leading end side of the signature is once transported to the folding cylinder side along the folding cylinder, it is transported to the first holding cylinder side so as to be pulled back to the first holding cylinder side. In other words, there is a case where the paper bottom) is blown up, and it is caught by a subsequent needle of the folding cylinder to cause tearing or corner folding. This paper burst similarly occurs in the range in which the leading end of the signature in the conveyance direction is pulled back in the same manner and is folded in parallel by the first and second holding cylinders.

JP 2000-95431 A

  For this reason, conventionally, after paper is ejected from the folding machine, the operator pulls out a part of the signature, checks if there are any tears or corner breaks, and if so, reduces the speed of the printing press. Was taking measures.

  However, as described above, if the operator pulls out and confirms the ejected signature, a burden is placed on the operator, and there is no signature between the occurrence of the above-described occurrence and the extraction of the signature by the operator. There was a problem that all the paper was lost and a lot of paper was lost.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above problem by enabling an operator to monitor the behavior of at least the front end of the sheet-like material in the conveying direction on time.

In order to achieve the above object, a sheet monitoring apparatus for a folding machine according to the present invention comprises:
A holding part that holds the front end of the sheet-like material in the conveyance direction, and a first folding member for folding the sheet-like material in a direction perpendicular to the sheet-like material conveyance direction between both ends in the conveyance direction, and rotatable A first torso supported by
Folding the sheet-like object in cooperation with the first folding member, a second folding member that includes the second folding member that holds and conveys the folded sheet-like object, and is rotatably supported;
The leading end portion of the sheet-like material in the conveying direction is held by the holding portion, and the downstream side of the first cylinder rotates in the direction of the first cylinder so as to extend along the first cylinder circumferential surface beyond the position where the first cylinder and the second cylinder contact each other. When the folded sheet-like material is held by the second folding member and conveyed after being conveyed to the side, the second direction is such that the front end portion in the conveyance direction of the sheet-like material is along the second waist surface. A guide member that guides the drum to be conveyed downstream in the rotational direction of the barrel;
In the folding machine with
Imaging for picking up an image of the front end portion in the conveying direction of the sheet-like material in the range surrounded by the first cylinder, the second cylinder, and the guide member from the same direction as the cylinder axis direction of the first cylinder and the second cylinder. Provided means,
It is characterized by.

Also,
The imaging range of the imaging means is such that when the folding machine is operating, the position of the front end of the sheet-like material in the conveyance direction is approximately the distance from the circumferential surface of the first cylinder and the distance from the circumferential surface of the second cylinder. Including equal positions,
It is characterized by.

Also,
The imaging means imaging once per rotation of the folding machine;
It is characterized by.

Also,
Each time the imaging means captures an image at a different rotational phase of the folding machine from the previous imaging,
It is characterized by.

Also,
Each time the imaging means captures an image at a rotational phase that is slower than the previous imaging,
It is characterized by.

Also,
Provide a display,
Displaying the images picked up by the image pickup means in time series on the display,
It is characterized by.

Also,
The indicator is provided on an operation stand operated by an operator;
It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention having the above configuration, the behavior of the leading end portion (in other words, the paper bottom) of the sheet-like material in the range surrounded by the first cylinder, the second cylinder, and the guide member can be detected by the imaging unit. Since the operator can monitor on-time from the captured image, the subsequent response can be quickly dealt with, the burden on the operator can be reduced, and the occurrence of waste paper can be reduced.

  The imaging range of the imaging means is such that when the folding machine is operating, the position of the front end of the sheet-like material in the conveyance direction is such that the distance from the circumferential surface of the first cylinder and the distance from the circumferential surface of the second cylinder By including substantially equal positions, it is possible to monitor the behavior of the sheet-like material at the conveyance point where the greatest behavior is exhibited.

  Further, unlike the case where the image pickup means picks up an image once for each rotation of the folder, so that a single sheet-like object is imaged many times (so-called continuous shooting) under the high-speed rotation of the folder, the image Is easy to recognize.

  In addition, every time the image capturing unit captures an image, the behavior of the sheet-like object can be grasped as a whole by capturing an image with a rotation phase of the folding machine different from the previous image capturing.

  In addition, each time the imaging unit takes an image, the behavior can be recognized along the flow of the sheet-like material by taking an image with a slower rotation phase of the folding machine than during the previous imaging. Easy to understand.

  In addition, a display is provided, and the behavior of the sheet-like material can be displayed on the display by so-called frame advance by displaying the images picked up by the image pickup means in order in time series on the display. Easy to understand.

  Further, since the display is provided on the operation stand operated by the operator, the operator can easily monitor.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a sheet monitoring apparatus for a folding machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a side view of a parallel folding device (holding folding device) of a folding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view as viewed from an arrow A in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a view as viewed from an arrow B in FIG. 1 is a detailed view of the cover, FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of the folding machine, FIG. 7 is a schematic rear view of the folding machine, and FIG. 8A shows a good behavior of the signature. FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram of an image showing an unsatisfactory behavior of a signature, FIGS. 9A and 9B are block diagrams of the control device, FIGS. 10A to 10D are operation flow diagrams of the control device, and FIGS. 11C is an operation flowchart of the control device.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, after printing, the web Wa that has been cooled and dried and led to the paper input portion of the folding machine is sent to each pair of the upper nip roller 10 → the horizontal sewing drum 11 → the lower nip roller 12. The web Wa is then cut to a predetermined size and conveyed to a parallel folding device 13 for folding paper.

  The parallel folding device 13 includes a cutting cylinder 14, a folding cylinder (first cylinder) 15, a first holding cylinder (second cylinder, first cylinder) 16 and a second holding which rotate in a direction indicated by an arrow in the figure. A body (second body) 17 is provided.

  The web Wa fed between the cutting cylinder 14 and the folding cylinder 15 is cut into a predetermined size by a cutting blade (not shown) of the cutting cylinder 14 and is held by a needle (holding portion) (not shown) of the folding cylinder 15. And wound around the lower peripheral surface of the folding cylinder 15.

  The signature (sheet-like material) held by the needle is then held with a holding plate (second folding plate) (not shown) of the first holding cylinder 16 in cooperation with a knife (first folding member) (not shown) of the folding cylinder 15. The signature Wb (see FIGS. 8A and 8B: sheet-like material) is attached to the upper peripheral surface while being folded half-folded or 1/3. A predetermined number of knives (first folding members) (not shown) are also provided at positions where the peripheral surface of the first holding cylinder 16 is equally divided.

  The above-mentioned second holding cylinder 17 is in contact with the downstream side of the first holding cylinder 16, and the upstream conveying belt 18 </ b> A and the downstream conveying belt that are paired vertically are arranged downstream of the second holding cylinder 17. 18B is provided, and the chopper folding device 19 is provided near the front portion of the downstream side conveyance belt 18B.

  Immediately below the chopper folding device 19 is provided, for example, a paper discharge device 23 for discharging A4 paper, which includes an impeller 21 and a conveyor 22 via a pair of left and right conveying belts 20. On the downstream side, for example, a discharge device 27 for discharging A3 paper, which includes an impeller 25 and a conveyor 26 via a pair of front and rear conveying belts 24, is provided.

  A predetermined number of gripping claws (holding portions) and gripping plates (second folding members) (not shown) are provided at positions where the peripheral surface of the second gripping cylinder 17 is equally divided.

  The first holding cylinder 16 is provided with a cam mechanism (not shown). By this cam mechanism, the rotation phase (position) of the opening of the holding plate of the first holding cylinder 16 is switched in two stages. In addition, it is possible to change to parallel 1-fold, parallel 2-fold and delta folding.

  At this time, also in the folding cylinder 15, the positional relationship between a needle and a knife (not shown) can be adjusted by a double cylinder structure in accordance with the folding specifications. In the second holding cylinder 17 as well, the holding claw and the holding plate are controlled to be switched in three stages by a cam mechanism (not shown) according to the folding specifications.

  That is, at the time of parallel two-folding and delta folding, the signature is further folded by the knife of the first holding cylinder 16 and the holding plate of the second holding cylinder 17, and the holding plate of the first holding cylinder 16 is folded at the time of folding. It opens.

  Further, a first guide plate (guide means) is located in series along the circumferential surface of the folding cylinder and the circumferential surface of the first holding cylinder located downstream in the rotational direction from the contact point between the folding cylinder 15 and the first clamping cylinder 16. 28A is attached, and a series of the first gripper cylinder circumferential surface and the first gripper cylinder circumferential surface are positioned downstream of the pair of contact points of the first clamp cylinder 16 and the second clamp cylinder 17 in the rotation direction. In addition, a second guide plate (guide means) 28B is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the first guide plate (guide means) 28A is composed of a guide plate 28Aa for parallel and double diffraction and a guide plate 28Ab for delta folding.

  The leading end (in other words, the paper bottom) of the signature in the range surrounded by the folding cylinder 15, the first holding cylinder 16 and the first guide plate 28 </ b> A (so-called delta zone). A camera (imaging means) 30 is provided together with a pair of LED illuminators 31 for imaging from the same direction as the cylinder axis direction of the cylinder 16 and the second holding cylinder 17 (see the imaging range E shown by the chain line in FIGS. 1 and 2). .

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the operation side frame 32 of the folding machine has a contact point between the cutting cylinder 14 and the folding cylinder 15, a contact point between the folding cylinder 15 and the first holding cylinder 16, and A vertically long and rectangular window hole 33 is formed to be slightly inclined at a position where the contact point between the first holding cylinder 16 and the second holding cylinder 17 faces the cylinder axis direction of each cylinder.

  A vertically long and rectangular support frame 34 is attached to the outer surface of the frame 32 so as to surround the window hole 33 facing the contact point between the folding cylinder 15 and the first holding cylinder 16. A pair of front and rear LED illuminators 31 for illuminating the above-described imaging range E is appropriately installed between the inner surfaces of the pair of upper and lower horizontal frame plates 34 a by means of L-shaped brackets 35. In the drawing, 34 b is a pair of front and rear vertical frame plates of the support frame 34.

  Between the outer surfaces of a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame plates 34 a of the support frame 34, a shaft 37 is installed via a bearing plate 36, and a first split tightening holder 38 and a second split tightening holder 39 are provided on the shaft 37. The camera 30 described above is supported, and the front end side of the camera 30 enters the window hole 33.

  The first split tightening holder 38 is fixed at an arbitrary position in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) on the shaft 37 by a split bolt 40, and the second split tightening holder 39 is a shaft 38a attached to the first split tightening holder 38. It is fixed on the upper side by a split bolt 41 at an arbitrary angle. That is, fine adjustment of the shooting position and shooting angle of the camera 30 is possible.

  As the camera 30, for example, a small black-and-white camera with an electronic shutter that realizes high resolution and high-speed reading is used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the camera 30, the first split-clamping holder 38, the second split-clamp holder 39, the shaft 37, and the bearing plate 36 are covered with a housing-like cover 42, and the cover 42 is supported by a support frame. A plurality of (four in the illustrated example) bolts 44 are fixed to a pair of front and rear auxiliary plates 43 fixed to 34.

  The camera 30 and the LED illuminator 31 are connected to a control device 60 described later. The control device 60 controls the image capturing timing of the camera 30, controls the display type when displaying an image captured by the camera 30 on the display 70 such as a CRT or a display, and powers the LED illuminator 31. The supply can be controlled.

  The indicator is provided on an operation stand operated by an operator. Therefore, the camera 30, the LED illuminator 31, the control device 60, the display 70 and the like constitute a sheet-like material monitoring device for a folding machine.

  Then, the operator monitors the image displayed on the display 70 on time, and for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the leading end (in other words, the paper bottom) of the signature Wb in the delta zone is on the guide plate 28A. On the other hand, if it is stable along the line, it is determined to be OK. On the other hand, if the leading end of the signature Wb in the conveyance direction (in other words, the paper bottom) is detected as shown in FIG. 8B, it is determined to be NG. This makes it possible to reduce the rotational speed of the folding machine until the drowning stops.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the control device 60 includes a CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63, and input / output devices 64a to 64e all connected by a BUS line. The BUS line includes a display type storage memory M1, a folding machine rotation phase storage memory M2 at the start of imaging, a count value storage memory M3 of a folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the start of imaging, and an imaging end time. Is connected to a memory M4 for storing the folding machine rotation phase, and a memory M5 for storing the count value of the counter for detecting the folding machine phase at the end of imaging.

  Further, on the BUS line, the count value difference storage memory M6 of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter during imaging, the frame feed number storage memory M7, the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter that is shifted each time an image is taken. A storage memory M8, a folding machine rotation phase storage memory M9 during still image shooting, and a count value storage memory M10 of a folding machine rotation phase detection counter during still image shooting are connected.

  Further, on the BUS line, the count value storage memory M11, the image data storage memory M12, the count value N storage memory M13 of the current folder rotation phase detection counter, and the folder rotation phase detection counter up to the imaging position are displayed. The count value storage memory M14 and the count value storage memory M15 of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter during imaging are connected.

  The input / output device 64a includes a display start switch 65, a still image display switch 66, a frame advance image display switch 67, a display end switch 68, an input device 69 such as a keyboard, a display 70 such as a CRT or display, and a printer. Or an output device 71 such as a floppy disk (registered trademark) drive.

  An origin position detection sensor 72 is connected to the input / output device 64b. The origin position detection sensor 72 is composed of a photoelectric sensor or the like, and is attached to a rotating member of the folding machine so as to generate a pulse once every time the folding machine makes one rotation. Here, one rotation of the folding machine refers to the rotation from when one signature starts to be folded by the folding cylinder 15 and the first holding cylinder 16 until the next signature starts to be folded.

  A folding machine rotation phase detection rotary encoder 74 is connected to the input / output device 64 c via a folding machine rotation phase detection counter 73. The folding machine rotation phase detection counter 73 is also connected to the origin position detection sensor 72. The folding machine rotation phase detecting rotary encoder 74 is attached to a rotating member of the folding machine so as to make one rotation every time the folding machine makes one rotation.

  A camera (including a camera control device) 30 is connected to the input / output device 64d.

  A power supply relay 75 to the LED illuminator is connected to the input / output device 64e.

  The control operation of the control device 60 will be described in detail with reference to the operation flowcharts of FIGS. 10A to 10D and FIGS. 11A to 11C.

  First, after 1 (still image type) is overwritten in the display type storage memory M1 in step P1, it is determined in step P2 whether the display start switch 65 is ON. If YES in step P7, the process proceeds to step P7 described later. If NO in step P3, it is determined whether the still image display switch 66 is ON.

  Next, if yes in step P3, 1 (still image type) is overwritten in the display type storage memory M1 in step P4, and then whether or not the frame advance image display switch 67 is ON in step P5. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the process immediately proceeds to step P5.

  Next, if yes in step P5, the display type storage memory M1 is overwritten with 2 (frame advance image type) in step P6, and then the process returns to step P2. On the other hand, if no, the process returns directly to step P2. .

  Next, when the output to the power supply relay 75 to the LED illuminator is turned on in step P7, the folding machine rotation phase at the start of imaging is read from the memory M2 in step P8, and then in step P9. From the folding machine rotation phase at the start of imaging, the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the start of imaging is calculated and stored in the memory M3.

  Next, after reading the folding machine rotation phase at the end of imaging from the memory M4 in Step P10, the count value of the counter for detecting the folding machine rotation phase at the end of imaging is calculated from the folding machine rotation phase at the end of imaging in Step P11. Calculate and store in memory M5.

  Next, in step P12, the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the start of imaging is subtracted from the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the end of imaging, and After calculating the count value difference and storing it in the memory M6, the frame feed number is read from the memory M7 in step P13.

  Next, in step P14, the count value difference of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter between the imaging is divided by the frame feed number, and the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter that is shifted every imaging is calculated and stored. After storing in M8, the folding machine rotation phase at the time of still image capturing is read from the memory M9 in Step P15. Note that, as shown in FIG. 8A, the folding machine rotation phase at the time of still image capturing is such that the position of the leading end portion (in other words, the paper bottom) in the conveyance direction of the signature Wb that is not exposed is from the circumferential surface of the folding cylinder 15. This is the rotational phase at which the distance and the distance from the circumferential surface of the first holding cylinder 16 are substantially equal.

  Next, in step P16, the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the time of still image shooting is calculated from the folding machine rotation phase at the time of still image shooting and stored in the memory M10. With the above operation flow, the initial setting of the imaging timing by the camera 30 of both display types (still image type, frame advance image type) is made.

  Next, in step P17, the output of the origin position detection sensor 72 is read. In step P18, it is determined whether the origin position detection sensor 72 output is ON. If yes, the process proceeds to step P25 described later. If not, it is determined in step P19 whether or not the still image display switch 66 is ON.

  Next, if yes in step P19, after overwriting 1 (still image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P20, it is checked in step P21 whether the frame advance image display switch 67 is ON. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the process immediately proceeds to step P21.

  If yes in step P21, after overwriting 2 (frame advance image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P22, it is determined in step P23 whether the display end switch 68 is ON. On the other hand, if it is no, it will transfer to step P23 immediately.

  Next, if yes in step P23, the output to the power supply relay 75 to the LED illuminator is turned off in step P24, and the process returns to step P2. If no, the process returns to step P17.

  Next, after reading the contents of the display type storage memory M1 from the display type storage memory M1 in step P25, it is determined in step P26 whether the content of the display type storage memory = 1.

  Next, if yes in step P26, the count value is read from the folding machine rotation phase detection counter 73 in step P27 and stored in the count value storage memory M11 of the current folding machine rotation phase detection counter. If so, the process proceeds to Step P40 described later.

  Next, in step P28, the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the time of still image capturing is read from the memory M10, and in step P29, the current count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter = at the time of still image capturing. It is determined whether or not the value is the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter.

  Next, if yes in step P29, the process proceeds to step P36 described later. If no, it is determined in step P30 whether the still image display switch 66 is ON. If yes, in step P31. After overwriting 1 (still image type) in the display type storage memory M1, it is determined in step P32 whether or not the frame advance image display switch 67 is ON. If not, the process proceeds directly to step P32. To do.

  Next, if yes in step P32, after overwriting 2 (frame advance image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P33, it is determined in step P34 whether the display end switch 68 is ON. On the other hand, if it is no, it will transfer to step P34 immediately.

  Next, if yes in Step P34, the output to the power supply relay 75 to the LED illuminator is turned off in Step P35, and the process returns to Step P2. If not, the process returns to Step P27.

  Next, after outputting an imaging signal to the camera 30 in the above-described step P36, image data is received from the camera 30 in step P37 and stored in the first area of the image data storage memory M12.

  Next, after the image data is read from the first area of the image data storage memory M12 in step P38, the image data of the first area of the image data storage memory M12 is displayed on the display 70 in step P39. Then, the process returns to Step P17.

  When the content of the display type storage memory M1 is 1, in other words, when the still image type is selected as the display type, the loop of Step P17 → Step P18 → Step P25 to Step P29 → Step P36 to Step P39 is performed. Since the camera 30 always captures images at the folding machine rotation phase at the time of still image capturing and these images are displayed on the display device 70, the still image is displayed on the display device 70 as if still images are displayed. The

  Next, after reading the count value from the folding machine rotation phase detection counter 73 in step P40 described above and storing it in the count value storage memory M11 of the current folding machine rotation phase detection counter, in step P41, when the imaging is started. The count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter is read from the memory M3.

  Next, in step P42, it is determined whether or not the current count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter = the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the start of imaging. If yes, the process proceeds to step P49 described later. On the other hand, if NO, it is determined in step P43 whether or not the still image display switch 66 is ON.

  Next, if yes in step P43, after overwriting 1 (still image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P44, it is checked in step P45 whether the frame advance image display switch 67 is ON. On the other hand, if the result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to Step P45.

  If yes in step P45, after overwriting 2 (frame advance image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P46, it is determined in step P47 whether the display end switch 68 is ON. On the other hand, if it is no, it will transfer to step P47 immediately.

  Next, if yes in Step P47, in Step P48, the output to the power supply relay 75 to the LED illuminator is turned off and the process returns to Step P2, while if No, the process returns to Step P40.

  Next, after outputting an imaging signal to the camera 30 in the above-described step P49, image data is received from the camera 30 in step P50 and stored in the first area of the image data storage memory M12.

  Next, after the image data is read from the first area of the image data storage memory M12 in step P51, the image data of the first area of the image data storage memory M12 is displayed on the display 70 in step P52. Then, the process proceeds to step P53 described later.

  Next, after the count value N storage memory M13 is overwritten with 1 in step P53, the contents of the display type storage memory M1 are read from the display type storage memory M1 in step P54.

  Next, in step P55, it is determined whether or not the content of the display type storage memory = 1. If yes, the process returns to step P17. If not, the output of the origin position detection sensor 72 is read in step P56. .

  Next, in step P57, it is determined whether or not the output of the origin position detection sensor 72 is ON. If yes, the process proceeds to step P64 described later. If no, the still image display switch 66 is switched in step P58. , It is determined whether it is ON.

  Next, if yes in step P58, after overwriting 1 (still image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P59, it is checked in step P60 whether the frame advance image display switch 67 is ON. On the other hand, if the result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to Step P60.

  Next, if yes in step P60, after overwriting 2 (frame advance image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P61, it is determined in step P62 whether the display end switch 68 is ON. On the other hand, if it is no, it will transfer to step P62 immediately.

  Next, if yes in Step P62, the output to the power supply relay 75 to the LED illuminator is turned off in Step P63, and the process returns to Step P2. If not, the process returns to Step P54.

  Next, after reading from the memory M8 the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter that is shifted every time an image is taken once in step P64, the count value N is read from the memory M13 in step P65.

  Next, in step P66, the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter shifted every time an image is taken is multiplied by the count value N, and the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter up to the imaging position is calculated and stored. After storing in M14, the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the start of imaging is read from the memory M3 in step P67.

  Next, in step P68, the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter up to the imaging position is added to the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the start of imaging, After the count value is calculated and stored in the memory M15, the count value is read from the folding machine rotation phase detection counter 73 in step P69 and stored in the count value storage memory M11 of the current folding machine rotation phase detection counter. .

  Next, in step P70, it is determined whether or not the current count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter = the count value of the folding machine rotation phase detection counter at the time of imaging. If yes, the process proceeds to step P77 described later. On the other hand, if NO, it is determined in step P71 whether the still image display switch 66 is ON.

  If yes in step P71, after overwriting 1 (still image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P72, it is checked in step P73 whether the frame advance image display switch 67 is ON. On the other hand, if the result is NO, the process directly goes to Step P73.

  If yes in step P73, after overwriting 2 (frame advance image type) in the display type storage memory M1 in step P74, it is determined in step P75 whether the display end switch 68 is ON. On the other hand, if it is no, it will transfer to step P75 immediately.

  Next, if yes in Step P75, the output to the power supply relay 75 to the LED illuminator is turned off in Step P76, and the process returns to Step P2. If not, the process returns to Step P69.

  Next, after outputting an imaging signal to the camera 30 in step P77 described above, the count value N is read from the memory M13 in step P78.

  Next, in step P79, 1 is added to the count value N and the storage position is calculated. Then, in step P80, the image data is received from the camera 30 and stored in the (N + 1) th area of the image data storage memory M12. .

  Next, after the image data is read from the (N + 1) th area of the image data storage memory M12 in step P81, the image of the (N + 1) th area of the image data storage memory M12 is displayed on the display unit 70 in step P82. Display data.

  Next, after reading the count value N from the memory M13 in step P83, 1 is added to the count value N in step P84 to calculate the number of times of imaging.

  Next, after the frame advance number is read from the memory M7 in step P85, it is determined in step P86 whether the number of imaging times = the frame advance number.

  Next, if yes in step P86, the process returns to step P17. If not, the count value N is read from the memory M13 in step P87, and then 1 is added to the count value N in step P88. Overwriting the N storage memory M13, the process returns to step P54. Thereafter, this operation is repeated.

  When the content of the display type storage memory M1 is 2, in other words, when the frame advance image type is selected as the display type, Step P17 → Step P18 → Step P25 → Step P26 → Step P40 to Step P42 → Step By the loop of P49 to Step P57 → Step P64 to Step P70 → Step P77 to Step P88, every time the camera 30 captures an image, the imaging timing is delayed by a fixed rotational phase, and these images are displayed on the display 70. By displaying the images sequentially in time series, the images are displayed on the display unit 70 as if the images were being advanced. Further, the folder rotation phase for capturing the frame advance image includes a rotation phase substantially equal to the folder rotation phase at the time of still image capturing.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the leading end of the signature Wb in the range surrounded by the folding cylinder 15, the first holding cylinder 16, and the first guide plate 28A (so-called delta zone) (in other words, paper) The behavior of the hips (FIGS. 8A and 8B) can be monitored on time from the image captured by the camera 30. FIG.

  As a result, it is possible to quickly cope with the subsequent response (such as lowering the rotational speed of the folding machine when the behavior is NG), reducing the burden on the operator, and reducing the occurrence of waste paper. it can.

  In addition, the imaging range of the camera 30 (see the imaging range E indicated by the chain line in FIGS. 1 and 2) is the position of the leading end (in other words, the paper bottom) of the signature Wb in the conveyance direction when the folding machine is operating. However, since the distance from the circumferential surface of the folding cylinder 15 and the distance from the circumferential surface of the first holding cylinder 16 are substantially equal, the leading end of the signature Wb (in other words, the paper bottom) is included. The behavior can be monitored at the conveyance point exhibiting the largest behavior, and the monitoring accuracy is increased.

  Further, since the camera 30 captures an image once every rotation of the folding machine (in other words, to one signature Wb), the signature Wb is rotated many times at many positions under the high-speed rotation of the folding machine. Unlike imaging (so-called continuous shooting), it is easy to recognize an image.

  Further, each time the camera 30 takes an image, the imaging position is shifted for each signature Wb by, for example, taking an image at a slower rotation phase of the folding machine than at the time of previous imaging, and these images are displayed on the display 70. Since a so-called frame advance image can be displayed sequentially in sequence, the behavior can be grasped as a whole along the flow of the signature Wb, and the monitoring accuracy by the operator increases.

  Further, since the display device 70 is provided in an operation stand operated by the operator, monitoring by the operator becomes easy.

  Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the camera 30 and the LED illuminator 31 are surrounded by the first holding cylinder 16, the second holding cylinder 17 and the second guide plate 28 </ b> B at the time of parallel two-folding or delta folding in addition to the installation location of the above-described embodiment. You may provide in order to image the behavior of the signature Wb in the range (so-called delta zone).

It is a side view of the parallel folding device (holding folding device) of the folding machine which shows one Example of this invention. It is A arrow directional view of FIG. It is a B arrow line view of FIG. It is C arrow line view of FIG. It is detail drawing of a cover. It is a schematic structure side view of a folding machine. It is a schematic structure rear view of a folding machine. It is explanatory drawing of the image which shows the favorable behavior of a signature. It is explanatory drawing of the image which shows the bad behavior of a signature. It is a block diagram of a control apparatus. It is a block diagram of a control apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a control apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a control apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a control apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a control apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a control apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a control apparatus. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a control apparatus.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 Parallel folding apparatus 14 Cutting cylinder 15 Folding cylinder 16 1st holding cylinder 17 2nd holding cylinder 19 Chopper folding apparatus 21 Impeller 22 Conveyor 23 For example, A4 discharge paper discharge device 25 Impeller 26 Conveyor 27 For example, A3 discharge 28A 1st guide plate 30 Camera 31 LED illuminator 33 Window hole 34 Support frame 60 Control device 70 Display Wa Web Wb Signature

Claims (7)

A holding part that holds the front end of the sheet-like material in the conveyance direction, and a first folding member for folding the sheet-like material in a direction perpendicular to the sheet-like material conveyance direction between both ends in the conveyance direction, and rotatable A first torso supported by
Folding the sheet-like object in cooperation with the first folding member, a second folding member that includes the second folding member that holds and conveys the folded sheet-like object, and is rotatably supported;
The leading end portion of the sheet-like material in the conveying direction is held by the holding portion, and the downstream side of the first cylinder rotates in the direction of the first cylinder so as to extend along the first cylinder circumferential surface beyond the position where the first cylinder and the second cylinder contact each other. When the folded sheet-like material is held by the second folding member and conveyed after being conveyed to the side, the second direction is such that the front end portion in the conveyance direction of the sheet-like material is along the second waist surface. A guide member that guides the drum to be conveyed downstream in the rotational direction of the barrel;
In the folding machine with
Imaging for picking up an image of the front end portion in the conveying direction of the sheet-like material in the range surrounded by the first cylinder, the second cylinder, and the guide member from the same direction as the cylinder axis direction of the first cylinder and the second cylinder. Provided means,
A sheet-like material monitoring device for a folding machine. The imaging range of the imaging means is such that when the folding machine is operating, the position of the front end of the sheet-like material in the conveyance direction is approximately the distance from the circumferential surface of the first cylinder and the distance from the circumferential surface of the second cylinder. Including equal positions,
The sheet monitoring apparatus for a folding machine according to claim 1. The imaging means imaging once per rotation of the folding machine;
The sheet-like material monitoring apparatus for a folding machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that Each time the imaging means captures an image at a different rotational phase of the folding machine from the previous imaging,
The sheet monitoring apparatus for a folding machine according to claim 3. Each time the imaging means captures an image at a rotational phase that is slower than the previous imaging,
The sheet monitoring apparatus for a folding machine according to claim 4, wherein: Provide a display,
Displaying the images picked up by the image pickup means in time series on the display,
The sheet monitoring apparatus for a folding machine according to claim 5. The indicator is provided on an operation stand operated by an operator;
The sheet monitoring apparatus for a folding machine according to claim 6.

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