JP4739554B2 - Sealer device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the present invention, in combination with a cutting mechanism or a tearing mechanism, a continuous form folded in the width direction is continuously subjected to cutting or tearing (hereinafter collectively referred to as “separation”) and a crimping process. The present invention relates to a sealer device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In order to create a large number of crimped postcards or crimped envelopes that cannot be confirmed unless they are peeled off by folding and crimping the paper, as shown in FIG. 7, the folding unit 1, cutting or tearing For example, the burster 2 and the sealer device 3a are continuously arranged, and the printed continuous form 4 is first folded in the width direction by the folding unit 1, and then separated by the burster 2, and finally the sealer device 3 There is known a system for performing a series of operations for performing a pressure-bonding process by a pressure-bonding roller 17.18.
In such a system, the burster 2 is arranged at the subsequent stage of the sealer device 3 and the crimping process is performed before the separation process, or the folding unit 1 and the sealer device 3 are excluded, and only the burster 2 is used. In some cases, it may be used as an apparatus that performs only separation processing.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the working process is different between a folding type paper (continuous form) such as a crimped postcard or a crimping envelope and a non-folding type paper (continuous form), it is necessary to change the setup depending on the type of work.
If folding is not necessary, it can be handled by feeding the paper (continuous form) directly to the separation mechanism.
However, to omit the crimping process, at least the crimping roller must be removed, even if the sealer device itself is disconnected from the system or not.
The operation of separating the sealer from the system is not only complicated, but it is also a difficult task just to remove the heavy pressure roller, and complicated adjustment such as adjusting the cap between the rollers is required when the pressure roller is assembled.
Up to now, a versatile sealer device that can be used for folding type paper (continuous form) and non-folding form (continuous form) has not been developed.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides a versatile sealer device, its configuration, the lift frame to move up and down while being guided by a vertical guide provided on the base frame, the transport unit is incorporated into upper and lower stages, lower transport of Only the unit is equipped with a pressure roller, and the folded paper can be crimped, while the upper transport unit can transport non-foldable paper, and the lower transport unit The conveyance unit to be positioned at the predetermined height can be selected by stopping at the first position having the predetermined height and the second position at which the upper conveyance unit has the predetermined height.
In the sealer device thus configured, the upper transport unit is a detachable cassette type, and meshes with the drive shaft of the upper transport unit and the gear attached to the drive shaft of the lower transport unit. In the state where the gears to be mounted are attached and the upper transport unit is assembled to the lifting frame, the driving force can be transmitted from the lower transport unit to the upper transport unit.
Further, it is desirable to employ a belt-type feed mechanism for the upper transport unit and a roller-type feed mechanism for the lower transport unit.
[0005]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A system in which the sealer device according to the present invention is combined with a folding machine and a separating mechanism will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, 1 is a folding unit as a folding machine, 2 is a burster as a separating mechanism, 3 is a sealer device of the present invention.
[0006]
The folding unit 1 is a device for traversing a continuous form 4 that has been folded in the longitudinal direction in order from the top, and when passing through the unit, it is folded in the middle in the width direction or folded in a Z shape.
The burster 2 is an apparatus for tearing the continuous form 4 into a single form by tearing the perforation formed in the continuous form 4.
In the system of the embodiment, existing devices are employed for both the folding unit 1 and the burster 2, and detailed description of the structure is omitted here.
[0007]
The sealer device 3 is used for roll-pressing a sheet of continuous paper or a single sheet that has been bent and press-bonding the sheet, and will be described with reference to FIG. ... Is provided on the base frame 5, and an elevating frame 8 that is moved up and down by the air cylinder 7 along the vertical guide 6.6. In the frame 8, a transport unit 9.10 is incorporated in two upper and lower layers.
[0008]
The lower transport unit 10 has a feed roller 12.13 that is rotationally driven by a transport motor 11 at the carry-in end and the carry-out end, and is spring-biased with respect to each feed roller 12.13. A presser roller 14.15 for transporting the paper sandwiched between the paper and the paper 13 is disposed. In the center, the presser roller 14.15 is rotated by a crimping motor 16, and a microcapsule type adhesive previously applied to the paper in the transport process. A pair of upper and lower pressure rollers 17.18 for crushing the agent and adhering the paper are provided.
The lower transport unit 10 is inseparably integrated with the lifting frame 8.
[0009]
On the other hand, the upper transport unit 9 is a cassette type as shown in FIG. 3, and is belted between pulleys 19.20 supported rotatably at the carry-in end and the carry-out end so as not to contact the pressure roller. It is constructed and is detachably mounted on the lifting frame 8 via the cassette frames 21.21 on both sides.
Further, the upper conveyance unit 9 and the lower conveyance unit 10 are provided with gears 22.23 that mesh with each other in a state where the upper conveyance unit 9 is assembled.
In the drawing, reference numeral 24 denotes a cover that fits either on the upper surface of the lifting frame 8 or on the upper surface of the upper transport unit 9.
[0010]
In the system formed in this manner, the lifting frame 8 in the sealer device 3 is moved to a first position where the lower conveyance unit 10 has a predetermined height that matches the height of the carry-out port of the burster 2 by the control of the air cylinder 7. If the paper is transported so that it can be delivered from the burster 2, it is possible to continuously perform a series of operations for separating and pasting the folded continuous forms.
[0011]
Also, for work not involving folding, as shown in FIG. 4, the lifting frame 8 in the sealer device 3 is placed at a predetermined height where the upper transport unit 9 matches the height of the carry-out port of the burster 2. Is lifted down to the second position, and connected to the upper transport unit 9 so that the paper transported from the burster 2 can be delivered, and the continuous form is directly barred without the folding unit 1. If it is introduced into the star 2, the paper is fed out without passing between the pressure rollers.
[0012]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, if the upper transport unit is removed and the cover 24 covered on the upper transport unit 9 is put on the base frame 5, it can be made into a dedicated crimping type. Accordingly, if the upper transport unit is incorporated in the lifting frame 8, it can be easily returned to the general-purpose type.
In this case, the upper transport unit 9 is not equipped with a pressure roller and employs a belt-type feed mechanism, so that it is light and can be easily attached and detached.
Moreover, since the upper transport unit 9 and the lower transport unit 10 are fitted with gears 22 and 23 that mesh with each other in a state where the upper transport unit 9 is assembled, the upper transport unit 9 is When assembled, the gear 22.23 automatically meshes, and the driving force is transmitted from the lower transport unit 10 to the upper transport unit 9.
[0013]
In the system shown in the above-described embodiment, the burster 2 is arranged in front of the sealer device 3 and the separated paper is sent to the sealer device 3 and bonded. It is also possible to arrange the burster 2 in the subsequent stage and send the bonded paper to the burster 2 for separation.
[0014]
In the present invention, the lifting means of the lifting platform may be a hydraulic cylinder, screw feeding using a motor, or other manual type in addition to the air cylinder, and the first and second positions are variable according to the equipment to be connected in combination. It is desirable to make it adjustable.
[0015]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the upper transport unit and the lower transport unit can be selectively used depending on which of the first position and the second position is selected, so that versatility is high.
If the upper transport unit is a cassette type, the upper transport frame can be removed to make a dedicated crimping machine. The drive shaft in the upper transport unit can be replaced with the drive shaft in the lower transport unit. If the gear that meshes with the gear attached to the upper frame is attached and the upper conveyance unit is assembled to the lifting frame, the upper conveyance unit can be transmitted to the upper conveyance unit from the lower conveyance unit. This eliminates the need for a drive source (motor) for use and can be miniaturized, and can be attached and detached with a single touch.
Furthermore, if a belt-type feed mechanism is used for the upper transport unit and a roller-type feed mechanism is used for the lower transport unit, the upper transport unit can be made lighter and the pressure roller can be placed in a narrow space. Can be arranged efficiently.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an example in which a lower transport unit is used in a system in which a sealer device according to the present invention is combined in series with a folding machine and a separating mechanism.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of the sealer device as viewed from the conveyance direction.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an upper transport unit.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a system example using an upper transport unit.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a system in which an upper transport unit is removed.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a system in which the positions of the burster and the sealer device are interchanged.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ・ ・ Folding machine 2 ・ ・ Burster 3 ・ ・ Sealer device 3a ・ ・ (Conventional) sealer device 4 ・ ・ Continuous forms 5 ・ ・ Base frame 6 ・ ・ Vertical guide 7 ・ ・Air cylinder, 8 ... Lift frame, 9 ... (Upper) transport unit, 10 ... (Lower) transport unit, 11 ... Transport motor, 12.13 ... Feed roller, 14.15 ... Presser Roller, 16 .... Pressing motor, 17.18 ... Pressing roller, 19.20 ... Pulley, 21 ... Cassette frame, 22.23 ... Gear, 24 ... Cover.

Claims (3)

The lifting and lowering frame is guided by a vertical guide provided on the base frame, and the transport unit is built in two stages, and the lower part of the transport unit is equipped with a pressure roller, and the folded paper can be crimped. On the other hand, the upper transport unit is capable of transporting non-folding type paper, and the lifting frame is placed at a first position where the lower transport unit has a predetermined height, and the upper transport unit has a predetermined height. A sealer device that enables selection of a transport unit positioned at a predetermined height by stopping at each of the second positions.   The upper transport unit is a detachable cassette type, the gear that meshes with the gear attached to the drive shaft in the lower transport unit is attached to the drive shaft in the upper transport unit, and the upper transport unit is assembled to the lifting frame 2. The sealer device according to claim 1, wherein a driving force can be transmitted from the lower transport unit to the upper transport unit in a state in which the sealer is provided.   3. The sealer device according to claim 1, wherein a belt-type feeding mechanism is adopted for the upper conveyance unit, and a roller-type feeding mechanism is adopted for the lower conveyance unit.

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