JPH0751350B2 - Counter stacker controller - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a control device for a counter stacker as a newspaper sorting device used in a newspaper printing system.

[Conventional technology]

As is well known, the counter stacker counts the newspapers that are continuously sent from the rotary press through the folding machine and the carrier, and sorts and stacks the preset number of delivery copies for each delivery destination, and stacks them to form a postal address sheet. It is a newspaper sorting device that discharges it toward the on-board machine, and its configuration outline is shown in FIG. In the figure, 1 is a rotary press, 2 is a counter stacker, 3 is an address paper loading machine, and the newspaper 4 continuously fed from the rotary press 1 through a folding machine (not shown) is a counter stacker 2
The number of copies is counted by the number of copies detector 22 on the flow-in conveyor 21 and the predetermined number of copies (for example, 20
(About 50 parts), the newspaper bundle (batch) 41 is fed to the upper shutter 24, and further, the newspaper bundle (batch) is stacked in the rotating basket 26 via the lower shutter 25 by alternately changing the direction. . And a rotating basket
When a set number (200 to 500) of newspaper bundles (stacks) 42 are accumulated inside the 26, the newspaper pusher 42 is pushed out to the carry-out conveyor 28 by the operation of the discharge pusher 27, and the next address paper is loaded. It is carried out to the machine 3. On the other hand, in the address paper loading machine 3, an address paper indicating the delivery destination (name of shop) is attached to each newspaper bundle (stack) 42, and the subsequent steps are not shown in the figure but after packing through the packing machine and the binding machine. It is transported to the shipping port by a conveyor, and from there it is shipped by truck to the shipping destination.
If, for example, the number of copies sent to a certain delivery destination is 900, it is divided into two newspaper bundles each packed with 400 copies (called a bale) and newspaper bundles packed with the remaining 100 copies (called a fraction). Be sorted.

Further, the normal counter stacker 2 is equipped with a control device 5 for editing newspaper sorting data, monitoring the newspaper sorting situation, and controlling the operation of the counter stacker.
Here, the control device 5 includes a CPU as a central processing unit, a ROM storing a newspaper number sorting processing program, a newspaper brand, a delivery destination (by store), a delivery route, a delivery order, and a delivery number (a round bundle bundle). Number (and the total of the number of fractions) such as RAM (main memory, auxiliary memory such as IC card) that stores newspaper sorting data, a programmable controller consisting of an I / O unit for the machine part of the counter stacker, a keyboard, It is configured by combining a man-machine interface consisting of a monitor display, and edits newspaper sorting data in the counter stacker, performs file operations corresponding to data changes, and controls the operation of the counter stacker based on the newspaper sorting data.

On the other hand, in the case where the newspaper printing system in which the address paper loading machine is combined in the latter stage of the above-mentioned counter stacker is operated in cooperation with each other, conventionally, the following control system is assembled to implement.

(1) When the counter stacker is used in combination with a simple address paper loading machine that has only the function of loading address paper, the address paper that is printed separately beforehand is assembled in the newspaper sorting processing order for each delivery destination executed by the counter stacker. , Which is set in the address paper loading machine, and the address paper loading command is sent from the counter stacker based on the address paper loading command signal that is output synchronously from the counter stacker as the newspaper sorting process proceeds. Attach address sheets in the order of a stack.

(2) When the counter stacker is used in combination with an address paper loading machine with an address paper reading function, the address is printed with a bar code in advance with the data necessary for newspaper sorting processing such as delivery destination and number of copies sorted. Assemble the paper in the specified order and set it in the address paper loading machine. Then, the barcode data of the address paper read by the address paper loading machine in advance is transmitted from the address paper loading machine to the counter stacker, and based on this data, the counter stacker performs the newspaper sorting process and the counter stacker outputs the data. The address paper loading machine attaches the address paper corresponding to the newspaper bundle in time with the delivery of the newspaper bundle. In other words, the counter stacker performs a newspaper sorting process based on the newspaper sorting data (bar code contents of the address sheet) given from the address sheet loading machine side.
In order to execute this method, the bar code of the address paper set in the address paper loading machine is pre-read on the address paper loading machine side and the data is given to the counter stacker from the address paper loading machine before the newspaper sorting process. There is a need.

(3) When used in combination with an address paper printing machine equipped with an address paper printing function, the newspaper sorting data and address paper data files are centrally managed by the host computer installed in the central monitoring room. Newspaper sorting processing in which newspaper sorting data is transmitted from the host computer to the counter stacker and the address printing machine is carried out, and the address sheet printing and attachment processing are performed in time with this sorting processing.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

By the way, as described in (1) to (3) above, an address paper loading machine,
Or, in a newspaper printing system in which a printing machine for address paper and a counter stacker are combined, when controlling both in cooperation, the conventional control system has the following problems. That is, in the control system described in (1), after the address paper is set in the address paper loading machine, the newspaper sorting process is changed on the counter stacker side (for example, the shipping route, the delivery shop due to traffic conditions in the delivery destination area, disaster, etc.). If there is a sudden change in the order, etc.), if it is left as it is, the newspaper sorting processing order by delivery destination on the counter stacker side corresponds to the attachment order of the address paper preassembled on the address paper loading machine side. Since it does not happen, it will be necessary for the field maintenance personnel to manually replace and move the address paper. Moreover, this work largely depends on the work proficiency of the maintenance personnel, which causes a mistake in attaching the address sheet.

Further, in the combination control system with the address sheet loading machine with the address sheet reading function described in (2), the sorting process data displayed as the barcode on the address sheet for each delivery destination is located in the latter stage of the counter stacker. Since the pre-reading is performed on the address paper loading machine and the data contents are given to the counter stacker in advance and the sorting process is executed,
If there is an urgent change in the sorting process or an interrupt process for the counter stacker, we cannot respond immediately to this,
Similar to the case of (1), it is necessary to perform the corresponding processing that bothers the on-site maintenance staff.

Further, in the control system in combination with the address paper printing machine described in (3), there is an advantage that the reliable linked operation between the counter stacker and the address paper printing machine is maintained,
There is a problem that a host computer is required, and when a control system is assembled, its scale becomes large and equipment cost increases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and is intended for a counter stacker used in combination with a printing machine for address paper, and has a newspaper sorting management function of a control device of the counter stacker itself without relying on a host computer. An object of the present invention is to provide a control device for a counter stacker that can be effectively utilized to perform linked operation control with a printing machine for address paper.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to solve the above problems, in a control device of a counter stacker according to the present invention, the control device provided in the counter stacker is provided with newspaper sorting data for each delivery destination,
And a storage device in which address paper data corresponding to the sorting data is stored, a man-machine interface to which an input means for rewriting the data stored in the storage device is connected, and newspaper sorting processing operation of the counter stacker The address paper data read out from the storage device and the signal transmission means for sending the address paper loading command to the address paper printing and loading machine.

[Action]

With the above configuration, the newspaper sorting data for each delivery destination and the corresponding address paper data are recorded in a file and stored in the storage device on the counter stacker side, and the delivery destination order, the number of deliveries, etc. can be changed. When it occurs, the contents of the file can be rewritten at any time by the input from the man-machine interface of the control device to update the newspaper sorting data.

Then, when the newspaper is supplied to the counter stacker from the rotary press side, the counter stacker starts executing the newspaper sorting process for each delivery destination according to the specified order based on the newspaper sorting data of the file, and adjusts to this processing operation. The address paper data for each delivery destination read from the storage device is sent to the address paper printing machine via a signal transmission means such as a communication interface.The address paper printing machine takes in the address paper data and then sends it from the counter stacker. Print the address paper corresponding to the bundle of newspapers. Subsequently, when the sorted newspaper bundles are carried out from the counter stacker, an address paper loading command is output to the address paper printing and loading machine via the signal transmission means in synchronization with the newspaper bundle unloading operation. Address sheets that have already been printed and are in standby according to the command are attached to the bundle of newspapers sent from the counter stacker.

In addition, when there is an urgent change in the order of delivery destinations, the number of delivery copies, or the need for new interrupt processing, the file is updated on the counter stacker side each time, and thereafter, based on the updated data. Newspaper sorting processing by the counter stacker, and address paper printing and attachment processing by the address paper printing machine can be executed without problems.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control device of a counter stacker according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of files of newspaper sorting data and address data stored in a storage device in FIG.

First, in FIG. 1, the control device 5 is a central processing unit.
A CPU 51, a newspaper storage data, and a main storage device (RAM) 52 storing address data corresponding to the data, and
Auxiliary storage device (RAM) 53 such as an IC card (files for each store), a man-machine interface 54 that combines a keyboard and a monitor display, a ROM 55 that stores a newspaper sorting program, and a machine part of the counter stacker. The I / O unit 56 and the signal transmission interface 57 for sending address paper data and the like to the address paper printing and mounting machine 30. The newspaper sorting data, the address paper data are edited, and the data is changed by inputting from the keyboard through the man-machine interface 54 at any time.

When the newspaper is supplied from the rotary press side to the counter stacker 2 as described in FIG. 3, the counter stacker 2
Performs the newspaper sorting processing operation in the order of the newspaper sorting data of the file, accumulates in a predetermined number of newspaper bundles (bundling, or a stack of fractions) and sequentially carries them out to the address paper printing and loading machine 30 in the subsequent stage.

On the other hand, when the counter stacker 2 starts the newspaper sorting process, the address sheet data read from the storage device 52 in accordance with this sorting operation is sent to the address sheet printing / mounting machine 30 via the interface 57. This enables address paper printing
At 30, the address sheet corresponding to the address sheet data is printed, and the printed address sheet is put on standby in preparation for the next attachment operation. Subsequently, when the sorted newspaper bundles are carried out from the counter stacker 2, at the same time, the counter stacker 2
An address paper attachment command is output from the interface 57 to the address paper printing machine 30 and the already printed standby address paper is attached to the newspaper bundle at the same timing as the delivery of the newspaper bundle based on this command. To do.

Next, FIGS. 2A to 2C show examples of files waiting to be processed for newspaper sorting data and address paper data created on the main storage device 52 of FIG. Here, Fig. (A) shows a file of sorting processing and address paper data that was originally edited, and a circle indicating a route code / name, a store code / name, and the number of sorting copies for each store (a to l) of the delivery destination. The number of bundles, the number of copies, the control code, and the address paper data are written. In addition,
A to C described on the left side of the file represent delivery routes. Then, the above-mentioned newspaper sorting process by the counter stacker 2 and the printing of the address paper by the address paper printing and loading machine 30,
The attachment process is continuously executed in the data array order in the direction of arrow P attached to the file.

In addition, (b) is the case where the order of delivery routes A and B is exchanged with respect to (a), and (c) is the case where the delivery order of dealers b and c is exchanged with respect to A route. The above-mentioned file structure is shown. The newspaper sorting data is changed by input from the man-machine interface 54 in FIG. 1, and the contents of the file are rewritten correspondingly. Then, when the file is updated as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the newspaper sorting process, the address paper printing, and the attaching process are executed in the updated order.

〔The invention's effect〕

Since the control device of the counter stacker according to the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

(1) The control device side of the counter stacker manages the address sheet data together with the newspaper sorting data, and sends the address sheet data to the address sheet printing machine in cooperation with the newspaper sorting processing operation in the counter stacker. Also, without relying on the control of the host computer or the like, the function of the control device equipped in the counter stacker can be utilized to perform coordinated control of the address printing machine and the control system can be simplified.

(2) Even if the order and the number of copies are changed in the newspaper sorting process, the file contents can be updated by the input operation from the man-machine interface attached to the counter stacker each time, and in response to this update Since the address paper printing machine automatically prints and attaches the address paper, there is no need for the troublesome work of replacing and moving the address paper, which is troublesome for maintenance personnel as in the past. Improves reliability.

(3) Further, since the pre-reading of the address sheet data is not required when executing the newspaper sorting process, even when the counter stacker side performs the newspaper sorting interrupt process, the address sheet for the newspaper bundle sorted by the interrupt process is performed. It is also possible to improve functionality such as printing and attaching of the.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control device for a counter stacker according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 (a) to 2 (c) are files of newspaper sorting data and address paper data stored in the storage device of FIG. A conceptual diagram and FIG. 3 are schematic diagrams of the mechanism of the counter stacker. In the figure, 2: counter stacker, 30: address paper printing machine, 5: control device, 52, 53: storage device, 57: signal transmission interface.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A control device for a newspaper sorting counter stacker used in combination with an address paper printing and loading machine, which edits and stores newspaper sorting data for each delivery destination and performs counter stacker operation control based on the sorting data. In, the control device provided in the counter stacker,
A storage device in which newspaper sorting data for each delivery destination and address sheet data corresponding to the sorting data are stored, and a man-machine interface to which an input means for rewriting the data stored in the storage device is connected, Control of the counter stacker, comprising: signal transmission means for transmitting the address sheet data and the address sheet mounting instruction read from the storage device to the address sheet printing and mounting machine in association with the newspaper sorting processing operation of the counter stacker. apparatus.