WO2016156456A1

WO2016156456A1 - Device and method for providing at least one single layer of a value or security document

Info

Publication number: WO2016156456A1
Application number: PCT/EP2016/057003
Authority: WO
Inventors: Patrick RADTKE
Original assignee: Bundesdruckerei Gmbh
Priority date: 2015-04-01
Filing date: 2016-03-31
Publication date: 2016-10-06
Also published as: DE102015205861A1; EP3277518A1; EP3277518B1

Abstract

Device and method for providing at least one single layer of a value or security document. The invention relates to a method and a device for providing at least one single layer, for example a sheet, of a value or security document, wherein the device (1) comprises at least one first receiving device, for example a magazine (5), for at least one single layer (2) having a first format, wherein the device (1) comprises at least one first holding device (7) for a first single layer web (8), wherein the device (1) comprises at least one first separating or cutting device (20) for separating a single layer having the first format from the first single layer web (8), wherein the device (1) comprises at least one first transport device (1) (for example, vacuum gripper or suction device (18) with a conveying device (19) for moving it) for transporting the at least one single layer (2) out of a first single layer receiving region into a first provision region (15) and/or for transporting a free end section (11) or a single layer which is separated from the first single layer web (8) out of a first depositing region (13) into the first provision region (15).

Description

Device and method for providing at least one single layer of a value or security document

The invention relates to a device and a method for providing at least one individual layer of a value or security document.

It is known to produce value or security documents from several individual layers, wherein the individual layers are assembled into a layer composite and then laminated. EP 2 730 407 A1 describes e.g. a method of making a multi-ply security product wherein a first individualized lamination sheet is provided, further comprising a further individualized lamination sheet

is provided, wherein the two lamination layers on a support body

are applied and the resulting composite layer is laminated.

Individual layers for producing a value or security document are usually provided in the form of sheets or in the form of a roll product, each comprising a plurality of individual layers. Thus, an essential task in the production of a layer composite is to reliably separate such individual layers

guarantee.

It is also known that value or security documents can have different formats. For example, such documents may have a so-called ID1 format or an ID3 format. It is desirable to use single layers

Producing value or security documents of different formats.

After the singling of a single layer of a sheet or a roll goods is usually a positionally correct positioning of the single layer on a support structure, a carrier body or on a further single layer for the production of the layer network necessary. For this positionally correct positioning, it may be necessary to transport the single layer after singulation into a desired staging area, from which the single layer can then be removed for positionally correct positioning. Again, it is desirable to provide individual plies for making value or security documents of various formats in one or more Positioning staging areas to enable format-sensitive production of value or security documents.

It raises the technical problem, a device and a method for

Provision to provide at least one single layer of a value or security document, which ensure a reliable separation of the single layer and positioning of the single layer for a subsequent application of this isolated individual layer in a layer composite.

The solution to the technical problem arises from the objects with the

Features of claims 1 and 13. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

It is a basic idea of the invention to provide a provisioning module, which may be a particularly interchangeable component of a production plant for the production of value or security documents and which is a reliable one

Separation and provision of individual layers of sheets and / or rolls for the production of a layer network in the production process of value or

Security document. In addition to the provisioning module, the production facility can also comprise further functional modules which can execute the process steps necessary for producing a value or security document

required are. Next, the production plant one or more

Include transport device (s), which allows a transport of the components or the value or security document in different manufacturing conditions between the modules. The entire production system can advantageously have very small geometric dimensions in comparison with hitherto existing production lines.

A device is proposed for providing at least one individual layer of a value or security document. In this case, the individual layer refers in particular to a single body, which consists of a material capable of being laminated and contains or contains precisely one use for producing the value or security document. In this case, the single-use can have a desired final format, in particular a desired width and length, of the value or security document to be produced. The desired format may preferably be an ID1 format or an ID3 format. Of course, however, other formats, such as an ID2 format are conceivable. The single layer to be provided may in this case have larger dimensions than the dimensions of the single use. In particular, the single layer to be provided may have a greater width and / or a greater length than the corresponding single-use. In the following, a single layer with a format designates a single layer which comprises or forms a single-part with this format. In particular, the ID1 single layer means a single layer comprising or forming a single-use ID1 format. An ID3 single layer means a single layer that includes or forms a single-use ID3 format.

The value and / or security document may be any document that is a physical entity that is against unauthorized manufacture and / or

Falsified by security features or elements are protected.

Security features are features that make it difficult to falsify and / or duplicate compared to a simple copy at least. Physical entities that include or form a security feature may be referred to as security features. A security document may include multiple security features and / or security elements. As defined herein, a security document is always a security element. Examples of

Security documents, which also include value documents representing a value, include, for example, passports, identity cards, driving licenses, identity cards, access control cards, health insurance cards, banknotes,

Postage stamps, bank cards, credit cards, smart cards, tickets and labels.

The device comprises at least one first receiving device for at least one single layer with a first format. The first receiving device may be designed in particular as a magazine. The first receiving device can in this case be filled manually. In the first receiving device already isolated individual layers can be arranged. The first format may in particular be an ID1 format.

The isolated individual layers which can be arranged in the first receiving device can already be preprocessed, for example already printed, single layers.

Furthermore, the device comprises at least a first holding device for a first single-ply band. A single ply tape can be used in particular as or in the form of Rolled goods are provided. The single-ply tape may in this case comprise more than two, but in particular a plurality, of individual layers which run along one

Longitudinal direction of the band are arranged one behind the other. Thus, the individual layers are not isolated in the single layer tape. The holding device may designate a device for the mechanical support of the single-ply belt. The holding device may in this case also comprise a conveying device for conveying or moving the single-ply belt.

A width of the first single ply band may correspond to a width of the single ply of the first format. Thus, the first single ply tape comprises at least two, but preferably a plurality, of individual plys of the first format.

The individual layers of the single-ply tape can in particular be single-colored individual layers. Alternatively or cumulatively, the individual layers of the single layer tape can already be printed individual layers.

Furthermore, the device comprises at least one first separating device for singling a single layer with the first format from the first single-ply belt. The first separating device may in particular be a cutting device. By means of the singling device, in particular at a free end of the

Single layer tape a section are separated, the length and width of which

Dimensions of the first format corresponds. Thus, therefore, a single layer can be singled with the first format of the first single layer tape.

Furthermore, the device comprises at least one first transport device for transporting the at least one individual layer from a first single-layer receiving region into a first delivery region. The first single-layer receiving region can be assigned to the first receiving device. The first receiving region may in particular comprise the receiving region of the first receiving device for individual layers. Thus, by means of the first transport device arranged in the first receiving device single layer, in particular a top single layer, in the first

Staging area to be transported.

In this case, the first provision area is different from the first single-layer reception area. The first provisioning area here denotes an area of proposed device from which the isolated individual layer can be removed for subsequent manufacturing steps. In particular, in the first

Provision area arranged single layer can be removed for arrangement in a composite layer of several individual layers.

The transport from the first single-layer receiving area to the first

Provisioning area can take place along at least one provisioning direction. Thus, the first single-layer recording area and the first

Provision area along this at least one supply direction with a predetermined distance from each other.

The first single-layer receiving area and the first providing area may in particular be spaced apart along a first main provisioning direction. For example, For example, the first single ply from the first single ply pick-up area may travel along the first staging area during transport

Provisioning directions are transported, however, the transport path along the main direction of provision has the greatest length.

Alternatively or cumulatively, the first transport device is a transport device for transporting a free end section of the first single-ply belt or an individual ply separated from the first single-ply belt from a first storage region into the first provision region. The first storage area may designate a region in which the free end portion of the first single-ply tape can be arranged.

The singling of a single ply from the first single ply tape can be done here e.g. take place in time, when the free end portion is arranged in the first storage area. Then, the individualized layer so isolated can be transported from the first storage area in the first staging area. Alternatively, the free end section can be arranged in the first storage area and transported from this first storage area into the first provision area. Then, the single layer can be singulated from the first single layer tape in the first staging area.

Preferably, the free end portion of the single ply tape extends along the previously explained at least one provisioning direction, in particular the first main providing device. Thus, a singulation direction, in particular a cutting direction, be oriented transversely to the first (main) supply direction.

Overall, it results in an advantageous manner that by means of the device both a single layer of a first receiving device and a single layer of the first single-ply tape can be provided in the first staging area. In particular, this provision can be made by means of a common first

Transport device done. The provision of these various individual layers in turn advantageously allows flexible production of value or security documents. For example, for a first value or

Security document, which is to be produced by means of the previously explained production plant, a pre-processed single layer from the first

Recording area are provided. For a value or security document to be produced immediately after this first value or security document, it is then possible to provide a single layer from the first single-ply tape without the need for complicated and user-intensive changing of provisioning devices.

In a further embodiment, the device comprises at least one further receiving device for at least one single layer with a further format. The further format may in particular be an ID3 format. The further receiving device may in this case according to one or more further developing aspects of the first

Receiving device be further developed. Thus, the comments on the first receiving device apply accordingly also for the further receiving device.

Furthermore, the device comprises at least one further holding device for another single-ply band. The further single layer tape may comprise at least two, but in particular a plurality, of individual layers with the further format. In particular, a width of the further single layer tape can correspond to a width of a single layer with the further format. In this case, the further holding device can be developed in accordance with one or more further development aspects of the first holding device. Thus, the statements apply to the first holding device corresponding to the further holding device. It is possible, but not mandatory, that the device comprises a further separating device for singling a single layer with the further format from the further single layer strip.

Furthermore, a single layer can be transportable from a further single-layer receiving area into a further staging area. Alternatively or cumulatively, a free end portion of the further single layer tape or one of the other

Single layer tape isolated individual layer be transported from another storage area in the other staging area. This can be done by means of the previously explained first transport device or a further transport device. The further single-layer receiving region may comprise a receiving region of the further receiving device. In this case, the further provision area can be different from the further single-layer receiving area and / or the first storage area and / or from the first provision area. The further storage area can also be from the further single-layer receiving area and / or the other

Provision area and / or the first single-layer receiving area and / or the first storage area and / or the first provision area different.

Furthermore, the transport from the further single-layer receiving area into the further provision area and / or the transport from the further storage area into the further provision area can take place along at least one provisioning direction. The further storage area may denote a region in which the free end portion of the further single-ply tape can be arranged.

The further single-layer receiving area and the further providing area may be spaced apart along a further main supply direction by a predetermined distance. The other main deployment direction may be parallel to the first main deployment direction.

The further provision area can be arranged next to the first provision area. This may mean that the further provision area in a transverse direction to the (main) provision direction of the single layer from the first

Single-layer receiving area and / or the free end portion of the first

Single layer tape or isolated from the first single layer tape single layer is arranged next to the first provision area. Preferably overlap the first and the further deployment area are not. However, it is not excluded that the first and the further deployment area at least partially overlap.

Correspondingly, the first single-layer receiving region can also be arranged next to the further single-layer receiving region and / or the first depositing region next to the further depositing region.

The separation of a single layer with the further format from the other

Single layer tape can in this case in the other storage area or further

Staging area done.

Overall, it results in an advantageous manner that thus single layers of different formats can be provided, thereby further increasing production flexibility. Thus, for example, by means of the previously explained

Production facility, a first value or security document in ID1 format and immediately thereafter another value or security document in ID3 format are produced.

Of course, it is not excluded that the proposed device comprises further receiving devices for individual layers with further formats and further holding devices for single-layer belts, wherein the single-layer belts comprise at least two individual layers with further formats.

In a further embodiment, the at least first transport device is a transport device both for transporting the at least one individual layer from the first receiving area into the first staging area and for transporting the free end section of the first single-ply belt or the single ply isolated from the first single-ply belt from the first Storage area in the first staging area. This has already been explained above.

In a further embodiment, the first transport device is a

Transport device for transporting the at least one individual layer from the further single-layer receiving area into the further provision area and / or for transporting the free end section of the further single-layer belt or from the another single layer band isolated individual layer from the further storage area in the other area of provision. This means a single one

Transport device is provided for transporting all individual layers or free end portions in the corresponding staging areas. This reduces production costs and a space requirement for the proposed device in an advantageous manner.

Alternatively, the device comprises a further transport device for transporting the at least one individual layer from the further single-layer receiving area into the further provision area and / or for transporting the free end section of the further single-layer belt or the individual layer separated from the further single-layer belt from the further storage area into the further provision area , This results in an advantageous manner that individual layers with the first format regardless of individual layers with the further format in the corresponding

Provisioning areas can be provided. In particular, a temporally parallel provision is possible.

In a further embodiment, the first separating device is a

Singling device for singling both a single layer with the first format of the first single layer tape and a single layer with the further format of the other single layer tape. By means of the first separating device, individual layers of the first single-ply band as well as of the further single-ply band can thus be singulated. For example, the

Singling device be a cutting device that can cut in a cutting operation in time parallel or temporally successive a corresponding single layer of the first single layer tape and the other single layer tape.

Alternatively, the device can of course be a further separating device for separating a single layer with the further format from the other

Include single layer tape. In a training with exactly one

Singling device, however, results in an advantageous manner that

Production costs of the proposed device and a space requirement can be reduced. In a further embodiment, the transport device comprises at least one gripper device or is designed as such. The gripper device may in particular be a vacuum or suction gripper device. By means of

Transport device can in particular a single layer or a free end portion used, for example, sucked, to be transported.

For example, an upper side of the single layer or of the free end section can be gripped.

This results in an advantageous manner a reliable and possible

Damage-free transport of the single layer or the free end section.

Of course, the transport device may comprise at least one conveyor device for moving the gripper device. The conveyor can the

Gripper device e.g. along the previously explained at least one

Move deployment direction. Of course, the conveyor can move the gripper device along several, in particular at right angles oriented, directions of movement. Furthermore, the transport device can of course comprise at least one guide device for guiding the movement of the gripper device.

In a further embodiment, the first storage area along the first main deployment direction between the first receiving area and the first

Staging area arranged. The further storage area can also be arranged along the further main provisioning direction between the further receiving area and the further provision area.

This can mean that the free end section of the first single-ply belt is arranged spatially between the first receiving device and the first provision region or extends into this region. This results in an advantageous manner a simplified transport of a single layer of the first single-layer receiving area or a free end portion or one of the first

Single layer tape singulated single layer in the first staging area, since the transport device must be moved to operate or transport along the first main deployment direction to reach both the first single-layer receiving area and the first storage area. Especially The differences in the movement profiles of the transport device for reaching the first single-layer receiving area and the first storage area require no complicated construction and control of the first transport device.

In a further embodiment, the first storage area is arranged in the same plane as the first provision area. The plane may in this case be oriented in particular perpendicular to a vertical axis, wherein the vertical axis may be oriented parallel to a gravitational direction. A vertical direction of the vertical axis may be oriented from bottom to top when oriented counter to the direction of a gravitational force. The main supply device (s) may be oriented perpendicular to the vertical direction. This results in the simplest possible transport from the first storage area in the first staging area, since no or only a small movement of the free end portion of the first

Single layer tape or the isolated from the first single layer association single layer in the vertical direction is necessary for transport.

In a further embodiment, the first single-ply tape is guided along the first main deployment direction between the first receiving area and the first provision area and from below into the first storage area.

Furthermore, the further storage area can also be arranged in the same plane as the further provision area. Furthermore, the first storage area can also be arranged in the same plane as the further storage area. The further single layer tape can also be guided along the further main provision direction between the further single-layer receiving area and the further provision area and from below into the further storage area.

The term "bottom" is to be understood here with reference to the previously explained vertical direction It is possible that the first holding device or at least a part of the first single-ply belt is arranged below the first depositing area.

For example, the first holding device may be arranged below the first receiving device. Of course, the further holding device or the further single layer tape can be arranged at least partially under the further storage area or under the further receiving device. By this supply of the / the free end portion / e, the transport from the first receiving area as well as from the first storage area in the first

Provisioning simplified, since the single layer tape does not hinder the transport of a single layer from the first receiving device.

Of course, the device may comprise at least one guide device, for example roller guide, for guiding a single layer tape. If the first storage area comprises e.g. a first shelf on a surface of a

Storage body, so the free end portion of the single-ply tape can be performed, for example, through an opening of the storage body from below into the first storage area and arranged on the first support surface. In this case, the opening can be arranged along the first main deployment direction in front of the storage area.

In a further embodiment, a portion of the first single ply band held by the first holding device is arranged at least partially, preferably completely, below the first depositing area and / or below the first receiving area. Of course, a portion of the further single-ply band held by the further holding device can also be arranged at least partially, preferably completely, below the further depositing area and / or below the further receiving area. The retained portion designates e.g. a rolled-up portion and / or the portion of the single ply tape remaining after the free end portion.

This results in an advantageous manner a simple feed from below, which, as previously explained, does not hinder the transport in the corresponding receiving area.

In a further embodiment, the device comprises a first conveying device for conveying the first single-ply belt. Of course, the device may also include a further conveying device for conveying the further single layer tape. The conveyor can for example operate the single layer tape in the region of the free end portion to promote the single layer tape. Preferably, however, the conveying device can be the first holding device or a central holding device

Actuate the carrier body of the single layer belt in order to convey the single layer belt. In particular, the conveyor can actuate the first single-ply tape or move, that a supply loop between the free end portion and the content Eralt of the single-ply band is available. The supply loop here denotes a portion of the first single-ply band, which can be arranged between the free end portion and a content-retained, in particular rolled-up portion. When moving the free end portion in the main deployment direction, the length of this portion may decrease. The length of this section may increase if the retained portion of the

Single layer tape is promoted. This simplifies advantageously the transport of the free end portion of the storage area in the receiving area, since the transport device does not have to overcome the inertia of the entire single layer belt for transport.

In a further embodiment, the device comprises at least one mechanical interface for fastening the device to a device for positioning the individual layer from a starting position in the first provision region into an end position. Device for positioning the single layer can also be referred to as a device for producing a single-layer composite. The end position may hereby designate a position and orientation of the individual layer in a single layer composite. The

mechanical interface advantageously allows a repeatable

Attachment of the proposed device to the device for positioning the single layer such that the first staging area in the mounted state comprises a desired starting position or a range of desired starting positions for the device for positioning. The mechanical interface may in this case preferably allow a mechanical detachable connection, for example a latching, clamping or screw connection.

Alternatively or cumulatively, the device comprises at least one signal interface for signaling connection of the device to the device for positioning the single layer from the starting position in the first provision region into the end position. Signals can be transmitted to the controller, status signals and other signals via the signal interface.

The device for positioning at least one individual layer may comprise at least one transport device for transporting the at least one individual layer out of one

Include initial spatial position in a Endraumlage. Next, the device at least one position detection device for detecting the actual output space position and / or at least one actual transport space position of the at least one individual layer. Furthermore, the device may comprise at least one evaluation and control device, wherein by means of the evaluation and control device, a deviation of the actual output space position of a desired output space position and / or a deviation of the at least one actual transport space position of a corresponding desired transport space position determinable and the at least one transport device is controllable in such a way that the deviation of the actual exit space position from the desired exit space position and / or the deviation of the actual transport space position from the desired transport space position is reduced. Next, through the at least one

Transport device a change in the position and orientation of the single layer be feasible. Furthermore, the at least one position detection device can be an optical position detection device. Furthermore, at least a part of the at least one position detection device in or on a movable part of the

Transport device may be arranged. Furthermore, the device can comprise at least one composite transport device for transporting the at least one individual layer after positioning in the end-space layer.

Overall, it results in an advantageous manner that the device can be equipped, for example, with single-layer tapes and individual layers in the receiving areas, and then attached to the device for positioning the single layer in the layer composite. For example, if a single layer tape is consumed or one

Emptied receiving device for individual layers, the device can be replaced in a simple manner against a populated device, advantageously no recalibration of the device for positioning the single layer in the layer network is necessary.

Further proposed is a method for providing at least one individual layer of a value or security document by means of a device according to one of the embodiments described in this invention. Here, a single layer is transported from a first single-layer receiving area in a first staging area. Alternatively, a free end portion of a first single-ply tape is transported from a first storage area into the first staging area. During or after the transport of the free end portion, a single layer can be singulated from the first single layer tape. Further alternatively, a single layer of the first single layer tape is singled, for example in the first storage area. Furthermore, the isolated from the first single layer tape single layer is transported in the first provision area.

Corresponding embodiments also apply, of course, to a further individual layer from a further single-layer receiving region or for a free end section of a further single-layer belt or for a further single layer separated from the further single-layer belt.

In a further embodiment, the first single-ply tape is guided along a first main deployment direction between the first receiving area and the first provision area and from below into the first storage area. This advantageously allows a disability-free feeding of individual layers of the first single-ply tape, which has already been explained above.

In a further embodiment is timed before the transport of the free

End portion of the first single-ply tape in the first staging area provided a supply loop along the first single-ply tape. For this purpose, a corresponding conveyor of the first single layer tape can be controlled accordingly. Of course, these statements apply in a corresponding manner for the transport of the free end portion of the further single-ply tape in the other staging area.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment. The figures show:

1 is a schematic plan view of a device according to the invention,

Fig. 2 is a schematic longitudinal section through an inventive

Device and

Fig. 3 is a schematic plan view of an inventive device in a production plant. Hereinafter, like reference numerals designate elements having the same or similar technical features.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view of a device 1 for providing an ID3 individual layer 2 and an ID1 individual layer 3. An ID3 single layer here refers to a single layer comprising a single-use 4 (see FIG. 3) with ID3 format. Here, the ID3 single ply 2 may have a greater width and a greater length than the width or length of the ID3 format. Accordingly, an ID1 single layer means a single layer comprising exactly one ID1 single-use.

The device 1 comprises a receiving device designed as a first magazine 5 for ID3 individual layers and a receiving device designed as a further magazine 6 for ID1 individual layers.

Furthermore, the device 1 comprises a first holding device 7 for an ID3 single-layer belt 8, which comprises a multiplicity of ID3 individual layers. The device 1 also comprises a further holding device 9 for an ID1 single-layer belt 10, which likewise comprises a plurality of ID1 individual layers. The single layer belts 8, 10 are provided as so-called roll goods. Also shown is a free end portion 1 1 of the ID3 single layer tape 8 and a free end portion 12 of the ID1 - single layer tape 10th

A first single-layer receiving area corresponds to an inner volume of the first magazine 5. Another single-layer receiving area corresponds to one

Inner volume of the further magazine 6.

Also shown is a first storage area 13 for the free end portion 1 1 of the ID3 single layer tape and a further storage area 14 for the free end portion 12 of the ID1 single-layer tape 10.

Also shown is a first staging area 15 for an ID3 single layer and another staging area 16 for an ID1 single layer.

Also shown is a first main deployment direction x1 for the ID3 individual layers and a further main deployment direction x2 for the ID1 individual layers 3. Provision directions x1, x2 are oriented orthogonal to a vertical direction z (see FIG. 2) oriented in FIG. 2 orthogonal to the plane of the drawing and oriented toward a viewer. Also shown is a transverse direction y, which is oriented orthogonal to the main deployment directions x1, x2 and the vertical direction z. The main supply directions x1, x2 denote a direction in which an ID3 single layer 2 from the first magazine 5 or the free end section 11 of the ID3 single-layer belt 8 are transported to the first staging area 15 during transportation. It is shown that in a common projection plane which is oriented orthogonal to the previously explained vertical direction z, geometric centers of the first receiving area, the first storage area 13 and the first

Provision area 15 are arranged on a line which is oriented parallel to the first main deployment direction x1. Correspondingly, in the projection plane, geometric centers of the further recording area, of the further storage area 14 and of the further provision area 16 are arranged along a line which is oriented parallel to the further main provisioning direction x2. The front end side of the front end along the respective main supply directions x1, x2

Storage area 13, 14 is flush with a rear end side of the corresponding staging area 15, 16.

In Fig. 1 it is shown that the first storage area 13 along the first

Main provisioning direction x1 between the first receiving area and the first provision area 15 is arranged. The additional storage area 14 is also arranged between the further receiving area and the further provision area 16.

Next, a transport device 17 is shown in Fig. 1. The transport device 17 comprises a vacuum gripper device 18 and a conveyor 19 for moving the vacuum gripper device 18. By means of the conveyor device 19, the vacuum gripper device 18 in and against the main supply directions x1, x2, in and against the transverse direction y and in and against the vertical direction z movable.

Also shown is a separating device 20 designed as a cutting device. It is located in front of the main propagation devices x1, x2

Provisioning areas 15, 16 arranged. If an already isolated ID3 single layer 2 is to be provided from the first magazine, the vacuum gripper device 18 can be positioned above the first magazine 5 by means of the conveyor 19 and grip an ID3 single layer 2, in particular the uppermost ID3 single layer 2. Then the vacuum gripping device 18 can be moved in such a way that the gripped ID3 individual layer 2 is positioned in the first transfer region 15, in which case the vacuum gripper device 18 releases the gripped ID3 single layer 2.

If an ID3 individual layer of the ID3 single-ply belt is to be provided in the first provision region 15, the vacuum gripper device 18 can be provided by means of the

Conveyor 19 on the free end portion 1 1 and above the first

Storage area 13 for the free end portion 1 1 are positioned. Further, the vacuum gripping device 18, the free end portion 1 1 of the ID3 single-ply tape 1 1 grip. Furthermore, the free end 11 of the ID3 single-ply belt 8 can be transported from the first storage area 13 along the first main supply direction x1 into the first provision area 15. Is the free end 1 1 in the first

Provision area 15 arranged so the singulator 20 can be actuated, so that an ID3 single layer is separated from the ID3 single layer belt 8. The separation takes place along the rear end side of the first provisioning area 15.

The separating device 20 can in this case be used both for separating an ID3 individual layer from the ID3 single layer belt 8 and for separating an ID1 individual layer from the ID1 individual belt 10.

The transport device 17 can likewise be used to transport an already isolated ID1 individual layer 3 from the further magazine 6 to the further provision region 16 or to transport the free end section 12 of the ID1 single-layer belt 10 to the further provision region 16.

In Fig. 1, a first slot 21 and another slot 22 are further shown in a base plate 23. Through the slots 21, 22, the single-layer belts 8, 10 from an area below the base plate 23 to be arranged on the base plate

Storage areas 13, 14 out. In Fig. 2, the device 1 shown in Fig. 1 is shown in a longitudinal section.

In particular, a profile of the ID3 single layer belt 8 is shown. The

Holding device 9 and the entire ID3 single-layer belt 8 is arranged in the vertical direction z below the base plate 23 and thus below the first storage area 13 and the first supply area 15 except for the free end section 11 of the ID3 single-layer belt 8. It can be seen that the ID3 single layer tape 8 is guided through the slot 21 in the base plate 23 into the first storage area 13. Further, in Fig. 2, guide means 24 in the form of guide rollers for the ID3 single layer belt 8 are shown.

It is further shown that the first storage area 13 and the first

Provision area 15 are arranged in a plane, in particular on the

Top of the base plate 23. An upper opening of the first magazine 5 is also arranged in this plane.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic plan view of a section of a production plant 32 which comprises the device 1 according to the invention and a device 25 for producing a layer composite 26. The device 25 comprises a composite transport device 27 with a further vacuum gripper device 28 and a further conveyor device 29 for the further vacuum gripper device 28. Furthermore, the device 25 comprises a movable carrier body 30 for holding the

Layer composite 26. The carrier body 30 may be e.g. Be part of a conveyor belt or attached to a conveyor belt, which is movable in and against a transport direction T. The carrier body 30 may have attachment pins 31, by means of which individual layers of the layer composite 26 can be fixed on the carrier body 30.

Schematically illustrated is the first staging area 15 and the other

Provision area 16 of the device 1 for providing a single layer. The device 1 is mechanically detachably attached to the device 25. Not shown is a signal-technical connection of the device 1 for providing a single layer with the device 25 for producing a layer composite 26. In the mechanically fastened state, the staging areas 15, 16 are arranged in a working space of the further transport device 28. In particular, individual layers, which are arranged in one of the staging areas 15, 16, can be gripped by means of the further vacuum gripper device 28 and transported to the carrier body 30. Furthermore, the individual position so gripped on the carrier body 30 or on an already on The support body 30 arranged single layer can be applied. Here, the gripped single position can be plugged onto the mounting pins 31.

It is conceivable that the production plant comprises further devices 1 for providing a single layer, which are arranged in or against the transport direction T adjacent to the device 1 shown in FIG. It is also conceivable to arrange devices 1 for providing individual layers on the opposite side of the conveyor belt.

The layer composite 26 thus provided from a plurality of individual layers can then be transferred to a lamination module and laminated by it.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 device for providing a single layer

2 ID3 single layer

3 ID1 single layer

4 ID3 single use

5 first magazine

6 more magazine

7 first holding device

8 ID3 single layer tape

9 more holding device

10 ID1 single-layer tape

1 1 free end section

12 free end section

13 first storage area

14 additional storage area

15 first staging area

16 additional staging area

17 transport device

18 vacuum gripper device

19 conveyor

20 separating device

21 slot

22 slot

23 base plate

24 leadership facilities

25 Device for producing a layer composite

26 layer composite

27 composite transport device

28 more vacuum gripper device

29 more conveyor

30 carrier body

31 fixing thorns

32 production plant

Claims

claims

1 . Device for providing at least one single layer of a value or

Security document, wherein the device (1) at least a first

Receiving device for at least one individual layer (2) having a first format, wherein the device (1) at least one first holding device (7) for a first single-ply tape (8), wherein the device (1) at least one first separating means (20) for The device (1) comprises at least one first transport device (1) for transporting the at least one individual layer (2) from a first single-layer receiving region into a first provision region (15 ) and / or for transporting a free end portion (1 1) or an isolated from the first single layer tape (8) single layer from a first storage area (13) in the first staging area (15).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device (1) comprises at least one further receiving device for at least one single layer (3) with a further format, wherein the device (1) at least one further holding device (9) for a further single layer tape (10).

3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least first transport means (17) comprises a transport device both for transporting the at least one single layer (2) from the first receiving area and for transporting the free end portion (1 1) or the one from the first

Single layer tape (8) isolated individual layer from the first storage area (13) in the first staging area (15).

4. Device according to one of claims 2 to 3, characterized in that the first transport means (17) or a further transport means a

Transport device for transporting the at least one individual layer (1) from the further single-layer receiving region into the further provision region (16) and / or for transporting the free end section (14) or the individual layer isolated from the first single-layer belt (10) from the further storage region ( 14) in the further provision area (16).

5. Device according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the first separating means (20) comprises a separating device for separating both a single layer with the first format of the first single layer belt (8) and a single layer with the further format of the other

Single layer tape (10) is.

6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transport device (20) comprises at least one gripper device.

7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first storage area (13) along a first main deployment direction (x1) between the first single-layer receiving area and the first

Staging area (15) is arranged.

8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the first storage area (13) in the same plane as the first provision area (15) is arranged.

9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the first single-ply belt (8) along a first main deployment direction (x1) between the first single-layer receiving area and the first

Provision area (15) and from below into the first storage area (13) is guided.

10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a by the first holding means (7) held portion of the first

Single layer tape (8) is at least partially disposed below the first storage area (13) and / or below the first single-layer receiving area.

1 1. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the device comprises a first conveying device for conveying the first

Single layer tape (8) includes.

12. Device according to one of claims 1 to 1 1, characterized in that the device (1) has at least one mechanical interface for fastening the Device on a device for positioning the single layer of a

Starting position in the first staging area in an end position and / or at least one signal interface for signaling connection of the device with the device for positioning comprises.

13. A method for providing at least one single layer of a value or

Security document by means of a device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a single layer (2) from a first single-layer receiving area in a first staging area (15) is transported or a free end portion (1 1) of a first single-ply tape (8). transported from a first storage area (13) in the first staging area (15) and during or after the

Transport is isolated or a single layer of the first single layer tape (8) isolated and transported in the first staging area (15).

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that the first

Single layer tape (8) along a first main deployment direction (x1) between the first single-layer receiving area and the first staging area (15) and from below into the first storage area (13) is guided.

15. The method according to any one of claims 13 or 14, characterized in that before the transport of the free end portion (1 1) of the first time

Single layer tape (8) in the first staging area (15) a supply loop along the first single-ply tape (8) is provided.