EP1990301B1 - Modular processing device and components for constructing such a processing device - Google Patents

Modular processing device and components for constructing such a processing device Download PDF

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EP1990301B1
EP1990301B1 EP08405128A EP08405128A EP1990301B1 EP 1990301 B1 EP1990301 B1 EP 1990301B1 EP 08405128 A EP08405128 A EP 08405128A EP 08405128 A EP08405128 A EP 08405128A EP 1990301 B1 EP1990301 B1 EP 1990301B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H39/00—Associating, collating, or gathering articles or webs
    • B65H39/02—Associating,collating or gathering articles from several sources
    • B65H39/06—Associating,collating or gathering articles from several sources from delivery streams
    • B65H39/065—Associating,collating or gathering articles from several sources from delivery streams by collecting in rotary carriers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2301/00—Handling processes for sheets or webs
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    • B65H2301/43—Gathering; Associating; Assembling
    • B65H2301/436—Gathering; Associating; Assembling on saddles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2402/00—Constructional details of the handling apparatus
    • B65H2402/10—Modular constructions, e.g. using preformed elements or profiles

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  • the drum comprises a drum shaft and a plurality of saddle-shaped pads which define pocket-shaped receiving parts, in the circumferential direction of the Drum shaft arranged one behind the other and are movable by rotating the drum along a closed orbit.
  • the printed sheets coming from the feeding stations are placed astride.
  • a printing sheet is transported along each support, ie in the direction of the axis of rotation, from one feeding station to the next feeding station, where another sheet is placed astride it.
  • the printed sheets thus describe a substantially spiral-like path around the drum.
  • the finished product is removed and conveyed away by a removal station arranged in an end region of the drum.
  • a stapling unit may be arranged in front of the removal station in order to staple the individual sheets together.
  • feed means which rotate with the pads, for example, each pad one or more feed means are assigned.
  • the advancing means are periodically controlled so as to clamp the sheet halves of printed sheets resting against the plies against the plies, displace them in the axial direction during a forward stroke, release them again and return to their original position without gripping a printed product.
  • a control unit is provided, which comprises, for example, a control link which cooperates with the feed means and, during the rotation of the drum, effects the forward and the return stroke of the feed means.
  • the number of feed stations is usually fixed and limited by the drum length. A later extension of the device by further feed stations is not possible.
  • the actual drum can be composed of sections to provide a collection drum with the appropriate length depending on the number of operations to be performed. For example, a basic section should have the width of three processing stations - two feeders and one outfeed conveyor. Other sections are intended to be the width of have one or two feed stations.
  • the guide means are not modular, but are placed after coupling the drum sections. Further details on the design of the sections and the nature of their coupling are the EP-A 0 341 425 but not to be seen.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a modular processing device for printed products available, which is flexible and structurally simple and meets increased stability requirements.
  • the basically constructed as described above processing device, according to the invention consists of several modules that are independent of each other and can be coupled or coupled together in the axial direction.
  • the modules are functionally and structurally independent units. They preferably have well-defined interfaces, which allow any two modules in a simple manner according to a Coupling modular system with each other.
  • the modules contain the necessary components to guide / support the products and to realize a feed motion in the axial direction.
  • the necessary stations such as the feed and Weg Kunststoffstation (s), already integrated into the module, or the module is prepared to be coupled after coupling the modules with such a station.
  • each module has feed means with which the products can be displaced over a certain distance, preferably at least from one feed station to the next, in the axial direction, so that the products describe a spiral-like or similar path that winds around the drum.
  • the advancing means take the form of carriages equipped with one or more clamping elements, as in US Pat EP-A 0 341 425 described.
  • the feed means of two or more modules are preferably coupled or coupled in the assembled device so that they can be controlled by a common control device. This control device is preferably spatially associated with one of the modules.
  • the base body in its axially outwardly lying end portions perpendicular to the axis of rotation outwardly projecting support elements.
  • These are in each case directly or indirectly coupled or coupleable to a support element of an adjacent module. As they protrude outwardly radially beyond the outer surface of the body, they enhance the stability of the coupled body of the modular device in terms of both flexural and torsional rigidity. This is the case in particular when in each case two support elements adjoin one another directly and are rigidly connected to one another.
  • the support elements have the form of support wheels. These have, in particular, a radius which is significantly greater than the radius of the basic body, for example more than twice as large.
  • the support wheels in an advantageous embodiment of the invention for anchoring the guide means sections, ie the running in the axial direction pads or pockets or their sections).
  • the radius of the support wheels can therefore correspond to the radius of the main body plus the width measured in the radial direction of the support elements, which increases the stability.
  • the support wheels are advantageously designed as a spoked wheels, so that the products can be passed without hindrance between the spokes of a module to the next.
  • the guide means sections are arranged on their respective base body and in each case two modules connected to each other so that in each case two guide surfaces are aligned.
  • the guide means sections together with the support wheels form an axially continuous guide surface along which the products are guided.
  • An additional coupling means for coupling the guide means sections per se is therefore not absolutely necessary, but possible.
  • all modules have the same length or a length corresponding to a unit length or a multiple thereof.
  • the inventive kit is used to build a modular processing device for processing printed products, in particular a saddle stitching drum as in EP-A 0 341 425 or EP-A 0 550 828 described. It comprises modules of the type described above, which can be coupled together with improved stability.
  • the invention has the advantage that instead of a one-piece long processing drum individual modules can be manufactured, stored and transported. This makes it possible to simplify the delivery and to shorten the installation times at the place of use. Furthermore, the storage is simplified, because instead of different device variants now only individual modules must be kept, which can be flexibly combined to differently configured devices. Well-defined interfaces on the modules make it possible to couple any modules to each other by a simple mechanical operation, without the need for additional components, such as over several modules extending guide means must be attached (with the exception of stations such as supply and Removal station, stapling module). No parts whose length is greater than one module length must be handled and stabilized. Finally, an extension or addition of an existing processing drum is possible in a simple manner. Flexibility is also increased by switching a module with an additional lead-out station with stapling function between two existing modules; this variant allows parallel operation of the processing device in individual modules or groups of modules.
  • the device can also serve to gather or nest the sheets together. Mixed forms of these processing processes are possible.
  • the device may for example also be a plug-in drum.
  • the processing device preferably has at least two, preferably at least four, feed stations and at least two stapling and removal stations.
  • the modules each have the same number of feed stations, in particular four or six feed stations.
  • the device 1 has an elongated processing drum 12 which is rotatably mounted about its horizontal axis 14 and driven by a drive motor 16 in the direction of rotation D.
  • the guide means 22 in their radial end regions saddle-shaped pads 24, which extend parallel to the axis 14.
  • Each two adjacent guide means 22 define a pocket-shaped receiving part 26, in which in the Fig. 1 invisible feed means 44 (see Fig.
  • 3b + c) project in order to advance the printed products 10, which have been placed astride on the supports 24, or printed products 10 'introduced into the receiving parts 26, stepwise along the supports 24 or guide means 22 in the feed direction V.
  • the feed means make in the course of one revolution of the processing drum 12 by a Control device 28, for example, a link control, controlled, each a working stroke in the feed direction V and take the printed products 10, 10 'by one step, and a return stroke against the feed direction V, without affecting the printed products 10,10'.
  • the processing drum 12 can be divided functionally into directly successive drum sections 34.1, 34.2,..., 34.7 of the same width, this width being slightly smaller than a working stroke of the feed means, but a step by which the printed products 10, 10 'respectively be advanced, corresponds.
  • the control device 28 is provided for the feed means.
  • the next adjacent drum section 34.2 in the feed direction V is assigned a first feed station 30.
  • the Next drum section 34.3 takes place in the embodiment shown except an axial conveying no processing of the second drum section 34.2 supplied printed products 10 instead, in other sections further printed products 10 are placed astride the already laid on the pads 24 printed products 10.
  • the drum sections 34 may be associated with other processing stations, as shown in the Fig. 1 by means of a device 36 for the introduction of printed products 10 '(supplements), a schematically indicated device 38 for adhering inserts to the corresponding printed products 10 and also schematically indicated stapler 40 for stitching the collected printed products 10 is shown.
  • the device 1 is physically subdivided into individual modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6, which are manufactured individually and assembled to the overall device.
  • the modules are primarily formed by a subdivision of the drum 12. The boundaries between the modules are indicated here by solid lines.
  • a module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 in particular has a multiple of the width of a drum section 34, 34.1,..., 34.7.
  • the form of the interfaces between the modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, ..., 1.6 is below with reference to Fig. 2 . 3a-d described.
  • the device 1 has holding devices 42, 43, which surround the processing drum 12 from below approximately in the region of its lower half.
  • serving drum holding devices 42 are arranged in particular at the junctions of two modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, ..., 1.6.
  • Spaced axially therefrom are product holding devices 43 which prevent the printed products 10, 10 'from falling off the pads 24 or from the receiving parts 26 when, together with the pads 24 and receiving members 26, they are the lower half of the orbit about the axis 14 go through.
  • Fig. 1 only one drum holding device 42 or product holding device 43 is indicated.
  • the functioning of the in the Fig. 1 shown device is as follows.
  • the processing drum 12 is rotated in the direction of rotation D, the stored printed products 10 retain their position with respect to the supports 24 until the advancing means 44 each carry out a working stroke. This happens in the Fig. 1 invisible rear upper quadrant of the processing drum 12. This will take the printed products 10 in the drum section 34.3, where no processing takes place.
  • the printed products 10 are fed from this drum section 34.3 to the feed section 34.4, where a further printed product 10 is then placed astride on each printed product 10 from the corresponding conveyor 58.
  • These two successive printed products 10 are then successively pushed in the course of three further revolutions of the processing drum 12 to the next feeding station 30 associated Zuurerabites, where in turn another printed product 10 is stored astride it.
  • the printed products 10 are supplied in this manner stepwise in the course of each revolution to a subsequent drum section 34, where further processing of the printed products 10 may take place or not. If the finished processed printed products 10 reach the feed section 34.7 at the end of the processing drum 12, the finished products are taken over by the gripper conveyor 140 and taken away.
  • Fig. 2 shows a processing drum 12 constructed from three individual modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.
  • Fig. 3a-d show detail views of this Processing drum or its modules;
  • Fig. 3a shows a view taken along the axis of rotation 14 partially in section of an end portion of a module 1.1 illustrating the interface;
  • Fig. 3b shows a front view of such an interface or on the support member 50;
  • Fig. 3c shows a section perpendicular to the axis of rotation 14 away from the support member to illustrate the support means 22 and
  • Fig. 3d shows the boundary region of two mutually coupled modules 1.1, 1.2.
  • Fig. 2 is the one at the EP-A 0 550 828 one-piece drum shaft 20 according to the invention in at least three sections 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 subdivided; These tubular drum shaft sections correspond to the main body of a module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.
  • the modules may further comprise one or more delivery or removal stations located in Fig. 2 . 3a-d not shown.
  • the modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 each have the same length L.
  • the main bodies 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 of the modules are further subdivided here, in each case into three mutually coupled segments 21, which preferably have a uniform length 1.
  • the module length L is equal to three times the length of the tube segments 21 plus the length of a coupling 55 '.
  • L corresponds, for example, to the width of four or six sections 34. For producing a module of shorter length (see, for example, module 1.4 in FIG Fig. 4 ), only two segments 21 can be connected to each other.
  • the base bodies 20. 1, 20. 2, 20. 3 have support elements 50 that protrude outward radially beyond the main bodies 20. 1, 20. 2, 20. 3 at their axial end regions from the axis of rotation 14.
  • the radius r2 of the support member 50 is significantly, preferably by 1.5 to 3 times, greater than the radius r1 of the body.
  • the support members 50 take the form of spoked wheels 52, as in FIG Fig. 3b is shown in more detail.
  • the support members 50 have a perpendicular to the axis of rotation 14 extending front surface 53 (see Fig. 3a + b), which terminates in the axial direction flush with the base body (not shown here) or surmounting this ( Fig.
  • connection points 56 of two support elements 50 are to increase the torsional stiffness preferably outside the radius r1 in the radially outer regions of the support member 50th
  • the support elements 50 are connected by means of suitable coupling elements 55 rigidly connected to the end regions of the base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3. Since the support elements 50 protrude here in the axial direction over the main body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, there is between each two main bodies 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 in each case a further coupling piece 55 '(FIG. Fig. 3d ), which is rigidly connected to the coupling elements 55 and here has the shape of a pipe section with approximately the same radius as the base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 and a flange projecting outwardly in the axial direction. Supporting elements 50 and coupling piece 55 'or base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 and coupling piece 55' may also be in one piece.
  • the modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 have on the main body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 arranged guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, which are coupled to an axially continuous guide means 22 of the device 1. These guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are anchored in their axial end regions on the support elements 50. Thus, a twisting of the guide means is counteracted even with large overall lengths of the drum 12.
  • Fig. 2 shows, are at the respective outer, not connected to another module end portions of the overall device such support elements 50th arranged, which serve for anchoring the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2 of the respective module.
  • These end regions have a coupling 120, via which the drum shaft 12 is connected to the drive 16 and / or mounted in the frame 18.
  • the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 have the shape of a profile sheet with a substantially straight guide surface 22a and a notched back surface 22b.
  • the notches or the entire rear surface 22b serve as guides for the feed means 44. These are in Fig. 3b and 3c indicated.
  • the feed means 44 execute only a certain stroke, which is smaller than the distance between two support members 50, their movement is not hindered by the support members 50.
  • Each of a common receiving part 26 associated feed 44 of two adjacent modules 1.1, 1.2 are coupled together by suitable means, for example, the support members 50, for example, by rods.
  • they can as in the undivided device, eg according to EP-A 0 550 828 be driven by a common drive and controlled by a common control device.
  • the spoke wheel 52 has seen in the axial direction, a straight front and back surface and a small compared to the length L of the module axial extent. In the circumferential direction, the spoked wheel 52 has the same number of spokes 54 as the drum 12 has support elements 22. The notches between the spokes 54 serve for the unimpeded passage of the printed products 10, 10 '.
  • the sections 24.1, 24.2 of the above-described support 24 are formed here from an angled further profile sheet, which on the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 is attached, but may also be integrally formed therewith.
  • the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are at their ends facing the axis of rotation 14 in grooves 80 in the drum shaft 12 and their sections 12.1, 12.2, which extend over the entire length of the drum shaft 12 and the corresponding portion or only in the area of the spoked wheel 52.
  • the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are anchored to the spokes 54 of the spoke wheel 52. These have to the profile of the rear surface 22b of the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 substantially complementary shape, as in Fig. 3b shown.
  • Fig. 3c shows a section through a module in a central region, ie away from the support elements 50.
  • the structure here corresponds to a non-modular device, eg according to EP-A 0 550 828 , For the sake of clarity, only a few guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and only one advancing means 44 are shown.
  • FIG. 4 shows several variants of a built-up of different modules device. All variants include a first module 1.1 and a second module 1.2. Both modules are basically as related to Fig. 2 . 3a-d constructed and have approximately the same length measured in the axial direction L. In their end regions, the device 1 is mounted on a machine frame 18. Outside the end regions, the device is supported by holding devices, not shown here.
  • the first module 1.1 arranged here in each case in the right-hand end region of the device comprises a control device 28 for the advancing means 44.
  • This preferably comprises a slide control 108, which is only schematically indicated here, in particular as in FIG EP-A 0 550 828 described.
  • the advancing means 44 of all modules 1.1, 1.2 are coupled together and therefore controllable by the same control device 28. In particular, they perform a synchronous lifting movement in the axial direction and a synchronous clamping movement in the circumferential direction.
  • the first module 1.1 is also coupled to four feed stations 30, which are indicated here only schematically, but for example in the EP-A 0 550 828 are described in more detail.
  • the second module 1.2 arranged here in each case in the left end region of the device comprises a removal station 32, which is also shown only schematically. It has approximately the same width as a feed station 30, of which the second module 1.2 has five. As in Fig. 5 sketched, the Weggarstation 32 is disposed below the drum 12. It includes, for example, a stapler.
  • the device composed of these basic elements 1.1, 1.2 can be supplemented by further modules 1.3, 1.4.
  • Two different types of intermediate modules are in the right part of the Fig. 4 outlined.
  • a first intermediate module 1.3 has six feed stations 30 and an overall length L which corresponds to the length of a basic element 1.1, 1.2.
  • a second intermediate module 1.4. has only four feed stations 30 and a correspondingly reduced total length L ', which is about 2/3 of the length L.
  • one, two or more of these intermediate modules 1.3, 1.4 can be connected between the basic modules 1.1, 1.2.
  • Fig. 4 shows various examples of devices with a total of 9, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 feed stations. Thanks to the uniform interfaces of the modules, the modular system allows simple extension of existing devices. According to the invention, it is also possible to produce the required stability.
  • Fig. 6 shows an overview of different composed of modules devices, in each case the in Fig. 5 sketched Wegfoodstation 32 is indicated with stitching unit.
  • the devices do not differ in principle from those Fig. 4 with two exceptions explained below:
  • FIG. 7 shows a partially cutaway view of an inventive device 1 in the direction of the axis of rotation 14.
  • the drum 12 with the drum shaft 20 and disposed thereon radially projecting guide means 22 which form in the axial direction continuous guide surfaces or pocket-shaped receiving parts 26.
  • the modular construction of the device and the support elements 50 according to the invention are not visible in this illustration.
  • Below the drum are holders 42 for the actual drum 12 and holding devices 43, which prevent falling out of the products from the receiving parts 26.
  • the drum 12 and these holding devices 42, 43 are located in a machine frame 18. This has a passage for a Wegrawstation 32, which here comprises a gripper conveyor 140.
  • the holding devices 42 for the drum 12 comprises a support belt 110, which is guided over a plurality of circulation rollers 112 so that the drum 12 facing the strand about the lower third of the drum is supported. This prevents sagging.
  • the support band 110 preferably has an unstructured surface. As a result, problems with the synchronization of the conditions and any adapted thereto, circumferentially moving holding elements are avoided. These can be used, for example, in the EP-A 0 550 828 described holding device occur in the cross-sectionally V-shaped holding elements engage around the supports and thereby supported. Nevertheless, in principle, such a holding device can be used here.
  • the holding device 42 for the drum is preferably arranged in the region of the interface between two modules.
  • the controller 28 is configured so that the products are located near the seams in the upper half of the orbit 12.
  • the support band 110 of the holding device 42 therefore does not come into contact with the products; thus there is no danger that they are damaged between drum 12 and support belt 110.
  • Holding devices 43 for the products are arranged laterally of the drum holding device 42 in the areas. It also comprises a support band 114, which rotates over deflection rollers 116 and rests in the lower half of the drum on the supports 24 and the receiving parts 26 closes. In the present case, the support band 114 does not have to exert a large force on the drum 12, because only the weight of the products must be taken to prevent them from falling out.
  • the described functional division of the holding devices 42, 43 in holding devices for the drum and holding devices for the products and their spatial separation has the advantage that both the drum and the products safely and easily - namely with a support band - can be supported without the Mechanically impair products.
  • This concept can also be used with advantage in non-modular devices.

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The device has a drum rotated about a rotation axis (14), and feed elements controlled by a control device i.e. link controller, for displacing printed products in direction of the rotation axis. Two modules (1.1) have a base body (20.1) rotated about the rotation axis and in the form of tube or cylinder. Guide sections and the feed elements are arranged on the body. The body has support elements (50) projecting outward perpendicular to the rotation axis in end regions of the base body in an axial direction. The support elements of adjacent modules are coupled or decoupled with one another. An independent claim is also included for a construction kit for construction of a modular processing device.

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Die Erfindung liegt auf dem Gebiet der Verarbeitung und des Förderns von Druckereiprodukten und betrifft gemäss Anspruch 1 eine modulare Bearbeitungsvorrichtung, insbesondere eine sogenannte Sammelhefttrommel, die beispielsweise zur Herstellung eines zusammengesetzten Druckereiprodukts durch Sammeln einzelner Druckbogen und anschliessendem Heften eingesetzt wird. Die Erfindung betrifft ausserdem einen Bausatz zum Aufbau einer solchen Bearbeitungsvorrichtung gemäss Anspruch 14.The invention is in the field of processing and conveying of printed products and relates according to claim 1 a modular processing device, in particular a so-called saddle stitching drum, which is used for example for producing a composite printed product by collecting individual sheets and then stapling. The invention also relates to a kit for constructing such a processing device according to claim 14.

Die Erfindung geht von Verarbeitungstrommeln aus, wie sie grundsätzlich z.B. aus der EP-A 0 341 425 oder der EP-A 0 550 828 bekannt sind. Eine modulare Bearbeitungsvorrichtung gemäss dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 ist aus der EP-A 0 341 425 bekannt. Die bekannten Vorrichtungen dienen zur Herstellung eines aus einzelnen gefalzten Druckbogen zusammengesetzten Druckereiprodukts, z.B. einer Zeitung, Zeitschrift oder eines Magazins und umfassen eine um eine Drehachse drehbare Trommel und wenigstens zwei in Richtung der Drehachse voneinander beabstandet angeordnete Zuführstationen zum Zuführen der Druckbogen sowie eine Heft- und Wegführstation zum Heften und Wegführen der gesammelten Druckbogen. Die Trommel umfasst eine Trommelwelle und mehrere sattelförmige Auflagen, die taschenförmige Aufnahmeteile begrenzen, in Umfangsrichtung der Trommelwelle hintereinander angeordnet und durch Drehen der Trommel entlang einer geschlossenen Umlaufbahn bewegbar sind. Auf diese Auflagen werden die von den Zuführstationen kommenden Druckbogen rittlings aufgelegt. Während einer Umdrehung der Trommel wird ein Druckbogen entlang jeweils einer Auflage, d.h. in Richtung der Drehachse, von einer Zuführstation zur nächsten Zuführstation transportiert, wo ein weiterer Druckbogen rittlings auf ihn aufgelegt wird. Die Druckbogen beschreiben also eine im wesentlichen spiralartige Bahn um die Trommel. Das fertige Produkt wird durch eine in einem Endbereich der Trommel angeordnete Wegführstation entnommen und weggefördert. Optional kann vor der Wegführstation ein Heftaggregat angeordnet sein, um die einzelnen Bogen zusammenzuheften. Zum Transport der abgelegten Druckbogen in axialer Richtung dienen Vorschubmittel, die mit den Auflagen umlaufen, wobei beispielsweise jeder Auflage ein oder mehrere Vorschubmittel zugeordnet sind. Die Vorschubmittel sind so periodisch gesteuert, dass sie die Druckbogenhälften von auf die Auflagen abgelegten Druckbogen gegen die Auflagen festklemmen, während eines Vorwärtshubs in axialer Richtung verschieben, wieder loslassen und in ihre Ausgangsposition zurückkehren, ohne ein Druckereiprodukt zu ergreifen. Zum Steuern der Vorschubmittel ist eine Steuereinheit vorgesehen, die beispielsweise eine mit den Vorschubmitteln zusammenwirkende, während der Rotation der Trommel den Vorwärts- und den Rückhub der Vorschubmittel bewirkende Steuerkulisse umfasst.The invention is based on processing drums, as in principle, for example, from EP-A 0 341 425 or the EP-A 0 550 828 are known. A modular processing apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from EP-A 0 341 425 known. The known devices are used to produce a composite of single folded printed sheet printed product, such as a newspaper, magazine or magazine and include a rotatable about a rotation axis drum and at least two spaced apart in the direction of rotation axis feed stations for feeding the sheet and a stapling and Wegführstation for stapling and removing the collected sheet. The drum comprises a drum shaft and a plurality of saddle-shaped pads which define pocket-shaped receiving parts, in the circumferential direction of the Drum shaft arranged one behind the other and are movable by rotating the drum along a closed orbit. On these conditions, the printed sheets coming from the feeding stations are placed astride. During one revolution of the drum, a printing sheet is transported along each support, ie in the direction of the axis of rotation, from one feeding station to the next feeding station, where another sheet is placed astride it. The printed sheets thus describe a substantially spiral-like path around the drum. The finished product is removed and conveyed away by a removal station arranged in an end region of the drum. Optionally, a stapling unit may be arranged in front of the removal station in order to staple the individual sheets together. To transport the stored sheet in the axial direction are feed means which rotate with the pads, for example, each pad one or more feed means are assigned. The advancing means are periodically controlled so as to clamp the sheet halves of printed sheets resting against the plies against the plies, displace them in the axial direction during a forward stroke, release them again and return to their original position without gripping a printed product. For controlling the feed means, a control unit is provided, which comprises, for example, a control link which cooperates with the feed means and, during the rotation of the drum, effects the forward and the return stroke of the feed means.

Bei derartigen Sammelvorrichtungen ist die Anzahl der Zuführstationen in der Regel fest vorgegeben und durch die Trommellänge begrenzt. Eine spätere Erweiterung der Vorrichtung durch weitere Zuführstationen ist nicht möglich. In der EP-A 0 341 425 wird zwar bereits erwähnt, dass die eigentliche Trommel aus Abschnitten zusammengesetzt sein kann, um je nach Anzahl der durchzuführenden Operationen eine Sammeltrommel mit der entsprechenden Länge bereitzustellen. Ein Grundabschnitt soll beispielsweise die Breite von drei Verarbeitungsstationen - zwei Zuförderer und ein Wegförderer - haben. Weitere Abschnitte sollen die Breite von einer oder zwei Zuführstationen haben. Die Führungsmittel sind jedoch nicht modular aufgebaut, sondern werden nach Aneinanderkoppeln der Trommelabschnitte aufgesetzt. Weitere Details zur Gestaltung der Abschnitte und zur Art von deren Kopplung sind der EP-A 0 341 425 jedoch nicht zu entnehmen.In such collection devices, the number of feed stations is usually fixed and limited by the drum length. A later extension of the device by further feed stations is not possible. In the EP-A 0 341 425 Although it is already mentioned that the actual drum can be composed of sections to provide a collection drum with the appropriate length depending on the number of operations to be performed. For example, a basic section should have the width of three processing stations - two feeders and one outfeed conveyor. Other sections are intended to be the width of have one or two feed stations. However, the guide means are not modular, but are placed after coupling the drum sections. Further details on the design of the sections and the nature of their coupling are the EP-A 0 341 425 but not to be seen.

Da solche Sammeltrommeln eine Länge von mehreren Metern haben können, ist es wichtig, dass die Trommelwelle gegen Durchbiegen stabil ist. Ausserdem sollte die Trommel eine gewisse Verwindungssteifheit aufweisen, damit die Auflagen gerade bleiben und die Produkte präzise in axialer Richtung geführt werden können. Bei einer modular aufgebauten Trommel bestehen insbesondere an den Nahtstellen zwischen zwei Modulen erhöhte Stabilitätsanforderungen.Since such collecting drums can have a length of several meters, it is important that the drum shaft is stable against sagging. In addition, the drum should have a certain torsional stiffness, so that the pads remain straight and the products can be precisely guided in the axial direction. In a modular drum, there are increased stability requirements, in particular at the interfaces between two modules.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine modular aufgebaute Bearbeitungsvorrichtung für Druckereiprodukte zur Verfügung zu stellen, die flexibel und konstruktiv einfach ist sowie erhöhten Stabilitätsanforderungen genügt.The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a modular processing device for printed products available, which is flexible and structurally simple and meets increased stability requirements.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine modulare Bearbeitungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1. Die Erfindung wird weiterhin gelöst durch einen Bausatz zum Aufbau einer solchen modularen Bearbeitungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 14.The object is achieved by a modular processing apparatus having the features of claim 1. The invention is further achieved by a kit for constructing such a modular processing apparatus having the features of claim 14.

Die grundsätzlich wie eingangs beschrieben aufgebaute Bearbeitungsvorrichtung, ist erfindungsgemäss aus mehreren Modulen aufgebaut, die voneinander unabhängig herstellbar sind und in axialer Richtung miteinander gekoppelt oder koppelbar sind. Die Module sind funktionsmässig und vom Aufbau her voneinander unabhängige Einheiten. Sie weisen vorzugsweise wohldefinierte Schnittstellen auf, die es ermöglichen, zwei beliebige Module auf einfache Weise gemäss einem Baukastensystem miteinander zu koppeln. Die Module umfassen die notwendigen Komponenten, um die Produkte zu führen/abzustützen und um eine Vorschubbewegung in axialer Richtung zu realisieren. Vorzugsweise sind auch die notwendigen Stationen, wie z.B. die Zuführ- und Wegführstation(en), bereits in das Modul integriert, oder das Modul ist dazu vorbereitet, nach Aneinanderkoppeln der Module mit einer solchen Station gekoppelt zu werden.The basically constructed as described above processing device, according to the invention consists of several modules that are independent of each other and can be coupled or coupled together in the axial direction. The modules are functionally and structurally independent units. They preferably have well-defined interfaces, which allow any two modules in a simple manner according to a Coupling modular system with each other. The modules contain the necessary components to guide / support the products and to realize a feed motion in the axial direction. Preferably, the necessary stations, such as the feed and Wegführstation (s), already integrated into the module, or the module is prepared to be coupled after coupling the modules with such a station.

Diese Module umfassen jeweils einen Grundkörper, der dem Modul die nötige Stabilität verleiht; insbesondere werden mehrere Grundkörper zur Trommelwelle der Gesamtvorrichtung gekoppelt. Der Grundkörper hat z.B. die Form eines Rohrs oder Zylinders und ist bevorzugt rotationssymmetrisch. Am Grundkörper sind Führungsmittelabschnitte, z.B. in Form von sattelförmigen Auflagen zum Aufnehmen von gefalzten Produkten und/oder Taschen zum Einstecken von gefalzten oder ungefalzten Produkten, angeordnet. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte bilden bei der zusammengesetzten Vorrichtung die eingangs beschriebenen Führungsmittel. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte sind in Umfangsrichtung des Grundkörpers hintereinander angeordnet und werden bei der Rotation des Grundkörpers entlang einer geschlossenen Umlaufbahn bewegt. Ausserdem weist jedes Modul Vorschubmittel auf, mit denen die Produkte über eine gewisse Strecke, bevorzugt zumindest von einer Zuführstation zur nächsten, in axialer Richtung verschoben werden können, so dass die Produkte eine spiralartige oder ähnliche, sich um die Trommel windende Bahn beschreiben. Die Vorschubmittel haben beispielsweise die Form von mit einem oder mehreren Klemmelementen ausgestatteten Wagen, wie in der EP-A 0 341 425 beschrieben. Die Vorschubmittel zweier oder mehrerer Module sind bei der zusammengesetzten Vorrichtung bevorzugt so gekoppelt oder koppelbar, dass sie mit einer gemeinsamen Steuereinrichtung gesteuert werden können. Diese Steuereinrichtung ist bevorzugt einem der Module räumlich zugeordnet.These modules each include a body that gives the module the necessary stability; In particular, a plurality of base bodies are coupled to the drum shaft of the overall apparatus. The main body has, for example, the shape of a pipe or cylinder and is preferably rotationally symmetrical. Guide body sections, for example in the form of saddle-shaped supports for receiving folded products and / or pockets for inserting folded or unfolded products, are arranged on the base body. The guide means sections form in the composite device, the guide means described above. The guide means sections are arranged one behind the other in the circumferential direction of the base body and are moved during the rotation of the base body along a closed orbit. In addition, each module has feed means with which the products can be displaced over a certain distance, preferably at least from one feed station to the next, in the axial direction, so that the products describe a spiral-like or similar path that winds around the drum. For example, the advancing means take the form of carriages equipped with one or more clamping elements, as in US Pat EP-A 0 341 425 described. The feed means of two or more modules are preferably coupled or coupled in the assembled device so that they can be controlled by a common control device. This control device is preferably spatially associated with one of the modules.

Erfindungsgemäss hat der Grundkörper in seinen in axialer Richtung aussen liegenden Endbereichen senkrecht zur Drehachse nach aussen abstehende Stützelemente. Diese sind jeweils mit einem Stützelement eines benachbarten Moduls direkt oder indirekt gekoppelt oder koppelbar. Da sie radial über die Aussenfläche des Grundkörpers nach aussen abstehen, verbessern sie die Stabilität der aneinander gekoppelten Grundkörper der modularen Vorrichtung sowohl hinsichtlich der Biege- als auch der Verwindungssteifigkeit. Dies ist insbesondere dann der Fall, wenn jeweils zwei Stützelemente unmittelbar aneinander grenzen und starr miteinander verbunden sind.According to the invention, the base body in its axially outwardly lying end portions perpendicular to the axis of rotation outwardly projecting support elements. These are in each case directly or indirectly coupled or coupleable to a support element of an adjacent module. As they protrude outwardly radially beyond the outer surface of the body, they enhance the stability of the coupled body of the modular device in terms of both flexural and torsional rigidity. This is the case in particular when in each case two support elements adjoin one another directly and are rigidly connected to one another.

In einer bevorzugten Variante der Erfindung haben die Stützelemente die Form von Stützrädern. Diese haben insbesondere einen Radius, der deutlich grösser als der Radius des Grundkörpers sind, z.B. mehr als doppelt so gross. Neben der Stabilisierung der Trommelwelle gegen Durchbiegen und Verwindung dienen die Stützräder in einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung zur Verankerung der Führungsmittelabschnitte, d.h. der in axialer Richtung verlaufenden Auflagen oder Taschen bzw. deren Abschnitte). Der Radius der Stützräder kann daher dem Radius des Grundkörpers zuzüglich der in radialer Richtung gemessenen Breite der Stützelemente entsprechen, was die Stabilität erhöht. Hierzu sind die Stützräder vorteilhaft als Speichenräder ausgebildet, so dass die Produkte ohne Behinderung zwischen den Speichen von einem Modul zum nächsten geführt werden können. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte sind dabei so auf ihrem jeweiligen Grundkörper angeordnet und jeweils zwei Module so miteinander verbunden, dass jeweils zwei Führungsflächen miteinander fluchten. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte zusammen mit den Stützrädern bilden eine in axialer Richtung durchgehende Führungsfläche, entlang derer die Produkte geführt werden. Ein zusätzliches Kopplungsmittel zum Koppeln der Führungsmittelabschnitte an sich ist daher nicht zwingend notwendig, aber möglich.In a preferred variant of the invention, the support elements have the form of support wheels. These have, in particular, a radius which is significantly greater than the radius of the basic body, for example more than twice as large. In addition to the stabilization of the drum shaft against bending and twisting serve the support wheels in an advantageous embodiment of the invention for anchoring the guide means sections, ie the running in the axial direction pads or pockets or their sections). The radius of the support wheels can therefore correspond to the radius of the main body plus the width measured in the radial direction of the support elements, which increases the stability. For this purpose, the support wheels are advantageously designed as a spoked wheels, so that the products can be passed without hindrance between the spokes of a module to the next. The guide means sections are arranged on their respective base body and in each case two modules connected to each other so that in each case two guide surfaces are aligned. The guide means sections together with the support wheels form an axially continuous guide surface along which the products are guided. An additional coupling means for coupling the guide means sections per se is therefore not absolutely necessary, but possible.

Die Stützelemente aller Module sind bevorzugt im wesentlichen baugleich, so dass im wesentlichen baugleiche Schnittstellen gebildet sind. Es können auch zwei Typen von Schnittstellen vorhanden sein, die nach dem Schlüssel-Schloss-Prinzip zusammenpassen. Hierdurch wird eine besonders grosse Flexibilität sowie einfache Konstruktion erreicht.The support elements of all modules are preferably substantially identical, so that substantially identical interfaces are formed. There may also be two types of interfaces that match the key-lock principle. As a result, a particularly great flexibility and simple construction is achieved.

In einer bevorzugten Variante der Erfindung sind wenigstens zwei verschiedene Grundmodule vorhanden, die als Endstücke der Vorrichtung eingesetzt werden. Ein erstes Modul weist zusätzlich zu den bereits beschriebenen Merkmalen eine Steuereinrichtung auf. Diese Steuereinrichtung dient dazu, die auf geeignete Weise miteinander gekoppelten Vorschubmittel wenigstens zweier Module zu steuern. Ein zweites Modul weist zusätzlich zu den oben beschriebenen Merkmalen eine Heft- und Wegführstation auf bzw. ist mit einer solchen koppelbar. Alle Module können auch Zuführstationen umfassen bzw. mit solchen koppelbar sein. Alternativ oder zusätzlich können Zuführstationen an weiteren Modulen angeordnet sein. Solche Zwischenmodule sind grundsätzlich wie bereits beschrieben aufgebaut und können zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Modul angeordnet werden, weshalb sie zwei Schnittstellen aufweisen.In a preferred variant of the invention, at least two different basic modules are present, which are used as end pieces of the device. A first module has a control device in addition to the features already described. This control device serves to control the feed means of at least two modules which are coupled to one another in a suitable manner. In addition to the features described above, a second module has or can be coupled to a stapling and removal station. All modules may also include or be coupled to feed stations. Alternatively or additionally, feed stations may be arranged on further modules. Such intermediate modules are basically constructed as already described and can be arranged between the first and second module, which is why they have two interfaces.

Bevorzugt haben alle Module die gleiche Länge oder eine Länge, die einer Einheitslänge oder einem Vielfachen davon entspricht.Preferably, all modules have the same length or a length corresponding to a unit length or a multiple thereof.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Variante wird die Stabilität der Gesamtvorrichtung zusätzlich durch Haltevorrichtungen, z.B. in Form von Stützbändern, verbessert, die die aus den Modulen zusammengesetzte Trommel von unten abstützen und insbesondere an den Nahtstellen zwischen zwei Modulen angeordnet sind. Durch geeignete Steuerung der Vorschubmittel wird sichergestellt, dass die Bahnen der Produkte nicht in denjenigen Bereichen verlaufen, in denen die Haltevorrichtung die Trommel stützt. In axialer Richtung versetzt zu den Haltevorrichtungen für die Trommel können sich Produkthaltevorrichtungen befinden, die z.B. ebenfalls als Stützbänder ausgebildet sind. Sie verhindern, dass die Produkte in den unteren Bereichen der Bewegungsbahn der Führungsmittel herausfallen. Es ist nicht nötig, dass die Produkthaltevorrichtungen das Gewicht der eigentlichen Trommel aufnehmen; sie können daher relativ leicht und konstruktiv einfach ausgeführt sein.In a further preferred variant, the stability of the overall device is additionally improved by holding devices, for example in the form of support bands, which support the drum composed of the modules from below and are arranged in particular at the seams between two modules. By suitable control of the feed means it is ensured that the webs of the products do not run in the areas in which the holding device the Drum supports. In the axial direction offset to the holding devices for the drum product holding devices may be located, which are for example also designed as a support bands. They prevent the products from falling out in the lower regions of the trajectory of the guide means. It is not necessary for the product holders to accommodate the weight of the actual drum; They can therefore be relatively easily and structurally simple.

Der erfindungsgemässe Bausatz dient zum Aufbau einer modularen Bearbeitungsvorrichtung zum Bearbeiten von Druckereiprodukten, insbesondere einer Sammelhefttrommel wie in der EP-A 0 341 425 oder EP-A 0 550 828 beschrieben. Er umfasst Module der oben beschriebenen Art, die mit verbesserter Stabilität aneinander gekoppelt werden können.The inventive kit is used to build a modular processing device for processing printed products, in particular a saddle stitching drum as in EP-A 0 341 425 or EP-A 0 550 828 described. It comprises modules of the type described above, which can be coupled together with improved stability.

Die Erfindung hat den Vorteil, dass statt einer einstückigen langen Verarbeitungstrommel einzelne Module gefertigt, gelagert und transportiert werden können. Hierdurch wird es möglich, die Auslieferung zu vereinfachen und die Montagezeiten am Einsatzort zu verkürzen. Des weiteren wird die Lagerhaltung vereinfacht, denn statt verschiedener Vorrichtungsvarianten müssen nun nur einzelne Module bereitgehalten werden, die flexibel zu verschieden konfigurierten Vorrichtungen kombinierbar sind. Wohldefinierte Schnittstellen an den Modulen machen es möglich, beliebige Module durch eine einfache mechanische Operation aneinander zu koppeln, ohne dass nach dem Zusammenfügen noch weitere Bauteile, z.B. sich über mehrere Module erstreckende Führungsmittel, angebracht werden müssen (mit der Ausnahme von Stationen wie Zu- und Wegführstation, Heftmodul). Keine Teile, deren Länge grösser ist als eine Modullänge, müssen gehandhabt und stabilisiert werden. Schliesslich ist eine Erweiterung oder Ergänzung einer bestehenden Verarbeitungstrommel auf einfache Weise möglich. Die Flexibilität wird auch erhöht, indem ein Modul mit einer zusätzlichen Wegführstation mit Heftfunktion zwischen zwei bestehende Module geschaltet wird; diese Variante ermöglicht einen parallelen Betrieb der Bearbeitungsvorrichtung in einzelnen Modulen bzw. Gruppen von Modulen.The invention has the advantage that instead of a one-piece long processing drum individual modules can be manufactured, stored and transported. This makes it possible to simplify the delivery and to shorten the installation times at the place of use. Furthermore, the storage is simplified, because instead of different device variants now only individual modules must be kept, which can be flexibly combined to differently configured devices. Well-defined interfaces on the modules make it possible to couple any modules to each other by a simple mechanical operation, without the need for additional components, such as over several modules extending guide means must be attached (with the exception of stations such as supply and Removal station, stapling module). No parts whose length is greater than one module length must be handled and stabilized. Finally, an extension or addition of an existing processing drum is possible in a simple manner. Flexibility is also increased by switching a module with an additional lead-out station with stapling function between two existing modules; this variant allows parallel operation of the processing device in individual modules or groups of modules.

Anstatt gesammelt, d.h. in gefalztem Zustand rittlings aufeinander gelegt zu werden, kann die Vorrichtung auch dazu dienen, die Bogen zusammenzutragen oder ineinander einzustecken. Auch Mischformen dieser Verarbeitungsprozesse sind möglich. Die Vorrichtung kann beispielsweise auch eine Einstecktrommel sein.Instead of collected, i. When staggered when straddled, the device can also serve to gather or nest the sheets together. Mixed forms of these processing processes are possible. The device may for example also be a plug-in drum.

Die Bearbeitungsvorrichtung weist vorzugsweise wenigstens zwei, vorzugsweise wenigstens vier Zuführstationen und wenigstens zwei Heft- und Wegführstationen auf. Alternativ oder zusätzlich haben die Module jeweils die gleiche Anzahl von Zuführstationen, insbesondere vier oder sechs Zuführstationen.The processing device preferably has at least two, preferably at least four, feed stations and at least two stapling and removal stations. Alternatively or additionally, the modules each have the same number of feed stations, in particular four or six feed stations.

Beispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und nachfolgend beschrieben. Es zeigen rein schematisch:

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eine Seitenansicht der Bearbeitungsvorrichtung in Richtung der Drehachse zur Darstellung einer Wegführstation mit Heftaggregat;
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Examples of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and described below. It shows purely schematically:
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various examples of modular processing device with one or two Wegführstationen, each with a stapling unit;
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a side view of the processing device in the direction of the axis of rotation for illustrating an alternative Wegführstation.

Die in der Fig. 1 gezeigte Vorrichtung zum Verarbeiten von Druckereiprodukten 10 entspricht in ihrem grundsätzlichen Aufbau bzw. ihrer grundsätzlichen Funktion der in der EP-A 0 550 828 in Fig. 1 gezeigten Vorrichtung. Unterschiede bestehen in der erfindungsgemässen modularen Gestalt der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 sowie in den Haltevorrichtungen 42 für die Trommel. Bezüglich der genauen Gestaltung und Funktion der Vorrichtung 1 und ihrer Elemente wird daher ergänzend auf diese Schrift verwiesen.The in the Fig. 1 shown apparatus for processing printed products 10 corresponds in their basic structure or their basic function of in the EP-A 0 550 828 in Fig. 1 shown device. Differences exist in the inventive modular shape of the processing drum 12 and in the holding devices 42 for the drum. With regard to the exact design and function of the device 1 and its elements, reference is therefore additionally made to this document.

Die Vorrichtung 1 weist eine langgestreckte Verarbeitungstrommel 12 auf, die um ihre horizontale Achse 14 drehbar gelagert und mittels eines Antriebsmotors 16 in Drehrichtung D angetrieben ist. An der an einem Maschinengestell 18 drehbar gelagerten Trommelwelle 20 sind eine Vielzahl von lamellenartigen Wandelementen bzw. Führungsmitteln 22 befestigt, die sich über die gesamte verarbeitungsaktive Länge der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 erstrecken und in Umfangsrichtung gesehen gleichmässig verteilt sind. Wie weiter unten beschrieben und in Fig. 3b, 3c gezeigt, weisen die Führungsmittel 22 in ihren radialen Endbereichen sattelförmige Auflagen 24 auf, die parallel zur Achse 14 verlaufen. Jeweils zwei benachbarte Führungsmittel 22 begrenzen einen taschenförmigen Aufnahmeteil 26, in welchen in der Fig. 1 nicht sichtbare Vorschubmittel 44 (siehe Fig. 3b+c) vorstehen, um die auf die Auflagen 24 rittlingsweise abgelegten Druckereiprodukte 10 bzw. in die Aufnahmeteile 26 eingeführten Druckereiprodukte 10' schrittweise entlang den Auflagen 24 bzw. Führungsmitteln 22 in Vorschubrichtung V vorzuschieben. Die Vorschubmittel machen im Zuge einer Umdrehung der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 durch eine Steuereinrichtung 28, z.B. eine Kulissensteuerung, gesteuert, jeweils einen Arbeitshub in Vorschubrichtung V und nehmen dabei die Druckereiprodukte 10, 10' um einen Schritt mit, und einen Rückhub entgegen der Vorschubrichtung V, ohne dabei die Druckereiprodukte 10,10' zu beeinflussen.The device 1 has an elongated processing drum 12 which is rotatably mounted about its horizontal axis 14 and driven by a drive motor 16 in the direction of rotation D. A multiplicity of lamellar wall elements or guide means 22, which extend over the entire processing-active length of the processing drum 12 and are uniformly distributed in the circumferential direction, are fastened to the drum shaft 20 rotatably mounted on a machine frame 18. As described below and in Fig. 3b, 3c shown, the guide means 22 in their radial end regions saddle-shaped pads 24, which extend parallel to the axis 14. Each two adjacent guide means 22 define a pocket-shaped receiving part 26, in which in the Fig. 1 invisible feed means 44 (see Fig. 3b + c) project in order to advance the printed products 10, which have been placed astride on the supports 24, or printed products 10 'introduced into the receiving parts 26, stepwise along the supports 24 or guide means 22 in the feed direction V. The feed means make in the course of one revolution of the processing drum 12 by a Control device 28, for example, a link control, controlled, each a working stroke in the feed direction V and take the printed products 10, 10 'by one step, and a return stroke against the feed direction V, without affecting the printed products 10,10'.

Entlang der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 sind zwölf Zuführstationen 30 nebeneinander angeordnet. In Vorschubrichtung V gesehen ist diesen Zuführstationen 30 eine Wegführstation 32 nachgeschaltet. Die Zuführstationen 30 sind hier dazu ausgebildet, gefaltete Druckereiprodukte 10 in bekannter Art und Weise der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 zuzuführen und rittlings auf deren Auflagen 24 bzw. bereits auf diese abgelegte Druckereiprodukte 10 abzulegen. Vorliegend werden auf einem Wickel 126 zwischengespeicherte Produkte 10 abgewickelt und über eine Übergabeeinrichtung 134 an sich bekannter Bauart zugeführt. Die Zuführstationen 30 könnten jedoch auch so ausgebildet sein, dass sie gefaltete oder ungefaltete Druckereiprodukte in die Aufnahmeteile 26 einstecken; hier werden solche Druckereiprodukte 10' optional durch weitere Zuführstationen in Form eines Bandförderers 144 oder eines Anlegers 146 zugeführt. Die Wegführstation 32 ist dazu vorgesehen, die zu einem Fertigprodukt verarbeiteten Druckereiprodukte 10, 10' von der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 zu übernehmen und wegzufördern, z.B. mittels eines Greiferförderers 140.Along the processing drum 12 twelve feed stations 30 are arranged side by side. When viewed in the feed direction V, these feeding stations 30 are followed by a removal station 32. The feed stations 30 are here designed to supply folded printed products 10 in a known manner to the processing drum 12 and to place them astride their supports 24 or printed products 10 already stored thereon. In the present case, buffer-stored products 10 are unwound on a roll 126 and supplied via a transfer device 134 of a type known per se. However, the feed stations 30 could also be configured to insert folded or unfolded printed products into the receiving portions 26; Here, such printed products 10 'are optionally supplied by further feed stations in the form of a belt conveyor 144 or an investor 146. The removal station 32 is intended to take over and convey away the printed products 10, 10 'processed from a finished product to the processing drum 12, e.g. by means of a gripper conveyor 140.

Die Verarbeitungstrommel 12 lässt sich funktionell in in Axialrichtung direkt aufeinanderfolgende Trommelabschnitte 34.1, 34.2, ..., 34.7 gleicher Breite aufteilen, wobei diese Breite geringfügig kleiner ist als ein Arbeitshub der Vorschubmittel, aber einem Schritt, um den die Druckereiprodukte 10,10' jeweils vorgeschoben werden, entspricht. Im Bereich eines in Vorschubrichtung V gesehen ersten und mit 34.1 bezeichneten Trommelabschnitts ist die Steuereinrichtung 28 für die Vorschubmittel vorgesehen. Dem in Vorschubrichtung V nächstfolgenden angrenzenden Trommelabschnitt 34.2 ist eine erste Zuführstation 30 zugeordnet. Im nächsten Trommelabschnitt 34.3 findet im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ausser einer Axialförderung keine Verarbeitung der im zweiten Trommelabschnitt 34.2 zugeführten Druckereiprodukte 10 statt, in weiteren Abschnitten werden weitere Druckereiprodukte 10 rittlings auf die bereits auf die Auflagen 24 abgelegten Druckereiprodukte 10 abgelegt. Den Trommelabschnitten 34 können auch andersartige Verarbeitungsstationen zugeordnet sein, wie dies in der Fig. 1 anhand einer Vorrichtung 36 zum Einbringen von Druckereiprodukten 10' (Beilagen), einer schematisch angedeuteten Vorrichtung 38 zum Ankleben von Beilagen an die entsprechenden Druckereiprodukte 10 und einer ebenfalls schematisch angedeuteten Heftvorrichtung 40 zum Zusammenheften der gesammelten Druckereiprodukte 10 gezeigt ist.The processing drum 12 can be divided functionally into directly successive drum sections 34.1, 34.2,..., 34.7 of the same width, this width being slightly smaller than a working stroke of the feed means, but a step by which the printed products 10, 10 'respectively be advanced, corresponds. In the area of a first in the feed direction V and designated 34.1 drum section, the control device 28 is provided for the feed means. The next adjacent drum section 34.2 in the feed direction V is assigned a first feed station 30. in the Next drum section 34.3 takes place in the embodiment shown except an axial conveying no processing of the second drum section 34.2 supplied printed products 10 instead, in other sections further printed products 10 are placed astride the already laid on the pads 24 printed products 10. The drum sections 34 may be associated with other processing stations, as shown in the Fig. 1 by means of a device 36 for the introduction of printed products 10 '(supplements), a schematically indicated device 38 for adhering inserts to the corresponding printed products 10 and also schematically indicated stapler 40 for stitching the collected printed products 10 is shown.

Erfindungsgemäss ist die Vorrichtung 1 physisch in einzelne Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 unterteilt, die individuell gefertigt und zur Gesamtvorrichtung montiert werden. Wie in den Figuren 2, 3a, 3d, 4 und 5 gezeigt, sind die Module in erster Linie durch eine Untergliederung der Trommel 12 gebildet. Die Grenzen zwischen den Modulen sind hier durch durchgezogene Linien angedeutet. Ein Modul 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 hat insbesondere ein Vielfaches der Breite eines Trommelabschnitts 34, 34.1, ..., 34.7. Die Form der Schnittstellen zwischen den Modulen 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 ist unten mit Bezug auf Fig. 2, 3a-d beschrieben.According to the invention, the device 1 is physically subdivided into individual modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6, which are manufactured individually and assembled to the overall device. As in the Figures 2 . 3a . 3d . 4 and 5 shown, the modules are primarily formed by a subdivision of the drum 12. The boundaries between the modules are indicated here by solid lines. A module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 in particular has a multiple of the width of a drum section 34, 34.1,..., 34.7. The form of the interfaces between the modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, ..., 1.6 is below with reference to Fig. 2 . 3a-d described.

Vorzugsweise weist die Vorrichtung 1 Haltevorrichtungen 42, 43 auf, die die Verarbeitungstrommel 12 von unten ungefähr im Bereich von ihrer unteren Hälfte umgreifen. Zur Stabilisierung der Trommel 12 dienende Trommelhaltevorrichtungen 42 sind insbesondere an den Verbindungsstellen zweier Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,..., 1.6 angeordnet. Davon in axialer Richtung beabstandet sind Produkthaltevorrichtungen 43 angeordnet, die die Druckereiprodukte 10,10' am Herabfallen von den Auflagen 24 bzw. aus den Aufnahmeteilen 26 zu hindern, wenn sie zusammen mit den Auflagen 24 und Aufnahmeteilen 26 die untere Hälfte der Umlaufbahn um die Achse 14 durchlaufen. Der besseren Uebersichtlichkeit halber ist in Fig. 1 nur jeweils eine Trommelhaltevorrichtung 42 bzw. Produkthaltevorrichtung 43 angedeutet.Preferably, the device 1 has holding devices 42, 43, which surround the processing drum 12 from below approximately in the region of its lower half. For stabilizing the drum 12 serving drum holding devices 42 are arranged in particular at the junctions of two modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, ..., 1.6. Spaced axially therefrom are product holding devices 43 which prevent the printed products 10, 10 'from falling off the pads 24 or from the receiving parts 26 when, together with the pads 24 and receiving members 26, they are the lower half of the orbit about the axis 14 go through. For the sake of clarity, is in Fig. 1 only one drum holding device 42 or product holding device 43 is indicated.

Die Funktionsweise der in der Fig. 1 gezeigten Vorrichtung ist wie folgt. Der Förderer 58 der in Vorschubrichtung V gesehen ersten Zuführstation 30, führt im Zuführabschnitt 34.2 jeder Auflage 24 ein Druckereiprodukt 10 zu, so dass dieses rittlings auf der Auflage 24 zu liegen kommt. Beim Drehen der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 in Drehrichtung D behalten die abgelegten Druckereiprodukte 10 bezüglich der Auflagen 24 ihre Lage bei, bis die Vorschubmittel 44 jeweils einen Arbeitshub ausführen. Dies geschieht im in der Fig. 1 nicht sichtbaren hinteren oberen Quadranten der Verarbeitungstrommel 12. Dabei gelangen die Druckereiprodukte 10 in den Trommelabschnitt 34.3, wo keine Verarbeitung erfolgt. Im Zuge der nächsten Umdrehung werden die Druckereiprodukte 10 von diesem Trommelabschnitt 34.3 dem Zuführabschnitt 34.4 zugeführt, wo nun auf jedes Druckereiprodukt 10 vom entsprechenden Förderer 58 ein weiteres Druckereiprodukt 10 rittlings abgelegt wird. Diese beiden aufeinander abgelegten Druckereiprodukte 10 werden nun im Zuge dreier weiterer Umdrehungen der Verarbeitungstrommel 12 schrittweise dem der nächstfolgenden Zuführstation 30 zugeordneten Zuführabschnitt zugeschoben, wo wiederum ein weiteres Druckereiprodukt 10 rittlings darauf abgelegt wird. Die Druckereiprodukte 10 werden in dieser Art und Weise schrittweise im Zuge jeder Umdrehung einem nachfolgenden Trommelabschnitt 34 zugeführt, wo eine Weiterverarbeitung der Druckereiprodukte 10 stattfinden kann oder nicht. Erreichen die fertig verarbeiteten Druckereiprodukte 10 den Zuführabschnitt 34.7 am Ende der Verarbeitungstrommel 12, werden die Fertigprodukte vom Greiferförderer 140 übernommen und weggeführt.The functioning of the in the Fig. 1 shown device is as follows. The conveyor 58 of the first feed station 30, viewed in the feed direction V, feeds a printed product 10 in the feed section 34.2 of each support 24 so that it comes to rest astride the support 24. When the processing drum 12 is rotated in the direction of rotation D, the stored printed products 10 retain their position with respect to the supports 24 until the advancing means 44 each carry out a working stroke. This happens in the Fig. 1 invisible rear upper quadrant of the processing drum 12. This will take the printed products 10 in the drum section 34.3, where no processing takes place. In the course of the next revolution, the printed products 10 are fed from this drum section 34.3 to the feed section 34.4, where a further printed product 10 is then placed astride on each printed product 10 from the corresponding conveyor 58. These two successive printed products 10 are then successively pushed in the course of three further revolutions of the processing drum 12 to the next feeding station 30 associated Zuführabschnitt, where in turn another printed product 10 is stored astride it. The printed products 10 are supplied in this manner stepwise in the course of each revolution to a subsequent drum section 34, where further processing of the printed products 10 may take place or not. If the finished processed printed products 10 reach the feed section 34.7 at the end of the processing drum 12, the finished products are taken over by the gripper conveyor 140 and taken away.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine aus drei individuellen Modulen 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 aufgebaute Verarbeitungstrommel 12. Fig. 3a-d zeigen Detailansichten dieser Verarbeitungstrommel bzw. ihrer Module; Fig. 3a zeigt eine entlang der Drehachse 14 teilweise geschnittene Ansicht eines Endbereichs eines Moduls 1.1 zur Darstellung der Schnittstelle; Fig. 3b zeigt eine Frontansicht auf eine solche Schnittstelle bzw. auf das Stützelement 50; Fig. 3c zeigt einen Schnitt senkrecht zur Drehachse 14 abseits des Stützelements zur Darstellung der Stützmittel 22 und Fig. 3d zeigt den Grenzbereich zweier aneinander gekoppelter Module 1.1, 1.2. Fig. 2 shows a processing drum 12 constructed from three individual modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Fig. 3a-d show detail views of this Processing drum or its modules; Fig. 3a shows a view taken along the axis of rotation 14 partially in section of an end portion of a module 1.1 illustrating the interface; Fig. 3b shows a front view of such an interface or on the support member 50; Fig. 3c shows a section perpendicular to the axis of rotation 14 away from the support member to illustrate the support means 22 and Fig. 3d shows the boundary region of two mutually coupled modules 1.1, 1.2.

Gemäss Fig. 2 ist die bei der EP-A 0 550 828 einstückige Trommelwelle 20 erfindungsgemäss in wenigstens drei Abschnitte 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 untergliedert; diese rohrförmigen Trommelwellenabschnitte entsprechen dem Grundkörper eines Moduls 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. Die Module können noch eine oder mehrere Zuführ- oder Wegführstationen umfassen, die in Fig. 2, 3a-d nicht gezeigt sind.According to Fig. 2 is the one at the EP-A 0 550 828 one-piece drum shaft 20 according to the invention in at least three sections 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 subdivided; These tubular drum shaft sections correspond to the main body of a module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. The modules may further comprise one or more delivery or removal stations located in Fig. 2 . 3a-d not shown.

Die Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 haben vorliegend jeweils die gleiche Länge L. Die Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 der Module sind vorliegend weiter untergliedert, und zwar in jeweils drei aneinander gekoppelte Segmente 21, die bevorzugt eine einheitliche Länge 1 haben. Die Modullänge L entspricht dem Dreifachen der Länge der Rohrsegmente 21 plus der Länge eines Kopplungsstücks 55'. L entspricht beispielsweise der Breite von vier oder sechs Abschnitten 34. Zur Herstellung eines Moduls kürzerer Länge (siehe z.B. Modul 1.4 in Fig. 4) können auch nur zwei Segmente 21 miteinander verbunden werden.In the present case, the modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 each have the same length L. The main bodies 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 of the modules are further subdivided here, in each case into three mutually coupled segments 21, which preferably have a uniform length 1. The module length L is equal to three times the length of the tube segments 21 plus the length of a coupling 55 '. L corresponds, for example, to the width of four or six sections 34. For producing a module of shorter length (see, for example, module 1.4 in FIG Fig. 4 ), only two segments 21 can be connected to each other.

Erfindungsgemäss weisen die Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 an ihren axialen Endbereichen von der Drehachse 14 radial über die Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 nach aussen ragende Stützelemente 50 auf. Wie Fig. 3a zeigt, ist der Radius r2 des Stützelementes 50 deutlich, vorzugsweise um das 1,5- bis 3-fache, grösser als der Radius r1 des Grundkörpers. Die Stützelemente 50 haben beispielsweise die Form von Speichenrädern 52, wie in Fig. 3b näher gezeigt ist. Die Stützelemente 50 haben eine senkrecht zur Drehachse 14 verlaufende Frontfläche 53 (siehe Fig. 3a+b), die in axialer Richtung bündig mit dem Grundkörper abschliesst (hier nicht gezeigt) oder diesen überragt (Fig. 3a), so dass im Anwendungsfall jeweils zwei Frontflächen 53 aneinander anliegen und unmittelbar miteinander verbunden, z.B. verschraubt, werden können. Die Verbindungsstellen 56 zweier Stützelemente 50, in Fig. 3b und 3d durch Bohrungen angedeutet, liegen zur Erhöhung der Verwindungssteifigkeit vorzugsweise ausserhalb des Radius r1 in den radial aussen liegenden Bereichen des Stützelements 50.According to the invention, the base bodies 20. 1, 20. 2, 20. 3 have support elements 50 that protrude outward radially beyond the main bodies 20. 1, 20. 2, 20. 3 at their axial end regions from the axis of rotation 14. As Fig. 3a shows, the radius r2 of the support member 50 is significantly, preferably by 1.5 to 3 times, greater than the radius r1 of the body. For example, the support members 50 take the form of spoked wheels 52, as in FIG Fig. 3b is shown in more detail. The support members 50 have a perpendicular to the axis of rotation 14 extending front surface 53 (see Fig. 3a + b), which terminates in the axial direction flush with the base body (not shown here) or surmounting this ( Fig. 3a ), so that in the application case two front surfaces 53 abut each other and directly connected to each other, for example, screwed, can be. The connection points 56 of two support elements 50, in Fig. 3b and 3d indicated by bores, are to increase the torsional stiffness preferably outside the radius r1 in the radially outer regions of the support member 50th

Die Stützelemente 50 sind mittels geeigneter Kopplungselemente 55 starr mit den Endbereichen der Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 verbunden. Da die Stützelemente 50 hier in axialer Richtung über den Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 überstehen, befindet sich zwischen jeweils zwei Grundkörpern 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 jeweils ein weiteres Kopplungsstück 55' (Fig. 3d), das mit den Kopplungselementen 55 starr verbunden ist und hier die Form eines Rohrstücks mit etwa dem gleichen Radius wie die Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 sowie einem in axialer Richtung nach aussen abstehenden Flansch hat. Stützelemente 50 und Kopplungsstück 55' oder Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 und Kopplungsstück 55' können auch einstückig sein.The support elements 50 are connected by means of suitable coupling elements 55 rigidly connected to the end regions of the base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3. Since the support elements 50 protrude here in the axial direction over the main body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, there is between each two main bodies 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 in each case a further coupling piece 55 '(FIG. Fig. 3d ), which is rigidly connected to the coupling elements 55 and here has the shape of a pipe section with approximately the same radius as the base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 and a flange projecting outwardly in the axial direction. Supporting elements 50 and coupling piece 55 'or base body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 and coupling piece 55' may also be in one piece.

Die Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 weisen am Grundkörper 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 angeordnete Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 auf, die zu einem in axialer Richtung durchgehenden Führungsmittel 22 der Vorrichtung 1 gekoppelt werden. Diese Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 sind in ihren axialen Endbereichen an den Stützelementen 50 verankert. Damit wird einem Verwinden der Führungsmittel auch bei grossen Gesamtlängen der Trommel 12 entgegengewirkt.The modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 have on the main body 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 arranged guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, which are coupled to an axially continuous guide means 22 of the device 1. These guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are anchored in their axial end regions on the support elements 50. Thus, a twisting of the guide means is counteracted even with large overall lengths of the drum 12.

Wie Fig. 2 zeigt, sind an den jeweils aussen liegenden, nicht mit einem weiteren Modul verbundenen Endbereichen der Gesamtvorrichtung solche Stützelemente 50 angeordnet, die zur Verankerung der Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2 des jeweiligen Moduls dienen. Diese Endbereiche haben eine Kupplung 120, über die die Trommelwelle 12 mit dem Antrieb 16 verbunden und/oder im Gestell 18 gelagert ist.As Fig. 2 shows, are at the respective outer, not connected to another module end portions of the overall device such support elements 50th arranged, which serve for anchoring the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2 of the respective module. These end regions have a coupling 120, via which the drum shaft 12 is connected to the drive 16 and / or mounted in the frame 18.

Die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 haben die Form eines Profilblechs mit einer im wesentlichen geraden Führungsfläche 22a und einer mit Einkerbungen versehenen Rückfläche 22b. Die Einkerbungen bzw. die gesamte Rückfläche 22b dienen als Führungen für die Vorschubmittel 44. Diese sind in Fig. 3b und 3c angedeutet. Für eine nähere Erläuterung des Aufbaus und der Funktion der Vorschubmittel 44 und ihrer Steuerung wird auf die EP-A 0 550 828 verwiesen. Da die Vorschubmittel 44 nur einen bestimmten Hub ausführen, der kleiner als der Abstand zweier Stützelemente 50 ist, wird ihre Bewegung durch die Stützelemente 50 nicht behindert. Die jeweils einem gemeinsamen Aufnahmeteil 26 zugeordneten Vorschubmittel 44 zweier benachbarter Module 1.1, 1.2 sind durch geeignete Mittel, die z.B. die Stützelemente 50 übergreifen, miteinander gekoppelt, z.B. durch Stangen. Damit können sie wie bei der nicht unterteilten Vorrichtung, z.B. gemäss EP-A 0 550 828 , durch einen gemeinsamen Antrieb angetrieben und durch eine gemeinsame Steuereinrichtung gesteuert werden.The guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 have the shape of a profile sheet with a substantially straight guide surface 22a and a notched back surface 22b. The notches or the entire rear surface 22b serve as guides for the feed means 44. These are in Fig. 3b and 3c indicated. For a more detailed explanation of the structure and function of the advancing means 44 and its control is on the EP-A 0 550 828 directed. Since the feed means 44 execute only a certain stroke, which is smaller than the distance between two support members 50, their movement is not hindered by the support members 50. Each of a common receiving part 26 associated feed 44 of two adjacent modules 1.1, 1.2 are coupled together by suitable means, for example, the support members 50, for example, by rods. Thus, they can as in the undivided device, eg according to EP-A 0 550 828 be driven by a common drive and controlled by a common control device.

Das Speichenrad 52 hat in axialer Richtung gesehen eine gerade Front- und Rückfläche und eine im Vergleich zur Länge L des Moduls geringe axiale Ausdehnung. In Umfangsrichtung weist das Speichenrad 52 dieselbe Anzahl Speichen 54 auf wie die Trommel 12 Stützelemente 22 hat. Die Einkerbungen zwischen den Speichen 54 dienen zum unbehinderten Durchführen der Druckereiprodukte 10, 10'.The spoke wheel 52 has seen in the axial direction, a straight front and back surface and a small compared to the length L of the module axial extent. In the circumferential direction, the spoked wheel 52 has the same number of spokes 54 as the drum 12 has support elements 22. The notches between the spokes 54 serve for the unimpeded passage of the printed products 10, 10 '.

Die Abschnitte 24.1, 24.2 der oben beschriebene Auflage 24 sind hier aus einem abgewinkelten weiteren Profilblech gebildet, das auf die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 aufgesetzt ist, jedoch auch einstückig damit ausgebildet sein kann. Die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 sind an ihren der Drehachse 14 zugewandten Enden in Nuten 80 in der Trommelwelle 12 bzw. deren Abschnitten 12.1, 12.2, die sich über die ganze Länge der Trommelwelle 12 bzw. des entsprechenden Abschnitts erstrecken oder sich nur im Bereich des Speichenrads 52 befinden. An ihren in axialer Richtung aussen liegenden Endbereichen sind die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 an den Speichen 54 des Speichenrads 52 verankert. Diese haben dazu eine zum Profil der Rückfläche 22b der Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 im wesentlichen komplementäre Form, wie in Fig. 3b dargestellt.The sections 24.1, 24.2 of the above-described support 24 are formed here from an angled further profile sheet, which on the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 is attached, but may also be integrally formed therewith. The guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are at their ends facing the axis of rotation 14 in grooves 80 in the drum shaft 12 and their sections 12.1, 12.2, which extend over the entire length of the drum shaft 12 and the corresponding portion or only in the area of the spoked wheel 52. At their end regions lying in the axial direction outside, the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 are anchored to the spokes 54 of the spoke wheel 52. These have to the profile of the rear surface 22b of the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 substantially complementary shape, as in Fig. 3b shown.

Die in radialer Richtung gemessene Breite der Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 entspricht etwa der Differenz der Radien r1 und r2. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, dass die Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 oder die aufgesetzten Auflageabschnitte 24.1, 24.3 radial über die Stützelemente 50 hinausragen. In diesem Fall sind die radial aussen liegenden Flächen der Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 bzw. die aufgesetzten Auflageabschnitte 24.1, 24.3 vorzugsweise durch Verbindungselemente 57 miteinander verbunden. Hierdurch wird zusätzlich die Stabilität erhöht und eine absatzlos durchgehende Führungsfläche bzw. -kante der Führungsmittel 22 geschaffen.The measured in the radial direction width of the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 corresponds approximately to the difference of the radii r1 and r2. However, it is also possible for the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 or the attached support sections 24.1, 24.3 to protrude radially beyond the support elements 50. In this case, the radially outer surfaces of the guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 or the attached support sections 24.1, 24.3 are preferably connected to one another by connecting elements 57. As a result, the stability is additionally increased and a shoulder surface or edge of the guide means 22 without throughput is created.

Fig. 3c zeigt einen Schnitt durch ein Modul in einem mittleren Bereich, d.h. abseits der Stützelemente 50. Der Aufbau hier entspricht einer nicht-modularen Vorrichtung, z.B. gemäss EP-A 0 550 828 . Der Übersichtlichkeit halber sind nur einige Führungsmittelabschnitte 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 und nur ein Vorschubmittel 44 gezeigt. Fig. 3c shows a section through a module in a central region, ie away from the support elements 50. The structure here corresponds to a non-modular device, eg according to EP-A 0 550 828 , For the sake of clarity, only a few guide means sections 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and only one advancing means 44 are shown.

Figur 4 zeigt mehrere Varianten einer aus veschiedenen Modulen aufgebauten Vorrichtung. Alle Varianten umfassen ein erstes Modul 1.1 sowie ein zweites Modul 1.2. Beide Module sind grundsätzlich wie mit Bezug auf Fig. 2, 3a-d beschrieben aufgebaut und haben ungefähr die gleiche in axialer Richtung gemessene Länge L. In ihren Endbereichen ist die Vorrichtung 1 an einem Maschinengestell 18 gelagert. Ausserhalb der Endbereiche wird die Vorrichtung durch hier nicht gezeigte Haltevorrichtungen gestützt. FIG. 4 shows several variants of a built-up of different modules device. All variants include a first module 1.1 and a second module 1.2. Both modules are basically as related to Fig. 2 . 3a-d constructed and have approximately the same length measured in the axial direction L. In their end regions, the device 1 is mounted on a machine frame 18. Outside the end regions, the device is supported by holding devices, not shown here.

Das hier jeweils im rechten Endbereich der Vorrichtung angeordnete erste Modul 1.1 umfasst eine Steuereinrichtung 28 für die Vorschubmittel 44. Diese umfasst vorzugsweise eine hier nur schematisch angedeutete Kulissensteuerung 108, insbesondere wie in EP-A 0 550 828 beschrieben. Die Vorschubmittel 44 aller Module 1.1, 1.2 sind miteinander gekoppelt und daher durch dieselbe Steuereinrichtung 28 steuerbar. Insbesondere führen sie eine synchrone Hubbewegung in axialer Richtung sowie eine synchrone Klemmbewegung in Umfangsrichtung aus.The first module 1.1 arranged here in each case in the right-hand end region of the device comprises a control device 28 for the advancing means 44. This preferably comprises a slide control 108, which is only schematically indicated here, in particular as in FIG EP-A 0 550 828 described. The advancing means 44 of all modules 1.1, 1.2 are coupled together and therefore controllable by the same control device 28. In particular, they perform a synchronous lifting movement in the axial direction and a synchronous clamping movement in the circumferential direction.

Das erste Modul 1.1 ist ausserdem mit vier Zuführstationen 30 gekoppelt, die hier nur schematisch angedeutet, jedoch z.B. in der EP-A 0 550 828 näher beschrieben sind.The first module 1.1 is also coupled to four feed stations 30, which are indicated here only schematically, but for example in the EP-A 0 550 828 are described in more detail.

Das hier jeweils im linken Endbereich der Vorrichtung angeordnete zweite Modul 1.2 umfasst eine Wegrührstation 32, die ebenfalls nur schematisch gezeigt ist. Sie hat etwa dieselbe Breite wie eine Zuführstation 30, von denen das zweite Modul 1.2 fünf aufweist. Wie in Fig. 5 skizziert, ist die Wegführstation 32 unterhalb der Trommel 12 angeordnet. Sie umfasst beispielsweise einen Hefter.The second module 1.2 arranged here in each case in the left end region of the device comprises a removal station 32, which is also shown only schematically. It has approximately the same width as a feed station 30, of which the second module 1.2 has five. As in Fig. 5 sketched, the Wegführstation 32 is disposed below the drum 12. It includes, for example, a stapler.

Die aus diesen Grundelementen 1.1, 1.2 zusammengesetzte Vorrichtung kann durch weitere Module 1.3, 1.4 ergänzt werden. Zwei verschiedene Zwischenmodultypen sind im rechten Teil der Fig. 4 skizziert. Eine erstes Zwischenmodul 1.3 hat sechs Zuführstationen 30 und eine Gesamtlänge L, die der Länge eines Grundelements 1.1, 1.2 entspricht. Ein zweites Zwischenmodul 1.4. hat nur vier Zuführstationen 30 und eine entsprechend reduzierte Gesamtlänge L', die etwa 2/3 der Länge L beträgt. Je nach den Anforderungen an das herzustellende zusammengesetzte Druckereiprodukt können ein, zwei oder mehrere dieser Zwischenmodule 1.3, 1.4 zwischen die Grundmodule 1.1, 1.2 geschaltet werden. Fig. 4 zeigt verschiedene Beispiele für Vorrichtungen mit insgesamt 9, 13, 15, 17, 19 und 21 Zuführstationen. Das Baukastensystem ermöglicht dank der einheitlichen Schnittstellen der Module eine einfache Erweiterung bestehender Vorrichtungen. Erfindungsgemäss gelingt es auch, die erforderliche Stabilität herzustellen.The device composed of these basic elements 1.1, 1.2 can be supplemented by further modules 1.3, 1.4. Two different types of intermediate modules are in the right part of the Fig. 4 outlined. A first intermediate module 1.3 has six feed stations 30 and an overall length L which corresponds to the length of a basic element 1.1, 1.2. A second intermediate module 1.4. has only four feed stations 30 and a correspondingly reduced total length L ', which is about 2/3 of the length L. Depending on the requirements for the composite printed product to be produced, one, two or more of these intermediate modules 1.3, 1.4 can be connected between the basic modules 1.1, 1.2. Fig. 4 shows various examples of devices with a total of 9, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 feed stations. Thanks to the uniform interfaces of the modules, the modular system allows simple extension of existing devices. According to the invention, it is also possible to produce the required stability.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine Übersicht über verschiedene aus Modulen zusammengesetzte Vorrichtungen, wobei hier jeweils die in Fig. 5 skizzierte Wegführstation 32 mit Heftaggregat angedeutet ist. Die Vorrichtungen unterscheiden sich prinzipiell nicht von denen aus Fig. 4 mit zwei im folgenden erläuterten Ausnahmen: Fig. 6 shows an overview of different composed of modules devices, in each case the in Fig. 5 sketched Wegführstation 32 is indicated with stitching unit. The devices do not differ in principle from those Fig. 4 with two exceptions explained below:

Zwei der Vorrichtungen weisen neben der im linken Endbereich angeordneten Wegführstation 32 mit Heftaggregat eine an sich baugleiche weitere Wegführstation 32'mit Heftaggregat auf. Diese befindet sich in der Mitte eines Zwischenmoduls 1.3 (linker Teil von Fig. 6) bzw. am Anfang des Zwischenmoduls (rechter Teil von Fig. 6). Die entsprechenden Vorrichtungen können daher zum parallelen Zusammenstellen zweier voneinander unabhängiger Produkte eingesetzt werden. Die jeweiligen zusammengesetzten Endprodukte, die aus jeweils 6 bzw. 8 Teilprodukten bestehen, werden an den beiden Wegführstation 32, 32' entnommen. Statt unabhängigen Produkten können mit den beiden Teilvorrichtungen auch identische Produkte hergestellt und an den Wegführstationen 32, 32' entnommen werden, um so die doppelte Leistung zu erzielen. Im Bedarfsfall kann die weitere Wegführstation 32' jedoch auch deaktiviert werden, um durch Hintereinanderschalten aller vorhandener Zuführstationen 30 ein aus 11 bzw. 15 Teilprodukten bestehendes Endprodukt herzustellen.Two of the devices have, in addition to the arranged in the left end Wegführstation 32 with stitching a per se identical to another Wegführstation 32 'with stitching unit on. This is located in the middle of an intermediate module 1.3 (left part of Fig. 6 ) or at the beginning of the intermediate module (right part of Fig. 6 ). The corresponding devices can therefore be used for the parallel assembly of two independent products. The respective composite end products, which each consist of 6 or 8 partial products, are removed at the two removal stations 32, 32 '. Instead of independent products, identical products can also be produced with the two subdevices and removed at the removal stations 32, 32 'in order to achieve twice the output. If necessary, however, the further removal station 32 'can also be deactivated in order to switch all of them together existing feed stations 30 to produce a 11 or 15 partial products end product.

Figur 7 zeigt eine teilweise geschnitte Ansicht einer erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung 1 in Richtung der Drehachse 14. Zu erkennen ist die Trommel 12 mit der Trommelwelle 20 und daran angeordneten radial abstehenden Führungsmitteln 22, die in axialer Richtung durchgehende Führungsflächen bzw. taschenförmige Aufnahmeteile 26 bilden. Der modulare Aufbau der Vorrichtung sowie die erfindungsgemässen Stützelemente 50 sind in dieser Darstellung nicht sichtbar. Unterhalb der Trommel befinden sich Haltevorrichtungen 42 für die eigentliche Trommel 12 und Haltevorrichtungen 43, die ein Herausfallen der Produkte aus den Aufnahmeteilen 26 verhindern. Die Trommel 12 und diese Haltevorrichtungen 42, 43 befinden sich in einem Maschinengestell 18. Dieses weist eine Durchführung für eine Wegführstation 32 auf, die hier einen Greiferförderer 140 umfasst. FIG. 7 shows a partially cutaway view of an inventive device 1 in the direction of the axis of rotation 14. Evident is the drum 12 with the drum shaft 20 and disposed thereon radially projecting guide means 22 which form in the axial direction continuous guide surfaces or pocket-shaped receiving parts 26. The modular construction of the device and the support elements 50 according to the invention are not visible in this illustration. Below the drum are holders 42 for the actual drum 12 and holding devices 43, which prevent falling out of the products from the receiving parts 26. The drum 12 and these holding devices 42, 43 are located in a machine frame 18. This has a passage for a Wegführstation 32, which here comprises a gripper conveyor 140.

Vorschubmittel 44 laufen wie oben beschrieben an der profilierten Rückseite der Führungsmittel 22 in axialer Richtung. Im ersten Modul 1.1 befinden sich im Bereich der Steuereinrichtung 28, d.h. in einem Endbereich der Vorrichtung, mit der Trommel 12 bzw. jeweils einem Aufnahmeteil 26 mitbewegte Hebel 104. Diese sind mit den entsprechenden Vorschubmitteln 44 des ersten Moduls 1.1 direkt gekoppelt. Die Vorschubmittel 44 der übrigen Module haben keine derartigen Hebel 104; durch Kopplung der Vorschubmittel 44 benachbarter Module 1.1, 1.2, ... untereinander besteht jedoch eine indirekte Kopplung dieser Vorschubmittel mit dem Hebel 104. Der Hebel 104 hat an seinem radial aussen liegenden Ende eine Steuerrolle 106, die über die entsprechenden Aufnahmen 24 hinausragt. Sie wirkt mit einer Kulissenanordnung 108 zusammen, die mantelartig um den axial aussen liegenden Endbereich des ersten Moduls 1.1 herumgeführt ist und Teil der Steuereinrichtung ist. Durch entsprechende Form der Kulissenanordnung 108 wird die Hubbewegung der Vorschubmittel 44 veranlasst. Details der Steuerung und der Vorschubmittel sind den bereits genannten Schriften EP-A 0 341 425 und EP-A 0 550 828 zu entnehmen.Feeding means 44 run as described above on the profiled back of the guide means 22 in the axial direction. In the first module 1.1 are located in the control device 28, ie in an end region of the device, with the drum 12 and a receiving part 26 mitbewegte lever 104. These are directly coupled to the corresponding feed means 44 of the first module 1.1. The advancing means 44 of the other modules have no such lever 104; However, by coupling the feed means 44 of adjacent modules 1.1, 1.2,..., there is an indirect coupling of this feed means with the lever 104. The lever 104 has at its radially outer end a control roller 106 which projects beyond the corresponding receptacles 24. It cooperates with a link arrangement 108, which is guided like a coat around the axially outer end region of the first module 1.1 and is part of the control device. By appropriate shape of the link assembly 108, the lifting movement the advancing means 44 causes. Details of the control and the feed means are the already mentioned writings EP-A 0 341 425 and EP-A 0 550 828 refer to.

Die Haltevorrichtungen 42 für die Trommel 12 umfasst ein Stützband 110, das über mehrere Umlaufrollen 112 so geführt ist, dass sein der Trommel 12 zugewandtes Trum etwa das untere Drittel der Trommel abstützt. Hierdurch wird ein Durchbiegen verhindert. Das Stützband 110 hat vorzugsweise eine unstrukturierte Oberfläche. Hierdurch werden Probleme mit der Synchronisation der Auflagen und etwaiger daran angepasster, umlaufend bewegter Halteelemente vermieden. Diese können beispielsweise bei der in der EP-A 0 550 828 beschriebenen Haltevorrichtung auftreten, bei der im Querschnitt V-förmige Halteelemente die Auflagen umgreifen und dadurch abstützen. Dennoch kann hier prinzipiell auch eine solche Haltevorrichtung eingesetzt werden.The holding devices 42 for the drum 12 comprises a support belt 110, which is guided over a plurality of circulation rollers 112 so that the drum 12 facing the strand about the lower third of the drum is supported. This prevents sagging. The support band 110 preferably has an unstructured surface. As a result, problems with the synchronization of the conditions and any adapted thereto, circumferentially moving holding elements are avoided. These can be used, for example, in the EP-A 0 550 828 described holding device occur in the cross-sectionally V-shaped holding elements engage around the supports and thereby supported. Nevertheless, in principle, such a holding device can be used here.

Die Haltevorrichtung 42 für die Trommel ist bevorzugt im Bereich der Nahtstelle zwischen zwei Modulen angeordnet. Die Steuereinrichtung 28 ist so konfiguriert, dass sich die Produkte im Bereich der Nahtstellen in der oberen Hälfte der Umlaufbahn bzw. der Trommel 12 befinden. Das Stützband 110 der Haltevorrichtung 42 kommt daher nicht mit den Produkten in Berührung; damit besteht auch keine Gefahr, dass diese zwischen Trommel 12 und Stützband 110 beschädigt werden.The holding device 42 for the drum is preferably arranged in the region of the interface between two modules. The controller 28 is configured so that the products are located near the seams in the upper half of the orbit 12. The support band 110 of the holding device 42 therefore does not come into contact with the products; thus there is no danger that they are damaged between drum 12 and support belt 110.

Haltevorrichtungen 43 für die Produkte sind seitlich von der TrommelHaltevorrichtung 42 in den Bereichen angeordnet. Sie umfasst ebenfalls ein Stützband 114, das über Umlenkrollen 116 umläuft und in der unteren Trommelhälfte an den Auflagen 24 anliegt bzw. die Aufnahmeteile 26 verschliesst. Das Stützband 114 muss vorliegend keine grosse Kraft auf die Trommel 12 ausüben, da lediglich die Gewichtskraft der Produkte aufgenommen werden muss, um diese am Herausfallen zu hindern.Holding devices 43 for the products are arranged laterally of the drum holding device 42 in the areas. It also comprises a support band 114, which rotates over deflection rollers 116 and rests in the lower half of the drum on the supports 24 and the receiving parts 26 closes. In the present case, the support band 114 does not have to exert a large force on the drum 12, because only the weight of the products must be taken to prevent them from falling out.

Die beschriebene funktionelle Aufteilung der Haltevorrichtungen 42, 43 in Haltevorrichtungen für die Trommel und Haltevorrichtungen für die Produkte und ihre räumliche Trennung hat den Vorteil, dass sowohl die Trommel als auch die Produkte sicher und einfach - nämlich mit einem Stützband - abgestützt werden können, ohne die Produkte mechanisch zu beeinträchtigen. Dieses Konzept ist mit Vorteil auch bei nicht-modular gestalteten Vorrichtungen einsetzbar.The described functional division of the holding devices 42, 43 in holding devices for the drum and holding devices for the products and their spatial separation has the advantage that both the drum and the products safely and easily - namely with a support band - can be supported without the Mechanically impair products. This concept can also be used with advantage in non-modular devices.

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  1. Processing device (1) for processing printed products (10, 10'), in particular for collecting individual printed sheets for manufacturing an assembled and stapled printed product, with a drum (12) rotatable about a rotation axis (14) and with at least two feed stations (30) arranged distanced to one another in the direction of the rotation axis (14), for feeding printed products (10, 10'), and with at least one lead-away station (32) for leading away processed printed products (10, 10'), wherein the drum (12) comprises several guide means (22), in particular saddle-like rests (24) or conveyor compartments, which are arranged one after another in the peripheral direction of the drum (12) and are movable along a closed revolving path, and advance means (44) controlled by a control unit (28), for displacing the printed products (10, 10') in the direction of the rotation axis (14), characterised in that the device is composed of modules (1.1, 1.2, ..., 1.6), each comprising a base body (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) rotatable about the rotation axis (14), with guide means sections (22.1, 22.2, 22.3) and advance means (44) arranged on said base body, wherein the base body (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) in its end regions lying to the outside in the axial direction, comprises support elements (50) projecting to the outside perpendicularly to the rotation axis (14), and wherein in each case two support elements (50) of adjacent modules (1.1, 1.2, ..., 1.6) are coupled or may be coupled to one another.
  2. Processing device according to claim 1, characterised in that the support elements (50) comprise support wheels in the shape of spoke wheels (52) in perpendicular orientation to the rotation axis (14), the spokes of which being in radial orientation to the rotation axis (14), wherein the guide means sections (22.1, 22.2, 22.3) of adjacent modules form a continuous guide means (22) for the printed products between the spokes.
  3. Processing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that each guide means section (22.1, 22.2, 22.3) extends over the length of the respective module (1.1, 1.2, .., 1.6), and with their ends lying to the outside in the direction of the rotation axis (14), are secured to the support elements (50).
  4. Processing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the support elements (50) project beyond the end regions of the base body (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) in the direction of the rotation axis (14).
  5. Processing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the support elements (50) of any two adjacent modules (1.1, 1.2, .., 1.6) bear directly on one another and arc rigidly connected to one another.
  6. Processing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the region of a module (1.1, 1.2, ..., 1.6) facing another module (1.1, 1.2, ..., 1.6) forms an interface, and that the interfaces of all modules (1.1, 1.2, .., 1.6) are of essentially identical construction.
  7. Processing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one first module (1.1) is present, which comprises a control unit (28) for controlling the advance means of at least two modules (1.1, 1.2,...,1.6), and that at least one second module (1.2) is present, which comprises a stapling and lead-away station (32), or is capable of working in conjunction with a stapling and lead-away station (32).
  8. Processing device according to claim 7, characterised in that the first and/or second module (1.1, 1.2) comprises one or more feed stations (30) or is capable of working in conjunction with one or more feed stations (30).
  9. Processing device according to claim 7 or 8, characterised in that at least one further stapling and lead-away station (32') is present, which is arranged on the first module (1.1) or on a further module (1.2, 1.3, .., 1.6).
  10. Processing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that coupling means are present, with which the advance means (44) of at least two adjacent modules (1.1, 1.2, ..., 1.6) are coupled in such a manner that they can be controlled by a common control unit (28).
  11. Processing device according to one or the preceding claims, characterised in that the modules (1.1, 1.2, ...1.6) are essentially of an integer multiple of a unit of length (I) in the direction of the rotation axis (14), preferably of essentially the same length (L).
  12. Processing module according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by a holding device (42) which supports the drum (12) in the border region between two modules (1.1, 1.2, .., 1.6) from below.
  13. Processing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the guide means sections (22.1, 22.2, 22.3) of adjacent modules (1.1., 1.2, .., 1.6) are aligned flush with one another and form guide means (22) which are continuous in the axial direction.
  14. Construction kit for the construction of a modular processing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by at least two modules (1.1, 1.2, ..., 1.6), each comprising a base body (20.1, 20.2, 20.3), rotatable about the rotation axis (14), with guide means sections (22.1, 22.2, 22.3) and advance means (44) arranged on said base body, wherein the base body (20.1, 20.2, 20.3) comprises support elements (50) in its end regions lying to the outside in the axial direction, which support elements (50) project outwards perpendicular to the rotation axis (14) and each of which can be coupled to a support element (50) of further module.
  15. Construction kit according to claim 14, with a first module (1.1) comprising a control device (28) for controlling the advance means (44) of at least two modules (1.1, 1.2, ..., 1.6), and with a second module (1.2) comprising a stapling and lead-away stations (32) or which can be coupled to a stapling and lead-away station (32), and with optionally at least one further module (1.3, 1.4) which can be coupled to the first and/or second module (1.1, 1.2).
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