EP2511213A1 - Transport system for transporting a cable - Google Patents

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EP2511213A1
EP2511213A1 EP11162191A EP11162191A EP2511213A1 EP 2511213 A1 EP2511213 A1 EP 2511213A1 EP 11162191 A EP11162191 A EP 11162191A EP 11162191 A EP11162191 A EP 11162191A EP 2511213 A1 EP2511213 A1 EP 2511213A1
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Stefan Viviroli
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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
    • B65H51/00—Forwarding filamentary material
    • B65H51/14—Aprons, endless belts, lattices, or like driven elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H51/00—Forwarding filamentary material
    • B65H51/18—Gripping devices with linear motion
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H51/00—Forwarding filamentary material
    • B65H51/28—Arrangements for initiating a forwarding operation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H51/00—Forwarding filamentary material
    • B65H51/32—Supporting or driving arrangements for forwarding devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H54/00—Winding, coiling, or depositing filamentary material
    • B65H54/76—Depositing materials in cans or receptacles
    • B65H54/78—Apparatus in which the depositing device or the receptacle is reciprocated
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2701/00—Handled material; Storage means
    • B65H2701/30—Handled filamentary material
    • B65H2701/34—Handled filamentary material electric cords or electric power cables
    • B65H2701/341—Handled filamentary material electric cords or electric power cables in a manufacturing process

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  • the invention relates to a transport system for transporting a cable in a cable processing machine for assembling the cable.
  • the cable to be processed in a cable processing machine or to be assembled is transported into the machine for processing and, after processing, transferred to a storage.
  • the cable is essentially removed by means of a feed device a cable supply and pushed depending on the desired cable section length in the machine.
  • a device for packaging a cable section has become known, by means of which the ends of the cable section are machinable.
  • a cable feed advances the cable from a supply of cable until the leading end of the cable is gripped by a gripper of a first pivot arm.
  • the first pivot arm leads the leading cable end for processing a first confectioning station.
  • the first swivel arm is swung back to the starting position and the cable advanced by means of cable feed.
  • the cable arrives on a conveyor belt and is moved away from it.
  • the cable feed stops and a gripper of a second swing arm grips the trailing cable end of the cable section and a knife disconnects the cable section.
  • the second pivot arm feeds the trailing end of the cable for processing a second finishing station located adjacent to the conveyor.
  • the cable section falls on the leading end of the conveyor belt in a collecting trough. After processing, the gripper of the second pivot arm is opened and the ready-made cable section falls completely into the collecting channel.
  • the cable When advancing the cable is susceptible to unwanted movements and deformations as limp element.
  • the cable may hang on machine parts or bend and / or get into unwanted locations in the machine.
  • the cable may also move slower or faster than desired.
  • the cable jams or gets damaged or hinders the correct processing of subsequent cables.
  • the invention aims to remedy this situation.
  • the invention as characterized in the main claims, solves the problem of avoiding the disadvantages of the known device and to provide a transport system in a cable processing machine, by means of which a cable is easily transportable.
  • the cable is not pushed into the cable processing device or cable processing machine, but pulled into it.
  • a belt drive type Tansportsystem is provided.
  • Projecting conveyor elements are arranged on two circulating belts arranged in parallel so that the conveyor elements of one belt are adjacent to the conveyor elements of the other belt. Depending on the position of the adjacent conveyor elements to each other, they cause a lead, enclosing or clamping of lying between the guide elements cable or release the cable. The position of the conveying elements and thus their function is influenced by moving the belts relative to each other or from each other.
  • the transport system In contrast to a conveyor belt, the transport system better guides and controls the cable during transport. Collisions of the cable with other cables or machine parts can be prevented. Operating faults and processing errors in the machine can be limited to a minimum.
  • the conveyor elements perform at the inlet of the belt from a converging movement, wherein the cable is captured and centered horizontally at the inlet by means of the conveyor elements.
  • the processing speed of the machine can be increased without sacrificing reliability.
  • the cable will come into contact with very few stationary or moving machine parts during transport, avoiding damage to the cable or parts attached to it.
  • the transport system can accept cables horizontally at the entrance or exit.
  • the cables can also be inserted from above and / or lowered downwards.
  • the transport device can move held cables horizontally forward and backward in the cable longitudinal axis.
  • Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a cable processing machine 1 with a designed as a tape drive 2 cable feed device, the tape drive 2, a cable 3 a first pivot arm 4 with a first gripper 5 supplies.
  • first drives 6 By means of first drives 6, the first pivot arm 4 can be placed in a pivoting movement symbolized by an arrow P1 and / or in a linear movement symbolized by an arrow P2.
  • separation / Strisoliermessern 7.1 the cable can be separated and / or stripped.
  • the cable processing machine 1 has a second pivot arm 8.1 with a second gripper 9.
  • the second pivot arm 8.1 can be placed in a symbolized by an arrow P3 pivoting movement and / or in a symbolized by an arrow P4 linear motion.
  • the first pivot arm 4 serves as a feeder by means of rotary motion P1 and linear movement P2 side of the cable longitudinal axis arranged first processing stations 10 (for example, crimping presses and / or Tüllenbe publisheder) with leading cable ends 3.1.
  • the second arm 12 set in motion by means of second drives 12 serves as a feeding device by means of rotational movement P3 and linear movement P4 laterally of the cable longitudinal axis arranged processing stations 10 (for example crimping presses and / or Tüllenbe Anlagener) with trailing cable ends 3.2.
  • processing stations 10 for example crimping presses and / or Tüllenbe Anlagener
  • the cable 3 is transported by means of a transport system 11.
  • the second gripper 9 summarizes the trailing end of the cable 3.2, then the cable 3 is separated and the trailing cable end 3.2 stripped and fed to a second processing station 10.1. After processing the trailing end of the cable 3.2, the cable 3 enters a tray thirteenth
  • Fig. 2 . Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b show the transport system 11 in the cable 3 transporting position, also called closed position.
  • the transport system 11 consists of a pair of symmetrically constructed halves. There may also be several pairs of halves arranged in cascade.
  • a first half comprises a first conveyor with a first endless belt, for example a belt 20, which is deflected by means of a first drive roller 22 and a first deflection roller 23.
  • the first rollers 22, 23 are fastened to a first carrier 20.1.
  • the first drive roller 22 is driven by a first motor 8.
  • On the first belt 20 first conveying elements 21, for example arranged at regular intervals. Irregular distances are also possible.
  • a second half comprises a second conveyor with a second endless belt, for example a belt 30, which is deflected by means of a second drive pulley 32 and a second pulley 33.
  • the second rollers 32, 33 are fastened to a second carrier 30.1.
  • the second drive roller 32 is driven by a second motor 7.
  • second conveying elements 31 are arranged, for example, at regular intervals. Irregular distances are also possible.
  • the conveying elements 21, 31 are connected by means of fastening elements 21.3, 31.3 with the belt 20, 30, for example with screw or rivet joints.
  • the conveying elements 21, 31 are for example made of metal or plastic or rubber and may be stiff or elastic.
  • Fig. 2b shows how the cable 3 is carried by the first conveyor element 21 and the second conveyor element 31.
  • the Conveying elements 21, 31 together form a concave, the cable 3 receiving cross-sectional profile 21.1.
  • the first belt 20 and the second belt 30 are driven synchronously (in terms of speed and position).
  • Each first conveying element 21 of the first belt 20, together with its adjacent second conveying element 31 of the second belt 30, forms a concave, for example a U-shaped or V-shaped cross-sectional profile 21. 1 as shown in FIG Fig. 2b ,
  • the motors 7, 8 are, for example servomotors, which are equipped with angle measuring systems, such as encoders.
  • angle measuring systems such as encoders.
  • the positions of the motor rotors and thus the mutual position of the conveying elements 21, 31 are detectable to each other and a cable processing machine 1 controlling control, the mutual position of the conveying elements 21, 31 control.
  • the absolute belt positions are determined, for example, with fixed sensors, for example, the conveyor elements 21, 31 detect.
  • Fig. 3 and Fig. 3a show the transport system 11 in a cable 3 dispensing position, also called open position.
  • the two belts 20, 30 are moved relative to each other, with the first conveying element 21 moving relative to the second conveying element 31 (or vice versa or both). That in the Fig. 2b shown, concave cross-sectional profile 21.1 is repealed with the relative movement of the conveying elements 21, 31 in the direction of the cable longitudinal axis.
  • the cable 3 can not be carried and / or transported by the first conveying elements 21 alone or by the second conveying elements 31 alone and is discharged or the cable 3 falls downwards.
  • Fig. 3 shows the transport system 11 in a cable 3 dispensing position, also called open position.
  • the two belts 20, 30 are moved relative to each other, with the first conveying element 21 moving relative to the second conveying element 31 (or vice versa or both). That in the Fig. 2b shown, concave cross-sectional profile 21.1 is repealed with the relative movement of the convey
  • the cable 3a shown is the relative movement of the conveying elements 21, 31 in the direction of the cable longitudinal axis such that the distance between a first conveying element 21 and a second conveying element 31 is approximately the same size as between a second conveying element 31 and a first conveying element 21.
  • the cable 3 is located with a meandering next to the conveying elements 21, 31 and is then discharged or falls down into the Tray 13.
  • the tape drive 2 advances the leading cable end 3.1 to the first gripper 5, which swings the leading cable end 3.1 laterally and feeds the first processing stations 10 for packaging. Thereafter, the prefabricated, leading cable end 3.1 is pivoted back into the starting position and further advanced by means of belt drive 2, wherein the leading cable end 3.1 arrives at a designated input 40 of the transport system 11.
  • the speed-synchronized belts 20, 30 take the cable 3 as in FIG Fig. 2b shown by means of the conveying elements 21, 31.
  • the conveying elements 21, 31 center and transport the cable 3 as long as the belt drive 2 advances the cable 3 until the desired cable section length has been reached. Thereafter, the cable section is separated from the cable and the trailing end of the cable as shown above.
  • the transport system 11 After assembly, the transport system 11 is brought by means of a relative movement of the conveying elements 21, 31 in the open position, the cable 3 is located with a meandering next to the conveyor elements 21, 31 and then falls down into the tray 13.
  • the relative movement of the conveying elements 21, 31 may alternatively be superposed towards the end of the cable transport of the transport movement.
  • the tape drive 2 is equipped with a length measuring system, such as an encoder wheel and a mating gear, wherein the length measuring ensures that the desired cable length is promoted or separated with great accuracy.
  • a length measuring system such as an encoder wheel and a mating gear
  • the parent control is always known where the leading cable end 3.1 is or which movements are performed with it.
  • the control synchronizes the transport system 11 or the conveying elements 21, 31 with the length measuring system of the belt drive 2.
  • Fig. 4 shows a plan view of the transport system 11, in which the in Fig. 1 Shelf 13 shown for the processed cable 3 is designed as a pivotable tray 50.
  • Each cable 3 is located during and after the assembly between the belt 20, 30 and then falls in the open position of the transport system 11 or with moving conveying elements 21, 31 down into the tub 50.
  • an actuator 50.1 for example, a pneumatic cylinder, the tub 50 and the pre-fabricated cable 3 reach into a non-illustrated container.
  • Fig. 5 and Fig. 5a show a variant of the transport system 11 for clamping and transporting the cable.
  • the conveyor elements 21a, 31a clamp in the closed position of the transport system 11, the cable 3.
  • the cable 3 can be pulled by means of the conveying elements 21a, 31a in the machine.
  • the conveying elements 21a, 31a may, for example, be elastic and shaped such that the conveying elements 21a of the first belt 20 and the conveying elements 31a of the second belt 30 make contact.
  • the conveying elements 21a, 31a can also be designed such that two opposite conveying elements 21a, 31a enclose the cable 3 completely or only partially, for example with an opening facing upwards.
  • Fig. 5a shows a variant in which the opposite conveying elements 21a, 31a form an opening 21.2 and enclose the cable 3.
  • the conveying elements 21a, 31a can also be designed according to their respective function.
  • a pair of opposed conveyor elements 21a, 31a may be configured to receive the leading cable end 3.1 particularly efficiently and gently depending on the type of packaging (for example, a crimp contact) at the input 40, while the remaining conveyor elements 21a, 31a of the belts 20, 30 have a narrower opening 21.2 for precise cable routing.
  • the guide elements 21a, 31a of the one belt 20, 30 may also be designed so that they fold away by the contact with the guide elements 21a, 31a of the other belt 20, 30 or move in any other desired form, for example for the delivery of the cable. 3 ,
  • transport systems 11 For processing and guiding of long cables 3, several transport systems 11 can be arranged one behind the other in the cable transport direction or cascaded.
  • the transport systems 11 are synchronized in terms of speed and the conveyor elements are adjusted in terms of location so that a transfer or takeover of the leading cable end 3.1 at full speed is possible.
  • the transport system 11 can also be used as a buffer for processed cables 3. This is under the transport system 11 after Fig. 1 arranged a second transport system 11 with open-top conveyor elements. When the conveyor elements of the lower transport system 11 are in the closed position, the cables 3 falling from the upper transport system 11 to the lower transport system remain. The interposed cables 3 can now be transported either in the cable longitudinal axis, when all conveying elements are in the closed position or when the conveying elements are in the open position, the cables are discharged or fall down the cable 3 in the tray 13 and the tub 50.
  • the transport system 11 may be provided with a further drive, which moves the two halves from each other and each other horizontally perpendicular to the cable longitudinal axis or in the direction of the cable longitudinal axis, wherein the conveying elements 21, 31 and remove the cable 3 down or The conveying elements 21, 31 are brought into the closed position.
  • a continuous bead on one or both belts can also be attached at the bottom or in addition at the top so that the cable is continuously guided.
  • the two belts 20, 30 can also be moved only with a common drive or be coupled to the belt drive 2.
  • a switchable coupling between the two belts then ensures that the two belts are movable relative to each other or from each other.

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The wire transporting system (11) comprises a first conveyor device comprising a first set of conveyor elements (21), and a second conveyor device comprising a second set of conveyor elements (31). The conveyor devices are being movable towards each other to place both the set of conveyor elements into a wire transport position. The conveyor devices are moved away from each other to place both the set of conveyor elements into a wire release position. Both the conveyor devices comprise respective endless belts (20,30) connected to respective pulleys (22,23). An independent claim is included for wire transporting method.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Transportsystem für einen Transport eines Kabels in einer Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine zur Konfektionierung des Kabels.The invention relates to a transport system for transporting a cable in a cable processing machine for assembling the cable.

Das in einer Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine zu bearbeitende, bzw. zu konfektionierende Kabel wird zur Bearbeitung in die Maschine hinein transportiert und nach der Bearbeitung einer Ablage übergeben. Das Kabel wird im Wesentlichen mittels einer Vorschubeinrichtung einem Kabelvorrat entnommen und je nach gewünschter Kabelabschnittlänge in die Maschine geschoben.The cable to be processed in a cable processing machine or to be assembled is transported into the machine for processing and, after processing, transferred to a storage. The cable is essentially removed by means of a feed device a cable supply and pushed depending on the desired cable section length in the machine.

Aus der Schrift EP 2 028 732 A2 ist eine Einrichtung zur Konfektionierung eines Kabelabschnittes bekannt geworden, mittels der die Enden des Kabelabschnittes bearbeitbar sind. Ein Kabelvorschub schiebt das Kabel ab einem Kabelvorrat vor bis das vorauseilende Ende des Kabels mittels eines Greifers eines ersten Schwenkarmes fassbar ist. Der erste Schwenkarm führt das vorauseilende Kabelende zur Bearbeitung einer ersten Konfektionierstation zu. Nach der Bearbeitung wird der erste Schwenkarm wieder in die Ausgangslage zurückgeschwenkt und das Kabel mittels Kabelvorschub weiter vorgeschoben. Dabei gelangt das Kabel auf ein Förderband und wird von diesem fortbewegt. Nach Erreichen der gewünschten Kabelabschnittlänge stoppt der Kabelvorschub und ein Greifer eines zweiten Schwenkarmes fasst das nacheilende Kabelende des Kabelabschnittes und ein Messer trennt den Kabelabschnitt ab. Der zweite Schwenkarm führt das nacheilende Kabelende zur Bearbeitung einer zweiten, neben dem Förderband angeordneten Konfektionierstation zu. Dabei fällt der Kabelabschnitt am vorauseilenden Ende vom Transportband in eine Sammelrinne. Nach der Bearbeitung wird der Greifer des zweiten Schwenkarms geöffnet und der fertig konfektionierte Kabelabschnitt fällt vollständig in die Sammelrinne.From the Scriptures EP 2 028 732 A2 a device for packaging a cable section has become known, by means of which the ends of the cable section are machinable. A cable feed advances the cable from a supply of cable until the leading end of the cable is gripped by a gripper of a first pivot arm. The first pivot arm leads the leading cable end for processing a first confectioning station. After processing, the first swivel arm is swung back to the starting position and the cable advanced by means of cable feed. The cable arrives on a conveyor belt and is moved away from it. Upon reaching the desired cable section length, the cable feed stops and a gripper of a second swing arm grips the trailing cable end of the cable section and a knife disconnects the cable section. The second pivot arm feeds the trailing end of the cable for processing a second finishing station located adjacent to the conveyor. The cable section falls on the leading end of the conveyor belt in a collecting trough. After processing, the gripper of the second pivot arm is opened and the ready-made cable section falls completely into the collecting channel.

Beim Vorschieben ist das Kabel als biegeschlaffes Element anfällig auf ungewollte Bewegungen und Deformationen. Das Kabel kann an Maschinenteilen hängen bleiben oder sich verbiegen und/oder an unerwünschte Stellen in der Maschine gelangen. Das Kabel kann sich auch langsamer oder schneller als gewünscht vorwärtsbewegen. Dabei verklemmt sich das Kabel oder wird beschädigt oder es behindert die korrekte Bearbeitung nachfolgender Kabel.When advancing the cable is susceptible to unwanted movements and deformations as limp element. The cable may hang on machine parts or bend and / or get into unwanted locations in the machine. The cable may also move slower or faster than desired. The cable jams or gets damaged or hinders the correct processing of subsequent cables.

Hier will die Erfindung Abhilfe schaffen. Die Erfindung, wie sie in den Hauptansprüchen gekennzeichnet ist, löst die Aufgabe, die Nachteile der bekannten Einrichtung zu vermeiden und ein Transportsystem in einer Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine zu schaffen, mittels dem ein Kabel problemlos transportierbar ist.The invention aims to remedy this situation. The invention, as characterized in the main claims, solves the problem of avoiding the disadvantages of the known device and to provide a transport system in a cable processing machine, by means of which a cable is easily transportable.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Patentansprüchen angegeben.Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Zur Lösung des Problems wird das Kabel nicht in die Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung bzw. Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine hinein geschoben, sondern hinein gezogen. Anstelle eines Förderbandes ist ein bandantriebartiges Tansportsystem vorgesehen.To solve the problem, the cable is not pushed into the cable processing device or cable processing machine, but pulled into it. Instead of a conveyor belt, a belt drive type Tansportsystem is provided.

An zwei parallel angeordneten, umlaufenden Riemen sind vorstehende Förderelemente angeordnet, so dass die Förderelemente des einen Riemens benachbart zu den Förderelementen des anderen Riemens sind. Je nach Lage der benachbarten Förderelemente zueinander bewirken sie ein Führen, Umschliessen oder Klemmen des zwischen den Führungselementen liegenden Kabels oder geben das Kabel frei. Die Lage der Förderelemente und somit deren Funktion wird beeinflusst, indem die Riemen relativ zueinander bzw. voneinander bewegt werden.Projecting conveyor elements are arranged on two circulating belts arranged in parallel so that the conveyor elements of one belt are adjacent to the conveyor elements of the other belt. Depending on the position of the adjacent conveyor elements to each other, they cause a lead, enclosing or clamping of lying between the guide elements cable or release the cable. The position of the conveying elements and thus their function is influenced by moving the belts relative to each other or from each other.

Im Gegensatz zu einem Förderband wird mit dem Transportsystem das Kabel beim Transport besser geführt und kontrolliert. Kollisionen des Kabels mit anderen Kabeln oder Maschinenteilen können verhindert werden. Betriebsstörungen und Verarbeitungsfehler in der Maschine lassen sich so auf ein Minimum begrenzen.In contrast to a conveyor belt, the transport system better guides and controls the cable during transport. Collisions of the cable with other cables or machine parts can be prevented. Operating faults and processing errors in the machine can be limited to a minimum.

Die Förderelemente führen beim Einlauf der Riemen eine konvergierende Bewegung aus, wobei das Kabel beim Einlauf mittels der Förderelemente horizontal eingefangen und zentriert wird.The conveyor elements perform at the inlet of the belt from a converging movement, wherein the cable is captured and centered horizontally at the inlet by means of the conveyor elements.

Mit der besseren Führung des Kabels kann die Verarbeitungsgeschwindigkeit der Maschine ohne Einbusse an Zuverlässigkeit erhöht werden. Das Kabel kommt während des Transports mit sehr wenigen stillstehenden oder sich mit einer anderen Geschwindigkeit bewegenden Maschinenteilen in Berührung, womit Beschädigungen des Kabels oder der daran befestigten Teile vermieden werden.By better guiding the cable, the processing speed of the machine can be increased without sacrificing reliability. The cable will come into contact with very few stationary or moving machine parts during transport, avoiding damage to the cable or parts attached to it.

Obwohl das Kabel vom Transportsystem festgehalten wird, kann sich das Kabel um die Kabellängsachse drehen und so Torsionsspannungen abbauen. Das Transportsystem ist einfach aufgebaut und hat eine kleine bewegte Masse. Auf die Riemen mit den Förderelementen sind weder Energie noch Steuersignale zu übertragen. Das Transportsystem kann Kabel am Eingang oder am Ausgang horizontal übernehmen. Die Kabel können auch von oben eingelegt werden und/oder nach unten abgegeben werden. Die Transportvorrichtung kann gehaltene Kabel horizontal in der Kabellängsachse vor- und rückwärts bewegen.Although the cable is held in place by the transport system, the cable can rotate around the cable's longitudinal axis, reducing torsional stresses. The transport system is simple and has a small moving mass. Neither energy nor control signals are to be transmitted to the belts with the conveying elements. The transport system can accept cables horizontally at the entrance or exit. The cables can also be inserted from above and / or lowered downwards. The transport device can move held cables horizontally forward and backward in the cable longitudinal axis.

Anhand der beiliegenden Figuren wird die vorliegende Erfindung näher erläutert.Reference to the accompanying figures, the present invention will be explained in more detail.

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  • Fig. 1
    eine Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine mit zwei Schwenkarmen und einem Transportsystem,
  • Fig. 2
    eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Transportsystems in geschlossener Stellung zum Transportieren eines Kabels,
  • Fig. 2a
    eine Draufsicht des Transportsystems in geschlossener Stellung zum Transportieren des Kabels,
  • Fig. 2b
    Einzelheiten von Förderelementen zum Tragen und Transportieren des Kabels,
  • Fig. 3
    eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Transportsystems in geöffneter Stellung zum Abgeben des Kabels,
  • Fig. 3a
    eine Draufsicht des Transportsystems in geöffneter Stellung zum Abgeben des Kabels,
  • Fig. 4
    eine Aufsicht des Transportsystems mit einer Ablage für die bearbeiteten Kabel,
  • Fig. 5
    eine dreidimensionale Darstellung des Transportsystems zum Festklemmen und Transportieren des Kabels und
  • Fig. 5a
    Einzelheiten von Förderelementen zum Festklemmen und Transportieren des Kabels.
Show it:
  • Fig. 1
    a cable processing machine with two pivoting arms and a transport system,
  • Fig. 2
    a three-dimensional representation of the transport system in the closed position for transporting a cable,
  • Fig. 2a
    a top view of the transport system in the closed position for transporting the cable,
  • Fig. 2b
    Details of conveyor elements for carrying and transporting the cable,
  • Fig. 3
    a three-dimensional representation of the transport system in the open position for dispensing the cable,
  • Fig. 3a
    a top view of the transport system in the open position for dispensing the cable,
  • Fig. 4
    a view of the transport system with a shelf for the processed cables,
  • Fig. 5
    a three-dimensional representation of the transport system for clamping and transporting the cable and
  • Fig. 5a
    Details of conveyor elements for clamping and transporting the cable.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine 1 mit einer als Bandantrieb 2 ausgebildeten Kabelvorschubeinrichtung, wobei der Bandantrieb 2 ein Kabel 3 einem ersten Schwenkarm 4 mit einem ersten Greifer 5 zuführt. Mittels ersten Antrieben 6 kann der erste Schwenkarm 4 in eine mit einem Pfeil P1 symbolisierte Schwenkbewegung und/oder in eine mit einem Pfeil P2 symbolisierte Linearbewegung versetzt werden. Mit Trenn-/Abisoliermessern 7.1 kann das Kabel getrennt und/oder abisoliert werden. Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a cable processing machine 1 with a designed as a tape drive 2 cable feed device, the tape drive 2, a cable 3 a first pivot arm 4 with a first gripper 5 supplies. By means of first drives 6, the first pivot arm 4 can be placed in a pivoting movement symbolized by an arrow P1 and / or in a linear movement symbolized by an arrow P2. With separation / Strisoliermessern 7.1, the cable can be separated and / or stripped.

Im weiteren weist die Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine 1 einen zweiten Schwenkarm 8.1 mit einem zweiten Greifer 9 auf. Mittels zweiten Antrieben 12 kann der zweite Schwenkarm 8.1 in eine mit einem Pfeil P3 symbolisierte Schwenkbewegung und/oder in eine mit einem Pfeil P4 symbolisierte Linearbewegung versetzt werden. Der erste Schwenkarm 4 bedient als Zuführeinrichtung mittels Drehbewegung P1 und Linearbewegung P2 seitlich der Kabellängsachse angeordnete erste Bearbeitungsstationen 10 (beispielsweise Crimppressen und/oder Tüllenbestücker) mit vorauseilenden Kabelenden 3.1. Der mittels zweiten Antrieben 12 in Bewegung versetzte zweite Schwenkarm 8.1 bedient als Zuführeinrichtung mittels Drehbewegung P3 und Linearbewegung P4 seitlich der Kabellängsachse angeordnete Bearbeitungsstationen 10 (beispielsweise Crimppressen und/oder Tüllenbestücker) mit nacheilenden Kabelenden 3.2. Nach der Bearbeitung des vorauseilenden Kabelendes 3.1 wird das Kabel 3 mittels eines Transportsystems 11 weitertransportiert. Der zweite Greifer 9 fasst das nacheilende Kabelende 3.2, danach wird das Kabel 3 getrennt und das nacheilende Kabelende 3.2 abisoliert und einer zweiten Bearbeitungsstation 10.1 zugeführt. Nach der Bearbeitung des nacheilenden Kabelendes 3.2 gelangt das Kabel 3 in eine Ablage 13.Furthermore, the cable processing machine 1 has a second pivot arm 8.1 with a second gripper 9. By means of second drives 12, the second pivot arm 8.1 can be placed in a symbolized by an arrow P3 pivoting movement and / or in a symbolized by an arrow P4 linear motion. The first pivot arm 4 serves as a feeder by means of rotary motion P1 and linear movement P2 side of the cable longitudinal axis arranged first processing stations 10 (for example, crimping presses and / or Tüllenbestücker) with leading cable ends 3.1. The second arm 12 set in motion by means of second drives 12 serves as a feeding device by means of rotational movement P3 and linear movement P4 laterally of the cable longitudinal axis arranged processing stations 10 (for example crimping presses and / or Tüllenbestücker) with trailing cable ends 3.2. After processing the leading cable end 3.1, the cable 3 is transported by means of a transport system 11. The second gripper 9 summarizes the trailing end of the cable 3.2, then the cable 3 is separated and the trailing cable end 3.2 stripped and fed to a second processing station 10.1. After processing the trailing end of the cable 3.2, the cable 3 enters a tray thirteenth

Fig. 2, Fig. 2a und Fig. 2b zeigen das Transportsystem 11 in der das Kabel 3 transportierenden Stellung, auch geschlossene Stellung genannt. Das Transportsystem 11 besteht aus einem Paar symmetrisch aufgebauter Hälften. Es können auch mehrere Paare Hälften in Kaskade angeordnet sein. Eine erste Hälfte umfasst eine erste Fördereinrichtung mit einem ersten endlosen Band, beispielsweise einem Riemen 20, der mittels einer ersten Antriebsrolle 22 und einer ersten Umlenkrolle 23 umgelenkt wird. Die ersten Rollen 22, 23 sind an einem ersten Träger 20.1 festgemacht. Die erste Antriebsrolle 22 wird mittels eines ersten Motors 8 angetrieben. Am ersten Riemen 20 sind erste Förderelemente 21, beispielsweise in regelmässigen Abständen angeordnet. Unregelmässige Abstände sind auch möglich. Fig. 2 . Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b show the transport system 11 in the cable 3 transporting position, also called closed position. The transport system 11 consists of a pair of symmetrically constructed halves. There may also be several pairs of halves arranged in cascade. A first half comprises a first conveyor with a first endless belt, for example a belt 20, which is deflected by means of a first drive roller 22 and a first deflection roller 23. The first rollers 22, 23 are fastened to a first carrier 20.1. The first drive roller 22 is driven by a first motor 8. On the first belt 20 first conveying elements 21, for example arranged at regular intervals. Irregular distances are also possible.

Eine zweite Hälfte umfasst eine zweite Fördereinrichtung mit einen zweiten endlosen Band, beispielsweise einem Riemen 30, der mittels einer zweiten Antriebsrolle 32 und einer zweiten Umlenkrolle 33 umgelenkt wird. Die zweiten Rollen 32, 33 sind an einem zweiten Träger 30.1 festgemacht. Die zweite Antriebsrolle 32 wird mittels eines zweiten Motors 7 angetrieben. Am zweiten Riemen 30 sind zweite Förderelemente 31 beispielsweise in regelmässigen Abständen angeordnet. Unregelmässige Abstände sind auch möglich. Die Förderelemente 21, 31 sind mittels Befestigungselementen 21.3, 31.3 mit dem Riemen 20, 30, beispielsweise mit Schraubverbindungen oder Nietverbindungen, verbunden. Die Förderelemente 21, 31 sind beispielsweise aus Metall oder Kunststoff oder Kautschuk und können steif oder elastisch sein.A second half comprises a second conveyor with a second endless belt, for example a belt 30, which is deflected by means of a second drive pulley 32 and a second pulley 33. The second rollers 32, 33 are fastened to a second carrier 30.1. The second drive roller 32 is driven by a second motor 7. At the second belt 30 second conveying elements 31 are arranged, for example, at regular intervals. Irregular distances are also possible. The conveying elements 21, 31 are connected by means of fastening elements 21.3, 31.3 with the belt 20, 30, for example with screw or rivet joints. The conveying elements 21, 31 are for example made of metal or plastic or rubber and may be stiff or elastic.

Wie in den Fig. 2, 2a und 2b gezeigt sind in der das Kabel 3 transportierenden Stellung des Transportsystems 11 die Förderelemente 21, 31 der einen Fördereinrichtung 20, 30 benachbart zu den Förderelementen 21, 31 der anderen Fördereinrichtung 20, 30 und tragen und transportieren so das Kabel 3.As in the Fig. 2 . 2a and 2 B are shown in the cable 3 transporting position of the transport system 11, the conveyor elements 21, 31 of a conveyor 20, 30 adjacent to the conveyor elements 21, 31 of the other conveyor 20, 30 and carry and thus transport the cable. 3

Fig. 2b zeigt wie das Kabel 3 vom ersten Förderelement 21 und vom zweiten Förderelement 31 getragen wird. Die Förderelemente 21, 31 bilden zusammen ein konkaves, das Kabel 3 aufnehmendes Querschnittprofil 21.1. In der geschlossenen Stellung der Förderelemente 21, 31 wie in den Fig. 2, Fig. 2a und Fig. 2b gezeigt werden der erste Riemen 20 und der zweite Riemen 30 synchron (geschwindigkeitsmässig und lagemässig) angetrieben. Jedes erste Förderelement 21 des ersten Riemens 20 bildet zusammen mit seinem benachbarten zweiten Förderelement 31 des zweiten Riemens 30 ein konkaves, beispielsweise ein U- oder V-förmiges Querschnittprofil 21.1 wie gezeigt in Fig. 2b. Fig. 2b shows how the cable 3 is carried by the first conveyor element 21 and the second conveyor element 31. The Conveying elements 21, 31 together form a concave, the cable 3 receiving cross-sectional profile 21.1. In the closed position of the conveying elements 21, 31 as in the Fig. 2 . Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b As shown, the first belt 20 and the second belt 30 are driven synchronously (in terms of speed and position). Each first conveying element 21 of the first belt 20, together with its adjacent second conveying element 31 of the second belt 30, forms a concave, for example a U-shaped or V-shaped cross-sectional profile 21. 1 as shown in FIG Fig. 2b ,

Die Motoren 7, 8 sind beispielsweise Servomotoren, die mit Winkelmesssystemen, beispielsweise Encoder, ausgerüstet sind. Damit sind die Stellungen der Motorrotoren und somit auch die gegenseitige Lage der Förderelemente 21, 31 zueinander erfassbar und eine die Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine 1 steuernde Steuerung kann die gegenseitige Lage der Förderelemente 21, 31 steuern. Falls verschiedene Abstände der Förderelemente vorgesehen sind, werden die absoluten Riemenstellungen beispielsweise mit feststehenden Sensoren festgestellt, die beispielsweise die Förderelemente 21, 31 detektieren.The motors 7, 8 are, for example servomotors, which are equipped with angle measuring systems, such as encoders. Thus, the positions of the motor rotors and thus the mutual position of the conveying elements 21, 31 are detectable to each other and a cable processing machine 1 controlling control, the mutual position of the conveying elements 21, 31 control. If different distances of the conveyor elements are provided, the absolute belt positions are determined, for example, with fixed sensors, for example, the conveyor elements 21, 31 detect.

Fig. 3 und Fig. 3a zeigen das Transportsystem 11 in einer das Kabel 3 abgebender Stellung, auch geöffnete Stellung genannt. Die beiden Riemen 20, 30 werden relativ voneinander bewegt, wobei sich das erste Förderelement 21 gegenüber dem zweiten Förderelement 31 (oder umgekehrt oder beide) bewegt. Das in der Fig. 2b gezeigte, konkave Querschnittprofil 21.1 wird mit der Relativbewegung der Förderelemente 21, 31 in Richtung der Kabellängsachse aufgehoben. Das Kabel 3 kann von den ersten Förderelementen 21 allein bzw. von den zweiten Förderelementen 31 allein nicht getragen und/oder transportiert werden und wird abgegeben bzw. das Kabel 3 fällt nach unten. Wie in Fig. 3a gezeigt ist die Relativbewegung der Förderelemente 21, 31 in Richtung der Kabellängsachse derart, dass der Abstand zwischen einem ersten Förderelement 21 und einem zweiten Förderelement 31 etwa gleich gross ist wie zwischen einem zweiten Förderelement 31 und einem ersten Förderelement 21. Das Kabel 3 liegt mit einem Schlängelverlauf neben den Förderelementen 21, 31 und wird abgegeben bzw. fällt dann nach unten in die Ablage 13. Fig. 3 and Fig. 3a show the transport system 11 in a cable 3 dispensing position, also called open position. The two belts 20, 30 are moved relative to each other, with the first conveying element 21 moving relative to the second conveying element 31 (or vice versa or both). That in the Fig. 2b shown, concave cross-sectional profile 21.1 is repealed with the relative movement of the conveying elements 21, 31 in the direction of the cable longitudinal axis. The cable 3 can not be carried and / or transported by the first conveying elements 21 alone or by the second conveying elements 31 alone and is discharged or the cable 3 falls downwards. As in Fig. 3a shown is the relative movement of the conveying elements 21, 31 in the direction of the cable longitudinal axis such that the distance between a first conveying element 21 and a second conveying element 31 is approximately the same size as between a second conveying element 31 and a first conveying element 21. The cable 3 is located with a meandering next to the conveying elements 21, 31 and is then discharged or falls down into the Tray 13.

Wie weiter oben erwähnt schiebt der Bandantrieb 2 das vorauseilende Kabelende 3.1 bis zum ersten Greifer 5 vor, der das vorauseilende Kabelende 3.1 seitlich ausschwenkt und zur Konfektionierung ersten Bearbeitungsstationen 10 zuführt. Danach wird das konfektionierte, vorauseilende Kabelende 3.1 in die Ausgangslage zurückgeschwenkt und mittels Bandantrieb 2 weiter vorgeschoben, wobei das vorauseilende Kabelende 3.1 an einen mit 40 bezeichneten Eingang des Transportsystems 11 gelangt. Die mit dem Bandantrieb 2 geschwindigkeitsmässig synchronisierten Riemen 20, 30 nehmen das Kabel 3 wie in Fig. 2b gezeigt mittels der Förderelemente 21, 31 auf. Die Förderelemente 21, 31 zentrieren und transportieren das Kabel 3 solange weiter wie der Bandantrieb 2 Kabel 3 vorschiebt bis die gewünschte Kabelabschnittlänge erreicht ist. Danach wird der Kabelabschnitt vom Kabel getrennt und das nacheilende Kabelende wie weiter oben dargestellt konfektioniert. Nach der Konfektionierung wird das Transportsystem 11 mittels einer Relativbewegung der Förderelemente 21, 31 in die geöffnete Stellung gebracht, wobei das Kabel 3 mit einem Schlängelverlauf neben den Förderelementen 21, 31 liegt und dann nach unten in die Ablage 13 fällt. Die Relativbewegung der Förderelemente 21, 31 kann alternativ gegen Ende des Kabeltransports der Transportbewegung überlagert werden.As mentioned above, the tape drive 2 advances the leading cable end 3.1 to the first gripper 5, which swings the leading cable end 3.1 laterally and feeds the first processing stations 10 for packaging. Thereafter, the prefabricated, leading cable end 3.1 is pivoted back into the starting position and further advanced by means of belt drive 2, wherein the leading cable end 3.1 arrives at a designated input 40 of the transport system 11. The speed-synchronized belts 20, 30 take the cable 3 as in FIG Fig. 2b shown by means of the conveying elements 21, 31. The conveying elements 21, 31 center and transport the cable 3 as long as the belt drive 2 advances the cable 3 until the desired cable section length has been reached. Thereafter, the cable section is separated from the cable and the trailing end of the cable as shown above. After assembly, the transport system 11 is brought by means of a relative movement of the conveying elements 21, 31 in the open position, the cable 3 is located with a meandering next to the conveyor elements 21, 31 and then falls down into the tray 13. The relative movement of the conveying elements 21, 31 may alternatively be superposed towards the end of the cable transport of the transport movement.

Der Bandantrieb 2 ist mit einem Längenmesssystem, beispielsweise ein Encoderrad und ein Gegenrad ausgerüstet, wobei das Längenmesssystem sicherstellt, dass die gewünschte Kabellänge mit grosser Genauigkeit gefördert bzw. abgetrennt wird. Somit ist der übergeordneten Steuerung immer bekannt, wo sich das voreilende Kabelende 3.1 befindet bzw. welche Bewegungen damit ausgeführt werden. Die Steuerung synchronisiert das Transportsystem 11 bzw. die Förderelemente 21, 31 mit dem Längenmesssystem des Bandantriebs 2.The tape drive 2 is equipped with a length measuring system, such as an encoder wheel and a mating gear, wherein the length measuring ensures that the desired cable length is promoted or separated with great accuracy. Thus, the parent control is always known where the leading cable end 3.1 is or which movements are performed with it. The control synchronizes the transport system 11 or the conveying elements 21, 31 with the length measuring system of the belt drive 2.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine Aufsicht des Transportsystems 11, bei dem die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Ablage 13 für die bearbeiteten Kabel 3 als schwenkbare Wanne 50 ausgebildet ist. Jedes Kabel 3 liegt während und nach der Konfektionierung zwischen den Riemen 20, 30 und fällt dann in der geöffneten Stellung des Transportsystems 11 bzw. bei voneinander bewegten Förderelementen 21, 31 nach unten in die Wanne 50. Bei voller Wanne 50 oder nach der Bearbeitung eines Kabelloses schwenkt ein Aktuator 50.1, beispielsweise ein pneumatischer Zylinder die Wanne 50 und die konfektionierten Kabel 3 gelangen in ein nicht dargestelltes Gebinde. Fig. 4 shows a plan view of the transport system 11, in which the in Fig. 1 Shelf 13 shown for the processed cable 3 is designed as a pivotable tray 50. Each cable 3 is located during and after the assembly between the belt 20, 30 and then falls in the open position of the transport system 11 or with moving conveying elements 21, 31 down into the tub 50. At full trough 50 or after processing a Wireless pivots an actuator 50.1, for example, a pneumatic cylinder, the tub 50 and the pre-fabricated cable 3 reach into a non-illustrated container.

Fig. 5 und Fig. 5a zeigen eine Ausführungsvariante des Transportsystems 11 zum Festklemmen und Transportieren des Kabels 3. Fig. 5 and Fig. 5a show a variant of the transport system 11 for clamping and transporting the cable. 3

Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante klemmen die Förderelemente 21a, 31a in der geschlossenen Stellung des Transportsystems 11 das Kabel 3. Damit kann das Kabel 3 mittels der Förderelemente 21a, 31a in die Maschine gezogen werden. Die Förderelemente 21a, 31a können beispielsweise elastisch sein und so geformt sein, dass die Förderelemente 21a des ersten Riemens 20 und die Förderelemente 31a des zweiten Riemens 30 sich berühren. Die Förderelemente 21a, 31a können auch so ausgebildet sein, dass zwei gegenüberliegende Förderelemente 21a, 31a das Kabel 3 ganz oder nur teilweise, beispielsweise mit einer Öffnung nach oben umschliessen. Fig. 5a zeigt eine Variante, bei der die gegenüberliegenden Förderelemente 21a, 31a eine Öffnung 21.2 bilden und das Kabel 3 umschliessen.In this embodiment, the conveyor elements 21a, 31a clamp in the closed position of the transport system 11, the cable 3. Thus, the cable 3 can be pulled by means of the conveying elements 21a, 31a in the machine. The conveying elements 21a, 31a may, for example, be elastic and shaped such that the conveying elements 21a of the first belt 20 and the conveying elements 31a of the second belt 30 make contact. The conveying elements 21a, 31a can also be designed such that two opposite conveying elements 21a, 31a enclose the cable 3 completely or only partially, for example with an opening facing upwards. Fig. 5a shows a variant in which the opposite conveying elements 21a, 31a form an opening 21.2 and enclose the cable 3.

Die Förderelemente 21a, 31a können auch ihrer jeweiligen Funktion entsprechend ausgestaltet sein. Beispielsweise kann ein Paar gegenüberliegende Förderelemente 21a, 31a so ausgestaltet sein, dass sie das vorauseilende Kabelende 3.1 je nach Art der Konfektionierung (beispielsweise ein Crimpkontakt) beim Eingang 40 besonders effizient und schonend aufnehmen, während die übrigen Förderelemente 21a, 31a der Riemen 20, 30 eine engere Öffnung 21.2 zur präzisen Kabelführung aufweisen.The conveying elements 21a, 31a can also be designed according to their respective function. For example, a pair of opposed conveyor elements 21a, 31a may be configured to receive the leading cable end 3.1 particularly efficiently and gently depending on the type of packaging (for example, a crimp contact) at the input 40, while the remaining conveyor elements 21a, 31a of the belts 20, 30 have a narrower opening 21.2 for precise cable routing.

Die Führungselemente 21a, 31a des einen Riemens 20, 30 können auch so ausgebildet sein, dass sie sich durch die Berührung mit den Führungselementen 21a, 31a des anderen Riemens 20, 30 wegklappen oder sich in anderer gewünschter Form bewegen, beispielsweise zur Abgabe des Kabels 3.The guide elements 21a, 31a of the one belt 20, 30 may also be designed so that they fold away by the contact with the guide elements 21a, 31a of the other belt 20, 30 or move in any other desired form, for example for the delivery of the cable. 3 ,

Zur Bearbeitung und Führung von langen Kabeln 3 können mehrere Transportsysteme 11 in Kabeltransportrichtung hintereinander angeordnet bzw. kaskadiert werden. Die Transportsysteme 11 werden geschwindigkeitsmässig synchronisiert und die Förderelemente lagemässig so abgestimmt, dass eine Übergabe bzw. eine Übernahme des voreilenden Kabelendes 3.1 bei voller Geschwindigkeit möglich ist.For processing and guiding of long cables 3, several transport systems 11 can be arranged one behind the other in the cable transport direction or cascaded. The transport systems 11 are synchronized in terms of speed and the conveyor elements are adjusted in terms of location so that a transfer or takeover of the leading cable end 3.1 at full speed is possible.

Das Transportsystem 11 kann auch als Zwischenspeicher für bearbeitete Kabel 3 verwendet werden. Dazu wird unter dem Transportsystem 11 nach Fig. 1 ein zweites Transportsystem 11 mit oben offenen Förderelementen angeordnet. Wenn die Förderelemente des unteren Transportsystems 11 in der geschlossenen Stellung sind, bleiben die Kabel 3, die vom oberen Transportsystem 11 auf das untere Transportsystem fallen, liegen. Die zwischengelagerten Kabel 3 können nun entweder in der Kabellängsachse weitertransportiert werden, wenn alle Förderelemente in der geschlossenen Stellung sind oder wenn die Förderelemente in der offenen Stellung sind, werden die Kabel abgegeben bzw. fallen die Kabel 3 nach unten in die Ablage 13 bzw. in die Wanne 50.The transport system 11 can also be used as a buffer for processed cables 3. This is under the transport system 11 after Fig. 1 arranged a second transport system 11 with open-top conveyor elements. When the conveyor elements of the lower transport system 11 are in the closed position, the cables 3 falling from the upper transport system 11 to the lower transport system remain. The interposed cables 3 can now be transported either in the cable longitudinal axis, when all conveying elements are in the closed position or when the conveying elements are in the open position, the cables are discharged or fall down the cable 3 in the tray 13 and the tub 50.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante kann das Transportsystem 11 mit einem weiteren Antrieb versehen sein, der die beiden Hälften voneinander und zueinander horizontal senkrecht zur Kabellängsachse oder in Richtung der Kabellängsachse bewegt, wobei sich die Förderelemente 21, 31 voneinander entfernen und das Kabel 3 nach unten abgeben bzw. die Förderelemente 21, 31 in die geschlossene Stellung gebracht werden. Zusätzlich oder an Stelle der Förderelemente kann auch unten oder zusätzlich oben ein durchgehender Wulst auf einem oder beiden Riemen angebracht sein, so dass das Kabel kontinuierlich geführt wird.In a further embodiment, the transport system 11 may be provided with a further drive, which moves the two halves from each other and each other horizontally perpendicular to the cable longitudinal axis or in the direction of the cable longitudinal axis, wherein the conveying elements 21, 31 and remove the cable 3 down or The conveying elements 21, 31 are brought into the closed position. In addition to or instead of the conveying elements, a continuous bead on one or both belts can also be attached at the bottom or in addition at the top so that the cable is continuously guided.

Die beiden Riemen 20, 30 können auch nur mit einem gemeinsamen Antrieb bewegt werden oder mit dem Bandantrieb 2 gekoppelt sein. Eine zuschaltbare Kupplung zwischen den beiden Riemen sorgt dann dafür, dass die beiden Riemen relativ zueinander bzw. voneinander bewegbar sind.The two belts 20, 30 can also be moved only with a common drive or be coupled to the belt drive 2. A switchable coupling between the two belts then ensures that the two belts are movable relative to each other or from each other.

Alternativ zu den beiden Riemen 20, 30 sind auch gliederartige Bänder möglich, beispielsweise können anstelle der Riemen Kettenantriebe vorgesehen sein.As an alternative to the two belts 20, 30 also member-like bands are possible, for example, can be provided instead of the belt chain drives.

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Transportsystem (11) für einen Transport eines Kabels (3) in einer Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine (1) zur Konfektionierung des Kabels (3) bestehend aus mindestens einem Paar Hälften mit je einer Fördereinrichtung (20, 30), wobei jede Fördereinrichtung Förderelemente (21, 21a, 31, 31a) aufweist und wobei die Fördereinrichtungen (20, 30) relativ zueinander bewegbar sind und dabei die Förderelemente (21, 31) in eine das Kabel (3) transportierende Stellung bringbar sind und wobei die Fördereinrichtungen (20, 30) relativ voneinander bewegbar sind und dabei die Förderelemente (21, 21a, 31, 31a) in eine das Kabel (3) abgebende Stellung bringbar sind.Transport system (11) for transporting a cable (3) in a cable processing machine (1) for assembling the cable (3) consisting of at least one pair of halves each with a conveyor (20, 30), each conveyor conveying elements (21, 21a, 31, 31a), and wherein the conveying devices (20, 30) are movable relative to one another, whereby the conveying elements (21, 31) can be brought into a position transporting the cable (3) and wherein the conveying devices (20, 30) are movable relative to one another are and the conveying elements (21, 21 a, 31, 31 a) in a cable (3) releasing position can be brought. Transportsystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Fördereinrichtung ein endloses Band (20, 30) aufweist, das mittels Rollen (22, 23) umlenkbar ist und an dem die Förderelemente (21, 21a, 31, 31a) angeordnet sind.Transport system according to claim 1, wherein the conveyor device comprises an endless belt (20, 30) which is deflectable by means of rollers (22, 23) and on which the conveying elements (21, 21a, 31, 31a) are arranged. Transportsystem nach Anspruch 2, wobei jedes Förderelement (21) des einen Bandes (20) zusammen mit seinem benachbarten Förderelement (31) des anderen Bandes (30) ein konkaves Querschnittprofil (21.1) bildet zum Tragen und Transportieren des Kabels (3).Transport system according to claim 2, wherein each conveyor element (21) of one band (20) together with its adjacent conveyor element (31) of the other band (30) forms a concave cross-sectional profile (21.1) for carrying and transporting the cable (3). Transportsystem nach Anspruch 2, wobei jedes Förderelement (21) des einen Bandes (20) zusammen mit seinem benachbarten Förderelement (31) des anderen Bandes (30) eine Öffnung (21.2) bildet zum Festklemmen und Transportieren des Kabels (3).Transport system according to claim 2, wherein each conveyor element (21) of one band (20) together with its adjacent conveyor element (31) of the other band (30) forms an opening (21.2) for clamping and transporting the cable (3). Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung (1) zur Konfektionierung eines Kabels (3) mit einem Transportsystem (11) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche.Cable processing device (1) for assembling a cable (3) with a transport system (11) according to one of the preceding claims. Verfahren zum Transportieren eines Kabels (3) in einer Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine (1) mit folgenden Schritten: a)
Förderelemente (21,31) von Fördereinrichtungen (20, 30) in eine das Kabel (3) transportierende Stellung bringen, b)
vorauseilendes Kabelende (3.1) des Kabels (3) am Eingang (40) eines Transportsystems (11) aufnehmen, c)
Kabel (3) aus der Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine (1) ausziehen und Kabel (3) weitertransportieren mittels des aus zwei Hälften mit je einer Fördereinrichtung (20, 30) bestehenden Transportsystems (11), wobei die Förderelemente (21, 21a, 31, 31a) der Fördereinrichtungen in der das Kabel (3) transportierenden Stellung sind und d)
Kabel (3) mittels einer Relativbewegung der einen Fördereinrichtung (20, 30) gegenüber der anderen Fördereinrichtung (20, 30) abgeben, wobei die Förderelemente (21, 21a, 31, 31a) der Fördereinrichtungen (20, 30) in eine das Kabel (3) abgebende Stellung gebracht werden. Method for transporting a cable (3) in a cable processing machine (1), comprising the following steps: a)
Conveying elements (21, 31) of conveying devices (20, 30) into a position transporting the cable (3), b)
take the leading cable end (3.1) of the cable (3) at the entrance (40) of a transport system (11), c)
Pull the cable (3) out of the cable processing machine (1) and transport the cable (3) by means of the transport system (11) consisting of two halves each with a conveyor (20, 30), the conveyor elements (21, 21a, 31, 31a) Conveyors in which the cable (3) transporting position and are d)
Cable (3) by means of a relative movement of a conveyor (20, 30) relative to the other conveyor (20, 30) deliver, wherein the conveying elements (21, 21a, 31, 31a) of the conveyors (20, 30) in a cable ( 3) dispensing position. Verfahren nach Anspruch 6, wobei die Relativbewegung in der Kabeltransportrichtung ausgeführt wird.The method of claim 6, wherein the relative movement is performed in the cable transport direction. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 6 oder 7, wobei die Förderelemente der einen Fördereinrichtung mittels einer Relativbewegung gegenüber den Förderelementen der anderen Fördereinrichtung bewegt werden.Method according to one of claims 6 or 7, wherein the conveying elements of a conveyor are moved by means of a relative movement relative to the conveying elements of the other conveyor. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 6 oder 7, wobei die Relativbewegung horizontal senkrecht zur Kabeltransportrichtung ausgeführt wird.Method according to one of claims 6 or 7, wherein the relative movement is carried out horizontally perpendicular to the Kabeltransportrichtung.
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