EP3682050B1 - Conveyor device for a folding device for folding textiles - Google Patents

Conveyor device for a folding device for folding textiles Download PDF

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EP3682050B1
EP3682050B1 EP18762822.7A EP18762822A EP3682050B1 EP 3682050 B1 EP3682050 B1 EP 3682050B1 EP 18762822 A EP18762822 A EP 18762822A EP 3682050 B1 EP3682050 B1 EP 3682050B1
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Kai Nitschmann
Martin Schubert
Oliver Wuttge
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F89/00—Apparatus for folding textile articles with or without stapling
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H29/00—Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles
    • B65H29/16—Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by contact of one face only with moving tapes, bands, or chains
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H37/00—Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations
    • B65H37/06—Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for folding
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H45/00—Folding thin material
    • B65H45/12—Folding articles or webs with application of pressure to define or form crease lines
    • B65H45/14—Buckling folders
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H5/00—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines
    • B65H5/02—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains, e.g. between belts or chains
    • B65H5/021—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains, e.g. between belts or chains by belts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H5/00—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines
    • B65H5/02—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains, e.g. between belts or chains
    • B65H5/021—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains, e.g. between belts or chains by belts
    • B65H5/023—Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains, e.g. between belts or chains by belts between a pair of belts forming a transport nip
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2404/00—Parts for transporting or guiding the handled material
    • B65H2404/20—Belts
    • B65H2404/26—Particular arrangement of belt, or belts
    • B65H2404/261—Arrangement of belts, or belt(s) / roller(s) facing each other for forming a transport nip
    • B65H2404/2612—Arrangement of belts, or belt(s) / roller(s) facing each other for forming a transport nip forming serpentine transport path
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2404/00—Parts for transporting or guiding the handled material
    • B65H2404/20—Belts
    • B65H2404/26—Particular arrangement of belt, or belts
    • B65H2404/261—Arrangement of belts, or belt(s) / roller(s) facing each other for forming a transport nip
    • B65H2404/2615—Arrangement of belts, or belt(s) / roller(s) facing each other for forming a transport nip arranged on a movable frame, e.g. pivoting
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F89/00—Apparatus for folding textile articles with or without stapling
    • D06F89/02—Apparatus for folding textile articles with or without stapling of textile articles to be worn, e.g. shirts
    • D06F89/023—Apparatus for folding textile articles with or without stapling of textile articles to be worn, e.g. shirts of shirts

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  • the invention relates to the mechanical treatment, in particular the transport and folding of textiles, the term "folding” being to be understood broadly, and the folding and/or arranging of textiles and laundry such as blankets, sheets, but also items of clothing such as shirts, includes.
  • folding being to be understood broadly, and the folding and/or arranging of textiles and laundry such as blankets, sheets, but also items of clothing such as shirts, includes.
  • conveyor devices are required in order to transport the textiles in a folding device one after the other to the various individual folding devices (also called folding stages or folding layers below).
  • belt or belt conveyor devices can be used, such as those published by MHI GmbH on September 1st, 2017 on the website http://mhi-maschinenbau.de/emba-service-2/ersatzmaschine/emba -mini-160-175/richt-undzaehlstation/unterer-einlauf-und-abtransport/ and which have belts or belts (hereinafter also referred to as belts) as means of transport.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a conveyor device for a folding device for folding textiles, which is characterized by process-reliable, cost- and time-optimized assembly, easy repair access, increased ease of disassembly and pre-testability of individual components of the conveyor device.
  • a first belt conveyor conveys the textile on a first conveying level from the insertion area to a first transfer unit, which feeds the textile to a second conveying level of a second belt conveyor. Seen in the conveying direction of the textile, the second belt conveyor is followed by at least one second transfer unit and then at least one further belt conveyor with a further conveying level.
  • At least two subassemblies are provided, each designed as a modular conveyor unit, in each of which a belt conveyor and in each case at least one transfer unit are integrated.
  • the conveyor device has a modular structure, in that several modular conveyor units are connected to one another, arranged one above the other.
  • the conveying device can thus transport textiles (for example shirts) in a folding device from folding stage to folding stage.
  • the textile can undergo various folds or combinations in the individual folding stages - in the example of the shirt, for example, the supply to a first folding stage for sleeve folds, and subsequent width folds and lengthwise folds - before it reaches the output area and can be removed, stacked or stored folded there is.
  • the individual conveying levels can be aligned and positioned very precisely relative to one another.
  • the conveyor units can preferably be detachably connected to one another, for example in a non-positive and/or positive manner. This gives the conveyor a rigid and stable overall structure, without the need for the side plates mentioned at the outset, which are disadvantageous in various respects.
  • the modular design of the conveyor device according to the invention also offers the advantage that the individual modular conveyor units can be positioned and aligned with one another by suitable means (spacer bushings, adjusting screws and the like). As a result, the conveyor device has reduced tolerance chains in relation to the individual axes of its deflection and drive rollers or deflection and drive rollers.
  • the conveyor units or their belt conveyors can have a wide conveyor belt and/or several narrower conveyor belts.
  • a further advantage of the invention is that the individual modular conveying units can be pre-assembled, which enables cost- and time-optimized assembly with increased process reliability.
  • the conveyor can be simply and easily dismantled by separating the individual modular conveyor units from one another. If a conveyor unit is defective, it can be quickly replaced by an in-stock, standardized modular conveyor unit.
  • the modular design also allows basic components of the respective conveyor units to be designed and manufactured in a standardized manner, so that mass effects result in advantages in terms of costs and manufacturing effort.
  • a plurality of belt conveyors are driven by at least one common drive belt.
  • the maintenance (for example, during transport hooked or jammed textiles) and the repair of the conveyor according to the invention is after a advantageous further development of the invention in that the transfer unit of at least one modular conveyor unit can be pivoted relative to this conveyor unit from its operating position into a service position.
  • the reliable conveyance of the textile in the respective transfer area is further improved in that the transfer unit is spring-loaded in the operating position.
  • the spring preload is applied by one or more conveyor belts of the respective conveyor unit.
  • the versatility of the conveying device according to the invention with regard to different textiles to be conveyed is increased according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention in that a gap is set between a transfer unit and a corresponding belt conveyor, which gap widens depending on the thickness of a conveyed textile.
  • the figures 1 and 2 show a side view and a perspective view of a first exemplary embodiment of a conveyor device according to the invention for a folding device for folding textiles.
  • the conveyor has a feed or insertion area 1 for a (in figure 1 Textile (shown only schematically as a flat piece of laundry) 2 on.
  • a first belt conveyor 3 with a conveyor belt or conveyor belt (hereinafter referred to as a conveyor belt) 4 transports the item of laundry 2 in the direction of the arrow 5.
  • a single or multiple conveyor belts 4 can be provided, which runs over a deflection roller 6 and below one of the upper sides the first conveyor level 8 formed by the belt 4 runs back in an approximately parallel plane 9 and is deflected around a driven deflection roller (drive roller) 12 .
  • a drive of the drive roller 12 via a drive belt 14 by a drive 15 of a drive motor (not shown) is indicated schematically.
  • the deflection rollers 6, 12 are mounted in two opposite side parts 16, 18.
  • the belt conveyor 3 conveys the item of laundry 2 in the direction of the arrow 5 to a first transfer unit 20 .
  • the rollers 25, 26 are mounted with their ends in a side plate 27, 28 respectively.
  • a pivotable lever 30, 31 is articulated on each side plate 27, 28, which is pivotable about one of two pivot points 32, 33 formed pivot axis and in its in the figures 1 and 2 operating position 34 shown is fixed in each case by locking elements 37, 38 engaging behind pins.
  • the belts 22 loop around a partial circumference of the belts 4 of the first belt conveyor 3 running over the deflection roller 6. Seen in the drive direction 40 of the belts 22, the belts 22 loosen again when they leave the area of the deflection roller 6. On the input side, they form an initially tapering minimum gap 43 with the belts 4 in the area 42. The belts 4 then run up to the drive roller 26 and their upper sides form a second conveying plane 45 for textiles. Below that, the belts run in a plane 46 to the deflection roller 25. A second belt conveyor 48 is thus formed. This forms a first subassembly 49 with the transfer unit 20 as an integral component that is firmly connected to it. This subassembly 49 is self-sufficient and represents a first modular conveying unit 50 that can be assembled and tested in advance.
  • the transfer unit 20 can spring open slightly about the pivot points 32, 33 if an item of laundry that has a thickness greater than this minimum gap enters the minimum gap 43 formed between the belts 22 and the belts 4.
  • the locking elements 37, 38 is unlocked, so that the transfer unit 20 can be swiveled counterclockwise in the direction of arrow 52.
  • FIG 1 the further transported item of laundry 2 is indicated on the second conveying level 45 after it has been transferred from the first belt conveyor 3 via the transfer unit 20 to the second belt conveyor 48 and has been transported further on the conveying level 45 in the direction of arrow 54 (for example to a first folding stage not shown in detail).
  • the item of laundry is labeled 2' for differentiation.
  • the item of laundry 2' arrives in the feed area 56 of a second transfer unit 60.
  • This is essentially constructed in the same way as the transfer unit 20.
  • Several belts 62 run over an upper deflection roller 64, a lower deflection roller 65 designed as a drive roller and a third deflection roller 66.
  • the drive roller 65 like the drive roller 12—is driven by the drive 15 via the common drive belt 14 .
  • the item of laundry 2' thus enters a minimum gap 68 which (as already explained above in connection with the transfer unit 20) springs open when the thickness of the textile 2' requires this.
  • the spring preload in the transfer units 20, 60 is generated by the tension of the belts 22 and 62, respectively.
  • the transfer unit 60 is followed by another belt conveyor 70 with conveyor belts or belts 72, which circulate over a deflection roller 73 and a drive roller 74, the rollers 73, 74 being mounted in opposite side plates 75, 76.
  • the roller 74 can be mounted displaceably in the direction of the arrow 79 against the force of a spring 78 and the force of a further spring that is not visible here.
  • the belt conveyor 70 and the second transfer unit 60 form a second modular conveyor unit 80 in a manner similar to that previously described by the previously described components 60, 70 being integrally arranged in a subassembly 81 and carried by the side plates 75, 76 so that they can be used as prefabricated and pre-testable modular assembly - as explained in more detail below - can be assembled with other modular conveyor units to the conveyor according to the invention.
  • the item of laundry trapped in the minimum gap 68 in the course of further transport, transported further via the belts 62 and finally deposited on a conveying plane 86 of the belt conveyor 70 (in figure 1 only indicated schematically and labeled 2" for differentiation) is initially transported further to the left in the direction of arrow 79.
  • the drive of the belt conveyor 70 is reversible, so that after a folding process the item of laundry 2" can be moved in the opposite direction to the Arrow 79 is conveyed back to the right and thereby enters the conveying gap 77 which is formed between the belts 62 and 72.
  • the item of laundry is labeled 2′′′ in this position on the conveying plane 92 for differentiation and is conveyed in the direction of the arrow 97 to the left in the direction of a further transfer unit 98.
  • the transfer unit 98 is essentially constructed in the same way as the transfer units 20, 60, which have been described in detail in connection with the modular conveyor unit 80, for example.
  • a further belt conveyor 99 is connected to the transfer unit 98, with the transfer unit 98 and the belt conveyor 99 - corresponding to the components of the belt conveyor 70 and the second transfer unit 60 forming the modular conveyor unit 80 - forming a modular conveyor unit 100 by being integral components of Subassembly 101 are realized.
  • the transfer unit 98 has belts 105 which run over a drive roller 107 (driven by a drive belt 106 only shown in outline) and deflection rollers 108, 109.
  • the belts 105 together with the belts 94, form a further feed or minimum gap 110 into which the item of laundry 2′′′ arrives as it is further conveyed.
  • the item of laundry then moves onto belts 112 of the further belt conveyor 99.
  • the belts run over a drive roller 116 and a deflection roller 114.
  • the belt conveyor 99 is constructed in a similar way to the belt conveyor 70 of the modular conveyor unit 80.
  • the one between the roller 107 and the deflection roller 114 The existing conveying gap 118 can be enlarged if necessary against the force of a pair of springs (only one spring 119 is visible).
  • the item of laundry reaching a conveying level 120 formed by the tops of the belts 112 is in figure 1 marked with 2 ⁇ for differentiation.
  • the item of laundry can be transported back in the opposite direction of arrow 123 by reversing the direction of drive roller 116, so that it engages belts 105 running around roller 109 on the one hand and the belt 112 running around the roller 114 on the other hand and is thus discharged downwards to an output area 130 . There, the finished folded item of laundry 2" can be deposited or removed.
  • a belt conveyor forms a modular conveyor unit (50, 80, 100) together with at least one transfer unit arranged integrally with it in a respective subassembly.
  • the modular conveyor units for example 80 and 100
  • the modular conveyor units can be designed to be approximately identical.
  • the individual modular conveyor units 50, 80, 100 are arranged one above the other and are preferably connected to one another in a detachable manner (eg by means of screws).
  • Spacer elements 140 are used for this purpose, which can also include adjustment devices (not shown in detail here), so that the subassemblies or the modular conveyor units formed by them can be aligned and positioned relative to one another.
  • figure 3 shows a further conveyor device according to the invention in an exploded view before the assembly of individual modular conveyor units.
  • figure 4 shows a corresponding side view.
  • a first belt conveyor 201 with a plurality of belts 204 which run parallel and run around a deflection roller 205 is arranged below an upper closure 200 .
  • the deflection roller 205 is mounted together with a drive roller 206 in side plates 208, 209 in each case.
  • On the right is an insertion area 210 with an insertion aid 211 designed, for example, for shirts.
  • the tops of the belts 204 form a first conveying plane 212, on which a (not shown here, but compare figure 6 ) Item of laundry arrives from the insertion area 210 and is transported in the direction of the arrow 214 .
  • a further belt conveyor 220 with belts 221 is provided on a level below, which belts run around a drive roller 224 and a deflection roller 225 .
  • the tops of the belts 221 form a further conveying plane 226 for a textile (not shown).
  • the belt conveyor 220 and a transfer unit 229 are integral preassembled components of a modular conveyor unit 230.
  • the transfer unit 229 includes a plurality of belts 231, which circulate via deflection rollers 234, 235 and a drive roller 236 driven by a drive, not shown.
  • the transfer unit 229 is mounted such that it can pivot relative to the belt conveyor 220 about a pivot axis 238 formed by pivot points. In figure 3 the transfer unit 229 is shown in the pivoted position (service position) 239 .
  • a further modular conveyor unit 240 is arranged below the modular conveyor unit 230 .
  • This also has a further belt conveyor 242 with a plurality of belts 244 running in parallel, which run over a drive roller 245 and a deflection roller 246 and form a conveying plane 248 on their upper sides.
  • a further transfer unit 250 with a plurality of circulating belts 251 is arranged opposite the roller 246 and, as an integral part of the modular conveyor unit 240 , is articulated so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis 252 .
  • the belts 251 run--as already explained in principle above--over deflection rollers 254, 255 and 256, at least one of which is driven.
  • Parts 260 of a folding device arranged on both sides are shown only in outline, to which a textile (not shown here) can be conveyed on the conveying plane 226 located above.
  • a further conveyor unit 270 in the previously described modular structure is arranged below the conveyor unit 240 .
  • the modular conveying unit 270 comprises a transfer unit 272 which is constructed in the same way as the transfer units already described and is pivotably articulated with belts 273 which circulate over deflection rollers 275, 276 and 277, of which at least one roller is driven.
  • This is followed by another belt conveyor 280 with conveyor belts or belts 282 running in parallel, which run over deflection rollers 284, 285 and 286, of which at least one roller can be driven.
  • the belts 282 form a conveying plane 290 on their upper side 288.
  • a textile located on the conveying plane 290 is first conveyed in the direction of arrow 291, and then by reversing the drive and thus reversing the conveying direction of the belts 282 against the direction of the arrow 291, folding or collapsing the textile and conveying through a gap 292 which is between the belt 273 rotating around the idler roller 277 on the one hand and the belt 282 rotating around the idler roller 284 on the other hand is formed.
  • a further belt conveyor 300 is provided, whose parallel belts 301 circulate over deflection rollers 302 and 303 and take up textiles conveyed through the gap 292 on the conveying plane 305 formed by the tops of the belts 301, in order to prepare them for further folding or a depositing process, if necessary undergo.
  • the finished folded textile passes through a storage opening 401 into a receiving space 402 of a storage box 403, which forms an output area 405 for the folded textile.
  • figure 5 shows a perspective view in the Figures 3 and 4 shown embodiment of a conveyor according to the invention in the assembled state.
  • the transfer units 229, 250 and 272 are in their respective operating positions 508, 509, 510.
  • the locking elements 502, 503, 504 are in the locked state in that recesses in the respective locking elements engage behind locking pins.
  • the locks can have play, so that the transfer units can be slightly springed open against the spring pretension generated by the belts acting on them in each case, in order to transfer thicker textiles (as in connection with the figures 1 and 2 described) to let happen.
  • figure 6 shows the embodiment according to FIG Figures 3 to 5 in side view; so far reference is also made to the corresponding description above for details.
  • the transfer units 229, 250 and 272 are pivoted into their respective operating positions 508, 509, 510 and locked in these positions by means of the locking elements 502, 503, 504.
  • figure 6 Illustrates schematically different phases of the conveying of a textile 600 by the conveying device according to the invention. After the textile 600 has been introduced via the insertion area 210 and is gripped by the belt conveyor 201 and transported in the direction of arrow 214, the textile 600 enters the catchment area of the transfer unit 229 of the modular conveyor unit 230. In this position, the textile is denoted by 600a.
  • the textile 600a then reaches the conveying plane 226 of the belt conveyor 220 of the conveying unit 230 and is conveyed to the right in the direction of the arrow 512 to the transfer unit 250 .
  • the textile arrives between the belts 221 and 251 and is denoted by 600b in this position.
  • the textile is conveyed further in the direction of arrow 514 by the belt conveyor 242 of the conveying unit 240 until it reaches the transfer unit 272 of the modular conveying unit 270 . In this position the textile is indicated at 600c.
  • the textile then reaches the transfer unit 272 and, via this, is deposited on the conveying plane 290 of the belt conveyor 280; there the textile is denoted by 600d.

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Die Erfindung betrifft die mechanische Behandlung, insbesondere das Transportieren und Falten von Textilien, wobei der Begriff "Falten" weit zu verstehen ist und das Zusammenlegen und/oder Arrangieren von Textilien und Wäsche wie z.B. Decken, Laken, aber auch Kleidungsstücken, wie beispielsweise Oberhemden, umfasst. Insbesondere bei kommerziellen Reinigungen und Wäschereien ist es erwünscht, dass die gereinigten Textilien oder Wäschestücke in wohlarrangierter Form - also beispielsweise Oberhemden in reproduziert und genau zusammengelegter Weise - vorliegen.The invention relates to the mechanical treatment, in particular the transport and folding of textiles, the term "folding" being to be understood broadly, and the folding and/or arranging of textiles and laundry such as blankets, sheets, but also items of clothing such as shirts, includes. In commercial dry cleaners and laundries in particular, it is desirable for the cleaned textiles or laundry items to be in a well-arranged form - e.g. shirts in a reproduced and precisely folded manner.

Die Patentschrift US 3,361,424 offenbart eine Fördereinrichtung für Textilien.The patent specification U.S. 3,361,424 discloses a textile conveyor.

Zur automatisierten mechanischen Behandlung von Textilien sind Fördereinrichtungen erforderlich, um die Textilien in einer Faltvorrichtung nacheinander zu den verschiedenen einzelnen Falteinrichtungen (nachfolgend auch Faltstufen oder Falt-Layer genannt) zu transportieren.For the automated mechanical treatment of textiles, conveyor devices are required in order to transport the textiles in a folding device one after the other to the various individual folding devices (also called folding stages or folding layers below).

Dabei können insbesondere so genannte Gurt- oder Riemenfördereinrichtungen verwendet werden, wie sie beispielsweise von der Firma MHI GmbH am 01. 09. 2017 auf der Internet-Seite http://mhi-maschinenbau.de/emba-service-2/ersatzteile/emba-mini-160-175/richt-undzaehlstation/unterer-einlauf-und-abtransport/ beschrieben sind, und die als Transportmittel Gurte oder Bänder (nachfolgend allgemein auch als Riemen bezeichnet) aufweisen.In particular, so-called belt or belt conveyor devices can be used, such as those published by MHI GmbH on September 1st, 2017 on the website http://mhi-maschinenbau.de/emba-service-2/ersatzteile/emba -mini-160-175/richt-undzaehlstation/unterer-einlauf-und-abtransport/ and which have belts or belts (hereinafter also referred to as belts) as means of transport.

Bei einem Aufbau einer Fördereinrichtung für eine Faltvorrichtung, bei der in mehreren Faltstufen beispielsweise Längs- und Querfaltungen für verschiedene Textilen ausgeführt werden, sind zum Transport der Textilien verschiedene walzengelagerte Transportriemen vorzusehen, die häufig in verschiedenen Ebenen angeordnet sind. Bei den eingangs genannten bekannten Fördereinrichtungen sind üblicherweise alle Lagerungen der Achsen bzw. Wellen der die Transportbänder umlenkenden Walzen in Seitenplatten angeordnet, die sich gegenüberliegend seitlich der Transportbänder befinden. Bei der Vielzahl der einzelnen starr zueinander gelagerten Achsen kann sich ein erheblicher Achsversatz kumulieren, weil die einzelnen Achstoleranzen sich in Form einer großen Toleranzkette addieren. Ein solcher Aufbau ist hinsichtlich einer prozesssicheren und kosten- und zeitoptimierten Montage sowie der Vorprüfbarkeit der Fördereinrichtungen und der Demontage- und Reparaturfreundlichkeit noch nicht optimal.In the construction of a conveying device for a folding device in which, for example, longitudinal and transverse folds for different textiles are performed in several folding stages, different roller-mounted transport belts are to be provided for transporting the textiles, which are often arranged in different planes. In the case of the known conveying devices mentioned at the outset, all bearings for the axles or shafts of the rollers deflecting the conveyor belts are usually arranged in side plates which are located on the opposite sides of the conveyor belts. With the large number of individual axes that are rigidly mounted to one another, a considerable Axis offset accumulate because the individual axis tolerances add up in the form of a large tolerance chain. Such a structure is in terms of process reliability and cost- and time-optimized assembly as well as the pre-testability of the conveyor systems and the ease of disassembly and repair are not yet optimal.

Vor diesem Hintergrund besteht eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung in der Bereitstellung einer Fördereinrichtung für eine Faltvorrichtung zum Falten von Textilien, die sich durch eine prozesssichere, kosten- und zeitoptimierte Montage, einfache Reparaturzugänglichkeit, eine erhöhte Demontagefreundlichkeit und eine Vorprüfbarkeit einzelner Komponenten der Fördereinrichtung auszeichnet.Against this background, an object of the present invention is to provide a conveyor device for a folding device for folding textiles, which is characterized by process-reliable, cost- and time-optimized assembly, easy repair access, increased ease of disassembly and pre-testability of individual components of the conveyor device.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch eine Fördereinrichtung mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs. Fakultative bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in abhängigen Patentansprüchen definiert, in nachfolgender Beschreibung beschrieben oder in der beigefügten Zeichnung dargestellt. Solche Ausführungsformen sind grundsätzlich auch untereinander kombinierbar, um weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsformen zu bilden.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a conveyor device having the features of the independent patent claim. Optional preferred embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims, described in the following description or illustrated in the accompanying drawing. In principle, such embodiments can also be combined with one another in order to form further preferred embodiments.

Demgemäß umfasst die erfindungsgemäße Fördereinrichtung für eine Faltvorrichtung zum Falten einer Textilie einen Einführbereich für die Textilie und einen Ausgabebereich für die gefaltete Textilie. Ein erster Gurtförderer fördert die Textilie auf einer ersten Förderebene von dem Einführbereich bis zu einer ersten Übergabeeinheit, die die Textilie einer zweiten Förderebene eines zweiten Gurtförderers zuführt. In Förderrichtung der Textilie gesehen ist dem zweiten Gurtförderer mindestens eine zweite Übergabeeinheit und anschließend mindestens ein weiterer Gurtförderer mit einer weiteren Förderebene nachgeordnet. Es sind wenigstens zwei jeweils als modulare Fördereinheiten ausgestaltete Unterbaugruppen vorgesehen, in die jeweils ein Gurtförderer und jeweils mindestens eine Übergabeeinheit integriert sind. Die Fördereinrichtung ist modular aufgebaut, indem mehrere modulare Fördereinheiten übereinander angeordnet miteinander verbunden sind.Accordingly, the conveyor device according to the invention for a folding device for folding a textile comprises an insertion area for the textile and an output area for the folded textile. A first belt conveyor conveys the textile on a first conveying level from the insertion area to a first transfer unit, which feeds the textile to a second conveying level of a second belt conveyor. Seen in the conveying direction of the textile, the second belt conveyor is followed by at least one second transfer unit and then at least one further belt conveyor with a further conveying level. At least two subassemblies are provided, each designed as a modular conveyor unit, in each of which a belt conveyor and in each case at least one transfer unit are integrated. The conveyor device has a modular structure, in that several modular conveyor units are connected to one another, arranged one above the other.

Die Fördereinrichtung kann so Textilien (beispielsweise Oberhemden) in einer Faltvorrichtung von Faltstufe zu Faltstufe transportieren. Dabei kann die Textilie in den einzelnen Faltstufen verschiedene Faltungen bzw. Zusammenlegungen erfahren - im Beispiel des Oberhemdes z.B. die Zuführung zu einer ersten Faltstufe zur Ärmelfaltung, und anschließender Breitenfaltung und Längsfaltung -, bevor sie zu dem Ausgabebereich gelangt und dort gefaltet entnehmbar, stapelbar oder speicherbar ist.The conveying device can thus transport textiles (for example shirts) in a folding device from folding stage to folding stage. The textile can undergo various folds or combinations in the individual folding stages - in the example of the shirt, for example, the supply to a first folding stage for sleeve folds, and subsequent width folds and lengthwise folds - before it reaches the output area and can be removed, stacked or stored folded there is.

Mit Hilfe der Erfindung sind die einzelnen Förderebenen sehr präzise zueinander ausrichtbar und positionierbar. Dabei können die Fördereinheiten bevorzugt lösbar, beispielsweise kraftschlüssig und/oder formschlüssig, miteinander verbunden sein. Dies verleiht der Fördereinrichtung eine steife und stabile Gesamtstruktur, ohne dass sie der eingangs erwähnten und in verschiedener Hinsicht nachteilbehafteten Seitenplatten bedarf.With the help of the invention, the individual conveying levels can be aligned and positioned very precisely relative to one another. In this case, the conveyor units can preferably be detachably connected to one another, for example in a non-positive and/or positive manner. This gives the conveyor a rigid and stable overall structure, without the need for the side plates mentioned at the outset, which are disadvantageous in various respects.

Der modulare Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Fördereinrichtung bietet zudem den Vorteil, dass die einzelnen modularen Fördereinheiten durch geeignete Mittel (Abstandsbuchsen, Einstellschrauben und dergleichen) zueinander positioniert und ausgerichtet werden können. Dadurch weist die Fördereinrichtung in Bezug auf die einzelnen Achsen ihrer Umlenk- und Antriebsrollen oder Umlenk- und Antriebswalzen verringerte Toleranzketten auf.The modular design of the conveyor device according to the invention also offers the advantage that the individual modular conveyor units can be positioned and aligned with one another by suitable means (spacer bushings, adjusting screws and the like). As a result, the conveyor device has reduced tolerance chains in relation to the individual axes of its deflection and drive rollers or deflection and drive rollers.

Je nach Art der zu transportierenden Textilien können die Fördereinheiten bzw. deren Gurtförderer ein breites Transportband und/oder mehrere schmalere Transportbänder aufweisen.Depending on the type of textiles to be transported, the conveyor units or their belt conveyors can have a wide conveyor belt and/or several narrower conveyor belts.

Ein weiterer Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, dass die einzelnen modularen Fördereinheiten vormontierbar sind, wodurch eine kosten- und zeitoptimierte Montage mit erhöhter Prozesssicherheit möglich wird. Im Falle einer notwendigen Wartung oder Reparatur kann die Fördereinrichtung einfach und leicht demontiert werden, indem die einzelnen modularen Fördereinheiten voneinander getrennt werden. Ist eine Fördereinheit defekt, kann diese durch eine vorrätige, standardisierte modulare Fördereinheit schnell ersetzt werden. Der modulare Aufbau erlaubt zudem, Grundkomponenten der jeweiligen Fördereinheiten standardisiert auszulegen und herzustellen, so dass sich hier durch Masseneffekte hinsichtlich der Kosten und des Herstellungsaufwandes Vorteile ergeben.A further advantage of the invention is that the individual modular conveying units can be pre-assembled, which enables cost- and time-optimized assembly with increased process reliability. In the event of maintenance or repairs being required, the conveyor can be simply and easily dismantled by separating the individual modular conveyor units from one another. If a conveyor unit is defective, it can be quickly replaced by an in-stock, standardized modular conveyor unit. The modular design also allows basic components of the respective conveyor units to be designed and manufactured in a standardized manner, so that mass effects result in advantages in terms of costs and manufacturing effort.

Nach einer antriebstechnisch bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass mehrere Gurtförderer von wenigstens einem gemeinsamen Antriebsriemen angetrieben sind.According to an embodiment of the invention that is preferred in terms of drive technology, it is provided that a plurality of belt conveyors are driven by at least one common drive belt.

Die Wartung (beispielsweise bei während des Transports verhakten oder verklemmten Textilien) und die Reparatur der erfindungsgemäßen Fördereinrichtung ist nach einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung dadurch erleichtert, dass die Übergabeeinheit wenigstens einer modularen Fördereinheit relativ zu dieser Fördereinheit aus ihrer Betriebsposition in eine Serviceposition verschwenkbar ist.The maintenance (for example, during transport hooked or jammed textiles) and the repair of the conveyor according to the invention is after a advantageous further development of the invention in that the transfer unit of at least one modular conveyor unit can be pivoted relative to this conveyor unit from its operating position into a service position.

Das zuverlässige Fördern der Textilie im jeweiligen Übergabebereich ist nach einer bevorzugten Fortbildung der Erfindung dadurch weiter verbessert, dass die Übergabeeinheit in Betriebsposition unter Federvorspannung steht.According to a preferred development of the invention, the reliable conveyance of the textile in the respective transfer area is further improved in that the transfer unit is spring-loaded in the operating position.

In diesem Zusammenhang ist es konstruktiv bevorzugt, wenn die Federvorspannung von einem oder mehreren Förderriemen der jeweiligen Fördereinheit aufgebracht ist.In this context, it is structurally preferred if the spring preload is applied by one or more conveyor belts of the respective conveyor unit.

Die Vielseitigkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Fördereinrichtung hinsichtlich verschiedener zu fördernder Textilien ist nach einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung dadurch erhöht, dass zwischen einer Übergabeeinheit und einem korrespondierenden Gurtförderer ein Spalt eingestellt ist, der sich in Abhängigkeit von der Dicke einer geförderten Textilie erweitert.The versatility of the conveying device according to the invention with regard to different textiles to be conveyed is increased according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention in that a gap is set between a transfer unit and a corresponding belt conveyor, which gap widens depending on the thickness of a conveyed textile.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand zeichnerisch dargestellter bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele weiter erläutert. In der beigefügten Zeichnung zeigen:

Figur 1
in Seitenansicht schematisch eine Faltvorrichtung zum Falten von Textilien mit einer Fördereinrichtung,
Figur 2
in perspektivischer Ansicht die Faltvorrichtung nach Figur 1,
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in Seitenansicht ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel einer Fördereinrichtung vor der Montage,
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in Seitenansicht die Fördereinrichtung nach Figur 3 in montiertem Zustand in einem Wartungszustand,
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in perspektivischer Ansicht die Fördereinrichtung nach den Figuren 3 und 4 in betriebsbereitem Zustand und
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in Seitenansicht die Fördereinrichtung nach Figur 5 beim Transport einer Textilie.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to preferred exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing. In the attached drawing show:
figure 1
in side view schematically a folding device for folding textiles with a conveyor,
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in a perspective view of the folding device figure 1 ,
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in side view another embodiment of a conveyor before assembly,
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the conveyor device in a side view figure 3 in assembled condition in maintenance condition,
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in a perspective view of the conveyor according to Figures 3 and 4 in working condition and
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the conveyor device in a side view figure 5 when transporting a textile.

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen in seitlicher bzw. in perspektivischer Ansicht ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Fördereinrichtung für eine Faltvorrichtung zum Falten von Textilien. Die Fördereinrichtung weist einen Zuführ- oder Einführbereich 1 für eine (in Figur 1 nur schematisch als ein flaches Wäschestück dargestellte) Textilie 2 auf. Ein erster Gurtförderer 3 mit einem Fördergurt oder Förderband (nachfolgend allgemein Förderriemen genannt) 4 transportiert das Wäschestück 2 in Pfeilrichtung 5. Dabei kann ein einzelner oder mehrere Förderriemen 4 vorgesehen sein, der bzw. die über eine Umlenkwalze 6 umläuft und unterhalb einer von den Oberseiten der Riemen 4 gebildeten erste Förderebene 8 in einer annähernd parallelen Ebene 9 zurückläuft und um eine angetriebene Umlenkwalze (Antriebswalze) 12 umgelenkt wird. Schematisch ist ein Antrieb der Antriebswalze 12 über einen Antriebsriemen 14 durch einen nicht näher dargestellten Antrieb 15 eines Antriebsmotors angedeutet. Die Umlenkwalzen 6, 12 sind dabei in zwei gegenüberliegenden Seitenteilen 16, 18 gelagert.The figures 1 and 2 show a side view and a perspective view of a first exemplary embodiment of a conveyor device according to the invention for a folding device for folding textiles. The conveyor has a feed or insertion area 1 for a (in figure 1 Textile (shown only schematically as a flat piece of laundry) 2 on. A first belt conveyor 3 with a conveyor belt or conveyor belt (hereinafter referred to as a conveyor belt) 4 transports the item of laundry 2 in the direction of the arrow 5. A single or multiple conveyor belts 4 can be provided, which runs over a deflection roller 6 and below one of the upper sides the first conveyor level 8 formed by the belt 4 runs back in an approximately parallel plane 9 and is deflected around a driven deflection roller (drive roller) 12 . A drive of the drive roller 12 via a drive belt 14 by a drive 15 of a drive motor (not shown) is indicated schematically. The deflection rollers 6, 12 are mounted in two opposite side parts 16, 18.

Der Gurtförderer 3 fördert das Wäschestück 2 in Pfeilrichtung 5 weiter bis zu einer ersten Übergabeeinheit 20. Die Übergabeeinheit hat aufgespannte Förderriemen 22, die über eine erste Umlenkwalze 24 und eine weitere Umlenkwalze 25 bis zu einer Antriebswalze 26 umlaufen. Die Walzen 25, 26 sind mit ihren Enden in jeweils einem Seitenblech 27, 28 gelagert. An jedes Seitenblech 27, 28 ist jeweils ein verschwenkbarer Hebel 30, 31 angelenkt, der um eine von zwei Drehpunkten 32, 33 gebildete Schwenkachse verschwenkbar ist und der in seiner in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigten Betriebsstellung 34 jeweils durch Zapfen hintergreifende Verriegelungselemente 37, 38 fixiert ist.The belt conveyor 3 conveys the item of laundry 2 in the direction of the arrow 5 to a first transfer unit 20 . The rollers 25, 26 are mounted with their ends in a side plate 27, 28 respectively. A pivotable lever 30, 31 is articulated on each side plate 27, 28, which is pivotable about one of two pivot points 32, 33 formed pivot axis and in its in the figures 1 and 2 operating position 34 shown is fixed in each case by locking elements 37, 38 engaging behind pins.

Die Riemen 22 umschlingen einen Teilumfang der über die Umlenkwalze 6 laufenden Riemen 4 des ersten Gurtförderers 3. In Antriebsrichtung 40 der Riemen 22 gesehen lösen sich die Riemen 22 beim Verlassen des Bereichs der Umlenkwalze 6 wieder. Eingangsseitig bilden sie im Bereich 42 einen zunächst zulaufenden Mindestspalt 43 mit den Riemen 4. Die Riemen 4 laufen dann bis zu der Antriebswalze 26 und ihre Oberseiten bilden eine zweite Förderebene 45 für Textilien. Darunter laufen die Riemen in einer Ebene 46 zur Umlenkwalze 25. Damit ist ein zweiter Gurtförderer 48 gebildet. Dieser bildet mit der Übergabeeinheit 20 als integrale und fest mit ihm verbundene Komponente eine erste Unterbaugruppe 49. Diese Unterbaugruppe 49 ist autark und stellt eine erste modulare Fördereinheit 50 dar, die vorab montiert und getestet werden kann.The belts 22 loop around a partial circumference of the belts 4 of the first belt conveyor 3 running over the deflection roller 6. Seen in the drive direction 40 of the belts 22, the belts 22 loosen again when they leave the area of the deflection roller 6. On the input side, they form an initially tapering minimum gap 43 with the belts 4 in the area 42. The belts 4 then run up to the drive roller 26 and their upper sides form a second conveying plane 45 for textiles. Below that, the belts run in a plane 46 to the deflection roller 25. A second belt conveyor 48 is thus formed. This forms a first subassembly 49 with the transfer unit 20 as an integral component that is firmly connected to it. This subassembly 49 is self-sufficient and represents a first modular conveying unit 50 that can be assembled and tested in advance.

Dabei kann die Übergabeeinheit 20 um die Drehpunkte 32, 33 leicht auffedern, falls ein Wäschestück in den zwischen den Gurten 22 und den Gurten 4 gebildeten Mindestspalt 43 gelangt, das eine Dicke größer als dieser Mindestspalt aufweist. Um den Bereich zwischen dem ersten Gurtförderer 3 und dem zweiten Gurtförderer 48 seitlich von links und die Förderebene 45 zugänglich zu machen, werden die Verriegelungselemente 37, 38 entriegelt, so dass die Übergabeeinheit 20 gegen den Uhrzeigersinn in Pfeilrichtung 52 aufgeschwenkt werden kann.The transfer unit 20 can spring open slightly about the pivot points 32, 33 if an item of laundry that has a thickness greater than this minimum gap enters the minimum gap 43 formed between the belts 22 and the belts 4. In order to make the area between the first belt conveyor 3 and the second belt conveyor 48 laterally accessible from the left and the conveying level 45, the locking elements 37, 38 is unlocked, so that the transfer unit 20 can be swiveled counterclockwise in the direction of arrow 52.

Zum besseren Verständnis ist in Figur 1 auf der zweiten Förderebene 45 andeutungsweise das weitertransportierte Wäschestück 2 gezeigt, nachdem es von dem ersten Gurtförderer 3 über die Übergabeeinheit 20 dem zweiten Gurtförderer 48 übergeben und auf der Förderebene 45 in Pfeilrichtung 54 weiter transportiert wurde (beispielsweise zu einer ersten nicht näher dargestellten Faltstufe). In dieser Position ist das Wäschestück zur Differenzierung mit 2' bezeichnet.For a better understanding, in figure 1 the further transported item of laundry 2 is indicated on the second conveying level 45 after it has been transferred from the first belt conveyor 3 via the transfer unit 20 to the second belt conveyor 48 and has been transported further on the conveying level 45 in the direction of arrow 54 (for example to a first folding stage not shown in detail). In this position, the item of laundry is labeled 2' for differentiation.

Beim weiteren Transport in Pfeilrichtung 54 gelangt das Wäschestück 2' in den Einzugsbereich 56 einer zweiten Übergabeeinheit 60. Diese ist im Wesentlichen so aufgebaut wie die Übergabeeinheit 20. Mehrere Riemen 62 laufen über eine obere Umlenkwalze 64, eine untere als Antriebswalze ausgebildete Umlenkwalze 65 und eine dritte Umlenkwalze 66. Die Antriebswalze 65 ist - ebenso wie die Antriebswalze 12 - über den gemeinsamen Antriebsriemen 14 durch den Antrieb 15 angetrieben.As it continues to be transported in the direction of arrow 54, the item of laundry 2' arrives in the feed area 56 of a second transfer unit 60. This is essentially constructed in the same way as the transfer unit 20. Several belts 62 run over an upper deflection roller 64, a lower deflection roller 65 designed as a drive roller and a third deflection roller 66. The drive roller 65—like the drive roller 12—is driven by the drive 15 via the common drive belt 14 .

Das Wäschestück 2' gelangt so in einen Mindestspalt 68, der (wie zuvor schon in Zusammenhang mit der Übergabeeinheit 20 erläutert) auffedert, wenn die Dicke der Textilie 2' dies erfordert. Dabei wird die Federvorspannung bei den Übergabeeinheiten 20, 60 durch die Spannung der Riemen 22 bzw. 62 erzeugt. An die Übergabeeinheit 60 schließt sich ein weiterer Gurtförderer 70 mit Fördergurten oder Riemen 72 an, die über eine Umlenkwalze 73 und eine Antriebswalze 74 umlaufen, wobei die Walzen 73, 74 in gegenüberliegenden Seitenblechen 75, 76 gelagert sind. Zur Riemenspannung und zur Veränderung eines zwischen der Umlenkwalze 66 und der Walze 74 gebildeten Förderspaltes 77 kann die Walze 74 entgegen der Kraft einer Feder 78 und der Kraft einer gegenüberliegenden hier nicht sichtbaren weiteren Feder in Pfeilrichtung 79 verschieblich gelagert sein.The item of laundry 2' thus enters a minimum gap 68 which (as already explained above in connection with the transfer unit 20) springs open when the thickness of the textile 2' requires this. The spring preload in the transfer units 20, 60 is generated by the tension of the belts 22 and 62, respectively. The transfer unit 60 is followed by another belt conveyor 70 with conveyor belts or belts 72, which circulate over a deflection roller 73 and a drive roller 74, the rollers 73, 74 being mounted in opposite side plates 75, 76. To tension the belt and to change a conveying gap 77 formed between the deflection roller 66 and the roller 74, the roller 74 can be mounted displaceably in the direction of the arrow 79 against the force of a spring 78 and the force of a further spring that is not visible here.

Der Gurtförderer 70 und die zweite Übergabeeinheit 60 bilden in ähnlicher Weise wie zuvor beschrieben eine zweite modulare Fördereinheit 80, indem die zuvor beschriebenen Komponenten 60, 70 integral in einer Unterbaugruppe 81 angeordnet und von den Seitenblechen 75, 76, getragen sind, so dass sie als vorgefertigte und vorprüfbare modulare Baugruppe - wie nachfolgend noch näher erläutert - mit weiteren modularen Fördereinheiten zu der erfindungsgemäßen Fördereinrichtung montiert werden können.The belt conveyor 70 and the second transfer unit 60 form a second modular conveyor unit 80 in a manner similar to that previously described by the previously described components 60, 70 being integrally arranged in a subassembly 81 and carried by the side plates 75, 76 so that they can be used as prefabricated and pre-testable modular assembly - as explained in more detail below - can be assembled with other modular conveyor units to the conveyor according to the invention.

Das im Zuge des Weitertransports in dem Mindestspalt 68 eingeklemmte, über die Riemen 62 weiter transportierte und schließlich auf einer Förderebene 86 des Gurtförderers 70 abgelegte Wäschestück (in Figur 1 nur schematisch angedeutet und zur Differenzierung mit 2" bezeichnet) wird zunächst in Pfeilrichtung 79 nach links weiter transportiert. Zu hier nicht im Einzelnen beschriebenen weiteren Faltvorgängen ist der Antrieb des Gurtförderers 70 reversierbar, so dass das Wäschestück 2" nach einem Faltvorgang entgegen der Richtung des Pfeils 79 zurück nach rechts gefördert wird und dabei in den Förderspalt 77 gelangt, der zwischen den Riemen 62 und 72 gebildet ist. Damit gelangt (wie in Figur 1 nur angedeutet) das Wäschestück auf eine weitere Förderebene 92 eines weiteren Gurtförderers 93. Die Förderebene 92 ist von den Oberseiten umlaufender Riemen 94 gebildet, die über eine Umlenkwalze 95 und eine Antriebswalze 96 laufen. Das Wäschestück ist zur Differenzierung in dieser Position auf der Förderebene 92 mit 2‴ bezeichnet und wird in Pfeilrichtung 97 nach links in Richtung auf eine weitere Übergabeeinheit 98 gefördert.The item of laundry trapped in the minimum gap 68 in the course of further transport, transported further via the belts 62 and finally deposited on a conveying plane 86 of the belt conveyor 70 (in figure 1 only indicated schematically and labeled 2" for differentiation) is initially transported further to the left in the direction of arrow 79. For further folding processes not described in detail here, the drive of the belt conveyor 70 is reversible, so that after a folding process the item of laundry 2" can be moved in the opposite direction to the Arrow 79 is conveyed back to the right and thereby enters the conveying gap 77 which is formed between the belts 62 and 72. This arrives (as in figure 1 only indicated) the item of laundry onto a further conveying plane 92 of a further belt conveyor 93. The item of laundry is labeled 2‴ in this position on the conveying plane 92 for differentiation and is conveyed in the direction of the arrow 97 to the left in the direction of a further transfer unit 98.

Die Übergabeeinheit 98 ist im Wesentlichen so aufgebaut wie die Übergabeeinheiten 20, 60, die z.B. im Zusammenhang mit der modularen Fördereinheit 80 ausführlich beschrieben worden ist. An die Übergabeeinheit 98 schließt sich ein weiterer Gurtförderer 99 an, wobei die Übergabeeinheit 98 und der Gurtförderer 99 - entsprechend wie die Komponenten des Gurtförderers 70 und der zweiten Übergabeeinheit 60 die modulare Fördereinheit 80 - eine modulare Fördereinheit 100 bilden, indem sie als integrale Komponenten einer Unterbaugruppe 101 realisiert sind. Die Übergabeeinheit 98 weist Riemen 105 auf, die über eine (von einem nur andeutungsweise gezeigten Antriebsriemen 106 angetriebene) Antriebswalze 107 und Umlenkwalzen 108, 109 laufen.The transfer unit 98 is essentially constructed in the same way as the transfer units 20, 60, which have been described in detail in connection with the modular conveyor unit 80, for example. A further belt conveyor 99 is connected to the transfer unit 98, with the transfer unit 98 and the belt conveyor 99 - corresponding to the components of the belt conveyor 70 and the second transfer unit 60 forming the modular conveyor unit 80 - forming a modular conveyor unit 100 by being integral components of Subassembly 101 are realized. The transfer unit 98 has belts 105 which run over a drive roller 107 (driven by a drive belt 106 only shown in outline) and deflection rollers 108, 109.

Die Riemen 105 bilden mit den Riemen 94 einen weiteren Einzugs- oder Mindestspalt 110, in den das Wäschestück 2‴ bei weiterer Förderung gelangt. Anschließend gelangt das Wäschestück auf Riemen 112 des weiteren Gurtförderers 99. Die Riemen laufen über eine Antriebswalze 116 und eine Umlenkwalze 114. Der Gurtförderer 99 ist in ähnlicher Weise aufgebaut wie der Gurtförderer 70 der modularen Fördereinheit 80. Der zwischen der Walze 107 und der Umlenkwalze 114 bestehende Förderspalt 118 ist bedarfsweise entgegen der Kraft eines Federpaares (sichtbar ist nur eine Feder 119) vergrößerbar. Das auf eine von den Oberseiten der Gurte 112 gebildete Förderebene 120 gelangende Wäschestück ist in Figur 1 zur Differenzierung mit 2ʺʺ bezeichnet. Nachdem das Wäschestück 2ʺʺ in Pfeilrichtung 123 so weit wie für etwaige weitere Faltvorgänge erforderlich nach rechts gefördert worden ist, kann durch Richtungsumkehr der Antriebswalze 116 das Wäschestück entgegen der Richtung des Pfeils 123 zurück transportiert werden, so dass es in Eingriff der um die Walze 109 laufenden Riemen 105 einerseits und der um die Walze 114 laufenden Riemen 112 andererseits gelangt und so nach unten zu einem Ausgabebereich 130 ausgeschleust wird. Dort kann das fertig gefaltete Wäschestück 2ʺʺ abgelegt oder entnommen werden.The belts 105, together with the belts 94, form a further feed or minimum gap 110 into which the item of laundry 2‴ arrives as it is further conveyed. The item of laundry then moves onto belts 112 of the further belt conveyor 99. The belts run over a drive roller 116 and a deflection roller 114. The belt conveyor 99 is constructed in a similar way to the belt conveyor 70 of the modular conveyor unit 80. The one between the roller 107 and the deflection roller 114 The existing conveying gap 118 can be enlarged if necessary against the force of a pair of springs (only one spring 119 is visible). The item of laundry reaching a conveying level 120 formed by the tops of the belts 112 is in figure 1 marked with 2ʺʺ for differentiation. after that If item 2" of laundry has been conveyed to the right in the direction of arrow 123 as far as is necessary for any further folding processes, the item of laundry can be transported back in the opposite direction of arrow 123 by reversing the direction of drive roller 116, so that it engages belts 105 running around roller 109 on the one hand and the belt 112 running around the roller 114 on the other hand and is thus discharged downwards to an output area 130 . There, the finished folded item of laundry 2" can be deposited or removed.

Wie ersichtlich, bildet jeweils ein Gurtförderer zusammen mit jeweils wenigstens einer integral mit ihm in einer jeweiligen Unterbaugruppe angeordneten Übergabeeinheit jeweils eine modulare Fördereinheit (50, 80, 100). Besonders bevorzugt können die modularen Fördereinheiten (beispielsweise 80 und 100) annähernd baugleich ausgeführt sein.As can be seen, a belt conveyor forms a modular conveyor unit (50, 80, 100) together with at least one transfer unit arranged integrally with it in a respective subassembly. Particularly preferably, the modular conveyor units (for example 80 and 100) can be designed to be approximately identical.

Wie die Figuren 1 und 2 weiter zeigen, sind die einzelnen modularen Fördereinheiten 50, 80, 100 übereinander angeordnet und bevorzugt lösbar (z.B. mittels Schrauben) miteinander verbunden. Dazu dienen Abstandselemente 140, die zusätzlich hier nicht näher gezeigte Einstelleinrichtungen umfassen können, so dass die Unterbaugruppen bzw. die durch sie gebildeten modularen Fördereinheiten relativ zueinander ausgerichtet und positioniert werden können.As the figures 1 and 2 further show, the individual modular conveyor units 50, 80, 100 are arranged one above the other and are preferably connected to one another in a detachable manner (eg by means of screws). Spacer elements 140 are used for this purpose, which can also include adjustment devices (not shown in detail here), so that the subassemblies or the modular conveyor units formed by them can be aligned and positioned relative to one another.

Figur 3 zeigt eine weitere erfindungsgemäße Fördereinrichtung in explosionsartiger Darstellung vor der Montage einzelner modularer Fördereinheiten. Figur 4 zeigt eine entsprechende Seitenansicht. Unterhalb eines oberen Abschlusses 200 ist ein erster Gurtförderer 201 mit mehreren Riemen 204 angeordnet, die parallel verlaufen und um eine Umlenkwalze 205 laufen. Die Umlenkwalze 205 ist zusammen mit einer Antriebswalze 206 jeweils in Seitenblechen 208, 209 gelagert. Rechts ist ein Einführbereich 210 mit einer beispielsweise für Oberhemden ausgestalteten Einführhilfe 211 vorgesehen. Die Oberseiten der Riemen 204 bilden eine erste Förderebene 212, auf die ein (hier nicht dargestelltes, vergleiche hierzu aber Figur 6) Wäschestück von dem Einführbereich 210 aus gelangt und in Pfeilrichtung 214 transportiert wird. figure 3 shows a further conveyor device according to the invention in an exploded view before the assembly of individual modular conveyor units. figure 4 shows a corresponding side view. A first belt conveyor 201 with a plurality of belts 204 which run parallel and run around a deflection roller 205 is arranged below an upper closure 200 . The deflection roller 205 is mounted together with a drive roller 206 in side plates 208, 209 in each case. On the right is an insertion area 210 with an insertion aid 211 designed, for example, for shirts. The tops of the belts 204 form a first conveying plane 212, on which a (not shown here, but compare figure 6 ) Item of laundry arrives from the insertion area 210 and is transported in the direction of the arrow 214 .

In einer darunterliegenden Ebene ist ein weiterer Gurtförderer 220 mit Riemen 221 vorgesehen, die um eine Antriebswalze 224 und eine Umlenkwalze 225 umlaufen. Die Riemen 221 bilden mit ihren Oberseiten eine weitere Förderebene 226 für ein nicht dargestelltes Textil. Der Gurtförderer 220 und eine Übergabeeinheit 229 sind integrale vormontierte Komponenten einer modular aufgebauten Fördereinheit 230. Die Übergabeeinheit 229 umfasst mehrere Riemen 231, die über Umlenkwalzen 234, 235 und eine von einem nicht dargestellten Antrieb angetriebene Antriebswalze 236 umlaufen. Die Übergabeeinheit 229 ist gegenüber dem Gurtförderer 220 um eine von Anlenkpunkten gebildete Schwenkachse 238 verschwenkbar gelagert. In Figur 3 ist die Übergabeeinheit 229 in aufgeschwenkter Position (Serviceposition) 239 gezeigt.A further belt conveyor 220 with belts 221 is provided on a level below, which belts run around a drive roller 224 and a deflection roller 225 . The tops of the belts 221 form a further conveying plane 226 for a textile (not shown). The belt conveyor 220 and a transfer unit 229 are integral preassembled components of a modular conveyor unit 230. The transfer unit 229 includes a plurality of belts 231, which circulate via deflection rollers 234, 235 and a drive roller 236 driven by a drive, not shown. The transfer unit 229 is mounted such that it can pivot relative to the belt conveyor 220 about a pivot axis 238 formed by pivot points. In figure 3 the transfer unit 229 is shown in the pivoted position (service position) 239 .

Unterhalb der modularen Fördereinheit 230 ist eine weitere modulare Fördereinheit 240 angeordnet. Auch diese weist einen weiteren Gurtförderer 242 mit mehreren parallel laufenden Riemen 244 auf, die über eine Antriebswalze 245 und eine Umlenkwalze 246 laufen und auf ihren Oberseiten eine Förderebene 248 bilden. Gegenüber der Walze 246 ist eine weitere Übergabeeinheit 250 mit mehreren umlaufenden Riemen 251 angeordnet und als integraler Bestandteil der modularen Fördereinheit 240 schwenkbar um eine Schwenkachse 252 angelenkt. Die Riemen 251 laufen - wie prinzipiell schon zuvor erläutert - über Umlenkwalzen 254, 255 und 256, von denen wenigstens eine angetrieben ist. Nur andeutungsweise sind Teile 260 einer beidseitig angeordneten Falteinrichtung dargestellt, zu der eine (hier nicht dargestellte) Textilie auf der darüber liegenden Förderebene 226 gefördert werden kann.A further modular conveyor unit 240 is arranged below the modular conveyor unit 230 . This also has a further belt conveyor 242 with a plurality of belts 244 running in parallel, which run over a drive roller 245 and a deflection roller 246 and form a conveying plane 248 on their upper sides. A further transfer unit 250 with a plurality of circulating belts 251 is arranged opposite the roller 246 and, as an integral part of the modular conveyor unit 240 , is articulated so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis 252 . The belts 251 run--as already explained in principle above--over deflection rollers 254, 255 and 256, at least one of which is driven. Parts 260 of a folding device arranged on both sides are shown only in outline, to which a textile (not shown here) can be conveyed on the conveying plane 226 located above.

Unterhalb der Fördereinheit 240 ist eine weitere Fördereinheit 270 in dem zuvor beschriebenen modularen Aufbau angeordnet. Diese kann gleich oder ähnlich wie die zuvor beschriebenen Fördereinheiten 230 und 240 aufgebaut sein, so dass eine Vielzahl von gleichen Bauelementen verwendet werden kann. Die modulare Fördereinheit 270 umfasst eine gleichartig wie die zuvor bereits beschriebenen Übergabeeinheiten aufgebaute und verschwenkbar angelenkte Übergabeeinheit 272 mit Riemen 273 auf, die über Umlenkwalzen 275, 276 und 277 umlaufen, von denen zumindest eine Walze angetrieben ist. Daran schließt sich ein weiterer Gurtförderer 280 mit parallel laufenden Fördergurten oder Riemen 282 an, die über Umlenkwalzen 284, 285 und 286 laufen, von denen zumindest eine Walze antreibbar ist. Die Riemen 282 bilden auf ihrer Oberseite 288 eine Förderebene 290. Eine auf der Förderebene 290 befindliche Textilie wird zunächst in Pfeilrichtung 291 gefördert, um dann durch Reversieren des Antriebs und damit Umkehr der Förderrichtung der Riemen 282 entgegen der Pfeilrichtung 291 ein Falten oder Zusammenlegen der Textilie und Hindurchfördern durch einen Spalt 292 zu bewirken, der zwischen den um die Umlenkwalze 277 umlaufenden Riemen 273 einerseits und den um die Umlenkwalze 284 umlaufenden Riemen 282 andererseits gebildet ist.A further conveyor unit 270 in the previously described modular structure is arranged below the conveyor unit 240 . This can be constructed in the same way as or similar to the conveyor units 230 and 240 described above, so that a large number of the same components can be used. The modular conveying unit 270 comprises a transfer unit 272 which is constructed in the same way as the transfer units already described and is pivotably articulated with belts 273 which circulate over deflection rollers 275, 276 and 277, of which at least one roller is driven. This is followed by another belt conveyor 280 with conveyor belts or belts 282 running in parallel, which run over deflection rollers 284, 285 and 286, of which at least one roller can be driven. The belts 282 form a conveying plane 290 on their upper side 288. A textile located on the conveying plane 290 is first conveyed in the direction of arrow 291, and then by reversing the drive and thus reversing the conveying direction of the belts 282 against the direction of the arrow 291, folding or collapsing the textile and conveying through a gap 292 which is between the belt 273 rotating around the idler roller 277 on the one hand and the belt 282 rotating around the idler roller 284 on the other hand is formed.

Schließlich ist ein weiterer Gurtförderer 300 vorgesehen, dessen parallel laufende Riemen 301 über Umlenkwalzen 302 und 303 umlaufen und durch den Spalt 292 hindurch geförderte Textilien auf der von den Oberseiten der Riemen 301 gebildeten Förderebene 305 aufnehmen, um diese gegebenenfalls einer weiteren Faltung oder einem Ablagevorgang zu unterziehen. Die fertig gefaltete Textilie gelangt durch eine Ablageöffnung 401 in einen Aufnahmeraum 402 eines Lagerkastens 403, der einen Ausgabebereich 405 für die gefaltete Textilie bildet.Finally, a further belt conveyor 300 is provided, whose parallel belts 301 circulate over deflection rollers 302 and 303 and take up textiles conveyed through the gap 292 on the conveying plane 305 formed by the tops of the belts 301, in order to prepare them for further folding or a depositing process, if necessary undergo. The finished folded textile passes through a storage opening 401 into a receiving space 402 of a storage box 403, which forms an output area 405 for the folded textile.

Wie Figur 4 zeigt, sind die einzelnen, zuvor ausführlich erläuterten modularen Fördereinheiten 230, 240 und 270 vertikal übereinander montiert und ausgerichtet. Dazu sind die einzelnen Unterbaugruppen über Montage- oder Befestigungselemente 500 lösbar miteinander verbunden, so dass die modularen Förderereinheiten quasi übereinander gestapelt angeordnet sind. Im Falle einer notwendigen Demontage oder Reparatur lassen sich so einzelne oder mehrere modulare Fördereinheiten leicht voneinander trennen, wobei zur Wartung und/oder zur Reparatur die Übergabeeinheiten in eine Serviceposition aufgeschwenkt werden können, so wie sie in Figur 4 dargestellt sind (in Figur 4 ist exemplarisch nur die Serviceposition 239 der Übergabeeinheit 229 explizit mit einem Bezugszeichen versehen). Um die Übergabeeinheiten 229, 250 und 272 in ihre jeweilige Serviceposition zu verschwenken, sind zuvor Verriegelungselemente 502, 503, 504 gelöst (entriegelt) worden, die die Übergabeeinheiten ansonsten in ihrer jeweiligen Betriebsposition (vgl. Figur 5) halten.How figure 4 1, the individual modular conveyor units 230, 240 and 270 previously discussed in detail are mounted and aligned vertically one above the other. For this purpose, the individual sub-assemblies are detachably connected to one another via assembly or fastening elements 500, so that the modular conveyor units are arranged stacked on top of one another, as it were. If dismantling or repairs are necessary, one or more modular conveyor units can be easily separated from one another, whereby the transfer units can be swung open into a service position for maintenance and/or repairs, as shown in figure 4 are shown (in figure 4 only the service position 239 of the transfer unit 229 is explicitly provided with a reference number as an example). In order to swivel the transfer units 229, 250 and 272 into their respective service position, locking elements 502, 503, 504 have been released (unlocked) beforehand, which otherwise hold the transfer units in their respective operating position (cf. figure 5 ) hold.

Figur 5 zeigt in perspektivischer Ansicht das in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigte Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Fördereinrichtung in montiertem Zustand. Die Übergabeeinheiten 229, 250 und 272 befinden sich in ihrer jeweiligen Betriebsposition 508, 509, 510. Die Verriegelungselemente 502, 503, 504 befinden sich in verriegeltem Zustand, indem Ausnehmungen der jeweiligen Verriegelungselemente Verriegelungsstifte hintergreifen. Dabei können die Verriegelungen Spiel aufweisen, so dass die Übergabeeinheiten entgegen der durch die jeweils beaufschlagenden Riemen erzeugte Federvorspannung leicht aufgefedert werden können, um Textilien größerer Dicke (wie im Zusammenhang mit den Figuren 1 und 2 beschrieben) passieren zu lassen. figure 5 shows a perspective view in the Figures 3 and 4 shown embodiment of a conveyor according to the invention in the assembled state. The transfer units 229, 250 and 272 are in their respective operating positions 508, 509, 510. The locking elements 502, 503, 504 are in the locked state in that recesses in the respective locking elements engage behind locking pins. The locks can have play, so that the transfer units can be slightly springed open against the spring pretension generated by the belts acting on them in each case, in order to transfer thicker textiles (as in connection with the figures 1 and 2 described) to let happen.

Figur 6 zeigt das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figuren 3 bis 5 in Seitenansicht; insoweit wird zu Einzelheiten auch auf die entsprechende vorstehende Beschreibung verwiesen. In der in Figur 6 gezeigten Darstellung sind die Übergabeeinheiten 229, 250 und 272 in ihre jeweilige Betriebsposition 508, 509, 510 verschwenkt und in diesen Positionen mittels der Verriegelungselemente 502, 503, 504 verriegelt. Figur 6 illustriert schematisch verschiedene Phasen der Förderung einer Textilie 600 durch die erfindungsgemäße Fördereinrichtung. Nachdem die Textilie 600 über den Einführbereich 210 eingeführt worden ist und von dem Gurtförderer 201 erfasst und in Pfeilrichtung 214 transportiert ist, gelangt die Textilie 600 in den Einzugsbereich der Übergabeeinheit 229 der modularen Fördereinheit 230. In dieser Position ist die Textilie mit 600a bezeichnet. Anschließend gelangt die Textilie 600a auf die Förderebene 226 des Gurtförderers 220 der Fördereinheit 230 und wird in Pfeilrichtung 512 nach rechts bis zur Übergabeeinheit 250 gefördert. Dort gelangt die Textilie zwischen die Riemen 221 und 251 und ist in dieser Position mit 600b bezeichnet. Von dem Gurtförderer 242 der Fördereinheit 240 wird die Textilie in Pfeilrichtung 514 weitergefördert, bis sie zu der Übergabeeinheit 272 der modularen Fördereinheit 270 gelangt. In dieser Position ist die Textilie mit 600c bezeichnet. Beim Weitertransport gelangt die Textilie dann in den Zugriff der Übergabeeinheit 272 und über diese zur Ablage auf der Förderebene 290 des Gurtförderers 280; dort ist die Textilie mit 600d bezeichnet. Sie kann anschließend in Pfeilrichtung 515 nach rechts so weit gefördert werden, bis ein gewünschter Faltbereich der Textilie über den zwischen der Umlenkwalze 277 der Übergabeeinheit 272 einerseits und der Umlenkwalze 284 andererseits bestehenden Spalt 292 gelangt. Durch anschließendes Reversieren des Antriebs des Gurtförderers 280 wird die Textilie entgegen der Pfeilrichtung 515 gefördert und gelangt in den Spalt 292, so dass sie gefaltet in Pfeilrichtung 516 in der in der Figur 6 mit 600e bezeichneten Konfiguration auf die Förderebene 305 des Gurtförderers 300 trifft und zunächst in Pfeilrichtung 517 bewegt wird. Anschließend kann eine weitere Förderung in Pfeilrichtung 518 so weit erfolgen, bis das Textil (in dieser Position als 600f bezeichnet) durch die Ablageöffnung 401 in den Lagerraum 402 bzw. zu dem Ausgabebereich 405 gelangt. figure 6 shows the embodiment according to FIG Figures 3 to 5 in side view; so far reference is also made to the corresponding description above for details. in the in figure 6 In the representation shown, the transfer units 229, 250 and 272 are pivoted into their respective operating positions 508, 509, 510 and locked in these positions by means of the locking elements 502, 503, 504. figure 6 Illustrates schematically different phases of the conveying of a textile 600 by the conveying device according to the invention. After the textile 600 has been introduced via the insertion area 210 and is gripped by the belt conveyor 201 and transported in the direction of arrow 214, the textile 600 enters the catchment area of the transfer unit 229 of the modular conveyor unit 230. In this position, the textile is denoted by 600a. The textile 600a then reaches the conveying plane 226 of the belt conveyor 220 of the conveying unit 230 and is conveyed to the right in the direction of the arrow 512 to the transfer unit 250 . There the textile arrives between the belts 221 and 251 and is denoted by 600b in this position. The textile is conveyed further in the direction of arrow 514 by the belt conveyor 242 of the conveying unit 240 until it reaches the transfer unit 272 of the modular conveying unit 270 . In this position the textile is indicated at 600c. During further transport, the textile then reaches the transfer unit 272 and, via this, is deposited on the conveying plane 290 of the belt conveyor 280; there the textile is denoted by 600d. It can then be conveyed to the right in the direction of arrow 515 until a desired folding area of the textile passes over the gap 292 existing between the deflection roller 277 of the transfer unit 272 on the one hand and the deflection roller 284 on the other. By subsequently reversing the drive of the belt conveyor 280, the textile is conveyed in the opposite direction to the arrow 515 and enters the gap 292, so that it is folded in the direction of the arrow 516 in the in the figure 6 configuration designated 600e meets the conveying plane 305 of the belt conveyor 300 and is initially moved in the direction of the arrow 517. A further conveyance can then take place in the direction of the arrow 518 until the textile (referred to as 600f in this position) reaches the storage space 402 or the output area 405 through the storage opening 401 .

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22
Textilie (Wäschestück)textile
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Textilie (Wäschestück)textile
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Textilie (Wäschestück)textile
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erster Gurtfördererfirst belt conveyor
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Umlenkwalzedeflection roller
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Ebenelevel
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Seitenteilside panel
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Seitenteilside panel
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erste Übergabeeinheitfirst transfer unit
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Förderriemenconveyor belt
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erste Umlenkwalzefirst deflection roller
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weitere Umlenkwalzeanother deflection roller
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Antriebswalzedrive roller
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Hebellever
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Hebellever
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Drehpunktpivot point
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Betriebsstellungoperating position
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Verriegelungselementlocking element
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Verriegelungselementlocking element
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Ebenelevel
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Gurtfördererbelt conveyor
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erste modulare Fördereinheitfirst modular conveyor unit
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Riemenbelt
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Umlenkwalzedeflection roller
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Gurtfördererbelt conveyor
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Pfeilrichtungarrow direction
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zweite modulare Fördereinheitsecond modular conveyor unit
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Gurtfördererbelt conveyor
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Umlenkwalzedeflection roller
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Antriebswalzedrive roller
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FederFeather
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123123
Pfeilrichtungarrow direction
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Abstandselementespacers
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AbschlussDiploma
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Gurtfördererbelt conveyor
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Riemenbelt
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Claims (6)

  1. Conveyor device for a folding apparatus for folding textiles,
    - having an infeed region (1) for a textile (2) and an outfeed region (130) for the folded textile (2ʺʺ),
    - wherein a first belt conveyor (3) conveys the textile (2) on a first conveyor plane (8) from the infeed region (1) to a first transfer unit (20), which feeds the textile (2') to a second conveyor plane (45) of a second belt conveyor (48),
    - wherein at least one second transfer unit (60) and at least one additional belt conveyor (70) having conveyor belts or straps (72), which circulate above a deflecting roller (73) and a driving roller (74), wherein the deflecting roller (73) and the driving roller (74) are mounted in opposing side plates (75, 76), and having an additional conveyor plane (86) are arranged downstream of the second belt conveyor (48), characterised in that at least two subassemblies (49, 81) each designed as modular conveyor units (50, 80) are provided in which in each case one belt conveyor (48; 70) and in each case at least one transfer unit (20; 60) are integrated and
    - wherein the conveyor device has a modular design in that a plurality of modular conveyor units (50, 80, 100) are arranged one atop the other and are connected to each other,
    - wherein the second belt conveyor (48) with the first transfer unit (20) as an integral component which is fixedly connected thereto forms a first subassembly (49), wherein the first subassembly (49) is self-sufficient and represents a first modular conveyor unit (50) which can be assembled and tested in advance,
    - wherein the further belt conveyor (70) and the second transfer unit (60) form a second modular conveyor unit (80), by the further belt conveyor (70) and the second transfer unit (60) being arranged integrally in a second subassembly (81) and being supported by the opposite side plates (75, 76) so that they can be assembled as a premanufactured and pretestable modular assembly with further modular conveyor units with respect to the conveyor device.
  2. Conveyor device according to claim 1,
    - wherein a plurality of belt conveyors (3, 48) are driven by at least one common drive strap (14).
  3. Conveyor device according to claim 1 or 2,
    - wherein the transfer unit (229; 250; 272) of at least one modular conveyor unit (230; 240; 270) is pivotable relative to this conveyor unit from its operating position (508) into a service position (239).
  4. Conveyor device according to claim 3,
    - wherein the transfer unit (229; 250; 272) is under spring tension in the operating position (508; 509; 510).
  5. Conveyor device according to claim 4,
    - wherein the spring tension is applied by one or more straps (231; 251; 273) of the respective transfer unit (229; 250; 272).
  6. Conveyor device according to claim 4 or 5,
    - wherein a gap (292) is set between a transfer unit (272) and a corresponding belt conveyor (280), whereby said gap widens in dependence on the thickness of a conveyed textile (600d).
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