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EP0243582A2 - Device for grasping, transporting and releasing products of a printing plant - Google Patents

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EP0243582A2
EP0243582A2 EP87100965A EP87100965A EP0243582A2 EP 0243582 A2 EP0243582 A2 EP 0243582A2 EP 87100965 A EP87100965 A EP 87100965A EP 87100965 A EP87100965 A EP 87100965A EP 0243582 A2 EP0243582 A2 EP 0243582A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for detecting, transporting and releasing printed products, in particular printed products occurring in a shingled stream, by means of a continuously driven endless link chain and thus gripping and clamping elements which are operatively connected.
  • a so-called transporter for print products or the like occurring in a shingled stream is known, in which grippers are provided at a distance from one another and provided with an upper and lower clamping tongue on a rotating traction element (link chain).
  • the individual gripper is brought up to the scale formation in such a way that essentially the upper clamping tongue overlaps the edge of the specimen to be gripped and the lower tongue is then pivoted in under the edge of the specimen by a rotary movement.
  • the two clamping tongues are then brought into the closed position either by pressing the gripper onto a base or by a spring force.
  • the state of the art also includes 3-dimensional, relatively high-speed, endless link chains of modern design (e.g. CH-PS 538 065), which are suitable for overcoming topologically difficult transport routes and are formed from a large number of chain links that are operatively connected to each other, whereby the chain links are mounted in spherical segment-shaped joint bodies.
  • 3-dimensional, relatively high-speed, endless link chains of modern design e.g. CH-PS 538 065
  • the object of the method according to the invention and of the device for carrying out the method is to use a continuous articulated chain, in particular the above-mentioned modern and in three dimensions movable endless articulated chain, to functionally detect corresponding printed products at a transfer point at relatively short intervals, certainly via difficult ones Transport pathways and automatically release them again at a predetermined delivery point.
  • the method according to the invention is characterized in that a single gripping and clamping element in the area of a transfer and a delivery point is actuated by correspondingly assigned and assigned control elements in such a way that at least one spring-elastic clamping arm is raised relative to a support arm for grasping and releasing the individual printed product and is quickly returned to the closed position for transport when leaving the control members by the resilient restoring force.
  • the device according to the invention for carrying out the method comprises gripping and clamping elements arranged on an endless link chain and thus operatively connected characterized in that the individual gripping and clamping element is formed in one piece and comprises a central fastening arm, a support arm arranged on one side and a spring arm arranged on the other side as well as a clamp arm in the closed position on the support arm under prestress, the The spring arm with the clamping arm can be brought from the closed into an open position by suitable control means and can be returned to the closed position by the resilient restoring force of the spring arm.
  • Fig.l shows a schematically represented side view of a portion of a conveyor device designated in its entirety with 100 for detecting and for the further transport of flat products, for example for the detection and further transport of printed products from an ordered shed stream, not shown, by means of an appropriately designed and arranged gripping and Clamping elements 10 provided endless link chain 90.
  • the known articulated as a 3-D articulated chain which can be subjected to g and pressure, consists of a large number of chain links 91 that are operatively connected to one another with spherical segment-shaped articulated bodies 92 and enables the transport of printed products.
  • the printed products are gripped by the gripping and clamping elements 10 at a first transfer point (not shown) arranged from a first to a second conveyor belt and released again at a delivery point, also not shown.
  • the course of the articulated chain 90 which is guided, for example, via deflection members and in single or twin chain channels (not shown in FIG. 1), is largely independent with regard to its topographical and spatial orientation and length-dependent dimensioning.
  • Deflection members can, for example, as shown schematically in Fig.l as a section, sprocket-like deflection rollers 80 are used.
  • the link chain 90 is driven in a substantially circumferential manner in the direction of arrow Z by a suitably designed and arranged chain drive (not shown). Furthermore, the all-round driven articulated chain 90 can be rotated about its longitudinal axis X in the direction of arrow X 'by suitable control means, so that the gripping and clamping elements 10 operatively connected to the chain links 91 are also rotated with respect to their position.
  • FIG. 2 shows the conveyor device 100 in plan view and one can partially recognize the deflection roller 80, the articulated chain 90 with the chain links 91 arranged at a distance from each other and gripping and clamping elements 10 operatively connected therewith.
  • the spring-elastic parts 20, 24 are inevitably moved from a basic position (dashed lines of the parts 20, 24 in FIG. 3) in the direction of arrow H until the part 20, acting as a spring arm, rests on the sliding surface 72 of the control member 70.
  • the gripping and clamping element 10 is in the open position and is moved further in the direction of the arrow Z, so that a printed product designated D, for example a folded newspaper, magazine or the like, either, as shown in FIG or a collar or fold, not shown, enters a gap S formed between the part 24, which acts as a clamping arm, and a support arm 16, which acts as a sliding and clamping surface.
  • the printed sheet D Due to the transport movement of the gripping and clamping element 10 in the arrow direction Z, the printed sheet D is introduced in the arrow direction Y into the gap S up to the inner edge 22 'of a web 22, a defined stop for the printed product.
  • the spring arm 20 has reached the rear edge 74 of the control member 70 and disengages the sliding surface 72, the restoring force of the spring arm 20 causes the clamping arm 24, including the newspaper D, to be pressed against the support arm 16 in a snap.
  • each gripping and clamping element 10 is opened by overflowing the control member 70, 70 'and then closed again in a snap with the printed product D or the like being clamped in.
  • the individual gripping and clamping element 19, as shown in FIG. 3, is arranged with its fastening arm 11 on a carrier element 35 which is operatively connected to the joint body 92 in a manner not shown, centered by a pin 36 and at the same time secured against rotation, and by means of fastening means , for example releasably fastened by a screw 37.
  • fastening means for example releasably fastened by a screw 37.
  • the direction of conveyance Z is also reversible and can thus also take place in the other direction.
  • FIG. 4 shows on a larger scale and in profile cross section the preferably one-piece gripping and clamping element 10, which is bent four times in a hairpin shape by means of curved parts 15, 18, 21 and 23 and from the horizontally oriented fastening arm 11 with openings 12 and 13, the Above spaced, inclined and designed as a sliding part support arm 16 with opening 17, the spring arm 20 arranged below and relatively inclined relative to the fastening arm 11 is formed with an elongated hole 19, the web 22 arranged essentially at right angles thereto and the clamping arm 24 .
  • the four times partly hairpin-shaped bent gripping and clamping element 10 is made of suitable spring steel from one piece.
  • the fastening arm 11 essentially forms the base to which a product support arm 16 is connected in succession with an arch 15, a spring arm 20 with a suspension arch 18, a web 22 for the product stop with an arch 21 and a clamping arm 24 with an arch 23.
  • the support arm 16, which is provided and designed as a sliding surface, is designed to be inclined to one side with respect to the fastening arm 11.
  • the spring arm 20 is in relation to the fastening arm 11 Formation of sufficient freedom from stroke and restoring force at an acute angle b inclined towards the other side, to which the web 22 is connected essentially at right angles thereto.
  • the clamping arm 24 adjoining the arch 23 is arranged largely parallel at a distance from the spring arm 20 and is pressed against the arch 15 or against the support arm 16 by a corresponding pretensioning force.
  • the length of the spring arm 20 is approximately twice the length of the fastening arm 11 and the clamping arm 24 extends with its front edge 25 approximately to the middle of the gripping and clamping element 10.
  • the clamping length of the clamping arm 24 corresponds to the entire width of the gripping and clamping element 10, the width K oriented transversely to the direction of movement corresponding to approximately three times the length K 'oriented in the direction of movement.
  • Another embodiment described below has additional fixing elements.
  • the gripping and clamping element 10 is shown in plan view and partially cut away and you can see the support arm 16 with the opening 17, a portion of the mounting arm 11 with the opening 12 and the clamping arm 24.
  • a so-called end face in the middle of the clamping arm 24 formed from an obtuse angle and with the flower B of the newspaper D in Actionable decision point P (decision tip) arises.
  • This decision point serves for the problem-free and defined insertion of the entire width of the product into the open gripping element 10. It is also possible to grasp between the bundled sides (leaves) of the flower of a folded printed product without the need for all the leaves to be together, ie to grab the whole stack of sheets together. The penetration of the truncated oblique part between individual sheets then "decides" right from the start the division of the stack into a contained part and a remaining part not affected by the socket.
  • the clamping arm 24 is provided with well rounded edges 26 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 also shows portions of the arches 18, 15 shown visibly and a portion of the fastening arm 11 and the web 22.
  • FIG. 6 A further embodiment of the gripping and clamping element 10 'is shown in FIG. 6 as a part and the support arm 16', the openings 12 ', 17', the clamping arm 24 'with the front edge 25' can be seen. Notwithstanding the AusSteun g s-for example according to Figure 5, in this embodiment, the clamp arm 24 'in the outer region obliquely bent downward, so that, as shown in Figure 3, at each side, a claw-like manner, the printed product D firmly retaining nip 26 'is formed.
  • FIG. 7 shows a sectional view of the articulated chain 90 arranged and guided in a guide rail 58 designed as a single chain channel, and one can see the carrier element 35 arranged on the articulated body 92 with a web 31 guided in a longitudinal slot 51 and fastened with means (not shown).
  • the carrier element 35 is provided for receiving and fastening the gripping and clamping element 10 with a correspondingly designed support plate 30 which is operatively connected to the fastening arm 11.

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Abstract

For grasping, conveying and releasing printed products, particularly those occurring in a stream or scale flow by means of an endless link chain (90), a method is proposed, together with an apparatus having gripping and clamping members (10) for performing this method. For gripping and release purposes the individual gripping and clamping member (10) is so operated by means of control runner (70, 70') (75, 75') that a springy clamping arm (24) pressing under pretension against a bearing arm (16) is raised relative to the latter out of a closed position into an open position for grasping printed sheet (D) and then for conveying purposes is returned in snap-like manner into the closed position by the restoring force of clamping arm (24). The individual gripping and clamping member (10) operatively connected to articulation (92) of link chain (90) is constructed in one piece and has a substantially hairpin-like shape, which is bent four times.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Erfassen, Transportieren und Freigeben von Druckerzeugnissen, insbesondere von in einem Schuppenstrom anfallenden Druckerzeugnissen mittels einer umlaufend angetriebenen endlos Gelenkkette und damit t wirkverbundenen Greif- und Klemmelementen.The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting, transporting and releasing printed products, in particular printed products occurring in a shingled stream, by means of a continuously driven endless link chain and thus gripping and clamping elements which are operatively connected.

Aus der CH-PS 592 562 ist ein sogenannter Transporteur für in einem Schuppenstrom anfallende Druckprodukte oder dergleichen bekannt, bei welchem an einem umlaufenden Zugorgan (Gelenkkette) im Abstand zueinander angeordnete und mit einer oberen und unteren Klemmzunge versehene Greifer vorgesehen sind. Bei dieser Vorrichtung wird der einzelne Greifer so an die Schuppenformation herangeführt, dass im wesentlichen die obere Klemmzunge den Rand des zu ergreifenden Exemplars übergreift und anschliessend durch eine Drehbewegung die untere Zunge unter den Rand des Exemplars eingeschwenkt wird. Die beiden Klemmzungen werden dann entweder durch Andrücken des Greifers an eine Unterlage oder durch eine Federkraft in Schließstellung gebracht.From CH-PS 592 562 a so-called transporter for print products or the like occurring in a shingled stream is known, in which grippers are provided at a distance from one another and provided with an upper and lower clamping tongue on a rotating traction element (link chain). In this device, the individual gripper is brought up to the scale formation in such a way that essentially the upper clamping tongue overlaps the edge of the specimen to be gripped and the lower tongue is then pivoted in under the edge of the specimen by a rotary movement. The two clamping tongues are then brought into the closed position either by pressing the gripper onto a base or by a spring force.

Zum Stand der Technik zählen ferner in 3-Dimensionen, mit verhältnismässig hoher Geschwindigkeit angetriebene und bewegbare endlos Gelenkketten moderner Bauart (z.B. CH-PS 538 065), welche sich zur Oberwindung topologisch schwieriger Transportwege eignen und aus einer Vielzahl miteinander wirkverbundener Kettenglieder gebildet ist, wobei die Kettenglieder in kugelabschnittförmigen Gelenkkörpern gelagert sind.The state of the art also includes 3-dimensional, relatively high-speed, endless link chains of modern design (e.g. CH-PS 538 065), which are suitable for overcoming topologically difficult transport routes and are formed from a large number of chain links that are operatively connected to each other, whereby the chain links are mounted in spherical segment-shaped joint bodies.

Dem erfindungsgemässen Verfahren und der Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, unter Verwendung einer endlos Gelenkkette, insbesondere der vorstehend genannten modernen und in 3-Dimensionen beweglichen endlos Gelenkkette in relativ kurzen Abständen entsprechende Druckerzeugnisse an einer Übergabestelle funktionell zu erfassen, sicher über schwierige Bahnverläufe zu transportieren und an vorbestimmter Abgabestelle selbsttätig wieder freizugeben.The object of the method according to the invention and of the device for carrying out the method is to use a continuous articulated chain, in particular the above-mentioned modern and in three dimensions movable endless articulated chain, to functionally detect corresponding printed products at a transfer point at relatively short intervals, certainly via difficult ones Transport pathways and automatically release them again at a predetermined delivery point.

Das erfindungsgemässe Verfahren ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein einzelnes Greif- und Klemmelement im Bereich einer Übergabe- sowie einer Abgabestelle von entsprechend an- und zugeordneten Steuerorganen derart betätigt wird, dass zum Erfassen und Freigeben des einzelnen Druckerzeugnisses mindestens ein federelastischer Klemmarm relativ zu einem Auflagearm angehoben und für den Transport beim Verlassen der Steuerorgane durch die federelastische Rückstellkraft schnappartig in die Schließstellung zurückgeführt wird.The method according to the invention is characterized in that a single gripping and clamping element in the area of a transfer and a delivery point is actuated by correspondingly assigned and assigned control elements in such a way that at least one spring-elastic clamping arm is raised relative to a support arm for grasping and releasing the individual printed product and is quickly returned to the closed position for transport when leaving the control members by the resilient restoring force.

Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens umfasst an einer endlosen Gelenkkette angeordnete und damit wirkverbundenen Greif- und Klemmelemente und ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das einzelne Greif- und Klemmelement einstückig ausgebildet ist und einen mittleren Befestigungsarm, einen auf der einen Seite dazu angeordneten Auflagearm und einen auf der anderen Seite dazu angeordneten Federarm sowie einen in der Schließstellung am Auflagearm unter Vorspannung anliegenden Klemmarm umfasst, wobei der Federarm mit dem Klemmarm durch geeignete Steuermittel aus der Schließ- in eine Offenstellung bringbar und durch die federelastische Rückstellkraft des Federarms in die Schließstellung zurückführbar ist.The device according to the invention for carrying out the method comprises gripping and clamping elements arranged on an endless link chain and thus operatively connected characterized in that the individual gripping and clamping element is formed in one piece and comprises a central fastening arm, a support arm arranged on one side and a spring arm arranged on the other side as well as a clamp arm in the closed position on the support arm under prestress, the The spring arm with the clamping arm can be brought from the closed into an open position by suitable control means and can be returned to the closed position by the resilient restoring force of the spring arm.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung dargestellt und werden in folgendem näher beschrieben, wobei die Einzelheiten der Figuren wesentliche Merkmale der Erfindung wiedergeben. Es zeigt:

  • Fig.l ein schematisch in Ansicht dargestelltes Teilstück einer Fördereinrichtung mit Gelenkkette zum Erfassen, Weitertransport und Abgeben flächiger Erzeugnisse;
  • Fig.2 die Fördereinrichtung gemäss Fig.l in Draufsicht;
  • Fig.3 in grösserem Maßstab den in Fig.l durch den mit A bezeichneten Kreis dargestellten Ausschnitt eines mit der Gelenkkette wirkverbundenen Greif- und Klemmelements in Offenstellung;
  • Fig.4 das im Profilquerschnitt als Einzelheit dargestellte Greif- und Klemmelement in grösserem Maßstab;
  • Fig.5 das in Draufsicht dargestellte Greif- und Klemmelement;
  • Fig.6 in Draufsicht ein weiteres, als Teilstück dargestelltes Ausführungsbeispiel des Greif- und Klemmelements; und
  • Fig.7 in Schnittansicht die in einer einbahnigen Führungsschiene angeordnete Gelenkkette mit dem darauf befestigten Greif- und Klemmelement.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing and are described in more detail below, the details of the figures reflecting essential features of the invention. It shows:
  • Fig.l is a schematically shown section of a conveyor with a link chain for detecting, further transport and delivery of flat products;
  • 2 shows the conveyor device according to Fig.l in plan view;
  • 3 shows on a larger scale the detail shown in FIG. 1 by the circle designated by A of a gripping and clamping element operatively connected to the articulated chain in the open position;
  • 4 shows the gripping and clamping element shown in detail in the profile cross section on a larger scale;
  • 5 shows the gripping and clamping element shown in plan view;
  • 6 shows a top view of another exemplary embodiment of the gripping and clamping element, shown as a section; and
  • 7 is a sectional view of the articulated chain arranged in a single-track guide rail with the gripping and clamping element fastened thereon.

Fig.l zeigt in schematisch dargestellter Seitenansicht ein Teilstück einer in der Gesamtheit mit 100 bezeichneten Fördereinrichtung zum Erfassen und zum Weitertransport flächiger Erzeugnisse, beispielsweise zum Erfassen und Weitertransportieren von Druckerzeugnissen aus einem nicht dargestellten, geordneten Schuppenstrom mittels einer mit entsprechend ausgebildeten und angeordneten Greif- und Klemmelementen 10 versehenen endlos Gelenkkette 90.Fig.l shows a schematically represented side view of a portion of a conveyor device designated in its entirety with 100 for detecting and for the further transport of flat products, for example for the detection and further transport of printed products from an ordered shed stream, not shown, by means of an appropriately designed and arranged gripping and Clamping elements 10 provided endless link chain 90.

Die an sich bekannte, als 3-D-Gelenkkette ausgebildete und auf Zug und Druck beanspruchbare Gelenkkette 90 besteht aus einer Vielzahl miteinander wirkverbundener Kettenglieder 91 mit kugelabschnittartig ausgebildeten Gelenkkörpern 92 und ermöglicht den Transport von Druckerzeugnissen. Die Druckerzeugnisse werden dabei an einer von einem ersten zu einem zweiten Transportband angeordneten Obergabestelle (nicht dargestellt) von den Greif- und Klemmelementen 10 erfasst und an einer ebenfalls nicht dargestellten Abgabestelle wieder freigegeben.The known articulated as a 3-D articulated chain, which can be subjected to g and pressure, consists of a large number of chain links 91 that are operatively connected to one another with spherical segment-shaped articulated bodies 92 and enables the transport of printed products. The printed products are gripped by the gripping and clamping elements 10 at a first transfer point (not shown) arranged from a first to a second conveyor belt and released again at a delivery point, also not shown.

Der Verlauf der zum Beispiel über Umlenkorgane sowie in, in Fig.l nicht näher dargestellten Einfach- oder Zwillings-Kettenkanälen geführten Gelenkkette 90, ist hinsichtlich seiner topographischen und räumlichen Orientierung sowie längenabhängigen Dimensionierung weitgehend unabhängig. Als Umlenkorgane können beispielsweise, wie in Fig.l als Teilstück schematisch dargestellt, kettenradartig ausgebildete Umlenkrollen 80 Anwendung finden.The course of the articulated chain 90, which is guided, for example, via deflection members and in single or twin chain channels (not shown in FIG. 1), is largely independent with regard to its topographical and spatial orientation and length-dependent dimensioning. As Deflection members can, for example, as shown schematically in Fig.l as a section, sprocket-like deflection rollers 80 are used.

Durch einen entsprechend ausgebildeten und angeordneten Kettenantrieb (nicht dargestellt) wird die Gelenkkette 90 in Pfeilrichtung Z im wesentlichen umlaufend angetrieben. Weiterhin kann die umlaufend angetriebene Gelenkkette 90 durch geeignete Steuermittel um ihre Längsachse X in Pfeilrichtung X' gedreht werden, so dass die mit den Kettengliedern 91 wirkverbundenen Greif- und Klemmelemente 10 hinsichtlich ihrer Lage ebenfalls gedreht werden.The link chain 90 is driven in a substantially circumferential manner in the direction of arrow Z by a suitably designed and arranged chain drive (not shown). Furthermore, the all-round driven articulated chain 90 can be rotated about its longitudinal axis X in the direction of arrow X 'by suitable control means, so that the gripping and clamping elements 10 operatively connected to the chain links 91 are also rotated with respect to their position.

In Fig.2 ist die Fördereinrichtung 100 in Draufsicht dargestellt und man erkennt teilweise die Umlenkrolle 80, die Gelenkkette 90 mit den im Abstand zueinander angeordneten Kettengliedern 91 und damit wirkverbundenen Greif- und Klemmelementen 10. Im Bereich der Übergabestelle sind vorzugsweise zu beiden Seiten der Gelenkkette 90 kufenartig ausgebildete und kulissenartig wirkende Steuerorgane 70,70' in nicht näher dargestellter Weise bspw. ortsfest an der Fördereinrichtung 100 oder nicht ortsfest bspw. an der Umlenkrolle 80 mitlaufend angeordnet, durch welche beim Transport der Gelenkkette 90 die einzelnen Greif- und Klemmelemente 10 nacheinander betätigt werden.2 shows the conveyor device 100 in plan view and one can partially recognize the deflection roller 80, the articulated chain 90 with the chain links 91 arranged at a distance from each other and gripping and clamping elements 10 operatively connected therewith. In the area of the transfer point there are preferably the articulated chain on both sides 90 skid-like and link-like control elements 70, 70 'are arranged in a manner not shown, for example stationary on the conveying device 100 or not stationary, for example on the deflection roller 80, through which the individual gripping and clamping elements 10 one after the other when the articulated chain 90 is transported be operated.

Die Wirkungsweise der Steuerorgane 70,70' wird nachstehend in Verbindung mit Fig.3 beschrieben:

  • Beim Transport der Gelenkkette 90 in Pfeilrichtung Z gelangt jedes einzelne, am Gelenkkörper 92 der Gelenkkette 90 befestigte Greif- und Klemmelement 10 mit den beiden Steuerorganen 70,70' in Eingriff. Hierbei läuft der Federarm 20 gegen geneigte Auflauffläche 71,71' und wird anschliessend über die Gleitfläche 72 transportiert.
The mode of operation of the control members 70, 70 'is described below in connection with FIG. 3:
  • When the articulated chain 90 is transported in the direction of arrow Z, each individual gripping and clamping element 10 fastened to the articulated body 92 of the articulated chain 90 arrives with the two control organs 70,70 'engaged. Here, the spring arm 20 runs against the inclined run-up surface 71, 71 'and is then transported over the sliding surface 72.

Bei diesem Vorgang werden die federelastisch wirkenden Teile 20,24 zwangsläufig aus einer Grundstellung (gestrichelte Linien der Teile 20,24 in Fig.3) in Pfeilrichtung H bewegt bis das als Federarm wirkende Teil 20 auf der Gleitfläche 72 des Steuerorgans 70 aufliegt. In dieser Position ist das Greif- und Klemmelement 10 in Offenstellung und wird in Pfeilrichtung Z weiterbewegt, so dass ein mit D bezeichnetes Druckprodukt, bspw. eine gefaltete Zeitung, Zeitschrift oder dergleichen entweder, wie in Fig.3 dargestellt, mit der sogenannten Blume B oder ein nicht dargestellter Bund oder Falz in einen zwischen dem als Klemmarm wirkenden Teil 24 und einem ols Gleit- und Klemmfläche wirkenden Auflagearm 16 gebildeten Spalt S gelangt. Durch die Transportbewegung des Greif- und Klemmelements 10 in Pfeilrichtung Z wird der Druckbogen D in Pfeilrichtung Y in den Spalt S bis zur Innenkante 22' eines Steges 22, einem definierten Anschlag für das Druckprodukt, eingeführt. Sobald der Federarm 20 die Hinterkante 74 des Steuerorgans 70 erreicht hat und ausser Eingriff der Gleitfläche 72 gelangt, wird durch die Rückstellkraft des Federarms 20 der Klemmarm 24 unter Einschluss der Zeitung D schnappartig gegen den Auflagearm 16 gepresst.In this process, the spring-elastic parts 20, 24 are inevitably moved from a basic position (dashed lines of the parts 20, 24 in FIG. 3) in the direction of arrow H until the part 20, acting as a spring arm, rests on the sliding surface 72 of the control member 70. In this position, the gripping and clamping element 10 is in the open position and is moved further in the direction of the arrow Z, so that a printed product designated D, for example a folded newspaper, magazine or the like, either, as shown in FIG or a collar or fold, not shown, enters a gap S formed between the part 24, which acts as a clamping arm, and a support arm 16, which acts as a sliding and clamping surface. Due to the transport movement of the gripping and clamping element 10 in the arrow direction Z, the printed sheet D is introduced in the arrow direction Y into the gap S up to the inner edge 22 'of a web 22, a defined stop for the printed product. As soon as the spring arm 20 has reached the rear edge 74 of the control member 70 and disengages the sliding surface 72, the restoring force of the spring arm 20 causes the clamping arm 24, including the newspaper D, to be pressed against the support arm 16 in a snap.

Beim Transport der Gelenkkette 90 in Pfeilrichtung Z wird Jedes Greif- und Klemmelement 10 durch überlaufen des Steuerorgans 70,70' geöffnet und anschliessend unter Einklemmung des Druckprodukts D oder dergleichen schnappartig wieder geschlossen.When the articulated chain 90 is transported in the direction of arrow Z, each gripping and clamping element 10 is opened by overflowing the control member 70, 70 'and then closed again in a snap with the printed product D or the like being clamped in.

Das einzelne Greif- und Klemmelement 19 ist, wie in Fig.3 dargestellt, mit seinem Befestigungsarm 11 auf einem in nicht dargestellter Weise mit dem Gelenkkörper 92 wirkverbundenen Trägerelement 35 angeordnet, durch einen Zapfen 36 zentriert und und zugleich gegen Verdrehung gesichert, sowie mittels Befestigungsmittel, beispielsweise durch eine Schraube 37 lösbar befestigt. Selbstverständlich ist die Förderrichtung Z auch umkehrbar und kann so gleicherweise in die andere Richtung erfolgen.The individual gripping and clamping element 19, as shown in FIG. 3, is arranged with its fastening arm 11 on a carrier element 35 which is operatively connected to the joint body 92 in a manner not shown, centered by a pin 36 and at the same time secured against rotation, and by means of fastening means , for example releasably fastened by a screw 37. Of course, the direction of conveyance Z is also reversible and can thus also take place in the other direction.

Fig.4 zeigt in grösserem Maßstab und im Profilquerschnitt das vorzugsweise einstückig ausgebildete Greif- und Klemmelement 10, welches mittels Bogenteile 15,18,21 und 23 viermal zum Teil haarnadelförmig umgebogen ist und aus dem waagerecht orientierten Befestigungsarm 11 mit Öffnungen 12 und 13, dem oberhalb im Abstand dazu angeordneten, geneigten und als Gleitteil ausgebildeten Auflagearm 16 mit Öffnung 17, dem unterhalb zum Befestigungsarm 11 angeordneten und relativ dazu geneigten Federarm 20 mit als Langloch ausgebildeter Ausnehmung 19, dem im wesentlichen rechtwinkelig dazu angeordneten Steg 22 sowie dem Klemmarm 24 gebildet ist.4 shows on a larger scale and in profile cross section the preferably one-piece gripping and clamping element 10, which is bent four times in a hairpin shape by means of curved parts 15, 18, 21 and 23 and from the horizontally oriented fastening arm 11 with openings 12 and 13, the Above spaced, inclined and designed as a sliding part support arm 16 with opening 17, the spring arm 20 arranged below and relatively inclined relative to the fastening arm 11 is formed with an elongated hole 19, the web 22 arranged essentially at right angles thereto and the clamping arm 24 .

Das viermal zum Teil haarnadelförmig umgebogene Greif- und Klemmelement 10 ist aus geeignetem Federstahl aus einem Stück hergestellt. Der Befestigungsarm 11 bildet im wesentlichen die Basis, an welchen sich nacheinander mit einem Bogen 15 eine Produktauflagearm 16, mit einem Federungsbogen 18 ein Federarm 20, mit einem Bogen 21 ein Steg 22 für den Produktanschlag und mit einem Bogen 23 ein Klemmarm 24 anschliesst. Der als Gleitfläche vorgesehene und ausgebildete Auflagearm 16 ist in Bezug zu dem Befestigungsarm 11 schräg zu der einen Seite hin geneigt ausgebildet. Der Federarm 20 ist in bezug zu dem Befestigungsarm 11 zur Bildung einer ausreichenden Hubfreiheit und Rückstellkraft unter einem spitzen Winkel b schräg zu der anderen Seite hin geneigt ausgebildet, an welchen sich im wesentlichen rechtwinkelig dazu der Steg 22 anschliesst.The four times partly hairpin-shaped bent gripping and clamping element 10 is made of suitable spring steel from one piece. The fastening arm 11 essentially forms the base to which a product support arm 16 is connected in succession with an arch 15, a spring arm 20 with a suspension arch 18, a web 22 for the product stop with an arch 21 and a clamping arm 24 with an arch 23. The support arm 16, which is provided and designed as a sliding surface, is designed to be inclined to one side with respect to the fastening arm 11. The spring arm 20 is in relation to the fastening arm 11 Formation of sufficient freedom from stroke and restoring force at an acute angle b inclined towards the other side, to which the web 22 is connected essentially at right angles thereto.

Der sich an den Bogen 23 anschliessende Klemmarm 24 ist weitgehend parallel im Abstand zu dem Federarm 20 angeordnet und wird durch eine entsprechende Vorspannkraft gegen den Bogen 15 beziehungsweise gegen den Auflagearm 16 gepresst. Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des Greif- und Klemmelements 10 beträgt die Länge des Federarms 20 etwa die doppelte Länge des Befestigungsarms 11 und der Klemmarm 24 reicht mit seiner Vorderkante 25 etwa bis zur Mitte des Greif- und Klemmelements 10.The clamping arm 24 adjoining the arch 23 is arranged largely parallel at a distance from the spring arm 20 and is pressed against the arch 15 or against the support arm 16 by a corresponding pretensioning force. In a preferred embodiment of the gripping and clamping element 10, the length of the spring arm 20 is approximately twice the length of the fastening arm 11 and the clamping arm 24 extends with its front edge 25 approximately to the middle of the gripping and clamping element 10.

Die Klemmlänge des Klemmarms 24 entspricht in einer Ausführungsform der gesamten Breite des Greif- und Klemmelements 10, wobei die quer zur Bewegungsrichtung orientierte Breite K etwa das Dreifache der in Bewegungsrichtung orientierten Länge K' entspricht. Eine andere, weiter unten beschriebene Ausführungsform, weist noch zusätzliche Fixierelemente auf.In one embodiment, the clamping length of the clamping arm 24 corresponds to the entire width of the gripping and clamping element 10, the width K oriented transversely to the direction of movement corresponding to approximately three times the length K 'oriented in the direction of movement. Another embodiment described below has additional fixing elements.

In Fig.5 ist das Greif- und Klemmelement 10 in Draufsicht und teilweise aufgeschnitten dargestellt und man erkennt den Auflagearm 16 mit der Öffnung 17, ein Teilstück des Befestigungsarms 11 mit der Öffnung 12 sowie den Klemmarm 24. Die im wesentlichen zuerst mit der Blume B eines gefalteten Druckprodukts, bspw. einer Zeitung D (Fig.3) in Eingriff gelangende vordere, über die gesamte Breite K gut abgerundete Kante 25 des Klemmarms 24 ist unter einem spitzen Winkel a derart angeschrägt, dass stirnseitig in der Mitte des Klemmarms 24 ein sogenannter, von einem überstumpfen Winkel gebildeter und mit der Blume B der Zeitung D in Eingriff bringbarer Entscheidungspunkt P (Entscheidungsspitze) entsteht.In Figure 5, the gripping and clamping element 10 is shown in plan view and partially cut away and you can see the support arm 16 with the opening 17, a portion of the mounting arm 11 with the opening 12 and the clamping arm 24. The essentially first with the flower B of a folded printed product, for example a newspaper D (FIG. 3), the front edge 25 of the clamping arm 24, which is well rounded over the entire width K, is chamfered at an acute angle a in such a way that a so-called end face in the middle of the clamping arm 24 , formed from an obtuse angle and with the flower B of the newspaper D in Actionable decision point P (decision tip) arises.

Dieser Entscheidungspunkt dient zum problemlosen und definierten Einführen des Produkts in seiner gesamten Breite in das geöffnete Greifelement 10. Damit ist es auch möglich, zwischen die gebündelten Seiten (Blätter) der Blume eines gefalteten Druckprodukts zu fassen, ohne die Notwendigkeit alle Blätter miteinander, d.h., den ganzen Blätterstapel miteinander zu ergreifen. Das Eindringen des überstumpfen Schrägteils zwischen einzelne Blätter, "entscheidet" dann gleich zu Beginn die Teilung des Stapels in einen gefassten Teil und einen von der Fassung nicht betroffenen Restteil. Im äusseren Bereich ist der Klemmarm 24 bei der in Fig.5 dargestellten Ausführungsform mit gut abgerundeten Kanten 26 versehen. Weiterhin erkennt man in Fig.5 Teilstücke der sichtbar dargestellten Bögen 18,15 sowie ein Teilstück des Befestigungsarms 11 und des Steges 22.This decision point serves for the problem-free and defined insertion of the entire width of the product into the open gripping element 10. It is also possible to grasp between the bundled sides (leaves) of the flower of a folded printed product without the need for all the leaves to be together, ie to grab the whole stack of sheets together. The penetration of the truncated oblique part between individual sheets then "decides" right from the start the division of the stack into a contained part and a remaining part not affected by the socket. In the outer region, the clamping arm 24 is provided with well rounded edges 26 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 also shows portions of the arches 18, 15 shown visibly and a portion of the fastening arm 11 and the web 22.

In Fig.6 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform des Greif- und Klemmelements 10' als Teilstück dargestellt und man erkennt den Auflagearm 16', die Öffnungen 12',17', den Klemmarm 24' mit der vorderen Kante 25'. Abweichend von dem Ausführungs-beispiel gemäss Fig.5 ist bei dieser Ausführungsform der Klemmarm 24' im äusseren Bereich schräg nach unten abgebogen, so dass, wie in Fig.3 dargestellt, an beiden Seiten je ein krallenartig das Druckprodukt D festhaltender Klemmpunkt 26'gebildet wird. Durch diese nebst der Klemmwirkung der Klammer zusätzlichen Fixpunkte, wird eine gegen Drehmomente in der Druckproduktebene sicher wirkende Fixierung geschaffen, die es erlaubt, das Druckprodukt in Seitwärtsrichtung und/oder wendelartig relativ rasch zu beschleunigen (bewegen). Durch diese zusätzliche Ausbildung können höhere Transportgeschwindigkeiten gefahren werden. Zusammen mit dem schon diskutierten Entscheidungspunkt, durch welchen sich dieses zusätzliche Eindringhindernis als solches neutralisiert wird, erhält man eine wirksame, die Klemmvorrichtung ohne versteckten Nachteil verbessernde Ausführungsform.A further embodiment of the gripping and clamping element 10 'is shown in FIG. 6 as a part and the support arm 16', the openings 12 ', 17', the clamping arm 24 'with the front edge 25' can be seen. Notwithstanding the Ausführun g s-for example according to Figure 5, in this embodiment, the clamp arm 24 'in the outer region obliquely bent downward, so that, as shown in Figure 3, at each side, a claw-like manner, the printed product D firmly retaining nip 26 'is formed. This, in addition to the clamping effect of the clamp, creates an additional fixation which acts securely against torques in the plane of the printed product and which allows the printed product to be accelerated (moved) relatively quickly in the lateral direction and / or in a spiral-like manner. This additional training means that higher transport speeds can be achieved. Together with the Decision point already discussed, by means of which this additional obstacle to intrusion is neutralized as such, an effective embodiment is obtained which improves the clamping device without any hidden disadvantage.

Fig.7 zeigt noch in Schnittansicht die in einer als Einfach-Kettenkanal ausgebildeten Führungsschiene 58 angeordnete und geführte Gelenkkette 90 und man erkennt das mit einem in einem Längsschlitz 51 geführten Steg 31 am Gelenkkörper 92 angeordnete und mit nicht dargestellten Mitteln befestigte Trägerelement 35. Das Trägerelement 35 ist zur Aufnahme und Befestigung des Greif- und Klemmelements 10 mit einer entsprechend ausgebildeten und mit dem Befestigungsarm 11 wirkverbundenen Auflageplatte 30 versehen. Zu beiden Seiten des Stegs 31 sind auf der Führungsschiene 50 entsprechend kufenartig ausgebildete Steuerorgane 75,75' angeordnet, durch welche beim Kontaktieren derselben die federelastischen Teile 20,22 und 24 des Greif- und Klemmelements 10, wie bereits im Zusammenhang mit der Funktion anhand von Fig.3 beschrieben, aus der Schließstellung in die Offenstellung angehoben werden.FIG. 7 shows a sectional view of the articulated chain 90 arranged and guided in a guide rail 58 designed as a single chain channel, and one can see the carrier element 35 arranged on the articulated body 92 with a web 31 guided in a longitudinal slot 51 and fastened with means (not shown). The carrier element 35 is provided for receiving and fastening the gripping and clamping element 10 with a correspondingly designed support plate 30 which is operatively connected to the fastening arm 11. On both sides of the web 31, correspondingly skid-like control members 75, 75 'are arranged on the guide rail 50, by means of which the spring-elastic parts 20, 22 and 24 of the gripping and clamping element 10 when they are contacted, as already in connection with the function on the basis of FIG 3 described, be raised from the closed position to the open position.

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1. Verfahren zum Erfassen, Transportieren und Freigeben von in einem Schuppenstrom anfallenden Druckerzeugnissen mittels einer umlaufend angetriebenen endlos Gelenkkette und damit wirkverbundenen Greif- und Klemmelementen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das einzelne Greif- und Klemmelement (10) beim Kontaktieren im Bereich einer Übergabe- sowie einer Abgabestelle von entsprechend angeordneten Steuerorganen (70,70') derart betätigt wird, dass zum Erfassen und Freigeben des einzelnen Druckerzeugnisses mindestens ein federelastischer Klemmarm (24) relativ zu einem Auflagearm (16) angehoben und für den Transport beim Verlassen der Steuerorgane durch die federelastische Rückstellkraft schnappartig in die Schließstellung zurückgeführt wird.1. A method for detecting, transporting and releasing printed products occurring in a shingled stream by means of a continuously driven endless link chain and thus gripping and clamping elements operatively connected, characterized in that the individual gripping and clamping element (10) when making contact in the area of a transfer and a delivery point of correspondingly arranged control members (70, 70 ') is actuated in such a way that at least one spring-elastic clamping arm (24) is raised relative to a support arm (16) for detecting and releasing the individual printed product and is transported by the spring-elastic for leaving the control members Restoring force is returned to the closed position in a snap. 2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Erfassen an der Übergabestelle durch Kontaktieren eines ersten, Steuerorgans (70,70') und das Freigeben an der Abgabestelle durch Kontaktieren eines im Abstand zum ersten Steuerorgan angeordneten zweiten Steuerorgans bei kontinuierlich angetriebener Gelenkkette (90) erfolgt.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the detection at the transfer point by contacting a first control member (70, 70 ') and the release at the delivery point by contacting a second control member arranged at a distance from the first control member with continuously driven link chain ( 90) takes place. 3. Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das einzelne Greif- und Klemmelement (10) einstückig ausgebildet ist und einen mittleren Befestigungsarm (11), einen auf der einen Seite dazu angeordneten Auflagearm (16) und einen auf der anderen Seite zum Befestigungsarm (11) angeordneten Federarm (20) sowie einen in der Schließstellung an dem Auflagearm (16) unter Vorspannung anliegenden Klemmarm (24) umfasst, wobei der Federarm (20) mit dem Klemmarm (24) durch geeignete Steuermittel (70,70') aus der Schließ- in eine Offenstellung bringbar und durch die federelastische Rückstellkraft des Federarm (20) in die Schließstellung zurückführbar ist.3. Device for performing the method according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the individual gripping and clamping element (10) is integrally formed and a central fastening arm (11), a support arm arranged on one side (16) and one on the other side to the mounting arm (11) arranged spring arm (20) and one in the closed position on the support arm (16) under tension the clamping arm (24), the spring arm (20) with the clamping arm (24) can be brought from the closed to an open position by suitable control means (70, 70 ') and can be returned to the closed position by the resilient restoring force of the spring arm (20) is. 4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das aus dem Befestigungsarm (11), dem Auflagearm (16), dem Federarm (20), dem Klemmarm (24) sowie entsprechend angeformten Bogenteilen (15,18,21,23) bestehende Greif- und Klemmelement (10) eine viermal weitgehend haarnadelförmig umgebogene Formgebung aufweist.4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that consisting of the fastening arm (11), the support arm (16), the spring arm (20), the clamping arm (24) and correspondingly formed arc parts (15, 18, 21, 23) Gripping and clamping element (10) has a four times largely hairpin-shaped shape. 5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 und 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Federarm (20) in bezug zu dem Befestigungsarm (11) in Richtung des Stegs (22) unter einem spitzen Winkel (b) geneigt ist, und dass der am Auflagearm (16) anliegende Klemmarm (24) im wesentlichen parallel, im Abstand zu dem Federarm (20) angeordnet ist.5. The device according to claim 3 and 4, characterized in that the spring arm (20) with respect to the fastening arm (11) in the direction of the web (22) is inclined at an acute angle (b), and that on the support arm (16 ) adjacent clamping arm (24) is arranged substantially parallel, at a distance from the spring arm (20). 6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Klemmarm (24) mit einer Vorspannkraft am Auflagearm (16) anliegt und die Vorderkante (25) des Klemmarms (24) den Auflagearm (16) überlappt.6. The device according to claim 3 to 5, characterized in that the clamping arm (24) rests with a biasing force on the support arm (16) and the front edge (25) of the clamping arm (24) overlaps the support arm (16). 7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die quer zur Bewegungsrichtung (Z) orientierte Breite (K) der Klemmlänge des Klemmarms (24) entspricht und etwa dreimal der in Bewegungsrichtung (Z) orientierten Länge (K') des Greif- und Klemmelements (10) bemessen ist.7. The device according to claim 3 to 6, characterized in that the width (K) oriented transversely to the direction of movement (Z) corresponds to the clamping length of the clamping arm (24) and approximately three times the length (K ') of the gripping element oriented in the direction of movement (Z) - And clamping element (10) is dimensioned. 8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das einzelne Greif- und Klemmelement (10) mittels dem Befestigungsarm (11) an einem mit dem Gelenkkörper (92) der Gelenkkette (90) wirkverbundenen Trägerelement (35) lösbar befestigt ist.8. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the individual gripping and clamping element (10) by means of the fastening arm (11) on a with the joint body (92) of the link chain (90) operatively connected support element (35) is releasably attached. 9. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Steuermittel zwei mit einer schrägen Auflauffläche (71,71') und einer ebenen Gleitfläche <72,72') versehene Steuerkufen (70,70';75,75') vorgesehen sind, bei welchen der höhenmässige Abstand von der Kante (73,73') der Auflauffläche (71) bis zur Gleitfläche (72) gleich dem erforderlichen Hub der entsprechenden Teile (20,22,24) des Greif- und Klemmelements (10) zur Bildung eines Spalts (S) zwischen dem Auflagearm (16) und dem Klemmarm (24) ist.9. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that two control skids (70, 70 '; 75, 75') provided with an inclined run-up surface (71, 71 ') and a flat sliding surface (72, 72') are provided as control means, at which the vertical distance from the edge (73, 73 ') of the run-up surface (71) to the sliding surface (72) is equal to the required stroke of the corresponding parts (20, 22, 24) of the gripping and clamping element (10) to form a Gap (S) between the support arm (16) and the clamping arm (24). 10. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuerkufen (70,70';75,75) jeweils an entsprechender Stelle der Fördereinrichtung (100) oder bei in Führungsschienen (50) geführter Gelenkkette (90) an entsprechender Stelle der Führungsschiene (50) angeordnet und befestigt oder integriert sind.10. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the control runners (70, 70 '; 75, 75) each at a corresponding point on the conveyor device (100) or, in the case of an articulated chain (90) guided in guide rails (50), at a corresponding point on the guide rail ( 50) are arranged and attached or integrated. 11. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 und 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die dem Druckerzeugnis (D) zugewandte vordere Kante (25) des Klemmarms (24) unter einem Winkel (a) derart angeschrägt ist, dass stirnseitig des Klemmarms (24) ein von einem überstumpfen Winkel gebildeter Entscheidungspunkt (P) gebildet wird.11. The device according to claim 3 and 4, characterized in that the front edge (25) of the clamping arm (24) facing the printed product (D) is chamfered at an angle (a) such that the front side of the clamping arm (24) is one of one obtuse angle formed decision point (P) is formed. 12. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 und 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Klemmarm (24) durch weitgehend rechtwinkliges Abbiegen der äusseren Kanten nach unten mit zwei zahnartig ausgebildeten und dem Druckerzeugnis (D) zugewandten Klemmpunkten (26') versehen ist. 1 2. Device according to claim 3 and 4, characterized in that the clamping arm (24) is provided by largely right-angled bending of the outer edges downward with two tooth-like and the printing product (D) facing clamping points (26 ').
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