EP0952006A2 - Method of fabricating printed letters, envelopes, device for fabricating envelopes as well as method of fabricating envelopes - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves printing on a side of a sheet of paper, plastic, etc. and sending it in the closed state, whereby the printed data is produced by an instruction generator (1-3) and transmitted over a network to a printer in which the printed data are printed onto the sheet. The instruction generator transfers the print data to a production station (5-10) suitable for performing the print application that produces the printed message in a form suitable for dispatch. Independent claims are also included for an envelope, an arrangement for producing envelopes and a method of producing envelopes.

Description

The invention relates to a method for producing printed mail items according to the preamble of claim 1, an envelope according to the preamble of claim 22, a device for manufacturing the casing according to the preamble of claim 26 as well as a method for producing the covering according to the preamble of claim 29.

It is known that for the production of printed mail, for example of brochures, the client of a print shop the order to print the brochures there. Depending on the printing capacity of this Printers can take days or weeks to get the printed brochures be returned to the client. This must then insert the individual brochures into envelopes and send. If necessary, he also has to add the addresses to the Place envelopes. Such a procedure is not only cumbersome, but also costly and lengthy.

A method for producing printed mail items is also known, in which a device is used, the receiving unit which receives print data over a network. The Print data received via the receiving unit are stored in a Printing unit added, in which the paper, for example A4 high or B 5 high, is printed. The sheet printed in this way is placed in an envelope enveloped. It's a conventional, pre-made product, that is entered into the facility. In the facility that will Envelope transported and merged with the printed insert. This method also has the problem that the Client sends his print data to a specific facility. If it is loaded, the print job cannot be executed immediately. Therefore the case may arise that the client is longer Must wait until his print job is completed.

The invention has for its object the generic Process, the generic wrapping and the generic To design the device so that a print shipment is inexpensive, can be produced and shipped quickly and easily.

This object is achieved according to the invention in the generic method with the characterizing features of claim 1, in which Generic wrapping according to the invention with the characteristic Features of claim 22, in the generic Device according to the invention with the characteristic features of claim 26 and in the generic method according to the invention with the characterizing features of the claim 29 solved.

In the inventive method according to claim 1 transmitted the client submits his prepared print data for execution production facility suitable for the print job. So the client can choose the production site that is fastest and cheapest to fulfill the print job. By the invention Procedure, a decentralized mail system is created, in which the printed items are optionally available in a large number can be created by printing facilities at home and abroad. The production facility produces the print shipment ready for dispatch, see above that it is dispatched directly from the respective production site.

For the wrapping according to the invention according to claim 22, a Cutting used that does not match the shape of the wrapper to be made is adapted, but can be folded without waste. This blank preferably has a DIN format, in particular DIN A 4 format, so that conventional sheets for producing the invention Wrapping can be used. With the invention Device according to claim 26, the adhesive applied during the transport of the casing through the device become. The manufacturing times for the wrapping are thereby significantly reduced.

In the inventive method according to claim 29, the Cut obliquely to its outer edges, especially to its Longitudinal edges, fed to the device. This can be done from the blank the casing without waste is manufactured extremely inexpensively become. Since a conventional envelope is no longer used as an envelope the pre-made, expensive envelopes can be saved become. In particular, it is no longer necessary for the individual It is difficult to insert printed copies. The inserting process can be fully automated within a very short time without human help Time and extremely inexpensive.

Further features of the invention result from the further claims, the description and the drawings.

Fig. 1

in schematischer Darstellung den Ablauf des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens,

Fig. 2

in vereinfachter und perspektivischer Darstellung eine erste Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zur Herstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Umhüllung,

Fig. 3 bis Fig. 5

in Darstellungen entsprechend Fig. 2 weitere Ausführungsformen von erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtungen zur Herstellung von erfindungsgemäßen Umhüllungen,

Fig. 6

in schematischer Darstellung eine Faltmaschine der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung,

Fig. 7

die Faltmaschine gemäß Fig. 6 in vereinfachter perspektivischer Darstellung,

Fig. 8

in vereinfachter Darstellung den Faltvorgang der Faltmaschine gemäß den Fig. 6 und 7,

Fig. 9

eine weitere Art eines Faltvorganges in der Faltmaschine gemäß den Fig. 6 und 7,

Fig. 10 a und b

unterschiedliche Faltformen von Einlagen der erfindungsgemäßen Umhüllung,

Fig. 11 a - d

verschiedene Faltformen der Umhüllung mit Einlagen,

Fig. 12

in Seitenansicht und vereinfachter Darstellung eine Beleimungsmaschine der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung,

Fig. 13

eine Draufsicht auf die Beleimungsmaschine gemäß Fig. 12,

Fig. 14 und 15

zwei unterschiedliche Verfahren zum Umhüllen einer Einlage sowie zur Herstellung der Umhüllung,

Fig. 16

in Seitenansicht und in schematischer Darstellung eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zur Herstellung von Umhüllungen,

Fig. 17

eine Draufsicht auf die Einrichtung gemäß Fig. 16,

Fig. 18

eine Draufsicht auf eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zur Herstellung von Umhüllungen,

Fig. 19

eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zur Herstellung von Umhüllungen,

Fig. 20

ein Geschwindigkeits-Weg-Diagramm für den Auftrag von Klebemittel auf eine erfindungsgemäße Umhüllung,

Fig. 21

den Ablauf beim Herstellen einer erfindungsgemäßen Umhüllung mit gleichzeitigem Einbringen einer Einlage,

Fig. 22

eine Draufsicht auf eine Papierbahn, aus der die erfindungsgemäße Umhüllung sowie Beilagen zur Umhüllung hergestellt werden.

The invention is explained in more detail with the aid of some exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. Show it

Fig. 1

a schematic representation of the sequence of the method according to the invention,

Fig. 2

in a simplified and perspective representation, a first embodiment of a device according to the invention for producing a casing according to the invention,

3 to 5

2 shows further embodiments of devices according to the invention for producing envelopes according to the invention,

Fig. 6

in a schematic representation a folding machine of the device according to the invention,

Fig. 7

6 in a simplified perspective view,

Fig. 8

in a simplified representation the folding process of the folding machine according to FIGS. 6 and 7,

Fig. 9

another type of folding process in the folding machine according to FIGS. 6 and 7,

10 a and b

different folded forms of inserts of the covering according to the invention,

11 a - d

different folding forms of the covering with inlays,

Fig. 12

in side view and simplified representation of a gluing machine of the device according to the invention,

Fig. 13

a plan view of the gluing machine according to FIG. 12,

14 and 15

two different processes for wrapping an insert and for producing the wrapper,

Fig. 16

a side view and a schematic representation of a further embodiment of a device according to the invention for the production of envelopes,

Fig. 17

16 shows a plan view of the device according to FIG. 16,

Fig. 18

2 shows a plan view of a further embodiment of a device according to the invention for producing envelopes,

Fig. 19

another embodiment of a device according to the invention for the production of envelopes,

Fig. 20

1 shows a speed-path diagram for the application of adhesive to an envelope according to the invention,

Fig. 21

the sequence in the production of a casing according to the invention with the simultaneous introduction of an insert,

Fig. 22

a plan view of a paper web from which the wrapping according to the invention and supplements for wrapping are produced.

The basic method will be described with reference to FIG. 1, to easily produce and send printed goods can. In the example shown, there are three clients 1 to 3 intended to design and send printed material. The clients 1 to 3 can, for example, in different Cities within a country or in different countries to sit. Each client 1 to 3 has at least one person Computer or at least one connection to one or more Central computer, so that the client can send what he has to send Can design product with appropriate programs. The Printed good may contain text and / or images, for example Draft cover letters, brochures and the like. The staff Computers are connected to a central computer 4. It is of course possible, also several networked with each other To provide central computer 4. This central computer 4 is with servers 5 to 10 connected. You can, for example, in one city, in different Cities or in different countries. she are provided with facilities to be described below, in accordance with the wishes of the respective client 1 to 3 to print the desired product and arrange it for dispatch. The client can also specify that his print job depending on the country of the addressee in different Languages is printed.

For example, if the client 1 wants to place a print job, he chooses the via his personal computer Central computer 4 and asks which of the production sites or server 5 to 10 can take over its print job. Of the Central computer 4 is informed of the printing capacity of those connected to it Server 5 to 10 informs and can therefore the server select the one for the print job coming from client 1 is most suitable. The selection of the server is preferably directed according to the free print capacity of the server. Furthermore The location of the server can also be used as a further selection criterion can be used to keep the costs for the client 1 low to keep. If the customer 1 is located in Germany, for example it is appropriate to select such a server 5 to 10, the also located in Germany, preferably even in the same or a neighboring city. By selecting the respective server 5 to 10 by the central computer 4 ensures that the Client 1 upcoming print job is done immediately.

In the same way, the central computer 4 can also, of the other clients to print jobs coming to the appropriate Forward server.

Once the appropriate server 5 to 10 has been selected, can basically the production of the product to be printed and whose processing is ready for dispatch. But it is also possible that the central computer 4 after selection of the appropriate Server gives the client feedback and confirmation asks that the print job be assigned to this server can. The client then only has to work with his staff Computer, for example, press the Enter key to start the print job share with the selected server.

The print job then runs fully automatically on the selected server as will be explained in more detail below becomes. The server has at least one, preferably several Provide facilities to handle the print job can. In addition to printing the desired product, this will be also folded into a shipping product and appropriately sent. The server thus prepares the print item for dispatch forth.

The transmission of the print job by the respective client 1 to 3 to the central computer and from there to the respective server 5 to 10 takes place via the Internet, the intranet or via e-mail.

2 shows a first embodiment of a server 5 to 10 standing establishment. The central computer 4 sends the respective client 1 to 3 coming data that can be printed on of the respective product are required, at a server standing personal computer 11. The received ones are advantageous Data stored so that it can be used for subsequent processing are always available. The facility is up to the staff Computer 11 connected and is advantageously controlled by him. A separate one can also be used to control the device Computers are used. The data transmission from Computer 11 for setting up again takes place via the Internet, intranet or E-Mail. The device has a stand 12 in which a paper roll 13 is rotatably mounted. Depending on the size of the manufactured Printed copies of paper rolls 13 of different widths are used. It is therefore possible to use several stands 12 accordingly to provide wide rolls of paper 13. These stands can be used across Draw direction of the paper roll can be moved so that the respective required role in the required working position can.

Instead of the individual stands with the paper rolls of different widths 13, it is also possible to use only one paper roll 13 with a corresponding one Width to use, of which the most varied Formats can be cut off. Depending on requirements can successively from the paper web, for example, a A4 or an A3 or A5 format can be written. A Cutting unit 16 is correspondingly dynamically adjustable.

It is also possible to use a paper roll 13 through Cut off in different lengths and fold accordingly to produce different formats of the end product.

The endless roll is passed through a gluing machine 14, in who applied an adhesive to the paper in the desired distribution becomes. The gluing machine 14 is a curing unit 15 downstream, in which the previously applied adhesive hardened becomes. The adhesive is in the curing unit after curing 15 but not yet tied, so that in the following Sequence of the process for gluing one made from the paper roll Wrapping can be used.

The curing unit 15 is followed by the cutting unit 16, in which will cut the continuous paper into the desired size. The resulting sheets 17 are used to produce a Envelope in which an insert is inserted. In the gluing machine 14 is the adhesive application so that each sheet 17 on the desired places is provided with the adhesive.

The single sheets 17 coming from the cutting unit 16 arrive in a folding machine 18, in which the single sheets 17 in the required Way to be folded. The folding machine 18 has a cross conveyor 19, in which the single sheets 17 following the cutting unit 16 arrive. The single sheets are initially, as in Fig. 2 is characterized by an upward pointing arrow in transported through the unit in its previous direction of travel until they reach an end position. Then the cut sheet 17 is inside of the cross conveyor perpendicular to the feed direction of the horizontal in Fig. 2 Arrow promoted into the folding unit 20 of the folding machine 18. In the folding unit 20, the respective single sheet 17 is in the required Folded way.

The folding machine 18 is preceded by a feed station 21 on which the inserts 22 perpendicular to the feed direction of the cross conveyor 19 be fed to the folding machine 18. The inserts 22 can be single sheets or also several superimposed and if necessary also interconnected sheets that are in the order of the client 1 to 3 desired dimensions are printed. The deposits 22 can be printed on a printer (not shown) which is connected to the personal computer 11. He controls the Printer corresponding to that on the central computer 4 of the respective Client 1 to 3 received data so that the sheets with the required and printed by the client become. The single sheets arrive from this printer (not shown) in the feed station 21, which is known per se and therefore is not explained in detail. Between the feed station 21 and of the folding machine 18 there is a reading unit 18a with which, for example Read addresses already printed on the inserts 22 and a printing station 23 can be communicated.

Within the folding machine 18, the inserts 22 are in the single sheets 17 inserted, which are folded here. That way created a shipping product that immediately after completion can be sent.

After inserting the inserts 22 and folding the single sheets 17 this shipping product arrives in the printing station 23 in the the single sheet 17 now serving as a cover on the corresponding For example, place the address of the recipient of the printed Product is printed. The printing station 23 can also do so be trained to print address labels in it, which immediately then applied to the folded single sheet 17 become. The printing station 23 receives its data to be printed from the Reading unit 18a or also from the personal computer 11.

The casing then arrives in a press station 24 in which the folded single sheet 17 is compressed. Here are the superimposed parts of the single sheet 17 by the in the Glue machine applied glue firmly glued together.

The end product passes through the press station after passing through 24 to a removal unit 25. The end products are advantageous with it fed to a franking unit in which the end products are franked become. From here, the franked products can either via buffer stations or directly to the supplier. It is possible to also send the franking station to the staff Connect computer 11 so that the end product is fully automatic corresponding to the address applied in the printing station 23 is correctly franked.

In the example described, the paper roll 13 is unprinted and serves exclusively as a protective cover for the respective insert 22. It it is quite possible to also print on the paper roll 13. This can already in the manufacture of the paper roll 13 or only within the facility described. In this case it would be Gluing machine 14 upstream of a corresponding printer, in which the continuous web is printed.

It is also possible not to wrap the insert 22 Continuous paper roll 13 to use, but individual sheets 26 that can be printed beforehand in a printer 27. He is the gluing machine 14 upstream, so that the single sheets 26 after the printing in the gluing machine 14. For this Case, the cutting unit 16 is not required, so that the cut sheets 26 immediately after passing through the curing unit 15 get into the cross conveyor 19 of the folding machine 18.

It is also possible to design the device so that either the paper roll 13 or the single sheets 26 can be used. In this case, the personal computer 11 coming data either the printer 27 or the stand 12 with the paper roll 13 in front of the gluing machine 14. If single sheets 26 are processed in the facility, then it is possible to disable the cutting unit 16 so that the Single sheets pass through the cutting unit 16, but in it not be cut.

2 a shows schematically the process sequence in the device 2. From the paper roll 13 is the corresponding paper web peeled off and in the gluing machine the adhesive 28 applied. According to the size of the subsequent wrapping the adhesive application so that the wrapping after folding on their then three open sides are reliably glued or sealed can. In the illustrated embodiment, the adhesive 28 in U-shape applied in a thin strip so that these adhesive strips after cutting on the edge of the resulting single sheet 17 lie. The insert 22 becomes perpendicular to the transport direction 29 of the single sheet 17 introduced. The single sheet 17 is then like this folded or folded so that the insert 22 on both sides is covered by the wrapper. In this way, what is to be sent is created End product 30, to which the address 31 in the described Way is applied. Finally we folded it End product 30 pressed in the press station 24, creating the end product 30 taped on all open sides and sealed with it becomes. The sealed end product 30 'is then via the removal unit 25 (Fig. 2) promoted.

The path of the paper roll 13 is designed so that in the end product 30 'the insert 22 is not legible from the outside. That is why it is, for example for insurance companies, banks and the like without further ado possible bank statements, bank statements, custody account statements, insurance certificates and send the like safely. The wrapping is in any case so wide that the insert 22 on all sides towered over and sealed at the protruding edges can be.

12 and 13 show an embodiment of a gluing machine 14 and a curing unit 15. On a transport path 32 is the paper web from a paper feed 33 through the Gluing machine 14 transported. The paper feed 33 can the stand 12 with the paper roll 13, as shown in Fig. 2 is. The transport path 32 is, for example, by three next to each other lying conveyor belts 34 (Fig. 13) formed as endless belts are trained.

The paper web first passes under a high-voltage device 35 to the paper at least in the area of the adhesive application to unload. In the direction of transport behind the high-voltage device 35 there is an application unit 36 with which the adhesive is supplied from a reservoir 37. The order unit 36 has an articulated arm 38, which projects downward and has in a ball valve 39 ending feed pipe 40. The ball valve 39 lies on the paper web and applies the adhesive. Outdoors A second articulated arm 41 is articulated at the end of the articulated arm 38, is part of a vibrator 42. The two articulated arms 38, 41 are pivotable against each other about a vertical axis. This is it is possible to supply tube 40 with ball valve 39 to any desired Place the paper web to apply the glue. It is controlled via the personal computer 11. The vibrator 42 ensures that the adhesive is reliable applied via the feed pipe 40 and the ball valve 39 can be.

In the exemplary embodiment, the curing unit 15 is a heating device, under which that area of the paper web is transported to which the adhesive is applied. In the embodiment 12 and 13, the adhesive is only on one in Direction of transport applied to the longitudinal edge of the paper web, so that the curing unit 15 is only provided in this area is.

Then the paper web is turned around by two horizontal axes rotatable pressure rollers 43 and 44 out.

13, instead of the paper roll 13 unwound paper web also the single sheet 26 by the gluing machine 14 and the curing unit 15 are transported.

6 shows how the sheet 17 coming from the cutting unit 16 is conveyed into the folding machine 18 with the cross conveyor 19. The in the cutting unit 16 (FIG. 2) cut single sheet 17 arrives between two rollers 45, 46 housed in the cross conveyor 19 and are horizontal. Both rollers 45, 46 are rotatably driven and convey the cut sheet 17 between two curved ones Guide plates 47 and 48 that separate the sheet 17 into a vertical Bring situation. Since the guide plates 47, 48 are continuously curved upwards are, the single sheet 17 is transported properly. It then arrives at two conveyors lying transversely to the transport direction 49 50, 51, which are parallel to each other and horizontally at a distance are provided from each other. Both conveyors 50, 51 are through Endless belts formed, which are advantageous on their top with a Friction lining are provided to the upright blade 17 transverse to Transport direction 49 to be transported in transport direction 52. Around to keep the single sheets 17 in contact with the conveyors 50, 51 the sheet in the cross conveyor 19 advantageously sucked with negative pressure.

The conveyor belts 50, 51 are provided with corresponding openings, so that the sheet can be sucked firmly.

The conveyors 50, 51 are above and below horizontally arranged Rolls 53 to 56, in pairs on top of and next to each other are arranged. The conveyors 50, 51 are so with respect to the rollers arranged that the single sheet 17 during transverse transport between the Rolls 53, 55 and 54, 56 arrives. The distance between the rollers is selected so that the single sheet is held in the nip.

Between the rollers 53 and 55 is perpendicular to the direction of transport 52 the respective insert 22 is fed into the feed station 21. she also has conveyors 57, 58, preferably endlessly rotating Belts on the horizontal, rotatably driven rollers are. The conveyors 57, 58 are provided with stops 61, 62, which project transversely from the conveyor belts 57, 58 and at intervals are provided along the bands. Lie on the stops 61, 62 the deposits 22 on. With the conveyors 57, 58, the deposits 22 conveyed between the two rollers 53, 55 of the folding machine 18. The coordination between the cross transport of the single sheets 17 and the supply of the inserts 22 is provided so that the insert 22 meets the single sheet 17 when it is shown in Fig. 6 Position between the roller pairs 53, 55 and 54, 56 occupies. By the insert 22 inserted transversely thereto is folded over the single sheet 17 and pressed between the two rollers 54 and 56. Out The folded single sheet 17 therefore enters this nip in the direction of the arrow 63, the insert 22 in the folded single sheet 17 lies.

7 shows a further embodiment of a folding machine 18 with the cross conveyor 19 and the folding unit 20. By means of the cross conveyor 19 is the cut sheet in the manner described in the direction of the arrow 52 transported between the rollers of the folding unit 20. The Insert (not shown) is perpendicular to this in the direction of arrow 64 fed in the manner described with the feed station 21. How 6 has been described, the supply of Insert 22 at the moment when the single sheet between the rollers of the folding unit 20. With the support of the supplied Insert 22 is the single sheet between the rollers in the described manner folded and transported on by a conveyor 65. It is advantageous if there are two side by side lying, endless revolving conveyor belts 66 and 67 formed, the be driven in rotation and the folded single sheet with the Promote the insert in between to the outside. In the embodiment 2, the folded single sheet comes out of the folding machine 18 into the printing station 23.

Fig. 8 shows one possibility, like the single sheet 17 in the folding unit 20 of the folding machine can be folded with the aid of the insert 22 can. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 8, the Folding unit 20 six rollers 68 to 73, which are horizontal and from which the rollers 69 to 72 are rotatably driven. The single sheet 17 lies on the rollers 71 and 72 touching one another fed. Of the opposite rollers 69, 70 that has Single sheet 17 short distance. The insert 22 is first between fed to rollers 68 and 69 horizontally and immediately then between them by means of a deflection device 74 the two rollers 69 and 70 performed. Since both rollers 69, 70 are rotatably driven in opposite directions, the insert 22 is reliable detected and promoted against the horizontal sheet 17. Due to the incoming insert 22, the single sheet 17, as FIG. 9 shows bent down, with the fold area between the two rolls 71, 72 driven in opposite directions. she grasp the folded area of the single sheet 17 and pull it through the nip down to a further deflection device 75, with which the folded single sheet 17 with the intermediate one Insert 22 out between the two rollers 72 and 73 becomes. The folded single sheet is between these two rollers 72, 73 17 with the insert 22 in between from the folding machine 18 transported.

The insert 22 can be laid unfolded in the folded single sheet 17 become. However, it is also possible, as shown in FIG. 10a, the insert 22 to fold in the middle. It is also possible to insert the insert 22 twice fold (Fig. 10b).

The individual sheet 17 can also, as can be seen from FIGS. 11a to 11d, be folded differently. 11a and 11b the single sheet 17 folded in the middle. 10a folded insert 22 (Fig. 11b) or the folded according to Fig. 10b Insert insert 22 (Fig. 11a). 11c and 11d, the single sheet 17 can also be folded twice and that simply folded insert 22 (Fig. 11d) or the double folded insert 22 (Fig. 11c).

The single sheet 17 and the insert 22 are in the double folding (Fig. 10b, Fig. 11a, Fig. 11c) folded so that in the folded Condition the one folded edge 76, 77 at the level of the free edge 78, 79 of the single sheet 17 or the insert 22 lies.

Fig. 3 shows a device in which a roll of paper in the stand 12 13 is stored, the paper web of which already has address windows 80 is provided. The paper web is as described with reference to FIG. 2 has been successively by the gluing machine 14, the Hardening unit 15, the cutting unit 16, the folding machine 18 with the cross conveyor 19 and the folding unit 20 and through the pressing station 24 transported. The sealed end product is made using the removal unit 25 removed for further handling. The difference 2 is the printing station 23 between the Folding machine 18 and the feed station 21 arranged. The one with the Feeder station 21 are fed inserts before entering the Folding machine 18 printed with the respective address. The deposit and the cut sheets 17 cut from the paper web are aligned in the folding machine 18 so that after the folding process the address printed on the insert 22 in the Address window 80 of the single sheet 17 lies. For the rest is the facility 3 designed the same as the embodiment 2.

The paper web is pulled off the roll 13 and, like the process scheme 3a shows in the gluing machine with the corresponding adhesive application 28 provided. In the illustrated Embodiment is applied in the same shape and arrangement as in the embodiment of FIGS. 2 and 2a. After the separation of the single sheet 17 with the address window 80 the insert 22 in the folding machine 18 in the position shown in FIG. 6 through 12 described in the cut sheet 17, the is folded into the final product 30. The insert 22 is before it enters printed in the folding machine 18 with the address 81. In the Folding machine 18 then the folding process described, so that the folded product 30 provided with the insert 22 into the pressing station 24 arrives in the final sealing of the final product 30 'takes place.

The printing station 23 can also be designed so that it contains the address not printed directly on the insert 22, but on Labels, which are then placed on the insert 22 be glued. The device is controlled again via the personal computer 11.

Fig. 4 shows a simple structure. In this embodiment not folded sheets 17 are used, which already provided with the adhesive 28 (FIG. 4a) and an address window 80 are. These single sheets 17 are by means of a feed device 82 (Fig. 4) of the folding machine 18 fed. Again she has that Cross conveyor 19 with which the single sheet 17 in the basis of the previous Embodiments described way across the feed direction is transported into the folding unit 20. The feed station 21 is trained the same as in the previous embodiments and leads the inserts 22 to the printing station 23. The inserts 22 printed before entering the folding machine 18, preferably with the respective address. As in the embodiment of FIG. 3 but it is also possible in the printing station 23 for the complete insert 22 in the manner desired by the client 1 to 3 (FIG. 1) to press. That is why in the feed station 21 there are initially empty sheets supplied as deposits 22, which are printed only in the printing station 23 become. It is of course possible to insert the insert 22 beforehand to be printed, so that only the address in the printing station 23 is printed.

In the folding machine 18, the inserts 22 are described in FIG Inserted into the sheets 17, which are folded accordingly become. In the press station adjoining the folding machine 18 24 the folded product will be as described pressed together, especially in the area of adhesive applications, that the single sheet 17 firmly glued on all edges and sealed is. The end product of the fed further handling.

As in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the print data supplied to the printing station 23 via the personal computer 11, so that the deposits 22 according to the request of the respective client 1 to 3 can be designed.

4a shows the process sequence again in a simplified representation when using the device according to FIG. 4. The single sheet 17, already with the adhesive application 28 and the address window 80 is provided, the folding machine 18 is fed, in which the insert 22 is introduced. The address 81 becomes on the insert 22 printed on. As previously stated, it is also possible not only to print the address 81, but the insert 22 completely to print on. The single sheet 17 is then folded when inserting the insert 22. Finally, the end product 30 'in the pressing station 24 pressed along the adhesive edges and thus sealed.

Fig. 5 shows a further simplified device, in turn Single sheets are used that are already with the adhesive application and an address window. These pre-made single sheets are by means of the feeder 82 of the printing station 23 supplied, in contrast to the previous embodiments the folding machine 18 is connected upstream. The printing station 23 contains the print data via the personal computer 11. In the print station 23 can the single sheets 17 according to the staff Computer 11 transmitted data are printed.

The printed single sheets arrive from the printing station 23 17 via a feed device 83 to the cross conveyor 19 of the folding machine 18. With the cross conveyor 19, the single sheets 17 in promoted in the manner described in the folding unit 20 in which the Single sheet 17 is folded to the required extent. The difference in this case, no insert is added to the previous exemplary embodiments used. Instead, the single sheet 17 itself is the print medium, which can be printed on one side as well as on both sides. The information to be kept secret is definitely on the inside of the single sheet 17 is provided so that this data after Folding and sealing in the subsequent press station 24 of are not visible from the outside. About the removal unit 25 End products then in the manner described from the facility promoted and fed to further handling.

In the printing station 23, the addresses can also be on the single sheet 17 printed, according to the specifications of the customer, whose Data in the manner described from the personal computer 11 to be delivered.

5a again shows schematically the process sequence during use 5. The cut sheet 17 is in the printing station 23 printed, in the simplest case with the address 81. However, it is readily possible to print the complete one in the printing station 23 Make printing on the single sheet 17. In this case 82 unprinted single sheets are stored in the feed device.

Then the single sheet 17 with the address 81 printed. Then the single sheet 17 is sealed by the folded single sheet 17 compressed along the adhesive edges 28 becomes. This creates the all-round sealed Final product 30 '.

With the described processes, the customer can within a very short Time high numbers of printed products were produced and be shipped. There are quantities of, for example up to 18,000 per hour possible. The end product 30 'stands out characterized in that a folded single sheet is used as the envelope and not the usual envelopes. The single sheet 17 can be in fold and close the way described very easily, so that this process is very simple and, above all, inexpensive is. Since the client 1 to 3 with the central computer 4 connected to the server 5 to 10 that is cheapest for his case can arise during printing and subsequent printing Do not close long waiting times, so print jobs too can be processed quickly in large quantities. Despite the simple training of the wrapper are the regulations regarding Data security fulfilled perfectly. The sealed inside the Sheet 17 available data are not from the outside visible and can only by destroying the enveloping single sheet 17 can be read.

The single sheets 17 do not necessarily have to be folded in order to an envelope for the insert 22 to come. So can the insert 22 can also be placed between two cover sheets 17, the two Single sheets glued together along their edges and thus be sealed so that the insert 22 is not accessible as a data carrier is. It is also possible, for example, the inside to print two single sheets and between the single sheets to put a deposit. The single sheets printed on the inside are then glued together along their edges and thus sealed. In this case, part of the individual sheet is also 17 used as a data carrier.

It is also possible to print two single sheets on the inside and connect them together so that the printed sides are inside lie. The adjacent single sheets 17 can then lengthways their edges glued and sealed.

The devices described in FIGS. 2 to 5 must do not stand with servers, but can also be with each of the clients 1 to 3 to be addressed customers. In this case, the client 1 to 3 can print send directly to his customers so that the print jobs there are processed. So it is easily possible, for example different within a group from the parent company Send print jobs to subsidiaries that are provided with the necessary facilities.

With the described method, confidential data can be stored without Risk of data security will be sent. Because the folding process and the insertion of the inserts 22 takes place fully automatically, this occurs fully sealed end product 30 'at the end of the process from the facility out. During the course of the process there is therefore for Third parties have no possibility of unauthorized sending the content of the Read disk. As a precaution, it is possible to Install equipment in rooms that are only accessible to authorized persons are. By eliminating conventional envelopes as Wrapping for the inserts 22 results in a significant technical Simplification because the cumbersome cutting and folding and Gluing envelopes is no longer required. Instead it will used as the starting product the single sheet, which either as Single sheet entered into the facility or from a paper roll 13 is separated.

The end product 30 'is advantageously sealed by adhesive. However, other sealing options are also possible, for example by stamping or by welding. In the latter Case is a single sheet and / or an insert a plastic sheet used, which is designed like a film and as a single film or as single film separated from a continuous film can be used can.

In order to fold the insert 22 into the sheet 17, for the wrapping a conventional sheet is used as the starting material, for example in A4 format. As the example in Fig. 14 shows, the sheet 17 can be printed in a printer 84, for example with the required address and / or one from the client designed design 85. Then use the printer 84 the inserts 22 printed. In the exemplary embodiment, three Deposits 22 printed, which are to be inserted into sheet 17.

After printing, the inserts 22 are first folded and folded to the required extent. The sheet 17 is in a Distribution unit (not shown) on another transport route brought as the inserts 22. After folding, the inserts become placed on the unfolded sheet 17.

15 shows the possibility, in the printer 84, of the insert (s) 22 and then print sheet 17. Then how 14, the transport paths of the sheet 17 and the inserts 22 separated in the distribution unit and the Deposits 22 folded.

The print 85 on the sheet 17 is oblique to its long sides 86, 87 applied and serves as a marker for hanging up the Insert (s) 22. The imprint 85 is, for example, rectangular and arranged in such a way that its corners 88 to 91 on the long sides 86, 87 and the narrow sides 92, 93 of the rectangular sheet 17 lie. The Long sides 94, 95 and the narrow sides 96, 97 of the imprint 85 serve as folding edges for sheet 17 in order to fold an envelope out of it. The folding process can take place in a corresponding folding machine.

Of course, the imprint 85 as a guide for the Placing the folded insert (s) is not provided on sheet 17 be. In the folding machine, the insert 22 is definitely in the required location placed on the sheet 17, along the corresponding Edges 94 to 97 are folded.

The folding edges 94 to 97 make triangular sheet sections 98 to 101 are formed. First the sheet section 98, then the Sheet section 99, then sheet section 100 and finally the sheet portion 101 is folded in the same direction. At two each other Opposite sides are the free edges of the folded ones Sheet sections 100, 101 with the one below Part of the folded envelope glued.

The folding edges 94 to 97 do not have to extend to the side edges 86, 87, 92, 93 of sheet 17 run. You can also distance from the Have side edges 86, 87, 92, 93 of sheet 17. Even in one in such a case, the envelope is only folded and the like Gluing the sheet 17 made.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the manufacture of the described Envelopes the advantage that for the insert (s) 22 and the sheet 17 that same paper size can be used. The printer 84 or another printing device must therefore for printing on the Insert (s) 22 and the sheet 17 can not be changed or it do not need different printers for the insert (s) 22 and that Sheet 17 may be provided.

The sheet 17 in the distribution unit can be used to place the insert (s) 22 are rotated so that the folding edges 94 to 97 in the transport direction of sheet 17 lie. This will hang up the Insert (s) 22 relieved.

16 and 17 has a transport path 201, which is only shown schematically. On it deposits 202 and Sheets 203 transported, from which a wrapping in still to be described Way is made. Under sheets are not just sheets of paper to understand, but all the raw materials, from which the wrappings can be made. The wrapping is preferably an envelope.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the insert 202 is a winding fold trained, i.e. the starting sheet, for example A4 format can have, is around two transverse to the longitudinal direction Edges 204 and 205 are folded so that the insert consists of three one above the other lying insert parts. The fold edges 204, 205 are like this placed that the uppermost insert part not quite up to the folded edge 205 is sufficient (Fig. 17). The insert 202 becomes horizontal and perpendicular to its longitudinal direction fed two conveyor rollers 206 which are horizontal Axes are driven to rotate in opposite directions. The deposit 202 is gripped by the conveyor rollers 206 and shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 transported to the left on the conveyor track 201.

Immediately afterwards, the device with two is also one above the other horizontal folding rollers 207 provided that are also rotated in opposite directions to each other. The Folding rollers 207 are rotatably driven in the same direction as that conveyor rollers 206 lying directly next to them. At a distance next to the roller pairs 206, 207 there are two around vertical Axles rotatable conveyor rollers 208 which are rotatably driven in opposite directions are and serve to feed the sheet 203. It is in passed through a vertical plane between the conveyor rollers 208 and through them into the nip 209 between the pairs of rollers 206, 207 promoted. The funding sequence is chosen so that initially Sheet 203 through the conveyor rollers 208 between the roller pairs 206, 207 is transported. Immediately afterwards it will already be folded insert 202 by conveyor rollers 206 perpendicular to the sheet 203 transported. It meets with its fold edge 204 in the area between the roller pairs 206, 207 at the level of the transport path 201 on the still unfolded sheet 203, which by the impact of the high-speed insert 202 toward the Folding roller pair 207 is bent. This makes sheet 203 with the insert 202 from these two folding rollers 207 and the Sheet 203 folded around a first edge 210 (Fig. 21).

Fig. 21 shows the various states of the sheet 203 with the Insert 202 when passing through the device according to FIG. 16 and 17. The insert 202 is only a single fold in Fig. 21 Sheet shown. An insert 202 folded in this way can of course be used also instead of the insert 202 with a spiral fold according to FIG. 16 and 17 are used.

The two folding rollers 207 grip the sheet 203 with the insert 202 and fold the sheet 203 along the edge 210 Insert 202 with fold edge 204 on. When passing through the Folding rollers 207 become the triangular sheet flap 211 around the folding edge 210 flipped. As FIG. 21 already shows, the sheet 203 slightly tilted in the vertical plane by the conveyor rollers 208 in promoted the nip 209. That is why the fold edge 210 is also located not parallel to the longitudinal edges 212, 213 of the sheet 203, but at an angle to them or perpendicular to the direction of transport of sheet 203 by the device.

16 and 17 show, the folded sheet 203 with the Insert 202 after it has passed through the two folding rollers 207 fed to a scoring device 214, with which the sheet is parallel with two mutually extending grooves 215 and 216 (Fig. 21) is provided. The creasing device 214 is like the device of the conveyor rollers 206, 208 and the folding rollers 207 known per se and is therefore also not described in detail. The creasing device 214 has two above and located below the conveyor track, can be rotated in opposite directions driven shafts 217, 218, on which rotatably with an axial distance two grooved disks 219 and 220 are seated with each other which the grooves 215, 216 are created in the sheet 203. The creasing discs 219, 220 are arranged so that the grooves 215, 216 immediately attached in the sheet 203 next to the narrow sides of the insert 202 (Fig. 21). This creates side tabs 221, 222, which not be folded at first.

After passing through the creasing device 214, the sheet passes 203 with the insert 202 to a device 223 with the adhesive is applied to sheet 203. This device 223 is also on is known and is therefore only briefly described. It has application rollers 224, 225, which correspond to the desired course of the Glue application are provided with recesses 226, which each Take up adhesive. The application rollers 224, 225 are seated non-rotatable on horizontal, rotatably driven shafts 227, 228, provided in the area above and below the transport track 201 are. The application rollers 224, 225 are in pairs on the Shafts 227, 228 arranged and have such an axial distance from each other that the adhesive application to the desired Set the sheet 203 can be done.

As shown in Fig. 21, the two tabs 221, 222 of the sheet 203 along its outer edges adjoining the folded edge 210 229, 230 provided with the adhesive 231, 232. The two edges of the adhesive 229, 230 are at an obtuse angle to each other.

After passing through the adhesive 231 in two places, 232 provided sheet 203 through the device 223 that passes Sheet 203 with the insert 202 to a folding device 233, in which the two tabs 221, 222 along the grooves 215, 216 to be folded inwards. The adhesive layers come here 231, 232 on the tab 211 for support. The folder 233 is known per se and has one over two horizontal rollers 234 endless belt 235, the upper run at the level of the conveyor 201 lies. In the area above the upper run of the belt 235 is at a short distance a folding plate 236, the ensures that the adhesive cloths 221, 222 in are folded along the grooves 215, 216 in the manner described.

In order to achieve a perfect adhesive connection, the folding device 233 followed a pressing device 237, which consists of two horizontal press rolls 238, 239 lying one above the other, through the nip of the folded sheet 203 is passed. The flaps 221, 222 which have been folded over are also pressed by the roller the adhesive application 231, 232 pressed firmly against the tab 211. The press rolls 238, 239 are so long that the folded sheet 203 is reliably detected and pressed.

As shown in Fig. 21, after passing through the pressing device 237 almost the entire envelope was made. By on this Tabs 211, 221, 222 which are glued together is the receptacle of the envelope formed for the insert 202, which is already complete is inside the almost finished envelope.

The device is like Fig. 18 for another embodiment shows, angularly formed. This is shown in Figs. 16 and 17 the dash-dotted line indicated. Located in the transition area a pair of accelerating rollers 240, both of which rollers lie above and below the transport path 201 and their axes run perpendicular to the axes of the rollers behind. The rollers of the pair of rollers 240 advantageously have the same length like the press rolls 238, 239. On the upper roll of the pair of rolls 240 are axially spaced two fingers 241 in known Way on. They are equally spaced on both sides of a transverse median plane of the pair of rollers 240. With the accelerating rollers the partially folded sheet 203 is accelerated with the insert 202 and a subsequent creasing device 242, which essentially is of the same design as the grooving device 214. The difference consists only in that the grooving device 242 only in each case a scoring disc 243, 244 above and below the conveyor track 201 having. The two scoring discs 243, 244 are half-length rotatably on the associated shafts 245, 246, which are parallel to the Axes of the rollers 240 lie. The one above the transport track 201 the grooved washer 243 has a peripheral edge, while the below the conveyor track 201, the scoring disc 244 with a appropriate, extending over its circumference in which the ring edge of the upper grooved disk 243 engages. When the partially folded sheet 203 is passed through, Creasing device 242 a groove 247 (Fig. 21) is made in sheet 203. This groove 247 runs parallel to the fold edge 210 immediately adjacent the corresponding longitudinal edge 248 of the folded insert 202.

The two rotatably driven scoring discs 243, 244, the rest are of the same design as the scoring discs 219, 220 of the scoring device 214 convey the sheet 203 of a device 249 for adhesive application to. It is designed essentially the same as that Device 223, however, it only has two applicator rollers 250, 251 which lie above and below the transport path 201. The top applicator roller 250 has the recess 252, in which is to be applied Adhesive is located. The shape of the recess 252 is similar to that Adapted shape of the adhesive strip to be applied to sheet 203. The two application rollers 250, 251 are located in half the length of the corresponding shafts on which they sit in a rotationally fixed manner.

The device 249, as can be seen in FIG. 21, becomes an approximately L-shaped one Apply adhesive 253, 254 on the two free edges 255, 256 of the shutter forming tab 257 of the sheet 203 applied. This tab 257 has a triangular shape. The two Edges 255, 256 are perpendicular to each other and close at an angle to the groove 247.

After passing the device 249, the partially folded one arrives and sheet 203 provided with the adhesive application 253, 254 into one Flight folder 258, which is substantially the same is like the flight folder 233. With it, the flap 257 is longitudinal the groove 247 folded over, so that the strip-shaped adhesive application 253, 254 on the folded and glued rags 211, 221, 222 arrives. The finished folded envelope is now formed, following the flight folder 258 two more one above the other lying press rolls 259, 260 of a press device 261 is fed. The press rolls 259, 260 are seated on one Place the rollers on the rollers so that they apply the adhesive 253, 254 is detected, so that by applying pressure a flawless Bonding of the envelope is guaranteed.

As can be seen from FIG. 21, the envelope 262 the sheet 203 initially transverse to its longitudinal direction in the direction of the arrow 263 transported through the facility. After pressing the partially folded sheet 203 by means of the pressing device 237 a change in the direction of transport. The partially folded and glued Sheet 203 is now perpendicular to the transport direction 263 in Transport direction 264 transported through the device. This Transport direction 264 is now in the longitudinal direction of the one to be produced Envelopes 262.

Fig. 18 shows a further device with which the sheet 203 Envelope 262 can be made. This device has the conveyor roller pair 206 and the immediately following pair of folding rollers 207. As has been described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, the sheet 203 with the insert is in this area of the device 202 for the first time folded around the fold edge 210 (FIG. 21). With distance after the folding roller pair 207, the creasing device 214 is provided, with which the two grooves 215, 216 (FIG. 21) on sheet 203 be generated.

The creasing device 214 is the device 223 for applying adhesive downstream, with the applicator rollers 224 the strip-shaped Adhesive application 231, 232 along the outer edges 229, 230 of the Rag 221, 232 is applied (Fig. 21). With the following Flight folder 233, these flaps 221, 222 along the Grooves 215, 216 folded in the manner described. With the following Pressing device 237, the folded flaps 221, 222 pressed firmly against the tab 211, creating a firm adhesive bond is ensured.

The accelerating device following the pressing device 237 240 is perpendicular to the press device 237, the axes as in the previous embodiment parallel to the axes of the Roller pairs 206, 207, the creasing device 214, the device 223 for the adhesive application and the axes of the flight folder 233 lie. With the acceleration device 240 this becomes partial folded sheet 203 fed to the creasing device 242, with which in the described groove 247 (Fig. 21) attached to sheet 203 becomes. With the subsequent device 249, the adhesive in in the manner described along the edges 255, 256 of the flap 257 (Fig. 21). The creasing discs and the application rollers the creasing device 242 and the application device 249 are located off-center on their associated axes and in the direction of transport 264 Distance in a row.

After application of the adhesive in the device 249, the Tab 257 in the flight folder 258 in the manner described folded along groove 247. With the following pressing device 261 the folded flap 257 is firmly against the flaps 211, 221, 222 of the envelope 262 pressed and in this way the finished envelope 262 made with the insert 202. The device according to FIG. 18 is essential in comparison to the device according to FIGS. 16, 17 wider, so that correspondingly wide or long leaves 203 too the envelopes 262 can be folded and glued. Accordingly are the scoring discs of the scoring device 214, the application rollers 224 of the application device 223, the scoring discs of the scoring device 242 and the applicator rollers of the device 249 to this width of sheet 202 adapted. The creasing discs and application rollers of the Creasing device 242 and application device 249 are in the transport direction Seen 264, in the area next to the flight folder 258 and the press rolls 259 of the press device 261.

Fig. 19 shows a device which is essentially the same is like the embodiment of Fig. 18. The difference is only in the way of applying the adhesive along the edges 255, 256 of the locking tab 257. While in the previous embodiment the device 249 is provided for this purpose 19 an application device 265 is provided, with which the adhesive is applied along the edges becomes. 19 and 20 is conventional for simplicity only Envelope shown, the flap 257 with the Apply adhesive and then fold and glue becomes. Applicator 265 can be used in the same manner during manufacture of the envelope 262 are used, which corresponds to the Folding sequence according to FIG. 21 is produced. The flap 257 is initially with the creasing device 242 in the manner described the groove 247 provided, along which the projecting tab 257 is folded shall be. The envelope lies on an endless belt 266 which via two rollers 267, 268 arranged at a distance from one another is guided, the axes of which are parallel to the axis of the creasing device 242 lie.

The application device 265 has an endless belt 269 which is guided over two vertical shafts 270, 271. Relative to the transport direction 264 of the envelope 262, the two shafts 270, 271 are offset from one another, so that the endless belt 269 is inclined to the transport direction 264. An application nozzle 272 is held on the endless belt 269 and is used to apply the adhesive to the tab 257. The application nozzle 272 is provided on a carrier 273, which is connected to a storage container (not shown) for the adhesive via a line. At least one shaft 270 or 271 of application device 265 is rotatably driven. The corresponding drive can be controlled as a function of the conveying speed of the endless belt 266. As soon as the envelope 272 lies in the area below the application device 265, the adhesive application begins. The application nozzle 272 is set with respect to the envelope 262 so that the application of the adhesive begins at point 274 (Fig. 20). The envelope 262 is advantageously moved under the application device 265 at a constant speed v. Since the edge 275 of the flap 257 to be provided with adhesive, which is to be provided at the start 274 of the adhesive application, is perpendicular to the transport direction 264, the application nozzle 272 must be moved at a relatively high speed v _a so that the adhesive can be applied along this edge 275. This speed v _a must be higher than the transport speed v of the envelope 262. The edge 274 is relatively short and then blends at an obtuse angle into a somewhat longer edge 276 of the flap 257. It runs against the direction of transport 264 obliquely to the rear. The application nozzle 272 must accordingly be moved by means of the endless belt 269. The speed can be reduced due to the inclined edge 276, so that the travel speed v _{b of} the application nozzle 272 is reduced compared to the speed v _a . The inclined edge 276 in turn connects at an obtuse angle to an edge 277 of the tab 257. While the edge 276 has an increasing distance from the groove 247 starting from the edge 275, the distance between the edge 277 and the groove 247 decreases again continuously. As soon as the application nozzle 272 has reached the transition region between the two edges 276 and 277, the endless belt 269 must be reversed so that the application nozzle is moved to the left again in the illustration according to FIG. 18. The switchover must take place very quickly so that the edge 277 can be provided with the adhesive 255 over its entire length. Since the edge 277 lies at a smaller angle to the transport direction 264 than the edge 276, the speed of the belt 269 and thus the application nozzle can be set lower. Corresponding to the oblique course of the edge 277, the application nozzle 272 is moved at the speed v _c such that the adhesive 255 is applied along the edge 277.

In the manner described, by controlling the application nozzle 272 the adhesive along differently shaped edges of Rags of the envelope can be applied. The control is advantageous through an appropriate program.

After applying the adhesive, the one with the adhesive is applied Fold 257 is folded around the groove 247 for which the flight folder 258 is used, which is not shown in Fig. 19. Following this the envelope 262 arrives at the pressing device 261, in which the envelope 262 is pressed firmly together.

The application device 265 described can also be used instead of the Applicator 223 can be provided.

As can be seen from FIG. 22, one can be used to produce the envelopes 262 Continuous web used by a (not shown) Paper roll is pulled off. In the illustrated advantageous embodiment not only the envelopes, but also cut the inserts 202. The starting material 203 for the envelope 262 and for the inlays 202 have the same Width, so that the envelope and the inserts are not different wide paper webs must be used. The deposits 202 have fold edges 204, 205 lying parallel to one another to produce an insert according to FIGS. 16 and 17. Between the inserts 202, the paper web 278 becomes one along Section line 279 separated. In the illustrated embodiment is first along the line 279 for the production of the envelope 262 required sheet 203 separated from paper web 278. Three inserts 202 are then separated as an example. Then a sheet 203 can again be cut from the paper web 278 become. Of course, it is also any other order possible. A sheet 203 and one can alternately Insert 202 are cut from paper web 278. The deposits 202 and sheets 203 are made as described 16 to 19 supplied to the respective device.

Since sheet 203 is the starting material for envelope 262 and Deposits 202 have the same width B, there is no waste or Waste so that the paper web 278 is used optimally can.

The rectangular sheet 203 has the longitudinal edges which are parallel to one another 213, 280 and the parallel narrow sides 281, 282. As has been described in detail with reference to FIG. 21, the sheet 203 is first folded along the edge 210. It is at an angle to the longitudinal edge 213 and also to the narrow side 281. The angle α between the folded edge 210 and the longitudinal edge 213 is approximately 27 °. The folded edge 210 begins at a distance from the narrow side 282 and ends in the opposite narrow side 281. This end 283 of the folded edge 210 in the narrow side 281 lies in the longitudinal edge 213 adjacent half of the narrow side 281.

The second fold edge 215 is perpendicular to the fold edge 210 and extends from the long edge 213 to the opposite Longitudinal edge 280 of sheet 203. The start 284 of fold edge 215 in the longitudinal edge 213 lies at a short distance from the neighboring one Narrow side 283 of sheet 203. The folded edge 215 and the narrow side 283 diverging towards the opposite Long edge 280.

The fold edge 216 is also perpendicular to the fold edge 210 and parallel to the folded edge 215. The beginning 285 of the folded edge 216 lies in the Longitudinal edge 280 a short distance from the narrow side 282.

The fourth fold edge 247 finally runs parallel to the fold edge 210 at an angle α of approximately 27 ° to the longitudinal edge 280 of the sheet 203. The beginning 286 of the folded edge 247 in the longitudinal edge 280 lies with short distance from the narrow side 281.

Due to the described course of the folded edges in sheet 203 the longitudinal central axis 286 of the envelope 262 also at an angle a of about 27 ° to the longitudinal edges 213, 280 of the rectangular Sheet 203. For this reason, sheet 203 is inserted into the device in this way introduced over the conveyor rollers 208 that the first, horizontal folded edge 210 lying perpendicular to the transport direction 263 of sheet 203 passes through the device. 21 shows for this reason sheet 203, based on the transport direction 263, oblique to her. The envelope 262 made from sheet 203 has a rectangular outline. The edges of the respective tabs 211, 221, 222, 257 lie on the corresponding edges of the envelope 262 congruent one above the other, so that post-processing of the envelope 262 is not required. Depending on the size of the used Sheet 203 result in envelopes of different sizes.

Due to the fold edges 210, 215 crossing each other at right angles, 216, 247 is the size of the envelope 262 and in particular its Face 287 determined. Intersection points 288 to 291 of the folded edges are not in the outer edges of the sheet 203, but inside of the sheet as shown in Fig. 22.

The visible side 287 of the envelope 262 to be produced as well as at least flap 257, which forms the sealing flap of the envelope, can be advantageously printed before passing through the facility become. Postage can already be printed on visible page 287 become. Because the amount to be inserted into the envelope 262 Deposits 202 or their weight is known, the postage already printed at the correct height. Besides, can the address and / or a barcode on the view page desired position can be printed. Likewise, on the Print face 287 of the sender. Finally, the visible side 287 can also be provided with an advertising imprint, which is advantageous to the recipient, for example with regard to the industry or the gender of the recipient.

On the side of sheet 203 opposite visible side 287 a confusion can be applied to the content of the letter to protect against reading.

The flap 257 can be used as an additional advertising medium become. In this case, a corresponding one is also sent to him Advertising printed. This can be done in simplex printing.

The conventional agents can be used as adhesives. It is also possible to use dispersion adhesives, polyvinyl acetate and the like to use. These adhesives secure the envelope against unintentional opening. A rubber coating is a matter of course also possible.

The type of adhesive application can also depend on the particular application be adjusted. In the illustrated and described embodiment the adhesive on the intended Make stripes along the entire length of the corresponding Edges of sheet 203 applied. It is entirely possible not to apply the adhesive continuously along its length, but, for example, point by point, to make it easier to open later of the envelope.

Claims (33)

Method for producing printed mailings, in which at least one sheet of paper, plastic and the like is printed on at least one side and sent in a closed state, the print data being produced by the client and being transmitted via a network to a printing device in which the transmitted print data be printed on the sheet,
characterized in that the client (1 to 3) transmits the print data to a production facility (5 to 10) suitable for executing the print order, which produces the print shipment ready for dispatch. Method according to claim 1,
characterized in that the client (1 to 3) transmits the print data to the respective production site (5 to 10) via a central point (4), which is preferably a central computer. Method according to claim 2,
characterized in that the central point (4) selects the production site (5 to 10) with regard to free printing capacities. Method according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that the central point (4) selects the production site (5 to 10) with regard to local proximity to the customer (1 to 3) and / or to the customer. Method according to one of claims 2 to 4,
characterized in that the central office (4) receives notifications from the production sites (5 to 10) about free printing capacities and / or printing costs. Method according to one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that the sheet (17) is folded at least once. Method according to claim 6,
characterized in that the folded sheet (17) is sealed at the open edges, preferably with adhesive (28), and that preferably at least one insert (22) is introduced into the folded sheet (17), which advantageously has the same format as the sheet (17). Method according to claim 7,
characterized in that the folding process of the sheet (17) is initiated by feeding the insert (22). Method according to claim 7 or 8,
characterized in that the folded sheet (17) is sealed at its open edges after insertion of the insert (22). Method according to one of claims 1 to 9,
characterized in that an address (81) is applied, preferably printed, to the sheet (17) before or after folding. Method according to one of claims 7 to 10,
characterized in that the insert (22) and the sheet (17) are perpendicular to each other prior to folding. Method according to one of claims 7 to 10,
characterized in that the insert (22) is introduced between two sheets (17) which, after the insertion of the insert (22), are preferably sealed to one another at their edges. Method according to one of claims 7 to 12,
characterized in that the insert (22) is supplied already printed. Method according to one of claims 7 to 12,
characterized in that the insert (22) is printed with the sheet (17) immediately before being brought together. Method according to one of claims 1 to 14,
characterized in that the sheet (17) is separated from a web of a sheet roll (13). Method according to one of claims 1 to 14,
characterized in that the sheet (17) is fed as a single sheet, preferably printed. Method according to one of claims 1 to 16,
characterized in that the first and / or the last sheet (17) is printed with a shipping address assigned to the insert (22). Method, in particular according to one of claims 1 to 17,
characterized in that the insert (22) is placed on the unfolded sheet (17) and then the sheet (17) is folded around the insert (22) into an envelope. Method according to claim 18,
characterized in that the insert (22) is placed obliquely to the long side on the sheet (17), which preferably has the same format as the insert (22). Method according to claim 18 or 19,
characterized in that the sheet (17) is folded into an envelope along the edges (94 to 97) of the insert (22) lying thereon. Method according to one of claims 18 to 20,
characterized in that the insert (22) is folded before being placed on the sheet (17). Wrapping, in particular for use in a method according to one of claims 1 to 21, which is produced from a blank and has flaps folded around folded edges which are connected to one another by means of adhesive application,
characterized in that the blank (203) is folded without waste. Wrapping according to claim 22,
characterized in that the blank (203) is in DIN format, preferably in A4 format. Wrapping according to claim 22 or 23,
characterized in that the fold edges (210, 215, 216, 247) obliquely to the outer edges (213, 280, 282, 283) of the blank (203) and the outline of the envelope (262) to be produced preferably within the outline of the blank (203 ) lie. Wrapping according to one of claims 22 to 24,
characterized in that the longitudinal central axis (286) of the envelope (262) to be produced lies obliquely to the outer edges (210, 215, 216, 247) of the blank (203), which preferably has the same width as an insert (202). Device for producing the casing according to one of Claims 22 to 25, with folding devices, pressing devices and application devices for adhesives,
characterized in that the application device (265) has at least one application nozzle (272) which can be moved in a controlled manner as a function of the transport speed of the casing (262) by the device for applying adhesive. Device according to claim 26,
characterized in that the application nozzle (272) can be moved by means of a transport device (266 to 268), and in that the direction of movement of the application nozzle (272) is preferably at an angle to the direction of transport (264) of the casing (262) through the device. Device according to claim 27,
characterized in that the transport device (266 to 268) has an endless belt (266) which is guided over two rollers (267, 268), at least one of which is driven and which is preferably perpendicular and vertical to the transport device (264) of the casing ( 262). A method for producing a covering according to one of claims 22 to 25, in which a blank is folded and glued,
characterized in that the blank (203) is fed to the device obliquely to its edges (213, 280, 282, 283). The method of claim 29
characterized in that the blank (203), which is preferably separated from a paper web (278), is fed in at an angle such that the first fold edge (210) is perpendicular to the transport direction (263) of the blank (203). A method according to claim 29 or 30,
characterized in that immediately after the unfolded blank (203) has been fed in, at least one insert (202) is fed in transversely to the blank (203), which is preferably folded before it is fed in. A method according to claim 31,
characterized in that the insert (202), which is preferably separated from the paper web (278), supports the formation of the first folded edge (210) on the blank (203) during feeding. Method according to one of claims 28 to 32,
characterized in that the blank (203) is printed before folding.

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