Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and
laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring
and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
folding-gluing machines and machine parts; printing machines
and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and
mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods;
component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods.
The invention discloses a sheet processing machine with an alignment plate at the input. The sheets are piled against the plate, and during each machine cycle, the bottommost sheet is extracted and delivered to a gripper bar of the machine. The alignment plate can move precisely longitudinally and diagonally to adjust the position and the skew of the sheet for correct positioning in the gripper bar. The alignment plate is guaranteed to be kept vertical by using a pair of synchronized linear actuators on each side of the plate. The machine can adapt to varying sheet thickness by adjusting the gap below that plate thanks to a motorized gauge. To even better position the sheets, a set of abutments is provided after the plate, and at a fixed distance to the plate. The abutments are pivoting to get out of the way of the gripper bar when needed.
B65H 9/06 - Movable stops or gauges, e.g. rising and falling front stops
B65H 1/06 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated adapted to support articles substantially horizontally, e.g. for separation from top of pile for separation from bottom of pile
B65H 3/12 - Suction bands, belts, or tables moving relatively to the pile
The present invention relates to a transfer module (32) for a converting machine (1), the transfer module comprising a receptacle (40) and a conveyor system (38), the receptacle comprising a stacking compartment (42) configured to receive a 5 stack (S) of sheet elements (2'), and wherein the transfer module further comprises an ejection device (64) comprising an ejection member (52) configured to momentarily engage with a rear edge of the stack and push the stack out from the receptacle and place the stack in a banding zone of a banding module.
A loader station (12) for acquisition of a loading stack (16) of blanks (6) to load into a feeder module (20) of a converting machine (4), the loader station comprising: an automated unit (36) arranged to implement: an extraction step of extracting said loading stack (16) of blanks from a stack arrangement of blanks; a support step to support the stack arrangement during said extraction step, and; a loading step, in which the extracted loading stack of blanks is loaded into the feeder module of the converting machine, and; electrical circuitry (10) arranged to control the automated unit to implement the extraction step, support step, and loading step.
B65H 1/28 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated compartmented to receive piles side by side
B65H 1/30 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with means for replenishing the pile during continuous separation of articles therefrom
B65H 3/32 - Separating articles from piles by elements, e.g. fingers, plates, rollers, inserted or traversed between articles to be separated and remainder of the pile
5.
CARDBOARD PROCESSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A FOIL TAPE TO A CARDBOARD
A cardboard processing machine (10) is provided, comprising a cardboard conveying device (12), a foil tape conveying device (12) and a pressing station (16), wherein the cardboard conveying device (12) is configured to convey cardboard such that it passes through the pressing station (16) and the foil tape conveying device (14) is configured to convey a foil tape (22) such that it passes through the pressing station (16), wherein the pressing station (16) is configured to press foil tape (22) onto the cardboard such that the foil tape (22) is attached to the cardboard, wherein the cardboard processing machine (10) comprises at least one projection device (36) that is arranged above the foil tape conveying device (14), and wherein cardboard processing machine (10) comprises a control unit (32) that is configured to control the projection device (36) to project a position marking (39) on the components of the foil tape conveying device (14) that indicates the transverse target position of the foil tape (22). Furthermore, a method for attaching a foil tape (22) to a cardboard in a cardboard processing machine (10) is provided.
A cardboard processing machine (10) is provided, comprising a cardboard conveying device (12), a foil tape conveying device (14) and a pressing station, wherein the cardboard conveying device (12) is configured to convey cardboard such that it passes through the pressing station (16) and the foil tape conveying device (14) is configured to convey a foil tape (22) such that it passes through the pressing station (16), wherein the pressing station (16) is configured to press foil tape (22) onto the cardboard such that the foil tape (22) is attached to the cardboard, wherein the cardboard processing machine (10) comprises at least one light strip (30) that extends in a direction transverse to the travel direction of the foil tape (22), and wherein the cardboard processing machine (10) comprises a control unit (32) that is configured to control the light strip (30) to light up in such a way that an illuminated section of the light strip (30) constitutes a position marking (34) indicating the transverse target position of the foil tape (22). Furthermore, a method for attaching a foil tape (22) to a cardboard is provided.
B41F 19/06 - Printing and embossing between a negative and a positive forme after inking and wiping the negative formePrinting from an ink band treated with colour or "gold"
B44C 1/14 - Metallic leaves or foils, e.g. gold leaf
The present invention relates to inspection system (46) for checking braille characters in a converting machine (1), the inspection system comprises an image sensor (48) configured to capture at least one image of a first braille tool (36) provided with embossing protrusions (40), a memory (52) and a control unit (51). The control unit is configured to determine an actual braille lettering sequence (Sa) from the at least one image and compare the actual braille lettering sequence to a desired braille lettering sequence stored in the memory.
The present invention relates to a feeder module for discharging sheets into a converting machine. The feeder module comprises a movable discharge conveyor comprising a plurality of belt conveyors which are configured to move between a discharge position (DP) in which the belt conveyors are contacting the lowermost positioned sheet in the stack and discharges said sheet, and a clearing position (CP) in which the conveyor belts are located underneath the loading surface.
The present invention relates to a feeder module for a converting machine, the feeder module comprises an upper feeder assembly, and a lower feeder assembly comprising a loading surface configured to receive a stack of sheets. The upper feeder assembly (20) comprises a gauge (32), wherein a distance (d1) between a vertical distal end of the gauge and the loading surface defines a clearance through which a lowermost positioned sheet in the stack can pass at a time. A feed roll assembly (34) located downstream of the gauge comprises an upper feed roller (35a) and a lower feed roller (35b). The lower feeder assembly (22) and the lower feed roller are displaceable in the vertical direction.
B65H 1/06 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated adapted to support articles substantially horizontally, e.g. for separation from top of pile for separation from bottom of pile
B41F 21/00 - Devices for conveying sheets through printing apparatus or machines
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 5/22 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by air-blast or suction device
B65H 7/00 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles
Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and
laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring
and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
flatbed cutting machines and machine parts; folding-gluing
machines and machine parts; printing machines and printing
machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control
apparatus for the aforesaid goods; component parts and spare
parts for the aforesaid goods.
The present invention relates to a feeder module (10) comprising a loading surface (26) configured to receive a stack (S) of blanks (2). The feeder module (10) comprising an upper feeder assembly (22) and a lower feeder assembly (24). The upper feeder assembly (22) comprises a dented chain (44) provided with a plurality of teeth (52), and wherein the teeth (52) are configured to enter into the stack (S) in-between the blanks (2).
The present invention relates to a separator device (22) for a folder-gluer machine, the separator device being configured to divide a shingled stream of folding boxes into separate batches, the separator device comprising a vertically movable separator head and at least one upper evacuation conveyor belt.
The present invention relates to a separator device (22) for a folder-gluer machine, the separator device being configured to divide a shingled stream of folding boxes into separate batches, the separator device comprising a vertically movable separator head and at least one upper evacuation conveyor belt.
A lower conveyor system (30) has a lower evacuation conveyor belt, such that the folding boxes are pinched between and transported by the upper evacuation conveyor belt and the lower second conveyor belt in unison.
B65H 29/66 - Advancing in streams of overlapping articles
B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons
B31B 50/96 - Delivering singly or in succession in an overlapping arrangement
B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles
B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
13.
METHOD FOR CUTTING, CREASING AND/ OR EMBOSSING A CARDBOARD AND CARDBOARD PROCESSING MACHINE
A method is provided for cutting, creasing and/or embossing a cardboard in a cardboard processing machine (10) comprising a rotary die cutting machine (12), the rotary die cutting machine (12) comprising a first rotating cylinder (22) and a second rotating cylinder (24), wherein each of the first and the second cylinder (22, 24) has a cutting, creasing and/or embossing area (26) and a compensation area (28) that extends along the circumference of the respective cylinder (22, 24). A continuous cardboard web (11) being printed with a plurality of repetitive printed sections (40, 41, 42) is run between the two cylinders (22, 24) in a processing direction, wherein a printing length (l) of a printed section (40, 41, 42) is shorter than a circumference of the rotating cylinders (22, 24). Afterwards the cardboard web (11) is pulled back in a direction opposite to the processing direction to such an extent that after a full rotation of the rotating cylinders (22, 24) the cutting, creasing and/or embossing area of the rotating cylinders (22, 24) meets the beginning of the second printed section (41). Moreover, a cardboard processing machine (10) is provided.
Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels; machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels; folding-gluing machine parts and machines, namely, machines and machine parts for folding and gluing industrial paper and cardboard boxes; printing machines and printing machine structural parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods; component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods.
15.
ADJUSTABLE CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR A CONVERTING MACHINE
The present invention relates to a conveyor system (30) for transporting blanks (2′) in a converting machine (1). The conveyor system comprises an endless first conveyor belt (32a) and a support structure (38). The support structure (38) comprising a plurality of rollers (56), each roller being attached to a roller frame (54) and arranged in a line, the roller frames being connected to each other by a connection mechanism (62). The connection mechanism (62) is extendable and retractable in the direction of transportation, such that a contact length (Lc) of the first conveyor belt is modified and all rollers remain in contact with the first conveyor belt.
B65H 29/16 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by contact of one face only with moving tapes, bands, or chains
B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
B65H 33/12 - Forming counted batches in delivery pile or stream of articles by creating gaps in the stream
16.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING A DRYING PROCEDURE OF A PRINTED PRODUCT AND INDUSTRIAL PRINTING MACHINE
The present invention generally relates to a method (34) for controlling a drying procedure of a printed product and an industrial printing machine (10). The printed product is manufactured by the industrial printing machine (10). An image to be printed is split into several image cells. For each image cell a total amount of ink to be used and an average lightness value of the ink to be printed within the respective image cell are determined. For each image cell a cell-dependent amount of infrared radiation to be applied for drying the ink to be used within the respective image cell is determined based on the total amount of ink to be used and the average lightness value determined in view of the respective image cell. A mixture of the drying procedure to be applied for drying the ink to be used within the image to be printed is determined based at least on the cell-dependent amounts of infrared radiation to be applied and a moving speed of the printed product. The mixture comprises at least a ratio of an overall amount of infrared radiation and an overall amount of convective heating.
The invention relates to a blanking station comprising a blanking tool (12), at least one blank receiving unit (14, 16) for receiving and piling of blanks (20) in a blank collecting space (22) in a piling direction, and at least one flexible guide (18), located between the blanking tool (12) and the receiving unit (14, 16), wherein the flexible guide (18) comprises at least one guiding surface (32) adapted for guiding the blanks (20), being oriented in parallel to the piling direction and arranged so as to define an outer contour of the blank collecting space (22), and wherein the flexible guide (18) further comprises at least one flexible portion (28), located in proximity to the blank receiving unit (14, 16), wherein the flexible portion (28) is elastically deformable in a first direction along the outer contour of the blank collecting space (22) and wherein the flexible portion (28) has a lower stiffness in the first direction than in a second direction perpendicular to the outer contour of the blank collecting space (22) to avoid deflection of the flexible portion (28) into the blank collecting space (22) in case of collision with a blank receiving unit (14, 16). Furthermore, the invention relates to a flexible guide for guiding blanks (20) in a blanking station (10).
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Chemical products for use in industry and science;
antistatic products other than for household use; adhesives
(glues) used in industry, including adhesives for machines,
equipment and devices for forming and bending and gluing. Printing inks, marking inks and engraving inks. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing,
wetting and binding compositions; dust-binding compositions
for sweeping. Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and
laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring
and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
folding-gluing machines and machine parts; printing machines
and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and
mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods;
component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods. Apparatus, instruments, electronic devices and software for
input, entering, recording, output, storing, processing,
transmitting, displaying data, checking, controlling,
measuring, programming, adjusting, presetting, quality
control, monitoring production parameters, performances and
stop management, controlling the printing register,
cuttings, clippings and embossing, measuring and adjusting
the color composition of prints, measuring for adjusting the
distribution of ink, analyses and print and post-print image
processing, particularly sensors, and digital cameras,
detection, tracking, and positioning, positioning motors for
machines, equipment and devices for processing and printing
substrates, more particularly sheets, plates, cutouts,
strips, films, made of paper, cardboard, corrugated board,
plastic, for the packaging and label manufacturing industry. Servicing, installation, repair, adjustment and cleaning of
machines and parts of printing machines and for the
manufacture of packaging and labels; assembly and fitting of
spare parts for machines and parts of printing machines and
for the manufacture of packaging and labels.
19.
SYSTEM FOR REPETITIVE FORMATION OF OBJECTS FROM SHEET MATERIAL
A system for repetitive formation of objects from sheet material, the system comprising: a converting machine for execution of a formation process, in which said objects are at least partially formed from the sheet material, the converting machine including a tool for mechanical engagement with the sheet material to at least partially form said object during the formation process; machine control electrical circuity to control the converting machine to execute said formation process; an identifier arranged to be physically associated with the tool; system electrical circuitry for acquisition of one or more process parameters associated with the formation process(s), and to associate said parameters with an electronic record of the identifier, the system electrical circuitry configured to determine based on the process parameters a pressing parameter history relationship for the tool, and to determine from said relationship when a predetermined condition associated with the usage of the tool is met.
A system for repetitive formation of objects from sheet material, the system comprising a converting machine for execution of a formation process, said objects being at least partially formed from the sheet material, the converting machine including a tool for engaging with the sheet material to at least partially form said object during a formation process An electronic memory storing a database comprising, for a plurality of prior executed formation processes, empirical data relating a pressing parameter applied in a first phase of first usage of the tool that corresponds to a stabilising phase, to process parameters, which are associated with the formation process. The system electrical circuitry configured to acquire process parameters for a subsequent formation process; derive a pressing parameter for the subsequent formation process, which is for application in a first phase of first usage of the tool, based on the acquired process parameters and the database.
G05B 19/4093 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by part programming, e.g. entry of geometrical information as taken from a technical drawing, combining this with machining and material information to obtain control information, named part programme, for the NC machine
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Chemical products for use in industry and science;
antistatic products other than for household use; adhesives
(glues) used in industry, including adhesives for machines,
equipment and devices for forming and bending and gluing. Printing inks, marking inks and engraving inks. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing,
wetting and binding compositions; dust-binding compositions
for sweeping. Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and
laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring
and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
folding-gluing machines and machine parts; printing machines
and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and
mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods;
component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods. Electronic apparatus, instruments, devices and software for
capture, input, recording, output, storage, processing,
transmission, display of data, checking, controlling,
measuring, programming, setting, presetting, quality
control, monitoring of production parameters, managing
performance and stoppage, checking the register of print
runs, decoupages, represses and embossing, measuring and
adjusting print run color schemes, measuring to adjust ink
distribution, analyzing and processing prepress and
postpress images, particularly sensors and digital cameras,
detecting, tracking and positioning, positioner motors for
machines, equipment and devices for processing and printing
substrates, more particularly sheets, plates, cut-outs,
strips, foils of paper, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, of
plastic, for the packaging and label making industry. Servicing, installation, repair, adjustment and cleaning of
machines and parts of printing machines and machines for the
manufacture of packaging and labels; assembly and adjustment
of spare parts for machines and parts of printing machines
and machines for the manufacture of packaging and labels.
Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and
laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring
and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
flatbed cutting machines; flatbed cutting machine parts,
particularly cutting presses; folding-gluing machine parts
and machines; printing machines and printing machine parts;
hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control apparatus for
the aforesaid goods; component parts and spare parts for the
aforesaid goods.
Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels; machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels; folding-gluing machine parts and machines, namely, machines and machine parts for folding and gluing industrial paper and cardboard boxes; printing machines and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods; component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods
24.
METHOD FOR HANDLING SHEETS BY A DIE CUTTING MACHINE AND A DIE CUTTING MACHINE
The present invention generally relates to a method for handling sheets by a die-cutting machine having a platen press with a cutting device. Using a lifting device, a first sheet and a second sheet are separated from a plurality of sheets and fed to the platen press. Using an alignment device, the first and the second sheet are aligned such that they reach a reception location simultaneously, in register, and stacked. Using a gripper bar, the stacked sheets are captured at the reception location and transported to the cutting device of the platen press. Since the sheets are stacked, they are cut simultaneously in a single cutting operation.
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
B65H 5/08 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by grippers, e.g. suction grippers
B65H 3/08 - Separating articles from piles using pneumatic force
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articlesDevices therefor
The present invention generally relates to an industrial printing device (10) and an industrial printing process (42). The industrial printing device (10) comprises at least an input stage (12), an output stage (14), a cutting stage (18), and a printer stage (20). The printer stage (20) is arranged between the input stage (12) and the output stage (14). The cutting stage (18) is arranged upstream of the printer stage (20). The cutting stage (18) comprises a laser cutting device (19) such that material (16) is continuously processable between the input stage (12) and the output stage (14) by at least the cutting stage (18) and the printer stage (20).
A packaging material processing machine (10) is described. It comprises an upper processing tool (12) and a lower processing tool (14) being configured for interacting with each other in order to process the sheet material. Moreover, a drive unit (18) is provided which comprises an electric machine (20) and a flywheel (22). An electrical supply unit (28) is electrically connected to the electric machine (20) such that the electric machine (20) is operable as an electric motor. Moreover, an electrical energy recovery unit (44) is electrically connected to the electric machine (20) such that the energy recovery unit (44) is able to store or transfer electrical 10 energy provided by the electric machine (20) operating as an electric generator, the flywheel (22) being rigidly connected to the drive unit (18). Additionally, a method for operating a packaging material processing machine (10) is presented.
B30B 15/14 - Control arrangements for mechanically-driven presses
B26F 1/40 - Cutting-outStamping-out using a press, e.g. of the ram type
B30B 1/10 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by toggle mechanism
The present invention relates to a banding module (34) for applying bands around stacks (S) of sheet elements (2'). The banding module comprises a first and a second lateral guides (130a, 130b) configured to contact and guide lateral sides of 5 the stack as it is introduced into the banding module. Each guide comprises a gap (G) which is aligned with a banding zone and allowing a band to pass through the gap and contact the stack.
Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels; machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels; folding-gluing machine parts and machines, namely, machines and machine parts for folding and gluing industrial paper and cardboard boxes; printing machines and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods; component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods.
29.
INKJET PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING JETTING TEMPERATURE
The invention relates to an inkjet printing system (10) and method for controlling the jetting ink viscosity. A printing head (16) comprises a first pressure sensor (20) located at a fluid inlet (26) and a second pressure sensor (22) located at a fluid outlet (28). A control unit (24) is configured to retrieve the volumetric flow (Q) from a supply pump (18) of the inkjet printing system (10) and the inlet and outlet pressures (P_in, P_out) from the pressure sensors (20, 22). The control unit (24) is further configured to calculate an actual flow resistance (R_a) and a required temperature change (ΔT) of the ink such that a calibrated ink viscosity (μ_ref) is obtained.
The invention relates to an inspection device (42) for checking the position of at least one coating on a blank (1) transported through a converting machine (10). The inspection device comprising a camera (49) configured to capture an image of a portion of the blank provided with a reference mark (30) comprising at least one coating,
The invention relates to an inspection device (42) for checking the position of at least one coating on a blank (1) transported through a converting machine (10). The inspection device comprising a camera (49) configured to capture an image of a portion of the blank provided with a reference mark (30) comprising at least one coating,
An optical axis (A) of the camera is arranged at first angle ((p) in relation to a vertical axis (V) defined by a normal vector (N) of a surface of the blank (1). An illumination system (50) is configured to emit incident light rays towards a measuring point (Pm) on the blank 1. The incident light rays from the illumination system are directed to the reference mark and specular reflected light rays from the reference mark are captured by the camera.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Chemical products for use in industry and science; antistatic products other than for household use; adhesives (glues) used in industry, including adhesives for machines, equipment and devices for forming and bending and gluing. Printing inks, marking inks and engraving inks. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; dust-binding compositions for sweeping. Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels; machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels; folding-gluing machines and machine parts; printing machines and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods; component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods. Electronic apparatus, instruments, devices and software for capture, input, recording, output, storage, processing, transmission, display of data, checking, controlling, measuring, programming, setting, presetting, quality control, monitoring of production parameters, managing performance and stoppage, checking the register of print runs, decoupages, represses and embossing, measuring and adjusting print run color schemes, measuring to adjust ink distribution, analyzing and processing prepress and postpress images, particularly sensors and digital cameras, detecting, tracking and positioning, positioner motors for machines, equipment and devices for processing and printing substrates, more particularly sheets, plates, cut-outs, strips, foils of paper, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, of plastic, for the packaging and label making industry. Servicing, installation, repair, adjustment and cleaning of machines and parts of printing machines and machines for the manufacture of packaging and labels; assembly and adjustment of spare parts for machines and parts of printing machines and machines for the manufacture of packaging and labels.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Chemical products for use in industry and science; antistatic products other than for household use; adhesives (glues) used in industry, including adhesives for machines, equipment and devices for forming and bending and gluing. Printing inks, marking inks and engraving inks. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; dust-binding compositions for sweeping. Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels; machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels; folding-gluing machines and machine parts; printing machines and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods; component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods. Apparatus, instruments, electronic devices and software for input, entering, recording, output, storing, processing, transmitting, displaying data, checking, controlling, measuring, programming, adjusting, presetting, quality control, monitoring production parameters, performances and stop management, controlling the printing register, cuttings, clippings and embossing, measuring and adjusting the color composition of prints, measuring for adjusting the distribution of ink, analyses and print and post-print image processing, particularly sensors, and digital cameras, detection, tracking, and positioning, positioning motors for machines, equipment and devices for processing and printing substrates, more particularly sheets, plates, cutouts, strips, films, made of paper, cardboard, corrugated board, plastic, for the packaging and label manufacturing industry. Servicing, installation, repair, adjustment and cleaning of machines and parts of printing machines and for the manufacture of packaging and labels; assembly and fitting of spare parts for machines and parts of printing machines and for the manufacture of packaging and labels.
33.
SHEET MATERIAL PROCESSING TOOL, SHEET MATERIAL PROCESSING STATION, AND SHEET MATERIAL PROCESSING MACHINE
A sheet material processing tool (14), especially a cardboard or paper processing tool, is described. It comprises a carrier frame (26), having a front frame member (28) extending substantially perpendicular to a processing direction (P) for a sheet material to be processed, a rear frame member (30) extending substantially parallel to the front frame member (28), a first lateral frame member (32) connecting corresponding first ends (28a, 30a) of the front frame member (28) and the rear frame member (30) and a second lateral frame member (34) connecting corresponding second ends (28b, 30b) of the front frame member (28) and the rear frame member (30). Furthermore, a first multi-purpose interface (54) is provided for selectively connecting a first tool element for processing the sheet material to the carrier frame (26). Additionally, a sheet material processing station is presented. It comprises a support structure, wherein a sheet material processing tool(14) is connected to the support structure. Moreover, a sheet material processing machine having such a sheet material processing station is explained.
B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
B26D 1/06 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates
The invention relates to an inspection device (42) for a converting machine (10), the inspection device comprising a camera (49) configured to capture an image of a portion of a blank (1) provided with a reference mark (30). The camera is arranged inside an external housing shroud (70), and wherein a thermoelectric element (78) is arranged between the camera and the external housing shroud.
A sheet processing machine (10) has a device (44) for monitoring sheets (12) and a transfer mechanism (26) for moving sheets (12) along a handling direction within the sheet processing machine (10). The device (44) comprises a light emitting element forming a light barrier in a sheet passage between the light emitting element and the light receiving element. A control unit (46) is connected to the light receiving element and is adapted to register each sheet (12) passing the sheet passage.
B65H 7/14 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors by photoelectric feelers or detectors
The present invention relates to a stacker module for a folder-gluer machine, the stacker module being located downstream of a transfer module in a direction of transportation of the folder-gluer machine and configured to receive folding boxes from a conveyor in the transfer module. The stacker module comprises a loading surface configured to receive a plurality of folding boxes in order to form a stack and to descend vertically as the number of folding boxes on the loading surface increases, and a linearly movable ejector configured to eject the stack from the loading surface. A front abutment guide configured to move between an abutment and a clearing position to retain and release the stack.
B65G 57/112 - Stacking of articles by adding to the top of the stack the articles being stacked by direct action of the feeding conveyor the conveyor being adjustable in height
A method is provided for providing a compensation sheet (34) for an individual and specific pressing station unit (16) of a cardboard processing machine (10), in particular a die-cutting and/or creasing machine. The method comprises determining an unevenness of an upper platen (24) with respect to a lower platen (26) of a pressing station (16) during a pressing process, establishing at least one compensation sheet (34) with a varying thickness for compensating said unevenness, and producing said sheet (34). The sheet's shape does not depend on the processing job carried out by the machine. Furthermore, the method provides several compensation sheets (34, 34'), each sheet being optimized for a given operating pressure.
A measuring tool (28) for a pressing station (16) of a cardboard processing machine (10), in particular a die-cutting and/or creasing machine, configured to be inserted between an upper platen (24) and a lower platen (26) of the pressing station, the measuring tool (28) comprising at least one sensor (30) composed of one or several distance sensors (32), the sensors (32) being configured to measure a vertical distance to a support surface (38) at a plurality of measuring points when the measuring tool (28) is inserted in the pressing station (16) and the pressing station is closed. Furthermore, a method for providing a compensation sheet (50) for a pressing station (16) of a cardboard processing machine (10) is provided.
A reel support assembly (14) for a web material processing machine is described. The reel support assembly (14) comprises a support frame (16) and at least a first support arm unit (34a) having at least one holding stub (40) for mounting a reel (12) on the first support arm unit (34a). Furthermore, the reel support assembly (14) comprises an elevator unit (24) having a support element (26) on which a reel (12) may be placed. The support element (26) is supported on the support frame (16) in a vertically movable manner. Additionally, a hotfoil stamping machine (10) is presented which comprises such a reel support assembly (14). The reel support assembly (14) is arranged at an upstream end of the hotfoil stamping machine (10) with respect to a web travelling direction.
A clamping device (18) for supporting a reel having a tubular core is described. The clamping device (18) comprises a base body (20) with a mounting interface (22) for fixing the base body (20) on a machine frame. Additionally, it has a carrier body (36) configured for being placed inside the tubular core of the reel. The carrier body (36) is rotatably supported on the base body (20) such that the carrier body (36) can rotate with respect to the base body (20) about an axis (38) of rotation. Moreover, a plurality of clamping elements (42) are coupled with an actuation mechanism (76) such that the clamping elements (42) can selectively protrude from an outer circumference of the carrier body (36) and selectively be retracted to be at least flush with the outer circumference of the carrier body (36). Furthermore, a brake mechanism is arranged between the base body (20) and the carrier body (36) for selectively decelerating or blocking the rotation of the carrier body (36) with respect to the base body (20).
The invention relates to a tool exchange system (54) for a sheet processing machine (10), comprising at least one transport carrier (56) is capable of storing and carrying a plurality of tools (34) for the sheet processing machine (10). System (54) further comprises a lifting device (58) which is attachable to the transport carrier (56) and adapted to move the transport carrier (56) across the platform (38) to at least one exchange position (46) in which tools can be exchanged between the transport carrier (56) and the sheet processing machine (10). Further, system (54) comprises at least one alignment mechanism (60) which is configured to lock the transport carrier (56) at the least one exchange position (46).
A method is disclosed for adjusting a phase difference between at least a first printing unit (12) of a printing device (10) and a second printing unit (14) of the printing device (10), each printing unit (12, 14) comprising at least one printing head (16), wherein the at least first and second printing units (12, 14) are arranged with a distance to each other with respect to a paper travel direction (20). Moreover, a printing device (10) is disclosed.
A method for aligning at least a first printing unit (12) of a printing device (10) and at least a second printing unit (14) of a printing device (10) with respect to a direction transverse to a paper travel direction (20) is disclosed, each printing unit comprising at least one printing head (16), wherein the at least first and second printing units (12, 14) are arranged with a distance to each other with respect to a paper travel direction (20). Moreover, a printing device (10) is disclosed.
The present invention relates to a digital printing module comprising a vacuum transfer conveyor (60) configured to transport a blank (2) on a top side thereof and a digital printing device configured to print on a bottom side of the blank. The inkjet printing system comprises a print head (25) having plurality of nozzles arranged to eject liquid in a direction opposite to the gravitational direction (G).
B31B 50/07 - Feeding sheets or blanks by air pressure or suction
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
B65B 61/26 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for marking or coding completed packages
B41J 3/54 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed with two or more sets of type or printing elements
The present invention relates to a digital printing module (22) comprising at least one print head (25) having a nozzle plate (27) provided with a plurality of nozzles (29). The print head is mounted in a rotatable chassis (106) allowing a rotation of the print head between a printing position (A) in which the nozzle plate is facing vertically upwards and a cleaning position (B) in which the nozzle plate is facing vertically downwards.
B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
B41J 25/304 - Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface
B41J 25/316 - Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface with tilting motion mechanisms relative to paper surface
46.
A SUPPORTING DEVICE AND A CARDBOARD PROCESSING MACHINE
A supporting device (11) for a pressing station of a cardboard processing machine (10), in particular a die-cutting and/or creasing machine, is provided, comprising a support plate (28, 30) and at least one locking device (36) being provided at the support plate (28, 30) configured to fix a tooling plate (32) to the support plate (28, 30), wherein the locking device (36) comprises a rotatable actuating element (38) and a latch (40), wherein the latch (40) is rotatable with the actuating element (38) upon rotation of the actuating element (38) in a first rotation range and height adjustable upon rotation of the actuating element (38) in a second rotation range, wherein the first rotation range is different from the second rotation range. Furthermore, a cardboard processing machine (10) is provided.
A positioning assembly (30) for positioning a sheet material, especially at an entry portion of a sheet material processing machine, is described. It comprises a support beam (32) on which at least a portion of a sheet material to be positioned can be placed and a plurality of clamping fingers (38). The support beam (32) is coupled to a drive unit (60) configured for translationally moving the support beam (32) along a travelling direction (y) of the sheet material, translationally moving the support beam (32) along a direction (x) transverse to the travelling direction (y) and rotationally moving the support beam (32) with respect to a pivot axis (z) being perpendicular to the traveling direction (y) and the transverse direction (x). Each of the clamping fingers (38) is coupled to an individual clamping finger actuation unit (40). Moreover, a sheet material processing machine comprising such a positioning assembly (30) is presented.
B65H 9/12 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articlesDevices therefor carried by article grippers
B65H 7/08 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed responsive to incorrect front register
B65H 7/10 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed responsive to incorrect side register
48.
METHOD FOR PROCESSING A CARDBOARD WITH A LASER BEAM
A method for processing a cardboard (12) with a laser beam (14) is provided, wherein the laser beam (14) is moved over the cardboard (12) along a desired folding line (24) such that an upper layer of the cardboard (12) is ablated without cutting through the cardboard (12), wherein the laser beam (14) is adjusted such that the laser beam (14) is focused below the cardboard (12). Further, a device (10) for carrying out a method for processing a cardboard (12) with a laser beam (14) is provided.
The invention relates to a mounting device (10) for mounting a supporting board (12) in a flatbed die cutting machine (2), having a support, first and second adjustment units (30), and an adjustable abutment unit (32), the adjustment units (30) and the abutment unit (32) being arranged spaced from each other at the support (11) for receiving the supporting board (12) in a position which is adjustable with respect to the support (11), the mounting device (10) having actuators (46, 56) associated with the adjustment units (30) and the abutment unit (32). The invention further relates to a supporting board (12) for a flatbed die cutting machine (2), having first and second engagement structures (14) adapted for cooperating with first and second adjustment units (30) of a mounting device (10) as defined in any of the preceding claims, and an abutment structure (20) spaced from the first and second engagement structures (14), the engagement structures (14) being adapted for positioning the supporting board (12) in a first direction while the abutment structure (20) is adapted for positioning the supporting board (12) in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction. The invention finally relates to a flatbed die cutting machine (2), having a mounting device (10) as defined above and a supporting board (12) as defined above.
The invention relates to a method for improving the consistency of the color density over the printing width of an inkjet printer (10) comprising the steps of: • - Printing a 2-dimensional pattern (32), wherein the 2-dimensional pattern (32) has the same nominal print density over a printing width and varying nominal print densities in printing direction; • - Dividing the 2-dimensional pattern (32) in multiple columns (38) across the printing width; • - Recording with a camera (24) at least one color value for each nominal print density in each of the columns (38); • - Deriving a correction curve for each column (38) from the recorded color values; and • - Correcting printing signals and/or printing patterns with the correction curves. Furthermore, the invention relates to an inkjet printer (10).
The present invention generally relates to a feeder device and a sheet-fed processing machine. The feeder device comprises a rotation mechanism, a displacement mechanism, and a feeder flap. The rotation mechanism is configured to cause a rotating movement of the feeder flap for supplying a sheet to be fed into the sheet-fed processing machine towards a reception device of the sheet-fed processing machine. The displacement mechanism is configured to cause a displacement movement of the feeder flap according to a displacement direction.
Shaping, coating and laminating machines and machine parts
for manufacturing labels; cutting, embossing, creasing and
stamping machines and machine parts for manufacturing
labels; folding-gluing machine parts and machines; printing
machines and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic
and mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods;
component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods.
A sheet processing machine with a transfer mechanism for moving sheets along a handling direction of the sheet processing machine and with a waste evacuation device (36) for releasing the sheets. The transfer mechanism comprises a sheet handling element (28) for moving a sheet, the sheet handling element (28) comprising at least one sliding element (54). The sheet handling element (28) is adapted to release the sheet when passing the waste evacuation device (36). The waste evacuation device comprises at least one alignment element (38) adapted to interact with the at least one sliding element (54) for minimizing deformation of the sheet handling element (28) when passing the waste evacuation device (36).
The invention relates an ink conditioner (14) for an inkjet printer, comprising a main body (18) with an ink damping cavity (24), the ink conditioner (14) further comprising a heat transfer element (26), at least one ink inlet (28) and at least one ink outlet (34), wherein the main body (18), the heat transfer element (26), the at least one ink inlet (28) and the at least one ink outlet (34) consist of the same material and form a single piece.
The invention relates to a manifold for an inkjet printer, comprising a main body (18) with an ink cavity and a temperature control fluid cavity which is in thermal contact with the ink cavity, the manifold (12) further comprising at least one ink inlet, (28) at least one ink outlet (34), at least one temperature control fluid inlet (40) and at least one temperature control fluid outlet (50), wherein the main body (18), the at least one ink inlet (28), the at least one ink outlet (34), the at least one temperature control fluid inlet (40) and the at least one temperature control fluid outlet (50) consist of the same material and form a single piece.
The present invention generally relates to a hybrid blanking frame for a sheet processing machine, a blanking system, and a sheet processing machine. The hybrid blanking frame comprises a circumferential frame enclosing an interior space. A movable bar is mounted between opposite side frame portions of the circumferential frame. The hybrid blanking frame is configured to support a full- sheet-delivery setup, a guillotine setup, and a quick-lock blanking setup.
The present invention relates to an alignment module (11) for a converting machine (1). The alignment module comprises an alignment device (30) having an upper pressing member (22), a lower conveyor (24) and a guide (26). The guide is further provided with a downwardly sloping inlet end (32), the inlet end being configured to direct a lateral portion of the blank under the guide, while contacting the lateral guiding surface (40) with an internal segment edge (S1, S2) of the blank, the internal segment edge being arranged closer to the central longitudinal axis of the blank than the lateral portion of the blank positioned under the guide.
An ink cartridge receiving module having a plurality of receiving spaces (14) for receiving a plurality of ink cartridges (20), each receiving space (14) having a bottom surface (22) which is inclined at an angle between 10° and 45° with respect to a horizontal plane, each receiving space (14) further having a connector (30) adapted for removing ink from the respective cartridge (20), the connectors (30) being arranged at the lower side of the receiving spaces (14).
The present invention generally relates to a method for variable data printing. A data set of compressed data is provided. The data set corresponds to a basic image layout comprising a plurality of dots. Using at least one general purpose computation on graphics processing unit the compressed data is decompressed to obtain decompressed data corresponding to the basic image layout. To each dot of the plurality of dots of the basic image layout a color value is assigned based on a reference entry of a color lookup table such that a decompressed first customized image layout to be printed is obtained. The decompressed first customized image layout is provided to at least one printer device. At least the decompressed first customized image layout is printed. The at least one printer device continuously prints subsequent decompressed customized image layouts at a predefined minimum printing speed.
A method for detecting malfunctional nozzles (26) in a printing head (12) of a printing device (10) is provided. The method comprises printing a test pattern (28) with the printing head (12) on a print medium (22), wherein the test pattern (28) comprises at least one continuously and preferably uniformly printed area (30, 32, 5 34,36), wherein the area (30, 32, 34, 36) extends along the nozzles (26) to be inspected, inspecting the test pattern (28) and indicating that a nozzle (26) is malfunctional if a vertical line (38) is detected in the test pattern (28). Furthermore, a printing device is provided.
A tool clamping assembly (38) for clamping a blanking tool (40) intended to be used in a blanking station of a sheet processing machine has a frame (46) to which the blanking tool (40) is to be clamped and at least one clamping element (48). The frame (46) has an aligning mechanism adapted for aligning the blanking tool (40) in a first direction. Further, the frame (40) has at least one support surface (60) oriented to support the blanking tool (40) in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction, and at least one abutment surface (62) oriented to support the blanking tool (40) in a third direction which is perpendicular to the first and second directions. The clamping element (48) is displaceable between an open position and a clamping position, the clamping element (48) being adapted for clamping the blanking tool (40) against both the support surface (60) and the abutment surface (62).
A tool clamping assembly (38) for clamping a blanking tool (40) intended to be used in a blanking station of a sheet processing machine has a frame (46) to which the blanking tool (40) is to be clamped and at least one clamping element (48). The frame (46) has an aligning mechanism adapted for aligning the blanking tool (40) in a first direction. Further, the frame (40) has at least one support surface (60) oriented to support the blanking tool (40) in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction, and at least one abutment surface (62) oriented to support the blanking tool (40) in a third direction which is perpendicular to the first and second directions. The clamping element (48) is displaceable between an open position and a clamping position, the clamping element (48) being adapted for clamping the blanking tool (40) against both the support surface (60) and the abutment surface (62).
Further, a blanking tool assembly with such a tool clamping assembly is shown.
A sheet processing machine comprises a receiving area (38) for collecting a sheet pile and a device (36) for determining the height of the sheet pile. The device (36) comprises a manually displaceable first sensor element arranged at a first side (48) of the receiving area (38), and an automatically displaceable second sensor element (50) arranged at an opposite side (52) of the receiving area (38) such that the first and second sensor elements (50) are arranged opposite each other along a width direction of the receiving area (38). The first sensor element and the second sensor element (50) are displaceable along a length direction of the sheet receiving area (38), wherein the first sensor element is one of a light emitting source and a light receiving sensor (56) and the second sensor element (50) is the other one of a light emitting source and a light receiving sensor (56). The light emitting source and the light receiving sensor (56) form a light barrier (58) along the width direction when facing each other.
B65H 43/06 - Use of control, checking, or safety devices, e.g. automatic devices comprising an element for sensing a variable detecting, or responding to, completion of pile
A sheet processing machine with a transfer mechanism for moving sheets along a handling direction of the sheet processing machine and with a waste evacuation device (36) for releasing the sheets. The transport mechanism comprises at least one sheet handling element (28) for moving a sheet. The waste evacuation device (36) further comprises a passage (46) formed between an opening surface (48) and a restraint surface (50). The at least one sheet handling element (28) comprises a first sliding element (68) and a second sliding element (70) being in contact with the opening surface (48) and the restraint surface (50), respectively, when passing the waste evacuation device (36).
B65H 29/04 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles the grippers being carried by endless chains or bands
B26D 7/18 - Means for removing cut-out material or waste
(1) Machines et parties de machines de façonnage, d'enduction et de contrecollage pour la fabrication des étiquettes; machines et parties de machines de découpage, de gaufrage, de refoulage et d'estampage pour la fabrication des étiquettes; machines et parties de machines plieuses-colleuses; machines et parties de machines d'impression; commandes hydrauliques, pneumatiques et mécaniques pour les produits précités; parties constitutives et pièces de rechange pour les produits précités.
69.
POSITIONING DEVICE AND POSITIONING ASSEMBLY FOR HOLDING A FLAT FLEXIBLE PART, AND SHEET MATERIAL PROCESSING MACHINE
A positioning device (38) for holding a flat flexible part, especially a sheet, on a positioning surface is described. It comprises a body (44) with a fluid inlet port (52) for supplying a driver fluid to the body (44), a fluid outlet port (58) for draining the driver fluid from the body (44), and a suction opening for aspiring the flat flexible part. A circulation channel (60) connects the fluid inlet port (52) and the fluid outlet port (58) and a suction channel (70) connects the suction opening to the circulation channel (60). The suction channel (70) is connected to the circulation channel (60) adjacent to a section (64) of reduced cross section area such that a jet pump (71) is formed. Every cross section (Sc) of the circulation channel (60) and/or every cross section (Ss) of the suction channel (70) along its entire respective length have/has a smooth rim. Additionally, a positioning assembly comprising at least one such positioning device (38) is presented. Moreover, a sheet material processing machine is introduced which comprises at least one positioning assembly.
The present invention relates to a blank joining module (10) comprising an upper feeder device (32b) and a lower feeder device (32a), an upper transfer conveyor (84) configured to transport an upper blank (2b) and a lower transfer conveyor (82) configured to transport a lower blank (2a) towards a junction point (J) where the upper blank is superposed onto the lower blank. The lower transfer conveyor is provided with an inlet portion (83a) and an outlet portion (83b) and wherein the outlet portion is located downstream of the junction point. The upper transfer conveyor is located vertically above the lower transfer conveyor and comprises a funnel-shaped inlet portion (88a) and horizontal outlet portion (88b).
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articlesDevices therefor
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
The present invention relates to a feeder module for a blank joining module, the feeder module comprising an upper feeder device and a lower feeder device, each feeder device comprising a loading surface configured to receive a stack of blanks and each feeder device being configured to discharge the blanks one by one in a direction of transportation, and wherein the upper feeder device is displaceable in the direction of transportation such that the upper loading surface is horizontally offset in relation to the lower loading surface.
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articlesDevices therefor
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
The present invention relates to suction bar system for a converting machine (10), the suction bar system comprising at least one suction bar assembly (31) comprising a suction plate mounted on a transverse beam having an internal air supply channel (34). The suction plate (36) comprises a plurality of main airflow channels (48) wherein each of the main airflow channels (48) is provided with a first suction opening (46a) and a second suction opening 46b. The main airflow channel (48) is provided with a constricted section (S2) with a first connecting duct (50) configured to generate a pressure drop in the first suction opening (46a).
The present invention relates to an alignment module (11) for lateral alignment of blanks (2). The alignment module is configured to receive the blank between the upper pressing member (22) and a lower alignment conveyor (25) and convey the blank obliquely against a guide (26). The upper pressing member comprises a plurality of pressing rollers (42), comprising an upper pressing member (22) provided with a plurality of pressing rollers (42). At least some of the pressing rollers are connected to a respective actuator (54). The actuator is configured to displace the pressing roller (42) in the vertical direction, and wherein the alignment module further comprises a control unit (32) and a memory (34), wherein the control unit is configured to determine a required displacement for each pressing roller and actuate each respective actuator to perform the required displacement.
B65H 7/02 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
B65H 9/16 - Inclined tape, roller, or like article-forwarding side registers
The present invention relates to a blank joining module for a converting machine. The blank joining module comprises an upper feeder device configured to feed and transport an upper blank (2b) and a lower blank (2a) towards a junction point (J) where the upper blank is superposed onto the lower blank. The blank joining module comprises a register control system comprising a sensing system and a position correction device (86) configured to displace the upper blank to be aligned to the lower blank.
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
B65H 9/10 - Pusher or like movable registersPusher or gripper devices which move articles into registered position
B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 110/35 - Shape of rigid or semi-rigid containers having a polygonal cross section rectangular, e.g. square
B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
75.
METHOD FOR FINE ADJUSTMENT OF THE POSITION OF INK DROPS PRINTED BY AT LEAST ONE PRINTING HEAD OF A PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING DEVICE
A method for fine adjustment of the position of ink drops printed by at least one printing head (12) of a printing device, the printing head (12) being a two-dimensional printing head (12) comprising a plurality of nozzles (30). In one method step, an ink drop is dispensed at a plurality of nozzles (30) of the at least one printing head (12) simultaneously to print an image, preferably at all nozzles (30) of the printing head (12). In another method step, the printed image is captured by a camera (20), wherein the camera (20) captures the pattern of dots printed by the printing head (12) and the captured pattern is compared to a pattern (36) of the nozzles (30) of the printing head (12). In a further method step, the dispensation of an ink drop from at least one nozzle (30) is modified in terms of timing with respect to the dispense of ink drops from the other nozzles (30) of the printing head (12) for the subsequent printing process if a deviation has been detected between the pattern (36) of dots printed by the printing head (12) and the nozzle pattern (36). Furthermore, a printing device is provided.
B41J 2/215 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by bringing liquid or particles selectively into contact with a printing material by passing a medium, e.g. consisting of an air or particle stream, through an ink mist
A method for aligning printing heads (12) of a printing device is provided, the printing heads (12) being two-dimensional printing heads (12) comprising a plurality of nozzles (30). In one method step, an ink drop is dispensed at a plurality of nozzles (30) of every printing head (12) simultaneously to print an image, preferably at all nozzles (30) of every printing head (12). In another step, the printed image is captured by a camera (20) whose resolution may be smaller than the print resolution. The position and/or orientation of each of the printing heads (12) is determined based on the image captured by the camera (20) and the deviation of the position and/or orientation of each printing head (12) from a target position and/or orientation is determined. The position and/or the orientation of the printing heads (12) is adjusted based on the determined deviation. Moreover, a printing device (10) is provided.
A sheet processing machine (10) with a jam detection device (44, 46), the jam detection device (44, 46) comprising a light emitting element and a light receiving element forming a light barrier in a detection zone (53, 78) of a processing station of the sheet processing machine (10). The jam detection device (44, 46) further comprises a control unit (48) being connected to the light receiving element and being adapted to register if the light barrier is interrupted.
B65H 7/06 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
78.
SHEET MATERIAL PROCESSING UNIT AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING AN ALIGNMENT
A sheet material processing unit (10) is described. It comprises an upper tool (18) and a lower tool (14), wherein the upper tool (18) and the lower tool (14) are configured to interact with each other in order to process sheet material (26). Furthermore, a camera unit (40) is provided which is arranged such that it is able to simultaneously capture a portion of the upper tool (18) comprising a first opening (28) and a portion of the lower tool (14) lying behind the first opening (28) for aligning the tools (14, 18). The sheet material processing unit (10) additionally comprises a first and a second set of light sources which are distinct from one another and are configured for subsequently illuminating the portions to be captured. Moreover, methods for assessing an alignment of the upper tool (18) with respect to the lower tool (14) and with respect to the sheet material (26) are presented.
B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
The present invention relates to a stacker module (28) for a folder-gluer machine (1). The stacker module comprises a loading surface (90) configured to receive a plurality of folding boxes and to descend vertically as the number of folding boxes on the loading surface increases, and a linearly movable ejector (76) configured to be moved from a retracted position (RP) to an extended position (DP). The stacker further comprises an upper guide (110), configured to move between a clearing position (CP) which is vertically distant from the upper surface of the stack, and a guiding position (GP), in which the upper guide is located closer to the upper surface of the stack, and wherein the upper guide is in the guiding position when the ejector is moved from the retracted position to the evacuation position.
B65H 31/30 - Arrangements for removing completed piles
B65H 29/14 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands and introducing into a pile
80.
METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR TRACKING THE DOWNTIME OF A PRODUCTION MACHINE
A method for tracking the downtime of a production machine (12) comprises the steps of:
Receiving sensor data (SD) from the production machine (12) and production target data (PTD),
Combining the sensor data (SD) and the production target data over a certain period (40) providing combined data (D) and calculating characteristic data (CD) of the combined data (D),
Determining if the combined data (D) is from a downtime period (44) of the production machine (12) based on the characteristic data (CD), and
Characterizing the downtime period (44) using a machine learning module (48) implemented in the control unit (32), the machine learning module (48) providing a reason (R) for the downtime period (44) as an output value.
Further, a system (19) for tracking the downtime of a production machine (12) is shown.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
The invention discloses a sheet processing machine (10) with an alignment plate (26) at the input. The sheets are piled against the plate, and during each machine cycle, the bottommost sheet is extracted and delivered to a gripper bar (24) of the machine. The alignment plate can move precisely longitudinally and diagonally to adjust the position and the skew of the sheet for correct positioning in the gripper bar. The alignment plate is guaranteed to be kept vertical by using a pair of synchronized linear actuators (54a, 54b) on each side of the plate. The machine can adapt to varying sheet thickness by adjusting the gap (25) below that plate thanks to a motorized gauge. To even better position the sheets, a set of abutments (28) is provided after the plate, and at a fixed distance to the plate. The abutments are pivoting to get out of the way of the gripper bar when needed.
B65H 1/06 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated adapted to support articles substantially horizontally, e.g. for separation from top of pile for separation from bottom of pile
B65H 3/08 - Separating articles from piles using pneumatic force
B65H 3/56 - Elements, e.g. scrapers, fingers, needles, brushes, acting on separated article or on edge of the pile
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articlesDevices therefor
82.
Positioning device and positioning assembly for holding a flat flexible part, and sheet material processing machine
s) of the sealing protrusion (64). Additionally, a positioning assembly (24) is presented which comprises at least one such positioning device (38). Furthermore, a sheet material processing machine comprising at least one such positioning assembly (24) is introduced.
B65H 9/08 - Holding devices, e.g. finger, needle, suction, for retaining articles in registered position
B65H 29/04 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles the grippers being carried by endless chains or bands
B65B 35/24 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by endless belts or chains
B65H 29/18 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by contact of one face only with moving tapes, bands, or chains and introducing into a pile
B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
The present invention relates to inspection system (46) for checking braillecharacters in a converting machine (1), the inspection system comprises an image sensor (48) configured to capture at least one image of a first braille tool (36) provided with embossing protrusions (40), a memory (52) and a control unit (51). The control unit is configured to determine an actual braille lettering sequence (Sa) from the at least one image and compare the actual braille lettering sequence to adesired braille lettering sequence stored in the memory.
B31B 100/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by folding single-piece sheets, blanks or webs
B31B 120/30 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers collapsibleConstruction of rigid or semi-rigid containers temporarily collapsed during manufacturing
B41J 3/32 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing in Braille or with keyboards specially adapted for use by blind or disabled persons
A sheet material processing unit (20, 22, 24) comprises a transport system (32) for transporting sheets (12) or parts thereof from a respective input end (20i, 22i, 24i) to a respective output end (20o, 22o, 24o). A gripper unit (46) is releasably coupled to the transport system (32) and is configured for holding at least a part of one of the sheets (12). Additionally, at least one handover mechanism (47d, 47r) is provided being configured for decoupling the gripper unit (46) from the transport system (32) and providing the gripper unit (46) to a neighboring sheet material processing unit (20, 22, 24) and/or receiving a gripper unit (46) from a neighboring sheet material processing unit (20, 22, 24) and coupling the received gripper unit (46) to the corresponding transport system (32). Additionally, a sheet material processing machine (10) is presented which comprises at least two such sheet material processing units (20, 22, 24).
Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and
laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring
and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels;
folding-gluing machine parts and machines; printing machines
and printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and
mechanical control apparatus for the aforesaid goods;
component parts and spare parts for the aforesaid goods.
87.
BLANKING STATION AND FLEXIBLE GUIDE FOR GUIDING BLANKS IN A BLANKING STATION
The invention relates to a blanking station comprising a blanking tool (12), at least one blank receiving unit (14, 16) for receiving and piling of blanks (20) in a blank collecting space (22) in a piling direction, and at least one flexible guide (18), located between the blanking tool (12) and the receiving unit (14, 16), wherein the flexible guide (18) comprises at least one guiding surface (32) adapted for guiding the blanks (20), being oriented in parallel to the piling direction and arranged so as to define an outer contour of the blank collecting space (22), and wherein the flexible guide (18) further comprises at least one flexible portion (28), located in proximity to the blank receiving unit (14, 16), wherein the flexible portion (28) is elastically deformable in a first direction along the outer contour of the blank collecting space (22) and wherein the flexible portion (28) has a lower stiffness in the first direction than in a second direction perpendicular to the outer contour of the blank collecting space (22) to avoid deflection of the flexible portion (28) into the blank collecting space (22) in case of collision with a blank receiving unit (14, 16). Furthermore, the invention relates to a flexible guide for guiding blanks (20) in a blanking station (10).
The present invention relates to a conveyor system (30) for transporting blanks (2') in a converting machine (1). The conveyor system comprises an endless first conveyor belt (32a) and a support structure (38). The support structure (38) comprising a plurality of rollers (56), each roller being attached to a roller frame (54) and arranged in a line, the roller frames being connected to each other by a connection mechanism (62). The connection mechanism (62) is extendable and retractable in the direction of transportation, such that a contact length (Lc) of the first conveyor belt is modified and all rollers remain in contact with the first conveyor belt.
B65H 29/12 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands
B65H 33/12 - Forming counted batches in delivery pile or stream of articles by creating gaps in the stream
B65H 29/66 - Advancing in streams of overlapping articles
The present invention relates to a separator device (22) for a folder- gluer machine, the separator device being configured to divide a shingled stream of folding boxes into separate batches, the separator device comprising a vertically movable separator head (94) and at least one upper evacuation conveyor belt. A lower conveyor system (30) has a lower evacuation conveyor belt, such that the folding boxes are pinched between and transported by the upper evacuation conveyor belt and the lower second conveyor belt (32b) in unison.
The invention relates to grasping system comprising a grasping head (15) for a sheet transporting device, in particular for transporting an insert sheet to be inserted between rows of folding boxes in a receptacle, the grasping head (15) having at least one support frame (80) and a plurality of aspiration elements (17, 18). The aspiration elements (17, 18) are mounted on holding elements (50) which are received on the support frame (80) so as to be displaceable with respect to the support frame (80).
B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
B65B 25/14 - Packaging paper or like sheets, envelopes, or newspapers, in flat, folded, or rolled form
B65B 35/18 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by grippers by suction-operated grippers
Machines and machine parts for shaping, coating and laminating for the manufacture of packaging and labels; machines and machine parts for cutting, embossing, scoring and stamping for the manufacture of packaging and labels; folding-gluing machine parts and machines, namely, machines and machine parts for folding and gluing industrial paper and cardboard boxes; industrial printing machines and industrial printing machine parts; hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control apparatus for packaging and label manufacturing machines; component parts and spare parts for packaging and label manufacturing machines; none of the above relates to fluid handling machines or machine parts that can be used for fluid handling purposes
92.
Sheet pile supporting assembly and method for operating a sheet pile supporting assembly
A sheet pile supporting assembly (24) for a sheet material processing machine is presented. It comprises a plurality of sheet pile supporting bars (28) and a movable guiding means for selectively moving one or more of the sheet pile supporting bars (28) from a retracted position to an extended position. Additionally, an automatic selection unit (30) is provided for automatically selecting the sheet pile supporting bars (28) to be moved to the extended position and for coupling the selected sheet pile supporting bars (28) to the movable guiding means. Moreover, a method for operating a sheet pile supporting assembly (24) for a sheet material processing machine is explained.
A tool insert for a machine, in particular a cutting, punching and/or folding machine, is disclosed. The tool insert (24) has an identification element (38) comprising tool information about the type of the tool insert (24) and/or about the area of application of the tool insert (24). The identification element (38) is machine-readable such that the tool information is transmitted to the machine when the machine reads out the identification element. Further, a machine, a machine system and a method for operating a machine are disclosed.
A packaging material processing machine (10) is described. It comprises an upper processing tool (12) and a lower processing tool (14) being configured for interacting with each other in order to process the sheet material. Moreover, a drive unit (18) is provided which comprises an electric machine (20) and a flywheel (22). 5An electrical supply unit (28) is electrically connected to the electric machine (20) such that the electric machine (20) is operable as an electric motor. Moreover, an electrical energy recovery unit (44) is electrically connected to the electric machine (20) such that the energy recovery unit (44) is able to store or transfer electrical energy provided by the electric machine (20) operating as an electric generator, 10the flywheel (22) being rigidly connected to the drive unit (18). Additionally, a method for operating a packaging material processing machine (10) is presented.
A packaging material processing machine (10) is described. It comprises an upper processing tool (12) and a lower processing tool (14) being configured for interacting with each other in order to process the sheet material. Moreover, a drive unit (18) is provided which comprises an electric machine (20) and a flywheel (22). 5An electrical supply unit (28) is electrically connected to the electric machine (20) such that the electric machine (20) is operable as an electric motor. Moreover, an electrical energy recovery unit (44) is electrically connected to the electric machine (20) such that the energy recovery unit (44) is able to store or transfer electrical energy provided by the electric machine (20) operating as an electric generator, 10the flywheel (22) being rigidly connected to the drive unit (18). Additionally, a method for operating a packaging material processing machine (10) is presented.
A centring block (12) for centring a tooling board (14) in a flat bed die-cutting, stripping or blanking machine is provided, the tooling board (14) having a protruding alignment element (30), comprising a first clamp (24) and a second clamp (26) which are arranged adjacent to each other to define a reception space (28) between them and which are mounted linearly moveable separately from each other in a direction perpendicular to a main extension plane of the tooling board (14) and at least one biasing means (34) which is configured to bias the first and the second clamps (24, 26) towards an aligning position against the tooling board (14), wherein each of the clamps (24, 26) comprises a stop portion (31) for restricting a movement of the tooling board (14) in an insertion and an opposite direction and to fix the tooling board (14) is in a centre position. Furthermore, a centring assembly (10) comprising a centring block (12) is provided.
A mounting device (12) for mounting a tooling board (14) in a flat bed die-cutting, stripping or blanking machine comprises at least one first clamping jaw (38) which is moveable from an unlocked position, in which a tooling board (14) may be removed from or inserted into the machine, to a locked position, in which a tooling board (14) may be fixed in the machine, at least one actuator (18) which comprises a moveable piston (54) and a piston rod (56) coupled to the piston (54), wherein the actuator (18) is configured to transfer the at least one first clamping jaw (38) from the locked position to the unlocked position, and wherein the actuator (18) is coupled to the at least one clamping jaw (38) via an attachment point (60) which has a fixed position relative to the first clamping jaw (38). Furthermore, a mounting assembly (10) comprising a mounting device (12) is provided.
The invention relates to an inspection device (42) for a converting machine (10), the inspection device comprising a camera (49) configured to capture an image of a portion of a blank (1) provided with a reference mark (30). The camera is arranged inside an external housing shroud (70), and wherein a thermoelectric element (78) is arranged between the camera and the external housing shroud.
The invention relates to an inspection device (42) for checking the position of at least one coating on a blank (1) transported through a converting machine (10). The inspection device comprising a camera (49) configured to capture an image of a portion of the blank provided with a reference mark (30) comprising at least one coating, An optical axis (A) of the camera is arranged at first angle (φ) in relation to a vertical axis (V) defined by a normal vector (N) of a surface of the blank (1). An illumination system (50) is configured to emit incident light rays towards a measuring point (Pm) on the blank 1. The incident light rays from the illumination system are directed to the reference mark and specular reflected light rays from the reference mark are captured by the camera.
The invention relates to an inkjet printing system (10) and method for controlling the jetting ink viscosity. A printing head (16) comprises a first pressure sensor (20) located at a fluid inlet (26) and a second pressure sensor (22) located at a fluid outlet (28). A control unit (24) is configured to retrieve the volumetric flow (Q) from 5a supply pump (18) of the inkjet printing system (10) and the inlet and outlet pressures (P_in, P_out) from the pressure sensors (20, 22). The control unit (24) is further configured to calculate an actual flow resistance (R_a) and a required temperature change (∆T) of the ink such that a calibrated ink viscosity (µ_ref) is obtained.
