Image forming apparatus and image forming method

According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a retaining roller, a nipping device, a retaining device, an image forming head, and a controller. The retaining roller retains a recording medium and rotates. The nipping device is capable of operating to open and close and holds the recording medium between the nipping device and the surface of the retaining roller to mechanically retain the recording medium. The retaining device retains the recording medium on the surface of the retaining roller. The controller controls, on the basis of a condition for use of the recording medium, the nipping device to nip the recording medium between the nipping device and the surface of the retaining roller.

System and method for inline cutting and stacking of sheets for formation of books

This invention provides a system and method for aligning, feeding, trimming, slitting, rotating, cross-slitting and stacking sheets, each containing one or more discrete page images thereon that allows for greater automation of the overall process so that reduced or no manual intervention is required to generate completed book stacks or “blocks” from a stream or stack of printed sheets. Sheets are fed to a first, upstream trimming station to remove margin edges and optionally separate the sheets relative to the discrete page images. The sheets are then rotated 90 degrees and fed to a second, downstream trimming station that trims the right-angle edges and optionally separates the sheets into a final group of full-bleed pages, removing margins and gutter strips. The sheets are fed to a stacking assembly to be tacked in page order and any rejected, defective sheets or stacks are removed from the order.

Method and system to feed inserts with a rotary and gripper system

The present application relates to techniques and equipment to manufacture mailpieces containing inserts. The equipment can be an inserter or an envelope wrapper that collects documents and inserts on a collating track before the material is inserted into an envelope by inserting equipment or wrapped with paper or film to make an envelope by wrapping equipment. More specifically, the present application relates to a rotary insert feeder that feeds inserts to a collating track on inserting or wrapping type equipment.

SHEET FEEDER WITH TWO SUCTION WHEELS

A sheet feeder for separating sheets from a stack and for feeding the sheets to a downstream sheet processing machine includes a first suction wheel and a second suction wheel. The first suction wheel is disposed above the stack and the second suction wheel is disposed downstream of the stack and below a sheet travel plane. The first suction wheel separates a respective sheet from the stack and the second suction wheel accelerates the sheet. 1. A sheet feeder for separating sheets , including sheets of paper , cardboard and plastic , from a stack having front and rear edges and for feeding the sheets in a sheet travel direction in a sheet travel plane to a downstream sheet processing machine , the sheet feeder comprising:a first suction wheel disposed above the stack and having an axis of rotation;a second suction wheel disposed downstream of said first suction wheel in the sheet travel direction, disposed downstream of the stack, disposed above or below the sheet travel plane and having an axis of rotation;a separation device disposed in vicinity of the rear edge of the stack and configured to lift a respective uppermost sheet off the stack; andsaid axis of rotation of said first suction wheel disposed at a first distance from the rear edge of the stack, said axis of rotation of said second suction wheel disposed at a second distance from the front edge of the stack and said first distance being greater than or equal to said second distance.2. The sheet feeder according to claim 1 , wherein:said first suction wheel has a periphery with at least one suction and conveying section having a length; andsaid first distance between said axis of rotation of said first suction wheel and the rear edge of the stack approximately corresponds to said length of said at least one suction and conveying section.3. The sheet feeder according to claim 1 , wherein:said second suction wheel has an average rotational speed being higher than or equal to an average rotational speed of ...

Method for initializing a rotary insert feeder for processing of inserts

The present application relates to techniques and equipment to manufacture mailpieces containing inserts. The equipment can be an inserter or an envelope wrapper that collects documents and inserts on a collating track before the material is inserted into an envelope by inserting equipment or wrapped with paper or film to make an envelope by wrapping equipment. More specifically, the present application relates to a rotary insert feeder that feeds inserts to a collating track on inserting or wrapping type equipment.

Sheet conveyance device

A sheet conveyance device including first to third conveyance units, independent driving unit, device driving unit, and control unit. The first conveyance unit includes a first holder that holds one edge of a sheet, and conveys the sheet. The second conveyance unit includes a second holder that holds one edge of the sheet, and conveys the sheet. The third conveyance unit is supported to be swingable between a reception position at which it receives the sheet from the first conveyance unit, and a transfer position at which it transfers the sheet to the second conveyance unit. The third conveyance unit includes a third holder that holds the other edge of the sheet conveyed by the first conveyance unit, and conveys the sheet held by the third holder. The independent driving unit drives the first conveyance unit. The control unit adjusts the speed at which the sheet is conveyed.

Fabric positioning apparatus

A positional adjustment apparatus for an attractor includes a positioning plate disposable at least adjacent to a surface of a mold, at least one drive operatively connected to the positioning plate to move the positioning plate and alter at least one of a first height, a first angle of tilt, a first lateral position, and a rotational position of the positioning plate with respect to the surface of the mold, at least one positioner disposed in an opening through the positing plate, the positioner hanging from and being moveable independently of the positioning plate, at least one attractor connected to the at least one positioner, and a joint disposed between the positioner and the positioning plate, the joint permitting the at least one positioner to change at least one of a second height, a second angle of tilt, and a second lateral position with respect to the positioning plate.

SHEET CONVEYING SYSTEM

The present invention includes a sheet transmission system, comprising: a sheet stacking unit, a sheet position adjusting unit, a sheet processing unit, and a sheet collection unit, arranged in series along a transmission path of a sheet; and one or more independent transmission units, each transmission unit provided between two adjacent units among above units; wherein the sheet stacking unit is configured to store the sheet to be processed; the sheet position adjusting unit is configured to adjust the position of the sheet; the sheet processing unit is configured to conduct a predetermined process to the sheet transmitted therein; the sheet collection unit is configured to collect the processed sheet; wherein when a sheet is transmitted along the transmission path, the sheet is subjected to at least one transition between the first-direction transmission state and the second-direction transition state; and wherein the sheet will not deflect in a vertical direction. 1. A sheet transmission system , comprising: a sheet stacking unit , a sheet position adjusting unit , a sheet processing unit , and a sheet collection unit , each unit arranged in series along a transmission path of a sheet; and one or more independent transmission units , each transmission unit provided between two adjacent units among above units;wherein the sheet stacking unit is configured to store the sheet to be processed; the sheet position adjusting unit is configured to adjust the position of the sheet; the sheet processing unit is configured to conduct a predetermined process to the sheet transmitted therein; the sheet collection unit is configured to collect the processed sheet;wherein each said transmission unit is configured to conduct reciprocating-linear movement between two adjacent units along the transmission path of the sheet, and to transmit the sheet between two adjacent units;wherein the transmission path of the sheet comprises a first direction-a second direction orthogonal to ...

Suction device for retaining and/or transporting objects of different formats

A suction device for retaining and/or transporting objects, comprising a main supporting body ( 2 ) and at least one operating plate ( 3 ) provided with suction holes ( 7 ) connected to and suction means, in which the operating plate ( 3 ) is removably associated with the main supporting body ( 2 ) and has a second connecting face ( 5 ) coupled to a first connecting face ( 4 ) of the main supporting body ( 2 ), and in which the device also comprises one or more magnets ( 13 ) and one or more ferromagnetic bodies ( 14 ), each ferromagnetic body ( 14 ) being magnetically coupled to one or more magnets ( 13 ) when the operating plate ( 3 ) is associated with the main supporting body ( 2 ) for keeping the operating plate ( 3 ) fastened to the main supporting body ( 2 ), each magnet ( 13 ) and the ferromagnetic body ( 14 ) magnetically coupled to it being constrained respectively one to the operating plate ( 3 ), the other to the main supporting body ( 2 ).

SHEET-PROCESSING MACHINE HAVING A SHEET-GUIDING DRUM, GRIPPER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GRIPPER SYSTEM

A sheet-guiding drum in a sheet-processing machine, comprises a gripper system, a gripper shaft, and a gripper tube. A method for producing a gripper system is also disclosed. The sheet-guiding drum further improves the sheet transport process, in particular the turning process, in sheet-processing machines. The problem addressed by the invention is in particular the provision of a low-wear rolling-element bearing that preferably eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and, in particular, meets all further boundary conditions. This problem is solved in that the gripper tube is assembled from tube segments. 150.-. (canceled)5231. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that the gripper tube is mounted at least at one connecting point of the tube segments ().53. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that the gripper tube is supported at both axial ends claim 51 , in each case by a bearing point that engages on the lateral surface of the gripper tube.543434. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that the gripper tube surrounds the gripper shaft () across the entire width of a sheet-bearing surface and/or a drive element for the gripper tube and/or the gripper shaft () is mounted outside of a sheet-bearing surface.553430. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that a drive pinion for the gripper tube and/or the gripper shaft () is mounted at each end in relation to the drum body claim 51 , on bearing supports ().56323433. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that rigid gripper tongues () that protrude through recesses in the gripper tube are allocated to the gripper shaft () claim 51 , and the gripper tube supports spring-mounted gripper strikes ().5736353434363436. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that one slotted needle roller and cage assembly () is allocated to one ...

Device for Handling Workpieces, in Particular Processing Products of a Cutting Metal Sheet Processing Operation, and Mechanical Arrangements having such a Device

Devices and methods for handling workpieces, in particular workpieces in the form of processing products of a metal sheet processing operation, are described. The devices include one or more retention members that are movably supported by a retention member bearing and a transverse guide device. If the transverse guide device is moved relative to the retention member along a lifting axis out of a non-operative lifting position into an operative lifting position or out of an operative lifting position into a non-operative lifting position on a fixed retention member bearing, the retention member is thereby moved from a non-operative position into an operative position or out of an operative position into a non-operative position. In the operative position, the retention member can engage behind an edge of a workpiece, but cannot do so in the non-operative position. By means of a drive motor, the retention member moved into the operative position can be moved with a lifting movement along the lifting axis together with the retention member bearing and the transverse guide device which is moved into the operative lifting position. 113-. (canceled)14. A device for handling workpieces , comprising:a carrier structure;a retention member;a retention member bearing that movably supports the retention member on the carrier structure;a retention member drive including a drive motor; and the drive motor is configured to move the retention member transverse guide device relative to the retention member and the retention member bearing with a lifting movement along a lifting axis, wherein the retention member transverse guide device is moved into an operative lifting position or into a non-operative lifting position;', 'the retention member transverse guide device is configured to guide the retention member movably supported by the retention member bearing, to carry out, due to the lifting movement of the retention member transverse guide device into the operative lifting ...

System And Method For Transporting Substrates

A substrate unloading system comprising a gripper mounted on a slanted plane and movable along the slanted plane, and a platen onto which the substrate is attached, the platen configured to be moved down in a vertical direction and away from the gripper in a horizontal direction, the gripper and the platen configured to move simultaneously so that the substrate remains substantially horizontal. 2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a curing/drying station which cures/dries the printed one or more substrates.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the alignment station is configured to determine the degree of misalignment of the one or more substrates on said first and second platens according to predetermined alignment positions.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the alignment station includes a plurality of cameras which view the location of two or more edges of the substrate to compare such locations with said predetermined alignment positions.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the print station includes one or more ink jet print heads to print material onto the one or more substrates.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the alignment station is configured to provide signals to the print station to cause the one or more ink jet heads to correct for any misalignment detected by the alignment station.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said first and second platens are supported and carried by rails within the system claim 1 , the rails transporting each of said first and second platens through the system in said horizontal direction.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein said first and second platens move in opposite horizontal directions within the system.9. The system of claim 8 , further including mechanisms configured to raise and lower said first and second platens to avoid said first and second platens contacting each other.10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism on each of said first and second platens to secure the one or more substrates from ...

HANDLING SYSTEM FOR HANDLING STACKABLE FLAT ELEMENTS

A handling system () for handling stackable flat elements, in particular carton elements. The system () includes a supporting table () on which at least an edge portion () of a stack () of flat elements is supportable, a clamping device () configured for clamping a first part () of the edge portion of the stack () to the supporting table (), and a lifting device () configured for lifting a second part () of the stack () from the supporting table (). The lifting device () and the clamping device () are arranged to the supporting table () such that the stack () is bendable by clamping the first part () of the stack () onto the supporting table () by the clamping device () and lifting the second part () of the stack () from the supporting table () by the lifting device () at the same time such that the stack () is bent around a bending axis (), wherein the bending axis () extends within a plane parallel to a supporting plane () of the supporting surface (). 1. A handling system for handling stackable flat elements , the handling system comprising:a supporting table having a supporting surface on which at least an edge portion of a stack of the flat elements is supportable;a clamping device located and configured for clamping a first part of the stack to the supporting table; anda lifting device configured for lifting a second part of the stack from the supporting table;the lifting device and the clamping device are arranged at the supporting table such that the stack is bendable by clamping of the first part of the stack onto the supporting table by the clamping device and by lifting the second part of the stack from the supporting table by the lifting device at the same time, such that the stack is bent around a bending axis; andthe bending axis extends within a plane parallel to a supporting plane of the supporting surface.2. A handling system according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting table is movable along a moving direction having a horizontal component claim 1 ...

APPARATUS FOR MARKING AND ORDERING PLATE BLANKS, AND LOAD AND RECEIVING MAGAZINES THEREFOR

An apparatus for marking indicia on a plate blank where plate blanks are successively presented from a load magazine and moved to a printing station where the indicia is marked thereon and produce a finished plate. The finished plate is then moved into a receiving magazine where it is added to a stack of previously finished plates in a predetermined order corresponding the order in which the finished plates are produced. Also provided herein as a load magazine for presenting and having dispensed therefrom successive single plate blanks at a load magazine opening and a receiving magazine for receiving and stacking finished plates in a predetermined order. 1. An apparatus for feeding successive plate blanks through an indicia marking process so as to produce finished plates stacked and ordered in a receiving magazine , the apparatus comprising:a load magazine operably configured to hold a plurality of plate blanks and successively present a single plate blank at a load magazine opening thereof; andan actuator arm operable to interact with said single plate blank at said opening to linearly move said single plate blank along a travel path through the indicia marking process to successively produce the finished plates, and successively deliver the finished plates into the receiving magazine via a receiving magazine opening thereof such that the finished plates are successively inserted in order into the receiving magazine adjacent previously finished plates maintained in the receiving magazine so as to form the stack of finished plates.2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein said load magazine opening is located at a load magazine top end region.3. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein said receiving magazine opening is located in a side wall of a receiving magazine housing configured to receive therethrough a single plate into said receiving magazine housing.4. The apparatus as defined in claim 3 , wherein said finished plates are installed under said ...

MEDIA TRANSPORT

A media transport assembly includes a loadstop drive assembly to gather and compress a media stack in a media tray before a pick and feed cycle, and a pick drive assembly to pick a sheet of media from the media stack and feed the sheet of media to a media path. The loadstop drive assembly is positioned on one side of a gear wall and the pick drive assembly is positioned on an opposite side of the gear wall such that the pick drive assembly is driven by the loadstop drive assembly through the gear wall. 19-. (canceled)10. A media transport method , comprising:feeding a first sheet of media during printing and ejecting the first sheet of media after completion of the printing; andduring the feeding and the ejecting the first sheet of media, loading a second sheet of media and deskewing the second sheet of media.11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:prior to the feeding and the ejecting the first sheet of media, loading the first sheet of media and deskewing the first sheet of media.12. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:after the loading and deskewing the second sheet of media, feeding the second sheet of media during printing and ejecting the second sheet of media after completion of the printing.13. The method of claim 10 , wherein the loading and the deskewing the second sheet of media includes:maintaining a loadstop paddle of a loadstop drive assembly in a retracted position, the loadstop paddle configured to gather and compress media prior to loading media; andengaging a pick swingarm assembly of a pick drive assembly with an idler gear of a speedmech swingarm assembly of the pick drive assembly to drive a pick tire of a pick mechanism in one direction.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the loading and the deskewing the second sheet of media further includes:moving the loadstop paddle of the loadstop drive assembly to a load position and actuating a speedmech lock lever of the loadstop drive assembly to unlock the speedmech swingarm assembly ...

Robot system, suction hand, and method for producing product including workpiece

A robot system includes a suction hand and a multi-articular robot. The suction hand is configured to hold a flexible sheet workpiece. The multi-articular robot includes an arm to which the suction hand is mounted. The multi-articular robot is configured to press the suction hand against the flexible sheet workpiece and make the suction hand suck the flexible sheet workpiece, and is configured to move the arm of the multi-articular robot while turning the suction hand relative to a surface on which the flexible sheet workpiece is placed in advance, so as to remove the flexible sheet workpiece from the surface and hold the flexible sheet workpiece.

Sheet material conveyance device

A sheet material conveyance device includes a plurality of first holding heads each having a curved first holding surface, a first drum holding the plurality of first holding heads, a plurality of second holding heads each having a planar second holding surface, a second drum holding the plurality of second holding heads, a tilt adjustment mechanism structured to adjust a tilt of each second holding surface, and a speed adjustment mechanism structured to adjust a relative movement speed of the first holding head and the second holding head. The first holding head and the second holding head move to a delivery position, and deliver the sheet material between the first holding surface and the second holding surface in a situation in which adjustment is performed by the tilt adjustment mechanism and the speed adjustment mechanism.

DISPLAY PANEL TRANSFER DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME

A display panel transfer device includes: an absorption part disposed in parallel with a first direction; a supporting part disposed in parallel with a second direction crossing the first direction; and a moving part, where the absorption part includes a plurality of absorbers disposed in parallel with a third direction crossing the first and second directions, and the supporting part includes a transfer stage disposed in parallel with the first direction. 1. A display panel transfer device , comprising:an absorption part disposed in parallel with a first direction;a supporting part disposed in parallel with a second direction crossing the first direction; anda moving part,wherein the absorption part includes an absorber disposed in parallel with a third direction crossing the first and second directions, andthe supporting part includes a transfer stage disposed in parallel with the first direction.2. The display panel transfer device of claim 1 , whereinthe absorber moves in the third direction.3. The display panel transfer device of claim 1 , whereinthe transfer stage moves in the second direction.4. The display panel transfer device of claim 1 , whereinthe absorber contacts the display panel, and then is combined with the display panel by providing a vacuum inside the absorber.5. The display panel transfer device of claim 4 , whereinthe transfer stage moves toward under the display panel combined with the absorber to support the display panel.6. The display panel transfer device of claim 1 , whereinthe moving part moves the supporting part and the absorption part from an initial position to another position.7. A manufacturing method of a display device claim 1 , the manufacturing method comprising:contacting a non-display portion of a display panel with an absorber;lifting the display panel by raising the absorber;moving a transfer stage toward under the lifted display panel to support the display panel; andsimultaneously moving the transfer stage and the display ...

Method for gripping, moving and releasing a piece of cloth with a gripper, and a gripper

A method for gripping, moving and releasing a piece of cloth with a gripper that is initially placed with opposed, movable, coherent, flexible surface parts in contact with the piece of cloth, and the surface parts are moved with respect to each other and with respect to the gripper in a gripping action, in order to pinch and hold on to the piece of cloth. The gripper with the piece of cloth pinched between the surface parts is moved to a different location, wherein the surface parts move in a reverse direction in order to release the piece of cloth. While in contact with the piece of cloth, the opposed surface parts are moved along a path which brings the surface parts both closer to each other and moves them in a direction away from the piece of cloth.

MEDIUM CARRYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A medium carrying device that carries a medium includes a first roller, a second roller, a rotation transmitting part that drives its rotation by a driving force transmitted from a driving force source, and moves between at a transmitting position and at a releasing position, at the transmitting position, the rotation transmitting part transmits the driving force to the first roller, at the releasing position, the rotation transmitting part does not transmit the driving force, a transmission releasing part that is connected to the rotation transmitting part. When the medium is bowed between the first and second rollers, the transmission releasing part moves the rotation transmitting part from the transmitting position to the releasing position according to the bowing of the medium. 1. A medium carrying device that carries a medium , which is flexible , in a carrying direction along a carrying path from an upstream side to a downstream side , comprising:a first roller that is rotatable and located at the carrying path to carry the medium along the carrying path, the first roller being an idle roller;a second roller that is rotatable, located at the carrying path and at the downstream side from the first roller in the carrying direction, the second roller driving its rotation by a first driving force transmitted from a first driving force source; at the transmitting position, the rotation transmitting part is positioned close to the carrying path in a perpendicular direction with respect to the carrying direction, contacting the first roller, and transmitting the second driving force to the first roller so that the first roller is driven by the second driving force,', 'at the releasing position, the rotation transmitting part is positioned distant from the carrying path in the perpendicular direction with respect to the carrying direction, not contacting the first roller so that the first roller is not driven by the second driving force,, 'a rotation transmitting part ...

Method for Feeding Laminar Elements Into an Insertion Device and Feeding Station

A method for feeding laminar elements into an introducer associated with a graphic printing station provided for printing at least one of the faces of the laminar element, wherein a plurality of laminar elements are grouped in an orderly manner in a stacked group of laminar elements that extends upwards, such that the longitudinal axis of each of the laminar elements is located perpendicular with respect to an advance direction of the group, the advance direction of the group being perpendicular to the advance direction of the introducer. This group of laminar elements is turned 180 degrees with respect to a rotation axis that is parallel to the advance direction of the introducer, such that the upper face of each one of the laminar elements is oriented downwards, the turned laminar element advancing in a direction perpendicular to the advance direction of the introducer.

Bag Supply Device

A bag supply device used in a rotary bag-filling packaging machine and including: an empty-bag holding member ( 9 ) for holding a bag (B), a reciprocating mechanism ( 13 ) for moving the empty-bag holding member back and forth between a bag receiving position and a bag delivery position, a first turning mechanism ( 14 ) for turning the empty-bag holding member around a first axis (O 1 ) parallel to a bag width direction thereof upon operation of the reciprocating mechanism and orienting the holding face of the empty-bag holding member vertically in the delivery position, and a second turning mechanism ( 15 ) for turning the empty-bag holding member around a second axis (O 2 ) parallel to a bag length direction thereof and causing the bag held by the empty-bag holding member in the delivery position to be directly across from the pair of grippers stopped in the empty bag supply position.

Automated Bag Loading System

An automatic bag loading system includes a transfer arm configured to grab a bag and transfer the bag from a conveyor a bag gripper, which then rotates the bag to a filling station. The system further includes a detection device to detect a location of a leading edge of the bag between the conveyor and the bag gripper.

Sheet feed devices and image recording apparatus comprising such sheet feed devices

A sheet feed device has a tray with holding surface for holding sheets, a feed unit for feeding sheets from the tray, and a separation plate. The separation plate has an inclined surface and two or more separation portions that separate a sheet from the sheets held in the tray. At least one of the separation portions projects a first distance from the inclined surface. The separation plate also has a projection positioned on the inclined surface that projects a second distance from the inclined surface. The second distance is greater than the first distance. A first of the separation portions is positioned upstream of the particular projection in the sheet feed direction, and a second of the separation portions positioned downstream of the particular projection in the sheet feed direction.

Punching or stamping machine and sheet processing method

In a sheet processing method for sheets of paper or cardboard, a sheet for processing is, in the processing station, firstly brought to a standstill and then set down, whereas the processed sheet is, in the output station, set down from a moving state. A punching or stamping machine has an input station, a processing station and an output station arranged one behind the other in a sheet transport path, and a sheet gripping device which is designed to set down a sheet for processing in the processing station when the sheet gripping device has come to a standstill in a second reversal position, and to set down a processed sheet in the output station as the sheet gripping device approaches the second reversal position.

Adhesive Dispensing Device

A layered object manufacturing (LOM) system and method that provide controlled application of an adhesive onto multiple layers of a paper substrate to effect generation of a three dimensional object. The LOM system includes an adhesive reservoir, an adhesive dispenser, a paper feed mechanism, and a substrate grabber. The dispenser dispenses the adhesive from the reservoir onto the paper substrate at a build location. The paper feed mechanism feeds individual sheets of paper. The substrate grabber transports the sheets from the paper feed mechanism to a build object location to form layers of the paper substrate. The method successively binds individual paper sheets to one another using a water based adhesive applied to specific locations on each individual paper sheet. The method also includes separating scrap material from the three dimensional model and discarding the scrap material.

Medium conveying apparatus and image forming apparatus

Disclosed herein is a medium conveying apparatus in which the time for unjamming can be shortened. The medium conveying apparatus includes rollers configured to convey a card Ca, a rotary unit F provided in a medium conveyance path and configured to hold and rotate the card Ca, a sensor SN26 arranged downstream the rotary unit F on the medium conveyance path and, and a control section. The control section controls a first card-conveyance motor for driving the rollers to convey the card Ca into the rotary unit F, and determines whether the sensor SN26 detects the card Ca. The sensor SN26 is arranged at the same distance as a sensor SN3 or a shorter distance than the sensor SN3, from the rotary unit F.

SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS, SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A sheet conveying apparatus with a belt having a cutaway portion at least at one end portion in a width direction orthogonal to a traveling direction and a thickness direction thereof, a claw member and a driving portion driving the belt. The claw member has a pinching portion configured to attach the claw member to the belt by pinching the belt. 1. A sheet conveying apparatus comprising:a belt having a cutaway portion at least at one end portion in a width direction orthogonal to a traveling direction and a thickness direction thereof;a claw member including:a claw capable of pushing an end portion of a sheet to be conveyed; anda pinching portion configured to attach the claw member to the belt by entering the cutaway portion and pinching the belt;a driving portion driving the belt.2. The sheet conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the pinching portion is located inside of the widthwise both ends of the belt by entering the cutaway portion.3. The sheet conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the belt has teeth claim 1 , andthe pinching portion has an engage portion fixed to the belt at least in the traveling direction by engaging with the teeth.4. The sheet conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cutaway portion has notches notched at both widthwise end portions of the belt claim 1 , andthe pinching portion includes a pair of pinch units entering the respective notches and pinching the belt widthwise.5. The sheet conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cutaway portion has a notch notched at one widthwise end portion of the belt claim 1 , andthe pinching portion includes a single pinch unit entering the notch and fixing the widthwise position of the claw member by a pinching pressure pinching the belt in the thickness direction.6. The sheet conveying apparatus according to further comprising:a driving pulley around which the belt is wrapped and driven by the driving portion;a driven pulley around which the belt ...

TOOL AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING AND PICKING CUT PIECES OF FLEXIBLE MATERIALS

The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for uncut material detection while lifting from an automated cutting table select pieces of thin, flexible material. The apparatus comprises a structured energy source and a structured energy sensor. The structured energy can be used to detect undesired lifting of a peripheral portion of the flexible material resulting from the presence of uncut material. 1. An uncut material detector comprising:a structured energy source configured to direct structured energy in proximity to peripheral material adjacent to a cut material piece on a cut table, the peripheral material in a region trailing a picking drum; anda structured energy sensor configured to sense a change in the structured energy resulting from lifting of the peripheral material during picking of the cut material piece from the cut table, the structured energy sensor further configured, upon sensing the change, to output a signal to inhibit further picking of the cut material piece from the cut table.2. The uncut material detector of wherein the structured energy source is configured to direct the structured energy onto a surface of the peripheral material.3. The uncut material detector of wherein the structured energy source is configured to direct the structured energy above a surface of the peripheral material claim 2 , where the table lies below the peripheral material.4. The uncut material detector of wherein the structured energy source is an optical structured energy source.5. The uncut material detector of further comprising a mirror to redirect the structured energy.6. The uncut material detector of wherein the mirror redirects a view of peripheral material by the structured energy sensor.7. The uncut material detector of wherein the structured energy sensor comprises:a through-beam optical sensor utilizing a light beam oriented in a trailing position to a pick drum such that a lifting of the peripheral material blocks the light beam.8. The uncut ...

MEDIUM-HOLDING DEVICE, MEDIUM-CONVEYING DEVICE, AND INKJET RECORDING DEVICE

The present invention provides a medium-holding device capable of setting a suction pressure for each of various areas within a suction-holding surface, a medium-conveying device, and an inkjet recording device. In an embodiment of the invention, a cover is attached to a main body formed into a drum shape such that a surface of the cover functions as the suction-holding surface for a paper sheet. The cover has a plurality of suction apertures formed thereon from which suction apertures the paper sheet on the suction-holding surface is sucked. The suction apertures are arranged at a certain pitch. A specific suction aperture of them has a narrowing member attached thereto. The suction aperture having the narrowing member attached thereto has the suction pressure lowered. Therefore, by adjusting an arrangement of the specific suction aperture having the narrowing member attached thereto, the suction pressure can be partially controlled within the suction-holding surface. 1. A medium-holding device holding a sheet-shaped medium by suction , comprising:a main body having a sucking part;a sucking device which sucks an inner side of the sucking part;a sheet-shaped cover which is attached to the main body and covers the sucking part to configure a suction-holding surface of the medium;a plurality of suction apertures formed to have the same diameter on the cover; anda narrowing member individually provided to a specific suction aperture of the plurality of suction apertures and for narrowing the specific suction aperture, the narrowing member including a narrowing flow path which is provided on a back surface of the cover and in communication with the specific suction aperture to narrow the specific suction aperture,wherein the narrowing member abuts on the main body when the cover is attached to the main body.2. The medium-holding device according to claim 1 , wherein the narrowing flow path of the narrowing member is formed to open in a direction different from a ...

Veneer moving apparatus

An apparatus for moving veneer includes a leaf spring having at lower tip end thereof sharpened edges and configured to move a veneer sheet toward its preceding stationary veneer sheet. Further lowering the leaf spring with the tip end already stuck in the veneer sheet causes the leaf spring to be resiliently deformed, which creates a force due to restoring force of the leaf spring that acts on the veneer sheet to move toward the preceding veneer sheet thereby to reduce or eliminate a gap between the two veneer sheets. Additional leaf spring movable with the above leaf spring and configured to hold the preceding veneer sheet during the movement may be provided.

SIDE PAPER FEEDING APPARATUS FOR FEEDING RAW SIDE PAPER FOR PAPER CUP MANUFACTURING

The present invention relates to a side paper feeding apparatus for feeding raw side paper for paper cup manufacturing, the side paper feeding apparatus comprising: a shuttle cam which is rotated by interlocking with a drive shaft and which horizontally reciprocates a shuttle plate which transfers raw side paper disposed on an upper part to a paper cup former; a driving cam unit provided under the shuttle cam and provided with a rotary cam formed on a rotary shaft fixedly coupled to the shuttle cam to intermittently rotate a first turret, an oscillator cam formed on the rotary shaft to oscillate a second turret, and link arms, wherein one end of each link arm is coupled to one end of a first shaft of the first turret and one end of a second shaft of the second turret, and the other ends are rotatably coupled; and a side paper transfer arm unit including an arm plate coupled to the other end of the first turret, rotational arms each having one end rotatably coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the arm plate at equal intervals, sub arms fixedly coupled to the other ends of the rotational arms in a direction perpendicular to the rotational arms, respectively, and having pads sucking and releasing the raw side paper by vacuum suction, and a track cam coupled to the other end of the first shaft of the first turret, and reciprocating the sub arms in the outer circumferential direction of the arm plate at least in a section in which the pads suck the raw side paper from a magazine and a section in which the raw side paper is released from the upper part of the shuttle plate. 1. A side paper feeding device for feeding side paper to manufacture paper cups , comprising:a shuttle cam rotating in conjunction with a drive shaft and driving a shuttle plate capable of transporting the side paper located on an upper part thereof to a paper cup forming device in a horizontal reciprocating direction;a driving cam module, formed on a lower part of the shuttle cam, including ...

A REGISTER, A PROCESSING MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR PLACING PLATE-LIKE ELEMENTS

A register () for a processing machine () for processing plate-like elements () includes a gripping element () for placing the plate-like elements () in a gripper bar () of a conveyor () of a processing machine () conveying the plate-like elements () in a longitudinal direction, an actuator module () to drive the gripping element (), at least one front correction sensor module () configured to measure the front position of register marks () printed on a front section of the plate-like element () grasped by the gripping element (). The register () includes at least one front pre-correction sensor module (), placed upstream of the front correction sensor module () in the longitudinal direction, the front pre-correction sensor module () is configured: to detect the passage of a front transversel edge of the plate-like element () in at least two longitudinally spaced lateral axis of detection (P, P), one located in front of the other, and to provide measurements to a computation and control unit () of the processing machine () that is configured: to control the actuator module () in order to move the gripping element () toward the gripper bar () and to activate the gripping element () in order to grasp a plate-like element (). Also a processing machine for processing plate-like elements includes the register. A method for placing plate-like elements within a processing machine is disclosed. 1. A register for a processing machine for processing plate-like elements comprising:a gripping element configured for placing the plate-like elements on a gripper bar of a conveyor of a processing machine for conveying the plate-like elements in a longitudinal direction;an actuator module configured to drive the gripping element;at least one front correction sensor module configured to measure the front position of register marks located on a front section of the plate-like element that is grasped by the gripping element;at least one front pre-correction sensor module, located ...

SHEET MEMBER INSPECTION METHOD AND SHEET MEMBER CONVEYING APPARATUS

In a sheet member inspection method for a sheet member conveying apparatus configured to convey a sheet member with a tension, the sheet member conveying apparatus includes: a first support roller placed on an upstream side in a conveying direction of the sheet member and configured to support conveyance of the sheet member; a second support roller placed on a downstream side relative to the first support roller in the conveying direction and configured to support the conveyance of the sheet member; and a magnetic-force detection sensor placed on the downstream side relative to the first support roller in the conveying direction. The sheet member inspection method includes: applying a magnetic force to the sheet member by the first support roller; and inspecting, by the magnetic-force detection sensor, whether a magnetic object exists in the sheet member to which the magnetic force is applied by the first support roller. 1. A sheet member inspection method for a sheet member conveying apparatus configured to convey a sheet member with a tension so as to detect a magnetic object mixed in the sheet member , the sheet member conveying apparatus including a first support roller placed on an upstream side in a conveying direction of the sheet member and configured to support conveyance of the sheet member , a second support roller placed on a downstream side relative to the first support roller in the conveying direction and configured to support the conveyance of the sheet member , and a magnetic-force detection sensor placed on the downstream side relative to the first support roller in the conveying direction and configured to detect a magnetic force , the first support roller being magnetized , the sheet member inspection method comprising:applying a magnetic force to the sheet member by the first support roller; andinspecting, by the magnetic-force detection sensor, whether or not the object that is magnetized exists in the sheet member to which the magnetic force ...

TICKET DISPENSER

A ticket dispenser for dispensing a ticket from a pack of tickets having first and last tickets at opposite ends of the pack and each ticket having opposed first and second edges, the ticket dispenser comprising: a ticket rack assembly having a rack with a support platform for receiving the pack of tickets with first edges against the support platform, and a ticket pack biasing mechanism configured to bias against a face of the last ticket of the C pack and to urge the last ticket towards the first ticket; a ticket housing for preventing unauthorised external access to the pack of tickets, the ticket housing comprising a ticket dispensing slot; and a ticket dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the first ticket from the pack of tickets, the ticket dispensing mechanism comprising a dispensing control member connected to a ticket ejector, the ticket ejector having a ticket edge engagement feature configured to engage with a first edge of the first ticket, the ticket ejector being operable by movement of the dispensing control member to slide the first ticket from the pack and away from the platform and to dispense the second edge of the first ticket through the ticket dispensing slot. 1. A ticket dispenser for dispensing a ticket from a pack of tickets having first and last tickets at opposite ends of the pack and each ticket having opposed first and second edges , the ticket dispenser comprising:a ticket rack assembly having a rack with a support platform for receiving the pack of tickets with first edges against the support platform, and a ticket pack biasing mechanism configured to press against a face of the last ticket of the pack and to urge the last ticket towards the first ticket;a ticket housing for preventing unauthorised external access o the pack of tickets, the ticket housing comprising a ticket dispensing slot; anda ticket dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the first ticket from the pack of tickets, the ticket dispensing mechanism ...

Device and method for conveying flat objects

A device for conveying and transferring flexible, flat objects with a gripper conveyor including a plurality of grippers that are movable along a conveying path in a conveying direction, and further with a conveying-way device that forms a conveying rest that, in a transfer region, is arranged below the conveying path such that objects that are released from grippers in the transfer region are deposited onto the conveying rest. The device includes a pressing circulatory device that acts upon the transfer region and has a plurality of outwardly directed pressing arms. The pressing circulatory device is designed, in the transfer region, to press the objects to be transferred with the pressing arms onto the conveying rest such that the objects can be deposited onto the conveying rest in a guided and controlled manner.

Print medium buffering

The present disclosure discloses print-medium buffering systems that have a set of print-medium-buffer flags ( 25 ) which, in one position, maintain a print medium in a guided path (G) as it passes through a print-medium buffer zone. A drive mechanism ( 30 ) is provided to move the set of print-medium-buffer flags away from the guided path, to a second position.

ROBOT

A robot includes a multi-articular arm and a base. The base includes a body and a connector unit. The body has a supporting surface and a space. The supporting surface supports a base end portion of the multi-articular arm. The space is provided in the body and has a base opening on the supporting surface. The connector unit is disposed in the space and includes a cable connector that is connectable to an internal cable disposed in the body and that has a connection opening to be connectable to an external cable. The connection opening faces toward the base opening. 1. A robot comprising:a multi-articular arm; and [ a supporting surface supporting a base end portion of the multi-articular arm; and', 'a space provided in the body and having a base opening on the supporting surface; and, 'a body comprising, 'a connector unit disposed in the space and comprising a cable connector that is connectable to an internal cable disposed in the body and that has a connection opening to be connectable to an external cable, the connection opening facing toward the base opening., 'a base comprising2. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the body comprisesa first tube connector which is disposed on a first body side surface of the body and through which an internal tube disposed in the body is connectable to a first external tube, anda second tube connector which is disposed on a second body side surface of the body opposed to the first body side surface and through which the internal tube is connectable to a second external tube.3. The robot according to claim 2 , wherein the body comprises a branching connector at which the internal tube branches into a first internal tube connected to the first tube connector and a second internal tube connected to the second tube connector.4. The robot according to claim 3 , wherein the branching connector is disposed below the connector unit.5. The robot according to claim 1 , further comprising:an attachable and detachable cable duct ...

Sheet conveying device and image forming apparatus incorporating the sheet conveying device

A sheet conveying device includes a sheet conveyor, a guide, a rotary conveyor, a gripper, and an adjuster. The sheet conveyor is configured to convey a sheet. The guide is configured to guide the sheet conveyed by the sheet conveyor. The rotary conveyor is disposed downstream from the guide in a sheet conveyance direction. The gripper is mounted on the rotary conveyor, the gripper configured to grip a leading end of the sheet. The adjuster is configured to adjust a sheet entering range of the gripper to which the leading end of the sheet enters, along with conveyance of the sheet conveyor, in a direction intersecting a sheet surface.

TURNING DEVICE IN A SHEET-PROCESSING MACHINE COMPRISING A SHEET-GUIDING DRUM, AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE FORMAT OF A SHEET-GUIDING DRUM

A turning device in a sheet-processing machine includes a sheet-guiding drum. The sheet-guiding drum has at least one gripper system for securing a front edge of a sheet. The sheet-guiding drum also has at least three casing segments cooperating in the circumferential direction and engaging with one another during format adjustment. A method for the format adjustment of a sheet-guiding drum is also disclosed. The object of the invention is to further improve the sheet guiding on format-adjustable sheet-guiding drums in sheet-processing machines. This is achieved in that a middle casing segment in the circumferential direction has a drive. 150.-. (canceled)512. A sheet-processing machine comprising a turning device with a sheet-guiding drum () ,{'b': 2', '6, 'wherein the sheet-guiding drum () has at least one gripper system () for securing a leading edge of a sheet, and'}{'b': 2', '8', '9', '2, 'wherein the sheet-guiding drum () has at least three casing segments (, ) that cooperate in the circumferential direction of the sheet-guiding drum () and engage with one another during format adjustment,'}{'b': 8', '9', '2, 'wherein a leading casing segment (), a trailing casing segment () and a middle casing segment are arranged in the circumferential direction of the sheet-guiding drum (),'}wherein the middle casing segment has a drive mechanism, and{'b': 14', '15', '13', '16, 'wherein the drive mechanism comprises a gear wheel (, ) that meshes with a toothed segment (, ) for the middle casing segment.'}5289. The sheet-processing machine according to claim 51 , characterized in that the drive mechanism is configured to generate a movement of the middle casing segment relative to the casing segment () that supports a leading portion of a sheet and/or relative to a casing segment () that supports a trailing portion of a sheet.53226. A sheet-processing machine comprising a turning device with a sheet-guiding drum () claim 51 , wherein the sheet-guiding drum () has at least ...

PUNCHING APPARATUS FOR WIRE-BINDING BOOK

Disclosed is a punching apparatus, for a coil bound notebook, which divides into many an object to be bound such as a notebook, a book, an album and the like, then punches same while sequentially moving same and enables easy feeding of the object to be bound, for which the punching has been completed, to a subsequent coil binding position. A punching apparatus for a coil bound notebook, according to the present invention, has first and second alignment plates which are provided on a table on which an object to be coil bound is placed, a punch for punching into the object to be bound binding holes into which a coil spring is inserted, and a moving means for the object to be bound for moving the object to be bound to and from the punch. The moving means for the object to be bound comprises: a main body having a lower plate which is mounted on a support, a vertical plate which is fixed on the lower plate, and an upper plate which is fixed on the vertical plate so as to have the central part open; an LM guide having a rail which is fixed on the main body and a block which is coupled to the rail; a saddle which is fixed on the block of the LM guide and has a plurality of step layers formed on one side; a plurality of unit moving units which have formed thereon clips, dividing the object to be bound and holding single sheet bundles, to become sequentially higher and each of which is mounted on each of the step layers of the saddle; and a saddle moving unit which has a supporting plate fixed on the saddle, a first cylinder of which an operating shaft is fixed on the supporting plate, a fixing plate for fixing the rear of the first cylinder, and a screw rod for screw coupling one side of the fixing plate, coupling a handle to the front end and rotatably mounted on frontal and rear supporting plates fixed on the main body. 1. A punching apparatus for a wire-binding book comprising a table arranged at an upper portion of a supporting plate , wherein an object for wire binding ...

AUTOMATIC HANDLING AND AERATION OF A STACK OF PAPER SHEETS

A method and apparatus for automated aerating and handling a sub stack of a stack of rectangular paper sheets where the sub stack is gripped near or at opposed corners of a common edge of the sub stack by means of two robotic grippers (A, B) having two opposed gripping fingers (A A B B), lifting and rotating the corners in mutually opposite first directions such that the work stack achieves an upwards concave form, gripping the corners by the robotic grippers (A, B), and rotating the grippers in second directions opposite to the first directions such that the upper sheet of the sub stack has a curvature smaller than the bottom sheet of the sub stack, preferably a substantially plane form. 1. A method of handling and aerating a work stack of rectangular paper sheets in connection with use of the paper sheets in a printing facility , the method comprising the steps of:providing an automated device comprising first and second gripping devices each provided with first and second mutually opposed fingers adapted to move towards and away from one another so as to be able to grip and release said work stack between them, each gripping device being adapted for having at least four degrees of freedom, preferably five degrees of freedom and most preferably six degrees of freedom,inserting said first finger of said first gripping device below the bottom sheet of said work stack and placing it at or near a first corner of said work stack and inserting said first finger of said second gripping device below said bottom sheet and placing it at or near a second corner of said work stack, said first and second corners being located on the same edge of said work stack,lifting and rotating said first and second corners of said work stack by lifting said first and second gripping devices and rotating said first and second gripping devices in first, mutually generally opposed directions such that the portion of said work stack located between the two gripping devices forms an upwards ...

MEDIUM PROCESSING DEVICE

Provided is a medium processing device including a supply portion supplying a medium, a transporter transporting the medium supplied from the supply portion, an contact portion that a tip of the medium transported by the transporter is brought into contact with, a stacker in which the medium brought into contact with the contact portion is stacked, and a processor processing the medium stacked in the stacker, in which the transporter includes a gripper that is configured to move along a transport path of the medium, grips a tip of the medium, and moves. 1. A medium processing device comprising;a supply portion supplying a medium;a transporter transporting the medium supplied from the supply portion;a contact portion with which a tip of the medium transported by the transporter in a transport direction is brought into contact;a stacker on which the medium brought into contact with the contact portion is stacked; anda processor processing the medium stacked in the stacker, whereinthe transporter includes a gripper configured to move in an extending direction of the stacker to grip the tip of the medium.2. The medium processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe transporter grips, by the gripper, the medium positioned in a range where a feeding force of the supply portion applies and moves the medium toward the contact portion.3. The medium processing device according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 ,in the processing in which the transporter transports the medium and stacks the medium in the stacker the medium is supplied from the supply portion,the region in which the transporter transports the medium does not overlap with the region in which the medium is stacked.4. The medium processing device according to claim 3 , whereinthe stacker has a stacking surface on which the medium is stacked, andthe stacking surface is configured to move in a normal direction of the stacking surface.5. The medium processing device according to claim 4 , whereinthe stacking surface ...

CLAMPS

In an example, a clamp may include a roller disposed on a swingarm, a slide disposed on the swingarm that may apply friction against the roller in a first position and in a second position, a cam to engage with the slide, and a latch to retain the slide in the second position. The slide may move from the first position to the second position as the slide moves along the cam, and the slide may apply a greater friction against the roller in the second position than in the first position. 1. A clamp , comprising:a roller disposed on a swingarm;a slide disposed on the swingarm to apply friction against the roller in a first position and in a second position, the slice to apply a greater friction against the roller in the second position than in the first position;a cam to engage with the slide, the slide to move from the first position to the second position as the slide moves along the cam; anda latch to retain the slide in the second position2. The clamp of claim 1 , wherein the swingarm is to swing from a clamped position to an open position claim 1 , the slide to move along the cam to move the slide from the first position to the second position as the swingarm swings to the open position.3. The clamp of claim 2 , wherein the slide is to apply an increasingly greater friction against the roller as the slide moves along the cam throughout the transition of the swingarm from the clamped position to the open position.4. The clamp of claim 2 , further comprising a swingarm bias member to bias the swingarm towards the clamped position.5. The clamp of claim 2 , wherein the swingarm is to swing from the open position to the clamped position after the slide reaches the second position.6. The clamp of claim 5 , wherein the latch is to pivot to a latched position to retain the slide in the second position before the swingarm reaches the clamped position.7. The clamp of claim 6 , wherein the latch is to pivot to release the slide to the first position after the swingarm ...

Method for removing a substantially planar work piece from the top of a stack of work pieces

A method for removing a substantially planar work piece ( 11 ) from the top of a stack ( 10 ) of work pieces comprises the steps of gripping the work piece ( 11 ) on a top surface of the work piece, lifting the gripped work piece, pre-separating the work piece from the stack by introducing a separator element ( 43 ) in between the lifted work piece and a neighboring work piece underneath the lifted work piece ( 11 ) and gripping and removing the pre-separated work piece ( 11 ) by a transport device. An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a gripper ( 33 ) for gripping the work piece ( 11 ), the gripper ( 33 ) being movable in a vertical direction for lifting the gripped work piece ( 11 ), a separator element ( 43 ) being movable in a horizontal direction to be introduced in between the lifted work piece ( 11 ) and a neighboring work piece underneath the lifted work piece ( 11 ) and a transport device for gripping and removing the pre-separated work piece ( 11 ). The method and apparatus allow for fast and reliable removal of substantially planar work pieces from the top of a stack.

Transfer method, holding apparatus, and transfer system

This invention provides a transfer method of transferring, from a carrier including a placing portion on which a substrate is placed, and a cover that is superposed on the upper surface of the placing portion in close contact, the substrate held between the placing portion and the cover. The transfer method includes a holding step of holding the substrate and the cover on the placing portion by a holding apparatus, and a moving step of moving the holding apparatus to move the substrate and the cover from the placing portion to a transfer destination. In the holding step, the cover is held by the cover holding unit of the holding apparatus, and the substrate is held by the substrate holding unit of the holding apparatus in parallel postures of the cover and substrate.

MEDIUM FEED DEVICE AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS

A medium feed device includes a feed roller provided to a device body and configured to feed paper, a separator roller provided at a position on the device body facing the feed roller and configured to separate the paper, and a medium support section configured to support the medium in an inclined state upstream of the feed roller. The medium support section is configured with a variable contact angle between the paper supported by the medium support section and the separator roller. 1. A medium feed device comprising:a feed unit that is provided to a device body and that feeds a medium;a separator unit that is provided at a position on the device body facing the feed unit and that separates the medium; anda medium support section that supports the medium in an inclined state upstream of the feed unit whereinthe medium support section is configured with a variable contact angle between the medium supported by the medium support section and the separator unit, and includes at least one rotatable auxiliary roller that contacts at least part of the medium and that is provided on a face supporting the medium.2. The medium feed device according to claim 1 , wherein the feed unit contacts a lowermost medium from out of a plurality of medium supported by the medium support section and rotates to feed the lowermost medium.3. The medium feed device according to claim 1 , wherein the medium support section is configured with a variable inclination angle.4. The medium feed device according to claim 3 , wherein the medium support section is provided to be capable of swinging with respect to the device body.5. The medium feed device according to claim 4 , wherein the auxiliary roller is configured to be switchable between a projected state projecting out from support face and a retracted state retracted from the projected state toward the support face side.6. A medium feed device comprising:a feed unit that is provided to a device body and that feeds a medium;a separator unit ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE TRANSPORT AND/OR SPREADING OUT OF LAUNDRY ITEMS HANGING FROM CLAMPS

A method and device for directly determining the region of the respective laundry item to be inserted into a clamp. In this way, it is possible to determine whether the clamp has actually been loaded with a laundry item and whether the region of the laundry item designated for this has also been properly inserted into the clamp. During the transport and the spreading out of laundry items being washed it is customary at commercial laundry establishments to hang the laundry items from clamps, which are transported further by a conveyor to various processing stations. It happens that the clamps may move away before having been loaded with the laundry item. This results in operational disruptions in most cases. 1101011101011. A method for the transport and/or spreading out of laundry items () hanging from clamps , wherein a region of a respective laundry item () is inserted into a clamp () and the laundry item () is ascertained , comprising directly determining whether the region of the laundry item () to be inserted into the respective clamp () is present in that clamp.2281011101111. The method according to claim 1 , wherein it is ascertained directly claim 1 , by detection of at least one location () of the region of the laundry item () having been inserted into the clamp () claim 1 , whether the region of the laundry item () is present in the clamp () claim 1 , in particular claim 1 , whether it is correctly introduced in the clamp ().31011101111. The method according to claim 1 , wherein it is ascertained claim 1 , by the direct determination of the region of the laundry item () to be inserted into the clamp () claim 1 , whether this region of the laundry item () is present in the correct position in the clamp () claim 1 , preferably whether it has been inserted far enough into the clamp ().42810111130. The method according to claim 1 , wherein it is ascertained whether a significant location () of the region of the laundry item () to be inserted into the clamp () ...

APPARATUS TO OVERTURN SHEETS AND/OR PANELS

In an apparatus for overturning sheets and/or panels, a bearing structure carries a loading plane, and roto-translation means vertically translate the loading plane and rotate the same with respect to an axis. A grab device carried by the loading plane serves to transfer a sheet and/or panel from a supply station, when stopped upstream of the apparatus, on an operating surface. A command and control unit in alternatively activating and de-activating the roto-translation means, the stabilization and transfer and the grab device, defines for the loading plane a collection position, an overturning position and an unloading position of a sheet and/or panel to be overturned by the supply station placed upstream of the apparatus, over an unloading station downstream of the apparatus. 1. An apparatus for overturning sheets and/or panels , characterized by comprising:a bearing structure carrying a loading plane;roto-translation means for the vertical translation of said loading plane and for the rotation of said loading plane with respect to an axis a perpendicular to a vertical axis of the bearing structure;stabilization and transfer means of a sheet and/or panel, the stabilization and transfer means being carried by said loading plane, and being defining an operating surface;grab means, being carried by said loading plane, for the transfer of a sheet and/or panel from a supply station, being stopped upstream from said apparatus, on said operating surface;with said loading plane comprising first guiding grooves in which said grab means are movable from a first side of said loading plane to the opposite side thereof, and vice versa, and second guiding grooves in which said stabilization and transfer means are movable from the first side outwardly the loading plane, and vice versa; and{'b': '6', 'a command and control unit arranged and configured in order to command and control said roto-translation means, said stabilization and transfer means and said grab means, in order ...

CLAMPS

In an example, a clamp may include a chassis, a swingarm disposed on the chassis, a clamp wheel disposed on a first end of the swingarm to engage with a drag portion of the chassis, and an auxiliary bias member to exert a force against the clamp wheel to resist a rotation of the clamp wheel. The force may periodically increase in magnitude. 1. A clamp , comprising:a chassis;a swingarm disposed on the chassis;a clamp wheel disposed on a first end of the swingarm to engage with a drag portion of the chassis; andan auxiliary bias member to exert a force against the clamp wheel to resist a rotation of the clamp wheel, the force to periodically increase in magnitude.2. The clamp of claim 1 , further comprising a clamp bias member engaged with the swingarm to bias the clamp wheel towards the drag portion.3. The clamp of claim 2 , wherein the swingarm is hingeably engaged with the chassis at a fulcrum of the swingarm.4. The clamp of claim 3 , wherein the clamp bias member is engaged with a second end of the swingarm claim 3 , the clamp bias member to exert a force on the second end and the swingarm to transfer the force through the fulcrum so as to bias the clamp wheel towards the drag portion.5. The clamp of claim 2 , wherein the clamp is to clamp media in between the clamp wheel and the drag portion.6. A media clamp claim 2 , comprising:a swingarm pivotably disposed on a chassis;a clamp wheel disposed on a first end of the swingarm;a drag wheel disposed on the chassis adjacent to the clamp wheel;a clamp bias member to urge the swingarm in a pivoting direction relative to the chassis such that the clamp wheel is urged towards the drag wheel; andan auxiliary bias member to exert a force against the clamp wheel, the force to periodically increase in magnitude.76. The media clamp of clamp claim 2 , further comprising a drag bias member to exert an inward torque on the drag wheel to resist an outward rotation of the drag wheel.8. The media clamp of claim 7 , wherein the media ...

SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

A sheet transport device includes a processor configured to adjust movement of a transport unit that transports a sheet on the basis of a transport load of the sheet. 1. A sheet transport device comprising a processor configured to adjust movement of a transport unit that transports a sheet on a basis of a transport load of the sheet.2. The sheet transport device according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor obtains the transport load from size information indicative of a size of the sheet and basis weight information indicative of a weight of the sheet per unit area.3. The sheet transport device according to claim 1 , whereinthe transport unit transports the sheet while sucking the sheet.4. The sheet transport device according to claim 2 , whereinthe transport unit transports the sheet while sucking the sheet.5. The sheet transport device according to claim 3 , whereinin a case where the transport load is larger than a predetermined value, the processor adjusts the movement by making a transport speed at which the transport unit is moved in a transport direction lower than the transport speed set in a case where the transport load is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value.6. The sheet transport device according to claim 4 , whereinin a case where the transport load is larger than a predetermined value, the processor adjusts the movement by making a transport speed at which the transport unit is moved in a transport direction lower than the transport speed set in a case where the transport load is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value.7. The sheet transport device according to claim 3 , whereinin a case where the transport load is larger than a predetermined value, the processor adjusts the movement by making a transport acceleration at which the transport unit is moved in a transport direction lower than the transport acceleration set in a case where the transport load is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value.8. The sheet transport ...

Article holding device

An article holding device includes a base portion having flow paths communicated with holes and a holding portion provided on a lower surface of the base portion. The holes including a first hole and a second hole, the first hole being provided on one side of the holding portion in the predetermined direction, the second hole being provided on another side, which is opposite from the one side, of the holding portion in the predetermined direction. The recessed portion being provided between the first hole and the second hole and being recessed above the horizontal portion of the holding portion. It is thus possible to effectively generate a negative pressure in the space of the recessed portion between the holding portion and the article.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GRIPPING FLEXIBLE MATERIALS

A ceramic fiber processing apparatus and method for processing ceramic fibers for the manufacture of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) is provided. The apparatus includes a frame including a plurality of unidirectional ceramic fibers wound thereabout and extending across a void therein the frame to define a first planar array of ceramic fibers and a second planar array of ceramic fibers. During use, the frame is disposed in the ceramic fiber processing apparatus in a manner to enable gripping of the first planar array of ceramic fibers with a first gripper assembly and gripping of the second planar array of ceramic fibers with a second gripper assembly. A cutting mechanism provides cutting of the plurality of unidirectional ceramic fibers to separate the first planar array of ceramic fibers and the second planar array of ceramic fibers from one another. 1. A method of processing a plurality of ceramic fibers in a ceramic fiber processing apparatus for the manufacture of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) article , comprising:providing a frame including a plurality of unidirectional ceramic fibers disposed thereabout and extending across a void therein the frame to define a first planar array of ceramic fibers and a second planar array of ceramic fibers;disposing the frame in the ceramic fiber processing apparatus;gripping the first planar array of ceramic fibers with a first gripper assembly and gripping the second planar array of ceramic fibers with a second gripper assembly;cutting the plurality of unidirectional ceramic fibers to separate the first planar array of ceramic fibers and the second planar array of ceramic fibers from one another.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the frame includes winding the plurality of unidirectional ceramic fibers about the frame to define the first planar array of ceramic fibers and the second planar array of ceramic fibers.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first gripper assembly comprises a plurality of first ...

GRIPPER ASSEMBLY FOR LIFTING A FLEXIBLE SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT FROM A SUPPORT, AND A CORRESPONDING METHOD

A gripper arrangement for lifting a flexible semi-finished product from a support, wherein the gripper arrangement comprises a flexible semi-finished product resting on a support and at least one pair of grippers with a suction gripper or needle gripper and with at least one clamping gripper, wherein the suction or needle gripper is pivotable around an axis between a pick-up position for picking up an edge of the flexible semi-finished product and a transfer position for transferring the edge of the flexible semi-finished product to the clamping gripper. Furthermore, a corresponding method is described. 1. Gripper arrangement for lifting a flexible semi-finished product from a support , wherein the gripper arrangement comprises a flexible semi-finished product resting on a support and at least one pair of grippers with a suction gripper or needle gripper and with at least one clamping gripper , wherein the suction or needle gripper is pivotable around an axis between a pick-up position for picking up an edge of the flexible semi-finished product and a transfer position for transferring the edge of the flexible semi-finished product to the clamping gripper.2. The gripper arrangement according to claim 1 , in which the clamping gripper is displaceable at least perpendicularly to the support so that a distance between the clamping gripper and the support is adjustable.3. The gripper arrangement according to claim 1 , in which the clamping gripper is displaceable parallel to the support claim 1 , the clamping gripper preferably being displaceable in two perpendicular directions extending parallel to a pivot plane of the suction gripper or needle gripper perpendicular to the axis around which the suction gripper or needle gripper is pivotable between the pick-up position and the transfer position.4. The gripper arrangement according to claim 1 , in which suction gripper or needle gripper is pivoted from the pick-up position to the transfer position by 45° to 90°.5. The ...

Apparatus For Transferring And Rotating An Object

An apparatus transferring and rotating an object from a retaining station to a releasing station along an annular transfer path, the object has a first orientation in the retaining station which is different from a second orientation in the releasing station; the apparatus includes: a stator having a revolution body provided with a lateral surface on which a first cam profile is formed; a rotor that is rotatable about a first rotation axis with respect to the stator; at least one retaining head of the object connected to the rotor, which has a retaining element coupled to the first cam profile which can be rotated about a second axis of rotation with respect to the rotor; and wherein the stator has a second cam profile and the transferring and rotating apparatus has at least a first annular guide disposed along the transfer path and the head has at least one first slide supporting the retaining element and is slidably coupled to the first annular guide, the first slide being connected to the rotor by means of a respective angular position variation mechanism coupled to the second cam profile to induce the sliding of the first slide into the first annular guide. 1. An apparatus for transferring and rotating an object from a retaining station to a releasing station along an annular transfer path , wherein the object has a first orientation in the retaining station which is different from a second orientation in the releasing station , wherein the apparatus comprises:a stator including a revolution body provided with a lateral surface;a rotor being rotatable about a first rotation axis with respect to the stator;at least one retaining head of the object connected to the rotor and including a retaining element being rotatable about a second rotation axis with respect to the rotor;at least one first annular guide being arranged along the transfer path;and wherein:the stator includes a first cam profile being realized in said lateral surface and the retaining head ...

GRIPPER BAR BODY FOR A GRIPPER CARRIAGE ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a gripper bar body for a gripper bar in a gripper carriage arrangement in a machine for treating sheet material, the gripper bar body being configured to carry gripper brackets for movement between sheet gripping and sheet releasing positions. The gripper bar body is formed as a hollow structure comprising at least two different materials, the two different materials comprising at least a metal material and a composite material and the at least two different materials being at least partly arranged in a superposed manner. The resulting bar has a better resistance to wear than the ones of the state-of-the-art. 1. A gripper bar body for a gripper bar for gripping sheet material , the gripper bar body being configured to carry gripper brackets for movement between sheet gripping and sheet releasing positions , the gripper bar body comprising:a substantially hollow structure comprising at least two different materials,wherein the at least two different materials include at least a metal material and a composite material,the at least two different materials are at least partly arranged in a superposed manner, andan abrasion resistance of the composite material is larger than an abrasion resistance of the metal material.2. The gripper bar body of claim 1 , wherein the gripper bar body includes at least two areas of superposed materials.3. The gripper bar body of claim 2 , wherein the at least two areas of superposed materials are at least in substantially in opposing areas of the substantially hollow structure.4. The gripper bar body of claim 2 , wherein the at least two areas of superposed materials extend substantially along an entire width of the gripper bar body.5. The gripper bar body of claim 2 , wherein areas for engaging the gripper bar body are separate from the at least two areas of superposed materials.6. The gripper bar body of claim 1 , wherein the metal material comprises at least one of aluminum claim 1 , magnesium and/or titanium.7 ...

Print medium finishing apparatus

A print medium finishing apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a conveyance module configured to convey print media on a first tray to a second tray. Since a rotary member of the conveyance module is rotated to support the print media on the first tray during a process in which the conveyance module passes through a through-hole formed in a support section of a main body to move over the first tray, disorder of the print media is reduced during a process of conveying the print media to the second tray.

Workpiece supply device enabling decrease in interval dimension of both rising portions

A workpiece supply device for supplying a plate-shaped workpiece to a press brake, including: a slider movable along a Y-axis-direction guide member that is provided on a base frame movable in X-, Y-, and Z-axis directions relative to a press brake, the slider being capable of being positioned at an end of the guide member; and a workpiece holder provided on the slider and capable of holding a workpiece, wherein a part of the workpiece holder is capable of protruding from the end of the guide member.

CONVEYING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE WEARABLE ARTICLE USING SAME

A conveying device comprises: a plurality of holding mechanisms attached to a rotary shaft; a speed-changing mechanism which changes the angular speed of each of the plurality of holding mechanisms; a first cover extending from a first holding mechanism toward a second holding mechanism, such that the first cover covers a gap between the two holding mechanisms from an outside thereof in a radial direction of the rotating shaft; and a second cover extending from the second holding mechanism toward the first holding mechanism such that the second cover covers the gap from the outside thereof in the radial direction, and overlapping with the first cover. The two covers have lengths enough to be able to overlap with each other in the radial direction in a state in which the two holding mechanisms are furthest apart from each other. 1. A conveying device for conveying a conveyance target member to be conveyed , comprising:a rotary shaft;a plurality of holding mechanisms attached to the rotary shaft in a manner rotatable in response to rotation of the rotary shaft and each capable of holding the conveyance target member, wherein the plurality of holding mechanisms are arranged at respective positions having different angles about the rotary shaft;a speed-changing mechanism which changes an angular speed of each of the plurality of holding mechanisms such that an angular difference arises between mutually adjacent two of the plurality of holding mechanisms;a first cover extending from a first holding mechanism which is one of the two holding mechanisms, toward a second holding mechanism which is a remaining one of the two holding mechanisms, such that the first cover covers a gap between the two holding mechanisms from an outside thereof in a radial direction of the rotating shaft; anda second cover extending from the second holding mechanism toward the first holding mechanism such that the second cover covers the gap from the outside thereof in the radial direction, and ...

MEDIA ALIGNMENT

In one example, a sheet media alignment system includes: a guide () defining a curved media path () that extends from an upstream part of the guide to a downstream part of the guide; a movable blocker () to block the curved media path () at the downstream part of the guide, the blocker movable into and out of a blocking position in which the blocker is spaced from the downstream part of the guide a first distance; and a driver () upstream from the curved media path to drive a media sheet into the guide along the curved media path and into the blocker. The driver is spaced from the upstream part of the guide a second distance greater than the first distance such that a media sheet driven into the blocker will buckle between the driver and the guide before it will buckle between the guide and the blocker. 1. A sheet media alignment system , comprising:a guide defining a curved media path that extends from an upstream part of the guide to a downstream part of the guide;a movable blocker to block the curved media path at the downstream part of the guide, the blocker movable into and out of a blocking position in which the blocker is spaced from the downstream part of the guide a first distance; anda driver upstream from the curved media path to drive a media sheet into the guide along the curved media path and into the blocker, the driver spaced from the upstream part of the guide a second distance greater than the first distance such that a media sheet driven into the blocker will buckle between the driver and the guide before it will buckle between the guide and the blocker.2. The system of claim 1 , where the curved media path has a central angle of at least 45°.3. The system of claim 2 , where the curved media path is circular with a radius less than 200 mm.4. The system of claim 3 , where the first distance is less than 4 mm and the second distance is at least 50 mm.5. The system of claim 1 , where the guide comprises a channel to constrain both sides of a media ...

MEASURING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND MEASURING METHOD

A measuring device, includes a physical property value detector and a push contact member that pushes to bring a sheet material in contact with the physical property value detector; and further includes a first processor that stops conveyance of the sheet material, pushes to bring the sheet material in contact with the physical property value detector, and detects a physical property value of the sheet material; a second processor that, after having detected the physical property value, cancels the pushing by the push contact member, separates the sheet material from the physical property value detector, and starts conveyance of the sheet material; and a physical property value specifier that specifies the physical property value on a basis of physical property values of a plurality of positions within a surface of the sheet material detected by executing the first processing and the second processing repeatedly. 1. A measuring device , comprising:on a conveyance route to convey a sheet material by a plurality of roller pairs,a physical property value detector that detects a physical property value of the sheet material; anda push contact member that is configured to be movable in a direction orthogonal to a surface of the sheet material and performs a pushing contact operation to push the sheet material so as to bring the sheet material in contact with the physical property value detector; further comprising:a first processor to control first processing that stops conveyance of the sheet material, pushes the sheet material so as to bring the sheet material in contact with the physical property value detector by using the push contact member, and detects a physical property value of the sheet material;a second processor to control second processing that, after having detected the physical property value of the sheet material, cancels the pushing contact operation by the push contact member, separates the sheet material from the physical property value detector, and ...

Robotic Document Feeder

A system may include a robotic arm and a Bernoulli cup assembly powered by a vacuum source and coupled to the robotic arm. The Bernoulli cup assembly may lift a document, and the robotic arm may move the Bernoulli cup assembly with the lifted document to a document scanner for imaging the document. The system may further include an input bin, a scanner cover disposed over an imaging surface of the document scanner, and an output bin. A method may include lifting a document from an input bin via suction pressure using a Bernoulli cup assembly, robotically moving the Bernoulli cup assembly with the lifted document to a document scanner, and scanning the document. The method may further include robotically moving the Bernoulli cup assembly with the lifted document away from the document scanner, and de-activating the suction pressure to release the document from the Bernoulli cup assembly. 1. A system comprising:a robotic arm; anda Bernoulli cup assembly powered by a vacuum source and coupled to the robotic arm;wherein when the vacuum source is activated, the Bernoulli cup assembly creates sufficient suction pressure to lift a document; andwherein the robotic arm is configured to move the Bernoulli cup assembly with the lifted document to a document scanner for imaging the document.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an input bin;wherein the robotic arm is configured to move the Bernoulli cup assembly over the input bin to lift the document from the input bin.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the input bin further comprises:a moveable tray for supporting a plurality of documents within the input bin; anda raising mechanism for lifting the moveable tray and the plurality of documents within the input bin.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the raising mechanism further comprises:at least one motor driven pulley system coupled to the moveable tray.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an output bin;wherein the robotic arm is configured to move the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUTTING OR PERFORATING A WEB MATERIAL

Systems and methods utilizing stationary and/or moveable cutting components provide limited interference with web processing operations, such as pad spin and pitch alteration. Heat, laser, fluid, or mechanical cutting operations may be used, including respectively, a heated element (e.g., wire, ribbon, bar, or embossing or perforating element) that may be triggered inductively, water or steam jets, or improved knife/anvil cooperation. 1. A system for processing a web of material , the system comprising:a wheel configured to rotate about an axis;a traveling body coupled to the wheel and configured to carry a web; anda cutting loop coupled to the traveling body and configured to receive electrical current, wherein the web of material is disposed adjacently to the cutting loop; receive the electrical current in a web alteration zone to heat the cutting loop; and', 'contact the web of material in the web alteration zone to alter the web of material from a first condition of the web to a second condition of the web., 'wherein the cutting loop is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cutting loop is configured to receive the electrical current according to a mechanical timing.3. The system of further comprising:a wiper contact coupled to the wheel and electrically coupled to the cutting loop; anda swipe plate coupled to a stationary member and configured to supply the electrical current to the wiper contact to heat the cutting loop when electrically coupled with the wiper contact.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , in the web alteration zone claim 3 , the swipe plate is electrically coupled with the wiper contact sufficiently to allow the cutting loop to heat up to a temperature to accomplish the alteration of the web material.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the traveling body comprises a puck.6. The system of further comprising:a vacuum system; a vacuum chamber fluidly communicating with the vacuum system; and', 'a plurality of vacuum holes in a ...

SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR SENSING AUTOMATION PICKING AND STACKING

An apparatus for picking a product, including a control circuit, at least one vacuum cup arranged to adhere at least one sheet of material to the at least one vacuum cup, and at least one sensor configured to monitor an area proximate the at least one vacuum cup, and transmit at least one signal regarding a presence of at least one sheet of material in the area, wherein the apparatus is arranged to displace to a second location while continuously monitoring the area proximate the at least one vacuum cup, the at least one sensor is configured to transmit the at least one signal, and the control circuit is arranged to determine, responsive to the at least one signal, the sheet of material is not present in the area, and generate an error signal indicating that the at least one sheet of material is not present in the area. 1. An apparatus for picking a product , comprising:a control circuit;at least one vacuum cup arranged to adhere, with a negative pressure and at a first location, at least one sheet of material to the at least one vacuum cup; and, monitor an area proximate the at least one vacuum cup; and,', the at least one sensor is configured to transmit the at least one signal when: \u2003the at least one sheet of material is not detected in the area; or, \u2003the at least one sheet of material is detected in the area; and,', 'the control circuit is arranged to: \u2003determine, responsive to the at least one signal, the at least one sheet of material is not present in the area; and, \u2003generate an error signal indicating that the at least one sheet of material is not present in the area., 'the apparatus is arranged to displace to a second location while continuously monitoring, using the at least one sensor, the area proximate the at least one vacuum cup;'}, 'transmit at least one signal regarding a presence of at least one sheet of material in the area, wherein], 'at least one sensor configured to2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the at least ...

SHEET FEED DEVICES AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS COMPRISING SUCH SHEET FEED DEVICES

A sheet feed device has a tray with holding surface for holding sheets, a feed unit for feeding sheets from the tray, and a separation plate. The separation plate has an inclined surface and two or more separation portions that separate a sheet from the sheets held in the tray. At least one of the separation portions projects a first distance from the inclined surface. The separation plate also has a projection positioned on the inclined surface that projects a second distance from the inclined surface. The second distance is greater than the first distance. A first of the separation portions is positioned upstream of the particular projection in the sheet feed direction, and a second of the separation portions positioned downstream of the particular projection in the sheet feed direction. 1. A sheet feed device comprising:a holding surface configured to hold a plurality of sheets;a feed unit configured to contact a particular sheet of the plurality of sheets and to feed at least the particular sheet in a sheet feed direction; and a plurality of inclined surfaces each inclined relative to the holding surface and configured to guide the particular sheet fed by the feed unit, the plurality of inclined surfaces comprising a first inclined surface, a second inclined surface, a third inclined surface, and a fourth inclined surface;', 'a plurality of first projections arranged in the sheet feed direction and projecting toward the feed unit relative to the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface which are closer to the plurality of first projections than the third inclined surface and the fourth inclined surface;', 'a metal elastic member configured to urge the plurality of first projections toward the feed unit from an opening formed between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface;', 'a plurality of second projections arranged parallel to the plurality of first projections and projecting toward the feed unit relative to the first inclined ...

LATERAL POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A SHEET ELEMENT

A lateral positioning device () for a sheet element () in a sheet element processing machine; a detector lever () articulated relative to a horizontal axis, which performs a descending movement from a high position to a low position; a first end () of the detector lever () contacts, in a low position of the lever, with an upper face of the sheet element. A second end () of the detector lever () is fitted with a target () that cooperates with a position detector () to generate a signal dependent on the thickness of the sheet element ( ) and the number of sheet elements () present at the level of the first end () of the detector lever (). 1. A lateral positioning device for positioning a sheet element in a sheet element processing machine , the device comprising:a detector lever articulated relative to a horizontal axis and configured to perform a descending movement from a high position to a low position;a first end of the detector lever configured and operable to be articulated, in the low position, to contact an upper face of the sheet element; anda second end of the detector lever being fitted with a target located and configured for cooperating with a position detector to generate such that the detector generates a signal dependent on and corresponding to the thickness of the sheet element and to the quantity of sheet elements present at the level of the first end of the detector lever in the low position.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a braking system configured and operable to slow the descending movement of the detector lever.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the braking system comprises a Foucault brake.4. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a shaft at the horizontal axis around which the detector lever is rotatably mounted, return means at the shaft and configured to exert a force for generating the descending movement of the detector lever.5. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising the second ...

Sheet-transporting drum and printing machine having the sheet-transporting drum

A sheet-transporting drum includes sheet-supporting areas each being formed of a first comb segment and a second comb segment having segment teeth. At least one of the comb segments is rotatable for adaptation to a sheet format. A mechanical leading-edge gripper is provided on the first comb segment and a pneumatic trailing-edge gripper is provided on the second comb segment. A mechanical trailing-edge gripper is additionally disposed on the second comb segment and is deactivatable in particular by format adjustments. This advantageously allows either the trailing edge of a sheet to be securely held down mechanically or a full-bleed print to be applied to the sheet when the trailing edge of the sheet is held down pneumatically. A sheet-fed printing machine is also provided.

MEDIUM TRANSPORTING DEVICE AND LIQUID JETTING DEVICE

A medium transporting device and a liquid jetting device, which can suppress the lifting of both ends of a medium in a width direction of a medium and can suppress the occurrence of wrinkling of the medium, are provided. The medium transporting device includes a gripping unit that grips a leading end region of a medium, a medium supporting unit that has a first adsorption supporting unit which adsorbs and supports a trailing end region of the medium and a second adsorption supporting unit which adsorbs a non-end region of the medium and generates an adsorption pressure less than an adsorption pressure generated by the first adsorption supporting unit, a medium position moving unit that moves a position in a medium width direction in the medium width direction, and a medium transporting unit that transports the medium. Regarding the width direction, the first adsorption supporting unit has a length, which is obtained by adding a length twice a moving distance of the medium to a medium length, and a distance from a center position in the width direction to one end in the width direction is the same as a distance from the center position in the width direction to the other end in the width direction. 1. A medium transporting device comprising:a gripping unit that comprises a plurality of gripping members which grip a leading end region of a medium in a medium transporting direction;a medium supporting unit that comprises a first adsorption supporting unit which adsorbs and supports a trailing end region of the medium having a length determined in advance in the medium transporting direction from the trailing end of the medium in the medium transporting direction and a second adsorption supporting unit which adsorbs and supports a non-end region, which is a region other than the leading end region and the trailing end region of the medium, the second adsorption supporting unit generating an adsorption pressure less than an adsorption pressure generated by the first ...

Ramp device

In a ramp device ( 1 ) for the positioning of raw material sheets and punched pieces, the ramp device ( 1 ) generally comprises a holding block ( 2 ). the holding block ( 2 ) has a top surface ( 8 ), a bottom surface ( 9 ) and at least three side walls ( 10.1 to 10.4 ). A spring element ( 4 ) is formed on the top surface ( 8 ) of the holding block ( 2 ), and the spring element ( 4 ) can, at first, have a curved course above the top surface of the holding block, and then can arch down toward the bottom surface ( 9 ) of the holding block ( 2 ) after reaching a vertex point ( 13 ).

Method and apparatus for reconfiguring containers

Methods and apparatus for forming containers from container blanks are provided. An apparatus comprises a blank holding apparatus operable to releasably hold a plurality of carton blanks in a first configuration. The apparatus also has a rotary apparatus operable to rotate an engagement device along a rotational path from a first retrieval location where the engagement device is operable to engage with and retrieve a blank from the plurality of blanks held in the blank holding apparatus, to a second operational location. The apparatus also has a movement apparatus inter-connected to the rotary apparatus. The movement apparatus is operable to move the rotary apparatus and the engagement device with the engaged blank away from the blank holding apparatus, which may be translational movement away from the blank holding apparatus.

DEVICE FOR REMOVING PLATE-SHAPED ELEMENTS, IN PARTICULAR CARDBOARD BLANKS

The present invention relates to a device () for removing plate-shaped elements (), in particular cardboard blanks, comprising a carrier device (), a holding device () which is arranged on the carrier device () for holding the plate-shaped element (), a drive () with a driven shaft (), a first lever () which is arranged fixedly on the shaft () so as to rotate with it, a second lever () which is connected rotatably to the first lever () and rotatably to the carrier device (), a fourth lever () which is arranged such that it can be rotated about a fixed point (), wherein the fourth lever () is connected rotatably to the carrier device (), and a third lever () which is connected rotatably to the first lever () and rotatably to the fourth lever (). 112. A device () for removing plate-shaped elements () , comprising:{'b': '16', 'a carrier device (),'}{'b': 9', '16', '2, 'a holding device () which is arranged on the carrier device () and is configured to hold the plate-shaped element (),'}{'b': 7', '80, 'a drive () with a driven shaft (),'}{'b': 11', '8, 'a first lever () which is arranged fixedly on the shaft () so as to rotate with the shaft,'}{'b': 12', '11', '16, 'a second lever () which is connected rotatably to the first lever () and rotatably to the carrier device (),'}{'b': 14', '18', '14', '16, 'a fourth lever () which is configured to be rotated about a fixed point (), wherein the fourth lever () is connected rotatably to the carrier device (), and'}{'b': 13', '11', '14, 'a third lever () which is connected rotatably to the first lever () and rotatably to the fourth lever ().'}29102. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the holding device () comprises at least one of a gripper and a suction apparatus () for holding the plate-shaped element ().312111913112081920. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second lever () is connected to the first lever () at a first connecting point () claim 1 , and the third lever () is ...

System and method for picking single sheet of material for further processing

A single material sheet is picked from a support member. A gripping member is aligned above the support member, where the gripping member includes a pair of spaced apart pinching members movably coupled with a main frame, and each pinching member includes an exposed gripping surface that is substantially planar and that faces an exposed surface of the material sheet. The gripping member is moved a first distance toward the exposed surface of the material sheet such that the gripping surfaces of the pinching members engage a portion of the material sheet. The pinching members for the gripping member are moved toward each other while the pinching members engage the portion of the material sheet so as to pinch the portion of the material sheet between the pinching members and vertically displace the material sheet from the support member.

A system for handling flexible material

A system for handling sheets of flexible material. The system comprises a first roller (5.2) which comprises a plurality of first releasable connectors (3.2) and a second roller (5.3) which comprises a plurality of second releasable connectors. The system further comprises an array of third releasable connectors (2.1) which is displaceable between at least the first and second rollers (5.2, 5.3). The first, second and third releasable connectors releasably attach to a sheet of flexible material in use.

GRIPPER BAR LOCKING APPARATUS AND SHEET PROCESSING DEVICE

The present invention discloses gripper bar locking apparatus and sheet processing device. In particular, the present invention discloses a gripper bar locking apparatus, which is configured to lock and adjust a position of a gripper bar, comprising: a supporting plate having a distal end and a proximal end; a lever portion, a distal end of which is pivotally mounted on the proximal end of the supporting plate; a cartridge movably mounted on a proximal end of the lever portion and provided with a gripper bar abutment; and an adjusting means provided on the cartridge and configured to adjust a position of the cartridge with respect to the lever portion. Further, the present invention relates to the sheet processing device including the gripper bar. By using the gripper bar locking apparatus, the adjustment of the position of the gripper bar is facilitated. 12090. A gripper bar locking apparatus () , which is configured to lock and adjust a position of a gripper bar () , comprising:{'b': '22', 'a supporting plate () having a distal end and a proximal end;'}{'b': 23', '22, 'a lever portion (), a distal end of which is pivotally mounted on the proximal end of the supporting plate ();'}{'b': 24', '23', '21, 'a cartridge () movably mounted on a proximal end of the lever portion () and provided with a gripper bar abutment (); and'}{'b': '28', 'an adjusting means () provided on the cartridge and configured to adjust a position of the cartridge with respect to the lever portion.'}223233. The gripper bar locking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lever portion () comprises a sliding portion () claim 1 , and the cartridge slides on the sliding portion claim 1 , and{'b': '27', 'the cartridge is further provided with a fastening means () for locking the cartridge with respect to the sliding portion of the lever portion.'}321. The gripper bar locking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gripper bar abutment () is a roller pivotally mounted on the cartridge claim 1 , and the roller ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORPTIVE ARTICLE

An apparatus and method for manufacturing an absorptive article are capable of suppressing the occurrence of wrinkles in a constituent element of the absorbing article when transferring the constituent element to a downstream conveying device. A main suction pad that moves along a cylindrical or conical first virtual path surface receives a constituent element from an upstream conveying device, changes the orientation by 90° and conveys the constituent element to a second position. Sub-suction surfaces of the first and second sub-suction pads move around a second reference center line along a cylindrical or conical second virtual path surface centered on the second reference center line, while being aligned with each other with a space therebetween, suction end portions of the constituent element at the second position, and transfer the constituent element to the downstream conveying device at a third position. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing absorptive article that receives a constituent element of an absorptive article from an upstream conveying device and after changing an orientation of the constituent element during conveying , transfers it to a downstream conveying device , the apparatus for manufacturing absorptive article comprising:a main suction pad having a main suction surface curved to an arcuate surface shape between one end and another end and disengageably suctioning the constituent element, the main suction surface passing a first position and a second position by moving along a cylindrical or conical first virtual path surface centered on a first reference center line and in a circumferential direction of the first virtual path surface, the first virtual path surface being adjacent to the upstream conveying device at the first position, a reference direction connecting the one end and the other end of the main suction surface changing in orientation with respect to the circumferential direction of the first virtual path surface while the main ...

Substrate transferring apparatus and substrate transferring method using the same

A substrate transferring apparatus for applying suction to and transferring the substrate includes a suction pad including a flat suction surface including poly oxy methylene (POM) and a plurality of suction holes, a duct for applying suction to withdraw air through the suction holes of the suction pad, and a controller configured to move the suction pad and to control suction of the air.

SUCTION DEVICE, PRINTER, AND CONVEYANCE DEVICE

A suction device includes a suction hole member including a plurality of suction holes, a suction pump connected to each of the plurality of suction holes, the suction pump configured to suction an air through the plurality of suction holes of the suction hole member to suction a suction target to the suction hole member, and a suction state detector configured to detect a suction state of at least one of the plurality of suction holes corresponding to an end of the suction target suctioned to the suction hole member. 1. A suction device comprising:a suction hole member including a plurality of suction holes;a suction pump connected to each of the plurality of suction holes, the suction pump configured to suction an air through the plurality of suction holes of the suction hole member to suction a suction target to the suction hole member; anda suction state detector configured to detect a suction state of at least one of the plurality of suction holes corresponding to an end of the suction target suctioned to the suction hole member.2. The suction device according to claim 1 ,wherein the suction state detector detects the suction state of one of the plurality of suction holes corresponding to a corner of the suction target.3. The suction device according to claim 1 ,wherein the suction state detector is an air velocity sensor configured to detect a velocity of the air flowing through the plurality of suction holes.4. The suction device according to claim 1 ,wherein the suction state detector detects whether the plurality of suction holes is closed by the suction target.5. The suction device according to claim 1 ,wherein the suction hole member includes the plurality of suction holes in a vicinity of the end of the suction target having a standardized size.6. A printer comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the suction device according to ; and'}a printing device configured to print an image on the suction target suctioned to the suction hole ...

Apparatus and method for compiling flat objects

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for compiling flat objects. According to the invention, a gripper conveyor is used, the grippers of which (12) either act directly as support elements (20) or contact surfaces (22) for the products (100) to be compiled, thereby constituting a receiving unit (10), or interact with a separate support element (20) to form a receiving unit (10). The use of a gripper conveyor having a controllable opening state and a controllable orientation of the gripper jaws (14, 16) of the individual grippers (12), and/or a controllable orientation of the separate support elements (20), has the advantage that the orientation of the contact surfaces and the clamping function within a receiving unit (10) can be set independently of the adjoining receiving units (10). In this way, greater flexibility is attained.

Device for feeding flat products to a processing device for printed products

METHOD FOR FEEDING LAMINARY ELEMENTS IN AN INTRODUCTIVE DEVICE AND FEEDING STATION

Método para alimentar elementos laminares en un dispositivo introductor asociado con una estación de impresión gráfica prevista para imprimir al menos una de las caras del elemento laminar (3), en el que se agrupan ordenadamente una pluralidad de elementos laminares en una agrupación apilada de elementos laminares que se extiende hacia arriba, tal que el eje longitudinal de cada uno de los elementos laminares está situado perpendicular con respecto a una dirección de avance de la agrupación, siendo la dirección de avance de la agrupación perpendicular a la dirección de avance del dispositivo introductor (5). Tal agrupación de elementos laminares es volteada 180 grados con respecto a un eje de giro que es paralelo a la dirección de avance del dispositivo introductor (5), de modo que la cara superior de cada uno de los elementos laminares es orientada hacia abajo, avanzando la agrupación volteada de elementos laminares en una dirección perpendicular a la dirección de avance del dispositivo introductor. Method for feeding laminar elements in an introducer device associated with a graphic printing station intended to print at least one of the faces of the laminar element (3), in which a plurality of laminar elements are grouped neatly in a stacked grouping of laminar elements extending upward, such that the longitudinal axis of each of the laminar elements is located perpendicular with respect to a direction of advancement of the grouping, the direction of advancement of the grouping being perpendicular to the direction of advancement of the introducer device ( 5). Such a grouping of laminar elements is turned 180 degrees with respect to an axis of rotation that is parallel to the direction of advance of the introducing device (5), so that the upper face of each of the laminar elements is oriented downward, advancing the turned group of laminar elements in a direction perpendicular to the direction of advance of the introducer device.

Device and method for picking up flat objects

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: present invention relates to lifting and transporting equipment and can be used to pick up flat objects including printed products. Picking up device contains multiple supporting elements and multiple receivers. Receivers contain grips with lips. Supporting elements are components of grips. Supporting element is formed by the first lip of grip which lip is elongated relative to the second lip. Pick-up method is characterised by the fact that receivers are moved along closed loop path. Objects are put into receivers. Objects are laid on supporting surfaces in piles. Grips are closed and then piles are transferred in grips. Reliability of flat objects receive, alignment and transfer is increased. EFFECT: possibility of holding objects in piles irrespective of transport cell orientation. 16 cl, 12 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B65H 39/02 (13) 2 527 287 C2 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2011121767/13, 02.11.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 02.11.2009 (72) Автор(ы): ШТАУБЕР Ханс Ульрих (CH) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФЕРАГ АГ (CH) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.12.2012 Бюл. № 35 R U 04.11.2008 CH 1724/08 (45) Опубликовано: 27.08.2014 Бюл. № 24 0911289 A1, 28.04.1999. US 5269504 A, 14.12.1993. SU 1838153 A3, 30.08.1993 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 06.06.2011 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 5 2 7 2 8 7 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 2004/074153 A1, 02.09.2004. EP 2 5 2 7 2 8 7 R U (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2010/051651 (14.05.2010) Адрес для переписки: 191002, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 5, ООО "Ляпунов и партнеры" (54) УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПОДБОРКИ ПЛОСКИХ ПРЕДМЕТОВ (57) Реферат: Настоящее изобретение относится к области перемещают по замкнутой траектории. Подают подъемно-транспортного оборудования и может предметы в приемники. ...

Box supplying device for Box making machine

The present invention relates to a box supply device for a make-up machine, and more particularly, to a box supply device for a box-shaped box supply device for supplying a box-shaped plate material with a formatter, the box supply device comprising a plurality of box supply devices, A loading section for loading the box plate material, and a supplying section for pushing the box plate material toward the shipper. According to the present invention, the box plate materials of different sizes are automatically supplied to the shaper, thereby shortening the time for removing the box and improving the working efficiency.

Pin-type of gripper device

PURPOSE: A pin type griper apparatus is provided to control the exposed degree of a slide block and a pin in consideration of the material, size, and weight of an object. CONSTITUTION: A pin type griper apparatus(100) comprises a housing(10), a cylinder unit(20), and an operation unit(30). The cylinder unit and the operation unit are arranged inside the housing. Pin holes(14) are formed on the bottom surface of the housing. The cylinder unit comprises a cylinder(21), a piston(22), and a rod(23). The piston is vertically reciprocated inside the cylinder. The rod is extended from the piston toward the bottom of the cylinder. The operation unit comprises a pair of slide blocks(31a,31b) and links(33). Pins are installed in the ends of the slide blocks. The links are connected to the rod and the slide blocks.

Credential substrate rotator and processing module

A credential substrate rotator includes a substrate support, a substrate feeder and a substrate sensor. The substrate support is configured to support a substrate in a substrate support plane and rotate about a central axis. The substrate feeder is configured to feed a substrate along the substrate support plane. The substrate sensor includes a substrate position indicator that is aligned with the central axis and has first and second positions. The first position indicates an absence of a substrate from a predetermined location of the substrate support. The second position indicates a presence of a substrate in the predetermined location of the substrate support. Also disclosed, is a credential substrate processing module that includes a credential substrate rotator, a first data encoder and a module controller. The credential substrate rotator includes a substrate support configured to support a substrate in a substrate support plane and rotate about a central axis, and a substrate feeder. The first data encoder is configured to encode data to a substrate presented by the substrate rotator.

Recording apparatus

There are provided a suction unit which sucks a recording medium, and a unit which changes sucking force of the suction unit according to the property of the recording medium. Hereby, since the sucking force of the suction unit can be set according to a state of the recording medium. Therefore, for example, even if the recording medium is greatly curled, since its recording medium can be surely sucked on the transporting surface of the recording medium by the suction unit. Further, even if the recording medium has little rigidity and is thin, it is possible to prevent the recording medium from being stuck on the transporting surface of the recording medium by the suction unit.

Recording device with a suction device

DEVICE FOR LIFTING, GRIPING AND TRANSPORTING PRINT PLATES

Feeding apparatus

평탄화판지 소재와 같은 물품(10)을 연속적인 취급 및 처리를 위해 매거진(12)으로부터 이송하기 위한 장치는 매거진의 입구(14)에 인접해서 연속적으로 회전하도록 장착된 전송터렛(16)과, 매거진의 입구를 통과하도록 위치되어 있으면서 상기 매거진(12)의 입구로부터 상기 물품을 이송하고, 그 물품이 소재인 경우 그 물품을 정립시키며, 상기 터렛의 회전에 따라 상기 물품을 이송하기 위한 수단(6, 54, 56)으로 구성된 터렛상의 전송스테이션(50), 상기 전송스테이션/컨베이어 상호 작용의 순서를 발생시키기 위해 터렛이 회전할 때마다 전송스테이션에 의해 통과되도록 터렛에 인접되게 위치되어 상기 터렛으로부터 상기 물품을 수취하기 위한 무한포켓컨베이어(30) 및, 정지상태로 감속되고 정상적인 주행속도로 재차 가속되는 동안 컨베이어에 의해 이동된 거리가 컨베이어상의 하나의 포켓(32)길이와 동등하도록 상기 컨베이어가 소정기간동안 정지되고 상기 전송스테이션/컨베이어 상호작용의 최소한 선택된 상호작용순서사이의 기간동안 재기동되는 단속적인 동작시 무한경로 주위에서 상기 컨베이어를 구동시키는 글로보이드캠인 덱싱박스(37)로 구성된다. An apparatus for conveying an article 10, such as flattened cardboard material, from the magazine 12 for continuous handling and processing, includes a transfer turret 16 mounted to rotate continuously adjacent to the magazine inlet 14, and the magazine. Means for conveying the article from the inlet of the magazine 12 while positioned to pass through the inlet of the article, establishing the article if the article is of material, and conveying the article in accordance with the rotation of the turret 6 A transmission station 50 on a turret consisting of 54, 56, positioned adjacent to the turret so that it is passed by the transmission station each time the turret rotates to generate a sequence of the transmission station / conveyor interactions. Endless pocket conveyor (30) for receiving the movement and by the conveyor while decelerating to a stationary state and accelerated again at a normal traveling speed The intermittent operation during an intermittent operation in which the conveyor is stopped for a period of time such that the distance is equal to the length of one pocket 32 on the conveyor and restarted for a period between at least the selected interaction sequence of the transmission station / conveyor interaction. It consists of a dexing box 37 which is a globoid cam for driving a conveyor.

Device of moving low ignition propensity cigarette paper and device of manufacturing low ignition propensity cigarette paper including the same

본 발명의 한 실시예에 따른 저발화성 궐련지 이송 장치는 곡면을 포함하는 에어 이송 몸체부(air moving body portion), 에어(air)를 주입하는 주입구, 그리고 상기 곡면에 위치하고 상기 에어를 배출하는 복수개의 배출구를 포함하고, 상기 복수개의 배출구로부터 배출된 상기 에어에 의해 코팅부를 포함하는 저발화성 궐련지(low ignition propensity cigarette paper)를 부상하여 방향전환시킨다. Low-ignition cigarette paper conveying apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is an air moving body portion (air moving body portion) including a curved surface, an injection hole for injecting air (air), and a plurality of discharge position located on the curved surface And a low ignition propensity cigarette paper including a coating portion by means of the air discharged from the plurality of outlets and floating.

销钉型夹子

本发明涉及一种适于支撑和传送柔软材料制成的目标物体的销钉型夹子。该销钉型夹子包括：汽缸装置；一对倾斜设置在活塞杆端部的左右两侧的可展开为裙状的滑块；和用于将活塞运动传送至滑块的连接件。以及钉入目标物体的安装于每个滑块的端部的销钉。根据本发明，该汽缸装置同时控制两个滑动组件。因而，销钉型夹子比普通的需要两个汽缸和复杂结构的夹子在结构、控制和经济性方面具有优越性。

Sheet material adhesive agent application method

시트재의 접착제 도포 방법은 시트재에 대하여 접착제를 도포하고, 시트재에 소정의 곡률을 부여하는 것을 포함한다. 접착제 도포는 다수매 적층·수용된 시트재의 상측의 것으로부터 순서대로 수행된다. 다수매 적층·수용된 시트재를 상측의 것으로부터 순서대로 1매씩 취출해서 접착제 도포 공정으로 이송하고, 이 접착제 도포 공정에서 상기 시트재에 접착제를 도포하도록 함으로써 그 도포를 행하도록 합니다. 시트재에 접착제를 도포하기 전에 당해 시트재에 소정의 곡률을 부여하고, 상위측의 복수매의 시트재에 미리 상측을 향해서 불룩해지는 곡률을 부여하도록 합니다. 소정의 곡률을 부여받은 시트재가 원래의 상태로 복원되어 버리기 전에 접착제의 도포를 종료하도록 합니다. The method of applying an adhesive to a sheet member includes applying an adhesive to the sheet member and imparting a predetermined curvature to the sheet member. The application of the adhesive is performed in order from the upper side of the sheet material stacked and housed in the plurality. A plurality of sheet materials stacked and housed are taken out from the upper side one by one in order and transferred to the adhesive application step so that the adhesive is applied to the sheet material in the adhesive application step. A predetermined curvature is applied to the sheet material before applying the adhesive to the sheet material, and a plurality of sheet materials on the upper side are imparted with curvature that bulges toward the top in advance. The application of the adhesive is terminated before the sheet material having a predetermined curvature is restored to its original state.

Sheet material advancing device

FIELD: sheet advancing equipment, particularly to perform checking up, marking and other treatment or monitoring operations. SUBSTANCE: device is operated with the use of rigid rotary lever system including grippers which advance sheets along radial path from inner side of printed sheet, namely from concave side of path. EFFECT: provision an access to all sheet surface, improved ability of sheet treatment, possibility of device integration into current-technology printing machines. 16 cl, 11 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (51) ÌÏÊ 7 (11) (13) 2 248 317 C2 B 65 H 5/12 ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2002132887/12, 30.04.2001 (72) Àâòîð(û): ØÅÄÅ Éîõàííåñ Ãåîðã (DE), ÐÀÉÍÕÀÐÄ Ãåðàëüä Éîçåô (DE), ÁÐÀÓÍ Ñòèâ (CH) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 30.04.2001 (30) Ïðèîðèòåò: 08.05.2000 (ïï.1-16) CH 907/00 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 20.03.2005 Áþë. ¹ 8 (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 09.12.2002 Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129010, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á.Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Ã.Á. Åãîðîâîé (54) ÓÑÒÐÎÉÑÒÂÎ ÏÎÄÀ×È ËÈÑÒÎÂÎÃÎ ÌÀÒÅÐÈÀËÀ (57) Ðåôåðàò: æåñòêîé âðàùàþùåéñ ðû÷àæíîé ñèñòåìû ñ Èçîáðåòåíèå îòíîñèòñ ê óñòàíîâêàì äë çàõâàòàìè, ïîäàþùèìè ëèñòû ïî ðàäèàëüíîé ïîäà÷è ëèñòîâ è îáåñïå÷èâàåò ïðîâåðêó, òðàåêòîðèè ñ âíóòðåííåé ñòîðîíû ïå÷àòíîãî ëèñòà, ìàðêèðîâêó èëè ïðî÷èå îïåðàöèè îáðàáîòêè èëè òî åñòü ñ âîãíóòîé ñòîðîíû òðàåêòîðèè äâèæåíè , íàáëþäåíè ïîäàâàåìîãî ëèñòîâîãî ìàòåðèàëà è ÷åì äîñòèãàåòñ äîñòóïíîñòü ëèñòà îäíîâðåìåííî äîïóñêàåò êîìïàêòíîå è ãèáêîå èíòåãðèðîâàíèå ïî âñåé ïîâåðõíîñòè è óïðîùàåòñ åãî îáðàáîòêà. óñòðîéñòâà â ñîâðåìåííûå ïå÷àòíûå ìàøèíû. 15 ç.ï.ô-ëû, 11 èë. Ðàáîòà óñòðîéñòâà îñóùåñòâë åòñ ñ ïîìîùüþ R U 2 2 4 8 3 1 7 (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 01/85586 (15.11.2001) Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: CH 01/00270 (30.04.2001) 2 2 4 8 3 1 7 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: EP 0818307 ...

Pp bag feeding machine

본 발명은 종이 포장지 및 마대 포장지에도 같이 적용할 수 있으며, 플렉시블한 재질의 마대 포장지를 포장기 본체측으로 공급하기 위해 마대 포장지의 하부와 좌,우측 테두리를 견고하게 클램핑 파지하고, 좌,우측 이동 가능한 클램핑수단과 상,하 승강동작되는 하부지지수단을 구비하여 마대 포장지의 폭 높이 사이즈에 관계없이 정확한 위치에 클램핑할 수 있게 되어 마대 포장지를 포장기 본체측으로 원활하게 공급할 수 있도록 그 구조가 개선된 마대백 공급장치에 관한 것이다. The present invention can also be applied to paper wrapping paper and burlap wrapping paper, and in order to supply flexible material burlap wrapping paper to the main body of the packing machine, the lower part of the burlap wrapping paper and the left and right edges are firmly clamped and gripped, and the left and right movable clamping is performed. Supplied burlap bags with an improved structure so that the sack wrappers can be smoothly supplied to the main body of the packaging machine by providing a lower support means that moves up and down and clamping at the correct position regardless of the width, height and size of the sacks wrappers. It's about the device.

Carrier for use in packaging machines

Аппарат дл подачи предметов из магазина дл последующей обработки

Изобретение относитс  к машиностроению , а именно к крепежным устройствам. Цель изобретени  - повышение удобства в работе и снижение затрат. Дл  этого в монтажном узле с монтажным инструментом 1 и распорным анкером 2, имеющим резьбовой стержень 3 с распорным элементом 4, тело 5 и распорную втулку 7, монтажный инструмент 1 имеет на цапфе 11 многогранник 12,а тело 5 на внутренней поверхности - кольцевой выступ 13 с отверстием 14. Хвостовик 9 зажимают в патрон перфоратора, при работе которого многогранник 12. вреза сь в отверстие 14 кольцевого выступа 13, передает вращение телу 5. При этом происходит осевое перемещение распорной втулки 7 и расклинивание ее лепестков 8 между распорным элементом 4 и донным расширением 17. 2 з.п. ф-лы. 1 ил.

Device for movement of low flammability cigarette paper and device for manufacture of low flammability cigarette paper containing such device

FIELD: tobacco industry. SUBSTANCE: cigarette paper manufacture device contains a coating unit, a drying unit, an air blowing unit and cooling unit. Paper is moved with the help of the cigarette paper movement device. The paper movement device contains a water blowing body part, an inlet hole and outlet holes. The body part has a curved surface. Air is delivered through the inlet hole. The outlet holes are positioned on the curved surface and serve for air outlet. The outlet holes are turned towards the coated paper part and are isolated from it. The curved surface curvature corresponds to the bend of the paper being turned. EFFECT: reduced probability of paper becoming damaged during movement. 6 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B65H 20/14 (13) 2 568 472 C1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014112306/13, 29.06.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 29.06.2012 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (73) Патентообладатель(и): КейТи энд Джи КОРПОРЕЙШН (KR) (45) Опубликовано: 20.11.2015 Бюл. № 32 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 09.06.2014 (86) Заявка PCT: KR 2012/005168 (29.06.2012) 2 5 6 8 4 7 2 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: JP 2001079477 A, 27.03.2001. RU 2004127943 A, 20.02.2006. US 6004432 A, 21.12.1999. DE 10322516 A1, 09.12.2004. R U 08.11.2011 KR 10-2011-0116086 (72) Автор(ы): ДЖО Ян-Ил (KR), КВОН Харг-Джо (KR), ПАРК Джун-Йеон (KR), КИМ Джон-Ох (KR), КВОН Сунь-Чеол (KR) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 5 6 8 4 7 2 R U Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б.Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и партнеры" (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ СИГАРЕТНОЙ БУМАГИ С НИЗКОЙ ГОРЮЧЕСТЬЮ И СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЕГО УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СИГАРЕТНОЙ БУМАГИ С НИЗКОЙ ГОРЮЧЕСТЬЮ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области выпускные отверстия. Корпусная часть имеет изготовления ...

记录装置

本发明的记录装置具有吸引记录介质的吸引装置217和根据上述记录介质的性质改变上述吸引装置吸引力的装置101a、101b。由于能根据记录介质的状态设定吸引装置的吸引力,所以,例如即使记录介质卷得紧密时,利用吸引装置也能可靠地将该记录介质吸附在记录介质的输送面上,即使记录介质没有刚性且簿、也能防止由吸引装置将该记录介质吸贴在该记录介质的输送面上的情况发生。

Apparatus for feeding punched cards

Apparatus for feeding sheets

The system controls operation of the feed grips on a sheet processing machine, having a cam segment acting via a linkage on the grips and a locking mechanism halting grip movement if a sheet is wrongly aligned. The cam segment (13) also acts as the locking device for the grips (3), and has a control spring (11) preloaded into the locking position. It has a protrusion (14) closing the grips against the action of their control spring, with lower portions (15) on either side of the protrusion. The roller (7) of the cam drive mechanism (6-10) can be arranged to rest on the cam protrusion (6) when the segment is locked.

Apparatus for inserting paper into box

간지가 적재되어 있는 매거진; 상기 매거진의 하측에 위치되어 상기 매거진으로부터 간지를 취출하는 간지 취출 풀러; 상기 간지 취출 풀러의 일측에 위치되어 상기 간지 취출 풀러에 의해 취출된 간지를 이송시키는 간지 이송 푸셔; 상기 간지 취출 풀러를 중심으로 상기 간지 이송 푸셔의 대향하는 측에 위치되어 있고, 상기 간지 이송 푸셔에 의해 이송된 간지를 변형시키는 간지 변형 풀러; 상기 간지 변형 풀러에 의해 변형된 간지를 간지 투입위치로 이송시키는 간지 이송 핑거; 및 상기 간지 이송 핑거에 의해 이송된 간지를 세트지함 내로 투입하는 간지 투입 푸셔;를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 간지 투입기가 개시된다. 간지, 투입, 파우치, 진공패드 Magazines loaded with slip sheets; A slip sheet puller located at a lower side of the magazine and extracting slip sheets from the magazine; A slip sheet transfer pusher positioned at one side of the slip sheet puller to transfer the strip of paper extracted by the strip of paper puller; A slip sheet deformation puller positioned on an opposite side of the slip sheet conveying pusher about the slip sheet extracting puller and deforming the slip sheet conveyed by the slip sheet conveying pusher; A slip sheet transfer finger for transferring the slip sheet deformed by the slip sheet deformation puller to a slip sheet feeding position; And a slip sheet feeding pusher for inserting the slip sheet transferred by the slip sheet transfer finger into the set box. Slip sheet, input, pouch, vacuum pad