JP2703447B2 - Paper dust removing device and paper dust removing method - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper dust removing device and a paper dust removing method, and more particularly to a paper dust removing device and a paper dust removing method for automatically removing paper dust attached to paper.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Paper dust adhering to paper (especially, recycled paper) causes troubles in printing, and it is necessary to remove the paper dust. Conventionally, paper dust has been manually removed with a brush.

[0003]

In the manual operation using a brush, there has been a problem that the manual operation has to be performed manually, and the quality of the operation varies, so that uniform quality cannot be obtained.

An object of the present invention is to provide a paper dust removing apparatus and a paper dust removing method which eliminate the above-mentioned problems.

[0005]

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a paper dust removing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a rotatable table on which a table of square or rectangular paper is stacked; An endless brush body that is larger than the width of the side surface and abuts on the side surface to wipe the paper powder on the side surface; an endless brush body driving unit that drives the endless brush body; and the paper attached to the brush of the endless brush body. And a suction means provided with a suction portion so as to face the brush passage of the endless brush body for sucking the powder.

Further, in the paper dust removing method of the present invention, a table on which square or rectangular paper is stacked is placed on a rotatable table, and an endless brush body having a width larger than the width of the side is attached to a side of the layered paper. Abuts, drives the endless brush body to wipe off the paper dust on the side surface, and after the cleaning of the side surface is completed, retreats the endless brush body to rotate the rotatable table, The endless brush body is advanced and brought into contact with another side surface of the laminated paper to drive the endless brush body to wipe off paper dust on the other side surface.

Further, in the paper dust removing method of the present invention, each of the side surfaces of the paper is formed by laminating square or rectangular paper on a table, and laminating an endless brush body having a width larger than the width of the side on the laminated paper. The endless brush bodies adjacent to each other are positioned at different heights, and the endless brush bodies are driven to simultaneously wipe the paper dust on the side surfaces.

[0009]

[0010]

[0011]

In the paper dust removing apparatus constructed as described above, a brush of an endless brush body larger than the width of the side of the laminated paper is brought into contact with the side of the laminated paper, and the paper dust on the surface of the paper is wiped and removed by the brush. .

On the other hand, the paper dust adhering to the brush is sucked by the suction means and removed. The brush again comes into contact with the paper to wipe off the paper dust on the surface of the paper, and thereafter the same operation is repeated.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a paper dust removing device, which is provided on a surface of a paper 3 transferred by a transfer means (for example, a conveyor 2). Is a device that automatically removes paper dust.
A frame 4 is disposed on the paper 3 to be transported and in a direction transverse to the paper 3 to be transported, preferably in a substantially perpendicular direction, and the frame 4 is provided with an endless brush body 5. And a suction portion b of a suction device such as a vacuum device (not shown) so as to face the passage of the brush a of the endless brush body 5.
Is provided.

The endless brush body 5 has, for example, a brush a made of ceramic, plastic, glass or the like standing upright on an endless belt 52, and is arranged in a direction substantially perpendicular to the paper 3 to be conveyed. It is larger than the width of the paper 3.

The endless brush body 5 is driven by an endless brush body driving means 7, and the endless brush body driving means 7 includes, for example, a driving roller 72 driven by a motor 71 and a belt 52. Follower driven through
Consists of La 73.

Therefore, in the paper dust removing device 1, the brush a of the endless brush body 5 comes into contact with the paper 3 transported by the transport means 2, and the brush a moves in the direction of the arrow and the paper 3 is removed.
The paper dust on the surface of the paper is wiped off and removed.

The paper dust wiped off and attached to the brush a is sucked by suction means such as a vacuum device (not shown) through a suction portion b facing the passage of the brush a, and the brush a is cleaned.

2 to 4 are formed by laminating rectangular papers 3 (or squares) on a base 8 and each side of the laminated paper 3 is larger than the width of the side (for example, M in the drawing). >
m) Endless brush bodies (for example, a first endless brush body 55, a second endless brush body 56, a third endless brush body 57, and a fourth endless brush body 58) are brought into contact with each other, and the adjacent endless brushes Body (eg, first
Endless brush body 55 and second endless brush body 5
6, second endless brush body 56 and third endless brush body 57, third endless brush body 57 and fourth endless brush body 58, fourth endless brush body 58 and first endless brush body 55) Are positioned at different height positions (for example, H> h in the drawing), and endless brush bodies (for example, a first endless brush body 55, a second endless brush body 56, and a third endless brush body 57). , The fourth endless brush body 58) is driven to simultaneously wipe the paper dust on the side surface.

The first endless brush body 55 is attached to the first frame 45. Although not shown in detail in the first frame 45, the first frame 45 and the frame 4 shown in FIG. Similarly, the first endless brush body 55 is attached, and a suction unit (not shown) of a suction unit such as a vacuum device (not shown) facing the passage of a brush (not shown) of the first endless brush body 55, First endless brush body driving means (not shown)
Is provided.

Further, the second endless brush body 56 is
Frame 46, and the second frame 46 has
Although a detailed drawing is omitted, as in the case of the frame 4 shown in FIG. 1, a second endless brush body 56 is attached so as to face a passage of a brush (not shown) of the second endless brush body 56. A suction section (not shown) of suction means such as a vacuum device (not shown) and a second endless brush body driving means (not shown) are provided.

The third endless brush body 57 is
Frame 47, and the third frame 47 has
Although a detailed drawing is omitted, similarly to the frame 4 shown in FIG. 1, a third endless brush body 57 is attached so as to face a passage of a brush (not shown) of the third endless brush body 57. A suction unit (not shown) of a suction unit such as a vacuum device (not shown) and a third endless brush body driving unit (not shown) are provided.

The fourth endless brush body 58 is
Frame 48, and the fourth frame 48 includes
Although a detailed drawing is omitted, similarly to the frame 4 shown in FIG. 1, a fourth endless brush body 58 is attached so as to face a passage of a brush (not shown) of the fourth endless brush body 58. A suction unit (not shown) of suction means such as a vacuum device (not shown) and a fourth endless brush body driving means (not shown) are provided.

The first frame 45 is connected to a first horizontal moving member 61. The first horizontal moving member 61 slides on a first horizontal guide 62 and is driven by a motor 63. It is connected to a chain 65 via a rotating shaft 64 to be driven and a chain wheel 64 '.

The second frame 46 is connected to a second horizontal moving member 66. The second horizontal moving member 66 slides on a second horizontal guide (not shown) and is connected to the second horizontal moving member 66. A rotary shaft 69 driven by a rotor 68 and a chain wheel 69 'are connected to a chain 70.

Further, the third frame 47 is connected to a third horizontal moving member 71 ', and the third horizontal moving member 71' is connected to the third horizontal moving member 71 '.
, And is connected to a chain 75 via a rotating shaft 74 'driven by a motor 73'.

The fourth frame 48 is connected to a fourth horizontal moving member 76. The fourth horizontal moving member 76 slides on a fourth horizontal guide (not shown) and is connected to the fourth horizontal guide (not shown). A rotary shaft 78 driven by a motor 77 and a chain wheel 78 'are connected to a chain 79.

The first horizontal moving member 61, the second horizontal moving member 66, the third horizontal moving member 71, and the fourth horizontal moving member 76
Is connected via a connecting member 82 to a guide 81 that slides on the support 80. The upper and lower ends of the guide 81 are connected by a chain 83, and the chain 83 is driven by a motor 84 to move the guide 81 up and down.

Accordingly, rectangular paper 3 (not shown or square) is laminated on the base 8 and the side of the laminated paper 3 is larger than the width of each side (for example, M> m in the figure).
The endless brush bodies (for example, the first endless brush body 55, the second endless brush body 56, the third endless brush body 57, and the fourth endless brush body 58) use a sensor (not shown) such as a photoelectric tube. The above-mentioned horizontal moving means (the first horizontal moving member 61, the second horizontal moving member 66, the third
The horizontal moving member 71, the fourth horizontal moving member 76) and the elevating means (elevating and lowering the guide 81 by the chain 83 and the motor 84) are controlled to come into contact with each other, and the adjacent endless brush body ( For example, a first endless brush body 55 and a second endless brush body 56, a second endless brush body 56 and a third endless brush body 57, a third endless brush body 57 and a fourth endless brush body 58, The fourth endless brush body 58 and the first endless brush body 55) are located at different height positions (for example, H> h in the drawing), and the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55). ,
The second endless brush body 56, the third endless brush body 57, and the fourth endless brush body 58) are driven, and the elevating means is lowered to simultaneously wipe the paper dust on the side surface.

In the above-described embodiment, the paper dust on the four side surfaces is simultaneously wiped. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 shown below, the two side surfaces of the laminated paper 3 are wiped simultaneously. A rectangular (or square) paper 3 is laminated on a free stand 9, and an endless brush body (for example, a first endless brush body 55) is brought into contact with one side of the laminated paper 3, and the other side of the paper 3. An endless brush body (for example, a third endless brush body 57) is brought into contact with one side surface, and the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55, the third endless brush body 55,
Of the first endless brush body 55 and the third endless brush body 57 (the means for raising and lowering the first endless brush body 55 and the third endless brush body 57 are not shown in the drawings). After cleaning the two side surfaces and completing the cleaning of the two side surfaces, the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55,
The third endless brush body 57) is retracted to the position indicated by the two-dot chain line, and the table 9 is rotated as shown in FIG.
Endless brush body 55, third endless brush body 5
7) is advanced to abut and drive the endless brush bodies (for example, the first endless brush body 55 and the third endless brush body 57) to wipe off the paper dust on the other two side surfaces.

In the above-described embodiment, the two side surfaces of the laminated paper 3 are wiped simultaneously. However, in the above-described embodiment, one of the endless brush bodies (for example, the first endless brush body 55 or the third endless brush body) is used. The endless brush body 57) may be omitted to wipe off each side of the laminated paper 3.

In the paper dust removing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 7, an endless brush body (for example, a first endless brush body 55) is on standby on the laminated paper 3, and at the time of use,
Using a sensor (not shown) such as a photoelectric tube or the like, the above-described horizontal moving means (first horizontal moving member 61) and elevating means (guide)
The endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55) is brought into contact with one side surface of the paper 3 by controlling the position of the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55).

That is, the paper dust removing device 1 is in contact with a rotatable table 9 on which a table 8 on which rectangular papers (or squares) 3 are stacked is placed, and is in contact with the side of the paper 3 while being larger than the width of the side. Endless brush body (for example, first endless brush body 55) for wiping the paper dust on the side surface, and the endless brush body (for example, first endless brush body 5).
5) Attaching to an endless brush body driving means (not shown, but similar to the endless brush body driving means 7 shown in FIG. 1) and a brush a of the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55). A suction means (not shown) in which a suction portion b is arranged so as to face a passage of a brush a of the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55) for sucking the paper powder, and Part b, the endless brush body (for example, first
Endless brush body 55), a frame 45 for supporting the endless brush body driving means 7, and elevating means for raising and lowering the frame 45 (not shown, the above-mentioned guide 81 is raised and lowered by a chain 83). )).

Therefore, when the paper dust on the four sides of the laminated paper 3 is not simultaneously wiped, the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55) is brought into contact with at least the side faces of the laminated paper 3. After the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55) is driven, the frame 45 is lowered by a lifting means (not shown) to wipe off the paper dust on the side surface, and after the cleaning of the side surface is completed. When the base 9 is rotated, the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55) is prevented from hitting the paper 3 by the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55).
55) is retracted, the table 9 is rotated, and the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55) is advanced and abuts on the other side surface of the laminated paper 3 to make contact with the endless brush body (for example, the first endless brush body 55). By driving the endless brush body 55) and wiping the paper dust on the other side in the same manner as described above, the paper dust on the four sides can be wiped and removed.

[0034]

[0035]

[0036]

[0037]

In the paper dust removing apparatus of the present invention, a brush of an endless brush body larger than the width of the side of the laminated paper is brought into contact with the side of the laminated paper, and the paper dust on the surface of the paper is automatically wiped by the brush. , Can be removed.

Further, since the endless brush body is larger than the width of the side face of the laminated paper, the endless brush body can be driven only by driving the endless brush body without moving the endless brush body in the width direction of the side face of the paper. Paper dust on the surface of the paper can be removed.

Further, since the paper dust adhering to the brush is sucked and removed by the suction means, the brush can be cleaned without stopping the entire apparatus, and the paper dust on the paper surface can be efficiently removed. be able to.

Further, in the paper dust removing method of the present invention, a table on which square or rectangular paper is laminated is placed on a rotatable table, and an endless brush body having a width larger than the width of the side is placed on the side of the laminated paper. Abuts, drives the endless brush body to wipe off the paper dust on the side surface, and after the cleaning of the side surface is completed, retreats the endless brush body to rotate the rotatable table, The endless brush body is advanced and abutted on the other side of the laminated paper to drive the endless brush body, and the paper powder on the other side is applied to each side of the paper on which the endless brush body is laminated. Even without providing, the paper dust on the four sides of the laminated paper can be automatically wiped and removed.

Further, in the paper dust removing method of the present invention, each of the side surfaces of the paper in which square or rectangular paper is laminated on a table and an endless brush body larger than the width of the side surface is laminated on the side surface of the laminated paper. The endless brush bodies adjacent to each other are positioned at different heights, and the endless brush bodies can be driven to simultaneously wipe off the paper dust on the side faces, and the four side faces of the laminated paper can be removed simultaneously. Paper powder can be quickly removed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a paper dust removing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a paper dust removing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view schematically showing the paper dust removing device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front view schematically showing the paper dust removing device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a plan view schematically showing a paper dust removing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows the paper dust removing apparatus shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a plan view schematically showing a state in which the camera has been rotated by degrees.

FIG. 7 is a front view schematically showing a paper dust removing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 paper dust removing device 2 transfer means 3 paper 5 endless brush body 7 endless brush body driving means a brush b suction unit

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A rotatable table on which a sheet of square or rectangular paper is stacked, and an endless brush which is larger than the width of the side and abuts the side of the stacked paper to wipe off paper dust on the side. A body, an endless brush body driving means for driving the endless brush body, and a suction unit arranged to face a brush passage of the endless brush body to suck the paper dust attached to the brush of the endless brush body. Paper dust removing device provided with a suction means. 2. An endless brush body, which is larger than the width of the side surface, is placed on a rotatable base, and a base on which square or rectangular paper is stacked is placed on a rotatable base. After driving, the paper dust on the side surface is wiped, and after the cleaning of the side surface is completed, the endless brush body is retracted to rotate the rotatable table, and the other side surface of the laminated paper is A method for removing paper dust, comprising: advancing an endless brush body to make contact with the endless brush body to drive the endless brush body to wipe off paper dust on the other side surface. 3. Laminating square or rectangular paper on a table,
An endless brush body larger than the width of the side face is abutted on each side face of the paper in which the endless brush body is larger than the width of the side face, and the endless brush bodies adjacent to each other are located at different height positions, and the endless brush body is A paper dust removing method, wherein the paper dust on the side surface is simultaneously driven to be wiped.