JP4298928B2 - Bookbinding transport method and apparatus - Google Patents

Description

クラッチ３１〜３４の作動時に、コンベアの回転速さは、入口コンベア１０と出口コンベア１５が１５００ｍｍ／秒で、その他のコンベア１１〜１４は、２５０ｍｍ／秒であった。このとき、本が溜められる。クラッチ３５〜３８の作動時には、すべてのコンベア１０〜１５が１５００ｍｍ／秒であった。このとき、所定冊数の本がまとめて搬出される。
【００５７】
クラッチ３１はコンベア１１の駆動用で、クラッチ３２はコンベア１１、１２の駆動用で、クラッチ３３はコンベア１１、１２、１３の駆動用で、クラッチ３４はコンベア１１、１２、１３、１４の駆動用で、クラッチ３５はコンベア１１の駆動用で、クラッチ３６はコンベア１２の駆動用で、クラッチ３７はコンベア１３の駆動用で、クラッチ３５はコンベア１４の駆動用である。
【００５８】
上記の表において各クラッチのＯＮとＯＦＦの間隔の数値は秒が単位である。
【００５９】
製本のずれ間隔（ピッチ）は、カウントセンサの配置間隔を任意に設定することにより設定した。
【００６０】
１つのグループを構成する製本の冊数は、コンベア及びクラッチの数を設定することにより設定した。
【００６１】
なお、本発明は、製本の搬送に限定されない。製本に似た形状のものは、当然、本発明の範囲に入るが、製本に似ていないものでも、「刺し身」や「屋根瓦」のように部分的に重ねた状態にできる平板状又はシート状のものは、本発明の範囲に入る。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の１つの実施例による製本搬送装置を示す概念図。
【符号の説明】
１０ 入口コンベア
１１ 基準コンベア
１２〜１４ 下流コンベア
１５ 出口コンベア
２１〜２５ カウントセンサ
３１〜３４ クラッチ
３５〜３８ クラッチ[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a conveying method and apparatus suitable for use as a bookbinding feeding method and apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In bookbinding, the biggest challenge is to eliminate the mixing of defective books. For this reason, various inspection devices are attached to the bookbinding machine to discharge defective books.
[0003]
When a book that is bound from the bookbinding machine (that is, bookbinding) comes out, it comes out continuously or with a gap.
[0004]
The bookbinding sending device is for sending a large number of bookbindings sent from the bookbinding machine to the stacking device.
[0005]
The conventional bookbinding feeding device feeds the stacking device by one book. Therefore, the movement of the stacking device is limited to about 13,000 books per hour.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Recently, the binding speed of bookbinding has increased. For example, conveyance of 20,000 books or more per hour has been demanded.
[0007]
Further, if the timing and interval at which the bookbinding is sent out from the bookbinding machine are not constant, the operation timing and interval of the stacking device cannot be made constant, which is one of the major causes of the stacking device trouble.
[0008]
An object of the present invention is to provide a bookbinding transport device that can transport a plurality of bookbindings without depending on the timing and interval at which the bookbinding is sent out from the bookbinding machine.
[0009]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a transport method and apparatus capable of transporting a desired number of transport objects in the form of a flat plate or a sheet.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Examples of the solving means of the present invention are as follows.
[0011]
(1) In a bookbinding transport apparatus that connects a plurality of conveyors including a reference conveyor and a plurality of downstream conveyors subsequent thereto, and transports a plurality of bookbindings by these conveyors, a count sensor is disposed in a predetermined area of the reference conveyor, and A count sensor is also arranged in a connection area of a plurality of conveyors composed of the reference conveyor and a plurality of downstream conveyors subsequent thereto, and a predetermined number of bookbinding is conveyed by the plurality of conveyors in a partially overlapped state. A bookbinding transport device characterized by that.
[0012]
(2) The arrival of bookbinding to a predetermined conveyor is detected by a count sensor, and the conveyance and stopping of bookbinding by each conveyor are controlled, and a plurality of bookbindings are stacked while being shifted at predetermined intervals. The bookbinding and conveying apparatus as described above, wherein a predetermined number of booklets are conveyed by a plurality of conveyors in a partially overlapped state.
[0013]
(3) A count sensor detects that a preset number of books have passed through a predetermined conveyor, controls the conveyance and stoppage of bookbinding by each conveyor, and a preset number of books is set in advance. The bookbinding and conveying apparatus described above, wherein the bookbinding and conveying apparatus is carried out by a plurality of conveyors in a partially overlapped state.
[0014]
(4) At least one clutch is provided for each of a plurality of conveyors, the arrival of bookbinding to each conveyor is detected by a count sensor, and the operation of the clutch is controlled based on the detection to convey each conveyor. And the bookbinding and conveying apparatus described above, which controls the stop and conveys the booklet of a preset number of books by a plurality of conveyors in a partially overlapped state.
[0015]
(5) Two clutches are provided for each of a plurality of conveyors, and when the count sensor detects that a preset number of books have passed through each conveyor, the conveyors are stopped in order from the reference conveyor. A bookbinding and conveying apparatus as described above, wherein a booklet of a predetermined number of books is conveyed by a plurality of conveyors in a partially overlapped state.
[0016]
(6) The bookbinding transport described above, wherein a plurality of count sensors are arranged at intervals corresponding to bookbinding deviation intervals when a preset number of books are partially overlapped. apparatus.
[0017]
(7) The bookbinding and conveying apparatus described above, wherein the arrangement intervals of the plurality of conveyors and the arrangement intervals of the plurality of count sensors can be adjusted.
[0018]
(8) The bookbinding and conveying apparatus described above, wherein the reference conveyor and the downstream conveyor are arranged between the entrance conveyor and the exit conveyor.
[0019]
(9) In a bookbinding transport method in which a plurality of bookbindings are transported by a plurality of conveyors, a plurality of booklets of a preset number are partially overlapped with a predetermined deviation interval so as to form one independent group. A bookbinding and conveying method, wherein the bookbinding and conveying method is formed on a conveyor and conveyed.
[0020]
(10) The bookbinding transport method described above, wherein the bookbinding deviation interval is determined by the arrangement intervals of the plurality of count sensors.
[0021]
The bookbinding described above is only an example of a typical transport object for the present invention. A flat plate or sheet is within the scope of the present invention.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of conveyors are connected in series to arrange a series of horizontal conveyor groups. An entrance conveyor is provided at the upstream end of these conveyors, and an exit conveyor is provided at the downstream end. It is preferable that a conveyor in which bookbinding comes first from the entrance conveyor is a reference conveyor. A count sensor is arranged in an intermediate area of the reference conveyor. Furthermore, a count sensor is also arranged in each connection region of the reference conveyor and a plurality of (for example, three) downstream conveyors subsequent thereto.
[0023]
Each count sensor detects the arrival of bookbinding on each conveyor, controls conveyance and stop of each conveyor, and conveys a predetermined number of books in a partially overlapped state.
[0024]
In particular, it is detected by a count sensor that a preset number of books have passed through each conveyor, the conveyance and stopping of each conveyor are controlled, and a preset number of books are partially overlapped. Make sure they are taken out.
[0025]
Various methods can be used to drive the plurality of conveyors. For example, power can be transmitted from a power source (for example, a motor) to each conveyor via power transmission means, and a clutch can be provided for each conveyor to control on / off of power transmission. It is also possible to connect a power source to each conveyor and control the on / off of the driving of the power source.
[0026]
The form which provides a clutch is demonstrated.
[0027]
At least one clutch is provided for each of the plurality of conveyors, and the arrival of a plurality of bookbindings to each conveyor is detected by a plurality of count sensors, and the operation of the clutch is controlled based on the detection, and each conveyor is controlled. Control of conveyance and stop is performed, and a plurality of bookbinding is conveyed in a partially overlapped state.
[0028]
In addition, two clutches are provided for each of the plurality of conveyors, and when the count sensor detects that a predetermined number of bookbinding passes through each conveyor, the conveyors are stopped in order from the reference conveyor. Thus, a preset number of bookbinding can be conveyed in a partially overlapped state.
[0029]
The plurality of count sensors are preferably arranged above the plurality of conveyors at a predetermined interval, for example, at an interval corresponding to a preset interval (binding interval of bookbinding).
[0030]
The exit conveyor, the reference conveyor, and the downstream conveyor are arranged at the same horizontal level, and the entrance conveyor has a predetermined height with respect to the horizontal level of the reference conveyor or the like (for example, the total number of bookbindings set in advance). It is preferably installed at a horizontal level having a height equal to or greater than the thickness.
[0031]
The length of the reference conveyor is about the length of one book, the downstream conveyors are preferably all the same length, and the length of the downstream conveyor is preferably equal to the bookbinding deviation interval.
[0032]
A bookbinding / conveying apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus that partially overlaps a book that has been bound at a specified interval while shifting it, and sends the book to a stacking device with a specified number of books.
[0033]
The plurality of partially overlapped books are preferably in a state in which a plurality of flat plates such as “sashimi” and “roof tile” are partially overlapped.
[0034]
According to the bookbinding and conveying apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, even when the bookbinding is randomly sent out from the bookbinding machine, when the bookbinding is sent to the stacking machine, the bookbinding is conveyed at the bookbinding interval determined and the booklet number determined. I can do things. That is, a desired number of books can be conveyed in the form of groups independent of each other. This makes it possible to make the timing of the integrated device as desired. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of the integrated device that could not be avoided conventionally.
[0035]
Moreover, since it can set so that it can pile up as many as needed, it can convey the number of copies (number of books) as one group. Therefore, the processing capacity of the integrated device is significantly improved. For example, it can be moved in multiples.
[0036]
In addition, it becomes possible to send a book that has been bound to the stacking device with a plurality of constants depending on the situation, so that troubles of the stacking device can be reduced and the processing capacity of the bound book can be dramatically increased. Can be stacked more neatly, making it easier to stack.
[0037]
The effect of the present invention is particularly remarkable with respect to saddle stitch binding.
[0038]
【Example】
The bookbinding transport device is arranged by connecting a plurality of conveyors 11 to 14 between the entrance conveyor 10 and the exit conveyor 15, and transports the plurality of bookbindings 1 to 3 by the conveyors 11 to 14. The conveyor 11 is a reference conveyor on which the bookbinding 1 comes first. A count sensor 21 is arranged in an intermediate area of the reference conveyor 11. Furthermore, the count sensors 22 to 25 are also arranged in the connection areas of the plurality of conveyors 11 to 14 including the reference conveyor 11 and the subsequent downstream conveyors 12, 13, and 14.
[0039]
Each count sensor 21 to 25 detects the arrival of bookbinding 1 to 3 on each conveyor 11 to 14, controls conveyance and stop of each conveyor 11 to 14, and partially overlaps a plurality of books 1 to 3 In the form of an independent group.
[0040]
It is detected by each count sensor 21-25 that the bookbinding 1-3 of the preset number of books of such one group passed each conveyor 11-14, and conveyance and a stop of each conveyor 11-14 are controlled. Is done. As a result, a predetermined number of bookbinding books 1 to 3 are carried out in a partially overlapped state and transferred to the outlet conveyor 15.
[0041]
Two clutches 31 to 38 are provided for each of the four conveyors 11 to 14, and the arrival of bookbinding 1 to 3 is detected by five count sensors 21 to 25, and each clutch 31 to 38 is detected based on the detection signal. Is controlled to control the conveyance and stopping of the conveyors 11 to 14. Thereby, the plurality of bookbindings 1 to 3 are conveyed in a partially overlapped state.
[0042]
When the count sensors 21 to 25 detect that the bookbinding 1 to 3 of the preset number of books has passed the conveyors 11 to 14, the conveyors 11 to 14 are stopped in order from the reference conveyor 11, A predetermined number of bookbindings 1 to 3 are conveyed in a partially overlapped state.
[0043]
All the five count sensors 21 to 25 are arranged above the four conveyors 11 to 14. The intervals between the count sensors 21 to 25 correspond to preset intervals (ie, bookbinding deviation intervals) of the bookbinding 1 to 3. Accordingly, the length of each of the downstream conveyors 12 to 14 is preferably a length corresponding to the bookbinding deviation interval, and the length of the reference conveyor 11 is preferably about the length of the book.
[0044]
The horizontal level of the inlet conveyor 10 is set higher than the horizontal level common to the outlet conveyor 15, the reference conveyor 11, and the downstream conveyors 12-14. For example, the height is preferably about twice the total thickness of bookbinding 1 to 3 of the designated number of books.
[0045]
Although not shown in FIG. 1, each count sensor 21 to 25 is electrically connected to a control device (not shown), and the detection signal of each count sensor 21 to 25 is sent to the control device. Sent. Power is transmitted from a power source (not shown) to each of the conveyors 11 to 14 through power transmission means, and each of the conveyors 11 to 14 performs a transport operation. Two clutches 31 to 38 are provided for each of the conveyors 11 to 14. Each of the clutches 31 to 38 is electrically connected to the above-described control device, and on / off of the clutch operation is controlled by the control device. As a result, power transmission to each conveyor 11-14 is controlled. From the viewpoint of the entire system, the operations of the clutches 31 to 38 are controlled based on the detection of the count sensors 21 to 25, and the conveyance and stop of the conveyors 11 to 14 are controlled.
[0046]
Next, the operation of the bookbinding apparatus will be described.
[0047]
When the leading end of the first book 1 comes to the position of the count sensor 21, the clutch 31 is operated, the conveyor 11 turns, and when the leading end of the first book 1 comes to the position of the sensor 22, the conveyor 11 stops.
[0048]
When the tip of the second book 2 comes to the position of the count sensor 21, the clutch 32 is operated, the two conveyors 11 and 12 are rotated, and the tip of the first book 1 is the position of the count sensor 23 (see FIG. The two conveyors 11 and 12 stop when they come to the position of the solid line 1).
[0049]
Similarly to the first and second books, the third book 3 and the fourth book also have a predetermined clutch when the tip of the third to fourth books arrives at the position of a predetermined count sensor. Is activated, whereby a predetermined conveyor rotates, and when the leading ends of the third to fourth books arrive at the position of a predetermined count sensor, the predetermined plurality of conveyors are stopped.
[0050]
When the leading end of the first book 1 comes to the position of the count sensor 25, the second book 2 is located at the position of the count sensor 24, as shown by a chain line in FIG. 1.
[0051]
When the fifth book comes to the count sensor 21, the four clutches 35, 36, 37, and 38 are operated, the conveyors 11, 12, 13, and 14 are rotated, and the rear end of the fifth book is the sensor 22. When it has passed, the conveyor 11 stops. When the rear end of the fifth book passes the sensor 23, the conveyor 22 stops.
[0052]
When collecting books in a predetermined number of books, the speed of the conveyors 11 to 14 is set to about one fifth of the speed of the entrance conveyor 10, and when carrying out books, the speed of the conveyors 11 to 14 is set to the entrance conveyor 10. The same speed is preferred.
[0053]
As described above, the conveyance and stop of the conveyor are controlled by the detection of the count sensors 21 to 25, and one independent group can be configured and conveyed in a state where a plurality (5 books) of bookbinding are partially overlapped. It can be done.
[0054]
Next, specific operations of the clutches 31 to 38 will be described.
[0055]
The operation of the bookbinding apparatus tested was as follows.
[0056]
18,000 sheets / hour, bookbinding gap 50mm, top 200mm

When the clutches 31 to 34 were operated, the rotational speed of the conveyors was 1500 mm / second for the inlet conveyor 10 and the outlet conveyor 15, and 250 mm / second for the other conveyors 11 to 14. At this time, books are stored. When the clutches 35 to 38 were operated, all the conveyors 10 to 15 were 1500 mm / second. At this time, a predetermined number of books are collectively carried out.
[0057]
The clutch 31 is for driving the conveyor 11, the clutch 32 is for driving the conveyors 11, 12, the clutch 33 is for driving the conveyors 11, 12, 13, and the clutch 34 is for driving the conveyors 11, 12, 13, 14. The clutch 35 is for driving the conveyor 11, the clutch 36 is for driving the conveyor 12, the clutch 37 is for driving the conveyor 13, and the clutch 35 is for driving the conveyor 14.
[0058]
In the above table, the numerical value of the interval between ON and OFF of each clutch is in seconds.
[0059]
The bookbinding deviation interval (pitch) was set by arbitrarily setting the arrangement interval of the count sensors.
[0060]
The number of bookbinding books constituting one group was set by setting the number of conveyors and clutches.
[0061]
The present invention is not limited to bookbinding conveyance. Of course, a shape similar to bookbinding falls within the scope of the present invention, but even a material that does not resemble bookbinding can be made into a partially stacked state such as “sashimi” or “roof tile”. Shapes are within the scope of the present invention.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a bookbinding transport apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Inlet conveyor 11 Reference | standard conveyors 12-14 Downstream conveyor 15 Outlet conveyors 21-25 Count sensors 31-34 Clutch 35-38 Clutch

Claims (10)

  In a bookbinding transport apparatus that connects a plurality of conveyors composed of a reference conveyor and a plurality of downstream conveyors that follow the conveyor, and transports a plurality of bookbindings by these conveyors, a count sensor is arranged in a predetermined area of the reference conveyor, and the reference A count sensor is also arranged in a connection area of a plurality of conveyors composed of a conveyor and a plurality of downstream conveyors following the conveyor, and a predetermined number of bookbinding is conveyed by a plurality of conveyors in a partially overlapped state. Bookbinding transport device.   The arrival of bookbinding to a predetermined conveyor is detected by a count sensor, and the conveyance and stopping of bookbinding by each conveyor are controlled, and a plurality of bookbindings are stacked while being shifted at a preset interval, and preset. The bookbinding transport apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the bookbinding transport apparatus transports a plurality of booklets by a plurality of conveyors in a partially overlapped state.   A count sensor detects that a preset number of books have passed through a predetermined conveyor, controls the conveyance and stopping of bookbinding by each conveyor, and a preset number of books is partially printed at preset intervals. The bookbinding and conveying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the bookbinding and conveying apparatus is carried out by a plurality of conveyors in a state of being overlapped with each other.   At least one clutch is provided for each of a plurality of conveyors, and the arrival of bookbinding to each conveyor is detected by a count sensor, and the operation of the clutch is controlled based on the detection to control the conveyance and stopping of each conveyor. The bookbinding transport apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the bookbinding transport apparatus is controlled and transported by a plurality of conveyors in a state where a predetermined number of booklets are partially overlapped.   Two clutches are provided for each of the plurality of conveyors, and when the count sensor detects that a predetermined number of books have passed through each conveyor, the conveyors are stopped in order from the reference conveyor. The bookbinding transport apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a predetermined number of books are transported by a plurality of conveyors in a partially overlapped state.   The count sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a plurality of count sensors are arranged at an interval corresponding to a bookbinding deviation interval when a preset number of books are partially overlapped. The bookbinding transport apparatus according to claim 1.   The bookbinding transport apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an arrangement interval between the plurality of conveyors and an arrangement interval between the plurality of count sensors are adjustable.   The bookbinding transport apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a reference conveyor and a downstream conveyor are disposed between the entrance conveyor and the exit conveyor.   In a transport device that connects a plurality of conveyors consisting of a reference conveyor and a plurality of downstream conveyors following the reference conveyor and transports a plurality of flat or sheet-like transport objects by these conveyors, a count sensor is arranged in a predetermined area of the reference conveyor In addition, a count sensor is also arranged in a connection area of a plurality of conveyors composed of the reference conveyor and a plurality of downstream conveyors subsequent thereto, and a preset number of plate-like or sheet-like conveyance objects are partially overlapped. A conveying apparatus that is conveyed by a plurality of conveyors in a state of being caught. A count sensor detects the arrival of a transport object on a predetermined conveyor, controls the transport and stop of the transport object by each conveyor, and stacks a plurality of transport objects at predetermined intervals while shifting them in advance. The conveying apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein the conveying device is conveyed by a plurality of conveyors in a state where a set number of conveying objects are partially overlapped.

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