The cylinder comprises a pneumatic system with a plurality of supply branches (A, B, C) provided for pressurized fluid delivery to retractable inserts (A1-A5), (B9-B10) and (C6-C8), such that a supply branch acts on a plurality of retractable inserts present in a first zone (or also referred to in this specification as a group) which is defined by a radial half of the cylindrical body, while a second and third zones of retractable inserts defined by radial portions of the other half of the cylindrical body are fed by supply branches (A, B, C).
The cylinder comprises a pneumatic system with a plurality of supply branches (A, B, C) provided for pressurized fluid delivery to retractable inserts (A1-A5), (B9-B10) and (C6-C8), such that a supply branch acts on a plurality of retractable inserts present in a first zone (or also referred to in this specification as a group) which is defined by a radial half of the cylindrical body, while a second and third zones of retractable inserts defined by radial portions of the other half of the cylindrical body are fed by supply branches (A, B, C).
It allows air pressure to be applied to the inserts of the two die halves without causing a second, previously fixed tile to fall out undesirably.
The die-bearing cylinder (1) comprises a surface (3) provided with a plurality of holes (4) internally threaded, said holes (4) presenting a grid arrangement formed by a plurality of rows and lines in the coordinate axes “X” and “Y”, and engagement means consisting of a plurality of fastening assemblies (5), each of which having a retractable bolt (7) protruding from the surface of the cylinder (1) defining a geometric center and a geometric axis, wherein a central transverse plane divides the die-holding cylinder into a first half (A) and a second half (B), with the arrangement of the threaded holes (4) and the fastening assemblies (5) in the second half (B) being rotated 180°, or being symmetrical, with respect to the arrangement of the threaded holes (4) and the fastening assemblies (5) of the first half (A).
The sheet synchronization machine comprises an acceleration station (2), where the sheets (7) are received and accelerated; and a synchronization station (3), downstream of the acceleration station (2), which receives the sheets (7) from the acceleration station (2) and synchronously feeds them to a downstream processing station (4). It permits to provide a sheet synchronizing machine that enables sheet processing, such as printing, die-cutting and/or stacking, from an uncycled input stream.
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 5/16 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by pusher, needles, friction, or like devices adapted to feed single articles along a surface or table
B65H 5/34 - Varying the phase of feed relative to the receiving machine
B65H 7/08 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed responsive to incorrect front register
B65H 7/10 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed responsive to incorrect side register
B65H 29/20 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by contact with rotating friction members, e.g. rollers, brushes, or cylinders
4.
HANDLING SYSTEM FOR HANDLING SHEETS OF CARDBOARD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL
The present invention relates to a handling installation for handling sheets of cardboard or similar material applicable for implementation thereof in an automated production facility, comprising a first receiving station (1) configured to receive packages formed by cardboard sheets, each of the sheets being defined by four sides, and a second distribution station (2) in which the sheets are delivered face-down coming from the receiving station by means of sheet handling means. The first and second stations comprise modules that are independent from each other, the handling means comprising a robot arm provided with a head with clamping means to hold the package of sheets on any of the four sides, the head having a hinge point that can be coupled to a robot arm, capable of conveniently moving and orienting the clamping means in any of the coordinate axes, the robot arm being mounted on a base that is independent with respect to the first and second stations.
The clamping device comprises a pin (1) movable relative to an internally hollow plunger (2) which is axially movable relative to an outer cylinder (3) by the introduction of a fluid under pressure, the outer cylinder (3) being closed by a cover (4) provided with a through hole through which the pin (1) is slidable, first elastic means linked to a relative movement of the pin (1) with the plunger (2) and second elastic means linked to a relative movement of the plunger (2) with respect to the outer cylinder (3), the first elastic means having a coil spring (5) located inside the plunger (2). The second elastic means comprise a plurality of coil springs (7) which are radially distributed in holes drilled in the peripheral area around the pin (1) and which are in contact with the cover (4). Thanks to these features, it is possible to reduce the length of the pin without reducing the force it exerts on the die, making it suitable for cylinders with a small diameter. The fact of having a plurality of springs allows the sum of forces to be equal to that which would be exerted by a single spring, while at the same time allowing a greater relative deformation.
The cylinder comprises a pneumatic system with a plurality of supply branches (A, B, C) provided for pressurized fluid delivery to retractable inserts (A1-A5), (B9-B10) and (C6-C8), such that a supply branch acts on a plurality of retractable inserts present in a first zone (or also referred to in this specification as a group) which is defined by a radial half of the cylindrical body, while a second and a third zone containing retractable inserts defined by radial portions in the other half of the cylindrical body are fed by supply branches (A, B, C). It allows air pressure to be applied to the inserts of the two die halves without causing a second, previously fixed tile to fall out undesirably.
Die handling system, in particular for changing the position of a die from a first position to a second position, comprising a supporting structure provided with a manipulator device for holding a die, including guiding means configured to move the manipulator device in a horizontal and/or vertical direction. The manipulator device has retractable fixing means provided for releasably inserting into at least one housing provided in a die and is linked to the guiding means in such a way that the manipulator device is capable of angularly pivoting. In addition, actuating means are provided in the manipulator, which act on the fixing means, and an operator interface is provided for acting on the actuating means.
B66C 1/66 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled for engaging holes, recesses, or abutments on articles specially provided for facilitating handling thereof
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
8.
DIE-HOLDER CYLINDER FOR A LAMINAR MATERIAL DIE-CUTTING MACHINE
The die-holder cylinder (1) comprises a surface (3) provided with a plurality of internally threaded holes (4), such holes (4) exhibiting a grid arrangement formed by a plurality of rows and lines along the "X" and "Y" coordinate axes, and coupling means consisting of a plurality of fastening assemblies (5), each of them having a retractable bolt (7) that protrudes from the surface of the cylinder (1) defining a geometric centre and a geometric axis, the bolts (7) being intended to couple to die-cutters, wherein the geometric axes of the bolt (7) of the fastening assemblies (5) are positioned such that they are individually distributed between two internally threaded holes (4) axially aligned on an "X" coordinate axis that crosses the two holes (4) and at an equidistant distance between such two holes (4).
The die-holder cylinder (1) comprises a surface (3) provided with a plurality of internally threaded holes (4), such holes (4) exhibiting a grid arrangement formed by a plurality of rows and lines along the "X" and "Y" coordinate axes, and coupling means consisting of a plurality of fastening assemblies (5), each of them having a retractable bolt (7) that protrudes from the surface of the cylinder (1) defining a geometric centre and a geometric axis, wherein a central transverse plane divides the die-holder cylinder into a first half (A) and a second half (B), the arrangement of the threaded holes (4) and the fastening assemblies (5) in the second half (B) being rotated 180°, or being symmetrical, with respect to the arrangement of the threaded holes (4) and the fastening assemblies (5) of the first half (A).
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (other than
for land vehicles); couplings and transmission components
(other than for land vehicles); cartoning machinery;
corrugated cardboard machinery; cylinders for machines,
cylinders for motors and engines, die-cutting cylinders;
die-stamping machines.
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (other than
for land vehicles); couplings and transmission components
(other than for land vehicles); cartoning machinery;
corrugated cardboard machinery; cylinders for machines,
cylinders for motors and engines, die-cutting cylinders;
die-stamping machines.
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (other than
for land vehicles); couplings and transmission components
(other than for land vehicles); cartoning machinery;
corrugated cardboard machinery; cylinders for machines,
cylinders for motors and engines, die-cutting cylinders;
die-stamping machines.
A trolley device is used to convey laminar elements. The trolley device includes at least one belt that defines a closed loop, a plurality of pulleys, at least one drive pulley being configured to act on the belt, the pulleys being mounted on a frame with a supporting region over which a section of the belt can be slid and wherein suction means linked to the belt are provided. The belt includes at least on the outer face thereof a projecting section of predetermined length that protrudes in height with respect to the rest of the belt, the projecting section being provided with a plurality of through holes aligned in position with through holes made in the belt.
B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
B65G 15/42 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics having ribs, ridges, or other surface projections
B65G 17/46 - Means for holding or retaining the loads in fixed position on the load-carriers, e.g. magnetic
B65H 29/32 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by dropping from pneumatic, e.g. suction, carriers
B65G 47/61 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices to or from conveyors of the suspended, e.g. trolley, type for articles
15.
HANDLING SYSTEM FOR HANDLING SHEETS OF CARDBOARD OR SIMILAR MATERIAL
The present invention relates to a handling system for handling sheets of cardboard or similar material applicable for implementation in an automated production facility, comprising a first receiving station (1) configured to receive packages formed by cardboard sheets, each of the sheets being defined by four sides, and a second distribution station (2) in which the sheets coming from the receiving station are delivered face-down by sheet handling means. The first and second stations comprise modules that are independent of each other, and the handling means comprise a robot arm provided with a head that has gripping means for holding the package of sheets by any of the four sides, the head having a hinge point that can be coupled to a robot arm, capable of moving and orienting the gripping means as required in any of the coordinate axes, and the robot arm being mounted on a base that is independent with respect to the first and second stations.
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.
An insertion assembly for the continuous and automated feeding of laminar elements into a graphic printing station without the involvement of roller elements in the process, allowing the distance between the laminar elements in question to be adjusted such that adjacent laminar elements may be positioned very close to each other regardless of their length. Said assembly comprises an insertion device (1) that includes a rotating belt system on which the laminar elements (3) can be moved horizontally, and suction means, with the insertion device (1) connected to a stacking area (4) and; a pulling device (2) that includes a rotating belt system on which the laminar elements from the insertion device (1) can be moved, and suction means, with the pulling device (2) connected to a graphic printing station, said pulling device adjoining the insertion device (1) in a direction of forward motion.
The invention relates to a method for feeding laminar elements into an insertion device associated with a graphic printing station provided for printing at least one of the sides of the laminar element (3), a plurality of laminar elements being grouped in an ordered manner into a stacked group of laminar elements that extends upwards, such that the longitudinal axis of each laminar element is perpendicular with respect to a direction of movement of the group, the direction of movement of the group being perpendicular to the direction of movement of the insertion device (5). The group of laminar elements is rotated 180° with respect to an axis of rotation parallel to the direction of movement of the insertion device (5), such that the upper side of each laminar element is oriented downwards, the rotated group of laminar elements moving in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the insertion device.
B65H 5/00 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines
B65H 3/32 - Separating articles from piles by elements, e.g. fingers, plates, rollers, inserted or traversed between articles to be separated and remainder of the pile
B65H 5/24 - Feeding streams of overlapping articles
B65H 3/24 - Separating articles from piles by pushers engaging the edges of the articles
19.
FEED ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPLYING SHEET ELEMENTS TO A GRAPHIC PRINTING STATION
A feed assembly is provided for supplying sheet elements continuously and automatically to a graphic printing station without the intervention of laminating elements in the process, the distance between the sheet elements being adjustable in such a way that adjacent sheet elements can be very close to each other, whatever their length. The assembly comprises a feeder (1) with a revolving belt system on which the sheet elements (3) are horizontally movable, and with suction means, the feeder (1) being linked to a storage zone (4); and a driver (2) having a revolving belt system on which the sheet elements supplied by the feeder (1) are movable, as well as suction means, the driver (2) being linked to a graphic printing station and being arranged next to the feeder (1) in an advance direction.
System for handling dies with a rectangular and/or arched transverse cross-section that comprises a support for placing in a removable manner dies having a rectangular transverse cross-section, the support being designed to be coupled in a sliding manner to a fixed structure, in which at least said support has fastening means for holding at least one die with a rectangular transverse cross-section vertically in the air; and a handler provided with hooking means designed to be coupled to the support to place and/or remove the support with respect to the fixed structure, the handler having coupling means to be coupled to a transelevator or similar. This system is designed to facilitate the operations of placing and removing the dies during their storage.
Conveyor module for laminar bodies in a flexographic press, comprising rotating plate cylinders linked to the ink supply, the rotating cylinder being envisaged for making contact with the bottom side of the laminar body, said conveyor module (4) comprising a case (6) made up of a top cover, side walls, and a base open on the bottom, inside of which is housed a rotating impression cylinder (7) that rotates in an advancing direction and positioned in relation to a rotating cylinder of the flexographic press, envisaged for making contact with a conveyor belt (8) perforated with holes, said bottom side of the conveyor belt (8) making contact with the laminar body. It further comprises an air-vacuum duct having an end connected to the inside of the case (6), such that in an operating mode a vacuum effect is generated whereby the laminar bodies adhere to the conveyor belt (8); and a perforated platen located near to the open base of the case (6), provided with holes that enable a vacuum effect upon the laminar body.
B41F 5/02 - Rotary letterpress machines for printing on sheets
B41F 5/24 - Rotary letterpress machines for flexographic printing
B41F 17/26 - Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for for printing on flat surfaces of polyhedral articles by rolling contact
B41F 21/00 - Devices for conveying sheets through printing apparatus or machines
22.
DIE MANIPULATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A SUPPORT AND A MANIPULATOR
The invention relates to a system for manipulating dies having a rectangular and/or arched cross section. The system comprises: a support for removably positioning dies of rectangular cross section, which support can be slidably coupled to a stationary structure, and at least said support being equipped with securing means for vertically supporting at least one die of rectangular cross-section in the air; and a manipulator provided with attachment means for coupling same to the support in order to position and/or remove the support in relation to the stationary structure, said manipulator having coupling means for coupling same to a stacker crane or similar. The system is intended to facilitate the operations of positioning and removing dies during the storage thereof.
Insertion device (2) for feeding laminar bodies (3) into a graphic printing station (5), for inserting simultaneously and continuously laminar bodies at the same level and parallel to one another, which comprises storage areas (1) for laminar bodies where the laminar bodies are arranged in a vertical stack, the storage area being provided with independent moving means for extracting the laminar bodies from the storage area to an external conveying mean (14) linked to the graphic printing station. The moving means are located in a bench (2), which is moveable relative to a stationary bench (13) previously arranged in the graph printing station, such moving means comprising rotating driving belts actuated by motor means, and being linked to a vacuum aspiration device; the moveable bench having frontal abutment means that are in contact with the leading portion of the laminar bodies.
The invention relates to a handle for handling dies rapidly and safely, said handle comprising a grip element (8) connected to a locking device (9) by means of a base plate (7), said locking device fixing to a fixing plate that has already been connected to the die (12). The locking device (9) comprises a body, a group formed by a button (1) fixed to a cradle shaft (3), and balls (2) arranged between said shaft and the inside of the body of the locking device, such that, when pressed, the group acts on the balls (2) in such a way that they are hidden inside the locking body, enabling free insertion into the die fixing plate and removal therefrom. In this way, the user can lock the handle to the die and unlock it from the die with only one hand, while firmly holding the grip element.
B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
The invention relates to a mounting device for dies, especially for mounting dies on a punching machine, said device comprising two handles (6) that are fixed directly to the die and are controlled by pneumatic or electrical actuators that are remotely actuated by buttons on the handles (6) themselves, in such a way that the die can be handled easily (can move vertically and rotate about itself in a plane perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the longitudinal axle of the die-holding cylinder (10)). In this way, the mounting of dies on a punching machine is simplified, reducing, in turn, the execution time of the die-loading operation, especially when the die is of a significant size and weight.
B66C 1/66 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled for engaging holes, recesses, or abutments on articles specially provided for facilitating handling thereof
B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
Machines and machine tools; Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Agricultural implements other than hand-operated; Cardboard machinery; Corrugated cardboard machinery; Cylinders for machines, Cylinders for motors and engines,Embossing cylinders; Die-stamping machines. Advertisement services; Sales promotion for others (commercial services); Business management; Procurement, for others, Commercial intermediation, Import-export and Retail services and Wholesaling in shops and via the Internet of machines and Machine tools; Presentation of goods by any means of communications for retailing purposes; Organisation of trade fairs and exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes.
Machines and machine tools; Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Agricultural implements other than hand-operated; Cardboard machinery; Corrugated cardboard machinery; Cylinders for machines, Cylinders for motors and engines,Embossing cylinders; Die-stamping machines. Advertisement services; Sales promotion for others (commercial services); Business management; Procurement, for others, Commercial intermediation, Import-export and Retail services and Wholesaling in shops and via the Internet of machines and Machine tools; Presentation of goods by any means of communications for retailing purposes; Organisation of trade fairs and exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes.
Counter-die cylinder (1) for a machine for stamping laminar material, which comprises a cylindrical body (2) that rotates on its own axis, at least one tubular element (3), delimiting two opposite ends, which is arranged on the cylindrical body (2), and at least one shroud (4) arranged around the corresponding said tubular element (3), which further comprises movement means linked to the two opposite ends of the at least one tubular element for moving said tubular element in a longitudinal direction with respect to the axis of the cylindrical body, such that the position of the tubular element can vary along the length of the cylindrical body (2), said movement means being actuated by automated actuation means. In this way, the wear on the shrouds is reduced simply and automatically.
The invention relates to a counter-die cylinder for a machine for stamping sheet-like material, comprising: a cylindrical body (1), a tubular element (2) arranged around the cylindrical body, at least one cover (3) arranged around said tubular element (2), and fixing means for positioning/removing the at least one cover, said fixing means comprising a support housed inside an axial housing (14) located in the tubular element (2) fixed to two ends of the at least one cover, such that the two ends of the cover (3) can be moved in an opening and closing direction for the removal/positioning thereof. In this way, removal of the covers is facilitated and the time required for same is reduced.
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (other than
for land vehicles); machine couplings and transmission
components (other than for land vehicles); agricultural
implements other than hand-operated.
