JP3009501B2 - Booklet manufacturing equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a booklet manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a booklet such as a bankbook.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a booklet such as a bankbook is manufactured as follows. That is, as shown in FIG.
A plurality of, for example, three to four, printed sheets of a predetermined shape are superimposed, and one side is attached to form a sheet-like work 1. In this case, the portion to which the ceiling is attached becomes the attachment portion 3. The sheet-like work 1 is initially piled up (FIG. 6A).

[0003] Next, the sheet-like work 1 composed of a plurality of printed sheets 9 is conveyed one by one by a conveyor or the like, and the central part of the sheet-like work 1 is stitched to combine the sheets to form a sewing thread portion 4. Is formed (FIG. 6B). After that, as shown in FIG.
For example, the cover 2 is attached to the back surface. Next, after pressing the sheet-like work 1 in order to improve the adhesiveness of the cover 2,
As shown in FIG. 6 (d), the ceiling portion 3 of the sheet-like work 1 is cut by the cutting blade 5, or the ceiling portion is manually worked by a worker or by ironing using a roller or the like. Peeling off. The part 3 with a ceiling
This function prevents the printed sheets 9 from being separated before sewing, but becomes unnecessary after the printed sheets 9 are combined with each other by sewing.

[0006] Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the crest pressing blade 6 is pressed against the sheet-like work 1 along the sewing thread portion 4 to form a crease, so that the cover 2 faces outward. Fold it in two (FIG. 6 (f)). Further, the folded sheet-like work 1 is pressed and pressed, thus producing a booklet 8 such as a bankbook as shown in FIG. 6 (g).

[0005]

As described above, the manufacturing process of a booklet such as a bankbook includes a plurality of independent processes such as a sewing process and a cover gluing process. The sheet-like work 1 is transported by an operator between the apparatuses for performing the above.

On the other hand, it is conceivable that the sheet-like work 1 is transported by a transport conveyor between the apparatuses for performing the processes in each step. For example, when the downstream apparatus is stopped,
The upstream device must also be shut down accordingly, thus reducing the overall availability. In addition, even if each process is inlined, simply connecting the processes with a conveyor, etc., will prevent a different item from being mixed in the middle of the process or during the delivery in order to prevent mixing of the different items in the inline process. Even if the processing is completed in the step, the processing of the next item cannot be started until the item is discharged from the last step, and the overall operation rate is reduced by in-line processing. In particular, it is necessary to perform lot management for items such as passbooks where the number of members is strictly controlled, and it is inevitable to prevent the mixing of different types of items.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and aims to automate a booklet manufacturing process.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a booklet manufacturing apparatus capable of preventing a reduction in the overall operation rate.

[0008]

According to the present invention, there is provided a sewing machine for superimposing a plurality of printed sheets and sewing a central portion of a sheet-like work having one side attached thereto, and a downstream side of the sewing machine. A cover attaching machine arranged on one side of the sheet-like work and attaching a cover to one side of the sheet-like work; and a cutting device arranged downstream of the cover attaching machine and cutting a ceiling-attached portion of the sheet-like work. A creasing two-folding machine that is arranged downstream of the cutting device to score and fold the sheet-shaped work into two, and a two-folded sheet that is arranged downstream of the creasing and folding machine. A press-clamping device for press-clamping a work, between the sewing machine and the cover gluing machine, between the cover gluing machine and the cutting device, and between the cutting device and the creasing machine. Any between the crimping machine and the compression device,
A booklet manufacturing apparatus is provided with an in-line buffer that conveys a sheet-like work so as to be able to stay therein, and the in-line buffer is configured by continuously arranging a plurality of pockets in which the sheet-like work can stay.

[0009]

According to the present invention, when the apparatus located downstream of the in-line buffer stops, the sheet-like work is retained in the in-line buffer while the operation of the upstream apparatus is continued, so that the downstream apparatus can be recovered. You can wait. or,
When the item is switched, the fact is notified to the next process, so that mixing of different types of items can be prevented.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a booklet manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention.

First, an outline of a booklet manufacturing apparatus for continuously manufacturing a booklet such as a bankbook will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the booklet manufacturing apparatus 10 has a storage box 25 in which the sheet-like works 1 (see FIG. 6) are piled up. This sheet-like work 1 has a plurality (2 to 10).
) Printed sheets are overlapped and one side is glued.

On the downstream side of the storage box 25, there is provided a sewing machine 11 for sewing a central portion of the sheet-like work 1 to combine the sheets. Further, a cover pasting machine 13 having a non-stop feeder 14 is provided downstream of the sewing machine 11 via an in-line buffer 12. Among them, the in-line buffer 12 is
This is a part for storing the sheet-like work 1 when the processing on the side is stagnated. The non-stop feeder 14 continuously feeds the sheet-like work 1 to the cover attaching machine 13 side, and the cover 2 attaches the cover 2 to one surface of the sheet-like work 1 in the cover attaching machine 13. (Fig. 6
(C)).

A press cutting device 15 is provided downstream of the cover pasting machine 13, and a presser having a non-stop feeder 18 via an in-line buffer 16 is provided downstream of the press cutting device 15. A folder 17 is provided. The press cutting device 15 presses the sheet-like work 1 and simultaneously cuts the top attaching portion 3 of the sheet-like work 1. Further, the creasing press folding machine 17 folds the sheet-like work 1 along the sewing thread portion 4 (FIG. 6C), and the sheet-like work 1 so that the cover 2 faces outward. It comprises a bent portion 17b to be bent (see FIG. 6 (f)).

Further, a stack portion 19 for storing the sheet-like work 1 and a pressing device 20 for pressing the bent sheet-like work 1 from the lateral direction are provided downstream of the creasing machine 17. They are arranged sequentially. The sheet-like work 1 which has been pressed down by the pressing device 20 is discharged from the discharge unit 21.
Are sequentially discharged. Note that the entire booklet manufacturing apparatus 10 has three monitors 23a, 2
Monitoring of a failure or the like is performed by 3b and 23c.

Next, the in-line buffer 12 provided between the sewing machine 11 and the non-stop feeder 14 and the in-line buffer 16 provided between the press cutter 15 and the non-stop feeder 18 will be described. Since the inline buffers 12 and 16 have the same configuration, the inline buffer 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 for convenience.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the in-line buffer 12 is provided with a non-stop non-stop mechanism for the cover pasting machine 13 so that a predetermined amount of sheet-like workpieces 1a and 1b sent from the sewing machine 11 can be retained. It is transported to the feeder 14 side, and is configured by continuously arranging a plurality of pockets 30a to 30j. 1 and 3, reference numeral 1a indicates a sheet-like work of Bank A, and reference numeral 1b indicates a sheet-like work of Bank B.

Each of the pockets 30a to 30j is independently driven to receive a predetermined amount of the sheet-like work 1a, 1b and discharge it to the next pocket, and to retain the sheet-like work 1a, 1b as required. It has become.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, each of the pockets 30a to 30j has a sheet-like work 1 to be received.
It has variable index indicators 31a to 31j for displaying indices corresponding to the types a and 1b. Here, (a), (b), and (c) of FIG. 2 correspond to (a), (b), and (c) of FIG. 1, respectively. 4 (a), (b) and (c) of FIG. 4 are (a), (b) and
(C) is supported.

The variable index indicators 31a to 31j included in the pockets 30a to 30j display, for example, an index 0 when the sheet work 1a of Bank A is conveyed, and display the index 0 when the sheet work 1b of Bank B is conveyed. Index 1 is displayed. Each of the variable index indicators 31c to 31j except for the variable index indicators 31a and 31b has the following points (1) and (2).
The index is changed on condition (3). (1) The index of the variable index indicator is different from the index of the variable index indicator on the upstream side. (2) A sheet-like work has been sent from one upstream pocket into the pocket. (3) The sheet-like work was securely received in the pocket.

On the other hand, the variable index indicators 31a, 3
1b, for the upstream sewing machine 11, preparation for processing a different sheet-like work (for example, preparation for processing from the sheet-like work 1a to the sheet-like work 1b) is completed, and the sheet-like work 1a that has been processed first is 31c. The index is changed under the condition discharged to 31d.

Each of the pockets 30a-30j has a lamp 32a-3 for informing the outside of the index displayed by the variable index display 31a-31j.
2j. The lamps 32a to 32j perform, for example, a blue display when the index is 0, and a yellow display when the index is 1.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment having the above configuration will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 5, the sheet-like works 1 piled up in the storage box 25 are conveyed one by one to the sewing machine 11 side.
The sewing machine thread portion 4 is formed.
The sheet-like work 1 on which the sewing has been performed is then bundled by a predetermined amount, and is then transferred from the in-line buffer 12 to the cover attaching machine 13.
To the non-stop feeder 14 side.

Next, the operation of the in-line buffer 12 will be described in detail. First, as shown in FIG. 1A, the sheet work 1a of Bank A is introduced from the sewing machine 11 into the in-line buffer 12, and
Are sequentially transported to the non-stop feeder 14 side by the respective pockets 30a to 30j. Each pocket 30a-30
j are driven independently to discharge the sheet-like work 1a to the next pocket. In this case, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), since all the pockets 30a to 30j are ready to carry the sheet work 1a of Bank A, the variable index indicators 31a to 31j display the index 0. Then, the lamps 32a to 32j turn blue. For this reason, outside workers have to work with all pockets 30a-30j.
Can be confirmed to be ready to transport the sheet-like work 1a.

Next, when the cover pasting machine 13 is stopped for some reason, the pockets 30a to 30j keep the sheet-like work 1a in order and wait for the cover pasting machine 13 to recover (FIG. 1B). In this case, as shown in FIG. 2B, all the variable index indicators 31a to 31j continue to display the index 0.

Next, when the operation of the cover laminating machine 13 is restarted, each of the pockets 30a to 30j immediately discharges the sheet-like work 1a sequentially to the next pocket. 13 side. In this case, the processing capacity of the cover pasting machine 13 located on the downstream side (the number of processed sheet-like works per unit time) is made larger than the processing capacity of the sewing machine apparatus 11 located on the upstream side. 11 without stopping 11
3 can be restarted.

Next, when the processing of the sheet work 1a of Bank A is completed in the sewing machine 11, the processing of the sheet work 1b of Bank B is performed thereafter. In this case, the sewing machine 11 prepares for processing according to the shape of the sheet-like work 1b. Next, as shown in FIGS. 1C and 2C, the most variable index indicators 31a,
The index of 31b is changed from 0 to 1 under the condition that the preparation for processing is completed and the sheet-like work 1a is discharged.

When the preparation for machining the sewing machine 11 is completed,
The sheet-like work 1b is processed in the sewing machine 11 and the sheet-like work 1b is sequentially introduced from the sewing machine 11 into the in-line buffer 12 side. In this case, the variable index indicators 31c, 31d,... Downstream of the variable index indicators 31a, 31b sequentially change the index from 0 to 1 each time a new sheet-like work 1b is received. A change in the index is indicated externally by the lamp changing from blue to yellow (FIGS. 3 (a) and 4 (a)).

Next, the previously processed sheet-like work 1a
Are all pockets 30a of the in-line buffer 12.
To 30j to non-stop feeder 14 of cover laminating machine 13
(FIG. 3B and FIG. 4B).

Variable index indicators 31a to 31j
The index is sequentially changed from 0 to 1 as described above, and as shown in FIG. 3C and FIG. 4C, the index of the variable index indicator 31j of the most downstream pocket 30j is 0 → 1. , A change signal is output from the most downstream variable index display 31j. Then, based on this change signal, the cover pasting machine 13 in the next step prepares for processing according to the shape and the like of the sheet-like work 1b. At the same time, the supply of the sheet-like work 1b from the in-line buffer 12 to the non-stop feeder 14 is stopped.

Then, after the preparation for processing of the cover pasting machine 13 is completed,
The supply of the sheet-like work 1b from the in-line buffer 12 to the non-stop feeder 14 is restarted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the sheet-like works 1a and 1b supplied to the non-stop feeder 14 are continuously supplied one by one to the cover pasting machine 13 side by the non-stop feeder 14. Then, in the cover attaching machine 13, the cover 2 is attached to one surface of the sheet-like works 1a, 1b.

Next, the sheet-like works 1a, 1b on which the cover 2 is glued are supplied to the press cutting device 15 side, and the sheet-like work 1
While a and 1b are pressed, the ceiling part 3 is cut. Next, the sheet-like workpieces 1a and 1b are supplied to a non-stop feeder 18 via an in-line buffer 16, and are continuously supplied one by one to the creasing folder 17 by the non-stop feeder 18.

Since the in-line buffer 16 has the same configuration as the in-line buffer 12 as described above, the sheet-like works 1a and 1b can stay in the in-line buffer 16 as desired. In this case, the processing capacity of the presser folding machine 17 is reduced by the press cutter 15.
By making it larger than the processing capacity of
Even if 7 stops, it is possible to wait for recovery of the presser folding machine 17 without stopping the press cutter 15. When a new type of sheet work, for example, the sheet work 1a of Bank A and the sheet work 1b of Bank B enter the in-line buffer 16, crimping is performed according to the shape of the sheet work 1b. The supply of the sheet-like work 1b to the non-stop feeder 18 is stopped until the preparation for processing the two-folding machine 17 is performed.

Next, the sheet-like works 1a and 1b introduced into the creasing folder 17 are scored along the mince thread portion 4 by the creasing portion 17a, and the cover 2 is bent by the bending portion 17b. Is turned outward. Thereafter, the sheet-like works 1a and 1b are temporarily stored in the stack section 19, and thereafter are pressed by the pressing apparatus 20 to be pressed. The sheet-like workpieces 1a and 1b that have been pressed by the pressing device 20 are then sequentially discharged to the outside from a discharge unit 21.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the cover attaching machine 13 or the creasing folder 17 located on the downstream side of the inline buffers 12 and 16 is stopped, the sheet-like work is stored in the inline buffers 12 and 16. 1a and 1b can be retained and the recovery of the cover attaching machine 13 or the creasing machine 17 can be waited. Therefore, it is not necessary to stop the sewing machine 11 or the press cutting device 15 located on the upstream side of the inline buffers 12 and 16. In addition, since the in-line buffer constantly monitors the breaks in the item, if the item is switched, the next item will be transferred from the in-line buffer to the subsequent process until the previous item is completed and the preparation for the next item is completed. By not supplying, different types of items can be prevented from being mixed, so that new items can be processed by connecting one after another from the previous process without waiting for the preparation for switching to the subsequent process. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the mobility.

The inline buffer can be provided between the cover attaching machine 13 and the press cutting device 15 and between the creasing press folding machine 17 and the pressing device 20 in addition to the above embodiment. . In this case, by making the processing capacity of the device located on the downstream side of the inline buffer larger than that of the device located on the upstream side, it is possible to reliably cope with the stoppage of the device on the downstream side. .

[0038]

As described above, according to the present invention,
When the device located downstream of the in-line buffer stops, the sheet-like work can be retained in the in-line buffer while the operation of the upstream device is continued. As described above, the recovery of the downstream device can be waited without stopping the device on the upstream side of the inline buffer, so that the operation rate of the entire device can be prevented from lowering.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an inline buffer incorporated in a booklet manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a variable index indicator corresponding to a pocket of the inline buffer shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an inline buffer incorporated in the booklet manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a variable index indicator corresponding to a pocket of the inline buffer shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an overall schematic view of a booklet manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a process chart showing a general booklet manufacturing process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Booklet manufacturing apparatus 11 Sewing machine 12 In-line buffer 13 Cover pasting machine 15 Press cutting apparatus 16 In-line buffer 17 Folding machine 20

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A sewing machine for sewing a central portion of a sheet-like work having a plurality of printed sheets overlapped and one side of the sheet is attached to a ceiling, and a sheet-like machine disposed downstream of the sewing machine. A cover attaching machine for attaching a cover to one side of the work, a cutting device arranged downstream of the cover attaching machine for cutting a ceiling portion of the sheet-like work, and a cutting machine arranged downstream of the cutting machine. A crimping two-folding machine for creasing a sheet-like work and folding it in two, and a press-clamp disposed downstream of the crimping two-folding machine for crimping a sheet-shaped work folded in half. Device, between the sewing machine and the cover attaching machine,
A sheet-like sheet may be placed between the cover attaching machine and the cutting device, between the cutting device and the creasing device, or between the creasing device and the pressing device. A booklet manufacturing apparatus comprising: an inline buffer that conveys a work so as to be able to stay therein; and wherein the inline buffer is configured by continuously arranging a plurality of pockets in which a sheet-like work can stay. 2. The inline buffer has a variable index indicator at least in which the lowermost pocket displays an index corresponding to the type of sheet-like work, and the variable index indicator of the lowermost pocket has changed the index. 2. The booklet manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a change signal is output to an apparatus located on the downstream side in such a case.