Apparatus for storing printed products arriving in an imbricated formation
US4697400A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1986 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1932
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plurality of similar winding units which are independently rotatably mounted are arranged in vertical superposition on a common support column. Each winding unit comprises a substantially horizontal discoidal support element or plate. Connected thereto is a substantially annular winding drum or mandrel or core. A conveyor delivers the printed products to be wound upon the winding cores. The conveyor comprises an exit or discharge region which is adjustable in height or elevation. A turning device is located adjacent to this discharge region and, together with the discharge region, is adjustable in elevation or height for uprighting or raising into a vertical position the reclining imbricated formation of incoming printed products. Subsequent to the uprighting of the printed products, the printed products are guided to the winding core or the respective wound product package or storage coil formed thereon by means of a pivotable rocker conveyor and are wound or coiled up. The winding units can be individually supplied with printed products and these printed products can also again be individually withdrawn or unwound from these winding units.
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