Method of setting the folding-nip width of a plurality of pairs of folding rollers, and folding machine in which the method can be implemented

US6743161B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Maschinenbau Oppenweiler Binder GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Georg Dannemann · Backnang, DE
• Klaus Stocklossa · Rielingshausen, DE
• Eberhard Krieger · Waiblingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 10, 2002
• Grant date: Jun 1, 2004
• Expiry date: Dec 10, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2511/224
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In the case of the method of setting the folding-nip width of a plurality of pairs of folding rollers which are provided on a folding machine, the two folding rollers (12 to 22) of the pairs of folding rollers are brought into contact with one another. A sheet is then guided through between the two folding rollers (12 to 22) of the pairs of folding rollers, as a result of which at least one of the two folding rollers (12 to 22) moves in relation to the other, with a folding nip being formed in the process, it being the case that, for each pair of folding rollers, a measured value corresponding to the folding-nip width is detected as the sheet is guided through. Finally, the folding-nip widths of the individual pairs of folding rollers are set by adjustment of the at least one moveable folding roller (14 to 22) by means of a drive (42), which is connected kinematically thereto, based on the corresponding measured values which have been detected.