公开(公告)号：US06910690B1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US09348155

申请日：1999-07-06

Applicant: David Clarke Pollock ,  Matthew Thomas Sharkady ,  Paul Emmett Bredenberg ,  Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Richard Daniel Curley ,  John Marshall Gaffney

Inventor： David Clarke Pollock ,  Matthew Thomas Sharkady ,  Paul Emmett Bredenberg ,  Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Richard Daniel Curley ,  John Marshall Gaffney

IPC: B41F21/08 ,  B41F21/10 ,  B65H29/06 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H29/68 ,  B65H5/02

CPC classification number: B65H29/06 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H2405/531

Abstract: A positive control signature transferring assembly, for use in a lower folder, transports and diverts signatures under positive control. The assembly has a first positive control deceleration device having grippers for transporting some of the signatures of a stream of signatures to a first delivery stream. The assembly has a gripper cylinder containing a plurality of grippers for gripping a leading edge and a trailing edge of each of the remaining signatures in the signature stream for transporting the signatures on the gripper cylinder. A second positive control deceleration device has grippers for transporting the remaining signatures released by the gripper cylinder to a second delivery stream. In this manner, the signatures are positively controlled at all times and alignment and fixed pitch errors are significantly reduced.

Abstract translation: 积极的控制签名转移组件，用于较低的文件夹，在正面控制下传输和转移签名。 组件具有第一正向控制减速装置，其具有用于将一些签名流的签名传送到第一输送流的夹持器。 组件具有夹持器筒，其包含多个夹持器，用于夹持签名流中的每个剩余签名的前缘和后缘，用于传送夹持器筒上的签名。 第二正向控制减速装置具有夹持器，用于将由夹持器缸释放的剩余签名传送到第二输送流。 以这种方式，总是积极地控制签名，并且显着地减少对准和固定螺距误差。

公开(公告)号：US06213459B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09113761

申请日：1998-07-10

Applicant: Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Paul Emmett Bredenberg

Inventor： Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Paul Emmett Bredenberg

IPC: B65H2946

CPC classification number: B65H29/045 ,  B65H2405/574 ,  B65H2513/222

Abstract: A signature gripper having a gripper pad for firmly gripping a signature; a gripper base connected to the gripper pad, the gripper pad being rotatable about the gripper base in a direction of rotation; and a spring acting in the direction of rotation to permit rotation of the gripper pad about the gripper base and connected to at least one of the gripper base and gripper pad. The spring damps deceleration experienced by the signature upon gripping.

Abstract translation: 具有用于牢固地抓住签名的夹持垫的签名夹具; 夹持器基座连接到夹持器垫，夹持器垫可以围绕夹持器基座沿着旋转方向旋转; 以及沿旋转方向作用的弹簧，以允许夹持器垫围绕夹持器基座旋转并连接到夹持器基部和夹持器垫中的至少一个。 弹簧减速通过抓地力进行签名。

公开(公告)号：US06612213B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09435667

申请日：1999-11-08

Applicant: Paul Emmett Bredenberg ,  Matt Thomas Sharkady ,  Richard Daniel Curley ,  Kevin Lauren Cote

Inventor： Paul Emmett Bredenberg ,  Matt Thomas Sharkady ,  Richard Daniel Curley ,  Kevin Lauren Cote

IPC: B65H2958

CPC classification number: B65H35/08 ,  B65H29/40 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H2404/243 ,  B65H2405/531 ,  Y10S83/934 ,  Y10T83/2057 ,  Y10T83/2074 ,  Y10T83/2098 ,  Y10T83/2194 ,  Y10T83/4778 ,  Y10T83/4836 ,  Y10T83/6491 ,  Y10T83/6582 ,  Y10T83/6588 ,  Y10T83/9374 ,  Y10T83/9401 ,  Y10T83/9408

Abstract: A method and device for diverting signatures is disclosed. A first cutting device partially cuts a web, while a second cutting device downstream of the first cutting device fully cuts the web so as to form a plurality of signatures. At least one first belt and at least one second belt hold the plurality of signatures, with the first belt having at least one first raised outer section and passing through at least part of the second cutting device, and with the second belt having at least one second raised outer section. The first and second raised outer sections interact to offset the plurality of signatures so as to define an alternating first stream and second stream of the plurality of signatures.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于转移签名的方法和装置。 第一切割装置部分地切割幅材，而第一切割装置下游的第二切割装置完全切割幅材以便形成多个签名。 至少一个第一带和至少一个第二带保持多个签名，其中第一带具有至少一个第一凸起外部部分并且穿过第二切割装置的至少一部分，并且第二带具有至少一个 第二个凸起外部。 第一和第二凸起的外部部分相互作用以偏移多个签名，以便限定多个签名的交替的第一流和第二流。

公开(公告)号：US20120055358A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：US13186929

申请日：2011-07-20

Applicant: Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Lothar John Schroeder

Inventor： Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Lothar John Schroeder

IPC: B41F1/54

CPC classification number: B41F33/02 ,  B26D1/245 ,  B26D1/626 ,  B26D5/24 ,  B26D5/32 ,  B26D9/00 ,  B41F13/025 ,  B41F13/58 ,  B41F13/60 ,  B41F23/0479 ,  B41F33/0009 ,  B41P2213/734

Abstract: A web printing press is provided. The web printing press includes at least one printing unit printing images on a web, at least one press component in direct contact with the web, a cutting device for cutting the web into sheets and a controller transmitting a virtual master signal to the at least one printing unit and at least one press component. A sensor senses the at least one press component or directly senses the web downstream of the at least one print unit and generates a sensor signal. A processor receives the sensor signal and the virtual master signal, the processor transmits a modified virtual master signal to the cutting device as a function of the received sensor signal. Methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供卷筒印刷机。 幅材印刷机包括至少一个印刷单元，其在幅材上印刷图像，至少一个与纸幅直接接触的压榨部件，用于将幅材切割成片材的切割装置以及将虚拟主信号传输到至少一个 打印单元和至少一个按压部件。 传感器感测至少一个按压部件或者直接感测至少一个打印单元下游的纸幅并且产生传感器信号。 处理器接收传感器信号和虚拟主信号，处理器根据所接收的传感器信号将修改的虚拟主信号发送到切割装置。 还提供了方法。

公开(公告)号：US08025291B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11328835

申请日：2006-01-10

Applicant: Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Lothar John Schroeder ,  Joseph Adrian St.Ours

Inventor： Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Lothar John Schroeder ,  Joseph Adrian St.Ours

IPC: B65H5/34

CPC classification number: B65H29/68 ,  B65H29/16 ,  B65H2301/4473 ,  B65H2404/232 ,  B65H2404/264 ,  B65H2513/108

Abstract: An apparatus for decelerating a signature comprises a movable belt arrangement, and a motor coupled to the movable belt arrangement for controllably moving the movable belt arrangement through a cyclical velocity profile. The movable belt arrangement is moved through a signature engaging section with the cyclical velocity profile causing the motor to decelerate the movable belt arrangement from a first speed to a second speed while engaging a signature in the signature engaging section. The signature enters the signature engaging section at the first speed, and leaves the signature engaging section at the second speed, lower than the first speed. The cyclical velocity profile causes the movable belt arrangement to accelerate upon the signature leaving the signature engaging section, back to the first speed, prior to a next signature entering the signature engaging section.

Abstract translation: 用于减速签名的装置包括可移动带装置和联接到可移动带装置的马达，用于可控地移动可移动带装置通过循环速度分布。 可移动带装置通过具有周期性速度分布的签名接合部分移动，使得电动机将可移动带装置从第一速度减速到第二速度，同时将签名接合在签名接合部分中。 签名以第一速度进入签名接合部分，并且以比第一速度低的第二速度离开签名接合部分。 循环速度分布使得可移动带装置在下一个签名进入签名接合部分之前，在签名离开签名接合部分之后加速回到第一速度。

公开(公告)号：US07926396B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US10035997

申请日：2001-10-26

Applicant: Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Richard Daniel Curley ,  Benedict Sammuel Raffaele

Inventor： Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Richard Daniel Curley ,  Benedict Sammuel Raffaele

IPC: B26D7/06

CPC classification number: B26D1/09 ,  B26D5/22 ,  B26D5/42 ,  B26D7/015 ,  B26D7/025 ,  B26D7/0625 ,  B26D7/0675 ,  B26D11/00 ,  B26D2007/0081 ,  Y10S83/934 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/0524 ,  Y10T83/2094 ,  Y10T83/4737 ,  Y10T83/4766 ,  Y10T83/4778 ,  Y10T83/647

Abstract: A transfer apparatus for a sheet material article trimmer includes a transfer element configured to grip the sheet material article and move the sheet material article in a transfer direction onto a side table of the sheet material article trimmer. A driver is provided, the driver being configured to move the transfer element at the same speed as the side table during period of time when the sheet material article is gripped by the transfer element and the side table is moving in the transfer direction.

Abstract translation: 用于片材制品修剪器的转移装置包括一个转移元件，其构造成夹紧片材制品并将片材制品沿传送方向移动到片材制品修剪器的侧台上。 提供了一种驱动器，所述驱动器被配置为在片材物品被传送元件夹持并且侧台在传送方向上移动的时间段期间以与侧台相同的速度移动传送元件。

公开(公告)号：US07338425B1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-04

申请号：US09481640

申请日：2000-01-12

Applicant: David Elliott Whitten ,  Eugene John Bergeron ,  Kevin Lauren Cote

Inventor： David Elliott Whitten ,  Eugene John Bergeron ,  Kevin Lauren Cote

IPC: B41F13/62 ,  B41L43/08 ,  B65H37/06

CPC classification number: B65H45/28 ,  B26D1/405 ,  B26D7/20 ,  B26D7/2628 ,  B26D7/265 ,  B26D2007/202 ,  B65H35/08 ,  B65H2511/11 ,  B65H2511/14 ,  Y10T83/4838 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/04 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: A variable length cutting device includes a cutting cylinder and a transfer cylinder. The transfer cylinder cooperates with the cutting cylinder for cutting a ribbon into signatures having a desired cutoff length. An adjustable diameter portion of the transfer cylinder can be moved in a direction toward and away from the central axis of the transfer cylinder for adjusting the desired cutoff length of the signatures.

Abstract translation: 可变长切割装置包括切割滚筒和传送滚筒。 传送滚筒与切割滚筒配合，用于将色带切割成具有期望的截止长度的签名。 传送滚筒的可调节直径部分可以沿着朝向和远离传送滚筒的中心轴线的方向移动，以便调整所需签名的截断长度。

公开(公告)号：US06918586B1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-19

申请号：US09505887

申请日：2000-02-17

Applicant: Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Richard Daniel Curley

Inventor： Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Richard Daniel Curley

IPC: B65H29/04 ,  B65H29/06 ,  B65H35/08

CPC classification number: B65H29/044 ,  B65H29/06 ,  B65H35/08 ,  Y10T83/0448 ,  Y10T83/2183 ,  Y10T83/2192 ,  Y10T83/2194 ,  Y10T83/4734 ,  Y10T83/483 ,  Y10T83/6542

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for providing positive control of a printable medium in a printing system such that high speed processing of the printable medium can be achieved without damage to the product (e.g., printed signatures). Exemplary embodiments are directed to a carrier system which contacts (e.g., grips) the printable medium from both sides to provide positive control over the printable medium as it is transported from one area of positive constraint (e.g., a folding mechanism of a folder device) to another area of positive constraint (e.g., transport tapes and/or a signature deceleration device located downstream of the cutting cylinders).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在打印系统中提供可打印介质的正面控制的方法和装置，使得可以实现可打印介质的高速处理而不损坏产品（例如打印的签名）。 示例性实施例涉及一种从两侧接触（例如，握住）可打印介质的载体系统，以便在可打印介质从正的约束的一个区域（例如，文件夹设备的折叠机构）传送时提供对可打印介质的肯定控制， 到另一个积极约束的区域（例如，位于切割滚筒下游的输送带和/或签名减速装置）。

公开(公告)号：US06170371B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US09153225

申请日：1998-09-15

Applicant: Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Richard Daniel Curley ,  James Richard Belanger

Inventor： Kevin Lauren Cote ,  Richard Daniel Curley ,  James Richard Belanger

IPC: B26D100

CPC classification number: B65H35/08 ,  B65H29/12 ,  B65H2701/1932 ,  Y10T83/2192 ,  Y10T83/2194 ,  Y10T83/6592 ,  Y10T83/6633

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to transporting signatures within a folding apparatus. Exemplary embodiments include at least one pair of cooperating cutting cylinders, each having at least one of a knife and an anvil. A conveying plane extends in substantially vertical direction. A right and a left conveyor assembly are assigned to the conveying plane. The cooperating cutting cylinders are integrated into the paths of conveying elements of the left and right conveyor assemblies, seizing a web of material prior to a cutting operation.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及在折叠装置内运送签名。 示例性实施例包括至少一对协作切割滚筒，每个切割滚筒具有刀和砧座中的至少一个。 输送平面沿大致垂直的方向延伸。 右传送器和左输送机组件分配给输送平面。 合作的切割圆筒集成在左右输送机组件的输送元件的路径中，在切割操作之前抓住材料卷材。

公开(公告)号：US6155560A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-05

申请号：US317634

申请日：1999-05-25

Applicant: Kevin Lauren Cote ,  David Clarke Pollock

Inventor： Kevin Lauren Cote ,  David Clarke Pollock

IPC: B41F13/56 ,  B65H9/10 ,  B65H29/58 ,  B65H29/66 ,  B65H5/00

CPC classification number: B65H29/6654 ,  B65H9/103 ,  B65H2301/34112 ,  B65H2301/44316 ,  B65H2511/22

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for reorienting printable material, such as the signatures of a web fed rotary printing press, in a manner whereby a new velocity vector can be positively imparted to a signature instantaneously. Exemplary embodiments used selected portions of a drive mechanism to actively redirect the signatures with a new velocity vector. Because the new velocity vector is actively imparted to the signatures, exemplary embodiments provide a highly reliable reorientation of the signatures, without causing damage to the signatures, and without risking potential jamming of the printing press. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention not only preserve the quality of a shingled stream by providing an ability to retain the original lateral alignment and pitch of the incoming shingled stream, but in addition, exemplary embodiments can correct the pitch between signatures of an incoming shingled stream.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于重新定向可印刷材料的方法和装置，例如卷筒纸送纸的旋转印刷机的签名，从而可以立即将新的速度矢量积极地赋予签名。 示例性实施例使用驱动机构的选定部分来以新的速度向量主动地重新定向签名。 由于新的速度向量被积极地赋予签名，示例性实施例提供了签名的高度可靠的重新定向，而不会对签名造成损害，并且不会造成印刷机的潜在干扰。 本发明的示例性实施例不仅通过提供保持进入的带状混合流的原始侧向对准和间距的能力来保持带状混合流的质量，而且，示例性实施例可以校正进入带负荷的流的签名之间的间距 。