CN103260885A - Transport system and printing-orme changing system in a press unit, and logistics system in a printing works - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport system (18; 23) in a printing unit (01) with a printing unit cylinder (03; 12) for transporting at least one printing form cylinder (03) to be laid on the printing unit (01) ) on a new printing plate (06) with at least one holding device (17) arranged in or on the printing unit (01), in or on which it is possible to print The axial direction of the device cylinder (03; 12) is viewed side by side and pre-holds a plurality of new printing plates (06) to be laid, and the transport system also has an adapter unit (18), through which the pre-held The printing plate (06) on the holding device (17) is accommodated by the holding device (17) at the receiving position (P18.1), and moves closer to the printing plate along the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) through the drive mechanism (77) Transfer position (P18.2) transport of the cylinder, wherein the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) is formed by a guide system (23) fixedly arranged in the printing unit (01) with the frame, the transfer unit (18) Guided to move on the guide system, the drive mechanism (77) that moves the adapter unit (18) along the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) is designed as a drive motor (7) and is arranged on the adapter unit (18) on and with the movement of the adapter unit (18).

Description

Transport systems and plate changing systems in printing cells as well as logistics systems in printing plants

technical field

The invention relates to a transport system in a printing unit with a printing unit cylinder, a plate changing system of a printing unit and a logistics system in a printing plant according to the preambles of claims 1, 13 and 26 .

Background technique

DE 19620997 A1 discloses a device for conveying printing plates, wherein curved ends of printing plates arranged side by side are arranged on the suspension bars of a first supply device and on the suspension bars of a second supply device arranged offset therefrom . The printing plates are picked up by gripping and pressing devices and transported to the corresponding plate cylinders for assembly. Here, the gripping and pressing device is driven by a linear drive arranged in the machine frame and acts on a spindle drive, for example driven by an electric motor.

DE 10 2004 023 434 A1 discloses a suction and rolling device which extends over the length of the corresponding plate cylinder and is fixedly mounted at the end sides in side frames. The set of suction cups and rollers mounted on the device can be supported mechanically against one another or work pneumatically separated from one another.

DE 10 2008 043 687 A1 discloses a strip with hanging edges into which the bent ends of the printing forme to be plated can be hung. The strip has at least one peg or pin for receiving the printing plate in correct side register. Several printing plates can be inserted one above the other in the edge.

EP2110247A2 relates to a device and a method for changing printing plates used in illustration printing machines. When lining a new printing plate, the printing plate is hooked into the holding pegs on the side of the holding device and aligned laterally, clipped onto the swing arm and inserted with the end of the printing plate into the printing plate by swinging the arm in the groove of the drum. The printing plate is wound by the rotation of the printing plate cylinder, wherein a pressing device is placed here and the clamping remains for the first stage of winding. Tensioning of the printing plate takes place after the second end has also been inserted into the groove. When unloading the used printing forme, correspondingly positioned pivoting arms and guide elements form a guide triangle, by means of which the end of the printing forme that is released first is moved during the rotation of the printing plate cylinder. The printing plate is clamped by the swing arm before the other end is also released. The plates are eventually guided into old plate drawers that can move vertically on racks.

DE 10 2004 052 020 A1 discloses a printing plate handling machine for changing printing plates, which has a number of handling heads corresponding to the number of printing plates accommodated side by side, each of which has a plurality of holding means. The manipulator corresponds to two printing units arranged one above the other of a printing unit and for this purpose is mounted so as to be movable in the vertical direction in the machine frame.

DE 10 2004 022 089 A1 discloses a printing plate box with an old drawer and a new drawer, wherein the old or new printing plates are exchanged with the printing plate cylinders via the upper side or the lower side, and the removal of the old printing plates is carried out through openings in the sides. Removal and assembly of new plates.

EP1787813A2 discloses a printing plate magazine in which printing plates to be plated are stored in guides arranged one above the other and can be transported to the printing plate cylinder by a linear drive assigned to the magazine.

DE 10 2009 045 402 A1 discloses a replacement magazine that can be arranged exchangeably in a printing plate magazine associated with a printing unit, and which is also used as a collection container within an automatic transport system, for example for feeding new printing plates to the printing unit. A printing plate magazine arranged on the printing unit is loaded with a collecting container with a plurality of printing plates by means of a gripping device that travels vertically in the vicinity of the printing unit. The printing plate is conveyed from the printing plate chamber to the printing plate cylinder by means of a conveying device corresponding to the printing plate chamber for linear conveyance.

EP 2017081 A2 discloses a handling device for a printing press with a manipulator which comprises a suction bar on the manipulator head, which has two suction cups which respectively grip a printing plate simultaneously. The manipulator is arranged on the rail guide wall and is mounted vertically and axially movable in the rail guide wall.

EP2006102A2 discloses a method for handling printing plates, wherein the exposed printing plate is brought to a printing tower by means of a horizontal conveyor, where it is transferred to and from a second conveying device by automatic transfer is brought into the plate cylinder position.

EP1155858A2 relates to a plate changing system on a type I printing unit with a plate holder which can be swung from a vertical stand-by position to a plate changing position.

DE 4003445 A1 discloses an automated printing plate transport and cylinder assembly system in which a large number of printing plates is transported along a printing press by means of trolleys. The printing plates can be removed from the trolley and brought to the axial position corresponding to the printing plate cylinder by means of a manipulator which can be moved between the two printing units in the axial direction of the cylinder.

DE 43 09 658 C1 discloses a transport device that runs on rails above a single-sheet printing press and has a lifting device by which printing plates can be transported to the printing plate cylinders of the individual printing units. The lifting device has a lifting drive with which the rail can be run vertically.

DE 10 2009 000 750 A1 discloses a printing plate transport device which is used to transfer printing plates from a storage device of an elevator to a printing plate magazine. The movement of the printing plate transport device for the printing plates arranged in the elevator corresponds to the drives for the vertical and horizontal movement.

DE 10 2006 032 199 A1 discloses a handling device by means of which a printing plate magazine can be loaded with a plurality of printing plates simultaneously.

DE 10 2008 044 228 A1 discloses a receiving device for receiving printing plates to be transported to a printing unit, which can be brought vertically at the level of the individual printing units. The receptacle can be swiveled from its vertical position into a horizontal position, wherein in the horizontal position the printing forme pre-held in the receptacle can be transported vertically into a magazine corresponding to the printing unit. This conveying takes place by means of nozzles.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a transport system in a printing unit with a printing unit cylinder, a printing plate changing system of a printing unit and a logistics system in a printing factory.

This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claims 1 , 13 and 26 .

The advantages achievable by the invention are in particular that a simple, reliable and also design-variable system with respect to different machines (in particular newspaper printing presses) is achieved by the system as a whole and/or by the design of the individual system components.

An advantageous embodiment of the storage device with a plurality of storage positions arranged next to each other and one behind the other provides a simple, space-saving and also easy-to-handle printing plate storage, in which at defined positions The printing plate is set and extracted by the adapter unit. It is particularly advantageous if, in one embodiment, the part of the holding device that accommodates the printing plate is designed as a carrier element and can thus also be used for transporting the printing plate outside the printing unit. In an advantageous embodiment, the logistics system of the printing plant can be coordinated to the transport system and carrier elements of the printing units by using the same carrier elements of simple and particularly light design for transport and pre-holding.

In one embodiment, particularly space-saving concerns the accessibility of the printing unit, wherein a storage device provided specifically for used printing formes is provided for the printing unit in construction separately from the storage device for new printing formes. In particular in combination with the above-mentioned space-saving storage device for new printing formes ensures accessibility and/or enables simple assembly of the printing unit with support elements carrying new printing formes, for example advantageously integrated into an automated logistics system middle.

In an advantageous embodiment of the transport system from the store to the plate cylinder in the printing unit, an adapter unit is provided, which itself has its drive and moves in a corresponding guide system. This makes it possible on the one hand to implement curved transport segments and/or extensions as required. On the other hand, the transport system can be variably adapted to different machines without further changes only through the design of the guide path. Furthermore, a stable and reliable guidance is ensured in any situation, even when, for example, there are restrictions on accessibility. With regard to flexibility, it is particularly advantageous to design the guidance system as a rail system, possibly using diversions and/or using devices for positioning in the rail path. In printing units with several printing units, it is particularly advantageous to use a common guide system and/or a common plate store for reasons of cost and construction space.

The constructional and/or functional separate implementation of the plate storage device and the adapter unit achieves that the storage device can be flexibly arranged in or on the printing unit, in contrast to combined arrangements.

If, in an advantageous embodiment of the printing plate changing system, a placement device (Anlageeinrichtung) is provided in addition to the adapter unit, a stable and reproducible placement of the printing plates is achieved, even if the printing plate width changes and/or Or if the direction of transport of the printing plates to be laid is not horizontal.

As already mentioned, a particularly simple, variable and reliable system is achieved by the above-mentioned components and in particular also by combinations thereof.

Description of drawings

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and explained in more detail below. in,

Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a printing unit with a plate changing system;

Figure 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a printing plate and a plate cylinder a) with grooves and a side view b) of the plate cylinder loaded with a printing plate;

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a printing unit with system components of the plate changing system;

Fig. 4 shows the view of Fig. 3, but does not show the switching unit;

Fig. 5 shows an enlarged screenshot of Fig. 4 which mainly depicts the plate storage in the printing unit;

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a plate store with a holding device and a drive device;

Figure 7 shows a front view, an oblique view and a sectional view a), b) and c) of the carrier element of the plate store;

Figure 8 shows views of the holding device, a) in an idle position, b) in a first working position and c) in another working position;

Figure 9 shows a perspective view viewed from the II side in an embodiment of the adapter unit;

Figure 10 shows a side view viewed from the first side of the adapter unit of Figure 9;

Fig. 11 shows an enlarged section of the end-side guide and push mechanism of the adapter unit of Fig. 9;

Fig. 12 shows a perspective sectional view of a guide rail with a toothed rack according to Fig. 11 cooperating with rollers and drive wheels;

FIG. 13 shows an enlarged screenshot of FIG. 3 , mainly of the design of the guidance system, but shown without an overlay;

Figure 14 shows a first state of an embodiment for a branch road corresponding to a guidance system;

Figure 15 shows a second state of the branch in Figure 14;

FIG. 16 shows a front view of the transition unit being guided on the guide system and on the drive of the branch in its guide section;

Figure 17 shows a schematic diagram of the transfer of the printing plate to the printing plate cylinder by means of the transfer unit;

Fig. 18 shows a perspective view of the placement device arranged in the printing unit according to Fig. 3 or Fig. 4;

FIG. 19 shows a section XIX-XIX through a longitudinal section of the placement device according to FIG. 18;

Figure 20 shows a schematic diagram of the transfer of the printing plate to the printing plate cylinder by means of the adapter unit when using the placement device;

Figure 21 shows a perspective view of the pressing device cooperating with the printing plate cylinder;

FIG. 22 shows a left side section of the opened compression device according to FIG. 21 , viewed from the "back";

FIG. 23 shows an enlarged cut-out of FIG. 1 in the rest position, mainly depicting the holding device for accommodating used printing plates;

Fig. 24 shows the screenshot in Fig. 23 in the accommodation position;

Figure 25 shows an in-order schematic diagram of the sequence of steps for the lower version a) to f) and the upper version g) to n);

Figure 26 shows a schematic diagram of the equipment and functional areas of the printing plant;

Figure 27 shows an embodiment of a transport trolley for manual movement;

Figure 28 shows an embodiment for a transport trolley capable of autonomous movement;

Figure 29 shows a screenshot close to the printing unit of the transport system for transporting printing plates to the printing unit;

Figure 30 shows an enlarged section of a transfer position for transferring a carriage element carrying a printing plate to a carriage corresponding to a printing unit;

Figure 31 shows a cross-section of a transport trolley carrying printing plates;

Figure 32 shows a cross-section of a bracket designed for at least motor-assisted accommodation of bracket elements;

Figure 33 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a holding device;

Figure 34 shows a cross-section A-A of the stent element according to Figure 33;

Figure 35 shows a perspective view and a detail view of a support element with a pneumatically operable holding mechanism;

FIG. 36 shows an enlarged view of the stent element according to FIG. 35 and a section B-B.

Detailed ways

A printing unit 01 of a printing press, in particular a web printing press, preferably a newspaper printing press, has at least one printing unit 02 with a printing unit cylinder 03 designed as a plate cylinder 03 , which is not shown in detail The way is rotatably supported in the side frame 04 (Figure 1). Preferably, the printing unit 01 is designed as a printing unit 01 running in a substantially vertical belt extension, ie a belt 16 that runs through the printing unit 01 during production (as opposed to a printing unit of an illustration printing machine), e.g. from bottom to top or Extend in reverse in special cases. A preferred printing unit 01 here has, for example, preferably in the same frame or at least one identical printing tower, at least two printing units 02 cooperating with the same belt side, in particular two printing units 02 stacked vertically one above the other. It should also include, for example, printing towers, wherein two or more double printing units are stacked to form one printing tower, at least two vertically stacked printing units printing on the same side of the belt 16 .

The plate cylinder 03 is designed to accommodate one, in particular a plurality of printing formes 06 , such as printing plates 06 , which can be detachably fastened to the plate cylinder 03 . For this purpose, the printing plate cylinder has one or more axially extending openings 07 of grooves 08 on its circumference, into which the ends 09; 11 of the printing plates 06, such as the printing plate ends 09; and is maintained by form fit and/or friction fit (Fig. 2a)). At least one front end 09 of the printing plate 06 can preferably be folded at an acute angle in such a way that the front end can be hooked into the nose-shaped edge in cross section in the region of the opening 07 and can thus be shaped in the circumferential direction. The face fits securely on the edge. The rear end 11 is advantageously folded at 80° to 100°, preferably 85° to 95°, in particular 90°. The printing plate 06 is designed to be flat and has a transversely extending front end 09, preferably as a front, in particular an angled edged end 09, a transversely extending rear end 11, advantageously rear, likewise The folded end 11 and the two side edges extend in the longitudinal direction of the printing plate 06 . Therefore, the transverse or lateral expansion of the printing plate 06 is understood to be the direction in which the front, preferably folded end 09 extends, wherein the direction of the side edges extending perpendicularly thereto is defined as the longitudinal direction or direction of the printing plate 06 . Expand vertically. Furthermore, the printing forme 06 of flat design has a front side which, in the state stretched against the forme cylinder 06 , points outwards and/or carries information about the printing image to be transmitted. The side facing the plate cylinder 06 in the mounted state can be referred to as the back side.

A holding device (not shown in detail) is preferably arranged in the groove 08 , which holds at least the rear end 11 in the groove 08 in a friction-fit and/or form-fit manner. Preferably, the plate cylinder 03 is designed to be "double-circular" on its circumference, i.e. it has a circumference which essentially corresponds to k=2 (k∈N, such as k=1 or 2) successively arranged Printed page or printed segment length, preferably newspaper pages. It has, for example, a number of grooves 08 (I∈N, such as I=1 or 2, preferably I=k) successively in the circumferential direction, the grooves have corresponding openings 07 to the shell surface, and the grooves can be One printing plate 06 is successively fixed on the printing plate cylinder 03 in the circumferential direction. In the dual circle embodiment described here, I=2. In the axial direction of the plate cylinder 03, the plate cylinder is preferably implemented with an effective or usable length corresponding to a plurality, such as a maximum of n (n∈N, such as n≥2) of printed pages or printed pages arranged side by side. Figure width, preferably a standard format newspaper page. For this purpose, the plate cylinder is designed such that a plurality, for example a maximum of at least m (mεN, eg m≥2) of printing formes 06 can be loaded side by side. In an advantageous embodiment, the plate cylinder 03 is designed with a width corresponding to at least four (n=4) printing pages arranged next to each other. For this purpose, the plate cylinders can be loaded side by side with at least two printing plates 06 , preferably a maximum of four (m=4) printing plates 06 designed as single printing plates ( FIG. 2 b )). The plate cylinder can also optionally be loaded with at least two printing plates 06 designed as panorama printing plates each carrying two printing pages or with four printing plates 06 designed as single printing plates carrying one printing page each. The plate 06 can be loaded or mixed with two single-page wide and one double-page wide printing plate 06 can also be loaded. Preferably, the printing forme ends 09 ; 11 of all adjacent printing formes 06 are arranged axially flush with one another on the forme cylinder 03 . In order to accommodate the flush printing forme 06 , the groove 08 and/or its opening 07 is formed in one advantageous embodiment to run through the length that is available, ie over the length on which the printing forme 06 can be deposited. In an alternative, the printing plate ends of all adjacent printing plates 06 are not arranged aligned, but are offset in pairs in the circumferential direction relative to each other by half the printing plate length.

The plate cylinder 03 cooperates in the printing unit 02 , which is preferably designed as an offset printing unit 02 , with a printing unit cylinder 12 embodied as a transfer cylinder 12 and at least with an inking unit 13 and possibly a dampening unit 14 . The transfer cylinder 12 , the inking unit 13 and the optionally provided dampening unit 14 are designed with a length that is matched to the effective length of the plate cylinder 03 . The printing unit 01 has here, one above the other, two printing units 02 cooperating with the same belt side of a web 16 extending through the printing unit 01 , for example a printing material web 16 designed as a paper web, as described above. The printing unit has a total of four printing units 02 , each of which forms a double printing position in pairs on its transfer cylinder 12 . The printing unit 01 can also have more than four printing units 02 as components. In principle, at least two transfer cylinders 12 arranged one above the other can cooperate with a common impression cylinder, wherein the printing unit 01 is designed as a so-called 9-cylinder printing unit or 10-cylinder satellite printing unit and is arranged one above the other. 02 fits with the same belt side. The printing unit is preferably designed as a double printing unit with two superimposed arrangements, in particular as an H-shaped printing unit 01 as shown.

In the present example, the plate cylinder 03 is designed as "double wide", which corresponds to the effective or usable length of n=4 printed pages arranged side by side in the standard format specified for the printing unit 01 (nominal distance L _N ). This also applies correspondingly to the embodiment of a single-wide printing unit 01 (n=2) or a triple-wide printing unit 01 (n=6), in which printing plates 06 to be lined, such as The maximum number m of individual printing formes 06 preferably corresponds to the number n. The printing units 01 or plate cylinders 03 are preferably of multiple width (eg n=4 or 6), here double width (n=4) and can be loaded side by side with a maximum of m=4 or m=6, here For maximum m=4 printing plates 06.

The printing unit 01 is equipped with a plate changing system with at least one storage device 17 for pre-holding a plurality of new printing plates 06 to be applied in the vicinity of the printing unit, such as a plate store 17 and with a The transfer of the plate cylinder or the first position P18.1 close to the plate store, such as the storage position P18.1, to the second position P18.2, such as the transfer position P18.2 close to the plate cylinder, to transport the printing plate 06 to be laid. Connecting unit 18 as system component 17; 18. The adapter unit 18 is preferably not part of the storage device 17 or embedded in the storage device 17 . The adapter unit is constructed differently from the holding device 17 and/or is arranged to be movable in the printing unit 01 independently of the holding device 17 , although it can at least partially pass through a correspondingly designed holding device on its path of motion. 17. FIG. 1 shows the adapter unit 18 in a solid line in the transfer position P18.2 and additionally only schematically shows the adapter unit 18 in a dotted line in the receiving position P18.1. In an advantageous refinement, the plate changing system has, for example, a placement device 19 for guiding the printing plates 06 to be laid after delivery through the transfer unit 18 and/or a pressing device 21 to assist hooking and/or winding and/or Or a holding device 22 for receiving the removed printing forme 06 as a further system component 19 ; 21 ; 22 . The plate store 17 can comprise a support element 24 or a corresponding design acting as a support element 24, which supports the plate 06 loaded on the plate store 17 against bending and thereby avoids possible damage in the holding area. torque. The plate storage 17 can also have a corresponding length or extension, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the loaded printing plate 06 , which likewise functions as a support element 24 . It is also possible for any printing plate cylinder 03 to be assigned a not shown side registration device (Seitenregistervorrichtung) on the transport path of the printing plate 06, which guides and/or positions the printing plate to be applied by means of, for example, lateral stops. Edition 06. The stop can here be designed to be axially positionable or adjustable.

As also shown in FIG. 1 , the transfer unit 18 is not freely movable in the printing unit 01 , but along a transport path 23 ; 23 . 1 ; 23 . A preferably frame-fixed guide system 23 with one or more guide branches 23.1; 23.2 is formed, in particular via a preferably frame-fixed rail system 23 with one or more rail branches 23.1; 23.2). The transport path 23 ; 23 . 1 ; 23 . 2 is thus preferably formed by a rail system 23 arranged fixedly to the frame in the printing unit 01 , on which the transfer unit 18 is guided in movement. The transport path 23 ; 23 . 1 ; 23 . 2 extends between the storage device 17 and the transfer point P 18 . 2 close to the plate cylinder in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the plate cylinder. Accordingly, the transport system associated with the printing unit 01 comprises one or more transfer units 18 and a guide system 23 as further system components 23 (for example including guide devices fixed to the frame), which presuppose one or more transfer units. The possible transportation path or movement path of the connection unit 18. One or more adapter units 18 and guidance system 23 can also be considered together as a system component "transportation system" (18, 23).

In principle, any plate cylinder 03 of the printing unit 01 can be assigned its own (separate) transfer unit 18 and its own, separate transport path 23; 23.1; 23.2 and, if necessary, its own plate store 17 as a system component of a plate changing system 17; 18; 23; 23.1; 23.2. In an advantageous embodiment in which several printing units 02 are arranged one above the other in a printing tower or in a printing unit 01 , no two complete Plate changing systems that are separate from each other, but use at least one common system component 17; 18; 23; 23.1; 23.2, such as a common, connectable or The adapter unit 18 of the printing units 02 and/or the plate stores 17 assigned to the two printing units 02 . For example two separate transport systems ( 18 , 23 ) can be used for the two printing units 02 , each comprising a transport path 23 ; 23 . 1 ; 23 . 23.1; 23.2, which use a common plate store 17 assigned to the two printing units 02 or, if necessary, two transfer units respectively assigned to one Plate storage 17 of printing unit 02 . In an embodiment that is advantageous in terms of outlay and space requirement, a common, connected or connectable guide system 23 and a common plate store 17 are assigned to two adjacent printing units 02 , wherein in the common An adapter unit 18 assigned to the two printing units 02 is used in the guidance system 23 and, in a time-saving alternative, a common plate store 17 is used for both adapter units 18 . The plate store 17 does not have to travel here (if first the plate cylinder 03 of one printing unit 02 and then the plate cylinder 03 of the other printing unit 02 is to be loaded with new printing plates 06 ), that is, not for example at its relative height or It varies in distance from the printing unit 02 , but can be arranged in the printing unit 01 at a fixed location or with a pivot axis fixed to the frame. Thus, the plate store 17 occupies the same working position, for example, in both cases (see description below P17.2; P17.3). The adapter unit 18 is not assigned to the storage device 17 (as it might be, for example in the case of a plate changing magazine), but to a guide system 23 assigned to the printing unit 01 in a frame-fixed manner.

In addition to, or in particular instead of, the pressing device 21 to be provided separately in the plate changing system, the subsequent transport of the roller 26 of the printing unit 02 close to the plate cylinder, such as the inking unit or the dampening unit 13; 14, can in principle be used The applicator roller 26 of the path 23 . 1 ; 23 . 2 at the end close to the plate cylinder acts as a pressing device 26 . This can be advantageous in particular in combination with the spatial arrangement of the system components 19; Vertically extending tangents, for example running with a deviation of maximum ±40°, advantageously ±20°, preferably ±10°, or tangents extending mainly or substantially vertically, are placed on the printing plate during the approaching guide (Heranführen) Roller 03 on. In principle, a variant with a roller 26 acting as a pressing device 26 and/or a printing forme 06 extending substantially vertically in the placement position can be used for each printing unit 02 . However, it is advantageous for one of the two printing units 02 (which are loaded with new printing formes 06 via a common plate store 17 and/or via a common guide system 23 ) to use a roller 26 which acts as a pressing device 26 And/or a printing plate 06 extending substantially vertically in the placed position. Here, the transport path 23; 23.1; 23.2 can be designed such that a deviation of the printing plate 06 along a main or substantially horizontally extending tangent, such as a maximum of ±40°, advantageously of a maximum of ±20°, preferably a maximum of ±10°, when approaching the guide Placed on the plate cylinder 03 of one of the two printing units 02, or in a placed position extending mainly or substantially horizontally, and the printing plate 06 along a tangent line extending mainly or substantially vertically (see description above ) is placed in close guidance on the other plate cylinder 03 of the two printing units 02 or extends mainly or substantially vertically in the placement position. A supply from the same plate store 17 is thus achieved in a simple manner without strictly restricting the accessibility of the space between the two printing units 02 .

3 shows a perspective view of a printing unit 01 with its system components 17; An optional pressing device 21 is provided. The plate store 17 is largely covered here by the adapter unit 18 located away from the plate cylinder, so that FIG. 4 shows the printing unit 01 without the adapter unit 18 . 23.2, in particular the transport path branches 23.1; 23.2, of the two guide branches 23 . 1 ; 23 . 2 and optionally provided positioning devices 28 , such as devices for variable path limiting devices 28 such as stop devices 28 and/or sensor structures assigned to the transport system or guide system 23 28 is concealed here, for example, under a protective cover 29 , for example within housing 29 . In order to distinguish the individual components described below, the front end of the printing unit 01 in FIGS. 3 and 4 is marked with side I and the rear end with side II.

19; 21; 22; 23 (which are explained in detail below in the exemplary embodiments) have respectively been described and recognized as advantageous and independently applicable individual solutions, it is particularly advantageous if A targeted combination of two or more system components 17 ; 18 ; 19 ; 21 ; 22 ; 23 is achieved through their coordinated cooperation. Finally, one or more system components 17; 18; 19; 21; 22; 23 form a particular advantage in the overall system of the printing plate logistics system, which includes not only the operations corresponding to the printing unit 01 (storage, transport , upper plate/lower plate), but also operations within the printing press, especially in the printing plant, during printing plate manufacturing and/or transport, such as automatic supply of printing plates to the printing unit 01.

FIG. 5 shows an enlarged detail of FIG. 4 , in which the storage device 17 for pre-holding the new printing forme 06 to be applied is visible at the front. Viewed in the axial direction of the printing unit cylinder 03; 12, the holding device 17, for example designed as a plate store 17, extends at least over its nominal width _WN or the nominal width _WN of the printing unit 01 and is indirectly or directly supported on both sides. On side frame 04. In a simple embodiment, the mounting of the holding device 17 can basically be designed so that it is fixed to the frame and has no freedom of movement relative to the side frame 04 , but for maintenance or dismantling reasons it does not involve any possible possibilities. Detachability. However, the holding device is preferably pivotable about a pivot axis S17 which preferably extends parallel to the axial direction of the plate cylinder 03 . This support can be achieved, for example, by means of a holding device 31, such as a lever 31, which is pivotably mounted on the side frame 04 about the pivot axis S17, wherein, in an actuated, for example automatable, embodiment, the lever 31 At least one or two eccentrically acting drives 32 , such as pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders 32 or electric motors 32 , are pivotable. In a simple embodiment, the holding device 17 can also be pivoted purely manually. In the driven as well as in the manual embodiment, preferably for at least one working position, a defined position of the storage device 17 can be established by means of a corresponding positioning device. It can be, for example, a stop limiting the pivoting movement in the case of a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 32 , a sensor for switching off the motor in the case of an electric motor 32 , or in the case of a drive 32 designed as a stepper motor is the preset for the defined position. In FIG. 8 the drive mechanism 32 is embodied as a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 32 , which is articulated to the side frame 04 in a manner not shown in detail.

The storage device 17 , in particular the support 36 of the storage device 17 or the support element 37 explained in greater detail below, preferably inserted or insertable into the storage device 17 and/or the support element 37 provided as the transport element 37 has a side surface 49 ; 51 , In particular, the longitudinal side 49; 51 has a length extending in the longitudinal direction r _l and a height extending in the transverse direction r _q . The sides 49 ; 51 are not necessarily uniform or closed, but instead represent the outer sides of the carrier 36 (for example the printing plate carrier 36 ) or the carrier element 37 , which may be designed as a non-uniform component.

The storage device 17, in particular the support 36 of the storage device 17 or the support element 37 shown in detail below, preferably inserted or insertable in the storage device 17 and/or the support element 37 provided as a transport element 37 on its side 49; 51. In particular, on the surface of one of the longitudinal sides 49; 51 (as viewed in the longitudinal direction r _l of this side 49; 51 or the printing plate holder 36; 37, for example at least in sections) there is a structure 34 with A plurality (such as a number j) of holding elements 33 or groups of holding elements 33 spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction r _q of the longitudinal side 49; The front ends 09 of the hems of a plurality of printing plates 06 are hung at intervals on _{the q} . Thus, a form-fitting connection is created or can be created which respectively acts against a force directed in the direction of the rear end 11 . By means of the holding elements 33 spaced apart from one another or in the transverse direction r _q of the longitudinal side 49; Multiple printing plates 06. In the loaded state, the holding element 33 grips the end 09 of the printing plate 06 , which is folded, for example, at an inner angle of less than 90°, wherein the holding element 33 prevents the relative movement of the printing plate 06 to the rear end 11 and is aimed at During the movement of the holding element 33 , the printing plate is entrained with a component directed in the opposite direction. Regardless of whether the holding device 17 and the holding element 33 are mounted movable or pivotable with the holding device 17 or are fixed in place, the holding element is also referred to below as the carrier 33 due to the type and function of the connecting device. Therefore, the holding device 17 or the support 36 forming the printing plate support 36; The ends 09 of the sides; on the extension of the vertical extension of 11) have a plurality of holding elements 33 spaced apart from each other, so that the ends 09 of the flanges of a plurality of printing plates 06 are hung mutually at intervals or staggered in the longitudinal direction of the printing plates 06 into different holding elements 33 spaced apart from each other. In contrast, the longitudinal side 49 ; 51 (cf. FIG. 8 ) with the holding element 33 is that side of the holding device 17 or carrier element 37 that can accommodate the printing forme 06 . Unlike storing the printing plates 06 in a space-intensive shaft structure, the printing plate ends 09; On the same side or surface of the component (such as directly on a side and surface of the support 36 assigned to the holding device 17, such as the printing plate support 36, or on the same side or surface of the support strip 47 of the support element 37) successively set. A plurality of retaining elements 33 arranged one behind the other on the same side of the component ( 36 ; 47 ) are thus arranged rigidly and without movement relative to one another on the same component (support 36 or support strip 47 ). The holding element is arranged on the component in an operationally rigid or immovable manner (but if necessary in a multi-part embodiment, in principle detachable for mounting or dismounting, for example by means of a screw connection or clamping connection), that is to say on the On the support 36 or on the support slats 47 . A plurality of (for example all) printing plates 06 to be stored in the same row extending radially to the plate cylinder 03 in the storage device 17 or to be accommodated successively on the support strips 47, in a preferred embodiment such as They are not each pre-retained in their own shaft structure or guide, but are placed one above the other, wherein their ends 09 are held offset from one another by holding elements 33 spaced apart from one another. In this embodiment, in which the holding element 33 is arranged in a fixed position (possibly detachable for installation and maintenance purposes) on the support 36 of the holding device 17 during operation), the support 36 is simultaneously used as a base body 36 on which the holding element 33 is arranged in the described structure 34 . The holding elements 33 can be integrally formed with the base body 36 (support 36 ) or part of a multi-part base body 36 (support 36 ), or can be arranged individually or in groups on the base body 36 via a possibly detachable connection. (Bracket 36).

Preferably, the retaining device 17 has, on its length L34 (which corresponds at least to the nominal width W _N ), a structure 34 of the type j with a number j spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction r _q on the nominal width W _N . Carriers 33 that run through, carriers 33 that are interrupted or sunk in certain segments in the longitudinal direction, or groups of carriers 33 corresponding to longitudinal segments. In other words, on the longitudinal direction r _l of the storage device 17, the number of printing plates 06 corresponding to the rated width W _N can be accommodated or pre-held side by side in the axial direction, and the horizontal direction r _q of the storage device 17 can be A number of printing plates 06 corresponding to the number j of carriers 33 or groups of carriers 33 is successively accommodated or pre-held through the storage device 17 . Of course, it is not always necessary to fill all the plate storage slots. The number of printing formes 06 that can be arranged next to each other in the longitudinal direction r ₁ corresponding to the nominal width W _N also depends on and is beneficially influenced by the design as, for example, single printing forme or panoramic printing forme 06 . The above-mentioned "longitudinal segments" or the expression "longitudinally on certain segments" relate in the present example to the printing plate width of a single printing plate 06 in the standard format and are shown in FIG. 6 by way of example corresponding to FIG. 2b) The segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ shown in dashed lines, such as the longitudinal segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ are shown. Each segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ corresponds to a length which essentially corresponds to the width of the printing forme 06 to be accommodated, wherein it is necessary to take into account the necessary length to be applied to the printing forme The smaller spacing between the printing plates 06 on the cylinder 03 and the lengths correspond to the corresponding segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ on the printing plate cylinder 03 (see eg FIG. 2 b )).

In the shown example of a double-width and double-circular plate cylinder 03, the structure formed by the carrier 33 is designed such that it can be supported or pre-held by the holding device 17 side by side in the longitudinal direction r _l at a maximum of n=m= 4 and viewed successively on the transverse direction _rq to carry or pre-hold at least j=1=2 single printing plates 06, under the configuration relationship between the storage device 17 and the two double-circle printing devices 02 here, it can carry or hold The pre-holding quantity is j=2*l=4 single printing plates 06 . The capacity of the storage device 17 in terms of the number k or l of printing pages or printing plates 06 that can be arranged in the circumferential direction and in terms of the number of printing pages that can be arranged in the longitudinal direction, taking into account the number of printing units 02 to be assigned Or the aspect n or m of the number of printing plates 06 can be applied to other embodiments of the dimensioning of the printing plate cylinder.

The structure 34 of the carrier 33 arranged on the surface of the holding device 17 and enabling the holding of a plurality of printing plates 06 arranged next to one another or in succession can be implemented in different ways as described above. For example, for each printing plate 06 to be held, groups of, for example, two carriers 33 can be arranged on the relevant longitudinal sections a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ , wherein the groups of A plurality (for example a number n; m of at most one of the printing formes 06 or printing pages to be applied) are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction _r1 and flush with each other. It is also possible for each longitudinal section a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ to be provided with a carrier 33 extending in the longitudinal direction _r 1 sufficiently to prevent tipping, for example at least half the width of the printing plate.

In a simpler embodiment, this structure 34 is part of a frame 36 , for example a cross member 36 , which extends between bearing points on the side frame 04 , for example between the holding devices 31 . What has been described above with regard to the arrangement of the holding element 33 (structure 34 ) with regard to its longitudinal and in particular transverse arrangement relative to the holding device 17 and with regard to the position of the suspended printing forme 06 applies correspondingly to the support 36 How and where it is set up. In this way, the structure 34 can either be added directly to the corresponding longitudinal side on the support 36 or fixedly mounted in a single part. However, the structure can also be part of one or more support structures 34 or a support element 37 that is part of a structure 34 . A single of these support elements 34 can then carry the structure 34 extending over all segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ . This is advantageous when the machine has a small or medium nominal width W _N or is designed as a single width or a maximum of double width. In this way, the carrier element 37 can be fastened, for example, to the carrier 36 , for example by means of a screw connection. However, it is also possible to provide a plurality of elements, each carrying a part of the structure 34 , which can be fixed axially next to each other on the carrier 36 . The subdivision of the plurality of carrier elements 37 can be carried out, for example, with reference to the segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ , wherein the partially wide carrier element 37 carries, for example, one or, in an advantageous embodiment, two segments a ₁ ; The structures 34 or holding elements 33 of a ₂ ; a ₃ and a ₄ (visible for example in FIGS. 5 , 6 and 7 ). What has been described above regarding the arrangement of the holding element 33 (structure 34 ) with regard to its longitudinal and in particular transverse arrangement relative to the holding device 17 and regarding the position of the suspended printing forme 06 applies correspondingly to the carrier element 37 on the setting method and position. Accordingly, the support element 37 comprises a support strip 47 which has on the surface of the same longitudinal side 51 a plurality of holding elements 33 or rows of holding elements 33 spaced from one another in the transverse direction _r q of this longitudinal side 51 Or a group of holding elements 33 in such a way that at least two printing plates 06 with a number n are hung side by side on the support element 37 on the longitudinal side 51 of the support element 37 in the longitudinal direction _r 1 and in the transverse direction At least two printing plates 06 (such as n∈N and n≧2) each having an end 09; Viewed in the longitudinal direction of the inserted printing forme 06, the elements 33 are arranged in such a way that the folded ends 09 of the plurality of printing formes 06 can be hooked mutually offset to different, mutually spaced positions, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the printing forme 06. on the holding element 33. This also applies in particular to the carrier element 37 which is designed as a transport element 37 during operation and which can advantageously also be inserted as a plate store in the holding device 17 assigned to the printing unit.

In a preferred embodiment, one or more carrier elements 37 are detachably arranged or can be arranged on the carrier 36 during operation, for example as one or more inserts. The longitudinal side 49 of the holding device 17 with the holding element 33 is formed by one or more longitudinal sides 51 of the carrier element 37 inserted into the holding device 17 and having the holding element 33 . In order to arrange one or more support elements 37 detachably during operation, a mechanism (not shown in detail here) is provided, which releases the support elements 37 by an operator, a robot arm or by a drive device under the urging of a control device for automatically carrying out the process. for extraction so that it can be removed from the holder 36 . This mechanism can be designed, for example, by means of a preferably self-locking latch, preferably a self-locking latch, clip or otherwise designed as a rapidly detachable blocking mechanism acting between the bracket 36 and the bracket element 37 ( Rückhalte mechanismus). In an example (as can be seen, for example, in FIG. 6 ), the bracket 36 and the bracket element 37 are designed correspondingly in their shapes such that the bracket element 37 is surrounded on the entire longitudinal side except for the open front side with the structure 34 and There is a fixed seat (position) in the carrier 36 , which here frame-like surrounds the carrier element 37 . The blocking means here only have to ensure that the carrier element 37 cannot move towards the open side. For example, in the illustration of FIG. 6 , a protrusion 39 or a nose 39 (exemplarily shown in FIG. shown in dotted lines), or an elastic stop 41, such as a locking pin 41 (not visible in FIG. Elastically fit into corresponding openings of the bracket 36 . Additionally or alternatively (see e.g. the description below with respect to FIGS. 31 and 32 ), the support element 37 can be detachably connected to the cross member 36 during operation by a mutual shaping that only allows a relative movement in the longitudinal direction _r1 . can be connected. In another embodiment according to FIGS. 33 and 34 , the bracket 36 and the bracket element 37 can also be implemented correspondingly in the following manner, that is, the bracket element 37 can be hung on the bracket 36 in a form-fitting manner by providing corresponding hooks 166 ; 167 .

This detachably designed mechanism for connection or locking between the bracket element 37 and the bracket 36 bracket in operation (that is, not only for installation and/or maintenance purposes) allows operators, manipulators and/or The logistics system described in more detail below removes the carrier element 37 from the storage device 17 or from the printing unit 01 and optionally mounts it remotely from the printing unit. For this purpose, the support element 37 preferably has a corresponding transport interface 38 (illustrated by way of example in dashed lines in FIG. The transport is designed as a holding device 38 cooperating with the grippers of the robot and/or transport mechanism. If the structure 34 is fastened detachably to the holding device 17 by means of the insert 37 during operation, the holding device 17 or the support 36 has the structure 34 on the relevant longitudinal side 49 in the mounted state with the insert 37 . What has been described above with regard to the arrangement of the holding element 33 (structure 34 ) with respect to its arrangement in the longitudinal direction and in particular in the transverse direction with respect to the holding device 17 , with respect to the support element 37 and with respect to the position of the suspended printing plate 06 This applies correspondingly to the arrangement and position of the carrier element 37 which is detachable during operation, in particular also for the carrier element 37 which is used below as a transport element 37 .

In the embodiment for arranging the holding element 33 on the longitudinal side of the holding device, on the longitudinal side of the support element 37 and on the side of the support strip 47, the suspended printing plate or plates 06 are mounted on their flat sides. In extension, it extends substantially in a plane parallel to the line of retaining elements 33 arranged next to each other and/or one behind the other on the side. In other words, the planar extension of the inserted printing forme 06 , for example the front and rear sides of the printing forme 06 , at least at the level of the holding element 33 , runs substantially parallel to the plane connecting the end of the holding device 33 close to the printing plate cylinder. .

In all embodiments of the holding device 17 or the plate store 17, the segments (preferably each segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ ) have, for example, at least one 06 The device positioned on the plate store 17 is referred to below as the side register device 42 . _In principle, for each of the j printing plate _positions of _the segments a ₁ ; A side registration device 42 in the form of a registration element 43 (such as a registration stone Rigisterstein). Preferably, however, a side registration device 42 extending over j flush printing plate positions is provided, which has a plurality of segments acting in the form of registration elements 43 or, for example, nose-shaped outward flanges or noses 43. The side registration device cooperates with the printing plate 06 at the printing plate position of the line. For example, the side registration device 42 can be embodied in one piece as shown in FIG. The recesses 44 in the front end 09 of the side position fit in unison.

The structure 34 shown in the example is formed by longitudinally extending, rib-shaped projections 48 , such as ribs 48 , on the carrier element 37 and corresponding depressions 46 . The carrier 33 is here the part of the rib 48 which cooperates with the front end 09 of the printing plate 06 . Ribs 48 protrude from a base body 47, such as a base plate 47, wherein base plate 47 and ribs 48 can either be joined together from separate components, such as support strips 47 and holding elements 33 fastened thereto, or can preferably be produced in one piece , such as pouring. The ribs 48 and their shape, viewed in cross section, are preferably designed in such a way that the end 09 grasped by the carrier 33 has enough room for a pivoting movement around the edge of the carrier. In other words, the shape of the carrier 33 preferably does not have a matching shape corresponding to the inner corner of the edge (eg a corresponding chamfered nose), but is implemented without such a "corner fit". In an advantageous embodiment, the retaining element 33 is designed here by means of the lowered edge extension such that the respective printing forme 06 is not held over its entire width, but only over two partial lengths.

In the embodiment of the structure 34 , its profile properties or the holding element 33 , passive or active holding means 52 can also be provided, which positively or frictionally cooperate with the suspended printing plate 06 so that the printing plate cannot be (at least prevented) unintentional uncoupling. An example of a self-blocking design of such a holding mechanism 52 is particularly advantageous for an embodiment in which the structure 34 is designed on a detachable support element 37 during operation and the detachable support element 37 should also be For transport outside printing unit 01.

35 and 36 illustrate an advantageous embodiment of a support element 37 with a pneumatically actuatable holding mechanism 52, by which it can be clamped in the holding state and can be clamped in another operating state (such as the free state). Bottom) Let go of the folded printing plate end 09 hooked into the holding element 33 . The flanged end 09 is held by the holding means 52 in a holding state, for example in a force-fit manner, in that the end is pressed, for example, against a component fastened to the carrier element, for example against the relevant holding element 33 .

In principle, holding means 52 can be provided for all storage positions, in particular also for all storage positions arranged one behind the other, ie longitudinally spaced apart transversely to printing plate holder 36 ; 37 . This is advantageous, for example, if all printing plates 06 are to be additionally secured during transport in the printing plant.

In the embodiment shown, when only the storage position following the first or foremost storage position in the transverse direction of the printing plate holder 36; 37 or following the first holding element in the transverse direction of the printing plate holder 36; 37 The retaining element 33 is sufficient to protect the printing forme 06 , eg during the process of removing a printing forme lying thereon, when it is associated with the retaining means 52 . If a printing forme 06 is removed, the next following printing forme 06 lying below it or laterally can be clamped, respectively.

The pneumatically actuatable holding device 52 includes, for example, a pneumatic element 53 to which compressed air can be applied, which, for example, when compressed air is applied, establishes the holding state and clamps the hooked-in end 09 of the printing plate 06 . The pneumatic element 53 can be designed, for example, in the form of a pneumatic cylinder 53 with a push rod. In the embodiment shown, the pneumatic element 53 comprises a hollow body 53 to which compressed air can be applied, which can be reversibly shaped at least on the side cooperating with the printing plate 06 . By applying compressed air, at least this side is arched out and causes a clamping of the end of the printing plate.

In a self-blocking, not shown embodiment, the printing plate end is clamped, for example by spring elements, in the holding state. The pneumatic element 53 is arranged in such a way that the elastic element moves away from the end of the printing plate against its elastic force by actuating the pneumatic element 53 , ie by applying compressed air, thereby producing a release state.

As shown in FIG. 35 , two holding devices 52 are provided for each storage position to be clamped, which cooperate with the hooked-in printing forme 06 . With a correspondingly designed effective length of the holding means 52 for clamping in the longitudinal direction of the printing plate holder 36 ; 37 , the holding means 52 can simultaneously cooperate with the ends 09 of two adjacent printing plates 06 . In this way, for example, three holding mechanisms 52 are set for two printing plates 06 that need to be arranged side by side on the longitudinal r _l of the printing plate support 36 that accommodates two printing plates 06 side by side; 06 adjacent printing plates. If the frontmost or uppermost printing forme 06 is to be removed (for example via the adapter unit 18 ), the printing forme 06 located below it is clamped by at least one associated holding means 52 . As a result, the printing plates 06 which may be located further below are held in their holding elements 33 (for example without activating or loading the holding means 52 assigned to these printing plates).

Clamping or holding and opening or releasing preferably take place at least in one operating state in which the stored printing forme 06 is held directly or indirectly in the holding device 17 and is to be removed. Accordingly, a compressed air supply is provided on the beam 36 .

If the holding element 33 is arranged directly and fixedly on the crossbeam 36 as the printing plate support 36, the holding means 52 of a row of holding elements 33 arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction _r1 and flush with each other can be realized by controllable valves. Compressed air supply. Thus, it is always possible to activate or deactivate a row of holding mechanisms 52 of flush storage positions arranged side by side. If the printing plate holder 37 is designed as one or more holder elements 37 that can be removed during operation, for example, an interface 54, such as a connection holder 54, is provided on the end side or on the rear side of the holder element 37 for supplying rows The holding mechanism 52. If the support element 37 is placed on the crossbeam 36 , the compressed air supply is established automatically, for example, by connecting the support and a counter piece (not shown). The activation or deactivation of the row of holding means takes place via remotely actuatable valves (not shown), for example synchronously and/or in relation to the progress of the covering of the new printing forme.

In an advantageous embodiment, the plate store 17 mounted pivotably in the printing unit 01 can be brought into at least two defined positions P17.1; P17.2; P17.3, wherein the position P17.1 1 represents an idle or loading position P 17 . In this position P17.1, the side 49; 51 (or the longitudinal extension of the held printing plate 06) with the carrier 33 extends mainly vertically, ie it forms such as α<45° with the vertical, preferably α ≤30° angle. In this position P17.1, on the one hand, simple loading and, on the other hand, a small space requirement is achieved. In at least one further position P17.2; P17.3, the plate storage 17 is in the working or unloading position P17.2; P17.3, at least one of the printing plates 06 stored on the printing plate storage 17 arrives at the transfer In the active area of unit 18. In this position P17.2; P17.3, the side 49 with the carrier 33; 51 (or the longitudinal extension of the printing plate 06 held) mainly extends horizontally, ie it forms such as α > 45° with the vertical line , preferably an angle of α≥60°. In this position P17 . 2 ; P 17 . 3 the stored printing forme 06 can be accommodated by the transfer unit 18 and transported by the guide system 23 in the direction of the plate cylinder 03 . Preferably, a first working position P17.2 is provided for the phase of the first contact of the adapter unit 18 with the printing forme 06 to be accommodated, in particular during accommodation, and a second working position P17 is provided for the transport phase of the accommodated printing forme 06 .3, wherein the plate store 17 has, for example, a greater angle α (≦90°) in the first working position P17.2 than in the second working position P17.3. In the present case, the angle α is approximately 90° (±5°) in the first working position P17.2 and is more pronounced, for example at least 8°, in particular at least 10°. In general, according to the transport path 23 of the receiving area or receiving position P18.1 directly connected to the adapter unit 18, it can be determined that in the first working position P17. The plane extends in a direction substantially parallel to the directly connected transport path segments. If the second working position P17.3 is provided in an advantageous embodiment, it should extend over a transport path section connecting the planes at least 8°, preferably at least 10°. This ensures that the front end 09 can be better decoupled from the structure 34 of the holding element 33 and/or that the handled printing plate 06 does not have its rear end 11 on the printing plate located below it during subsequent transport. 06 Swipe on.

The described design of the holding device 17 and its advantageous embodiment variants as well as the design of the carrier element 37 for conveying the printing plate 06 already belong to an advantageous solution, but the solution combining the features of the transport system 18, 23 is more preferred, the transport system Advantageous variants are described below. Details and combinations (sensible or not) of features described subsequently for the embodiment of the transport system 18, 23 can be applied to the design of the printing unit 01 and the printing unit explained above in the description of the overall system 01 In configuration variants retrofitted with system components 17; 18; 19; 21; 22; 23.

As mentioned above, the transfer unit 18 together with the guide system 23; 23.1; 23.2 is responsible for the transfer of the new printing plate 06 to be laid from the storage position P18.1 remote from the plate cylinder or close to the plate store to close to the plate cylinder Transport at position P18.2. For this purpose, the transfer unit 18 accommodates the printing forme 06 to be laid in the first position P18.1 of the printing plate store 17 carrying the printing forme 06 , which in principle can be designed arbitrarily. It can be designed, for example, as a simple carriage on which the printing plates 06 can be placed manually or by a robot, or as a multi-level storage or racking system in which several printing plates 06 are pre-loaded. Remain in stacked shaft structures or guides. Regardless of the specific embodiment, the adapter unit 18 can access the printing plate 06 which is also located in or on the plate store 17 , so that there is no longer any need for a separate advancing mechanism for the printing plate 06 to be provided there. In a preferred embodiment, therefore, a plate store 17 is used which is designed according to the embodiment of the storage device 17 described above. In this embodiment, the adapter unit 18 grips without hindrance the surface of the printing forme 06 to be laid, which is still in the holding position, wherein in the smallest space (that is, without the adapter unit 18 and the respective printing forme 06 between the larger differences in the location of the first contact) pre-holds a plurality of printing plates 06 to be laid one after the other.

The adapter unit 18 extends in the printing unit 01 parallel to the axis of the plate cylinder (see eg FIG. 3 ). The adapter unit has at least a length L18 viewed in the axial direction of the plate cylinder 03, so that it is compatible with the segment a ₁ for accommodating m printing plates 06 that can be arranged side by side on the plate cylinder 03; a ₂ ; Each of a ₃ ; a ₄ at least partially intersects (see eg FIG. 9 ). It preferably extends over the entire nominal width W _N of the plate cylinder 03 to be loaded. The adapter unit comprises a one-piece or multi-part crossbeam 61 extending over a length L18 and at least one receiving device 62 , for example a holding device 62 , which has at least the maximum The number m corresponds to a number p of accommodating elements 63 , such as holding elements 63 , or multiple groups (each group has a plurality, such as two) of accommodating elements 63 or holding elements 63 . The receiving elements 63 are preferably arranged (at least in the idle state, not shown) in a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adapter unit 18 . The receiving element 63 can in principle be designed with any desired receiving mechanism, as long as it ensures receiving and supporting the printing plate 06 . For example, the holding can involve a magnetic effect and the holding element 63 has a holding mechanism designed as a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. Likewise, mechanical clamping can be provided by means of clamps correspondingly cooperating with the printing plate 06 . In a preferred embodiment, however, the receiving and holding is based on low pressure (vacuum), wherein the receiving device 62 is designed as a suction device 62 and the receiving elements 63 comprise suction cups 64 as receiving means. Preferably, two receiving elements 63 with suction cups 64 are provided per printing forme 06 to be arranged axially next to each other or per segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ .

In principle, it is possible to arrange all the receiving elements 63 of the receiving device 62 in a fixed position on the side of the beam 61 facing the plate store 17 or the printing plate 06 to be received, so that the suction cups 64 are placed overall only by means of the beam 61 or A movement of the adapter unit 18 takes place. However, in an advantageous embodiment, the receiving elements 63 are supported on the respective receiving elements 63 on the crossbeam 61 or the suction cup 64 in such a way that the suction cup 64 extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the crossbeam 61 or the adapter unit 18 in at least one part. Relative movement in direction. For this purpose, in an advantageous, mechanically simple embodiment, all receiving elements 63 are supported on a common support relative to the crossbeam 61, which can be moved generally along the direction movement. After being placed on the printing plates 06, the printing plates 06 to be accommodated (all of them) can be selected if necessary by selectively applying the suction cups 64 (i.e. activating each holding element 63 or suction cup 64 or activating each group of holding elements 63 or suction cups 64). or targeted). In this advantageous embodiment, although all holding elements 63 or suction cups 64 (holding means) or groups of all holding elements 63 or suction cups 64 (holding means) are moved in the direction of the plate store 17, only some holding elements 63 or suction cups 64 (accommodating means) or groups of accommodating elements 63 or suction cups 64 (accommodating means) are activated in holding and/or accommodating, which corresponds to the segment _a1 ; _a2 of the printing plate 06 to be accommodated; a ₃ ; a ₄ . If the printing plates 06 of all segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ are to be accommodated, then after placement, all holding elements 63 or suction cups 64 (holding mechanism) or all holding elements 63 or suction cups 64 (holding mechanism) are activated group.

In a variant improved on this basis, respectively two adjacent segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ or each segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ receiving element 63 are supported on respectively common brackets that are relatively movable relative to the beam 61, and these brackets can respectively move in said direction by operating at least one actuator. In view of the risk of tipping, however, an embodiment is particularly advantageous in which each suction cup 64 is mechanically independent of the other suction cups 64 of the receiving device 62 relative to the longitudinal axis of the crossbeam 61 or the adapter unit 18 . ground support. Such movements are effected, for example, by actuators 66 , 67 in each case, which can in principle be designed arbitrarily, for example as electric motors, involving magnetic forces or pressure agents. This movement can be effected by means of a lever in the form of a linear movement or also in the form of an oscillating movement. In the preferred embodiment here, the actuation involves the actuator 66 ; 67 which is loaded with pressure medium. To this end, the receiving elements 63 each include, for example, a cylinder 66 fixed to the crossbeam and which can be pressurized, in which a piston connected to the suction cup 64 via a push rod 67 operates (or vice versa). Alternatively, the push rod 67 can also act on the lever arm and pivot the suction cup 64 pivotally mounted on the lever arm.

The actuators 66 , 67 (or their cylinders and pushrods 66 ; 67 ) assigned to the receiving element 63 of the receiving device 62 can here in principle be collectively or in larger groups (for example two adjacent The receiving elements 63 of the segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ ) are operatively connected to the same pressure medium supply, ie to the same pressure medium line. In this case, the receiving elements 63 connected to the same pressure agent line have degrees of freedom in the direction of adjustment, although they are only actuated as a whole at the same time. In the embodiment described here, at least the receiving elements 63 assigned to the same segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ are each independently of the other segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ Loaded with pressure agent. For this purpose, a valve station 68 is provided, which has a number of controllable valves 69 at least corresponding to the number of independently loaded receiving elements 63 or groups of receiving elements 63, which valves are connected on their output side via lines not shown. The receiving elements 63 involved are connected. In this way at least the receiving elements 63 assigned to one printing forme 06 can be placed or lifted independently of the receiving elements 63 assigned to other printing formes 06 . As described above, the receiving elements 63 can be brought into the two positions P63.1 (rest position) and P63.2 (receiving position) individually or in groups, for example, by applying a pressure agent ( FIG. 10 ).

Via a corresponding number of valves 69 it is also possible to act on the suction cups 64 with a low pressure. Here again the suction cups 64 can in principle collectively or in larger groups (for example respectively the receiving elements 63 of two adjacent segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ ) be connected to the same pressure The agent supply device is in operative connection, ie connected to the same pressure agent line. In a preferred embodiment, at least the suction cups 64 assigned to the same segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ are connected to other segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; ₃ ; a ₄ apply low pressure independently. The suction cups 64 of one or more segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ can be activated as required by the control device.

In an advantageous development, the adapter unit 18 (for example in the second line) has a second receiving device 71, for example a second holding device 71, in particular a second suction device 71, which has a number of side-by-side, For example, a receiving element 72 , such as a holding element 72 , likewise has a suction cup 76 . With regard to the arrangement, implementation, quantity and arrangement with groups and/or segments, refer to the content described for the first receiving device 62, preferably with the following difference, the receiving element 72 of the second receiving device 71 is relative to the cross beam 61 It is mounted pivotably about a pivot axis 71 parallel to the transverse beam 61 or the longitudinal axis of the adapter unit 17 (see eg FIG. 10 ). This oscillation can in principle be in a group similar to the above-mentioned group (such as each segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ or every two adjacent segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ collectively on the swingable bracket 73) in the form of implementation, but can also be implemented individually. Depending on the embodiment of the first receptacle 62 , a pressure-medium-based actuator can be provided as the drive device, which, for example, can likewise be connected to a valve of the valve station 69 .

In the embodiment shown, two adjacent segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ or receiving elements 72 of the printing forme 06 to be handled are mounted so as to be pivotable together. This is achieved, for example, by a support 73 that is pivotable relative to the transverse beam 61 , on which a group of receiving elements 72 formed in this way is arranged and can thus be pivoted together about a pivot axis S71 . The pivoting of the carrier 73 takes place here, for example, via an actuator 74 which is either also designed as an actuator 74 actuatable by a pressure agent or is embodied as an electric motor, for example a stepper motor. The second receiving element 72 is preferably also arranged (at least in the idle state) in a row parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adapter unit 18 . The suction cups 76 of the second receptacle 71 or the line of the second receptacle elements 72 are arranged on the crossbeam 61 or on the adapter unit 18 further away from the plate cylinder in view of the position relative to the plate cylinder 03 . It can swing between positions P72.1 and P72.2 (P72.3).

In an embodiment of the adapter unit 18 (for example, the presence of at least one curved guide section 84.2 and/or pivoting is advantageous, for example for hooking/unhooking reasons, see eg FIG. 25d) or 25i)), it is possible Instead of the first receptacle 62 with the first receptacle 63 only a second receptacle 71 with a pivotable receptacle 72 is provided, or only the first receptacle 62 is provided but with a pivotable second receptacle 72 The first housing element 63.

Via one or more receiving devices 62; 71 it is possible to receive differently by means of the adapter unit 18 depending on the application of low pressure to a certain receiving element 63; 72 or to a group of receiving elements and/or according to the positioning of the receiving elements 63; One or more printing plates 06 of the printing plate storage 17 are used to transport the printing plates along the transport path 23 ; 23 . 1 ; 23 . 2 to the printing plate cylinder 03 to be loaded. The transfer of the adapter unit 18 along the transport path 23; ; 23.1 ; 23.2 Transporting the adapter unit 18 . In this way, it is possible, for example, to insert the adapter unit 18 with a correspondingly designed carrier into a threaded drive driven by a frame-fixed drive motor or into a drive motor extending along the transport path 23; 23.1; 23.2 via a frame-fixed drive motor Driven traction mechanism (such as chain or traction belt). The second alternative at least offers the possibility of a transport path requiring a change of direction.

However, in a preferred embodiment, the adapter unit 18 is driven by a drive mechanism 77 assigned to the adapter unit 18 and guided by the adapter unit 18 , such as a drive motor 77 . 23.1; 23.2 is propelled by a drive motor 77 via at least one drive wheel 78 which positively or frictionally cooperates (with respect to the printing unit 01 ) with a frame-fixed running path 83 (advantageously Embodiment refer to the following description). The adapter unit 18 includes a drive motor 77 , which drives a shaft 81 here, for example, with a transmission 79 interposed. The drive pulley 78 is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on the shaft 81 (for example, at each end face of the transverse member 61 ). In principle, two drive motors 77 can be provided for the two end-side drive wheels 78 , which have to be synchronized electronically.

The guidance and tipping protection of the adapter unit 18 can be designed in different ways depending on the design of the drive wheel/running path 78 / 83 pair and/or the design of the additional cooperating guide element 82 . In this way, for example, two drive wheels 78 can be arranged successively on each end side in the transport direction on the adapter unit 18 , which cooperate with the travel path 83 . Drive wheels 78 and additional guide elements 82 , such as guide wheels 82 , can also be provided on the adapter unit 18 on the end side, which guide elements 82 with guide elements 84 (such as guide rails 84 ) fixed on the machine frame and prevent tipping. The cooperation of the ground support adapter unit 18 (see the description below for an advantageous embodiment).

In an advantageous embodiment, the adapter unit 18 or the crossbeam 61 has at least three (for example three or four) guide elements 82 , such as guide wheels 82 , at least on one end face, but in particular on both end faces, wherein , the three or four guide elements 82 are preferably positioned relative to each other in such a way that their axes of rotation form a substantially equilateral triangle in the case of three guide elements 82 designed as guide wheels 82 and for the guide elements 82 designed as guide wheels 82 When there are four guide elements 82, a shape different from a parallelogram or a rectangle is formed, such as a trapezoid, especially a mirror-symmetric trapezoid. Thus, curved guidance is also achieved with high guidance accuracy and safety. The front side of the adapter unit 18 functions with its guide wheels 82 in the form of a guide trolley.

An enlarged detail of an advantageous embodiment and its cooperation for guiding and/or advancing the adapter unit 18 is shown in FIG. 11 . The drive wheel 78 is here designed as a gear wheel 78 which cooperates with a running path 83 of a toothed rack 87 fixedly mounted to the frame with a toothing 86 (shown on the front end of the guide segment shown at position 86 shown with arrows, see also Figure 12). The guide rail 84 can be produced in one piece from flat steel, wherein the upper and/or lower narrow sides engage with at least one upper guide wheel and/or at least one lower guide wheel 82 for guidance. Furthermore, it can in principle be designed such that the narrow side of the guide rail 84 with the running groove engages with the guide wheel 82 , wheel 82 for short, or vice versa. In the advantageous embodiment shown, the guide rail 84 has, on its narrow side which cooperates with the wheel 82 , a round steel as running body 88 which engages in a groove of a base body 89 designed, for example, as a flat steel, and the wheel 82 has a correspondingly designed recess. Shaped running surface.

For the case where the adapter unit 18 is assigned to only one plate cylinder 03, the guide element 84 guiding the wheel 82 of the adapter unit 18 can be designed, for example, with one or A plurality of rectilinear guides or track sections 84.1 or (if appropriate, if there is a space requirement) a rectilinear guide rail 84 with one or more rectilinear and optionally one or more curved track sections 84.2. Thus, for example, the first guide section 84.1 can be designed rectilinearly in the area of the receiving position P18.1 and, depending on the spatial ratio, extend rectilinearly or including a curve to the transfer position P18.2. In the embodiments of FIGS. 3 , 4 and 13 shown here, the following paths can be considered as examples for individual transport paths 23 ; 23.1 ; 23.2 formed by guide segments 84.1 or straight guide segments 84.1 , And the above paths can be regarded as examples for individual transport paths 23 ; 23 . 1 ; 23 . 2 formed by straight and curved guide sections 84 . 1 ; 84 . 2 .

For an advantageous embodiment in which the plate cylinders 03 of several printing units 02 can be supplied with new printing plates 06 from the same storage device 17 and/or via a common transport path 23; 23.1; 23.2) it is preferably provided as described above A branch 27 via which the transfer unit 18 is brought optionally on one or the other transport path 23 ; 23 . 1 ; 23 . 2 to the transfer position P 18 . 2 assigned to the one or the other plate cylinder 03 . The branch 27 can in principle be designed in any desired manner, so that this optional guidance is possible. The divergence can be, for example (at least in the region where the paths diverge) with two axially side-by-side or vertically superimposed guide segments 84.3 continuing the respective trajectory lines of the two paths (such as a straight-line sum for the two paths A curved) design, an optional one of the two guide segments can be brought into the track line. 23 . 2 , the movable guide section 84 . 3 must continue the respective path precisely on both sides of the branch 27 . This also applies in the case of a drive via the frame-fixed travel path 83 for the respective travel path segment.

In the advantageous variant shown here, the branch 27 is arranged directly at the end of the transport path remote from the plate cylinder, ie the (in particular identical) movable guide section 84.3 corresponding to the branch 27 simultaneously represents the transport path The first guide section of the path 23 , in particular of the two transport path branches 23 . 1 ; 23 . 2 , is remote from the plate cylinder. In other words, depending on the state of the branch road 27, the end of the guide segment 84.3 corresponding to the branch road 27 (for example, also referred to simply as the branch road segment 84.3 below) close to the printing plate cylinder is connected with one or another guide branch 23.1; The guide segments 84.1; 84.2 of 23.2 flush on the frame. In this way, in the guide system 23 only one guide section 84.3 is movably formed on each end side and is placed on one side only with one of the two connected guide sections 84.1; 84.2 in the flush.

In principle, for example rail-like branching segment 84.3 can be brought into the two connected guide segments 84.1; Down. In the preferred embodiment of the branch 27, the branch section 84.3 along the rectilinear adjustment path S27 can optionally be inserted with one or another guide section 84.1 or the guide section 84.1; 84.2 of the guide branch 23.1; 23.2. flush.

FIG. 13 shows an enlarged section of FIG. 3 , but without the cover 29 , so that the guide segments 84.1 ( 84.2 ) of the two guide branches 23.1 ; 23.2 can be identified by their ends 91 ; 91.1 ; 91.2 ; 91.3 . Figures 14 and 15 show how the branch 27 works, but without the transition unit 18, wherein, in Figure 14, one end 91.3 of the branch section 84.3 is flush with the end 91.1 of the first guide branch 23.1 and, in FIG. 15 , flush with the end 91.2 of the second guide branch 23.1. For this purpose, the branch section 84.3, which is movable linearly between the two positions P27.1; P27.2 or the position P27.1; P27.2, is mounted linearly movable, preferably indirectly or directly, on the linear guide 93 . In this example, the branching section 84 . 3 is arranged on a mounting element 92 , such as a mounting plate 92 , which is itself supported in a practical manner on the linear guide 93 with corresponding bearing means. The direction of the rectilinear adjustment path S27 is preferably perpendicular to the transport direction T of the branch road segment 84.3; T1 (ie the degree of freedom of movement between the guiding device and the guided part) extends, this direction preferably corresponds to the transport path 23.1 that needs to be continued; Transport direction T in the area of the respective ends 91.1; 91.2 of 23.2.

The adjustment of the diversion 27 is preferably carried out via a drive mechanism 94 which, for example, can in principle be designed as a drive motor 94 or as an actuator 94 actuated by pressure medium. When the drive motor 94 is designed, for example by limit switches or by means of a resistance, the cut-off and the corresponding stop ensure that a defined position is reached and the cut-off is effected. In the advantageous embodiment shown here, the adjustment of the branch road 27 is realized by operating an actuator 94 (such as a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 94) that can be operated with a pressure agent, and the side frame 04 (such as fixed on the machine) is realized by the actuator. The relative movement along the adjustment path S27 between the holding device 96) on the frame and the branch road segment 84.3 (see eg FIG. 16 ). When the drive mechanism 94 is designed as an actuator 94 that can be operated by a pressure agent, it is possible, as is preferred and shown here, to connect the pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 94 to the branch section 84 . Or directly through such as the connecting piece 97 and the mounting plate 92 through the movable piston in the pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 94, or conversely the piston is fixedly supported with the frame and the pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 94 is movable and driven The branch road is arranged in sections 84.3.

In principle, irrespective of whether the transport system 18; 23 is designed with a single transport path 23, with several transport paths 23.1; The already mentioned positioning device 28 is, for example, a device 28 designed to variably limit the path, such as a stop device 28 and/or a sensor structure 28 corresponding to the transport system 18 ; 23 or the guide system 23 . By means of the positioning device, at least two different locations spaced apart from one another in the transport direction T1 present in the storage area can be assigned to the transfer unit 18 in a defined manner for the storage position P18.1 to be occupied when receiving the new printing forme 06 . Alternatively, for this purpose a position sensor can also be provided on the drive motor 77 or in a control device associated with the drive motor, acting as a "positioning device". Depending on the electrical or mechanical state of the positioning device 28, the adapter unit 18 occupies different positions on the transport path 23; 23.1; 23.2 in its receiving position P18.1 on the transport path 23; 23.1; Positions, in particular positions or states in the accommodation area P18.1 of the transport path 23; 23.1; 23.2 which are at least slightly spaced from one another.

Such a positioning device 28 , which optionally predetermines a plurality of defined positions for the receiving position P18. .1 in cooperation with the printing plate store 17, in which the printing plate 06 is viewed in the transport direction T1 of the transfer unit 18 in the receiving position P18.1 with its end 09; 11, especially the front end 09 They are arranged offset relative to one another, as described, for example, for the embodiment of the holding device 17 described above. In a non-illustrated embodiment, a positioning device 28 of this type can be formed by providing at least as many initiators, such as contactors, switches, spaced apart from one another in the transport direction T1 as the number of different positions or states. Or a contactless switching element (magnetically or optically acting) which detects the presence or absence of the adapter unit 18 or its end-side guide carriage. The control circuit or control program can be implemented as follows, that is, the transport of the transfer unit 18 to the end of the transport path 23 away from the roller is carried out to reach the corresponding switch state for the desired end position and after reaching the drive (such as the transfer of the transfer unit 18). During the switch state of driving device), such as cutting off the driving motor 77. In this way, for example, the drive motor 77 for the position furthest from the drum is only switched off when the initiator representing the position furthest from the drum detects the presence of the adapter unit 18 or its guiding carriage.

In one embodiment of the positioning device 28, the positioning device is designed as a system of mechanically limiting the path by means of a number of stop elements 101, stops 101 for short, wherein the stop surfaces acting as path limiting The middles are spaced apart from each other according to the path difference required for different positions. In this way, for example, the last stop 101, which limits the path to the end of the plate cylinder away from it, is fixedly (if necessary adjustable) arranged, while a certain number of stops arranged on the transport path close to the plate cylinder 101 can optionally be brought into and out of engagement with stops assigned to the transport unit 18 . A switching element can be provided on the stop assigned to the transport unit 18 , by means of which, when engaging one of the stops 101 , the drive of the drive adapter unit 18 , such as the drive motor 77 , is switched off. However, it is also possible to provide the motor adjustment device in such a way that the motor is switched off due to the resulting resistance at the stop and the resulting change in the electrical power or the applied torque. In the example shown, the movable stop 101 is activated or deactivated by being moved along an adjustment path S101 which has at least one movement component perpendicular to the transport path T1, in particular linearly and perpendicular to the transport direction T1 extension. In the example shown, the stop 101 is movable in an adjustment direction S101 parallel to the axial direction of the adapter unit 18 .

In the advantageous use of the holding device 17 (such as the printing plate store 17 ) with the printing plate end 09 offset in the transport direction T1 in the above-described embodiment, the positioning device 28 ensures that the receiving device 71 is positioned in the same position relative to the front end 09 . Spacing catches each plate 06. The circuitry or programming of the positioning device 28 is correspondingly coordinated with the progress of the printing plate change.

After receiving one or more printing plates 06, said one or more printing plates are brought by the transfer unit 18 via the movement path 23; 23.1; 23.2 to the transfer position P18.2 close to the cylinder. The subsequent transfer can take place directly on the plate cylinder 03 or also on the placement device 19 close to the plate cylinder. The steps described subsequently and the auxiliary mechanisms used if necessary (such as the placement device 19 and/or the pressing device 21) basically adopt a design independent of the previously described transport system 18; 23 and/or the storage device 17, but in combination with a One or more of the features described for the embodiments of the holding device 17 and/or the adapter unit 18 and/or the guidance system 23 are particularly advantageous.

18; 19; 21; 22; 23 in an embodiment of a simpler plate changing system with regard to the established system components 17; 18; 19; 21; 22; One end 09 is brought directly, substantially tangentially, onto the plate cylinder 03 to be loaded, so that for example, the end 09 of the inner corner flanging at an acute angle is, for example, within an angle range of ±15° to the tangential contact position. In contact (see eg Figure 17). At this point in time the printing forme 06 is still held by the receptacle 62 or its holding element 63 . The printing plate 06 is preferably guided in height and longitudinal orientation close to the plate cylinder 03 in such a way that it is flush with the tangent line T03 of the plate cylinder 03 at least in a fixed longitudinal region (for example at height Deviation of maximum ± 2mm on the top), wherein, based on the thickness of the printing plate 03, which is significantly less than 1mm, for example, the position of the tangent line T03 should be ignored on the printing plate cross section. Due to the folded ends 09 (having a real height of, for example, at least 5 mm), the printing forme undergoes bending and thus a pretension acting in the radial direction of the forme cylinder 03 when placed or wound onto the forme cylinder shell surface Force, so that it dips into the groove (Kanal) 08 at least with a part of the end 09 when it encounters the opening 07 . For example, in order to assist hooking in and/or preferably for winding, a pressing device 21, which will be described in detail below, is provided, which presses the front end 09 into the groove as soon as the opening on the plate cylinder 03 and the edge of the front end 09 are aligned with each other. 08.

The lining (upper plate) of the plate cylinder 03 for the new printing forme 06 is preferably rotated before or optionally after the printing forme 06 has been guided into the position determined for the insertion. After the end 09 has been positioned in the groove 08 (possibly with the aid of a pressing device 21) and has been fixed there optionally additionally by corresponding means, the plate cylinder 03 is rotated so that it gradually rolls the printing plate 06 into its shell surface. Here, the rolling rollers of the pressing device 21 can be used on the printing plate 06 to assist in a reliable and uniform lining or winding. During winding, the holding element 63 can continue to act (possibly with a reduced holding force) in order to hold and/or guide the printing plate 06 until it leaves the active area of the holding device 62 . In the design of the holding element 63 with the suction cups 64, the low pressure can be maintained (possibly reduced), wherein the printing plate cylinder 03 pulls the printing forme 06 apart against the holding force of the receiving or holding device 62, so that the still working suction cups 64 Such as forcibly sliding on the surface of the printing plate. After the printing plate 06 has been wound completely, the other printing plate end 11 is positioned over the same (single-circle embodiment) or offset opening 07 in the circumferential direction (double-circle embodiment) and is preferably passed through the pressing device 21 The auxiliary is pressed into the groove 08 and held there, for example by corresponding means.

In a more expensive, but more robust embodiment with regard to possible failures, especially when using printing plates 06 with particularly large dimensions and/or small thicknesses and/or printing plates with different thicknesses and/or dimensions When printing plates 06, one or more printing plates 06 are first laid or preferably transferred to a laying device 19 close to the plate cylinder before they are wound onto the circumference of the plate cylinder 03. The placement of the printing forme 06 takes place here on the front side or preferably the rear side of the flat design printing forme 06 , ie the placement device 19 cooperates with the printing forme 06 on the front side or preferably the rear side of the printing forme 06 . The placement device 19 is primarily responsible for securing the printing plate 06 to a defined position fixed to the frame, and in an advantageous embodiment variant it is possible to apply a defined holding force and/or a force for a desired configuration via the holding device 102 .

103，其直接是在轴向上延伸的、在端侧支承在侧机架04上的、在此处不可见的横梁的表面，或者如图所示是设置在端侧支承的横梁上的盖件104的表面。在最简单的实施方式中，当前端09的边棱与沟槽08的开口07对准时，一个或多个印版06通过转接单元18放置在支持面103上。该边棱至少部分地钩入，从而在转动印版滚筒03时在由虚线箭头示出的旋转方向上继续被拉入且在进一步的进程中将印版06卷绕到印版滚筒03上。The pressing device 19 extends in the printing unit 01 parallel to the axis of the printing plate cylinder (see eg FIG. 4 ). Viewed in the axial direction of the plate cylinder 03, it has at least a length L19 so that it corresponds to the section shown in FIG. a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ = ( _am for the m-th segment) at least partially intersects (see eg Fig. 18, where m=4). The pressing device preferably extends over the entire nominal width W _N of the plate cylinder 03 to be equipped. The pressing device comprises a one-piece or multi-piece support surface extending at least over the length of m segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄

103, which is directly the surface of the transverse beam which extends in the axial direction and which is supported at the end side on the side frame 04, which is not visible here, or, as shown in the figure, is the cover arranged on the transverse beam supported at the end side surface of piece 104. In the simplest embodiment, one or more printing plates 06 are placed on the support surface 103 via the adapter unit 18 when the edge of the front end 09 is aligned with the opening 07 of the groove 08 . The edge is hooked in at least partially so that when the plate cylinder 03 is turned, it is pulled further in the direction of rotation indicated by the dotted arrow and in the further course the printing forme 06 is wound onto the plate cylinder 03 .

Preferably, however, the placement device 19 is designed with the above-mentioned holding device 102, which includes a number of holding elements 106 at least equivalent to the maximum number m of printing plates 06 accommodated side by side by the printing plate cylinder 03, or optionally a plurality of them, such as two, respectively. A set of holding elements 106 (see, eg, FIGS. 18 and 19). The holding elements 106 are preferably arranged in a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the storage device 19 . The holding element 106 can in principle be designed with any desired holding mechanism, as long as it ensures holding of the printing plate 06 . In this way, the holding can, for example, involve a magnetic effect and the holding element 106 has a receptacle designed as a permanent magnet or an electromagnet (provided that the printing plate 06 has correspondingly magnetizable parts). Mechanical clamping can likewise be provided by corresponding clampers cooperating with the printing plate 06 . In a preferred embodiment, however, the holding takes place on the basis of low pressure, wherein the holding device 102 is designed as a suction device 102 and the holding elements 106 comprise suction cups 107 as holding means. Preferably, each printing forme 06 to be arranged axially side by side or each segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ is arranged centrally with respect to the segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ A holding element 106 with suction cups 107 . If _the printing plate 06 is placed or placed on the support _surface 103 in _the corresponding segment _a1 ; ), then when the holding element 106 is activated (such as applying a low pressure), the printing plate 06 is frictionally held on the supporting surface 103 and is transported only against the resistance generated by the rotation of the printing plate cylinder 03 in the direction of rotation. In this embodiment, the support surface 103 is simultaneously used as a large-area placement surface 103 .

In an advantageous refinement, in the support surface 103 double-sidedly, preferably viewed in the longitudinal direction of the printing plate 06 at least intersecting at the same height, the positioning elements 108 are arranged slightly, for example, with a maximum distance of 2 mm from the support surface 103 protruding from the surface. The free end of the retaining element 106 (such as the suction cup 107) can also protrude from the surface of the support surface 103 in the unactivated state, in particular it can (refer to the height beyond the support surface 103) substantially in the unactivated state. The top is flush with the placement surface of the placement element 108 or is located at a height between the surface of the placement element 108 and the surface of the supporting surface 103 . In one refinement, the holding element 106 and/or the placement element 108 can be adjusted in terms of the height of their projection relative to the support surface 103 and/or in terms of their relative height to one another.

In principle, during operation, the holding element 106 can be mounted displaceably (for example by at least 1/10 mm) in a direction perpendicular to the support surface 103 and can be displaceably designed by at least one actuator. But this is not necessary when designing the holding element 106 with the suction cup 107, provided that the suction cup 107 can be slightly (for example by at least 0.05 mm, such as 1/2 10mm) change. In this case, the suction cup 107 contracts slightly (for example by 1 to 4 mm) when sucking the printing plate 06 . As a result, the printing plate 06 bends slightly convexly with respect to the plane of the support surface 103 during suction (supported on the placement element 101 ). Insertion into the groove 08 is thus simplified firstly in the central region of the printing plate 06 . A recess is preferably provided in the central region of the printing plate front end 09 , which recess cooperates positively with a corresponding register element arranged in the groove 08 with respect to lateral registration.

The stowage device 19 is supported at the end in or on the side frame 04 , for example, during operation, in a frame-fixed manner. However, in an advantageous refinement, it can be mounted pivotally out of the working area about a pivot axis S19 parallel to the plate cylinder axis, either for itself or for component installation and/or maintenance purposes of the printing unit 02 . For this purpose, the stowage device has, for example, a lever 109 on the end side, which is fastened pivotably on the side frame 04 . A drive to assist this pivoting movement is not necessary, since the pivoting preferably takes place not during operation, but only during maintenance work. However, auxiliary drives are provided for printing units 02 of special width, for example three times wider, and for particularly long and heavy storage units 19 .

As shown in FIG. 20 analogously to FIG. 17 , the printing plate 06 is transported to the opening of the groove 08 by the edge of its front end 09 via the adapter unit 18 or its holding device 62 when the placement device 19 is in use. 07 above. However, before the rotation of the plate cylinder 03 is effected, the printing forme 06 is placed on the support surface 103 or is even subjected to a slight pressure, so that the printing forme 06 comes into contact with the holding element 106 or its suction cup 107 . Now, the holding element 106 or the suction cup 107 is activated, ie a low pressure is applied using the suction cup 107 . For the provision of the above-mentioned placement element 108 , the printing plate 06 is bent and at the same time held against movement in the transport direction in a friction fit. As a result of the subsequent rotation of the plate cylinder 03 , the previously only partially embedded edge of the front end 09 now slides completely into the groove 08 and is drawn onto the groove edge by this blocking force and thus aligned. Preferably, the placement surface 103 (or its placement surfaces in the presence of the aforementioned placement element 108 ) is flush with the tangent line T03 of the printing plate cylinder 03 . After activation of the holding element 106 , the printing plate 06 thus acquires the bending and pretensioning described with reference to FIG. 17 .

17 to 20 show an extended placement device 19 with an essentially or at least predominantly horizontal support surface 103 thereof or the printing forme 06 to be placed. However, as can be seen in the upper printing unit 02 of FIGS. 1 , 3 and 4 , the placement device 19 , in particular the placement device 19 implemented with a holding element 106 , is on the support surface 103 or the printing plate 06 to be placed in the longitudinal direction. It is particularly advantageous if it extends mainly vertically, in particular substantially vertically. What has been described with respect to the horizontal arrangement 19 in terms of its design and its cooperation with the plate cylinder 03 and/or the adapter unit 18 as well as with respect to its relative position and relative orientation can also be applied to horizontally inclined, mainly vertical Extended and substantially vertically oriented.

As mentioned above, a pressing device 21 may be provided for hooking-in and/or winding-up assistance (see eg FIGS. 21 and 22 ).

The pressing device 21 extends parallel to the axis of the plate cylinder in the printing unit 01 (see eg FIG. 21 ). The pressing device, viewed in _the axial direction of the plate cylinder 03, has at least a _length L21 so that it corresponds to the segments a ₁ ; ; each of a ₄ at least partially intersects. The pressing device preferably extends over the entire nominal width W _N of the plate cylinder 03 to be equipped. The pressing device comprises a one-piece or multi-part crossbeam 61 extending over a length L21, on which a number of pressing elements corresponding at least to the maximum number m of printing plates 06 to be accommodated side by side by the plate cylinder 03 are arranged side by side 112 , preferably implemented as pressing rollers 112 , or a group each having a plurality (for example, two pressing elements 112 ). The pressing elements 112 are preferably arranged in a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pressing device 21 , at least in the idle state (ie not in contact with the plate cylinder 03 ). Preferably, two pressing elements 112 are provided per printing forme 06 to be arranged axially next to each other or per segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ .

In principle, all pressing elements 112 of the pressing device 21 are fixedly arranged on the side of the crossbeam 111 facing the plate store 17 or the printing forme 06 to be accommodated, so that the pressing elements 112 are placed only via the crossbeam 111 or the adapter unit The movement of 18 (prerequisite for the movability of crossbeam 111) can be realized as a whole. In an advantageous embodiment, however, the pressing element 112 is supported on the crossbeam 111 in such a way that the pressing element moves relative to each other with at least one component in a direction extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the pressing device 21 . The crossbeam 111 itself, which carries the pressure elements 112 , is preferably supported in or on the side frame 04 in a spatially fixed manner (ie fixed to the frame). In a simple embodiment not shown, all the pressing elements 112 can be supported on a common support which is relatively movable with respect to the crossbeam 111, and the support is generally printed in the stated direction by operating at least one actuator. Version drum 03 movement. In a variant thus improved, the pressing elements 112 of each two adjacent segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ or of each segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ The elements 112 are each supported on a common support that is relatively movable relative to the crossbeam 111 and which can be moved in the stated direction by actuating at least one actuator. In view of the risk of tipping, however, the present embodiment is advantageous in which each pressing element 112 is mechanically moved relative to the other pressing elements 112 of the pressing device 21 via at least one component of motion perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the transverse beam 111 ground support. This movement is effected, for example, in each case by an actuator 113 , which in principle can be designed arbitrarily, for example as an electric motor, on the basis of magnetic force or by applying a pressure agent. This movement can be effected by means of a lever arm as a linear movement or also as a pivoting movement. In the preferred embodiment here, the drive is based on an actuator 113 which can be acted upon with a pressure medium. For this reason, for each pressing element 112, a cylinder 114 fixed to the crossbeam and capable of being loaded with pressure agent, such as pressure agent cylinder 114, is provided with a cylinder 114 fixed to the crossbeam. In the cylinder, the piston running (or on the contrary). Alternatively, the push rod 116 can also act on the lever arm and pivot the pressure element 112 mounted on the lever arm. The pressure element 112 , which is preferably designed as a pressure roller 112 , is mounted on the actuator 113 or is rotatably mounted via a holding device 117 on its linearly movable push rod 116 . Preferably, the axis of rotation R112 extends substantially parallel to the axis of the printing plate cylinder. In order to ensure this, an anti-twist device 118 can be provided, for example, on the holding device 117, which is designed, for example, as a guide pin extending parallel to the push rod 116, which guide pin is inserted into a matching hole fixed to the crossbeam, for example in the drum wall. The bore provided at the end side thus provides, in addition to the push rod 116 , a second guidance against rotation about the push rod axis.

By the individually movable mounting of the pressure element 112 it is possible to avoid warping and/or to compensate for inclined positions and/or slightly different distances. The actuators 113 assigned to the pressing elements 112 of the pressing device 21 can in principle all be together or in larger groups (eg respectively two adjacent segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ ) is in effective connection with the same pressure agent delivery device, ie connected to the same pressure agent line. In this case, the pressing elements 112 connected to the same pressure agent line have degrees of freedom in the direction of adjustment, although only all of them are actuated simultaneously. In the preferred embodiment shown here, the pressing element 112 assigned to one segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ can be connected to the other segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ Independently loaded with pressure agent. For this purpose, for example, a valve station (not shown) is provided, which has a number of controllable valves which at least corresponds to the number of independently loaded pressure elements 112 or groups of pressure elements 112, which valves are connected on their output side via lines (not shown) The actuator 113 of the pressing element 112 involved is connected. In this way, at least the pressing elements 112 assigned to the individual segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ or the printing forme 06 to be wound can be independently assigned to the other segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ or the pressing element of the printing plate 06 rests on the plate cylinder 03 or the printing plate 06 or is lifted therefrom. The pressing elements 112 are optionally placed in one of two positions (i.e. rest position, raised, and working position, abutted), as described above, such as individually or in groups, depending on the situation in which the pressure agent is applied. middle. Preferably, each pressing element 112 is in the rest position without application of a pressure agent, for example by spring force. The pressure element 112 , which is designed as a pressure roller 112 , is formed, for example, by a plurality of roller segments 119 spaced apart from one another in the direction of the rotational axis R112 or by a plurality of collars 119 arranged side by side on the roller base body.

In the illustrated embodiment of the pressing device 21 , the pressing device can also have a protective device 121 , such as a protective plate 121 , which protects the gap formed between the plate cylinder surface and the pressing device 21 . The protective device 21 can be connected to the crossbeam 111 in a spatially fixed manner or, in a further development, can be mounted relatively movable relative to the crossbeam 111 with respect to its distance from the forme cylinder shell surface. This can be achieved, for example, by means of a linear movement by means of a drive device 122 provided for this purpose (for example at least two end-side actuators 122 which can likewise be actuated by pressure medium), whose linearly movable pistons are for example via corresponding holders 123 Connected with the protective plate 121 formed in one piece or in multiple pieces.

If the printing plate 06 covers the opening 07 with the edge of its front end 09, it is provided in a variant embodiment that the pressing rollers assigned to the printing plate 06 or to the segment a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ 112 abuts and assists in engaging the end 09 of the hem by activating its actuator 113 . The pressing element 112 then rolls with the rotation of the plate cylinder 03 on the printing plate 06 to be stretched and finally transports the rear end 11 into the groove 08 provided for this purpose. The rear end is held, for example by activating a holding mechanism in the groove 08 . In another embodiment, the front end 09 is not yet fully immersed in the groove 08 and is not yet in contact with the pressing roller 112 in the next stage. One or more pressing rollers are used here only to assist winding and to press the rear end 11 into the groove 08 concerned. In the region of the front end 09 , which is preferably folded at an acute angle, the risk of breakage by possibly rough pressing is avoided.

In the variant of applying the pressing device 21 to be provided separately, it is also possible to apply the roller 26 of the inking unit or dampening unit 13; 26, wherein the adjustment of the segments is not implemented, but only the adjustment of the entire roll 26 is realized simultaneously, i.e. the pressing device 26 on the entire length of the plate cylinder or on all segments a ₁ ; a ₂ ; a ₃ ; a ₄ activation. The drives required for this are conceivable, for example, with two servo drives arranged on the end sides for the radial adjustment rollers 26 . This can likewise be, for example, a pneumatically or hydraulically acting actuator which can be actuated by a pressure agent. The pressing device 26 designed in this alternative is advantageously arranged in a plate changing system with a transport path 23.2 whose section close to the plate cylinder is mainly vertical as described above for the upper printing unit 02 extend.

In principle, the system components 21; 26; 23; 18; 17 described so far or parts thereof (such as the pressing device 21; 26 and/or the transition unit 18 moving on the transport path 23 and/or correspondingly designed or additional The provided holding device 17; 22) is in a reverse sequence to that described in connection with conveying and wrapping the new printing forme 06 and is used for peeling off and removing (“lower plate”) the function of the used printing forme 06 be applied in. For this purpose, for example, the release of the rear end 11 on the printing plate cylinder 03 is carried out, the pressing device 21; Accommodation and implementation of the cylinder 03 or uncoiled printing forme 06 from the storage device 19 provided if necessary to take over the uncoiled printing forme 06 Returning both new and used printing formes along the transport path 23; 23.1; 23.2 06 storage device 17;

In an embodiment alone, but in particular also in combination and in combination with one or more of the above-mentioned system components 21; 26; 23; 18; 17, for receiving used printing plates 06 The storage device 22 is designed spatially separate from the storage device 17 for receiving and pre-holding the new printing forme 06 to be lined. This is particularly advantageous in combination with a storage device 17 which is simple and cost-effective to construct, which is easy to handle and/or transport, as described above in one embodiment as a plate storage 17 . The storage device 22, also referred to below as the withdrawal storage (Rücknahmespeicher) 22, has (preferably constructed separately from the storage device 17) a storage 124 for holding the printing plate 06, such as a storage shaft structure 124, which is parallel to the storage device 22. The forme cylinder axis, viewed in the axial direction of the forme cylinder 03 , extends over the entire nominal width W _N of the forme cylinder 03 carrying the one or more printing formes 06 to be removed. The memory 124 is designed to accommodate a certain number of printing formes 06 arranged side by side, which corresponds to the maximum number m of printing formes 06 that can be arranged side by side on the printing form cylinder 03 . The printing plate cylinder can comprise individual segments running through the length, but optionally also on thinner struts. The memory 124 provides space in its width for at least a number of successive printing plates 06 corresponding to the number of printing units 02 assigned to the memory 124 and to be placed successively on the printing plate cylinders 03 in the circumferential direction. The product of the number of plates 06. In the present example, the accumulator 124 is assigned to two printing units 02 which are each designed bicircularly, so that the accumulator 124 grips (at least) four printing formes 06 one after the other. The memory 124 or the storage device 22 can also be assigned to the printing units 02 of two adjacent printing units 01 .

In the advantageous embodiment shown here, the memory 124 or the storage device 22 is arranged spatially separate from the printing unit 01 in such a way that between the storage device 22 and the printing unit 01 (at least between the storage device 22 In the inactive state of ) there is a free space 126 for lateral access to the printing unit 01 , for example an operating room 126 for personnel. In order not to impede access on the one hand and to accommodate used printing plates 06 on the other hand, the storage 124 or at least one front or side wall of the storage 124 facing the printing unit 01 is movably mounted on a spatially fixed frame in the following manner 127, such as a support element (Tragelement) 127 or a bracket 127 provided in the printing press, that is, it can be brought from a first position P124.1 (such as an idle position P124.1) to a second position P124. position P124.2), in the second position it is brought into the space 126 with its open side 128 (such as the loading opening 128) and/or is brought close to the printing unit 01, in particular close to the transport of used printing Position P124.2 of the adapter unit 18 for version 06. In this idle position P124.1, the storage device 124 preferably extends substantially vertically with respect to its height, and thus saves space.

The movement between the two described positions P124.1; P124.2 can in principle be realized in various ways by linear and/or pivoting movements. In a simple, not shown embodiment, the storage device 124 can surround, for example at a level below the level of the transfer position P18. A spatially fixed pendulum shaft extending from the axis of the plate cylinder pivots relative to the frame 127 . The pivoting can be achieved, for example, by means of pneumatically or hydraulically acting actuators acting on the frame 127 and the accumulator 124 .

In an embodiment that is advantageous with regard to the access of the operator to the accumulator 124, the accumulator 124 is brought between the positions P124.1 and P124.2 by a combination of a pivoting movement and a translational or linear movement, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 . The accumulator 124 is here pivotally mounted relative to the frame 127 in the region close to the floor 129 about a spatially fixed pivot axis S124 extending parallel to the plate cylinder axis. The swing axis S124 or the one-piece or multi-part shaft 131 is not fixed to the frame, but is mounted in or on the frame 127 so as to move in translation in a preferably vertical direction of movement T131 . This can be achieved, for example, in that one shaft 131 or, for example, two shorter but flush shafts 131 are connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the accumulator 124, but are swivelable in the frame 127 and move linearly in the direction of movement T131. Mounting or one or two shafts 131 are mounted in the frame 127 in a rotationally fixed but linearly movable manner, on one or two shafts the accumulator 124 is mounted pivotably via corresponding bearings.

The swing axis S124 or the shaft 131 is preferably located in the end region of the end opposite to the loading opening 128, for example close to the base plate 129 of the storage tank 124, which is preferably vertical from the idle position P124.1 to the loading position P124.2 during replacement. Move upwards in the direction of motion T131. A lever 132 , which is pivotably connected to the magazine 124 and the rack 127 about the pivot axis S132 . The two swing axes S132.1; S132.2 are spatially related to each other and to the swing axis S124 in such a way that in the idle position P124.1 of the memory 124, the swing axis S124 corresponding to the axis 131 is at the furthest distance from the printing unit 01 The swing axis S132.2 extending on the far vertical plane and acting between the frame 127 and the lever 132 extends on a vertical plane closer to the printing unit 01 and acting between the lever 132 and the storage device 124. The swing axis S132.1 extends in the vertical plane closest to the printing unit 01, wherein the swing axis S132.1 is situated at a level between the other two swing axes. If the shaft 131 now moves upwards from the idle position P131.1 to the working position P131, the point of action between the lever 132 and the memory 124 (ie the area of the pendulum axis S132.1) is displaced in the direction of the printing unit 01 and will load The opening 128 leads along a movement path predetermined by the design and arrangement of the components in the direction of the printing unit 01 or the adapter unit 18 .

The length of the lever between the hinge of the store 124 and the frame 127 and the height of the hinge on the frame 127 are dimensioned in harmony with each other and with the adjustment path of translation and with the height of the store 124 and the width of the space 126 , that is, when the shaft 131 reaches its working position P131.2, it reaches the receiving position P124.1 through the memory 124 .

The linear movement of one or more shafts 131 in the frame 127 can in principle be realized directly (ie without intervening gearing and/or steering) by means of electric motors acting in the form of linear motors or pneumatically or hydraulically acting actuators, Or by a transmission such as a motor-driven spindle transmission or in other ways. In the advantageous embodiment shown, the drive is achieved by means of a traction mechanism 133 (for example at least one belt 133, a rope 133 or a chain 133), which is fixed at the end 134 (in particular fixed on the frame 127) and Guided action by a deflection mechanism 136 , such as deflection wheel 136 , acts in the region of the store 124 close to the floor, in particular on or in the region of the shaft 131 or the balance axis S124 . Preferably, between the end 134 and the deflection wheel 136 and between the deflection wheel 136 and the storage device 124 , the traction mechanisms run substantially parallel and opposite to each other and/or substantially parallel to the direction of movement T131 . The deflection wheel 136 is supported linearly relative to the machine frame 127 , in particular in a direction parallel and/or perpendicular to the transport direction T131 , and can be moved by a drive mechanism 137 . For this purpose, the deflection wheel 136 is either mounted correspondingly on the frame 127 and moved via a link 138 of the drive mechanism 137 , or is mounted directly on the link 138 connected to the drive mechanism 137 . In the embodiment shown, the drive mechanism 137 is formed by an actuator 137 that can be acted upon with a pressure agent, such as a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder 137 , whose push rod 138 connected to the piston acts in the manner of a connecting rod 138 on the deflection wheel 136 On the shaft, the folding wheel itself can be supported on the frame 127 in a linear motion.

As described above, for example, on the front side facing the printing unit 01, the storage 124 can have a section 139 that extends the height of the side delimiting device or the side wall of the storage 124 beyond at least one end side and/or the rear wall, such as The extension 139 helps to bridge the space 126 and accommodates the printing forme 06 in the form of a guide when the used printing forme 06 is transferred from the adapter unit 18 to the store 18 . The extension 139 can in principle be embodied in one piece and over a large area, for example as an extension of a plate forming the front side. However, the extensions can also be designed in the form of individual tongues, which either extend to form a plate on the front side or to form a grid structure on the front side.

In the following sequence of the schematic views of FIG. 25 , the situation is described in the form of instantaneous records (a to n) in which all described system components 17; 18; 19; 21; 22; 23 are provided, but also in part The sequence describes an advantageous method sequence. In FIG. 25 a ), reference numerals are assigned to the relevant components involved and in the following sequence only to components due to their state change.

25 a) shows a printing unit 01 with its plate cylinder 03 assigned to two printing units 02, a transfer cylinder 12, a plate store 17 for pre-holding new printing plates 06, with a first and a second holding The transfer unit 18 of the element 63; 72, the lower transport path 23.1 and the upper transport path 23.2 which can be connected to the lower transport path via a branch 27, each printing unit 02 has a placement device 19 comprising a holding element 106, A pressing device 21 with a roller 112 in the lower printing unit 02 and a roller 26 acting as a pressing device 26 in the upper printing unit 02 as well as a removable store 124 for receiving used printing formes 06 .

The process of removing one or more printing formes 06 is illustrated with the aid of FIGS. 25 a ) to f ) using the above printing unit 02 as an example. In FIG. 25 a ), the printing plate changing system is already in a phase in which the printing plate 06 is to be removed from the upper printing unit 02 . For this purpose, if the adapter unit 18 is not already in position P18.2 before, the adapter unit 18 is brought to its working position P18. device 02). The plate cylinder 03 is brought or has been brought into the angular position of rotation defined for the start of the plate changing process. In this position, the possibly provided holding means in the groove 08 on the plate cylinder 03 are opened in such a way that in particular the rear end 11 can come out.

In FIG. 25 a ), the rear end 11 of the printing plate 06 has left the groove 08 , wherein most of the printing plate 06 still wound on the plate cylinder 03 passes through the first roll 26 and/or the transfer unit 18 , for example. The holding element 63 supports. The accumulator 124 may have been driven (as shown) or brought into its storage position P124.2. The printing plate cylinder 03 is now rotated, for example, counter to its production direction, so that the printing plate 06 is unwound.

In FIG. 25 b ), the printing forme 06 has been transported by the rotation of the printing plate cylinder 03 into the region where it is already located between the adapter unit 18 and the placement element 19 . In this phase, the printing plate 06 is operated by the holding element 63; 72 of the adapter unit 18 (in the case of the upper printing unit 02, such as the pivotable holding element 72), so that the plate cylinder 03 is rotated further and loosened. The printing plate 06 is held while the second printing plate end 09 is being opened. The transfer via the transfer unit 18 can take place here at a point in time or at an angular position of rotation of the printing plate cylinder 03 at which the printing plate end 09 is just leaving the groove 08 . After the plate cylinder 03 has been swung away under the printing plate 06 so that the end 09 leaves the groove 08, the holding element 72 is now pivoted in the direction of the subsequent curved extension, for example in the case of a non-linear transport path 23.2, so that The first released printing plate end 11 can be transported along the curved guide segment 84.2 ( FIG. 25 d )) without colliding with other parts of the printing unit 01 ( FIG. 25 d ), wherein after passing through the curved segment, The holding element 72 can be pivoted into its normal position again ( FIG. 25 e )).

After reaching the end of the upper transport path branch 23 . Transfer to memory 124 (FIG. 25f)). For adjustment paths in the guidance system 23 only one or two guidance branches 23.1; 27, and/or for the momentarily utilized leading branch 23.1; 23.2 terminated at the height of the transfer position P18.3 (such as this time for the lower branch) and the branch 27 extends it without the aid of the branch 27 sports. If the adapter unit 18 is now in the transfer position P18.3, the holding element 72 (possibly instead of the 63) can be deactivated and the printing forme 06 can be transferred to the accumulator 124 in the receiving position P124.2. The accumulator 124 can then be brought back into its position P124.1 by correspondingly actuating the drive mechanism 137 (not shown in FIG. 25 ).

In the case of the straight guide path 23 . 1 , the receiving, holding and transfer of the printing plate 06 in the described process takes place, for example, only via the first holding element 63 .

25 g) to n) illustrate the process of wrapping one or more new printing formes 06 in the following example of printing unit 02 . First, the plate store 17 is brought into the working position P17.2 (P17.3), which is already done in FIG. 25g). The first and second holding elements 63 ; 72 are not yet in contact with the printing form 06 to be lined. For the arrangement of the first and the second (pivotable) holding element 63; Fig. 25h)) and activated, here low pressure is applied. Subsequently, the holding element 72 is swung back again away from the printing unit, so that the leading edge of the printing plate is drawn into the holding element 33 of the printing plate store 17, wherein the printing plate 06 acquires a defined position and orientation and/or achieves Subsequent suspension of the edge ( FIG. 25 i )). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25j ), the plate store 17 is swung back into its idle position P17.1 again. In the case shown here, that is, the corresponding selection of the swing axis S17 and the length of the lever, the front end 09 of the folded edge of the printing plate 06 held by the holding element 72 (63) is lifted from the printing plate by pivoting the printing plate store 17 . The holder of the memory 17 slides out. In a variant, this can also be achieved by a movement of the adapter unit 18 in the transport direction T. FIG.

In an alternative case not shown here, such as the case where only the first holding element 63 is provided, starting from an initial position similar to that of FIG. ) is in contact with plate 06 and activated. Subsequently, the plate store 17 is swiveled into the second working position P17.3 next to the idle position P17.1, so that a complete suspension of the edge is achieved either already as a result or simply in a subsequent step ( FIG. 25 i )). Through the movement of the transfer unit 18 towards the cylinder (transport direction T), in this alternative embodiment, the edge can now be completely released from the plate storage 17 or removed from the printing plate storage 17. open. The plate store 17 can then be swiveled again similar to FIG. 25j) into its idle position P17.1.

The plate cylinder 03 is either already in the desired rotational angle position for the plate loading or brought into this position. The transfer unit 18 carrying the printing plate 06 is now moved towards its transfer position P18. Place or press onto the placement device 19 . Now, activate the loading of the holding element 106 corresponding to the stowage device 19, here for loading low pressure, deactivate and lift or swing away the holding element 72 (63) corresponding to the adapter unit 18 (FIG. 25m)), As a result, the printing plate 06 is transferred to the placement device 19 . An advantageous position in which the printing plate 06 lies flat with its front end 09 during the transfer is shown above with reference to FIGS. 17 and 20 . In the embodiment shown here, the printing plate 06 is already positioned by the adapter unit 18 during transport via the adapter unit 18 before being transferred to the storage device 19 such that the front end 09 is positioned in the opening 07 of the groove 08 on or in the middle and/or has even been at least partially hooked into this opening 07 (FIG. 25k).

Finally, when the holding element 106 of the positioning device 19 is activated, the plate cylinder 03 is rotated in the production direction, and the pressing element 112 of the optionally provided pressing device 21 is in contact. The relevant printing plate 06 is thus wound around the circumference of the printing plate cylinder 03 until the pressing element 112 finally presses the rear end 11 into the groove 08, wherein the pressing element is held if necessary by activating a corresponding mechanism (Fig. 25n)).

The above-mentioned sequences for the plate-loading explained exemplarily on the upper printing unit 02 and the plate-loading explained exemplarily on the lower printing unit 02 can also be applied to the other printing units 02 , wherein, depending on the transport The design of the route 23; 23.1; 23.2 (path form, branch) can add or cancel individual steps.

One or more of the described system components 17; 18; 19; 21; 22; 23 and/or sequences (such as at least a system component 17 designed as a plate storage 17 and/or removing a printing plate from the printing plate storage 17 plate 06 and conveyed to the plate cylinder 03) is bound in an advantageous solution to the overall system of plate logistics, which not only involves the operations corresponding to the printing unit 01 (storage, transport, plate loading/unloading), but also Involves the interior of the printing press or printing plant (in the functional area 141 of printing plate production and/or in the transport mechanism 151 for transporting the printing plates 06 required at least for the new production, for example in coordination; 152, for example by means of suitable The transport trolleys 151 ; 152 operate in manual operation or in the transport and/or logistics system of the transport system 142 designed for automatic supply of printing plates to the printing unit 01 (partially) automatically).

26 schematically and exemplarily shows a functional area 141; 143; 149 and devices 01; 144; 146; 147; Shown are two printing units 01 , a folder 144 and two roll changers 146 , as well as a plate exposer 147 exemplarily shown in a functional area 141 referred to here as a plate making device 141 (for exposing the printing plate 06 with the corresponding printing image) and a printing plate punching device 148 (for folding and/or punching the edge of the printing plate ends 09; 11 to define notches for side registration). FIG. 26 shows a third functional area 149 with at least one console for controlling the printing press. The functional regions 141 ; 143 ; 149 can also be spatially arranged or spaced apart from one another in another way and/or can be separated from one another by, for example, optionally closed walls with perforations.

In the printing plate manufacturing unit 141, the printing plates 06 produced for new production must be transported for loading the printing plate cylinder 03 to the position of the printing press which is relevant for the production printed page and ink extraction respectively, that is to say to the specific part of a certain printing unit 01. In a defined position of the plate cylinder 03, the lining is finally placed there.

In a simple embodiment, advantageous for example for smaller printing plants, the transport of the printing forme 06 to the printing unit 01 takes place via a manually or only motor-assisted transport carriage 151 (shown as an example in FIG. 27 ) , the carrier element 37 that accommodates a plurality of printing plates 06 of the printing unit 02 in a defined spatial relationship is accommodated or can be accommodated by the transport trolley. The transport trolley 151 is here preferably detachably loadable with one or preferably a plurality of carrier elements 37 each carrying a plurality of printing formes 06 , in particular at defined positions. The carrier elements 37 each carrying a plurality of printing formes 06 can preferably be taken as storage elements 37 in the form of exchange magazines 37 at the site of the printing unit 01 overall, that is together with the printing formes 06, by the transport trolley 151 and together with the printing formes 06 Positioned into or on the corresponding holder 36 corresponding to the printing unit 01 in such a way that the holder 36 loaded with the holder element 37 carrying the printing forme 06 forms a new printing forme corresponding to the printing unit 01. 06 plate warehouse. In an advantageous embodiment, the support element 37 is designed in the manner described above with a plurality of ends 09 ; The holding element 33. The above-described design of the carrier element 37 , carrier 36 and their arrangement in the printing unit 01 is preferably adopted. Instead of inserting the carrier element 37 loaded with the printing forme 06 directly into the printing unit 01 or the corresponding carrier 36, it is also possible to provide a holding device close to the printing unit, for example on the side frame 04 of the printing unit 01, which provides, for example, a Parking positions PP1 ; PP2 : PP3 : PP4 of the loaded carrier element 37 . Carrier elements 37 can subsequently be removed from these parking positions PP1 ; PP2 : PP3 : PP4 , depending on the technical design of the system, either manually or by robots and inserted into the printing unit 01 or the corresponding carrier 36 .

In an embodiment of the printing plate logistics that is especially advantageous for larger printing houses, the transport of the printing plate 06 to the printing unit 01 takes place, for example, by means of a transport trolley 152 (illustrated in FIG. The form of a part moves guidedly along a corresponding transport path 153 , for example along a guide system 153 embodied as a rail system 153 (see eg FIGS. 26 and 29 ). The rail system 153 can have a main path which connects the printing plate making device with a branch, branch or stop of the transport path close to the printing unit 01 , for example in a closed loop ( FIG. 26 ). The movement on the track system 153 is controlled by the motor or preferably in view of the transport trolley 152 in the track system 153 (such as the branch required if necessary and/or in the target position (such as the parking position or the transfer position PP1; PP2:PP3:PP4 )) At least on the way out of the printing plate making device 141 or the buffer store 164 for the loaded carrier elements 137 and/or the transport trolley 151 and the target position is automated by a control device not shown.

The transport trolley 152 guided by each rail accommodates or can accommodate at least one carrier element 37 , which accommodates a plurality of printing plates 06 of the printing unit 02 in a defined spatial relationship, in a manner corresponding to the carrier element 37 . The transport trolley 152 is here also preferably detachably loaded with a carrier element 37 carrying a plurality of printing formes 06 during operation. A transport trolley 152 , which can be loaded with carrier elements 37 , moves on rails 154 of a rail system 153 , wherein the transport trolley rests, for example, on rails 154 and is supported on its surface, for example, by rollers. In the suspended embodiment shown schematically in FIG. 28 , the transport trolley 152 engages with its upper end in a rail 154 designed in the form of a U-shaped part and is supported on both sides, for example by means of rollers, on the U-shaped part. outriggers on curved running surfaces.

Carrier elements 37 each loaded with a plurality of printing plates 06 can preferably likewise be transported in the form of exchange magazines 37 to the parking positions PP1; Next, according to the different technical design of the system, manually or by the manipulator, the transport trolley 152 located at the parking position PP1; Element 37 , for example previously transferred to the holder), is removed and inserted into printing unit 01 or a corresponding holder 36 . The carrier element 37 is preferably also positioned so that the carrier 36 loaded with the carrier element 37 carrying the printing forme 06 forms a printing forme magazine corresponding to the printing unit 01 for loading the new printing forme 06 .

FIG. 29 exemplarily shows a cutaway of such a transport system 142, such as a cutaway viewed from the II side of FIG. Unit 01 extends above. Guide paths in the form of branches can also be seen here, for example as docking positions and/or transfer positions PP1; PP2:PP3:PP4, or transport path branches leading to the return flow of the main path. The technical implementation of the junctions or branches is not shown here, but can be formed in the usual manner for rail systems, for example by means of turntables or diversions.

In the improvement of the automated transport system, the carrier element 37 transported to the printing unit 01 by the transport trolley 152 is directly transferred from the transport trolley 152 to the corresponding carrier 36 for the carrier element 37, without additional manipulator. For this purpose, the support element 37 that is also arranged on the transport trolley 152 is on the transfer position PP1 of the printing unit 01; For example, the support 36 in the loading or idle position is aligned in such a way that the support element can be moved from the transport trolley 152 into the holding device of the support 36 by a movement in the longitudinal direction of the support element 37 , that is, it can thus be transferred . For this purpose, not only the parking position or the transfer position PP1; PP2:PP3:PP4, but also (shown in broken lines in FIG. 29 ) at least one part of the rail system 153 close to the printing unit 01 extends at the height of the printing unit 01 , so that the support 36 and the support element 37 located in the transport trolley 152 are already located at approximately the same height.

In principle, the transfer of the carrier element 37 from the transport trolley 152 to the carrier 36 can be carried out by an operator in a manual embodiment. However, in an automated or automatable embodiment, the transport trolley 152 is designed with a drive cooperating with the support element 37 in such a way that when the drive is activated, the transport trolley 152 is unloaded, in particular through a longitudinal movement of the support element 37. . For this purpose, the carrier element 37 has, for example, longitudinally extending tooth rows 156 , for example in the form of toothed racks 156 , on the longitudinal sides (for example, on the bottom side), and the transport trolley 152 has correspondingly inserted tooth rows 156 The drive wheel 157, such as a gear 157 (Figures 30 and 31). The gear 157 can be driven by a drive mechanism 159, such as a motor 159, which causes the propulsion of the transport trolley 152 via a separate drive mechanism 158, such as a separate motor 158 or possibly via a switchable coupling, wherein, for the second case , an optional connection is provided for advancing a drive wheel 161 (such as a gear 161 ) cooperating with the track 154 and driven by a motor 159 . The switching of the motors 158 ; 159 or of the motor 159 and the coupling can be effected remotely via a contactless starter and/or via a wireless signal connection. The power supply can be ensured by sliding contacts (not shown) running on rails 154 . By means of such or similar drives 156 ; 157 ( 158 ), the carrier element 37 can be transported to the end side of the transport trolley 152 .

The support 36 has a drive device ( FIG. 32 ) for taking over the support elements, which is preferably similarly designed for lateral drive on the transport trolley 152 . Depending on the length of the bracket 36 and/or the embodiment for accommodating only one bracket element 37 or accommodating multiple bracket elements 37 side by side, one or more are designed in the axial direction of the bracket 36 to realize that the bracket element 37 is in its longitudinal direction. The drive device 162 of the motion on _r1 ; 163, such as the drive device that is assigned to the transport trolley 152 is similar, also has the drive wheel 162 that is designed as gear wheel 162 and the drive mechanism 163 (such as motor) that drives drive wheel drive unit. Switching, in particular switching off at a desired end position, can be effected, for example, by means of an initiator.

33 and 34 show an embodiment of the holding device 17 or a corresponding embodiment of the support 36 and the support element 37 accommodated by the support, wherein this embodiment is advantageously intended for manual or mechanical implementation (such as a robot arm). loading design. In addition, the carrier element 37 is directed in the direction _of the downward end or the rear end (relative to the direction of movement for removing the printing plate 06, Take out the support for lateral movement in direction E). The retaining element 166 is preferably designed as a hook 166 into which, for example, the lower or rear edge of the carrier element 37 engages and at the same time prevents the carrier element from being lifted. Conversely, it is also possible to provide hooks on the support element 37 , which hooks are correspondingly supported, for example, in recesses of the support 36 . Preferably at least one retaining element 167, preferably at least two retaining elements 167, for example designed as hooks 167, is arranged in the upper and front region of the support element 37, which engages the front or upper edge of the support 36 in the recess 168 and prevents The support element 37 tilts over.

Only the shown securing element 169 can also be arranged on the carrier element 37 , which prevents or prevents the inserted printing plate 06 or its end 09 (not shown here) from being accidentally released from the carrier element 37 . This can, for example, be produced passively by means of a spring-loaded securing element 169 which, for example, acts with a certain force in a force-fit or form-fit manner on the printing plate 06 or its end 09 , which is applied beyond the limit. Force to loosen or overcome frictional connections. In a refinement, in an active embodiment, a locking mechanism can also be provided which is activatable and deactivatable and which prevents the movement of one or more printing formes 06 in the removal direction E in the activated state.

List of reference signs

01 Printing unit, H-type printing unit, equipment

02 Printing device, offset printing device

03 Printing device cylinder, plate cylinder

04 side frame

05 -

06 printing plate, single printing plate, panoramic printing plate

07 opening

08 Groove

09 end, plate end, front (06)

10 -

11 end, plate end, rear (06)

12 printing unit cylinder, transfer cylinder

13 Inking device

14 Wetting device

15 -

16 belt, printing material belt

17 Storage device, plate storage, system components

18 Transition units, system components

19 Placement device, system components

20 -

21 Press equipment, system components

22 Save devices, system components, recall memory

23 Transport paths, guidance systems, rail systems, system components

24 Supporting elements

25 -

26 rollers, coating rollers, pressing equipment

27 Connecting device, fork

28 Positioning devices, path limiting devices, stop devices, sensor structures

29 Protective cover, housing

30 -

31 Holding device, lever

32 Driving mechanism, pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, motor

33 Holding elements, carrying parts

34 structure

35 -

36 Supports, beams, substrates, printing plate supports

37 Holder elements, plate holders, inserts, storage elements, replacement chambers

38 transport interface

39 Extrusion, nose

40 -

41 Stopper, locking bolt

42 side registration device

43 Adjusting element, nose (42)

44 concave part

45 -

46 pits

47 Substrate, bottom plate, bracket slats

48 bumps, ribs

49 side, longitudinal side

50 -

51 side, longitudinal side

52 holding mechanism

53 Pneumatic components, pneumatic cylinders, loadable hollow bodies

54 Interface, connection bracket

55 -

56 -

57 -

58 -

59 -

60 -

61 Beam

62 Containing devices, holding devices, suction devices

63 Accommodating elements, retaining elements

64 suction cup

65 -

66 cylinders

67 putter

68 Valve station

69 valve

70 -

71 Containing device, holding device, suction device

72 Accommodating elements, retaining elements

73 bracket

74 actuator

75 -

76 suction cup

77 Driving mechanism, driving motor

78 Driving wheel, gear

79 Transmission

80 -

81 shaft

82 Guide elements, guide wheels, wheels

83 Running path

84 Guide elements (fixed to the rack), guide rails

85 -

86 teeth

87 rack

88 Operating body

89 matrix

90 -

91 Ends (23; 23.1; 23.2; 84; 84.1; 84.2; 84.3)

92 Mounting components, mounting plates

93 Linear guide

94 Driving mechanisms, driving motors, actuators operable by pressure agents, pneumatic cylinders,

  Hydraulic Cylinder

95 -

96 holding device

97 Connectors

98 -

99 -

100 -

101 stop element, stop

102 Holding devices, suction equipment

103 Support surface, placement surface

104 cover

105 -

106 holding element

107 sucker

108 Placement components

109 leverage

110 -

111 Beam

112 Pressing elements, pressing rollers

113 actuator

114 Cylinder, pressure agent cylinder

115 -

116 putter

117 holding device

118 anti-torsion device

119 Roller segments, rings

120 -

121 Protection equipment, protection board

122 Driving device, actuator

123 retainer

124 storage, storage shaft structure

125 -

126 space, operating space

127 Frames, carrying elements, brackets

128 Open side, loading opening

129 floor

130 -

131 shaft

132 leverage

133 Traction mechanisms, belts, ropes, chains

134 Ends(133)

135 -

136 Turning mechanism, turning wheel

137 Driving mechanism, actuator, pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder

138 Connecting rod, push rod

139 Segmentation, extension

140 -

141 Functional area, printing plate manufacturing device

142 Transport system

143 Functional areas, machine workshops

144 Equipment, folding machines

145 -

146 Equipment, roll changer

147 Equipment, printing plate exposure device

148 Equipment, printing plate punching device

149 functional areas

150 -

151 Transport mechanism, transport trolley

152 Transport mechanism, transport trolley

153 Transportation system, rail system, transportation path

154 track

155 -

156 gear row, rack

157 Driving wheel, gear

158 Driving mechanism, motor

159 Driving mechanism, motor

160 driving wheel

161 Driving wheel, gear

162 Driving mechanism, motor

163 buffer warehouse

164 -

165 -

166 Retaining elements, hooks

167 Holding elements, hooks

168 Gap

169 insurance element

23.1 Transport path, guide branch, track branch, transport path branch

23.2 Transport path, guide branch, track branch, transport path branch

84.1 Guide segments, track segments, straight

84.2 Guide segments, track segments, curved

84.3 Guidance section, branch road section

91.1 Ends (23.1; 84.1)

91.2 Ends (23.1; 84.1)

91.3 End (84.3)

P27.1 Position, status

P27.2 Position, status

P17.1 Position, loaded position, idle position

P17.2 Position, working position, unloading position

P17.3 Position, working position

P18.1 Location, storage location

P18.2 Position, transfer position, close to plate cylinder

P18.3 Location, transfer location, close to recall memory

P63.1 Position, idle position

P63.2 Location, storage location

P72.1 Location

P72.2 Location

P124.1 Position, idle position

P124.2 Location, storage location

P131.1 Idle position

P131.2 Working position

PP1 docking position, transfer position

PP2 docking position, transfer position

PP3 docking position, transfer position

PP4 docking position, transfer position

a ₁ segment, longitudinal segment

a ₂ segments, vertical segment

a ₃ segments, vertical segment

a ₄ segments, vertical segment

E Take out the plane

r _l longitudinal (17, 34)

_r q horizontal (17, 34)

I side

II side

L18 Length

L19 Length

L21 Length

R112 shaft

T Transport direction

T1 Transport direction (P18.1)

T131 Direction of movement

T03 Tangent

S17 balance axis

S19 balance axis

S71 Oscillating axis

S124 Balance axis

S132.1 Oscillating shaft

S132.2 Oscillating shaft

S27 Regulating path

S101 Adjustment path

α angle

Claims (27)

1. A transport system (18; 23) in a printing unit (01) with a printing unit cylinder (03; 12) for transporting at least one printing plate cylinder (03) to be laid on the printing unit (01) The new printing plate (06) on, has at least one storage device (17) arranged in or on the printing unit (01), in or on the storage device, can be transferred to the printing plate cylinder (03) The cylinder (03; 12) is viewed from the axial direction and pre-holds a plurality of new printing plates (06) to be laid side by side. The printing plate (06) on the device (17) is accommodated by the holding device (17) at the accommodation position (P18.1), and moves towards the printing plate cylinder along the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) through the drive mechanism (77) Transfer position (P18.2) transport, characterized in that the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) is formed by a guide system (23) fixedly arranged in the printing unit (01) with the frame, the transfer unit (18 ) is guided to move on the guide system, the drive mechanism (77) that makes the adapter unit (18) move along the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) is designed as a drive motor (7) and is arranged on the adapter unit (18 ) and move with the adapter unit (18). 2. The transportation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, the drive mechanism (77) is designed as a drive motor (77) and is indirectly and/or directly transmitted to at least one device located near the adapter unit (18). The drive wheel ( 78 ) in the end region on the end side is driven, in particular to two drive wheels ( 78 ) arranged in the two end regions of the adapter unit ( 18 ) close to the end side. 3. The transport system according to claim 2, characterized in that the drive wheels (78) are arranged to frictionally fit or positively fit with the running path fixed on the frame when the adapter unit (18) is driven. The running surface of (83) fits. 4. Transport system according to claim 1, characterized in that the adapter unit (18) comprises at least one first receiving device (62) for receiving and holding one or more printing plates (06), the first The receiving device comprises a number p of receiving elements ( 63 ) or groups of receiving elements ( 63 ), at least corresponding to a maximum number m of printing plates ( 06 ) to be held side by side by the plate cylinder ( 03 ). 5. The transport system as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the receiving elements (63) can be activated individually or in groups with regard to holding and/or holding, respectively. 6. The transport system as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the holding elements (63) each comprise a holding means designed as a suction cup (64), which can preferably be loaded individually or in groups with a lower pressure relative to the atmosphere low pressure. 7. The transport system as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the receiving elements (63), in particular individually, in groups or jointly, can be positioned relative to the transverse beam of the adapter unit (18) supporting the receiving device (62) ( 61 ) is mounted relative to movement and thus can be varied in its distance from the printing plate ( 06 ) pre-held in or on the printing plate holder ( 17 ). 8. The transport system as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the receiving elements (63) are arranged individually or in groups relative to the crossbeams via actuators (66, 67), in particular jointly or preferably independently of each other (61) Relative movement. 9. The transport system according to claim 4, characterized in that, in addition to the first receiving device (62), especially viewed in the transport direction (T) of the adapter unit (18) except for the first receiving device ( 62), a second holding device (71) is provided with a number of holding elements (72) or holding elements (72 ) group, the receiving elements collectively, in groups or individually can be pivotally supported relative to the crossbeam (61) around a pendulum axis (S71) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adapter unit (18). 10. The transport system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one guide element (82) is arranged in each of the two end regions of the adapter unit (18) near the end sides, the guide elements for guiding the adapter The unit (18) cooperates with guide elements (84) fixed on the frame forming the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2). 11. Transport system according to claim 10, characterized in that the track system (23) comprises at least one curved guide section (84.2). 12. Transport system according to any one or more of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) comprises two guide branches (23.1; 23.2), on which, The transfer unit (18) can be in the printing unit (01) optionally on the first guide branch (23.1) to the plate cylinder (03) of the first printing unit (02) and to in particular the corresponding It moves on the second guide branch (23.2) of the plate cylinder (03) of the adjacent second printing unit (02). 13. A printing plate changing system of a printing unit (01), having at least two printing plate cylinders (03) of two vertically stacked printing units (02) cooperating with the same belt side, printing plate The cylinder is designed to be able to load a plurality of printing plates (06) side by side in the axial direction; it has at least one holding device (17) arranged in or on the printing unit (01), which can be transported to the printing plate in or on the holding device. The plate cylinder (03) pre-holds a plurality of new printing plates (06) to be laid side by side, and the transport system (18; 23) has at least one transfer unit (18) through which the plate cylinder can be accommodated and One of (03) transports at least one printing plate (06) pre-held in or on at least one holding device (17), characterized in that the transport system (18; 23) comprises a printing unit fixedly arranged with the frame A guide system (23; 23.1; 23.2) in (01), on which at least one adapter unit (18) can be guided in movement in the printing unit (01), wherein the guide system (23; 23.1; 23.2 ) includes a first guide branch (23.1) leading to the plate cylinder (03) of one stacked printing unit (02) and a first guide branch (23.1) leading to the plate cylinder (03) of another stacked printing unit (02) The second guide branch (23.2), on the first guide branch, at least one adapter unit (18) can be guided to move in the printing unit (01), on the second guide branch, the same or the second adapter The unit (18) can be guided in movement in the printing unit (01). 14. Transport system according to one or more of claims 1 to 12 or plate changing system according to claim 13, characterized in that the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) passes through the A rail system ( 23 ) is formed fixedly arranged in the printing unit ( 01 ), on which the transfer unit ( 18 ) is guided in movement. 15. The transport system as claimed in claim 12 or the plate changing system as claimed in any one or more of claims 13 to 14, characterized in that the transport path (23; 23.1; 23.2) comprises a branch (27 ), through which the two leading branches (23.1; 23.2) are connected to each other. 16. Transport system according to claim 12 or plate changing system according to one or more of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that at least one guide branch (23.1; 23.2) comprises a curved Bootstrap segmentation (84.2). 17. Transport system according to claim 12 or plate changing system according to one or more of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the same adapter unit (18) can optionally be used in On the first guide branch (23.1) to the plate cylinder (03) of one printing unit (02) and on the second guide branch (23.2) to the plate cylinder (03) of the other printing unit (02) is guided in motion. 18. Transport system according to claim 12 or plate changing system according to one or more of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the first transfer unit (18) can be The plate cylinder (03) of one printing unit (02) is guided on the branch (23.1), and the second transfer unit (18) can be directed to the other printing unit (02) on the second guiding branch (23.2). The printing plate cylinder (03) is guided to move. 19. Transport system according to claim 12 or plate changing system according to any one or more of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that the two guide branches (23.1 ; 23.2) A common storage device (17) is provided, which pre-holds both for one plate cylinder (03) and for the other plate cylinder (03) and for both ) conveys a printing plate (06) that is also conveyed to another plate cylinder (03). 20. The plate changing system as claimed in one or more of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that at least one adapter unit (18) can be moved in the guide system (23) via a drive (77) . 21. The printing plate changing system according to claim 20, characterized in that the drive mechanism (77) is arranged on the adapter unit (18) and moves with the adapter unit (18). 22. The plate changing system as claimed in any one or more of claims 13 to 21, characterized in that a second holding device (22) is provided which is constructed separately from the first holding device (17), with To accommodate one or more used printing plates (06) to be removed from one or more plate cylinders (03) of the printing unit (01). 23. The transport system as claimed in any one or more of claims 1 to 12 or the plate changing system as claimed in any one or more of claims 13 to 22, characterized in that after the guidance system ( 23), especially in the region of the end of the guide branch (23.1; 23.2) near the end of the plate cylinder, a placement device (19) is provided, on which it can be transferred to the plate cylinder through the adapter unit (18) (03) Printing plates (06) for transport. 24. The printing plate changing system according to claim 1, characterized in that a pressing device (21; 26) is arranged on the circumference of the printing plate cylinder (03), the pressing device is wound onto the printing plate (06) The cylinder (03) can be in active contact with the printing plate (06) while on it. 25. A printing unit (01) having a transport system (18; 23) or a plate changing system as claimed in any one or more of claims 1 to 24, said printing unit having a plurality of vertically Printing units (02) arranged one above the other, cooperating with the same side of the belt (16) to be drawn in. 26. A logistics system in a printing plant with a transport system (18; 23) as claimed in any one or more of claims 1 to 12, 14 to 19 or with a transport system (18; 23) as claimed in claims 13 to 24 The plate changing system according to any one or more of the above, characterized in that in addition to the transport system (18; 23) assigned to the printing unit (01) there is also provided a The printing plate (06) on the plate cylinder (03) of the unit (01) is transported from the functional area (141) comprising the printing plate making device by means of at least one transport mechanism (151; 152) to one or more printing units ( 01) transport system (142). 27. The logistics system as claimed in claim 26, characterized in that the transport system (142) and the associated printing unit (01) are formed by support elements (37) carrying new printing plates (06) to be laid. The interface between the transport systems (18, 23), the support elements are used both in the transport mechanism (151; 152) and in the holding device (17) in the form of a change magazine for the pre-holding of the printing plates to be plated (06 ).

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