EP0838330A2 - Method and device for the production of form, like mailer form and such form - Google Patents

Abstract

The article comprises a first part which is an envelope with two superimposed covering sheets as front and back sheet with inner sides (24,25). The sheets have a top and bottom edge and crosswise side edges. At least one covering sheet, near at least one of the side edges, has an arrangement of side tabs ending on an inward pointing longitudinal edge. The tabs arrangement consists of at least one side tab, defining an area covered by the cover sheet The second part contains an enclosure such as information sheet, letter envelope, stiff card, or irregular article.

Description

The invention relates to a method for producing a Package or the like., As it is especially for the so-called "Direct Mailing" is used. For example enveloped pieces of this type bear on the outside Name and postal address visible or printed at any time of the addressee intended for reception and this information can also on the inside of the outside mentioned lying content, namely on one or more parts of content be printed. The outside can be covered by an envelope or an envelope and its separate content one or more letter pages, a card, a return envelope, an irregular or several millimeters thick object such as a gimmick or the like.

In the manufacture of such packages, the outside faces or parts of contents of all successively produced Packages different information of the type mentioned on, however, this information must be different for each package accordingly or the same. If necessary, do this by monitoring a mechanically controlled adjustment is required. With this comparison is made sure that each envelope with the associated content merged and then to the Package is united. The package is only through Destruction or damage to a locking connection to open. To do this, the envelope must be torn open or a temporary one Adhesive bond, such as a fugitive bond loosened without destruction. Only then can everyone Content part of the complete content from the envelope be removed.

The comparison mentioned is to match the personalizations on the envelope and contents of the package especially necessary if these shipping parts are on separate production or printing machines as endless webs be prefabricated. The shipping parts are on these machines in the longitudinal direction successively and in terms of the personalizations in the same order. After this prefabrication, the endless webs are back by compacting in separate memories, such as roles or Zigzag stack, transferred. The stores will then open another, separate machine and, if necessary, united to the finished package. The personalized one Endless web is then subtracted from the memory, then cut lengthways and then into individual sheets. The Sheets are then folded one or more times across, to fit in the envelope, which is shorter than its length. The folded sheets are folded in at the end of the folding Condition stacked on top of each other. They can already prefabricated and then on a separate machine personalized envelopes for personalization in the same order as the leaves in one of this separate stack are merged, the separate from the leaves is.

With another machine, for example a so-called Inserting machine, the stacked magazines then the related, namely immediately personalized, Envelopes and parts of content removed and merged. The two superimposed cover pages of the Envelope at its top edge across the width of the envelope its unsealed envelope opening is still accessible. The Cover sheets must be apart to widen the envelope opening to be pulled. Then the inserter or Insert the contents through the envelope opening between the cover pages. Then the envelope opening can be opened Flip a locking tab that is closed in its Secured position with the specified connection or is locked. In this process, the two can also Cover sheets with across the cover opening and between the Cover pages and at the ends of the cover opening subsequent side straps secured against each other be. So the envelope is not just at the opening away from the bottom edge, but also on one or both Side edges closed or limited with a fold.

Reconciliation is not necessary if the envelope and content each package as a horizontal strip from the endless web manufactured and therefore first of all in one piece be personalized. After that, it can be used as content for the successive packages certain side strips one or more times with a plow folder Fold lines are folded in multiple layers, which are to the longitudinal direction lie parallel to the endless path. With cuts that run across The content strip will then lie in the longitudinal direction of the endless web divided into individual content sections, which in Follow each other and are narrower than the envelope. The width of the envelope is parallel to Longitudinal direction of the endless path. The one for making the envelope certain side or edge strips of the endless web connects directly to the content strip, namely expediently with the top edge of one of its cover sheets, especially with your back sheet.

The folded content strip then becomes one to the longitudinal direction fold line parallel to the endless web on the inside of the associated cover page or on the one still in one single level spread envelope folded. Then the content strip is in this position by a cut parallel to the longitudinal direction of the endless web from Envelope strips separated. Thereupon the envelope strip together with the folded content strip by one Longitudinal direction of the continuous web parallel fold line double-layered folded. This will bring them across the envelope secured content completely between the folding strips to lie. These folding strips are used to manufacture the two covers of each envelope. Until then still connected in one piece in the longitudinal direction of the endless web Envelopes are then cut across this Longitudinal direction, namely producing the side edges of the Envelopes, separated from each other. This makes them separate and isolated packages. Here, however the inside of the cover pages in the area of the side edges directly attached to each other by gluing or the like. Therefore there are no side flaps or folds on the side edges of the envelope provided. The envelope shows such folds only on the bottom and top edge. Also limits the Working width of the machine or the width of the endless web Size of the content or the number of parts of the content.

The invention has for its object a method, a Device to create a package through which Disadvantages of known training or the type described are avoided. Furthermore, advantages of the explained type be achieved. Furthermore, personalizations should be compared securely the shipping parts of each package one simple and high quality manufacture of such Ensure packages.

The single envelope comes with a side tab arrangement or the like during a transport movement. produced. At least a content part or all content parts of the complete Contents of the individual shipping item will be at the latest then at least one of the two cover sheets on the inside of the associated single envelope arranged when the previously protruding cover sheets in the closed position be placed on top of each other. The individual content part can on this inside then be filed when the cover pages are spread out at the same level as a settlement or if the cover sheets against each other around a fold line are pivoted so that they are transverse or perpendicular to each other stand and therefore their insides a protruding angle limit. Immediately successive envelope blanks are appropriately separated from each other, i.e. isolated. However, their cover pages are not yet in the closed position on each other. Under side tab arrangement all side flaps can be understood, which on only one or both side edges of the envelope between the Intervene cover sheets and on one or both side edges assume a fold parallel to the associated side edge, that forms this side edge of the envelope. At the single side edge can only be a side tab or it can have two or more in a row parallel to the side edge side tabs aligned with one another may be provided. Each single side flap can be unfolded or Z-shaped be folded in two layers. Both allow with Z-folding parallel, laterally offset folds of the Tab it that the cover sheets also in the area of this side edge fully expanding the flap or fold be separated from each other.

The part of the content is, if necessary prefolded, suitably first the inside of the second cover sheet, which is preferably formed by the back sheet of the envelope, but can also be formed by the front sheet. The Spine forms the back of the finished envelope or Package and the front sheet forms its personalized Front. The first cover page is useful wider or larger than the second cover page. The first cover sheet has a transverse to the side flaps Opening flap. The locking tab becomes a lock of the envelope through its opening to the outside of the second cover sheet folded and directly on this fixed. Side tabs for the mutual connection of the Cover sheets can also be provided or only on the back sheet be, the width of which is then expediently equal to that of the Front sheet is.

The side flap or side flap arrangement can be cut to size of the envelope to only one cover sheet or both Connect cover sheets. The side flap closes over hers Conveniently, the folding zone directly on the first cover sheet. The side flap is already advantageous from the level of this associated cover sheet folded out, namely transversely or folded in parallel to this cover sheet, while the content part or full content against the Inside of this cover sheet. The individual Side edge of this content is therefore opposite the free, inward longitudinal edge of the associated side flap shifted inwards. The contents of this filing can do this Do not touch the side tab. Your long edge can be parallel to the associated fold. The side flap can also transverse to the associated cover sheet or in whose cut level lie, while the content part or full content against the inside of this cover page is created. If the side flap is then folded in first, this can be used to counteract this content during further transport the inside of this cover sheet is clamped and therefore very be secured exactly. It can also be the largest width the content thereby close to the width of each of the two Cover pages are lying. This is a mutual side shift between the two shipping parts by stop excluded the inside of the tab fold.

The expansion of the shipping parts parallel to their side edges or the number of the same material web for the individual shipping item can separate shipping items any size can be chosen. E.g. in that these shipping parts adjoining in the longitudinal direction of the material web prefabricated and then separated by separation from each other and then merged into the finished package will. Regarding the in the web as Processing, blanks and blanks contain shipping parts the material web is thus in the direction of the side edges all shipping parts of the packages are promoted. Immediately adjacent shipping parts therefore include in this first conveying direction with areas on each other for the production of edges transverse to the side edges of these shipping parts are intended. E.g. to make one Top edge of one of the cover sheets or the closing flap of the other cover sheet or for the production of a header or Bottom edge of a content sheet.

This also applies to adjoining sub-units, which each for the production of several shipping parts for the same single package is intended and shared be promoted by the continuous path or formed by this are. These subunits do not get the desired one rectilinear contours initially only on each other turned away long sides by separating them from the material web will. As a result, the part units run as Continuous stripes continue. From the same web of material doing two or more to the side in a multi-use mode neighboring, identical endless strips are cut out. Everyone Endless strip is for making the same, however differently personalized parts. Only afterwards and in continuation of the first funding direction are the successive in the conveying direction Parts units, but not the different shipping parts the individual part unit, separated from each other.

While a content part or several content parts with the envelope blank or directly connected to each other are, e.g. in one piece or by adhesion, they can be made to cross Fold lines lying in the first conveying direction are folded in this way be that the individual content part only two or three layers is. The part unit can in the first conveying direction moved and by folding parallel to this conveying direction be shortened. In the same folding process, the content part also on the associated first or second or leading Cover page to be folded. Assigns this cover page Side flaps, so they are opened to the Put the content part past them on the cover sheet. Know the lagging cover page on side flaps so they can already collapsed. The leading side flaps Cover page will be useful during the continuation the first conveying movement on the folded content part folded inwards during the lagging cover sheet still captured in the folding device for the content part and so the part unit is secured in position during the run is. In the immediate continuation of this funding movement the glue or the like. for fastening the side straps applied and thereby a corresponding adhesion generated. This adhesiveness is not expedient the side flaps or on the leading cover sheet, but in correspondingly limited areas on the inside of the lagging cover sheet downstream of the folder generated. This allows the side tabs against the content part be pressed without the hold-down provided dirty with adhesive.

The parts are expediently separated into a second conveying direction perpendicular to the first Direction of conveyance on a second conveying line likewise transported parallel to their layer level, namely now at right angles across the side edges of your shipping parts. The transition between the two transverse to each other Conveying movements are advantageously carried out continuously, by the individual subunit at the end of the first conveying movement fixed by stop against this conveying movement and already there or immediately afterwards, i.e. in the essentially without standstill, in the second conveying direction is moved on. This deflection of the conveying movement takes place immediately after the folding of the content section into a direction parallel to its folds. Lying folded Side tabs or the content part as close as possible to leading end of the subunit, so they act on Stop at the end of the first conveying movement like lateral, U-shaped Stiffening profiles against compression deformation. The Stop or conveying speed can be without the Risk of damage can be increased.

During the second conveying movement, two or more cross to this movement against each other, but to second conveying direction parallel machining simultaneously made on the individual subunit, for example a Parting cut, embossing a notch or the like the isolated part unit is well managed and against Secured rotation in the conveyor level. With your cut can also those edges of the shipping parts of the individual part unit are produced, which is based on the Cross separation in the first conveyor line are explained. You can also use this cross-section or the separating cut separated from the part unit material parts and from be taken away from the shipping parts as waste. The material part has corresponding markings and is double-layered. Its two layers each have a mark. The two layers are glued or the like. also securely connected to each other. This allows the layers well guided away from the ongoing cuts together, e.g. can only be extracted from one side. The goes one, top layer of the material part not like the other continuously through, but the top layer can be through in Longitudinal distance successive longitudinal sections formed be.

The package according to the invention has at least one Part of the content or as a complete, removable in the envelope arranged content a content arrangement. The content when the side flaps are folded in completely without curvature or in the flat state on the longitudinal edge sections this arrangement over directly to the The inside of the associated cover page is laid during the Cover sheets are not yet on top of each other. Here is the Laying movement perpendicular to the levels of this content arrangement as well as this cover page. Advantageous the order of contents also lies with the finished package inwards or to the side of the middle of the envelope width offset from the longitudinal edge of each side tab. This Longitudinal edge can namely the content even during the funding prevent it in the second conveying direction as a stop one side between the side flap and the cover sheet connected to this only via the fold slip, although this also by pushing open the package can be reached with this side edge.

The side tab arrangement is advantageous during the first folded inward, then before the Cross separation of the subunits at least partially again opened outwards and finally after this cross separation folded back into its final position. The position clamping of the content part with the side flap can then be maintained from that moment until another part of the content is inserted or after that the Cover sheets transferred into the mutually overlapping closed position will.

The device according to the invention has a conveyor track for the material or the material web in which the Material expedient during all of the above-mentioned edits essentially or continuously through processing stations is moved, which is the processing explained To run. The continuous movement can be up to to each and every one of these edits. Almost up to the separation or cross separation of the parts the material web is useful from one to one Store following inlet continuously and across its width evenly stretched longitudinally. The funding movement takes place in each case over the entire first conveyor line and over the entire second conveyor line continuously and can in the second Conveyor line as fast as in the first conveyor line or, on the other hand, be slightly faster. Within the respective conveyor line, the material can also cross to Funding level can be redirected several times. The general funding levels the two conveyor lines are expediently parallel, especially horizontal. At these levels, the working column are essentially all processing stations.

The device is appropriate according to the European Patent application 0673 776 trained on their features and Effects included for inclusion in the application becomes. With regard to the devices for folding the Side flaps, the cover sheets and the closing flap corresponding to the European patent application 0677 473 or to European patent application 97 112 887 reference taken.

Fig. 1

eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung in perspektivischer Darstellung;

Fig. 2 bis 10

aufeinanderfolgende Verfahrensschritte zur versandfertigen Herstellung des Versandstückes und

Fig. 11 bis 17

eine weitere Möglichkeit aufeinanderfolgender Verfahrensschritte.

These and further features emerge from the claims and also from the description and the drawings, the individual features being realized individually or in groups in the form of sub-combinations in one embodiment of the invention and in other fields and being advantageous and capable of being protected by themselves Can represent versions for which protection is claimed here. Embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are explained in more detail below. The drawings show:

Fig. 1

a device according to the invention in perspective view;

2 to 10

successive process steps for the production of the package and ready for dispatch

11 to 17

another possibility of successive procedural steps.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The device 1 is a production line with two or more areas at right angles to each other. she comprises a longer conveyor section 2 with conveying direction 5 and a shorter conveying path 3 with conveying direction 6. The Delivery levels 4 of the two lines 2, 3 are the same or parallel. At the beginning of the first conveyor line 2 there is Memory 7 in the form of a roll of paper around one to the horizontal Level 4 parallel to the first conveying direction 5 right-angled axis rotatable. The memory 7 peeled off paper web runs as material in an inlet 8 one and becomes continuous up to an outlet 9 continuously emotional. At the outlet 9 are the finished packages 10 stacked one after the other according to FIG. 10 filed.

The shipping item 10 consists of several shipping parts, namely an envelope 11 and its complete Content 12. The latter can be an information or Letter 13, a return envelope 14, one Plant part 15 in the form of a card, a prospectus or the like. contain an irregular item 16 and the like. The envelope 11 has two in the closed position according to FIG. 10 or 17 stacked cover pages, namely one his Front sheet 17 determining area size and a smaller one or the same size back sheet 18 and one immediately the cover sheet 17 subsequent closing tab 19. With the Tab 19 closes the envelope opening. Right away and one piece close to the cover sheet 17 and 18 two opposite side tabs 20. they are directed against each other, reach between the two Cover sheets 17, 18 and connect the cover sheets 17, 18 only firmly in their side areas. Im ready to ship, the closed state shows the package 10 four each straight and at right angles to each other lying outermost outline edges, namely to each other parallel side edges 21 and parallel transverse edges, these are a bottom edge 22 and a top edge 23. All edges 21 to 23 are each one through the back Fold formed. The respective fold connects to each of the Side edges 21, the cover sheet 17 or 18 with the associated Tab 20, on the edge 22, the cover sheet 17 with the cover sheet 18 and at the edge 23 the cover sheet 17 with the locking tab 19th

The content 12 lies completely between the inner sides 24, 25 of the cover sheets 17, 18 and is in view of the plane of the closed envelope 11 is smaller than this Cover or each of the cover pages 17, 18. From the fold 21 turned away, each tab 20 forms a longitudinal edge 26 which for Fold 21 or to the associated central plane of the envelope 11 is parallel and over most of the height distance straight between the edges 22, 23. According to 10 is the smallest distance 27 between them parallel edges 26 slightly larger than the associated one Width 28 of the content 12 and smaller than the width 29 of the envelope 11. This is on the inside 24 of the Cover sheet 17 a cover sheet zone 30 free of tabs 20 educated. Zone 30 extends over the entire height of the cover sheets 17, 18. The content 12 lies in the zone 30 directly on cover sheet 17 as well as on cover sheet 18. Adjacent to zone 30 are the tabs 20 on the inside 24, 25 of the cover sheets 17, 18 immediately. Thereby here is the package 10 or the envelope 11 only three layers.

17, the width of the content part 13 much larger than the widths 27, 28 and only slightly smaller than the width 29 the content part 13 on both sides between the tabs 20 and the inside 25 a. The tabs 20 close here each over the fold 21 only to the cover sheet 18 and are with their from the inside 25 and the content part 13 opposite sides attached adhered to the inside 24. In Figures 14 and 15 is dash-dotted at the bottom a tab arrangement indicated. It enables the Cover sheets 17, 18 even after connection via the side tabs transversely in the area of their associated side edges differentiate their levels from one another, while the arrangement 20 how a bellows is stretched. In most cases they are the same Arrangements 20 are provided on both sides of the envelope 11.

The side flap closes to form such a Z-fold 20 on its longitudinal edge 26 via a fold to another Tab 20 ', which in the finished package 10 on the from the associated inner side 25 facing away from the Tab 20 rests, is directed outwards from the fold 26, does not protrude over the edge 21 and with its ends opposite the ends of the tab 20 is set back. The collapsed Tab 20 '' of the other cover sheet 17, the Tabs 20 according to Figures 8 to 10 corresponds to the tab 20 'and is attached directly and only to this. As a result, the tab 20 'lies between the tabs 20, 20 ''. By spreading all the folds of the tabs 20, 20 ', 20' ' and while maintaining the parallel position of the cover pages 17, 18 the latter can be moved transversely in relation to one another will. The cover sheets 17, 18 are the same width. Thereby their side edges 21 are congruent with each other. over the edges 21 do not protrude the side flaps.

The parts 11, 13 are simultaneously in a continuous pass from the same, single-layer material or paper web 31 manufactured, which is unrolled from the memory 7. From Memory 7, the web 31 arrives in an uninterrupted conveying movement in processing stations 32 to 43. Then runs through the material that is in consecutive, equally continuous further moved unit parts is isolated, further Machining stations 44 to 49. Immediately adjacent to Storage roll 7 is web 31 in a conveyor drive 32 determined which she deducts from the role and at Passage ensures that they go all the way to station 42 is under constant tension. Station 42 operates as a drive device as described with reference to station 32 at the downstream end of the tensioned Lane 31.

Immediately after your inlet 8 is a dispensing station 33 provided with which labels, postage stamps or the like. on the top of the web 31 created and attached to this will. Next follows a printer 34 for personalized Printing on the top of the web 31 according to FIG. 2. This printing can also be carried out on the memory 7 recorded path 31 may be included. Next follows one Dryer 35 for thermal drying of the printed Colour. The next station is a turning device 36. In it, the track 31 is first out of level 4 and then diagonally to direction 15 and back into the plane 4 deflected. As a result, the previously lying web surface lies now above and the previously printed or with applications provided top is below.

An application device 37 for immediately follows Fasteners or adhesives, such as glue, with which in equal longitudinal distances adhering to the top of the web 31 Horizontal stripes are applied or printed on. Right away this is followed by a dispensing device 38, with which further content parts 13 'at uniform longitudinal intervals placed one behind the other on the top of the web 31 and secured with the adhesive strips of station 37 will. Immediately downstream is one Dispensing device 39 is provided for the parts 13 '. The Unit 39 initially guides the parts 13 'above the track 31 against direction 5 to station 38. Be in the station the parts 13 'deflected transversely to the plane 4 in the direction 5 and doing so on the top of the web 31 in the same direction Pressed through in a working gap. For inclusion further features and effects of stations 38, 39 in the Invention is based on European patent application 0692 375 Referred.

A device follows the stations 38, 39 immediately 40 or punch with rotating punching tools for contouring the longitudinal edges of the web 31 and possibly for production of excerpts that consistently cover the scope of the Lane 31 are limited. Immediately afterwards is a folder 41 provided which the tabs in the longitudinal pass 20 folds inwards. Downstream immediately adjacent to this folder 41 is the web preference 42.

When leaving station 40, web 31 is narrower than in front of it and if necessary in single lanes running on the same level divided according to Figures 5 to 7. From the station This track becomes 42 or these single tracks become immediate a device 43 which transversely to the web Machined direction 5 across its width or the Shape of the web changed. Cross sections are created whereby the web acc. Fig. 7 divided into sub-units becomes. These sub-units leave station 43 with Distance from each other and then with a conveyor 44 transported on. The conveyor 44 has rotating drives Conveyor belts on which the part units lie. The conveyor 44 can be in the direction 5 of one another have the following band sections, which have a switch 45 connect to each other. This allows subunits that are not suitable for further processing, across Level 4 discharged downwards from conveyor line 2 will. After the switch 45, the conveyor 44 gives the part units to a folding device, e.g. a pocket folder 46 from. In it the content parts 13, 13 'of each part unit together in the form ready for dispatch on the inside 25 are folded and the tabs 20 longitudinally glued.

Immediately afterwards, the subunits at the end of route 2 by motor drive at right angles in the direction of 6 on the route 3 deflected, since the beginning of it coincides with the end of section 2. Immediately after this station are the Part units in direction 6 fed to a device 47, which cuts and shapes at the same time. The device 47 carries out both works on a common level, the is perpendicular to level 4 and direction 6. This Work is progressing parallel to direction 6 in Pass. From the station 47, the part units as next a folding station 48 for setting up and folding up the cover sheets 17, 18 fed. Between the ends this station 48 can also be a device 49 for inserting the content parts 14 to 16 between the cover sheets 17, 18th be provided. At the end of station 48 is in progress progressively folded the locking tab 19 in the closed position and thereby the envelope 11 is sealed. After that the shipping items thus produced are ready for dispatch 10 successively on top of each other on a display 51 Packages stacked. The display 51 forms the outlet 9. Also the downstream end of the conveyor section 3 can connect a redirection to another conveyor line, the is at right angles or across the route, especially only protrudes and closes over the same side as conveyor section 2 this promotes in the opposite direction. The redirection works on the basis of the redirection between the conveyor lines 2, 3 described way by stop and cross-promotion.

Each of the devices 33 to 44 is non-destructive in itself exchangeable with ground clearance only on the top of one common base 52 arranged which the device alone, stands directly on the building floor and is formed by the same base units in the longitudinal direction 5 of the base 52 together. This too Socket units, each having two or more devices 33 up to 44 consecutive recordings are non-destructive interchangeable. Each device 33 to 43 can operate be arranged on each base unit. The device 44 has a separate base unit, which differs from the differs previously described. To accommodate any device each base unit has mounting rails on its top 53 which are transverse to direction 5 and on which the individual device 33 to 43 parallel to level 4 and can be moved perpendicular to direction 5. Thereby the device can be removed from the frame 52 or in this inserted and then locked by tension will. Before locking, the frame of the device, the centering in the carrier 53 engages in position can be adjusted relative to the base 52 in that each Device for itself with an actuator parallel to Level 4 and sliding perpendicular to direction 5 shifted and pivoted about an axis that is rectangular to level 4.

Each individual device 33 to 43 has a frame, that is completely above the base 52 and on this stands. All tools are stored on the frame processing by the device into material 31 intervention. The frame can be attached to the back Non-destructive detachable drive connection with a drive output get connected. The drive output is below the footprints of the rails 53 on the associated Base unit stored. The memory 7 is on one of the Socket 52 and the individual devices separate storage socket with which he is at a distance from the base 52nd is parked on the floor of the building. The storage base carries also the conveyor drive 32. The at the end of the base 52nd subsequent conveyor 44 protrudes in direction 5 over the associated one Single base with which he, like the individual Base units against each other, against all others Units in the mounting direction of devices 33 to 43 moved to your building floor and thereby replaced can be. The switch 45 is therefore outside of Base 52 free above the floor.

All individual devices 47 to 52 of route 3 are on a common base frame arranged with running links, like rollers, supported movably on the building floor is. This base frame and the device 46 load-bearing part of the frame of route 2 are by one vertical axis 50 pivotable against each other. The axis 50 passes through the redirection station between the two lines 2, 3 in the middle of the working widths of both lines 2, 3 at right angles to level 4. The adjustment remains Route 2 stand while route 3 including yours Base frame either in direction 5 with route 2 aligned or as shown in FIG. 1 in the right-angled position is transferred. This movement is gradual and can be fixed in any position. This is the Device 1 except for those based on FIGS. 2 to 10 descriptive procedure for the manufacture of the packages 10 also for the production of completely different products or Suitable packages, which have a different order of individual devices 33 to 49 or an alignment of Routes 2, 3 need. E.g. can also do the above Processing can be done with a plow folder for which to incorporate the features and effects in the invention referred to the European patent application 0737 641 becomes.

When pivoting, the two track units 2, 3 remain rectilinear and with each other via a joint arrangement connected, which determines the axis 50. Units 2, 3 but can also be separated from one another without destruction and then reassembled in the respective setting. Each of the stations 47, 48, 49, 51 can also by one separate module be formed. The module is with itself Floor runners, such as running or steerable rollers, on the Foundation floor can be moved in any direction and with all subsequent processing stations to connect detachable connecting links and secure can also be separated again without being destroyed. This allows this Stations in any order and order to the end be added to route 2.

With the printer 34 on the web 31 shown in FIG. 2 in Longitudinal distances in a row different, personalized Imprints 54 printed, namely e.g. name and Postal address of the respective addressee. The imprint lies on the outside of the finished envelope or cover sheet 17. At the same time be on the same web page Markings 55 printed, each one each Printing 54 is assigned and upstream at a distance of this lies. Laterally adjacent to the printing 54 can previously with the device 33 a postage stamp or the like. on be attached to the outside of the sheet portion 17. With printer 34 can also be on the same upper web side a coding can be printed, which each for Postal address associated geographic postal routing region contains and in the area of the display 51 with a reader can be read by machine. This will finish the Packages 10 sorted according to such regions and mechanically stacked.

After drying the printing layers in the device 35 is the path 31, which from the memory 7 to the device Has 40 parallel longitudinal edges 58, 59 in the device 36 turned around its central longitudinal axis. Now the printed side is below. Then on the now overhead web side with the device 37 at right angles 5 glue strips applied to the direction. Have these stripes from both longitudinal edges 58, 59 distance and a length which is slightly smaller than the width of the parts 13 '. Everyone Part 13 'is separated and at a distance from the other parts 13 'placed on the upper side of the web so that its in The glue strip completely in the direction of the 5 foremost edge zone covers. This creates a connection zone 57 between the Material parts 13 ', 31 formed. The content part 13 'points distance laterally from both longitudinal edges 58, 59. The part 13 'can also be the same width as track 31. The part 13 ' can stick with the web 31 along both edges 58, 59 be connected. This means that the cut can be intermittent multilayered parts 63 can be sucked off without interference.

The glue that the layers of parts 63 only during manufacture connects, is before placing the parts 13 'in the Station 37 or the station 38, 39 applied, in particular with the same rotating tool as the glue strip for connection zone 57. This tool can laterally ring-shaped or partially ring-shaped, pressure-elastic cliché projections of a foam or the like. interchangeable carry. These projections only carry the glue on those Zones of the material part 13, 31, which in the station 38, 39 covered with the parts 13 'or with the strips 63 be completely removed.

The part 13 'is initially in the opposite direction 5 in its Longitudinally progressing to the outer circumference of a permanent passed rotating roller. At this extent the Part 13 'secured by suction with the rotary movement deflected downwards via a semicircular arch and then in Working gap between this roller and a counter tool in Direction 5 at the same running speed as web 31 handed over to them. The part 13 'is in the opposite direction 5 progressively deposited on the web 31 and detached from the roller. The material for the parts 13 'is as an endless path from the store 39, which is also on the side of the base 52 could stand, deducted and immediately in front of the above Transfer roller separated by cross sections in the parts 13 '. This material can already be on the front and / or back printed or personalized. It can also be beneficial Be sure not to put the adhesive tape for Zone 57 first on the Lane 31, but in the device 38, 39 on the part 13 ' to be attached, appropriately before the separation of the Parts 13 'by cross separation. On each longitudinal section of the Web 31, which contains printing 54, 55, becomes a Part 13 'arranged so that here the web 31 then two layers is. In this case, by adding further parts 13 ', a larger number of layers can be provided. Each of these longitudinal sections then forms a part unit 60 for manufacture of a single package 10.

The device 40 has a permanently rotating tool roller on. It limits a working gap with a counter tool for the passage of the web 31. On the outer circumference of the Tool rollers are interchangeable cutting or punching tools arranged. 5 and 11 on each longitudinal section 60 lateral contour cuts with non-straight lines or with a course deviating from direction 5. Thereby the side edges 61, 64 of each unit 60, namely the Cover sheets 17, 18, the tab 19 and the content part 13 ', as well as the longitudinal edges 26 and the oblique end edges of the Tabs 20 made. This tool can be used in the cover sheet 17 a window cutout 62 can also be cut out. By this section is then the finished shipping item 10 in this case printed on the content part 13, 13 ' 54 visible from the outside. The window section 62 can completely with a transparent window layer from one clear paper or the like be covered. This location will expedient after making the cutout 62 in the Conveyor track 2 on the inside 24 with one station attached or glued. This station is in the conveying direction 5 after stations 33 to 40 or before stations 41 to 48 arranged and works as with station 38, 39 explained. The side edges 64 of the multilayer part 13, 13 'are parallel to each other. The edges 64 can be in one single continuous cut at two or more of these layers 13, 13 'are produced together.

The web 31 becomes a lateral one through each side cut Strip 63 and the side glue application as waste completely separated and at the same time in station 40 led away to level 4. The same goes for the parts to produce the cutout 62 from the web 31 be solved. The unit 60 is now in the range of Parts 13, 13 'narrowest. Opposite direction 5 follows the parts 13, 13 'of the unit 60 the head portion of the widened Cover sheet 18 on, namely in a direction 5 narrow transverse stripes 74 of part 13. The side edges 64 of part 13 extend over the associated end 69 of the part 13 'to the cover sheet 18. The strip 74 is thus here one layer. The end 69 of part 13 'can with a another detention zone in relation to part 13. In direction 5, the associated end 57 of the parts connects 13, 13 'also over the tab 19 of the next unit 60 an addition strip 65 of part 13. The transverse strip 65 is shorter in direction 5 than the strip 74. The ends of the Strip 65 are formed by the edges 64. The tab 19 is wider than the parts 13, 13 '. As a result, the tab stands 19 as the cover sheets 17, 18 and the tabs 20 laterally over the associated side edge 64. Parts 13, 13 ' run ahead of cover sheets 17, 18 and cover sheet 18 runs ahead of cover page 17.

All successive units 60 now have the same Shape and length. A single unit 60 can be added developed blank for a card 15, an envelope 14 or the like. belong. The card connects to that of the Cover sheets 17, 18 distal front end of part 13 above a separation perforation. To the front of the card closes the blank for the envelope 14 with his Closing flap via a separating perforation. The front end this blank closes on the strip 65 to the next unit 60. The cut is the same width as that Part 13 and wider than the card 15. A part 13 'can also to the front end of part 13 or unit 60 connect an intermediate strip in one piece, the corresponding the strip 74 is formed. This intermediate strip then closes with its front end over the strip 65 to the leading unit 60 in one piece.

The longitudinal and die cuts according to FIGS. 5 and 11 are sufficient continuously over the entire length of each unit 60 these cuts are the tabs 20 in the device 41 of the envelope or envelopes 11, 14 folded in one pass, namely by 180 ° against direction 5 and over their Length progressing to the inside 24. In this case, tabs lying opposite one another at the same time become 6 or 12 folded. The fold zone is previously not embossed by a notch. They run for folding Tabs 20 due to their conveying movement accordingly set guiding surfaces of the device 41 and / or roll the tabs 20 on these surfaces.

Immediately thereafter, the units in the device 43 60 according to FIGS. 7 and 13 by cross sections 66 from one another Cut. Thereby and afterwards the units 60 change theirs mutual situation not. In one piece between two contiguous units 60 are simultaneously two parallel cuts 66 with the same tool produced. The tool is a permanently rotating roller. It has two immediately adjacent outer circumferences, strip-shaped cutting knives. The knives are at a distance from each other, which is the same distance between the separating cuts 66.

This distance is chosen so large that between the front End of the unit 60 or the parts 13, 13 'and the tab 19 an intermediate strip 67 is separated from the subsequent unit 60 becomes. Strip 67 contains the multi-layer connection strip 57 and the single-layer addition strip 65. As a result, the free longitudinal edge of the tab 19 and the the front end edge of the parts 13, 13 'is finally cut. At the same time the parts 13, 13 'from each other Cut. As a result, the parts 13, 13 'to the rear End and transverse edges 69 of the layer 13 'are only loose and unconnected on each other. The mutual connection in the area however, this edge 69 continues to ensure positional security the parts 13, 13 'together. When training after 11 to 17, no part 13 'is provided or shown.

When machining the parts 13 'in the device 38, 39 or before transfer of the associated material web into the store 39, the parts 13 'are also marked 56 Provide printing. The marks 56 lie on the strip 57 visible and on its side facing away from the web 31. The marks 55, 56 determine by their side distances from the Longitudinal edges 58, 59 a code. For each mark 55, 56 a single line or dot is sufficient. Related to each other Marks 55, 56 for the same unit 60 are aligned in the direction 5 with each other, are on opposite sides of the Part 13 'and part 13 and the web 31 and can lie congruently on top of each other. Between the devices 38 and 43 or 46 or 47 are the marks 55, 56 with a Device 1 reader by machine reading during of the run. This will determine if part 13 'with the same personalization as the rest Unit 11, 13 is provided. If an error is found, so the associated unit 60 with the device 45 ejected from level 4 or from route 2. The intermediate strip 65, 67 contains both marks 55, 56 that with the strip 65, 67 across from level 4 as waste be led away.

The two knives of the device 43 can be opposite the axis the knife roller have a slight slope. Thereby the knives cut the units 60 from one side edge progressing to the other, as shown in FIG. 7. After removal of the strip 67, adjacent units 60 run with spacing gaps 68 in a row, the width of which is equal to Strip width is 67. Through it or through acceleration of the leading unit 60 according to FIG. 13 arise larger gaps 68. With the gaps 68 the units arrive 60 successively on the conveyor 44 and, with the front Edge of unit 60 ahead into device 46. In this Device becomes the front end portion of the unit 60 progressively against direction 5 with folds 72, 71, 70 according to FIGS. 8 and 14, respectively. This end section lies in front of the cover pages 17, 18 and connects to these. The folds are perpendicular to direction 5 and cause a so-called third folding of the content parts 13, 13 '. In this folding each part 13 or 13 'forms three superimposed Locations. With a larger height of the envelope 11 can half-folding is also sufficient. Each part forms 13 or 13 'only two layers lying one on top of the other.

The two parts 13, 13 'are common in their mutual Cover layer folded at the same time. Here lies the Fold 70 between the long edge of the strip 74 in the middle of its width or somewhat closer to the Edge 69. This strip 74 is then two or three layers. The three layers of each part 13, 13 'on the inside 25 are immediately adjacent to the cover sheet 17 as a package or Folding unit 73. In this pre-folded state they are Tabs 20 struck inwards. In this fold, the Unit 60 from the device 46 motor-driven in Pass direction 5 to the redirection station and from there in Transported towards 6. In this respect, FIGS. 8 and 9 can be considered as a single drawing figure. It lies at the intersection of the vertical median longitudinal planes of these two figures the deflection station or the axis 50.

14 to 17 are the simple ones Tabs 20 or the double tabs 20, 20 'only on the cover sheet 18 intended. In the training according to FIGS. 5 to 10 can also be provided only on the cover sheet 17. The simple ones Tabs 20 and 20 '', as shown in FIGS. 6 explained to 8, folded. Before processing 8 or station 46, the prefolded in this way Tabs 20 unfolded again around their fold. This can then the content part 13 as a unit 73 without touching the tabs 20 are stored on the inside 25. During the discharge the unit 60 from the station 46 and as long as the lagging Cover sheet 17 still in this station on both Flat sides are guided by clamping, the tabs 20 around their already pre-folded folds 21 again folded inside and on the content part 13, 73 that the Run tabs 20 along guide curves.

With a low or no friction on the free sides of the folded-in tabs 20 with the hold-down device 78 then the tabs 20 are continuously in the conveyor line 2 or 3 and secured in their folded position. As a result, the content part 13, 73 between the layers 18, 20 immovable and clamped continuously. The hold-down 78 is indicated by dash-dotted lines in FIG. 15. Of the Shoe 78 lies parallel to the support or conveyor track on the plane across from. The cover sheet 18 runs along this path is supported with its outside. The glue 79 will immediately after folding in station 46 or during or after straightening up and collapsing completely the tabs 20 applied. The glue is applied in the Conveyor line 2 with an application device of the described Art. The glue 79 is used only in such areas of the inner surface 24 applied, which later from the tabs 20 completely be covered. The glue track 79 is parallel to Direction 5 stripes and their ends are spaced from Cover sheet 18 and from tab 19.

In the case of the tab arrangement 20, 20 ', 20' 'both Fold the tabs 20, 20 'also initially pre-folded. After that, the opening only takes place around the fold between the Tab 20 and the cover sheet 18. This leaves the tab 20 ' until completion of the piece 10 on the outside of the cover page 18 associated side of the tab 20 so created as it is provided on the finished piece 10. In the counter-flaps 20 '' folded inwards at the same station can be opened like the tabs 20 and then be folded in again. The remain functional Tabs 20 '' after the first folding in the further run until it is completed as shown in FIG. 17. Instead of the glue application 79, the tabs 20 '' the glue application 79 'on that facing away from the inside 24 Side applied. Fig. 14 corresponds to Fig. 8, the Fig. 15 of the lower representation of Fig. 9, Fig. 16 of the 10 and FIG. 17 of the lower 10, wherein the locking tab 19 already is shown completely closed.

Immediately after leaving the deflection station or at the latest during processing proceeding in the opposite direction to 6 in the device 47, the units 60 with hold-downs, like driven conveyor belts. The units 60 run here with gaps in a row. The hold-down devices lead not only on the bottom, but also the top of the unit 60 facing away from it Rotation or displacement movements of the layers 13, 13 'to each other and prevented in relation to the layers 17, 18. In the device 47 the folded strip 74 is cut with a slitter including the fold 70 and the connection zone at the Edge 69 separated. The rotating cutting knife this Schneider is arranged on a shaft. This wave carries other tools, namely embossing rolls, which with the knives rotate in unison. With the roles at the same time with the longitudinal section on the inner sides 24, 25 notches or line-shaped grooves 76, 77 embossed, the folds 22, 23 will form. This causes the unit 60 to be wide evenly between the tab 19 and the strip 74 Tool intervention charged. That also prevents that called shifting or twisting. As in the case of the cuts according to Figures 5 and 7 or 11 and 13 is also here at the same time you cut the strips 74 as waste across led out of level 4. After strip 74 is separated the unit 73 completely from the cover sheets 17, 18th solved. The folded parts 13, 13 ' or the part 13 according to FIG. 15 of the mutual connection freed at the edge 69, since these have been separated with is. Furthermore, the top edge of the cover sheet 18 is finished cut. The unit 73 can be further secured in position through a moving upper belt or in a cage Bullets. The hold-down device 31 thus formed is useful narrower than unit 73.

In station 49, according to FIG. 10, above, or according to FIG. 16 at least one system part 14, 15, 16 driven mechanically stored on the unit 73. It is previously in the Longitudinal folder 48, the cover sheet 17 perpendicular to the cover sheet 18 or set up to level 4 pivoting about the fold 22 been. As a result, the part 15 can be transverse to the direction 6 fed diagonally downwards, then with his leading end on the inside 24 or in the fold 22 strike and then under weight into its final Pack layer fall on the unit 18, 73. In this pack position is the supplied part 14, 15, 16 laterally neither over the Side edges 64 of the unit 73 still over the direction 6 parallel outermost boundary edges of the unit 73. In the longitudinal folder 48, the cover sheet 17 is then further on Cover sheet 18 folded until it is as shown in the middle 10 parallel to the cover sheet 18 and on the latter opposite side of the content 12 lies. The cover page 18 remains with the content 12 in level 4. The content 12 lies only on the free zone 30 and not on the Tabs 20 on. As a result, the tabs 20 are laterally adjacent to the side edges 64 under pressure with the inside 25 glued. The tabs 20 are then with the inside 24 non-adherent.

In the method according to FIGS. 11 to 17, the side tabs are 20 to the side of the cover sheet 18 as shown in FIG. 11 punched out of the material web 31. After that they folded according to Figures 12 and 13. After completion 13 becomes the leading one Unit 60 accelerated slightly. This is the Gap 68 wider than strip 67. The straight lines Side edges 64 can as in the training according to the FIGS. 5 to 9 up to the cut for the cover sheet 18 range or according to Figures 11 to 15 in contrast be outside. This is part of 13, 73 The position of the strip 74 is narrower than that of the cover sheet 18 belonging location. The hold-down 78 can be so narrow that it does not even when inserting part 15 according to FIG. 16 bothers and maintains the holding down of the tabs 20. The part 15 can also with a correspondingly broader training be formed by the strip 74. Part 15 can wear personalized printing 54, which is then through the Window 62 is visible from the outside. The width of part 15 is close to the distance 27 and the height of the part 15 adjusted the height of the envelope 11. This allows the part 15 within the envelope 11 produced according to FIG. 17 neither laterally still slide up or down. So the printing remains always within the limits of window 62. The longitudinal edges 26 act against lateral displacement Tabs 20 as stops. Against shifting in the height direction the inside of the folds 22, 23 act as stops. In Fig. 17 is the content part 13 in terms of location according to 15 and 16 shifted towards the fold 22 shown. This shift can be done by inserting the Part 15, before or after, by appropriate means of Device 1 or the conveyor line 3 take place. The tabs 20 can only be folded when the cover pages 17, 18 in the closed position according to FIG. 10 or on top of each other lie. Then the tabs 20 grip around the cover sheet 18 or 17 on the outside. The tabs 20 are on this Attached on the outside by gluing.

After device 49 or 42 and before device 48 the device is useful in section 2 or 3 provided with which on the inwardly folded tabs 20th 6 to 10 glue applied for the tab attachment becomes. The order is placed on the inside 24 opposite sides of the tabs 20 or on the associated Edge strips on the inside 25. In the case of training after Figures 11 to 17 are with this applicator the glue orders 79 and 79 'applied. The glue trail 79 can also on the tab 20 or the glue track 79 'on the Tab 20 'are applied. On the inside of the locking tab 19 can glue in the device 37, in the last mentioned or in another application device in the run be applied. After the cover pages 17, 18 Will lie parallel to each other on the plane with the longitudinal folder 48 the locking tab 19 as the cover sheet 17 against the direction 6 advance around the groove 77 in one go by 180 ° against the Back of the envelope 11 or the outside of the cover sheet 18 folded and pressed on this outside. This creates the adhesive bond. At the same time the Fold 23 formed and the package 10 is closed. Applying the glue to the tab 19 can also be advantageous done from below when the cover sheets 17, 18 already are folded on top of each other. Gluing can also be done for the side straps 20 at the inlet of the device 46 respectively.

The parts 13, 13 'are congruent after completion Shape. This makes these parts very suitable for two sheets of a letter. Are these parts 13, 13 'during 9 or 15 at the edge 69 not adhered to each other, so the folding causes 8 and 14 that the edge 69 relative to the fold 70th is withdrawn. As a result, the trim cut 75 detects them Edge 69 or part 13 'is not. The penultimate manufacturing step for the production of the piece ready for dispatch 10 is the folding of the cover sheets 17, 18. Then only the flap 19 then folds over. This results in a very simple manufacture. Lane 31 remains until obtained for isolation according to FIGS. 7 and 13. So can all previous work steps with high accuracy and Speed. Only for the cross folds 70 to 71, the separation takes place in units 60.

All stated properties and effects can be just like described or only approximately or essentially as be provided and for certain applications also deviate strongly from it. All features of all embodiments of procedures, devices and packages exchanged with each other, added to each other or with each other be combined.

Claims (21)

A method of manufacturing a piece, such as a package (10), which contains one or two parts, such as package parts (11, 12), namely as a or first part, for example, an envelope (11) with two first and second cover sheets (17, 18), such as a front sheet (17) and a back sheet, lying one on top of the other in the closed position (FIG. 10) with cover sheet insides (24, 25) one above the other (18), which define a cover plane (4) and form outline edges of the cover (11), namely a transverse edge, a head edge (23) and a bottom edge (22) as well as transverse side edges (21), and at least of which a cover sheet (17) in the area of at least one of the side edges (21) with a side flap lying in the closed position between the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) and ending on a free side flap (26) directed inwards from this side edge (21) Arrangement is provided from at least one side flap (20), which then adjoin the longitudinal edge (21) of a free cover sheet zone (30) of the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) which is not covered by the side flap arrangement zen, and / or as another or second part, for example, an envelope content (12) from at least one content part, such as an information sheet (13, 13 '), an envelope (14), a rigid card (15), an irregular Object (16) or the like, which second part (12) in the closed position, if appropriate, lies essentially completely between the inner side of the cover sheet (24, 25), characterized in that the cover sheets (17, 18 ) of the envelope (11) are placed on top of one another or the side flap arrangement is placed between them, and / or that at least one content part (13, 13 ', 14, 15, 16) at least on the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) at least one of the cover sheets (17, 18) is arranged when the cover sheets (17, 18) are placed one on top of the other in the closed position, preferably one or both parts (11, 12) being contoured, separated and / or found in a substantially continuous transport movement be aged. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the content part (13 to 16) first on the inside (25) of the second cover sheet (18) and then with this on the inside (25) of the first cover sheet (17) is created that in particular the cover pages (17, 18) by folding around one in the area of the bottom edge (22) lying folding zone are placed on top of each other and that preferably the content part (13 to 15) essentially presented in one piece in several layers on the inside (25) of the second cover sheet (18) is deposited. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the content part (13, 13 ') on the cover sheet (17, 18) is arranged while the side flap (20) of the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) is removed that especially the side flap (20) first for formation a fold (21) folded, then before arranging the Content part (13, 13 ') on the cover sheet (18) again unfolded the fold (21) and only after arranging the Content part (13, 13 ') of the inside of the cover sheet (25) opposite over the content part (13, 13 ') around the Fold (21) is folded and that preferably one for mutual attachment of the cover sheets (17, 18) in connecting material (79, 79 ') provided in the closed position on the one further away from the side flap (20) Cover sheet (17) is attached. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the content part (13 to 16) on the inside (24) of the side flap (20) Cover sheet (17) is applied while this Side tab (20) at least partially to completely folded against this inside (24) that in particular the content part (13 to 16) does not look outside the longitudinal edge of the side flap (20) protrudes this inside (24) is applied and that preferably the second cover sheet (18) without side flaps (20) produced and then the first cover sheet (17) with already folded against its inside (24) and with their longitudinal edges (26) facing side plates (20) pivoted onto the content part (11 to 16) is that the longitudinal edges (26) of the side tabs (20) on the side edges (64) of the content part (13 to 16) walk past without contact. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one shipping part (11, 12) is separated from a web (31) which at least before or afterwards to the bottom edge (22) with its longitudinal direction as the first Direction of conveyance (5) along a first conveying path (2) it is promoted that in particular partial units (60) with several shipping parts (11, 12) each for separate Packages (10) in the first conveying direction (5) contiguous and continuous in succession and progressing in the first conveying direction (5) separated laterally from the same track (31) or by successive cross separation (66) Part units (60) are separated from the web (31) and that preferably on the first conveyor line (2) or after the side flaps (20) have been folded in Part units (60) are separated from the web (31). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one cover page (17, 18) and at least a first content part (13) as Layer unit connected in one piece and in the conveying direction (5) in one piece, joining them from one another Web (31) are separated laterally that in particular adjacent parts (60) by cutting out an intermediate strip (67) forming a gap (68) from each other be separated and that then preferably the leading one Content part (13, 13 ') of the part unit (60) the first conveyor section (5) in itself or against Inside (25) of the cover sheet (18) is folded. A method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that that the web (31) on the first conveyor line (2) printed on a first web surface with writing or the like is that especially after that the web (31) around their Longitudinal axis turned and on the first conveyor line (2) is further processed and that preferably on the first conveyor line (2) after turning the web (31) as well as before the side separation on the second A second content part (13 ') is deposited and is secured to the first content part (13). A method according to claim 7, characterized in that the layer unit and the second content part (13 ') its folding together with the first part of the content (13) or before placing it on the layer unit Control markings (55, 56) are provided that especially the markings (55, 56) on the layer unit at the same time as the writing (54) or on the first web area are printed and that preferably the markings (56) of the second content part (13 ') on its content area facing away from the layer unit are attached. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one cover page (17, 18) transverse to before transfer to the closed position the side edges (21) and parallel to the cover level (4) in a second conveying direction (6) along a second conveyor line (3) is promoted that in particular the cover sheet (18) immediately after creating the Content part (13, 13 ') on its inside (25) the first conveying direction (5) in one go in the second conveying direction (6) is deflected transversely and that preferably at least on the second conveyor line (3) a content part (13, 13 ') with one to the second Conveying direction (6) parallel longitudinal separation (75) below Forming the top edge of the second cover sheet (18) from this separated before the transfer to the closed position becomes. Method according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized characterized in that the side flap (20) along the first conveyor section (2) pre-folded inwards again opened outwards or over the second part of the content (13, 13 ') is folded inwards, in particular the side flap (20) before the cross separation to the outside unfolded, folded inwards after the cross separation and the rear area of the cover page (17) secured in position or after folding in the content part (13, 13 ', 73) on the front sheet (17) one Adhesion zone (79, 79 ') for the side flap (20) generated and that preferably the content part (13, 13 ', 73) clamped with the side flap (20) during conveying and then the cover sheets (17, 18) in Closing position are transferred. Method according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized characterized in that the first content part (13) with a over the second cover sheet (18) protruding edge strips (74) on the inside (25) of this cover sheet (18) is filed that in particular the edge strip as double-layered folding strip (74) is separated and that preferably the edge strip (74) securing the position between the first and the second content part (13, 13 ') carries essentially completely. Method according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized characterized in that on the second conveyor line (3) o. Like. The first cover sheet (17) on the inside (25) of the second cover sheet (18) in the second conveying direction (6) progressively placed across that especially with cover sheets at an angle to each other (17, 18) is provided as a plant part (14 to 16) Contents against the inside of the cover page (24, 25) is supplied and that preferably the plant part (15) by its weight on that already on the inside (25) of the second cover sheet (18) Content part (13, 13 ') filed and subsequently together with this or the complete content (12) is transferred to the closed position. Method according to one of claims 5 to 12, characterized characterized in that when cutting out of the web (31) a locking tab (19) on the first cover sheet (17) is shaped that in particular the locking tab (19) immediately after the intermediate strip (67) is formed and that preferably the locking tab (19) when the cover sheets (17, 18) are in the closed position the second conveying direction (6) progressively around the Head edge (23) against the outside of the second cover sheet (18) is handled. Piece, such as a shipping piece, in particular a piece (10) produced by the method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains one or at least two parts, such as shipping parts (11, 12) as a or first part, for example, an envelope (11) with two first and second cover sheets (17, 18), such as a front sheet (17) and a back sheet, lying one on top of the other in the closed position (FIG. 10) with cover sheet insides (24, 25) one above the other (18), which define a cover plane (4) and form outline edges of the cover (11), namely a transverse edge, a head edge (23) and a bottom edge (22) and transverse side edges (21), and of which at least a cover sheet (17) in the area of at least one of the side edges (21) with a side flap lying in the closed position between the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) and ending on a free side flap (26) directed inwards from this side edge (21) Arrangement is provided from at least one side flap (20), which then adjoin the longitudinal edge (21) of a free cover sheet zone (30) of the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) which is not covered by the side flap arrangement zen, and / or as another or second part, for example, an envelope content (12) from at least one content part, such as an information sheet (13, 13 '), an envelope (14), a rigid card (15), an irregular object (16) or. Like. Which content (12) is in the closed position, if appropriate, essentially completely between the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25), with the content (12) in particular, like the widest part of the content (13, 13 '), transverse to the side edges (21) has a content width (28) which is at most as large as the receiving width (27) of the free cover sheet zone (30) of the envelope (11) to be measured parallel to it. Piece, such as a shipping piece, in particular a piece (10) produced by the method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it contains one or at least two parts, such as shipping parts (11, 12) as a or first part, for example, an envelope (11) with two first and second cover sheets (17, 18), such as a front sheet (17) and a back sheet, lying one on top of the other in the closed position (FIG. 10) with cover sheet insides (24, 25) one above the other (18), which define a cover plane (4) and form outline edges of the cover (11), namely a transverse edge, a head edge (23) and a bottom edge (22) as well as transverse side edges (21), and at least of which a cover sheet (17) in the area of at least one of the side edges (21) with a side flap lying in the closed position between the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) and ending on a free side flap (26) directed inwards from this side edge (21) Arrangement is provided from at least one side flap (20), which then adjoin the longitudinal edge (21) of a free cover sheet zone (30) of the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) which is not covered by the side flap arrangement zen, and / or as another or second part, for example, an envelope content (12) from at least one content part, such as an information sheet (13, 13 '), an envelope (14), a rigid card (15), an irregular object (16) or. Like. Which content (12) is in the closed position, if appropriate, essentially completely between the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25), a clamping tab (20) for the content part (13, 13 ') being articulated in particular on the back sheet (18) is arranged. Piece according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that one arranged on one of the cover sheets (17, 18) Clamping tab is formed by a side tab (20), that in particular the clamping tab between the widest Content part (13, 13 ') and the inside (24) of the Front sheet (17) forms a separating layer and that preferably at least one content part (13) the side flaps (20) and at least one part of the content (15) completely between the side flaps (20) lies and against lateral displacement by a stop the mutually facing longitudinal edges (26) of the side flaps (20) is secured. Piece according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized characterized in that with a side tab arrangement from directed from both side edges (21) against each other Side tabs (20) of the ready-to-pack content (12) transversely to the envelope level (4) between the side flaps (20) without reducing its effective width to move through curvature is that in particular the backsheet (18) on the bottom edge (22) over a Fold in one piece to the front sheet (17) and to the head edge (23) in width opposite the front sheet (17) tapered or opposite the head edge of the Piece (10) is set back and that preferably the Head edge (23) by a fold between the front sheet (17) and one piece connected to the front sheet (17) Locking tab (19) is formed, which the Spine overlaps (18). Device for producing a piece, such as a shipping piece, in particular for producing a piece (10) according to one of claims 14 to 17 by a method according to one of claims 1 to 13, which one or at least two parts, such as shipping parts (11, 12) , contains, namely as a or first part, for example, an envelope (11) with two first and second cover sheets (17, 18), such as a front sheet (17) and a back sheet, lying one on top of the other in the closed position (FIG. 10) with cover sheet insides (24, 25) one above the other (18), which define a cover plane (4) and form outline edges of the cover (11), namely a transverse edge, a head edge (23) and a bottom edge (22) as well as transverse side edges (21), and at least of which a cover sheet (17) in the area of at least one of the side edges (21) with a side flap lying in the closed position between the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) and ending on a free side flap (26) directed inwards from this side edge (21) Arrangement is provided from at least one side flap (20) which then adjoins the longitudinal edge (21) of a free cover sheet zone (30) of the inside of the cover sheet (24, 25) which is not covered by the side flap arrangement en, and / or as another or second shipping part an envelope content (12) from at least one content part, such as an information sheet (13, 13 '), an envelope (14), a rigid card (15), an irregular object (16) or the like ., which second part (12) is in the closed position, if appropriate, essentially completely between the inner side of the cover sheet (24, 25), characterized in that in particular a web guide parallel to the cover plane (4) with two transverse first and second conveyor lines ( 2, 3) is provided, which may have first and second conveying directions (5, 6) and of which preferably the second conveying path (3) has a closing station (48) for transferring the cover sheets (17, 18) into the closed position or the like contains. Device according to claim 18, characterized in that the first conveyor section (2) upstream via a Transverse deflection directly to the second conveyor line (3) connects and between two in the first conveying direction (5) conveyor drives at a distance from each other (32, 42) for a continuous between them longitudinally stretched material web (31) at least a first Longitudinal folder (41) and immediately after the downstream one Conveyor drive (42) a cross cutter (43) has that in particular downstream of the cross cutter (43) a cross folder (46) in the first conveyor line (2) is provided and that preferably in the second conveyor section (3) at least one second longitudinal folder (48) is provided. Device according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that that in the first conveyor section (2) before a Longitudinal folder (41) a punching device (40) for contouring the material web (31) is provided that in particular the cross cutter (43) for separating a narrow strip of material (63) from the material web (31) is formed and that preferably in the second Conveyor section (3) in front of the second longitudinal folder (48) Slitter (47) is provided. Device according to one of claims 18 to 20, characterized characterized in that two first and second conveyor lines (2, 3) by supported on a building foundation first and second device units are formed, which are against each other as well as in mutual connection around a conversion axis transverse to the conveying plane (4) (50) in an aligned position and in a mutual transverse position of the conveyor lines (2, 3) can be transferred that in particular the conversion axis (50) immediately before the slitter (47) of the second Conveyor path (3) is provided and that preferably the conversion axis (50) shortly after the cross folder (46) first conveyor line (2) is provided.

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