EP1103503A3 - Pocket transport system for printed products - Google Patents

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EP1103503A3
EP1103503A3 EP00123368A EP00123368A EP1103503A3 EP 1103503 A3 EP1103503 A3 EP 1103503A3 EP 00123368 A EP00123368 A EP 00123368A EP 00123368 A EP00123368 A EP 00123368A EP 1103503 A3 EP1103503 A3 EP 1103503A3
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Prior art keywords
pocket
printed products
transport system
transporting
pocket transport
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EP00123368A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1103503A2 (en
EP1103503B1 (en
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Robert Paul Cassoni
John Lawrence Herman
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Goss International Americas LLC
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H29/00—Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles
    • B65H29/38—Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by movable piling or advancing arms, frames, plates, or like members with which the articles are maintained in face contact
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2301/00—Handling processes for sheets or webs
    • B65H2301/40—Type of handling process
    • B65H2301/43—Gathering; Associating; Assembling
    • B65H2301/432—Gathering; Associating; Assembling in pockets, i.e. vertically
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2404/00—Parts for transporting or guiding the handled material
    • B65H2404/30—Chains
    • B65H2404/31—Chains with auxiliary handling means
    • B65H2404/312—Pockets, containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2405/00—Parts for holding the handled material
    • B65H2405/50—Gripping means
    • B65H2405/56—Gripping means releasably connected to transporting means

Abstract

The transporting system includes several pocket grips (10) for the printed products (1) with connecting elements (24, 26) on the sides and grip elements. Several transporting units move along a guide rail and can be attached to the first connecting element of a pocket. The printed product remains gripped throughout the transporting process.
EP00123368A 1999-11-24 2000-10-31 Pocket transport system for printed products Expired - Lifetime EP1103503B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/448,990 US6321897B1 (en) 1999-11-24 1999-11-24 Recyclable pocket system for printed products
US448990 1999-11-24

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EP1103503A2 EP1103503A2 (en) 2001-05-30
EP1103503A3 true EP1103503A3 (en) 2002-09-25
EP1103503B1 EP1103503B1 (en) 2005-05-25

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EP00123368A Expired - Lifetime EP1103503B1 (en) 1999-11-24 2000-10-31 Pocket transport system for printed products

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EP (1) EP1103503B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE296254T1 (en)
DE (2) DE50010385D1 (en)

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US7021453B2 (en) 2003-11-13 2006-04-04 Hartness International, Inc. Conveyor with gear mechanism gripper and related conveyor link
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DE102005018394A1 (en) * 2005-04-20 2006-10-26 Uhlmann Pac-Systeme Gmbh & Co Kg Conveyor
IT201900008817A1 (en) * 2019-06-13 2020-12-13 Gd Spa Transport system for a cartridge, in particular for an electronic cigarette, at least partially complete.

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GB966402A (en) * 1959-12-23 1964-08-12 Ferag Ag Improvements in or relating to the handling of flat articles
US5261520A (en) * 1992-11-04 1993-11-16 Am International, Inc. Custodial book transfer system
WO1998025845A1 (en) * 1996-12-13 1998-06-18 Ferag Ag Method and device for conveying individually held products
EP1044907A2 (en) * 1999-04-14 2000-10-18 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft Transport system for printed sheets

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US3530970A (en) * 1968-05-14 1970-09-29 Ppg Industries Inc Lifter for use with automatic tong unloader
US3702129A (en) 1970-10-19 1972-11-07 Harris Intertype Corp Mechanical book clamp
CH605352A5 (en) * 1975-11-24 1978-09-29 Sig Schweiz Industrieges
US4073236A (en) * 1976-05-19 1978-02-14 Overhead Conveyor Company Power and free conveyor system
IT1285938B1 (en) * 1996-06-11 1998-06-26 Resta Srl EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE OF PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR AT THE OUTPUT OF A QUILTING MACHINE

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB966402A (en) * 1959-12-23 1964-08-12 Ferag Ag Improvements in or relating to the handling of flat articles
US5261520A (en) * 1992-11-04 1993-11-16 Am International, Inc. Custodial book transfer system
WO1998025845A1 (en) * 1996-12-13 1998-06-18 Ferag Ag Method and device for conveying individually held products
EP1044907A2 (en) * 1999-04-14 2000-10-18 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft Transport system for printed sheets

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EP1103503A2 (en) 2001-05-30
ATE296254T1 (en) 2005-06-15
EP1103503B1 (en) 2005-05-25
DE50010385D1 (en) 2005-06-30
US20020011399A1 (en) 2002-01-31
US6321897B1 (en) 2001-11-27
US6435335B2 (en) 2002-08-20
DE10053887A1 (en) 2001-05-31

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