Processing machine and method for operating a processing machine

Abstract

The invention relates to a processing machine (01) for processing sheets (02), wherein at least one unit (300; 400; 500; 600) for processing sheets (02) is arranged upstream of at least one delivery unit (700), wherein at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200) is arranged downstream of the at least one delivery unit (700), wherein at least one unit (1100) in the form of an intermediate aligner (1100) is arranged along a transport path of sheets (02) of at least one transport system (1600) between a support surface for forming at least one partial stack (13) or stack (12) of sheets (02) in the at least one delivery unit (700) and the at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200), wherein the at least one intermediate aligner (1100) has at least two stops (1101), which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface (1602), wherein the at least one transport system (1600) has at least one transport means (1601) with at least one transport surface (1602), wherein the at least one transport means (1601) takes the form of at least one transport plate (1601), wherein the at least one transport surface (1602) has at least one depression (1608) in the direction of movement of at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101). The invention also relates to a method for operating a processing machine (01).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a processing machine according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for operating a processing machine according to the preamble of claim 9.

[0002] Packaging is manufactured using web- or sheet-shaped materials. In several processing steps, the sheets are printed, embossed, creased, perforated, die-cut, cut, stapled, glued, and folded into packaging. To optimally utilize the surface area of ​​a sheet, several identical or different copies, such as a poster, a folding box, or a package, are typically printed on a single sheet and then die-cut. These copies are referred to as a unit.

[0003] A processing machine can include various processing steps such as printing, cutting, embossing, creasing, die-cutting, perforating, gluing, and / or stapling. Such processing machines often also feature inspection devices. Sheets are typically processed and trimmed in processing machines with form-bound die-cutting and cutting units.

[0004] Such a processing machine is designed, for example, as a die-cutting, cutting, perforating, embossing, and / or creasing machine. When such a processing machine is referred to as a die-cutting machine below, this specifically includes a cutting, perforating, embossing, and / or creasing machine. In form-based systems, in addition to rotary die-cutting, there are also flatbed die-cutting machines, particularly flatbed die-cutting machines. In these machines, several sheets are processed successively by a cyclically repeating movement. Preferably, the sheets are moved largely horizontally through the processing machine by a transport system, preferably a chain gripper system. Besides a die-cutting unit, such a machine typically also has other units, such as a sheet feeder unit, a sheet delivery unit, a stripping unit, a sheet inserter unit, a blanking unit, and a remnant delivery unit.A disadvantage of flatbed die-cutting technology is its limited speed. Currently, achievable speeds are around 10,000 sheets per hour. This limitation is due to the discontinuous movement of the sheet being die-cut. The sheet is brought to a standstill in each unit of the flatbed die-cutting machine and then has to be accelerated back up to working speed for transport to the next unit. These braking and acceleration processes put stress on the structure of the die-cut sheet and therefore do not allow for higher processing speeds.

[0005] The use of rotary die-cutting machines allows for significantly higher production speeds due to the continuous motion process. Rotary die-cutting machines can be equipped with modules such as a die-cutting unit, a creasing unit, an embossing unit, and a stripping unit. One such rotary die-cutting machine is known from WO 2017 / 089420 A2.

[0006] The generic patent DE 10 2020 113 375 A1 discloses a processing machine which includes a transfer transport system with several units between a sheet delivery and a subsequent processing unit. The sheets are transferred multiple times along the transport route between the sheet delivery and the subsequent processing unit by transport means of the transfer transport system.

[0007] WO 2021 / 233668 A1 discloses a processing machine in which at least one blanking unit is arranged downstream of a sheet delivery unit following forming units. The blanking unit has at least one support element designed as a conveyor belt. The at least one conveyor belt is designed as a transport element with several sections and / or conveyor belt links. The individual conveyor belt links have several holes through which, during a blanking operation, some of the support pins of a lower blanking module protrude at least partially and support individual stacks of sub-sheets and / or reams and / or blanks and / or sub-sheet stacks, acting as a counterpart to an upper blanking module.

[0008] US patent 2020 / 0398514 A1 discloses a sub-device connected to a cardboard box manufacturing machine for producing two trays. A delivery unit of the manufacturing machine includes a stacking device for generating substrate stacks and a height-adjustable lift for placing the stacks onto a downstream transport device.

[0009] US Patent 2015 / 0110583 A1 teaches a device for manufacturing packaging. This device has a stacking unit following the printing units and a cutting unit downstream of the stacking unit. A conveyor, acting as a buffer, is arranged between the stacking unit and the cutting unit. This conveyor is rewound during a tool change of the cutting unit to receive stacks of substrate and store them during the tool change.

[0010] JP 2003089098 A discloses a device for separating waste pieces from the sheets of a stack of sheets and for separating the sheets from one another. The separating device has pins with upper and lower positions by which the substrates are separated. A rake-like feeder feeds a stack of sheets to the separating device and, after the separation process and removal of the sheets, conveys the waste pieces to a discharge station.

[0011] WO 2013 / 084602 A1 teaches a device for separating waste pieces from sheets in a stack of sheets and for separating the sheets from each other. The stack is fed to the separating device on a lamella of a plurality of lamellae, the lamellae being guided by a circulating chain.

[0012] Devices for forming stacks of substrate are known, for example, from US 2010 / 0190626 A1, JP 2001-294359 A, JPH03-115056 A, and WO 2020 / 221143 A1. DE 103 21 370 A1 discloses a stacking device and a cutting station downstream of it.

[0013] US Patent 2,734,744 A shows a feeding device for a processing machine. The stack is arranged on a split stacking board and lifted by lifting means, and then the top sheet is pulled off the stack at a time.

[0014] To enable register-based processing of the substrate, alignment devices can be provided in processing machines.

[0015] DE 1 244 711 A discloses a paper cutting machine with a vibrating table.

[0016] DE 198 43 011 C2 discloses a device for trimming material on at least four sides. A clamp positioning system with positioning stops is located downstream of a stack magazine. After alignment there, the stack is conveyed to a cutting station of a three-sided cutting machine and trimmed there.

[0017] DE 197 20 042 A1 also shows a device for trimming material to be cut, using a cutting station. The stack is aligned before trimming.

[0018] DE 10 2020 105 184 A1 teaches a substrate handling system with an alignment device comprising stops.

[0019] German patent DE 41 13 797 A1 discloses a three-knife cutter for cutting bound books. In a transfer station upstream of the cutting station, the books are aligned by means of stops.

[0020] DE 42 16 339 A1 discloses a device for compacting stacks of blanks and correcting their position on corresponding support and feeding elements. Compacting means with two pairs of vertical walls are movable in either approach or separation. Following alignment by the compacting means, the stack is placed on the support and feeding elements and moved to a processing station.

[0021] DE 42 16 123 A1 discloses a format-adjustable stacking station for sheet products, comprising a stacking basket with a collection tray consisting of several parallel bottom bars and format-adjustable stops. Feeding to a downstream processing machine is via a conveyor belt.

[0022] The invention is based on the objective of creating a machining machine and a method for operating a machining machine.

[0023] The problem is solved according to the invention by the features of claim 1 and claim 9.

[0024] The dependent claims demonstrate advantageous further training and / or implementations of the solution found.

[0025] The advantages achievable with the invention consist in particular of the creation of a processing machine for processing sheets. Additionally, a method for operating the processing machine is provided.

[0026] Advantageously, a method for aligning at least a partial stack or stack of sheets is provided, either additionally or alternatively. The processing machine has at least one unit for processing sheets, preferably designed as a forming unit. The processing machine has at least one delivery unit. The processing machine has at least one further sheet-processing unit, preferably designed as a blanking unit and / or cutting unit, which is downstream of the at least one delivery unit. At least one transport system with at least one transport means having at least one transport surface is configured to transport at least one partial stack or stack of sheets from the at least one delivery unit to the at least one further sheet-processing unit.Along the transport path of sheets of the at least one transport system between a support surface for forming at least one partial stack or stack of sheets in the at least one delivery unit and the at least one further sheet processing unit, at least one unit designed as an intermediate alignment is arranged.

[0027] Advantageously, at least one additional sheet-processing unit is arranged as part of the processing machine, i.e., inline, after the at least one delivery unit. This eliminates the need to interrupt the processing process to transport sheets from the at least one delivery unit to the at least one additional sheet-processing unit, thus maintaining the advantage of the rotary die-cutting machine's high processing speed. Advantageously, an additional feeder and / or handling unit before the additional sheet-processing unit and after the delivery unit is eliminated. The production speed of the processing machine is advantageously at least 15,000 and / or a maximum of 50,000, for example, at least 20,000 sheets per hour.In particular, processing partial stacks instead of individual sheets in at least one additional unit handling the sheets further increases production speed. Advantageously, a high production speed is guaranteed compared to previous processing methods, and / or a higher utilization of the available space is achieved when arranging the printed material on the sheet. Waste in the form of unused sheet remnants is minimized.

[0028] The high processing speed, particularly of the units preferably designed as forming units, preferably features a continuous material feed, in which acceleration and braking forces acting on the sheet are low, especially compared to a flatbed die-cutting machine. By connecting the at least one further sheet-processing unit with the at least one delivery unit upstream along the transport path and / or the at least one forming unit upstream along the transport path, a sheet processing speed exceeding the processing speed limit of flatbed die-cutting machines is advantageously achieved, particularly in the at least one further sheet-processing unit.

[0029] Advantageously, a production line for processing sheet-shaped substrates, preferably for producing die-cut folding carton products, is created. Advantageously, a mechanical separation process for separating individual sections of a sheet from one another is integrated into and combined with a die-cutting process, preferably rotary, or alternatively, a flatbed die-cutting process, within the processing machine.

[0030] Furthermore, the linking of the units advantageously minimizes personnel costs. Additionally, optimal space utilization is advantageously achieved due to the interconnectedness of the units. Thus, the required floor space of the processing machine can be reduced compared to a processing machine with a separate, downstream die-cutting machine, such as a flatbed die-cutting machine. In particular, at least one additional sheet-processing unit, such as the blanking unit, can be advantageously integrated into existing processing machines, preferably optimally within their workflow, for example, in place of existing blanking areas.

[0031] The at least one transport system, particularly through an adaptation of the transport principle, advantageously minimizes the number of necessary units and / or components. This advantageously reduces susceptibility to errors, costs, and space requirements. Advantageously, it enables the transport of at least one partial stack or stack from the at least one delivery unit to the at least one further sheet-processing unit, particularly without a transfer point, especially without a transfer point between multiple transport means. This advantageously prevents edge bending, sheet slippage, and / or sheet soiling. Advantageously, the stability of the stack or partial stack is guaranteed from the delivery unit to the processing point within the further sheet-processing unit.

[0032] The at least one transport system comprises at least one, preferably at least two, transport means with at least one transport surface. Designing the at least one transport means as at least one transport plate, preferably comprising at least two and / or a maximum of five sub-plates, advantageously increases the stability of the substrates during transport. Advantageously, the design as a transport plate results in a cost-effective transport means, for example, because material is saved and manufacturing costs are reduced compared to a circulating conveyor belt, especially a conveyor belt with slats.

[0033] Advantageously, the design of the at least one delivery unit prevents relative movement of the partial stack or stack produced in the delivery unit with respect to the conveying transport system. This advantageously prevents the generation of waste paper on the sheets of the partial stack or stack, particularly through folding, slipping, and / or frictional contact with contact surfaces such as the at least one conveying surface of the at least one conveying means and / or the at least one receiving surface of the at least one receiving means.

[0034] The intermediate alignment unit, located between the at least one delivery unit and the unit processing at least one further sheet, is designed to align the at least one partial stack or stack for the subsequent processing process. This alignment is performed in the transport direction and in the direction of the working width relative to the at least one tool of the unit processing at least one further sheet, preferably to ensure optimal subsequent processing. Advantageously, the alignment is automated, with a process duration adapted to the processing speed. Advantageously, all sheets of the at least one partial stack or stack, including the bottom sheet, are positioned relative to at least one tool of the unit processing at least one further sheet.The at least one intermediate alignment has at least two stops, which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface. Thus, preferably at least one alignment surface of at least one stop is arranged parallel to the transport direction and at least one alignment surface of at least one stop is arranged parallel to a direction of the working width. Preferably, at least four stops are provided, with at least two stops assigned to opposite sides of the at least one transport surface. Advantageously, the use of at least two stops, preferably at least four stops, compensates for deformations and...

[0035] Positioning accuracy is increased. Advantageously, the use of at least one device for generating a vibrating motion compensates for format variations within the partial stack or stack and ensures precise positioning in a target position. By aligning the substrates on the at least one transport device, which has positions within the at least one delivery unit and within the at least one further sheet-processing unit, particularly its processing area, the stability and positioning accuracy of the substrates are advantageously further increased.

[0036] The at least one transport surface of the at least one transport means has at least one, preferably at least two, recesses in the direction of movement of at least one stop of the stops, preferably in the direction of movement of at least two stops each. Advantageously, this allows for a simple arrangement of the lowest point of the stop, in particular at least one element of the at least one stop, in an alignment position of the at least one stop below the at least one transport surface. Advantageously, this facilitates the alignment of a bottom arc of the partial stack or stack and further increases the stability of the substrates.By adjusting the size, in particular its width and / or length, and / or position, in particular the position of the recess when the transport surface is arranged in the intermediate orientation, of the at least one recess to the at least one lowest point of the at least one stop, in particular to the at least one element forming this lowest point, the alignment process, in particular the movement of the stop towards and away from the substrates, is advantageously facilitated. Advantageously, the high stability of the substrates is maintained by the transport surface despite the recesses.

[0037] As an alternative to the transport plate, at least one transport element is designed as a rake or at least two partial rakes. Using at least one transport element designed as a rake also allows for a reduction in the number of necessary components, thereby reducing costs and space requirements.

[0038] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in more detail below. Further advantages will become apparent from the following description.

[0039] They show: Fig. 1 a side view of the processing machine in a preferred embodiment; Fig. 2 a top view of the processing machine in a preferred embodiment; Fig. 3 an exemplary sheet with two blanks and remnants, wherein the two blanks are separated from each other by a web; Fig. 4 another exemplary sheet with two blanks and remnants, wherein the two blanks are arranged directly next to each other and connected; Fig. 5 a schematic representation of a stack of sheets comprising several sub-stacks; Fig. 6 a schematic representation of a blank stack comprising several sub-blank stacks, each of which is exemplarily separated from each other by an intermediate sheet; Fig. 7 a schematic representation of a single sub-stack of sheets; Fig. 8 a schematic representation of a blank stack in the blank delivery with an intermediate sheet; Fig.Fig. 9 A schematic representation of a delivery unit, an intermediate alignment unit, and a blanking unit; Fig. 10 A schematic representation of a transport system connecting the at least one delivery unit with at least one further sheet-processing unit, preferably designed as a blanking unit, with transport means designed as transport plates and transported partial stacks; Fig. 11 A schematic representation of the transport system connecting the at least one delivery unit with at least one further sheet-processing unit, preferably designed as a blanking unit, wherein two transport plates are shown by way of example and transfer means of the delivery unit are arranged in their transfer position; Fig.Fig. 12 A schematic representation of a transport means designed as a transport plate with two partial plates, wherein the second partial plate is only schematically indicated; the two partial plates preferably have a mutually mirror-symmetrical arrangement or design; Fig. 13 A schematic top view of the transport means designed as a transport plate with two partial plates; Fig. 14 A schematic representation of a lower panel separation module of a panel separation unit, wherein tools of the panel separation module project through recesses of a schematically represented transport means designed as a transport plate and thereby carry separate stacks of partial panels, while separated remnants are arranged on the transport surface of the transport means; Fig.Fig. 15 a schematic representation of a preferred embodiment of a receiving device of the dispensing unit with receiving means arranged in a receiving position; Fig. 16 a schematic representation of a preferred embodiment of a part of the dispensing unit, wherein a partial stack is arranged on a support surface of a non-stop device, while receiving means are arranged in the receiving position; Fig. 17 a schematic representation of a part of the dispensing unit, wherein the partial stack is arranged according to . Fig. 16 is arranged on the transfer means located in the transfer position; Fig. 18 a schematic representation of part of the delivery unit, wherein the partial stack according to Fig. 16 and Fig. 17is arranged on at least one transport surface of a means of transport, while the receiving means are arranged in their transfer position; Fig. 19 a schematic representation of an aggregate designed as an intermediate alignment with four stops, wherein the elements forming the lowest points of which are arranged in recesses of a transport surface of a means of transport; Fig. 20 a schematic representation of a stop of the intermediate alignment with an enlarged view of two elements which form the lowest points of the stop.

[0040] A processing machine 01 is preferably designed as a sheet processing machine 01, in particular as a punching machine 01, more preferably as a rotary punching machine 01, for processing at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably a plurality of, sheet-shaped substrates 02 or sheets 02. In the preceding and following, processing machine 01 and / or sheet processing machine 01 also refers in particular to a punching machine 01. The processing machine 01 has at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400, preferably a plurality of units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400.Preferably, the processing machine 01, in particular the sheet processing machine 01, comprises at least one, more preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least four, units 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing sheets 02, i.e., processing units for processing sheets 02. The at least one unit 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing sheets 02 is preferably designed as a forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, for example as at least one first forming unit 300 and / or at least one second forming unit 400 and / or at least one third forming unit 500 and / or at least one fourth forming unit 600.

[0041] An assembly 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400 preferably refers to a group of devices that interact functionally, in particular to perform a preferably self-contained machining operation on the at least one substrate 02. Preferably, an assembly 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400 comprises a machine section of the processing machine 01, which is preferably arranged to be at least partially spatially separable from other machine sections.

[0042] Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the term substrate 02, in particular arc-shaped substrate 02, specifically sheet 02, is intended to encompass any substrate 02 present in planar or sectioned form, including sheet-shaped or plate-shaped substrate 02, i.e., sheets or plates. The arc-shaped substrate 02 or sheet 02 as defined above is, for example, made of cardboard and / or corrugated cardboard, i.e., sheets of cardboard and / or corrugated cardboard, or formed by sheets, plates, or possibly plates of plastic, cardboard, glass, wood, or metal. More preferably, the arc-shaped substrate 02 is paper and / or cardboard, in particular sheets of paper and / or cardboard.In particular, the term "sheet 02" in the preceding and following text refers both to sheets 02 that have not yet been processed by means of at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400, and to sheets 02 that have already been processed by means of at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400 and may have been changed in their shape and / or mass in the process.

[0043] According to DIN 6730 (Feb. 2011), paper is a sheet-like material consisting essentially of fibers, mostly of plant origin, which is produced by dewatering a fibrous suspension on a screen. This creates a fiber mat, which is then dried. The basis weight of paper is preferably a maximum of 225 g / m² (two hundred and twenty-five grams per square meter). According to DIN 6730 (Feb. 2011), cardboard is a sheet-like material consisting essentially of fibers of plant origin, which is produced by dewatering a fibrous suspension on one or between two screens. The fiber structure is compressed and dried. Cardboard is preferably manufactured by gluing or pressing together cellulose. Cardboard is preferably formed as solid board or corrugated board. The basis weight of cardboard is preferably greater than 225 g / m² (two hundred and twenty-five grams per square meter).

[0044] Corrugated board is cardboard made from one or more layers of corrugated paper glued to one or between layers of another, preferably smooth, paper or cardboard. The term "cardboard" in the preceding and following text refers to a preferably single-sided coated paper sheet with a basis weight of at least 150 g / m² (one hundred and fifty grams per square meter) and at most 600 g / m² (six hundred grams per square meter). Preferably, cardboard exhibits high strength relative to paper.

[0045] Preferably, a sheet 02 to be processed, preferably the at least one sheet 02, has a basis weight of at least 60 g / m² (sixty grams per square meter) and / or a maximum of 700 g / m² (seven hundred grams per square meter), preferably a maximum of 500 g / m² (five hundred grams per square meter), and more preferably a maximum of 200 g / m² (two hundred grams per square meter). Preferably, a sheet 02 to be processed, preferably the at least one sheet 02, has a thickness of at most 1.5 cm (one point five centimeters), preferably a maximum of 1.0 cm (one point zero centimeters), and more preferably a maximum of 0.6 cm (zero point six centimeters). For example, the at least one sheet 02 has a thickness of at least 0.01 cm (zero point zero one centimeter), preferably a thickness of at least 0.03 cm (zero point zero three centimeters).

[0046] The at least one substrate 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02, preferably has a sheet width, preferably parallel to a transverse direction A, of at least 200 mm (two hundred millimeters), more preferably at least 300 mm (three hundred millimeters), and more preferably at least 400 mm (four hundred millimeters). The sheet width is preferably a maximum of 1,500 mm (one thousand five hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,300 mm (one thousand three hundred millimeters), and even more preferably a maximum of 1,060 mm (one thousand sixty millimeters). A sheet length, preferably parallel to a transport direction T, is, for example, at least 150 mm (one hundred fifty millimeters), more preferably at least 250 mm (two hundred fifty millimeters), and more preferably at least 350 mm (three hundred fifty millimeters). Furthermore, a sheet length is, for example, a maximum of 1,200 mm (one thousand two hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1.000 mm (one thousand millimeters), preferably a maximum of 800 mm (eight hundred millimeters).

[0047] In the preceding and following text, the term "panel 03" preferably refers to the number of identical and / or different objects that are manufactured from the same piece of material and / or arranged on a common carrier material, for example, a common sheet 02. A panel 03 is preferably that area of ​​a sheet 02 which is designed as a product of the processing machine 01, in particular as an intermediate product for the manufacture of an end product, and / or is further processed into a desired or required end product and / or is designed to be further processed. Preferably, the desired or required end product, which is preferably produced by further processing of the respective panel 03, is packaging, in particular a folding carton, or a label, in particular a label on packaging.Preferably, the at least one arc 02 has at least one utility 03, preferably at least two utility 03, more preferably at least four utility 03, and more preferably at least eight utility 03, for example twelve utility 03. Preferably, the at least two utility 03 of the at least one arc 02 are each connected to each other and / or to the respective adjacent utility 03 by at least one stop point, preferably by at least two stop points, and more preferably by at least four stop points.

[0048] A remnant 04; 05; 06 is, in the preceding and following, that portion of a sheet 02 which does not correspond to a usable area 03. Collected remnants 04; 05; 06 are preferably referred to as waste. A remnant 04; 05; 06 is preferably designed as a trim and / or breakout and / or is removable. Preferably, during operation of the processing machine 01, the at least one remnant 04; 05; 06 is produced in at least one forming unit 300, preferably by at least one processing step of the respective sheet 02, for example, in at least one die-cutting operation. Preferably, during operation of the processing machine 01, the at least one remnant 04; 05; 06 is at least partially removed from the respective sheet 02 and thus, in particular, separated from the respective usable areas 03 of the sheet 02.For example, at least one fourth forming unit 600, designed as a stripping unit, is configured to remove at least one first remnant 04, in particular at least one waste piece 04, and / or is configured to remove at least one waste piece 04. Preferably, at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably at least one unit 1200 designed as a blanking unit 1200 or at least one unit designed as a cutting unit, is configured to remove at least one second remnant 06, in particular at least one gripper edge 06, and / or is configured to remove at least one gripper edge 06. For example, a sheet 02 comprises a remnant 05 configured as a web 05. In particular, the blanks 03 are spaced apart from each other by the at least one web 05.Preferably, the at least one separating unit 1200 is designed to remove at least one residual piece 05; 06, in particular the at least one web 05 and / or the at least one gripper edge 06.

[0049] The at least one substrate 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02, has several edges 07; 08; 09. In particular, an edge 07 designed as a leading edge 07 is oriented at the front of the sheet 02 in the transport direction T and arranged orthogonally to the transport direction T. "Orthogonal to the transport direction T" here means in particular in the direction of the working width, preferably at least substantially horizontally. In particular, the leading edge 07 is that edge 07 of the at least one sheet 02 which can be grasped for transporting the at least one sheet 02, preferably by at least one component of the processing machine 01, in particular by at least one transport means of at least one transport system, and / or at which at least one component of the processing machine 01, in particular by the at least one transport means of the at least one transport system, grasps the at least one sheet 02.An edge 08 of the at least one sheet 02, configured as a trailing edge 08, is preferably arranged opposite the leading edge 07. More preferably, the leading edge 07 and the trailing edge 08 are arranged parallel to each other. In particular, the trailing edge 08 is oriented towards the rear of the at least one sheet 02 in the transport direction T and is arranged orthogonally to the transport direction T. The sheet 02 further comprises two edges 09 configured as side edges 09. The two side edges 09 are preferably arranged parallel to the transport direction T. Preferably, the two side edges 09 are each arranged orthogonally to the leading edge 07 and / or to the trailing edge 08 of the sheet 02.

[0050] The at least one sheet 02 preferably has at least one printed image. The printed image, as described above and below, is a representation on the at least one sheet 02 that corresponds to the sum of all image elements, wherein the image elements were transferred and / or are transferable to the sheet 02 during at least one processing step and / or at least one printing process, for example, before or during processing by the processing machine 01. Preferably, the surface of the at least one sheet 02 has at least one unprinted area, in particular an unprinted edge area, which is preferably designed as the at least one remnant 06 and / or the at least one gripper edge 06. For example, the at least one sheet 02 has the at least one gripper edge 06 at its leading edge 07 or at its trailing edge 08.Preferably, the at least one arc 02 has at least one gripper edge 06 at both its front edge 07 and its rear edge 08.

[0051] Preferably, the sheet 02 has at least one printing mark 11, preferably at least two printing marks 11. In the preceding and following, a printing mark 11 is, for example, a mark for checking a registration mark and / or a register and / or preferably for aligning the at least one sheet 02 in the transport direction T and / or in the transverse direction A.

[0052] At least one stack 12 of sheets 02, or also referred to as substrate stack 12, preferably has a plurality of sheets 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02 and additionally a plurality of further sheets 02. Preferably, the at least one stack 12 comprises at least 1,000 (one thousand) sheets 02, preferably at least 2,000 (two thousand) sheets 02, and additionally or alternatively preferably a maximum of 15,000 (fifteen thousand) sheets 02, further preferably a maximum of 10,000 (ten thousand) sheets 02, and further preferably a maximum of 8,000 (eight thousand) sheets 02. Preferably, the at least one stack 12 comprises at least 1,000 (one thousand) sheets 02, preferably at least 2,000 (two thousand) sheets 02, and additionally or alternatively preferably a maximum of 15,000 (fifteen thousand) sheets 02, further preferably a maximum of 10,000 (ten thousand) sheets 02, and further preferably a maximum of 8,000 (eight thousand) sheets 02.For example, the at least one stack 12 has a height of at least 100 mm (one hundred millimeters), preferably at least 200 mm (two hundred millimeters), more preferably at least 300 mm (three hundred millimeters), and additionally or alternatively at most 3,000 mm (three thousand millimeters), preferably at most 2,500 mm (two thousand five hundred millimeters), more preferably at most 2,000 mm (two thousand millimeters), more preferably at most 1,600 mm (one thousand six hundred millimeters), more preferably at most 1,300 mm (one thousand three hundred millimeters). Preferably, the at least one stack 12 comprises at least two sub-stacks 13 of sheets 02, more preferably at least four sub-stacks 13, more preferably at least eight sub-stacks 13. The at least one sub-stack 13 of sheets 02, in particular a sub-stack 13 comprising the at least one sheet 02, preferably describes a ream 13.According to DIN 6730, a ream 13 can be understood as a packaging unit of identical flat paper, i.e., unfolded, unrolled paper in sheets or sheets 02. The ream 13 preferably comprises at least 50 sheets 02, more preferably at least 200 sheets 02, more preferably at least 400 sheets 02, and additionally or alternatively preferably a maximum of 700 sheets 02, more preferably a maximum of 600 sheets 02, and more preferably a maximum of 500 sheets 02. Preferably, the at least one sub-stack 13 has a height of at least 5 mm, more preferably at least 10 mm, and additionally or alternatively a height of at most 400 mm, more preferably a maximum of 300 mm, and more preferably a maximum of 200 mm.Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 comprises the at least one sheet 02 to be processed by the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheet 02, preferably by the at least one blank separation unit 1200 and / or by at least one cutting unit.

[0053] Preferably, a stack of units 14 and / or a display stack 14 comprises a number of units 03 corresponding to the number of sheets 02 of a stack 12. Preferably, the at least one stack of units 14 has a maximum height of 2,000 mm (two thousand millimeters), more preferably a maximum height of 1,600 mm (one thousand six hundred millimeters), and more preferably a maximum height of 1,300 mm (one thousand three hundred millimeters). Preferably, a partial stack of units 16 comprises a number of units 03 corresponding to the number of sheets 02 of a partial stack 13.

[0054] The processing of a substrate 02, as described above and below, involves changing at least one property of the substrate 02 with respect to its physical and / or material properties, in particular its mass and / or shape and / or appearance, for example, punching the substrate 02 in the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600. Through at least one processing operation, the substrate 02 can be transformed into at least one further processable intermediate product and / or end product. The processing of a substrate 02 preferably describes, as described above and below, changing at least one property of the substrate 02, such as its position and / or physical and / or material properties, for example, by aligning the substrate 02 in the at least one processing unit 200.

[0055] A machine direction B is preferably a direction B which points from a first unit 100 of the processing machine 01 to a last unit 700 and / or 1400 of the processing machine 01. In particular, the machine direction B points from a unit 100, especially a first unit 100 configured as a feeder unit 100, to a last unit 700, especially a unit 700 configured as a sheet delivery unit 700, and / or to a last unit 1400, especially a unit 1400 configured as a delivery unit or sheet delivery unit 1400. Preferably, the machine direction B is a horizontal direction B.

[0056] The transverse direction A is preferably a horizontal direction. The transverse direction A is oriented orthogonally to the machine direction B. Preferably, the transverse direction A is oriented from an operator side of the machine tool 01 to a drive side of the machine tool 01.

[0057] A vertical direction V is preferably that direction V which is arranged orthogonally to a plane spanned by the machine direction B and the transverse direction A. The vertical direction V is preferably oriented perpendicularly from below and / or from a base of the machine tool 01 and / or from a lowest component of the machine tool 01 upwards and / or to a top component of the machine tool 01 and / or to a top cover of the machine tool 01.

[0058] The operator side of the processing machine 01 is preferably the side of the processing machine 01 parallel to the machine direction B, from which an operator has at least partial and at least temporary access to the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400 of the processing machine 01, for example during maintenance work and / or changing at least one forming tool.

[0059] The drive side of the machine tool 01 is preferably the side of the machine tool 01 parallel to the machine direction B, which is opposite the operator side. The drive side preferably has at least parts, preferably at least a large part, of a drive system. For example, the operator's access to the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400 on the drive side is obstructed and / or blocked by at least one component of the machine tool 01.

[0060] The space provided for the transport of the at least one substrate 02 within the processing machine 01, which the substrate 02 occupies at least temporarily when present, is the transport path. The transport direction T is preferably a direction T in which the at least one substrate 02 is transported when present at every point of the transport path. Preferably, the transport direction T points in the direction T in which the at least one substrate 02 is transported, apart from vertical movements or vertical components of movements. In particular, within an assembly 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400, the transport direction T points in the direction T which is indicated by a first contact of the at least one substrate 02 with this assembly 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400 to a final contact of substrate 02 with this aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400 shows.

[0061] The working width, as defined above and below, is the maximum width that the at least one substrate 02 may have in order to be transported by the at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400, in particular the respective units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400, of the processing machine 01 and / or to be processed by the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the processing machine 01. This thus corresponds to the maximum width that can be processed by the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the processing machine 01 processable width of at least one substrate 02.The working width of the processing machine 01, in particular sheet processing machine 01, is preferably at least 30 cm (thirty centimeters), more preferably at least 50 cm (fifty centimeters), even more preferably at least 80 cm (eighty centimeters), even more preferably at least 120 cm (one hundred and twenty centimeters) and even more preferably at least 150 cm (one hundred and fifty centimeters).

[0062] Preferably, at least one sheet 02, or at least one stack 12, or at least one partial stack 13 is transported within at least one machine cycle of the processing machine 01 from one unit 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 1100, 1200, or 1400 to a subsequent unit 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 1100, 1200, or 1400. A machine cycle, as described above and in the following, preferably describes the sum of those process steps and / or sequences which take place within the processing machine 01, preferably within a unit 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 1100, or 1200. 1400, in a consistent sequence. Preferably, the relevant process steps and / or sequences are repeated in the same order only with the next machine cycle. For example, a timing drive shaft completes a full rotation around its axis of rotation within one machine cycle.For example, a machine cycle comprises a processing step of the at least one sheet 02 or stack 12 or sub-stack 13 within a unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400, as well as the transport of the at least one sheet 02 or stack 12 or sub-stack 13 to a respective processing station and / or the transport from the respective processing station to a subsequent unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400. For example, during a machine cycle, processing operations and / or processing operations, such as alignment, punching, transport, separation of blanks 03 and / or delivery of blanks 03, preferably take place simultaneously in different units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 1100; 1200; 1400 on separate sheets 02 or stacks 12 or sub-stacks 13 instead.Preferably, within one machine cycle, a plurality of sheets 02 are processed in the forming units 300; 400; 500; 600 and / or laid out on a partial stack 13 or stack 12 in the at least one delivery unit 700, while one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is aligned in the intermediate alignment 1100 and / or processed in the unit 1200 processing the further sheet 02.

[0063] The processing machine 01 preferably comprises at least one unit 100 configured as a feeder unit 100. Preferably, the feeder unit 100 is configured as a feeder, more preferably as a sheet feeder, and more preferably as a sheet feeder unit. Preferably, the feeder unit 100 is configured as the first unit 100 of the processing machine 01 in the transport direction T. Preferably, the feeder unit 100 is configured to feed the at least one sheet 02 onto the transport path of the processing machine 01 and / or to feed the at least one sheet 02 to at least one unit 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 1100, 1200, or 1400 downstream of the feeder unit 100 in the transport direction T.

[0064] In the transport direction T downstream of the at least one feeder unit 100, at least one unit 200, preferably configured as a feeder unit 200, is arranged. Preferably, the at least one feeder unit 200 is configured to feed the at least one sheet 02, more preferably the at least two sheets 02, and more preferably a plurality of sheets 02, preferably sequentially to the at least one forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600. Preferably, the at least one feeder unit 200 has at least one device for capturing the at least one sheet 02. Preferably, the at least one sheet 02 can be aligned at least partially, preferably completely, by the at least one feeder unit 200 with respect to its position in the transport direction T and / or in the transverse direction A. Preferably, the at least one feeder unit 100 and / or the at least one feeder unit 200 are arranged along the transport path of the sheet 02 upstream of the at least one forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600.

[0065] The processing machine 01 has at least one unit 300, 400, 500, or 600 for processing sheets 02, which is preferably designed as a forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600, or, for example, alternatively as a printing unit. Preferably, the processing machine 01 has at least one, more preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, and more preferably at least four, for example, exactly four, each designed as a forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600. In the transport direction T, after the at least one feeder unit 100 and preferably additionally after the at least one feed unit 200, the unit 300, 400, 500, or 600 is preferably at least one, more preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, and more preferably at least four, for example, exactly four, each designed as a forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600. 500; 600 arranged.Preferably, the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 comprises at least one forming element, preferably exactly one forming element. Preferably, the at least one forming element is configured as at least one embossing element and / or at least one creasing element and / or at least one punching element, more preferably as a rotary punching element, and / or at least one stripping element. Preferably, at least one of the forming units 300; 400; 500; 600 comprises at least one forming element, preferably at least one embossing element and / or at least one creasing element and / or at least one punching element and / or at least one stripping element. The corresponding unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is then preferably configured as a punching unit and / or creasing unit and / or embossing unit and / or stripping unit. The at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is preferably designed as a punching unit and / or creasing unit and / or embossing unit and / or stripping unit.Preferably, the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is configured to punch and / or cut and / or perforate and / or score and / or emboss and / or crease the at least one sheet 02. For example, additionally or alternatively, the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is configured to remove at least one residual piece 04, designed as a waste piece 04, from the at least one sheet 02. Preferably, the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, and more preferably the at least one forming element of the forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, comprises at least one, preferably one, forming cylinder and at least one counter-pressure cylinder. Preferably, the at least one forming cylinder and / or the at least one counter-pressure cylinder is designed as a magnetic cylinder and / or has at least one elevator, preferably, in the case of the forming cylinder, at least one elevator with at least one tool.Preferably, the at least one forming cylinder and the at least one counter-pressure cylinder are configured to form at least one, preferably exactly one, forming area. The forming area is preferably the region where the at least one forming cylinder and the at least one counter-pressure cylinder are closest to each other. The at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably the at least one forming element, and more preferably the at least one forming cylinder, preferably comprises at least one tool. Preferably, the at least one tool is arranged in the region of the forming area in direct contact with the counter-pressure cylinder, for example, in contact with it at least in the absence of the at least one sheet 02.

[0066] The at least one sheet 02, which is processed by the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, i.e., which is arranged on the transport path in the transport direction T after the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably has at least one die-cut indentation. The at least one die-cut indentation is, for example, designed as a groove and / or notch and / or embossing and / or cut and / or perforation and / or slit and / or as a broken-out waste piece 04. Preferably, the at least one die-cut indentation, particularly if it is designed as a perforation and / or cut, is designed to at least partially separate the at least one blank 03 from the at least one residual piece 04; 05; 06 and / or from the at least one further blank 03 of the at least one sheet 02.Preferably, the at least one arc 02, which is processed by the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, i.e., which is arranged on the transport path in the transport direction T after the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, has at least one blank 03, preferably at least two blanks 03, more preferably at least four blanks 03; more preferably at least eight blanks 03, and at least one residual piece 04; 05; 06.

[0067] The processing machine 01 has at least one unit 700 designed as a delivery unit 700. Preferably, in the transport direction T, the at least one unit 700 designed as a delivery unit 700 is arranged downstream of the at least one forming unit 300, 400, 500, 600, more preferably downstream of the at least two, more preferably downstream of the at least four, and more preferably downstream of all forming units 300, 400, 500, 600. The at least one unit 300, 400, 500, 600, preferably designed as a forming unit 300, 400, 500, 600, for processing sheets 02 is arranged upstream of the at least one delivery unit 700. In particular, the at least one delivery unit 700 is designed as a sheet delivery unit 700. Preferably, at least one delivery unit 700 is designed to form at least one partial stack 13 of sheets 02, preferably also called reams 13.Alternatively, for example, at least one delivery unit 700 is configured to form at least one stack 12 of sheets 02. The stack 12 or the sub-stack 13 preferably comprises the at least one sheet 02 to be processed and further, preferably a plurality of, sheets 02 to be processed.

[0068] The processing machine has at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment 1100. In the transport direction T, this unit is located upstream of at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably upstream of at least one unit 1200 designed as a blanking unit 1200 and / or, for example, alternatively, at least one unit designed as a cutting unit, which has at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment 1100. The at least one intermediate alignment 1100 is configured to align and / or loosen the at least one partial stack 13, which preferably comprises the at least one sheet 02 and further sheets 02 to be processed, and / or the at least one stack 12.

[0069] The unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02 is preferably configured as a blank separator unit 1200. Alternatively, for example, it is configured as a cutting unit. In the at least one further unit 1200, in particular the unit 1200 configured as at least one blank separator unit 1200 and / or the unit configured as at least one cutting unit, the blanks 03 are separated from the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, preferably the remaining remaining pieces 05; 06. Preferably, the separation of the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 from the blanks 03 is carried out in partial stacks and / or in reams. Preferably, the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, in particular the at least one blank separator unit 1200 and / or the at least one cutting unit, is configured to process the sheets 02 in the form of at least one partial stack 13.This protects the at least one tool 1211 of the at least one blanking unit 1200 and / or the at least one cutting tool of the at least one cutting unit and / or preferably minimizes the forces required. Nevertheless, a high processing speed is preferably ensured compared to processing individual sheets 02. Depending on the design of the blanks 03 and / or remnants 04, 05, 06, and in particular depending on the size of the remnants 04, 05, 06, remnants 04, 05, 06, which are usually removed in an upstream forming unit 300, 400, 500, 600, in particular the stripping unit, can also be removed by at least one blanking unit 1200. In particular, the at least one blanking unit 1200 preferably has at least one blanking mechanism.The at least one depaneling unit generates and / or causes a shearing motion with a shearing force between the depanels 03, in particular the partial depanel stacks 16 designed as partial depanel stacks 16, and the residual pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the stacks of residual pieces 04; 05; 06, during the separation process. Preferably, the depaneling unit 1200 has at least one tool 1211, preferably a plurality of tools 1211 designed as pins. By means of at least one transport system 1600, the residual pieces 04; 05; 06 are preferably transported from the at least one depaneling unit 1200 after the separation process and directed, for example, into a waste container and / or into a shredding device.

[0070] Preferably, at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably at least one blanking unit 1200 and / or at least one cutting unit, is arranged downstream of at least one delivery unit 1400, preferably designed as a blank delivery unit 1400. Preferably, at least one delivery unit 1400 is arranged downstream of at least one blanking unit 1200. For example, at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, stacks of blanks 16 are transported from the blanking unit 1200 to the at least one delivery unit 1400 by means of at least one transport means, for example, at least one rake.In the delivery unit 1400, at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, stacks of individual components 16 are collected on at least one stacking base 17, preferably at least one pallet 17, and / or stacked into at least one stack of individual components 14 and / or delivery stack 14. For example, such a stack of individual components 14 comprises at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, stacks of individual components 16. Preferably, a sheet 02 is inserted between each stack of individual components 16 as an intermediate sheet 02 to increase stability.

[0071] For example, the processing machine 01 has at least one control station 1500. Preferably, the control station has at least one operating element and / or at least one display device. Preferably, an operator controls and / or monitors the processes of the processing machine 01 by means of the at least one control station 1500.

[0072] Preferably, at least one forming unit of at least one forming assembly 300, 400, 500, 600 is configured as an embossing unit. Preferably, the forming assembly 300, 400, 500, 600 configured as an embossing unit includes at least one forming cylinder configured as a die-cutting cylinder. Preferably, the at least one embossing unit is configured to produce at least one relief embossing and / or at least one Braille embossing on the at least one sheet 02. The at least one relief embossing is preferably either raised or recessed relative to the surrounding surface of the sheet 02. For example, the at least one forming cylinder is configured to produce at least one raised and at least one recessed relief embossing. For example, different relief embossings produced by the at least one embossing unit on the surface of the at least one sheet 02 may have different heights.

[0073] Preferably, or additionally or alternatively, at least one forming unit of at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is configured as a creasing unit. Preferably, the forming unit configured as a creasing unit is configured to crease at least one sheet 02. For example, the creasing unit is additionally configured to punch and / or score and / or perforate and / or emboss the at least one sheet 02. Preferably, the at least one creasing unit is configured to produce at least one fold, for example, for at least one folding operation.

[0074] Preferably, additionally or alternatively, at least one forming unit of at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed as a punching unit. Preferably, the forming unit designed as a punching unit is configured to punch and / or perforate and / or score at least one sheet 02.

[0075] Preferably, additionally or alternatively, the at least one forming unit of at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed as a punching unit with at least one extraction system, preferably a perforation extraction system. Preferably, the forming unit designed as a punching unit with at least one extraction system punches and / or perforates and / or scores the at least one sheet 02, whereby at least one waste piece 04 is simultaneously removed from the at least one sheet 02. Preferably, the at least one waste piece 04 is completely separated from the at least one sheet 02 by the processing in the at least one forming unit and is held on the forming cylinder with air, preferably suction air, and blown into at least one extraction box of the forming unit.In particular, waste pieces 04, which cannot be removed by further processing steps and / or have a surface area of ​​at most 0.25 cm² (0.25 square centimeters), from which at least one sheet 02 can be removed, are considered. Preferably, when processing thin sheets 02 with a thickness of at most 0.3 cm (0.3 centimeters), the processing machine 01 has at least one forming unit 300 with at least one punching unit and at least one extraction system.

[0076] Preferably, additionally or alternatively, at least one forming unit of at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed as a stripping unit. Preferably, the forming unit designed as a stripping unit is configured to remove at least one waste piece 04, more preferably at least two waste pieces 04, more preferably at least four waste pieces 04, and more preferably a plurality of waste pieces 04, from which at least one sheet 02 is removed, more preferably by stripping and / or suction.

[0077] Preferably, the processing machine 01 has at least two, more preferably at least three, for example two, three, or four, forming units 300, 400, 500, 600. Preferably, the at least two forming units 300, 400, 500, 600 are arranged sequentially along the transport path, preferably without any further units 100, 200, 700, 1100, 1200, 1400 of other function intervening. Preferably, the at least two forming units 300, 400, 500, 600, arranged sequentially, differ from one another with respect to their forming functions.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01, particularly in the case of producing at least one label, for example at least one label on a plastic package, has at least one forming unit 400 with at least one punching unit and, for example, additionally a forming unit 300 upstream of this forming unit 400, with at least one punching unit and at least one extraction system. Preferably, the at least one sheet delivery unit 700 is arranged directly downstream of the forming unit 400 with the at least one punching unit, i.e., in particular without any further forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600 in between.

[0079] In a further preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01, particularly in the case of producing at least one additional label, for example at least one paper label, has at least one forming unit 400 with at least one die-cutting unit and, for example, additionally a forming unit 300 upstream of this forming unit 400, with at least one die-cutting unit and at least one extraction unit. Alternatively, for example, at least one forming unit 300 with at least one creasing unit or with at least one embossing unit is upstream of the at least one forming unit 400 with the at least one die-cutting unit. Preferably, the at least one sheet delivery unit 700 is arranged directly downstream of the forming unit 400 with the at least one die-cutting unit, i.e., particularly without any further forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600 in between.

[0080] In a further preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01, particularly in the case of processing cardboard, has at least three forming units 300, 400, 500, and 600. Preferably, the first forming unit 300 has at least one embossing or creasing unit. Preferably, if present in the first forming unit 300, the embossing unit is arranged upstream of the second forming unit 400, which has the creasing unit. Following the at least one forming unit 300 or 400, for example, the first or second forming unit 300 or 400, a forming unit 400 or 500 with at least one die-cutting unit preferably follows. Preferably, the third or fourth forming unit 500 or 600 has at least one stripping unit.Preferably, the forming unit 500; 600 with the at least one stripping unit is arranged directly following the forming unit 400; 500 with the at least one punching unit, particularly without a further forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between. Preferably, the at least one sheet delivery unit 700 is arranged directly following the forming unit 500; 600 with the at least one stripping unit, i.e., particularly without a further forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between.

[0081] The at least one delivery unit 700 is followed by at least one further sheet-processing unit 1200, preferably the at least one blanking unit 1200 and / or the at least one cutting unit. The at least one delivery unit 700 and the at least one further sheet-processing unit 1200 are connected inline by at least one transport system 1600. For example, the at least one further sheet-processing unit 1200 is oriented at a 0°, 90°, or 270° angle relative to the transport direction T at a position upstream of the at least one delivery unit 700. For example, the transport direction T downstream of the at least one delivery unit 700 is thus the same as the transport direction T upstream of the at least one delivery unit 700, particularly in the case of a 0° orientation.When oriented at 90° and / or 270°, the transport direction T after the at least one delivery unit 700 is preferably orthogonal to the transport direction T before the at least one delivery unit 700. "Oriental to the transport direction T" here refers in particular to the direction of the working width, preferably at least substantially horizontally.

[0082] The processing machine 01 has at least one transport system 1600, which is preferably arranged downstream of the at least one delivery unit 700 along the transport path of sheets 02. The at least one transport system 1600 is preferably designed to transport at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheets 02 from the at least one delivery unit 700. The at least one transport system 1600 is preferably designed to transport at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheets 02 into the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02, preferably a blanking unit 1200 or a cutting unit. The at least one transport system 1600 is preferably designed as an inline transport system.The at least one transport system 1600 is preferably designed as a transport system for the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, more preferably for the at least one blanking unit 1200 or the at least one cutting unit. In particular, the at least one transport system 1600 transports the sheets 02, preferably in the form of at least one partial stack 13 or in the form of at least one stack 12, from the at least one delivery unit 700 into or through the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably without interruption and / or without further transfers.

[0083] The at least one transport system 1600 comprises at least one transport means 1601 with at least one transport surface 1602. The at least one transport means 1601 is designed for the temporary placement of the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 on the at least one transport surface 1602. The at least one transport means 1601 transports the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 along a transport path. The at least one transport surface 1602 is preferably that area of ​​the at least one transport means 1601 on which the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is arranged at least temporarily, i.e., with which the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 has direct contact at least temporarily. The at least one transport surface 1602 is preferably formed by at least one surface of the at least one transport means 1601 arranged within a horizontal plane.

[0084] Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 is configured such that the at least one transport surface 1602 has at least one recess 1603. Preferably, the at least one transport surface 1602 has a plurality of recesses 1603, for example, at least two, more preferably at least five, more preferably at least twenty, and more preferably at least fifty. Preferably, the at least one recess 1603 describes a spatial area that is not filled by material of the at least one transport means 1601. Preferably, the at least one recess 1603 forms a hole or an opening within the at least one transport surface 1602.Preferably, further means, for example, further transport means or at least one transfer means 751, or tools, for example, at least one tool 1211 of the further sheet-processing unit 1200, more preferably at least one tool 1211 of the at least one blank-separation unit 1200, can be used, which penetrate at least one transport surface 1602 in the at least one recess 1603 and / or project at least partially through the at least one transport surface 1602 within the at least one recess 1603. The geometry of the at least one recess 1603 is preferably adapted to at least one tool 1211 of the at least one further sheet-processing unit 1200, preferably at least one lower tool 1211 of the at least one blank-separation unit 1200.The geometry preferably describes a two-dimensional projection of at least one tool 1211 of the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, in particular at least one tool 1211 of a lower depaneling module of the at least one depaneling unit 1200, into the plane of the transport surface 1602. Preferably, at least a part of the at least one tool 1211 projects through the at least one transport surface 1602 in one position, in particular when the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged in a second position, and thus preferably comes into direct contact with a transported partial stack 13 or stack 12.In a different position, the at least one tool 1211 is positioned, for example, on a side of the at least one transport means 1601 opposite the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, in particular during a transport movement of the at least one transport means 1601 along the transport route and / or when the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged in the second position with no effective contact of the tool with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12.

[0085] The at least one transport system 1600 comprises the transport path along which the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 is transported by means of the at least one transport system 1600. Preferably, the transport path is that area of ​​the at least one transport system 1600 which the at least one transport means 1601 occupies, at least temporarily, along its path from the at least one delivery unit 700, preferably to the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02. Preferably, the transport path is that area along the at least one transport system 1600 in which the at least one stack 12 and / or the at least one partial stack 13 comes into contact with the at least one transport means 1601. The transport path is preferably arranged in a horizontally oriented plane.

[0086] The at least one means of transport 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600, in particular its at least one transport surface 1602, preferably has at least one first position and at least one second position.

[0087] The at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600, in particular its at least one transport surface 1602, is preferably arranged in the at least one first position within the at least one dispensing unit 700. In the first position, the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably arranged such that the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, at least in the case of its presence, can preferably be placed and / or is preferably placed on the at least one transport means 1601. Thus, the first position of the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably configured as a position for placing the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 on the at least one transport means 1601.

[0088] The at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600, in particular its at least one transport surface 1602, is preferably arranged in at least a second position along the transport path of sheet 02 outside the at least one delivery unit 700. Preferably, the at least one first position of the at least one transport means 1601 is spaced apart from the at least one second position of the at least one transport means 1601 along the transport path, preferably along a horizontal direction.The at least one transport means 1601, in particular its at least one transport surface 1602, is preferably arranged in the at least one second position within the at least one, preferably further, sheet-processing unit 1200 following the at least one delivery unit 700, preferably within the at least one blanking unit 1200 or within the at least one cutting unit. In the second position, the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably arranged such that the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, at least in the case of its arrangement on the at least one transport means 1601, can be processed and / or is processed by tools of the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02.Thus, the second position of the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably configured for processing the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 by the unit 1200 processing the at least one further sheet 02. The at least one transport means 1601 is preferably configured such that the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is placed on the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601 during processing by the unit 1200 processing the at least one further sheet 02. In a particularly preferred embodiment, at least one tool of the unit 1200 processing the further sheet 02 penetrates the transport surface 1602 when the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged in the second position.

[0089] Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600, in particular its at least one transport surface 1602, passes through at least one delivery unit 700 and at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably the at least one blanking unit 1200 or the at least one cutting unit. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 has at least one first position within the at least one delivery unit 700 and at least one second position within the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably within the at least one blanking unit 1200 or the at least one cutting unit, along the transport path, which is preferably arranged in a horizontally oriented plane.Preferably, in particular, a transfer involving at least one horizontal relative movement of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 from the transport means 1601 to further transport means or vice versa between the at least one delivery unit 700 and the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably the at least one blank separation unit 1200 or the at least one cutting unit, is eliminated. Advantageously, this stabilizes the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 during transport and / or during processing by the unit 1200 processing the sheets 02.

[0090] Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601, in particular its at least one transport surface 1602, has at least one third position. Specifically, the at least one transport means 1601 has this at least one third position along the transport path. The at least one transport means 1601, in particular its at least one transport surface 1602, is arranged in this at least one third position within the at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment 1100, preferably between the at least one delivery unit 700 and the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 with its at least one transport surface 1602 also passes through the at least one intermediate alignment 1100. The at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is aligned in the intermediate alignment 1100 when it is arranged on the at least one transport means 1601.Thus, the third position of the at least one means of transport 1601 is a position designed for aligning the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 by means of the at least one intermediate alignment 1100.

[0091] The size of the transport surface 1602 is preferably adapted to the material to be transported. The at least one transport surface 1602 preferably has a length perpendicular to the transport direction T which corresponds to at least the width of the smallest sheet 02 format to be processed. "Perpendicular to the transport direction T" here refers in particular to the direction of the working width, preferably at least substantially horizontally. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one transport surface 1602 preferably has a length in the transport direction T which corresponds to at least the length of the smallest sheet 02 format to be processed. Preferably, the at least one transport surface 1602 has a length perpendicular to the transport direction T which corresponds to a maximum of 1.5 times, preferably a maximum of 1.2 times, the length of the largest sheet 02 format to be processed.Preferably additionally or alternatively, the at least one transport surface 1602 in the transport direction T has a length which corresponds at most to 1.5 times, preferably at most to 1.2 times, of a largest format of sheet 02 to be processed.

[0092] In a first embodiment according to the invention, the at least one transport means 1601 is designed as at least one transport plate 1601. The at least one transport system 1600 preferably has at least two transport means 1601 designed as transport plates 1601, which are arranged spaced apart from each other along at least one conveying means 1607. Preferably, the at least one transport system 1600 has at least three, more preferably at least five, for example seven, transport means 1601 designed as transport plates 1601.A transport plate 1601 is preferably a component which has the at least one transport surface 1602 in a plane and / or which is preferably bounded at least on the side of the at least one transport surface 1602 by a preferably flat surface, the extent of which in the lateral direction and / or in the direction of the transport path is at least five times, preferably at least ten times, as the distance of the at least one transport surface 1602 to an opposite surface of the at least one transport means 1601. Preferably, the at least one recess 1603 in the case of the at least one transport plate 1601 is a hole or an opening.

[0093] The at least one transport means 1601, configured as at least one transport plate 1601, is preferably divided at least once. The at least one transport means 1601, configured as at least one transport plate 1601, preferably has at least two and / or a maximum of five, for example, a maximum of three, sub-plates 1604, which are arranged one behind the other along the transport path of the at least one transport means 1601 and / or which are at least temporarily coupled to one another and / or which can be coupled to one another at least temporarily. Preferably, the transport plate 1601 has two sub-plates 1604. Preferably, the two sub-plates then have a mirrored structure relative to each other, preferably at their connecting edge. Thus, the at least one transport means 1601 can preferably be divided, preferably to allow deflection along at least one, preferably circulating, conveying means 1607.Preferably, the limited number of sub-plates 1604 enables cost-effective manufacturing as well as an optimized design of the required installation space and / or a reduction in construction effort compared to transport means with a larger number of sub-plates. The at least one sub-plate 1604 preferably comprises a portion of the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601. The at least two and / or at most five sub-plates 1604 preferably each comprise a portion of the at least one transport surface 1602. Preferably, the at least one transport surface 1602 thus extends over the surfaces of the sub-plates 1604 of the at least one transport means 1601 within a horizontal plane.In particular, a partial stack 13 or stack 12, when arranged on the at least one transport means 1601, preferably within the at least one transport area 1602, comes into contact with the at least two and / or at most five partial plates 1604.

[0094] The at least one transport means 1601, preferably the at least one transport means 1601 designed as a transport plate 1601, is driven in particular for its movement along the transport route, in particular from the at least one first position to the at least one second position, by at least one drive.

[0095] The at least one transport system 1600 preferably has at least one, more preferably at least two, conveying means 1607 for conveying the at least one transport means 1601, preferably the at least one transport means 1601 designed as a transport plate 1601, along the transport path. The at least one transport system 1600 preferably has at least two conveying means 1607, wherein at least one of the conveying means 1607 is arranged orthogonally to the transport direction T, i.e., preferably in the direction of the working width, in front of a centroid of the at least one transport surface 1602, and at least one further conveying means 1607 is arranged orthogonally to the transport direction T, i.e., preferably in the direction of the working width, after the centroid of the at least one transport surface 1602.Preferably, the at least one conveying means 1607 is designed as a circulating endless conveying means 1607, more preferably at least one transport chain or at least one transport belt. Preferably, the at least one conveying means 1607 is operatively connected to at least one, more preferably at least two, circulating means 1606. Preferably, the at least one conveying means 1607 is driven by the at least one drive via the at least one circulating means 1606, for example at least one gear or wheel.

[0096] The at least one transport means 1601 is preferably designed to be movable relative to the at least one conveying means 1607. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 is connected to the at least one conveying means 1607, for example by means of at least one coupling and / or detachable connection. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 has at least one connection to the conveying means 1607, which is fixed in position relative to the transport means 1601, i.e., is arranged at a point on the transport means 1601. Preferably, the fixed connection serves as a transmission element for the drive force to the at least one transport means 1601. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 has at least one articulated connection to the conveying means 1607, the position of which is variable relative to the transport means 1607.Preferably, the articulated connection serves as a transmission element for the drive force to the at least one transport means 1601 and / or for stabilizing the at least one transport means 1601 in its positioning, in particular a horizontal arrangement of the at least one transport surface 1602. In particular, this articulated connection is adjustable along the longitudinal extent of the transport means 1601, preferably in the transport direction T. Preferably, the articulated connection is arranged on the at least one transport means 1601 in an elongated hole or a groove and / or can be moved in its position along the transport means 1601. The at least one transport means 1601 preferably has at least two articulated connections to the at least one conveying means 1607. Preferably, each sub-plate 1604 has at least one articulated connection of the at least two articulated connections to the at least one conveying means 1607.Preferably, each subplate 1604 has at least one fixed connection and at least one articulated connection to the at least one conveying means 1607. Advantageously, the at least one conveying means 1601, in particular each of the subplates 1604, is stabilized in its horizontal arrangement and / or can be easily guided around the at least one circulation means 1606. When the at least one conveying means 1601 is deflected around the at least one circulation means 1606, the at least two subplates 1604 are preferably decoupled from each other. Thus, the at least two and / or at most five subplates 1604 are preferably decoupleable from each other and / or decoupled from each other in at least one state, preferably at least during a change in the direction of movement of the conveying means 1601, for example, due to the circulation of a circulation means.The at least one partial plate 1604 is preferably guided around the circulation means 1606, wherein the articulated connection changes its position along the longitudinal extent of the partial plate 1604 according to the radius of the circulation means 1606 and / or the position of the partial plate 1604 relative to the circulation means 1606. Preferably, the installation space required for the deflection is minimized.

[0097] Preferably, the spatial area occupied by the at least one transport means 1601 during its movement in the transport direction T of sheet 02, i.e., along the transport path, and during its movement against the transport direction T of sheet 02, differs. For its return from the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02 towards the at least one delivery unit 700, preferably extending into the at least one delivery unit 700, the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably arranged in a spatial area outside the transport path, preferably below, above, or laterally offset from the transport path.Preferably, the return of the at least one transport means 1601, i.e., the movement of the at least one transport means 1601 from the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02 in the direction of the at least one delivery unit 700, takes place outside, preferably below or above or laterally offset, the transport route.

[0098] As an alternative to the at least one circulating endless conveying means 1607, the at least one transport means 1601 preferably has at least one drive means, preferably at least one individual drive, for conveying the at least one transport means 1601 along the transport path. For example, the spatial area occupied by the at least one transport means 1601 during its movement in the transport direction T of arc 02 and during its movement against the transport direction T of arc 02 may differ. Or the spatial area of ​​the return path may correspond to the spatial area of ​​the transport path.

[0099] As an alternative to the at least one circulating endless conveyor 1607 and / or the at least one single drive, the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably driven by a first drive in a first section of its transport path and by a second drive in a second section of its transport path. Preferably, the at least one transport system 1600 has, along its length within at least two units 700, 1100, 1200, preferably at least one drive in each of the units 700, 1100, 1200, which drives the at least one transport means 1601 at least within the respective unit 700, 1100, 1200.Preferably, at least one coupling is provided, which connects the at least one transport means 1601 with the at least one drive at least temporarily, in particular for the duration of the presence of the at least one transport means 1601 within the respective unit 700; 1100; 1200. For example, the spatial area occupied by the at least one transport means 1601 during its movement in the transport direction T of arc 02 and during its movement against the transport direction T of arc 02 differs. Alternatively, the spatial area of ​​the return corresponds to the spatial area of ​​the transport path.

[0100] In a second alternative embodiment, the at least one transport means 1601 is configured as at least one rake. Preferably, the at least one transport system 1600 comprises only one transport means 1601. Alternatively, for example, the at least one transport system 1600 comprises at least two transport means 1601. Preferably, the at least one rake comprises at least one rake beam on which at least two, preferably at least four, more preferably at least ten, and more preferably at least twenty, for example between twenty-five and thirty-five, tines are arranged. Preferably, the at least one rake comprises a maximum of fifty, more preferably a maximum of forty, and more preferably a maximum of thirty-five, tines. The longitudinal extent of the tines is preferably orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the at least one rake beam.Preferably, only one end of each tine is supported and / or fastened along its longitudinal extent in a rake beam. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 comes into contact with the tines of the at least one rake and / or is transported on the tines. Preferably, the transport surface 1602 thus describes the area resulting from the sum of the sections of the surface of the tines arranged within a plane on which the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is at least temporarily arranged. The at least one recess 1603 is preferably formed by the space extending between the individual tines.Preferably, the geometry of the at least one recess of the at least one rake is adapted to at least one tool 1211 of the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheet 02, preferably at least one lower tool 1211 of the at least one blanking unit 1200. In particular, the tool 1211 can enter between the tines without being obstructed by them.

[0101] The at least one transport means 1601, preferably the at least one transport means 1601 designed as a rake, is driven by at least one drive, particularly for its movement along the transport path, especially from the at least one first position to the at least one second position. For example, the transport path of the rake from the at least one delivery unit 700 to the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02 has at least one first section and at least one second section along the transport path. Preferably, the at least two sections are laterally offset from each other. For example, the at least one rake is thus moved laterally along the transport path, for example in its at least one third position.Preferably, at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is laterally aligned and fed precisely to the tool 1211 for subsequent processing. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is centrally positioned within a processing area of ​​the unit 1200, which processes at least one further sheet 02, due to the lateral alignment. Preferably, the spatial area of ​​the return path is the same as the spatial area of ​​the transport path.

[0102] In a further alternative third embodiment, the at least one transport means 1601 is formed from at least two, preferably exactly two, partial rakes. The at least one transport system 1600 preferably comprises the at least one transport means 1601 with at least one first partial rake and at least one second partial rake. Preferably, each partial rake has a rake beam on which at least two, preferably at least four, more preferably at least ten, and more preferably at least twenty, tines are arranged, preferably according to the second embodiment. Preferably, the at least two partial rakes are aligned with each other so that their tines can each enter the recesses 1603, i.e., preferably the space between adjacent tines, of the other partial rake.Preferably, at least the geometry of the at least one recess, preferably the geometry of the space between adjacent tines, of the at least one second partial rake, and preferably additionally the geometry of the at least one recess of the at least one first partial rake, is adapted to at least one tool 1211 of the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably at least one lower tool 1211 of the at least one blanking unit 1200. In particular, the tool 1211 can enter between the tines without being obstructed by them. At least one first partial rake of the at least two partial rakes preferably has the at least one first position of the at least one transport means 1601 within the at least one delivery unit 700.Preferably, the at least one first partial rack has a first transport section which comprises the transport section of the at least one transport means 1601 within the at least one delivery unit 700 and additionally a part of the transport section between the at least one delivery unit 700 and the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02. At least one second partial rack of the at least two partial racks preferably has the at least one second position of the at least one transport means 1601 within the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02.Preferably, the at least one second partial rake has a second transport section, which comprises the transport section of the at least one transport means 1601 within the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02, and additionally a part of the transport section between the at least one delivery unit 700 and the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02. Preferably, the second transport section is arranged downstream of the first transport section. The at least one first partial rake and the at least one second partial rake are preferably arranged at least temporarily in the third position, the middle position. Preferably, the first partial rake and the second partial rake meet in the third position of the at least one transport means 1601.Preferably, the two partial rakes are arranged in the third position such that tines of the at least one first partial rake are positioned between tines of the at least one second partial rake, preferably in its recesses. Preferably, when arranged in the third position, the central position, the tines of the at least one first partial rake and the at least one second partial rake form the at least one transport surface 1602, which is preferably arranged in a horizontal plane. Thus, each partial rake preferably comprises a portion of the transport surface 1602. Preferably, the at least one first partial rake and the at least one second partial rake occupy the central position within the at least one assembly 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment 1100.Advantageously, at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is arranged on the at least two partial racks during the intermediate alignment, thereby preferably reducing the risk of unintentional compression or buckling of arc 02 during the alignment process.

[0103] The at least one delivery unit 700 preferably has at least one, for example at least two, format-adjustable stops, which are preferably arranged below at least one support surface. Preferably, the at least one stop is designed as a front edge stop, a rear edge stop, a side edge stop, or a side edge pusher. For example, at least one stop designed as a front edge stop and / or at least one stop designed as a rear edge stop and / or at least one stop designed as a side edge stop and / or at least one stop designed as a side edge pusher is provided. In particular, the at least one stop is designed for straightening the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12.Preferably, the at least one stop is arranged such that it interacts with the at least one transport means 1601 when taking over the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. For this purpose, the at least one stop is preferably vertically movable. Preferably, the at least one stop is movable in the direction of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 and / or has a vibrating drive. Advantageously, the at least one stop improves the quality of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, in particular its positioning on the at least one transport means 1601. The offset between the arcs 02 of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is, for example, too large to be compensated for solely by the lateral movement of the at least one transport means 1601, which is preferably designed as a rake. Preferably, the offset is compensated for by the at least one stop.For example, the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 is omitted. In addition to or as an alternative to the at least one format-adjustable stop, the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 is preferably provided, wherein the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably arranged in the third position in the at least one intermediate alignment 1100.

[0104] For example, the at least one delivery unit 700 has at least one chain conveyor system, for example with gripper bridges. Preferably, the at least one chain conveyor system is configured to receive the at least one sheet 02 from the at least one upstream unit 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing sheets 02, i.e., processing unit, in particular forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, and convey it into the delivery unit 700. In a preferred embodiment, a partial stack 13 is formed, which can be processed by the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02. Preferably, the at least one delivery unit 700 has at least one support surface for forming the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 of sheets 02. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or, alternatively, the at least one stack 12 is formed on the at least one support surface.Preferably, the at least one delivery unit 700 has at least one stacking area in which preferably the at least one partial stack 13 or alternatively the at least one stack 12 is formed. The sheet 02 conveyed into the stacking area is preferably released by the chain conveyor system, for example by opening the grippers of the gripper bridges. Preferably, the at least one sheet 02 falls in the at least one stacking area under the influence of gravity and, for example, assisted by blowing agents onto the at least one support surface. Preferably, the at least one stop in the stacking area forms a discharge chute for the falling sheets 02.The at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600 is preferably arranged at least temporarily in the vertical direction V below the at least one support surface for the removal of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheets 02 from the at least one delivery unit 700.

[0105] In particular, for the uninterrupted exchange of the partial stacks 13 and / or for the uninterrupted stack removal, the at least one delivery unit 700 preferably has at least one non-stop device 701. The at least one non-stop device 701 preferably has at least one support surface. Preferably, the non-stop device 701 in the at least one delivery unit 700 has at least one auxiliary stack support, preferably one that can be moved by a drive. This at least one auxiliary stack support preferably includes a support structure that can be moved into the stacking area and / or into the sheet drop area over the at least one partial stack 13 and moved out of the stacking area in the opposite direction of entry. In general, such auxiliary stack supports can be designed as racks, roller blinds, boards, rods, or the like. Preferably, the at least one auxiliary stack support is designed as a non-stop roller blind that can be moved in the sheet conveying direction.For example, the non-stop roller blind is covered with a fabric. Preferably, the at least one auxiliary stacking support has at least one support surface for forming the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12, in particular the at least one roller blind or the boards or the rods. The non-stop device 701 or the auxiliary stacking support, in particular the non-stop roller blind, preferably has an auxiliary stacking lifting device for vertical displacement. As the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 increases on the at least one support surface, this surface is preferably lowered by the auxiliary stacking lifting device, so that preferably each sheet 02 to be laid down covers approximately the same fall distance to the surface of the formed partial stack 13 or stack 12.

[0106] Preferably, a first partial stack 13 or stack 12 is formed on the at least one support surface, preferably the support surface of the at least one non-stop device 701. Preferably, the first partial stack 13 or stack 12 is transferred to the at least one transport system 1600 for removing the partial stack 13 or stack 12, preferably when the required number of sheets 02 has been reached. Preferably, a second partial stack 13 or stack 12 is formed on the at least one support surface, preferably the support surface of the at least one non-stop device 701, after the first partial stack 13 or stack 12 has ceased contact with the at least one support surface, preferably the support surface of the at least one non-stop device 701.

[0107] In particular, at least one transfer device is preferably provided for transferring the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 to the at least one conveying transport system 1600. The at least one delivery unit 700 preferably includes the at least one transfer device. Advantageously, the at least one transfer device prevents relative movement of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 to the transport path, in particular the conveying transport system 1600. Advantageously, this prevents the corners of sheets 02 and / or the adhesive tabs of sheets 02 from folding over. Advantageously, it also prevents sheets 02 of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 from slipping due to acceleration and jerky movements, especially during transfer to the at least one conveying transport system 1600.Advantageously, the number of components of the processing machine 01, in particular the at least one delivery unit 700 and / or the at least one transport system 1600, is reduced. Preferably, the space requirement and / or the susceptibility to errors is reduced.

[0108] The at least one transfer device preferably has at least one transfer means 751 with at least one transfer surface 752, preferably for temporarily depositing the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 onto the at least one transfer surface 752. The at least one transfer surface 752 is preferably that surface of the at least one transfer means 751 on which the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is arranged at least temporarily, i.e., to which the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 has direct contact at least temporarily. Preferably, if the at least one transfer means 751 is arranged within the stack area in the vertical direction V, the at least one transfer surface 752 is the uppermost surface of the at least one transfer means 751.In particular, if the transfer device has a plurality of transfer means 751, the transfer surface 752 is preferably formed by the sum of the surfaces of the plurality of transfer means 751, which are temporarily arranged in direct contact with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. Preferably, the surfaces of the plurality of transfer means 751, which are temporarily arranged in direct contact with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, are arranged in a common, preferably horizontal, plane.

[0109] In a first preferred embodiment, the at least one transfer element 751 is designed as a rod-shaped structure, also referred to as a pin. Preferably, the transfer element 751 designed as a pin is a long, preferably round component that is relatively thin in relation to its length. The rod-shaped structure is preferably oriented with its longitudinal extension in the vertical direction V. The at least one dispensing unit 700 preferably has a plurality, in particular at least two, for example at least twenty, preferably at least fifty, of transfer elements 751 designed as pins. The at least one transfer surface 752 is preferably formed by the surfaces of the plurality of transfer elements 751 designed as pins, which are temporarily arranged in direct contact with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. These surfaces are preferably arranged within a preferably horizontal plane.Preferably, the preferably upper ends of the pins form V in the vertical direction, i.e., preferably their tips, which have at least one contact surface 752.

[0110] In a preferred second alternative embodiment, the at least one receiving means 751 is preferably designed as at least one rake. The rake preferably has at least three, more preferably at least five, tines. The at least one receiving surface 752 is preferably formed by the surfaces of the tines of the rake, which are temporarily in direct contact with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12.

[0111] In a preferred third alternative embodiment, the at least one transfer means 751 is preferably configured as at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600. Thus, the at least one transfer means 751 is preferably moved along the transport path together with the remaining transport means 1601. Preferably, the at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601 is adjustable in the vertical direction V within the at least one dispensing unit 700. The at least one transfer means 751 thus preferably performs movement in the vertical direction V in addition to movement along the transport path. Preferably, the at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601 is disengageable from the preferably horizontal transport path of the at least one dispensing unit 700.The at least one transfer means 751, which is designed as at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601, preferably has at least one coupling for establishing and / or disconnecting a connection between the at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601 and at least one other part of the at least one transport means 1601. The at least one transfer means 751, which is designed as at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601, preferably establishes and / or disconnects a connection between the at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601 and at least one other part of the at least one transport means 1601 by means of at least one coupling. For example, the entire at least one transport means 1601 is designed as a transfer means 751.Alternatively, for example, only a part of the at least one means of transport 1601, for example a maximum of 80% of the transport area 1602 of the at least one means of transport 1601, is designed as a receiving means 751. In particular, this part of the at least one means of transport 1601 is coupling and uncoupling to the remaining part of the at least one means of transport 1601.

[0112] The at least one receiving surface 752 preferably has at least one first position, the receiving position, and at least one second position, the transfer position. Preferably, the at least one receiving surface 752 can be arranged and / or temporarily arranged at least in the receiving position and in the transfer position. The transfer position is preferably arranged along the vertical direction V below the receiving position.

[0113] Preferably, the transfer position is the position of the at least one transfer surface 752 when the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is transferred from the at least one support surface for forming the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 13 of sheets 02, preferably from the at least one support surface of the at least one non-stop device 701. The at least one transfer surface 752 is preferably arranged in the transfer position in the vertical direction V above the at least one transport surface 1602, particularly if the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged within the at least one delivery unit 700. Preferably, the at least one support surface is arranged in the vertical direction V above the at least one transfer surface 752 arranged in the transfer position.The at least one receiving surface 752 is preferably arranged in the receiving position between the at least one support surface, in particular the at least one support surface of the at least one non-stop device 701, and the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601, especially if the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged within the at least one dispensing unit 700. In the receiving position, the at least one receiving surface 752 is preferably located at a smaller distance to the at least one support surface, in particular the at least one support surface of the at least one non-stop device 701, than to the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601. For example, in the receiving position, the distance between the receiving surface 752 and the support surface is at most one quarter of the distance between the receiving surface 752 and the transport surface 1602.In the case of the at least one receiving element 751 designed as a pin, this element preferably extends through the transport surface 1602, in particular through the recesses 1603 of the at least one transport element 1601, in the vertical direction V in the receiving position. In the case of the at least one receiving element 751 designed as a rake, this element is preferably arranged in the vertical direction V above the preferably horizontal transport path of the at least one transport element 1601 within the dispensing unit 700 in the receiving position. In the case of the at least one receiving element 751 designed as at least a part of the at least one transport element 1601, this element is preferably disengaged from its preferably horizontal transport path in the receiving position and arranged in the vertical direction V above the preferably horizontal transport path.

[0114] Preferably, the transfer position is the position of the at least one receiving surface 752 when the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is transferred from the at least one receiving surface 752 to the at least one transport system 1600 for the removal of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 from sheet 02. The at least one receiving surface 752 is preferably arranged in the transfer position such that the at least one transport means 1601 can be moved along the preferably horizontal transport path. Preferably, the at least one support surface is arranged vertically V above the at least one receiving surface 752 arranged in the transfer position.In the transfer position, the at least one receiving surface 752 preferably has a greater distance to the at least one support surface, in particular the at least one support surface of the at least one non-stop device 701, than to the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601. For example, in the transfer position, the distance between the receiving surface 752 and the transport surface 1602 is at most one-eighth of the distance between the receiving surface 752 and the support surface. The at least one receiving surface 752 is preferably arranged in the transfer position in the vertical direction V below the at least one transport surface 1602 or in the plane of the at least one transport surface 1602, particularly if the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged within the at least one dispensing unit 700.In particular, the at least one receiving surface 752 in the transfer position is arranged such that the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 comes into direct contact with the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601, especially when the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged within the at least one dispensing unit 700.

[0115] The at least one recess 1603, preferably the plurality of recesses 1603, of the at least one transport means 1601, in particular the at least one transport surface 1602, is preferably adapted to a geometry of the at least one transfer surface 752 of the at least one transfer means 751 and / or to a geometry of the at least one transfer means 751. In particular, the at least one recess 1603 is designed such that the at least one transfer means 751 can penetrate the at least one transport surface 1602, especially when the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged in the first position. The geometry preferably describes a two-dimensional projection of the at least one transfer means 751 onto the plane of the transport surface 1602.Preferably, the at least one recess 1603 is larger than the surface of the receiving element 751 on which the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is at least temporarily arranged, for example, the top side of a pin or the top side of a tine of the rake. For example, in the case of the at least one receiving element 751 designed as a pin, the at least one recess 1603 is preferably round. For example, in the case of the at least one receiving element 751 designed as a rake, the at least one recess 1603 is preferably an elongated slot or an elongated depression.

[0116] In the case of the at least one transfer means 751 designed as a pin, the at least one transfer surface 752 is preferably arranged in the vertical direction V below a plane in which the at least one transport surface 1602 is arranged at the time of transfer of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 to it. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one transfer surface 752 has a distance from the at least one transport surface 1602 in the vertical direction V which is large enough to allow the at least one transport means 1601 to move along the preferably horizontal transport path. The at least one transfer means 751, preferably with the at least one transfer surface 752, is preferably arranged in the vertical direction V below the at least one transport means 1601 with the at least one transport surface 1602 in the transfer position.

[0117] In the case of the at least one receiving means 751 designed as a rake, the at least one receiving surface 752 is preferably arranged in the vertical direction V below a plane in the transfer position in which the at least one transport surface 1602 is arranged at the time of transfer of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 to it. Preferably, for this purpose, the tines of the at least one rake are lowered into or through the recesses 1603 of the transport means 1601. If the longest extension of the tines is arranged in the transport direction of the transport path, the at least one receiving means 751 designed as a rake remains, for example, within the area of ​​the transport means 1601 arranged in the at least one delivery unit 700.If the longest extension of the tines of the at least one receiving means 751, designed as a rake, is arranged in a direction different from the transport direction of the transport path, the at least one receiving means 751 is preferably removed from the area of ​​the transport means 1601 arranged in the at least one delivery unit 700, for example by moving it out laterally.

[0118] In the case of the at least one transfer means 751, which is designed as at least a part of the at least one transport means 1601, it is preferably arranged in the transfer position in the plane of the at least one transport surface 1602. Alternatively, for example, the at least one transfer means 751, which is designed as at least a part of the at least one transport means 1601, is arranged below the plane of the at least one transport surface 1602. For example, the distance between the at least one transfer surface 752 and the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601 is less than the dimension V of the at least one transport means 1601 in the vertical direction, preferably its thickness.Preferably, at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged in the transfer position in the plane of the preferably horizontal transport track and / or preferably, at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601 is coupled into the preferably horizontal transport track in the transfer position. Preferably, at least one part of the at least one transport means 1601 is coupled to at least one further part of the at least one transport means 1601 in the transfer position.

[0119] Advantageously, the transfer of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 by the at least one transfer device and the transfer to the at least one outgoing transport system 1600 take place within a single machine cycle. For example, the at least one transport means 1601 remains stationary during the vertical movement of the at least one transfer means 751 within the at least one delivery unit 700. The at least one transfer device preferably has at least one drive for moving the at least one transfer means 751 from the at least one transfer position to the at least one delivery position and vice versa. The at least one transfer device preferably has the at least one drive for the vertical adjustment of the at least one transfer means 751. Preferably, the at least one drive is implemented by means of at least one servo drive.A servo drive is preferably a drive with electronic position control and / or speed control and / or torque control, preferably with high to very high requirements for dynamics, positioning ranges and / or accuracy of movement. For example, a servo drive is also called a servo axis. Advantageously, the at least one drive of the at least one transfer device prevents jerky movements and / or slippage of sheet 02 when lowering the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 onto the at least one transport means 1601. Preferably, the movement of the at least one transfer means 752 from the transfer position to the receiving position occurs at a higher speed than the reverse movement; this advantageously minimizes the cycle time.Advantageously, the at least one drive enables an exact positioning of the at least one transfer means 751 in the transfer position and / or in the transfer position, advantageously to avoid slippage of sheets of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12.

[0120] Along the transport path of sheet 02 of the at least one transport system 1600, between the at least one support surface for forming the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheet 02 in the at least one delivery unit 700 and the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02, the at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment 1100 is arranged. The at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment 1100 is preferably arranged downstream of the at least one delivery unit 700 and upstream of the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02. Preferably, automated alignment of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is achieved before its processing in the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02.The at least one intermediate alignment 1100 is preferably for positioning the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 in the transport direction T and in the direction . the working widthThe intermediate alignment 1100 is designed relative to the at least one tool 1211 of the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02, preferably at least one blanking tool. Preferably, the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 increases the quality of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, particularly with regard to its further processing, and / or increases the accuracy of the positioning of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, and thus also its processability. The positioning of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 in the transport direction T and / or in the direction of the working width is preferably adjustable depending on the format size of the sheets 02 and / or on the dimensions of the blanks 03 to be produced.Preferably, an adjustment is made such that the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is fed centrally to the at least one tool 1211 of the unit 1200 processing the further sheet 02, regardless of the sheet format and / or the usable dimensions.

[0121] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 is configured to position the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 in the transport direction T and in the direction of the working width relative to the at least one transport surface 1602. Preferably, the at least one transport surface 1602 remains, preferably within the at least one intermediate alignment 1100, in its position while the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is repositioned on the at least one transport surface 1602.In an alternative embodiment, the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 is preferably the at least one transport means 1601, preferably with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 arranged thereon, designed to adjust in the direction of the working width, preferably within the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 and / or for aligning the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12.

[0122] The at least one intermediate alignment 1100 has at least one stop 1101. The at least one intermediate alignment 1100 has at least two stops 1101, which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface 1602. The adjacent sides of the transport surface 1602 are preferably the directly adjoining sides of the transport surface 1602, in particular their edges. The normal vectors of the alignment surfaces of these at least two stops 1101, which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface 1602, preferably form an angle to each other of not equal to 0° and not equal to 180°, in a preferred embodiment at an angle between 45° and 135°, and particularly preferably of substantially 90°.Preferably, one side of the transport surface 1602, in particular its edge oriented in the transport direction T, and one side of the transport surface 1602, in particular its edge oriented in the direction of the working width, are adjacent sides. Preferably, the at least one intermediate orientation 1100 has at least four stops 1101, with at least two stops 1101 being assigned to opposite sides of the at least one transport surface 1602. Preferably, at least one stop 1101, preferably the first stop 1101 in the transport direction T, is designed as a front edge stop. Preferably, at least one stop 1101, preferably the last stop 1101 in the transport direction T, is designed as a rear edge stop. Preferably, at least one stop 1101, preferably at least two opposite stops 1101, is designed as a side edge stop.The side edge stops preferably limit the partial stack 13 or stack 12 in the direction of the working width.

[0123] Preferably, the at least one intermediate alignment 1100, preferably at least one stop 1101, and preferably each of the stops 1101, has at least one guide. Preferably, at least one guide is designed as a vertical guide. Preferably, the at least one stop 1101, preferably at least two stops 1101, and more preferably each of the stops 1101, has an alignment position and a storage position. Preferably, the alignment position and the storage position are spaced apart from each other along the at least one vertical guide. In the storage position, the at least one stop 1101 is preferably arranged outside the area that forms the transport path, preferably in the vertical direction V above it. In the alignment position, the at least one stop 1101 is preferably arranged during the alignment process, and more preferably within the area of ​​the transport path.The at least one stop 1101 preferably comes into contact with the sub-stack 13 or stack 12 to be aligned in its alignment position. The alignment position is therefore a position that the stop 1101 assumes, at least temporarily, for the purpose of aligning the sub-stack 13 or stack 12. Preferably, at least one guide is designed as a horizontal guide. Preferably, the at least one stop 1101, preferably at least two stops 1101, and more preferably each stop 1101 of the stops 1101, has at least one target position and at least one start position along at least one horizontal guide. Preferably in the vertical direction V, the at least one stop 1101 is arranged in its alignment position in both the start position and the target position. The at least one start position is preferably the position in which the at least one stop 1101 is arranged at the beginning of the alignment process.Preferably, the at least one stop 1101 in the starting position limits the area of ​​the transport path and / or is not in direct contact with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 to be aligned. The at least one target position is preferably the position of the stop 1101 after alignment has been achieved, wherein the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is arranged in an aligned position. The at least one stop 1101, preferably at least two stops 1101, more preferably at least four stops 1101, in particular the at least two and / or at least four stops 1101, preferably each has at least one adjustment motor, preferably at least one adjustment motor for adjustment along the at least one horizontal guide and at least one adjustment motor for adjustment along the at least one vertical guide.For example, the adjustment motor is a linear actuator and / or an electric motor.

[0124] Preferably, the stop 1101 has a surface, preferably referred to as an alignment surface, which is oriented towards a partial stack 13 or, if present, a stack 12 arranged within the intermediate alignment 1100. That is, the normal vector of the alignment surface is oriented towards the partial stack 13 or stack 12, at least when the stop 1101 is in the alignment position. Preferably, the alignment surface comes into direct contact with at least one side edge of the sheets 02 during alignment. Preferably, the stop 1101 has at least one edge which forms the lower boundary of the surface, i.e., the alignment surface, in the vertical direction V. Preferably, the at least one edge is positioned horizontally.The at least one stop 1101, preferably each stop 1101 of the stops 1101, has at least one, preferably at least two, for example at least four, preferably at least six, element 1102 for engaging a bottommost arc 02 of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. The at least one element 1102 forms a lowest point, i.e., a longest extension of the stop 1101 opposite the vertical direction V, of the at least one stop 1101. In particular, the at least one element 1102 projects from the at least one edge opposite the vertical direction V. Thus, the lowest point of the at least one stop 1101 is preferably formed by the at least one element 1102 that projects from the at least one lowest, preferably horizontally arranged, boundary edge of the alignment surface of the at least one stop 1101.For example, the at least one element 1102 is designed as a convex shape, preferably as a bulge, or as an elongated structure, for example, rod-shaped. The at least one stop 1101 preferably has at least two, more preferably at least four, elements 1102 and / or a maximum of fifteen, preferably a maximum of ten, for example, a maximum of nine or six, elements 1102. For example, these at least two elements 1102 project from the at least one edge with equal or, alternatively, different lengths in the opposite direction V to the vertical direction. The at least one lowest point of the at least one stop 1101, preferably the at least one element 1102, is located below the at least one transport surface 1602 in the alignment position of the at least one stop 1101.The at least one element 1102, i.e., the lowest point of the at least one stop 1101, extends below the lowest arc 02 of the at least one sub-stack 13 or stack 12, if present. Thus, in addition to the other arcs 02, the lowest arc 02 of the at least one sub-stack 13 or stack 12 comes into contact with the at least one stop 1101 during alignment and is aligned by it. Advantageously, this eliminates the need to lift the lowest arc 02. For example, the stop 1101 has one element 1102 that forms the lowest point. Alternatively, the stop 1101 has at least two elements 1102, each forming a lowest point of the stop 1101. These at least two elements 1102 can also project to different distances from the remaining alignment surface, in particular its lowest boundary edge.Crucial for the formation of a lowest point is that this at least one element 1102 is arranged in the alignment position below the at least one transport surface 1602, preferably within the at least one recess, preferably while the remaining part of the alignment surface minus the area of ​​the elements 1102 is arranged at the level of the transport surface 1602 and above the transport surface 1602.

[0125] Advantageously, in order to enable the at least one stop 1101, preferably at least two stops 1101, and more preferably all stops 1101 of the stops 1101, to be moved towards or away from the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, preferably in a horizontal direction, the at least one transport surface 1602 has at least one recess 1608 in the direction of movement of the at least one stop 1101 of the stops 1101. That is, the at least one recess 1608 has its longest extent in the direction of movement of the respective stop 1101. Thus, the at least one recess 1608 has its longest extent in the direction of movement of the respective stop 1101. Preferably, the at least one recess 1608 is a slot or a groove which has its longest extent in the direction of movement of the at least one stop 1101.Preferably, the target position and the starting position of the at least one stop 1101 are spaced apart from each other along the at least one recess 1608. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one transport surface 1602 has at least two, preferably at least four, recesses 1608 and / or a maximum of fifteen, preferably a maximum of ten, for example a maximum of nine or six, recesses 1608, which are assigned to a stop 1101, i.e., are oriented in the same direction of movement. Preferably, at least two of the stops 1101, more preferably the at least four stops 1101, and more preferably all of the stops 1101, are each assigned at least one recess 1608 of the at least one transport surface 1602, which is oriented in the direction of movement of the respective at least one stop 1101.The at least one transport surface 1602 preferably has at least one, preferably at least two, recesses 1608 in the direction of movement of the at least two, preferably at least four, stops 1101. For example, the at least one transport surface 1602 has at least two, preferably at least four, and more preferably at least six, recesses 1608 for each stop 1101, in particular as many recesses 1608 as there are elements 1102. For example, the number of recesses 1608 assigned to different stops 1101 may differ. Preferably, the number of recesses 1608 for at least two stops 1101, preferably the stops 1101 that are opposite each other, is the same. For example, the same recesses 1608 are assigned to the stops 1101 that are opposite each other, i.e., they are common to these stops 1101.For example, these recesses are continuous, i.e., they preferably extend from the alignment position of the first stop 1101 to the alignment position of the second stop 1101 of these opposing stops 1101 through the at least one transport surface 1602. The at least one recess 1608 is aligned with the at least one element 1102 of the at least one stop 1101. The at least one lowest point of the at least one stop 1101 is formed by the at least one element 1102 of the stop 1101, to whose size and / or position the at least one recess 1608 is aligned. The at least one element 1102 can move within the recess 1608 in the direction of movement of the stop 1101 when the stop 1101 is in the alignment position and the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged within the intermediate alignment 1101.Preferably, the at least one element 1102 in the at least one recess 1608 is moved in the direction of movement of the stop 1101, particularly during the alignment process, while the remaining alignment surface of the stop 1101 is moved above the recess.

[0126] This means that the at least one element 1102 of the at least one stop 1101 can be arranged within the at least one recess 1608. When the at least one stop 1101 is arranged in the alignment position and when the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged within the intermediate alignment 1101, the at least one element 1102 is preferably arranged within the at least one recess 1608. Preferably, the remaining alignment surface of the stop 1101, that is, the alignment surface apart from the at least one element 1102, is arranged outside, and in particular above, the at least one recess.

[0127] For example, at least one stop 1101 of the stops 1101 has at least one sensor for detecting the presence and / or positioning of the at least one sub-stack 13 or stack 12. For example, the at least one sensor is arranged in the surface facing the at least one sub-stack 13 or stack 12. Preferably, the at least one sensor is at least an optical sensor, alternatively at least one inductive or capacitive sensor, or at least one mechanical switch. Preferably, the at least one sensor monitors the alignment process. Preferably, the at least one sensor transmits at least one signal to at least one control unit.For example, the transport process and / or the alignment process is interrupted if the at least one sensor with the at least one stop 1101 is positioned in its alignment position, but no sub-stack 13 or stack 12 is detected, or its position does not correspond to the target position at that time. Advantageously, the risk of uncontrolled transport of the at least one sub-stack 13 or stack 12 into the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 and / or insufficient alignment due to incorrect positioning is minimized.

[0128] In an exemplary embodiment, two stops 1101, which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface 1602, are connected to each other by positive locking, frictional locking, or material locking, for example, in one piece, and / or have a non-removable connection to each other. For example, these stops 1101 are then moved together.

[0129] Preferably, the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 has at least one device for generating a vibrating motion. For example, at least one stop 1101, preferably at least two stops of the stops 1101, has the device for generating the vibrating motion. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one device is configured to transmit a vibrating motion to the at least one transport means 1601. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 then functions as a vibrating plate.

[0130] In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one transport surface 1602 is tiltable from a horizontal position towards the at least two stops 1101, which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface 1602. The at least one transport surface 1602 is preferably arranged, or can be arranged, within the intermediate alignment 1100 in a horizontal position in the plane defined by the transport direction T and the direction of the working width. The at least one transport surface 1602 is preferably arranged, or can be arranged, within the intermediate alignment 1100 in an inclined position with a vertical component extending out of the plane defined by the transport direction T and the direction of the working width.Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 has at least one coupling for engaging and / or disengaging at least one corner and / or side of the transport means 1601 from the transport path. For example, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is thereby pushed against the at least two stops 1101 with the aid of gravity. For example, an angle of inclination from the plane spanned by the transport direction T and the direction of the working width is at least 5°, preferably at least 10°, more preferably at least 15°, and / or a maximum of 60°, preferably a maximum of 45°, more preferably a maximum of 30°. In a preferred embodiment, a combination of the at least one transport means 1601 designed as a vibrating plate with the tiltable transport surface 1602 is provided.

[0131] Preferably, the processing machine 01 is operated. In one operation of the processing machine 01, at least one sheet 02, in particular at least one partial stack 13 or at least one stack 12 of sheets 02, is processed. The at least one sheet 02, preferably individual sheets 02, is processed in the at least one unit 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing sheets 02, preferably forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, which is arranged upstream of the at least one delivery unit 700, preferably by die-cutting and / or creasing and / or embossing and / or perforating and / or stripping. For example, alternatively or additionally, the sheets 02 are printed. Preferably, individual sheets 02 are processed in the units 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing sheets 02. The units 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing arc 02 preferably comprise rotating driven cylinders which have a tool for processing.In particular, cylinders with tools and counter-pressure cylinders are provided. From one unit 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing sheets 02 to the next, the individual sheets 02 are preferably transported by means of transfer cylinders. The separated sheets 02 are preferably conveyed from the cylinders, for example by means of a chain gripper system, into the delivery unit 700.

[0132] The at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 of sheets 02 is formed on the at least one support surface, preferably on the at least one support surface of the at least one non-stop device 701, in the at least one delivery unit 700. Preferably, the sheets 02, preferably processed individually by the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, are placed on the at least one support surface and thereby form the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, preferably depending on the number of sheets 02 placed.

[0133] The at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600 is preferably arranged vertically V below the at least one support surface for the purpose of transporting the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheets 02 from the at least one delivery unit 700. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 with the at least one transport surface 1602 is arranged in a first position within the at least one delivery unit 700. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is transferred, preferably indirectly, preferably by means of the at least one transfer device, or directly from the at least one support surface to the at least one transport means 1601, and in particular, placed on the at least one transport surface 1602.Preferably, an indirect transfer takes place with the transport means 1601 designed as a transport plate 1601, whereas with the transport means 1601 designed as at least one rake, a direct transfer takes place. In the case of a direct transfer, the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably moved in the vertical direction V, thus preferably performing the function of the at least one transfer device.

[0134] The at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is preferably positioned in the at least one delivery unit 700 by interaction with the at least one format-adjustable stop on the at least one transport means 1601. Preferably, the at least one format-adjustable stop vibrates and / or is moved towards and away from the at least one stack 12 or partial stack 13. Advantageously, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is thereby aligned and / or the offset between the positioning of the individual sheets 02 within the partial stack 13 or stack 12 is reduced.

[0135] Particularly in the case of indirect transfer, the at least one transport means 1601 preferably remains within its position within the at least one delivery unit 700 during the take-up and / or transfer process of the at least one take-up means 751. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 is not moved along the transport path during the take-up and / or transfer process of the at least one take-up means 751. Thus, the take-up and / or transfer process of the at least one take-up means 751 preferably takes place within one machine cycle. Advantageously, this avoids delays in further processing and transport.

[0136] The at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheet 02 is preferably taken over by the at least one take-up means 751 arranged in the take-up position with the at least one take-up surface 752 from the at least one support surface and is preferably transferred to the at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600, in particular wherein the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged within the at least one delivery unit 700, when the take-up means 751 is arranged in the transfer position with the at least one take-up surface 752.

[0137] The at least one transfer means 751 with the at least one transfer surface 752 of the at least one transfer device of the at least one dispensing unit 700 is preferably arranged in the transfer position between the at least one support surface and the at least one transport surface 1602. The at least one transfer means 751 with the at least one transfer surface 752 is preferably moved into the transfer position. Preferably, the at least one transfer means 751 is arranged in the transfer position as close as possible, preferably at a distance of no more than one quarter of the distance between the at least one transfer surface and the at least one transport surface, below the at least one support surface.

[0138] In the case of the at least one transfer element 751 designed as a pin, the at least one transfer surface 752 is moved through the at least one recess 1603 of the at least one transport surface 1602 to reach the transfer position. Preferably, the at least one transfer element 751 designed as a pin extends through the at least one recess in the vertical direction V. In the case of the at least one transfer element 751 designed as a rake, it is preferably moved into the stacking area below the at least one support surface, preferably by a movement with a vertical component. In the case of the at least one transfer element 751 designed as part of the at least one transport element 1601, the at least one transfer element 751 is preferably uncoupled from its position along the transport path and moved in the vertical direction V into the transfer position.

[0139] Preferably, the at least one transfer device picks up the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 of sheets 02 from the at least one support surface. Preferably, the at least one support surface is removed from the at least one stacking area, preferably when the at least one transfer means 751 is arranged in the transfer position. In the case of the non-stop device, the at least one support surface preferably leaves the at least one stacking area by extending. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is placed on the at least one transfer surface 752 of the at least one transfer means 751.

[0140] Preferably, the at least one transfer means 751, together with the at least one transfer surface 752, is moved downwards from the transfer position in the opposite direction V. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is moved by the at least one transfer means 751 out of the area of ​​the at least one support surface, preferably lowered in the opposite direction V. For example, during the downward movement, further sheets 02, which are still part of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, are placed onto the partial stack 13 or stack 12 arranged on the at least one transfer surface 752, in particular until the required number of sheets 02 is reached.

[0141] Preferably, the at least one support surface is moved into the stacking area, preferably when its area is free of sheets 02. Preferably, to ensure trouble-free movement of the at least one support surface, the sheet flow—i.e., the processing of preferably individual sheets 02 by the at least one forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600 and / or the depositing of the sheets 02 in the delivery unit 700—is interrupted at least temporarily, preferably until the movement process is complete. Alternatively, for example, sheets 02 being processed during the movement process are prevented from falling. If the at least one support surface is arranged within the stacking area, a further partial stack 13 or stack 12 is preferably formed on the at least one support surface.

[0142] The at least one transfer means 751 with the at least one transfer surface 752 is preferably moved into the transfer position. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is transferred to the at least one transport system 1600 in the transfer position and transported away. The at least one transfer surface 752 is preferably arranged in the transfer position in the vertical direction V below the at least one transport surface 1602 or in the plane of the at least one transport surface 1602, particularly wherein the at least one transport means 1601 is arranged within the at least one dispensing unit 700. Preferably, the at least one transfer surface 752 is arranged such that the transport of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is enabled. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is placed onto the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601.

[0143] The at least one transport surface 1602 preferably has at least one recess 1603. The at least one transfer means 751 with the at least one transfer surface 752 is preferably lowered into the at least one recess 1603 in the transfer position. Preferably, one transfer means 751 is lowered into each recess 1603, particularly due to the alignment of the geometry of the at least one recess 1603 with the geometry of the at least one transfer means 751 and / or the geometry of the at least one transfer surface 752.

[0144] In the case of the at least one transfer element 751 designed as a pin, the at least one transfer surface 752 is moved through the at least one recess 1603 of the at least one transport surface 1602 to reach the transfer position. Preferably, when the at least one transfer element 751 is arranged in the transfer position, it is positioned vertically V below the at least one transport surface 1602, preferably by lowering the at least one transfer element 751 through the at least one recess 1603. In the case of the at least one transfer element 751 designed as a rake, it is preferably moved from the stacking area into a space below the at least one transport surface 1602, preferably by a movement with a vertical component.In the transfer position, the at least one receiving means 751, designed as a rake, is preferably arranged in the vertical direction V below the at least one transport surface 1602, preferably by lowering the tines into or through the at least one recess 1603. In the case of the at least one receiving means 751 being designed as part of the at least one transport means 1601, the at least one receiving means 751 is preferably coupled in the transfer position in its position along the transport path.

[0145] Preferably independent of a direct or indirect transfer, in particular after the arrangement of the at least one receiving means 751 with the at least one receiving surface 752 in the transfer position, the at least one transport means 1601 with the at least one transport surface 1601 is preferably moved from the at least one first position within the at least one dispensing unit 700, preferably in which the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is placed on the at least one transport means 1601, to at least one second position outside the at least one dispensing unit 700. Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601 thus transports the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 from the at least one dispensing unit 700.The at least one transport means 1601 is preferably moved into at least one second position within the at least one unit 1200 following the at least one delivery unit 700, preferably a further unit processing the sheets 02, preferably within the at least one blanking unit 1200 and / or within the at least one cutting unit. The at least one transport surface 1602 is preferably arranged in the at least one first position within the at least one delivery unit 700. The at least one transport surface 1602 is preferably arranged in the at least one second position within the at least one further unit 1200 following the at least one delivery unit 700, processing the sheets 02.The at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600 is preferably moved from the at least one first position within the at least one delivery unit 700 to the at least one second position within the at least one further unit 1200 following the at least one delivery unit 700, which processes the sheets 02. The at least one transport surface 1602 is preferably arranged in the at least one third position within the at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment 1100. Preferably, the at least one transport surface 1602 is moved in the at least one third position on its way from the at least one first position to the at least one second position.Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or the at least one stack 12 is transported continuously and / or without further transfer to other transport means from the at least one delivery unit 700 through the at least one further unit 1200 processing the sheets 02, preferably through the at least one blanking unit 1200 and / or through the at least one cutting unit. The transport is thus preferably inline. The at least one transport means 1601 transports the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheets 02 at least temporarily on the at least one transport surface 1602. The at least one transport system 1600 preferably transports the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheets 02 at least temporarily from the at least one delivery unit 700 to the at least one further unit 1200 processing sheets 02.

[0146] The at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is processed in the unit 1200, which processes at least one further sheet 02, preferably in the blanking unit 1200 and / or cutting unit. Preferably, at least the blanks 03 of the sheets 02 are separated from each other. Preferably, in the unit 1200, which processes at least one further sheet 02, the blanks 03 of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheets 02 are separated after the at least one delivery unit 700. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is placed on the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601 during processing. In the arrangement in the at least one second position, the at least one recess 1603 of the at least one transport surface 1602 is at least partially penetrated by at least one part of at least one tool 1211 of the at least one further unit 1200, which processes the sheets 02.Thus, in the position of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, in which it is processed by a tool of the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02, the at least one transport means is arranged in the second position. Preferably, during the blank separation, at least one tool 1211, preferably designed as a pin, of the at least one blank separation unit 1200 projects at least partially through the at least one recess 1603 and comes into direct contact with the surface of the lowest sheet 02 of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12.In particular, this is preferably achieved by lowering the at least one transport surface 1602 below a surface of the at least one tool 1211, which comes into direct contact with the at least one stack 12 or sub-stack 13, and / or by raising the at least one tool 1211 vertically V over the at least one transport surface 1602. For example, the transport surface 1602 is lowered and the tool 1211 is raised, preferably simultaneously. Preferably, at least one residual piece 04; 05; 06 remains on the at least one transport surface 1602, while the at least one blank 03 is arranged on the at least one tool 1211. The at least one blank 03 is then preferably transported into the at least one blank delivery 1400.

[0147] The at least one, preferably the at least two, and more preferably all, transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600 are preferably conveyed along the transport path by the at least one conveying means 1607. The at least one transport system 1600 preferably comprises the at least two transport means 1601 designed as transport plates 1601, which are conveyed at a distance from each other along the at least one conveying means 1607. The at least one transport means 1601 is preferably driven along the transport path by means of the at least one circulating, preferably endless, conveying means 1607. Alternatively, the at least one transport means 1601 is preferably driven along the transport path by means of the at least one individual drive.Alternatively, for example, the at least one means of transport 1601 is driven by the first drive in a first section of the transport route of the at least one means of transport 1601 and by the second drive in a second section of the transport route of the at least one means of transport 1601.

[0148] Preferably, particularly in the case of the at least one circulating, preferably endless, conveying means 1607 and / or preferably in the case of the at least one conveying means 1601 designed as a transport plate 1601, the at least one conveying means 1601 is returned in a spatial area outside the transport path for transporting sheets 02, preferably above, below, or laterally offset, from the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02 in the direction of the at least one delivery unit 700. Preferably alternatively, preferably in the case of the at least one conveying means 1601 designed as a rake and / or particularly in the case of the at least two section drives, the at least one conveying means 1601 is returned along the transport path for transporting sheets 02 from the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02 in the direction of the at least one delivery unit 700.Preferably, it occupies the same spatial area as during movement in the opposite direction. Preferably, the at least one remaining piece 04; 05; 06 is transported by moving the at least one transport means 1601 around the at least one endless conveying means 1607, wherein the remaining piece 04; 05; 06 preferably falls from the at least one transport means 1601 into the at least one waste container and / or the shredding device. Preferably, especially when returning to the transport path in the same spatial area, the at least one remaining piece 04; 05; 06 is removed from the at least one transport means 1601 by at least one further means, for example by transfer or by pushing it down.

[0149] The at least one transport means 1601 is preferably moved relative to the at least one conveying means 1607 for conveying the at least one transport means 1601 along the transport path. The at least one transport means 1601 is preferably attached to the at least one conveying means 1607 by means of at least one articulated connection, more preferably by means of at least two articulated connections. Along the transport path, the at least two and / or at most five partial plates 1604 of the at least one transport means 1601, which is designed as a transport plate 1601, are preferably coupled to one another, in particular at least temporarily, preferably at least during the transport of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. Preferably, the partial plates 1604 of the at least one transport plate 1601 are coupled to one another along a horizontal guide path.The at least two and / or at most five partial plates 1604 are preferably decoupled from one another during changes in the direction of movement, particularly when they are deflected around the at least one circulation element 1606. For example, the individual partial plates 1604 are thus guided separately from one another around the at least one circulation element 1606. Preferably, the at least one transport element 1601, in particular its partial plates 1604, is guided around the at least one circulation element 1606 at the at least one articulated connection, preferably at the at least two articulated connections. Advantageously, this reduces the installation space required, in particular, for the deflection.

[0150] In the case of the at least one transport means 1601 designed as at least one rake, particularly according to the second embodiment, the at least one rake is preferably aligned with respect to the position of the further sheet 02 processing unit 1200 during transport from the at least one delivery unit 700, in particular rotated about a vertical axis. Preferably, the at least one rake is moved laterally along a transport path. Preferably, this achieves a positioning in which the tines of the at least one rake are arranged between, preferably centrally, tools 1211 of the further sheet 02 processing unit 1200, preferably at least two tools 1211 designed as pins of the lower blanking module of the at least one blanking unit 1200. Preferably, the amount of the lateral movement is job-dependent and / or is set as a value before the start of job processing.Preferably, the at least one transport means 1601, designed as at least one rake, is subsequently moved to the second position. After the separation of the at least one unit 03, the at least one rake preferably returns to the first position, the lateral movement occurring in the opposite direction to the lateral movement along the transport path.

[0151] In the case of the third embodiment of the at least one transport means 1601, the at least one first partial rake in the first position within the at least one delivery unit 700 preferably takes over the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. Preferably, the transfer takes place directly from the at least one support surface. Preferably, the at least one first partial rake is moved from the first position to the third position, the center position. During the movement along the transport path, a lateral movement preferably occurs, preferably according to the second embodiment. Preferably, the at least one second partial rake is also moved to the third position, the center position. Preferably, the at least one second partial rake is arranged in the third position simultaneously with the at least one first partial rake.The tines of one partial rake are preferably located between, and preferably centrally between, the tines of the other partial rake, i.e., within the recesses. Preferably, the surfaces of the tines that form part of the transport surface 1602 are arranged in a common horizontal plane. Thus, the tines of the at least two partial rakes preferably together form the at least one transport surface 1602. For example, when the at least two partial rakes are arranged in the third position, i.e., preferably while the at least one transport surface 1602 is being formed together, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is aligned by the at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment 1100.Preferably, for the transfer of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, the at least one first partial rake and the at least one second partial rake, in particular the two parts of the transport surface 1602, are moved relative to each other in the third position, wherein the at least one first partial rake with its part of the transport surface 1602 is arranged below the at least one second partial rake with its part of the transport surface 1602. In the central position, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is thus preferably transferred from the at least one first partial rake to the at least one second partial rake. Preferably, the at least one second partial rake is moved from the third position to the second position, thus transporting the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 to the second position within the unit 1200 that processes at least one further sheet 02.After the separation of the at least one unit 03, and preferably additionally after the removal of the at least one remaining piece 04; 05; 06, the at least one second partial rake preferably returns to the third position and takes over a subsequent partial stack 13 or stack 12 from the at least one first partial rake. Advantageously, the use of the at least two partial rakes reduces the process cycle time compared to the use of one rake.

[0152] In the operation of processing machine 01, at least one partial stack 13 or at least one stack 12 of sheets 02 is aligned. The at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is produced in the at least one delivery unit 700. The at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is transported on the at least one transport surface 1602 of the at least one transport means 1601 of the at least one transport system 1600 to the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02.The at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is aligned in the at least one intermediate orientation 1100 between the at least one support surface for forming the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 of sheet 02 and the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02 in the transport direction T and in the direction of the working width with respect to its position relative to at least one tool 1211 of the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02. Preferably, during the alignment, the at least one transport surface 1602 is arranged in the at least one third position within the unit 1100 designed as an intermediate orientation 1100. The positioning of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 in the transport direction T and / or in the direction of the working width is preferably adapted depending on the format size of the sheets 02 and / or on the dimensions of the blanks 03 to be produced.This preferably achieves a positioning tailored to the tool 1211, independent of the sheet format and / or usable format.

[0153] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is aligned with respect to its position relative to the at least one transport surface 1602. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is moved into a target position, thereby preferably enabling uninterrupted further processing in the subsequent unit 1200. Preferably, the at least one transport surface 1602 remains in its position along the transport path while the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is moved, in particular by the at least one stop 1101. This embodiment is preferably implemented when the at least one transport means 1601 is designed as the at least one transport plate 1601.

[0154] In a further preferred embodiment, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is aligned together with the at least one transport means 1601 relative to the at least one tool 1211 of the unit 1200 processing at least one further sheet 02. This embodiment is preferably implemented if the at least one transport means 1601 is configured as the at least one rake.

[0155] The at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is aligned by the at least two stops 1101 of the at least one intermediate alignment 1100, which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface 1602. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is aligned by the at least four stops 1101 of the at least one intermediate alignment 1100, wherein at least two stops 1101 are assigned to opposite sides of the at least one transport surface 1602. Preferably, alignment thus occurs in four horizontal directions, i.e., in and against the transport direction T, as well as in and against the direction of the working width orthogonal to the transport direction T.

[0156] The at least one lowest point, preferably the at least one element 1102, of the at least one stop 1101 is arranged in the alignment position of the at least one stop 1101 below the at least one transport surface 1602. Thus, the at least one stop 1101 preferably aligns a bottom arc 02 of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, preferably without lifting the arc 02. The at least one lowest point, preferably the at least one element 1102, of the at least one stop 1101 is moved in the at least one recess 1608 of the at least one transport surface 1602 towards and / or away from the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, preferably from the starting position to the target position or vice versa.Preferably, at least one lowest point of the stops 1101 is moved towards and / or away from the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 in at least one recess 1608 of the at least one transport surface 1602. Preferably, the at least two and / or at least four stops 1101 are moved towards and / or away from the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 by means of the at least one adjustment motor, or are movable accordingly. For example, the at least one stop 1101 is moved from the storage position to the alignment position or vice versa by means of at least one further adjustment motor.

[0157] Preferably, the at least one sensor of the at least one stop 1101 of the stops 1101 detects the presence and / or positioning of the at least one sub-stack 13 or stack 12. Preferably, depending on the detection, a release signal for further transport and / or a stop signal to interrupt the transport and / or to interrupt the alignment process is generated by at least one control unit.

[0158] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one transport surface 1602 is inclined from its horizontal position towards the at least two stops 1101 during the alignment of the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. With at least four stops 1101, the transport surface 1602 is preferably inclined towards two adjacent stops 1101, i.e., preferably diagonally. For example, the lowest arc 02 is detached from the at least one transport surface 1602 by at least one vibration movement and / or by compressed air from a blowing device to facilitate movement.

[0159] In a preferred embodiment, a vibrating motion is additionally or alternatively generated at at least one stop 1101 and / or at the at least one transport surface 1602 within the intermediate alignment 1100. Preferably, this loosens the arcs 02 and / or assists the alignment.

[0160] In a preferred first alignment process, at least two stops 1101 are placed in their target positions, preferably as soon as the at least one transport surface 1602 is arranged within the intermediate alignment 1100. Preferably, at least two further stops 1101 are placed in their starting positions and moved from these starting positions to their target positions. Preferably, the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 is thus pushed against the at least two stops 1101 already arranged in their target positions. Preferably, the at least one sensor detects when the target position is reached and / or outputs at least one error signal if the target position is not reached.Preferably, at least one stop 1101, preferably at least two stops 1101, and more preferably all stops 1101, are then moved beyond their target position in the direction of at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, preferably with the same force and / or by the same distance, thereby preferably further standardizing the orientation of the individual arcs 02 relative to each other. For example, the movement is supported by at least one vibration movement, preferably on at least one of the stops 1101.

[0161] In a preferred second alignment process, at least four stops 1101 are each placed in their starting position, preferably as soon as the at least one transport surface 1602 is arranged within the intermediate alignment 1100. Preferably, the at least four stops 1101 are then moved towards their target positions until they come into direct contact with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. Preferably, at least one stop 1101, more preferably at least two stops 1101, and more preferably all stops 1101, are then moved towards the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, preferably with the same force and / or by the same distance. While maintaining contact, preferably a constant contact force, the stops 1101 are preferably moved into their target positions.For example, the movement is supported by at least one vibration movement, preferably at at least one of the stops 1101.

[0162] In a preferred third alignment process, at least two stops 1101 are moved from their starting position towards their target positions until they come into direct contact with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12, preferably as soon as the at least one transport surface 1602 is arranged within the intermediate alignment 1100. Preferably, these stops 1101 are moved beyond their target position towards the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. Here, the at least two stops 1101 have a negative offset from their target position. Preferably, the at least two further stops 1101 are then moved from their starting position until they come into direct contact with the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12. Preferably, the at least two further stops 1101 are moved into their target position.For example, the movement is supported by at least one vibration movement, preferably at at least one of the stops 1101. Preferably, the at least four stops 1101 relieve the at least one partial stack 13 or stack 12 simultaneously, thereby achieving optimal alignment. Reference symbol list

[0163] 01 Processing machine, sheet processing machine, die-cutting machine, rotary die-cutting machine 02 Substrate, sheet, intersheet 03 Unit 04 Remnant, first, waste piece 05 Remnant, web 06 Remnant, second, gripper edge 07 Edge, front edge 08 Edge, back edge 09 Edge, side edge 10-11 Print mark 12 Stack, substrate stack 13 Partial stack, ream 14 Unit stack, total, delivery stack 15-16 Partial unit stack, unit partial stack 17 Pallet, stacking base 100 unit, feeder unit; 200 unit, plant unit; 300 unit, forming unit, first; 400 unit, forming unit, second; 500 unit, forming unit, third; 600 unit, forming unit, fourth 700 Unit, delivery unit, sheet delivery 701 Non-stop device 751 Pick-up device, pin 752 Pick-up surface 1100Aggregate, intermediate alignment 1101Stop 1102Element 1200Aggregate, depaneling unit 1211Tool, pin 1400 Aggregate, Display Aggregate, Utility Display 1500 control room 1600 Transport system 1601 Transport device, transport plate 1602 Transport surface 1603 Recess 1604 Dividing plate 1605- 1606 Circulating device 1607 Conveyor device 1608 Recess AR direction, transverse direction BR direction, machine direction TR direction, transport direction VR direction, vertical

Claims

1. Processing machine (01) for processing sheets (02), wherein at least one unit (300; 400; 500; 600) for processing sheets (02) is arranged upstream of at least one delivery unit (700), wherein at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200) is arranged downstream of the at least one delivery unit (700), wherein at least one unit (1100) designed as an intermediate aligner (1100) is arranged along a transport path of sheets (02) of at least one transport system (1600) between a support surface for forming at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12) of sheets (02) in the at least one delivery unit (700) and the at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200), characterized in that the at least one intermediate aligner (1100) has at least two stops (1101) which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface (1602), in that the at least one transport system (1600) has at least one transport means (1601) having at least one transport surface (1602), in that the at least one transport means (1601) is designed as at least one transport plate (1601), in that the at least one transport surface (1602) has at least one depression (1608) in the direction of movement of at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101), in that at least one lowest point of at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101) is arranged below the at least one transport surface (1602) in an aligning position of the at least one stop (1101), and in that the at least one lowest point of the at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101) is formed in each case by at least one element (1102) of the stop (1101), to the size and / or position of which the at least one depression (1608) is matched.

2. Processing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that in at least one first position the at least one transport surface (1602) is arranged within the at least one delivery unit (700), in that in at least one second position the at least one transport surface (1602) is arranged within the at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200) arranged downstream of the at least one delivery unit (700), and in that in at least one third position the at least one transport surface (1602) is arranged within the at least one unit (1100) designed as an intermediate aligner (1100).

3. Processing machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one intermediate aligner (1100) has at least four stops (1101), wherein in each case at least two stops (1101) are assigned to opposite sides of the at least one transport surface (1602).

4. Processing machine according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that the at least one transport surface (1602) has in each case at least one depression (1608) in the direction of movement of the at least two stops (1101) of the stops (1101), and / or in that the at least one depression (1608) is a depression (1608) having its longest extent in the direction of movement of the respective stop (1101), and / or in that the at least one element (1102) of the at least one stop (1101) can be arranged within the at least one depression (1608).

5. Processing machine according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4, characterized in that at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101) has at least one sensor for detecting the presence and / or positioning of the at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12), and / or in that the at least two and / or at least four stops (1101) each have at least one adjusting motor.

6. Processing machine according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5, characterized in that the at least one unit (300; 400; 500; 600) for processing sheets (02) is designed as at least one shaping unit (300; 400; 500; 600), and / or in that the at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200) is designed as a multiple-up cutting unit (1200).

7. Processing machine according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized in that the at least one transport means (1601) designed as at least one transport plate (1601) comprises at least two and / or at most five sub-plates (1604) which are arranged one behind the other along the transport path of the at least one transport means (1601) and / or which are coupled to one another at least temporarily and / or which can be coupled to one another at least temporarily and / or which each comprise a portion of the at least one transport surface (1602).

8. Processing machine according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7, characterized in that the at least one intermediate aligner (1100) comprises at least one vertical guide, wherein at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101) has an aligning position and a storage position which are spaced apart from each other along the at least one vertical guide.

9. Method for operating a processing machine (01), wherein at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12) of sheets (02) is produced in at least one delivery unit (700) of the processing machine (01), wherein sheets (02) are processed in at least one sheet (02)-processing unit (300; 400; 500; 600) of the processing machine (01) which is arranged upstream of the at least one delivery unit (700), wherein the at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12) is transported on at least one transport surface (1602) of at least one transport means (1601) of at least one transport system (1600) of the processing machine (01) to at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200) of the processing machine (01), wherein, in at least one intermediate aligner (1100) between at least one support surface for forming the at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12) of sheets (02) and the at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200), the at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12) is aligned in the transport direction (T) and in the direction of the working width in terms of its position relative to at least one tool (1211) of the at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200), characterized in that the at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12) is aligned by at least two stops (1101) of the at least one intermediate aligner (1100) which are assigned to adjacent sides of the at least one transport surface (1602), in that the at least one transport means (1601) is designed as at least one transport plate (1601), and in that at least one lowest point of at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101) is moved in at least one depression (1608) of the at least one transport surface (1602) toward and / or away from the at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12).

10. Method according to claim 9, characterized in that the at least one lowest point of the at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101) is arranged below the at least one transport surface (1602) in an aligning position of the at least one stop (1101), and / or in that the at least one depression (1608) is a depression (1608) having its longest extent in the direction of movement of the respective stop (1101).

11. Method according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that in at least one first position the at least one transport surface (1602) is arranged within the at least one delivery unit (700), in that in at least one second position the at least one transport surface (1602) is arranged within the at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200) arranged downstream of the at least one delivery unit (700), and in that in at least one third position the at least one transport surface (1602) is arranged within the at least one unit (1100) designed as an intermediate aligner (1100).

12. Method according to claim 9 or 10 or 11, characterized in that the at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12) is aligned by at least four stops (1101) of the at least one intermediate aligner (1100), wherein in each case at least two stops (1101) are assigned to opposite sides of the at least one transport surface (1602).

13. Method according to claim 9 or 10 or 11 or 12, characterized in that individual sheets (02) are die-cut and / or scored and / or embossed and / or perforated and / or stripped in the at least one sheet (02)-processing unit (300; 400; 500; 600) designed as a shaping unit (300; 400; 500; 600), and / or in that multiple-ups (03) of the at least one sub-pile (13) or pile (12) are cut from sheets (02) in the at least one further sheet (02)-processing unit (1200) downstream of the at least one delivery unit (700).

14. Method according to claim 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13, characterized in that at least two and / or at most five sub-plates (1604) of the at least one transport plate (1601) are coupled to one another along a transport path, and / or in that the at least two and / or at most five sub-plates (1604) are decoupled from one another during a change in the direction of movement.

15. Method according to claim 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14, characterized in that the at least one intermediate aligner (1100) comprises at least one vertical guide, wherein at least one stop (1101) of the stops (1101) in a storage position is arranged in the vertical direction (V) above the spatial area forming the transport path, wherein during the aligning process the at least one stop (1101) is arranged in an aligning position within the spatial area of the transport path.

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