DEVICE, PROCESSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF USES

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for separating the panels according to the preamble of claim 1, a processing machine according to the preamble of claim 9 and a method for separating panels according to the preamble of claim 10.

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

[0004] Such a processing machine is designed, for example, as a punching, cutting, perforating, embossing, and / or creasing machine. When such a processing machine is referred to below as a punching and / or die-cutting machine, this specifically includes a cutting, perforating, embossing, and / or creasing machine. In form-based systems, in addition to rotary die-cutters, there are also flatbed die-cutters, particularly flatbed die-cutters. In these, 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 punching 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.

[0005] A disadvantage of this technology is its limited speed. Currently, achievable speeds are around 10,000 sheets per hour. This limitation is due to physical principles and lies in the discontinuous movement of the sheet being die-cut. The sheet is brought to a standstill in each unit of the flatbed die-cutter 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.

[0006] 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.

[0007] DE 10 2018 219 716 B3 discloses a sheet-processing machine. This machine comprises a device for treating substrates, a delivery unit for forming stacks of treated substrates, and a blank separator. The delivery unit for forming stacks of treated substrates is connected to the blank separator via a transport section.

[0008] Subsequently, the sheets must be separated from the blanks in another facility and / or machine.

[0009] To adapt the panel separation process to the high speeds of rotary die-cutting machines, the panels are separated in stacks and / or in batches. The following documents describe such devices.

[0010] DE 600 21 833 T2 discloses a device for removing strips and / or remnants from blanks, in particular a blank separating unit. The document teaches a stack-by-stack and / or roll-by-roll separation of remnants from blanks of previously die-cut and / or perforated sheets. An upper blank separating module and a lower blank separating module each contain a matrix of pins. The pins can be arranged in two positions in the vertical direction. The upper blank separating module and the lower blank separating module each have a relief that is coordinated with each other. In a separating operation, the two modules are moved vertically towards each other and separate the remnants from the blanks. The positioning of the pins in the respective modules is adapted to the blank shape.The higher pins in the lower separating module hold the blanks in place, while the lower pins push the remaining pieces downwards. The relief of the upper separating module is designed to mirror that of the lower module. The upper separating module separates the remaining pieces from the blanks using a shearing motion and pushes them downwards. The pins are positioned using a template tailored to the blank shape.

[0011] WO 2013 / 084602 A1 discloses a transport system for a batch-operating and / or continuous-feed depaneling unit. The stacks are transported into the depaneling unit on a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt consists of several sections and can be adjusted in height section by section using a movable support. During the separation process, the conveyor belt is lowered. Using an upper depaneling module and a lower depaneling module, as described in the previous section and DE 600 21 833 T2, the remaining pieces are separated from the panels. A rake then moves between the pins of the lower depaneling module and transports the panels to a delivery point.

[0012] However, the device has the disadvantage that shearing between directly adjacent panels on a sheet is difficult. The pins can only be arranged in two positions vertically: an activated and a deactivated position. This makes controlled shearing particularly difficult. Furthermore, the matrix arrangement with defined pin spacing also makes it more difficult to remove thin webs between the panels (intermediate cuts).

[0013] Therefore, the generic WO 2021 / 233668 A1 discloses a depaneling device in a further improved embodiment. In this variant, the depaneling device is further optimized for the flexible execution of separation cuts and intermediate cuts. For example, the support pins in the lower depaneling module can be arranged in three positions. A positioning module with additional positioning pins is used to arrange the support pins in these three positions. Furthermore, a tool similar to that used in a flatbed die cutter can be used in the upper depaneling module. Similar devices are disclosed in WO 2021 / 233669 A1 and WO 2021 / 233667 A1. A disadvantage of these devices is that the process for arranging the pins is complicated. The support pins are positioned using setting pins in the lower depaneling module. In particular, the setting pins are also required to absorb the force during the separation process.The setting process is complex, however. Furthermore, debris can fall into the area of ​​the positioning module. The support elements, particularly to be held in position by a locking mechanism, typically have a tapered or reduced cross-section in the upper area. This allows debris to penetrate the area of ​​the positioning module.

[0014] The invention is based on the objective of creating an improved device for panel separation, an improved processing machine and an improved method for panel separation.

[0015] The problem is solved according to the invention by the features of claim 1, claim 9 and claim 10.

[0016] A device for separating the panels comprises an upper panel separating module and a lower panel separating module. The at least one lower panel separating module has at least three support elements, preferably at least three support elements of a support module. The at least three support elements are arranged to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction. A positioning module has at least a first template and a second template for positioning at least two support elements, which are particularly preferably designed as pins. At least one template of the templates, particularly preferably both templates, is pressure-resistant and / or rigidly designed to absorb a force during the separating process.

[0017] A processing machine has at least one forming unit. Along the substrate transport path, at least one delivery unit is arranged downstream of the at least one forming unit. Along the substrate transport path after the at least one delivery unit, at least one device for separating the blanks is arranged.

[0018] In a process for separating panels, an upper panel separating module and a lower panel separating module are brought together for separating panels. The at least one lower panel separating module has at least three support elements. These at least three support elements are arranged to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction. During the separating process, separating elements of the upper panel separating module and at least two of the support elements, preferably the support elements, of the lower panel separating module interact. Each of the at least two support elements, preferably each of the support elements, can be arranged in at least three positions by means of a positioning module and a support module, or is arranged in one of three possible positions.During the separation process, a force is transferred from at least one part of the at least two support elements, preferably from at least one part of the support elements, into a pressure-resistant template of the positioning module, particularly preferably into each pressure-resistant template of at least two templates.

[0019] One advantage achievable with the invention is that a depaneling device has been created in an improved manner. In particular, the placement and positioning of the support elements, or support pins, in the lower depaneling module has been improved and / or simplified. The device has a simplified mechanical design. Positioning pins in the lower depaneling module are no longer required. The number of parts is significantly reduced, for example, thereby reducing susceptibility to malfunctions and costs. A complex, error-prone placement process that is difficult for the operator to control is simplified. This is achieved in particular by using a rigid and / or pressure-resistant template. The template allows the support elements to be positioned for job changes and also absorbs and transmits forces.The template can transfer the forces generated during the separation process by the shearing motion between waste and product, or between connected products, into the housing. Advantageously, the template has a certain thickness, at least one centimeter up to, for example, five centimeters, and is made of a hard material. Furthermore, the positioning module includes another template for positioning the support elements. The support elements can thus be easily arranged either on a fixed support plate or on a vertically movable plate.

[0020] A further advantage achievable with the invention is that the positioning module is sealed against debris. A closing device is positioned to secure the pins, particularly the support elements designed as pins, against being pulled out into the support module and, in particular, under several sleeves and / or at least under a guide carrier or the base plate. Preferably, two areas are separated in this way: a separation area above the guide carrier and a template area below the guide carrier. The guide carrier and / or the sleeves prevent debris from entering under the separation area and into the support module. A closing device that prevents the support elements from being pulled out is located in the support module and preferably under the sleeves.

[0021] An advantage achievable with the invention is that the separation process itself can be significantly accelerated. For example, the separation process can be up to 2 seconds faster. This is achieved in particular by separately actuating the support module and the positioning module. Preferably, the carriers and / or plates can thus be moved separately from each other in the vertical direction V. Likewise, fine adjustment of the lower panel separation module can be achieved in this way. Preferably, the support module and the positioning module have separate drives. Furthermore, it is advantageous that both modules are nevertheless arranged on a common linear guide. Preferably, the two drives are arranged laterally and / or below the preferably common linear guide. In another preferred embodiment, at least the separation area and the template area can be actuated independently of each other.

[0022] A further advantage achievable with the invention is that the pins are guided more effectively. This results in less displacement during cutting and reduced wear. For example, shutters are arranged in the template area below the guide carrier. Another advantage achievable with the invention is that no waste, such as offcuts, can fall into the positioning module, the tool area, or the template area.

[0023] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in more detail below.

[0024] 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 the depaneling device in a preferred embodiment; Fig. 10 A schematic representation of the depaneling device in a side view before the separation process; Fig. 11 A schematic representation of the depaneling device in a side view after the separation process; Fig. 12 A schematic representation of the depaneling device in a side view in a preferred embodiment before the separation process in a simplified representation; Fig. 13 A schematic representation of the depaneling device in a side view during the separation process in a simplified representation; Fig. 14 A schematic representation of the depaneling device in a side view after the separation process in a simplified representation; Fig.Fig. 15 A schematic representation of the device for depaneling in a side view after removal of the partial depanel stacks by means of a rake; Fig. 16 A perspective view of an upper depaneling tool for a separation cut in a preferred embodiment; Fig. 17 A perspective view of an upper depaneling tool for an intermediate cut in a preferred embodiment; Fig. 18 A schematic representation of an upper depaneling tool with guide elements and elastic layers in a further preferred embodiment; Fig. 19 A schematic representation of an upper depaneling tool with guide elements and pneumatic cylinders in a further preferred embodiment; Fig. 20 A perspective view of an upper depaneling tool for an intermediate step in a side view; Fig.21 A schematic representation of the lower depaneling module with several support elements in three positions, preferably the three positions generate at least three levels of support elements; Fig. 22 A representation of the lower depaneling module in a starting position during a job change; Fig. 23 A representation of the lower depaneling module during a job change with the hold-down open; Fig. 24 A representation of the lower depaneling module with a descending stencil carrier, preferably during a job change; Fig. 25 A representation of the lower depaneling module in a stencil exchange position, preferably during a job change; Fig. 26 A representation of the lower depaneling module with the stencil exchanged, preferably during a job change; Fig. 27 A representation of the lower depaneling module with a closed closer, preferably during a job change, the closer has been raised; Fig.Fig. 28 A representation of the lower depaneling module with a raised segment carrier, preferably during a job change; Fig. 29 A representation of the lower depaneling module with a lowering segment carrier, preferably during a job change; Fig. 30 A representation of the lower depaneling module in a production starting position, wherein the upper depaneling module is lowered to perform the separation; Fig. 31 A representation of the lower depaneling module in a closed state, preferably during production, the upper depaneling module is moved back up after separation; Fig. 32 A representation of the lower depaneling module in an open state and during removal by means of a rake, for example in production operation; Fig. 33 A schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool in an open position; Fig.34 A schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool in an open position; Fig. 35 A schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool in a contact position; Fig. 36 A schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool in a separation position; Fig. 37 A schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool with the rake retracted; Fig. 38 A schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a further preferred embodiment of a combination tool in an open position; Fig.39 A schematic representation of the upper and lower panel separation module in a preferred embodiment with a further preferred embodiment of a combination tool in a separation position.

[0025] 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 comprises at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400, preferably a plurality of units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 on.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, forming units 300; 400; 500; 600 designed for processing sheets 02, for example 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.

[0026] An assembly 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 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; 800; 900; 1000; 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.

[0027] 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; 800; 900; 1000; 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; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 and may have been changed in shape and / or mass in the process.

[0028] 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).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.

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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), 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 (five hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,300 mm (three hundred millimeters), and even more preferably a maximum of 1,060 mm (sixty millimeters). A sheet length, preferably parallel to a transport direction T, is, for example, at least 150 mm (one hundred and fifty millimeters), preferably at least 250 mm (two hundred and fifty millimeters), and more preferably at least 350 mm (three hundred and fifty millimeters). Furthermore, a sheet length is, for example, a maximum of 1,200 mm (two hundred and twenty millimeters), and more preferably a maximum of 1.000 mm (one thousand millimeters), preferably a maximum of 800 mm (eight hundred millimeters).

[0031] 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 sheet 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.

[0032] 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 sheet processing machine 01, the at least one remnant 04; 05; 06 is produced in at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, 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 sheet 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 600, is configured to remove at least one first residual piece 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 unit 1200, designed as a blanking unit 1200, in particular a blanking device 1200, is configured to remove at least one residual piece 04, 05, 06, more preferably at least one second residual piece 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 residual piece 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 04; 05; 06, in particular the at least one web 05 and / or the at least one gripper edge 06, and further preferably all residual pieces 04; 05; 06 present in the substrate 02 at that time.

[0033] The at least one substrate 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02, has several edges 07, 08, and 09. In particular, an edge 07 configured as a leading edge 07 is oriented at the front of the sheet 02 in the transport direction T and is arranged orthogonally to the transport direction T. Specifically, the leading edge 07 is the edge 07 of the at least one sheet 02 that can be grasped for transporting the at least one sheet 02, preferably by at least one component of the sheet 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 sheet 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 configured as a trailing edge 08 of the at least one sheet 02 is preferably arranged opposite the leading edge 07.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 designed 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.

[0034] 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 operation, for example, before or during processing by the sheet 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 sheet 02 has at least one gripper edge 06 at both its leading edge 07 and its trailing edge 08. Preferably, the sheet 02 has at least one printing mark 11, more 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, more preferably, for aligning the at least one sheet 02 in the transport direction T and / or in the transverse direction A.

[0035] 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, more 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 more 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), more preferably at least 200 mm (two hundred millimeters), more preferably at least 300 mm (three hundred millimeters), and additionally or alternatively a maximum of 3,000 mm (three thousand millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 2,500 mm (two thousand five hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 2.The stack 12 is 000 mm (two thousand millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,600 mm (one thousand six hundred millimeters), and more preferably a maximum of 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, and 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 stack 13 preferably comprises at least 50 (fifty) sheets 02, more preferably at least 200 (two hundred) sheets 02, more preferably at least 400 (four hundred) sheets 02, and additionally or alternatively preferably a maximum of 700 (seven hundred) sheets 02, more preferably a maximum of 600 (six hundred) sheets 02, more preferably a maximum of 500 (five hundred) sheets 02. Preferably, the at least one substack 13 has a height of at least 5 mm (five millimeters), more preferably of at least 10 mm (ten millimeters), and additionally or alternatively a height of at most 400 mm (four hundred millimeters), more preferably of at most 300 mm (three hundred millimeters), more preferably of at most 200 mm (two hundred millimeters).

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] The operator side of the machine tool 01 is preferably the side of the machine tool 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; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 of the machine tool 01, for example, during maintenance work and / or changing at least one forming tool. The drive side of the machine tool 01 is preferably the side of the machine tool 01 parallel to the machine direction B that 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, an operator's access to the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 on the drive side is obstructed and / or blocked by at least one component of the processing machine 01.

[0041] The space within the processing machine 01 provided for the transport of the at least one substrate 02, 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, the transport direction T within an aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 points in the direction T, which from a first contact of the at least one substrate 02 with this aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 to a final contact of the substrate 02 with this aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 is displayed.

[0042] 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; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400, in particular the respective units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 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 therefore corresponds to the maximum width of the at least one substrate 02 that can be processed with the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the processing machine 01.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).

[0043] 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; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 downstream of the feeder unit 100 in the transport direction T.

[0044] Preferably, the processing machine 01 comprises at least one feed unit 200. In the transport direction T after the at least one feed unit 100, the at least one feed unit 200 is preferably arranged. Preferably, the at least one feed 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, 600. Preferably, the at least one feed 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 feed unit 200 with respect to its position in the transport direction T and / or in the transverse direction A.

[0045] The processing machine 01 has at least one unit 300, 400, 500, or 600 designed as a processing unit. The at least one forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600 is preferably a processing unit. In the transport direction T, after the at least one feed unit 100 and preferably additionally after the at least one feed unit 200, 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, is arranged. The at least one forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600 preferably has at least one forming element, and more preferably exactly one forming element. Preferably, at least one forming unit is designed as at least an embossing unit and / or at least a creasing unit and / or at least a punching unit, more preferably as a rotary punching unit, and / or at least a stripping unit.Preferably, at least one of the forming units 300; 400; 500; 600 comprises at least one forming unit, preferably at least one embossing unit and / or at least one creasing unit and / or at least one punching unit and / or at least one stripping unit. 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. 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 at least one residual piece 04 designed as waste piece 04 from which at least one arc 02 is removed.Preferably, the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, and 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 lift, preferably, in the case of the forming cylinder, at least one lift 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, more preferably the at least one forming cylinder, preferably comprises at least one tool. Preferably, the at least one tool is arranged in the area of ​​the forming point 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] The processing machine 01 comprises at least one delivery unit 700. In the transport direction T, following the at least one forming unit 300, 400, 500, or 600, preferably following the at least two, more preferably the at least four, or more preferably all forming units 300, 400, 500, or 600, the at least one unit 700, designed as a delivery unit 700, is arranged. For example, the delivery unit 700 has at least one chain conveyor system, for example, with gripper bridges. In particular, the at least one delivery unit 700 is designed as a sheet delivery unit 700. Preferably, the at least one sheet delivery unit 700 is configured to place the at least one sheet 02 onto at least one stacking support 17, for example, at least one pallet 17, a conveyor belt, or another type of stacking support 17.Preferably, the at least one sheet display 700 is configured to form at least one stack 12 of sheets 02 or at least one partial stack 13 of sheets 02, preferably on the at least one stacking base 17. The stack 12 or the partial stack 13 preferably comprises the at least one sheet 02 and further, preferably a plurality, sheets 02.

[0048] In the transport direction T after the at least one sheet delivery 700, at least one unit 800, 900, 1000, preferably configured as a transport system 800; 900; 1000, and more preferably as a transfer transport system 800; 900; 1000, is preferably arranged. Preferably, the at least one transfer transport system 800; 900; 1000 is configured to transport the at least one sheet 02 and more preferably additional sheets 02, preferably the at least one stack 12 or the at least one partial stack 13, from the at least one sheet delivery 700 to the at least one unit 1100; 1200; 1400 downstream in the transport direction T.

[0049] Preferably, in the transport direction T, downstream of the at least one transfer transport system 800, 900, or 1000 and / or upstream of at least one unit 1200 designed as a depaneling unit 1200, at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment unit 1100 is arranged. Preferably, the at least one intermediate alignment unit 1100 is configured to align and / or loosen the at least one partial stack 13, which preferably comprises at least one sheet 02 and further sheets 02. Preferably, the at least one intermediate alignment unit 1100 has at least one stop, preferably at least two stops, against which the at least one partial stack 13 is aligned.

[0050] The processing machine 01 has at least one depaneling unit 1200. The at least one depaneling unit 1200 is preferably arranged downstream of the at least one forming unit 300, 400, 500, 600 and the at least one delivery unit 700 along the transport path of substrate 02. In the at least one further unit 1200, in particular the unit 1200 configured as at least one depaneling unit 1200, the panels 03 are separated from the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06, preferably the remaining remaining pieces 04, 05, 06. Preferably, the separation of the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06 from the panels 03 is carried out in partial stacks and / or in batches.Depending on the design of the blanks 03 and / or residual pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular depending on the size of the residual pieces 04; 05; 06, residual pieces 04; 05; 06, which are usually removed in a prior forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, in particular the stripping unit, in which at least one blank separation unit 1200 is removed.

[0051] In particular, the at least one panel separation unit 1200 preferably comprises at least one panel separation device 1201 and at least one support element 1202 designed as a conveyor belt 1202, also called a segment belt 1202. During the separation process, the at least one panel separation device 1201 generates and / or causes a shearing motion with a shear force between the panels 03, in particular the partial panel stacks 16 designed as panel partial stacks 16, and the residual pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the stacks of residual pieces 04; 05; 06. After the separation process, the residual pieces 04; 05; 06 are preferably transported away from the at least one panel separation unit 1200 by means of the at least one conveyor belt 1202 and directed, for example, into a waste container 51 and / or into a shredding device 51.

[0052] Preferably, at least one depaneling unit 1200 is followed by at least one delivery unit 1400. For example, at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, stacks of depaneling components 16 are transported from the depaneling unit 1200 to the at least one delivery unit 1400 by means of at least one transport means 1401, for example, at least one rake 1401. In the delivery unit 1400, the at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, stacks of depaneling components 16 are collected on at least one stacking support 17, preferably at least one pallet 17, and / or stacked to form at least one depaneling stack 14 and / or delivery stack 14. For example, such a depaneling stack 14 comprises at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, stacks of depaneling components 16.Preferably, a sheet 02 is inserted between each stack of usable parts 16 as an intermediate sheet 02 to increase stability.

[0053] 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 comprises 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 both at least one raised and at least one recessed relief embossing.

[0054] For example, different relief embossings produced by at least one embossing unit in the surface of at least one sheet 02 have different heights.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] The at least one depaneling unit 1201 of the at least one depaneling assembly 1200 preferably comprises at least one upper depaneling module 1204 and at least one lower depaneling module 1203. In an open state, the at least one upper depaneling module 1204 is preferably arranged vertically spaced from the at least one lower depaneling module 1203 in the direction V. During a separation process, the at least one upper depaneling module 1204 is preferably moved from a first position in the open state towards the at least one lower depaneling module 1203 and is preferably in contact with the at least one lower depaneling module 1203 during the separation process, at least indirectly via the panels 03 and / or the partial stack 13 of panels 03.The shearing motion of the at least one depaneling module 1204 applies a shearing force to the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06 and / or partial stacks 13 of remaining pieces 04, 05, 06, separating the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06, in particular the partial stacks 13 of remaining pieces 04, 05, 06, from the panels 03, in particular the panel sub-stacks 16. In a preferred embodiment with directly connected panels 03 on a sheet 02, additional shear forces act between the panels 03 to separate them from one another. Preferably, the at least one upper depaneling module 1204 is arranged to move from the open position to a closed position during the separation process.

[0063] The at least one upper depaneling module 1204 has at least one upper separating tool 1210. The at least one upper separating tool 1210 preferably has several elements 1212 designed as separating elements 1212, each with an effective surface 1215. The several separating elements 1212 can preferably be arranged in an activated position or a deactivated position. The at least one lower depaneling module 1203 has at least one lower separating tool 1209 with preferably several support elements 1211.

[0064] The at least one lower panel separation module 1203 has at least three support elements 1202; 1211 of a support module 1245. The at least three support elements 1202; 1211 are arranged to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction V.

[0065] The at least three positions preferably differ in the vertical direction V, particularly at least at one point in time. At one point in time, preferably at least two support elements 1211, preferably designed as pins 1211, of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211, which can be positioned or are positioned by the positioning module 1246, form two upper positions in the vertical direction V of the at least three positions. A third position, which is particularly preferably arranged below the two upper positions, is preferably formed by a further support element 1202 of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211, which is preferably designed as a conveyor belt 1202. Alternatively, the further support element 1211 can also be positioned by the positioning module 1246 and / or is designed as a pin 1211. The support elements 1202; 1211 are preferably designed to support blanks 03 or remnant pieces 04; 05; 06, i.e., waste.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the multiple support elements 1211, preferably the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, are designed as pins 1211, in particular support pins 1211, and the multiple separating elements 1212, preferably the separating elements 1212 of the upper separating tool 1210, are designed as pins 1212, in particular separating pins 1212. The at least one upper depaneling module 1204 and the at least one lower depaneling module 1203 preferably each have a separating tool 1209; 1210 designed as a matrix 1209; 1210 of pins 1211; 1212. In particular, the at least one upper depaneling module 1204 has at least one upper matrix 1210 or separating element matrix 1210 with multiple pins 1212, in particular separating pins 1212. The at least one lower panel separation module 1203 has in particular at least one lower matrix 1209, in particular support pin matrix 1209, with several pins 1211, in particular support pins 1211.During the separation process, the lower support elements 1211, in particular the lower pins 1211, preferably support the partial stacks 13, preferably the partial panel stacks 16, and the upper panel separation module 1204, and in particular the multiple separation elements 1212, especially the multiple separation pins 1212, perform a relative movement to the at least one lower panel separation module 1203 during the separation process and cause a shearing movement and / or shear force on the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 and preferably also on parts of the at least one partial panel stack 16. Preferably, the separation elements 1212 are positioned such that the multiple separation elements 1212 press, in particular, on the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 located at the edge of the sheets 02. In particular, the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 are thus separated from the panels 03, and, for example, connected panels 03 are also separated from each other.The at least one upper partition module 1204 and the at least one lower partition module 1203 feature a coordinated relief with at least two levels each, achieved through the positionable partition elements 1212 and / or support elements 1211. The at least one lower partition module 1203, in particular the support elements 1202 and 1211, can be positioned in at least three positions and / or levels.

[0067] In principle, the support elements 1202; 1211 are preferably those suitable for supporting the blanks 03 or the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular waste pieces. In a preferred embodiment, two of these support elements 1202; 1211 are pins 1211, in particular the two upper types of support elements 1211. These preferably support the blanks 03 and / or the partial stacks 16. In particular, the conveyor belt 1202 is considered a third type of support element 1202. This is preferably provided for supporting and removing the waste. Alternatively, the support elements 1211 can also be formed solely from elements of the lower separating tool 1209, in particular support pins 1211. Thus, preferably at least two of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 are designed as support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209.It is particularly important that the lower separation module 1203 has three support elements 1202; 1211 which can be arranged in 3 positions and are also temporarily in at least one separation position. This ensures the separation of the waste, preferably the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, and generates a shearing motion on the panels 03, especially connected panels 03.

[0068] Furthermore, the at least one panel separating unit 1200 preferably comprises at least one support element 1202 and / or transport means 1202 and / or conveyor belt 1202 for transporting the partial stacks 13 and / or stacks 13 and / or panels 03 and / or partial panel stacks 16 from an upstream unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100 into the at least one panel separating unit 1200. Preferably, the at least one conveyor belt 1202 is configured as a transport means 1202 with several sections 1206 and / or conveyor belt links 1206. The sections 1206 are also referred to as segments 1206 in the preceding and following text. The at least one conveyor belt 1202 is preferably designed as a circulating endless transport means 1202 and is arranged in operative connection with several circulating means 1217.The at least one conveyor belt 1202 has at least one area, in particular a transport area 1207, where a partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or panel 03 and / or partial panel stack 16 is in contact with the conveyor belt 1202 at least temporarily. The at least one transport area 1207 is preferably configured in a horizontally oriented plane and transports a partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or panel 03 and / or partial panel stack 16 in the transport direction T through the at least one panel separator 1200. A portion of the transport area 1207 of the at least one conveyor belt 1202 can preferably be changed at least temporarily in the vertical direction V, in particular lowered and / or raised, or is changed accordingly.Preferably, the vertically variable portion of the transport area 1207 is arranged between the at least one upper depaneling module 1204 and the at least one lower depaneling module 1203. Preferably, the at least one variable transport area 1207 is lowered in the vertical direction V during the separation process and then serves as a support element 1202. In particular, the remaining pieces 04, 05, and 06 are collected on the transport area 1207 and, after the separation process, are conveyed out of the depaneling unit 1200 by means of the conveyor belt 1202 and, for example, shredded by means of a shredding device 51 and / or collected in a waste container 51. In another embodiment, the remaining pieces 04, 05, and 06 are transported directly into a waste container 51 after depaneling.

[0069] The individual conveyor belt links 1206 preferably have several openings 1208 and / or holes 1208. At least in the transport area 1207, which can be varied in the vertical direction V, the openings 1208 and / or holes 1208 must be positioned and / or aligned relative to the at least one lower panel separation module 1203 during the separation process. During the separation process, a portion of the support pins 1211 preferably protrude at least partially through the holes 1208 of the at least one transport area 1207, which is variable in the vertical direction V, and support the individual partial stacks 13 and / or reams 13 and / or panels 03 and / or partial panel stacks 16, acting as a counterpart to the at least one upper panel separation module 1204. The upper panel separation module 1204 thus interacts with at least the at least two support elements 1211, preferably support pins 1211, of the lower panel separation module 1203.During the separation process, preferably a portion of the at least two support elements 1211, i.e., preferably the pins 1211, protrude at least partially through holes 1208 of the at least one transport area 1207 of the support element 1202, which is designed as a conveyor belt 1202 and is variable in the vertical direction V. In other words, the conveyor belt 1202 and the support elements 1211 of the lower separation tool 1209 are arranged such that the support elements 1211 of the lower separation tool 1209 can protrude through the holes 1208 of the transport area 1207 of the conveyor belt 1202 and / or are arranged to protrude at least partially through the holes 1208 at least at one time, preferably at least during the separation process.

[0070] The upper depaneling module 1204 preferably comprises several separating elements 1212, in particular several separating pins 1212, and at least one separating element matrix 1210, in particular at least one separating pin matrix 1210. The several separating elements 1212 of the separating element matrix 1210 are preferably each arrangable or positionable in at least two positions, an activated and a deactivated position, and / or can be set in at least two positions. In particular, the upper depaneling module 1204 comprises at least one template 1216 for this purpose. Such a template 1216 preferably has several holes, each hole being adapted to the position of the several activated separating elements 1212 in the at least one separating element matrix 1210. Preferably, precisely those holes of the at least one template 1216 are closed whose associated separating elements 1212 are to be deactivated.The holes associated with the separating pins 1212 to be activated are left unused. The separating elements 1212, in particular the separating pins 1212, are preferably arranged in the activated and / or deactivated position by means of the at least one template 1216. Preferably, the separating pins 1212 of the at least one upper separating tool 1210, which are arranged in the activated position, are arranged to apply a force, for example exclusively, to the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the webs 05, during the separating process.

[0071] A separating element 1212 of the multiple separating elements 1212 in the activated position has a first distance A1 to an upper support plate 1213. A separating element 1212 of the multiple separating elements 1212 in the deactivated position has a second distance A2 to the support plate 1213. The support plate 1213 is preferably a plate 1213 on the at least one upper partition module 1204 to which the separating elements 1212 are attached by means of a closing device. Preferably, the first distance A1 and the second distance A2 are each arranged from an effective surface of the separating elements 1212, preferably from a plane running centrally in the vertical direction V through the support plate 1213.

[0072] The activated separating elements 1212 are not blocked by the template 1216 and are arranged in a horizontally oriented plane, preferably further down and / or closer to the at least one lower panel separating module 1203 in the vertical direction V.

[0073] Similarly, the first distance A1 is preferably larger than the second distance A2. The deactivated separating elements 1212 are arranged in a horizontally oriented plane, preferably further up and / or further away from the at least one lower panel separating module 1203 in the vertical direction V. To prepare for a separation process, the separating pins 1212 are fixed in the activated and deactivated positions by means of several closing mechanisms. Preferably, such closing mechanisms have shapes and / or areas with different cross-sections. The shape can be moved to attach and / or fix a separating element 1212. In particular, the separating pins 1212 have at least one groove 1221 for fixing, preferably in the activated position. Preferably, the separating pins 1212 are guided and / or suspended in a carrier plate 1213, or an upper carrier plate 1213.In particular, the at least one template 1216 is arranged on the at least one carrier plate 1213. The at least one carrier plate 1213 can be moved in the vertical direction V, for example on a linear guide 1218, by means of a drive. The at least one upper depaneling module 1204 preferably has at least one further carrier plate 1214, in particular a lower carrier plate 1214. In a first embodiment, the at least one further carrier plate 1214 is designed as a metal plate with a hole matrix 1219, wherein the hole matrix 1219 is aligned with the at least one upper pin matrix 1209 and, more preferably, with the positions of the separating pins 1212. Preferably, the holes of the hole matrix 1209 are arranged uniformly, and in particular preferably, are arranged in a square pattern. Preferably, each hole of the at least one carrier plate 1214 is arranged in the vertical direction V directly below an associated separating pin 1212.Regardless of the configuration of the template 1216, none of the holes in the hole matrix 1209 are closed. At least one additional support plate 1214 serves as a counter-pressure surface for the partial stacks 13 and / or reams 13 and / or panels 03 and / or panel partial stacks 16 during the separation process and guides the activated separation pins 1212.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment, at least one further upper separating tool 1205, or an upper depaneling tool 1205 on the upper depaneling module 1204, is additionally arranged on the at least one lower support plate 1214. In particular, the at least one lower support plate 1214 is adjustable in the vertical direction V by means of at least one further drive. In particular, the at least one lower support plate 1214 has at least one clamping system for attaching and / or fixing the at least one separating tool 1205 to the at least one lower support plate 1214. For this purpose, the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 comprises a support plate 1222 designed as a depaneling tool carrier 1222. Preferably, the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 is attached to the upper depaneling module 1204 by means of a depaneling tool carrier 1222.Preferably, several elements are arranged on the at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222, which are adapted to a panel shape and / or the number of panels 03. In particular, these several elements are attached and / or fixed to the depaneling tool carrier 1222. The at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222 preferably has several separating pin holes 1223, and in particular, the several separating elements 1212 in the activated position are preferably positioned in a precise horizontal orientation directly above the separating pin holes 1223 in the vertical direction V.

[0075] Additionally, the at least one lower support plate 1214 preferably has guide rails and a device for centering the at least one cutting tool 1205 on the underside of the at least one lower support plate 1214. The at least one support plate 1213 and the at least one further support plate 1214 are preferably arranged to be movable independently of one another electrically and / or hydraulically and / or pneumatically, for example on a common linear guide 1218.

[0076] The at least one upper separating tool 1205 is preferably matched and / or adapted to the formation and / or arrangement of the utility 03 on the sheet 02.

[0077] The remaining pieces 04, 05, 06 and / or the blanks 03 are additionally separated by means of at least one upper blanking tool 1205. For example, if there are several blanks 03 on a sheet 02, thin remaining pieces 05 and / or webs 05 may be arranged between the blanks 03. In such a case, the webs 05 must be additionally removed in the at least one blanking unit 1200. Hereinafter, the processing and / or removal of these thin remaining pieces 05 and / or webs 05 in the at least one blanking unit 1200 is referred to as an intermediate cut. For example, the distance between two adjacent separating elements 1212 is between 8 mm (eight millimeters) and 12 mm (twelve millimeters), which is why such very thin webs 05 with a width of less than 8 mm (eight millimeters) cannot be removed, or can only be removed with difficulty, without an additional blanking tool 1205.

[0078] Additionally or alternatively, inserts 03 can be arranged on a sheet 02 without an intervening web 05, thus saving space on the sheet 02. In this case, the adjacent inserts 03 on the sheet 02 are in direct contact with each other. Typically, the directly adjacent inserts 03 are connected by one or more holding points after die-cutting. These can be separated by a relative movement. Hereinafter, the separation of two directly adjacent inserts 03 is referred to as a separating cut. At least one separating tool 1205 must be adapted and / or modified for each separating cut and / or intermediate cut. For example, such a separating tool 1205 must be changed with each job change.Preferably, the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 has at least one contact surface 1227; 1230, wherein the at least one contact surface 1227; 1230 has an outline and / or area adapted to a depaneling shape.

[0079] The at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 is mounted and / or fixed on a carrier plate 1222, preferably centrally. Such a carrier plate 1222 is preferably designed as a depaneling tool carrier 1222 for supporting the depaneling tool 1205. For example, the carrier plate 1222 is made of a metal, more preferably of wood. Preferably, the carrier plate 1222 with the at least one tool 1205 and / or separating tool 1205 is arranged on the lower carrier plate 1214 of the at least one upper depaneling module 1204. For example, the carrier plate 1222 has several separating pin holes 1223 which correspond in the vertical direction V to the holes of the hole matrix 1219 of the lower carrier plate 1214 above it. In particular, the separating pins 1212 arranged in the activated position protrude through the multiple separating pin holes 1223 during the separating process and exert a force on the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 to be removed.The separating pin holes 1223 are preferably arranged around the at least one separating tool 1205 and in a preferred embodiment also arranged within the at least one separating tool 1205, in particular between individual tool sections and / or areas.

[0080] The at least one depaneling tool 1205 for performing the separation cut is preferably characterized in that the surface 1224 coming into contact with the panels 03, in particular the entire contact surface 1224, has regions 1225; 1226 with different properties. In particular, the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 for separating panels 03 arranged directly next to each other on a sheet 02 has at least one contact surface 1224; 1227; 1230 which corresponds to or is smaller than the surface area of ​​a panel 03 on a sheet 02. The contact surface 1224 has at least one region 1225 with higher stiffness or lower elasticity and at least one region 1226 with lower stiffness or higher elasticity. Stiffness here refers in particular to stiffness with respect to a displacement in the vertical direction V.The areas 1226 with low stiffness and the areas 1225 with high stiffness are preferably arranged alternately on the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205. Each area 1225; 1226 preferably has its own contact element 1228; 1235 with its own contact surface 1227; 1230, which comes into contact with a panel 03 during the separation process. Preferably, the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205, and in particular the at least one first contact element 1228, has the at least one first contact surface 1227. Preferably, the at least one second contact element 1235 has the at least one second contact surface 1230. This at least one contact element 1228; 1235 and / or the contact surfaces 1227; 1230 are each preferably adapted to the shape of the panel 03.Preferably, such an upper depaneling tool 1205 has at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably eight, first contact elements 1228, each with at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least eight, first contact surfaces 1227. Preferably, such an upper depaneling tool 1205 has at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least eight, second contact elements 1235, each with at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least eight, second contact surfaces 1230. The areas 1226 with the lower stiffness have a gap between the respective at least one first contact element 1228 and the depaneling tool carrier 1222, respectively.The carrier plate 1222, for example, has several elements 1229, in particular tool support elements 1229, for example, foam elements 1229, with low stiffness and / or high elasticity. The areas 1225 with higher stiffness have, for example, several further elements 1231, preferably several second tool support elements 1231, for example, several metal rods 1231, with high stiffness and / or low elasticity, between the respective contact element 1225 and the carrier plate 1222 or the depaneling tool carrier 1222.

[0081] In particular, at least one first tool support element 1229 is arranged between the at least one first contact surface 1227 and the at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222, and at least one second tool support element 1231 is arranged between the at least one second contact surface 1230 in the at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222. The at least one first tool support element 1229 and / or the at least one second tool support element 1231 have elastic properties. Preferably, the at least one first tool support element 1229 has higher elasticity and / or greater deformability than the at least one second tool support element 1231.

[0082] During a separation process, the at least one region 1226 and / or the at least one first contact surface 1227 with low stiffness are movable and / or temporarily deform in the vertical direction V. In particular, during the separation process, the plane through the contact surfaces 1227 of the regions 1226 with lower stiffness changes relative to a plane through the entire contact surface 1224 of the at least one separation tool 1205. The region 1226 with lower stiffness changes relative to the contact surface 1230 of the regions 1225 with higher stiffness. The at least one region 1225 and / or the regions 1225 with higher stiffness are immobile during the separation process and, in particular, remain in one plane. This plane is preferably the plane through the contact surface 1224 of the at least one separation tool 1205.

[0083] The at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 has at least one first contact surface 1227 with a first distance A3 to the at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222. Furthermore, the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 has at least one further contact surface 1230 with a second distance A4 to at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222. In a first position, for example, the open position of the at least one depaneling tool 1201, the first distance A3 and the second distance A4 are preferably equal. The at least one first contact surface 1227 and / or the at least one second contact surface 1230 are preferably arrangable in at least one further position, for example, a separation position. In the at least one further position, for example, the separation position, the at least one first contact surface 1227 has a third distance A5 and / or the at least second contact surface 1230 has a fourth distance A6.Preferably, the third distance A5 of the at least one first contact surface 1227 and at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222 differs from the fourth distance A6 of the at least one second contact surface 1230 to the depaneling tool carrier 1222. Preferably, the fourth distance A6 of the associated area 1226 has the lower stiffness and the contact surface 1230 is smaller in the separation position than the third distance A5.

[0084] In the embodiment with several first contact surfaces 1227 and several second contact surfaces 1230, the several first contact surfaces 1227 preferably each have a distance A5 and the several second contact surfaces 1230 each have a distance A6 to the at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222.

[0085] The at least one first contact surface 1227 and / or the at least one second contact surface 1230 is arranged in the vertical direction V and / or in the direction of a surface normal to one of the contact surfaces 1227; 1230, in particular differently, rigidly and / or movably.

[0086] In particular, the upper panel separator module 1204 has a relief. This relief is formed by means of at least three elements 1212; 1228; 1235. Preferably, at least one of these elements 1212; 1228; 1235 is a separating element 1212 and at least two are contact elements 1228; 1230. In particular, these at least three elements 1212; 1228; 1235 can each be arranged at at least three different distances A7; A6; A5. Preferably, the three distances A7; A6; A5 differ in their dimensions in the vertical direction V and / or in height. In particular, a separating element 1212 has a distance A7 to a support plate 1222 and the contact elements 1228; 1235 have distances A6 and A5 to a support plate 1222. Relief here refers to an arrangement of the three elements 1212; 1228; 1235 in different positions and several surfaces in different arrangements in vertical direction V are meant.These surfaces are formed, for example, by several adjacent elements 1212; 1228; 1235. In particular, the surfaces are at the same height with respect to the vertical direction V.

[0087] In contrast, the lower panel separation module 1203 preferably has a relief adapted to the relief of the upper panel separation module 1204. The lower panel separation module 1203 preferably has a relief with at least three support elements 1202; 1211. Thus, the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 preferably form the relief, preferably at least during the separation process, or can be arranged to form the relief at at least one point in time. The at least three support elements 1202; 1211 preferably have three different distances A11; A12; A13 to a guide carrier 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of a guide carrier 1240, of the lower panel separation module 1203. More preferably, the support elements 1202; 1211 can be arranged at at least four different distances A11; A12; A13; A14, or at least one support element 1202; 1211 has one of the four distances A11; A12; A13; A14.The relief of the lower panel separation module 1203 and the upper panel separation module 1204 is preferably designed such that, in the separation position, the difference between two distances A12; A13 of at least two support elements 1211 of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 corresponds to, or can correspond to, the difference between two distances A5; A6 of at least two active surfaces 1215 and / or contact surfaces 1227; 1230. The relief of the upper panel separation module 1204 and the lower panel separation module 1203 is designed as a counterpart and / or negative image with respect to the relief. In an embodiment for separating adjacent panels 03 on an arc 02, each of the panel separation modules 1204; 1203 preferably has several surfaces and / or elements that can be arranged in at least three positions. Regarding the lower partition module 1203, the several surfaces are preferably the support surfaces 1248; 1249 of the support elements 1202; 1211.Preferably, a relief with three different surfaces in different vertical directions V and / or vertical positions is formed in the separation position. That is, the at least three support surfaces 1248; 1249 of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 are preferably arranged or can be arranged in three different planes in the vertical direction V. Preferably, with respect to the upper panel separation module 1204, the surfaces are formed by the contact surfaces 1215; 1227; 1230 of the elements 1212; 1228; 1235. The same applies analogously to the counterpart of the lower panel separation module 1203 and its support elements 1202; 1211.

[0088] Additionally or alternatively, the first contact elements 1228 and / or the second contact elements 1235 can be additionally subjected to force, for example by means of a drive 1232, preferably by means of at least one pneumatic cylinder 1232, and / or electrically by means of an electric drive 1232. Layers 1236 with different stiffnesses and / or elasticities can be present between the first contact elements 1228 and / or the second contact elements 1235 and the carrier plate 1222.

[0089] Additionally or alternatively, spacer elements can be provided between the first contact elements 1228 and / or the second contact elements 1235 and the carrier plate 1222. Furthermore, guide elements 1233, in particular metal rods 1233, can project beyond the first contact elements 1228 and / or the second contact elements 1235 towards the lower depaneling module 1203 and hold the partial stacks 13 and / or stacks 13 and / or panels 03 and / or partial stacks 16 in their position throughout the entire separation process.

[0090] Additionally or alternatively, the upper depaneling tool 1204 has only one contact element 1228; 1235, for example, the first contact element 1228 with the first contact surface 1227. In particular, instead of the second contact surface 1230, free areas without a contact element 1235 are arranged. In particular, the height difference of the distances A5 and A6 then arises not from the elastic tool support elements 1229; 1231 but from the omission of the second contact surface 1230 with the second contact element 1235.

[0091] Additionally or alternatively, several working elements 1234 can project between the contact elements 1228 beyond the plane of the contact surface 1227 of the at least one separating tool 1205 in the direction of the lower panel separation module 1203 and additionally remove residual pieces 04; 05; 06, for example parts of the frame and / or inner residual pieces 04.

[0092] Additionally or alternatively, the at least one separating tool 1205, in particular the at least one upper separating tool 1205, is suitable for making intermediate cuts and, in particular, for removing webs 05. In particular, the contact surface 1224; 1227; 1230 for removing remnant pieces 05 and / or webs 05 has an outline, and the outline is larger than the outline of a blank 03 on an arc 02. Preferably, the at least one upper blank separating tool 1204 for making intermediate cuts also has at least one working element 1237, which is preferably rigid. The at least one working element 1237 is preferably arranged on the blank separating tool carrier 1222 and projects towards the at least one lower blank separating module 1203. The at least one working element 1237 is arranged such that the remnant pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the remaining pieces 05 and / or webs 05, are pressed downwards between the lower pin matrix 1209 during the separation process.In particular, at least one working element 1237 is arranged in the separation position of the upper panel separation module 1204 to remove the remaining pieces 05 and / or the webs 05 from the arches 02. Additionally or alternatively, such a working element 1237 acts on remaining pieces 04, 05, 06 of the frame and / or other remaining pieces 04, 05, 06. 06 of the partial stack 13 and / or giant 13 and / or utility 03 and / or partial utility stack 16. Preferably, the at least one active element 1237 forms the outline of a partial stack 13 and / or giant 13 and / or utility 03 and / or partial utility stack 16. Preferably, at least one support element 1238, preferably made of an elastic material, is additionally provided and / or arranged inside such an active element 1237 to increase stability and prevent a partial stack 13 and / or giant 13 and / or utility 03 and / or partial utility stack 16 from sticking together.The at least one support element 1238 is preferably made up of several layers and / or can additionally be subjected to a load, for example by a pneumatic cylinder.

[0093] Additionally or alternatively, the at least one depaneling tool 1205, in particular the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205, can be used as a combination tool for performing separation cuts and / or intermediate cuts. In particular, the at least one depaneling tool 1205 then has the separation cut arrangement in areas with connected partial stacks 13 and / or rows 13 and / or panels 03 and / or partial panel stacks 16, and the intermediate cut arrangement in areas with internal remnant pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular at webs 05. The surrounding areas in which separating pins 1212 are preferably used to remove the remnant pieces 04; 05; 06 can, for example, be replaced by an outline contour on the tool and / or depaneling tool 1205. In another embodiment, the combination tool is supplemented by the arrangement of the separating pins 1212.

[0094] The at least one panel separation device 1200 preferably separates at least one partial panel stack 16 from a stack 12 and / or a ream 13 of sheets 02 in a panel separation process. The at least one panel separation device 1200 comprises at least one panel separation unit 1201. In a separation process, at least one lower panel separation module 1203 and at least one upper panel separation module 1204 are brought into contact. The at least one upper panel separation module 1204 preferably comprises an upper separation tool 1210 with several separation elements 1212 in an activated or deactivated position.

[0095] In the activated position, one of the several separating elements 1212 has a first distance A1 to a support plate 1213, and in the deactivated position, one of the several separating elements 1212 has a second distance A2 to the support plate 1213 in a first position of the support plate 1213. In particular, the at least one support plate 1213 is arranged in the first position, while the at least one panel separator 1201 is arranged in an open position.

[0096] By means of the at least one first contact surface 1227 and the at least one second contact surface 1230 of the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205, adjacent depanels 03 on a sheet 02 are preferably separated and / or can be separated.

[0097] In particular, by means of at least one separating device 1201, residual pieces 04; 05; 06, preferably residual pieces 05 and / or webs 05 between two panels 03 on an arc 02, are removed and / or can be removed by means of at least one working element 1237.

[0098] During the separation process, the third distance A5 of the at least one first contact surface 1227 differs from the fourth distance A6 of the at least one second contact surface 1230 at least temporarily and / or positionally. The at least one first contact surface 1227 and / or the at least one second contact surface 1230 are movable in the vertical direction V and / or in the direction of a surface normal to one of the contact surfaces 1227; 1230. During the separation process, the contact surfaces 1227; 1230 come into contact with the partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or panel 03 and / or partial panel stack 16, and a force acts on the at least two contact surfaces 1227; 1230. Preferably, the at least one first contact surface 1227 is in contact with a partial stack 13 during the separation process and the at least one second contact surface 1230 is in contact with a further partial stack 13 during the separation process.The at least one first contact surface 1227 and / or the at least one second contact surface 1230 have different stiffness and / or different mobility in the vertical direction V. As a result of the contact, the first distance A3 of the at least one first contact surface 1227 changes to the third distance A5. Additionally, the second distance A4 of the at least one second contact surface 1230 changes to the fourth distance A6. Before the separation process, the distances A3 and A4 are equal. During the separation process, the distances change to A5 and A6, at least temporarily, and the two distances A5 and A6 are at least temporarily different. This is due to at least one first tool support element 1229 between the first contact surface 1227 and the at least one depaneling tool holder 1222, and at least one second tool support element 1231.The at least one first tool support element 1229 and the at least one second tool support element 1231 preferably cushion the at least one first contact surface 1227 and the at least one second contact surface 1230 differently. The at least one first tool support element 1229 and the at least one second tool support element 1231 are preferably differently elastic and / or stiff and / or movable.

[0099] The at least one lower panel separation module 1203 preferably has at least three support elements 1202; 1211, each with at least one support surface 1249; 1248. Each support surface 1249; 1248 has at least a distance A11; A12; A13; A14 to a guide carrier 1240 of the at least one lower panel separation module 1203. In particular, the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 are arranged to be positionable in at least three positions. In particular, the three distances A11; A12; A13 of the support surfaces 1249; 1248 to the one guide carrier 1240, in particular to a center line 1247 through the guide carrier 1240 in the vertical direction V, differ in the at least three positions. The support surfaces 1248; 1249 of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 are preferably arranged at least three different distances A11; A12; A13; A14 to the guide carrier 1240 of the lower panel separation module 1203.Preferably, the at least four distances A11, A12, A13, and A14 differ from one another. The guide carrier 1240 is preferably arranged as a fixed carrier for guiding the support elements 1202 and 1211 on the at least one lower depaneling module 1203. Preferably, the at least one guide carrier 1240 is the carrier that, with respect to the vertical direction V, is the uppermost carrier of the at least one lower depaneling module 1203. In another embodiment of the at least one lower depaneling module 1203, the distances A11, A12, A13, and A14 are arranged, in particular, with respect to a different reference point in the vertical direction V. In particular, the distances A11, A12, A13, and A14 are arranged parallel to the height of the processing machine 01 and differ, at least temporarily and / or positionally, in the length of the distance.In a preferred embodiment, the guide carrier 1240 separates the upper area of ​​the lower partition module 1203, the partitioning area, from the lower part, the template area. The guide carrier 1240, or the base plate 1240, also seals the template area against debris. This debris could impede the setting or positioning process of the support elements 1211. To improve the seal between the areas, sleeves 1253 are preferably used in addition. The sleeves 1253 are thus preferably designed to seal the template area against debris in addition to the guide carrier 1240.

[0100] Preferably, one of the preferably at least three support elements 1202; 1211 is configured as the at least one conveyor belt 1202. In particular, the at least one conveyor belt 1202 is arranged in the area of ​​the panel separator 1201, during the separation process of the partial stacks 13 and / or stacks 13 and / or panels 03 and / or partial panel stacks 16 and / or the partial stacks 13 from the stacks 12 in the vertical direction V, especially the transport area 1207. In particular, the at least one conveyor belt 1202 then serves as a support element 1202. The other two, preferably at least two, support elements 1211 of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 are preferably assigned to the at least one lower separating tool 1209. That is, preferably at least two of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 as support elements 1211, preferably pins 1211, of the lower separating tool 1209.

[0101] The at least one lower depaneling module 1203 preferably comprises, in addition to the conveyor belt 1202, the at least one lower separating tool 1209 with the multiple support elements 1211. The at least one lower separating tool 1209 is preferably designed as a lower support element matrix 1209, in particular as a support pin matrix 1209, especially as a pin matrix 1209. In particular, the at least one support pin matrix 1209 is adjustable to, and / or must be adjusted to, the separating pin matrix 1210 and / or the at least one upper depaneling tool 1204 for a separation operation. In particular, the relief of the upper depaneling module 1204 and the lower depaneling module 1203 must be adjusted to each other. Each support element 1211, in particular of the lower separating tool 1209, is preferably adjustable to, at least temporarily, at least three positions.This means that each support element 1211 has a first position at a first time or state, a second position at a second time or state, and a third position at a third time or state. The at least one support element 1211, preferably the at least two support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, is thus preferably arranged at least temporarily in a deactivated position, in a first activated position, or in a second activated position.

[0102] One of the three positions, in particular one of the three positions of a support element 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, is preferably a deactivated position with a distance A14 from the support surface 1248 of a support element 1211 to the at least one guide carrier 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of the guide carrier 1240. The other two positions are each referred to as the first activated position and the second activated position, wherein the support surface 1248 of a support element 1211 in the first activated position has a distance A12 from the support surface 1248 of a support element 1211 to the at least one guide carrier 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of the guide carrier 1240, and wherein the support surface 1248 of a support element 1211 in the second activated position has a distance A13 from the support surface 1248 of a support element 1211 to the at least one guide carrier. 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of the leading carrier 1240.In particular, the support elements 1211 in a first activated position and a second activated position have a greater distance A12; A13 than the at least one conveyor belt 1202 to the at least one guide carrier 1240. That is, the at least two support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209 can be arranged in at least one deactivated position, in a first activated position and in a second activated position.

[0103] In one of the activated positions, the at least one support element 1211 preferably projects beyond the support surface 1249 of the at least one conveyor belt 1202 in the vertical direction V. Thus, the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209 are preferably arranged to project beyond the support surface 1249 of the at least one conveyor belt 1202 in the vertical direction V in the first activated position and / or in the second activated position. In particular, during the separating process, a support element 1211 in the activated position supports a partial stack 13 and / or stack 13 and / or panel 03 and / or partial panel stack 16. In the deactivated position, the support elements 1211 are preferably arranged in a plane below the plane of the conveyor belt 1202 and do not contribute to the separating process.In the deactivated position, at least one support element 1211, in particular the several support elements 1211, is recessed in the conveyor belt 1202 with a distance A11.

[0104] Preferably, a support element 1211 has a support element 1241, preferably on its upper side, more preferably on the side that is in contact with the partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or panel 03 and / or partial panel stack 16 during the separation process. Such a support element 1241 is designed as an elastic element 1241, for example as a rubber cap 1241, and has in particular a compliant surface, especially to prevent impressions on the partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or panel 03 and / or partial panel stack 16.

[0105] Such a support element 1211 preferably has at least one first groove 1243 centrally located on the at least one support element 1211 and a further groove 1244 at the lower end of the at least one support element 1211. Preferably, the support elements 1211 are designed as pins and, during operation, transmit force from the panel stack 14 into the lower panel separation module 1203. Preferably, the support elements 1211 are surrounded by sleeves 1253. The sleeves 1253 reduce the distance between the pins 1211 and a surrounding housing. In particular, the sleeves 1253 ensure that no waste material enters the positioning module 1246 or the support module 1245. The support module 1245 particularly preferably has the sleeves 1253, wherein the sleeves 1253 serve to seal against residual pieces 04; 05; The support elements 1211 are arranged around the support module 1245. The sleeves 1253 preferably prevent the penetration of residual pieces 04, 05, and 06 into the support module 1245.

[0106] Furthermore, the lower panel separation module 1203 preferably has a segment carrier 1251. The segment carrier 1251 is preferably arranged within the support module 1245. Thus, in addition to the support elements 1211 designed as pins 1211, the support element 1202 designed as a conveyor belt 1202 preferably holds and / or guides and / or supports the support element 1202, preferably at least during the separation process. The segment carrier 1251 is movable along a linear guide and, during the separation process, presses against the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06 and conveys the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06 as well as the segments 1206 downwards after the separation process. In particular, the panels 03 or the partial stacks 13 can then be removed via the rake 1401. By pressing downwards, space is created for the rake 1401 to move over the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06. 06 and under the benefit 03 created.

[0107] Furthermore, the lower depaneling module 1203 preferably includes a guide plate 1252. The guide plate 1252 has a hole or guide for each support element 1211. These serve to ensure that the pins remain straight and are guided during production. The lower depaneling module 1203 also preferably includes the guide carrier 1240 or the base plate 1240. Force is transmitted from the support elements 1211 into the frame via the guide carrier 1240. Support elements 1211, preferably those of the lower separation tool 1209, are held in position by a retaining plate 1255, without being held in a higher position by a template 1259 or 1261. The retaining plate has 1255 holes with cross-sections that are smaller than the cross-sections of the support elements 1211 in the wider areas.

[0108] The at least one lower depaneling module 1203 preferably has at least one support module 1245 for holding and / or guiding and / or supporting the support elements 1211. Preferably, the support module 1245 holds and / or guides and / or supports the support elements 1211, at least during the separation process. The support module 1245 preferably comprises the support elements 1202 and 1211, preferably the support elements 1211 which are preferably designed as pins 1211, and the support element 1202 which is preferably designed as a conveyor belt 1202. The support module 1245 preferably has a closing device 1256 or the main shutter 1256 for holding the support elements 1211. For example, at least one closing device 1256 is provided. The closing device 1256 preferably prevents the at least two support elements 1211, preferably the support elements 1211 designed as pins 1211, from being pulled out. A locking system is designed in such a way that the cross-section of the holes can be reduced.This holds the support elements 1211 in place, allowing them to move only within the groove 1243. For separating the panels 03 in a cut-off layout, the support elements 1211 can then move, for example, 60 mm up and down within the groove 1243. The closing device 1256 can be actuated or locked automatically or manually by means of a locking mechanism 1262. The locking mechanism 1262 holds the closing device 1256 in position. The closing mechanism 1256, also called the main shutter 1256, is preferably positioned to secure the pins 1211, in particular the support elements 1211 designed as pins 1211, against being pulled out into the support module 1245 and, in particular, under several sleeves 1253 and / or at least under a guide carrier 1240 or the base plate 1240. The closing device 1256, which prevents the support elements 1211 from being pulled out, is preferably arranged in the support module 1245 and further preferably under the sleeves 1253.The closer 1256 preferably holds the at least two support elements 1211, preferably the support elements 1211 designed as pins 1211, under the sleeves 1253. Particularly preferably the closer 1256 is arranged in a template area under the guide carrier 1240 or holds the at least two support elements 1211 under the guide carrier 1240 in the template area.

[0109] Furthermore, the lower depaneling module 1203 includes the positioning module 1246, preferably with a template carrier 1258. The positioning module 1246 is preferably arranged below the support module 1245. The positioning module 1246 has a first template 1259 and a second template 1261. These are preferably designed as positioning templates 1259 and 1261. Thus, the template carrier 1258 preferably includes the first template 1259 and the second template 1261. Preferably, the templates 1259 and 1261 are movable by moving the template carrier 1258 in the vertical direction V. The template carrier 1258 moves the templates 1259 and 1261. 1261 preferably during a job change in the vertical direction V. The positioning module 1246 is configured to position at least two support elements 1211, in particular the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209.Preferably, the positioning module 1246 defines the positions that the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209 can assume during production. Furthermore, the positioning module 1246 preferably includes a hold-down device 1264. The hold-down device 1264 is preferably designed such that the support elements 1211, in particular those of the lower separating tool 1209, can be clamped or held in a position. This prevents the support elements 1211 from being pulled out. That is, the hold-down device 1264 is particularly preferably designed to hold the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209 in place. In particular, the hold-down device 1264 holds the support elements 1211 in place during production. In the lower panel separating module 1203, the hold-down device 1264 preferably prevents the lifting and / or pulling out of the at least two support elements 1211 of the support elements 1202; 1211.The template carrier 1258, preferably its templates 1259; 1261, preferably has a locking mechanism 1263 which preferably fixes the at least one template 1259; 1261 in its position during production operations.

[0110] In a preferred embodiment, the lower depaneling module 1203 has at least two drives 1266; 1267. The drives 1266; 1267 can adjust the supports and / or plates of the lower depaneling module 1203 in the vertical direction V or adjust them accordingly. This allows for separate actuation of the lower depaneling module 1203. For example, the lower depaneling module 1203 has one drive 1267 for driving the stencil area and one drive 1266 for driving the separation area. Preferably, the drive 1266 for driving the separation area is arranged laterally in the lower depaneling module 1203 and moves the supports of the separation area, preferably along the linear guide 1257, up and down in the vertical direction V. The drive 1267 is preferably arranged to move the supports of the stencil area in the vertical direction V.In another embodiment, the lower panel separator module 1203 has at least one drive 1266 for driving the supports and / or guide plates of the support module 1245 and at least one drive 1267 for driving the positioning module 1246. The lower panel separator module 1203 preferably has at least two drives 1266; 1267 for separately and / or independently adjusting the positioning module 1246 and / or the support module 1245. Preferably, the support module 1245 and the positioning module 1246 have separate drives 1266; 1267. The support module 1245 and the positioning module 1246 can preferably be driven independently by means of the different drives 1267; 1266, or are driven independently. Particularly preferably, the support module 1245 and the positioning module 1246 are arranged on a common linear guide 1257, preferably adjustable along this or are adjusted on the common linear guide 1257.Preferably, the two drives 1266; 1267 are arranged laterally and / or below the preferably common linear guide 1257.

[0111] The support elements 1211 can be selected job-specifically by means of the at least two templates 1259 and 1261, respectively. In other words, the at least one template 1259; 1261 is configured to position the support elements 1211, in particular the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, preferably in their first activated position or in their second activated position. Preferably, the templates 1259; 1261 can also be arranged to transmit a force. In other words, the at least one template 1259; 1261 is configured to absorb and transmit forces. These forces are, for example, forces that arise in the separating process due to a shearing motion between waste, in particular the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, and the blanks 03 or between connected blanks 03. During the separation process, a force or forces from at least one part of the support elements 1211 are transferred into the pressure-resistant template 1259; 1261 of the positioning module 1246.At least the first template 1259 is a pressure-resistant template 1259. The forces are transferred to the template 1259; 1261, with which the support elements 1211 are in contact. The forces are directed through the at least one template 1259; 1261 into the housing.

[0112] Preferably, the templates 1259 and 1261 have a greater thickness for job-specific selection and / or force transmission. At least one template 1259 or 1261 is pressure-resistant and / or designed to absorb a force during the separation process. At least one upper template 1259, which is preferably arranged vertically V above at least one other template, is pressure-resistant and / or designed to absorb the force during the separation process. The at least one template 1259 or 1261 has a thickness of at least 1 cm (one centimeter), preferably at least 2 cm, and / or a maximum of 2 decimeters (two decimeters), i.e., 20 cm, preferably a maximum of 1 decimeter, and more preferably a maximum of 5 cm (five centimeters). Preferably, in addition or alternatively, at least one template 1259; 1261 is made of a hard material.Preferably, the upper template 1259 is made of a stable material, such as wood. Preferably, the template 1259 has a thickness of several centimeters up to 1 to 2 decimeters. More preferably, the template 1259 has a thickness of 2 to 5 centimeters. Furthermore, the lower template 1261, for example, is designed in a thin version, for example, made of plastic, and does not transmit any force. In this case, force transmission during the separation process takes place, for example, via the closing device 1256. The template 1259; 1261, in particular at least the upper template 1259 and additionally the lower template 1261, has several recesses in a matrix. Preferably, the templates 1259; 1261 have dimensions that are larger than the sheet format. Preferably, the templates 1259; 1261 has a format of 1170 mm in width and 890 mm in length.That is, a pressure-resistant template 1259; 1261 describes that it is designed to position the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209 in their position, preferably the first activated position or the second activated position, and to absorb the forces and transmit them into the housing.

[0113] Preferably, a material such as wood is used for the pressure-resistant templates 1259; 1261, preferably at least for the upper template 1259. This can be easily reworked, for example by drilling. Thus, additional cutouts can be easily added.

[0114] A job change, also known as an order change, preferably proceeds according to the following scheme. The segment carrier 1251 is initially arranged in a starting position, preferably in a lower position. The segments 1206 in the separation area are preferably decoupled from the remaining segments 1206 of the conveyor belt 1202. The segments 1206 preferably rest on or are placed on the segment carrier 1251. The template carrier 1258 is preferably arranged in an upper position. The upper position of the template carrier 1258 is preferably its starting position. The closing devices 1256 and the templates 1259 and 1261 are preferably locked. The hold-down device 1264 is closed.

[0115] In the next step, the hold-down device 1264 is opened, and the locking mechanism 1263 of the template carrier 1258 and the locking mechanism 1262 of the closing device 1256 are opened. The closing device 1256 then moves to a lower position. Subsequently, the template carrier 1258 moves to a lower position. Preferably, the closing device 1256 is opened in the lower position.

[0116] The lower partition module 1203 is then in an exchange position, also called a template exchange position, in which the templates 1259 and 1261 are exchanged. The segments 1206 preferably rest on the segment carrier 1251. In the exchange position, this carrier is in the lower position. The closing contacts 1256 are in the lower and open position. The template carrier 1258 is also in the lower position. The locking mechanism 1262 of the closing contact 1256 and the locking mechanism 1263 of the template carrier 1258 are open. The hold-down device 1264 is also in the open position. New templates 1259 and 1261 are then inserted.

[0117] After the templates 1259 and 1261 are inserted, the template carrier 1258 moves upwards and lifts the support elements 1211, in particular the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, preferably the pins 1211. The upper template 1259 has selective recesses through which the support elements 1211 fit. That is, preferably one support element 1211 fits through each recess. In the areas of the template 1259 that do not have recesses, the support elements 1211 are moved upwards. Another level is created by the lower template 1261. This template 1261 also has recesses and can be adapted to the respective job being processed. In other words, those support elements 1211 that are in a recess of the template 1259; 1261, preferably the upper template 1259 or the lower template 1261, are arranged, preferably not in operative contact with the template 1259; 1261.Support elements 1211, which are arranged in areas without recesses, in other words come into operative contact with the respective template 1259; 1261, preferably the upper template 1259 or the lower template 1261, and are moved upwards in the vertical direction V by the template 1259; 1261. Depending on which template 1259; 1261 the support element 1211 comes into operative contact with, the support surface 1248 of the support element 1211 is then preferably arranged in a plane attributable to the template 1259; 1261. The first template 1259 preferably has no recesses at least at those positions that are associated with a support element 1211 that is to be arranged and / or is arranged in the first activated position. The second template 1261 preferably has no recesses at least at those positions that are assigned to a support element 1211 which is to be and / or is located in the second activated position.

[0118] In the next step, the closer 1256 is closed and then lifted together with the support elements 1211 held in the groove 1244. Specifically, these support elements 1211, which rested on the lower template 1261, are also lifted. Thus, the support elements 1211 that rested on the upper template 1259 and the lower template 1261 are on the same plane. That is, at least one of the templates 1259; 1261 has recesses in a matrix through which the support elements 1211 fit, and support elements 1211 rest on the template 1259; 1261 in areas without recesses.

[0119] In the next step, the segment carrier 1251 is raised to an upper position. Depending on the job, especially for a separation cut, the locking mechanism 1263 of the template 1259; 1261, and in particular the locking mechanism 1263 of the template carrier 1258, is closed. For an intermediate cut, the locking mechanism 1262 of the closer 1256 is closed. The hold-down device 1264 is also closed. The segments 1206 are then re-engaged with the conveyor belt 1202.

[0120] In the final step of the job change, the segment carrier 1251 moves into the lower position. This completes the job change and prepares the lower depaneling module 1203 for production.

[0121] In a production plant, the following steps preferably follow. The segment carrier 1251 is arranged in an upper position. The segments 1206 rest in this position and are disengaged. A ream 13 consisting of blanks 03 and remnants 04; 05 rests on the segments 1206.

[0122] In the next step, the upper panel separation module 1204 moves downwards against the ream 13. The remaining pieces 04, 05, 06, or the waste 04, 05, 06, are pressed downwards by the separating elements 1212 of the upper panel separation module 1204 and separated from the panels 03. The remaining pieces 04, 05, 06 thereby also push the segment carrier 1251 downwards. The panels 03, or the partial panel stacks 16, then remain resting on the support elements 1211, in particular on the pins 1211.

[0123] In a subsequent step, the upper panel separation module 1204 moves back from the separation position to the open position. The segment carrier 1251 continues to move downwards.

[0124] In a subsequent removal step, the batches 03 or the partial batch stacks 16 are removed using the rake 1401. The segment carrier 1251 then moves upwards to its starting position and re-couples the segments 1206.

[0125] The segment carrier 1251 then moves out of the way and the segment conveyor 1202 moves to the next station. The next separation process in the production plant then follows.

[0126] The at least one support module 1245 preferably has an additional upper support beam and preferably also a lower support beam. Both support beams each have a locking system, preferably for at least temporarily reducing the cross-sections of individual holes in the support beams. Preferably, the support beams assist in holding the support elements 1211, i.e., the pins 1211, in their position.

[0127] In a preferred embodiment, the cross-section of each hole can be reduced and enlarged as desired. For example, the locking system can fix a support element 1211 and / or a positioning element in a position and / or block movement in at least one direction, for example in and / or against the vertical direction V. For example, the two support beams are arranged to be movable in the vertical direction V, for example on a linear guide. More preferably, at least the upper support beam is arranged to be movable.

[0128] Preferably, at least one lower depaneling module 1203 is transferable from a support position to a separation position. Preferably, several support elements 1211 of the at least one lower separation tool 1209 are arranged in the same position during operation. During the separation process, some support elements 1211 may also be arranged in a different position, preferably only temporarily and / or positionally, preferably in the separation position. In particular, the support elements 1211 must be arranged as counterparts to the upper depaneling module 1204. At least two support elements 1211 can be arranged in the support position and / or are arranged in a position in which the distance A13 of the support surfaces 1248 of the at least two support elements 1211 to the guide carrier 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of the guide carrier 1240, is the same. Preferably, at least one support element 1211 is movably arranged, preferably during the separation process.In the separation position, the at least one lower panel separation module 1203 has a relief with three planes arranged differently in the vertical direction V by the support surfaces 1248; 1249. Preferably, a first plane and / or the lowest plane in the vertical direction V is formed by the support surface 1249 of the at least one conveyor belt 1202. A second and a third plane are formed by the support surfaces 1248 of the support elements 1211 of the lower separation tool 1209, which are arranged in the first activated position and in the second activated position, respectively. In particular, the at least one lower panel separation module 1203 has at least one, preferably two, and / or more templates 1259; 1261 for this purpose. Thus, the support elements 1211 are positioned by the at least one template 1259; 1261, i.e., by the first template 1259 or by the second template 1261.

[0129] To position the support elements 1211 in at least three positions, the at least one lower panel separation module 1203 has at least one positioning module 1246.

[0130] In a fifth positioning step, the locking systems of the lower and upper support beams are preferably closed. In the fifth positioning position, the positions of the support elements 1211 are fixed and / or set.

[0131] In the separation process, at least one partial blank stack 16 is separated from the stack 12 and / or the partial stack 13 and / or ream 13. The following section describes the separation process using an upper blank separation tool 1204 and several separation tools 1209. In particular, the execution of the separation cut with several contiguous blanks 03 onto a sheet 02 is described.

[0132] The partial stack 13 and / or the ream 13 is conveyed into the panel separator 1201 via the conveyor belt 1202. The conveyor belt 1202 is then lowered in the vertical direction V, and the partial stack 13 and / or the ream 13 are held in position by the support elements 1211. Specifically, the activated support elements 1211 are in the first activated support position and preferably form a plane.

[0133] During the separation process, the upper depaneling module 1204 is moved towards the lower depaneling module 1203 in the opposite direction V. The separation tools 1209 are preferably positioned and, in particular, activated such that they exert a shearing motion on the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06, preferably on the frame and / or the gripper edges 06 around the partial panel stacks 16, and deposit the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06 downwards onto the lowest support element 1202, preferably the lowered conveyor belt 1202. During the separation process, the upper depaneling tool 1204 presses on the partial panel stacks 16 and the remaining pieces 04, 05, 06, in particular the webs 05, by means of the at least one working element 1234, if present. In particular, the webs 05 can be removed by the at least one working element 1234.In particular, these webs 05 are then separated from the partial stacks 16 by a heavy movement such as by the separating elements 1209 and placed downwards onto the at least one support element 1202, in particular the conveyor belt 1202.

[0134] The areas 1225; 1226 with high and low stiffness and / or the contact elements 1228; 1235 with the contact surfaces 1227; 1230 of the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 interact with the support elements 1211 in the activated position during the separation process. In particular, the area 1225 with high stiffness and / or the first contact element 1228, and preferably the first contact surface 1227, interact with the support elements 1211 in the second activated position. In particular, the area 1226 with low stiffness and / or the second contact element 1235, and preferably the second contact surface 1230, interact with the support elements 1211 in the first activated position. Through the contact of the first contact surface 1227 and the first contact element 1228 with the support elements 1211 via the partial stack 16 in the second activated position, the support elements 1211 are transferred from the first activated position to the second position.In particular, the support elements 1211, which were positioned in the second activated position, are partially movable within the support beams. Preferably, the two support beams are movably mounted and generate a force, for example, via mechanical springs and / or pneumatic and / or electromechanical actuation. In particular, the partial panel stacks 16 are clamped by the force. Specifically, with the movement of the upper panel separator module 1204, the upper support beam is moved in the opposite direction to the vertical direction V, thus transferring the support elements 1211, which were previously positioned in the second activated position, from the first activated position to the second activated position. Preferably, the distance A3 of the contact surface 1227 and the new distance A5 remain the same.Through the contact of the second contact surface 1230 and the second contact element 1235 with the support elements 1211 in the first activated position via a further partial-panel stack 16, the contact surface 1230 with the lower stiffness is moved in the vertical direction V, and in particular the elastic tool support element 1231 is compressed. The distance A4 changes, in particular to the, preferably smaller, distance A6. In particular, this creates a relative movement between the adjacent partial-panel stacks 16 and a shearing movement due to the different positions, whereby the two partial-panel stacks 16 can be and / or are separated from each other. During the separation process, the third distance A5 of the at least one first contact surface 1227 from the fourth distance A6 is used to separate connected and / or directly adjacent panels 03 connected via holding points, at least temporarily during the separation process.The first contact surface 1227 is in contact with a partial stack 13 during the separation process, and the second contact surface 1230 is in contact with another partial stack 13 during the separation process. In contrast, the third distance A5 does not differ from the fourth distance A6 for separating remnant pieces 05 and / or webs 05.

[0135] In particular, the elastic design of the tool support elements 1229; 1231, especially of the at least one second tool support element 1231, ensures that the partial panel stacks 16 are clamped between the contact elements 1228; 1235 and the support elements 1211 during the separation process.

[0136] In a subsequent step, at least one upper panel separation module 1204 is moved from the separation position to the open position in the opposite direction V. Preferably simultaneously, the upper support beam is moved in the vertical direction V and transfers the support elements 1211 from the second activated position to the first activated position, so that the two partial panel stacks 16 are arranged in one plane.

[0137] In a further step, the transport means 1401 and / or the rake 1401 moves between the support elements 1211 and lifts the partial-blank stacks 16 with a vertical movement and transports them from the blank separating device 1200 into a downstream delivery unit 1400. In particular, the rake 1401 moves over the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 and leaves them on the support element 1202, in particular the conveyor belt 1202.

[0138] In a further step, the support element 1202, in particular the conveyor belt 1202, is raised in the vertical direction V, and the remaining pieces 04, 05, and 06 are transported to a plane above the support elements 1211. For example, some locking systems, in particular the locking system of the guide carrier 1240, are closed in this step, thus preventing the support elements 1211 from being dislodged. To save on a drive in the lower panel separation module 1203, the positioning module 1246, for example, is raised simultaneously with the conveyor belt 1202 using a common drive.

[0139] The remaining pieces 04, 05, and 06, in particular the remaining pieces 05 and 06, are conveyed from the blank separating device 1200 via the conveyor belt 1202. A previously closed locking system of the guide carrier 1240 is reopened, for example, for a movable arrangement of the support elements 1211. Preferably, a new partial stack 13 and / or a new ream 13 can now be introduced into the blank separating device 1200 simultaneously.

[0140] For example, when changing jobs, the first template 1259 and / or the second template 1261 of the positioning module 1246 must be replaced. The template change is prepared in a template change process.

[0141] In a further preferred embodiment of the lower panel separation module 1203, each support element 1211 is preferably fixed to the carrier separately and / or individually by a positive fit and / or a force fit, depending on the order. In particular, templates 1259; 1261 can then be dispensed with. For example, in this embodiment and / or in addition to the other embodiment, electromagnetic, electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or magnetic closers and / or switches and / or actuators can be used. For example, in a further development, such closers can represent a digital solution and be controlled, for example, automatically by means of a signal from a control unit.

[0142] In a further preferred embodiment, the at least one lower depaneling module 1203 has several support elements 1211, wherein the support elements 1211 perform a movement during the separation process. They may have at least one spring element and / or pneumatic, hydraulic, and / or electromechanical actuation and / or mobility. This force returns the partial stacks 13 and / or stacks 13 to their initial position after the separation process. Furthermore, the depaneling stacks 13 can be clamped by the force. The at least one movable support element 1211 is moved from the first activated position in the support position of the lower depaneling module 1203 to a second activated position in the separation position of the lower depaneling module 1203. Reference symbol list

[0143] 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 Stacking base, pallet 51 waste containers, shredding equipment 100 aggregate, investor aggregate 200 Aggregate, plant aggregate 300 unit, forming unit, first; 400 unit, forming unit, second 500 Aggregate, forming unit, third 600 Aggregate, forming aggregate, fourth 700 unit, delivery unit, sheet delivery 800 Aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system 900 Aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system 1000 Aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system 1100 unit, intermediate alignment 1200 Aggregate, depaneling aggregate, depaneling device 1201 Depaneling center unit 1202 Support element, transport means, conveyor belt, segment belt 1203 Lower depaneling center module 1204 Upper depaneling center module 1205 Upper depaneling tool, further, depaneling tool 1206 Section, conveyor belt link, segments 1207 Transport area 1208 Opening, hole 1209 Lower depaneling tool, matrix, support element matrix, support pin matrix, pin matrix, (1203) 1210 Upper depaneling tool, matrix, depaneling element matrix, depaneling pin matrix (1204) 1211 Support element, pin, support pin (1203) 1212 Element, depaneling element, pin, depaneling pin (1204) 1213 Upper carrier plate, plate (1210) 1214 Carrier plate, further, lower 1215 Working surface (1212) 1216 Template 1217 Circulating element 1218 Linear guide 1219 Hole matrix (1214) 1220- 1221 Groove 1222 Carrier plate, depaneling tool carrier (1205) 1223 Separating pin hole (1222) 1224 Surface, contact surface (1205) 1225 Area, high stiffness 1226 Area, low stiffness 1227 Contact surface,first 1228 element, contact element, first 1229 element, tool support element, foam element, first, low stiffness 1230 contact surface, second 1231 element, tool support element, second, high stiffness, metal rod 1232 drive, pneumatic cylinder, electric 1233 guide element, metal rod 1234 working element 1235 element, contact element, second 1236 layer 1237 working element 1238 support element 1239- 1240 guide carrier, base plate (1203) 1241 support element, element, elastic, rubber cap 1242- 1243 groove 1244 groove, further 1245 support module 1246 positioning module 1247 center line 1248 support surface (1211) 1249 support surface (1202) 1250- 1251 Segment carrier 1252 Guide plate 1253 Sleeves 1254- 1255 Retaining plate 1256 Closing device, closer, main shutter 1257 Linear guide (1256) 1258 Template carrier 1259 Template, positioning template, first 1260- 1261 Template, positioning template, second 1262 Locking device (1256) 1263 Locking device (1258) 1264 Hold-down device 1265- 1266 Drive separation range,Support module 1267, drive for template area, positioning module 1400 Aggregate, dispensing unit, utility dispensing 1401 Transport equipment, rake A1 Distance, activated position (1209) to (1213) A2 Distance, deactivated position (1209) to (1213) A3 Distance, first (1205) to (1227) A4 Distance, second (1205) to (1230) A5 Distance, third (1205) to (1227) A6 Distance, fourth (1205) to (1230) A7 Distance (1212) to (1222) A11 Distance (1240) to (1202) A12 Distance, in first activated position (1240) to (1211) A13 Distance, in second activated position (1240) to (1211) A14 Distance, in deactivated position (1240) to (1211) AR direction, transverse direction BR direction, machine direction TR direction, transport direction VR direction, vertical

Claims

1. Device for separating blanks (1200), the device comprising an upper blank separating module (1204) and a lower blank separating module (1203), the at least one lower blank separating module (1203) comprising at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211); the at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211) being arranged so as to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction (V); a positioning module (1246) for positioning at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) comprising at least one first, upper, stencil (1259) and one second stencil (1261); the second stencil (1261) designed as the lower stencil (1261) being designed so as to generate a further plane, characterized in that the stencils (1259; 1261) have cut-outs, through which supporting elements (1211) of the at least two supporting elements (1211) fit, in the form of a matrix; in that supporting elements (1211) of the at least two supporting elements (1211) rest on the at least one stencil (1259; 1261) of the stencils (1259; 1261) in regions without cut-outs; in that at least the upper stencil (1259) of the stencils (1259; 1261) is designed so as to be pressure-resistant and / or inflexible to absorb a force during the separation process and has a thickness of at least 1 cm and / or of no more than 2 decimeters; and in that at least the upper stencil (1259) of the stencils (1259; 1261) is designed to transfer the force into a housing.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211) are designed as supporting elements (1211) of a lower separating tool (1209).

3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a supporting module (1245) for holding and / or guiding and / or supporting the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) is provided.

4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the lower blank separating module (1203) comprises at least two drives (1266; 1267) for separately adjusting and / or for independently of one another adjusting the positioning module (1246) and / or the supporting module (1245), and / or in that the supporting module (1245) and the positioning module (1246) comprise separate drives (1266; 1267), and / or in that a shutter (1256) for preventing the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211) from being pulled out is arranged in the supporting module (1245).

5. Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4, characterized in that the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) are surrounded by sleeves for sealing with respect to offcut pieces (04; 05; 06), and / or in that the positioning module (1246) comprises a hold-down device (1264) for securing the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211).

6. Device according to claim 2 or according to claim 2 in combination with claim 3 or 4 or 5, characterized in that the at least one stencil (1259; 1261) is designed to put the supporting elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) in the position thereof, and / or in that the at least one stencil (1259; 1261) is designed to absorb and transfer forces, and / or in that the supporting elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) are designed as supporting pins (1211), and / or in that the lower separating tool (1209) is designed as a supporting pin matrix (1209).

7. Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized in that one of the at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211) is designed as a conveyor belt (1202), and / or in that the at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211) are designed to brace blanks (03) or offcut pieces (04; 05; 06), and / or in that the positioning module (1246) is designed so as to position the supporting elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209), and / or in that the positioning module (1246) for positioning the supporting elements (1202; 1211) comprises the at least one first stencil (1259) and second stencil (1261).

8. Device according to claim 2 or according to claim 2 in combination with claim 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7, characterized in that, in a separating position, the at least one lower blank separating module (1203) has a relief including three planes which are arranged so as to differ in the vertical direction (V), a first plane and / or bottommost plane in the vertical direction (V) being formed by a supporting surface (1249) of at least one supporting element (1202) designed as a conveyor belt (1202), and a second and a third plane being formed by supporting surfaces (1248) of the supporting elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209), which are arranged in a first activated position and in a second activated position.

9. Processing machine (01), the processing machine (01) comprising at least one shaping unit (300; 400; 500; 600); at least one delivery unit (700) being arranged along the transport path of substrate (02) subsequent to the at least one shaping unit (300; 400; 500; 600); and the at least one blank separating device (1200) according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 being arranged along the transport path of substrate (02) downstream from the at least one delivery unit (700).

10. Method for separating blanks, an upper blank separating module (1204) and a lower blank separating module (1203) being brought toward one another in order to separate blanks (03); the at least one lower blank separating module (1203) comprising at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211); the at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211) being arranged so as to be positionable in at least three positions in a vertical direction (V); separating elements (1212) of the upper blank separating module (1204) and at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) of the lower blank separating module (1203) cooperating during the separation process; each of the at least two supporting elements (1211) being arrangeable in at least three positions by means of a positioning module (1246) and by means of a supporting module (1245); the positioning module (1246) for positioning the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) comprising at least one upper stencil (1259) and one second stencil (1261); and a further plane being generated by the second stencil (1261) designed as the lower stencil (1261), characterized in that the stencils (1259; 1261) have cut-outs, through which supporting elements (1211) of the at least two supporting elements (1211) fit, in the form of a matrix; and in that supporting elements (1211) of the at least two supporting elements (1211) rest on the stencil (1259; 1261) of the stencils (1259; 1261) in regions without cut-outs; in that, during the separation process, a force is transmitted from at least some of the at least two supporting elements (1211) into the upper pressure-resistant stencil (1259) of the stencils (1259; 1261) of the positioning module (1246), which has a thickness of at least 1 cm and / or of no more than 2 decimeters; and in that the at least one upper stencil (1259) transfers the force into a housing.

11. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that the supporting module (1245) and the positioning module (1246) can be independently driven, or are independently driven, by means of different drives (1267; 1266), and / or in that the supporting module (1245) and the positioning module (1246) are adjusted on a shared linear guide (1257).

12. Method according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that, in the lower blank separating module (1203), a hold-down device (1264) prevents the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) from being lifted and / or pulled out, and / or in that offcut pieces (04; 05; 06) are prevented from penetrating into the supporting module (1245) by means of sleeves (1253), and / or in that the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) are prevented from being pulled out by means of a shutter (1256).

13. Method according to claim 10 or 11 or 12, characterized in that the at least one stencil (1259; 1261) puts the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) in the position thereof, and / or in that the stencil (1259) designed as the upper stencil (1259) selectively has cut-outs, through which supporting elements (1211) of the at least two supporting elements (1211) fit, and supporting elements (1211) of the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211) are shifted upwardly in regions of the stencil (1259) which have no cut-outs.

14. Method according to claim 10 or 11 or 12 or 13, characterized in that the at least three supporting elements (1202; 1211) brace blanks (03) or offcut pieces (04; 05; 06), and / or in that the positioning module (1246) positions the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209), and / or in that the supporting module (1245) holds and / or guides and / or supports the at least two supporting elements (1211) of the supporting elements (1202; 1211).

15. Method according to claim 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14, characterized in that, during a job change step, a shutter (1256) is closed and thereafter is lifted together with supporting elements (1211) accommodated in a groove (1244) which were resting on the lower stencil (1261).