Device, processing machine, and method for separating blanks

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for separating blanks (1200), comprising an upper blank-separating module (1204) and a lower blank-separating module (1203), wherein the at least one lower blank-separating module (1203) has at least three support elements (1202; 1211), and the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) can be positioned in at least three positions in the vertical direction (V). A positioning module (1246) for positioning at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) has at least one first template (1259) and a second template (1261), wherein at least one template (1259; 1261) of the templates (1259; 1261) is designed to be pressure-stable and / or to absorb a force in a stable manner during the separating process. The invention additionally relates to a processing machine (01) and to a method for separating blanks.

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] DEVICE, PROCESSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PANEL SEPARATION

[0003] The invention relates to a device for panel separation according to the preamble of claim 1, a processing machine according to the preamble of claim 27 and a method for panel separation according to the preamble of claim 28.

[0004] In the production of packaging, web- or sheet-like materials are processed. In several processing steps, the sheets are printed, embossed, scored, perforated, punched, cut, stapled, glued, and folded into packaging, for example. To optimally utilize the surface area of ​​a sheet, several identical or different copies, e.g., of a poster, a folding box, or packaging, are usually printed on a single sheet and then punched. These copies are referred to as a "multiple."

[0005] A sheet processing machine can include various processing steps such as printing, cutting, embossing, creasing, punching, perforating, gluing, and / or stapling. Such sheet processing machines often also include inspection devices. Typically, sheets are processed and trimmed in processing machines with die-cutting and cutting devices.

[0006] 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 also particularly refers to a cutting, perforating, embossing, and / or creasing machine. In addition to rotary die-cutting machines, die-cutting machines, there are also flat-bed die-cutting machines, particularly flatbed die-cutting machines, in which several sheets are processed one after the other using a cyclically repeating movement. The sheets are preferably moved largely horizontally through the processing machine using a transport system, preferably a chain gripper system. In addition to a punching unit, such a machine usually also has other units such as a sheet feeding unit, a sheet delivery unit, a stripping unit, a sheet inserting unit, a blanking unit, and a remnant delivery unit.

[0007] A disadvantage of this technology is its speed limitations. Currently, achievable speeds are around 10,000 sheets per hour. This is due to physical reasons and lies in the discontinuous movement of the sheet being punched. The sheet is brought to a standstill in each unit of the flatbed die cutter and must then be accelerated back to operating speed for transport to the next unit. These braking and acceleration processes place strain on the structure of the punched sheet and therefore do not allow for higher processing speeds.

[0008] 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 punching unit, creasing unit, embossing unit, and stripping unit. One such rotary die-cutting machine is known, for example, from WO 2017 / 089420 A2.

[0009] DE 102018 219 716 B3 shows a sheet-processing machine. The sheet-processing machine comprises a device for processing substrates, a delivery unit for forming stacks of treated substrates, and a blanking unit. The delivery unit for forming stacks of treated substrates is connected to the blanking unit via a transport line.

[0010] The blanks must then be separated from the sheets in another device and / or machine.

[0011] To adapt blanking to the high speeds of rotary die cutters, blanks are separated in stacks and / or reams. The following documents disclose such devices.

[0012] DE 60021 833 T2 discloses a device for removing stripped parts and / or leftover pieces from blanks, in particular a blank separation unit. The document teaches a stack-by-stack and / or ream-by-ream separation of leftover pieces from the blanks of previously punched and / or perforated sheets. A matrix of pins is arranged in an upper blank separation module and a lower blank separation module. The pins can be and / or are arranged in two positions, vertically. The upper blank separation module and the lower blank separation module each have a relief that is coordinated with one another. The two modules are moved towards each other in a vertical direction during a separation process and separate the leftover pieces from the blanks. The positioning of the pins in the respective modules is coordinated with the shape of the blank.The higher pins in the lower blanking module hold the blanks, while the lower pins can push the remaining pieces downwards. The relief of the upper blanking module is designed as a counterpart to the lower module. The remaining pieces are separated from the blanks by the upper blanking module using a shearing motion and pushed downwards. The pins are positioned using a template tailored to the shape of the blank.

[0013] WO 2013 / 084602 A1 discloses a transport system for a depaneling unit operating in stacks and / or reams. The stacks are transported on a conveyor belt to the blanking unit. The conveyor belt consists of several sections and can be adjusted in height in sections using a movable support. During the separation process, the conveyor belt is lowered. Using an upper blanking module and a lower blanking module, as described in the previous section and in DE 60021 833 T2, the remaining pieces are separated from the blanks. A rake then moves between the pins of the lower blanking module and transports the blanks to a delivery.

[0014] However, the device has the disadvantage that it is difficult to achieve a shearing motion between directly connected blanks on a sheet. The pins can only be arranged vertically in two positions: an activated and a deactivated position. This makes controlled shearing motion particularly difficult. Furthermore, the matrix arrangement with defined pin spacing also makes it difficult to remove thin webs between the blanks (intermediate cuts).

[0015] Therefore, WO 2021 / 233668 A1 discloses a device for depaneling in a further improved embodiment. In this variant, the device for depaneling is further optimized for the flexible execution of separating cuts and intermediate cuts. For this purpose, 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 the three positions. Furthermore, a tool similar to that from 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 arranged using setting pins in the lower depaneling module. In particular, the setting pins are also required to absorb the force during the separation process.However, the setting process is complex. Furthermore, waste can fall into the area of ​​the positioning module. The support elements typically have a tapered or reduced cross-section in the upper area, particularly to ensure they can be held in position by a locking mechanism. This allows waste to penetrate into the area of ​​the positioning module. The invention is based on the object of creating an improved device for depaneling, an improved processing machine, and an improved method for depaneling.

[0016] The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1, claim 27 and claim 28.

[0017] A device for blank separation has an upper blank separation module and a lower blank separation module. The at least one lower blank separation 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 so as 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, of the support elements, preferably for positioning the support elements. At least one template of the templates, particularly preferably both templates, is designed to be pressure-stable and / or rigid to absorb a force during the separation process.

[0018] A processing machine has at least one shaping unit. At least one delivery unit is arranged along the substrate transport path, following the at least one shaping unit. At least one device for blank separation is arranged along the substrate transport path, following the at least one delivery unit.

[0019] In a method for blanking, an upper blanking module and a lower blanking module are fed towards one another to separate blanks. The at least one lower blanking module has at least three support elements. The at least three support elements are arranged so as to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction. During the separation process, separation elements of the upper blanking module and at least two support elements of the support elements, preferably the support elements, of the lower blanking 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 by means of a support module or is arranged in one of three possible positions.During the separation process, a force is transferred from at least a part of the at least two support elements, preferably from at least a part of the support elements, into a pressure-stable template of the positioning module, particularly preferably into a pressure-stable template of at least two templates.

[0020] One advantage achievable with the invention is that a device for blanking has been created in an improved manner. In particular, the setting and positioning of the support elements, or the support pins, in the lower blanking module has been improved and / or simplified. The device has a simplified mechanical structure. Positioning pins in the lower blanking module can be dispensed with. The number of parts, for example, is greatly reduced, thereby reducing susceptibility to failure and costs. A complex, failure-prone setting process that is difficult for the operator to master is simplified. This is achieved in particular by using a solid and / or pressure-stable template. Using the template, the support elements can be set in position for job changes and, on the other hand, forces can be absorbed and transmitted.The template can channel the forces that arise during the separation process due to the shearing movement between waste and blanks or between connected blanks into the housing. The template advantageously has a certain thickness of at least one centimeter up to, for example, 5 (five) cm and is made of a hard material. Furthermore, the positioning module has 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. A further advantage achievable with the invention is that the positioning module is sealed against waste. A closer is installed in the support module and in particular under several sleeves and / or at least under one guide carrier or the base plate to secure the pins, in particular the support elements designed as pins, against being pulled out.Particularly preferably, two areas are separated from each other in this way: a separation area above the guide support and a template area below the guide support. The guide support and / or the sleeves prevent waste from penetrating below the separation area and into the support module. A locking device, which prevents the support elements from being pulled out, is located in the support module and preferably below the sleeves.

[0021] One advantage achievable with the invention is that the separation process itself can be and / or is significantly accelerated. For example, the separation process can be up to 2 seconds faster. In particular, this is achieved by separate actuation of the support module and the positioning module. Preferably, the carriers and / or plates can thus be moved separately from one another in the vertical direction V. Likewise, fine adjustment of the lower depaneling module can be achieved in this way. Preferably, the support module and the positioning module have separate drives. Furthermore, both modules are advantageously 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 one another.

[0022] A further advantage achieved 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 a shifted position in the template area below the guide carrier. Another advantage achieved with the invention is that no waste, such as leftover pieces, can fall into the positioning module, the tool area, or the template area.

[0023] Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are described in more detail below.

[0024] They show:

[0025] Fig. 1 is a side view of the processing machine in a preferred embodiment;

[0026] Fig. 2 shows an overview of the processing machine in a preferred embodiment in a plan view;

[0027] Fig. 3 shows an exemplary sheet with two panels and remaining pieces, the two panels being separated from each other by a web;

[0028] Fig. 4 shows another exemplary sheet with two panels and remaining pieces, wherein the two panels are arranged directly next to each other and connected;

[0029] Fig. 5 is a schematic representation of a stack of sheets comprising several sub-stacks;

[0030] Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of a stack of blanks comprising several partial stacks which are separated from each other by an intermediate sheet, for example;

[0031] Fig. 7 is a schematic representation of a single partial stack of sheets; Fig. 8 is a schematic representation of a stack of sheets in the stack delivery with an intermediate sheet;

[0032] Fig. 9 is a schematic representation of the device for depaneling in a preferred embodiment;

[0033] Fig. 10 is a schematic representation of the device for depaneling in a side view before the separation process;

[0034] Fig. 11 is a schematic representation of the device for depaneling in a side view after the separation process;

[0035] Fig. 12 is a schematic representation of the device for depaneling in a side view in a preferred embodiment before the separation process in a simplified representation;

[0036] Fig. 13 a schematic representation of the device for depaneling in a side view during the separation process in a simplified representation

[0037] Fig. 14 is a schematic representation of the device for depaneling in a side view after the separation process in a simplified representation;

[0038] Fig. 15 is a schematic representation of the device for separating blanks in a side view after removal of the partial blank stacks by means of a rake;

[0039] Fig. 16 is a perspective view of an upper depaneling tool for a separating cut in a preferred embodiment; Fig. 17 is a perspective view of an upper depaneling tool for an intermediate cut in a preferred embodiment;

[0040] Fig. 18 is a schematic representation of an upper depaneling tool with guide elements and elastic layers in a further preferred embodiment;

[0041] Fig. 19 is a schematic representation of an upper depaneling tool with guide elements and pneumatic cylinders in a further preferred embodiment;

[0042] Fig. 20 is a perspective view of an upper depaneling tool for an intermediate step in a side view;

[0043] Fig. 21 is a schematic representation of the lower blank separation module with several support elements in three positions, preferably at least three levels of the support elements are created by the three positions;

[0044] Fig. 22 shows the lower blank separation module in a starting position during an order change;

[0045] Fig. 23 a representation of the lower blanking module during order change with open hold-down device;

[0046] Fig. 24 a representation of the lower blank separation module with a stencil carrier moving down, preferably during job change;

[0047] Fig. 25 is a representation of the lower blank separation module in a template exchange position, preferably during job change;

[0048] Fig. 26 a representation of the lower blank separation module with exchanged template, preferably during job change;

[0049] Fig. 27 a representation of the lower blanking module with a closed closer preferably during order change, the closer has been raised;

[0050] Fig. 28 is a representation of the lower blank separation module with a raised segment carrier, preferably during job change;

[0051] Fig. 29 a representation of the lower blank separating module with the segment carrier moving down, preferably during job change;

[0052] Fig. 30 is a representation of the lower blank separation module in a starting position of the production, wherein the upper blank separation module is lowered to carry out the separation;

[0053] Fig. 31 a representation of the lower blank separation module in a closed state preferably during production, the upper blank separation module is moved upwards again after separation;

[0054] Fig. 32 a representation of the lower blank separation module in an open state and during removal by means of a rake, for example in production operation;

[0055] Fig. 33 is a schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool in an open position; Fig. 34 is a schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool in an open position;

[0056] Fig. 35 is a schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool in a contact position;

[0057] Fig. 36 is a schematic representation of the upper and lower depaneling modules in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool in a separation position;

[0058] Fig. 37 is a schematic representation of the upper and lower blank separation module in a preferred embodiment with a combination tool with retracted rake;

[0059] Fig. 38 is 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;

[0060] Fig. 39 is a schematic representation of the upper and lower blank separation module in a preferred embodiment with a further preferred embodiment of a combination tool in a separation position.

[0061] 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 foregoing and in the following, processing machine 01 and / or sheet processing machine 01 also means, in particular, a punching machine 01. The processing machine 01 has 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.The processing machine 01, in particular the sheet processing machine 01, preferably comprises at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least four, units 300; 400; 500; 600 designed as a shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing sheets 02, for example at least a first shaping unit 300 and / or at least a second shaping unit 400 and / or at least a third shaping unit 500 and / or at least a fourth shaping unit 600.

[0062] An aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 is preferably understood to mean a group of devices that functionally interact, in particular to be able to carry out a preferably self-contained processing operation on the at least one substrate 02. An aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 preferably comprises a machine section of the processing machine 01, which is preferably arranged so as to be at least partially spatially separable from other machine sections.

[0063] Unless explicitly distinguished, the term substrate 02, in particular sheet-shaped substrate 02, specifically sheet 02, is intended to encompass in principle any substrate 02 that is present in a flat form and in sections, i.e. also substrate 02 that is present in panel or plate form, i.e. also plates or plates. The sheet-shaped substrate 02 or sheet 02 defined in this way is made, for example, of cardboard and / or corrugated cardboard, i.e. cardboard sheets and / or corrugated cardboard sheets or by sheets, plates or possibly plates made of plastic, cardboard, glass, wood or metal. More preferably, the sheet-shaped substrate 02 is paper and / or cardboard, in particular paper sheets and / or cardboard sheets.In particular, in the foregoing and in the following, the term sheet 02 refers to both those sheets 02 that have not yet been processed by at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400, as well as those sheets 02 that have already been processed by at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 and that may have had their shape and / or mass changed in the process.

[0064] According to DIN 6730 (February 2011), paper is a flat material consisting essentially of fibers, usually of plant origin, formed by dewatering a fiber suspension on a screen. This creates a fiber felt, which is then dried. The basis weight of paper is preferably a maximum of 225 g / m 2(two hundred and twenty-five grams per square meter). According to DIN 6730 (February 2011), cardboard is a flat material consisting essentially of fibers of plant origin, formed by dewatering a fiber suspension on one or between two sieves. The fiber structure is compacted and dried. Cardboard is preferably made by gluing or pressing together cellulose. Cardboard is preferably in the form of solid board or corrugated board. The basis weight of cardboard is preferably over 225 g / m². 2 (two hundred and twenty-five grams per square meter). Corrugated board is paperboard made of one or more layers of corrugated paper glued to a layer or between several layers of another, preferably smooth, paper or board. In the foregoing and following, the term "carton" refers to a paper sheet, preferably coated on one side, with a basis weight of at least 150 g / m². 2(one hundred and fifty grams per square meter) and a maximum of 600 g / m 2 (six hundred grams per square meter).

[0065] Preferably, cardboard has a high strength relative to paper. Preferably, a sheet 02 to be processed, preferably the at least one sheet 02, has a basis weight of at least 60 g / m 2 (sixty grams per square meter) and / or a maximum of 700 g / m 2 (seven hundred grams per square meter), preferably a maximum of 500 g / m 2 (five hundred grams per square meter), more preferably a maximum of 200 g / m 2(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 at most 1.0 cm (one point zero centimeters), more preferably at most 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 at least 0.03 cm (zero point zero three centimeters).

[0066] 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 precisely at least 200 mm (two hundred millimeters), preferably at least 300 mm (three hundred millimeters), more preferably at least 400 mm (four hundred millimeters). The sheet width is preferably a maximum of 1,500 mm (one thousand five hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,300 mm (one thousand three hundred millimeters), even more preferably a maximum of 1,060 mm (one thousand sixty millimeters). A sheet length, preferably parallel to a transport direction T, is, for example, at least 150 mm (one hundred fifty millimeters), preferably at least 250 mm (two hundred fifty millimeters), more preferably at least 350 mm (three hundred fifty millimeters). Furthermore, a sheet length is, for example, a maximum of 1,200 mm (one thousand two hundred millimeters), preferably a maximum of 1.000 mm (thousand millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 800 mm (eight hundred millimeters).

[0067] In the foregoing and in the following, 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 are arranged on a common carrier material, for example a common sheet 02. A panel 03 is preferably that region of a sheet 02 which is designed as a product of the sheet processing machine 01, in particular as an intermediate product for producing an end product, and / or is further processed, for example, into a desired or required end product and / or is designed to be further processable. The desired or required end product, which is preferably produced by further processing the respective panel 03, is preferably packaging, in particular a folding box, or a label and / or a label, in particular a label and / or a label of packaging.Preferably, the at least one sheet 02 has at least one panel 03, preferably at least two panels 03, more preferably at least four panels 03, more preferably at least eight panels 03, for example twelve panels 03. Preferably, the at least two panels 03 of the at least one sheet 02 are each connected to one another and / or to the respectively adjacent panel 03 by at least one stop point, preferably by at least two stop points, more preferably by at least four stop points.

[0068] In the foregoing and in the following, a remnant 04; 05; 06 is that area of ​​a sheet 02 which does not correspond to a blank 03. Collected remnants 04; 05; 06 are preferably referred to as waste. A remnant 04; 05; 06 is preferably formed as a trim and / or break-out and / or is removable. During operation of the sheet processing machine 01, the at least one remnant 04; 05; 06 is preferably produced in at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably by at least one processing step of the respective sheet 02, for example in at least one punching process. 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 separated in particular from the respective blanks 03 of the sheet 02.For example, at least one fourth shaping unit 600 designed as a stripping unit 600 is designed to remove at least one first remnant 04, in particular at least one waste piece 04, and / or is designed 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 designed to remove at least one remnant 04; 05; 06, preferably at least a second remnant 06, in particular at least one gripper edge 06, and / or is designed to remove at least one gripper edge 06. For example, a sheet 02 comprises a remnant 05 designed as a web 05. In particular, the blanks 03 are spaced apart from one another by the at least one web 05.Preferably, the at least one blank separation unit 1200 is designed to remove the at least one remaining piece 04; 05; 06, in particular the at least one web 05 and / or the at least one gripper edge 06, more preferably all remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 present in the substrate 02 at this time.

[0069] The at least one substrate 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02, has a plurality of edges 07; 08; 09. In particular, an edge 07 designed as a leading edge 07 is oriented at the front in the transport direction T on the sheet 02 and is arranged orthogonally to the transport direction T. In particular, the leading edge 07 is the edge 07 of the at least one sheet 02 which can be grasped for transporting the at least one sheet 02, preferably by at least one component of the 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 of the at least one sheet 02 designed as a trailing edge 08 is preferably arranged opposite the leading edge 07.Further preferably, the leading edge 07 and trailing edge 08 are arranged parallel to one another. In particular, the trailing edge 08 is oriented toward the rear of the at least one sheet 02 in the transport direction T and is arranged orthogonally to the transport direction T. Furthermore, the sheet 02 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 the trailing edge 08 of the sheet 02.

[0070] The at least one sheet 02 preferably has at least one printed image. In the foregoing and in the following, the printed image describes a representation on the at least one sheet 02 which 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 work stage 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 formed as the at least one residual piece 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 on its leading edge 07 or on its trailing edge 08.Preferably, the at least one sheet 02 has at least one gripper edge 06 on both its leading edge 07 and its trailing edge 08. Preferably, the sheet 02 has at least one print mark 11, preferably at least two print marks 11. In the foregoing and in the following, a print mark 11 is a mark, for example, for checking a register and / or a register and / or preferably for aligning the at least one sheet 02 in the transport direction T and / or in the transverse direction A.

[0071] At least one stack 12 of sheets 02, or also referred to as substrate stack 12, preferably comprises a plurality of sheets 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02 and additionally a plurality of further sheets 02. The at least one stack 12 preferably comprises at least 1,000 (one thousand) sheets 02, preferably at least 2,000 (two thousand) sheets 02, and additionally or alternatively preferably a maximum of 15,000 (fifteen thousand) sheets 02, further preferably a maximum of 10,000 (ten thousand) sheets 02, even 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), preferably of at least 200 mm (two hundred millimeters), even more preferably of at least 300 mm (three hundred millimeters) and additionally or alternatively of a maximum of 3,000 mm (three thousand millimeters), preferably of a maximum of 2,500 mm (two thousand five hundred millimeters), even more preferably of a maximum of 2.000 mm (two thousand millimeters), more preferably of a maximum of 1,600 mm (one thousand six hundred millimeters), more preferably of a maximum of 1,300 mm (one thousand three hundred millimeters). The at least one stack 12 preferably comprises at least two sub-stacks 13 of sheets 02, preferably at least four sub-stacks 13, more preferably at least eight sub-stacks 13. The at least one sub-stack 13 of sheets 02, in particular a sub-stack 13 comprising the at least one sheet 02, preferably describes a ream 13. According to DIN 6730, a ream 13 can be understood as a packaging unit of flat paper of the same type, i.e. unfolded, unrolled paper in sheets or sheets 02.The ream 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 partial stack 13 has a height of at least 5 mm (five millimeters), preferably of at least 10 mm (ten millimeters), and additionally or alternatively a height of a maximum of 400 mm (four hundred millimeters), preferably of a maximum of 300 mm (three hundred millimeters), more preferably of a maximum of 200 mm (two hundred millimeters).

[0072] A stack of blanks 14 and / or delivery stack 14 preferably comprises a number of blanks 03 which corresponds to the number of sheets 02 in a stack 12. The at least one stack of blanks 14 preferably has a height of a maximum of 2,000 mm (two thousand millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,600 mm (one thousand six hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,300 mm (one thousand three hundred millimeters). A partial stack 16 preferably comprises a number of blanks 03 which corresponds to the number of sheets 02 in a partial stack 13. 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, in particular a first unit 100 designed as a feeder unit 100, to a last unit 700, in particular an unit 700 designed as a sheet delivery unit 700, and / or to a last unit 1400, in particular an unit 1400 designed as a delivery unit or blank delivery unit 1400. The machine direction B is preferably a horizontal direction B.

[0073] The transverse direction A is preferably a horizontally extending direction A. 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 processing machine 01 to a drive side of the processing machine 01.

[0074] A vertical direction V is preferably the 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 processing machine 01 and / or from a lowest component of the processing machine 01 upwards and / or to a top component of the processing machine 01 and / or to a top cover of the processing machine 01.

[0075] The operator side of the processing machine 01 is preferably that side of the processing machine 01 parallel to the machine direction B, from which an operator can at least partially and at least temporarily access the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 of the processing machine 01, for example during maintenance work and / or changing at least one forming tool. The drive side of the processing machine 01 is preferably that side of the processing machine 01 parallel to the machine direction B, which is opposite the operator side. The drive side preferably has at least parts, preferably at least a large part, of a drive system.For example, an operator's at least temporary access to the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 on the drive side is blocked and / or obstructed by at least one component of the processing machine 01.

[0076] The spatial area provided for the transport of the at least one substrate 02 within the processing machine 01, which the substrate 02 occupies at least temporarily when present, is the transport path. The transport direction T is preferably a direction T in which the at least one substrate 02 is transported when present at every point along 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 extends 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 last contact of the substrate 02 with this aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 shows.

[0077] In the foregoing and in the following, the working width is the maximum width that the at least one substrate 02 may have in order to be able 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 able to be processed with the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the processing machine 01. This thus corresponds to the maximum width of the at least one substrate 02 that can be processed with the at least one shaping 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 twenty centimeters) and even more preferably at least 150 cm (one hundred and fifty centimeters).

[0078] The processing machine 01 preferably comprises at least one unit 100 designed as a feeder unit 100. The feeder unit 100 is preferably designed as a feeder, more preferably as a sheet feeder, more preferably as a sheet feeder unit. The feeder unit 100 is preferably designed as the first unit 100 of the processing machine 01 in the transport direction T. The feeder unit 100 is preferably designed 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; arranged downstream of the feeder unit 100 in the transport direction T.

[0079] 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 feeding.

[0080] The processing machine 01 preferably comprises at least one feed unit 200. The at least one unit 200 designed as a feed unit 200 is preferably arranged downstream of the at least one feeder unit 100 in the transport direction T. The at least one feed unit 200 is preferably designed to feed the at least one sheet 02, preferably the at least two sheets 02, more preferably a plurality of sheets 02, preferably sequentially to the at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600. The at least one feed unit 200 preferably has at least one device for detecting the at least one sheet 02. The at least one sheet 02 can preferably be aligned at least partially, preferably completely, by the at least one feed unit 200 with regard to its position in the transport direction T and / or in the transverse direction A.

[0081] The processing machine 01 has at least one unit 300; 400; 500; 600 designed as a processing unit. The at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is preferably a processing unit. In the transport direction T, downstream of the at least one feeder unit 100 and preferably additionally downstream of the at least one feeder unit 200, there are preferably at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least four, for example exactly four, units 300; 400; 500; 600 each designed as a shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600. The at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 preferably has at least one shaping unit, preferably exactly one shaping unit. Preferably, the at least one shaping unit is designed as at least one embossing unit and / or at least one creasing unit and / or at least one punching unit, more preferably as a rotary punching unit, and / or at least one stripping unit.Preferably, at least one of the shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 has at least one shaping 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 designed as a punching unit and / or creasing unit and / or embossing unit and / or stripping unit. Preferably, the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed to punch and / or cut and / or perforate and / or score and / or emboss and / or creasing the at least one sheet 02. For example, additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 at least one remaining piece 04 formed as a waste piece 04 is formed by removing at least one sheet 02.Preferably, the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably the at least one shaping unit of the shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, has at least one, preferably one, forme cylinder and at least one impression cylinder. Preferably, the at least one forme cylinder and / or the at least one impression cylinder is designed as a magnetic cylinder and / or has at least one winding unit, preferably in particular in the case of the forme cylinder at least one winding unit with at least one tool. Preferably, the at least one forme cylinder and the at least one impression cylinder are designed to form at least one, preferably exactly one, shaping point together. The shaping point is preferably the area in which the at least one forme cylinder, on the one hand, and the at least one impression cylinder, on the other hand, are closest to each other.The at least one forming unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably the at least one forming unit, more preferably the at least one forme cylinder, preferably has at least one tool. The at least one tool is preferably arranged in the region of the forming point in direct contact with the impression cylinder, for example, designed to touch it at least in the absence of the at least one sheet 02.

[0082] The at least one sheet 02 which is processed by the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, i.e. which is arranged on the transport path in the transport direction T after the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably has at least one punching impression. The at least one punching impression is designed, for example, as a groove and / or score and / or embossing and / or cut and / or perforation and / or score and / or as a broken-out waste piece 04. The at least one punching impression, in particular if it is designed as a perforation and / or cut, is preferably designed to at least partially separate the at least one blank 03 from the at least one remaining 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 sheet 02 which is processed by the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, i.e. which is arranged on the transport path in the transport direction T after the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, has the 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 remaining piece 04; 05; 06.

[0083] The processing machine 01 comprises at least one delivery unit 700. The at least one unit 700 designed as a delivery unit 700 is arranged in the transport direction T following the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably in the transport direction T after the at least two, more preferably the at least four, more preferably after all shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600. 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. The at least one sheet delivery unit 700 is preferably designed to deposit the at least one sheet 02 on at least one stacking base 17, for example at least one designed as a pallet 17 or as a conveyor belt or another type of stacking base 17.Preferably, the at least one sheet delivery 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 of, sheets 02.

[0084] In the transport direction T, downstream of the at least one sheet delivery 700, there is preferably arranged at least one unit 800; 900; 1000 configured as a transport system 800; 900; 1000, preferably as a transfer transport system 800; 900; 1000. The at least one transfer transport system 800; 900; 1000 is preferably configured to transport the at least one sheet 02 and preferably additionally further 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 arranged downstream in the transport direction T.

[0085] Preferably, in the transport direction T, at least one unit 1100 designed as an intermediate alignment unit 1100 is arranged downstream of the at least one transfer transport system 800; 900; 1000 and / or upstream of at least one unit 1200 designed as at least one blanking unit 1200. Preferably, the at least one intermediate alignment unit 1100 is designed to align and / or loosen the at least one partial stack 13, which preferably comprises the at least one sheet 02 and further sheets 02. For this purpose, the at least one intermediate alignment unit 1100 preferably has at least one stop, preferably at least two stops, against which the at least one partial stack 13 is aligned.

[0086] The processing machine 01 has at least one blanking unit 1200. The at least one blanking unit 1200 is preferably arranged downstream of the at least one shaping 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 designed as at least one blanking unit 1200, the blanks 03 are separated from the remnants 04; 05; 06, preferably the remaining remnants 04; 05; 06. The separation of the remnants 04; 05; 06 from the blanks 03 preferably takes place in partial stacks and / or in reams.Depending on the design of the blanks 03 and / or remnants 04; 05; 06, in particular depending on the size of the remnants 04; 05; 06, remnants 04; 05; 06, which are usually removed in an upstream shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, in particular the stripping unit, can also be removed in at least one blanking unit 1200.

[0087] In particular, the at least one blanking unit 1200 preferably has at least one blanking unit 1201 and at least one support element 1202 designed as a conveyor belt 1202, also called a segmented belt 1202. The at least one blanking unit 1201 generates and / or effects, during the separation process, a shearing movement with a shearing force between the blanks 03, in particular the partial blank stacks 16 designed as partial blank stacks 16, and the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the stacks of remaining pieces 04; 05; 06. By means of the at least one conveyor belt 1202, the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 are preferably transported away from the at least one blanking unit 1200 after the separation process and guided, for example, into a waste container 51 and / or into a comminution device 51.

[0088] Preferably, at least one delivery unit 1400 is arranged downstream of the at least one blank separation unit 1200. For example, at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, blank partial stacks 16 are transported from the blank separation 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, blank partial stacks 16 are collected on at least one stacking base 17, preferably at least one pallet 17, and / or stacked to form at least one blank stack 14 and / or delivery stack 14. For example, such a blank stack 14 comprises at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, blank partial stacks 16.Preferably, a sheet 02 is inserted between each stack of blanks 16 as an intermediate sheet 02 to increase stability.

[0089] Preferably, the at least one shaping unit of at least one shaping assembly 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping assemblies 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed as an embossing unit. Preferably, the shaping assembly 300; 400; 500; 600 designed as an embossing unit has the at least one forme cylinder designed as a punching cylinder. Preferably, the at least one embossing unit is designed 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 depressed compared to its surroundings on the surface of the sheet 02. For example, the at least one forme cylinder is designed to produce both at least one raised and at least one depressed relief embossing. For example, different relief embossings produced by the at least one embossing unit in the surface of the at least one sheet 02 have different heights.

[0090] Preferably, additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit of at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed as a creasing unit. Preferably, the shaping unit designed as a creasing unit is designed to creasing the at least one sheet 02. For example, the creasing unit is additionally designed 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 designed to create at least one fold, for example, for at least one fold.

[0091] Preferably, additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit of at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed as a punching unit. Preferably, the shaping unit designed as a punching unit is designed to punch and / or perforate and / or score the at least one sheet 02.

[0092] Preferably additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit of at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed as a punching unit with at least one suction system, preferably a hole suction system. Preferably, the shaping unit designed as a punching unit with at least one suction system is designed to punch and / or perforate and / or score the at least one sheet 02, wherein 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 processing in the at least one shaping unit and is held on the forme cylinder with air, preferably suction air, and blown into at least one suction box of the shaping unit.In particular, this includes waste pieces 04 which, for example, cannot be removed by further processing steps and / or, for example, have a maximum area of ​​0.25 cm. 2 (zero point two five square centimeters), from which at least one sheet 02 can be removed. When processing thin sheets 02 with a maximum thickness of 0.3 cm (zero point three centimeters), the processing machine 01 preferably has at least one shaping unit 300 with at least one punching unit with at least one suction device.

[0093] Preferably, additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit of at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 is designed as a stripping unit. Preferably, the shaping unit designed as a stripping unit is designed to remove, preferably strip and / or suck off, at least one waste piece 04, preferably at least two waste pieces 04, more preferably at least four waste pieces 04, more preferably a plurality of waste pieces 04, from the at least one sheet 02.

[0094] In a preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01, particularly in the case of producing at least one label, for example at least one label for plastic packaging, has at least one shaping unit 400 with at least one punching unit and, for example, additionally a shaping unit 300 arranged upstream of this shaping unit 400 with at least one punching unit and at least one suction unit. Preferably, the at least one sheet delivery unit 700 is arranged directly after the shaping unit 400 with the at least one punching unit, i.e., in particular, without another shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between.

[0095] In a further preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01 has, particularly in the case of producing at least one further label, for example at least one paper label, at least one shaping unit 400 with at least one punching unit and, for example, additionally a shaping unit 300 arranged upstream of this shaping unit 400 with at least one punching unit and at least one suction unit. For example, alternatively, at least one shaping unit 300 with at least one creasing unit or with at least one embossing unit is arranged upstream of the at least one shaping unit 400 with the at least one punching unit. The at least one sheet delivery 700 is preferably arranged directly downstream of the shaping unit 400 with the at least one punching unit, i.e., in particular, without a further shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between.

[0096] In a further preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01, particularly in the case of processing cardboard, has at least three shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600. Preferably, the first shaping unit 300 has at least one embossing unit or creasing unit. If present in the first shaping unit 300, the embossing unit is preferably arranged upstream of the second shaping unit 400, which has the creasing unit.

[0097] After the at least one shaping unit 300; 400 having the creasing unit, for example the first or second shaping unit 300; 400, there preferably follows a shaping unit 400; 500 with at least one punching unit. Preferably, the third or fourth shaping unit 500; 600 has at least one stripping unit. Preferably, the shaping unit 500; 600 with the at least one stripping unit is arranged directly after the shaping unit 400; 500 with the at least one punching unit, in particular without a further shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between. Preferably, the shaping unit 500; 600 with the at least one stripping unit is arranged directly after the shaping unit 500; 600 with the at least one stripping unit, in particular without a further shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between, which has at least one sheet delivery 700 arranged.

[0098] The at least one depaneling unit 1201 of the at least one blanking unit 1200 preferably comprises at least one upper blanking module 1204 and at least one lower blanking module 1203. In an open state, the at least one upper blanking module 1204 is preferably arranged at a distance from the at least one lower blanking module 1203 in the vertical direction V. During a separation process, the at least one upper blanking module 1204 is preferably moved from a first position in the open state toward the at least one lower blanking module 1203 and is preferably in contact with the at least one lower blanking module 1203 during the separation process, at least indirectly via the blanks 03 and / or the partial stack 13 of blanks 03.The shearing movement of the at least one blank separation module 1204 applies a shearing force to the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 and / or partial stacks 13 of remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, and separates the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the partial stacks 13 of remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, from the blanks 03, in particular the partial stacks 16. In a preferred embodiment with directly connected blanks 03 on a sheet 02, additional shearing forces act between the blanks 03 to separate them from one another. Preferably, the at least one upper blank separation module 1204 is arranged to be transferred at least from the open position to a closed position during the separation process.

[0099] 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 a plurality of elements 1212 designed as separating elements 1212, each with an active surface 1215. The plurality of 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, preferably with a plurality of support elements 1211.

[0100] The at least one lower blank 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 so as to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction V. Particularly preferably, the at least three positions differ in the vertical direction V, in particular 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 are positionable or are positioned by the positioning module 1246, form two upper positions of the at least three positions in the vertical direction V. 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 additional 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 remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, i.e., waste.

[0101] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of support elements 1211, i.e. preferably the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, are designed as pins 1211, in particular support pins 1211, and the plurality of separating elements 1212, i.e. preferably the separating elements 1212 of the upper separating tool 1210, are designed as pins 1212, in particular as separating pins 1212. The at least one upper blank separating module 1204 and the at least one lower blank separating 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 blank separating module 1204 has at least one upper matrix 1210 or separating element matrix 1210 with a plurality of pins 1212, in particular separating pins 1212. The at least one lower depaneling module 1203 has in particular at least one lower matrix 1209, in particular support pin matrix 1209, with a plurality of 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 blank stacks 16, and the upper blank separation module 1204 and in particular the plurality of separation elements 1212, in particular the plurality of separation pins 1212, carry out a relative movement to the at least one lower blank separation module 1203 during the separation process and cause a shearing movement and / or shearing force on the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 and preferably also on parts of the at least one partial blank stack 16. The separation elements 1212 are preferably positioned such that the plurality of separation elements 1212 press, in particular, on the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 lying at the edge of the sheets 02. In particular, the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 are thus separated from the blanks 03 and, for example, also connected blanks 03 are separated from one another.The at least one upper blank separation module 1204 and the at least one lower blank separation module 1203 have a coordinated relief with at least two levels each due to the positionable separation elements 1212 and / or support elements 1211. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one lower blank separation module 1203, in particular the support elements 1202; 1211, can be positioned in at least three positions and / or levels.

[0102] In principle, the support elements 1202; 1211 are preferably elements that are suitable for supporting the blanks 03 or the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular waste pieces. In a preferred embodiment, two of this type of support element 1202; 1211 are pins 1211, in particular the upper two types of support elements 1211. These preferably support the blanks 03 and / or the partial stacks 16. In particular, the third type of support element 1202 is the conveyor belt 1202. This is preferably provided for supporting and transporting away the waste. Alternatively, the support elements 1211 can also be formed only 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 formed as support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209.It is particularly important that the lower blank separation module 1203 has three support elements 1202; 1211, which can be arranged in three positions and are also temporarily in at least one separation position. In this way, separation of the waste, i.e. preferably the leftover pieces 04; 05; 06, can be ensured and a shearing movement on the blanks 03, in particular connected blanks 03, can be generated. Furthermore, the at least one blank separation 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 reams 13 and / or blanks 03 and / or partial blank stacks 16 from an upstream unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100 into the at least one blank separation unit 1200. Preferably, the at least one conveyor belt 1202 is designed as a transport means 1202 with a plurality of sections 1206 and / or conveyor belt links 1206.The sections 1206 are also referred to above and below as segments 1206. The at least one conveyor belt 1202 is preferably designed as a circulating, endless transport means 1202 and arranged in operative connection with a plurality of circulating means 1217. The at least one conveyor belt 1202 has at least one region, in particular a transport region 1207, in which a partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blank 03 and / or partial-use stack 16 is and / or comes into contact with the conveyor belt 1202 at least temporarily. The at least one transport region 1207 is preferably formed in a horizontally oriented plane and conveys a partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blank 03 and / or partial-use stack 16 in the transport direction T through the at least one blank separation unit 1200.A portion of the transport region 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. The portion of the transport region 1207 that can be changed in the vertical direction V is preferably arranged between the at least one upper blanking module 1204 and the at least one lower blanking module 1203. The at least one changeable transport region 1207 is preferably arranged 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; 06 are collected on the transport region 1207 and, after the separation process, are discharged from the blanking 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; 06 are transported directly into a waste container 51 after the blank separation.

[0103] The individual conveyor belt links 1206 preferably have a plurality of openings 1208 and / or holes 1208. At least in the transport area 1207, which can be changed 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 blank separation module 1203 during the separation process. During the separation process, a part of the support pins 1211 particularly preferably protrude at least partially through the holes 1208 of the at least one transport area 1207 which can be changed in the vertical direction V and support the individual partial stacks 13 and / or reams 13 and / or blanks 03 and / or partial blank stacks 16 and act as a counterpart to the at least one upper blank separation module 1204. The upper blank separation module 1204 thus cooperates at least with the at least two support elements 1211, preferably support pins 1211, of the lower blank separation module 1203.During the separation process, a part of the at least two support elements 1211, i.e. preferably the pins 1211, preferably protrude at least partially through holes 1208 of the at least one transport region 1207 of the support element 1202 designed as a transport belt 1202, which can be changed in the vertical direction V. In other words, the transport belt 1202 and the support elements 1211 of the lower separation tool 1209 are coordinated with one another such that the support elements 1211 of the lower separation tool 1209 can protrude through the holes 1208 of the transport region 1207 of the transport belt 1202 and / or are arranged to protrude at least partially through the holes 1208 at least at one point in time, preferably at least during the separation process.

[0104] The at least upper blank separation module 1204 preferably has the plurality of separation elements 1212, in particular the plurality of separation pins 1212, and the at least one separation element matrix 1210, in particular the at least one separation pin matrix 1210. The plurality of separation elements 1212 of the separation element matrix 1210 can preferably each be arranged or positioned in at least two positions, an activated and a deactivated position, and / or can be set in at least two positions. In particular, the at least one upper blank separation module 1204 has at least one template 1216 for this purpose. Such a template 1216 preferably has a plurality of holes, each hole being adapted to the position of the plurality of activated separation elements 1212 in the at least one separation element matrix 1210. Preferably, precisely those holes of the at least one template 1216 whose associated separation elements 1212 are to be deactivated are closed.The holes assigned to the separating pins 1212 to be activated are left open. The separating elements 1212, in particular the separating pins 1212, are preferably arranged in the activated and / or deactivated position using the at least one template 1216. The separating pins 1212 of the at least one upper separating tool 1210, which are arranged in the activated position, are preferably arranged to apply a force, for example, exclusively to the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the webs 05, during the separating process.

[0105] A separating element 1212 of the plurality of separating elements 1212 in the activated position has a first distance A1 to an upper support plate 1213. A separating element

[0106] 1212 of the plurality of separating elements 1212 in the deactivated position has a second distance A2 from the support plate 1213. The support plate 1213 is preferably a plate

[0107] 1213 on the at least one upper depaneling module 1204, to which the separating elements 1212 are fastened by means of a closer. Preferably, the first distance A1 and the second distance A2 are each arranged from an active surface of the separating elements 1212, preferably to a central plane extending in the vertical direction V through the carrier plate 1213.

[0108] The activated separating elements 1212 are not blocked by the template 1216 and are arranged further down in a horizontally oriented plane, preferably in the vertical direction V, and / or closer to the at least one lower blank separation module 1203. Analogously, the first distance A1 is preferably greater than the second distance A2. The deactivated separating elements 1212 are arranged further up in a horizontally oriented plane, preferably in the vertical direction V, and / or further away from the at least one lower blank separation module 1203. In preparation for a separation process, the separating pins 1212 are fixed in the activated position and the deactivated position by means of several closers. Such closers preferably have shapes and / or regions with different cross-sections. The shape can be moved to fasten 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. The separating pins 1212 are preferably 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 placed 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 matched to the at least one upper pin matrix 1209 and further preferably to the positions of the separating pins 1212.Preferably, the holes of the hole matrix 1209 are arranged uniformly, and particularly preferably in a square arrangement. 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 design of the template 1216, none of the holes of the hole matrix 1209 is closed. The at least one further carrier plate 1214 serves as a counterpressure surface for the partial stacks 13 and / or reams 13 and / or blanks 03 and / or partial stacks 16 during the separating process and for guiding the activated separating pins 1212.

[0109] In a preferred embodiment, at least one further upper separating tool 1205, or an upper depaneling tool 1205, is additionally arranged on the at least one lower carrier plate 1214, or an upper depaneling module 1204.

[0110] In particular, the at least one lower support plate 1214 is arranged so as to be 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 fastening 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 blanking tool 1205 comprises a support plate 1222 designed as a blanking tool carrier 1222. Preferably, the at least one upper blanking tool 1205 is fastened to the upper blanking module 1204 by means of a blanking tool carrier 1222. Preferably, a plurality of elements are arranged on the at least one blanking tool carrier 1222, which elements are adapted to a blank shape and / or the number of blanks 03. In particular, these plurality of elements are fastened and / or fixed on the blanking tool carrier 1222.The at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222 preferably has a plurality of separating pin holes 1223 and in particular the plurality of separating elements 1212 in the activated position are arranged in a precisely fitting horizontal alignment in the vertical direction V, preferably directly above the separating pin holes 1223.

[0111] In addition, 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.

[0112] The at least one upper separating tool 1205 is preferably matched and / or adapted to the design and / or arrangement of the blanks 03 on the sheet 02. The remnants 04; 05; 06 and / or the blanks 03 are additionally separated by means of at least one upper blank separating tool 1205. If there are several blanks 03 on a sheet 02, thin remnants 05 and / or webs 05 can be arranged between the blanks 03, for example. In such a case, the webs 05 must be additionally removed in the at least one blank separating unit 1200. In the following, the processing and / or removal of these thin remnants 05 and / or webs 05 in the at least one blank separating 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 depaneling tool 1205.

[0113] Additionally or alternatively, blanks 03 can be arranged on a sheet 02 without a web 05 in between, which can save space on a sheet 02. The adjacent blanks 03 on the sheet 02 are in direct contact with one another in this case. As a rule, the directly adjacent blanks 03 are connected after punching via one or more holding points. These can be separated from one another by a relative movement. In the following, the separation of two directly adjacent blanks 03 is referred to as a separating cut. The at least one separating tool 1205 must be adapted and / or modified for a separating cut and / or an intermediate cut. For example, such a separating tool 1205 must be replaced with each job change.Preferably, the at least one upper blank separating tool 1205 has at least one contact surface 1227; 1230, wherein the at least one contact surface 1227; 1230 has a contour and / or surface adapted to a blank shape.

[0114] 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 a plurality of separating pin holes 1223, which correspond in the vertical direction V with the holes of the hole matrix 1219 of the lower carrier plate 1214 located above. In particular, the separating pins 1212 arranged in the activated position protrude through the plurality of 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 regions.

[0115] The at least one blanking tool 1205 for performing the separating cut is preferably characterized in that the surface 1224 coming into contact with the blanks 03, in particular the entire contact surface 1224, has regions 1225; 1226 with different properties. In particular, the at least one upper blanking tool 1205 for separating blanks 03 arranged directly next to one another on a sheet 02 has at least one contact surface 1224; 1227; 1230 that is smaller than or equal to the surface area of ​​a blank 03 on a sheet 02. The contact surface 1224 has at least one region 1225 with a higher rigidity or a lower elasticity and at least one region 1226 with a lower rigidity or a higher elasticity. Rigidity here means, in particular, a rigidity with respect to a displacement in the vertical direction V.The low-rigidity regions 1226 and the high-rigidity regions 1225 are preferably arranged alternately on the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205. Each region 1225; 1226 preferably has its own element 1228; 1235 designed as a contact element 1228; 1235 with its own contact surface 1227;.

[0116] 1230, which comes into contact with a blank 03 during the separating process. Preferably, the at least one upper blank separating 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 matched and / or adapted to the shape of the blank 03. Preferably, such an upper blank separating tool 1205 preferably has at least one first, preferably at least two first, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least eight, first contact elements 1228, each with at least one first, preferably at least two first, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least eight, first contact surfaces 1227.Such an upper depaneling tool 1205 preferably has at least one first, preferably at least two first, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least eight, second contact elements 1235, each with at least one first, preferably at least two first, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least eight, second contact surfaces 1230. The regions 1226 with the lower rigidity have, for example, a plurality of elements 1229, in particular tool support elements 1229, for example foam elements 1229, with a low rigidity and / or high elasticity between the respective at least one first contact element 1228 and the depaneling tool carrier 1222 or the carrier plate 1222.The regions 1225 with the higher rigidity have, for example, a plurality of further elements 1231, preferably a plurality of second tool support elements 1231, for example a plurality of metal rods 1231, with high rigidity and / or low elasticity between the respective contact element 1225 and the carrier plate 1222 or the depaneling tool carrier 1222.

[0117] 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, at least one first tool support element 1229 has greater elasticity and / or is more easily deformable than the at least one second tool support element 1231.

[0118] During a separation process, the at least one region 1226 and / or the at least one first contact surface 1227 with a low stiffness is movable and / or temporarily deforms in the vertical direction V. In particular, during the separation process, the plane through the contact surfaces 1227 of the regions 1226 with the 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 the lower stiffness changes relative to the contact surface 1230 of the regions 1225 with the higher stiffness. The at least one region 1225 and / or the regions 1225 with the higher stiffness are immobile during the separation process and remain in particular in one plane. The plane is preferably the plane through the contact surface 1224 of the at least one separation tool 1205.

[0119] The at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 has the at least one first contact surface 1227 with a first distance A3 from the at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222. Furthermore, the at least one upper depaneling tool 1205 has at least the further contact surface 1230 with a second distance A4 from 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 the same. The at least one first contact surface 1227 and / or the at least one second contact surface 1230 can preferably be arranged 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 region 1226 with the lower rigidity and the contact surface 1230 is smaller in the separation position than the third distance A5.

[0120] In the embodiment with a plurality of first contact surfaces 1227 and a plurality of second contact surfaces 1230, the plurality of first contact surfaces 1227 preferably each have the distance A5 and the plurality of second contact surfaces 1230 each have the distance A6 from the at least one depaneling tool carrier 1222.

[0121] 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.

[0122] In particular, the upper depaneling 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. The three distances A7; A6; A5 preferably differ in their dimensions in the vertical direction V and / or in their height. In particular, a separating element 1212 has the distance A7 to a carrier plate 1222 and the contact elements 1228; 1235 have the distances A6 and A5 to a carrier plate 1222. Relief here means an arrangement of the three elements 1212; 1228; 1235 in different positions and several surfaces in different arrangement in the vertical direction V.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.

[0123] In contrast, the lower blank separation module 1203 preferably has a relief coordinated with the relief of the upper blank separation module 1204. The lower blank 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 least at one point in time. The at least three support elements 1202; 1211 preferably have three different distances A11; A12; A13 from a guide support 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of a guide support 1240, of the lower blank separation module 1203. Further preferably, the support elements 1202; 1211 are arranged at at least four different distances A11; A12; A13; A14 can be arranged or at least one support element 1202; 1211 has one of the four distances A11; A12; A13;

[0124] A14. The relief of the lower blank separation module 1203 and the upper blank separation module 1204 is preferably designed such that, in the separation position, the absolute value of the difference between two distances A12; A13 of at least two support elements 1211 of the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 corresponds and / or can correspond to the absolute value of the difference between the two distances A5; A6 of at least two active surfaces 1215 and / or contact surfaces 1227; 1230. The relief of the upper blank separation module 1204 and the lower blank separation module 1203 are designed as counterparts and / or negative images with respect to the relief. In one embodiment for separating adjacent blanks 03 on a sheet 02, each of the blank separation modules 1204; 1203 preferably has a plurality of surfaces and / or elements that can be arranged in at least three positions. Regarding the lower depaneling module 1203, the plurality of surfaces are preferably the support surfaces 1248; 1249 of the support elements 1202; 1211.In the separation position, a relief is preferably formed with three different surfaces in different vertical directions V and / or vertical positions. This means that 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 mutually different planes in the vertical direction V. Preferably, with respect to the upper blank 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 blank separation module 1203 and its support elements 1202; 1211.

[0125] 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.

[0126] Additionally or alternatively, spacer elements may be present between the first contact elements 1228 and / or the second contact elements 1235 and the carrier plate 1222. Furthermore, additional guide elements 1233, in particular metal rods 1233, may protrude beyond the first contact elements 1228 and / or the second contact elements 1235 in the direction of the lower blank separation module 1203 and hold the partial stacks 13 and / or reams 13 and / or blanks 03 and / or partial blank stacks 16 in their position throughout the entire separation process.

[0127] Additionally or alternatively, the upper depaneling tool 1204 has only one contact element 1228; 1235, for example, here 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 between the distances A5 and A6 is then not caused by the elastic tool support elements 1229; 1231, but by the omission of the second contact surface 1230 with the second contact element 1235.

[0128] Additionally or alternatively, between the contact elements 1228, a plurality of active elements 1234 can protrude beyond the plane of the contact surface 1227 of the at least one separating tool 1205 in the direction of the lower depaneling module 1203 and additionally remove residual pieces 04; 05; 06, for example parts of the frame and / or inner residual pieces 04.

[0129] 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 residual pieces 05 and / or webs 05 has an outline, and the outline is larger than an outline of a blank 03 on a sheet 02. Preferably, the at least one upper blank separating tool 1204 for making intermediate cuts also has at least one active element 1237, which is preferably of rigid design. The at least one active element 1237 is preferably arranged on the blank separating tool carrier 1222 and projects in the direction of the at least one lower blank separating module 1203. The at least one active element 1237 is arranged such that the residual pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the remaining pieces 05 and / or webs 05, is pressed downwards between the lower pin matrix 1209 during the separation process.In particular, the at least one active element 1237 is arranged in the separation position of the upper blank separation module 1204 to remove the remaining pieces 05 and / or the webs 05 from the sheets 02. Additionally or alternatively, such an active element 1237 acts on remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 of the frame and / or other remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 of the partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blank 03 and / or partial blank stack 16. Preferably, the at least one active element 1237 forms the outline of a partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blank 03 and / or partial blank stack 16. In such an active element 1237, at least one support element 1238, preferably made of an elastic material, is additionally present and / or arranged on the inside to increase the stability and prevent a partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blank 03 and / or partial blank stack 16 from sticking.The at least one support element 1238 is preferably constructed from several layers and / or can additionally be subjected to a load, for example by a pneumatic cylinder.

[0130] Additionally or alternatively, the at least one blanking tool 1205, in particular the at least one upper blanking tool 1205, can be used as a combination tool for performing separating cuts and / or intermediate cuts. In particular, the at least one blanking tool 1205 then has the separating cut arrangement in areas with contiguous partial stacks 13 and / or reams 13 and / or blanks 03 and / or partial blank stacks 16, and the intermediate cut arrangement in areas with internal residual pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular at webs 05. The surrounding areas in which separating pins 1212 are preferably used to remove the residual pieces 04; 05; 06 can, for example, be replaced by an outline contour on the tool and / or blanking tool 1205. In another embodiment, the combination tool is supplemented by the arrangement of separating pins 1212.

[0131] The at least one blank separation device 1200 preferably separates at least one partial blank stack 16 from a stack 12 and / or a ream 13 of sheets 02 in a blank separation method. The at least one blank separation device 1200 has at least one blank separation unit 1201. In a separation process, at least one lower blank separation module 1203 and at least one upper blank separation module 1204 are brought into contact. The at least one upper blank separation module 1204 preferably has an upper separation tool 1210 with a plurality of separation elements 1212 in an activated position or a deactivated position. One of the plurality of separation elements 1212 in the activated position has a first distance A1 from a carrier plate 1213, and one of the plurality of separation elements 1212 in the deactivated position has a second distance A2 from the carrier plate 1213 in a first position of the carrier plate 1213.In particular, the at least one carrier plate 1213 is arranged in the first position, while the at least one depaneling unit 1201 is arranged in an open position.

[0132] 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 blank separation tool 1205, blanks 03 lying directly next to one another on a sheet 02 are and / or can be separated.

[0133] In particular, by the at least one blank separating device 1201, residual pieces 04; 05; 06, preferably residual pieces 05 and / or webs 05 between two blanks 03 on a sheet 02, are and / or can be removed by means of at least one active element 1237.

[0134] 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 blank 03 and / or partial blank 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 another 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 degrees of rigidity and / or different degrees of 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. In addition, the second distance A4 of the at least one second contact surface 1230 changes to the fourth distance A6. Before the separating process, the distances A3 and A4 are equal. During the separating process, the distances change to the distances A5 and A6, at least temporarily, and the two distances A5; A6 are at least temporarily different. The reason for this is at least one first tool support element 1229 between the first contact surface 1227 and the at least one depaneling tool carrier 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 elastic and / or stiff and / or movable to different degrees.

[0135] The at least one lower blank 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 from a guide support 1240 of the at least one lower blank separation module 1203. In particular, the at least three support elements 1202; 1211 are arranged so as to be positionable in at least three positions. In particular, the three distances A11; A12; A13 of the support surfaces 1249; 1248 from the one guide support 1240, in particular a center line 1247 through the guide support 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 at least three different distances A11; A12; A13; A14 from the guide carrier 1240 of the lower depaneling module 1203.More preferably, the at least four distances A11; A12; A13; A14 differ from one another. The guide support 1240 is preferably arranged as a fixed support for guiding the support elements 1202; 1211 on the at least one lower blank separation module 1203. Preferably, the at least one guide support 1240 is the support which, with respect to the vertical direction V, is the uppermost support of the at least one lower blank separation module 1203. In another embodiment of the at least one lower blank separation module 1203, the distances A11; A12; A13; A14 are arranged in particular relative to a different reference point in the vertical direction V. In particular, the distances A11; A12; A13; 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 support 1240 separates the upper region of the lower blank separation module 1203, the separation region, from the lower part, the stencil region. The guide support 1240 or the base plate 1240 also seals the stencil region against waste. This could hinder the setting or positioning process of the support elements 1211. To improve the sealing between the regions, sleeves 1253 are preferably additionally used. The sleeves 1253 are thus preferably designed to seal the stencil region against waste in addition to the guide support 1240.

[0136] Preferably, one of the preferably at least three support elements 1202; 1211 is designed as the at least one conveyor belt 1202. In particular, the at least one conveyor belt 1202 is arranged in the region of the blanking unit 1201 during the separation process of the partial stacks 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blanks 03 and / or partial blank stacks 16 and / or the partial stacks 13 from the stacks 12 in the vertical direction V, in particular the transport region 1207. In particular, the at least one conveyor belt 1202 then serves as the 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. This means that 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.

[0137] The at least one lower blank separation module 1203 preferably has, in addition to the conveyor belt 1202, the at least one lower separating tool 1209 with the plurality of 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, in particular as a pin matrix 1209. In particular, the at least one support pin matrix 1209 can be and / or must be matched to the separating pin matrix 1210 and / or the at least one upper blank separation tool 1204 for a separation process. In particular, the relief of the upper blank separation module 1204 and the lower blank separation module 1203 must be matched to one another. Each support element 1211, in particular of the lower separating tool 1209, can preferably be arranged at least temporarily in 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.

[0138] 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 support 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of the guide support 1240. The other two positions are respectively 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 support 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of the guide support 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 support 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of the guide 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 from the at least one guide support 1240. This means that the at least two support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209 can be arranged at least in a deactivated position, in a first activated position, and in a second activated position.

[0139] 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, in the first activated position and / or in the second activated position, 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 particular, a support element 1211 in the activated position supports a partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blank 03 and / or partial blank stack 16 during the separating process. The support elements 1211, in the deactivated position, 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, the at least one support element 1211, in particular the plurality of support elements 1211, is arranged recessed in the conveyor belt 1202 at the distance A11.

[0140] Preferably, a support element 1211 preferably has a support element 1241 on the upper side, preferably the side that is in contact with the partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blank 03 and / or partial-use 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 in particular has a resilient surface, in particular to prevent impressions on the partial stack 13 and / or ream 13 and / or blank 03 and / or partial-use stack 16.

[0141] Such a support element 1211 preferably has at least a first groove 1243 centrally 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. The support elements 1211 are preferably designed as pins or pins 1211 and, during operation, conduct force from the blank stack 14 into the lower blank separation module 1203. The support elements 1211 are preferably surrounded by sleeves 1253. The sleeves 1253 reduce a distance between the pins 1211 and a surrounding housing. In particular, the sleeves 1253 ensure that no waste gets into the positioning module 1246 or the support module 1245. The support module 1245 particularly preferably has the sleeves 1253, wherein the sleeves 1253 are used to seal off residual pieces 04; 05; 06 are arranged surrounding the support elements 1211. The sleeves 1253 preferably prevent the penetration of residual pieces 04; 05; 06 into the support module 1245.

[0142] Furthermore, the lower blank separation module 1203 preferably has a segment carrier 1251. The segment carrier 1251 is preferably arranged within the support module 1245. Thus, the support module 1245 preferably holds and / or guides and / or supports the support element 1202 designed as a conveyor belt 1202 in addition to the support elements 1211 designed as pins 1211, preferably at least during the separation process. The segment carrier 1251 is movable along a linear guide and presses against the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 during the separation process and conveys the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 as well as the segments 1206 downwards after the separation process. In particular, the blanks 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 be retracted above the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 and under the blank 03. Furthermore, the lower blank separation module 1203 preferably has a guide plate 1252.The guide plate 1252 has a hole or a guide for each support element 1211. These serve to ensure that the pins remain straight and are guided during production. Furthermore, the lower depaneling module 1203 preferably has the guide carrier 1240 or the base plate 1240. Force from the support elements 1211 is introduced into the frame via the guide carrier 1240. Support elements 1211, i.e. preferably support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, which are not held in a higher position by a template 1259, 1261 of the templates 1259; 1261, are preferably held in position via a holding plate 1255. For this purpose, the holding plate 1255 has holes with cross-sections that are smaller than the cross-sections of the support elements 1211 in the wider areas.

[0143] 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. The support module 1245 preferably 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; 1211, preferably the support elements 1211 preferably designed as pins 1211 and the support element 1202 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 closer 1256 is provided. Pulling out the at least two support elements 1211, preferably the support elements 1211 formed as pins 1211, is preferably prevented by means of the closer 1256. A locking system is designed such that the cross-section of the holes can be reduced.As a result, the support elements 1211 are held and can only move in the area of ​​the groove 1243. To separate the blanks 03 in a separating cut layout, the support elements 1211 can then move up and down, for example, 60 mm in 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 closer 1256, also called the main shutter 1256, is preferably installed in the support module 1245 and in particular under a plurality of sleeves 1253 and / or at least under a guide carrier 1240 or the base plate 1240 to secure the pins 1211, in particular the support elements 1211 designed as pins 1211, against being pulled out. The closer 1256, which prevents the support elements 1211 from being pulled out, is preferably arranged in the support module 1245 and more 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.

[0144] Furthermore, the lower blank separation module 1203 has 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; 1261. Thus, the template carrier 1258 preferably has the first template 1259 and the second template 1261. The templates 1259; 1261 are preferably movable by moving the template carrier 1258 in the vertical direction V. The template carrier 1258 moves the templates 1259; 1261 preferably during an order change in the vertical direction V. The positioning module 1246 is preferably designed to position the at least two support elements 1211, in particular the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209.The positioning module 1246 preferably determines the positions that the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209 can assume during production operation. Furthermore, the positioning module 1246 preferably has a hold-down device 1264. The hold-down device 1264 is preferably designed such that the support elements 1211, in particular of the lower separating tool 1209, can be clamped or held in one position. Pulling out of the support elements 1211 can thus be prevented. This means that the hold-down device 1264 is particularly preferably designed to hold the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209. In particular, the hold-down device 1264 holds the support elements 1211 firmly during production operation. In the lower depaneling module 1203, the hold-down device 1264 preferably prevents the at least two support elements 1211 of the support elements 1202 from being lifted and / or pulled out. 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 operation.

[0145] In a preferred embodiment, the lower blanking module 1203 has at least two drives 1266; 1267. The drives 1266; 1267 can adjust the supports and / or plates of the lower blanking module 1203 in the vertical direction V or adjust them accordingly. This allows separate actuation of the lower blanking module 1203. For example, the lower blanking module 1203 has a drive 1267 for driving the stencil area and a drive 1266 for driving the separation area. The drive 1266 for driving the separation area is preferably arranged laterally in the lower blanking module 1203 and moves the supports of the separation area up and down in the vertical direction V, preferably along the linear guide 1257. The drive 1267 is preferably arranged to move the supports of the stencil area in the vertical direction V.In another embodiment, the lower depaneling 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 depaneling module 1203 preferably has the at least two drives 1266; 1267 for separately adjusting 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.

[0146] By means of the at least two templates 1259 and 1261, the support elements 1211 can be selected on a job-specific basis. In other words, the at least one template 1259; 1261 is designed to set the support elements 1211, in particular the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, in their position, 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 designed to absorb and transmit forces. These forces are, for example, forces that arise in the separating process due to a shearing movement between waste, in particular the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, and blanks 03 or between connected blanks 03. During the separation process, a force or forces are transferred from at least some of the support elements 1211 into the pressure-resistant template 1259; 1261 of the positioning module 1246.Preferably, at least the first template 1259 is a pressure-resistant template 1259. Preferably, the forces are transferred into the template 1259; 1261, with which the support elements 1211 are in contact. The forces are guided through the at least one template 1259; 1261, for example, into the housing.

[0147] For this purpose, i.e., preferably for job-specific selection and / or force transmission, the templates 1259 and 1261 are preferably of greater thickness. At least one template 1259; 1261 of the templates 1259; 1261 is pressure-stable and / or rigidly designed to absorb a force in the separation process. Preferably, at least one upper template 1259 of the templates 1259; 1261, which is preferably arranged above the at least one other template in the vertical direction V, is pressure-stable and / or designed to absorb the force in the separation process. The at least one template 1259; 1261 of the templates 1259; 1261 preferably has a thickness of at least 1 cm (one centimeter), preferably at least 2 cm, and / or of a maximum of 2 decimeters (two decimeters), i.e., 20 cm, preferably a maximum of 1 decimeter, more preferably a maximum of 5 cm (five centimeters). Preferably, additionally or alternatively, the at least one template 1259; 1261 is made of a hard material.The upper stencil 1259 is preferably made of a stable material, such as wood. The stencil 1259 preferably has a strength or thickness of several centimeters to 1 to 2 decimetres. More preferably, the stencil 1259 has a thickness of 2 to 5 centimeters. Furthermore, the lower stencil 1261, for example, is designed in a thin design, for example from plastic, and does not transmit any force. In this case, force is transmitted in the separation process, for example via the closers 1256. In a preferred embodiment, the stencil 1259; 1261, in particular at least the upper stencil 1259 and more preferably additionally the lower stencil 1261, has a plurality of cutouts in a matrix. The stencils 1259; 1261 preferably have a size which is larger than the sheet format. The stencils 1259; 1261 has a format of 1170 mm in width and 890 mm in length.That is, a pressure-resistant template 1259; 1261 preferably describes that it is designed to set the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209 in their position, preferably the first activated position or the second activated position, and / or to absorb the forces and transmit them into the housing.

[0148] Preferably, a material such as wood is used for the pressure-resistant stencils 1259; 1261, preferably at least for the one, preferably upper, stencil 1259. This material can be easily reworked, for example, by drilling. Thus, additional recesses can be easily added.

[0149] A job change, also called an order change, preferably proceeds according to the scheme described below. 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 lie on the segment carrier 1251 or are placed thereon. The stencil carrier 1258 is preferably arranged in an upper position. The upper position of the stencil carrier 1258 is preferably its starting position. The closers 1256 and the stencils 1259; 1261 are preferably locked. The hold-down device 1264 is closed.

[0150] In the next step, the hold-down device 1264 is opened, along with the lock 1263 of the template carrier 1258 and the lock 1262 of the closing device 1256. Furthermore, the closing device 1256 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.

[0151] Subsequently, the lower blank separation module 1203 is in a replacement position, also called a template replacement position, in which the templates 1259; 1261 are replaced. The segments 1206 preferably lie on the segment carrier 1251. This is in the lower position in the replacement position. The closers 1256 are down and open. The template carrier 1258 is also arranged in the lower position. The locking mechanism 1262 of the closer 1256 and the locking mechanism 1263 of the template carrier 1258 are open. Furthermore, the hold-down device 1264 is also arranged open. Subsequently, new templates 1259; 1261 are inserted.

[0152] After the stencils 1259; 1261 have been inserted, the stencil carrier 1258 moves upwards and lifts the support elements 1211, in particular the support elements 1211 of the lower separating tool 1209, i.e. preferably the pins 1211. The upper stencil 1259 preferably has selective recesses through which the support elements 1211 fit. This means that one support element 1211 preferably fits through a recess. In the areas of the stencil 1259 that do not have recesses, the support elements 1211 are moved upwards. A further plane is preferably created by the lower stencil 1261. This stencil 1261 also preferably has recesses and can be adapted to the respective order to be processed. In other words, those support elements 1211 that are in a recess of the stencil 1259; 1261, preferably the upper template 1259 or the lower template 1261, are arranged, preferably not in operative contact with the respective template 1259; 1261.In other words, support elements 1211 that are arranged in areas without recesses preferably 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 that can be assigned to the template 1259; 1261. The first template 1259 preferably has no recesses, at least in those positions that are assigned to a support element 1211 that is to be and / or is arranged in the first activated position. The second template 1261 preferably has no recesses at least at those positions which are assigned to a support element 1211 which is to be and / or is arranged in the second activated position.

[0153] In a next step, the closer 1256 is closed and then lifted together with the support elements 1211 held in the groove 1244. In particular, these support elements 1211, which rest on the lower template 1261, are also lifted. Thus, the support elements 1211, which rest on the upper template 1259 and the lower template 1261, are located on one plane. This means that the at least one template 1259; 1261 of the templates 1259; 1261 preferably has recesses in a matrix through which the support elements 1211 fit, and more preferably, support elements 1211 rest on the template 1259; 1261 in areas without recesses.

[0154] In the next step, the segment carrier 1251 is raised to an upper position. Depending on the job, especially during a separating cut, the locking mechanism 1263 of the template 1259; 1261, 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. Furthermore, the hold-down device 1264 is also closed. The segments 1206 are recoupled into the conveyor belt 1202.

[0155] In a final step of the job change, the segment carrier 1251 moves to the lower position. This completes the job change and prepares the lower blanking module 1203 for production.

[0156] In a production facility, the following steps are preferably carried out. 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.

[0157] In the next step, the upper blank separation module 1204 moves from above against the ream 13. The remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, or the waste 04; 05; 06, are pressed downward by the separating elements 1212 of the upper blank separation module 1204 and separated from the blanks 03. The remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 thereby press the segment carrier 1251 downward. The blanks 03 or the partial blank stacks 16 then remain on the support elements 1211, in particular on the pins 1211.

[0158] In a subsequent step, the upper blank separation module 1204 moves upwards from the separation position to the open position. The segment carrier 1251 moves further downwards. In a subsequent removal step, the blanks 03 or the partial blank stacks 16 are removed by the rake 1401. The segment carrier 1251 then moves upwards to the starting position and re-engages the segments 1206.

[0159] The segment carrier 1251 then moves out of the way again, and the segment belt 1202 moves to the next station. The next separation process of the production plant follows preferentially.

[0160] The at least one support module 1245 preferably additionally comprises an upper support beam and preferably additionally 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. The support beams preferably assist in holding the support elements 1211, i.e., the pins 1211, in their position.

[0161] 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.

[0162] Preferably, the at least one lower depaneling module 1203 can be transferred at least from a support position to a separation position. Preferably, during operation, several support elements 1211 of the at least one lower separation tool 1209 are arranged in the same position. During the separation process, some support elements 1211 can also be arranged in a different position only temporarily and / or positionally, preferably in the separation position. In particular, the support elements 1211 must be arranged as a counterpart to the upper depaneling module 1204. At least two support elements 1211 can be arranged in the support position in a position and / or are arranged in which the distance A13 of the support surfaces 1248 of the at least two support elements 1211 to the guide support 1240, in particular the center line 1247 of the guide support 1240, is the same. Preferably, at least one support element 1211 is arranged to be movable, preferably during the separation process.In the separation position, the at least one lower blank 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. In particular, the at least one lower blank separation module 1203 has at least one, preferably two, and / or more templates 1259; 1261. Thus, the support elements 1211 are preferably formed by the at least one template 1259; 1261, preferably by the first template 1259 or by the second template 1261, in its position.

[0163] For positioning the support elements 1211 in the at least three positions, the at least one lower depaneling module 1203 preferably has at least one positioning module 1246.

[0164] In a fifth positioning step, the locking systems of the lower support beam and the upper support beam are preferably closed. In the fifth positioning position, the positions of the support elements 1211 are fixed and / or adjusted.

[0165] In the separation process, the 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 a plurality of separation tools 1209. In particular, the execution of the separation cut with a plurality of contiguous blanks 03 on a sheet 02 is described.

[0166] The partial stack 13 and / or the ream 13 is guided into the blank separator 1201 via the conveyor belt 1202. Subsequently, the conveyor belt 1202 is 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. In particular, the activated support elements 1211 are in the first activated support position and preferably form a plane.

[0167] During the separation process, the upper blank separation module 1204 is moved counter to the vertical direction V toward the lower blank separation module 1203. The separation tools 1209 are preferably positioned and, in particular, activated such that they exert a shearing movement on the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, preferably on the frame and / or the gripper edges 06 around the partial blank 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 blank separation tool 1204 presses on the partial blank stacks 16 and the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the webs 05, by means of the at least one active element 1234, if these and / or this are present. In particular, webs 05 can be removed by the at least one active element 1234.In particular, these webs 05 are then separated from the partial stack 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.

[0168] The regions 1225; 1226 with high and low rigidity 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 separating process. In particular, the region 1225 with the high rigidity 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 region 1226 with the low rigidity 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. By the contact of the first contact surface 1227 and the first contact element 1228 with the support elements 1211 via the partial panel 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 in 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 electric motor actuation. In particular, the partial blank stacks 16 are clamped by the force. In particular, with the movement of the upper blank separation module 1204, the upper support beam is moved counter to the vertical direction V and thus causes the support elements 1211, which were previously positioned in the second activated position, to be transferred from the first activated position to the second activated position. Preferably, the distance A3 of the contact surface 1227 and the new distance A5 preferably remain the same.Due to 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 another partial 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 elements.

[0169] Partial-use stack 16 and a shearing movement through the various positions, whereby the two partial-use stacks 16 can be and / or are separated from one another. During the separation process, the third distance A5 of the at least one first contact surface 1227 is from the fourth distance A6 for separating connected and / or directly adjacent blanks 03 connected via holding points, at least temporarily during the separation process. The at least one first contact surface 1227 is in contact with one partial-use stack 13 during the separation process, and the at least one second contact surface 1230 is in contact with another partial-use stack 13 during the separation process. In contrast, the third distance A5 does not differ from the fourth distance A6 for separating residual pieces 05 and / or webs 05.

[0170] In particular, the elastic design of the tool support elements 1229; 1231, in particular of the at least one second tool support element 1231, ensures that the partial blank stacks 16 are clamped between the contact elements 1228; 1235 and the support elements 1211 during the separation process.

[0171] In a subsequent step, the at least one upper blank separation module 1204 is moved from the separation position to the open position, counter to the vertical direction V. Preferably, at the same time, 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 blank stacks 16 are arranged in one plane.

[0172] 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 separation 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.

[0173] In a further step, the support element 1202, in particular the conveyor belt

[0174] 1202, is raised in the vertical direction V, and the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 are transported into 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 becoming detached. To save a drive in the lower blank separation module 1203, for example, the positioning module 1246 is raised simultaneously with the conveyor belt 1202 using a common drive.

[0175] The remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, in particular the remaining pieces 05; 06, are removed from the blanking 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 blanking device 1200 at the same time.

[0176] For example, during a job change, 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.

[0177] In a further preferred embodiment of the lower blank separation module 1203, each support element 1211 is preferably separately and / or individually fixed to the carrier by a positive connection and / or a frictional connection 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, electromotive, 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. In a further preferred embodiment, the at least one lower blank separation module 1203 has a plurality of support elements 1211, wherein the support elements 1211 execute a movement during the separation process.At least one spring element and / or a pneumatic, hydraulic, and / or electric motor actuation and / or mobility. This force returns the partial stacks 13 and / or reams 13 to their original position after the separation process. Furthermore, the blank stacks 13 can be clamped by the force. The at least one movable support element 1211 is transferred from the first activated position in the support position of the lower blank separation module 1203 to a second activated position in the separation position of the lower blank separation module 1203.

[0178] List of reference symbols

[0179] 01 processing machine, sheet processing machine, punching machine,

[0180] Rotary punching machine

[0181] 02 Substrate, sheet, interleaf

[0182] 03 Benefits

[0183] 04 Remaining piece, first, waste piece

[0184] 05 Remaining piece, bridge

[0185] 06 Remnant, second, gripper edge

[0186] 07 Edge, leading edge

[0187] 08 Edge, trailing edge

[0188] 09 Edge, side edge

[0189] 10

[0190] 11 Print mark

[0191] 12 stacks, substrate stack

[0192] 13 partial stacks, ream

[0193] 14 stacks of blanks, total, display stack

[0194] 15

[0195] 16 partial stacks, partial stacks

[0196] 17 Stacking base, pallet

[0197] 51 waste containers, shredding facility

[0198] 100 aggregate, feeder aggregate

[0199] 200 aggregate, plant aggregate

[0200] 300 unit, forming unit, first 400 unit, forming unit, second

[0201] 500 unit, forming unit, third

[0202] 600 unit, forming unit, fourth

[0203] 700 unit, delivery unit, sheet delivery

[0204] 800 aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system

[0205] 900 aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system

[0206] 1000 aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system

[0207] 1100 aggregate, intermediate alignment

[0208] 1200 unit, blank separation unit, blank separation device

[0209] 1201 depaneling unit

[0210] 1202 support element, means of transport, conveyor belt, segmented belt

[0211] 1203 Depaneling module, lower

[0212] 1204 Depaneling module, upper

[0213] 1205 Separating tool, upper, further, depaneling tool

[0214] 1206 section, conveyor belt link, segments

[0215] 1207 Transport area

[0216] 1208 opening, hole

[0217] 1209 Separating tool, lower, matrix, support element matrix, support pin matrix, pin matrix, (1203)

[0218] 1210 Separating tool, upper, matrix, separating element matrix, separating pin matrix (1204)

[0219] 1211 Support element, pin, support pin (1203) 1212 Element, separating element, pin, separating pin (1204)

[0220] 1213 support plate, plate, upper (1210)

[0221] 1214 Carrier plate, further, lower

[0222] 1215 Effective area (1212)

[0223] 1216 Stencil

[0224] 1217 working capital

[0225] 1218 linear guide

[0226] 1219 Hole matrix (1214)

[0227] 1220

[0228] 1221 Nut

[0229] 1222 Carrier plate, depaneling tool carrier (1205)

[0230] 1223 Separator pin hole (1222)

[0231] 1224 Surface, contact surface (1205)

[0232] 1225 range, high rigidity

[0233] 1226 range, low stiffness

[0234] 1227 Contact surface, first

[0235] 1228 Element, contact element, first

[0236] 1229 Element, tool support element, foam element, first, low stiffness

[0237] 1230 contact surface, second

[0238] 1231 Element, tool support element, second, high rigidity, metal rod

[0239] 1232 Drive, pneumatic cylinder, electric

[0240] 1233 Guide element, metal rod

[0241] 1234 active element

[0242] 1235 Element, contact element, second

[0243] 1236 shift

[0244] 1237 active element

[0245] 1238 support element

[0246] 1239

[0247] 1240 Guide support, base plate (1203) 1241 Support element, element, elastic, rubber cap

[0248] 1242

[0249] 1243 Nut

[0250] 1244 Nut, further

[0251] 1245 support module

[0252] 1246 Positioning module

[0253] 1247 center line

[0254] 1248 Support surface (1211)

[0255] 1249 Support surface (1202)

[0256] 1250

[0257] 1251 segment carriers

[0258] 1252 guide plate

[0259] 1253 sleeves

[0260] 1254

[0261] 1255 retaining plate

[0262] 1256 Device for closing, closer, main shutter

[0263] 1257 Linear guide (1256)

[0264] 1258 stencil carriers

[0265] 1259 Template, positioning template, first

[0266] 1260

[0267] 1261 Template, positioning template, second

[0268] 1262 Locking (1256)

[0269] 1263 Locking (1258)

[0270] 1264 hold-down clamp

[0271] 1265

[0272] 1266 Drive separation area, support module

[0273] 1267 Drive template area, positioning module

[0274] 1400 Aggregate, delivery aggregate, panel delivery 1401 Transport means, rake

[0275] A1 Distance, activated position (1209) to (1213)

[0276] A2 Distance, deactivated position (1209) to (1213)

[0277] A3 Distance, first (1205) to (1227)

[0278] A4 spacing, second (1205) to (1230)

[0279] A5 Distance, third (1205) to (1227)

[0280] A6 Distance, fourth (1205) to (1230)

[0281] A7 Distance (1212) to (1222)

[0282] A11 Distance (1240) to (1202)

[0283] A12 Distance, in first activated position (1240) to (1211)

[0284] A13 Distance, in second activated position (1240) to (1211)

[0285] A14 Distance, in deactivated position (1240) to (1211)

[0286] A direction, transverse direction

[0287] B direction, machine direction

[0288] T direction, transport direction

[0289] V direction, vertical

Claims

Claims 1. Device for blank separation (1200) with an upper blank separation module (1204) and a lower blank separation module (1203), wherein the at least one lower blank separation module (1203) has at least three support elements (1202; 1211), wherein the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) are arranged so as to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction (V), wherein a positioning module (1246) for positioning at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) has at least a first template (1259) and a second template (1261), characterized in that at least one template (1259; 1261) of the templates (1259; 1261) is designed to be pressure-stable and / or rigid for absorbing a force in the separation process.

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

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

4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the lower blank separation module (1203) has at least two drives (1266; 1267) for separate adjustment and / or for independent adjustment of the positioning module (1246) and / or the support module (1245).

5. Device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the support module (1245) and the positioning module (1246) have separate drives (1266; 1267). Device according to claim 3 or 4 or 5, characterized in that a closer (1256) for preventing the at least two support elements (1211) of the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) from being pulled out is arranged in the support module (1245). Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the closer (1256) is arranged in a template area below a guide carrier (1240). Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7, characterized in that the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) are surrounded by sleeves for sealing against residual pieces (04; 05; 06). Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the support module (1245) has the sleeves (1253), wherein the sleeves (1253) are arranged surrounding the support elements (1211) for sealing against residual pieces (04; 05; 06).Device according to claim 6 or claim 6 in conjunction with claim 7 or 8 or 9, characterized in that the closer (1256) is arranged below the sleeves (1253). Device according to claim 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10, characterized in that the support module (1245) and the positioning module (1246) are adjustably arranged on a common linear guide (1257). Device according to claim 11 and claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the at least two drives (1266; 1267) are arranged laterally and / or below the linear guide (1257). Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12, characterized in that the positioning module (1246) has a hold-down device (1264) for holding the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211). Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13, characterized in that the lower blank separating module (1203) has a relief with the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) and / or that support surfaces (1248; 1249) of the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) have at least three different distances (A11; A12; A13; A14) to a guide carrier (1240) of the lower blank separating module (1203).Device according to claim 2 or according to claim 2 in conjunction with claim 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14, characterized in that each support element (1211) of the at least two support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) can be arranged in at least three positions. Device according to claim 15, characterized in that the at least two support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) can be arranged or are arranged in at least one deactivated position, a first activated position, and a second activated position.Device according to claim 2 or according to claim 2 in conjunction with claim 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16, characterized in that the at least one template (1259; 1261) is designed to set the support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) in their position, and / or that the at least. a template (1259; 1261) is designed to absorb and transmit forces. Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 or 17, characterized in that the at least one template (1259; 1261) of the templates (1259; 1261) is designed to transmit the force into a housing. Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18, characterized in that the at least one template (1259; 1261) of the templates (1259; 1261) has a thickness of at least 1 cm and / or of a maximum of 2 decimeters.Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19, characterized in that the at least one template (1259; 1261) of the templates (1259; 1261) has recesses in a matrix through which support elements (1211) of the at least two support elements (1211) fit, such that in areas without recesses, support elements (1211) of the at least two support elements (1211) rest on the at least one template (1259; 1261). Device according to claim 2 or according to claim 2 in conjunction with claim 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20, characterized in that the support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) are designed as support pins (1211) and / or that the lower separating tool (1209) is designed as a support pin matrix (1209). Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21, characterized in that one of the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) is designed as a conveyor belt (1202). Device according to claim 22, characterized in that the conveyor belt (1202) is designed such that a part of a transport region (1207) of the at least one conveyor belt (1202) can be lowered and / or raised in the vertical direction (V), or can be lowered and / or raised at least temporarily. Device according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that the at least two support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) are arranged in the first activated position and / or in the second activated position projecting beyond a support surface (1249) of the at least one conveyor belt (1202) in the vertical direction (V).Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21 or 22 or 23 or 24, characterized in that a holding plate (1255) is provided which is designed such that support elements (1211) of the support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) are held in position which are not held in a higher position via a template (1259; 1261) of the templates (1259; 1261). Device according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21 or 22 or 23 or 24 or 25, characterized in that the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) are designed to support blanks (03) or leftover pieces (04; 05; 06) and / or that the positioning module. (1246) is designed to position the support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) and / or that the positioning module (1246) has at least one first template (1259) and second template (1261) for positioning the support elements (1202; 1211). Processing machine (01), wherein the processing machine (01) has at least one shaping unit (300; 400; 500; 600), wherein at least one delivery unit (700) is arranged along the transport path of substrate (02) downstream of the at least one shaping unit (300; 400; 500; 600), wherein along the transport path of substrate (02) downstream of the at least one delivery unit (700) the at least one device for blank separation (1200) according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16 or 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 or 21 or 22 or 23 or 24 or 24 or 26 is arranged.Method for blank separation, wherein an upper blank separation module (1204) and a lower blank separation module (1203) are fed towards each other for separating blanks (03), wherein the at least one lower blank separation module (1203) has at least three support elements (1202; 1211), wherein the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) are arranged so as to be positionable in at least three positions in the vertical direction (V), wherein in the separation process, separating elements (1212) of the upper blank separation module (1204) and at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) of the lower blank separation module (1203) interact, wherein each of the at least two support elements (1211) can be arranged in at least three positions by means of a positioning module (1246) and by means of a support module (1245), characterized in that in the separation process, a force of at least a part of the at least two support elements (1211) into a pressure-resistant template (1259) of the positioning module. (1246). Method according to claim 28, characterized in that the at least two of the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) are designed as support elements (1211) of a lower separating tool (1209). Method according to claim 28 or 29, characterized in that the positioning module (1246) for positioning the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) has the at least one template (1259) and a second template (1261). Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30, characterized in that the support module (1245) and the positioning module (1246) can be driven or are driven independently by means of different drives (1267; 1266). Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31, characterized in that in the lower blank separation module (1203) a hold-down device (1264) prevents lifting and / or pulling out of the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211).Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32, characterized in that the penetration of residual pieces (04; 05; 06) is prevented by means of sleeves (1253) in the support module (1245). Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33, characterized in that the withdrawal of the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) is prevented by means of a closer (1256). Method according to claim 34 in conjunction with claim 33, characterized in that the closer (1256) holds the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) under the sleeves (1253). Method according to claim 34 or 35, characterized in that the closer (1256) holds the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) in the template area under a guide carrier (1240). Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36, characterized in that the support module (1245) and the positioning module (1246) are adjusted on a common linear guide (1257).Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37, characterized in that during the separating process, a part of the at least two support elements (1211) protrude at least partially through holes (1208) of at least one transport region (1207) of a support element (1202) designed as a conveyor belt (1202) that can be changed in the vertical direction (V). Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38, characterized in that the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) form a relief and / or that support surfaces (1248; 1249) of the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) are arranged at a distance (A11; A12; A13; A14) from a guide carrier (1240) of the lower blank separating module (1203).Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39, characterized in that at least one. A support element (1211) of the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) is arranged at least at one time in a deactivated position, in a first activated position, or in a second activated position. Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40, characterized in that the at least one template (1259; 1261) sets the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) in their position. Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41, characterized in that the at least one template (1259; 1261) directs the force into a housing.Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42, characterized in that the at least one template (1259; 1261) has a thickness of at least 1 cm and / or of a maximum of 2 decimeters. Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43, characterized in that the template (1259) designed as the upper template (1259) selectively has recesses through which support elements (1211) of the at least two support elements (1211) fit, and in that support elements (1211) of the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211) are displaced upwards in regions of the template (1259) which do not have recesses. Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44.characterized in that at least one template (1259; 1261) of the templates (1259; 1261) has recesses in a matrix through which support elements (1211) of the at least two support elements (1211) fit, such that in areas without recesses, support elements (1211) of the at least two support elements (1211) rest on the template (1259; 1261). Method according to claim 30 or according to claim 30 in conjunction with claim 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45, characterized in that a further plane is created by the second template (1261) designed as the lower template (1261).Method according to claim 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45 or 46, characterized in that the at least two support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) are designed as support pins (1211) and / or that the lower separating tool (1209) is designed as a support pin matrix (1209). Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45 or 46 or 47, characterized in that one of the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) is designed as a conveyor belt (1202). Method according to claim 48, characterized in that a part of a transport region (1207) of the at least one conveyor belt (1202) is at least temporarily lowered and / or raised in the vertical direction (V).Method according to claim 48 or 49, characterized in that the support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) are activated in the first. Position and / or in the second activated position protrude beyond a support surface (1249) of the at least one conveyor belt (1202) in the vertical direction (V). Method according to claim 28 or 29 or 30 or 31 or 32 or 33 or 34 or 35 or 36 or 37 or 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42 or 43 or 44 or 45 or 46 or 47 or 48 or 49 or 50, characterized in that the at least three support elements (1202; 1211) support blanks (03) or remnants (04; 05; 06) and / or that the positioning module (1246) positions the at least two support elements (1211) of the lower separating tool (1209) and / or that the support module (1245) holds and / or guides and / or supports the at least two support elements (1211) of the support elements (1202; 1211).

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