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Abstract

To pursue creation of a plant which includes at least one material web processing / treatment device that is trustworthy in terms of function and that can operate in an accurate and efficient way, especially, a material web distribution device, especially, a material web development device, and especially, a material web joining device.SOLUTION: A plant includes at least one material roll preparation device (2) for guiding material rolls (5, 8) for carrying material webs (4, 7) to be pulled in to a predetermined initial condition. It also includes at least one web processing / treatment device, especially, a material web distribution device, especially, a material web development device, and, especially, a material web joining device (1). The material web processing / treatment device can automatically receive the material rolls (5, 8) on the basis of the predetermined initial condition of the material rolls (5, 8), it can, preferably, automatically receive the material webs (4, 7), and / or it can automatically prepare the material webs (4, 7).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to at least one material web processing / treatment device. Place This relates to plants (factories) owned by the company. [Background technology]

[0002] The invention further relates to a further plant.The invention also relates to a material web processing / handling device having a retractable material web.The invention further relates to a material web processing / handling device having a material web connection / preparation unit.

[0003] It is known from the prior art and from conventional public use that a material web is introduced into a processing / processing device. This is generally performed manually or by hand. Furthermore, the prior art discusses the manual or manual removal of the release liners of adhesive pieces, which are adhesive on both sides and which stick to the material webs and connect them to each other. This is often associated with a non-trivial waste of time and is often performed without particular care. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention is therefore based on the object of remedying the problems of the prior art, in particular seeking to create a plant (factory) having at least one material web processing / processing device, in particular a material web distribution device, in particular a material web spreading device, in particular a material web joining device (material web splicing device), which can be operated in a particularly functionally reliable, accurate and efficient manner. 。 [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] This object is achieved according to the present invention in the main claim 1 to This is achieved by the features specified.

[0006] The essence of the present invention is to simplify the handling of webs or rolls of material for processing / treatment.

[0007] The material web processing / handling device can in particular automatically or autonomously, in particular fully automatically, receive the material web, the material web processing / handling device can in particular automatically or autonomously, in particular fully automatically, draw in the material web and / or automatically or autonomously, in particular fully automatically, prepare said material web for further processing / treatment, such as for connection with another material web to form a circulating material web.

[0008] The at least one material roll preparation device is preferably capable of bringing the material roll carrying the material web to be drawn in, and thus the material web which is preferably constituted, in particular its free end, to a defined initial situation or directed position.

[0009] A defined initial situation of the material web or material roll is understood here in particular to mean a situation or position of the material web or material roll that is known to the material web processing / processing device and that enables the device to automatically or autonomously accept the material roll or material web appropriately or to introduce the material web automatically or autonomously, in particular fully automatically. In the case of a material roll to be accepted, in the defined initial situation, this is for example the case when the end / start of the material web is directed towards the material web processing / processing device, whereby said end / start is found by the material web processing / processing device. In the defined initial situation, the material roll is directed in its circumferential direction with respect to the material web processing / processing device, in particular around its central or longitudinal axis.

[0010] The material web processing / handling device can, for example, draw in the material web in an automated or autonomous manner, in particular fully automatically. A particularly precisely defined initial state of the material web to be drawn in or of its end / start or of the material roll carrying said material web can, for example, be realized by means of an external, for example material roll preparation device. The statements made above in this regard also apply here.

[0011] The material web processing / handling device can, for example, automatically or autonomously, in particular fully automatically, prepare or achieve a particularly adhesive connection between finite material webs. The preparation of the connection comprises, for example, drawing in the material web, a suitable positioning of the material web, application of at least one adhesive piece to the material web and / or removal of at least one release liner from the at least one adhesive piece. The particularly precisely defined initial state of the material web to be drawn in or of its end or of the material roll carrying said material web can, for example, be realized by means of a material roll preparation device, for example externally.

[0012] The material web joining device comprises a connecting apparatus for connecting a finite first material web and a finite second material web to one another to form a circulating material web. The connecting apparatus preferably comprises a guide, a first preparation device with a first transport drum and a second preparation device with a second transport drum. Advantageously, the connecting apparatus further comprises a first connecting device for connecting the finite material webs to form a circulating material web and a second connecting device for connecting the finite material webs to form a circulating material web. The connecting apparatus further preferably comprises a movable table device interacting with the preparation device and the connecting apparatus.

[0013] The at least one material roll preparation device can in particular prepare the material roll for further processing / treatment, which comprises, for example, unwinding or exposing it, removing and / or breaking at least one fastening part that fastens the free material web portion to prevent it from unwinding from the material roll, removing at least one strapping element, removing damaged material web portions from the material roll, generating a defined end contour or edge for the material web for further processing, applying at least one adhesive piece to the material web, fastening end material web portions to the material roll and / or orienting the material roll and / or the material web.

[0014] The material web processing / processing device and the at least one material roll preparation device may be arranged adjacent to each other or spaced apart. The at least one material roll preparation device is preferably arranged externally with respect to the material web processing / processing device.

[0016] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

[0017] Claim 1 The material web inlet device according to the present invention can inlet the material web in a particularly guided manner, where at least one inlet drive applies a corresponding force, in particular a tensile force, to the material web. It is advantageous if the material web to be inlet is conveyed or transported in the inlet direction during the inlet process. The inlet direction is preferably oriented in the longitudinal direction of the material web to be inlet.

[0018] The material web is advantageously made of cardboard, paper, etc. The material web is advantageously finite. It is preferably in single-ply form.

[0019] The at least one material web holding device can in particular hold the material web securely during the drawing-in process, for example by positive locking, non-positive locking and / or adhesion, and preferably extends over the entire width of the material web to be drawn in and / or perpendicular to its conveying or drawing-in direction.

[0020] The at least one guide advantageously has a guide arrangement formed by a plurality of guide elements. The guide elements are arranged in pairs, located opposite one another and are in particular arranged or constructed symmetrically. The guide elements arranged adjacent to one another are, for example, integrally connected to one another at least in certain regions or are formed separately. It is advantageous if the respective guide arrangement or the respective guide element is fixed (rigid). The at least one guide preferably extends laterally adjacent to the material web to be drawn in or adjacent thereto in the transverse direction of the material web to be drawn in. The at least one guide in particular extends laterally on the outside adjacent to the material web to be drawn in or adjacent thereto in the transverse direction of the material web to be drawn in. The at least one guide serves to guide the material web to be drawn in directly or indirectly.

[0021] It is expedient if the at least one guide has at least one switch, which in particular allows a change between the guiding path for the material web to be drawn in and the at least one material web holding device, in this way the at least one material web holding device can be positioned in a particularly functionally reliable manner at a corresponding point, such as a material web drawing-in position (point).

[0022] The at least one retraction drive is preferably an electric or pneumatic drive. It is preferably designed as a linear or rotary drive. Advantageously, the at least one retraction drive is directly or indirectly connected to at least one material web holding device at least during the material web retraction process.

[0023] The at least one material web holding device and the at least one retraction drive may be directly or indirectly connected to one another (in terms of drive).

[0024] The material web to be processed or treated can be drawn into a material web processing / treatment device, in particular a material web distribution device, in particular a material web spreading device, in particular a material web joining device, by means of at least one material web drawing device which is particularly efficient. The material web joining device can appropriately connect a finite material web approaching its end to a new finite material web to form a circular material web. The material web drawing device preferably facilitates the threading or introduction of the material web into the material web processing / treatment device. The material web drawing device can, for example, assist in the setting up of the operation of the material web processing / treatment device.

[0025] Dependent claims 2 By means of at least one guide according to the invention, for example, the material web to be drawn in can be introduced or threaded from the outside into the material web processing / treatment device in a particularly functionally reliable and efficient manner.

[0026] Dependent claims 3 By means of at least one guide according to the invention, for example, the material web to be drawn in is guided in a particularly functionally reliable and efficient manner into the material web processing / treatment device, in particular into said processing / treatment device or installation.

[0027] Dependent claims 4 Regarding the, the material web is guided to a preparation device of a material web converting / processing device, the preparation device being preferably capable of receiving the material web for further processing.

[0028] Dependent claims 5The embodiment according to allows, for example, a particularly functionally reliable and efficient introduction of the material web to be drawn into an adjacent downstream device or a new introduction of the material web to be drawn in. It is advantageous if the at least one guide is only intermittently closed or passed depending on the respective position of the at least one processing / treatment device or installation.

[0029] The at least one guide preferably comprises at least one straight, substantially straight and / or curved guide arrangement, the curved guide arrangement being formed, for example, as an arc, in particular a circular segment-shaped arc (quadrant or semicircular arc).

[0030] Dependent claims 8 The embodiment according to is particularly simple and functionally reliable.

[0031] Preferably, the at least one guide comprises at least one movable, in particular slidable, guide arrangement. The at least one movable guide arrangement is preferably arranged on a movable material web processing / treatment device or installation, for example of a material web processing / treatment device, which allows for uninterrupted operation.

[0032] Dependent claims 10 The material web processing / handling device according to the invention is particularly efficient, in particular because the material roll can be received fully automatically or autonomously.

[0033] Dependent claims 11 The at least one connecting element according to the present invention preferably has an elongated shape. It is advantageous if the at least one connecting element is capable of transmitting forces, in particular tensile forces and movements, to the material web to be drawn in. It is advantageous if the at least one connecting element is deflectable vertically with respect to its longitudinal extent. The at least one connecting element is preferably designed as a chain, cable, wire, strip, belt, or the like.

[0034] It is expedient if the at least one retracting drive is drivingly connected directly or indirectly to the at least one coupling element. The at least one retracting drive is preferably drivingly connected to the at least one coupling element by means of at least one drivable, in particular rotatably drivable, drive element, such as a drive wheel. If the at least one coupling element is designed as a chain, the at least one retracting drive is expediently drivingly connected to the at least one chain by means of at least one drive gear. The at least one drive gear is then preferably engaged with the at least one chain. It is expedient if a number of drive elements or retracting drives are drivingly connected to the at least one coupling element along the at least one guide.

[0035] Dependent claims 12 The at least one material web holding device according to the invention is particularly efficient: it in particular does not require an operator and in particular operates fully automatically or autonomously.

[0036] Dependent claims 13 With respect to the at least one activation device, the at least one material web holding device can be activated and brought to a material web holding position. The at least one activation device can thus initiate the holding of the material web to be drawn in at the at least one material web holding device. For this purpose, it is advantageous if the at least one activation device and the at least one material web holding device have a mutual connection, such as a drive connection or a signal connection.

[0037] Dependent claims 14The embodiment according to allows for the orientation of the material web to be drawn in and of the at least one material web holding device relative to one another. For example, the material web to be drawn in can be moved for the reception of the material web to be drawn in, in particular by the movement of the material roll carrying said material web. It is advantageous if the material web drawing device can move or at least initiate the movement of the material web to be drawn in or the material roll carrying said material web. Here, it is advantageous if the receiving part receiving the material roll is rotated or pivoted. Alternatively, the material web drawing device can move the at least one material web holding device for the reception of the material web to be drawn in. It is advantageous if the at least one material web holding device and the material web to be drawn in or its end are oriented during the reception of the material web to be drawn in, so that the at least one material web holding device can hold the material web to be drawn in firmly at its end or edge.

[0038] Dependent claims 15 The at least one material web detection element according to the present invention is capable of detecting in particular the trailing (transverse) edge or the free end portion of the material web to be drawn in. The material web detection element preferably operates without contact and is designed as a sensor, a camera, etc. Alternatively, the at least one material web detection element has at least one contact means or probe means.

[0039] Dependent claims 16 The material web clamping device according to the invention is particularly functionally reliable: the material web to be drawn in remains undamaged, and the material web clamping device is capable of exerting a clamping force on the material web to be drawn in during use.

[0040] Dependent claims 17The at least one clamping body according to is preferably pivotally mounted and rigid. In the clamping position, the clamping body preferably rests on the material web to be drawn in with a clamping or friction locking action. In its inactive rest position, the at least one clamping body is advantageously arranged at a distance from the material web to be drawn in. The at least one clamping body is preferably designed as a web, plate, pin, tooth, drum, etc. The at least one clamping body preferably extends, preferably without interruption, over the entire width of the material web to be drawn in.

[0041] Dependent claims 18 The at least one holder according to is preferably solid. It is preferably designed as a web, a plate or the like. It preferably extends, preferably without interruption, over the entire width of the material web to be drawn in.

[0042] At least one carrier is preferably provided according to the dependent claims 19 According to the invention, the at least one clamping body forms a (clamping) counterpart body for the at least one clamping body. In the clamping gap, the at least one clamping body and the at least one holding body apply a clamping force to the material web to be drawn in. The at least one clamping body and the at least one holding body are in this case preferably arranged opposite one another.

[0043] Dependent claims 21 The at least one suction source according to is preferably designed as a vacuum pump. The flow connection between the at least one suction source and the at least one suction body is preferably formed by a flow line.

[0044] Claim 1 and Dependent claims 22, The at least one first and second guide device according to 23 is preferably arranged substantially in a V-shape, a U-shape or a Y-shape. In particular, in this way the material web to be drawn in can be received independently of the direction of unwinding from the material roll.

[0045] The material web drawing device according to dependent claim 24 is particularly functionally reliable.

[0046] The material web inlet device according to dependent claim 25 can inlet the material web very efficiently, in particular fully automatically or autonomously: no operator is required for this purpose.

[0047] Follow the convenient format The at least one material roll circumferential orientation device is preferably capable of rotating the material roll in its circumferential direction about its longitudinal or central axis. Advantageously, the at least one material roll circumferential orientation device orients the material roll, for example, so that its outer free end and / or the at least one adhesive piece arranged thereon is located in a predetermined or defined, in particular findable, position.

[0048] Advantageous form According to the invention, the material web processing / treatment device can receive the material roll in a particularly fully automatic or autonomous manner. This occurs particularly reliably functionally if the material web processing / treatment device receives the material roll in its directed position. The material web processing / treatment device then knows, for example, exactly where the outer free end of the material web to be drawn in and / or at least one adhesive piece arranged thereon is located. The at least one material roll preparation device preferably applies at least one adhesive piece to the material web to be drawn in for the purpose of adhesive connection with another material web.

[0049] The release liner removal apparatus preferably comprises: a) at least one release liner removal device for removing at least one release liner from at least one adhesive piece disposed on a material web; b) at least one support supporting at least one release liner removal device; and c) at least one guide body disposed adjacent to the at least one release liner removal device and operable to guide the material web during removal of the at least one release liner.

[0050] The release liner removal device is particularly capable of removing, preferably automatically, at least one release liner of at least one adhesive (strip) piece, in particular adhesive on both sides. The at least one release liner is preferably then discarded. The at least one release liner preferably originally covers an adhesive compound carrier, which preferably carries an adhesive compound on both sides.

[0051] The release liner advantageously projects laterally in at least certain areas in the longitudinal and / or transverse direction with respect to the adhesive compound carrier and is therefore particularly easily removable from the adhesive compound carrier.

[0052] The at least one release liner removal device and the at least one guide body are preferably movable relative to one another between a release liner removal position adjacent to one another and an inactive rest position for removal of the at least one release liner from the at least one adhesive piece. The at least one release liner removal device and the at least one guide body are movable, in particular slidable and / or rotatable, relative to one another.

[0053] The at least one release liner removal device is preferably advantageously designed as a vacuum body, in particular as a vacuum drum. The vacuum body is preferably movable, in particular slidable and / or rotatable. It is preferably connected in terms of flow to a vacuum source, such as a vacuum pump.

[0054] The at least one guide body is preferably designed as a vacuum body, in particular as a vacuum drum. The at least one guide body is preferably movable, in particular slidable and / or rotatable. It is preferably connected in terms of flow to a vacuum source, such as a vacuum pump.

[0056] Preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [Brief description of the drawings]

[0057] [Figure 1] 1 shows a cross section through a plant according to the invention with a material roll preparation device, shown in very simplified form and not to scale, and a material web splicing device according to the invention, where one material roll is in the unfolded state and the new material roll is in the ready state. [Diagram 2] 2 is a corresponding view of the material web splicing apparatus of FIG. 1, one of which is positioned adjacent to an adhesive piece on a new material web to remove the release liner of the adhesive piece in preparation for the new material web. [Diagram 3] 3A and 3B are enlarged views of portions III and IV of FIG. 2 showing the removal of the release liner. [Figure 4] 3A and 3B are enlarged views of portions III and IV of FIG. 2 showing the removal of the release liner. [Diagram 5] 3 corresponds to FIG. 2 of a material web joining device, in which a connecting device, a preparation device and a table device are arranged adjacent to one another for joining new and original material webs. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged partial view of FIG. 5 showing the cutting of the original web of material and the production of a bonded connection between the new and original webs of material. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is an enlarged partial view of FIG. 5 showing the cutting of the original web of material and the production of a bonded connection between the new and original webs of material. [Figure 8] 3 corresponds to FIG. 2, but in contrast to FIG. 1, another roll of material is now in the deployed state. [Figure 9] 3 corresponds to FIG. 2, but in contrast to FIG. 3, further connection devices and further preparation and table devices are arranged adjacent to one another for connecting the material webs. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a partial enlarged view IX of FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a roll of material positioned within the material web splicing apparatus shown with an inlet guide arrangement of the guide; [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view through the device shown in FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 shows detail XIII shown in FIG. 12 on an enlarged scale, the clamping body of the material web clamping device being in an inactive rest position. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 corresponds to FIG. 13, in which the clamping body is in the clamping position and clamps (clamps) the material web to be drawn in. [Figure 15] 11 is a perspective view of a roll of material arranged in a material web splicing apparatus together with an inlet guide apparatus according to a second embodiment; FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a partial side view of the device shown in FIG. 15. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 shows, on an enlarged scale, the detail shown in FIG. 16, with the material web suction device inactive. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a view corresponding to FIG. 17, with the material web suction device active. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0058] Referring first to Figure 1, a corrugated board plant (not shown in its entirety) has a number of material web splicing devices 1 and at least one material roll preparation device 2 located upstream thereof. The material web devices 1 preferably have the same design. They are arranged at a distance from the material roll preparation devices 2.

[0059] The material roll preparation device 2 comprises a receiving device for receiving a prepared material roll with a wound material web, and further comprises at least one, preferably several material roll preparation devices for preparing the receiving material for further processing / treatment.

[0060] The receiving device comprises a rotating device for rotatably driving or pivoting the receiving material about its central axis or in its circumferential direction. The material roll preparation device 2 preferably comprises at least one joining piece arranged on the outer free end of the wound material web and / or on the material web.

[0061] Each material web joining device 1 is supplied with a prepared material roll in an oriented or defined position which constitutes a starting point for operation by the material web joining device 1. For example, for this purpose, preferably a number of automated transport carriages are used which move the prepared material roll to the respective material web joining device 1.

[0062] Each material web joining device 1 serves to provide a circulating material web 3 from which a corrugated or smooth web is produced, for example as a component of a corrugated web which is laminated on one side.

[0063] The material web joining devices 1 are identical, so only the one depicted in the drawings will be described below. Its structure will be discussed first.

[0064] The material web joining apparatus 1 depicted in the drawings comprises a first spreading device 6 for spreading a finite first material web 4 from a first material roll 5, and a second spreading device 9 for spreading a finite second material web 7 from a second material roll 8. The finite first material web 4 and the finite second material web 7 are fixedly connected to each other by the material web joining apparatus 1 to provide a circulating material web 3.

[0065] The material web joining device 1 comprises a base frame 10 with a base frame cradle 11, a base frame stand 12 and a base frame carrier 13. The base frame cradle 11 is fastened to the floor or to an underlying surface (not shown). The base frame stand 12 is attached to the top of the base frame cradle 11. The base frame stand 12 extends vertically or at a right angle to the base. The base frame carrier 13 is arranged in the end region of the base frame stand 12 opposite the base frame cradle 11 and extends parallel or horizontally to the floor.

[0066] The first deployment device 6 and the second deployment device 9 extend from a base frame cradle 11. The deployment devices 6, 9 are rotatably mounted on the base frame cradle 11 and are disposed opposite each other with respect to the base frame stand 12.

[0067] The first unfolding device 6 has a first receiving portion (not shown) guided into the central opening of the first material roll 5 for receiving the first material web 5, the first receiving portion being arranged around a horizontal first rotation axis between two first holding arms 14 of the first unfolding device 6 extending parallel to each other.

[0068] The second spreading device 9 is designed correspondingly to the first spreading device 6. The second spreading device has a second receiving part (not shown) guided in a central opening of the second material roll 8 for receiving the second material roll 8, the second receiving part being arranged around a horizontal second rotation axis between two parallel running second holding arms 15 of the second spreading device 9. The rotation axes of the receiving parts run parallel to each other.

[0069] The first finite material web 4 is fed via a first feed drum 16 to a cutting and joining device 17 of the material web joining device 1 as shown in FIG. 1, whereas the second finite material web 7 is guided via a second feed drum 18 to the material web joining device 1 in preparation for the joining process as shown in FIG. 1. Each feed drum 16, 18 is rotatably mounted on the base frame carrier 13. The feed drums have horizontal rotation axes extending parallel to each other. The feed drums 16, 18 are rotatably arranged on feed drum support arms which are pivotally mounted on the base frame carrier 13.

[0070] The cutting and connecting device 17 has a function of producing a circulating material web 3 from finite material webs 4, 7. The cutting and connecting device has a first preparation device 19, a second preparation device 20, a first connection device 21, a second connection device 22, a table device 23 and a guide 24.

[0071] The first preparation device 19 is currently located on the base frame carrier 13 above the first material roll 5 in FIG. 1, while the second preparation device 20 is currently located on the base frame carrier 13 in the area of ​​the second material roll 8 and above it in FIG. 1.

[0072] The guides 24 currently extend parallel to the floor in / on the base frame carrier 13. The table device 23 is arranged between the preparation devices 19, 20. The preparation devices 19, 20 and the table device 23 are movable relative to the connecting devices 21, 22 along the guides 24. The connecting devices are arranged on the base frame carrier 13 on the guides 24 and spaced apart from each other along the guides 24.

[0073] Furthermore, the first negative pressure drum 25 and the second negative pressure drum 26 are guided so as to be movable along the guide 24. The first negative pressure drum 25 is disposed on the opposite side of the table device 23 to the first preparation device 19, and can be exposed to negative pressure. Therefore, the first preparation device 19 is disposed between the first negative pressure drum 25 and the table device 23. The second negative pressure drum 26 is disposed on the opposite side of the table device 23 to the second preparation device 20, and can be exposed to negative pressure. Therefore, the second preparation device 20 is disposed between the second negative pressure drum 26 and the table device 23.

[0074] The preparation devices 19, 20 have an identical structure and are arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to a vertically extending plane of symmetry.

[0075] For feeding the finite first material web 4, the first preparation device 19 has a rotatably mounted first conveying or holding drum 27. For holding and feeding the finite first material web 4, the first conveying drum 27 of the first preparation device 19 is for example provided with an adhesive layer, which first conveying drum is movable along a guide 24 for conveying the finite first material web 4 to the first or second connection device 21, 22. An embodiment of the first conveying drum 27 without an adhesive layer is alternatively possible.

[0076] For feeding the finite second material web 7, the second preparation device 20 has a rotatably mounted second conveying or holding drum 28. For holding and feeding the finite second material web 7, the second conveying drum 28 of the second preparation device 20 is for example provided with an adhesive layer, which second conveying drum is movable along a guide 24 for conveying the finite second material web 7 to the first or second connection device 21, 22. An embodiment of the second conveying drum 28 without an adhesive layer is alternatively possible.

[0077] Each preparation device 19,20 has a dedicated first or second movement drive 29,30 respectively, for its movement along the guide 24.

[0078] The connecting devices 21, 22 have an identical design and are arranged symmetrically on the base frame carrier 13 with respect to a vertically extending plane of symmetry.

[0079] The first connecting device 21 has a first cutting unit 31 with a first cutting blade 32 operable for cutting the finite first material web 4 before connection with the finite second material web 7, and also has a first pressure drum 33 for connection of the finite material webs 4,7 to form a circular material web 3. The first cutting unit 31 and the first pressure drum 33 of the first connecting device 21 are fastened to the base frame carrier 13 immediately adjacent to the guide 24, whereby the transport drums 27,28 and the table device 23 of the preparation devices 19,20 can be moved along the guide 24 past the connecting devices 21,22.

[0080] The second connecting device 22 has a second cutting unit 34 with a second cutting blade 35 operable for cutting the finite second material web 7 before connection with the finite first material web 4, and also has a second pressure drum 36 for connection of the finite material webs 4,7 to form the circular material web 3. The second cutting unit 34 and the second pressure drum 36 of the second connecting device 22 are fastened to the base frame carrier 13 immediately adjacent to the guide 24, whereby the transport drums 27,28 and the table device 23 of the preparation devices 19,20 can be moved along the guide 24 past the connecting devices 21,22.

[0081] The vacuum drums 25, 26, the feed drums 16, 18 and the transport drums 27, 28 and the pressure drums 33, 36 also extend horizontally parallel to one another and also parallel to the material rolls 5, 8.

[0082] Depending on its position, the table device 23 interacts with the first preparation device 19, the second preparation device 20, the first connection device 21 and / or the second connection device 22 and is movable along a guide 24, in particular independently of these.

[0083] Located downstream of the cutting and connecting device 17 in the conveying direction 37 of the circulating material web 3 or the finite first material web 4 is a threading aid 38 arranged substantially above the second material roll 8 and above the guide 24 on the base frame carrier 13. The threading aid 38 has a first conveying drum 39 and a second conveying drum which are identical and initially arranged parallel to one another. Like the vacuum drums 25, 26, the feed drums 16, 18, the conveying drums 27, 28 and the pressure drums 33, 36, the conveying drums extend perpendicular to the conveying direction 37 of the circulating material web 3 and of the finite material webs 4, 7. The conveying drums 39, 40 are arranged in the base frame carrier 13 and together form a conveying gap through which the circulating material web 3 or the finite first material web 4 extends.

[0084] The threading aid 38 furthermore has two conveying drum drives which are drive-wise connected to a respective conveying drum 39 or 40. The conveying drums 39, 40 are coupled to one another by a transmission and can be driven in rotation in opposite directions. The threading aid 38 can assist the introduction of the finite first or second material web 4, 7 into the material web joining device 1. In the case of such a threading process, the conveying drums 39, 40 are driven in rotation for the corresponding threading of the respective finite material web 4, 7.

[0085] Arranged downstream of the threading aid 38 with respect to the conveying direction 37 is a first deflection drum 41, which is rotatably mounted on a storage carriage 42 and assigned to it for deflecting the circulating material web 3 or the finite first material web 4.

[0086] The storage carriage 42 is arranged in an area of ​​the upper end of the base frame carrier 13 offset from the base frame carrier 13, said storage carriage being movable along a storage carriage guide 43 which extends parallel to the floor and above the guide 24 in the base frame carrier 13. The storage carriage guide 43 defines a movement path for the storage carriage 42 and extends substantially along the entire base frame carrier 13. The storage carriage 42 is movable between a first end position and a second end position in opposite directions of movement. In the first end position the storage carriage 42 is arranged adjacent to the material web outlet 44, whereas in the second end position the storage carriage 42 is located at a distance or farther away from the material web outlet 44. In FIG. 1 the storage carriage 42 is arranged adjacent to the material web outlet 44.

[0087] For the deflection of the circulating material web 3 or of the finite first material web 4, a second deflection drum 45 is rotatably mounted on the base frame carrier 13 above the storage carriage guide 43 in the region of the material web outlet 44. The second deflection drum 45 is arranged downstream of the first deflection drum 41 with respect to the conveying direction 37.

[0088] Arranged downstream of the second diverting drum 45 with respect to the conveying direction 37 for diverting the circulating material web 3 or the finite first material web 4 is a third diverting drum 46, which is rotatably mounted on the storage carriage 42 and arranged adjacent to the first diverting drum 41.

[0089] For the deflection of the circulating material web 3 or of the finite first material web 4, a fourth deflection drum 47 is rotatably mounted on the base frame carrier 13 at the height of the storage carriage guide 43 in the region of the material web outlet 44. The fourth deflection drum 47 is arranged downstream of the third deflection drum 46 with respect to the conveying direction 37.

[0090] Arranged downstream of the fourth diverting drum 47 with respect to the conveying direction 37 for diverting the circulating material web 3 or of the finite first material web 4 is a fifth diverting drum 48, which is mounted on the storage carriage 42. The third diverting drum 46 is arranged between the first diverting drum 41 and the fifth diverting drum 48.

[0091] The rotation axes of the deflecting drums 41, 45, 46, 47, 48 run parallel to one another and lie in a common horizontal plane. They run perpendicular to the conveying direction 37.

[0092] The storage carriage 42 is movable along a storage carriage guide 43 for varying the web tension of the circulating material web 3. Alternatively or additionally, the storage carriage 42 is movable by a storage carriage adjustment drive.

[0093] The material web joining device 1 comprises a material web inlet cut-in guide 49 which guides the finite first material web 4, the finite second material web 7 and / or the circulating material web 3 during the inlet process.

[0094] In the case of a complete pull-in process, the cut-in guide 49 extends from the material web inlet of the material web splicing device 1 or from each of the first and second material rolls 5 and 8 without interruption or substantially up to or beyond the material web outlet 44. Alternatively, the cut-in guide has, for example, at least one interruption between the material web inlet, each of the first and second material rolls 5 and 8 and the material web outlet 44.

[0095] The infeed guide 49 has an inlet-side first guide device 50 which is fixedly arranged on the base frame carrier 13 and assigned to the first holding arm 14 or to the first material roll 5. The inlet-side first guide device 50 has an inlet-side linear or substantially linear first guide device 51 and an inlet-side substantially linear second guide device 52. The inlet-side first guide device 51 and the inlet-side second guide device 52 extend substantially obliquely relative to each other. They are stationary relative to each other.

[0096] The inlet side first guide device 51 has a free first pull-in inlet 53 adjacent to the first material roll 5 and offset from the base frame carrier 13. The inlet side second guide device 52 has a free second pull-in inlet 54 adjacent to the first material roll 5 and offset from the base frame carrier 13 and arranged spaced apart from the first pull-in inlet 53. The first pull-in inlet 53 and the second pull-in inlet 54 are arranged circumferentially around the first material roll 5 and adjacent to the first material roll 5 during the pull-in process.

[0097] The inlet-side first guide device 51 and the inlet-side second guide device 52 extend from their respective lead-in inlets 53 or 54 toward each other in the direction of the base frame carrier 13 and converge at a first junction 55 of the inlet guide 49. The inlet-side first guide device 51 is substantially V-shaped.

[0098] Downstream of the first junction 55 with respect to the inlet or conveying direction 37 of the material webs 3, 4 to be inlet, the inlet-side first guide device 51 has a common first outlet 56 arranged below the guide 24 and facing towards the guide 24 or pointing vertically upwards. The first outlet 56 is arranged adjacent to the first feed drum 16.

[0099] The infeed guide 49 further comprises a first guide arc device 57 arranged on the first preparation device 19 or on its carriage, the inlet 58 of which faces downwards or towards the first material roll 5. The first guide arc device 57 extends substantially semicircularly around, adjacent above or laterally adjacent above the first transport drum 27 and on the outlet side comprises a first reversal area 57a having a first outlet end 59 which opens upwards above the guide 24 or in its upper region.

[0100] Arranged above the guide 24 on the base frame carrier 13 is a substantially linear first guide device 60 of the infeed guide 49. The substantially linear first guide device 60 extends adjacent to the guide 24 and extends substantially from the level of the first feed drum support arm downwards to the first pressure drum 33. Upstream, the substantially linear first guide device 60 has a first connection portion 61 which opens downwards.

[0101] The substantially straight first guide device 60 joins, on the opposite side with respect to the first connection portion 61, an obliquely extending first guide device 62 of the incision guide 49. The obliquely extending first guide device 62 extends obliquely from bottom to top in the conveying direction 37 in the direction from the first pressure drum 33 to the second pressure drum 36 and obliquely with respect to the guide 24. The first guide device ends at an apex adjacent to the second pressure drum 36. The material web processing / processing device has a first connecting device 21 and a second connecting device 22 for connecting an end point of one finite material web 4,7 to a start point of another finite material web 7,4, and at least one diagonally extending first guide device 62 of a guide 49 extends between the first connecting device 21 and the second connecting device 22.

[0102] The infeed guide 49 further comprises an inlet-side second guide device 63, which is of substantially identical design to the inlet-side first guide device 50 and which is fixedly arranged on the base frame carrier 13. The inlet-side second guide device 63 is assigned to the second support arm 15 or to the second material roll 8. The inlet-side second guide device comprises an inlet-side substantially linear first guide device 64 and an inlet-side substantially linear second guide device 65. The inlet-side first guide device 64 and the inlet-side second guide device 65 of the inlet-side second guide device 63 extend substantially obliquely relative to each other. They are stationary relative to each other.

[0103] The inlet side first guide device 64 has a free first pull-in inlet 66 adjacent to the second material roll 8 and offset from the base frame carrier 13. The inlet side second guide device 65 has a free second pull-in inlet 67 adjacent to the second material roll 8 and offset from the base frame carrier 13 and arranged spaced apart from the first pull-in inlet 66. The first pull-in inlet 66 and the second pull-in inlet 67 are arranged circumferentially around the second material roll 8 and adjacent to the second material roll 8 during the pull-in process.

[0104] The inlet-side first guide device 64 and the inlet-side second guide device 67 extend from their respective lead-in inlets 66 or 67 toward each other in the direction of the base frame carrier 13 and converge at a second junction 68 of the inlet guide 49. The inlet-side first guide device 63 is substantially V-shaped.

[0105] Downstream of the second junction 68 with respect to the drawing-in or conveying direction 37 of the material web 3, 7 to be drawn in, the inlet-side second guide device 63 has a common second outlet 69 arranged below the guide 24 and facing towards the guide 24 or oriented vertically upwards. The second outlet 69 is arranged adjacent to the second feed drum 18.

[0106] The infeed guide 49 further comprises a second guide arc device 70 arranged on the second preparation device 20 or on its carriage, the second inlet of which faces downwards or towards the second material roll 8. The second guide arc device 70 extends substantially semicircularly around the second transport drum 28 adjacent thereto or laterally adjacent thereto and on the outlet side comprises a second reversal area 71 having a second outlet end 72 which opens upwards above the guide 24 or in its upper region. The second guide arc device 70 has a symmetrical design with respect to the first guide arc device 57 with respect to a vertical plane of symmetry.

[0107] Arranged above the guide 24 on the base frame carrier 13 is a substantially straight second guide arrangement 73 of the infeed guide 49. The substantially straight second guide arrangement 73 extends adjacent to the guide 24 and extends substantially from the level of the second feed drum support arm downwards to the second pressure drum 36. Upstream, the substantially straight second guide arrangement 73 has a second connection portion 74 which opens downwards.

[0108] The substantially straight second guide device 73 joins, on the opposite side with respect to the second connection portion 74, to a substantially semicircular second guide device 75 of the incision guide 49. The substantially semicircular second guide device 73 extends adjacent or laterally adjacent to the second pressure drum 36 on the side facing the first pressure drum 33.

[0109] The diagonally extending first guide means 62 and the substantially semi-circular arc shaped second guide means 75 extend towards each other and meet at a third junction 76 at the top adjacent or laterally to the second pressure drum 36 .

[0110] The third junction 76 joins downstream with an outlet guide device 77 which extends just up to the threading aid 38 and which runs adjacent from above or laterally to the conveying gap formed between the conveying drums 39, 40. The outlet guide device runs substantially in a quadrant or laterally around the first conveying drum 39 and substantially in a semicircular or laterally around the second conveying drum 40.

[0111] The outlet guide device 77 further extends adjacently or laterally around the first diverting drum 41 of the storage carriage 42 .

[0112] The outlet guide device 77 further extends substantially in a semicircular arc around, adjacent to or laterally adjacent to the spatially fixed second diverting drum 45 .

[0113] The outlet guide device 77 extends adjacently or laterally adjacent around the third diverting drum 46 of the storage carriage 42 in the manner of a circular segment shaped arc.

[0114] The outlet guide device 77 extends adjacently or laterally adjacent around the spatially fixed fourth diverting drum 47 in the shape of an arc covering substantially three-quarters of a circle.

[0115] The outlet guide device 77 extends adjacently or laterally adjacent around the fifth diverting drum 48 of the storage carriage 42 in the shape of an arc covering substantially three-quarters of a circle.

[0116] The outlet guide device 77 extends beyond the material web outlet 44 outside the material web joining device 1 .

[0117] Each guide device 51, 52, 57, 60, 62, 64, 65, 70, 73, 75, 77 has guide elements arranged opposite one another in pairs, which have correspondingly identical shapes and have the shape of a rail or a cut-in guide. The guide elements are in each case arranged laterally adjacent to the material web 3, 4, 7 to be drawn in or laterally adjacent on the outside. The guide elements are preferably arranged at a distance from the material web 3, 4, 7 to be drawn in or from its longitudinal edge in the transverse direction of the material web 3, 4, 7. The guide elements are open towards the material web 3, 4, 7 to be drawn in and are, for example, U-shaped in cross section.

[0118] The material web joining device 1 comprises at least one material web clamping device 78 which holds the material webs 3, 4, 7 to be drawn in by a clamping action (FIGS. 11-14).

[0119] The material web clamping device 78 has a profile-shaped rigid cross member 79 extending in the transverse direction of the material web 3, 4, 7 to be drawn in. The cross member projects transversely thereto in the transverse direction of the material web 3, 4, 7 to be drawn in. The cross member 79 engages in a number of guide elements located opposite one another and is thus guided so as to be movable perpendicularly to its extent. The cross member 79 is movable along the infeed guide 49 and can thus perform translational and / or arcuate movements, etc., depending on its position. The cross member extends vertically between a number of guide elements located opposite one another.

[0120] The cross member 79 has a material web receiving opening 80 opening opposite the lead-in or conveying direction 37. The cross member is substantially U-shaped. The cross member 79 has a base 81 located opposite the material web receiving opening 80, a retaining bar 82 projecting from the base 81, and an outer bar 83 projecting from the base 81. The retaining bar 82 and the outer bar 83 are parallel to each other and extend spaced apart from each other.

[0121] During the drawing process, the retaining bars 82 interact with the material web 3, 4, 7 to be drawn in, whereas the outer bars 83 are arranged at a distance from said material web.

[0122] The cross member 79 serves for mounting a clamping beam 84 which is disposed between and pivotable relative to the retaining bar 82 and the outer bar 83. The clamping beam 84 originates from the base 81 and preferably projects beyond the retaining bar 82 and the outer bar 83.

[0123] Adjacent to the first and second inlet inlets 53 and 54 of the inlet-side first guide device 50 and adjacent to the first and second inlet inlets 66 and 67 of the inlet-side second guide device 63, at the mutually opposing guide elements, an actuating device 85 with an electric pulse receiver 86 is preferably arranged respectively. The actuating device 85 is assigned to a clamping beam 84. The pulse receiver 86 is connected to the clamping beam 84 and can rotate it.

[0124] Two connecting chains 87 are arranged on the base 81 opposite the clamping beam 84. The connecting chains 87 run in mutually opposite guide elements of the guide devices 51, 52, 57, 60, 62, 64, 65, 70, 73, 75, 77 and are movable by motor means. The infeed guide 49, the material web clamping device 78 and the connecting chains 87 together with their movement drive(s) are components of the material web pull-in device.

[0125] The operation of the material web joining device 1 is described below by means of an example. Here, Fig. 1 is considered as the starting position. In Fig. 1, a finite first material web 4 is unrolled (spread) from a first material roll 5 and is thus transported. Said finite first material web is drawn into the material web joining device 1 by a material web drawing device, so that the finite first material web 4 is unrolled from the first material roll 5, as will be explained in more detail below.

[0126] The finite first material web 4 is guided over a first feed drum 16, where it is redirected to a cutting and joining device 17. The finite first material web 4 is guided between the spaced-apart pressure drums 33, 36 and comes into circumferential contact with them in a region.

[0127] Downstream of the cutting and connecting device 17, the finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 is introduced from above into a threading aid 38 and loops around two transport drums 39, 40 against which it rests. The threading aid 38 expediently assists the transport of the finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 and is driven correspondingly.

[0128] The finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 is then guided around a first deflection drum 41 of the storage carriage 42. The finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 is then guided around a spatially fixed second deflection drum 45. The finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 is then guided around a third deflection drum 46 of the storage carriage 42. The finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 is then guided around a spatially fixed fourth deflection drum 47. The finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 is then guided around a fifth deflection drum 48 of the storage carriage 42. The finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 then leaves the material web joining device 1 via a material web outlet 44.

[0129] The finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 extends for the most part adjacent to the infeed guide 49 .

[0130] Here, the storage carriage 42 is arranged adjacent to the material web outlet 44. The first vacuum drum 25 is arranged at a distance from the first transport drum 27. The table arrangement 23 is located adjacent to the connecting devices 21, 22. The table arrangement 23 is arranged at a distance from the preparation devices 19, 20.

[0131] The disconnecting and connecting device 17 is in its inactive state. In this state, the finite first material web 4 or the circulating material web 3 is simply guided through the disconnecting and connecting device 17.

[0132] In Fig. 1, a finite second material web 7 is drawn into the material web joining device 1 by a material web drawing-in device, the finite second material web 7 being unrolled from a second material roll 8. The material web joining device 1 also receives the second material roll 8 and the first material roll 5 after their circumferential orientation in a precisely defined initial situation by the material roll preparation device 2.

[0133] For the drawing in of the finite second material web 7, the clamping beam 84 is located in its clamping position and has been pivoted towards the material web holding bar 82 so as to clamp the finite second material web 7. The finite second material web 7 to be drawn in is thus arranged between the holding bar 82 and the clamping beam 84 and is held by the clamping action. The material web in question extends through the material web receiving opening 80. The connecting chain 87 is drawn in synchronously by motor means, whereby the cross member 79 together with the fixed finite second material web 7 is pulled along the infeed guide 49 to the second preparation device 20. The cross member 79 is drawn around the conveying drum 28, whereby it is turned towards the second vacuum drum 26. The finite second material web 7 enters the infeed guide 49 via the free second infeed inlet 67 for the unwinding direction of the second material roll 8.

[0134] The second outlet 69 of the inlet-side second guide device 63 and the second inlet of the second guide arc device 70 are arranged adjacent to one another, so that the finite second material web 7 can enter the second guide arc device 70 from the inlet-side second guide device 63 during the drawing-in process. The second outlet end 72 of the second guide arc device 70 and the second connection portion 74 of the substantially straight second guide device 73 are arranged adjacent to one another, so that the finite second material web 7 can pass through the second guide arc device 70 and enter the substantially straight second guide device 73 during the drawing-in process. The second preparation device 20 together with the second guide arc device 70 are correspondingly moved along the guide 24 for this purpose.

[0135] 2, for the joining process, the table device 23 then proceeds along a guide 24 to the second preparation device 20. When the second preparation device 20 and the table device 23 are arranged adjacent to one another, the passed finite second material web 7 is held between the second preparation device 20 and the table device 23 by a clamping action. In particular, the finite second material web 7 is held between the second transport drum 28 and a holding element 88 of the table device 23 by deformation of said material web. The table device 23 and the second preparation device 20 occupy a holding position.

[0136] Next, the table device 23 advances along the guide 24 to the second preparation device 20. The table device 23 and the second preparation device 20 advance together with the second guide arc device 70 along the guide 24 in the direction of the second vacuum drum 26. The second vacuum drum now advances in the direction of the second preparation device 20. When the second conveying drum 28 and the second vacuum drum 26 are disposed adjacent to each other, the second outlet 69 of the inlet side second guide device 63 and the second inlet of the second guide arc device 70 are disposed so as to be separated or spaced apart from each other. The second outlet end 72 of the second guide arc device 70 and the second connection portion 74 of the substantially straight second guide device 73 are disposed so as to be separated or spaced apart from each other (FIG. 3).

[0137] The second conveying drum 28 and the second vacuum drum 26 are then driven in rotation in the opposite direction, so that the finite second material web 7 is conveyed back against its actual drawing-in direction, and a splice piece 89, which is arranged at the end of the finite second material web 7 and is adhesive on both sides, passes through the gap formed by the second conveying drum 28 and the second vacuum drum 26. The splice piece 89 is adhesively connected to the finite second material web 7 by its inner adhesive surface, whereby the splice piece 89 faces the second vacuum drum 26 by its separable non-adhesive release liner 90 and abuts against said second vacuum drum. The second vacuum drum 26 is active, so that the generated vacuum sucks the release liner 90 of the splice piece 89, thereby removing said release liner from the splice piece 89 itself and exposing the outer adhesive surface of the splice piece 89, which is located opposite to the inner adhesive surface. The second conveying drum 28 and the second vacuum drum 26 are components of a release liner removal device.

[0138] The second preparation device 20 and the table device 23 then proceed in coupled state along the guide 24 towards the first preparation device 19 or up to the first connection device 21. The finite second material web 7 is held by a clamping action between the table device 23 and the second transport drum 28. The second preparation device 20 and the table device 23 move away from the second vacuum drum 26 (FIG. 5). The second transport drum 28 is blocked with respect to its rotation.

[0139] The second transport drum 28 is then released again with respect to its rotation. In particular, as a result of the movement of the table arrangement 23 as a unit and of the second transport drum 28, the second transport drum 28 is rotated so that the joining pieces 89 are in an upwardly facing joining position.

[0140] 5 and 6, the second transport drum 28 moves under the first connecting device 21 so that the splice piece 89 faces towards the first connecting device 21. The circulating material web 3 or the finite first material web 4 is pressed against the adhesive splice piece 89 facing towards the first pressure drum 33 by the movement of the first pressure drum 33 of the first connecting device 21. This results in an adhesive connection of the circulating material web 3 or the finite first material web 4 to the finite second material web 7. The feeding of the finite first material web 4 to the circulating material web 3 is stopped. The finite first material web 4 is cut off from the circulating material web 3 by the first cutting blade 32.

[0141] As a result of the movement of the storage carriage 42 away from the material web outlet 44, the loop formed by the circulating material web 3 is removed, whereby the circulating material web 3 remains uninterrupted or is transported uninterrupted.

[0142] In Fig. 8 the finite second material web 7 is unwound from the second material roll 8. The first material roll 5 is prepared for its subsequent unfolding, similar to that described above. The drawing of the finite first material web 4 into the material web joining device 1 occurs substantially similarly by a material web drawing device.

[0143] 9, for a joining process substantially similar to that described above, a joining piece 89 disposed on the finite first web of material 4 is adhesively connected to the circulating web of material 3 or the finite second web of material 7, whereby the finite first web of material 4 is adhesively connected to the circulating web of material 3. The feeding of the finite second web of material 7 is then stopped.

[0144] The first outlet 56 of the inlet-side first guide device 50 and the first inlet 58 of the first guide arc device 57 are arranged adjacent to one another, so that the finite first material web 4 can enter the first guide arc device 57 from the inlet-side first guide device 50 during the drawing-in process. The first outlet end 59 of the first guide arc device 57 and the first connection part 61 of the substantially straight first guide device 60 are arranged adjacent to one another, so that the finite first material web 7 can enter the substantially straight first guide device 60 from the first guide arc device 57 during the drawing-in process. The first preparation device 20 together with the first guide arc device 57 is correspondingly moved along the guide 24 for this purpose.

[0145] If the material web joining device 1 is already in operation and a material web 3, 4 is being unrolled or transported, a new finite material web 4 or 7 is only guided by the material web draw-in device to the respective conveying drum 27 or 28, as described above.

[0146] In contrast, if a material web is not positioned at the material web joining device 1, each finite material web 4 or 7 may be drawn completely into the material web joining device 1 by the material web drawing device up to its material web outlet 44 or to an adjacently arranged manufacturing device or equipment.

[0147] The first outlet 56 of the inlet-side first guide device 50 and the first inlet 58 of the first guide-arc device 57 are arranged adjacent to one another, so that the finite first material web 4 can enter the first guide-arc device 57 from the inlet-side first guide device 50 during the drawing-in process. The first outlet end 59 of the first guide-arc device 57 and the first connection 61 of the substantially straight first guide device 60 are arranged adjacent to one another, so that the finite first material web 7 can enter the substantially straight first guide device 60 from the first guide-arc device 57 during the drawing-in process. The first preparation device 20 together with the first guide-arc device 57 moves correspondingly along the guide 24 for this purpose. Instead, the second outlet 69 of the inlet-side second guide device 63 and the second inlet of the second guide-arc device 70 are arranged adjacent to one another, so that the finite second material web 7 can enter the second guide-arc device 70 from the inlet-side second guide device 63 during the drawing-in process. The second exit end 72 of the second guide arc device 70 and the second connection portion 74 of the substantially straight second guide device 73 are arranged adjacent to each other, so that the finite second material web 7 can enter the substantially straight second guide device 73 from the second guide arc device 70 during the drawing-in process. The second preparation device 20 together with the second guide arc device 70 is correspondingly moved along the guide 24 for this purpose.

[0148] The connecting chains 87 are retracted synchronously by motor means, whereby the cross members 79 together with the fixed, finite second material web 7 are pulled along the infeed guide 49 up to or beyond the material web outlet 44 .

[0149] The material web clamping device 78 is preferably moved automatically or by motor means to its initial position for receiving the respective finite material web 4 or 7. To receive the respective finite material web 4 or 7, the holding bar 82 engages underneath the respective finite material web 4 or 7. For this purpose, the free portion of the respective finite material web 4 or 7 to be received is arranged spaced apart from the material web portion of the respective material roll 5 or 8 arranged thereunder. The material web 4 or 7 extends through the material web receiving opening 80.

[0150] When the correct position of the cross member 79 relative to the finite material web 4 or 7 or its end is achieved, the material web detection element outputs a corresponding electric trigger signal which leads to the movement of the preferably motor-driven clamping beam 84 to its clamping position. The correct position of the cross member 79 relative to the finite material web 4 or 7 or its end can preferably be achieved since the material web joining device 1 receives the material rolls 5, 8 in an oriented or precisely defined initial situation and therefore already knows where the end of the respective material web 4, 7 is located on the material rolls 5, 8. The cross member 79 is then moved by the connecting chain 87 to its desired position and the respective finite material web 4 or 7 is drawn in. A fully automated reception of the material rolls 5, 8 is possible. A fully automated drawing in of the material webs 4, 7 is likewise possible.

[0151] Activation or actuation of the individual units, such as the preparation devices 19, 20, the connection devices 21, 22, the material web draw-in devices and / or the release liner removal devices, is preferably effected by at least one corresponding electrical or electronic actuation or control unit.

[0152] The circulating material web 3 is fed together with another circulating material web to a corrugated board making machine for producing a one-sided laminated corrugated board web. To produce a corrugated web with corrugated wrinkles from one of the circulating material webs, the corrugated board making machine has a corrugating device with a number of drums. To connect the corrugated web to a smooth web from the other circulating material web, the corrugated board making machine has an adhesive application device for applying adhesive to the crests of the corrugations of the corrugated web. To press the smooth web against the corrugated web with adhesive, the corrugated board making machine has a pressing module, and a one-sided laminated corrugated board web is formed from the corrugated web and the smooth web. The reverse use of the material webs is alternatively possible.

[0153] A second embodiment of the material web holding device is described below with reference to figures 15 to 18. Identical parts are designated with the same reference signs as in the previous embodiment, whereby reference is made explicitly to that description. Parts which differ in terms of structure but have the same function are designated with the same reference signs with the suffix "a".

[0154] In contrast to the previous embodiment, the material web holding device is in this case not designed as a material web clamping device 78 but as a material web suction device 78a. The material web suction device 78a has a cross member 79a which essentially encloses an inner space and is designed, for example, as a rectangular contoured body. In the cross member 79a, flow openings 91 are formed which are located opposite one another.

[0155] The cross member 79a is connected in terms of flow to a suction source 92. In the active state of the suction source 92, the material web 4,7 to be drawn in is sucked into the cross member 79a and rests firmly thereon in the region of the flow openings 91 adjacent the material web 4,7 to be drawn in.

[0156] The function of the material web suction device 78 a or of the corresponding material web drawing device is substantially similar to that of the material web clamping device 78 .

[0157] The expressions "upstream", "downstream", "entrance side", "exit side" etc. as used herein relate particularly to the transport direction of the material web concerned. [Explanation of symbols]

[0158] 1 Material web joining device 2. Material roll preparation device 4,7 Material Web 5,8 Material roll

Claims

1. a) at least one material roll preparation device (2) for bringing a material roll (5, 8) carrying a material web (4, 7) to be drawn into a defined initial state, and b) at least one material web processing / handling device; said material web processing / treatment device being capable of automatically receiving said material roll (5, 8) and / or automatically preparing said material web (4, 7) based on a defined initial state of said material roll (5, 8); said at least one material web converting / processing device comprising: a) having at least one material web drawing-in device for drawing in a material web (3, 4, 7), The material web drawing device comprises: i) at least one material web holding device (78; 78a) for holding said material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in; ii) at least one guide (49) for guiding said at least one material web holding device (78; 78a) from at least one material web withdrawal position to at least one material web transfer position, and iii) at least one retraction drive connected to said at least one material web holding device (78; 78a) and adapted to move said at least one material web holding device (78; 78a) along said at least one guide (49) when retracting said material web (3, 4, 7) to be retracted in the direction of said at least one material web transfer position, The at least one guide (49) a) at least one first guide device (51, 64) for drawing in the material web (4, 7) to be drawn in from a first material web drawing-in position (53, 66), and b) a factory having at least one second guide device (52, 65) for drawing in the material web (4, 7) to be drawn in from a second material web drawing-in location (54, 67) spaced from the first material web drawing-in location (53, 66).

2. 2. The plant of claim 1, wherein said at least one guide (49) forms a material web inlet for said material web processing / handling equipment.

3. 3. A plant according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said at least one guide (49) extends within said material web processing / processing device in the direction of an outlet (44) of said material web processing / processing device.

4. 4. The plant according to claim 1, wherein the at least one guide (49) extends at least between the at least one material web pull-in position and a preparation device (19, 20) of the material web processing / processing device for preparing the material web (4, 7) to be processed / treated.

5. 5. The plant according to claim 1, wherein the at least one guide (49) for guiding the material web (3, 4, 7) when it is newly introduced into the material web processing / processing device extends substantially uninterrupted from an inlet to an outlet (44) of the material web processing / processing device.

6. 6. The factory according to claim 1, characterized in that the material web processing / handling device has a first connecting device (21) and a second connecting device (22) for connecting an end point of one finite material web (4, 7) to a start point of another finite material web (7, 4), and the at least one guide (49) extends between the first connecting device (21) and the second connecting device (22).

7. 7. A factory according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one guide (49) comprises at least one straight, substantially straight and / or curved guiding device (51, 52, 60, 62, 64, 65, 70, 73, 75, 77).

8. 8. The plant according to claim 1, wherein the at least one guide (49) comprises at least one guide device (51, 52, 60, 62, 64, 65, 70, 73, 75, 77) arranged in a spatially fixed manner relative to the material web processing / treatment device.

9. 9. A factory according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said at least one guide (49) comprises at least one movable guiding device (57, 70).

10. 10. A plant according to claim 1, characterized in that a material roll (5, 8) carrying a material web (4, 7) to be drawn in is automatically receivable by the material web processing / handling device.

11. 11. The plant according to claim 1, characterized in that the material web inlet-in device has at least one coupling element (87) arranged between the at least one inlet drive and the at least one material web holding device (78; 78a).

12. 12. A factory according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one material web holding device (78; 78a) is capable of automatically receiving the material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in.

13. 13. The plant according to claim 1, wherein the material web inlet-in device comprises at least one activation device (85) for activating the at least one material web holding device (78; 78a).

14. 14. The factory according to claim 1, wherein the material web to be drawn in (3, 4, 7) and the at least one material web holding device (78; 78a) are movable relative to each other to receive the material web to be drawn in.

15. 15. The plant according to claim 1, wherein the material web drawing-in device comprises at least one material web detection element for detecting an end of the material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in.

16. 16. The plant according to claim 1, wherein the at least one material web holding device (78; 78a) is designed as a material web clamping device (78) for holding the material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in by a clamping action.

17. 17. The plant according to claim 16, characterized in that the material web clamping device (78) has at least one clamping body (84) which is movable between a clamping position for holding the material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in by a clamping action and an inactive rest position.

18. 18. A plant according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the material web clamping device (78) has at least one holder (82) for holding the material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in.

19. 19. A plant according to claim 18, dependent on claim 17, characterized in that the at least one clamping body (84) and the at least one holding body (82) are arranged adjacent to one another and, in the clamping position, together form at least one clamping gap for holding the material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in by the clamping action.

20. 16. The plant according to claim 1, wherein the at least one material web holding device is designed as a material web suction device (78a) which holds the material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in by a suction action.

21. 21. The plant according to claim 20, characterized in that the material web suction device (78a) has at least one suction body (79a) connected in flow relation to at least one suction source (92) and having the function of holding the material web (3, 4, 7) to be drawn in.

22. 22. The factory according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one first guide device (51, 64) draws in the material web (4, 7) to be drawn in from a first material web drawing-in position (53, 66) when the material web (4, 7) to be drawn in is unrolled from the material roll (5, 8) in a first unrolling direction.

23. 23. The factory according to claim 22, characterized in that the at least one second guide device (52, 65) draws in the material web (4, 7) to be drawn in from a second material web drawing-in position (54, 67) spaced from the first material web drawing-in position (53, 66) when unrolling the material web (4, 7) to be drawn in from the material roll (5, 8) in a second unrolling direction opposite to the first unrolling direction.

24. Factory according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one guide (49) is designed as a rail guide.

25. 25. A factory according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material web drawing-in device is capable of drawing in the material web (3, 4, 7) automatically for drawing in.

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