DE102007023340B3 - Transportable arrangement for enveloping machine, has package with tear-off lug arranged on upper side of envelopes and permitting snatch operation or peeling operation of package band - Google Patents

Abstract

The arrangement has a cover body (30) made of cardboard material and surrounding envelopes (20). The body has pressure-resistant rectangular discs (35, 36) arranged on end sides of the envelopes. The body has a center cover section connecting the discs. A package has a rotating package band made of flat and inelastic material, where the package surrounds the envelopes, the cover body, and the end sides. The package has a tear-off lug (42) arranged on an upper side of the envelopes and permits a snatch operation or a peeling operation of the band.

Description

The The invention relates to a transportable arrangement of a plurality flat adjacent enveloping envelopes and a packaging therefor, in the the plurality one of the juxtaposed parallel lower longitudinal edges the enveloping envelopes formed bottom, one of the side by side lined up in parallel upper longitudinal edges the enveloping envelopes formed top, two of the side edges parallel to each other the enveloping envelopes formed perpendicular to the bottom and the top standing Narrow pages, one from an address page of a first envelope envelope the plurality formed one end side and one side of a flap another one of the last envelopes envelope made another End side has.

Envelopes are envelopes for letters, which are automatically filled with contents in inserting machines. This means that they are in very large numbers in a very quick succession must be processed automatically. It is important that the empty, to be filled envelope envelopes in always the same orientation are supplied properly, so that in the Inserting machine provided filling mechanism also accordingly can work without causing stoppers. Such stoppers would be extraordinary expensive, since they are a shutdown of the entire filling and Inserting and staff must intervene manually.

is such a to be filled Insert envelope occasion for Such a stopper is usually not just the inserter envelope itself, but also the intended content zerknickt or destroyed and the associated Document or letter must therefore be complete if necessary be recreated. Because this except must be done in the series and also needs to be checked to see which document it at all trades, there are significant additional costs, which in no Relationship to the actual value of the enveloping envelope more.

Around the supply of envelopes for the further To ensure processing have to placed the supplied envelopes on a conveyor belt be so in that then the feeding mechanism the mentioned alignment easy and reliable can make.

Become conventional the envelopes packed in cardboard boxes. This will each have a certain number of, for example, 750, 800 or 1000 envelopes in each case protected by a cardboard box and transportable on pallets. The operator of the inserter takes each a cardboard box, opens it, takes out the envelopes in which he with his two palms of Outside the utmost envelopes grabs and between the hands holds, puts the stack thus obtained on the feeding mechanism, it connects the previous envelopes and then disposed of the now empty cardboard box.

These Handling is relatively expensive, since opening the boxes and taking out Time is required. Each individually by the operator abhängende Grasping the envelope insert pile between the two palms holds the risk of mistakes in itself and can in individual cases too cause that some envelopes be bent so that the entire barrel of the inserter for this reason is stopped. The disposal process for the too in an empty state still quite voluminous cardboard boxes is also annoying, because they occupy a relatively large amount of space in this state and therefore quickly become difficult to handle cardboard stacks arise.

When Alternative are so-called postboxes for enveloping envelopes in use came. These postboxes are themselves used to transport ordinary, filled envelopes through a mail-order company such as the German Post AG, can but also for the temporary Accommodation of insert envelopes are used. These Postboxes form a kind of open-topped tub, into which an operator the Inserting machine or optionally also an automaton reach into it and remove the stack of envelopes and into the feed mechanism insert the inserter.

These Postboxes are made of plastic and are reusable and can as mentioned also be used for other purposes, which increases the numbers and thus the Manufacturing and storage costs despite the very complex structure in reasonable Frame holds. Due to their shape they are relatively space-saving stackable, nonetheless These postboxes take a lot of space as well as weight after their emptying and are in their preparation but comparatively expensive.

As an alternative to these postboxes will be in the EP 1 160 170 A2 and the EP 1 731 433 A1 Packaging of cardboard proposed, which are like the postboxes stackable and can be handled in a similar form. They have the advantage of being slightly space-saving and at the same time lighter, both in the empty and in the filled state, and thus enable a more favorable transport and removal. These cardboard boxes are also reusable and therefore environmentally friendly. This environmental friendliness is due to the use of cardboard in the manufacture instead of art further improved.

Another possibility of packaging for insert envelopes is in the EP 1 352 845 B1 proposed. There, a stack of envelopes is surrounded all around the short side edges of the envelope envelopes with a resilient plastic film, and two plastic plates are also provided to reinforce the first and last envelope envelopes to increase stability and prevent buckling of the corners of the envelopes. The operator grasps such a plastic package, lifts it, slits the film aside, removes it, takes the plastic sheets and discards them separately, and places the stack on the feed belt.

This Proposal has the disadvantage that the handling is very cumbersome. The operator has to slit the film and remove the Slit each slide while holding the complete package including all envelopes above the feed belt holds in the hand. For the So he only has both hands to hold and slit Disposition, so he needs to spend a considerable amount of skill on this Perform the operation.

Of the Operator could Also, try the envelopes from the plastic packaging that opens at the bottom push out. He also needs it for that both hands, since he has to hold the plastic packaging and press the envelopes, so that he needed a lot of skill, at the same time also the Choosing the right place to which the pushed out the envelopes then guided should be. Furthermore leads this Proceed at a significant risk, the corners or side edges the pushed out the envelopes kinked or damaged be or that the plastic plates closest to enveloping envelopes to the Hang plastic sheets stay, also damaged and it becomes so disruptive comes in the course of business.

Especially endangered are also the opening ones Flaps of envelopes.

Besides that is the material in turn plastic, and on the one hand a film-like Plastic type for the serving and on the other hand, a thermoplastic resin for the reinforcement, the be disposed of separately or further treated. Of the used thermoplastic material carries the danger in itself, that he is during the storage and transport heats up, especially on reason the foil-like plastic cladding. Furthermore are just the delicate upper and lower longitudinal edges the envelopes unprotected.

In spite of the various advantages of packaging known from practice for envelopes therefore unchanged Need for further suggestions, one as possible safe and reliable Supply of such envelopes envelopes in inserters too enable.

These Task is according to the invention in a generic stack solved by that the plurality of insert envelopes of one of a cardboard-like Material is surrounded by existing inner hood body, which is the variety from envelopes on its top and on the two end sides in whole or in part surrounds and leaves on the narrow sides, that the hood body two pressure-resistant discs, which on the two end sides of the plurality arranged by envelopes are that the hood body having a central hood portion, the two discs connects, and that the two discs relatively stronger than the middle hood section are formed such that the packaging one from a plane inelastic and tensile material existing almost or has completely encircling banderole on the variety and the hood body its bottom, the two end sides and the top surrounds and that the band has a tear tab which is on the Top of the plurality of insert envelopes is arranged and tearing the Banderole and a stripping of the banderole of the variety allowed.

The basic idea of the invention is a paper strip with a width about the width of an envelope envelope corresponds and preferably has a slightly smaller width, wherein this paper strip or this banderole the variety the enveloping envelopes to be packed on the long sides of the the envelopes how a band surrounds. The total length of this paper strip is a little shorter as the sum of the four sides to be enclosed by the band the variety of envelope envelopes to be packaged. At the top of the resulting Stack is the resulting from this shortening small gap with a special for closing and ripping once molded adhesive strip bridged with preferably a handle element.

This Grip element is preferably made of a flat, non-elastic and hand-friendly material, especially one not for cutting in a hand tending material. It is also possible an elastic Material with similar Properties.

A possible material for this is a polyethylene, a polypropylene or a fiber-reinforced plastic, such as one under the brand Tyvek ^® ange ange suitable material.

The entire packaging, so the paper strip with all elements the banderole can be disposed of as paper; an exception is possibly the handle element when using Tyvek or other material which does not consist of a basic cellulosic material. But also then there is at least the advantage that the entire packaging can be seized as an element and treated together, about to a later Material separation outside the space of the inserter to be guided and so the available Space in this room unclaimed.

These simplified disposability in a preferred embodiment as a pure paper material is not only extremely environmentally friendly, but also economically very advantageous, since no additional activities for the Removal of residues must be kept. Economically comes to add that to facilities for Postal processing anyway disposal options for paper are provided. So it does not have to be an extra supply be created.

in the Contrary to conventional, plastic boxes or other, plastic material incipient packaging options for envelopes can the packaging material wholly or predominantly made of cellulose and disposed of in the paper cycle become. The packaging consists thus overwhelmingly of renewable Raw materials and is environmentally friendly overall.

Different as with plastic packaging or other reusable Boxes, plates and the like do not require one repatriation to organize and the no longer needed parts this return transport supply. This also means that for the return transport otherwise parts not to be checked have to, whether you at all can still be used again There is no need to organize and carry out replacement work and these parts must be too not carefully or treated with care. The whole for a reusable packaging part resulting costs, personnel and time is eliminated Completely, without any disadvantages in terms of sustainability or environmental friendliness be connected, since according to the invention anyway only too easily Disposal materials are used.

Of the resulting protection is virtually like conventional boxes or boxes capable of enveloping envelopes at all for it sensitive sides to protect against dust, moisture and other environmental influences, since he is surrounded on each of these pages by the band. This one made of cardboard or cardboard can the heat and radiate the moisture of the production process far better or evaporate.

Next like a banderole Composite of the paper strip, the invention has a hood body, which in turn prefers two sufficiently rigid rectangular Washers with a middle connecting these two cardboard plates Hood section has a cardboard connection. The two are sufficient rigid cardboard discs have the size and shape of the envelope envelopes and support this way true to form the two ends of the pack to be packaged. Together with the carton connection connecting the two boards Overall, a U-profile is created, which then the entire stack like a hood protects.

These Hood enveloped the variety at the top and at the ends, but leaves the narrow sides with the side edges of the envelope envelopes as well as the free Band.

By the provision of the hood body according to the invention results yourself as well an improved stand space the enveloping envelopes on a pallet. The transportable arrangements become package-like in Floors built on the pallet. To be considered is that the Variety of enveloping envelopes not each carried as a single arrangement to the inserter but usually stacked in bulk on pallets become.

It So then stand numerous stacked packaging on each other. The U-shaped hoods with their sturdy cardboard sections in vertical and horizontal Lead direction Here, therefore, to a defined additional protection of the individual Variety of envelopes in the big containers the pallet.

By the conception according to the invention manages a solid stack structure and one defined by the pressure staple length to reach. For this purpose, it is preferably proposed that the bonding of the individual elements of the hood body only after pressing the variety takes place, that of the overall hood then it should be surrounded. This can be an undesirable fixed length definition a large number are avoided, despite the provision of total three sections for every dome body that preferably from a central hood section with two adjacent ones Washers or end plates exist.

Since the rectangular slices or slabs together with the cardboard connection the Haubenkör build by while still enclose with the central hood section or the carton connection angle of 90 °, creates a three-dimensional, stabilizing U-profile, although the thickness of the discs can be kept relatively low. This angle creates another advantage. The fixed spatial allocations at the bend lines cause the cardboard joints of the hood body to become inelastic, since the disks can no longer bend. Distortion within the various carton levels is also largely avoided, since the fixed assignments of the individual crease lines to each other creates a generally stable structure that also holds and supports itself.

The Strength results from the fact that in a preferred embodiment the packing and gluing press, the stack of envelopes in the Packing inserts, not to a certain height, but is adjusted to a certain pressing pressure. All stacks of insert envelopes therefore, although the same strength, but may not the same length when the individual envelope envelopes are due to slight differences in the paper qualities, the moisture contents or other external circumstances a different thickness have.

If the cardboard connection between the reinforced areas only immediately mechanically before wrapping with the paper band on the a certain strength-pressed stack is attached, is unnecessary any further deforming wrapping of the envelope stack.

One Another, very significant advantage is that the straight finished and still relatively moist after packaging and warm envelope envelopes the water vapor contained in them over the open side and end surfaces of the packaged stack of envelopes can evaporate. The the envelopes Keep that way on the way to the user Production given dimensional accuracy and hence their quality.

Either in the hood, especially in the hood body, as well as in the band and / or in the pull-tab or the handle element optional punch outs are provided. This punching possible It the operator or user of the inserter, the enveloping envelopes with particular convenient, easy handling of the packaging and its packaging parts to free.

The Handle element could also by a suitably appropriate punched in the band be provided. The band can also be made in one piece or adhesively formed projections form with punched the handle element.

at these measures should be taken into account that the "solid" side of the handle element fastened to the banderole with a comparatively strong bond should be while the to be solved Compound lying on the side under the grip medium itself open relatively easily should let.

Besides that is It prefers when the band with additional reinforcing strips is provided.

A particularly preferred embodiment This is characterized by the fact that the reinforcing strips in the areas are provided, on which the band from the bottom of the plurality of envelopes by 90 ° after runs up around one of the two end pages, and that the reinforcing strips transverse to the web of the band, so parallel to the lower longitudinal edges the enveloping envelopes run.

Thereby in particular the section which is most heavily loaded during transport, at the banderole from the bottom of the arrangement at 90 ° angle to bent over and runs along the end sides, relieved.

Here has an easy way for one additional Protection, the other advantageous possibilities not in the least impaired. It can be done in a way as edge protection a simple adhesive strip made of a plastic or preferably glued from a fibrous cellulosic material be crosswise over the band extends from one side edge to the other side edge and is glued to the edge created here.

Of the reinforcement strips can be from the outside or but also from the inner, the enveloping envelopes side be applied to the band.

It is also sufficient, only those immediately adjacent to the side edges Provide areas with short sections of such adhesive strips, there already preventing the tearing from the side edge Completely sufficient as protection.

A another possibility is that the band with alternative or additional reinforcement strips provided is that the reinforcement strips run along the side edge of the band, and that on both side edges adjacent to the card of the banderole one each reinforcement strips is provided.

Basically conceivable it is also, albeit the hood body with reinforcing strips is provided, in particular at its side edges or in the area the fold lines at the transition from the discs to the cardboard connection.

in the Compared to conventional Cardboard boxes or other trough and trough-like packaging and packaging for enveloping envelopes arises According to the invention one more another, now very interesting aspect. That is how it is in connection with inserting machines and corresponding processing machines for the Sending envelopes with content one constantly increased Requirement opposite potential Fires. Here relatively easy combustible materials such as paper and plastic machined Accordingly, there is a risk that malfunctions also a fire occurs. Corresponding spaces are therefore usually equipped with sprinkler systems or other extinguishing equipment, the from the ceiling a water delivery to the underlying Ensure areas.

are but the envelopes in trough and trough-like containers recorded, it falls although that from above through the sprinkler system or the other moistening device falling water in the uppermost of the trough and trough-like Containers. However, the water remains exactly in this container and stands with it for further fighting measures no longer available. It Although in this way a fire in the respective uppermost container deleted or prevented Be there in this container Collect all the water in the floors below however, the stacked envelope envelopes are practically a fire unaffected by the sprinkler system, as the water stops or at least not fast enough to penetrate these regions can.

Out This reason is already in the art in trough-like Packaging tries to make the appropriate containers with holes and To equip holes through which water can drain down, However, it remains at a very significant delay the effective date of the corresponding Sprinkler system.

at the packaging according to the invention for the enveloping envelopes However, this problem does not even first. On the one hand are the banderole-like Strip anyway also made of paper and thus quickly from water to penetrate, on the other hand, these banderole-like stripes also not trough or trough-shaped, so that water in them is not caught, but immediately penetrate into the sections underneath with further insert envelopes can.

This is especially for the for such premises and inserters to pay substantial insurance premiums very interesting as these are in terms of potential dangers and value considerable amounts can be achieved

in the Related to reducing the impact of any fires also to note that the inventively provided arrangements the envelopes use, due to the bands and the hood body relatively tight pressed. Pressed paper has one compared to loose, loose paper much lower for the Oxygen of the air available standing attacking paper surface. Can the oxygen therefore the paper surface can not reach, the corresponding pressed paper can not burn or a resulting fire is only much slower and reproduce worse. The in the inventive arrangements pressed envelopes catch fire only delayed, compared to loose, loose paper, as it is in conventional Transport boxes in the form of enveloping envelopes is present.

Also In this context, it is of great advantage that the arrangements according to the invention manage without or with extremely little plastic parts. When burning plastic arises, for example, from the commonly used Polystyrene a hydrochloric acid Mixture or a hydrochloric acid gas. Both are hazardous to health and corrosive not only for Persons, but also for the affected machines and systems in the room. This too leads to increased insurance premiums the use of such materials.

Also other reaction products can during combustion processes arise with the plastics used in each case, causing many problems to lead can.

in the Below is an embodiment of the invention with reference to the drawing described in more detail. Show it:

1 an inserter envelope;

2 a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention, shown schematically in the unopened state;

3 The embodiment of 2 in a comparable perspective view, shown immediately after tearing open a tear tab;

4 the embodiment of 2 in a comparable perspective view, during the further progression of the opening process shown;

5 a representation similar 2 in a slightly modified embodiment;

6 the presentation 2 in another modified embodiment; and

7 a closer view of a preferred embodiment of an insert envelope used.

An in 1 illustrated insert envelope 10 is used to send letters or documents. It is approximately rectangular and has a lower longitudinal edge 11 , an upper, parallel to the longitudinal edge longitudinal edge 12 , two perpendicular to the two longitudinal edges side edges 13 and 14 and also a two-dimensional page, the address page 15 forms, and one from the address page 15 opposite flap side 16 , The address page 15 can be about a window 17 exhibit. One in the envelope envelope 10 located letter with an address of an intended recipient can then ter through the window 17 be seen by a mail order company and recycled. The in the 1 hidden and away from the viewer flap side 16 serves to be able to open the envelopes automatically, the letter or the document and about planned investments in the enveloping envelope 10 to place and to close this after placing.

such the envelopes are processed by machine and have to do this in very large quantities corresponding inserter (not shown) manually or automatically fed become.

The feed happens by putting the envelopes 10 Placed in large numbers on a corresponding led tape, the enveloping envelopes 10 then usually vertical standing feeding a filling machine (not shown). To the envelopes 10 In large quantities in a relatively short time to be able to put on these conveyor belts, the enveloping envelopes 10 first to a variety 20 arranged by flat juxtaposed or lying envelopes. This arrangement is done by the manufacturer of the envelopes 10 , The thus formed stack is then suitably packaged and held together so that it forms a manageable object during transport and storage and can be placed as compact as possible and without problems on the conveyor belt of the inserter.

While in the prior art to usually cardboard-like containers are used, from which the enveloping envelopes 10 then removed and placed by hand on the conveyor belt, in the in 2 illustrated embodiment of the invention a variety 20 of envelopes 10 packaged differently. The variety 20 has a bottom 21 from the adjacent lower longitudinal edges 11 the numerous envelopes 10 the variety 20 is formed. A variety 20 can, for example, 750, 800 or 1000 insert envelopes 10 include, but other numbers are possible.

Because the multitude 20 from flat juxtaposed or more precisely expressed numerous insert envelopes 10 is formed, then not only the lower longitudinal edges 11 but also the upper longitudinal edges 12 the individual envelope envelopes 10 arranged parallel to each other and next to each other and together form an upper side 22 the variety 20 of envelopes 10 ,

The likewise parallel side edges 13 and 14 the enveloping envelopes 10 then form the parallel to each other and to the bottom 21 and the top 22 vertical narrow sides 23 and 24 the variety 20 ,

A first, in the 2 facing the viewer end page 25 the variety 20 is from the address page 15 the first inserter envelope 10 the variety 20 educated. In the 1 is the address page 15 the first inserter envelope 10 not recognizable, since it is covered in later described form.

On the one in by the viewer 2 opposite opposite end side 26 the variety 20 lies the flap side 16 the last inserter envelope 10 the variety 20 ,

In this state shown as well as on the feed belt of an inserter are the enveloping envelopes 10 upright. So it is on closer inspection "juxtaposed" insert envelopes 10 ,

This variety 20 is then with one in the 2 barely recognizable hood body 30 surrounded, which is also described further below. Around this hood body 30 and the multitude 20 from envelopes 10 around is a wrapper 40 beaten. The band 40 lies around the top 22 , the front end side 25 , the bottom 21 , the rear end side 26 around to turn on the top 22 on the viewer in the 1 opposite side.

The band 40 consists of a flat inelastic material, such as paper, such as so-called soda paper, or from so-called thread-reinforced paper.

On the top 22 located between the two ends of the band 40 a weakening 41 , This weakening 41 can be a perforation; It can also be a clearance between the two ends of the band 40 act. This space may also be covered by a tape or a glued strip or other material weakened to the banderole 40 to keep it in place.

At the end of the banderole facing the viewer 40 is also a pull tab 42 arranged. The tear tab 42 can also handle 43 exhibit. The tear tab 42 and / or the handle 43 Can be made in one piece with the band 40 be trained; it may also be another, particularly grip-friendly material, which in particular does not cut a user into the hand, if this strong on the handle 43 or the pull-tab 42 draws.

Out of use is the pull tab 42 with the handle 43 flat on the top 22 the variety 20 of envelopes 10 ,

This variety 20 with the hood body 30 and the band 40 For example, the user takes from a stack on a pallet and places it on the conveyor belt of the inserter. He just has to make sure that the end page 25 Oriented correctly, which is due to the arrangement of the pull tab 42 easily recognizable.

In this case, the user also benefits if provided as in the illustrated embodiment, the hood body 30 and the band 40 not quite up to the side edges 13 and 14 the enveloping envelopes 10 rich, so even before the narrow sides 23 and 24 a little piece of the top 22 set free. Because that leads to a user also from the end pages 25 and 26 still a small section of the address page 15 and the flap side 16 of the enveloping envelope 10 to see. The address page 15 and the flap side 16 However, visually differ for the user in that on the flap side 16 a small piece of the flap can still be seen in this near-edge area.

It is therefore not according to the invention required, special imprints to identify the correct To provide orientation. This additionally simplifies the use of the arrangement according to the invention.

The variety 20 is at this moment of particular the band 40 surround. It can not be processed in this way. However, the feeding belt of the inserting machine still has the enveloping envelopes 10 from the previous varieties 20 Having still fed to the inserter, the user has a few seconds to make the next steps now.

This is in the 3 indicated. The user pulls on the handle 43 the pull-tab 42 , This breaks the weakening 41 on and the band 40 falls on the from the pull-tab 42 opposite side and on the side with the pull tab 42 each in different directions. With a strong pull on the pull-tab 42 by means of the handle 43 can the papery material of the already torn band 40 easily under the bottom 21 the variety 20 of envelopes 10 pull it out through without the long edges 11 the enveloping envelopes 10 thereby damaged or disordered in their order.

The papery material of the now no longer needed band 40 can be disposed of as plain paper, taking much less space than conventional blank boxes after removing the envelopes.

In the 3 is already recognizable that under the band 40 around the envelopes 10 the variety 20 around still a hood body 30 is made of cardboard or a cardboard-like, cardboard-like material.

This hood body 30 surround the multitude 20 U-shaped. He preferably has two pressure-resistant discs 35 . 36 on, the entire surface of the two end pages 25 and 26 the variety 20 of envelopes 10 cover, as well as between the two discs 35 and 36 another with these two discs 35 and 36 firmly connected middle hood section 32 that on the top 22 the variety 20 lies. This hood section 32 must be the top 22 do not cover the whole area; rather, he can release a strip left and right, as in the 3 is shown.

The disks 35 and 36 can also be referred to as slabs. They may be thicker than the middle hood section 32 and make sure that the multitude 20 of envelopes 10 during the entire transport and storage operations on the two end sides 25 and 26 is protected and in particular the outer corners of the outer envelopes Envelopes 10 do not kink or bend, making processing in an inserter very difficult or impossible would probably exclude.

The middle hood section 32 Also serves the fixed definition of the staple length, due to the small differences in thickness of the wrapped insert envelopes 10 can be slightly different.

A look at the 4 now shows the next step during processing. Here is the banderole 40 already disposed of by the user or operator. He now attacks the exposed hood body 30 with the two rectangular discs 35 and 36 and the center hood portion connected at right angles to these two disks 32 and lift this complete hood body 30 from the multitude 20 of envelopes 10 from.

In the situation in 4 one recognizes, as now the front disk 35 the view of the address page 15 the first inserter envelope 10 the variety 20 releases. The hood body 30 is already slightly raised, so you under him on the upper longitudinal edges 12 the top 22 the variety 20 from envelopes 10 looks.

It is easy to see that the operator this lifting of the hood body 30 from the multitude 20 Now just continue to the complete hood body 30 in the illustrated embodiment of the two discs 35 and 36 and the intermediate hood section 32 consists of taking off until the hood body 30 is removed and can be easily removed in the paper disposal. Also the hood body 30 takes practically no space, especially since it can simply be laid flat, or folds itself and there is no caused by spatial nesting resistance unlike empty boxes.

So the user has only two parts to grab and dispose of, namely the hood body 30 and the band 40 , and both are nearly flat in the state to be disposed of. Both are wholly or predominantly made of pure cellulose material and do not have to be further treated during further disposal.

Not shown, but possible and quite supportive for an even faster removal of the packaging and therefore it is preferred, the hood body 30 and the band 40 connect to each other and in this way after tearing open the tear tab 42 by means of the handle 43 the band 40 and at the same time the hood body 30 from the envelopes 10 to separate. This connection would be preferred in an area at the edges of one of the two panes 35 and 36 provide.

On the conveyor during feeding to the inserter is thus only the variety 20 from envelopes 10 without any hood body 30 , Banderole 40 or other packaging and can be processed properly. The operator can do this variety 20 still push on the other insert envelopes of the predecessor stack. However, the removal of the hood body 30 and previously also the banderole 40 not very space consuming, so anyway hardly a gap between two successive pluralities 20 of envelopes 10 needed for this activity.

To a variety 20 from envelopes 10 with the preferred packaging according to the invention consisting primarily of the hood body 30 and the band 40 A modified form of so-called packing presses used in the industry specializing in the production of envelopes may be used. The preparation can be done both automatically and manually or by a combination of both.

The procedure is as follows: first, a conventional machine designed for the production of envelopes produces a large number of copies 20 of envelopes 10 in a desired and predetermined amount of, for example, 750 or 1000 pieces. This variety 20 is then introduced by hand or automatically in the non-pressed state in a pressing device. This is before, during or after this process a disc 35 as a lower slab before the first envelope 10 the variety 20 inserted.

Optionally, it is also possible that on this disc 35 already the middle hood section 32 is attached in one piece or glued.

It is now the other disc 36 as upper slab on the last insert envelope 10 the variety 20 placed.

The envelopes 10 the still unpressed variety 20 then be together with the top disc 36 with a predetermined by the pressing device pressure against the already existing lower disc 35 pressed. The pressure on the multitude 20 can optionally be exercised with two different tools.

In the area of the side edges 13 and 14 the enveloping envelopes 10 there are side flaps. These side flaps are used in the production of envelopes 10 used to the address page 15 and the flap side 16 to connect with each other. In this area, the presses are the variety 20 from the envelope proposals 10 with a maximum width of about 10 mm.

When using certain envelopes 10 could be observed in some cases that the multitude 20 In some circumstances, if such a case occurs, in one embodiment, with a further punch parallel to the lower longitudinal edge 11 and the upper longitudinal edge 12 the respective envelopes 10 pressed. After a successful pressing then the last mentioned stamp would be lifted slightly.

In a next step would then the middle hood section 32 on one or both discs 35 . 36 fixed by sharp bending and applying a bond. This is the hood body 30 complete and surround as desired the complete variety 20 U-shaped.

In a further step then the pressed variety 20 from enveloping 10 with velvet hood body 30 with the firm band 40 (preferably made of paper) wrapped. This banderole 40 is then closed with one of the alternatives already mentioned above.

The multitudes 20 from envelopes 10 are now ready for transport and are stacked on a pallet and a large number of such varieties 20 or arrangements of insert envelopes 10 and packaging 30 . 40 is then again protected as in conventional transport operations and transported the entire pallet.

The envelopes 10 in the multiplicity 20 preferably at the lower longitudinal edge 11 , the so-called Bodenfalzkante, the same thickness, as at the opposite upper longitudinal edge 12 at the flap of the flap side 16 is articulated. This can avoid that the formed pluralities 20 are trapezoidal, because at the flap otherwise possibly more paper layers can come together than at the opposite lower longitudinal edge 11 , This can be done by slightly lengthening the side flap blank and its fold over.

In the 5 an additional way is shown to further enhance the protection afforded by the package.

On the band 40 become one or more reinforcing strips 44 , in particular glued adhesive tape. These adhesive strips run in the embodiment of the 5 parallel to the lower and upper longitudinal edges 11 and 12 the enveloping envelopes 10 and are in the areas of the band 40 applied, where it is folded by 90 °. So here are the edges, which are about the end pages 25 respectively 26 with the bottom 21 and the top 22 the variety 20 form.

Especially at the bottom 21 with the two following end pages 25 and 26 formed edges are such adhesive strips or reinforcing strips 44 intended. This can avoid that in case of accidental dropping of the complete arrangement or even with a longer transport over unfavorable distances in a pallet tearing the band 40 occurs at these relatively sensitive areas. As a result, in particular the band 40 held together and allows a pulling out in complete condition when placed on the conveyor belt during feeding to the inserter.

It is also possible to use these tapes or reinforcing strips 44 only from the side edge of the band 40 to lead a piece, since the edges or side edges are the most sensitive.

In a further embodiment in the 6 is shown that also tapes or reinforcing strips 45 be provided here along the side edge of the band 40 be applied and run around. Also these reinforcing strips 45 serve the same purpose and have the merit of tearing the side edge of the band 40 to stop altogether.

Also conceivable is a combination, not shown, of the types of attachment of the reinforcing strips 44 and 45 from the 5 and 6 ,

The tapes or reinforcing strips 44 . 45 are preferably made of a fiber-reinforced paper material.

The reinforcing strips 44 . 45 can either from the outside to the band 40 be applied as in the 5 and 6 is also indicated in each case, but they can also from the inside on the band 40 be applied, so between the banderole 40 and the multitude 20 from envelopes 10 are located.

For a good further processing of the envelopes 10 after removal from the multitude 20 To make it possible, it has proven particularly useful, the envelopes 10 with a Aufrichtevorbruch 18 equip. A closer view an insert envelope 10 with this rearing advance 18 and elements of the flap side formed according to the above considerations 16 are in the 7 shown. One sees here a corresponding schematically illustrated and unfolded inserter envelope 10 an address page 15 with deflected flaps 16a . 16b . 16c and 16d equipped, which together the flap side 16 form. Usual are a bottom flap 16a at the lower longitudinal edge 11 hinged, two side flaps 16b and 16c , each at the two side edges 13 and 14 are hinged, as well as a closing flap 16d at the upper longitudinal edge 12 is articulated.

How to get in the 7 can recognize is the closing flap 16d about the erection advance 18 at the upper longitudinal edge 12 hinged, which allows a better opening in the automatic inserter.

In addition, in the 7 also indicated that at the bottom of the side flap 16c and / or at the bottom flap 16a small extra flaps 16e hinged, which form the additional paper layer.

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16c

side flap

16d

closing flap

16e

extra flap

17

window

18

Aufrichtevorbruch

20

multitude of envelopes

21

bottom

22

top

23

narrow side

24

narrow side

25

end side

26

end side

30

hood body

32

middle hood section

35

disc

36

disc

40

banderole

41

weakening

42

pull tab

43

Handle

44

Reinforcement strips in particular adhesive tapes

45

Reinforcement strips in particular adhesive tapes

Claims (22)

Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) flat enveloping envelope envelopes ( 10 ) and a packaging ( 30 . 40 ) for which the multitude ( 20 ) one of the juxtaposed parallel lower longitudinal edges ( 11 ) of the envelopes ( 10 ) formed underside ( 21 ), one of the juxtaposed parallel upper longitudinal edges ( 12 ) of the envelopes ( 10 ) formed top ( 22 ), two of the side edges (side by side) 13 . 14 ) of the envelopes ( 10 ) formed perpendicular to the bottom ( 21 ) and the top ( 22 ) standing narrow sides ( 23 . 24 ), one from an address page ( 15 ) of a first enveloping envelope ( 10 ) of the multitude ( 20 ) formed one end side ( 25 ), and one from a flap side ( 16 ) of a last insert envelope ( 10 ) of the multitude ( 20 ) formed other end side ( 26 ), characterized in that the plurality ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) of a consisting of a cardboard-like material inner hood body ( 30 ) that surrounds the multitude ( 20 ) from envelopes ( 10 ) on its upper side ( 22 ) and on the two end pages ( 25 . 26 ) completely or partially surrounds and on the narrow sides ( 23 . 24 ) leaves open that the hood body ( 30 ) two pressure-resistant rectangular disks ( 35 . 36 ), which on the two end sides ( 25 . 26 ) of the multitude ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) are arranged such that the hood body ( 30 ) a middle hood section ( 32 ), the two discs ( 35 . 36 ) connects that the two rectangular discs ( 35 . 36 ) relatively stronger than the middle hood section ( 32 ) are formed such that the packaging ( 30 . 40 ) one of a flat inelastic and on tensile load material existing almost or completely encircling band ( 40 ) having the plurality ( 20 ) and the hood body ( 30 ) on its underside ( 21 ), the two end pages ( 25 . 26 ) and the top ( 22 ) and that the band ( 40 ) a pull-tab ( 42 ), which on the top ( 22 ) of the multitude ( 20 ) from envelopes ( 10 ) is arranged and a tearing of the band ( 40 ) and subtracting the Banderole ( 40 ) of the multitude ( 20 ) allowed. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the tear tab ( 42 ) a grip element ( 43 ) having. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the grip element ( 43 ) consists of a tear-resistant and skin-friendly material. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the band ( 40 ) consists of a cellulosic material. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to claim 4, characterized in that the band ( 40 ) consists of paper. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that the band ( 40 ) consists of soda paper or thread-reinforced paper. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the band ( 40 ), the pull-tab ( 42 ) and optionally the grip element ( 43 ) consist of the same material. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hood body ( 30 ) and / or the band ( 40 ) are equipped with recesses for engaging during the opening process. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the envelopes ( 10 ) with Aufrichtvorbrbruch ( 18 ) are equipped. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the middle hood section ( 32 ) of the hood body ( 30 ) between the two discs ( 35 . 36 ) just before the wrapping of the plurality ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) with the band ( 40 ) around the plurality pressed to a certain strength ( 20 ) is attached. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hood body ( 30 ) and the band ( 40 ) are connected to each other so that they are wegziehbar together after the tearing process. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that the hood body ( 30 ) and the band ( 40 ) in the region of one of the discs ( 35 . 36 ) are glued together. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that the hood body ( 30 ) and the band ( 40 ) parallel to the lower edge of that rectangular disc ( 35 ) which are bonded to the region of the band ( 40 ) is glued, the handle element ( 43 ) wearing. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the band ( 40 ) with additional reinforcement strips ( 44 . 45 ) is provided. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to claim 14, characterized in that the reinforcing strips ( 44 ) are provided in the areas where the band ( 40 ) from the bottom ( 21 ) of the multitude ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) by 90 ° upwards around one of the two end faces ( 25 . 26 ) and that the reinforcing strips ( 44 ) across the track of the band ( 40 ), ie parallel to the lower longitudinal edges ( 11 ) of the envelopes ( 10 ) runs. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to claim 15, characterized in that the reinforcing strip or strips ( 44 ) completely from one side edge of the band ( 40 ) to the other side edge of the band ( 40 ) or at least from both side edges of the band ( 40 ) protrude a piece perpendicular to the side edge to each other. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the reinforcing strips ( 44 ) on the band ( 40 ) run along the side edges, and that on both side edges adjacent to the edge of the band ( 40 ) one reinforcing strip each ( 45 ) is provided. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) after one of the Claims 14 to 17, characterized in that the reinforcing strips ( 44 . 45 ) consist of a reinforced paper material and / or plastic. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of claims 14 to 18, characterized in that the reinforcing strips ( 44 . 45 ) Are adhesive strips. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of claims 14 to 19, characterized in that the reinforcing strips ( 44 . 45 ) on the envelopes ( 10 ) facing away from the outside of the band ( 40 ) or that the reinforcing strips ( 44 . 45 ) on the envelopes ( 10 ) facing inside of the band ( 40 ) are provided. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that reinforcing strips ( 44 . 45 ) on the hood body ( 30 ) are provided. Transportable arrangement of a variety ( 20 ) of envelopes ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hood body ( 30 ) made of cardboard, in particular from a cardboard produced in the recycling process.