Printing press with several operating zones

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus including a mobile control device for safe operation of machines for processing printing materials. The machine for processing the printing materials is divided into a plurality of spatially delimited zones and the position of the control device can be detected in relation to the plurality of zones. It is possible to determine the zone in which the control device is located by using the position of the control device. Certain functions of the machine for processing the printing materials are enabled or disabled depending on the determined zone. The control device has an electronic transmitter for transmitting a signal which is received by at least one electronic receiver on the machine. A controller of the machine calculates the position of the control device based on the signal detected by the electronic receiver and lockingly or freely connects the functions in all zones based on the position. The transmitter continuously emits the corresponding signal so that the distance of the control device relative to a corresponding zone of the machine for processing printing materials can be determined through the signal strength or signal delay.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to an arrangement having a movable control device for safely operating a machine for processing printing materials. Background technique [0002] Machines that process printing materials, such as printing presses, collating and stapling machines, and folders, have functions that can usually be operated by a user via a control station. Most of the functions of the printing press can be controlled, for example, from this operating console. However, a fixedly installed stationary operating console has the disadvantage that in larger machines the operator cannot simultaneously view the operating console and the machine area in which the operating commands of the operator are switched. This applies in particular to printing presses in which it is frequently not possible to see all printing units and the feeder and delivery areas from the operating desk. For this reason, several operating stations are provided, especially in larger pr...

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[0004] The above scheme is designed for installations with multiple machines, where the position of the input mechanism relative to the machines can be known, but does not involve accessories if the remote is too far away from it, in order to prevent operation of the machines so that the operator cannot see through related machines

However, this configuration is not sufficient in printing presses when the movable console is to be assigned to certain parts of the printing press.

This is necessary for safety reasons especially in the area of ​​the feeder and delivery, since here there is always the danger that the operator will be involved in areas that imply potentially high hazards

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