Apparatus for delivering package inserts or the like to folding boxes in a packaging machine

Abstract

An apparatus for delivering package inserts or the like to folding boxes in a packaging machine has a brochure device secured to a support via an adapter plate, and the support is in turn supported horizontally pivotably in a bearing block. The embodiment according to the invention makes it possible to gain access to devices located inside the apparatus in an ergonomically favorable way, in particular for maintenance work, without having to dismantle parts of the apparatus.

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       6 . An apparatus ( 10 ) for delivering package inserts or the like to folding boxes in a packaging machine, the apparatus comprising 
 a brochure device ( 25 ), in which the package inserts are kept on hand in a magazine ( 26 ), the brochure device ( 25 ) including a folder ( 29 ) and a grooving device ( 27 ) for the package inserts and a transfer device ( 28 ) for transferring the package inserts from the brochure device ( 25 ) to a delivery device ( 30 ), which latter is disposed at least partly parallel to a product conveyor system ( 13 ), and    pivotal support means ( 21 ) pivotably supporting the brochure device ( 25 ) on a vertically disposed shaft whereby the brochure device pivotable into a position in which free access to devices in the apparatus ( 10 ) is enabled.    
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the brochure device ( 25 ) is secured to a pivoting support means ( 21 ), in which the energy supplies for the brochure device ( 25 ) are disposed.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the brochure device ( 25 ) is secured on an adapter plate ( 22 ), which is suitable for various brochure devices and is connected in turn to the pivoting support means ( 21 ).  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the pivoting support ( 21 ) is secured to the inside of a frame side wall ( 12 ) of the apparatus.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the pivoting support ( 21 ) is secured to the inside of a frame side wall ( 12 ) of the apparatus.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the folder ( 29 ), the grooving device ( 27 ), and the transfer device ( 28 ) are coupled with the brochure device ( 25 ) and are thus pivotable as a unit together with the brochure device ( 25 ).  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the folder ( 29 ), the grooving device ( 27 ), and the transfer device ( 28 ) are coupled with the brochure device ( 25 ) and are thus pivotable as a unit together with the brochure device ( 25 ).  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the folder ( 29 ), the grooving device ( 27 ), and the transfer device ( 28 ) are coupled with the brochure device ( 25 ) and are thus pivotable as a unit together with the brochure device ( 25 ).  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the folder ( 29 ), the grooving device ( 27 ), and the transfer device ( 28 ) are coupled with the brochure device ( 25 ) and are thus pivotable as a unit together with the brochure device ( 25 ).  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the folder ( 29 ), the grooving device ( 27 ), and the transfer device ( 28 ) are coupled with the brochure device ( 25 ) and are thus pivotable as a unit together with the brochure device ( 25 ).