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Method and stacking device for sheet element decks

US12054348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2020
Grant dateAug 6, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1914
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for generating decks of sheet elements (18) comprises the steps of positioning a set of numerous sheet elements (18) onto a transport surface of a transport device (30) to partly overlap in transport direction (T). The set of overlapping sheet elements (18) is moved against a stop member (44). The stop member (44) is moved in the transport direction (T) with a lower velocity than a velocity of the transport surface. By maintaining displacement of sheet elements (18) which are not yet contacting stop member (44) all sheet elements are shifted towards stop member (44) to define a deck. The method is carried out by a corresponding device.

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