Apparatus for handling and moving articles
US4049130A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 1976 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G59/067
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for counting yieldable flat articles such as paperback books or the like consisting of a stack of books with their sides in contacting relationship, the books being guided in such a fashion that a measured quantity may be removed by structure engaging the stack and movable translatively of the longitudinal axis of the stack. The stack guiding structure is provided with means for preventing movement of the stack in the guiding structure during the removing operation and return thereof. Structure is provided for moving the books in the guiding structure and subsequently placing a load on the books along the longitudinal axis thereof and counting the books by measuring part of the stack when so loaded.
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