Double pick separator device and flat object unstacking device equipped with this separator
US5520380A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H3/46
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Double pick separator device comprising means for retaining a flat object which might otherwise be entrained by friction by another flat object being moved in a predetermined transfer direction by transfer means. The retaining means are mounted on a structure mobile in a direction substantially perpendicular to the transfer direction. The separator device further comprises means for exerting a holding force on the retaining means, said holding force being oriented in a holding direction substantially perpendicular to the transfer direction. Application to automatic mail sorting, especially to sorting mail items of varying thickness.
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