Adjustable needles for a sheet separating device
US6616137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H3/50
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for separating a flat product from a pile of flat products includes at least two needles arranged in at least one needle group on a respective needle block. The needle blocks and needle groups are movable from a closing position to an opening position, the needles supporting the bottom of the pile of flat products in the closing position. A respective adjustment device is provided for adjusting the position of each needle group, while a respective individual needle adjustment device may additionally provided for each needle.
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