Lift hook for a sheet separating device

US6634635B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG · DE

Inventors

• Mehmet Oktay Kaya · Lee, US
• Heiner Luxem · Durham, US
• Peter John Banks · Maidenhead, GB
• Anthony Philip Broadbent · Dalton, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 21, 2001
• Grant date: Oct 21, 2003
• Expiry date: Sep 20, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2405/113
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for separating a flat product from a pile of flat products set operators comprising a lift hook being movable from a closing position to an opening position. The lift hook supports the bottom of a pile of flat products in its closing position and includes an air channel for supplying air through said channel. Alternatively, a separate air tube may be provided.