Method and apparatus for separating objects

US7832721B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

• Oliver Kutzer · Radolfzell, DE
• Hauke Lübben · Radolfzell, DE
• Michael Schwarzbauer · Konstanz, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 2, 2009
• Grant date: Nov 16, 2010
• Expiry date: Apr 30, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2701/1916
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for separating objects from a stack in a stream of objects, in which the objects are removed from the stack with a removal device, and overlapping objects are separated from one another with a separating device. To achieve reliable separation with a low double removal rate, a plurality of traction devices grip both sides of the removed object and are driven in the transport direction at different forward driving speeds.