Patent ID: 9708123
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: B65G

Claim:
1. A release device for delivery of a piece good from an inclined storage chute having a storage chute base that defines a sliding plane, the release device comprising: a drive; a lifting and pre-stopping element having an upper sliding surface, wherein the lifting and pre-stopping element is coupled to the drive such that that the upper sliding surface is movable (i) over the sliding plane when the release device is in an enabled position that allows delivery of the piece good and (ii) at a level of the sliding plane when the release device is in a blocked position, and wherein the lifting and pre-stopping element has a stop, which protrudes beyond the sliding plane when the release device is in the enabled position; a blocking element, situated behind the lifting and pre-stopping element in a sliding direction, and having a blocking element sliding surface, a blocking edge that protrudes beyond the sliding plane when the release device is in the blocked position, and an extendable and retractable block, wherein the block is coupled to the drive such that the block is movable (i) below the blocking element sliding surface when the release device is in the enabled position, and (ii) above the blocking element sliding surface when the release device is in the blocked position; and a movement converter having a three-armed section, rotatable about an axis, comprising three arms, respectively coupled to (i) the lifting and pre-stopping element, (ii) the block, and (iii) a gear of the drive.