Patent ID: 7748703
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A device for stacking flat, flexible postal items in a stacking compartment in an upright position, comprising: a stacking roller positionable in proximity of the stacking compartment; a covered belt system configured to feed the postal items consecutively to the stacking roller, wherein the belt system has a first belt and a second belt; a deflection roller disposed on an axis and configured to deflect the first belt from the second belt so that the second belt continues to transport a postal item to the stacking roller; a profile roller arranged on the deflection roller and having a predetermined roller length, wherein the profile roller includes a plurality of diameter taperings over a length thereof; and deflectable pressure means disposed to press the postal items into the plurality of diameter taperings of the profile roller to reduce a free flexible length of each of the postal items.