Patent ID: 6338484
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: B07C,B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlled sorting of sheet-like objects including veneer sheets in a desired manner onto different paths of travel, said apparatus comprising:a transport conveyor, said transport conveyor being formed by parallel-traveling, spaced-apart moving transport conveyor elements including a plurality of belts having free gaps therebetween; and a deflecting conveyor traveling locally at least over a distance in a travel direction which is substantially parallel to said transport conveyor, wherein said transport conveyor has thereto adapted a lifting means that, in a controlled manner, extends above a transport level of said transport conveyor via the free gaps between said moving transport conveyor elements, said lifting means deflecting said veneer sheet from a position on said transport conveyor to an elevated abutting position against the deflecting conveyor parallel to said transport conveyor, wherein said lifting means is simultaneously moved coincident with the movement of the deflecting conveyor.