Patent ID: 7871071
Filing Date: 2011-01-18
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A grouping device for processing a fast running series of individual sheets, the grouping device comprising: an adjustable-length delivery area; at least one delivery table at least partially located in the adjustable-length delivery area; a conveying area adjacent to the adjustable-length delivery area; an adjustable-length stacking area adjacent to the conveying area; at least one grouping table at least partially located in the adjustable-length stacking area; at least one transport means for transporting sheets from the adjustable-length delivery area to the adjustable-length stacking area via the conveying area; and at least one removal means for removing sheets from the adjustable-length stacking area; wherein: the at least one transport means is configured to capture the individual sheets from the at least one delivery table at the start of the conveying area, guide the individual sheets to at least one grouping table and further convey the individual sheets in the direction of adjustable-length stacking area in a manner that avoids smearing of the individual sheets, and the at least one grouping table has at least one controlled air jet deflector configured for inserting individual sheets or stacks of a plurality of sheets to be arranged by compressed air above or beneath a stack already present.