Patent ID: 6363133
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: G06M

Abstract:
An apparatus for counting flexible flat objects arranged in an overlapping formation, comprising a conveying device which is driven at a conveying speed in a conveying direction and intended to convey the objects, a counting device having a contact element and a sensor element interacting therewith, a guide means extending at least approximately in the conveying direction for mounting the contact element, and having a drive which moves the contact element, in at least one section of the guide means, in the conveying direction at a higher speed than the conveying speed and brings said contact element into interaction with a rear region of each object conveyed past the counting device, the sensor element configured for emitting a signal to a counter when the contact element interacts with an object, and a catch element which is moved together with the contact element by means of the drive and is intended to come into contact with the rear edge of the object respectively interacting with the contact element and to displace said object in the conveying direction.