Patent ID: 8997971
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: B07C,B65G,B65H,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A postal sorting machine for flat articles on edge, said machine comprising: a frame carrying at least a first belt conveyor means suitable for conveying said flat articles along a first path, at least one separator flap mounted to move about a pivot axis between a first position in which said separator flap does not interfere with said first path and a second position in which said separator flap intersects said first path so as to direct said flat articles along a second path, said postal sorting machine being characterized in that said separator flap comprises a vane secured to or integral with a pivot rod, which pivot rod defines said pivot axis, and extends on one side of said separator flap only and is fastened to said frame so that said separator flap is suspended by said pivot rod while a zone under said pivot axis is left free to receive at least one belt of said first belt conveyor means so that said belt passes through said zone without any interference.