Patent ID: 8610021
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A sorting outlet device for stacking flat articles on edge, said device comprising: a frame supporting a support surface on which a stack of said flat articles can be formed by accumulation; a retaining element disposed at a front end of the stack for retaining the stack as the flat articles are inserted, accumulated, and pushed on-edge one-by-one in a main direction against the retaining element, said retaining element being mounted to move relative to the frame under the effect of accumulation of said articles and being associated with means arranged so as to exert a return force on the stack of flat articles in such a manner as to retain the stack of flat articles; a synchronization member that is distinct from the support surface, the synchronization member being constrained to move in translation in the main direction both with the retaining element and with the support surface, wherein the support surface comprises at least one smooth belt wrapped around a series of rollers mounted to be free to rotate on the frame, said support surface being mounted to be free to move in translation relative to the frame in the main direction, wherein the support surface is configured to move synchronously with the movement of the retaining element in said direction, wherein the synchronization member is a toothed belt mounted to be free to move on the frame, and wherein the retaining member has a lug suitable for co-operating with two adjacent teeth of said toothed belt.