Hopper loader.

摘要

Apparatus for delivering a stream of signatures (5) to a hopper (12) which comprises a generally horizontal first conveyor section (16) for receiving signatures (5) thereon. An upwardly inclined second conveyor section (18) engages the signatures (5) toward the hopper (12). A third conveyor section (20) receives a stream of signatures (5) from the second conveyor section (13) and delivers the stream of signatures (5) into the hopper (12). Means is provided for pivoting the third conveyor section (20) about a horizontal axis with respect to the inclined second conveyor section (18) and the hopper (12).