APPARATUS FOR SORTING OBJECTS

摘要

An apparatus for sorting objects conveyed by a conveying line, comprises a portion of conveying line (2) at which the objects (3) are sorted, a plurality of gripping means (4) for gripping the objects (3) operating at a portion of conveying line (2). The gripping means (4), on command and selectively, pick up the objects present on the portion of conveying line (2) and transfer them onto supports (5) in temporary waiting areas preselected for forming stacks of objects (3) homogeneous with each other. Lifting and conveying means (6) are provided for lifting, on command, single objects or stacks of objects (3) resting on supports (5) in preselected temporary waiting areas and conveying them onto an evacuation line (7).

主权项

1. Apparatus for sorting objects conveyed by a conveying line, characterised in that it comprises
a portion of conveying line (2) at which said objects (3) are sorted,—a plurality of gripping means (4) for gripping said objects (3) operating at said portion of conveying line (2), said gripping means (4) being suitable for picking up, on command, the objects present on the portion of conveying line (2), to transfer the objects on supports (5) in pre-chosen temporary waiting areas for forming stacks of homogeneous objects (3);—lifting and conveying means (6) suitable for lifting, upon command, single objects or stacks of objects (3) resting on supports (5) in pre-chosen temporary waiting areas and transferring the objects to an evacuation line (7).