Unit and procedure for automated transfer of box elements

摘要

An automated transfer unit (1) of box-shaped elements (3) in correspondence with at least one storage surface (2) is provided for, comprising clamping bars (5) positioned alongside and distanced from each other so as to contain a plurality of box-shaped elements (3) aligned with each other, and control and guide means suitable to move the clamping bars (5) to engage and translate the aligned box-shaped elements (3) as a unit. The procedure provides for: placing box-shaped elements (3) arranged in rows (6) on a storage surface (2); translating as a unit onto a work surface (9) at least a portion of a row (6) including a plurality of box-shaped elements (3); selecting and separating on the work surface (9) at least one box-shaped element (3) and sending it for delivery; and repositioning any residual box-shaped elements.