DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DIVIDING A FLOW OF OBJECTS, INCLUDING A SLIDE DEVICE

摘要

The invention relates to a device for dividing a flow of objects, such as foil bags, into two or more flows. The device comprises: a conveyor for providing a flow of objects in a conveying direction, and a slide device having at least one slide constructed and arranged to displace one or more objects out of the flow of objects in a displacement direction. The slide is arranged for folding back and has a spring constructed and arranged to apply a biasing force on the slide toward a displacing position. The displacement direction has an angle of less than 90° with respect to the conveying direction. The invention also relates to corresponding methods.