Device and method for conveying flat objects

摘要

An apparatus for conveying and discharging flat, preferably flexible articles, in particular printed products, the apparatus including a plurality of grippers which can be moved in a conveying direction (F) along a continuous conveying path (U) defined by a conveying mechanism. The grippers include a first gripper jaw and a second gripper jaw, which can assume a clamping position and an open position relative to one another. The first gripper jaw is longer than the second gripper jaw and includes a first gripper part, which in the clamping position interacts with the second gripper jaw, and a second gripper part, which in the clamping position projects beyond the second gripper jaw. The orientation of the first and second gripper parts of the first gripper jaw relative to one another is variable and can be adjusted by a control means.

主权项

1. A device for conveying and releasing flat objects, in particular printed products, the device comprising:
a plurality of grippers which are movable in a conveying direction along a closed conveying path defined by a conveyor member; wherein the grippers comprise a first and a second gripper jaw which relative to one another may assume a clamping position and an open position; a conveying-away device with a conveyor rest, wherein the conveying away device in a transfer region of the conveying path cooperates with the grippers such that objects that are released from the grippers are deposited onto the conveyor rest, wherein the first gripper jaw is extended with respect to the second gripper jaw and comprises a first gripper part which in the clamping position cooperates with the second gripper jaw, and a second gripper part which in the clamping position projects beyond the second gripper jaw; wherein the orientation of the first and second gripper parts of the first gripper jaw relative to one another is variable and may be set with a control device such that the objects to be released are guided in a controlled manner with the transfer to the conveyor rest; and wherein the second gripper parts are movable, controlled in a manner such that the objects in the transfer region are pressed by the second gripper parts against the conveyor rest, before, during and after the opening of the grippers.