Device for stacking flat objects on edge, and postal sorting machine provided with at least one such device

摘要

The invention relates to a device including a chute (4) for supplying objects, a receiving area (6) on which a stack (P) of said objects is formed, and a rotary actuator (22) that is capable of pushing said objects against an element (32) for retaining the stack. The actuator (22) has at least one member (282, 282) for protecting the last object (N) of the stack (P) during the formation of the latter, said protective member being capable of being inserted between said last object and an object (N+1) currently exiting the supply chute.