DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY LOADING/UNLOADING FLAT OBJECTS STACKED ON EDGE, MACHINE FOR SORTING FLAT OBJECTS, UNLOADING METHOD, AND MAIL SORTING METHOD

摘要

The invention relates to a device (1) for automatically loading/unloading flat objects (200) stacked on edge into/out of storage bins (300), each of which has a window (306) in the bottom plate (301) thereof, said device comprising a stationary actuator (4) opposite said window and a movable actuator (5) receiving said storage bin and being movable between: a stand-by position, in which said stationary actuator (4), is set back from said movable actuator (5) and not in contact with said flat objects (200), an unloading position, in which said stationary actuator (4) passes through said window (306) while supporting said flat objects (200) until it is level with said stacking area (3) capable of receiving said flat objects (200) without said storage bin (300) being inserted between said flat objects (200) and said stacking area (3).