TOOL FOR HANDLING AND ARRANGING PRODUCTS IN GROUPS

摘要

The invention relates to a tool for handling and arranging articles in groups, which includes at least one row (4) of gripping elements (3, 5), the row (4) of gripping elements (3, 5) including two end gripping elements (5), and an axis of symmetry (D) which is substantially perpendicular to the row (4) of gripping elements (3, 5). The tool is characterized in that the gripping elements (3, 5) are mounted so as to be capable of moving along a track (2) and are symmetrically distributed along said track (2) on either side of said axis (D) of symmetry; all of the elements (3, 5) in the row (4) of elements are connected to each other, each of the end gripping elements (5) is attached to a moving device (8) designed to control the simultaneous movement of said end gripping elements (5) towards said axis (D) of symmetry or in an opposite direction; and means (15) are provided for holding two adjacent gripping elements (3, 5) distant from each other.