Method and device for separating flat articles from a horizontal stack

摘要

The articles are fed towards a stationary front end (1) of the stack (2). The foremost article is gripped and is separated from the front end of the stack in a direction perpendicular to the main surfaces of the stacked articles. The separated article is accelerated immediately in an upward direction and is conveyed at a constant speed. An independent claim is also included for device for separating flat articles from lying stack.