Double pick separator device and flat object unstacking device equipped with this separator

摘要

Double pick separator device comprising means for retaining a flat object which might otherwise be entrained by friction by another flat object being moved in a predetermined transfer direction by transfer means. The retaining means are mounted on a structure mobile in a direction substantially perpendicular to the transfer direction. The separator device further comprises means for exerting a holding force on the retaining means, said holding force being oriented in a holding direction substantially perpendicular to the transfer direction. Application to automatic mail sorting, especially to sorting mail items of varying thickness.