Loader for signatures and the like.

摘要

Loader for signatures and the like, comprising, between the signature (4) feeding path (2) and the signature raising path (5), a step member (8) effective to break and divide the signature pack (13), thereby forming a stack portion (10) of very reduced weight.

The adhesion of the signatures to be conveyed on the raising path is improved by applying a negative pressure. There is further provided a sensor (11 ) for detecting the presence of signatures (4) on the raising path (5), which sensor is swingably supported and is effective to act as an abutment for the signatures forming the pack portion (10).