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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2000
Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Munich, DE;
Abstract
To provide an apparatus for sorting sheetlike data carriers which firstly has a compact and ergonomically optimal design and secondly permits the use of compact and cost-effective test devices, it is proposed that the input pocket ( ) and the output pocket ( ) are designed and oriented with respect to the front side ( ) of the apparatus such that the long sides of the data carriers ( ) face the operator. The singling device ( ) and the transport system ( ) transport the data carriers through a test device in the direction of their long sides. After running through the test device ( ) the data carriers are supplied to one of the output pockets ( ) by a longitudinal/cross conveying device ( ) along their transverse sides.