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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2002
Jurg Eberle, Hinwil, CH;
Ferag AG, Hinwil, CH;
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for conveying flat objects ( ), especially products of a printing works, which comprises successively arranged conveying elements that are moved along a continuous track ( ) in a direction of conveyance (F). Individually controllable conveying clamps ( ) are mounted on each conveying element ( ) and are configured for laterally holding, with the clamp jaw thereof that is arranged in the plane of conveyance extending in the direction of conveyance (F), at least two objects ( ), which are arranged in the plane of conveyance and in the direction of conveyance (F) while overlapping one another in an offset manner. The conveying clamps are mounted on the conveying elements in the plane of conveyance and in a direction of displacement ( ), which is perpendicular to the continuous track ( ), in a manner that permits them to be displaced to and fro between two positions ( ). A control device ( ) is configured for displacing the conveying clamps ( ) from one position ( ) into the other.