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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2015
Filed:
May. 03, 2011
Jean-michel Laporte, Biot, FR;
Jean-marc Fouques, Claviers, FR;
Jean-Michel Laporte, Biot, FR;
Jean-Marc Fouques, Claviers, FR;
Laporte Holding (SAS), Biot, FR;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device for delivering targets () comprising at least one column () for storing targets () capable of receiving a first target () at the lowest point of the column () and at least a second target () stacked on the first target (), means for delivering the first target (), and retention means for retaining the second target () in the column (), characterized in that the retention means for retaining comprise a ramp () configured to exert a bearing force on the lower face of the second target () during the delivery of the first target (). This invention also relates to a machine for launching targets () equipped with a device and a method for distributing the targets ().