EP0465874A1 - Device for accumulating and stacking flat objects - Google Patents

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EP0465874A1
EP0465874A1 EP91109926A EP91109926A EP0465874A1 EP 0465874 A1 EP0465874 A1 EP 0465874A1 EP 91109926 A EP91109926 A EP 91109926A EP 91109926 A EP91109926 A EP 91109926A EP 0465874 A1 EP0465874 A1 EP 0465874A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the invention relates to a storage and stacking device according to the preamble of the main claim.
  • Storage and stacking devices that are used to store and stack a wide variety of parts, e.g. Letters, newspapers, magazines, leaflets, cards, film bags and the like are used are known. They are mainly used in Swiss Post distribution and sorting systems and similar operations. The known letter sorting and distribution systems are very limited in the range of those items that can be processed by them. A large part of the mail items found today in the postal service is classified as "not machine-compatible" because there are no distribution systems for these types of mail. Problems lie in separating, sorting, transporting and stacking a wide variety of shipments.
  • a device for stacking and storing mail items is known from JP-PS 57-48557. It consists of a continuous endless belt, on which individual compartments are arranged, into which letters or the like are inserted by means of a suitable feed device. These pieces are placed on a stack carrier, which is arranged below the feed device. A stack counter-holder is located on this stack carrier. The mail items are fed into the compartments by means of the feed device. So that they do not fall over and are guided correctly, the letter must be guided through an insertion device, since otherwise there is a risk that the letter will either fall out of the compartment or on the belt or between the belt and the compartment wedged or falling forward.
  • a roller which ensures that the letters or the mail pieces are placed vertically by the appropriate course of the tape. Only with this vertical position is it possible that the mail pieces are first fed vertically to the stack to be formed. The letters are delivered to the stack so that the compartment penetrates the stack carrier. However, so that it does not cut open the already stacked mail pieces, the stack counter-holder must move back so that the entire stack can be moved through the moving compartment and through the incoming mail pieces so that the compartment has enough space to penetrate through the stack carrier. This leads to the fact that the already existing stack located on the stack carrier can fall back or is so unstable that the individual mail items move against one another and against the counter-holder as well as against the further incoming mail items.
  • JP-PS 57-48557 can therefore only be used to a limited extent.
  • the object of the present invention is to design a generic storage and stacking device in such a way that it is possible to form a proper stack from mail pieces which differ both in size and in their spatial extent, the stack itself during the Stacking process remains stable, ie falling, slipping or twisting of individual parts is excluded.
  • the construction according to the invention ensures that the parts located in the compartments are combed out of the latter during the relative movement between the stack carrier and the compartments and transferred positively to the stack.
  • the device according to the invention is not just a simple depositing device for mail pieces, but rather a device which guides the mail pieces at any time during the stacking process and in which the formation of the stack can be checked at any time during the stacking process.
  • the mail pieces that have been placed are guided in a form-fitting manner and are supported on three sides at any time during the stacking process; on the front through the compartments, on the bottom through the stack carrier and on the back through the counter-holder that is always in positive engagement with the stack.
  • a further advantage of the device according to the invention is realized, namely that none of the mail pieces or parts that have been put in can get caught in the compartment, regardless of the size of the mail piece that is mailed, since the mail pieces are "combed out” .
  • the device according to the invention is therefore suitable for different sizes of mail pieces.
  • the formation of a proper stack is possible with almost all types of mail items.
  • the parts according to the invention are forced out, ie no part can get caught in the compartment. Because the stack is always supported from three sides, no parts can fall out and parts of different sizes can also be stacked on a stack.
  • the station does not have to be blocked during the removal of the stack from the stack carrier, but the storage process can be continued, at least until the compartments between the insertion and removal point are full are.
  • the parts are dispensed from the compartments onto the stack carrier such that they first touch the stack carrier with their lower side. This also aligns parts that are twisted in the compartment.
  • the stack carrier represents the reference plane for aligning the parts.
  • the connecting element For particularly fast storage processes or for storage and stacking processes with a high throughput, it can be particularly advantageous to design the connecting element as a conveyor.
  • the combs of the compartments are then arranged on this.
  • the parts 1 to be stacked are in compartments 2, which are formed from combs 3 and a connecting element 4.
  • the compartments are filled by known techniques, e.g. Belt conveyor possible.
  • the following functional principle results: For stacking, the compartments 2 and the stack carrier 5, which is also comb-shaped, are moved relative to one another. Compartments 2 and stack carrier 5 are arranged so that they comb through each other. In this process, the parts 1 are combed out of the compartments 2 and one part after the other is conveyed onto the stack 6 being formed.
  • the stack 6 is constantly supported on three sides by the stack carrier 5, by the movable counter-holder 7 and by the combs 3.
  • the process is independent of the type, size and weight of parts 1 in compartments 2.
  • the following functional principle of the storage and stacking device results:
  • the parts 1 are conveyed by one or more conveyors 9 into the compartments 2 of the storage and stacking device.
  • the storage and stacking device is shown in this figure as a rotating conveyor.
  • the connecting element 4 is designed as a chain, on the links of which the combs 3 are attached.
  • the guide rail 8 prevents the solution that the parts 1 slip into the chain 4.
  • the stack carrier 5 By rotating the chain 4, the stack carrier 5 combs through the compartments 2. If the stack carrier 5 is filled, it can be replaced while at the same time further parts are introduced into the compartments 2 by the conveyors 9.
  • the stack carrier 5 can be designed as a container.
  • the storage effect of the device shown is determined by the number of compartments 2, which are located between the conveyor 9 and the stack carrier 5, here designed as a container.
  • cover strips 10 which prevent the parts 1 from slipping out when conveying overhead, parts can be temporarily stored in all compartments 2 of the storage and stacking device.

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A device for accumulating and stacking flat objects (1), in particular items of post or magazines, with compartments (2) for accumulating the objects (1) is provided. In the stacking region, the compartments (2) are arranged at an angle of less than 90 DEG on a connection element (4). The apparatus has a stack carrier (5) assigned to the compartments (2), and, mounted on said carrier, a mobile stack stay (7), it being possible for the compartments (2) and the stack carrier (5) to be moved relative to one another. The compartments (2) and the stack carrier (5) are formed by comb-like elements (3). The compartment combs (3) comb through the stack-carrier combs (5) during the relative movement of these combs with respect to one another, in which arrangement the compartment combs (3), the stack stay (7) and the stack carrier (5) are always positively connected with respect to the stack (6). …<IMAGE>…

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Speicher und Stapeleinrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Hauptanspruches.The invention relates to a storage and stacking device according to the preamble of the main claim.

Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtungen, die zur Speicherung und Stapelung unterschiedlichster Teile, wie z.B. Briefe, Zeitungen, Zeitschriften, Faltblätter, Karten, Filmtüten und dergleichen eingesetzt werden, sind bekannt. Sie werden hauptsächlich in Verteil- und Sortieranlagen der Post und ähnlichen Betrieben eingesetzt. Die bekannten Briefsortier- und Verteileranlagen sind sehr begrenzt im Spektrum derjenigen Sendungen, die von ihnen verarbeitet werden können. Ein Großteil der heute anzutreffenden Sendungen im Postdienst wird als "nicht maschinenfähig" eingestuft, weil für diese Sendungsarten keine Verteileranlagen existieren. Probleme liegen im Vereinzeln, Sortieren, Transportieren und Stapeln unterschiedlichster Sendungen.Storage and stacking devices that are used to store and stack a wide variety of parts, e.g. Letters, newspapers, magazines, leaflets, cards, film bags and the like are used are known. They are mainly used in Swiss Post distribution and sorting systems and similar operations. The known letter sorting and distribution systems are very limited in the range of those items that can be processed by them. A large part of the mail items found today in the postal service is classified as "not machine-compatible" because there are no distribution systems for these types of mail. Problems lie in separating, sorting, transporting and stacking a wide variety of shipments.

Aus der JP-PS 57-48557 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Stapeln und Speichern von Postsendungen bekannt. Sie besteht aus einem umlaufenden Endlosband, an dem einzelne Fächer angeordnet sind, in die mittels einer geeigneten Zuführvorrichtung Briefe oder dergleichen eingelegt werden. Diese Stücke werden auf einem Stapelträger abgelegt, welcher unterhalb der Zuführvorrichtung angeordnet ist. Auf diesem Stapelträger befindet sich ein Stapelgegenhalter. Die Poststücke werden mittels der Zuführeinrichtung in die Fächer aufgegeben. Damit sie nicht umfallen, und richtig geführt werden, ist eine Führung des Briefes notwendig, diese geschieht durch eine Einführungsvorrichtung, da sonst die Gefahr besteht, daß der Brief entweder aus dem Fach herausfällt oder sich auf dem Band bzw. zwischen dem Band und dem Fach verkeilt oder nach vorne zurückfällt. Notwendig ist, daß eine Walze vorgesehen ist, welche dafür sorgt, daß durch den entsprechenden Verlauf des Bandes die Briefe bzw. die aufgegebenen Poststücke senkrecht gestellt werden. Nur bei dieser Senkrechtstellung ist es möglich, daß die Poststücke auch zunächst senkrecht dem zu bildenden Stapel zugeführt werden. Die Briefe werden an den Stapel so abgegeben, daß das Fach den Stapelträger durchdringt. Damit es jedoch die bereits gestapelten Poststücke nicht aufschneidet, muß der Stapelgegenhalter zurückfahren, so daß der gesamte Stapel durch das sich bewegende Fach und durch die ankommenden Poststücke verschoben werden kann, damit das Fach genügend Raum hat, durch den Stapelträger durchzudringen. Dies führt dazu, daß der bereits vorhandene, auf dem Stapelträger befindliche, Stapel zurückfallen kann bzw. soweit instabil ist, daß die einzelnen Postsendungen sich gegeneinander und gegen den Gegenhalter sowie gegen die weiteren ankommenden Sendungen verschieben. Diese Verschiebung kann sowohl seitlich als auch nach vorne bzw. nach hinten stattfinden. Ein weiterer Nachteil ist, daß durch eine Öffnung, die der Größe des Faches entspricht, kleinere Poststücke durchfallen können. Die in der JP-PS 57-48557 offenbarte Vorrichtung ist demnach nur beschränkt einsetzbar.A device for stacking and storing mail items is known from JP-PS 57-48557. It consists of a continuous endless belt, on which individual compartments are arranged, into which letters or the like are inserted by means of a suitable feed device. These pieces are placed on a stack carrier, which is arranged below the feed device. A stack counter-holder is located on this stack carrier. The mail items are fed into the compartments by means of the feed device. So that they do not fall over and are guided correctly, the letter must be guided through an insertion device, since otherwise there is a risk that the letter will either fall out of the compartment or on the belt or between the belt and the compartment wedged or falling forward. It is necessary that a roller is provided, which ensures that the letters or the mail pieces are placed vertically by the appropriate course of the tape. Only with this vertical position is it possible that the mail pieces are first fed vertically to the stack to be formed. The letters are delivered to the stack so that the compartment penetrates the stack carrier. However, so that it does not cut open the already stacked mail pieces, the stack counter-holder must move back so that the entire stack can be moved through the moving compartment and through the incoming mail pieces so that the compartment has enough space to penetrate through the stack carrier. This leads to the fact that the already existing stack located on the stack carrier can fall back or is so unstable that the individual mail items move against one another and against the counter-holder as well as against the further incoming mail items. This shift can take place laterally as well as forwards or backwards. Another disadvantage is that through an opening that corresponds to the size of the compartment, smaller pieces of mail can fall through. The device disclosed in JP-PS 57-48557 can therefore only be used to a limited extent.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine gattungsgemäße Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung so auszugestalten, daß es möglich ist, aus Poststücken,die sowohl in der Größe als auch in ihrer räumlichen Ausdehnung unterschiedlich sind, einen ordnungsgemäßen Stapel zu bilden, wobei der Stapel selbst während des Stapelvorganges stabil bleibt, d.h. ein Umfallen, Abrutschen oder Verdrehen einzelner Teile ausgeschlossen ist.The object of the present invention is to design a generic storage and stacking device in such a way that it is possible to form a proper stack from mail pieces which differ both in size and in their spatial extent, the stack itself during the Stacking process remains stable, ie falling, slipping or twisting of individual parts is excluded.

Diese Aufgabe ist durch die im Hauptanspruch angegebene Erfindung gelöst.This object is achieved by the invention specified in the main claim.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Konstruktion wird erreicht, daß die in den Fächern befindlichen Teile während der Relativbewegung zwischen dem Stapelträger und den Fächern aus den Letzteren herausgekämmt und formschlüssig auf den Stapel übergeben werden. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung handelt es sich nicht nur um eine einfache Absetzeinrichtung für Poststücke, sondern um eine Einrichtung, die zu jedem Zeitpunkt des Stapelvorganges die Poststücke führt und bei der zu jedem Zeitpunkt des Stapelvorganges die Bildung des Stapels kontrollierbar ist. Die aufgegebenen Poststücke werden erfindungsgemäß formschlüssig geführt und zu jedem Zeitpunkt des Stapelvorganges dreiseitig gestützt; frontseitig durch die Fächer, bodenseitig durch den Stapelträger und rückseitig durch den sich ständig mit dem Stapel im Formschluß befindichen Gegenhalter. Durch die kammartige Ausbildung der Fächer und des Stapelträgers ist noch ein weiterer Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung realisiert, nämlich, daß keins der aufgegebenen Poststücke bzw. Teile in dem Fach hängenbleiben kann, unabhängig von der Größe des aufgegebenen Poststückes, da die Poststücke "herausgekämmt" werden. Somit ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung für verschiedene Größen von Poststücken geeignet. Die Bildung eines ordnungsgemäßen Stapels ist bei fast allen Arten von Poststücken möglich. Weiterhin ist es besonders vorteilhaft, daß durch die erfindungsgemäße Konstruktion die Teile zwangsausgeschleußt werden, d.h. kein Teil im Fach hängen bleiben kann. Dadurch, daß der Stapel stets von drei Seiten gestützt ist, können keine Teile herausfallen und es können auch Teile von unterschiedlicher Größe auf einem Stapel gestapelt werden. Des weiteren ist es vorteihaft daß während der Entnahme des Stapels aus dem Stapelträger die Station nicht gesperrt werden muß, sondern der Speichervorgang kann fortgesetzt werden, jedenfalls solange, bis die Fächer zwischen Einschleus- und Entnahmestelle voll sind.The construction according to the invention ensures that the parts located in the compartments are combed out of the latter during the relative movement between the stack carrier and the compartments and transferred positively to the stack. The device according to the invention is not just a simple depositing device for mail pieces, but rather a device which guides the mail pieces at any time during the stacking process and in which the formation of the stack can be checked at any time during the stacking process. According to the invention, the mail pieces that have been placed are guided in a form-fitting manner and are supported on three sides at any time during the stacking process; on the front through the compartments, on the bottom through the stack carrier and on the back through the counter-holder that is always in positive engagement with the stack. Due to the comb-like design of the compartments and the stack carrier, a further advantage of the device according to the invention is realized, namely that none of the mail pieces or parts that have been put in can get caught in the compartment, regardless of the size of the mail piece that is mailed, since the mail pieces are "combed out" . The device according to the invention is therefore suitable for different sizes of mail pieces. The formation of a proper stack is possible with almost all types of mail items. Furthermore, it is particularly advantageous that the parts according to the invention are forced out, ie no part can get caught in the compartment. Because the stack is always supported from three sides, no parts can fall out and parts of different sizes can also be stacked on a stack. Furthermore, it is advantageous that the station does not have to be blocked during the removal of the stack from the stack carrier, but the storage process can be continued, at least until the compartments between the insertion and removal point are full are.

Durch das Anbringen von Zusatzelementen kann solange gespeichert werden bis alle Fächer voll sind.By attaching additional elements, you can save until all compartments are full.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung werden die Teile so aus den Fächern auf den Stapelträger abgegeben, daß sie zunächst mit ihrer unteren Seite den Stapelträger berühren. Dadurch werden auch im Fach verdreht liegende Teile ausgerichtet. Der Stapelträger stellt die Bezugsebene für das Ausrichten der Teile.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the parts are dispensed from the compartments onto the stack carrier such that they first touch the stack carrier with their lower side. This also aligns parts that are twisted in the compartment. The stack carrier represents the reference plane for aligning the parts.

Für besonders schnelle Speichervorgänge bzw. für Speicher- und Stapelvorgänge mit einem hohen Durchsatz kann es besonders vorteilhaft sein, das Verbindungselement als einen Förderer auszubilden. An diesem sind dann die Kämme der Fächer angeordnet.For particularly fast storage processes or for storage and stacking processes with a high throughput, it can be particularly advantageous to design the connecting element as a conveyor. The combs of the compartments are then arranged on this.

Zwei Ausführungsbeispiele der erfindungsgemäßen Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung sind in den Figuren 1 bis 3 dargestellt. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1: Eine schematische Darstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung.
  • Fig. 2: Eine räumliche Darstellung der Durchdringung der Fächer-Kämme mit den Stapelträgerkämmen.
  • Fig. 3: Eine schematische Darstellung einer anderen Ausführungsart der Stapel-und Speichereinrichtung.
Two exemplary embodiments of the storage and stacking device according to the invention are shown in FIGS. 1 to 3. Show it:
  • Fig. 1: A schematic representation of the storage and stacking device according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2: A spatial representation of the penetration of the combs with the stack comb combs.
  • Fig. 3: A schematic representation of another embodiment of the stacking and storage device.

Wie aus Fig. 1 und 2 ersichtlich, befinden sich die zu stapelnden Teile 1 in Fächern 2, die aus Kämmen 3 und einem Verbindungsgelement 4 gebildet werden. Das Füllen der Fächer ist durch bekannte Techniken, wie z.B. Bandförderer möglich. Es ergibt sich folgendes Funktionsprinzip: Zum Stapeln werden die Fächer 2 und der ebenfalls kammartig ausgebildete Stapelträger 5 relativ zueinander bewegt. Fächer 2 und Stapelträger 5 sind hierbei so angeordnet, daß sie einander durchkämmen. Bei diesem Vorgang werden die Teile 1 aus den Fächern 2 herausgekämmt und ein Teil nach dem anderen wird auf den sich bildenden Stapel 6 gefördert. Der Stapel 6 wird hierbei durch den Stapelträger 5, durch den beweglichen Gegenhalter 7 und durch die Kämme 3 ständig dreiseitig gestützt. Der Vorgang ist unabhängig von Art, Größe und Gewicht der Teile 1 in den Fächern 2.As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, the parts 1 to be stacked are in compartments 2, which are formed from combs 3 and a connecting element 4. The compartments are filled by known techniques, e.g. Belt conveyor possible. The following functional principle results: For stacking, the compartments 2 and the stack carrier 5, which is also comb-shaped, are moved relative to one another. Compartments 2 and stack carrier 5 are arranged so that they comb through each other. In this process, the parts 1 are combed out of the compartments 2 and one part after the other is conveyed onto the stack 6 being formed. The stack 6 is constantly supported on three sides by the stack carrier 5, by the movable counter-holder 7 and by the combs 3. The process is independent of the type, size and weight of parts 1 in compartments 2.

Gemäß Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 3 ergibt sich folgendes Funktionsprinzip der Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung: Die Teile 1 werden von einem oder mehreren Förderern 9 in die Fächer 2 der Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung gefördert. Die Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung ist in dieser Figur als umlaufender Förderer dargestellt. Das Verbindungselement 4 ist als Kette ausgebildet, an deren Gliedern die Kämme 3 angebracht sind. Die Führungsschiene 8 verhindert bei dieer Lösung, daß die Teile 1 in die Kette 4 rutschen. Durch das Umlaufen der Kette 4 kämmt der Stapelträger 5 durch die Fächer 2. Ist der Stapelträger 5 gefüllt, so kann er gewechselt werden, während gleichzeitig weitere Teile in die Fächer 2 durch die Förderer 9 eingebracht werden. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel kann der Stapelträger 5 als Behälter ausgebildet sein. Die Speicherwirkung der dargestellten Einrichtung wird durch die Anzahl der Fächer 2 bestimmt, die sich zwischen dem Förderer 9 und dem Stapelträger 5, hier als Behälter ausgebildet, befinden. Durch das Anbringen von Abdeckleisten 10, die ein Herausrutschen der Teile 1 bei Überkopfförderung verhindern, können in allen Fächern 2 der Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung Teile zwischengespeichert werden.According to the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 3, the following functional principle of the storage and stacking device results: The parts 1 are conveyed by one or more conveyors 9 into the compartments 2 of the storage and stacking device. The storage and stacking device is shown in this figure as a rotating conveyor. The connecting element 4 is designed as a chain, on the links of which the combs 3 are attached. The guide rail 8 prevents the solution that the parts 1 slip into the chain 4. By rotating the chain 4, the stack carrier 5 combs through the compartments 2. If the stack carrier 5 is filled, it can be replaced while at the same time further parts are introduced into the compartments 2 by the conveyors 9. In this embodiment, the stack carrier 5 can be designed as a container. The storage effect of the device shown is determined by the number of compartments 2, which are located between the conveyor 9 and the stack carrier 5, here designed as a container. By attaching cover strips 10, which prevent the parts 1 from slipping out when conveying overhead, parts can be temporarily stored in all compartments 2 of the storage and stacking device.

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1. Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung für flächig ausgebildete Teile (1), insbesondere Postgut oder Zeitschriften, mit Fächern (2) zum Speichern der Teile (1), wobei die Fächer (2) im Stapelbereich unter einem Winkel, der kleiner als 90° ist, an einem Verbindungselement (4) angeordnet sind und mit einem den Fächern (2) zugeordneten Stapelträger (5) und einem, an diesem angeordneten, bewegbaren Stapelgegenhalter (7), wobei die Fächer (2) und der Stapelträger (5) relativ zueinander bewegbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fächer (2) und der Stapelträger (5) durch kammartige Elemente (3) gebildet sind, und daß die Fächerkämme (3) die Stapelträgerkämme (5) während der Relativbewegung derselben zueinander durchkämmen, wobei die Fächerkämme (3), der Stapelgegenhalter (7) und der Stapelträger (5) sich stets in einer formschlüssigen Verbindung zu dem Stapel (6) befinden.1. Storage and stacking device for flat parts (1), in particular mail or magazines, with compartments (2) for storing the parts (1), the compartments (2) in the stacking area at an angle that is less than 90 ° , are arranged on a connecting element (4) and with a stack carrier (5) assigned to the compartments (2) and a movable stack counter holder (7) arranged thereon, the compartments (2) and the stack carrier (5) being movable relative to one another characterized in that the compartments (2) and the stack carrier (5) are formed by comb-like elements (3), and in that the combs (3) comb the stack carrier combs (5) during the relative movement thereof, the combs (3 ), the stack counter-holder (7) and the stack carrier (5) are always in a positive connection to the stack (6). 2. Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der auf dem Stapelträger (5) befindliche Stapel (6) frontseitig stets durch die Fächerkämme (3) gestützt ist und der Gegenhalter (7) sich stets in einer Position befindet, in der der Stapel (6) rückseitig gestützt ist.2. Storage and stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that the stack (6) located on the stack support (6) is always supported at the front by the combs (3) and the counter-holder (7) is always in a position in the stack (6) is supported on the back. 3. Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Stapelträger (5) die Bezugsebene für das Ausrichten der Teile (1) darstellt.3. Storage and stacking device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the stack carrier (5) represents the reference plane for the alignment of the parts (1). 4. Speicher- und Stapeleinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verbindungselement (4) als ein umlaufender Förderer ausgebildet ist.4. Storage and stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting element (4) is designed as a rotating conveyor.
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