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Abstract

A machine for sorting graphic and/or printing products in which the products are fed one after the other, comprising a framework, a conveyor for receiving individual products one after the other sensors for identifying each of the individual products on the receiving conveyor a central computer, a control console for the entry of predetermined data, selectively actuated elements for unloading the products from the receiving conveyor and at least one conveyor for discharging the unloaded products, wherein the receiving conveyor consists of a sliding surface and is disposed on the framework inclined at an angle of between 10.degree. and 90.degree. with respect to the horizontal plane, the sliding surface having a lower end edge for containing the products and being provided with at least one longitudinal channel in which pusher elements are slidably guided, and wherein an intermediate belt conveyor is associated with an end portion of the receiving conveyor, the intermediate belt conveyor being inclined and aligned with the receiving conveyor at one end and at the other end being horizontal and aligned with the discharge conveyor, wherein at least two collecting conveyors are moreover associated with the discharge conveyor and can be operatively and selectively connected thereto by means of deflector elements, also actuated selectively in accordance with a predetermined sequence controlled by a computer.

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First Claim