Inventors:
Robert J. Jendzurski - Lancaster PA
Todd R. Hassel - Mobile AL
Karl B. Himmelberger - Millersville PA
Assignee:
AWI Licensing Company - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
B65G 5906
Abstract:
Disclosed are both a method and apparatus for preventing facial defects from occurring to the face of a panel as it is removed from a stack of similar panels. The apparatus includes at least two synchronized cams working together to lift a stack of panels as the bottom most panel is removed from the stack. In supporting the stack of panels as the bottom panel is freed, the bottom panel can be slid out from under a stack without damaging the facing of the panel.