Abstract: A method for distributing letter-post items, for which the letter-post items are separated and the address information affixed to the items is read, provides that for letter-post items belonging to a predetermined sorting class an identification mechanism is assigned to each letter-post item during the reading of the address information in order to mark the position of the assigned letter-post item in a letter-post item stack and that each identification mechanism is assigned to an element for a predetermined sequence of distribution positions and that the assignment of the identification mechanism to the elements of the sequence for the distribution position is displayed.

Abstract: A letter sorting system includes a row of juxtaposed stack compartments; a material intake device arranged along and spaced from the compartments; a carriage arranged for travel along the compartments; and a transfer bridge mounted on the carriage to be displaced thereby along the compartments. The transfer bridge includes an exterior frame pivotally attached to the carriage for pivotal motions into first and second positions; an interior frame pivotally attached to the exterior frame for pivotal motions into first and second positions; and a slide having a first part attached to the interior frame and a second part attached to the exterior frame. Dependent upon simultaneous positions of the exterior and interior frames, the transfer bridge may assume first, second and third operating positions.

Abstract: A conveyor apparatus has at least one power-driven roller arrangement for a positive engagement and feed of an item in the conveying direction, and an incremental feed device situated downstream of the roller arrangement as viewed in the conveying direction. The incremental feed device includes an incremental feed roller spaced from the roller arrangement; an energy storing device connected to the incremental feed roller; and a mechanism for urging the item against the incremental feed roller for rotating the incremental feed roller by the item advanced by the roller arrangement to arm the energy storing device and for further advancing the item by the incremental feed roller during energy release by the energy storing device.