Abstract: A device for stacking substantially planar finished parts, such as sheet metal panels, in a stacked vertical array. A plurality of latch columns are secured to a base member to define a space intermediate the columns for receiving the finished articles. Each latch column includes a plurality of latching arms having a receiving portion and a oppositely-directed, weighted arm structured so that each latch arm is capable of assuming a rest position, free from interference with said space, a receiving portion ready to receive said finished article thereon, and a loaded position. Pivoting of a latch arm upon loading from its receiving position to its loaded position causes a pivoting of the next uppermost latch arm from its rest position to its receiving position. Means are provided for locking said finished articles on said device.

Abstract: Apparatus for the unstacking and transportation of blanks into a subsequently arranged operating chamber of a processing machine, wherein the blanks are transferred from a stack of blanks, by hoisting devices, especially suction bridges, includes a suspended conveyor which conveys the blanks by way of a double-blank control device to a centering station. From the centering station, the blanks, centered in their position, are transferrable into the operating chamber, optionally by way of an intermediate station. At least two stacks of blanks are disposed in series in the conveying direction of the blanks on at least two elevator carts movable at right angles to the conveying direction. Each elevator cart is associated with a separately operable suspended conveyor with associated hoisting units. A further, continuously driven suspended conveyor is provided downstream of the double blank control device which conveyor spans a double-blank depositing unit and terminates over the zone of the centering station.