Device and method for collating two-dimensional objects

A device for collating two-dimensional, flat objects, in particular printed products, and for the further conveying of the collated objects as stacks with the device comprising:

• a plurality of receiver units which are movable in a conveying direction (F) along a closed conveying path (U) defined by a conveyor member;
• a plurality of support elements which at least in a collation region (Z) of the conveying path (U), define a rest surface which is inclined in the conveying direction and onto which the objects may be deposited,
• wherein the receiver units comprise grippers with a first and second gripper jaw, wherein the grippers may assume a clamping position and an open position, and are capable of firmly holding the objects lying on the rest surface, between their gripper jaws, by way of transition from the open position into the clamping position;
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• the grippers and the support elements are controllable in a manner such that within a receiver unit, the orientation of the rest surface relative to the conveying path (U) and/or an opening angle between the first and second gripper jaw may be set independently of adjacent receiver units.