Batch conveying unit for a unit for converting plate-like elements in a packaging production line

A batch conveying unit for a unit for converting at least one plate-like element, comprising:

• at least a first and a second transport device adjacent and extending parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction and each of the transport devices being configured for transporting a respective batch of at least one plate like element in the longitudinal direction;
• a drive located and configured for driving the transport devices in the longitudinal direction;
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• an actuating device configured and operable for coupling and decoupling the second transport device relative to the first transport device so as to selectively transport first ones of the batches separately from second ones of the batches wherein the first transport device is configured for driving the first ones of the batches in the longitudinal direction and to leave the second ones of the batches which are with the second transport device substantially immobile longitudinally when the second transport device is decoupled from the first transport device,
• wherein the actuating device comprises a separating device configured and operable for selectively laterally separating and laterally bringing together the second transport device and the first transport device.

A batch conveying unit for a unit for converting at least one plate-like element, comprising:

• at least a first and a second transport device adjacent and extending parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction and each of the transport devices being configured for transporting a respective batch of at least one plate like element in the longitudinal direction;
• a drive located and configured for driving the transport devices in the longitudinal direction;
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• an actuating device configured and operable for coupling and decoupling the second transport device relative to the first transport device so as to selectively transport first ones of the batches separately from second ones of the batches wherein the first transport device is configured for driving the first ones of the batches in the longitudinal direction and to leave the second ones of the batches which are with the second transport device substantially immobile longitudinally when the second transport device is decoupled from the first transport device,
• wherein each of the transport devices comprises an element located and configured for lifting laterally the transported batch.