摘要:
The present invention relates to a device (1) and a method for stacking packages (2, 2', ...) of different sizes on a pallet (3), comprising means (10) for supplying an empty pallet, means (5, 6) for loading said empty pallet at a loading station (13) depending on the sizes of the packages, and means (31) for removing the pallet after loading. It comprises a waiting station (11) for the empty pallet that is thus supplied, said waiting station (11) being situated at a first level (9) known as the upper level, horizontal means for pushing the empty pallet from the waiting station (11) to the loading station (13), and means (32) for moving the pallet (3) vertically, comprising an elevator (33) designed to grasp the pallet from below at the loading station (13) and move it vertically downwards during loading between the first level (9) and a final level (29), known as the lower level, for removing the loaded pallet (30).