Foward feed device

The invention relates to a forward feed device for conveyor tables with a drive element that can be moved to and fro, which moves out of the table area during the forward movement and back underneath it during the return movement. A forward feed device for conveyor tables includes a drive element () that can be moved to and fro, which moves out of the table area () during the forward movement and back underneath it during the return movement. The drive element comprises a pivotable latch () that can be moved upwards out of the table area in the forward feed direction, of which the end that leads and can be raised during the forward feed movement is supported, via a link () with two pivoting ends, by a friction block () that trails behind during the forward feed movement and the return movement, and that is slowed down by friction against a stationary surface.