The invention relates to an apparatus for removing objects (1) which are advanced on a conveyor (2). The apparatus comprises a part of the conveyor (2) on which the objects (1) are advanced and supports (12) for the objects (1) removed from the conveyor (2). The apparatus also includes a pivotal cradle (13) which is placed over the conveyor (2). The pivotal cradle (13) has two through flow channels (8) each with an inlet (5) and an outlet (6). The pivotal cradle (13) is also provided with a stop (9) pivotal between the outlets (6) of the two through flow channels (8).