Multi-functional document binding device
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Booklet stacker, ring-binding device, ring-binding system, and booklet stacking method
US9028189B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9028189-B2 |
| Application number | US-80176810-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Publication date | May 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
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A booklet stacker to stack multiple booklets each bound with a ring member includes a stack tray on which multiple booklets are stacked, a shifter disposed upstream from the stack tray in a booklet conveyance direction in which a booklet is conveyed, the shifter to adjust a position of the booklet in a width direction perpendicular to the booklet conveyance direction by shifting the booklet a distance shorter than a ring pitch of the ring member in the width direction, and a booklet conveyer disposed upstream from the stack tray in the booklet conveyance direction, to convey the booklet positioned by the shifter to the stack tray.
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What is claimed is: 1. A booklet stacker to stack multiple booklets each bound with a ring member, discharged from a sheet processing device, the booklet stacker comprising: a vertically adjustable stack tray configured to receive multiple booklets, each bound with a ring member, in a stack; a shifter disposed upstream from the stack tray in a booklet conveyance direction in which a booklet is conveyed; a controller configured to cause the shifter to adjust a position of a boo…
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- What does patent US9028189B2 cover?
- A booklet stacker to stack multiple booklets each bound with a ring member includes a stack tray on which multiple booklets are stacked, a shifter disposed upstream from the stack tray in a booklet conveyance direction in which a booklet is conveyed, the shifter to adjust a position of the booklet in a width direction perpendicular to the booklet conveyance direction by shifting the booklet a d…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Sasaki Takeshi, Iida Junichi, Matsushita Shingo, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B42B5/103. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 12 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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