Binding member, binding device, and image processing apparatus
US10543655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/6544
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There is provided a binding member. An upper toothed part having projections and recesses for forming irregularities in a bundle of recording materials. A lower toothed part having projections and recesses for forming irregularities in the bundle of recording materials and forming a pair with the upper toothed part. In at least one of the upper toothed part and the lower toothed part, in a cross section shape of the toothed part, the recesses of the toothed part have depressed areas depressed from virtual lines which are extensions of inclined surfaces of the toothed part.
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