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Post-processing apparatus

US10987964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 2018
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/27
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A post-processing apparatus includes: a first binding unit that binds sheets and moves while rotating a first gear; a second binding unit that binds sheets and moves while rotating a second gear; a common path that is a path along which the first binding unit and the second binding unit move; a first rack gear that is provided along the common path and meshes with the first gear; and a second rack gear that is provided along the common path at a side opposite to the first rack gear with the common path interposed between the second rack gear and the first rack gear, and meshes with the second gear.

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