Medium processing apparatus and image forming system incorporating same
US11981529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/27
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A medium processing apparatus includes a conveyor, a liquid applier, and a crimper. The conveyor conveys a medium. The liquid applier applies liquid to a part of the medium conveyed by the conveyor. The medium is at least one medium. The crimper presses and deforms a bundle of media including the medium to which the liquid is applied by the liquid applier, to bind the bundle of media. The liquid applier includes a liquid application member and a retained liquid amount detector. The liquid application member applies the liquid to a position to be bound by the crimper on the medium. The retained liquid amount detector detects an amount of the liquid retained by the liquid application member.
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