Apparatus for loading binder strips into a binding machine
US12115807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2301/51132
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus for loading heat-activated adhesive binder strips into a binding machine where the loaded binder strip is utilized to bind a stack of sheets. A support arm with an attached thermal head is temporarily secured to the adhesive of a binder strip located external to the binding machine. The attached strip is transported into the binding machine and the released so that the strip can be used to carry out a binding operation. The thermal head temperature is controlled to levels above and below the adhesive melting point to accomplish securing and releasing the strip.
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