Medium processing apparatus and image forming system incorporating same
US12162242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42B5/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A medium processing apparatus includes a conveyor, a liquid applier, a crimper, a movement assembly, and circuitry. The crimper presses and deforms at least a portion of a plurality of media including a medium to which liquid is applied by the applier, to bind the media. The circuitry causes the assembly to move the applier from a standby position to a position at which the applier faces a liquid application position on the medium before the medium is conveyed to a position at which the liquid is applied; causes the applier to apply the liquid when the medium is conveyed to the position at which the applier faces the liquid application position; causes the assembly to not move the applier to the standby position until application of the liquid to the media ends; and causes the assembly to move the applier to the standby position after the application ends.
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