Book binding apparatus and method
US5261769A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42C11/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for applying a soft cover to book block is disclosed. A book block conveyor moves the book block to a cover applying station. A first adhesive applicator applies adhesive to the spine of the book block. A soft cover conveyor transports the soft cover to the covering station in a timed relationship to the book block. A crash feeder attaches crash to a first portion of the soft cover that covers a first side of the book block as the soft covers pass the crash feeder. The crash is attached to the soft cover so that the crash engages a spine portion of the cover that covers the spine of the book block but is not attached to the spine portion.
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