Cover mechanism in cartridge for electric stapler
US6216936A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27F7/38
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cover mechanism in a cartridge for an electric stapler comprises a movable wall, a cover body, and securing mechanism. The cartridge includes a storage portion for storing piled-up sheet-like staples each having linear-shaped staples connected together in a sheet shape. The movable wall is formed on a side wall of the storage portion and capable of swinging inwardly and outwardly. The cover body is disposed over an opening of the storage portion for insertion of the sheet-like staples and includes a covering portion. The covering portion of the cover body covers an outside portion of the movable wall and is respectively formed on two sides of the cover body. The securing mechanism secures together the covering portion of the cover body and the movable wall. Secured state between the covering portion of the cover body and the movable wall is removed when any sheet-like staples do not remain within the storage portion.
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