Handling stapled documents for post-processing operations using magnetic forces
US6394441B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/18292
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Folding of stapled documents is accomplished by using magnetic force to manipulate the document. The magnetic force is applied to the staples in the document and results in movement of the document when the magnetic force is applied. Since the magnetic force is applied at the staples, paper handling operations, such as folding are accomplished with the document aligned in accordance with a staple line. Magnetic force can further be used to transport documents to desired locations, such as individual output bins.
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