Dual mode stapler with automatic mode transition
US6402006B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB27F7/17
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual mode stapling system with a first mode for plurally stapling a set of sheets parallel to one edge and a second mode for corner stapling at an angle to a set of sheets, with a single stapler mounted for linear movement by a simple linear repositioning system to selected stapling positions, but selectively further movable by the same linear repositioning system into a transition area where the stapler is automatically pivoted into the second stapling mode for corner stapling by a camming member which engages and pivots the stapler. A spring automatically reverse pivots the stapler back to the first stapling mode position when the linear repositioning system is reversed. The linear repositioning system may be a single reversable stepper motor driven leadscrew.
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