Patent · US Expired

Automatic machine for the continuous binding of books and brochures

US6722645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 2002
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42C9/0018
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A machine for the continuous binding of books and booklets, includes clamps mounted on a chain for the transport of groups of sheets to be bound along various stations. Each clamp is provided with a manual opening mechanism. A sheet levelling device includes two parallel horizontal plates joined by connecting elements, the lower of which is permanently fixed to the machine, while the upper of which supports a horizontal levelling table provided with vibrators. Trimming millers are also provided. A glue spreading unit with rollers and blades includes two complementary parts. A first one of the parts is hinged to a structure of the machine, can be rotated laterally and supports a second interchangeable one of the parts that in turn supports a glue tank, the rollers and the blades.

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