Staple estimation device and method
US6918580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2601/3222
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A document handling machine comprises a stapling device, and a staple cartridge operatively connected to the stapling device and including a staple estimating device adapted for measuring rotational movement of a roll of staples held within the staple cartridge and for estimating a quantity of the staples based on the measured rotational movement.
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