Sheet postprocessing apparatus for use with image forming apparatus and folding method
US7052005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H45/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a sheet postprocessing apparatus for executing postprocessing including a punching process, folding process, binding process, and the like, midway along a sheet convey path, for sheets discharged from an image forming apparatus, and a folding method. This sheet postprocessing apparatus includes a sheet folding section having the first and second folding sections which are arranged in series in a sheet convey direction to execute folding processes for sheets. The sheet folding section is configured such that the first folding section performs the first folding process in a Z-fold process, the first folding process in an internal three-fold process, and a center folding process with an image-transferred surface facing outside, and the second folding section performs the second folding process in the Z-fold process, the second folding process in the internal three-fold process, and a center folding process with an image-transferred surface facing inside.
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