Post processing device with saddle support
US7178799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00877
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An objective of the present invention is to provide a post processing apparatus to load a center-folded sheet on a loading member and unload the paper sheets when a number of sheet reaches a predetermined number without damages with sheets. A Post-processing apparatus having a center folding member for making a center folded sheet by forming a folded line on a paper sheet, on which image is formed, a loading member for loading a member of center folded sheets by supporting a valley side of the center folded sheets, a supporting member for supporting a folded part or an adjacent folded part of a valley side of the center folded sheets loaded on the loading member, and a driving-means for moving the center folded sheets loaded on the loading member by moving the supporting member.
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