Sheet finisher having an angularly movable stapler and image forming system including the same
US7207556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H39/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet finisher for executing preselected processing with a sheet introduced thereinto from an image forming apparatus and then discharging the sheet is disclosed. The sheet finisher includes a stacking device configured to temporarily stack sheets sequentially delivered thereto. Jogger fences jog each sheet within the stacking device. A stapler staples the sheet stack jogged in the stacking device. The stapler is supported by a guide shaft such it is movable along the guide shaft in a direction perpendicular to the direction of sheet conveyance and angularly movable in a direction perpendicular to the direction of guide.
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