Stapler with stack height compensation
US7299958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25C5/0228
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powered stapler includes a housing and a stapling engine within the housing. The stapling engine includes a staple driving assembly and a rotational drive train operable to actuate the staple driving assembly. A stack height compensation mechanism is integrated with the rotational drive train of the stapling engine and is distinct from any portion of the housing. The stack height compensation mechanism is operable to enable the stapling engine to compensate for varying stack heights of sheets to be stapled by the powered stapler.
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