Sheet post-processing unit and image forming apparatus
US7392983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H9/106
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a sheet post-processing unit and image forming unit, which is capable of stably conveying sheets discharged one after another to a tray to form a bundle of sheets and to staple the bundle. A sheet conveying means is provided for selectively conveying the sheet to be discharged in the downstream and upstream directions of the sheet discharging direction, as well as moving the sheet in a direction intersecting the sheet conveying direction, and which is capable of moving up and down to be contactable with, and detachable from, the sheet.
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