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Sheet processor and image-forming apparatus

US7673862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 2008
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/1829
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet processor includes a holding unit for holding a folded batch of sheets, a pressing member for pressing against a folded portion of the batch of sheets, a nipping member for nipping portions of the batch adjacent to the folded portion so as to nip the batch of sheets from opposite directions, and a casing for supporting the pressing member and the nipping member.

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