Sheet processing apparatus and image forming apparatus including stapling and folding mechanism
US7690633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/09
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet processing apparatus may include a conveyance path and a tray. The conveyance path may convey sheets. The tray may receive the sheets conveyed from the conveyance path. The tray may include a stapler and a folding member. The stapler may staple the sheets. The folding member may fold the stapled sheets and may be provided upstream from the stapler relative to a sheet conveyance direction.
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