Stapler eject with alternating offset and position controlled grip

US8517368B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Xerox Corporation · US

Inventors

• Michael Brundige · Rochester, US
• Brian C. Cyr · Penfield, US
• Aaron M. Moore · Cottonwood, US
• Matthew M. Storey · Rochester, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 10, 2012
• Grant date: Aug 27, 2013
• Expiry date: Feb 26, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2801/27
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A stapler apparatus includes a clamp positioned to receive and stack sheets from a printing device, a support plate comprising a groove directing the clamp along one path of multiple paths, the multiple paths alternately directing the clamp relatively closer to one of multiple staplers. A first biasing member applies a first force to the clamp toward a closed position, and a first extension applies a second force to the clamp toward an open position. A second biasing member applies a third force to the clamp toward the open position.