Booklet conveying device, image forming system, and booklet conveying method
US8573583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42C19/08
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In an embodiment, a booklet conveying device includes: a pair of conveying units; a positioning unit; a pressing unit; and a conveying-force changing unit. The pair of conveying units convey a booklet made of a stack of folded sheets, and change a distance therebetween. The positioning unit positions the booklet by making a leading-end portion of the booklet abut thereto. The pressing unit presses the booklet positioned by the positioning unit onto one of the conveying units in order to fix. The conveying-force changing unit changes the conveying force exerted by the conveying units.
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