Sheet processing apparatus and image forming system
US8668193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42C19/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveying unit that conveys a booklet formed by folding a sheet bundle; a processing unit that performs a predetermined process on the booklet; a booklet holding unit that includes first and second holding members to hold the booklet and varies a gap distance between the first and second holding members depending on a state of processing the booklet while the sheet processing unit is performing the process on the booklet; and a pressing unit that presses and fixes the booklet while the processing unit is processing the booklet.
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