Sheet post-processing apparatus and image forming apparatus using the same
US8794616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00818
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sheet post-processing apparatus includes a first unit having a guide device for guiding a sheet, a second unit having a first post-processing device for performing post-processing on the sheet, and a third unit having a second post-processing device for loading sheets and performing post-processing on the sheets in bunch form placed on the processing tray. A first coupling device is provided for coupling the first unit and at least one of the second and third units. A second coupling device is provided for coupling the second unit and the third unit. The second unit and the third unit are capable of being pulled out in the sheet carrying-out direction with respect to the first unit by releasing the first coupling device. The entire or front side of the second unit is shiftable to the first unit side with respect to the third unit by releasing the second coupling device.
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