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Booklet stacker, ring-binding device, ring-binding system, and booklet stacking method

US9028189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2010
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00822
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A booklet stacker to stack multiple booklets each bound with a ring member includes a stack tray on which multiple booklets are stacked, a shifter disposed upstream from the stack tray in a booklet conveyance direction in which a booklet is conveyed, the shifter to adjust a position of the booklet in a width direction perpendicular to the booklet conveyance direction by shifting the booklet a distance shorter than a ring pitch of the ring member in the width direction, and a booklet conveyer disposed upstream from the stack tray in the booklet conveyance direction, to convey the booklet positioned by the shifter to the stack tray.

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