Sheet binding processing apparatus and image forming system
US9139397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/27
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sheet binding processing apparatus for avoiding the residual of binding member is provided. The sheet binding processing apparatus comprises a sheet insertion port through which a sheet bundle formed of a plurality of sheets S is inserted, a movable stapler for binding the sheet bundle inserted through the sheet insertion port, and a manual stapling sheet sensor for detecting, at a predetermined detection time interval, existence or non-existence of the sheet bundle in the sheet insertion port. When the manual stapling sheet sensor detects the existence of the sheet bundle, the sheet binding processing apparatus gives permission to bind the sheet bundle by the movable stapler.
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