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Sheet processing device, image forming system, and method of additionally folding sheet bundle

US9359167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2014
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/27
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet processing device comprising: a pressing unit that presses a fold line part of a folded sheet bundle; and a moving unit that moves a pressing position of the pressing unit in a fold direction of the folded sheet bundle, wherein the pressing unit includes a pair of pressing rollers that holds the folded sheet bundle therebetween, and the pair of pressing rollers changes an angle θ between a thickness direction of the folded sheet bundle and a line connecting the rotational centers of the pressing rollers in the middle of movement.

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