[Problem] To provide a staple removal device that has a small number of parts and is compact with a simple construction, and that makes it possible for staples to be reliably removed from paper sheet bundles including saddle-stitch bound materials. [Solution] This staple removal device 1: drives an insertion claw 20, which has been inserted between a staple ST and a paper sheet bundle P, in a removal direction; pinches the staple ST and separates the same from the paper sheet bundle P using the insertion claw 20 and a staple press 30; after having separated the staple ST from the paper sheet bundle P, drives the insertion claw 20 in a release direction; and releases the hold on the staple ST by the insertion claw 20 and the staple press 30.
[Problem] To make it possible, with a simple configuration, to bind document sheets with index sheets so that respective chapters can be identified, and to easily leaf through and open to a predetermined sheet. [Solution] The invention is a post-processing device for overlaying document sheets S1 on which a document has been formed and index sheets S2 on which a chapter heading has been formed, and binding the document sheets S1 with the index sheets S2 so that respective chapters can be identified, the device comprising: an image formation unit for forming the chapter headings on the index sheets S2 in accordance with chapter heading information attached to the document on the basis of a heading settings function that document creation software includes; a machining/forming unit 30 for forming a machined section K that can be cut out or is cut out of the document sheets S1; and a binding unit 40 for overlaying the document sheets S1 where the machined section K has been formed so as to be located over the index sheets S2 where the chapter headings have been formed, and binding so as to match up the machined sections K of the document sheets S1 and the chapter headings of the index sheets S2.
B42C 19/02 - Multi-step processes for making books starting with single sheets
B65H 33/04 - Forming counted batches in delivery pile or stream of articles by inserting marker slips in pile or stream
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
B26F 1/04 - Perforating by punching, e.g. with relatively-reciprocating punch and bed with selectively-operable punches
B26F 1/12 - Perforating by punching, e.g. with relatively-reciprocating punch and bed to notch margins of work
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STAPLE PROCESSING DEVICE AND STAPLE PROCESSING METHOD
This staple processing device is capable of preventing the occurrence of paper jams. This staple processing device (10) has: a staple removing unit (13) that removes a staple from a manuscript bundle, which is a bundle of a plurality of sheets of manuscript secured by the staple; and an engagement-reducing unit (15) which, after the removal of the staple, performs an engagement-reducing process for reducing the engagement force generated between the plurality of sheets of manuscript forming the manuscript bundle.
[Problem] To make it possible to automatically remove a staple binding a sheet bundle and to recover the removed staple while preventing the staple from scattering. [Solution] The present invention is provided with: a staple removal means for removing, from a sheet bundle, a staple that binds the sheet bundle; and a drive means for driving the staple removal means, wherein the staple removal means is disposed in a vertically lower position with respect to the sheet bundle, and is driven by the drive means so as to remove the staple from the vertically lower position.
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
B65H 41/00 - Machines for separating superposed webs
G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
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POST-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND POST-PROCESSING SYSTEM
[Problem] To allow preparation of an index sheet based on a heading style setting function, and allow preparation of a stack of sheets including a sheet with a document printed thereon and an index sheet formed with a tab. [Solution] This post-processing apparatus comprises a printing unit (501) which prints a heading on a sheet, the printing unit (501) being capable of preparing an index sheet by printing the heading on the sheet according to the heading style information applied to the document on the basis of the heading style setting function of a document preparation software.
B65H 37/00 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations
B65H 33/04 - Forming counted batches in delivery pile or stream of articles by inserting marker slips in pile or stream
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
[Problem] To provide a simple structure capable of correcting the curling of paper, thereby allowing an improvement in the orientation of paper stacked on a tray and stabilization of the amount of paper accommodated therein. [Solution] A paper post-processing device 1 is provided with a paper conveyance means A for conveying paper with an image formed thereon and a curling correction means B for correcting curling of the paper conveyed by the paper conveyance means A. The curling correction means B is configured so as to correct curling of paper P by changing the amount of bending of the paper.
[PROBLEM] To achieve simplification of operations without using a complex device or special paper. [RESOLUTION MEANS] A fold-back tab creation device 1 is provided with an insertion opening 11 for inserting a sheet end part, and a fold-back tab creation means 40 for opening, in the sheet end part, a notch forming the outer edges of the fold-back tab, and folding back the fold-back tab formed by the notch to provide the tab thereof at the sheet end part; the fold-back tab creation device 1 having a punch blade for opening, in the sheet end part, the notch forming the outer edges of the fold-back tab, and a fold-back means for folding back the fold-back tab formed by the notch.
B42B 4/00 - Permanently attaching together sheets, quires or signatures by discontinuous stitching with filamentary material, e.g. wire
B42D 3/14 - Book covers combined with other articles with column markers or line or heading indicators
B42F 21/12 - Sheets, papers, or cards having edges cut away to facilitate indexing, e.g. thumb cuts on books
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
B65H 37/06 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for folding
The present invention is provided with: a paper sheet conveyance means (A) for conveying paper sheets discharged by an image forming device; a buffer means (B) for temporarily holding the paper sheets to be conveyed; and a jogger-stack means (C) that supports the paper sheets discharged by the buffer means and has a left-right pair of joggers that align in the width direction and stack the paper sheets. The buffer means has: a buffer unit (10) for temporarily holding the paper sheets; and a paper sheet stacking means (11) for intermittently conveying the paper sheets and suctioning the trailing end side of the paper sheets in order to stack in a stepped shape and temporarily hold the paper sheets.
The present invention is capable of automatically removing staples from various types of sheet bundles and demonstrates versatility. This sheet processing device (1) is provided with a staple removing means (11) for removing a staple (A) on a sheet bundle from the sheet bundle, and a driving means (13) for driving the staple removing means (11). The staple removing means (11) is driven by the driving means (13) and removes the staple (A) on the sheet bundle from the sheet bundle.
[Problem] To make it possible to bind a large quantity of books in a short time using an efficient bookbinding device. [Solution] A bookbinding device 10 is provided with a bookbinding unit 11 for binding booklets, a bookbinding control unit 12 for controlling the bookbinding unit 11 on the basis of bookbinding information, and a bookbinding device-side bookbinding information-setting unit 13 for setting the bookbinding information. A paper conveyance device 20 is provided with a conveyance unit 21 for conveying printed paper one sheet at a time, a conveyance control unit 22 for controlling the conveyance unit 21 on the basis of bookbinding information, and a paper conveyance device-side bookbinding information-setting unit 23 for setting the bookbinding information. The bookbinding device 10 and the paper conveyance device 20 are able to communicate with each other. On the basis of bookbinding information set in the bookbinding device-side bookbinding information-setting unit 13 or the paper conveyance device-side bookbinding information-setting unit 23, printed paper is conveyed from the paper conveyance device 20 to the bookbinding device 10 one sheet at a time and the printed paper is bundled and bound by the bookbinding device 10.
B42C 19/02 - Multi-step processes for making books starting with single sheets
B42C 19/08 - Conveying between operating stations in machines
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
A binding device (10) that aligns sheets of paper on which images are formed and performs a binding process comprises a compiling unit (40) that aligns sheets of paper into a sheet bundle. The compiling unit has a pair of joggers for aligning sheets of papers into a sheet bundle and a driving mechanism (800) that performs an alignment operation by moving the pair of joggers to a standby position in which sheets of paper to be transported are received and to an aligning position in which the received sheets of paper are aligned. Each of the pair of joggers comprises a movable guide (41a, 42a) that performs an alignment action for aligning the sheets of paper and an opening-and-closing guide (41b, 42b) that can open and close with respect to the movable guide. The binding device further comprises an opening-and-closing means (810a, 810b) for closing the opening-and-closing guide during the alignment operation from the standby position, moving the sheet bundle that has been aligned and bound to a discharging position, and releasing the opening-and-closing guide at the time of discharge so as to allow the sheet bundle to be discharged thereat. As a result, the binding device can be made smaller and the space required for when the pair of joggers discharge a bound sheet bundle can be reduced.
A paper post-processing device comprising a base tray, a paper transport unit, and a stacker tray (103) has a paper gripping means that grips a plurality of sheets of paper by way of an ejector (202) that is fixed and a gripper (106) that is configured to be able to freely rotate by about a prescribed angle with respect to the ejector (202). The paper post-processing device is provided with a gripping release means (90) for releasing the grip, said gripping release means (50) releasing the grip according to the transportation by the paper gripping means so that the sheets of paper are collectively stacked on the stacker tray (103).
B65H 29/04 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by mechanical grippers engaging the leading edge only of the articles the grippers being carried by endless chains or bands
B65H 31/32 - Auxiliary devices for receiving articles during removal of a completed pile
[Problem] To reliably align and match side curled paper by means of a simple structure, and being able to bind a book from the result as a paper bundle. [Solution] A left-right pair of side fences (801, 802) have a c-shaped cross section for aligning the left-right edges of the paper, and have: a side wall (801a, 802a) that aligns the side surfaces of the ends of the paper; a top wall (801b, 802b) that aligns the top surface of the ends of the paper; and a bottom wall (801c, 802c) that aligns the bottom surface of the ends of the paper. A front-side protrusion (801b1, 802b1) and a back-side protrusion (801b2, 802b2) in the direction of conveyance are formed at one wall of either the top wall or the bottom wall, and a center protrusion (801c1, 802c1) in the direction of conveyance is formed at the other wall of either the top wall or the bottom wall. An alignment groove (803, 804) is formed from the front-side protrusion (801b1, 802b1) and back-side protrusion (801b2, 802b2) of one wall and the center protrusion (801c1, 802c1) of the other wall, and the alignment groove (803, 804) can hold the left and right ends of the paper and guides the ends when the paper is being aligned and matched.
[Problem] To minimize a reduction in system productivity caused by processing staples or the like. [Solution] A paper transfer unit (20) includes: entrance rollers (21a, 21b) that carry in paper transferred from an image forming device (1); exit rollers (22a, 22b) that send the carried-in paper onto a base tray (14); driving means (23a, 23b) that separately drive the entrance rollers (21a, 21b) and the exit rollers (22a, 22b); and a control means (24) that controls the driving means (23a, 23b). The control means (24) drives the entrance rollers (21a, 21b), and drives the exit rollers (22a, 22b) such that the transfer of a first paper among a stack of paper loaded upon the base tray (14) is stopped for a predetermined time, and driving of the exit rollers (22a, 22b) is started such that the second paper to be transferred next is transferred together with the first paper.
B65H 29/22 - Delivering or advancing articles from machinesAdvancing articles to or into piles by contact with rotating friction members, e.g. rollers, brushes, or cylinders and introducing into a pile
B65H 29/66 - Advancing in streams of overlapping articles
B65H 31/24 - Pile receivers multiple or compartmented, e.g. for alternate, programmed, or selective filling
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
[Problem] To bind a book using a comb-shaped ring appropriate for the number of pages to be bound or the binding thickness of the pages to be bound. [Solution] A bookbinding device (10) which binds a book by inserting ring parts (200a) of a comb-shaped ring (200) into binding holes (100a) in a sheaf of paper to bind the sheaf of paper, said bookbinding device (10) comprising a comb-shaped ring supply part (60) for supplying a comb-shaped rings (200) to a binding unit (50), and a bound book ejection unit (70) for transporting a sheaf of paper bound by the binding unit (50) to a storage stacker (80). A comb-shaped ring (200) is configured such that the ring parts (200a) are integrally formed at prescribed intervals along the axial direction, the ring parts (200a) can be opened and closed by a notch formed in the base part thereof, and the ring parts (200a) are opened and inserted into binding holes in a sheaf of paper to thereby bundle the sheaf of paper. The comb-shaped ring supply part (60) stores a plurality of comb-shaped rings (200) that are appropriate for different numbers of pages to be bound of different binding thicknesses of the pages to be bound in a state in which the ring parts (200a) are closed, and supplies a comb-shaped ring (200) to the binding unit (50) according to the number of pages to be bound or the binding thickness of the pages to be bound.
B42B 5/10 - Permanently attaching together sheets, quires, or signatures otherwise than by stitching by finger, claw, or ring-like elements passing through the sheets, quires, or signatures the elements being of castellated or comb-like form
[Problem] To eli minate the problem of paper dust and residue staining images on paper or scatte ring inside a device, the dust and residue produced in stapling in which sheets of paper having images formed thereon are bound without using binding needles. [Solution] This paper post-processing device is provided with: a staple unit (410) for automatically forming a cut-in tongue portion and a cut-in hole of a presc ribed shape in a bundle of paper comprising a plurality of sheets of paper , and inserting the cut-in tongue portion into the cut-in hole to join the sheets of paper in the bundle of paper together, so that the bundle of paper is stapled; a paper bundle ejecting means (70) for ejecting a stapled bundle of paper (110); and a placement tray (3) on which the ejected stapled bundle of paper (110) is placed. The position at which the stapled bundle of paper (110) is ejected by the bundle of paper ejection means (70) and the position at which the stapled bundle of paper (110) is placed using the placement tray (3) are set so as to ensure that the staple d bundle of paper (110) is placed one on top of another on the placement tray (3) without being dropped or misaligned.
B65H 31/26 - Auxiliary devices for retaining articles in the pile
B42B 5/00 - Permanently attaching together sheets, quires, or signatures otherwise than by stitching
B42C 19/02 - Multi-step processes for making books starting with single sheets
B65H 37/04 - Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating devices for performing specified auxiliary operations for securing together articles or webs, e.g. by adhesive, stitching, or stapling
A sheet post-processor (1) has a sheet transporting means (10) for transporting sheet material (100) discharged from an image forming device to a loading tray (3), a stack jogger means (30) having a left-and-right pair of joggers (31) to support, align, and stack the sheet material (100) discharged by the sheet transporting means (10), and a support (20), which can be moved forward and rearward, to support, in the forward position, the back ends of the sheet material (100) discharged by the sheet transporting means (10). The stack jogger means (30) is disposed in an upper position with respect to the loading tray (3), the support (20) is disposed between the loading tray (3) and stack jogger means (30), the sheet material (100), discharged by the sheet transporting means (10) is supported by the left-and-right pair of joggers (31) with the back ends of the sheet material (100) placed on the support (20) in the forward position and aligned so as to form a sheet material bundle (110), the aligned sheet material bundle (110) falls onto the loading tray (3) by opening the left-and-right pair of joggers (31), and by retracting the support (20), the back end of the sheet material bundle (110) loaded on the support (20) falls and accumulates on the loading tray (3).
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