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US3793660A
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Bookbinding and powered punch machine
Assignee: General Binding Corp
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Filing: 1972-10-31
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-10-31
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a combination bookbinding and power punch machine for punching and binding sheets of paper into a book with a plastic binding edge. The bookbinding machine comprises a frame having a base, a row of punches mounted on the frame for vertical movement with respect to the base thereof and corresponding cooperating apertures spaced in the frame beneath the punches, a pressure bar disposed above the punches and mounted on the frame for vertical movement with respect to the punches, power means arranged for cooperation with the pressure bar for vertically moving the pressure bar in a punching and return direction. There are provided a stationary comb which extends upwardly from the frame and is spaced from the row of punches, and a slide member having uncurling fingers extending therefrom along the upright comb, the slide member being arranged to move transversely with respect to the frame along the comb and longitudinally of the frame toward and away from the comb. An adjustable punching back gauge plate is provided with adjustment means mounted on a common shaft to adjust both the position of the punching back gauge plate to correspond with the depth the holes are to be punched along the border of the sheets to be bound, and the movement of the slide member to correspond with the diameter of the binding element by which the punched sheets are to be bound.
Inventors
- 👤 R Sims
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:05
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42B; B42B5/00; B42B5/08; B42B5/10; B42B5/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A combined powered punching and manual binding machine for binding books with an element having a backbone and resilient curled fingers, said machine comprising: a frame having a base; a row of punches mounted on said frame and guided for vertical movement with respect thereto; a pressure bar disposed above said row of punches and guided for vertical movement with respect to said punches; power means mounted on the base of said frame for vertically moving said pressure bar in a punching and return direction; a stationary comb extending upwardly from said frame, said comb being engageable with the backbone of said binding element; a slide member having uncurling fingers extending therefrom along said comb, said slide member being arranged to move toward and away from said comb; a back gauge bar movably mounted within said frame and spaced rearwardly of said punches, said bar being arranged to move toward and away from said punches while remaining parallel thereto; and adjustment means supported on said frame for both said uncurling slide member and said back gauge bar, said means being mounted for relative axial and rotationAl movement on concentric shafts and having means thereon to interrupt adjustably movement of said slide member and to position said back gauge bar with respect to said punches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A combined powered punching and manual binding machine for binding books with an element having a backbone and resilient curled fingers, said machine comprising: a frame having a base; a row of punches mounted on said frame and guided for vertical movement with respect thereto; a pressure bar disposed above said row of punches and guided for vertical movement with respect to said punches; power means mounted on the base of said frame for vertically moving said pressure bar in a punching and return direction; a stationary comb extending upwardly from said frame, said comb being engageable with the backbone of said binding element; a slide member having uncurling fingers extending therefrom along said comb, said slide member being arranged to move toward and away from said comb; a back gauge bar movably mounted within said frame and spaced rearwardly of said punches, said bar being arranged to move toward and away from said punches while remaining parallel thereto; and adjustment means supported on said frame for both said uncurling slide member and said back gauge bar, said means being mounted for relative axial and rotationAl movement on concentric shafts and having means thereon to interrupt adjustably movement of said slide member and to position said back gauge bar with respect to said punches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A machine according to claim 1, wherein the adjustment means for adjusting the back gauge bar includes a rack movable longitudinally with respect to said frame by rotation of one of said shafts, said rack having a camming engagement with said back gauge bar to move the bar to a predetermined position with respect to the punches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A machine according to claim 1, wherein the adjustment means for said uncurling slide member includes a cam carried by one of said shafts and adjustably positioned in the path of means moving with the handle by which the slide member is moved.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A machine according to claim 1, wherein the power means include reciprocating bell cranks connected to rocking arms engaged with said pressure bar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A machine according to claim 2, wherein said rack has a diagonal slot in a camming engagement with a nib extending from said back gauge bar, whereby the movement of the rack positions the back gauge bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A machine according to claim 1 wherein each of said concentric shafts is held in adjusted angular position by a detent disengaged by axial movement of the respective shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A machine according to claim 6 wherein the said concentric shafts are moved axially in opposite directions to disengage their respective detents in preparation for respective rotational adjustment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
In an apparatus for punching and/or binding a plurality of sheets, including a punch having a plurality of reciprocal punches and cooperating dies, electric motor drive means for actuating said punches including a clutch and a manual switch operable for engaging said clutch to reciprocate said punches once upon each actuation of said switch, and a binding apparatus including a cooperating comb and slide elements for respectively supporting and uncurling a multi-toothed binding member upon separation of said elements, the improvement comprising means for adjustably separating said elements by a pulling movement of a manual lever in the forward direction toward the operator, said means including a pivot for said lever below said elements and a connection between said lever and said slide elements above said pivot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
In an apparatus for punching and/or binding a plurality of sheets, including a punch having a plurality of reciprocal punches and cooperating dies, electric motor drive means for actuating said punches including a clutch and a manual switch operable for engaging said clutch to reciprocate said punches once upon each actuation of said switch, and a binding apparatus including a cooperating comb and slide elements for respectively supporting and uncurling a multi-toothed binding member upon separation of said elements, the improvement comprising means for adjustably separating said elements by a pulling movement of a manual lever in the forward direction toward the operator, said means including a pivot for said lever below said elements and a connection between said lever and said slide elements above said pivot.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |