US4014731A
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Apparatus for binding articles with tape
Assignee: Toshiba Mechatronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1976-03-09
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A pack of paper money is inserted into a binding apparatus and positioned within multiple loops of a tape in involuted state, whereupon clampers grasp the pack from opposites thereof, an extension on one clamper pressing and holding the inner leading end of the tape against the pack, and a roller device draws a trailing part of the tape to tighten the tape loops around the pack. A cutter cuts the tape at the trailing part to form an outer trailing extremity of the tape, which is stuck with adhesive to the tightened tape thereby to complete the binding of the pack. The moving parts of the apparatus are controlled and actuated automatically when the pack is inserted into binding position in the apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Iwao Muto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/18; B65B13/24; B65B13/32; B65B13/02; B65B13/04; B65B13/06; B65B13/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/1317; Y10T156/1343
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
Apparatus for binding articles with tape comprising: an article receiving structure for guiding an article into and positioning the same in binding position; tape roller mean for feeding a specific length of a free end portion of a tape from a tape supply and subsequently drawing back the tape; a tape guide for guiding said free end portion of the tape into a voluted and looped state of a number of turns around a part of the article thus positioned and movable in a manner to separate from and leave the tape in said state; clamping means comprising an actuating mechanism and a pair of clamping members for clamping and holding the article in the binding position from opposite sides thereof, one clamping member having an extension for holding the leading extremity of the tape free end portion against the article, the tape in said state thereupon being drawn back by the tape roller means and thereby being bound tight around the article; cutting means for cutting off the tape free end portion thus bound, thereby forming a trailing extremity thereof; securing means for securing the tape trailing extremity to the tape portion thus bound; and control and actuating means operating upon reception of the article by the article receiving structure to operate in appropriate sequence the tape roller means, the tape guide, the clamping means, the cutting means, and the securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
Apparatus for binding articles with tape comprising: an article receiving structure for guiding an article into and positioning the same in binding position; tape roller mean for feeding a specific length of a free end portion of a tape from a tape supply and subsequently drawing back the tape; a tape guide for guiding said free end portion of the tape into a voluted and looped state of a number of turns around a part of the article thus positioned and movable in a manner to separate from and leave the tape in said state; clamping means comprising an actuating mechanism and a pair of clamping members for clamping and holding the article in the binding position from opposite sides thereof, one clamping member having an extension for holding the leading extremity of the tape free end portion against the article, the tape in said state thereupon being drawn back by the tape roller means and thereby being bound tight around the article; cutting means for cutting off the tape free end portion thus bound, thereby forming a trailing extremity thereof; securing means for securing the tape trailing extremity to the tape portion thus bound; and control and actuating means operating upon reception of the article by the article receiving structure to operate in appropriate sequence the tape roller means, the tape guide, the clamping means, the cutting means, and the securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus for binding articles with tape as claimed in claim 1, in which the securing means comprises adhesive feeding means for feeding an appropriate quantity of an adhesive to an outer part of the tape binding the article, and means for pressing the trailing extremity against the part of the tape thereby to cause adhesion therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2, in which said adhesive feeding means is movable toward and away from said outer part of the tape binding the article.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2, in which said means for pressing the trailing extremity comprises a pressing roller and a mechanism supporting the pressing roller for causing the same to roll on and along said outer part of the tape binding the article while moving the trailing extremity of the tape onto said part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said article receiving structure comprises an article supporting plate for slidingly receiving the article thereon and an article stop wall providing abutment means for the article being slid on the article supporting plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said tape roller means comprises a pair of rollers forming therebetween a nip through which the tape is fed, one of said roller being idle and the other being connected to a reversible motor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said tape guide is formed with a voluted tape guide passage means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7, further including a hollow case supporting thereon said tape guide in a manner slidable therealong between a first position in which said free end portion of the tape can be inserted in said tape guide passage means and a second position in which said free end portion of the tape is released from said tape guide passage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said actuating mechanism of the clamping means comprises a pair of bell crank levers privotally mounted for movement toward and away from each other and carrying said clamping members, respectively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said extension of the one clamping member is a sheet plate having a thickness less than that of the remaining part of the one clamping member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said cutting means is disposed between said tape roller means and said tape guide.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 8, in which said hollow case has an interior space receiving therein said article receiving structure and said clamping means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |