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US4316760A
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Binding machine
Assignee: Nichiban Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-12-11
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Granted: 1982-02-23
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Expires: 2000-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A binding machine having a base and a binding arm pivoted to the base, for tightly binding articles to be inserted between the base and the binding arm with an adhesive tape which is fed from a tape reel to a tip portion of the binding arm, by swinging down the binding arm toward the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Satomi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B27/00; B65B27/10; B65B27/105; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/1317; Y10T156/1343
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
273 words
A binding machine comprising: a base provided at its one end with a tape reel for an adhesive tape and at its other end with a tape cramping means for cramping the other end of said adhesive tape, said base being further provided at its central portion with a table for receiving articles to be bound; a binding arm pivoted to a point on said base between said cramping means and said tape reel, said binding arm having guide means adapted to guide and introduce said adhesive tape extracted from said tape reel to a tip portion of said binding arm; a pair of pressing bodies one of which being provided at the inside of said tape cramp means on said base, while the other on the tip portion of said binding arm, said pressing bodies being adapted to abut each other so as to pressbond said adhesive tape wound round articles; a cutting edge disposed at the outside of said pressing body on said binding arm and adapted for cutting said adhesive tape at the outside of said pressing bodies; cramp controlling means adapted for releasing said cramping means at the time of cutting of said adhesive tape; a tape pushing lever disposed at the outside of said cutting edge on said binding arm and adapted for pushing a new tape end into said cramping means; and a tape rewinding means disposed between a pivot portion of said binding arm and a support shaft of said tape reel and adapted for imparting a rewinding torque to said tape reel when the binding arm is swung down to the side of the base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
273 words
A binding machine comprising: a base provided at its one end with a tape reel for an adhesive tape and at its other end with a tape cramping means for cramping the other end of said adhesive tape, said base being further provided at its central portion with a table for receiving articles to be bound; a binding arm pivoted to a point on said base between said cramping means and said tape reel, said binding arm having guide means adapted to guide and introduce said adhesive tape extracted from said tape reel to a tip portion of said binding arm; a pair of pressing bodies one of which being provided at the inside of said tape cramp means on said base, while the other on the tip portion of said binding arm, said pressing bodies being adapted to abut each other so as to pressbond said adhesive tape wound round articles; a cutting edge disposed at the outside of said pressing body on said binding arm and adapted for cutting said adhesive tape at the outside of said pressing bodies; cramp controlling means adapted for releasing said cramping means at the time of cutting of said adhesive tape; a tape pushing lever disposed at the outside of said cutting edge on said binding arm and adapted for pushing a new tape end into said cramping means; and a tape rewinding means disposed between a pivot portion of said binding arm and a support shaft of said tape reel and adapted for imparting a rewinding torque to said tape reel when the binding arm is swung down to the side of the base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A binding machine as claimed in claim 1, said binding machine further includes a tape adhesion means adapted for filling up and extinguishing a gap formed between two tape portions stretched between said pressing bodies and said articles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A binding machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein said tape adhesion means includes an upper projecting member supported by said binding arm so as to be moved along the side surface of said pressing member on said base to a level below the upper end of said pressing body on said base, when said pair of pressing bodies press-bond the adhesive tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
A binding machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein said tape adhesion means includes a lower projecting member disposed at one side of said pressing body on said base and adapted to project above and below said pressing body on said base along from the side surface of the pressing body on the side of said base to the side surface of the pressing body on the side of the binding arm, and a lever supported by said base and adapted to project said lower projecting member when pressed by said binding arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
A binding machine as claimed in claim 2, wherein said tape adhesion means includes a lower cramping body disposed at one side of said pressing body on the side of said base and adapted to be moved toward the article to be bound when the lower cramping body is pressed by the binding arm, and an upper cramping member disposed at one side of the pressing body on the side of said binding arm at a position for engagement with said lower cramping body, said upper cramping body being adapted to abut said lower cramping body and to move together with said lower cramping body toward said articles in engagement with the lower cramping body when the lower cramping body moves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
139 words
A binding machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said tape rewinding means includes a rotary shaft mounted on said base and operatively connected to said binding arm so as to be rotated in connection with the operation of said binding arm, torque transmission means adapted for operatively connecting said rotary shaft and the support shaft of said tape reel for bringing them into and out of contact with each other, a cam mounted on said rotary shaft, and interruption control means operatively connected to said cam, said interruption control means being adapted to switch said torque transmission means into disconnected or separate condition when said binding arm is in an elevated state, and to switch said torque transmission means into torque transmitting condition when said binding arm starts to decline or swing downward.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
A binding machine as claimed in claim 6, wherein said torque transmission means include a first pulley carried by said support shaft, a second pulley carried by said rotary shaft, and a belt loosely stretched between said first and second pulleys, while said interruption control means include a belt pressing member adapted for pressing and releasing said belt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A binding machine as claimed in claim 7, wherein said belt pressing member is disposed for pressing said belt onto the outer peripheral surface of said second pulley.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
105 words
A binding machine as claimed in claim 6, wherein said tape rewinding means include a first rotary body operatively connected to said binding arm; a second rotary body operatively connected to said first rotary body and rotatably attached to the support shaft of said tape reel; a cam unitarily provided on said first rotary body; a slide body attached axially movably to said support shaft of said tape reel and having at its one end an engaging member which can mesh with the first rotary body; and a lever engaging at one end with said slide body and with said cam at its other end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A binding machine as claimed in claim 9, wherein a one-direction clutch is interposed between the slide body and said support shaft.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
78 words
A binding machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a protective cover is disposed in the vicinity of said pressing body on the side of said base, said protective cover being adapted to be moved away from said pressing body on said base before the press-bonding is commenced, and moved back to the position above said pressing body after the completion of pressing thereby to protect the bonding surface of said adhesive tape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
A binding machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said cramping means are operatively connected to said binding arm and adapted to move away from said pressing body on said base after releasing the end of said adhesive tape, and, after cramping a new cut end of said adhesive tape, moved back toward said pressing body in the direction of the vicinity of the pressing body.
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) | 1985-02-22 | 1985-08-24 | 1986-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-22 | 1989-08-24 | 1990-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-22 | 1993-08-24 | 1994-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |