Abstract: Binding apparatus and a related process are particularly suited for binding digitally-printed sheets into booklets. The apparatus is adapted to fold individual sheets and then to apply adhesive to the fold line before gathering the sheets in a collator ready for binding. The collator includes either a rotatable or retractable finger that is moveable to temporarily inhibit registration of a first sheet of a new stack on a stacking area, as a previous stack is transported away.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 28, 2005
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2012
Assignee:
IBIS Integrated Bindery Systems Ltd.
Inventors:
John Cracknell, Mark Firth, John O'Brien, Alan Trew, Martin Brewster
Abstract: Binding apparatus and a related process are particularly suited for binding digitally-printed sheets into booklets. The apparatus is adapted to fold individual sheets and then to apply adhesive to the fold line before gathering the sheets in a collator ready for binding. The collator includes either a rotatable or retractable finger that is moveable to temporarily inhibit registration of a first sheet of a new stack on a stacking area, as a previous stack is transported away.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 28, 2005
Publication date:
November 29, 2007
Applicant:
IBIS Integrated Bindery Systems Ltd.
Inventors:
John Cracknell, Mark Firth, John O'Brien, Alan Trew, Martin Brewster
Abstract: Book bindery and trimming apparatus which is directly connectable to the output of a digital printer enable substantially automatic book production. Individual sheets are cut from a printed web, folded and driven into a sheet stacker. The stacker collects the sheets onto a pair of vanes mounted on respective drums until the end of a book is reached. At this point the stacker is moved to its next position(s) and the sheets forming the collected book are deposited on a stack collector. Meanwhile, a new pair of vanes present themselves for book collection. The collected book progresses through a stitcher, for wire stitching, and then to the trimming apparatus. The trimming apparatus has a book path inclined downwardly towards a backstop which, in cooperation with front stop fingers, ensures reliable alignment of the book for trimming.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 10, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 7, 2006
Assignee:
IBIS Integrated Bindery Systems Ltd.
Inventors:
John Cracknell, John O'Brien, Martin Brewster, Mark Firth