JPH03112687A - Bookbinding device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To appropriately, speedy and inexpensively achieve a small amt. of bookbinding works by an apparatus comprising a base plate with a surface supporting a book cover, a pair of rails for positioning the book cover on an upper part and a guide for guiding a book block on the book cover between the rails. CONSTITUTION: Guide plates 54 and 56 are fixed on a vertical plate 52 and the distance between the guide plates 54 and 56 is adjusted a little larger than the thickness of a book block and inner rails 70 and 72 are fitted on a base plate 12 and the inner rails 70 and 72 are positioned separately by a little larger distance than the thickness of the book block. A book cover is positioned between contact parts 20 and 22 and the book block is lowered through appropriately positioned guide plates 54 and 56. The central back part 96 has an adhesive layer 98 on its upper face and the side back parts 100 and 102 also have adhesive layers 108 and 110. When the book block is fitted on the central back part 96, the side back parts 100 and 102 are folded around the edge part of the book block and are bonded on the side faces of the book block to obtain a book attached with a cover with a tough back part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to bookbinding, and more particularly to a simple apparatus for binding small volumes of books.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Modern bookbinding machines generally exist as complex automated devices designed primarily for large, mass-produced bookbinding operations. Are these large automatic devices usually stacking mechanisms? Contains. In this stacking mechanism, the appropriate sheets or folded, digit-numbered whole papers are stacked on top of each other to form a book block. An automated transport device, such as a conveyor belt, transports this book block to another part of the machine where all the sheets in the block are aligned and one side of the book block is cut to form a spine suitable for binding. . Next, apply adhesive to this formed spine and place all the sheets inside the book block. After binding, a cover adhesive was applied to the back and the book cover was bound in the evening.

Although these automated bookbinding machines are very effective when binding a large number of books, they are not economical for binding small volumes of books with a limited scope.

In small-volume bookbinding operations, the pages of a book block are generally printed using a copying machine or a small printing machine, and the pages are arranged. The book block with its pages aligned is sent to a small bookbinding device, where the sheets in the book block are aligned and the sheets are held along one alignment edge to form the spine. - After the block had been sprung, the cover was attached to the sprung block by hand.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention Although such small bookbinding machines are effective, they are expensive, mechanically complex, and often break down.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a bookbinding method that is particularly economical and useful for binding small quantities of printed books using a simple bookbinding device that imparts high quality color to the book.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the invention, a bookbinding device has two adjustable outer rails, two adjustable inner rails, and a plate. The adjustable outer rail is used to hold the handle in place, while the two inner rails are used to define the U-shaped back groove Z. Book pro.

The next page will be published in an appropriate manner. To bind the cover to each book block, a suitable adhesive, such as striped double-sided adhesive, is applied to the back of the book block. Two adjustable guide plates align with the prepared YU-shaped groove of the main block, making it easy to attach the main block to the hook cover.

Preferably, the book cover is constructed from five pieces of paperboard connected to each other by four flexible connections. The three pieces of paperboard now form the spine of the book to be bound. The book cover also includes an adhesive layer 7 that is bonded to the first and last pages of the prepared book block.
have. After positioning the hook cover between the two outer rails, the prepared book block is slid between the guide plates on the back of the book cover. The back of the book block? The binding process is completed by pressing firmly against the cover to achieve a secure bond. If an adhesive-backed book cover Z is used, this hook cover should be closed around the book block and secured to the first and last pages of the book block and the Z cover.

Function and Effect The bookbinding device of the present invention has two adjustable outer rails and two adjustable outer rails.
The book includes a board having an adjustable inner rail.

An adjustable outer rail is used to hold the block in place and attach the block to the back of the hook cover. The two inner rails are used to form a U-shaped back groove with the book block attached to the hook cover. The two adjustable guide plates align with the provided book block's U-shaped grooves to facilitate the installation of the book block to the hook cover. Preferably, the hook cover is connected by a four-piece flexible connection. The bookcase is made up of five pieces of paperboard, each of which forms the spine of a bound book. The agent layer is bonded to the first and last pages of the prepared book block.

According to the present invention, a small volume of bookbinding work can be accomplished appropriately, quickly, and at low cost.

Embodiment Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a book binding device with number 1.
0 is generally indicated. The apparatus 10 is used to properly position a cup relative to a block of books and to easily attach the cover to the cover. The apparatus 10 has a base plate 12. The substrate 12 is arranged to lie flat on the table and can be secured to the table by bolts (not shown) extending through each bolt hole 14. However, the apparatus 10 is lightweight and portable. and will not stick to the stand if necessary.

Two outer rails 16, 18 are attached to the board 12 to properly position the hook cover on the board 12. Preferably, these outer rails 16, 18 are arranged parallel to each other and separated by a distance approximately equal to the length of the unfolded hook cover. Outer rail 16.1
8 have upwardly extending abutment portions 20, 22, and these abutment portions 20, 22 face in opposite directions from each other.

The hook cover lies flat on the base plate 12 between the abutments 20, 22, and the outer edge of the book cover rests on the outer rail 16.1.
8 and preferably adjoins the abutment portions 20 and 22. Preferably each abutment 20, 22 is equidistant from a center line 24 which is the center of the book cover and also the center of the book block to be bound to the hook cover.

The preferred hook cover used with this device 10 is the third hook cover.
This is explained in detail in the figure.

Each of the outer rails 16,18 can slide toward or away from each other as indicated by arrows 26 to ensure proper alignment of book covers of different lengths. - Once the transformable outer rails 16.18 are adjusted to the proper position, each rail 16.18 is fixed there. Preferably, the outer rails 16,18 are equidistant from the centerline 24, with the backs of the rails 16, 18 being properly positioned on the centerline 24.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, each outer rail 16.18 has a horizontal flange 28.30. These flanges28. The filter 0 is placed on the substrate 12. Each flange 28
．． 30 includes a pair of grooves 62, 34 and 36,38. These grooves extend in the direction indicated by arrow 26. Each pole 1-40.42.44.46 is connected to these grooves 32.
34. 6.3 FPa: through which it extends into each screw hole, as shown by hole 48 in FIG. Each bolt 40.4
2.44.46 by loosening the outer rail 16.
18 can now slide freely.

- Once properly positioned, these outer rails 16
．． 18 is 7 lunges 28. The filter 0 is secured to the base plate 12 by tightening the bolts 40, 42, 44, 46 until the filter 0 is firmly secured to the base plate 12.

A washer 50 or the like is placed between the bolt and the flange to improve tightening. Furthermore, a bolt having a butterfly-shaped head with a pawl Z that can be tightened and loosened by hand is desirable. Bolts 40°42.44.46 are therefore shown as winged heads.

The mounting is such that a vertical plate 52 extends upwardly from one edge of the substrate 12 to properly position the block relative to the centerline 24. The vertical plate 52 is fixed or adjustable, such as by welding, so that it is movable relative to the substrate 12 in the direction of arrow 5. A pair of vertically extending guide plates 54.
56 is attached to this vertical plate 52. These guide plates 54, 56 are also preferably adjustable in the direction of arrow 26 to accommodate book blocks of various thicknesses. For this purpose, each guide plate has flanges 58, 60 which are adjustably mounted to the vertical plate 52. Each flange 58.60 has a pair of grooves 62.6
Contains 4. These grooves extend in the direction of arrow 26. Each of these grooves contains a pol) 66, 88 and extends to a threaded tag (not shown). Each bolt 66
．． When 68w is loosened, the guide plates 54 and 56 will be able to slide freely. - After adjusting the guide plate 5 to the appropriate position,
4.degree. 56 is secured to the vertical plate 52 by bolts 66.68 until the flange 58.60 is firmly secured to the vertical plate 52.

The guide plates 54,56 are preferably equidistant from the center line 24, the distance between these guide plates 54,56 being slightly greater than the thickness of the book block sliding between these guide plates 54,56. It is adjusted as follows.

This ensures that as the book block slides between the guide plates 54, 56 it will be properly positioned on the backrest of a properly positioned book cover.

It is desired that the book cover bends at both edges of the book block. Is the book cover there a flexible connection? have. On the other hand, some book covers may be quite rigid and require the formation of properly positioned flexible connections. These curves form a U-shaped groove that defines the back of the book and allows both sides of the book cover to bend at the edges of the book block to allow the book to close properly. Depending on what type of book cover is used, a flexible connection will be formed by the device 10.

Attached to the base plate 12 is a pair of inner rails 70.72 that are substantially parallel to each other to form a flexible connection to the book cover. These inner rails 70.
72 are spaced apart by a distance slightly greater than the thickness of the main block, and each rail 70.72 is preferably equidistant from centerline 24. Each rail 70.72, like the guide plate 54.56 and the outer rail 16.18, is adjustably slidable in the direction of arrow 26. Furthermore, the ends of these inner rails 70, 72 are provided with flanges 7 extending downwardly.
4, 76.

78 is the provision. These flanges have longitudinal grooves 80,82'r passing through them. Groove 80.8
The longitudinal dimension of 2 lies in the direction of arrow 26. Pol)
84.86 are these grooves 80.82'! f through board 1
It extends into a not-illustrated screw tag formed on the side surface of 2. The inner rail 70.72 can be adjusted by loosening these bolts Y at the end of the inner rail 70.72; - Once in the correct position, the inner rail 70
．． 72 is secured to the base plate 12 by bolts 84.86 until the flanges 74.76 are securely secured to the base plate 12.

After the book cover has been positioned between the abutments 20, 22, the book block t is lowered between the appropriately positioned guide plates 54, 56 and onto the center back of the book cover. A book pro that hits the book cover.

The force of
The book cover is folded because it is supported between the two.

FIG. 5 shows a preferred book cover 90. The book cover 90 extends from a first edge 92 to a second edge 94. At the center between both edges 92 and 94 is the center back 9.
6 is positioning. This central spine 96 generally forms the spine of a book with a cover. The central spine 96 of the book cover 90 has an adhesive layer 98 on its top surface. Preferably, this adhesive layer 98 is covered by a protective paper, which is removed just before adhering the book block to the book cover 90.

On either side of the central back 96 there are narrow lateral backs 100, 102, which have flexible connections 104.10.
6 is attached to the central back part 9B.

These lateral backs 100.102 also preferably have adhesive layers 108.110'Y. These layers are also covered by a protective paper that must be removed before attaching the book block to the book cover 90.

When the book block is attached to the central spine 96, the side spines 100, 102 are folded around the edges of the book block and joined to the sides of the book block. In this way, a book with a sturdy back cover is provided.

The book cover 90 further has two side parts 112°11
4, which are connected by respective joints N6.118 to the respective lateral backs 100.102.

Each lateral spine 100.102 is joined to the side of the book block, so that each time the bound book is opened, the lateral portions 112.114 are bent around the respective joint 116.degree. 118. For this reason, these joints 116, 118 are preferably stronger than the other joints 104, 106. To further strengthen the bonded body, each side portion N2, 114 is bonded thereon. agent layer 120.122
It has 'a'. These layers are preferably covered with protective paper before binding. The adhesive-coated side parts 112, 114 are joined to the first and last pages of the bound book block, respectively, so that the book block can be removed from the spine 96, 100, 102 while the book is in use. It helps prevent them from getting wet.

The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative, and the present invention can be modified in various ways. This particular embodiment is not intended to limit the invention, but rather all modifications, equivalents, and variations within the scope specified by the appended claims are covered by the invention.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a bookbinding apparatus Z constructed according to the present invention, and FIG.
The figure is a view taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a view showing a book cover according to the present invention. Explanation of symbols 10: Bookbinding device 1 (S, +8 Outer rail 28.30 Horizontal flange 54.56 Guide plate 70.72. Inner rail 92.94 Edge 98: Adhesive 104, 106: Flexible connection part 112.114: Side portion 120.122: Adhesive 12: Substrate 20, 22: Upward extension abutting portion 52: Vertical plate 58.60: Flange 90 nib, cover 96: Center back 100, 102: Side back +08 .110: Adhesive layer N6.N8: Joint part

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An apparatus for binding a book block to a book cover, comprising: a substrate having a surface supporting the book cover; and a first pair of rails on the substrate, positioning the book cover on top. A bookbinding device comprising: a guide provided on a substrate and guiding the book block onto the book cover between the pair of rails. 2. The bookbinding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the rails are spaced from each other and substantially parallel to each other. 3. The bookbinding apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the rails are arranged so that their spacing can be changed. 4. The bookbinding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the rails are positioned apart from each other by a distance slightly greater than the width of the book block to be bound. 5. The bookbinding apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the rail forms a U-shaped groove within the book cover. 6. The bookbinding apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for positioning a book cover on said rail. 7. The book cover positioning means comprises a second pair of rails disposed on the surface of the substrate, the second rails being spaced apart from each other, and one of the second rails being spaced apart from the second rail. 7. The bookbinding apparatus of claim 6, wherein the second rails are on one side of the first pair of rails, and the second rails are substantially parallel to each other and to the first pair of rails. 8. The bookbinding apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the spacing between the second rails is adjustable and larger than the spacing between the first rails. 9. Claim 1, wherein the guide comprises a pair of guide plates disposed on a base plate, and the guide plates guide the book block onto the book cover between the first pair of rails. bookbinding equipment. 10. The bookbinding apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a stop plate disposed on the substrate and perpendicular to the surface of the substrate and perpendicular to the pair of rails.