JPH04125576U - Electric interlocking stapler - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The present invention utilizes the output of the electric motor provided in one electric stapler to drive the other stapler, and a new connecting device is installed in the frame as a means for connecting both staplers. To provide an electric interlocking stapler that does not require installation. [Structure] In an interlocking stapler in which staplers 1 and 20 are connected by a connecting device, only one stapler 1 has an electric motor 2 as a drive source and a drive transmission device that transmits the output of the electric motor 2 to a drive shaft 5. are arranged on one side of the frame 3, and the other stapler 20 is arranged side by side on the drive transmission device side of the one stapler 1, and each of the staplers 1 and 20 is driven by a connecting member 21 whose length is adjustable. An electric interlocking stapler characterized in that shafts 5 and 5a are connected and the distance between both staplers 1 and 20 is freely adjustable.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is capable of stapling at least two places at the same time. The present invention relates to an electric interlocking stapler that allows the interval between the staples to be set arbitrarily.

0002

[Prior art]

A device that can staple multiple places on one side of paper at the same time when binding paper, etc. In this case, two manual staplers are installed side by side, and the operation handle of each stapler is This operation member is linked by a lever or other operating member, and this operating member is operated by a driving means such as a solenoid. There is a known device that staples two places at the same time by driving it (for example, For example, Utility Model Publication No. 58-48059). In addition, multiple staplers equipped with drive sources can be installed. The device used is two staplers, each equipped with a drive mechanism, installed side by side. There is a known stapler that staples two arbitrary locations on a member to be bound, such as (For example, JP-A-2-262973).

0003 However, for types with manual staplers installed in parallel, a new drive source is required. It is necessary to prepare the drive source and place the drive source in a position that does not interfere with the movement of the stapler. Due to the design, the drive source is placed above or on one side of both staplers, and the device Because of this, the height or width of the There were restrictions such as the limited range of movement of the Chikiss. Also, an electric stapler For side-by-side types, the stapler after binding is the same as with manual staplers. Both staplers can be moved on the same line to position the stapler on the same line on the material to be bound. It is necessary to connect the connecting member with a flexible connecting member, so the connecting member must be attached to the frame of the stapler. A new system had to be established in the community.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

The present invention solves the above drawbacks and uses an electric motor installed in one electric stapler. The output of the stapler is used to drive the other stapler and the means for connecting both staplers. We offer an electric interlocking stapler that does not require a new connection device on the frame. The challenge is to provide

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, this invention links the rotation of the drive shaft supported by the frame. This is a type of stapler that performs stapling by converting the movement up and down through the In interlocking staplers connected by a binding device, only one stapler is driven. an electric motor as a source and a drive transmission device that transmits the output of the electric motor to a drive shaft; is arranged on one side of the frame, and the other stapler is connected to the drive transmission of the one stapler. Each drive of both staplers is connected by a connecting member that is installed in parallel on the side of the stapler 4 and whose length can be adjusted. It is characterized in that the moving shafts are connected and the distance between both staplers is adjustable.

[0006]

【Example】

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Figure 1 is based on the present invention. It is a top view of such an interlocking stapler, and FIG. 2 is a front view.

[0007] A is an electric interlocking stapler according to the present invention, and is an electric type stapler equipped with an electric motor 2. It is composed of a stapler 1 and a stapler 20 that is not equipped with a driving source. An electric motor 2 is provided at the rear end of the electric stapler 1, and the driving force of the electric motor 2 is The drive shaft 5 is being communicated to. A disc (not shown) is eccentrically fixed to the drive shaft 5, and The rotation of the moving shaft 5 causes the disk to rotate eccentrically. a ring shape surrounding the outer periphery of the disk at one end; The middle part of the drive links 6, 6 on both sides of the frame 3 is connected to the electric stapler 1. Shafts 9, 9 are loosely fitted into the midway portions of the legs 8, 8 of the U-shaped rotation link 7 surrounding the front end. Compression springs 10, 10 are arranged on the other end side of the drive links 6, 6, and the compression springs 10, 10 are The lower ends of the springs 10, 10 are brought into contact with the midway upper surface of the legs 8, 8 of the rotation link 7. Ru. The rear ends of the legs 8, 8 of the rotation link 7 and the rear end of the magazine 11 drive the gear train 4. It is pivotally attached to the frame 3 via a rotating shaft 12 that receives force.

[0008] An endless belt 13 is wound around the rotating shaft 12 located at the rear bottom of the magazine 11. The bottom layer of the staple cartridge 14 installed in the magazine 11 is in contact with the sheet-shaped staple S. The front end of the magazine 11 is stamped with staples. Engagement protrusions 16 disposed on both sides of the support member 15 that supports the insertion member (not shown), 16 are engaged with holes 17, 17 provided in the legs 8, 8 of the rotation link 7. electric A binding table 18 is provided on the front side of the mobile stapler 1, and a binding table 18 is provided on one side of the binding table 18. A microcontroller that operates the electric motor 2 by pressing one side of the paper inserted when the paper is inserted. A switch 19 is provided.

[0009] 20 is a stapler that is not equipped with an electric motor 2 and a gear train 4; The structure is the same as the stapler 1 except that the electric motor 2 and gear train 4 are removed. hotch A connecting member 21 and a connecting member 22 are connected to the drive shaft 5a and rotating shaft 12a of the kiss 20. A drive shaft 5 and a rotation shaft 12 of the electric stapler 1 are connected to each other. Also, ma The micro switch 19a is located at the target position with the micro switch 19 of the electric stapler 1. It is located in

0010 The connecting member 21 connecting the drive shafts 5, 5a of both staplers 1, 20 is a pipe. A turnbuckle screw 22 with reverse threads on both inner ends of the turnbuckle and a locking nut 2 3 and 23. Also, the connection connecting the rotating shafts 12 and 12a is The coupling member 22 is movable in the thrust direction and can rotate integrally with the rotating shafts 12, 12a. It consists of a spring pin that engages with.

[0011]

[Effect]

Place the members to be stapled, such as a stack of paper, on the binding table 18, and The electric motor 2 rotates by pressing the microswitches 19 and 19a on the side. The microswitches 19 and 19a have staples parallel to one side of the inserted paper stack. At the left end of the left stapler 1 and the right end of the right stapler 20, Both microswitches 19 and 19a are in the on state. By driving the electric motor only when The table spelling is done.

0012 The rotation of the electric motor 2 is transmitted to the gear train 4 to rotate the drive shaft 5. of drive shaft 5 Due to the rotation, the drive links 6, 6 move up and down, and shafts 9, 9 are provided in the middle of the drive links 6, 6. The rotary link 7 connected by the frame 3 rotates around the shaft attachment part of the frame 3. times As described above, the rolling link 7 has a support member 15 that supports the staple forming member. The support member 15 moves up and down in accordance with the rotation of the rotary link. child As a result, the sheet staples S in the magazine 11 are formed into a U-shape from the front and are hammered. be included. On the other hand, the rotation transmitted to the gear train 4 rotates the rotating shaft 12, and The wound endless belt 13 is driven. The endless belt 13 is a staple cartridge. It is frictionally engaged with the sheet staple S on the bottom layer of the The sending is done.

[0013] The drive shaft 5 to which the output of the electric motor 2 is transmitted via the gear train 4 is connected to the gear train 4. In FIG. 1, it extends to the right side, that is, to the side of the stapler 20 that does not have a driving source. this A drive shaft 5a of a stapler 20 is connected to the extended drive shaft 5 via a connecting member 21. The stapler 20 also operates in synchronization with the operation of the stapler 1. Therefore , the drive shaft 5 fixed to the final gear 4a has approximately equal left and right sides with the final gear 4a as the center. Since a reaction force acts on the gear train 4, there is no unbalanced load acting on the gear train 4, and the rotation of the gear train 4 is prevented. is carried out smoothly.

[0014] The connecting member 21 is assembled by loosening the left and right nuts 24, 24 of the turnbuckle screw 23. By rotating the buckle screw 23 in either direction, the left and right stapler 1 , 20 intervals can be adjusted. The connecting member 22 is connected by a spring pin 25. The stapler 1 is configured to drive an endless belt for feeding sheet staples. The rotating shaft 12 of the stapler 20 and the rotating shaft 12a of the stapler 20 are connected to each other so that they cannot rotate relative to each other. . In addition, in the present invention, endless belts 13, 13 are used for staple feeding; A configuration is adopted in which the endless belts 13, 13 are driven by rotating shafts 12, 12a. However, if the staple is fed by another means such as a pusher, the connecting member 22 is of course There is no need to provide it.

[0015]

[Effect of the idea]

Only one side of the connected stapler is equipped with a drive source, and the drive transmission means such as a gear train The drive is transmitted to the other stapler that does not have a drive source without causing an unbalanced load. The stapler can be driven synchronously, and both staplers can be connected to the frame. This is done by connecting the supported drive shafts, so both staplers must be connected separately. This eliminates the need for a connection section provided only for connection, and the connection is via a drive shaft. Therefore, one stapler does not require a driving source. Therefore, the entire device It can be made compact and lightweight, making it easy to handle.

[0016]

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an electric interlocking stapler according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the electric interlocking stapler according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

A Electric interlocking stapler 1 Electric stapler 2 Electric motor 3 frames 4 Gear train 5 Drive shaft 6 Drive link 7 Rotating link 20 Stapler 5a Drive shaft 21 Connecting member

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] A stapler 1 and 20 of a type that performs stapling by converting the rotation of a drive shaft 5 pivotally supported by a frame 3 into vertical movement via links 6 and 7 are connected by a connecting device. In the interlocking stapler, only one stapler 1 is provided with an electric motor 2 as a drive source and a drive transmission device that transmits the output of the electric motor 2 to a drive shaft 5 on one side of the frame 3, and the other stapler 20 are arranged in parallel on the drive transmission device side of one of the staplers 1, and the respective drive shafts 5, 5a of both staplers 1, 20 are connected by a connecting member 21 whose length can be adjusted freely, and the distance between both staplers 1, 20 is maintained. An electric interlocking stapler characterized by being freely adjustable.