Patent ID: 8469647
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: B42C,B65G

Abstract:
1. A book binding machine for processing book blocks ( 3 ), having a frame ( 10 ) supporting a transport system ( 2 ) that includes a plurality of book block clamps ( 40 ) coupled to a traction mechanism ( 63 ) that continuously moves along a closed, horizontal circulation path having curved and straight sections while engaged with a revolving driving wheel ( 55 ) within one curved section and a deflection wheel ( 87 ) within the other curved section and is maintained in tension by a tensioning device, and processing stations ( 70 , 80 , P) arranged along the straight sections, wherein the improvement comprises that the driving wheel ( 55 ) is driven by a gearless, rotative electric direct drive ( 50 ) having a first, rotating component ( 53 ) directly rigidly connected to the driving wheel ( 55 ).