Patent ID: 6402006
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B27F

Abstract:
A dual mode stapling system,with a first stapling mode for plurally stapling a set of sheets parallel to one edge of the set of sheets, and a second stapling mode for corner stapling a set of sheets at an angle to the set of sheets, and a stapling mode transitioning system for transitioning said dual mode stapling system between said first and second stapling modes, said dual mode stapling system having a stapler mounted for linear movement relative to one edge of a set of sheets and a linear repositioning system for linearly repositioning said stapler to selected stapling positions along one edge of a set of sheets for said first operational mode, and wherein said stapler is selectively further movable by said linear repositioning system into a stapling mode transition area, and wherein said stapler is mounted for pivotal movement relative to said linear repositioning system, and wherein said stapling mode transitioning system automatically pivots said stapler into said second stapling mode for corner stapling a set of sheets at an angle to the set of sheets when said stapler is moved by said linear repositioning system into said stapling mode transition area.