Patent ID: 6216936
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: B27F

Abstract:
A cover mechanism in a cartridge for an electric stapler, the cartridge including a storage portion for storing piled-up sheet-like staples each having linear-shaped staples connected together in a sheet shape, said cover mechanism comprising:a movable wall formed on a side wall of the storage portion and capable of swinging inwardly and outwardly;a cover body disposed over an opening of the storage portion for insertion of the sheet-like staples, said cover body including a covering portion covering an outside portion of said movable wall and respectively formed on two sides of said cover body; andsecuring mechanism securing together the covering portion of said cover body and said movable wall,wherein secured state between the covering portion of said cover body and said movable wall is removed when any sheet-like staples do not remain within the storage portion.