Patent ID: 7033123
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: B42B

Abstract:
1. A booklet maker, comprising: a reciprocating pivotable collecting device including two supporting sides formed with a saddle shape at a first edge and a connector between the two supporting sides at a second edge to enclose a volume; and a reciprocating transferring device including a displaceable clamping component, wherein the transferring device reciprocates along a non-linear path to deliver a folded sheet material to the collecting device, and the collecting device pivots to receive the folded sheet material from the transferring device such that different portions of the folded sheet material are supported by different sides of the two supporting sides of the collecting device, wherein the supporting sides are arranged on opposite sides of the collecting device and wherein the reciprocating pivotable collecting device reciprocatingly pivots about an axis positioned between the two supporting sides and passing through the volume.