Patent ID: 7712733
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: B42C,B65H

Abstract:
1. A bookmaking apparatus, comprising: a first path configured to convey a sheet bundle in a substantially vertical direction; a second path intersecting the first path and configured to convey a cover sheet in a substantially horizontal direction; a joining stage disposed at the intersection configured to join the cover sheet and sheet bundle; a gripping conveyance device arranged at an upstream side of the joining stage for gripping and conveying the sheet bundle along the first path; and a folding conveyance device arranged at a downstream side of the joining stage for folding and conveying out the cover sheet and sheet bundle; wherein the gripping conveyance device includes opening and closing clamping members operable to grip the sheet bundle and clamping control means for opening and closing the clamping members; and wherein the clamping control means operates the clamping members to grip a lower edge of the sheet bundle when joining the sheet bundle to the cover sheet at the joining stage, and the clamping members to retract to an upstream side of the first path from the joining stage and to grip the sheet bundle again when conveying the joined sheet bundle to the folding conveyance device.