Patent ID: 7328892
Filing Date: 2008-02-12
Classification: B65H,G03G

Abstract:
1. A paper processing apparatus including a process mechanism for applying a predetermined process to a paper sheet after forming an image, the paper processing apparatus comprising: a stack mechanism for stacking paper sheets; a first alignment mechanism for aligning a paper bundle stacked in said stack mechanism; a first convey mechanism for conveying a paper bundle aligned by said first alignment mechanism; a second alignment mechanism for aligning the paper bundle conveyed by said first convey mechanism; a second convey mechanism, for conveying the paper bundle aligned by said second alignment mechanism; a folding mechanism for folding the paper bundle; a first press contact force applying/releasing mechanism for applying a press contact force to a paper bundle regarding said first convey mechanism and for releasing the application of the press contact force; and a second press contact force applying/releasing mechanism for applying a press contact force to a paper bundle regarding said second convey mechanism and for releasing the application of the press contact force, wherein the second alignment mechanism is configured to align the paper bundle conveyed by the first convey mechanism in a vicinity of a folding position to fold the paper bundle, wherein the second convey mechanism is configured to convey the paper bundle aligned by the second alignment mechanism to the folding position, and wherein the folding mechanism is configured to fold the aligned paper bundle at the folding position.