JP6809085B2 - Recording material processing equipment and image formation system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a recording material processing apparatus and an image forming system.

In Patent Document 1, the first and second binding units are arranged in a processing tray arranged on the downstream side of the sheet carry-in route so that the positions can be moved, and one of the first and second binding means is moved to the binding position. Occasionally, a configuration is disclosed in which the other binding means is moved to a standby position outside the seat.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-124084

In a recording material processing device provided with a plurality of binding processing means, when each of the binding processing means is moved, if a drive source is provided corresponding to each of the binding processing means, the number of drive sources increases and the device Invites an increase in size and cost.
An object of the present invention is to enable the movement of a plurality of binding processing means to be performed with a smaller number of drive sources as compared with the case where a drive source is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of binding processing means provided.

The invention according to claim 1 is provided so as to be movable on a predetermined movement path, has an inclined surface inclined with respect to a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the movement path, and performs a binding process on a recording material. From the inclined surface of the first binding processing means , which is installed on the predetermined moving path, performs binding processing on the recording material, and has moved along the moving path. It is a recording material processing apparatus including a second binding processing means for receiving a force and retracting from the moving path.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first binding processing means retracts from the moving path to a position where the second binding processing means is retracted and was located before the second binding processing means retracts. Claim that the second binding processing means is located at a position opposite to the outer surface of the first binding processing means and extending in the moving direction of the first binding processing means when the first binding processing means is moved. The recording material processing apparatus according to 1.
The invention according to claim 3, wherein the second binding processing means is a recording material processing apparatus according to claim 1 for saving the side of the moving path.
The invention according to claim 4 is the recording material processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the second binding processing means retracts to the side of the movement path and does not retract to an extension of the movement path. is there.
The invention according to claim 5 is the recording material processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , further comprising an urging means for urging the second binding processing means toward the moving path.
The invention according to claim 6 is the recording material processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising a detecting means for detecting that the second binding processing means is located on the moving path. ..
The invention according to claim 7, in areas where the second binding processing means is located prior to evacuation, any of the first binding processing means to claim 1 configured to be stopped 6 It is a recording material processing apparatus described in the invention.
According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the first binding processing means is a binding processing means for performing a binding process using a binding needle, and the second binding processing means is a back side of the recording material processing device. The recording material processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7 .
The invention according to claim 9 is provided with a first binding processing means that is movably provided on a predetermined movement path and performs a binding process on a recording material, and is installed on the predetermined movement path for recording. The second binding processing means is provided with a second binding processing means that performs a binding process on the material and receives a force from the first binding processing means that has moved along the moving path and evacuates from the moving path. When the binding processing means receives a force from the first binding processing means and retracts from the moving path, the first binding processing means comes into contact with the second binding processing means, and the second binding processing means comes into contact with the second binding processing means. When the first binding processing means moves to a position where the second binding processing means is retracted and the second binding processing means is located before the second binding processing means is retracted, it is an outer surface of the first binding processing means. a position facing the outer surface extending in the moving direction of the first binding processing means is a Ru recording material processing apparatus name as the second binding processing means is located.
The invention according to claim 10 includes an image forming apparatus that forms an image on a recording material, and a recording material processing apparatus that performs a binding process on a recording material on which an image is formed by the image forming apparatus. The recording material processing apparatus is an image forming system composed of the recording material processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9 .

According to the inventions of claims 1 , 2 and 9 , the movement of the plurality of binding processing means can be performed with a smaller number of drive sources as compared with the case where the drive sources are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of binding processing means provided. Will be.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, as compared with the case where the second binding processing means is moved on the extension line of the moving path of the first binding processing means and the second binding processing means is retracted from the moving path, the second binding processing means is evacuated. It is possible to reduce the amount of movement of the second binding processing means when the binding processing means is retracted.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the size of the recording material processing apparatus in the extending direction of the moving path can be reduced as compared with the case where the second binding processing means moves on the extension line of the moving path.
According to the invention of claim 5 , as compared with the case where the urging means is not provided, the second binding processing means retracted from the moving path can be reliably returned by this moving path.
According to the invention of claim 6 , it is possible to prevent the second binding processing means from operating in a state where the second binding processing means is not located on the moving path.
According to the invention of claim 7 , the binding process using the first binding processing means can be performed at the position where the second binding processing means performs the binding process on the recording material.
According to the invention of claim 8 , it is possible to make it easier to replenish the binding needle to the first binding processing means as compared with the case where the second binding processing means is provided on the front side of the recording material processing apparatus. ..
According to the invention of claim 10 , as compared with the case where the drive source is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of binding processing means provided, the movement of the plurality of binding processing means can be performed with a smaller number of drive sources.

It is a figure which showed the whole structure of an image formation system. It is a figure explaining the post-processing apparatus. It is a figure explaining the edge binding function part. It is a figure when the 1st binding unit and the like are viewed from the direction of arrow IV of FIG. FIGS. (A) to (D) are diagrams for explaining the movements of the first binding unit and the second binding unit. It is the figure when the finisher unit is seen from the rear side. It is a figure which showed an example of the moving mechanism which moves the 1st binding unit and the 2nd binding unit.

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the image forming system 100.
The image forming system 100 is provided with an image forming device 1 and a post-processing device 2.
The image forming apparatus 1 uses, for example, an electrophotographic method to form a color image on paper S, which is an example of a recording material. Further, the post-processing device 2 performs post-processing on the paper S on which the image is formed by the image forming device 1.

The image forming apparatus 1 supplies an image forming unit 10 that forms an image based on each color image data, an image reading unit 11 that reads an image from a document and generates scanned image data, and a paper S that supplies the image forming unit 10. It includes a supply unit 12, a comprehensive user interface 13 that receives operation input from the user and presents information to the user, and a main control unit 14 that controls the operation of the entire image forming system 100.

The post-processing device 2 includes a transport unit 3 that receives and conveys the image-formed paper S from the image forming device 1, a folding unit 4 that performs folding processing on the paper S carried in from the transport unit 3, and folding. A finisher unit 5 that performs final processing on the paper S that has passed through the unit 4 and an interposer 6 that supplies interposer used as a cover of a booklet or the like are provided.
Further, the post-processing device 2 is provided with a paper processing control unit 7 that controls each functional unit of the post-processing device 2, and a user interface (UI) 15 that receives an operation input from a user regarding post-processing.

Although the configuration example in which the paper processing control unit 7 is provided in the post-processing device 2 is shown in the present embodiment, the paper processing control unit 7 may be provided in the image forming device 1. Further, the main control unit 14 may be configured to have the control function of the paper processing control unit 7.
Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration example in which the user interface 15 is provided in the post-processing device 2 is shown, but the user interface 15 may be provided in the image forming device 1. Further, the integrated user interface 13 may be configured to have the functions of the user interface 15.

<Explanation of post-processing device 2>
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the aftertreatment device 2.
The aftertreatment device 2 is provided with a finisher unit 5 as an example of the recording material processing device. Then, in the finisher unit 5, a punch function unit 70 for punching 2 holes or 4 holes in the paper S and a required number of paper S are accumulated to generate a paper bundle, and the paper bundle is generated. An edge binding function unit 40 is provided to perform a binding process (edge binding process) on the end portion of the paper.

Further, in the post-processing device 2, a required number of sheets of paper S are accumulated to generate a paper bundle, and a binding process (saddle stitching process) is performed on the central portion of the paper bundle to generate a booklet. A saddle stitch bookbinding function unit 30 (for performing bookbinding work) is provided.
Further, the folding unit 4 of the post-processing apparatus 2 is provided with a folding function portion 50 for folding the paper S such as inner tri-fold (C-fold) and outer tri-fold (Z-fold).

<Explanation of edge binding function unit 40>
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an edge binding function unit 40.
The edge binding function unit 40 is provided with a paper loading unit 41 on which the conveyed paper S is loaded. The paper loading portion 41 is formed in a plate shape and supports the loaded paper S from below.
The paper loading portion 41 is arranged in an inclined state so that the right end portion in the drawing is located above the left end portion in the drawing.

Further, in the edge binding function unit 40, the first rotating paddle 43, the second rotating paddle 43, which urges the paper S supplied to the paper loading unit 41 toward the end guide 42 provided at the end of the paper loading unit 41. A rotating paddle 44 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the paper S is pressed against the end guide 42 by the first rotating paddle 43 and the second rotating paddle 44, whereby the paper S is aligned.

Further, in the present embodiment, the width direction aligning member 45 for aligning the paper S in the width direction is provided. Two of the width direction aligning members 45 are provided, and in FIG. 3, one of the two width direction aligning members 45 is displayed. The other width direction aligning member 45 is located on the inner side in the drawing with respect to the one width direction aligning member 45.
In the present embodiment, each time the paper S is supplied to the paper loading unit 41, the paper S is sandwiched between the two width direction aligning members 45. In other words, the width direction aligning member 45 is pressed against the paper S. As a result, the paper S is aligned in the width direction.

Further, the edge binding function unit 40 is provided with a feeding roll 46 that feeds the paper S sent from the upstream side toward the paper loading unit 41.
Further, a discharge roll 48 is provided to discharge the paper bundle (the bundle of paper that has been bound) generated by the paper loading unit 41 to the paper bundle loading unit 47.

The discharge roll 48 is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat to the paper loading unit 41, and is retracted from the paper loading unit 41 when new paper S is sequentially supplied to the paper loading unit 41. Then, when the paper bundle is generated by the paper loading unit 41, the paper bundle advances toward the paper loading unit 41.
As a result, the paper bundle is sandwiched between the discharge roll 48 and the facing roll 49 located at a position facing the discharge roll 48. After that, in the present embodiment, the opposing roll 49 is rotationally driven, whereby the paper bundle is discharged to the paper bundle loading unit 47.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first binding unit 300 is provided as an example of the first binding processing means for binding the paper bundle on the paper loading unit 41.
Further, on the back side of the first binding unit 300 (on the rear side (rear side) of the finisher unit 5), a second binding unit 500 (not shown in FIG. 3) installed afterwards is provided.

Here, the second binding unit 500 as an example of the second binding processing means performs the binding processing by a binding method different from that of the first binding unit 300.
As a result, when the second binding unit 500 is installed, the edge binding function unit 40 of the present embodiment can perform the binding process on the paper bundle by two kinds of binding methods.

Here, in the present embodiment, the second binding unit 500 is installed afterwards, which is different from the configuration in which the second binding unit 500 is installed from the beginning.
As a result, the user does not have to purchase the finisher unit 5 in which the second binding unit 500 is pre-installed, even though the second binding unit 500 is not required. In other words, the user does not have to purchase a finisher unit 5 capable of performing two types of binding, even though the two types of binding are not required.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the edge binding function unit 40 is provided with a guide member 350 for guiding the moving first binding unit 300.
The guide member 350 is formed with a guide groove (not shown in FIG. 3) extending in a direction orthogonal to the paper surface of FIG. 3, and a part of the first binding unit 300 is inserted in the guide groove. ..

A part of the first binding unit 300 is guided by the guide member 350, so that the first binding unit 300 moves in advance along the movement path. Further, the edge binding function unit 40 is provided with a moving mechanism (not shown) for moving the first binding unit 300.

The moving mechanism is composed of an annular belt member to which the first binding unit 300 is attached and extends along the depth direction of the finisher unit 5, a pulley that rotates (rotates) the belt member, and a drive motor that rotates the pulley. It is configured.
In the present embodiment, the paper processing control unit 7 controls the drive motor to move the first binding unit 300, and further, the first binding unit 300 is stopped at a predetermined binding position. ..

FIG. 4 is a view when the first binding unit 300 and the like are viewed from the direction of arrow IV in FIG. Note that in FIG. 4, the illustration of the paper loading unit 41 and the like is omitted.
As described above, and as shown in FIG. 4, the edge binding function unit 40 is provided with the first binding unit 300. Further, a guide member 350 for guiding the first binding unit 300 is provided.
A guide groove 350A is formed in the guide member 350, and the first binding unit 300 moves along the guide groove 350A. In the present embodiment, the movement path R1 is provided along the guide groove 350A, and the first binding unit 300 moves along the movement path R1.

Further, an installation unit 400 is provided on the rear side of the first binding unit 300 (on the back surface 5A side of the finisher unit 5 than the first binding unit 300), and the installation unit 400 is provided with the second binding unit 500. Is installed. More specifically, the second binding unit 500 is retrofitted to the installation unit 400.
The installation unit 400 is located on the movement path R1, and accordingly, the second binding unit 500 installed in the installation unit 400 is also located on the movement path R1.

Further, in the present embodiment, a retracting mechanism 600 for retracting the second binding unit 500 to the side of the moving path R1 is provided.
The retracting mechanism 600 is provided with a rotating shaft 610 and a connecting member 620 for connecting the rotating shaft 610 and the second binding unit 500.

Further, around the rotating shaft 610, a spring member 630 such as a torsion spring is provided as an example of the urging means.
In the present embodiment, the spring member 630 urges the connecting member 620 so that the connecting member 620 moves in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing. Then, by this urging, the second binding unit 500 is urged toward the movement path R1.

In the present embodiment, when the second binding unit 500 is retrofitted, the evacuation mechanism 600 is also retrofitted.
The finisher unit 5 is formed with a hole 5B for inserting the rotary shaft 610. When installing the retracting mechanism 600 in the finisher unit 5, the rotary shaft 610 is inserted into the hole 5B and the retracting mechanism 600 is inserted. To install.

In the stage before installing the second binding unit 500 and the retracting mechanism 600 (at the stage of factory shipment), the end guide 42 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the installation portion 400 in which the second binding unit 500 is installed. Is provided.
When installing the second binding unit 500 in the installation unit 400, after removing a part of the end guide 42 (the part of the end guide 42 that interferes with the second binding unit 500), the second binding unit 500 To install.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a sensor SN for detecting that the second binding unit 500 is located at the installation unit 400 is provided.
In other words, the sensor SN is provided as an example of the detection means for detecting that the second binding unit 500 is located on the movement path R1.

Here, in the present embodiment, the output from the sensor SN is output to the paper processing control unit 7, and the paper processing control unit 7 is the second binding unit when the second binding unit 500 is detected by the sensor SN. A signal for executing the binding process is output to 500.
On the other hand, the paper processing control unit 7 does not output a signal for executing the binding process when the second binding unit 500 is not detected by the sensor SN.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the second binding unit 500 from operating in a state where the second binding unit 500 is detached from the binding position (a state in which the second binding unit 500 is retracted from the installation unit 400).

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the first binding unit 300 is provided with a plate-shaped cam 310. The cam 310 is provided with an inclined surface 310A.
The inclined surface 310A is inclined with respect to a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the movement path R1 (direction indicated by reference numeral 4A in the drawing).

Further, the second binding unit 500 is provided with a first guided member 351 and a second guided member 352 which are formed in a disk shape and are rotatably provided and guided by the inclined surface 310A of the cam 310. ..
Further, the second binding unit 500 is provided with a paper abutting portion 520. The paper S on the paper loading unit 41 (see FIG. 3) abuts on the paper abutting portion 520, whereby the paper S is aligned.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the paper S is loaded on the paper loading unit 41, the paper S is bound to the second by the first rotating paddle 43 (see FIG. 3) and the second rotating paddle 44. It is abutted against the paper abutting portion 520 of the unit 500, and the paper S is aligned.
More specifically, when the paper S is loaded on the paper loading unit 41, the first rotating paddle 43, the second rotating paddle 44, the end guide 42 (see FIG. 3), and the second binding unit 500. The paper S is abutted against the paper abutting portion 520 of the above, and the paper S is aligned.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when installing the second binding unit 500, a part of the end guide 42 is removed, and instead of this part of the end guide 42, the paper thrust of the second binding unit 500 is inserted. The pad 520 is installed.
After the installation of the second binding unit 500, the paper S is abutted against the remaining end guide 42 and the paper abutting portion 520 of the second binding unit 500, and the paper S is aligned.
Here, a case where a part of the end guide 42 is removed has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may move it to the position.

Here, in the present embodiment, four binding positions are set as the binding positions by the first binding unit 300.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first binding position P1 in which one corner of the paper S is bound and the second binding in which the other corner of the paper S is bound are bound. The position P2, the third binding position P3 that performs the binding process on the side side of the paper S, and the fourth binding position P4 that also performs the binding process on the side side of the paper S are set.

In the present embodiment, the second binding unit 500 is installed at the second binding position P2, and the second binding unit 500 performs the binding process on the corners of the paper S.
Here, in the present embodiment, the second binding position P2 is a position where both the first binding unit 300 and the second binding unit 500 perform the binding process.

In the present embodiment, when the second binding unit 500 performs the binding process at the second binding position P2, the first binding unit 300 is located at a position other than the second binding position P2.
Further, when the first binding unit 300 performs the binding process at the second binding position P2, the second binding unit 500 retracts to the side of the movement path R1. Then, the first binding unit 300 stops at a position where the second binding unit 500 was located before retracting, and performs a binding process on the paper bundle.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first binding unit 300 uses a staple needle (binding needle) to perform a binding process on the paper bundle.
Further, the second binding unit 500 performs a binding process on the paper bundle by sandwiching the paper bundle between two pressing teeth (not shown) and entwining the fibers of the paper S with each other. In other words, the second binding unit 500 performs the binding process on the paper bundle without using the staples.

Here, it is necessary to replenish the staples with respect to the first binding unit 300. In this replenishment, the first binding unit 300 is moved to the position indicated by the reference numeral P0 in FIG. Specifically, it is moved to the front side of the finisher unit 5.
By the way, in the configuration in which the first binding unit 300 is moved to the front side of the finisher unit 5 in this way, if the second binding unit 500 is also located on the front side, it is difficult to replenish the staples. There is a risk of becoming.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the installation portion 400 is provided on the back surface 5A side of the finisher unit 5, and the second binding unit 500 is provided on the side opposite to the front surface side where the staple needles are replenished.

5 (A) to 5 (D) are diagrams illustrating the movements of the first binding unit 300 and the second binding unit 500. Note that FIG. 5 shows the movement of each part when the first binding unit 300 moves to the second binding position P2 and performs the binding process.
FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a state of the first binding unit 300 and the second binding unit 500 while the first binding unit 300 is moving to the second binding position P2.
In this state, the first binding unit 300 is not in contact with the second binding unit 500, and both the first binding unit 300 and the second binding unit 500 are located on the movement path R1.

FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a state after the pressing of the second binding unit 500 by the first binding unit 300 is started.
When the first binding unit 300 reaches a predetermined position, the inclined surface 310A comes into contact with the first guided member 351 and the first guided member 351 is pressed.
As a result, the movement of the second binding unit 500 to the side of the movement path R1 (side of the movement path R1) is started. Here, the first binding unit 300 can be regarded as a moving means for moving the second binding unit 500 to the side of the moving path R1.

When the first binding unit 300 is further moved, the first binding unit 300 and the second binding unit 500 are in the state shown in FIG. 5C.
In this state, the first guided member 351 is pressed by the back surface 300X of the first binding unit 300. Further, in this state, the second binding unit 500 has moved to a position farther from the movement path R1.

When the first binding unit 300 is further moved, the first binding unit 300 and the second binding unit 500 are in the state shown in FIG. 5D.
In this state, the second guided member 352 is pressed by the inclined surface 310A of the first binding unit 300. Further, in this state, the first binding unit 300 reaches the second binding position P2, and the second binding unit 500 is retracted to the side of the movement path R1.

Here, in the present embodiment, the place where the second binding unit 500 retracts is on the side of the movement path R1 and is not on the extension line of the movement path R1.
In other words, the second binding unit 500 retracts to the side of the movement path R1 and does not retract to the extension line of the movement path R1.

Here, as the evacuation location of the second binding unit 500, for example, the movement path R1 shown in FIG. 5A is extended as shown by reference numeral 5Y in the figure, and the extended portion is referred to as the second binding unit. It can also be 500 evacuation sites.
However, in this case, the depth dimension of the finisher unit 5 tends to be large. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second binding unit 500 is retracted to the side of the movement path R1 to prevent the finisher unit 5 from increasing in depth.

When the first binding unit 300 moves from the second binding position P2 to another binding position such as the first binding position P1, the operation opposite to the above is performed.
Specifically, first, the first binding unit 300 moves from the second binding position P2 to another binding position. Next, the second binding unit 500 returns to the movement path R1 by the spring member 630 shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a view when the finisher unit 5 is viewed from the rear side.
As shown in FIG. 6, an opening (through hole) 5X is formed in the back surface 5A of the finisher unit 5. Further, in the present embodiment, an exterior cover (not shown) is provided at a position facing the back surface 5A. When installing the second binding unit 500, the exterior cover is removed, and then the second binding unit 500 is installed inside the finisher unit 5 through the opening 5X.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, when the second binding unit 500 is retracted from the movement path R1, the second binding unit 500 is moved to the outside of the finisher unit 5 (the housing) through the opening 5X. The second binding unit 500 comes out.
After installing the second binding unit 500, instead of the removed exterior cover, there was a dent that became convex outward (a dent for avoiding interference between the second binding unit 500 and the exterior cover). Install a new exterior cover.

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In the embodiment described above, the first binding unit 300 is pressed against the second binding unit 500 to retract the second binding unit 500 to the side of the movement path R1, but the second binding unit 500 is retracted. The mode is not limited to this, for example, a motor or the like for retracting the second binding unit 500 is installed (a mechanism for retracting the second binding unit 500 is separately installed), and the second binding is performed by this motor or the like. The unit 500 may be retracted from the movement path R1.

Further, in the above, when the first binding unit 300 reaches the second binding position P2, the second binding unit 500 retracts to the side of the movement path R1, but the second binding unit 500 moves to the side of the movement path R1. The timing for retracting is not limited to this, and for example, the second binding unit 500 may be retracted at the timing when the movement of the first binding unit 300 is started.

Further, when the second binding unit 500 is retracted by the drive source, the drive source for moving the first binding unit 300 and the second binding unit 500 may be shared.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a moving mechanism for moving the first binding unit 300 and the second binding unit 500. In this moving mechanism, only one drive motor M2 is provided, and the drive source is shared.

Specifically, in this configuration example, the first moving mechanism 390 that moves the first binding unit 300 using the driving force from the drive motor M2, and the second binding unit 500 that moves the second binding unit 500 using the driving force from the drive motor M2. A second moving mechanism 395 is provided.
The first moving mechanism 390 includes a pulley 390A that rotates by receiving a driving force from the drive motor M2, a belt member 390B that is moved by the pulley 390A, and a support member 390C that is rotatably provided and supports the belt member 390B. It is provided.

Further, the second moving mechanism 395 is provided with a pinion gear 395A that rotates by receiving a driving force from the driving motor M2, and a rack gear 395B that extends along a direction intersecting the moving path R1. The second binding unit 500 is fixed to the rack gear 395B.

Here, in this configuration example, when the second binding unit 500 is retracted from the second binding position P2 and the first binding unit 300 is further moved to the second binding position P2, the drive motor M2 is moved in one direction. Rotate.
As a result, for example, the rack gear 395B moves in the direction indicated by the arrow 7A, the second binding unit 500 retracts from the movement path R1, and the belt member 390B rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow 8A, resulting in the second binding. The first binding unit 300 moves to the position P2.

When returning the second binding unit 500 to the second binding position P2, the drive motor M2 is reversed. As a result, the rack gear 395B moves in the direction indicated by the arrow 7B, the second binding unit 500 returns on the movement path R1, and the belt member 390B rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow 8B, so that the second binding position The first binding unit 300 moves to a position other than P2.

1 ... image forming device, 5 ... finisher unit, 5A ... back surface, 100 ... image forming system, 300 ... first binding unit, 400 ... installation unit, 500 ... second binding unit, 630 ... spring member, R1 ... movement path, SN ... Sensor

Claims (10)

A first binding processing means that is provided so as to be movable on a predetermined movement path, has an inclined surface inclined with respect to a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the movement path, and performs a binding process on a recording material.
It is installed on the predetermined movement path, binds the recording material, and receives a force from the inclined surface of the first binding processing means that has moved along the movement path from the movement path. A second binding processing means to evacuate,
A recording material processing device including. When the first binding processing means moves from the moving path to a position where the second binding processing means is retracted and the second binding processing means is located before the second binding processing means is retracted, the first binding process is performed. The recording material processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second binding processing means is located at a position facing the outer surface of the means and extending in the moving direction of the first binding processing means. The recording material processing device according to claim 1, wherein the second binding processing means is retracted to the side of the moving path. The recording material processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the second binding processing means retracts to the side of the movement path and does not retract to the extension line of the movement path. The recording material processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , further comprising an urging means for urging the second binding processing means toward the moving path. The recording material processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising a detecting means for detecting that the second binding processing means is located on the moving path. Wherein at the second location where binding processing means is located prior to evacuation, the recording material processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein said first binding processing means is configured to be stopped. The first binding processing means is a binding processing means for performing a binding process using a binding needle.
The recording material processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the second binding processing means is provided on the back side of the recording material processing device. A first binding processing means that is provided so as to be movable along a predetermined movement path and performs a binding process on the recording material.
A second unit that is installed on the predetermined movement path, performs binding processing on the recording material, and receives force from the first binding processing means that has moved along the movement path to evacuate from the movement path. Binding processing means and
Equipped with a,
When the second binding processing means receives a force from the first binding processing means and retracts from the moving path, the first binding processing means comes into contact with the second binding processing means, and the first binding processing means comes into contact with the second binding processing means.
When the first binding processing means moves from the moving path to a position where the second binding processing means is retracted and the second binding processing means is located before the second binding processing means is retracted, the first binding process is performed. a exterior surface having means a position facing the outer surface extending in the moving direction of the first binding processing means, Ru recording material processing apparatus name as the second binding processing means is located. The recording material processing apparatus includes an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording material and a recording material processing apparatus for binding a recording material on which an image is formed by the image forming apparatus, and the recording material processing apparatus is claimed 1. An image forming system configured by the recording material processing apparatus according to any one of 9 to 9 .

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