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Method and apparatus for automatic glue level control

A horizontal surface, hot glue technology, applied in the field of book binding devices, can solve the problem of performance degradation

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-11
XEROX CORP
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When the level of glue drops slowly, its performance will be further reduced

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[0010] The present disclosure describes embodiments of an automatic glue dispenser control system and method for a hot glue book binding machine. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure utilize electronic level sensors and temperature sensors to monitor hot glue containers. The control system then dispenses the optimum amount of glue at the selected time to maintain a constant water level and proper operating temperature. Although the disclosed embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to a bound book, it should be understood that the description of the present invention is applicable to any kind of dispensing device, such as a device for dispensing solid ink blobs.

[0011] figure 1 An example system 100 is shown for automatically controlling the level of hot glue in a bookbinding apparatus. System 100 includes container 102 containing glue 104 . Level sensor 106 monitors the level of glue 104 in container 102 and temperature sensor 108 measur...

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The present disclosure provides systems and methods for automatically controlling hot glue level in a book-binding apparatus. The embodiments include monitoring glue level in a reservoir and measuring glue temperature in the reservoir. If the glue level is below a level threshold value and the glue temperature value is above a temperature threshold, the system dispenses a predetermined amount of meltable glue pellets into the reservoir.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to post-processing devices for imaging systems, and more particularly to devices for binding books. Background technique [0002] Bookbinding systems for binding loose printed sheets into folders or covers are well known in the art. These devices typically use adhesives to bind stacks of printed sheets into a finished product. Typically, the system applies adhesive to the cover, joining the cover to the bundle of printed sheets to make the book. [0003] Book binders generally use hot glue to bind the cover to the body of the book. Such a book binding machine can start with micelles, which the book binder melts into a liquid state. Liquid glue is then applied to the cover or the body of the book, or both, and the two components are brought into contact. A typical hot glue system includes a heated glue container maintained at a specific temperature. When the book is to be bound, the level of glue in the ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B42C9/00
CPCB05C11/101B42C9/00
Inventor 亚伦·M·桑德斯约翰·A·斯特斯曼威廉·M·哈尼罗纳德·W·博格特兰迪·R·斯普拉格
Owner XEROX CORP
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