Print Medium Finishing Unit Rotatable Arrangement Member Stapler Path
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing print medium finishing units have complex stapler moving paths that require additional driving devices to navigate the stapler along various paths for stapling, which complicates the post-processing of print media.
Innovation Solution
A print medium finishing unit with a rotatable arrangement member that protrudes into the stapler's moving path, allowing it to rotate between support and escape positions, simplifying the moving path by using elastic members to return to the support position after interacting with the stapler, and incorporating guide slots and inclined paths for the stapler to move along.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the stapler moves along a complex path with multiple segments, then the stapling function can be performed at various positions, but the device complexity increases due to additional driving devices being required
Solution Approach 1:
The arrangement member is designed to be movable between a first position (protruding into the stapler's path) and a second position (retracted), allowing the system to adapt its configuration dynamically. This dynamic repositioning enables the stapler to follow a simpler path while still achieving versatile stapling positions through the interaction between the stapler and the movable arrangement member.
Solution Approach 2:
The arrangement member acts as an intermediary element between the stapler and the print media. By positioning itself at different locations along the stapler's path, it mediates the interaction to enable stapling at various positions without requiring the stapler itself to follow a complex predetermined path, thus reducing the complexity of the driving mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the arrangement member is fixed in position, then the structure is simple, but the stapler cannot stop at various positions for versatile stapling
Solution Approach 1:
The arrangement member is designed to be movable between a first position (protruding into the stapler's path) and a second position (retracted), allowing the system to adapt its configuration dynamically. This dynamic repositioning enables the stapler to follow a simpler path while still achieving versatile stapling positions through the interaction between the stapler and the movable arrangement member.
3Manufacturing precision
If additional driving devices are added to control the stapler path, then the moving path can be precisely controlled, but the device complexity and potential failure points increase
Solution Approach 1:
The arrangement member utilizes the stapler's own movement and the elastic force to automatically return to its initial position. The elastic member stores energy when the arrangement member is displaced by the stapler, and this stored energy automatically propels the arrangement member back to its starting position, eliminating the need for additional driving devices to control the stapler path precisely.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration simplifies the stapler's moving path, eliminates the need for additional driving devices for the arrangement member, and allows the stapler to stop at various positions for more versatile stapling, enhancing the efficiency of print media post-processing.
Implementation Method 1
The arrangement member may further include an elastic member to allow the arrangement member to return the arrangement position by supporting the arrangement member
Data Source
AI summary
A print medium finishing unit may include a load part in which print media is loaded, a stapler stapling the print media loaded in the load part while moving along one side end of the print media, and at least one arrangement member supporting one side end of the print media, wherein the arrangement member protrudes toward a moving path of the stapler to move between an arrangement position supporting one side end of the plurality of print media and an escape position escaping from a moving path of the stapler by receiving a force through the moving stapler. Therefore, a moving path of the stapler has a simple structure.