Sheet Binding Drying Control for Stronger Bound-Part Adhesion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing binding technologies result in decreased adhesion strength between bound sheets due to excessive moisture in the bound part, leading to potential release of the binding.

Innovation Solution

A binding processing device that includes a binding processing element and a processor to control the drying of the bound part after binding, utilizing a moisture regulating mechanism to manage moisture levels within a specific range.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If binding processing is performed without drying the bound part, then the binding process is simple and fast, but the adhesion strength between sheets decreases and binding may release

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesion strength between sheetsVSAvoidcomplexity of drying control mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary measurement of moisture content in the bound part before binding processing, and pre-establishes the optimal drying conditions based on the measured values. This preliminary action allows the drying process to be precisely controlled from the start, ensuring adequate adhesion strength without requiring complex real-time adjustments during the process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates a feedback mechanism where moisture content sensors continuously monitor the bound part during and after binding processing. The measured moisture values are fed back to the control unit, which automatically adjusts drying parameters (temperature, time, air flow) to maintain optimal moisture levels, thereby ensuring consistent adhesion strength while managing device complexity through intelligent control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If the bound part is dried after binding processing, then adhesion strength between sheets is enhanced, but additional processing time is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesion strength between sheetsVSAvoiddrying time after binding
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system initiates the drying process immediately after binding processing without waiting for complete cooling or stabilization of the bound part. By starting drying early and using the measured initial moisture content to set appropriate drying parameters, the system minimizes total processing time while ensuring adequate moisture removal for strong adhesion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts drying parameters (temperature, humidity, air flow rate, drying duration) based on the measured moisture content of the bound part. By optimizing these parameters according to actual moisture levels rather than using fixed conservative settings, the system achieves effective drying with minimal processing time, balancing adhesion strength enhancement with time efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enhances adhesion strength between bound sheets by maintaining optimal moisture levels, reducing the likelihood of binding release.

Implementation Method 1

a binding processing element that advances a binding tooth to a sheet to perform binding processing of the sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Fastening: Mechanical Fastener

Implementation Method 2

a processor that performs control of drying a bound part of the sheet after the binding processing of the sheet by the binding processing element is performed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS12542857B2Binding processing device, image forming system, binding processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium recording program
Publication Date: 2026.02.03 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

A binding processing device includes: a binding processing element that advances a binding tooth to a sheet to perform binding processing of the sheet; and a processor that performs control of drying a bound part of the sheet after the binding processing of the sheet by the binding processing element is performed.