Abstract:
A book binding apparatus for binding a stack of sheets (80), including a cover element (50) having a first cover section (60) that corresponds to the dimensions of the sheets and a first section (63) of pressure sensitive adhesive and an associated release liner (64) disposed along a first edge of the first cover section. A flap member (60A) is attached to the first cover section and is movable between a closed position disposed over the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer and an open position moved away from the layer. A second adhesive layer (65) and associated release liner (66) is disposed on an inner surface of the flap member. The binding apparatus may be used in combination with second cover section (68) and associated binder spine element (70) having heat activated adhesive (74 and 76 A) to bind the stack of sheets. The spine element is folded around the edge of the stack to be bound and is secured in place by the first section of pressure sensitive adhesive. The flap member is the secured in the closed position by the second adhesive layer, with heat then being applied to the spine element so that the edge of the stack will be bound by the heated adhesive.
Abstract:
A bookbinding system and method of binding books including a cover/spine assembly (10) having a relatively rigid cover section (14) with a length and width at least as great as that of the stack of sheets (22) to be bound and a spine section (12) having a width greater than the height of the stack (22). The cover/spine assembly (10) and the spine section (12) are secured together along the length of the cover section (14) so that the spine section (12) can be folded along a first edge (20) with respect to the cover/spine assembly (10). A heat activated matrix (18) is disposed on the spine section (12) including a central adhesive band (18B) and a second edge (12A) of the spine section (12). Binding is carried out by placing the stack (22) over the cover section (14) and folding the spine section (12) over the edge of the stack (22).
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for binding a stack of sheets which can be carried out using a conventional perfect binding machine. A stack to be bound is positioned between a pair of end leafs. Molten hot melt adhesive is then applied to the edge of the stack and to the first and second end leafs, preferably using the perfect binding machine. An elongated spine member is then applied to the edge of the stack and is secured by the hot melt adhesive. The elongated spine member is preferably part of a configuration having a form factor that generally matches that of the conventional cover so that configuration, including the spine member, can be applied using the traditional perfect binder machine. The respective edges of the spine member are secured to the outer sheets of the end leafs by way of pressure sensitive adhesives. In one embodiment, the pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on the edges of the spine member and covered by release sheets. After the spine structure has been secured by the hot melt adhesive, the user folds the edges of the spine structure away from the stack thereby revealing the release sheets. The release sheets are removed thereby exposing the pressure sensitive adhesive segments. The edges of the spine member are then pressed back against the stack causing the edges of the structure to be secured to the respective end leafs by the pressure sensitive adhesive. Preferably, a hardcover is secured using the end leafs and pressure sensitive adhesive.
Abstract:
Systems and methods of dispensing adhesive in a bookbinding system (10) are described. Sheets (54) may be bound into bound text bodies having respective spines (34) exposed for adhesive application and characterized by multiple length dimensions (40) and multiple thickness dimensions (44). In one aspect, a sheet binding system comprises an adhesive dispenser (80) that is configured to dispense across the thickness dimension (44) of a text body spine (34) solid sheet adhesive (86, 126) having one of multiple effective widths that is sized to correspond substantially to the length dimension (40) of the text body spine (34). In accordance with this approach, books of different lengths or heights (40) may be readily bound with solid sheet adhesive (86, 126) that may be contained within a single, replaceable cartridge housing (82, 122).
Abstract:
A bookbinding structure (1) and method. The bookbinding structure (1) is used to bind pages together in existing, commercially available binding machines. The bookbinding structure (1) has a heat activated adhesive matrix for binding the pages. To attach a wrap-around book cover once the pages have been bound with the bookbinding structure (1), an adhesive (3) on the outer surface of the bookbinding structure (1) may be exposed by removing a release liner (5) covering the adhesive (3). The book cover may then be adhered to the exposed adhesive (5) either by a heat method or by applying pressure over the adhesive (5), depending on the particular type of adhesive (5) of the bookbinding structure (1). The book cover may be printed with information and/or graphics prior to being wrapped around the pages of the book.
Abstract:
A prefabricated bindable sheet (10 or 30) having heat-responsive glue (10a or 31) applied along one edge and a method for binding such sheets together which includes the steps of providing sheets of paper (10 or 30) having segments of heat-responsive glue (31) applied along one edge thereof, producing the desired information on said sheets, assembling said sheets with the glue edges in registration, pressing the registered glue edges of the assembled sheets together while applying heat to the edge thereof and alternatively, a method wherein at least certain of said sheets are double size to provide pairs of sheets (10 or 30) connected by a fold line (30a) wherein the glue (10a or 31) is applied to the outside of such pair of sheets along said fold line (30a); and apparatus (20) for attaching sheets together which includes means for clamping a plurality of sheets together which have heat-responsive glue applied along the attachment edges thereof and heating means (22 and 23) for applying heat to the glue edges to positively connect said sheets together.
Abstract:
A book binding apparatus for binding a stack of sheets, including a cover element having a first cover section that corresponds to the dimensions of the sheets and a first section of pressure sensitive adhesive and an associated release liner disposed along a first edge of the first cover section. A flap member is attached to the first cover section and is movable between a closed position disposed over the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer and an open position moved away from the layer. A second adhesive layer and associated release liner is disposed on an inner surface of the flap member. The binding apparatus may be used in combination with second cover section and associated binder spine element having heat activated adhesive to bind the stack of sheets. The spine element is folded around the edge of the stack to be bound and is secured in place by the first section of pressure sensitive adhesive. The flap member is the secured in the closed position by the second adhesive layer, with heat then being applied to the spine element so that the edge of the stack will be bound by the heated adhesive.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a binding assembly (605) for use with a digital printer (706), having a support frame for mounting a printhead assembly and for printing on pages of media (604) passing into the binding assembly including: binding means for applying a binding material to the pages of the media along a line substantially parallel to a general direction of travel of the media with respect with the support frame.
Abstract:
A bookbinding structure (1) and method. The bookbinding structure (1) is used to bind pages together in existing, commercially available binding machines. The bookbinding structure (1) has a heat activated adhesive matrix for binding the pages. To attach a wrap-around book cover once the pages have been bound with the bookbinding structure (1), an adhesive (3) on the outer surface of the bookbinding structure (1) may be exposed by removing a release liner (5) covering the adhesive (3). The book cover may then be adhered to the exposed adhesive (5) either by a heat method or by applying pressure over the adhesive (5), depending on the particular type of adhesive (5) of the bookbinding structure (1). The book cover may be printed with information and/or graphics prior to being wrapped around the pages of the book.
Abstract:
A method of fusing two or more pieces along an edge (3) to produce a bound volume uses an activating agent which dissolves and mixes with a component present on the pieces, and thereby causes the edges (3) of the various pieces to fuse together. The method is particularly useful for producing bound periodicals and magazines.