Stapler for forming staples to various sizes
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May 25, 2004
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Jun 11, 1999
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Jun 11, 1999
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Abstract
A staple forming mechanism having at least first and second configurations. The staple forming mechanism including a bend surface having a first surface width in the first configuration and a second surface width in the second configuration for forming staples having first and second crown sizes, respectively. The forming mechanism also includes at least two side portions spaced apart by a first former width in the first configuration and by a second former width in the second configuration. The side portions cooperate with the bend surface to form the staples. A stapler includes the forming mechanism and a driver including a driving surface having a first driver width in the first configuration and a second driver width in the second configuration for driving the staples of the first and second crown sizes into a stack of papers. A clinching assembly includes at least one clinching member that is movable along a clinching path to engage a leg of the staple at substantially the same angle regardless of whether the staple is of the first or second crown size.
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