Method and apparatus for thread-stitching of book blocks, and a book production line equipped with such an apparatus

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PATENT NO 8967061
APP PUB NO 20130263768A1
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13859299

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An apparatus for thread-stitching a book block includes a thread tensioning device configured to store and tension a binding thread. A single actuator, including a servo drive, drives the thread tensioning device. The method includes storing a length of binding thread; in a separate step, tensioning the binding thread; and thread-stitching the book block.

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MUELLER MARTINI HOLDING AGSONNENBERGSTRASSE 13 HERGISWIL CH-6052

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  • 2013 Application Filing Year
  • D05B Class
  • 93 Applications Filed
  • 83 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 89.25 % Issued To-Date
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Weiss, Marcel Bad Mergentheim, DE 2 1

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