Binder

Abstract

A binding machine is configured to bind a bound member by a binder that is plastically deformable. The binding machine includes a driver, a driver mechanism and a clincher. The driver is configured to strike out the binder. The drive mechanism is configured to drive the driver linearly. The clincher is disposed at a position where a tip end portion of the driver is received. An insertion opening into which the bound member is inserted is provided between the driver and the clincher, and a standby portion configured to make the binder stand by is provided between the driver and the insertion opening. When the drive mechanism is actuated, the driver strikes out the binder supplied to the standby portion, and leg portions of the struck binder are pressed against the clincher and deformed.

1 . A binding machine configured to bind a bound member by a binder that is plastically deformable, the binding machine comprising:
 a driver configured to strike out the binder;   a drive mechanism configured to drive the driver linearly; and   a clincher disposed at a position where a tip end portion of the driver is received,   wherein an insertion opening into which the bound member is inserted is provided between the driver and the clincher, and a standby portion configured to make the binder stand by is provided between the driver and the insertion opening, and   wherein, when the drive mechanism is actuated, the driver strikes out the binder supplied to the standby portion, and leg portions of the struck binder are pressed against the clincher and deformed.   
     
     
         2 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the clincher is provided in a protrusion forming portion that is formed so as to protrude from a tip end portion of the binding machine.   
     
     
         3 . The binding machine according to  claim 2 ,
 wherein the protrusion forming portion has a tapered shape.   
     
     
         4 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the insertion opening is opened in a direction different from a driving direction of the driver.   
     
     
         5 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the binding machine is configured to load a coupled binder in which a plurality of binders are coupled, and   wherein the binder supplied to the standby portion is configured to stand by in a state of being connected to the coupled binder.   
     
     
         6 . The binding machine according to  claim 5 ,
 wherein a magazine portion is provided to load the coupled binder, and   wherein the magazine portion is configured to bias the coupled binder toward the standby portion.   
     
     
         7 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the drive mechanism is a mechanism actuated by a motor.   
     
     
         8 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a guide member configured to close an opening of the insertion opening during binding operation.   
     
     
         9 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the binder is supplied to the standby portion such that an opening of the binder faces a striking direction.   
     
     
         10 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein striking of the binder and clinching of the binder are continuously performed by rectilinear motion of the driver.   
     
     
         11 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the insertion opening is formed on a striking direction of the binder, and   wherein the binder is struck out toward the insertion opening so as to straddle the bound member inserted into the insertion opening.   
     
     
         12 . The binding machine according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein a switch configured to drive the drive mechanism is disposed at a deep portion of the insertion opening.