APPARATUS FOR TRIMING BOOKS AND SIGNATURES

摘要

The book trimming apparatus comprises guides (4) which direct a collated and, optionally, bound book (1) to a fore-edge trimming station (3). The book trimming apparatus further includes a transfer station (5) and a side-edge trimming station (7). For both the fore-edge trimming station (3) and the side-edge trimming station (7) in each case the book is orientated so that the edge to be trimmed is arranged substantially parallel to the direction of motion of the book. The automated book trimming apparatus is particularly suited for use in combination with collation and binding stations in in-line book manufacture.