Staple closing mechanism

摘要

A staple closing mechanism for use in a longitudinal stapling apparatus for inserting and closing staples in a product conveyed at a uniform speed is disclosed. The staple closing mechanism includes a staple closing cylinder and a staple conveyor cylinder which cooperate to define a path through which the product is conveyed. The closing cylinder carries a rigid staple shank bending insert and a rotatable staple shank bending device. A staple driving die is carried by the staple conveyor cylinder.