ACCO Brands Corporation
SOLENOID-POWERED STAPLER

Abstract:

A desktop stapler includes a base portion. A lever is pivotally coupled to the base portion at a pivot point. A gap is defined between the base portion and a distal end of the lever opposite the pivot point. A biasing member is coupled to the lever and biases the lever away from the base portion. A solenoid is operable with a first actuation to move the lever relative to the base portion to decrease the gap and with a second actuation to drive a staple from the lever. A controller is programmed to sequentially initiate the first actuation and the second actuation.