ACCO Brands Corporation
SOLENOID-POWERED STAPLER

Abstract:

A desktop stapler includes a base portion and a lever assembly 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 assembly opposite the pivot point. A biasing member is coupled to the lever assembly and biases the lever assembly away from the base portion. A first solenoid is operable to move the lever assembly relative to the base portion to decrease the gap. A second solenoid is operable to drive a staple from the lever assembly. A controller is programmed to sequentially actuate the first solenoid and the second solenoid.