Method and means for inserting, cutting and binding spiral wire binders

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A method and apparatus for inserting and forming spiral wire binders in a manner which insures uniform cutting and crimping of the coil ends and alignment of the inbent crimps. The method comprises the steps of feeding the spiral wire into the book its full length, stopping the feeding operation for a predetermined time delay and finally severing and crimping the coil ends. The apparatus comprises means responsive to completion of the feeding operation for stopping the feed and initiating actuation of a timer and cutting and, crimping the coil ends in response to running out of the timer.