Abstract

A ring binding apparatus comprises a channel-form guide (2), a slide (6) guided by the guide (2) for linearly slidingly guided movement relative to the guide (2) between a first position and a second position, a detent arrangement (42,44) whereby the slide (6) is releasably retained in the second position, and loop-form elements (30) receivable independently of each other between the guide (2) and the slide (6) in the first position and, when the slide (6) is in the second position, locatingly engaged by the slide (6) in positions transverse to the aforesaid linearly slidingly guided movement and parallel to each other. The elements (30) are removable independently of each other following return of the slide (6) to the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B42B 5/08 - Permanently attaching together sheets, quires, or signatures otherwise than by stitching by finger, claw, or ring-like elements passing through the sheets, quires, or signatures
• B42F 13/16 - Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots with claws or rings