METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING BOOKS INCLUDING A BOOK BLOCK BONDED TO A BOOK COVER BOARD STRUCTURE

摘要

A method and apparatus for making books including a book block bonded to a book cover board structure includes a continuous conveyor onto which is placed a linear array of book cover board structures. Each structure includes two leaf boards which are hinged together, and the board structure is disposed in a horizontal open position to enable the application of adhesive material to the upper surface of the board structure. The structure is then pre-bent about the hinged portion, after which additional adhesive is applied to the hinged portion of the board structure. At the next stage in the operation, a book block is placed on one leaf portion of the board structure, after which the other leaf portion is folded so as to cover the book block. The final step in the process is the bonding of the board structure to the book block.