Technical Description of the
Modern Office Swingline Stapler
Taner Avci
Engineering Writing
March 4, 2019
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- History of the Stapler
- Technical Description
- Function of the Stapler
- Conclusion
- Works Cited
Introduction
Almost all offices, school and homes have some type of a stapler. A stapler could be defined as a mechanical device that fastens multiple sheets of paper by inserting and sealing a metal staple. Staplers have become a widely used devices, that make keeping track of sheets easier. While there are many varieties of staplers such as electric, wall, and mini stapler this paper will be taking a look at the more common the Swingline office stapler.
History of the Stapler
Technical Description
Once again a stapler could be defined as a mechanical device that fastens multiple sheets of paper by inserting and sealing a metal staple. A swingline stapler has fourteen parts in total. Each parts serves a specific purpose into how the stapler functions. For a clearer understanding this paper will examine the swingline stapler for the top to bottom.
- The Casing
The metal casing used by swingline not only creates a durable stapler but also gives it a classic look. The casing is slim, and the approxate size from the back to from 7.6 inches. The color offered in this model is black. The width of the swingline stapler is 2.5 inches and weights roughly 1.14 pounds. The top casing is connected by a metal axels that could also be seen from the sides of the staple. The axle stands out due to it gray metallic color which contrasts the top metal casing.
- The Housing
The top housing or sometimes referred to as the slide housing has the purpose of keeping staples contained during use. Furthermore this piece also houses the slide spring and the metal slide attached to it which is essential for this stapler to work.
- The spring of the stapler is one spring, as compared to some other staplers that have multiple strings. This enables for the stapler to be more durable and easier to function. The single spring loops behind the top housing behind the axle to be attached. The front of the spring is attached to the metal slide the metal slides purpose it make sure that all the staples are aligned and kept in the front while the stapler is closed. This metal slide in the swingline stapler is colored bronze, this allows for easier differentiation of the slide from the staples itself.
- The Metal base which is located on the outside on the back of the stapler supports the top housing as well as connects it to the bottom housing. This housing is approximately 2.4 inch in lengths and 1.8 inches in height. The color is black and blends into the entirety of the stapler.
- The bottom housing is approximately 7.6 inches and has contains multiple subcomponents the first one being the lock. This lock has a small handle at the bottom that when pulled allows it to the bottom casing to detach from the slide housing. The purpose of this is to able to staple things that may not be flat or in an inconvenient location, for example staple paper to the wall. The second subcomponent is the top tab and the screw. This allows staples to be pushed through the paper when the slide housing is pushed down.
The Slide housing contains also contain subcomponents. The outer black shell contains the inner black staple housing. When opened up you are able to she the slide hosing which contains the staples themselves. You can think of this like a shelf for the staples.
Function of the Swingline Stapler
The Swingline has two functionalities. The first can be described as a normal stapler, where the stapler is on a desk, and papers are inserted, and when pressed down the staples pierce the papers and come in contacts with the anvil. There is a slight curve on the anvil which forces the staples to bend towards the papers.
The second functionality could be used as a open type stapler. At the bottom of the base there is a locking system that allow the base to detach and open in a approximately 180 degrees. This allows the stapler to be held in the hand. This functionality allows for paper to stapled on other places such as walls, posters, billboards, and more. When using this functionality that is being stapled should be able to be pierced, for example if you are trying to staple a paper on a brick wall the staple will not be able to insert enough force to pierce the wall.
| Figure 4 Side view of the anvil |
Figure 5 Spring
Conclusion
In conclusion the Swingline stapler is a common office item. But with further examination this item can be broken down into details for further understanding. The outcome of this paper was just that, to be able to technically describe this stapler into components and subcomponents. It was discovered that all the pieces of the Swingline Stapler work together to be able to pierce papers and bend on the anvil to fasten and secure multiple sheets of paper. Furthermore the Swingline stapler has the added bonus of working as a handheld stapler.
Work Cited
“About Swingline.” Swingline, www.swingline.com/us/us/2628/about-us.
“Office Supplies.” This Web Site Is Intended for Use by US Residents Only., www.staples.com/Swingline-Commercial-Desktop-Full-Strip-Stapler-20-Sheet-Capacity-Black/product_504308?cid=PS%3AGooglePLAs%3A504308&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=504308&KPID=504308&gclid=CjwKCAiA2fjjBRAjEiwAuewS_ULlP2Xyn45sVN4_6fI1M2b5RaEKFpTyLErmvOe0AQV6R1apuzJ-iRoCy2EQAvD_BwE.
“Parts and Mechanism – Stapler Dissection.” Google Sites, sites.google.com/a/my.fit.edu/stapler-dissection0/about-the-stapler/about-the-project.
Writer, Contributing. “How Does a Stapler Work?” Bizfluent, 21 Aug. 2018, bizfluent.com/12741007/how-does-a-stapler-work.
