Apparatus for connecting ring-binder with folder

An apparatus for securing a binder having opposed binder ends and two spaced holes to the spine of a cover with at least two compressible rivets each rivet having a head, a cylindrical shank wall defining a hollow shank, and a plain end, comprising

• a support structure,
• rivet support means for holding the at least two rivets in horizontal spaced relationship in a support position for movement to a release position wherein the at least two rivets are freed for downward movement, said rivet support means being connected to said support structure,
• biasing means for returning said rivet support means from said release position to said support position,
• means for pressing the pair of rivets from said rivet support means in a downward vertical direction from said support position to said release position, said means for pressing being movable between raised and lowered positions, wherein in said raised position said means for pressing is spaced above said rivet support means and in said lowered position said means for pressing has terminated a downward stroke and has driven the plain ends of each of the rivets downwardly through the cover spine and the binder,
• drive means for moving said means for pressing between said raised and lowered positions, said drive means being connected to said support structure,
• lever means for moving said drive means between said raised and lowered positions, and
• lever means for moving said drive means between said raised and lowered positions, and
• anvil means for receiving and making the plain ends of the rivets into second heads upon termination of the downward stroke of said means for pressing to said lowered position, whereby the rivets secure the binder and the cover spine, said anvil means being located under said at least two rivet support means and connected to said support structure.