US1119538A - Typographical machine. - Google Patents

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K. S. REIST.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLIOATION FILED SEPT. 10, 1914,

1,1 19,538. Patented Dec. 1, 1914.

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KIRBY S. REIST, OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNOR TOIVIERGENTHALER LINOTYPE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK. I

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

Application filed September 10, .1914. Serial No; 866,978.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, KIRBY S. RnIsT, citizen of the United States, residing at 'San Francisco, in the county of San Francisco and State of California, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Typographical Machines, of which thefollowing is a specification, reference being had thereinto the accompanying drawing.

Hy invention relates to typographical machines, such as linotype machines of the general organization represented in Letters Patent of the United States, No. 436,532, to O. Mergenthaler, wherein circulating matrices are released froma magazine or magazines in the order in which their characters are to appear in print and then assembled in line, the composed line transferred to the face of the mold, the mold filled with molten metal to form a slug or linotype against the matrices which produce the type characters thereon, and the matrices thereafter returned through distributing mechanism to the magazine from which they started.

More particularly, it relates to the escapement means for controlling the release of the matrices from the magazines.

In the accompanying drawing, I have shown my invention in preferred form and by way of example, and as applied to the specific style of machine mentioned. However, many changes and variations may be made therein, and in its mode of application, which will still be comprised within its spirit. Similarly, it may be applied to other forms of typographical machines, such as typesetters, typecasters and the like, which handle type or dies, instead of mat- Generally speaking, I desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to any specific form or embodiment, except in so far as such limitations are specified in the claims.

Referring to the drawing: Figure 1 is. a sectional view through the lower portion of the magazines, etc., with my improvements embodied therein; Figs. 2, 3 and 4 are detached views illustrating the operation of the escapement in successive stages; Fig. 5 is a sectional view on the line '55 of Fig. 2; and Figs. 6 and 7 are detached perspective views of the escapement and matrix respectively. 7

The matrices X are stored in the usual manner in the channeled magazines A, A

Specification of Letters Patent.

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as represented in the present instance by the throat or raceway C,the delivery of the matrices from the selected magazine to the raceway being controlled by the longitudinally movable escapements B. In the illustrated form, a single series of escapements is employed, these being ,slidably mounted upon or in proximity to the raceway, in such manner that they will cooperate with the matrices of the operative magazine, all in the manner well understood in the art] vEach escapement B is in the form of a flat plate located (see Fig. 5) in a plane at the side of and parallel to the ,plane of the matrices in the corresponding channel, and provided with a lateral projection or lip D, which engages beneath the lowermost matrix in the channel and in normal position retains the entire column therein (see Fig. 1). Each matrix'X is formed in its side face witha longitudinal groove X extending from its bottom diagonally across its face and opening outward at its top, that is to say, so as to permit the passage of the lip D therethrough. The necessary edgewise movement of the plate B from its normal position of engagement withthe matrix to the point where it registers with the groove X may be effected in any desired manner, such for instance as by the elbow lever B and reed B the specific form of these actuating means constituting no part of my present invention.

The various positions assumed by the escapement B with reference to the matrix X are illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4: Fig. 1 shows the normal position of the parts with the lip D out of registry with the groove X and sustaining the matrix; in Fig. 2 the plate B matrix is about to drop. As best shown in:

Figs. 3 and 4, it will be observed that as the lip passes along the inclined groove, the

plate B returns toward its original or normal position, when the lip engages beneath turn movement of the plate is or may be of 1 fected partly by gravity and partly by the engagement of the inclined groove with the lip as the matrix passes downwardly. If desired, springs or other suitable means may bealso connected to the plate to insure and expedite its return to normal position.

As previously stated, I have shown my invention only in preferred form and by way of example, and in a specific mode of adaptation. However, many modifications and alterations both in its form and application, will suggest themselves to those skilled in the art, without departure from its scope.

Having thus described my invention, its construction and mode of operation, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is as follows:

1. In a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine containing a column of type or matrices, each formed in its side face with a longitudinal groove, and an escapement comprising a plate formed with a laterally projecting lip to engage the type or matrices, the said plate being movable edgewise of the type or matrices to register its lip with the grooves in said type or matrices and thus permit their escape.

In a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine containing a column of type or matrices, each formed in its side face with a longitudinal groove extending throughout its body portion, and an escape ment comprising a plate formed with a laterally projecting lip to engage the bottom edge of the lowermost type or matrix in the column, said plate being movable to register Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Washington, D. C.

its lip with the groove in said lowermost type or matrix so as to permit its escape from the magazine.

3. In a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine containing a column of type or matrices each formed in its side face with a longitudinal groove extending throughout its body portion, and an escape ment comprising a plate formed with a laterally projecting lip to engage the bottom edge of the lowermost type or matrix in the column, said plate being movable to register its lip with the groove in said lowermost type or matrix so as to permit its escape from the magazine, and the grooves in said type or matrices being arranged diagonally across their faces to permit the plate to return to its original position.

4-. In a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine containing a column of type or matrices, each formed in its side face with a longitudinal groove extending diagonally across its face, and an escape ment comprising a movable plate to control the release of the type or matrices from the magazine, one at a time, and formed with a laterally projecting lip to engage in said grooves.

In testimony whereof, I have affixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

KIRBY S. REIST.

Witnesses W. T. lVILEY, Jenn L. STEWART.

Commissioner of Patents,

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