US1236920A

US1236920A - Automatic disk repeating phonograph.

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Publication number: US1236920A
Application number: US10084416A
Authority: US
Inventors: Lucien M Flagg
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1916-05-31
Filing date: 1916-05-31
Publication date: 1917-08-14
Anticipated expiration: 1934-08-14

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L. M. FLAGG. AUTOMATIC DISK REPEAUNG PHONOGRAPH.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 31.19%. 1,236,920. I Patented Aug. 14,1911

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L. M. FLAGG, AUTOMATIC DISK REPEATING PHUNOGRAPH- Patented Aug. 14; 1917.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

LUCIEN M..FLA6G, or YONKEBB, NEW YORK.

AUTOMATIC DISK REPEATING PHONOGRAPH.

To all whom it 711 (1 ('m'ucrn Be it known that I, Lucian M. FLAGo, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Yonkers, in the county of \Nestchester and State of New York, have invented certain new and. useful Improvements in itutomatic Disk Repeating lhonographs, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to automatic disk repeating phonographs. The principal ohjei-t of the inven'tion'is to provide means for playing a. plurality of disk records in. con tinnous succession, in selective succession, or repeating a selected record a number of times. All of these operations are controlled by the operator from a single controller hoard. The invention further provides means for rendering the device portable and easily knocked down. Other objects will he fully described hereinafter.

Referring to the drawings Figure 1 represents a partial elevation of the invention with the portioi'is sectioned and partly liagra n'imati(-.;F1g. 2 represents a. top plan \'iew;;.;of the invention in part section; Fig. 3

' represents apartial sectionas on the line 3 3 of Fig. 18; Fig. 4 represents a partial section as on the line 44 of Fig. 3; Fig. 5 represents a. partial left hand view of an elementof Fig. 3; Fig. 6 represents a partial section as on the line ,6 -6 of Fig. '13; Fig. 7 represents a paitial section as on the line 7-'-7 of Fig. 6; Fig. 8 represents a fragmentary left hand end view of Fig. 7; Fig. 9 represents a partial section as on the line 9-9 of Fig. 18; :Fig. 9" represents a partial section as on the line .--9" of Fig. 18; Fig. 10 represents a. partial sectionas on the line zction. as on. the line 9-1'1 of Fig), '3;

Fig. Tl" reprr-ascnts a partial section asseni the line 9-4 l of Fig. 13; Fig; 11* represents a partial section as on the line 9---1l" of Fig. 13' Fi 11" 're )resents a artlal section as l PH- i v v on the line lt-aoflug. [8; l lg. 12 shows a fragmentary sectional view of Fig. 2 as on the line 12-l2;' Fig. 13 represents a frag-' mentary portion of Fig. 1: Fig. .14 shows a."

top plan" view of some of the elements of F lg. 13; Fi 15sl'1ows a partialpenlargcd sec tion as on t eline 1515-of Fig. '17; Fig. 16 represents a front elevation-of Fig. 15; Fig. 17 represents an enlarged section as on the line 17-,17 of Fig, 2; Fig. 18represents a.

artial section as on the li'ne18-18 of Fig. 1;.

ig. 18 shows atop plan view'of Fig. 17

Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Aug, 14, 1917. Application filed May 31. 1916. Serial No. 100,844.

when not sectioned; Fig.- 19 represents a part al section as on the line 19-19 of Fig. 17; lig. .20 represents an enlarged partial plan and. section as on the line 2020 of Fig. 1;'

Fig. 21 represents an elevation and partial section as on the line 21-21 of Fig. 20; Fig. i 22 represents an enlarged fragmentary por-.

tion of Fig. 1 l ig. 23 represents an enlarged top plan view of some of the elements shown in Fig. 2 Fig. 24 represents a front elevation of Fig. 21'; Fig. 25 rol'n'esents an enlarged fragmentary portion of Fig. 23; Fig. 26 represents an enlarged partial section as on the line 526-426 of Fig. 1; Flg. 27 represents a fragmentary right hand viewof Fig. 26'

when not s-rertionml Fig. 28 represents a partial enlarged top plan view and section as on the line 28-28 of Fig. "1; Fig. .29 is a. front elevation partly in section of. Fig. 28: Fig. 30 represents a partial section as on the line 30 450 of Fig. 28; Fig. 31 showsa fragmentar); lefti ha'nd view of Fig. 29; Fig. 32 represents an enlarged fragmentary section as on thehroken li-ne 32-32 of Fig. 2; Fig. 33 shows a. top plan view of Fig. 32 when not seetioned; Fig. 34 shows an enlarged fragna-iitary top plan view and partial'sertion as on the lhmM-tll of Fig. 1; Fig. 35 represents an enlarged portion partly sectioned as on the line 35 B?) of Fig. 32'; Fig.3? shows an enlarged fragmentary portion of some of the details of Fig. 2; Fig. 37 shows a front end view of Fig. 36; Fig. 33 shows a partial section of Fig. 36 as on the line 38-438; Fig. 39'shows an enlarged top plan view of some of the elements of Fig. 32;

Fig. {0 shows an enlarged section as on the l i'iie 4040 of Fig. 32; Fig. 41 shows an (n largcd top plan view of some of the elements shown in Fig. '32.

Referring to the. drawings and particnlarly to Fi ,l' and Fig. 2, acasing forthe' orm of the invention is indi-.

preferred rated in its entirety by the numeral 20 and comprises the roof with the portions 21 and the hottom'havin 24, the side 25 with t 9 door 26, the side 27 with the door 28, the front

wall withthc portions

29 and 30, the latter having the door 31 and perforations 32, the rear wall or back the portions 23 and v with. the

portions

33 and 34; with the door 33 in the portion 33. The portions of the casing 20 areheld together by means of the pins 35 and hooks 36;

In the casing 20 is located a controller cahi'netjndicated in its entirety by the na-v is provided. for said cabinet 40. An e'xton sion with the side wall 47 and roof 48 1s built with the controller cabinet 40.

In the controller cabinet 40 are journaled a plurality of

vertical controller shafts

50, 51, 52,53,5 1,'55, 55, 57, and 58.

At the upper end of each of

theoontroller shafts

50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, t 7, and 58; there is fastened an arm 60, that carries the standard 61 and operating knob 62. spring 63 is attached to the standard 61 and the roof- 42. The spring 68 is so attached that when the arm is in its central position, the said spring 63 is parallel to said arm 60 and is at its maximum tension.

To the lower end of the shaft 50is secured the bevel gear 66. A horizontal shaft 67 is journaled in the bearings 67 and 67 connected respectively to the

walls

46 and 47, and has fastened at one end the bevel gear 69 which meshes with the bevel gear 66; and

at the other end has fastened thereto the bevel gear 70. A horizontal shaft 72 has one end supported in the journal bracket 73 and has fastenedi hereto the bevel pinion 74 which meshes with the bevel gear 70.

To the lower end of the shaft 51 is secured the bevel gear'75 in mesh with the bevel gear 76min the shaft 77 similar to the shaft 67\ The shaft 77 has fastened to the other end the bevel gear 79. The horizontal shaft 83 has fastened at one end thereof, the'bevel pinion 84 which. meslies with the bevel .gear 79. One end of the latter shaft is supported in the journal bracket 85.

The vertical. shaft 52 has fastened to its lower end. the bevel gear 85. A horizontal shaft 86 similar vto 67 has fastened to one end the bevel gear 87 which meshes with the gen 1365-", and at the other end of the shaft 86 is fastened the bevel gear 89. zontal shaft 96 has one end jonrnalcd in the journal bracket. 91 and has fastened thereto the bevel pinion 92 which meshes with the bevel gear 91').

The vertical shaft 53 has fastened to its lower end the bevel. gear95. A horizontal shaft 96 similar to 67 has fastened t'o one end tbebevel gear 98 which meshes with the gear 95.; The shaft 96 has fastened at its otherv end the bevel gear '99. A horizontal shaft 100 is journaled in the bearin of the bracket 73 and carries a bevel .pinio 161 at Lone end thereof which meshes with the bevel gear 9.).

The shal t 54 has fastened to its lower end the he-vclgoa r 165. A horizontal shaft 106 similar to the shaft 67 has fastened to one end the'bevclgear 107 whioh'meshes with.

the bevel gear 105 and at its otherend is other end the bevel gear 133.

A hori' which meshes with the bevel gear 113. The

shaft 114 has also attached thereto the bevel 'gear 116. A horizontal shaft 117 has one end journaled in a bearing-of the bracket 91 and carries the bevel pinion 118 which meshes with the bevel gear 116.

The shaft 56 has fastened to its lower end the bevel gear 120. A horizontal shaft. 121 similar to the shaft 67 has fastened to one end thereof the bevel gear 122 which meshes end thereof the bevel pinion 125 which meshes with the bevel gear 123.

The vertical shaft 57 has fastened at its lower end the bevel gear 130. A horizontal shaft 131 similar to 67 has fastened at one end thereof the bevel gear 132 and to the The bevel gear 132 meshes with the bevel gear 130. A horizontal shaft 134 has one end journaied in a bearing of the bracket 85 and carries the bevel pinion 135 which meshes with the bevel gear 133.

The vertical shaft 58 has fastened to its lower. end the bevel gear 140. A horiz0n-' tal shaft 141 has fastened thereto the bevel gears 142 "and 143. The bevel gear 142 meshes with the bevelgear 140. A horizontal shaft 144 has one end journaled in a bearing of the bracket 91-, and carries the bevel pinion 145 which meshes'with the bevel gen r 143.

The controller column is indicated in its entirety by the numeral 150 and. comprises the lower supporting casing indicated in its entirety by the numeral 151, that carries the grooved casing 152 which will be sub-, sequently explained in detail. Upon-the casing 152 is supported the lower ring member 153 of a ball bearing cage. An upper member of the ball bearing cage, is indicated at 154, which bears on the ball bearings 155 supported in the cage 153.-

Arms

158, 159, and 160 are formed with the member 154. The arm 158 has formed,therewith the sector 162 with the journal bearngs 163 and 164 at its ends. The arm159 has formed therewith the sector 165 with the journal bearings 166 and 167 at its ends.

.The arm 160 has formed therewith the secthe sheave 177.

n l ort a pin wl'iioh carries the sheave 176. he bearings 166 and 171 support a pin for The member 154 has also formed tl'ierewith pairs of bracket lugs 180 for the rollers 18]., 182 and .183. The was ing 151is n'mrlo of two members 184 and 1.85 which are fastened to each other by means of the serous 136 that clamp the flanges 8 that are formed with the moon heirs of rial easing. The i'neu'il 185 have ros 'wol'ive l'ori'm-atl i. errwitl'i the foot plate (:1 uprising the

portions

100 and 191, and pairs ol lnwizorrtal talilles rlesig- 194; and 1.95, 196 and 197, 198 anti 199, 200 and 87 aml 1i.

5201, 202 aml 203, 204- and 203. 206 and 207.

The portion of the foot plate 190 and the tables 192, 1'34, lllfi. 198, 200, 201 204, and. 206, have formed therewith lho joliirnal brackets 210. The latter hraolrets have respectively journaled therein the

shafts

144, 134, 117, no no on so imiirie. Each of the latter shnfls l'iuve for (l therewith a Worm Each of the worms have i ing tl'iorowith respectively from the bottom up, the worm wheels 215 216, 217, 218, 219,'

220, 221, rim! \Viithin Lne oontroller column are located a plurality of l'lOTlCOl'ltllC pipes or tubes designated by the niinnerals 225, 226,227, 2285.229, 230, 231, 2312 and 233 The pipes have formed at their upper ends respeo lively the flanges 2:16, 237. 238, 239, 240,

241; 242 and 2-H, The said l'laz'nges fit the inner o vlimlrical surface of the casing 152 The lower (-r'nlof the pipe is sluiported on the, tables 206 and 207. The lower end of the pipe 226 is sup 'iorterl on the tables 204 and 20? 227 is sin'iportod on lhe tal'iles 2021mm 203. The lower earl of the pipe issupportiild on the tables 200 ancl 201 The lower eml of the pipe 229 is sup 'iortril on tho tahles 15.38

and 199. The lower marlof the p e supported on tlnrtahlos 196 and 197. The

lower earl of the pipe Q-il nm'n'irtoil on the tables 194 anrl Ill-3. pipe 2-32 is suy'iporteil on the tahlos 192 and 193. The lower end of the pipe 233 is supported on the

portions

190 and 191 of said foot plate. The portion 191 of the casing 151 has oxtrnrlwl therefrom inns 250 For the,

elongated roller 25]. The portion 191') of the loot plate has extendingtherefrom a journal hraolcrt z Forihe roller ioii. \Vorm Wheels Jlfi lo 22,3 'im'ilusivo are secured to their aocompanving pipes which they encircle by means of the screws 255.

The rasingi it? has tori'nerl therein a main vertical gnirlii groove 2W] anrl at various levels corn 1 nailing to tho nui'nhrr of turn-- tahlr then- 7 therein forr noil what I term a station of similar curves. l laoh smtion comprises es :ntially' a, oir: of prarl'ioally vertical grooves 261 an $62. The groove -l 18-1 and i to the pi;

mesh

The lower end. of the pipe The lower eml of the 261 has formed therewith the leg 263 which by means of the practically horizontal con heating member 266. The groove 265 has the upper return hood 267 which connects with. the leg 263. The top station is shown with the up jier ourverl groove 270 that conneo the no "ive Elli!) with theleg 264. An

'in groove 27]. extends frointhe upper portion of the easi 159 to the return bond 26? of the upper station. A return member 273 of the lowest station, connects the grooves 260 end 263 thereof. 1

On the pipe are located a plurality of tripping hloolrs 275 corresponding to the uun'iher of turntables in the a. paratus. Each of the hlooks 375 is pivote to Said pipe 225 anrl extends through the-leg 261 of the ensuing if The blocks 275 are pivoted 5 by means of the pivot pins A vor pal rooneeting rod 280 is pivoted to eac'ih bloel means of the pivot pins 28].. A swinging block 2822 pivoted to the pipe 225 by the pivot pin .283. The latter lilook enters an opening 284 in the easing 1 A link 285 has one (mu pi voted to the block A hell to the easing 151 hy means of the pivot pin 28%. The arm F186 is Innned to the link 285, ll'imunh an rhmgateii hole 289" by means of the pivot pin 2H9. A. connecting rod 293 has one end pinuglto the arm. 387 of said bell oranl-r, hy rooms of the pivot pin 293'. The other end of the I'Ull .2953 is pivoted to the arm.- 730. l

The pipe 52% has formed therein a helical groove 300 whirl) is engaged by the pin 301 rxlmnline' from, the tahlo 206. The purp'--'r ol' the groin-o is to raise the pi Hllfi'i'ltlY when turning as will he fully exi'llilliil'll farlher on. The pipe 226 has ex. lieuiling il'uu'e'l roin u plurality of rorls 302 earli oi n'hioh rrarru l lifting hlocl; 303. ".llur-srrhl liltinghlork extends into the conerank with the arms 28o and 287 ispivoted neotin; nirnilner 266 of enoh station of" grooves of the easing 152. The pipe 225 has rmpiisite openings-to permit the rorls 302 to swing with tl pipe Th ipe has extending tl'lerol'rom 'iluralitj\' of rods 3015 one for each station of at the end of the latter by tion of grooves.

of the uppermost station or the curved groove 270. The

pipes

225, 226, and 227 have requisite openings to permit the rod 310to swing with its pipe.

From the pipe 229 extends a rod 315 with a switch block' 316 similar to the rod and switch block just described and for a similar purpose for the second station of grooves from the top, except that it. stops off the groove 262 instead of a curved groove 270. The

pipes

225, 226, 227, and 228 have requisite openings for the rod 315 to swing when performing its function.

From the pipe 230 extends a'rod 318 with a switch block 320 similar to the rod and switch block described on the pipe 228, and for a similar purpose for the third station of grooves, as described for the second station. The

pipes

225, 226, 227, 228, and 229 have requisite openings for the rod 318 to swing when performing its function.

From the pipe 231 extends a rod 325 with a switch block 326 similar to the rod and switch block described on the pipe 228 and for a similar purpose for the fourth station of grooves as described for the second sta- The fourth station of grooves which is similar to the above stations isnot shown in Fig. 1. The

pipes

225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230 have requisite openings for the rod 325 to swing when performing its .t'nnction.

From the pipe 232 extends a rod 330 with a switch block 33] similar to the rod and for a similar purpose for the liftli station of grooves as described for the second station of grooves. The, lil'th station of grooves which is similar to the above stations is not shownin Fig. 1. The

pipes

225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230 and 231 have requisite openings for the rod 330 to swing when |')erlorming its function.

' From the pipe 233'exlends a. rod 333 with a switch block 334 similar to the rod and switch block described on the pipe 228 and for a similar purpose for the last statidn of grooves as for the second station of grooves. The

pipes

225, 220, 227, 228,. 22:, 2:10, 231, and 232 have requisite openings for the rod 333 to swing when performing its function.

A collar 350 is slidably located on the eas ing 152. From the inner surface of said collar extends a journal pin 351. On the said pin is journaled a wheel cage indicated in 1ts entirety by the numeral 352. The said wheel cage 352 has journaled therein the three

rollers

353, 354, and 355, adapted to travel in the groove 264 and other grooves of the casing 152. The collar 350 is provided with a counterweight 357. To the said collar 350 s fastened a tone arm 360. On the upper circumferential edge of the collar 350 is located a ball bearing cage 361 with the ball bearings 362 and on the lower the bearing 364 circumferential edge of the said collar is located the ball bearing cage 363 with the ball bearings 364.

To said tone arm 360 and at right angles thereto is fastened a bracket 363 which has formed therewith the bearing 364. An enlarged cylindrical end 368 13 formed with the arm 366 and is supported in the bearing 364. A disk v365 is formed with the cylindrical end 368. The arm 366 is secured in by means of the retaining disk 371 and the screw 373. A stop lug 374 is formed with the cylindrical end368 which to the tone arm 360. The latter bracket is inclined to the longitudinal axis of the tone arm 360. An arm 382 similar to 366 is supported in the bracket 380. A roller 383 similarto the roller 370 is jonrnaled in the arm 382. An adjusting screw 385 similar to 378. is in threaded engagement with the arm 382. I Ahorn 386 extends from the tone arm 360 and is in acoustic communication with the interior thereof. A filler plug 388 is inserted in. the large end of the arm 360. A counterweight 389 extends from the tone arm 360 at the side opposite to the horn 386 to counterbalance the latter. switch block described on the pipe. 228 and. 1

The tone arm 360 has an extension 390 (Fig. 38) which registers with the convexed end 394 of the tone arm 360. The ends 393 and 394""form a joint to prevent diffusion of sound when the extension 390 swings on its joint.

An arm 395 is fastened to the extension 390 by means of the screws 396 (Fig. 36).

The arm 395 has extending from its outer end the pin 397 on which is pivoted the sleeve 398. A stop bar. 399 extends from the sleeve 398 and is in. the path of the stop pins 400 extending f'rom the arm 395. A pivot pin 4-01. extends from the sleeve 398 and has journaled thereon the roller 405. A bracket 4-06 is attached to the tone arm 360 and has extending therefrom the pivot 407 and to the latter is journaled the roller 408. A reproducer 41'.) is located at the end of the extension 390 and has the reproducing point 412.

A casing indicated in its entirety by the numeral 425 having the front wall. 426 and the side \va'Il4-27 is shown in the main casing 20. The door 26 of the main casing 20 allows entrance into the casing 425. A plurality of shelves 430 and 431 are provided for the casing 426. The chamber 440 below the shelf 431[ contains the driving mechanisrnfor the: apparatus. In the chamber L00. hinged thereto with the concav'ed end 393$ 440 is shown the motor 442 with the arm a ture shaft 443 on which is fastened the driv ingpinion 444. A shaft 445 is journaled 1n the ournal brackets 446,447,448 and 449. The said journal brackets are fastened to the floor 24 of the main casing 20. The shaft 445 has fastened near one end the gear 450 which meshes with the 445is fastened the brake wheel 453 with the brake strap 454 with the upper member 455. A lug 456 extends from the bracket, 449 and has pinned thereto, one end of the brake strap 454. The lug 456 has in threaded engagement the threaded end'458 of the rod 459, the latter having formed therewith the flange collar 460. The threaded end 458 of the rod 459 extends through the upper mcm her 455 of the strap 454. The flange collar bears u on said member 455 of the strap. The mi 459 extends through the roof 42 of the casing 40 and has connected thereto an operatmg handle and pointer 403. A bevel gear 645 is fastened to 'the shaft 445. A

.nal shaft472,

sprocket chain wheel 462 is fastened to the shaft 445 between the journal brackets 447 and 448. A. pair of journal brackets 468 and 469 and the journal. brackets 470 are supported upon the floor 24 of the casing 20, and a. journal bracket 471 is supported upon the floor 2130f the casing 20. A diagonal shaft coin rising the portions472 and 473 is joined y the coupling 475 and is jourh'aled in the .ra .ckets 468, 469, 4710" and 471. A bevel gear 476 at one end of the portion 472 meshes with. the V V I tween the: journal brackets 468 and 469 there is fastened to the member of the-diagoa sprocket chain "vhe'el .478 similar to'462. The portion 472 f the diagonal shaft has fastened at one'end thereof the bevel/gear 479. p, To the rear wall of the. casing 20 there is seem-ed near the "upper portion. thereof a journal bracket. 490 and at the lower portion thereof a journal bracket 491.

. A plurality-of intermediate brackets 492 are 'driririg' shaft 495 also secured to said wall/33,, A vertical is journaled in said brackets secured to the lower end of the shaft 495 the bevel gear 479. A plurality of guide planks each. designated by the numeral 498 extend between the Walls 31 and 33 of the casing 20. One guide plank is n'ovidedforeach station of grooves of the casing 15 2. A plurality of journal brackets 500 are Secured to the wall 33 and eaclronc thereof has formed therewith-a journal 'pocket501 with the lower opening 502 that encircles the shaft 495. A supporting arm 504 has formed therewith the upper table With the ball bearing races 506, 507, and extends from the 508. A bearingslecve 510 table 505 and is supported in bevel/.g ear 465. Be;

the wall 33. A beveltends from the plate 565.

the bearing pocket 501. A rib 512 connects the table 505 and the bearing sleeve 510. A journal pin 515 exicnds 'l l'fllil the table 505 and has jonrnulcd thereon the spur ear- 520. A ball luau-inn race 521 is l orme with the gear 520. linll bearings 522 are provided for the ball bearing races 506 and 521. A pinion 525 is fastened to the shaft 495 and meshes with the spur gear 520. A. disk 526 is fastened to the pinion 525 and has formed therein the ball bearing rare 527. Bali l enrings 528 are provided for the ball bearing races 508 and 527. A journal pin 5210 extends from the table 505 and has journaled thereon the pinion 531 which meshes with the spur gear 520. A disk 535 is provided for the pinion 531and has formed therewith the ball bearing race 536. Ball bearings 537 are For each station of grooves on the casing 152 is provided a tln'ntablc 540 having the boss 541, the linnge 542 and the cavity 543. Screws 544 connect the disk 535, pinion53l and boss {ell together. To the rib 512 is pivoted the reuwl: arm with the

mel'nbers

546 and 547. The member 547 of the reach arm is contracted at its outer end 548 and has foilmed therewith the shoulder 549. A handl. 550 extends from said end 548. The end 54 is normally locked in an opening 552 (B ig. 34) of the guide plank 498. A sJring 5 4 extends from the plank 4'98 and are member 547 of said position. By movin direction of the arrow reach arm to look it U1 ing the handle 550 A the reach arm can be unlocked. and

pulled through the opening 552. Byi' irti1e ofthe member 546 of reach arm, the latter can be moved through alonger distance than if the member 547 the rim 512. e

In the axial center of the turntable 540 and supported inthe boss 541 formed therewith is located a spindle 560 with the threaded portion 561 and the longitudinal slots 562. talking machine record 563 having the spiral roove 564 is located on turntable 540. A-plate 565 bears on the said record .563. A blfurcated bracket 568' err- The plate 565 has were directly pivoted to thehole 566 with the fprojections 567 which screw 572 encircles the s upon the plate 565 am has formed at its lower end the circular V sha'ped' guide 575 that en-g. es :1 similar guide on the date 570. A pair of guide pins 576

connect t e plates

565 and 570. An operating disk 577 with the handle 578 enclrclesthe top end' of the spindle 560 and bears upon the screw 572 to .Which it is'pinned. The lift ing cone is secured in operative position by means 'of the wing not 579. The said "lifting'cone is indi cated in its entirety by the numeral 585.;and

he spindle 560. A indle 560 and bears guide ring 600.

moves in the slot 632.

is threaded for the screw 572. A pair of uide openings 586 are formed in said cone or the guide pins 576. A uide opening 586 parallel to the outer sur ace of the cone, slidably supports r n. index finger 590. A link 592 has one end pinned to the index finger 590. A-link 593 has one end pinned to the bracket 568 and the

links

592, 5 3 are pinned to each other by means of the pins 595. A spiral groove 597 adapted to carry the roller 405 is formed on the surface of the cone 585 and leads inwardly from the bottom to the top thereof.

The flange 542 of the turntable secured thereto by means of thescrews 598, the An internally threaded sleeve 601 has an annular groove that is engaged by the ring 600. A bracket 604 with the handle 605 extends from the sleeve 601. A lowering ring 606 has formed on its inner inclined surface the spiral groove 60'. pted to carry the roller 408 and leads inn ardly from the top to the bottom thereof. On the outer surface of the ring 606 there is scoured a threaded sleeve 608 which is in threaded engagement with .the internally threaded sleeve 601. The ring has formed therein the guide-cavity 610 fo plunger 61.1 and. the latterhas extending;- therefrom the guide finger 61.2. In the cavity 543 of the turntable 540 there is pinned by means of the pin 615 a bell crank having the arms 616 and 617I The arm 616 has formed at its upper end an elongated opening 618'which engages, a'pin 619 contained in a slot 620 in the plunger 611. A link. 623 has one end pinned to the arm 617 and the other end is pinned to the ring 606 by means of the pin 624. A slot 630 to enable the arm 616 to swing is formed in. the ring 606 and a plate 631 with the slot 632 is secured tothe bot tom face of the ring 606. The arm 616 Guide pins 635 extend from the turntable 540 through the rin 606. Win nuts 636 are provided for the top of the plns 635 to clamp the ring 606 in operative position.

From the roof of the casing 20 'are suspended a pair of journal brackets 640 in which is journaled the shaft 642' that has attached thereto the sprocket wheel 643. A sprocket chain 644 with the links 645 and 646 engage the teeth of the

sprocket wheels

462 and 643. The links 646 ha ve formed there with the elevating fingers 650 and projecting lugs651 and guide pins 652 which extencl through the finger 650. Guide bars with the vertical members 655 have horiQ zontal members 656 and by means of which they are secured to the wall 25 of the casing 20. The vertical members 655 are positioned so that the pins 652 bear on the edge thereof and the lugs 651 on the opposite edge. The elevating fingers 650 are positioned to come in contact with the roller 370 when the arm 360 is located in a direction parallel to the wall of the casing 20.

Journal brackets 660 similar to 640 extend from the roof 22 of the main casing 20. The latter brackets support a shaft 662 that carries a sprocket chain wheel 665 similar to 643. Guide bars with vertical members 655 and

horizontal members

656 and 657 are fastened to the wall of the casing 20. A sprocket chain indicated in its entirety by the numeral 667 carries the elevating fingers 650. The said sprocket chain 667 is engaged by the

sprocket chain wheels

478 and 663. The elevating fingers 650 are positioned to engage the roller 383 of the tone arm 360.

Eyelets 675 and 67 6 extend from the collar 350 and an eyelet 67 7 extends from the tone arm 360. These eyelets are equally distant from each. other on a radius line from the center of the wheel 354 which is also the center of balance of the arm 360 and its a p nzrtenances. A chain 680 is fastened at one end thereof to the eyelet 67 5. A chain 681 has one end fastened to the eyelet 676. A. chain 682 has one end fastened to the eyelet 677. The chain 680 bears on theroller 183 and the sheave 176 from whence it enters the pipe 233 and is attached to the counterweight 685. The chain 681 bears on the roller 181 and the sheave 175 from whence it enters the pipe 233 and is attached to said counterweight 685; The chain 682 bears onv the roller 182 and the sheave 177. from which it enters the pipe 233 and is fastened to the counterweight 685. To each'of the ,screws 378 and 385 respectively of the

arms

366 and 382 is fastened a swivel 690. A threaded link 691 with

spherical ends

692 and 693 is supported by the swivel 690. A ring 694 is suspended from the link 691. From. the rings 694 extend the chains 700 and. 701

which. both bear under the elongated roller 7 251 and from thence extend under the roller 253 and are finally connected to the counterweight 685.

and 706 connected by the coupling 707. Journal brackets 708 and 709 extend from the floor 23 of the casing 20 and support said shaft. A' jou1-nal bearing 710 is fastened to the plank 703 and one end of the portion A shaft is indicated with the portions 705 The slot 14 can engage the latch arm 712.

A plunger casing 718 with the rear wall 719 is attached to the cross plank 703 and has formed in its wall the guide slot 720. A latch plunger 721 with the guide pin- 722 .is contained in the casing 718. The pin 722 extends intothe slot'720. A- spring 725 mm ing the needle 412.

playing of a certain record, the pin 301 in tone arm and reprodncer -l10 and its appur tenanccs and moves them across the record so that the roller 4:05 becomes engaged in the groove 597 of the lifting cone When it is desired to stop the operation of the apparatusthe controller shaft 50 is turned by means of the handlc 62 which turns the pipe 225 and sets the tripping blocks 275 in the path of the descending

wheels

353, 354 and 355. Wlhen the said wheels strike the tripping block 27 5, their weight counteracts the weight 723i and causes the shaft 7 05 to turn and opens the motor circuit. When the apparatus has come to a stop the reproducer 41.0 is positionedin front of the door 31. This is arranged for the purpose of changlVhen the door 33* is opened the couplings an; and 707 may be easily detached from their respective shafts, and then the operator may release the hooks 36 to separate the portions as 29 and 30. of

the casing 20" and the parts connected thereto.

Having described my invention what I desire to secure by Letters Patent and claim is:

1. In an apparatus of the characterdescribed the combination of a casing with a door, a plurality of turntables with records located in said casing, means to'reproduce any of said records and automatic-means to lock the door of the casing when the turntables are rotating.

2. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of a plurality of turntables supporting disk records, a reproducer for the records, an elevating cone and a lowering ring for each record to respectively elevate and lower said reproducer means to actuate the turntables and means to automatically move the reproducer from one turntable to the other.

3. In an apparatus of the character deturntable to respectively elevate and lowerthe said reproducer, means to rotate the turntables, a controller column for the re producer and means connected to said controllercolumn to automatically, locate the reproducer on any of said records and re produce the same.

5. In an apparatus of thecharacter described the combination of a plurality of turntables supporting disk records, an elevating-cone and a lowering ring for each turntable to respectively elevate and. lower the said reproducer, a controller column, a casing on the controller column, a plurality of grooves in said casing and means located in the grooves coacting with the repl'oducer to automatically locate the reproducer on any of said records to reproduce the same.

6. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of a plurality of turntables each supporting a disk record, areproducer for the said records, a tone arm for the reproducer, a controller column in the apparatus, a collar for the reproducer supported on said controller column and means connected to the controller column to direct the collar with its re 'n'oduccr so as to reproduce any of said records desired. 7

7. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of a plurality of turntables each supporting a disk record, a

reproducer for said records, a tone arm con-' nected to said reproducer and having a collar, a plurality of pipes in the apparatus, the said collar encircling said pipes and means connected to the said pipes to reproduce the said records in continuous succession or in selected succession.

8. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of a plurality of turntables each supporting a disk record, a reproducer for said records, a tone arm having a collar connected to said reproducer, a plurality of pipes in the apparatus, a casing with grooves for the pipes, the collar of the tone arm encircling said casing, a roller cage with rollers pivoted to the collar and traveling in the grooves of the casing to direct the collar with its appurtenances from one record to another and thereby reproduce the same.

9. In an apparatus of the character described the combination, of a plurality of turntables supporting disk records, reproducer for said records, an extension for said reproducer, a tone arm hinged to said extension, a horn connected with said tone arm, a

collar for he tone arm, a roller cage for the collar, rollers journaled in the roller cage, means .to locate the reproducer on any of said records and means to rotate the turntables.

1.0. In an apparatus of the character de scribed the combination, of a plurality of turntables supporting disk records, a reproducer for said records, an extension for said reproducer, a tone arm hinged to said extension, a horn for the tone arm, a pair of brackets .secured to the tone arm, arms hinged to said brackets, rollers journaled to the latter arms, a collar for said tone arm, a, roller bearingcage secured to the lower edge of the said collar, a roller bearing cage secured to the upper edge of the said collar, ball l'iearin for the said cages, means to locpte the re )d on on any of said records and means to rotate the tl'u'utables.

11. In an ajfiparatus oi? the character described. the con'ibinatiou, of plurality of turntables suppju ting d t recwds, a {:rlurality of crnuxoutrio pipes in the aliiparatus, a plurality of tripping blocks pivoted to one of the pipes, a rod connecting the ends of the tripping blocks, a swinging block pivoted to the low ,1- end of the rod, a bell crank pivoted hi the apparatus, a link with one end pinned to one end of said swinging block and its other end pinned to an arm of said bell crank, a shaft supported in the apparatus, a counterweight arm on the shaft,

a rod connecting the latter arm and the other arm of the bell crank, a switch operated by said shaft, means to rotate the turn-- tables which. is controlled by said switch, means to locate a reproducer on any of said records and thereby reproduce the latter and means to automatically stop the rotations of the turn tables.

12. In an apparatus of the character de scribed the combination, of a plurality of turntables supportingdisk records, a reproducer for the records, an extension for the reproducer, a pivot for the extension, a roller jourualed on the pivot, a bracket secured to the extension, a pivot for the bracket, a roller jonrnaled on. the latter pivot, a tone arm lunged to t a e nsion, meai'u; to retate the turntables and means to locate. the reproducer on any of" said records to reproduce the latter,

13. In an apparatus of the character described the coinbiration, of a plurality of b disk records, a repro e, an extension for said lucer, a pivot for the extension, at

ro ler ournaled on the pivot, a bracket secured to the extension having a pair of stop lugs, a pin extending from the bracket, a sleeve having a stop lug journaled on the pin, the stop lugs on the bracket enacting with the stop lug on the sleeve, means to r0 tate the turntables and means to locate the, mproducer on any of said records to repro duce the latter.

1 1. In an amiaratus of the character described the oomb tion, of a plurality of turntables supporting disk records, a reprodimer for the records, a tone arm for the reprodnccr, rolh for the tone arm, a pair of sprocket chain wheels in the apparatus, elevating fingers for the said chains adapted. to engage the said millet a raisethe latter, In uctiilatlng solo rocket chains and me: is to locate the l. i" l'ueer on any of said records and means to rotate the turn tables. l

15, In an apparatus of the character described, the combination of a controller column comprising a plurality of concentric pi es, a plurality of pivots extent from the outermost of said pipes, tripp g blocks pivoted on said pivots, a rod connectin said blocks, swinging block with one on pivoted to said outermost pipe and also to the lower end of said rod, an electric motor in the apparatus, connections between the 1'notoi.-a1ul said swinging block, a grooved casing surrounding said pipes, a controller in the apparatus, connections between the said controller and said outermost pipe to move the latter and means coasting with the tripping blocks to control the operations of said motor.

16. In an apparatus of the character described, the combination of a controller column comprising a plurality of concentric pipes, a casing with grooves surroundin said pipes, a helical growe in one of said pipes, a stationary pin in said controller column engaging said groove, controller in the apparatus, connections between the controller and the pipe having said groove to turn said pi pr: a plurality of rods extending from the pc, a lifting block supported on the t id 0, each of said rods and extending into the grooves of said casing, a collar encircling said casing, a tone arm with a reproducer for said collar, rollers for said collar extending into the grooves of said casing and enacting with said lifting blocks, the said liltingbioclts vertically moving when the said pipe turned and thereby 10o vertically moving tl'letone arm and its reproducer. 7

1.7. In. an apparatus of the character described the combinaticm of a controller column comprising a plurality of concentric 105 at the junction. of a pair of saidgrooves, 110

and means to turn said pipes to stop off either of said grooves.

18. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of a wntmller colurnn, a plurality of col'icentric pipes in said 115' column, a Worm wheel for the lower end oi each of? said pipes, a worm. meshing with each worm Wheel, a controller adJaocnt' to said controller column, controller shafts in said controller one shaft for each of the pipes of. the COllll'lll'], connections between each one of said shafts and one of said Worms, an arm at the upper end of each shaft, a standard extending from. each arm to swing the latter and thereby turn said controller sha'ft by virtue of which the pipes in tl'lGlKOIlLI'OllBI column. are turned.

19. In an apparatus of the character described the con'ibination of a controller column, comprising a plurallty of concentric pipes, a grooved casing surrounding said pipes, a collar surrounding said casing adapt ed to slide vcrticall y thereon, a. tone arm connected to the collar, a plurality of turntables each supporting disk records, a reproducer for the tone arm engaging said records, a counterweight in the controller column, connections between said collar and the counter weight to partially counterbalance the collar and its appurtenances, means to rotate the turntables and thereby reproduce the records.

20. In an apparatus of the character described, the combination of a casing with detachable portions, a plurality of turnta' blcs for records located in said casing, an elevating cone and a lowering ring for each of said turntables and means to reproduce any of said records.

21. In an apparatus of the character described, the combination of a plurality of turntables supporting'disk records, a reproducerhaxing a reproducing point for the records, a lowering ring for each of the turntables having an indicating needle with link connections to secure its correct adjustment to automatically lower said reproducer so that the reproducing point will start at LU CIEN M. FLAGG.

\Vitnesses? AELAI Bonnwrenn, RALPH E. SLA'r'roN.