US1302655A - Machine for protecting checks and the like. - Google Patents

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C. H. HASBRO'UCK. MACHINE FOR PROTECTING CHECKS AND THE LIKE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR- 3, l9l7.

Patented May 6, 1919.

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MACHINE FOR'PROTECTING CHECKS AND THE LIKE.

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C. H. HASBROUCK. MACHINE FOR BROTECTING CHECKS AND THE LIKE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR-3.1917.

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CHARLES H. HASBROUGK, OF BING-HAMTON', NEW YDRK.

MACHINE ron iiaoTECTIivs CHECKS AND THE LIKE.

Application med March 3.1917. seriai No. 152,425.

tain new and useful lmproverents in Ma-` chines for Protecting Checks and the like, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to machines for protecting checks and the like.

rllhe primary object of this machine .is to provide a device ofm the above mentioned character which will print checks, drafts or other documents in4 such a manner as to effectively prevent any alteration of the same.

A further object of this invention is to provide a machine for printing and protect-- ing checks and the like whichis comparatively simple in construction, easy and inexpensive to manufacture, lstrong and durable.

Another object of this invention is to provide a machine for printing checks which will more effectivelyv prevent the alteration of same and give increased protection to the maker of a check than in check writers of ordinary construction. 'l

The above and other objects and advantages will appear from the .following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the Aparticular features of novelty will be pointed out in the appended claims.

Common subject matter which is shown and described in this application but vnot claimed herein is claimed in my copending applications for machines for protecting checks and the like, one applicati-on being filed August 1, 1916, Serial No. 112,539, and the other being filed November 27, 1917, Serial No. 204,210.

. 1n the drawings in which similar charac ters `of reference denote similar parts in the several views, j

Figure 1 is a side elevation ofthe device, with a cover therefor shown in` section;

Fig. 2 is a top view of the device, also with the cover in section;

Fig. 3 is a' side viewof the machine, cere tain parts being shown in section; f

Fig. 4 is a view taken on the line 4.4 of Fig. 3;

Fig. 5'is an end elevation of the machine;

Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken on the line 5-5 ofl Fig. 1; j

Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of a printing wh @nl t .Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 6, 1919 Fig. 8 is a face view of the same;

F 9 is a' face view of a scale bar;

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a rframe;

Fig. 11 is a central vertical longitudinal sectional view of the same;

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of "aportion of a rack bar;

Fig. 13 is a transverse sectional view of the same showing a portion of an upstanding arm associated therewith, and,

Fig. 14 is aside elevation of a spring pressed locking arm.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral 1 denotes the base of the machine, upon which is mounted a raised plate 2 beneath which the checks, drafts or other documents are to be inserted. Mounted onthe base 1 and near one end thereof is a member 3 which supports shafts 4 and 5. rlFhe shafts, as shown, are arranged substantially parallel to each other. Mounted nearthe op-A posite end of the base 1 and arranged substantially parallel to shafts 4 and 5 is a supporting member 6, the head of which is provided with parallel arranged slots 7 and 8.

A projection 10 at the end of frame 9 is sl1dably engaged in slot 8. Secured to the supporting member 6 and extending across slots 7 and 8 isa spring 11, the purpose ofy which is lpivoted near one end thereof a bellr crank lever 14. @ne arm of lever 14 is provided with a slot' 15 which engages a pin 16 secured to the frame 9. The other arm of lthe lever 14 is provided with a slot 17 which engages the pin 17 secured to an operating lever 19 vwhich in turn is pivotally secured to the plate 13 as shown at 18.

"Extending through the frame 9 and rigidly secured thereto is a shaft 20 to which is splined a printing wheel 21 and a pinion 22. The printing wheel 21 is provided with a. plurality of slots 23, each of which terminates in an enlarged opening 24. Mounted on the face of the printing wheel 21 are suitable back ground blocks 26 provided with indicia 25 as shown. This back ground block 26 may be provided with either serrated or smooth faces as shown.

Preferably formed integral with the frame 9 at a point adjacent shaft 20 is a substantiallv right-angle member 27 one arm of which extends over the printing wheel 21, as shown clearly in Fig. 6, and supports an inverted substantially U-shaped spring member 28 provided with bearings 29 at its extremities. Mounted in bearings 29 are inking rollers 30 adapted to contact with the printing wheel 21. Mounted on the base 1 by means of projections 31 and 32 and positioned parallel to the frame 9 is a bar 33 which is provided throughout almost lts entire length with a slot 34. Positioned on the plate 2 and arranged parallel to the bar 33 and near same is a guide-way 35, as shown in Fig. 2. Slidably mounted within this guide-way 35 is a rack bar 36 which is adapted to mesh with the pinion 22 and impart a rotary movement to the printing wheel 21 upon a sliding movement of the rack bar. The rack bar 36 is provided with joints 37 and 38, one of which is clearly shown in Fi 12.

Secured to the rac bar 36, as clearly shown in Figs. 5 and 13, is an upstanding arm 39 which is provided with projections 40. The projections 40 are adapted to slidably fit Within the slot 34 and bar 33. An operating handle 41 is secured to the upstanding arm 39. The upper end of arm 39 forms a pointer 41, as shown in Fig. 5. Secured to the plate 2, as clearly shown in Figs 5 and 14, are projections .42, to each of which is pivoted a spring-pressed locking arm 43, one end of which is adapted to engage the teeth of rack bar 36 and lock same against longitudinal movement. Mounted on each end of the frame 9 and preferably formed integral therewith is a downwardly projecting arm 45 which is adapted to contactfwith one end of arm 43 and disengage the other end from the teeth of rack bar 36. In practice, two of these locking arms are used, one positioned on each side of the type wheel 2l. Mounted on the plate 2, as clearly shown in Figs. 5 and 6, is a projection 46 which carries a pin 47 which faces the printing wheel 21. The base'l opposite the printing wheel 21 is provided with an opening 48 which registers with a similar opening 49l in plate 2. Positioned on the under side of the basel and adjacent the opening 48 is a substantially U-shaped frame 50 which has mounted therein, as clearly shown in Figs. 3 and 10, an adjustable spring-pressed secondary frame 51. This frame 51 has mounted therein a revoluble platen wheel 52 over which the back ground blocks 26 carried by the printing wheel 21 are adapted to be moved.` A screw 53 is secured to the secondary frame 51 and passed through the U-shaped frame 50, said screw being freel to reciprocate within the opening through which it is passed. As shown 1n 'Fig. 11, the frame 50 is provided with openings 54 and 55 which receive plungers 56 and 57 which carry springs 58 and 59 respectively. It is obvious that the vertical movement of frame 51 is limited and can be adjusted by means of nut 60 mounted on the screw 53.

Adjustably mounted on the base l are guide members 61. It can be readily seen that.y by adjusting the guide members 61, checls, drafts or other documents may be inserted in .the machine and properly guided. y

A cover 62 is provided for this machine which is preferably of substantially rec tangular form. A slot 63 is provided in one of the sides thereof to allow the operation of the handle 19. To permit the longitudinal movement of the handle 41 a slot 64 is provided in the cover 62. Arranged substantially parallel to the guide-way 35 and rack bar 36 and positioned in the cover 62 is a slot 65, which slot permits the longitudinal movement of the arhi 39 and its pointer 41. The pointer 41 is adapted for move ment along a scale bar 66 which is clearly shown in Fig. 9. As shown in this ligure, this scale bar permits the printing of the exact amount of the check, draft or other document, the numerals being from 1 to 20 and from 20 to 90 (progressing by 10s). The words dollars, hundred and thousand and three cross marks also appear.

The interior of the cover is provided with raised track portions 66 and 67 which are so positioned that upon sufficient longitudinal movement of the rack bar y36, one end of the bar will be carried in one of the tracks 66 or 67 according to the direction of movement of the bar 36. This is made possible. it is obvious, Iby joints 37 and 38.

From the above description, it is obvious that the operation of the device is as follows When it is desired to print a certain amount on a check, draft or other document, the check or the like is inserted in the space between the base 1 and the plate 2. The printing wheel is then rotated to the desired ,position by means of the handle 41 which moves the rack bar 36 laterally and rotates pinion 22. The desired position is found b v the pointer 41 registering with scale bar 66. The lever 19 is then moved downwardly by its handle, which will cause the frame 9 carrying the printing wheel 21 to move' forwardly carrying With it the inserted check. The pin 47 will be inserted in one of the enlarged openings 24 of the printing wheel and hence eliminate any rotary movement of same. As the check or other document goes overspring-pressed platen wheel 52, the indicia on the printing wheel will be impressed upon the check or other document. When the frame 9 is moved, as above described, it is obvious that the spring 12 is compressed and the projection 10 on frame 9 will travel in slot 8 of projection 6. It

can also be seen from Fig. 4:, that as the4 l projection reaches the end of slot 8, the

' to engage the teeth of rack bar 36 and pretitl vent same from displacement. For convenience, as `before mentioned, two of these locking means are provided. I

lin reduction to practice, ll have found that the form of my invention illustrated in the drawings and referred to in the above description as the preferred embodiment is the most eilicient and practical, yet realizing that the conditions concurrent with the adoption of my device will necessarily vary, l desire to emphasize the fact that various minor changes in details of. construction, proportion and arrangement of parts may be resorted to, when required, without sacriicing any of the advantages of my invention as defined in the appended claims.

- What l claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is:

1. A check writer `comprising a base, a frame adapted for transversek movement with respect to said base, a printing wheel carried by said frame, a pinion carried by 'said printing wheel, a movable rack adapted to engage said pinion, a spring for normally maintaining engagement between the pinion and rack, means for moving'lsaid pinion transversely ot of engagement with said rack, and means for locking said rack when said pinion is moved out of engagement with the same.

2. A check writer comprising a base, a frame adapted for transverse movement with respect to said base, a printingwheel carried by said frame, a pinion carried by said printingA wheel, a movable rack adapted to engage said pinion, a spring for normally maintaining engagement betweensaid pin.- ion and rack, a lever adapted to move said' 'frame transversely with respect to said base and disengage said rack and pinion, and

means for locking said printing wheel against rotary motion when said rack and pinion are disengaged.

3. A check writer comprising a base, a trame adapted for transverse movement with respect to saidbase, a printing wheel carried by said frame, a pinion carried by said printing wheel, a movable rack adapted to engage said pinion, a spring for normally maintaining engagement between said pinion and rack, a lever adapted to move said frame transversely with respect to said base and disengag said rack and pinion, a pin for locking said printing wheel against rotary motion when said rack and pinion are disengaged, and means for locking said rack when said rack and pinion are disengaged.

4. A check writer comprising a base, a frame adapted for transverse -movement with respect to said base, a printing wheel carried by said frame, a pinioncarried by said printing wheel, a plurality of inking rollers carried by said frame and adapted to contact the face of said' printing wheel, a movable rack adapted to engage said pinion, a spring for normally maintaining engagement betweenl said pinion and rack, a lever adapted' to move said frame transversely with respect to said base and disengage said rack and pinion, a pin for locking said printing wheel against rotary motion when said rackand pinion are disengaged, and means for locking saidv rack when said rack and pinion are disengaged.

5. A check writer comprising a base, a frame adapted for transverse movement with `res ect to said base, a printing wheel carried y said frame, a pinion carried by' said printing wheel, a movable rack adapted to engage said pinion, a spring for normally maintaining' engagement between said pin.

ion and rack, a lever adapted to move said frame transversely with respect to said base and disengage said rack and pinion, aplaten wheel carried by said base, said platen wheel being adapted to engage the face of said printingwheel, and means for locking said printing wheel against rotary motion when said rack and pinion are disengaged.

6. A device of the character described comprising a base, a movable frame mounted thereon, a printing wheel journaled within said frame, a pinion carried by said' printing wheel, a rack adapted to engage the said pinion to rotate said printing wheel, a lever for moving said pinion out of normal engagement with said rack, means for locking said printing wheel against rotary movement when said p inion is moved out of engagement 'with said rack, means forlocking said rack when said pinion is moved' out of engagement therewith, and a spring adapted to move said pinion into engaging position.

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