US1363102A

US1363102A - Machine

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Publication number: US1363102A
Authority: US
Publication date: 1920-12-21
Anticipated expiration: 1937-12-21

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G. W. FERRELL. TRANSFER PUNCHING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 17. I919.

Patented Dec. :11, 1920.

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TRANSFER PUNCHING MACHINE.

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Patented Dec. 21, 1920.

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G. W. FERRELL. TRANSFER PUNCHING MACHINE.

Patented Dec. 21, 1920.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 17. l9 l9. 1,363,102.

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APPucmoN FILED 1ULY I7. 1919.

Patented Dec; 21,1920.

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PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE W. FERRELL, 0F SEDALIA, MISSOURI.

. TRANSFER-PUNCHING MACHINE.

Application filed July 17, 1919.

T 0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE N. FERRELL, acitizen of the United States residing at Sedalia, in the county of Pettis and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Transfer-Punching Machines, of which the following is a specification. "i

This invention relates to improvements in machines for punching transfers of the type issued by railway passenger car conductors and has for its principal object to provide a machine embodying such novel features of construction as will facilitate the swift and convenient punching or perforation of a transfer ticket to indicate the time, point, direction or such data relating to the transfer as it may be desired to record thereon.

Another object is the provision of a machine of this character in which the transfers are stored in a stack within the casing and are automatically advanced for opera tion of an actuating device to punching position whereat the punching operation is performed and are subsequently ejected from the casing.

Another object is the provision of an automatic punching machine of this character in which the punching or penetrating pins subsequent to being properly set, are automatically actuated by a manually set hammer.

Another object is the provision of automaticspring actuated feeding and ejecting devices for the transfer which are controlled by conveniently accessible and operable controls.

With these and other objects in view as will appear as the description proceeds the invention comprlses the novel features of construction, combination of elements and arrangement of parts which will be more fully described in the following specification and set forth with particularity in the claims appended hereto.

Figure 1 represents a top plan view of the improved machine.

Fig. 2 represents a side elevation thereof.

Fig. 8 represents an end elevation of the machine.

Fig. 4: represents a longitudinal sectional view on the line 4. -4. of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 represents a longitudinal sectional view on the line 55 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 represents a fragmentary horizon Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 21, 1920.

Serial No. 311,667.

tal view on the plane of the line 6-6 of Fig. 4. r

Fig. 7 represents a vertical transverse sectional view on the line 7-7 of Fig. 2 looking in the direction of the arrow.

Fig. 8 represents a vertical transverse sectional view on the line 88 of Fig. 2 looking in the direction of the arrow.

Fig. 9 represents a fragmentary detail sectional view. through the manually operated control shaft for the transfer feeding mechanism.

Fig. 10 represents a plan view of a preferred type of transfer to be used in connection with the improved machine.

Referring to the drawings in detail, whereirf similar reference numerals desigs nate corresponding parts throughout the several views the numeral 12 indicates an outer casing which is divided interiorlyby vertical longitudinal partitions'13 arranged in relatively close relation to the side walls of the casing and a transverse partition 14 arranged vertically between the forward portions of the longitudinal partitions 13 providing a chamber 15 in the front portion of the casing for the reception of the punching mechanism to be hereinafter more fully described. A second transverse partition 16 is arranged in the rear portion of the casing 12 between the partitions 13. A sub base or platform 17 is arranged in the chamber confined between the

partitions

13, 14 and 16 and constitutes a support for a stack of transfer tickets which are deposited therein.

A vertically movable follower plate 18 is arranged in the transfer ticket receiving chamber 19 and is provided with an actuating spring 20 the tension of which normally retains the plate in downwardly extended position I in contact with the uppermost transfer of. the stack while the medial and upwardly bulged portion of the spring is connected wi h an internally threaded bushing 21 mounted upon the screw threads of a screw 22 swivelly mounted in the upper part of the casing 12 and. provided with a thumb nut 23 for convenience in turning the screw 22 to adjust the spring 20 and increase and decrease the tension exerted thereby upon the follower plate 18. The rear terminal of the plate 18 is formed with a rearwardly directed lug 24 mounted for vertical movement in slot 25 formed in the rear partition 16 and engageable, during its downward movement with one terminal of a pivoted lever 26 provided with a bifurcated extremity 27 engaging a lug 28 formed upon the driven shaft of a spring motor 29 which, when released as when the lever 26 is moved out of operative position causes rotary movement of the bell or other signal device 30 located in the chamber between the partition 16 and the rear wall of the casing 12 to give audible signal when the supply of transfers in the chamber 19 is becoming dangerously low. The pivoted lever 26 is normally retained in operative position to obstruct movement of the lug 28 by a spring 31 the tension of which is overcome by the pressure exerted by the lug 24 thereon during downward movement of the follower plate 18.

VA guide 32 having a longitudinal clovetail groove in its under side is rigidly secured beneath the platform or supporting plate 17 and is provided with gear teeth on its under side which mesh with a pinion 33 rotatably mounted with a shaft 34 in laterally projecting

arms

35 and 36 pivotaliy supported upon a shaft 37. The pinion 33 is normally retained out of mesh with the teeth of the rack bar 38 by the tension of a coiled spring 39 having connection at one terminal with the bottom of the casing 12 and at its opposite terminal with the arm 35.

One terminal of the shaft 34 is extended into the chamber between one of the longi tudinal partitions 13 and one side wall of the casing 12 and supports a second pinion 40 which, when the

arms

35 and 36 are elevated meshes with a large gear wheel 41 driven by a preferred type of spring motor 42 confined in the casing 12. The terminal of the arm 36 opposite the pinion 40 is directed angularly and so disposed that when the pinions 33 and 40 are moved out of mesh with the rack 38 and gear wheel 41. respectively, the lug terminal of the arm is brought into engagement with the teeth of the gear wheel 42 thereby lockin the latter against rotation and preventing the spring motor from running down. As will be understood, the spring motor 42 is so arranged as to move the rack bar 38 forwardly through the casing 12 and when the rack bar has reached the limit of its forward movement and is released by disengaging the pinion 40 from the gear wheel 41, it is returned to its initial position by the tension of a coiled spring 44.

A manually operable shaft 45 is mounted longitudinally within the casing 12 and is provided at its rear terminal with a restore button or handle 46 for convenience in oscillating the shaft and the intermediate portion of the latter is provided with a ratchet wheel 47 the teeth of which are so arranged that when the shaft is rotated in a clockwise direction a pivoted pawl 48 mounted upon a disk 49 rotatably mounted upon the shaft 45 is turned so as to lift the laterally projecting arm 50 thereof and correspondingly move the front terminal of a lever 51 to which the terminal of the arm 50 is connected. The lever 51 is pivotally mounted intermediate its ends upon a pin 52 arranged upon one side wall of the casing 12 and is connected by a link 53 with the extended terminal of the arm 36 so that as the arm 50 is elevated due to rotary movement of the shaft 45 the link 53 is depressed and the movement thereof transmitted to the

arms

36 and 35 moves the pinions 33 and 40 into mesh with the gear teeth of the rack bar 38 and gear wheel 41, simultaneously withdrawing the lug terminal of the arm 36 out of engagement with the gear teeth of the wheel 42 and permitting the latter to revolve so as to cause forward sliding movement of the rack bar 38 in the guide 32.

An inverted U-shaped bracket 55 is attached to the forward terminal of the rack bar 38 and a shaft 56 is journaled in the depending portion thereof and provided intermediate its ends with a laterally project lng arm 57 which is engaged by a spring 58 the tension of which normally maintains the arm in depressed condition. The terminals of the shaft 56 carry arms 59 which are arranged in opposed relation to the arm 57 and extend upwardly into slots 60 formed in the opposite sides of the supporting plate 17 and provided terminally with shoes 61 formed of rubber or other material capable of efiectively gripping the surface of the paper transfer tickets disposed in the cham ber 19 so as to move the latter forwardly during projection of the rack bar 38 by the spring motor 42, The shoes 61 are normally retained in engaging position by the tension of the spring 58 and are automatically withdrawn from contact with the material of the transfer by the deflecting members 62 secured to the front wall of the casing 12 and provided with beveled extremities which engage and deflect the shoes 61 as the transfer approaches the limit of its forward movement within the casing.

A pair of shoe actuated levers 63 is pivotally mounted at 64 upon the partitions 13 and are normally disposed at an inclination as suggested in Fig. 5 so that their forward terminals are disposed in the path of and are depressed by the shoes 61 during the forward movement of the latter. After the shoes have passed over the forward terminals of the levers 63 and have been depressed by the deflectors 62 the levers 63 return to their initial position by gravity and during the succeeding rear stroke of the rack bar 38 under the influence of the spring 44 the shoes 61 ride upon the lower edges of'the levers 63.

As the rack bar reaches the limit of its rearward movement the shoes 61 slide over the rounded lower terminals 65 of the levers 6.3 and are returned to their normal position by the tensiOI of the spring 58.

As the transfers are carried forwardly by the shoes 61 they enter beneath the horizontal plate 66 arranged in the chamber 15. The plate 66 is formedwith two annular series of

openings

67 and 68 and a central opening 69 designed to receive the perforating and marking devices to be hereinafter more fully described.

A bearing member 70 is arranged transversely of the chamber 15 above the plate 66 and supports a rotatable and vertically movable hollow shaft 71 carrying an integral collar 72 at its lower terminal and a removable collar 73 at its upper terminal which latter projects through the upper portion of the casing 12 and is arranged concentrically of a circular dial 74 printed or otherwise marked thereon. A second hollow shaft 74 is rotatably mounted in the shaft 71 and is provided at its lower terminal with a flange 75 which lies in abutment with the collar 72 of the outer shaft and is provided at its upper terminal with an adjusting ring 76 which coacts with the flange 75 to secure the shaft 7 1 against longitudinal movement within the shaft 71. A third hollow shaft 77 is journaled in the shaft 74: and carries a flange 78 at its lower terminal which lies in abutment with the flange 75 and is provided at its upper terminal with an adjusting ring 79 preventing relative longitudinal movement of the shafts 7 7 and 74. The innermost shaft section 80 is provided at its upper terminal with a turning knob 81 and at its lower terminal with a grooved holder 82 receiving a detachable printing device 83 which is movable through the center opening 69 in the plate 66 to stamp the date of issue of the transfer. The flanges 75 and 78 carry laterally projecting

arms

84 and 85, respectively the outer terminals of which are provided with depending penetrating

pins

86 and 87 adapted for projection through the series of

openings

67 and 68 in the plate 66 to punch the transfer lying thereunder. The collar 72 of the outermost hollow shaft 71 is provided with a laterally projecting arm 88 carrying a depending penetrating pin 89 for projection through this series of openings 67 and the outer shaft 71 which as will be understood is rotatable independently of the other shafts, is rotatably secured to a gear wheel 90 confined between the collar 72 and the under side of the bearing member 70 and meshing with a worm 91 secured upon a shaft 92 which projects laterally through the side wall of the casing 12 and provided. with an adjusting knob 93 facilitating adjustment of the pin 89.

position of the respective penetrating

pins

86, 87 and 89 may be readily determined.

A removable transparent window 98 is provided in one side wall of the casing 12 through which the punching operation of the machine may be examined and which facilitates the removal and substitution of a new date stamping element 88.

Just above the bearing member 70 the outermost hollow shaft 71 is provided with an integral annular flange 99 under which is engaged the medial portion of a bow spring 100 the terminals of which bear against the top of the bearing member 70 and normally maintain the several shafts and penetrating elements carried thereby in elevated position. In addition to providing an abutment for the spring 100, the flange 99 thoroughly constitutes an anvil for engagement by a pivoted hammer 101 which, whenstruck thereon drives the several shafts downwardly against the tension of the spring 100 entering the penetrating pins 87 through the openings in the plate 66 and causing the punching of the transfer in a desired manner. The hammer 101 is pivotally mounted at 102 on the bearing element 70 and is normally maintained in operative position against the flange 99 by the tension of a spring 103 which is so arranged that as the hammer is withdrawn from (in gagement with the flange 99 the tension thereof is increased and when the hammer is subsequently released it is forcibly swung against the flange to effect the downward punching stroke of the punching mechanism.

The hammer 101 projects through one the longitudinal partitions 13 and is provided with a shoulder 104lengageable by a pivoted pawl 105 carried by an arm 106 of a manually operable shaft 107 which is extended longitudinally through the casing 12 and is provided at its rear terminal with a knob 108 facilitating manual adjustment of the shaft and operation of the pawl 105.

Another spring motor 109 is arranged between the longitudinal partitions 13 and one side wall of the casing 12 and the driving gear 110 thereof meshes with a smaller gear wheel 111 carried by the shaft 112 of the ejecting roller 113 which is mounted in the forward portion of the chamber 15 in front of the punching mechanism) The shaft 112 is journaled in supporting arms 11d pivotally mounted at 115 in the casing and so arranged as to be depressed so as to move the ejecting roller 118 into contact with a transfer disposed beneath the plate 66. When elevated to inoperative position, the

shaft 112 is locked against rotary movement by engagement of a pawl 116 between the gear teeth of the pinion 111, but if slight downward movement of the arms 114 is effected the pinion 111 is withdrawn from engagement with the finger or pawl 116 thus releasing the pinion and permitting the latter to revolve under the rotative force transmitted thereto from the relatively large motor gear wheel 110.

The supporting arms 114 for the shaft 112 located adjacent the shaft 107 are extended vertically and are engageable by an arm 118 carried by the shaft 107 whereby when the latter is rotated in one direction downward movement of the angular extremity of the armand shaft 112 is effected. As clearly shown in Fig. 7, the arm 118 is disposed in opposed relation to the arm 106 whereby opposite rotary movement of the shaft 107 is necessary in order to alternately actuate the hammer 101 and shaft 112.

A holder 120 for a supplementary punching element including the penetrating pin 121 is arranged upon the top of the casing 12 and the lower angular extremity 122 of the shank 123 of the punching element is engageable by a pivoted hammer 124 arranged inthe casing between one side wall thereof and one of the longitudinal partitions 13. The punching element 121 is normally retained in elevated or inoperative position by the tension of an expansion coiled spring 125 and the hammer 124 is pivotally mounted at 126 in the casing and is actuated by a leaf spring 127 so arranged that as the hammer is withdrawn from the angular extremity 122 of the shank of the punching element the tension of the spring is increased so that, when released, the hammer is forcibly drawn into contact with the terminal of the punching element of the shank.

The hammer 124 is provided with a laterally projecting arm 128 normally engaged with the teeth of a ratchet wheel 130 the faces of which are so arranged that as the shaft 45 is rotated in a direction to cause the pawl 48 of the disk 49 to ride over the ratchet wheel 47 the teeth of the rack bar 38 are actively engaged with the angular extremity 128 of the hammer 124 to actuate the latter.

In operation a stack of transfers preferably of the type shown in Fig. 10 is arranged in the chamber 19 beneath the spring actuated follower l8. Oneend of the transfer 133 is provided with circular outer and intermediate groups of markings or characters 131 and 132 and an inner arcuate group of characters 134 which are adapted to be marked by the several penetrating

pins

89, 86 and 87, respectively to indicate upon the transfer the time, point and direction or such other data as may be desired to record upon the transfer ticket. For convenience in adjusting the several penetrating pins of the punching mechanism, the markings upon the dial 74 of the top ,of the casing are preferably identical to the arrangement of characters upon the transfer 133. The outermost penetrating element 89 is adjusted so as to engage the transfer 133 at the proper point by proper adjustment of the handle or knob 93 at one side of the easing, 12, the movement of said knob being transmitted to the punching element 89 through the worm 91, gear wheel 90 and outer shaft 71 and the rotary movement of the shaft 71 efiects movement of the relatively long indicating hand 95 over the dial 74 thus clearly indicating the position of the penetrating element 89 with respect to the markings of the transfer 133 to be punched. The intermediate and inner

penetrating elements

86 and 87 are likewise adjusted by proper manipulation of the knobs or rings 76 and 79, their position with relation to the markings of the transfer being clearly indicated by the position of the intermediate and inner pointers 96 and 97 with respect to the markings on the dial 74. Subsequent to proper adjustment of the several punching elements, the shaft 45 is oscillated in a counter clockwise direction and the pivoted pawl 48 coacting with the ratchet teeth 47 effects slight outward movement of the arm 50 which is transmitted to the forward ter minal of the lever 51 causing the rear terminal of the latter to be depressed together with the link 53 and the movement of the latter is transmitted to the supporting

arms

36 and 35 so as to elevate the latter and bring the pinions 33 and 40 into mesh with the rack bar 38 and gear wheel 41 respectively. As the gear wheels move into mesh, the angular extremity 43 of the arm 36 is withdrawn from engagement with the gear teeth of the wheel 41 thus permitting the latter to rotate under the influence of the spring 42 transmitting rotary motion to the shaft 34 and causing forward movement of the rack bar 38 through the pinion 33. The shoe 61 engages the lowermost transfer of the stack and carries the latter forwardly with the rack bar 38 under the plate 66. As the shoes 61 approach the limit of their forward movement, the elevated forward terminals of the levers 63 are depressed and during continued movement of the shoes the latter are depressed by the beveled under face of the member 62 and thus when the rack bar 38 is released as by relieving pressure upon the shaft 34 the

arms

35 and 36 are returned to initial position under the influence of the spring 39 and the rack bar 38 is withdrawn to its initial position under the influence of the spring 44. During the return movement of the rack bar the shoes 61 ride upon the lower edges of the levers 63 and are thus prevented from coming in contact with the underside of the plate 66 but as the shoes approach the limit of their return movement they slide over the rounded terminals 65 of the levers and are returned to initial engaging position under the influence of the springs 58. Subsequent to an operation of the feeding mechanism a transfer 133 is in position beneath the plate 66 for punching and therefore the shaft 107 is rotated in a clockwise direction by means of the knob 108 thus depressing the pawl 105 and elevating the hammer 101 which is tensioned by the spring 103. As the rotary movement of the shaft 107 is continued the terminal of the pawl 105 is withdrawn from engagement with the shoulder 104 of the hammer 101 and the latter being released, is forcibly struck against the flange 99 under the influence of the spring 103 thus depressing the several shafts 71, 74, 77 and 80 and the

penetrating elements

86, 87 and 89 associated therewith. Subsequent to the blow struck by the hammer 101 upon the flange 99 the vertically movable punching mechanism is returned to initial position under the influcnce of the spring 100 and the transfer is thus in condition to be ejected through the ejection opening 136 in the front wall of the casing 12 and this operation is effected by turning the shaft 107 in a clockwise direction causing the arm 118 thereof to en gage the annular extremity of the arm 114 thus oscillating the shaft 112 and withdrawing the finger 116 from the teeth of the pinion 111 and the latter being released, is rotated by the large drive gear 110 of the spring motor 109 to cause the ejection roller 113 which is now lying in contact with the transfer disposed under the plate 66 to eject such transfer through the opening 136.

When the supply of transfers in the cham- 'ber 19 becomes dangerously low the lug terminal 24: of the follower 18 engages the projecting terminal of the lever 26 causing the latter to be oscillated against the tension of the spring 31 releasing the lug wheel 28 and permitting the spring motor 29 to operate the bell or other signal 30.

What I claim is:

1. In combination, a casing, a transfer receiving chamber in said casing, a punching mechanism arranged at one end of said casing, means for projecting separable transfers from the receiving chamber to the punching mechanism, and independent means for projecting the transfers from the punching mechanism exteriorly of the eas- 1n A casing provided with an opening and an internal transfer receiving chamber, a punching mechanism arranged at one end of the casing, independent means for pro ecting separable transfers from the receiving chamber to the punching mechanism, and

means for ejecting the transfers through the opening subsequent to the punching operation.

3. In a transfer punching and issuing device, a casing, a transfer receiving chamber within the casing and constituting the greater portion thereof, a secondary chamber contiguous to the transfer receiving chamber, independently operated punching mechanism confined within the second named chamber, spring actuated mechanism arranged at one side of the transfer receiving chamber for successively feeding separable transfers below the punching mechanism and its chamber, independently operated spring actuated mechanism cooperating with said punching mechanism, and means for ejecting said transfers when punched from the casing.

1. In combination, a casing, a plurality of telescopically arranged shafts arranged therein, penetrating elements carried by the shafts, means for simultaneously actuating the several shafts, means for feeding separable transfers from said casing to punch ing position.

5. In combination, a rectangular casing, a plurality of telescopically arranged shafts at one end of said casing, penetrating elements operable by the shafts and adjustable with relation to each other, means for effecting independent adjustment of the penetrating elements, and means for simultaneously actuating the several shafts and means for feeding separable transfers from said casing beneath the shafts.

6. In combination, a casing, a plurality of telescopically arranged shafts movable vertically in said casing and relatively adjustable, penetrating elements carried by the shafts, and a pivoted hammer element engageable with the shafts for forcibly depressing the latter and causing an operation of the punching elements.

7 In a transfer punching and issuing de vice, a casing, a transfer receiving chamber arranged within the casing, a punching mechanism confined in one end of the casing contiguous with the transfer receiving chamber, a reciprocable rack bar positioned below the said chamber, pivotally mounted feeding shoes carried by the bar for successively feeding separable transfers beneath the punching mechanism, ejecting means adjacent to the punching mechanism and spring actuated means for returning the bar to its initial position.

8. In a transfer punching and issuing device, a casing, a transfer receiving chamber arranged within the casing, a punching mechanism confined in one end of the casing contiguous with the transfer receiving chamber, a reciprocable, "spring actuated rack bar positioned below said chamber, pivotally mounted spring controlled feeding shoes carried by the bar and extending within the chamber for successively feeding separable transfers beneath the punching mechanism, and an" ejecting roller pivotally mounted adjacent to the punching mechanism. I

9. In a transfer punching and issuing device, a casing, a transfer receiving chamber arranged within the casing, a punching mechanism confined in one end of the casing contiguous with the transfer receiving chamber, a reciprocable rack bar carrying pivotally mounted spring controlled feeding shoes, means for withdrawing said shoes from engagement with the transfer, means for retaining the shoes out of contact with the transfer during the returning movement of the bar, and an ejecting roller pivotally mounted ct one end of the casing.

10. In a machine of the character described, a reciprocable bar, transfer feeding shoes carried by the bar, means for withdrawing the shoes out of contact with the transfer, pivoted levers arranged to engage the shoes during return movement of the bar to prevent contact of the shoes with the transfer.

11. In a machine of the character described, transfer punching means, a pivoted hammer for actuating the punching means, transfer ejecting means, and a manually operable shaft having connection with the hammer for actuating the latter and with the ejecting means whereby when the shaft is turned in one direction the punching means is actuated and when the shaft is rotated in the opposite direction the ejecting means is operated.

12. In a machine of the character described, a casing, adjustable transfer punching means arranged in the casing, a pivoted hammer for actuating the punching means, spring actuated ejecting means for the transfers, means normally retaining the ejecting means in inoperative position, a manually operable shaft, means connecting the shaft with the punching means whereby when the shaft is rotated in one direction the hammer is actuated to oscillate the punching means, and means connecting the shaft with the ejecting means whereby when the shaft is rotated in the opposite direction the ejecting means is moved to operative position to eject a transfer from the punching means.

13. In a transfer punching and issuing device, a casing, a transfer receiving chamber arranged within the casing, a transverse partition and horizontal plate confining a punching mechanism in one end of the casing, said punching mechanism comprising a plurality of telescopic shafts, a relatively movable date stamping element carried by the innermost shaft, a plurality of penetrating elements carried by the other shafts arranged at various distances from the axis of the latter and being relatively adjustable therewith, said penetrating elements adapted to be projected through apertures formed in the horizontal plate and means normally positioned below and in proximity of the forward end of the transfer receiving chamber for successively projecting separable transfers beneath the horizontal plate and the punching mechanism and roller means for ejecting said transfers from the casing.

14. In a transfer punching and issuing device, a casing, a transfer receiving chamber arranged within the casing, a transverse partition and horizontal plate integral therewith confining a punching mechanism in one end of the casing contiguous with the transfer receiving chamber, said unching mechanism comprising a plurality of telescopic shafts, a relatively movable stamping element carried by the innermost shaft, a plurality of penetrating elements carried by the other shafts arranged at various distances from the axis of the latter and adjustable therewith, a dial on the casing, means carried by the shafts and cotiperating with the dial for indicating the position of the respective penetrating elements, means for projecting said penetrating elements through apertures formed in said horizontal plate, a spring controlled rack bar and feeding shoes carried thereby for feeding transfers below the horizontal plate and the punching mechanism and. means for successively ejecting individual transfers from the casing after the same have been punched.

In testimony whereof, I aiiix my signature hereto. r

GEORGE W. FERRELL.