US1590938A - Matrix distributor for typographical machines - Google Patents

Description

June 29 1926.

H. R. FREUND MATRIX DISTRIBUTOR FOR TYPOGRAHICAL MACHINES Filed Augusi;l 8, 1924 Patented June 29, 1926.

` UNITED STATES PATENT oFFicEQv HERMAN R. FREUND, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR T0 INTERTYPE CORPORA- TION, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, A CORPORATION 0]? NEW YORK.

MATRIX DISTRIBUTOR FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINES;

Application filed August 8, 1924. Serial No. L280,898.

The present invention relates to improvements in typographical machines and more particularly to those of the class wherein two or more magazines containing respectively,7 diiierent fonts of matrices are used, and in which distribution of the matrices to the different magazines may take place concurrently from a single distributing bar.

The primary object of the invention is to provide novel and improved means whereby mixed matrices or matrices belonging to diii'erent fonts may be distinguished, sepa rated and directed to the appropriate chan# nels of their respective magazines with speed, facility and certainty.

To these and other ends the invention consists in certain improvements and combinations and arrangements of parts, all as will 4be hereinafter more fully described, the t'ea-y l applicable to typographical machines of the tures of novelty being pointed out particularly in the claims at the end of the specification. f

In the accompanying drawingsz Y Figure 1 is a perspective view, partly in section, illustrating a portionof the matrix distributing means of a typographical ma chine embodying matrix distinguishing and separating means constructed in accordance with the presentinvention.l I

Figure 2 is a vertical cross section, taken substantially on the line 2 2, Fig. 1, looking in the ldirection of the arrow, showing the means by which matrices are directed to properly engage the separating means.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a section of the separating rails, showing the method of constructing them.-

Figure 4 is a perspective view'of a standard formV of matrix containing a single straight vertical groove through the side l Asuperposed and downwardly inclined ma.-

wall thereof.

Figure 5 is a perspective of a standard form of matrix having a curved groove in the side wall thereof.

Figure 6 is a sectional view showing diagrammatically the manner in which matrices having a curved groove therein are engaged and withdrawn by the separating rails from the `Adelivery throat and directed into a throatV leadingl to the upper maga-V zine.

Figure 7 is a view similar to Fig. 6, showing diagrammatically the marmer in which matrices having a straight or vertical groove y are distinguished and separated by the separating rails romrthose having a curved groove and are directed into a throat which leads to the lowerl magazine. i

Figure 8 is a perspective view of'a matrix whichis 'of standard form but has its directing ears or lugs set in from its sideI walls.

y'Similar parts are designated by the same reference characters in the several views.

y Thepresent invention is applicable generally to typographical machines of the kinds employing y circulating matrices vwhich are stored in magazines to be delivered therefrom for `assembly in aline preparatory to the making of a cast therefrom, after whichthe, matrices are returned to the magazines lthrough distributing mechanism. The invention, however, is more vparticularly well-known linotype class, and more especially to machines of that cla-ss which are constructed to contaln two or more maga- .zinesV for matrices `belonging to different.

fonts, and which employ a single distributor bar for the delivery oit' the-mixed matrices stricted to the precise construction shown as equivalent constructions are contemplated, andsuch will be' included within the scope of the claims.

In the present instance 1 and 2 represent the upper ends ot the upper and lower trix magazines.l These magazines are adapted to contain respectively matrices belonging etl to be understood that the inventionis not rel to differ-ent fonts, and the matrices may be delivered fromthe low-er or forward ends of these magazines, as required, by actuation of the vusual escapement and keyboard lmechanism, such y as is generally used'vfor such purposes 1n machines of this generalclass. The top and bottom pl'a-tesvofveach magazine may be grooved, as shown, toereceive the lugs or ears of the matrices, thus les providing separate channels which receive 1 and guide the matricesv during their entry 14,

and descent through the magazines. The usual distributor bar 3 employed for distributing matrices belonging to the different magazines may be of the kind usually employed 'in machines of this particular type,

it being located, -as .usual, `above and to the rear of the upper rear matrix receiving ends of the magazines.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide means for distinguishing and separating matrices belonging to different fonts. For this `purpose Iy have provided in the side wallsl of the matrices, distinguishing grooves, these distinguishing grooves in matrices belonging to different Vfonts being different, but such grooves are the 4same Yfor matrices belonging to `the same font. For example, in Figure l the matrix m is provided with a straight or ver- Xtical Jgroove m4 in one of its side walls, such groove leading from the top to the bottom ofthe matrix; and in Figure 5 the kmatrix m1 is provided with a curved or `arcuate groove m5 in one of its side walls, the Vupper and lower Vends of this curved groove corresponding vin position and relation with the groove m4 in the matrix containing the straight or vvertical groove, as Shown in Figure t.

In 'Figur-e 8 I Vhave shown a matrix m2 which has, in recent years, come into common use in which vthe-guiding ears or lugs m10 are offset from each of the flat sides of the body of the matrix, and this form of matrix is shown `provided with a circular groove mG in one of its side walls which corresponds with the curved .groove m5 in the matrix m shown in Figure 5, but it is to be understood that other fonts containing matrices of this particular form may contain a straight groove like :the groove m4 in the matrix m, Figure 4, .for separation ,and distribution thereof to another magazine.

Referring now to Figure l, the standard distributor bar 3 together with the screws 4 are'show'n, serving to conduct the matrices for delivery to the separating channels of the magazines by the combinations of Yteeth .in the upper ends of the matrices asshown, in conjunction with the permuted ribs on the distributor bar.l As such distribution iis-of the usual form a Vdetail o'f-its operation is not necessary herein.

As the matrices are delivered from the distributor bar, they pass into the upper end -o'f the throat 5 of what has Ybeen generally termed the channel entrance 6 of a line casting machine, whereby and through which they are diverted from their vertical `delivery into an oblique path for delivery to the downwardly and forwardly inclined magazines.

According to the present invention, this channel entrance is extended and utilized for a separating means in the following manner Y Is/Vhen the matrix m (Fig. 4l) is delivered from the distributor bar 3 it passes directly into the upper end of -the throat 5 of the channel entrance 6, the channel entrance being rating plates l the matrices in vertical position for delivery to the magazines, it being understood that there are a series of these Yplates of a like character to provides-for the delivery of an entire font of matrices. As each matrix m is delivered into the throat 5 it immediately comes into contact with the directing rails .8 which the falling matrix engages by the ears or 'lugs on its corners and is guided thereafter entirely by its ears or lugs.

It may be noted in Figure 2 that the upper ends of the rails 8 are bevelled to provide dared openings at the entrances of the channels formed between them in order that the lugs or ears of the matrices may readily enter the channels and thus bring the respective matrices under the controlof the rails 8. It is also to be noted that these rails 8 projectfrom the opposite sides ofthe channel entrance in order that a matrix having the lugs or ears arranged as shown 'in Figure 8 may be accommodated in the regular operation of distribution. In other words, it is immaterial whether the lugs or ears of the matrices are flush with either-or both sides of the matrices, yas in Figures 4t and V5, or whether the lugs orears are oiset provid-ed withthe usual sepa- .appropriately spaced to keep f inwardly from the sides of the body, as `'in 1 Figure 8, as the means for preparing the matrices to meet the separating means, hereinafter described, are present in yeach .chan- Vtionedr in the throat 5 to meet `the matrices as they vpass along 'the rails 8 from the distributor bar 3. A section of the font separator 1s shown in Figure 3, but it is to be understood that although this section is only f shown with three openings, the bar iis of suicient length to correspond with the number of distributing points on the distributor bar and the number of channels in each magazine and it is fitted into an opening inthe front of the channelentranceso that it forms substantially ra part of the front wall thereof. The separator is provided with a series of rails l0 which project into the respective channels of the channel entrance and are curved or arcuate-*in conformity with the curved grooves m5 and m ofthe matrices m or m2. Each railv 10 is provided with an opening 11, these openings being arranged uniformly throughout the separator and substantially tangentially of the respective rails for a purpose which will be hereinafter described. Each of theV rails 10 below the opening 11 is slightly pointed, as at 12, for purposes which will also be described later.

As the matrices m are directed, as Cle-- scribed, to the throat 5 and are guided under the control of their guiding lugs along and between the rails 8 they meet the separator at the top 10a ofthe respective separating rails. This point of contact of each separating `rail is so positioned in the respectivema'trix channel of 'the channeljentrance that the matrices which are fully under control in each direction inl their chann nels of the rails 8 will properly present the grooves in their side wallto the point 10a of the respective separating rails. ,Assuming, for example, as in Figure 6, that'the matrix fm has passed through the channels between the rails 8, and that the groove in the matrix has come in contact with the point 102L of the separating rail, it is shown therein that the tendency of the matrix is to follow the curved rail 10,' the matrix bridging or passing the opening 11 to the lower section of the rail 10. The upper end of the lower section of the rail 10 adjacent to the opening 11 is tapered to catch and direct this matrix so that it will follow the curved rail 10 throughout its distance'which leads the matrix for delivery to the upper magazine 1.

If, however, the matrix delivered from the distributor bar D had been one like the matrix m (Figure 4.) in which the groove in its side was vertical, such matrix when coming in contact with the separator 9 at the point 10a, as shown in Figure 7, would have passed directly throughv the opening 11 on the rail 10 into the lower section of the throat 4 and thus be led into the lower magazine 2.

The invention enables matrices belonging to different fonts to be ydistributed to the appropriate channels of their respective magazines from a single distributor bar with the same speed, facility and certainty as has been the practice in machines where only the usual or stan-dard matrices are used. The matrix separating lmeans which receives the matrices belonging to the different fonts from the distributor bar, automatically distinguishes and separates the matrices and then directs them into their appropriate magazines. The structure may be readily applied to typographical machines, and especially to those of the linotype class, as it may be accommodated within the channel entrance through which the matrices pass from the distributor bar to the magazines.

I claim as my invention 1. In a typographical machine having two magazines each containing a font of matrices` the matrices of one font having a curved distinguishing groove in a iiat side Vof the' body thereof and the matrices 'of the y other font having a straight,v groove in' the flat side of the body thereof, the openings of the distinguishing grooves inthe matrices of the different fonts heiligl in the same relamatrices from the distributor. to-the magazines; a vmatrix separating lrail embodying means for so cooperating with the matrices as to guide those having curved grooves in one direction and those having straight grooves in another direction.v

y `2. In a 'typographical machine having two magazines each to containy a font of matrices, a distributor to deliver matrices to the upper end of eachA of the magazines, guides within each channel of the channel entrance,directing means within the channels to assume controlfof the falling matrices by their lugs or ears and to direct the flight of the matrices, and a separator to which the matrices are directedand which is arranged to engage in a curved distinguishing recess in the flat side of matrices of one font and to deliver such matrices to an upper magazine and having a cut-away portion ary paths, and a matrix separator embodying' rails arranged to enter the grooves in the sides of the matrices of different fonts and having cut-away portions p intermediate their length, said rails being curved to engage the curved grooves in the matrices of 'one font and thus direct such matrices along the rails to one magazine, and causing the matrices having the straight grooves therein iOO llO

to disengage from the rails through the cutaway portions thereon for delivery to another magazine. y

1. In a typographical machine having a plurality of relatively superposed magazines one to contain a font vof matrices each having a curved groove ina side thereof and yanother to contain a font of matrices each ywhich extend into the paths of the matrices and are arranged to engage in the grooves `in the sides thereof'7 said rails being curved to conform substantially'with the curved grooves of certain of the matrices and having each a cut-away portion to permit disengagement therefrom of the matrices having the `straight grooves.

5. In a l'typographical machine having a plurality 0f relatively superposed magazines one to contain a `font of matrices each having a curved groove in aside thereof and another to contain a lfont of matrices each having a straight groove in aside thereof; a channel entrance 'to receive such matrices and having guides for directing the matrices, and a matrix separator embodying rails Whichextend into the paths of .the matrices and are arranged to engage in the grooves in the sides thereof, said rails beingourved y to conform substantially With' the curved grooves of certain matrices and operative to support -such matrices and direct them finto one of the magaznes,.and each rail having a portion cut awayV on the line of a chord to cause matrices having a straight groove lengths thereof. A 1

.6. In a typographical machine embodying a single distributorand .tvvo .magazines each containing a zfont of vmatrices, the matrices belonging'to one font having a .curved groove therein iand the matrices belonging to the yother font having a straight L.groove therein, means including a .curved vrail cut away on the line of achord interposed between the distributor .and thev magazines .whereby matrices having a icurved groove Will follow said rail .and thus -be directed to thas be directedY to another fmagazine. n

lntestimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

vHERMAN R. FREUND.

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