US1937228A - Attachment for linotype or intertype machines - Google Patents

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Nov. 28, 1933. A. E. JORDAN 1,937,228

7 ATTACHMENT FOR LINOTYPE AND INTERTYPE MACHINES Filed July 25, 1931 lNVENTOR Z2 rlbrdan ATTORN EY Patented Nov. 28, 1933 ATTACHMENT FOR LINOTYPE OR INTER- ms MACHINES Arthur E. Jordan, Bcmidji, Minn.

Application July 25, 1931. Serial No. 553,151

3 Claims. (01. sa -s9) This invention relates to an attachment for linotype or intertype machines.

In machines of this type the operator sits before a keyboard and as the various keys are op- 5 erated representing the letters of words or other symbols corresponding matrices are moved into position upon a gate rail with the front or exposed faces of the matrices being in flat contact with the gate. These matrices are moved automaticaily after a line has been formed from the gate and the usual casting operation is performed at points beyond the gate. As the matrices come into position at the gate the operator must care fully inspect the dies in order to determine whether the correct die has been moved into position. Due to the fact that these dies are extremely small it is diflicult to read them. In that event the operator loses time in determining Whether the matrix is the correct one or whether the matrix is inadvertently passed as correct.

It is a further object of the invention to provide an attachment connected directly to the gate of a linotype or intertype machine which carries an elongated lens for magnifying the matrices in order that the operator will be able to tell readily whether the correct matrix has been placed in position.

A further object of the invention is the provision of an attachment for a linotype or intertype machine which includes an adjustable lens holder carrying a lens in spaced relation with the outer exposed faces of the matrices, the lens being elongated so that the operator sitting at the right of the gate will be able to clearly see the magnified matrices as they are moved into position.

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In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary plan view of a linotype or intertype machine showing my invention applied thereto,

Figure 2 is a view in elevation of the device shown in Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a view in perspective oi a lens constructed in accordance with the principles invention,

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Figure 4 is a. view in perspective of an extensible holder for the lens,

Figure 5 is a transverse vertical section taken along the line 5-5 of Figure 1,

Figure 6 is a transverse vertical section taken along the line 6-6 of Figure 1,

Figure 7 is a view in perspective of a clip for retaining one end of the lens in the holder,

Figure 8 is a view in perspective of a clip for retaining the opposite endof the lens in the holder, and

Figure 9 is a transverse vertical section taken along the line 9-9 of Figure 1.

Referring more particularly to the drawing. 10 designates a gate rail of a linotype machine which is supported by a frame 11. A gate 12 has depending legs 13 which are hingediy mounted at 14 on the frame 11 so that the gate may be swung outwardly from the outer exposed faces 15 of matrices iii.

A bracket arm 20 is secured at 21 to the outer face of the gate 12. iihis bracket arm has a right angle extension 22 and a slotted extension 23 which is located at an angle to the extension 22. A bracket arm 24 is secured at 25 to the outer face of the gate 12 and has an extension 26 which is located in parallel relation with the extension 22 of the arm 20. An extension 27 which is at right angle to the extension 26 is slotted to receive 'a threaded stud 28. A threaded stud 29 is adapted to be received by the slot in the extension 23 or the arm 20.

A lens holder, generally designated by the numeral 30, is composed of a bar 31 telescopically received by. means of a bar 32 so that the bar 31 is slidable within the bar 32 and the bars may be adjusted to accommodate lenses of varying lengths. An end wall 33 extends outwardly and at right angles to the bar 32. The flange 34 is located at right angles to the end wall 33. An

end wall 35 extends outwardly at right angles from the bar 31 and is provided with a right angularly disposed flange 36. The stud 28 is rigidly secured to the end wall 33 while the stud 29 is rigidly secured to the end wall 35.

A nut 37 is threaded onto the stud 28 and engages the inner face of the extension 27 of the arm 24. A thumb nut 38 is threaded onto the stud 28 and engages the outer face of the extension 2'1 that co-operates with the nut 37 for rigidly securing the stud 28 and likewise the end wall and arm 32 in a fixed position.

A nut 40 is threaded onto the stud 29 and engages the inner iace of the extension 23 or the arm 20. A thumb nut 41 is threaded onto the stud 29 and engages the outer face of the extension 23 and co-operates with the nut 40 for rigidly securing the stud 29, the end wall 35, and the bar 31 in a fixed position.

An elongated lens is supported within the holder 30 with the portion 46 of the lens engaging the flange 34. The portion 4'? of the lens 45 engages the flange 36. A U-shaped clip 48 has one flange 49 engaging the outer face of the end wall 33 and a flange 50 in engagement with the inner face of said wall. The free edge of the flange 50 is cut away, as shown at 51, and is curved to conform to the curvature of the portion 52 of the lens 45. Threaded bolts 53 are screwed into perforations 54 in the end wall 33 and pass through slots 55 formed in the flange 49 of the clip 48. This flange is also provided with an open ended slot 56 to receive the threaded stud 28.

A second clip 60, similar in construction to the clip 48, embraces an end wall 35 with one flange 61 engaging the outer face of the end wall while a flange 62 engages the inner face of said wall. The flange 62 is cut away along a curve, as shown at 63, which will conform to the curvature of the portion 64 of the lens 45 so that when the clip is in place the portion 63 will engage the portion 64 of the lens and co-operate with the clip 48 for retaining the lens in place on the holder The clip is secured in place by means of threaded bolts 53 passing through the elongated slots 55 formed in the flange 61. These bolts are threaded into passages 65 formed in the end wall 35. This flange is also provided with an openended slot 66 which receives the threaded stud 29.

When the matrices are employed to form a black face type these matrices are supported by means of a shoulder 70 on matrices 16 which rest upon the inner edge of a black face rail 71.

It will be noted that the lens 45 is elongated and is slightly longer than the length of the usual line for printing newspapers or magazines and has its outer face curved while its inner face 76 is flat. The portion 77 which is adjacent the operator isthicker than the opposite end 78. It will be noted that the curve upon which the portion '78 is formed has a greater diameter than sired the bars 31 and 32 may be adjusted since they are extensible to accommodate such lenses.

I claim:

1. In a linotype machine, a lens, means for supporting the lens in spaced relation with the exposed faces of the matrices as said matrices are being arranged for casting a line of type, said means comprising a holder including a pair of extesible arms, end walls extending inwardly from the outer end of the arms, U-shaped clips mounted on the end walls, means for adjustably securing the clips on the end walls, each of the clips having a portion engageable with the lens for retaining said lens in position.

2. In a linotype machine, a lens, means for supporting the lens in spaced relation with the exposed faces of the matrices as said matrices are being arranged for casting a linev of type, said means comprising a holder including a pair of extensible arms, end walls extending inwardly from the outer ends of the arm, U-shaped clips mounted on the end walls, means securing the clps on the end walls, each of the clips having a portion engageable with the lens for retaining the said lens in position.

3. In a linotype machine, a lens, means for supporting the lens in spaced relation with the exposed faces of the matrices as said matrices are being arranged for casting a line of type, said means comprising an extensible holder having upstanding arms adapted to receive the ends of an elongated lens, a flange projecting from an edge of each arm and adapted to support an end of the lens, u-shaped clips embracing each arm and having a curved portion engaging a curved face of the lens, and means for securing the clips to the arms.

' ARTHUR E. JORDAN.

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