US1972104A - Mounting for flexible type holding chases - Google Patents

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Sept; 4, 1934. F. H. POEPPELMEIER 7 MOUNTING FOR FLEXIBLE TYPE HOLDING CHASES Filed July 18, 1931 54.; ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 4, 1934 UNITED} STATES MOUNTING FOR FLEXIBLE TYPE HOLDING CHASES Frank H. Poeppelmeier, Dayton, Ohio, assignor,

by mesne assignments, to Set-O-Type Manufactoring Company, Cleveland, Ohio, a corporation of Delaware Application July 18, 1931, Serial N0. 551,657 5 Claims." (01. 101+415.1)

This invention relates to means for holding a flexible type chase, and particularly a chase having a plurality of tensioning straps, on a suitable support, as for instance, a rotary drum.

In the accompanying drawing illustratingmy invention, Figure 1 is a face view of my improved flexible type, chase. Figure 2 is a face view, in modified form, of my flexible type chase. Figure 3 is an end View of one of the type channels shown in Figure 1. Figure 4 is a side view of the same. Figure 5 is an end View thereof showing one method of closing one end of the type channel. Figure 6 is a side view of a type channel, showing another method of closing one of its ends. Figure '7 is an end view of the type channel shown in Figure 6. Figure 81s a side View of a type channel showing another method or" closing one of its ends. Figure 9 is an end View or" the type channel shown in Figure 8. Figure 16 is an end view 2U. f the united type channels shown in Figure 2.

Figure 11 is an end view of a chase segment as applied to the supporting member, showing the method of securing it in place. And Figure 12 is a sectional view taken on the line 12l2 of Fig- 251 me 11 through the locking device.

Referring to the accompanying drawing, the numeral 1 designates a fiat, flexible, spring-tempered band, of which three are shown in Figure 1. Type channels 2 formed with slits 3 are adapted to he slid or slipped over the strap bands 1 into juxtaposition to receive type for a desired composition.

The slits 3 in the channels permit them to be easily applied to the strap bands 1, which project through the slits. The composition so set up on this flexible chase may be easily secured to a sup porting member or plate by means hereinafter described; and after its present use, the chase may be removed to preserve the composition in a l compact space for future use at low cost.

Each type channel may be closed at one end to confine the type, in various ways. Three of those methods are shown.

In Figures 4 and 5 I have illustrated a type 1 channel formed with ears 4, 4 on the end thereof for this purpose. In Figures 6 and '7, cars 5, 5

are punched from the side walls of the channel 2 near one of its ends; and in Figures 8 and 9 cars 6, 6 are punched out and turned downwardly jfrom the top flanges of the channel 2.

As shown at Figure 10, I have provided a modified t as channel 7, consisting of channel-shaped members 8, arranged back to back and spotwelded together.

The foot portion 9 of each channel member 8 is longer than the topportion 10 so that when they are assembled upon the bands 1, as shown at Figure 10, the former will be brought together to providea clearance between the adjacent top portions l0, 10.

When thus assembled upon the bands 1, the type will be received between the top portions l010 and the vertical walls 11 in the same manner as. employed with the channel 2.

Above the foot portions 9, the vertical walls 11 are provided with slots;12, similar to the slots 3 through-which thebands 1 pass.

'Ihetype chase above described is claimed per se, in my copending application No. 638,702, filed October 20, 1932. The present patent is concerned with means for drawing such a chase; taut upon the supporting member and effectively holding it thereto during operation, as about to be described.

Each end of the bands 1 is provided with keyhole slots 13, 13 to receive therein, when assembled upon a supportingmember'14, a fixed stud 15 at one end and an adjustable stud 16 at the opposite end. (See Figure 11) The fixed stud 15 is provided with a shoulder 17 to receive thereon, between the face of the supporting member 14 and a flat head 18 on the stud, one end of one of the bands.

The adjustable stud 16 is likewise shouldered and has a lower threaded end 19 that is received by a tapped hole 20 in a block 21.

The blocks 21are mounted in recesses 22 in the face of the platen 14 and receive through central apertures 23 and in parallelism with the type channels, an eccentric locking shaft 24. (See Figures 11 and 12). Between the recesses 22 the supporting member 14 is provided with a clearance hole for the free rotation of the eccentric shaft 24.

One end of the shaft 24 is provided with a bearing shoulder 25 of reduced diameter where it passes through the side wall portion 26 of the supporting member and terminates beyond the latter in a square shoulder 27 to receive a looking key (not shown).

The opposite end of the shaft 24 is provided with an enlarged bearing 28 received by a counterbore 29 in the side wall portion 29 of the supporting member opposite the portion 26. (See Figure 12).

The shaft 24 is inserted from the counterbore side and through the blocks 21; in this instance three. In order to lock the shaft 24 in the proper position, I have provided the side wall portion 26 with a saw slot 30 substantially parallel with the face of the supporting member and intersecting a second slot 31 at right angles to the slot 30 to provide a yieldable member 32. (See Figure 11) The free end of the member 32 receives a countersunk machine screw 33 mounted in a tapped hole 33 in the supporting member 14. (See Figure 11).

Now, when the bands 1 are assembled on the studs 15 and 16 and the type channels adjusted to their desired position on the supporting member, the shaft 24 is rotated by a key (not shown) to move the blocks 21 thereon within the recesses 22, and away from the studs 15, to. bring the bands to a tightened position. By meansjof the screw 33 the yieldable member will securely lock the shaft 24 in its adjusted position. (See Figure 12) a I V Although I have shown thistype of locking means, I do not wish to be limited to the 'particular mechanism employed.

Having described my invention, I claim:

1. A type composition mounting comprising a supporting member, means for anchoring one end of the-type chase thereto, aneccentric shaft journalled in the member, a block movably mounted in the member and embracing the eccentric shaft, and means on the block for engaging the other end of the type chase.

2. A type composition mounting comprising a supporting member having fixed studs adapted to be inserted through slots in bands of a type chase, an eccentric shaft in said supporting member, blocks on saidshaft, and studs projecting from said blocks and adapted to be inserted through slots in the opposite ends of the chase bands.

3. A mounting for a type chase comprising a supporting member, means for removably attaching one end of the chase to said supporting member, movable blocks to which the other end of the chase is secured, said blocks being formed with longitudinal holes, and an eccentric shaft passing through said holes to move the blocks in a direction to draw the chase tight upon the securing member.

4. A mounting for a flexible type chase comprising a supporting member, means for removably attaching one end of the chase to said supporting member, the latter formed with a recess under the free edge of the chase, blocks to which the-other end of the chase is secured movable in said recess to draw the chase tight, said blocks being formed with aligned holes, an eccentric shaft projecting through said holes to move the blocks in a direction to draw the chase tight upon the securing member, and means for holding the blocks in their adjusted positions.

5-. A composition mounting for a type chase having a plurality-of strap bands and type channels carried thereby, comprising a supporting member, fixed means for removably attaching one end of each strap band to saidsupporting member, the supporting member formed with a recess under the free ends of the strap bands, blocks to which said ends of thebands'may be secured, movable in said recess to draw the bands tight, an eccentric shaft engaging the blocks to move'ther'n in a direction to'draw the bands, and the type channels through which they pass, tight upon the-securing member, anda clamping means for the shaft. Y

I FRANK H. POEPPELMEIER.

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