US2217506A

US2217506A - Record assembly

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Publication number: US2217506A
Application number: US465113A
Authority: US
Inventors: Bottle Edward Kirby
Original assignee: AMERICAN SALES BOOK CO Inc
Current assignee: AMERICAN SALES BOOK CO Inc; AMERICAN SALES BOOK COMPANY Inc
Priority date: 1930-07-01
Filing date: 1930-07-01
Publication date: 1940-10-08
Anticipated expiration: 1957-10-08

Description

Oct. 8, 1940.

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nscoan AssEeKBLj Filed July 1, 1950 4 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Oct. 8, 1940 UNITED sTATEs PATENT OFFICE RECORD ASSEMBLY Application July 1, 1930, Serial N0. 465,113

8 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in record assemblies capable of use in numerous different associations for machine or manual inscription but primarily intended for employment in connection with autographic registers, typewriters and like inscribing machines and particularly machines of this character known as teletypewriters.

It is an object of the invention to provide a record assembly comprising a plurality of superposed layers or strips which will maintain their relative positions throughout their travel towards and through the inscribing station of a machine and which may be handled efficiently by a relatively inexperienced operator and in which, separation of the strips or layers may be accomplished readily.

A further object of the invention is that of providing a record assembly capable of embracing a relatively large number of superposed layers or strips and which may be fed through the mechanism of the machine without modification of the latter and also without danger of the record assembly becoming jammed or injured.

Another object of the invention is that of devising a record assembly capable of manufacture by automatic machinery and which may consequently be placed upon the market to sell at a favorable price.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved record assembly for uses as above indicated, which is capable of being folded along transverse lines into a zigzag supply pack so as to be convenient for storage, handling, and loading into the various types of inscribing machines.

Still another object is to provide certain of the assembly layers with an improved arrangement of marginal formations for aid in collating and arranging the layers with reference to each other in the assembly.

Further objects of the invention will be in part pointed out in the following detailed description of certain illustrative and preferred embodiments of the invention, and will be in part obvious as the description proceeds.

The invention accordingly comprises the features of construction, combination of elements, and arrangement of parts, which will be exemplified in the construction hereinafter set forth and the scope of the application of which will be indicated in the claims.

For a more complete disclosure of the nature, objects and advantages of the invention, reference is had to the following detailed description and to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a record assembly embodying one form of the invention,

Fig. 2 is a plan view of another embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 3 is a plan view showing a modification 5 of the assembly of Fig. 2, and

Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic side elevation showing how the different embodiments of the record assembly may be folded into a zigzag supply pack.

Record assemblies of the nature illustrated 19 comprise a number of superposed layers or strips of inscription receiving material, the uppermost strip receiving the original inscription which is simultaneously reproduced upon the lower strips or layers. To this end carbon paper in the form of layers or'strips may be interleaved between the inscription receiving layers or else, if desired, the latter may have their upper faces treated with a so-called carbonless film which has the characteristic of legibly translating any impression to which it is subjected. Moreover, the several strips or layers of the record assembly are preferably formed with transverse lines of fold so that a continuous series of sheet piles is provided, these piles being individually separable successively from the record assembly as a whole preferably along the lines of fold which to this end are also conveniently formed with lines of weakening. When the record assembly is reversely folded along the lines of fold as described, it assumes a zigzag folded supply pack, as suggested diagrammatically in Fig. i, that is convenient for handling and for loading into various forms of writing or inscribing machines.

Referring more particularly to the embodiment of Fig. 1 the long record assembly indicated generally at 9, includes a series of sets 59 of record and transfer sheets arranged in superposed transfer relation in each set. While any desired number of record and transfer sheets may be used in each set, for convenience two record sheets it with an interleaved transfer sheet are shown in each set. The complete assembly is preferably zig-zag folded along transverse fold lines that may coincide with the weakened lines i8 of the feed bands later described, to form a zig-zag supply pack H! as shown diagrammatically in Fig. 4. Each of the record sheets has an inscription receiving area and is preferably provided with a blank form 53. The series of leaf or sheet sets 89 may be continued to make up a supply pack of any desired size.

It will be seen from the foregoing description that the record assembly of Fig. 1 includes a series of sets or groups 99 of record sheets and g5 interleaved carbon or transfer sheets distributed at spaced points along the length of the assembly. These sheet sets in this embodiment are individual and separate from each other and preferably are longitudinally spaced apart short distances to form breaks or spaces 20 between the adjacent sheet sets.

A long continuous traveler strip I5 extend along a longitudinal marginal portion of the series of sets of record and transfer sheets being preferably positioned as shown in overlapping relation therewith. There are preferably two of these strips l5, one of which extends along each of the opposite longitudinal marginal portions of the assembly. These strips are preferably longitudinally coextensive with the series of record and transfer sheets or layers, and as shown, are relatively narrow. Each strip I5 is provided along its outer longitudinal marginal portion with a longitudinal series of feed apertures l6, adapted for cooperation in feeding relation with the feed pins of the feeding mechanism of the various types of machines above referred to, in which the record assembly is adapted to be used. The assembly or series of sets of record and transfer layers overlaps at its longitudinal margins with the inner longitudinal margins of the strips I5, the longitudinal edges of the record sheets lying intermediate the longitudinal edges of the respective strips I5 with the feed apertures outside of the adjacent longitudinal edges of the record layers. Attaching means, such as staples H, are used to attach each set or assembly of record and transfer sheets in normal inscription receiving position upon the strips Hi. It will thus be seen that these long continuous traveler strips l5 form carrier strips, or feed bands or belts for supporting, guiding and directing the feeding movements of the other assembly parts that are unprovided with such feed apertures.

Each sheet set of the assembly is preferably, as shown, connected by the attaching devices I! to the feed bands l5. Also, the feed bands I5 are preferably formed with transverse weakened severance lines l8 longitudinally spaced at intervals corresponding to the spacing from center to center of the sheet sets I9. Also, the severance lines l8 are ordinarily positioned at points substantially intermediate adjacent record sets of the assembly and at the spaces 20. When thus arranged, a set of record leaves, after receiving its inscription, can be very quickly and easily severed from the complete assembly along the weakened lines IS. The leaves of the inscribed severed set are thus temporarily retained in their original relative position for the reception of supplemental inscriptions when desired. The sheets of the inscribed severed sets can then be quickly detached from each other and from the severed sections of the feed bands l5 merely by stripping the leaves to release them from the attaching means 11. The inscribed record sheets can then be distributed as desired, while the carbon sheets and sections of feed band can be discarded.

In employing a record assembly of this nature, it will be understood that it is presented to the operator in the form of a zigzag pack as indicated in Fig. 4 which will occupy a minimum amount of space. The operator, by simply threading the record assembly through the machine and past the inscribing station thereof, may now proceed to use the machine.

Considering the embodiment particularly disclosed in Fig. 2, the bottom layer is in the form of a long continuous traveler strip or feed band 2| extending substantially throughout the length of the record assembly as in the embodiment previously described. But in this case, this continuous feed band or belt is of a width to extend continuously from one longitudinal edge of the assembly to the other, and also it may as shown extend slightly beyond the adjacent longitudinal edges of the overlying record layers or the record sheets thereof. This wide ieed band or belt 2| is also provided with transverse weakened severance lines 22 longitudinally spaced apart at substantially uniform intervals, thus dividing the feed band into a longitudinal series of sheets of substantially equal length. One or both of the longitudinal margins of the continuous strip or layer 2| are provided with feed apertures 23 for cooperation with feed pins, such as the pins of the pin feed mechanism of the inscribing machines as described above in connection with Fig. 1. These feed apertures 23 are, as shown, preferably arranged in two longitudinal series positioned respectively along the opposite longitudinal margins of the feed band 2|.

Superposed upon the continuous feed band or belt 2| is record material in the form of one or more continuous layers or strips 24 preferably extending continuously throughout the length of the assembly and having transverse weakened severance lines 25 arranged therealong at substantially equal intervals, thus forming a series of record sheets each having record areas or blank forms 26 similar to the record areas l3 of Fig. 1. Also, the severance lines 25 are preferably arranged substantially in depth-wise alignment respectively with the weakened lines 22 of the feed band 2|, which can also be used to receive record inscriptions. Attaching devices such as staples 21 are utilized for attaching the record layers in their normal inscription receiving position upon the feed band 2|. The attachments 21 are arranged at longitudinally spaced intervals for attaching the record layers to the feed band. One fastener, as shown, is preferably positioned intermediate each adjacent pair of severance lines 25, thus attaching one of the piles or groups of record sheets to each of the sheets or sections of the feed band 2| included between adjacent severance lines 22. By virtue of this arrangement the piles or groups of record sheets including the feed band section, can be detached from the complete assembly while still attached together; this can be accomplished by simultaneously severing the record layers and feed band along adjacent superposed transverse weakened

lines

22, and 25. Such detachment is ordinarily efiected after the inscriptions have been entered upon the record sheets, the sheets remaining attached in position for supplemental inscription as described above in connection with Fig. 1. The sheets of the severed set can then be readily separated by stripping or pulling them from the attachment 21.

As shown, each of the layers 24 is provided along one or both of its longitudinal margins with openings or notches 28, having substantially the same longitudinal spacing from center to center as that of the feed apertures 23. When the record layers are in collated aligned position on the feed band 2|, the openings 28 will be in substantial alignment with the respective feed apertures 23. A convenient way of forming these apertures 28 is, as shown, to have each aperture extend through the adjacent margin of the record layer so as to form a series of open notches.

Outwardly directed elements or extensions 29 are thus provided, forming collating devices for assisting in the collating and positioning of the strips as "later described. The openings 28 are preferably larger in area and longer and wider than the feed apertures 23, and may be polygonal in shape, those shown being substantially rectangular. The feed pins of the feeding mechanism will be received in the openings or notches 28 of the layers that overlie the feed band 2|.

When the layers of the assembly are being assembled and collated with reference to each other prior to insertion of the fasteners 21, the upper layers will be assembled in overlapping relation with the feed band 2| with the

severance lines

22 and 25 in substantial depthwise alignment in groups. The projections or collating devices 29 will then function to aid in positioning the overlying layers in correct lateral position or alignment with reference to the feed band 2|. The positioning and adjustment of the members 29 with reference to the edge of the feed band 2| determines the correct lateral positioning of the overlying layers. To assist in effecting this collation of the assembly layers the assembly may be placed in vertically edgewise position with the lower edge upon a flat surface, and the layers thus jogged into correct collated positions. When the collation is completed, the fastening devices can then be inserted in normal operative position.

The embodiment shown in Fig. 3 is similar in many respects to the embodiment above described in connection with Fig. 2, and parts of this embodiment corresponding to those of Fig. 2 are designated by the same reference numerals with the addition of the index a. However, in the embodiment of Fig. 3, the layers overlying the feed band Zia instead of being continuous, as in the embodiment of Fig. 2, are arranged in separate sheet piles or units 36. These record units or piles 30 are individual and separate from each other and, as shown, adjacent units may be separated by an intervening space as in Fig. 1. The transverse weakened lines 22a of the feed band Zia are positioned respectively intermediate adjacent record units 30. The marginal openings 28a and the interposed projections 29a have the same relative positioning with reference to the pin feed openings 23a of the feed band as in the embodiment of Fig. 2. Also, the fastening devices 27a for the record units are positioned intermediate adjacent severance lines 220. as in the embodiment of Fig. 2 and for a similar purpose. Also, the collation of the different layers may be accomplished in a manner similar to that described in connection with Fig. 2.

Since certain changes may be made in the above construction and different embodiments of the invention could be made without departing from the scope thereof, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

Having described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a record assembly, in combination, a long continuous traveler strip having transverse weakened severance lines longitudinally spaced at substantially equal intervals dividing the strip into severable sections of substantially equal length, said severance lines providing fold lines providing for reversely folding the assembly in zigzag fashion into a supply pack, said traveler strip having a longitudinal series of feed apertures extending along a longitudinal marginal portion thereof, and a plurality of manifolding record units individual and separate from each other and arranged one after another along the assembly, said record units having record leaves and being superposed upon said traveler strip, which forms a carrier strip for said record units, one of said record units being attached in inscription receiving position on each of said severable strip sections so it can be severed therewith from the complete assembly along certain of said weakened severance lines, said transverse severance lines being respectively positioned between adjacent said record units and said feed apertures being positioned outside of the boundary lines of the adjacent notched edges of the respective record units, each of said record units having marginal notches opening through the longitudinal edge thereof and aligned respectively with certain of said feed apertures of said traveler strip.

2. In a record assembly, in combination, a long continuous traveler strip having transverse weakened severance lines longitudinally spaced at substantially equal intervals dividing the strip into severable sections of substantially equal length, said severance lines forming fold lines providing for reversely folding the assembly in zigzag fashion into a supply pack, said traveler striphaving a longitudinal series of feed apertures extending along a longitudinal marginal portion thereof, and a plurality of manifolding record units individual and separate from each other and arranged one after another along the assembly, said record units having record leaves and being superposed upon said traveler strip, which forms a carrier strip for said record units, one of said record units being attached in inscription receiving position on each of said severable strip sections so it can be severed therewith from the complete assembly along certain of said weakened severance lines, said transverse severance lines being respectively positioned between adjacent said record units, and said feed apertures being positioned outside of the boundary lines of the adjacent edges of the respective record units.

3. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including a long continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feed apertures along a longitudinal marginal portion thereof, and including a layer in overlapping relation with said traveler layer and having marginal apertures opening through a longitudinal edge thereof, said last mentioned apertures being longitudinally spaced apart and respectively aligned with certain of said feed apertures of said traveler layer.

4. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including a long continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feed apertures along a longitudinal marginal portion thereof, and including a second long continuous traveler layer in overlapping relation with said first mentioned traveler layer, said second continuous traveler layer having a series of marginal openings substantially longitudinally coextensive with said series of feed apertures, said openings respectively extending through the longitudinal edge of said second traveler layer and being longitudinally spaced apart and respectively aligned with certain of said feed apertures.

5. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including a long continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feed apertures along a longitudinal marginal portion therof, and including a second long continuous traveler layer in overlapping relation with said first mentioned traveler layer, said second continuous traveler layer having a series of marginal openings substantially longitudinallycoextensive with said series of feed apertures, and having outwardly extending collating elements between respective adjacent openings and in proximity to the adjacent edge of said first mentioned traveler layer, said openings respectively'extending through the longitudinal edge of said second traveler layer and being longitudinally spaced apart and respectively aligned with certain of said feed apertures, said layers having longitudinally spaced transverse fold lines certain of which are weakened for severance.

6. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including a long continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feed apertures along a longitudinal marginal portion thereof, and including a second long continuous traveler layer in overlapping relation with said first mentioned traveler layer, said second continuous traveler layer having a series of marginal openings substantially longitudinally coextensive with said series of feed apertures, and having also outwardly extending collating elements between respective adjacent openings and in proximity to the adjacent edge of said first mentioned traveler layer, said openings being polygonal and being longitudinally spaced apartand respectively aligned with certain of said feed apertures and being larger in area than the latter.

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tioned at each of said sections, each of said sl'ieetsrlo having a plurality of marginal apertures'ppening through a longitudinal edge thereof,v said last mentioned apertures being longitudinally spa d apart and respectively aligned with certain said feed apertures. .w

8. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including a long continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feed apertures along a longitudinal marginal portion therof, said continuous layer having a series of #20 longitudinally spaced transverse weakened lines dividing it into a series of sections oil-substantially equal length, a series of sheets overlapping said continuous layer, one of said sheets being positioned at each of said sections, each of said 25 sheets having a plurality of marginal apertures arranged along a longitudinal margin thereof and respectively aligned with certain of said feed apertures and being respectively larger in area than the latter, said sheets having outwardly ex- 130 tending marginal collating elements along longitudinal margins thereof and positioned between respective adjacent said marginal apertures and in proximity-to the adjacent edge of said long traveler layer.

EDWARD KIRBY BOTTLE.