US342059A - Cash-register - Google Patents

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XVALES ALDRICH, OF DAYTON, OHIO.

CASH-REGISTER.

EB'PECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 342,059, dated May 18,1886.

SerialNo. 183.419. (No model.)

,To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, \VALES ALDRICH, of Dayton, in the county of Montgomery and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Cash-Registers; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the same, ref erence being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part ofthis specification, and to the figures andletters of reference marked thereon.

The present invention relates to that class of cash-registers wherein, by the manipulation ofa series of keys or levers, targets or other visual signals are exposed, representing the amount to be deposited, and at the same time a registering or counting mechanism is actuated to register the amount indicated by the exposed targets; and said invention consists in certain improved combinations and constructions of the parts,as hereinafter more fully described,and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figurel is a top plan view, Fig. 2 a rear elevation, and Fig. a front plan view with the registering mechanism removed, of my improved machine. Fig. 4 is aside elevation of one of the several sets of operating mechanisms. Fig. 5 is a top plan view, and Fig. (5 a rear View, of the operating devices with the frame, drawbars, and target-spindles removed. Fig. 7 is detail view illustrating the manner of attaching the spindles of index wheels or dials to their gears. Fig. 8 is a View in perspective of the devices for ringing the bell. Fig. 9 is a side elevation of the registering devices. Fig. 10 is an end view of the registering device with the casing removed, showing the means for automatically opening the drawer.

Similar letters of reference in the several figures indicate the same parts.

In the organized machine represented in the drawings three sets or series of tablets, A A A-, are shown, the first, A, containing tablets numbered from 1 to 9,and representing cents; the second, A, containing tablets numbered from 1 to 9, and representing dimes, and the third, A, containing ten or more tablets numbered consecutively,and representing dollars. Each set or series of tablets A A A is furnished with its distinct operating mechanism, whereby each tablet is caused to be displayed when the corresponding key is manipulated, and is provided with its separate registering mechanism 13 B B so connected together and to the operating mechanism of each series of tablets as that when any given tablet is displayed the register appertaining to that series will be advanced and the value of the tablet be registered thereon. At the same time the proper con'iputation of all the registered amounts will be automatically effected.

The frame supporting the various devices may be of any convenient form or dimensions suited to the purpose, and may constitute a portion or be inclosed within a suitable case or cabinet, as is usual in this class of machines.

Each set of operating mechanism A A A is provided with a series of vertical spindles, a. sustained in bearings formed in cross-pieces a and provided with targets or tablets a,secured to their upper extremities.

Upon both faces of the tablets (t are formed or attached figures representing the value of the particular spindle, and in order that the tablets may be brought nearer together,yet be free to rotate without interfering, the alternate spindles ot' the sericsaremade ofuuit'orm length, while the contiguous spindles are of different lengths, whereby the tablets borne by the shorter spindles are rotated between the contiguous spindles, but below the tablets carried by the latter.

Each spindle a is provided with two sets of arms or projections, a a located in different planes, and preferably constructed of short sections of wire inserted through holes in the spindles, with their ends curved, as shown, in the same directiomand projecting equally from opposite sides of the spindle.

At one side of each spindle a is arranged a transversely-reciproeating bar, Z), carrying an arm or web, I), which latter stands normally in rear of and removed from the spindle, but when drawn forward engages one end of the lower set of the arms a, thereby giving the spindle a quarterturn and exposing its tablet to view, in which position it remains after the barb is returned to its first position, as the web I) is arranged to engage the arms a when moved in one direction only. By this arrangement of devices whenever a bar I) is drawn forward the corresponding tablet will be 5 brought into view, and there remain until the spindle is again given a partial rotation to present the edge of the tablet toward the front of the machine.

The devices for accomplishing this further movement of the spindles are constructed and arranged as follows: In rear of the actuatingbars I) of each set or series of tablets A A A is located a bar, a, mounted to vibrate on a rod or pivot, c, and provided on its upper edge with a series of slots, to receive the rear ends of the actuating-bars I), which latter are furnished with cross pins or heads 0 for engaging the bar 3. The upper edge of the bar 0 is provided with a flange or rear extension, 0, which serves to prevent the withdrawal of the bars I) from the slots when the bar 0 is oscillated. As thus arranged,each bar ,1) in the series will, when drawn forward, carry the bar 0 with it, and at the same time effect the movement of the spindle to disclose the tablet without in any manner affecting the position of the other bars or spindles. The bar 0 is held back and the several actuating-bars retract-ed by the spring 0 bearing against an arm, 0, or by a weight, as hereinafter described. I

Above each bar 0 is arranged a trip or latch, a, loosely hung upon a shaft, 0 and provided with a weighted end, 0", a hook or engaging portion, 0 and a shoulder, 0. Upon the same shaft or pivot, 0 is mounted loosely an arm, a, provided with a shoulder, 0 against which the shoulder o on the trip bears. The upper end of the arm (3 projects in front of one arm of the bell-crank lever 0, whose otherarm rests against or to one side of a pin, d, attached to a bar, (1, which latter is provided with aseries of teeth, a for engaging the upper series of arms, a, on the spindles. Each pivoted bar 0 is furnished with a shoulder, a, in line with and adapted to engage the hook 0" of the trip when said bar 0 is vibrated.

The toothed bars (1, one for each series of spindles, are arranged in line and adapted to reciprocate in ways in front of the spindles, with the end of the second bar bearing against the first bar and the third bar bearing against the second, so that the first bar, or that next to the spindles representing units,can be moved independently of the others, and the bar opposite the spindles representing tens, when moved, will carry the first bar, and the third bar, whonreeiprocated, will cause a like movement of the first and second'bars. A spiral spring, 1?, applied to the first bar, d, serves to return all the bars and retain them in posit-ion. The upper series of arms or projections, a, on the spindles,with which the teeth on the bars (1 cooperate, are so arranged relative to the lower series, a, as that when the tablets are standing with their edges toward the front the arm on the side of the spindle which will be brought forward or toward thebar cl as the spindle is rotated by the actuating-bar will stand opposite one of the spaces between the whose tablets are exposed stand between the teeth on the bar (1, while the arms a of all the remaining spindles stand in line with the webs b of the actuatingbars. If, now, an actuatingbar is drawn forward, the pins or head on its rear end, by engaging the sides of the slot in the bar 0 of that series, will vibrate said.

bar, causing the shoulder a? to engage the hook 0 and oscillate the arm a" and bell-crank 0, thereby producing a movement of the bar d of that and the lower series. As the bar d is moved, those spindlea whose tablets are exposed, and whose arms a project between the teeth on said bar, are turned around until the tablets are withdrawn from view. As soon as this is accomplished, the shoulder 0 passes off c the hook c the bar d is retracted by the spring, and, as the actuating-bar continues its outward movement, the web 1) turns the appropriate spindle and exposes its tablet. As the bar 0 moves back after its tablet has been exposed, its shoulder e strikes against the front end of the hook 0", raising and passing beneath the latter, which again drops into position in front of the said shoulder 0, to be actuated again upon the next forward movement of the bar 0.

As before stat-ed, each set or series of tablets is provided with an independent vibrating bar, 0, for the reception of the actuating-bars b of that series, and a separate toothed bar, (I,-

for returning the tablets, and the several bars (1 being arranged in line to bear the one upon the other, it follows that when the actuatingbars of the unit system or series are drawn forward the tablets of that series alone will be returned, when the actuating-bars of the tens series are drawn forward the tablets of that and the unit series will be returned, and when the actuating-bars of the hundreds series are' operated all the tablets will be withdrawn be--- fore the next succeeding exposure. One object of this arrangement is to permit any amount within the compass of the machine to be'registered and the tablets exposed. Thus, if it is desired to register the amount of seven dollars and fifty-two cents, the seventh actuating-bar in the hundreds series will be drawn forward, whereupon the bars (1 will be reciprocated to withdraw from View all exposed tablets, and the tablet marked $7 will be presented. The operator will then draw for ward the fifth bar in the tens series to expose the tablet marked 500, but, although the toothed bars (1 of that and the lower series will be reciprocated, the bar (1 of the hundreds series will not be affected, and the tablet $7 will remain exposed to view. The second bar of the unit series will next be actuated to expose the tablet marked IOO 52, and as the result of these operations there will be exposed the three tablets marked, respectively, $7, 50gb, and 24;. If the amount next to be registered on the machine falls within the highest series, the first operation, that of registering the hundreds, will withdraw all the exposed tablets; but if the amountis less than adollar it will be necessary, in order to effect the withdrawal of the tablet marked $7, to reciprocate the toothed bar of the hundred series; as well as those of the tons and units, and this cannot be accomplished by the manipulation of the actuatingbars of the tens series; hence to provide a means for independently withdrawing all the tablets from view the bar (1 of the highest series is provided with two pins, (1", ortheir equivalents, to receive an arm, (F, on a rock shaft, (i which latter is furnished with a lever and thumb-piece, (1, whereby all the bars (Z can be simultaneously reciprocated.

In the lower portion of the ease or cabinet eontainingthe operating mechanism described is arrai'iged a drawer, E, or other sliding receptacle for money, and the following provision is made for locking said drawer, so that it can only be opened when the registering mechanism is actuated. To the rear end of the drawer is secured a metal strike-plate, 0, provided with a perforated or soeketed extension, 6, to engage the lower end of a bolt, 6, which latter slides freely in ways secured to the frame. This bolt has a beveled end, against which the strike-plate bears to raise the bolt when the drawer is closed, and to hold it elevated until the perforation is brought in line, when the bolt falls by gravity, assisted by a spring, if desired, and retains the drawer closed. The bolt 6- is provided with a hookshaped piece or extension, 6, projecting over so as to be engaged by a pivoted bar, e,whieh may be supported loosely upon the rods constituting the pivotal supports for the plate 0, as shown. An arm, 0', is attached to each plate 1:, with its outer end projecting beneath the bar c, and a weight, 0 (shown in Fig. 2,) may be suspended from the bar e,to assist by its pressure upon the arms 0" in holding the barsc and the actuating-bars retracted, either as substitutes for or supplemental to the springs. \Vhenever one of the actuating-bars is drawn forward and the bar 0 vibrated, the latter will, through its connection with the bar c, raise said bar, thereby withdrawingthe bolt and releasing the drawer. As soon as the bolt is withdrawn, the drawer is projected forward by a weight, F, attached to a cord, f, extending over pulleys f and connected to the drawer at f, as shown in Fig. 10. By employing a weight for opening the drawer instead of a spring, as heretofore, the drawer is pushed forward with a uniform pressure, and can be closed without difficnlty, whereas with aspring the drawer is propelled with considerable violence, and offers a constantly increasing resistance in closing. The bar 6*, when raised, operates not only to release the drawer by withdrawing the bolt, but also to ring the bell G as each actuating-bar is drawn forward.

The devices shown for raising the hammer g of the bell consist, essentially, of a sliding bar, provided at its lower end with a foot which projects above the bar 6, and carrying at its upper end a pivoted latch, g, which, as the bar g is raised, engages the rear end of the hammer-rod, and as it falls is turned back. The latch g is constructed in the form of a bell-crank lever pivoted upon the bar 5/, with one arm projecting downward and resting against an adjustable stop, 9", while the other arm stands out from the bar g,with its end in line with the end of the hammer-lever.

The registering mechanism, which is preferably located in front of the tablet-spindles and horizontally arranged, comprises three distinct systemsone for each series of tabletspindlesrepresenting units, tens, and hundreds, so combined and arranged that the values represented by the actuating-bars and tablets of each series shall, as the bars are reciprocated, be automatically added, and the aggregate values be represented upon the several dials.

The devices for effecting these operations are as follows: In front of the machine are arranged a series of levers, B each connected to one ofthe actuating-bars Z) by a link or rod, it. These levers B are preferably arranged in two banks or rows, as shown, the widened portion h of the upper row standing above the correspondingportion of those on the lower row, sufiicient space being left between the heads h of the lower row to permit of the free passage of the bodies oft-he upper levers. The object of this arrangement is to bring the levers within a relatively small space. All the levers L are pivotal] y seen red to the frame at their lower ends, and when the act-uatingbars are retracted the lovers rest at an angle, with their upper ends inclining backward, whereby they are retained in position with the actuating-bars retracted by their weight and that of the connections.

In rear of each set of levers B and loosely supported upon a shaft, 715, is the swinging plate or frame, h, slotted for the passage of the links it, and provided with a flange, h bearing against the under side of the links it, a weight, it, being added to the plate h, if desired, for holding it in this posit-ion, shown in Figs. 3 and l'in dotted lines. Upon one end of this plate It is mounted a weighted pawl, h, whose point engages the teeth of a ratchet-wheel, h, loosely supported upon the shaft 71?, and provided with a bevel-wheel, h", in gear with the registering mechanism. The links 71/ are each provided with a cross-pin, h which, as the levers B" are drawn outward, make contact with the plate h", causing the latter to oscillate and give a partial rotation to the ratchetwvheel and its bevel-gear, as shown in dotted lines, Fig. at. \Vhen the lever, link, and actuating-bar are retracted and the plate h is returned to its first position,the pawl slips over the teeth of the ratchet-wheel,

/which latter is prevented from moving backsimilar to those 011 the actuating-bars.

ward by a weighted pawl, h. The end of the pawl 71. is brought up against the end of the pawl h when the plate is returned, so as to insure the proper positioning of the pawl It upon the ratchet preparatory to the next forward movement of the plate h".

The pins h are applied to the links at different distances from the plate h, their relative position being determined by the distance between the teeth on the ratchet and relative values assigned to the different levers of each series. Thus, the pin on the link connected to the lover of the lowest value is the most remote from the plate It, and that on the link connected to the lover of the highest value is nearest the plate. The object secured by this arrangement of the pins is to effect a movement of the ratchet-wheel at each reciprocation of an actuating-bar which shall bear a fixed relation to the value of each bar. Thus, when the first lever in the series is drawn forward the pin on its link will move the plate If a distance equal to but one tooth on the ratchet-wheel, and the latter will be advanced a determinate distance, whereas the last lever, or that representing the highest value in the series, will carry the plate h farther and advance the ratchet-wheel a distance equal to nine teeth, and the intermediate levers will actuate the ratchet-wheel proportionally, according to their values, so that each lever, when drawn outward, will operate upon the plate h for a longer or shorter portion of its stroke, and advance the ratchet-wheel the same number of teeth as the unit of the series is contained in the assigned value of each le- Ver.

In order to insure the return of the plate h to the starting-point after each operation of the levers B it is provided with a jointed link, h, pivoted thereto, and extending backward through a slot in the platen, beyond which said link is furnished with a cross-pin The sides of the groove in the plate 0 engage the cross-pin on the link h when the former is retracted, thereby carrying the plate hfand its driving-pawl back to the stal'tingpoint.

The registering mechanism, which derives its motion from the several bevel-pinions corresponding to the units, tens, and hundreds series, is preferably mounted upon a bar, I, located in front of the tablet-spindles, and provided with three spindles, a, each carrying a bevel-pinion, 'i, in gear with the corresponding bevel-wheel, if. Each of said spindlesi carries at its upper end an index-plate, I,with one or more series of divisions, numbered from 0 to 9, the teeth on the ratchet and pinions and the divisions on the index-plate being so arranged and proportioned as that the index-plate shall be advanced throughthe same number of divisions as the ratchet-wheel is advanced when the lever corresponding to theunit'oftheseriesisdrawnoutward. When, therefore, any lever 13 is operated, the indeX-wheel of the same series will be advanced as many divisions as the unit of the particular series is contained in the assigned value of the lever.

If it were desired to preserve a separate register for each series, it could readily be accomplished by connecting any suitable counting mechanism to each of the spindles; but I prefer to so connect the separate registers as that the sum total of all the values shall be computed and can be read from the several index-plates. To accomplish this result I apply to the spindle of the first or unit series a pinion, k, from whence motion is communicated to a wheel, 70, 011 the second or tens spindle.

to a plate, k fastened to the second spindle,

so that motion transmitted to the wheel k through the train of gears will be communicated to the spindle of the second index-plate, while at the same time said spindle can be advanced by its separate driving mechanism without actuating the spindle of the first or unit series.

The connection between the second and third spindles is made in the same manner as that between the first and second, the latter spindle being provided with. a pinion, m, from which motion is communicated through atrain of gears-m on W, to a gear, m, surrounding the third spindle, and carrying a series of pawls resting in contact with the ratchet-plate m secured to the said spindle.

Although pivoted pawls maybe employed, I prefer a ratchet-connection-Snch as shown in Fig. 7-for connecting the last of each train of gears to the next succeeding spindle. In

said construction the ratchet-plate n is furnished with a series of radial teeth, and a series'of pins, a, working loosely through the lower perforated head of a drum, n, co-operate with said ratchet, some of the pins being at all times in engagement with one or more of the radial teeth, whereby lost motion is effectually prevented. The pins n are formed with heads upon their upper ends, which are located within the drum, which prevents their escape and permits of their being operated by gravityalone without the aid of springs.

The operating of the registering mechanism as thus constructed and applied in connection with the separate series of tablet-actuating devices -will be apparent. As previously described, each spindle carrying an index-wheel is moved independently by the levers B belonging to the same series and through the number of divisions corresponding to the value of the particular lever operated. In ad= dition to the movements produced by the levers of their own series, the index-wheels of the tens series is moved one division by the rotation of the unit index-wheel through ten divisions, and in like manner the movement of the index-wheel of the tens series through ten divisions-whether effected by thelevers of the units or tens series or by both combinedwill advance the index-wheel of the hundreds series one division, as will be readily understood. Beyond the spindle of the last or hundreds series is located a supplemental register, 0, composed of a series of spindles, 0 o 0 0", carrying index-wheels 0, the whole mounted in a separate 'l'ram e, 0, provided with a spring, 0, for holding said frame pressed toward the spindle oi" the hundreds series, and with apin, O, pivotally supported in the lower plate,and adapted to make contact with the frame 0, to force it back or away from the last-named spindle. The spindle 0 is provided with a wheel, 0 in gear with a pinion on the spindle of the hundreds series, and with a similar pinion, 0, in gear with a wheel, 0", on the spindle 0 which latter carries a pinion, 0 in gear with the wheel 0 on spindle 0, and said spindle 0 in like manner is connected through a pinion, o, and wheel 0 with spindle 0. The arrangement and proportion of the gears and pinions connecting the spindle of the hundreds series, and those of the supplemental register is such that each spindle 0 0 o 0" will be moved through one division as that of the next lower is moved through ten divisions. In the supplemental register theindex-wheel of the hundreds series in the primary register becomes the unit, the index-wheel or spindle 0 registers tens, o hundreds, o thousands, and 0 tens of thousands. Thus, if the total amount registered by the machine were $519,854, 75 the index-wheels ofthe whole series would stand as follows: that on spindle 0* at 10 or 1, 0 at 9, 0 at 3, 0 at 50, third spindle of primary register at 4, second at 70, and first at 5. The supplemental register is mounted upon asliding frame, in order that it may be readily detached from the primary series, to facilitate setting the several index plates or wheels.

I claim as myinvention 1. In a cash-registering machine, the combination of the several sets orseries of operating devices and tablet-spindles representing units, tons, and hundreds and the registering devices separately actuated by the corresponding series of levers and connected by intermediate driving mechanism, substantially as described, whcreby each actuating-bar, when manipulated,will expose to view a tablet representing the assigned value of the said bar in its particular series, and will advance the registering-dial of that series and of the one next above, as and for the purpose set forth.

2. In a cash-register such as described, the co1nbination,with the several series or groups of tablets and the spindles on which they are mounted, having the arms and independent actuating-bars, of the sectional toothed bar for engaging the arms on the tablet-spindles and the devices intermediate the actuating bars of each series and the corresponding section of said toothed bar for retiring the tablets of each series together with those of the lower series, substantially as described.

' 3. In combination with the several series of rotating tablet-spindles and their actuating devices, the sectional bar for retiring the tablets separately, connected to the actuating mechanism of each series, and the separate registering deviees,one for each seriesof tablets, deriving their motion from the actuating devices of each of said series of spindles, substantially as described.

4. In combination with the revolving tabletspindles provided with two sets of arms, as described, the reciprocating actuating-bar having a web for engaging the arms of one set and the reciprocating toothed bar for engaging those of the other set, substantially as described.

5. In combination with the tabletspindles, the series of spindle-actuating bars, and the slotted vibrating plate, the pivoted latch and the arm engaging therewith and devices for returning the tablet-spindles operated by said arm, substantially as described.

6. In combination with a series of rotatable tablet-spindles and independent actuatingbars therefor,provided with pins, as described, a pivoted plate provided with slots for the re ception of the actuating'bars, and a projecting catch cooperating with a latch to reciprocate the bar for retiring exposed tablets, substantially as described.

7. A series of tablet-spindles and independentactuating-bars, each provided with a trans verse pin or shoulder, in combination with a pivoted plate having slots for the reception of said bars,and an arm, a drawer, a bolt for looking said drawer, and a bar for actuating the drawer-bolt operated by the arm on the pivoted plate, substantially as described.

8. In combination with the tabletspindles, actuating-bars, and slotted and pivoted plate, as described, the arm applied to said plate, the pivoted bar, the drawer and its lockingbolt, and the bell and devices for ringing the bell, arranged to be operated by said pivoted bar, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

9. In combination with two or more series of tablet-spindles and actuating-bars, separate pivoted plates for each series, slotted for the reception of the actuating-bars, and having the arm applied to each of them, a pivoted bar with which said arms engage, and the drawerbolt operated by said bar, substantially as described.

10. In combination with two or more series of tablet-spindles and rctractiug'bars, separate pivoted plates for each series, slotted for the reception of the actuating-bars,and having the arm applied to each of them, a pivoted bar with which said arms engage, the bell,and

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a device for ringing the bell operated by the bar, substantially as described.

11. The combination, with the registering mechanism and a movable plate for actuating it, having slots for the reception of the reciprocating bars or links, of a series of bars or links passing through said slots and provided with graduated cross-pins, substantial] y as described.

12. The combination, with a registering mechanism, a series of tablet-spindles, a corresponding series of links, and key-levers for actuating them, of a vibratory plate carrying a device for actuating the registering mechanism and pins attached to the links at proportional distances apart,and engaging said plate to vibrate the latter, a bell, and devices for ringing it,operated by each of the reciprocating bars, substantially as described.

13. The pivoted key-levers, links, actuating-bars, and tablet-spindles, in combination with the two vibrating plates, the pins or projections carried by the said levers and links for engaging said plates, and the loose connection between the plates, substantially as described.

14. In a cash-register such as described, and in combination with the tablet-spindles and registering mechanism, a series of actuatingbars, each provided with means for engaging and rotating one spindle to expose its tablet, a pivoted plate with which each actuatingbar engages when drawn forward, a second movable plate provided with the register-operating devices, and a series of pins or projections connected to and moving in unison with the actuating-bars, said pins or projections being arranged at different distances, and serving to actuate the second or register-operating plate during a portion of the movement of each actuating-bar, substantially as described.

15. In a cash-register, the combination,with the tablet-spindle and a key-lever, a link, and an a(tuating-bar for operating the latter, of the registering mechanism and a vibrating plate carrying a pawl for driving it, provided with a slot for the passage of the link, thelatter carrying a pin or projection in rear of said plate, as and for the purpose set forth.

16. In a cash-register, the combination,with the registering mechanism, the tablets, and the tablet-retiring mechanism, of the two pivoted plates, one carrying devices for operating the registering mechanism and the other for operating the tablet-retiring mechanism, the reciprocating link, and actuating.

bars resting in slots in said plates and provided with pins for engaging the latter, substantially as described.

17. In a cash-register, the combination,with the registering mechanism, the tablets, and the tablet-retiring mechanism, of the two movable plates, one operating the registering mechanism and the other the tablet-retiring mechanism of the actuating-bar and its link, the pins or projections applied thereto for engaging the said plates when moved in one direction, and the loose connection between said plates, as and for the purpose specified.

18. In a cash-register, and in' combination with the vibrating plate and actuating-bars connected thereto, as described, the tabletspindles with two series of arms, the web on each actuating-bar engaging one series of pins, the toothed bar engaging the other series of pins, the swinging latch, pivoted arm, and lever co-operating' with the toothed bar to reciprocate the latter, substantially as described.

19. In a cash-register, and in combination with a series of tablet-spindles and actuating-bars therefor, a movable plate with which each of said bars is independently connected, and devices, substantially such as described, intermediate said plate and spindles for re tiring the latter after exposure, said movable plate and intermediate devices being brought into action by the reciprocation of each actuating-bar before the latter engages its spindle,

whereby the exposed tablets are retired be-- fore each succeeding exposure, substantially as described. I

20. In a cash-register such as described,- and in combination with the several series of actuatingbars and separate vibrating plates for each series, the arms applied to said plates, the weighted bar located above said arms, the drawer, and the hooked drawer-bolt, substantially as described.

21. In a cash-register, and in combination with the separate series of tablet-spindles, actuating-bars therefor, and an independent vibrating plate for each series, 'whose motion corresponds to the assigned value of each of said bars in its series, substantially as described, a pawl applied to each of said plates,

a ratchet-wheel with which said pawl engages,

each series being independent of the others,

the registering mechanism composed of an index-wheel corresponding to and driven directly from each of said actuating mechanisms, gearingintermediate each of said index-wheels, and ratchet-connections intermediate the geartrain leading from the index-wheels representing the units and tens and those representing the tens and hundreds, whereby the indexwheels of each series may be advanced by actuating mechanism of its own series, and those of the second and third series by the actuating mechanism of the lower series, substantially as described.

24. In a cash-register, and in combination with the primary series of registers connected together, a corresponding series of tablets, and tablet-operating mechanism, substantially as described, the supplemental registering mechanism, consisting of the spindles carrying in deX-Wheels geared together, the whole mounted upon a separate plate or frame movable toward and from the primary registering devices, as and for the purpose set forth.

25. In combination With the registering mechanism, the ratchetwhcel for driving it, and the retaining-pawl, the swinging plate, and the driving-pawl mounted thereon, adapted to come in contact with the retaining-pawl when moved to normal position, substantially as described. a

26. The combination, with the spindle carrying the index wheel or plate, the ratchetwheel, and gears for driving it, of the retaining-pawl, the vibrating plate, the drivingpawl mounted upon it, and the series of reciprocating links carrying pins relatively arranged, as described, and eo-operating with said vibrating plate to move the latter a distance pro portional to the assigned value of each key lever, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

27. In a cash-register such as described, and in combination with the contiguous spindles carrying index-wheels and connected by intermediate gearing, each of said spindles deriving motion independently from the corre sponding series of actuating devices, the ratchetand-pawl connection between the gear-train and the spindle of the next higher series, consisting, essentially, of a ratchet-plate and a perforated drum carrying a series of gravitating pins for engaging the teeth of the latch et-wheel, whereby lost motion is prevented, substantially as described.

28. Ihe combination, with the indicating and registering mechanism and the bar 0, 0p erated thereby, of the verticallysliding bar located above said bar 0", and carrying a pivoted latch, and the bell-hammer and bell, substantially as described.

WALES ALDRICH.

\Vitnesses:

Unmir O. HARTRANFT, L. S. LA RON.

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