US519516A - Typographic machine - Google Patents

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TYPOGRAPHIC MACHINE.

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Be it known that I, EMIL WERNER, of Cleveland, in the county of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Typograph-Machines and. Attachments; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to improvements in typographie machines and attachments; to a typographic machine of that variety wherein type-dies are employed to impress a matrixblank or matrix from which a stereotype bar or plate may be subsequently cast, the object being to produce a machine whereby matrixblanks of much greater length can be used and more sets or. styles of type can be carried in the machine than was possible with the machines heretofore devised, and whereby the operator can quickly and easily change from one set or style of type-dies to another,- a machine that can successfully be operated by hand, a machine whereby the work can be more accurately and rapidly performed, and a machine whereby the operator is enabled, at all times, to see a proof of his work; and my invention consists not only in mechanism for realizingthe advantages just alluded to, but also in mechanism for realizing other advantages and in certain features of construction and in combination of parts hereinafter described and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a left hand side elevation in vertical section of my improved machine, and attachments, partly unsectioned, the section being taken on a line central and longitudinal of the typedie that is in position for operation, showing the parts in position with the saiddie in the act of impressing the matrix-blank or matrix. Fig. 2 is a front elevation, exhibiting, among other things, the means employed for elevating the shaft upon which the type-die-wheel is mounted, with the type-die-wheel removed. Fig. 3 is a plan in detail, and in section on line 3 8, Fig: 2. Fig. 4 exhibits a portion of the type-die-wheel with the supporting-shaft in section. Fig. 5 is a detail in vertical section on line 5-5, Fig. 4, lookingin the direction of the arrow. Fig. 6 is a perspective yver-bars 54 in section.

of'a type-die; Fig. 7 a front elevation of my matrix-,feeding mechanism, the paper carriage of the type-writer mechanism and the mechanism operatively connected with said matrix-feeding mechanism and adapted to effect the horizontal movement of said paper-carriage. Figs. 9 and 11 are vertical sections of portions of the matrix-feeding-mechanism taken, respectively, on lines 9-9 and 11-11, Fig. 8, looking in the direction of the arrows. Fig. 10 is a plan of the matrixfeeding mechanism with bar R, and the lower portion of depending member U4 of lever U in ltransverse section. Fig.12 is a vertical section of a portion of the matrix-feedingmechanism, on line 12-12, Fig. 10, looking in the direction of the arrow. Fig. 13 is an elevation in detail exhibiting means employed for guiding and properly holding'the typedie in its movement to impress and during its impression of the matrix-blank or matrix. Fig. 14 is a left hand side elevation showing the matrix-blank or matrix-feeding mechanism, a portion of the typewriter-mechanism and the means or mechanism adapted tol operatively connect the paper-carriage of the typewriter mechanism with the matrix-feedtypograph machine. elevation of the spacing-mechanism, partly in central section. Fig. 16 is a vertical section on line 16e-16, Fig. 15. Fig. 17 is a detail in section on line 17-17, Fig. 15. Fig. 18 isa sideelevation, partly in section, of a portion of the type-writer mechanism, somewhat enlarged as compared with correspond-ing parts in Fig. 1. Fig. 19 is a plan view of a portion of thetypewriter-mechanism and with the Ing mechanism and type-die-wheel of the v- Fig. l5 is a front side upright members 55 of the type-lever-bars in transverse section. Fig. 20 isa front side elevation of a portion of the typewriter-mechanism with bed 47 and a number of type-le- Fig. 2l is a vertical section on line .2l-2l, Fig.1, (looking-in the direction of the arrow) the same exhibiting the mechanism that is adapted to operatively connect the type-levers of the type-writermechanism with the type-die-actuatingmechanism of the typograph machine. Fig. 22 is a front side elevation of the mechanism adapted to operatively connect the matrixfeeding mechanism of the typograph machine with the paper-carriage of the type-writer mechanism to eect the horizontal movement of said paper-carriage. Fig. 23, is a vertical section of a portion of the typewriter-mechanism on line 23-23, Fig. 27, looking in the direction of the arrow. Fig. 24E is a section on line 24E-24, Fig. 23, looking in the direction of the arrow. Fig. 25 is a front side elevation of vertically sliding-plate 120 of the typewriter-mechanism. Fig. 26 exhibits, in perspective, six type-dies bearing, respectively, the type, I, e, n, N, M, and WV, illustrating the variations in the size of the noses or ribs G2 of the different type-dies. I would here remark that in most of the figures, portions have been broken away, partly to reduce the size of the drawings, but more especially to more clearly exhibit certain features in the cnnstruction.

A represents the bed of the typograph machine that is mounted upon legs A', a leg being provided at or near each eornerof the machine, both the legs at the front and rear of the machine having, respectively, an inwardlyextending arm, A2. The legs of one side of the machine, (in the present instance, theleft hand side) have, also, respectively, an inwardly-projecting lug or arm, a., the lugs a affording bearings for a shaft, B, that extends outside its respective bearings. Upon shaft B, forward of its forward bearing. (see Fig. 2) is rigidly mounted a hand-lever, B', the latter, by means of a link, C', being connected with a bell-crank-lever, C, the latter being pivoted to inwardly-extending arm, A2, of the respective leg of the machine, as at C2. A bell-cranklever, substantially the same as that already referred to, is also operatively connected with shaft B, at the rear of the rearward bearing of the shaft (see Fig. 1). Inwardly extending arms A2 of the front and rearpair oflegs do not make contact, (see Fig. 2) but an open space is left between them for the up-anddown movement of sliding-boxes, d, that afford bearing for ashaft, D. Sliding-boxes d, are supported by the free ends C2 of bellcrank-levers C, and GX and are recessed as at d', (see Fig. 3,) to embrace the inner ends of inwardly-extending arms A2 of the legs of the machine, whereby they are guided in their up-and-down movement. Boxes d are provided, respectively, with an upwardly-extending pin or rod, (Z2, upon which is mounted a spring,'d2, springs cl2 being adapted to act in the direction to hold the respective slidingboxes d downward, and being confined upon pins or rods cl2 between the top surface of boxes CZ and a cross-bar, A2, bolted, as at A4, to the upper end of the inwardly-extending arms A2 of the legs of the machine,.crossbars A2 being perforated, as at A2, to accommodate the up-and-down movement of pins or rods d2,the latter being of such length as at all times to extend above the respective crossbar A2. Upon shaft, D, at the rear of its forward bearing, (see Fig. l) is rigidly mounted a collar, D', for instance, by means of a pin, or key, D2, that extends through the collar and shaft, and immediately at the rear of collar D,shaft D has loosely mounted thereon a type-die-wheel, E. Type-die-wheel or type-die-carrier E, (sec Fig. 4) comprises a hub, E', and radial arms, E2, preferably integral with the hub and equidistant apart. Arms E2 of the type-die-wheel, at theirouter ends, have secured thereto at opposite sides, respectively, segmental plates E2 and E4, extending from arm to arm as shown. Adjacent segmental plates, that are located in the same circular plane, preferably abut each other, and plates E2, E4, are provided with lateral holes, c. There are usually as many holes e in a plate as there are numerals,punc mation-marks, and letters in the alphabet, and holes e are arranged in series concentric with the axis of wheel E, the holes of the series of holes of plates E2 being coincident or registering with the respective holes of the respective series of holes in adjacent plates E4. Adjacent plates, E2, E4, are braced apart (see Fig. 5) by means of sleeves, e2, mounted on screws, or pins, e2, that'connect the plates together. The registering holes of said plates, E2, E4, are adapted to receive type-dies, G, the latter having the type, as at g, at the forward end or face thereof (see Fig. 6.) In the normal position of the type-dies the face of the type is preferably flush with the outer surface of forward plate E2, with the shank or stock of the type-die protruding at the rear of plate E4. Just forward of plate E4, the lype-die is provided 'with a stop, usually a pin, as at G', to limit the rearward movement of the type-dic, and mounted upon the typedie, between stop G', and the rear side of forward plate E2, is a spring, preferably coilspring, G2, (see Figs. 1 and 5) that is adapted to act in the direction to hold the type-,die rearward. The type-die at the forward end, has a laterally-projecting rib or nose, G2, for the purpose hereinafter made apparent, and immediately at the rear of this nose or rib, and preferably integral therewith, has-a laterally-projecting iiange or rib, G4. Forward segmental plates E2, have slots, as at e', in open relation with holes e, of the plates, to accommodate the passage of nose or rib G2 and rib or flange G4 of the type-die, laterallyprojecting rib or ange G4, serving as a guide to hold the type-die in proper position, as will hereinafter more fully appear.

It is desirable to have at least three sets of type of different sizes, and it will be observed that with my improved machine, tive or more sets can be just as conveniently employed as three, and as many pairs of segmental plates E2 E4 are provided as it is desired to carry sets of type dies in the typedie-wheel. I-Iub E of the typedie-wheel, (see Figs. l and 4.) midway of adjacent arms E2, is provided with lateral holes or perforations, e4, and collar Dmounted on shaft D, as aforesaid, has

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a laterally-enlarged portion, D@ that is provided witha lateral hole or perforation, D4, adapted to register with holes e4 in the hub of the type-die-wheel, the perforations e4 being preferably tapering, as shown, and adapted to receive a correspondingly tapering pin or peg, H. Hole D4 of lateral member, D3, of collar D, is enlarged, as at D5, and pin or peg H, within such enlargement of perforation, D4, has mounted thereon a coil-spring, as at h, said spring being adapted to act in the direction to hold pin or peg H Within the respective hole e4 of the hub of the type-diewheel, the spring being confined between a pin or shoulder H2 of peg H and shoulder D6 formed by the enlargement of hole D4, as shown.

The mechanism justdescribed, it will be observed, is adapted to hold the type-die-wheel in the desired adjustment and, by removing pin or peg H from the respective hole or perforation e4 in the hub of the wheel, the latter can be turned to bring any desired set of typedies or type in position for use, as desired, and held in such position by means of said pin or peg. The bed of the machine is of course slotted, as at a2, (see Fig. 1) to accommodate the type-die-wheel. The forward side of uppermost segmental plate E3, does not make contact with the adjacent wall of slot a2, but an anti-friction roller is secured to the under side of the bed of the machine, as at a2, and the forward side of segmental plate E3, in position uppermost bears against the periphery of said anti-friction-roller, the type at the forward end of the type-die being thus protected. Immediately at the rear of the hub of the type-diewheel,shaftDhas rigidly mounted thereon a collar, F, for instance, by means of a pin or key, F', whereby, in conjunction with collar D already described, the type-die-wheel is held from moving endwise on shaft I).

Upon shaft D, at the forward end thereof, (see Fig. 1) is rigidly mounted an arm, I. Arm I, at its upper end,is provided with an index key, J, the upper end of the arm being perforated, as at I', for the passage of the shank of the said index-key, and being enlarged, as shown, to increase the bearing surface of the index-key. The index key is provided with a shoulder or pin, J', and perforation I' of arm I, is enlarged, as at I2, forming a shoulder, as at I3, and between shoulder I2, and pin or shoulder J', is confined upon the shank of the index-key, a coil-spring, J2, that is adapted to act in the direction to retain the index key within the respective hole of the series of lateral holes, k, in segmental plate or index, K, that is rigidly secured to the front end of the bed of the machine, (see Figs. l and 7) the lateral holes and series of lateralholes in plate K corresponding, in number, with the type-dies and series of type-dies in a set of type-dies in the type-die-wheel, and being preferably funnel-shaped or tapering tofacilitate the entrance of the index-key. Index plate K, immediately above each series of holes thereof, has a forwardly-projecting beveled portion, K', said beveledv portions presenting toward the eye of the operator and, immediately above the respective holes, bearing the letter, mark or character that the hole represents,-that is, the letter, mark or character, corresponding with the type of the typedie that is brought into position for operation and locked in said position when arm I and index-key J is manipulated to said index-key to engage the hole or perforation immediately below said letter, mark or character on the index plate, the type-die-Wheel being moved or turned in the one directionl or the other to bring the desired type-die of a series of typedies in position, according as arm I, by means of the head or knob J8 of the index-key is manipulated in a corresponding direction. As aforesaid, shaft D and attachments have a vertical movement, the object of said movement being to bring the desired series of typedies in an operative position, and, as hereinbefore indicated, the mechanism for effecting this vertical movement of shaft, D, and

attachments, is operated by hand-lever B". (See Fig. 2.)

To hold shaft D and attachments at the desired elevation, that is, to lock lever B' in the desired adjustment of parts, level' B', adjacent its handle B2, is provided with a tiltinglatch or lever, b, that is pivoted to lever B', as at b', and latch b, at its lower end, comprising a pin or bolt b2, that is adapted to enter, through a perforation B3 in lever B', any one of three holes or perforations a', in the adjacent leg of the machine, according to the elevation at which it is desired to adjust and hold shaft D and attachments.

B4 (seeFig. 2) represents a spring that is secured, for instance, to latch, b, with the free end thereof bearing against the opposing surface of handle B2 of lever B', said spring being adapted to act in the direction to retain pin or bolt b2 of latch b in the respective hole a'.

In the adjustment of lever B' shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings a die in the central series of type-dies of the type-die-wheelwould be in position to be operated and by withdrawing locking-pin or bolt b2 from the centraly hole in the respective leg of the machine, and manipulating lever B', the outer or inner series of type-dies would be brought into the proper position according as it was desired to bring a die-in the outer or inner series of dies into position' for operation. The length of arm I, by means of which the type-diewheel is turned as aforesaid, is of course such that the index keyJ will be adapted to enter the holes in the lower or inner series of holes in index .plate K when the type-die-wheel is in position with a die in the outer series of dies in position for operation. The letters, marks, or characters indicated on the beveled forwardly-projecting portion of platerK immediately over the holes or perforations in the IOOr IOS

series just referred to, therefore, correspond with the type borne by the respective dies of the outer series of dies of the type-die-wheel. Likewise, the letters, marks, or characters, indicated upon plate K immediately above the holes of the middle series of holes in said plate, correspond with the type borne by the respective dies of the middle series of dies of the type-die-wheel, the index key being in position within a hole of the series last rcferred to when the type-die that said hole represents, is in position to be operated, and likewise, with the remaining series of holes in plate K and the corresponding remaining series of type-dies of the typediewheel.

L represents a cam-roller, (see Fig. 1,) the trunnions of which have bearing in suitable boxes, l, that, in the present instance, are secured to the bed of the machine rearward of the rear legs thereof. One of the trunnions of cam-roller L has a rearwardly-extending arm, Z', that is operatively connected, by means of a chain, Z2, or other suitable device, with a treadle, Z3, mounted upon a cross-bar located at the lower end and connecting the rear legs of the machine. Cam-roller L is provided with a peripheral cam L that is adapted to engage a roller, lll,trunnioned in the rear end of plunger, M, and actuate the latter, plunger M being adapted to reciprocate endwise plungercase, N, that is rigid with the bed A of themachine. The forward portion of plunger Mis reduced in size, as shown, forming shoulders, as at fm, and the forward end of plunger-cas'- ing N is correspondingly perforated, as at N', for the passage of said reduced portion of the plunger, the latter having mounted thereon a coil-spring, m', that is confined between shonlders m and the forward end of the plungercasing, and adapted to act in the direction to hold the plunger rearward.

The plunger is adapted to engage the butt of the shank o r stock of the type-dies and force the dies forward to cause the dies to impress the matrix-blank or matrix, the latter, represen ted by mx, being conveyed along, forward of the type-die-wheel, by the follow- :ing mechanism: O represents a box (see Figs. 1,7, 8,9, and 10,) rigidly secured to or integral with bed A of the machine, and located immediately forward of longitudinal slot a2. Box O is open at the ends and top. The matrix-blank or matrix is fed endwise through l box O by means that will presently be described, the sides of said box constituting upright parallel guides for the matrix-blank or matrix in its passage between said guides, to, by and from the point at which it receives its impression. P represents an endless-conveyer-belt that leads around a roller or pulley, l, trunnioned in upright posts or suitable supports, P2, (see Fig. 7) at the right hand end of the machine, and leads over a roller or pulley, P3, (see Figs. Sand 9) that is trunnioned in the sides of box O. The forward trunnion of roller, P3, extends outside of box 0, and has rigidly mounted upon its forwardend a spur-gear, P4. The bottom of box O, in the present instance, is located somewhat above the bed of the machine, but, of course, is cut away, as at O', (see Fig. S) to accommodate the passage of belt P and the location of roller P3. Immediately forward of the type-die that is in position to be operated upon by the type-die-plunger M, the rear side of box O is perforated or bored vertically, as at O2, (see Fig. 12) and within said perforation or bore is located the lower portion of an upright bar R of the matrix-blank or matrix feeding-mechanism. The lower end of thisbar is inclined orbeveled, downward and forward, as at R', this bevel orincline of the lever being adapted to be engaged by nose or rib G3 of the type-die, and the rear side of box O has a lateral perforation, as at O3, for the entrance and passage of the type-die, said lateral perforation of course being in open relation with vertical perforation O2. Perforation O2 is preferably square and bar R, in cross-section, is 4of a corresponding shape and size. As shown more clearly in Figs. l2 and 13 of the drawings, lateral perforation O3 is tapering or funnel-shaped to facilitate the entrance of the type-die, the forward or reduced end of said perforation being just large enough to receive the type-die, the object being to prevent lateral motion of the type-die, and to cause the latter to properly engage and impress the matrix-blank or matrix, that is, to cause the impression to be made exactly at right angles to the surface to be impressed the rear side or wall of box O of course having a slot, as at O4, in open relation with perforations O3, to accommodate nose or rib G3 and flange G4 of the type-die. Bar R has laterally extending arms R2, R3, (see Fig. 8) that extend in opposite directions and to which are pivotally secured, depending links R4, that, at

their opposite ends, are pivotally connected,

with annular disks or rings, fr, loosely mounted upon feed-rollers S and S. Feed-rollers S and S are located, respectively, within box O and at opposite sides of, and preferably equidistant from bar R. Feed-rollers S and S are trunnioned in the sides of box O, (see Figs. 9 and ll) annular disks or rings, fr, be-

ing mounted upon the respective rollerin the rear side or wall of box O that is recessed to accommodate the location and operation of said annular disks or rings. The forward trunnion of feed-roller S extends outside of box O (see Figs. 8 and 9) and upon its for ward or outer end, has operatively mounted thereon a spur-gear S2, that is in mesh with spur-gear P4, mounted on the forward trun nion of roller l, hereinbefore described. Annular disks or rings o', on their inner periphery, are provided with curved grooves or slots, r', preferably four in number, and gradually reduced in size as at r2. Within grooves or slots r', between the periphery of the rcspective rollers S S and the opposing walls of said grooves or slots, are located rollers, r3. Between these rollers r3, and the end of grooves IOO IIO

or slots-r opposite to the reduced end of said slots or grooves, are located springs, r4, that are adapted to act against the respective roller r3 in the direction of the reduced end of the slots or grooves and to prevent the displacement of rollers r3, and springs r4, is provided an annular plate, T5, secured to annular disk or ring r about the respective feed-roller and flush with the inner surface of the rear side of box O, (see Figs. 8, 9, and ll) and links R1 are connected, respectively, directly with the respective annular plate or cap r5. The operation of this feeding-mechanism is as follows: Cam-roller L is operated to cause peripheral cam L thereof to actuate plunger M, the latter in turn engaging and forcing the type die forward to impress the matrix-blank or matrix, the latter having been brought into proper position within box, O. Previous to the typedie vmaking its impression, however, lateral rib or nose G5 at the forward end of the die will have engaged the incline or bevel R at the lower end of bar R, and caused the latter to be elevated. This motion of bar R and its arms R2 R8, will, through links R4 R4, be communicated to annular disks or rings r, the latter being moved in the direction indicated by the arrows, causing rollers r3, located within slots or grooves r of disks or rings r, to be wedged into the reduced portion of said grooves or slots between the periphery of the respective feed-rollers S S and the opposing wall of the respective slots or grooves, and causing feed-rollers S S to rotate with the respective. encircling disk or ring r. The periphery of feed-rollers S S is milled, or knurled as shown, or provided with suitable projections, whereby the rollers, upon being rotated, as aforesaid, will take hold on the matrix-blank or matrix and feed the same onward as required. The gearing at P4 S2 communicates motionffrom roller S to conveyerb elt P upon which the matrix-blanks will likely be fed in procession to feed-roller S. The matrix blank may, of course, be of any lengthA desired, but should just be wide enough to nicely pass between the sides of box O, the sides of box Oserving as guides to maintain the matrix-blank or matrix in a straight path. The distance that feed-rollers S S are located, respectively above the bottom of box O and conveyor-belt P (the portion of the latter within box O may be said to constitute a bottom for this part of said box) relative to the thickness of the matrixblanks, is, of course, such that feed-rollers S S will not fail to take liold of the matrixblank or matrix, and feed the same as required. The noses or ribs G3, of the respect-l ive type-dies, of course, vary in size,according to the distance it is required to feed the matrix-blank or matrix that is to receive the impression of the respective dies in order to obtain proper justification. For instance, a

die adapted to impress the letter m would necessarily require a rib or nose, G3, adapted to lift or elevate bar R a greater distance and consequently cause the connected mechanism to feed the matrix-blank or matrix farther than, for instance, the die adapted to impress the letter i. In impressing the matrix or matrix-blank with the letters composing a word, to render the work desirable, the impression should be equidistant apart, but as aforesaid, the letter m, for instance, requires more Space than the letter i; consequently the variationinthe size of ribs or noses Gof the respective type-dies, to cause the feeding-mechanism to move the matrix or matrixblank the proper distance. This'dierence in the size of ribs or noses G3 of the respective type-dies, will be more readily understood upon reference to Fig. 26 that exhibits, inv

perspective, six type-dies bearing tlieftype, I, e, n, N, M, and W. Of theseletters or characters, the letters I and e occupy the least space and the letters M and W occupy the most space. It is quite obvious'that in order to obtain the proper adjustment of space .or distance between the letters of a word, the matrix-blank or matrix must be fed or moved a greater or less distance according to the size Vof the space occupied by the letter or character impressed. With my improved construction by providing the type-die with a rib or nose G8 of the proper size, the most accurate justification is obtained. Cam-roller L has located within it, a spring, preferably an ordinary clock-spring, (not shown) that is adapted to act in the direction to return the cam to its normal position, and upon the return of the cam-roller to its normal position, spring m will return plunger M to its normal position, and the pressure being thus removed from the type-die that has just made an impression in the matrix-blank or matrix said type-die will also be returned to its normal position by the action of spring G2. Bar R and connected annular disks or rings i", upon the withdrawal or recession of the type-die from the matrix-blank or matrix, are returned IOO IIO

to their normal position, partly by the gravity of the parts, and partly-(and promptly) by the action of a spring, R5, (see Figs. 8 and 14) the latter, as shown, being preferablya coilspring mounted on the upper portion of bar R, the spring being confined upon bar R between the top of lateral arms-R2 and R3 of the bar and the overhanging end T of a bracket or arm, T, that is secured to the top of the rear side of box O, end T of said arm or bracket being perforated, as at T2, to accommodate the vertical movement of bar R, bracket or arm T thus serving as a guide to assist in maintaining the verticality of arm R. The

bed of the machine is of course slotted, as at a3, to accommodate the location and operation of cam-roller L and connected mechanism. Cam L of the cam-roller has a slight depression, L2, extending transversely of the periphery of the cam. The office of this slight depression Iin the cam will be quite obvious when it is considered that it is desirable to have uniformity in the impression of the matrix by the type-dies. Owing to peculiarities in the construction and shape of certain letters and characters and the vconsequent peculiarities in the displacement of the material of the matrix-blank or matrix by thedies adapted to impress such letters or characters, with a cam adapted to causebut one impulse to be given to the die there might be difficulty in obtaining uniformity in the impression of the matrix-blank or matrix by the varions dies, and, I have found that with a slight depression in the cam as just described the prominence of the cam, that immediately follows such depression, causes a fresh or second impulse, as it were, to be given to the die, and affords the die an opportunity to prevent any inequality or irregularity in theimpression of the matrix and causing the degree of successive impressions of successive dies to be uniform. The depression in the cam referred to, should of course not be so great as to causea disturbance in the feeding-mechanism of the matrix-blank or matrix. Cam-roller L is also provided with a peripheral cam, as at L3, that is adapted to engage a roller, U', secured to the end of the powerarm of a lever, U, that is fulcrumed, at U2, to any suitable support, for instance, to an upright or standard, U3,secured to plunger-case N. The weight-arm of lever U extends over the feeding-mechanism of the matrix-blank and terminates in a depending` member, U4, that is, however, jointed as at U5. Thelower section of depending member Uat thelower end thereof, and preferably directly over the central portion of the path of the matrixblank and in line with the operative type-die, is provided with a roller, U, that is adapted to bear upon vthe matrixblank or matrix. The arrangement of parts is such that cam L3 will actuate lever U to cause roller U6 to exert a pressure upon the matrix at the same time that the matrix receives the impression of the type-die, thus rmly holding the matrix while being impressed by the die. The lower section of depending member U4 extends through a sleeve U7, (see Fig. 14) secured to the top ofthe forward side of box O, whereby the verticality of the lower section of depending member U4 of lever U is maintained and roller U6, at all times, caused to rest, or bear, squarely upon the matrix-blank or matrix. A roller, W, (see Figs. 8 and 10) is located within box O directly above and transversely of the path of the matrix-blank and in advance of feed-roller S, roller W being trunnioned in the sides of box O and being adapted to rest and bear upon the matrix-blank and prevent the rear end of the latter from being lifted as it is received and fed by roller S, the trunnions of roller )Y being capable of slight vertical movement, however, the sides of box O being slotted or grooved for the purpose as at O5 (shown in dotted lines Fig. 8) to accommodate any slight irregularity or inequality in the thickness of the matrix-blank. Springs,

as at W', are provided, the same being secured, respectively, to the sides of box O, with the free ends thereof bearing upon the periphery of roller W. Suitable spacing-mechanism is provided for causing longer or shorter spaces to be made, for instance between words, or between characters, or letters, as required.

As shown in Fig. 8,and more clearly in Figs. 15, 16 and 17, X represents a lever fulcrumed to a suitable support, such, for instance, as a post or standard, X', rigid with the top of the rear side of box O, and the extremity of the weight-arm of lever X extends into a slot, R, of bar R, and is adapted to engage the top wall of said slot. The power-arm of lever X extends through hollow posts, or barrels, as at Y Y Y2, that are preferably integral with a plate, YS, rigidly secured to some suitable support, such, for instance, as the top of the rear side of box O. Lever X comprises preferably a fiat bar, and upon the power-arm of lever X, within the respective barrels Y Y Y2, is seated a button, Z, the shank of the latter being comparatively long, and slotted,as at Z', (see Fig. 16) whereby the bifurcated shank is adapted to straddle lever X, the slot extending preferably to the lower extremity of the shank, but the latter does not extend to the bottom of the respective barrel and the barrel is vertically slotted at opposite sides, as atY4, (see Fig. 15) with said slots extending below lever X suficiently to enable the depression of the powerarm of leverX the distance required, whereby lever X, by depressing the proper button, will be actuated to lift or elevate bar R and connected matrix-feeding mechanism and cause the matrix to be fed the space desired, the latter being greater or less according to the distance the button aforesaidis located from the fulcrum of lever X and according to the proximity of the lower extremity of the shank of the button to the bottom of the respective barrel; hence, the provision of several buttons, Z, located at different intervals from the fulcrum of lever X and with the shank of the button in closer or less proximity to the bottom of the respective barrel. Referring to Fig. l5 of the drawings, button Z, seated upon lever X within barrel Y being the button located nearest to'the fulcrum of lever X and with the lower extremity of its shank farthest from the bottom of the barrel, is adapted to actuate lever X to cause bar R and connected feed-mechanism to feed the matrix a greater distance than buttons Z in barrels, Y', Y2, which latter buttons are located fartherfrom the fulcrum of lever X with the Shanks thereof nearer to the bottom of the respective barrels. A spring, as at Z2, is mounted upon the shank of buttons Z and confined between lever X and bottom of the respective barrel, springs, Z2, being adapted, respectively, to return the respective button to its normal position upon the removal of the pressure upon the button. In case more than one button, Z, is employed, as in the present instance, and as is desirable, slots Y*i in the sides of the respective IIO barrels, as already indicated, should of course extend sufficiently farv below lever X to accommodate the movement of the latter' in all cases. Shaft D (see Fig. 1) immediately forward of the rear sliding-box d has keyed or fastened thereto a collar, D7, that in conjunction with collar D immediately rearward of the forward sliding-box d, prevents endwise movement of shaft D.

Having thus described the construction and operation of the typographie mechanism, I will proceed with a description ofthe means and mechanism employed for operatively connecting with the typograph mechanism, suit able type-writer mechanism, whereby the operator, at all times, is enabled to see a proof of his work. Rear sliding-box d (see Fig.-1) has a rearwardly-extending arm or bracket f 30, that terminates in a forked end 3l, em-

bracing the centrally reduced portion of the hub 32 of a bevel-gear, 33, that is mounted upon an upright shaft, 34, by the well known means of groove and feather, the groove and feather being of sufficient length to enable gear 33 to slide endwise of shaft 34 with the up-and-down movement of the supportingbracket. Bevel-gear 33, meshes with a bevelgear, 35, operatively mounted on the rear end of shaft D. Shaft 34 extends through bed A ofthe machine and through a sleeveof bracket, 36, rigidly secured to bed A aforesaid. Immediately below the sleeve of bracket 36, shaft 34 has keyed or rigidly mounted thereon a collar, 37, that prevents the shaft from moving upward, and above bracket 36, shaft 34 has rigidly mounted thereon a bevel-gear, 38, that meshes with a bevel-gear, 39,suitably mounted on a shaft, 40, that has suitable bearing in the upper member, 41, of a bracket or standard, 42, rigidly secured to bed,A of the machine. Shaft 40, forward of its forward bearing, has operatively mounted thereon a spur-gear, 43, that meshes with a rack, 44, the latter (see Figs. 1, 18, 19 and 20) extending lengthwise the machine, and being secured at either end, preferably by means of screws, 45, to a block, 46, that extends longitudinally, and by means of rack 44 aforesaid, is adapted to be slid endwise of bed 47 of the type-writer mechanism,

bed 47 being supported by and preferably in-` tegral with legs, 48, that are bolted or rigidly secured to bed A of the machine, bed 47 of the type-writer mechanism of course being located sufficiently far above the typographie mechanism underneath that the latter will not be interfered with. To render the travel of slidingblock 46 as easy as possible, bed 47 is grooved or recessed longitudinally as at49, and block 46, at suitable intervals, on its under surface is provided with recesses or depressions, 50, that register with the longitudinal groove or recess 49 in bed 47, and fitting nicely between the opposing walls of recesses 50 and 49, and extending transversely of recess 49, are located rollers, 51. Sliding-block 46 also travels in contact with rollers 52 secured to bed 47 at suitable intervals along the sides of block 46. By this construction the travel of block 46 is not only rendered exeeedingly easy, but comparatively noiseless. Block 46 is provided with a series of trans-- verse grooves or recesses,53, on its upper surface, within which grooves or recesses are nicely, but easily fitted, bars 54, the latter being adapted to slide endwise in said grooves or recesses, that are preferably of such depth as to receive bars 54 with the top surface thereof flush with the top surface of block 46. The type-lever-bars 54, at their forward end, terminate, respectively, in an upwardly-extending arm or member, 55, to

the upper en d of which is pivotally connected the power-arm of a curved typelever,`56, levers56,being fulcrumed upon a rod,57,in common,the latter being supported, at eitherl end, by an upwardly-extending arm or bracket, 58, rigidly secured to sliding block, 46, the latter being preferably lianged forwardly at either end, as at 59, and arms or bracketsbe` ing screwed to the respective flange, as at 60 (See Figs. 19 and 20), collars as at 57 being preferably mounted on rod 57 between levers 56, as shown. To` prevent vertical motion of bars 54, within grooves `or recesses 53 of sliding-block 46, is provided a cap-plate 61, that is secured, preferably by means of screws 62, (see Figs. 18 and 19) to block 46, atA either end of the latter, and to render the endw1se movement of bars 54 easy and comparatively noiseless, saidy bars are also caused to work upon rollers, as at 63, provided in recesses 64, in the upper and lower surfaces of said bars adjacent cap-plate 61 and sliding-block 46. (See Fig. 18.) The endwise movement of a bar 54 rearward causes the typelever operatively connected with said bar to make its imprint on the paper in the paper-carriage hereinafter referred to, and this movement of bars 54 is effected by mechanism operatively connected with type-die plunger M of the typographie mechanism, as follows:-Type die plunger M, at the rear end, (see Figs. 1, 18 and 21) has an upwardly-extending arm or member, 65, that is hollow or bored, as at 66. Type-die plunger-case N, is, of course, slotted, as at 67, to accommodate the location and movement of arm or member 65,but at either side of the latteris provided with an upwardly -projecting and laterally slotted ear or member 68, the top and rear walls of slots 69 ofmembers 68, being inclined or beveled,

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at 70. (Shown in dotted lines Fig. 1.) With?. in the bore of arm or member 65 is located a bolt, 71, the head of the latter, 72, being adapted to engage a notch, 73, in the lower surface of bar 54 immediately above. The shank of bolt v71, at the lower end, is provided, at either side, with a laterally-projecting pin, 74. that is adapted to ride up and down the sloping or inclined wall of the slotin the respective ear or member 68 ofl plunger-case N. Arm or member 65, is provided with inwardly-projecting shoulders 75, between which and head 72 of bolt 71, is confined a spring, 7G, preferably a coil-spring as shown mounted upon the shank of bolt 71, said spring acting in the direction to retain the head of bolt 7l in its` shot position. Cap-plate 61, at the rear end, (see Figs. l, 1S and 19) has a depending flange, 77, that is perforated for the passage of pins or rods, 78, that are screwed into the respective bars 54, and upon rods or pins 7S, between liange 77, and the respective bars 54, are mounted springs 79,adapted to act in the direction against bars 54. There are as many type-levers 56, as there are type-dies G in a set of type-dies in type-die-wheel or type diecarrierEof the typographie mechanism; each type-lever is provided with as many type as there are series of type-dies G, and the type carried by the type-levers, as to the letters or characters they are adapted to imprint., cerrespond to the type of those type-dies that have the same relative position in the series of type-dies that the type-lever has in the series of type-levers, and as type-die-wheel or carrier E is moved in the one direction or the other to bring a certain type-die into position for operation by manipulating arm I, the type-lever of the type-writer mechanism that carries the type-corresponding with the typedie thus brought into an operative position, is, by means of rack 44, (that as aforesaid is secured to sliding-block 46 that carries bars 54 with which the type-levers are operatively connected,) and intermediate gearing that operatively connects said rack with the shaft upon which typedie-wheel E is mounted, brought into an operative position; that is, bar 54 to which the typelever in question is operatively connected, is brought into such position that when arm or member 65 of typedie-plunger, M, is caused to move forward with the type-die plunger as the latter is actuated by cam L' to cause the type-die to make an impression in the matrix-blank or matrix, as hereinbefore described, bolt 71, within member 65, will come under notch 73 of the respective type-leverbar 54 and be shot by the action of the spring mounted on the shank of the bolt, and lock the respective type-lever-bar to type-die plunger M, whereupon, as the latter recedes, after having caused the respective type-die to make the desired im pression in the matrix blank or matrix, the respective type-lever-bar will be moved rearward with the plunger and actuate the respective type-lever to make the desired im 'print on the paper in the type-writer carriage the type-levers of the type-writing mechanism, I will now proceed with a description of the mechanism for effecting the movement of the papercarriage of the typewriter, both, horizontally, to present a fresh place for the type to strike, and, vertically, for the purpose hereinafter made more apparent. Referring first to the horizontal movement of the papercarriage, that is effected by mechanism adapted to be operatively connected with the matrix-feeding-mechanism of the typographie mechanism, upon reference to Figs. 8, 14 and 22 of the drawings, it will be observed that lateral arm R3 of bar R is extended and connected, by means of a lateral pin, 80, with an annular disk, or ring, 8l, loosely mounted on the periphery of a wheel or disk, S2, that is rotatably mounted upon a pin or stud, S3, projecting rearwardly from standard or bracket S4 rigid with the rear side of box O. Annular disk or ring Sl, on its inner periphery, (see Fig. 22) has grooves or slots, S5, substantially the same as grooves 0r slots r' of similar disks or rings in the matrix-feeding-mechanism hereinbefore described, having rollers, as at 8G, and springs, as at 87, 1ocated within them, excepting that the arrangement of the reduced end of slots or grooves S5, rollers SG, and springs 87, relative to each other, is necessarily such that the elevation of arm R3 of bar R of the matrix feedingmechanism aforesaid will move disk or ring S1 in the direction of the arrow and cause wheel or disk E2 to move in a corresponding direction. iVheel or disk E2 (see Figs. 14 and 22) is provided with a dog as at 88, that is adapted to engage a forwardly-projecting pin or lug 89, of a spur-gear, 90, that is rotatably secured to a depending arm or member 91, rigid with bed 47 of the type-Writer mecl1- anism. Gear 90, by means of dog 88 of wheel or disk S2 engaging pin or lug 89 of said gear, is thus caused to be rotated with the matrixfeeding-mechanism of the machine. Annular disk or ring 8l, on either side, has secured thereto a circular plate, 92, that extends somewhat inside of the periphery of wheel or disk S2, and serves as a guard to prevent displacement of annular disk or ring 81, and rollers and springs, S6 and 87, respectively. It will also be observed that the axis of gear 90 and wheel or disk 82 are not coincident, and that the path of pin 89 of gear 90, and the path of dog 8S of wheel or disk S2, are eccentric to each other, and the arrangement of parts is such that once in a revolution of dog 88 and pin S9, said pin and dog will be disengaged for the purpose hereinafter made apparent. Gear 90 (see Figs. 7, 8, 14, and 22) meshes with a rack, 93, by means of which the horizent-al movement of the paper-carriage of the type-writer mechanism is effected. To render the operation of the rack easy and comparatively noiseless, the rack, both at the rear and top Works upon rollers, 94 and 95, secured, respectively, to the forward end and under side of horizontal member, 96, of an L-shapedplate, the vertical member, 97, of which, is secured' to the bed of the type-Writing mechanism as'at 98, shown in dotted lines Figs.`8 and 14. Rack 93has upwardly and rearwardly-extendingarms, 99, of such shape as to be out of the Way of rollers, 95, and extending looselythrough ears or sleeves,'100, rigid or integral with the end or side members of the paper-carriage of. the type-writer mechanism,said carriage being mounted upon shafts 101 and 102that extend lengthwise of the machine through the end or side-members of the carriage and have bearing, at either end, in a sliding-plate or block 103, secured to brackets 104, that are bolted, as at 104", to bed 47 of the type-writer mechanism, the paper-carriage being adapted to move endwise the machine with rack 93 aforesaid. The end or side-pieces of the paper-carriage, at the rear, are connected by one or more pieces, 105, (see Figs.Y 1 and 8) and with the latter compose a suitable frame-work for the carriage. Upon shaft101, within'the-side or end members of the paper-carriage, is mounted the cylindrical platen 106, by the well known means of groove and feather, the groove extending the entire length of 'the' horizontal travel of the carriage, and upon shaft 102, that is located at the rear of and above shaft 101, and also within the side or end members .of the paper-carriage is loosely mounted a guide-roller, 107. Below and forward of cylindrical platen 106, the side or end members of the paper-carriagek afford bearing for the trunnions of a paper-carrying-roller, 108. Rollers 107 and 108, and cylinder 106, are located in suitable proximity to each other, and the paper is fed from roller 108, between said roller and the cylindrical platen 106, under thelatter, and up between the same and guideroller 107, and over the cylindrical platen. The paper-carriage, in printing, is fed from right to left, rack 93 being connected 'with a spring or weight acting in the direction to return the paper-carriage to the place of beginning, For instance, as shown in Fig. 7, the bedof the type-writer mechanism, at the right hand end, is provided with an arm or bracket, 110, that has attached a roller or pulley,111, and 112 represents a cord fastened to rack 93, and thence leading over said roller or pulley, and having attached, at its other or opposite end, a weight, 113, that acts to return the paper-carriage as aforesaid, bed A of the machine being of course perforated to accommodate the location of weight 113. The arrangement of parts is such that as the paper-carriage reaches the limit of its leftward movement dog 88 of wheel 82, and pin 89 of gear 90, become disengaged from each other, allowing weight 113 to return the papercarriage to its place of beginning as aforesaid.

For rotating the paper-carrie ge the distance of a line-space mechanism is provided as followsz-l14 represents. a. ratchet-wheel (see Figs. 7, 8, and 23) operatively mounted on the right hand end of shaft 101, and plate or block 103, secured to bracket 104, at the right hand end of the machine has a laterally and'inwardly-projecting lug or member, 115, the free extremity whereof has pivoted thereto a bellcrank-lever 116, the latter, at its upper end, having pivotally attached a pawl, 117, that is adapted to engage the teeth of ratchet-wheel, 114. The lright hand end or side member of the paper-carriage has a laterally-extending f arm, 118, provided with an incline, as at 119, that, as the paper-carriage is returned to its place of beginning as aforesaid, is adapted to engage and actuate bell-crank-lever 116, to actuate pawl 117 in the direction to move ratchet-wheel ,114, to rotate shaft 101 and cylindrical platen 106, as required, and feed the paper the distance of a line-space. The location, of cylinder` 106, relative to typelevers 56, is of course such that the latter will strike the paper on the cylinder as required. Each type-lever, however, as hereinbefore indicated, is provided with as many type as` there are series of type-dies, G, in a -set of type-dies, the type on the type-levers corresponding with the type of the dies'that are located in the same radial plane. It will, therefore, be manifest that some suitable mechanism should be provided for moving the paper-carriage of the type-Writer mechanism relative to the type-levers to bring the required type at the end of the type-lever in position for imprinting, and I provide as followsz-120 represents a vertically-slidinge plate secured to the forward end of the bed of the type-writer mechanism, for instance, as shown, plate 120 (shown detached in Fig. 25) extending lengthwise of the machine and secured in place by cap-plates, 121, provided at either end of the machine, said cap-plates being screwed at the lower end directly to bed 47, as at 122 and at the upper end to upwardlyextending arms or standards,123, of the bed, as at 124, (see Figs. 7 and 14,), cap-plates 121, of course being cut away, as at 125, to accommodate the up-and-down movement of sliding plate 120. L-shaped plate 96 that supports rollers 94 and 95, is slotted as at 126, to accommodate the movement of sliding-plate 120 and the latter has a depending arm or member, 127, that is slotted or cut away, as at'128, to accommodate the location and operation of lever U of the typographie mechanism. Depending member or arm 127, is provided, at its lower end,with a roller, 129, that (see Figs. 1 and 14) engages groove 130 in the respective segmental plate .of the typedie-wheel or carrier of the typograph mechanismf each segmental plate being provided with a groove 130 extending from end to end of the plate and being concentric with the axis of the type-die-wheel, grooves 130 of the respective segmental plates E4 being in open relation with each other. It will thus be observed that sliding-plate 120 is moved up or down, according asv the type-die-wheel or type-diecarrier of the typograph mechanism is elevated or lowered to bring a type-die of an- IOO ICU,

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