US687366A

US687366A - Autographic register.

Info

Publication number: US687366A
Application number: US65968597A
Authority: US
Inventors: Philip Yoe
Original assignee: NCR Corp
Current assignee: NCR Voyix Corp; National Cash Register Co
Priority date: 1897-11-24
Filing date: 1897-11-24
Publication date: 1901-11-26
Anticipated expiration: 1918-11-26

Description

No. 687366.. Patentd Nov. 26,1901.

- I P. You

AUTOGRAPHIC REGISTER.

(Application filed Nov. 24, 18 97.) (No Model.) 5 Sheets-Sheet PV/TNESSES:

INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY.

6. 667,366. Patented Nov. 26, l90l.

P.'YOE.

AUTOGRAPHIC REGISTER. (Application filed Nv. 24, 1897.) i (No Model.) 5 Sheets-Sheet 2.

WITNESSES.- f t I f A' TTORN/i V.

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No. 687,366. Patented Nov. 26, 1901.

AUTUGRAPHIC REGISTER.

(Application filed Nov. 24, 1897.) (No Modql.) 5 Shets-Sheet 3.

.WITNLISISES: JNVENTOR.

No. 687,366. Patented Nov. 26, I901.

P. YUE.

AUTOGRAPl-HG REGISTER. (Application filed Nov 324, 1897.) (No Model.) 5 Sheets-Sheet '4.

WITNESSES JNVENTIOR,

PHILIP YOE, OF-DAYTON, OHIO, ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, TO

PATENT Fines.

NATIONAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY, OF JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY,

A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY.

AUTOGRAPHIC REGISTER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N... 687,366, dated November 26, 1901.

Application filed November 24, 1897.

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, PHILIP ,Y OE, acitizen of i the United States, residing at Dayton, in the. county of Montgomery and State of Ohio,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Autographic Registers; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention.

This invention relates to improvements in autographic cash-registers, and has more particular relation to registers provided with a permanent-record strip, as well as a checkstrip adapted to issue from the machine.

One of the several objects of the invention is to provide improved means for folding the permanent-record strip into a bellows-like form and pressing the same compactly together within the machine.

Another object is the provision of means for simultaneously feeding both the permanent-record strip,which is to be folded,and the check-strip forward to an equal degree by one and the same devices.

The invention consists of certain novel constructions, combinations, and arrangements of parts, all of which will be hereinafter more particularly set forth and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification, Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the devices embodying my invention, portions of the casing being removed to expose the interior. Fig. 2 represents a longitudinal section of the same. Fig. 3 also represents a longitudinal section taken on a different line from Fig. 2. Fig. 4 represents an enlarged detail perspective View of the pivoted feeding-frame per se. Fig. 5 represents a similar View of the clamping-frame. Fig. 6 represents an enlarged de- 0 tail perspective View of one of the paperclamps, and Fig. 7 represents a perspective View of my said improved devices.

Referring to the said drawings, 1 represents the casing of my improved machine; 2, the platen, 3, 4;, and 5, the respective paper-rolls, and 6 the swinging operating-fram e. One portion of the top of the casing is preferably inclined, as shown in the drawings, and is formed with an aperture or writingserial No. 659,685. (No model.

' opening 7, below which is located the platen 2,sufficient space being left between the casing and platen for the passage of the paper strips 8, 9, and 10 and suitable carbon-sheets 8F and 9, which latter pass between said paper strips at right angles thereto and have their opposite ends secured to the respective side edges of the platen. The said paperrollers 3, 4, and 5 are journaled in the casing 1 so that the webs or strips of paper wound thereon may pass upward and over the platen 2 withoutinterference. The permanent-record strip 10 passes up about the forward end of the platen proper, While the check-strips 8 and 9 pass over an antifriction-roller 11, journaled near the said forward end of the platen. By the peculiar interposition of the carbon sheets and the paper strips described above a duplicate check and a permanent record are secured by a single marking upon the check-strip 8.

Referring now particularly to the mechanism by which the feeding of the paper strips from the supply-rolls and the folding of the permanent-record strip are accomplished, I would state that this mechanism comprises, primarily, a swinging frame 6, the respective side bars of which are jonrnaled upon a transverse shaft 12, mounted near the bottom of the machine. The said shaft further supports a loose sleeve 13, near the middle of which is rigidly mounted a supporting-arm 14, having laterally-projecting studs 15,which engage the ends of coil-springs 1-6,surrounding said sleeve. Each of these springs has one end resting upon the base of the casing, so as to normally force the arm 14: upward, but still permit of its being depressed at will. Secured to the outer end of the said arm 14: is a rectangular plate 17, provided with a handle 18, by means of which it maybe depressed against the tension of the springs 16 when so desired. Four spring-arms 19 19 project inwardly from the top and bottom edges of this plate to form guiding and restraining means for the folded record-strip. This folded strip is held in position upon the said plate 17 by duplicate clampingdevices, each of which comprises a pivoted plate 21, supported by normally lie with its free end against the Lugs 25,

plate 17 or the folded strip thereon. having inclined faces, are mounted on the respective plates 21 and are adapted to be struck by projections on the frame 6 for tipping the plates, as hereinafter more particularly described. This frame 6, which swings on the shaft 12, is provided near its middle with a rigid arm 26, projecting at right angles thereto and formed with a segmental slot 27, through which projects a stud 28, mounted upon an arm 29. This arm is pivoted upon the side of the arm 26 and is provided with a laterally-projecting stud 30, having a knifeedge and adapted to act as a pawl upon a segmental rack 31, secured to the side of the easing 1. When the frame 6 is moved forward by an external knob or handle 32, with which it is provided, the stud 3O rides over the teeth ofthe rack 31 and prevents any reverse movement of said frame until it has made the full stroke. When said stud reaches the end of the rack 31, the arm 29 drops until the stud 28 contacts with the lower arm of a yokespring 32, mounted on arm 26. As the frame is moved forward againthe lug 30 is depressed by contacting with the under side of the rack 31, so that when the forward end of the latter is again reached the compressed spring will force the arm 29 upward to bring the stud 30 in the proper position to pass over the top of the rack again. During the forward movement of the frame the stud 30 is held down in engagement with the teeth of the rack by the upper arm of the spring 32 engaging the upper side of the stud 28 and forcing the latter downward. The said swinging frame 6 also forms a support for a movable frame 33, which is held in position thereon and guided in its reciprocations by a pendent rod 34, connected thereto and passing loosely through an apertured lug 35 on said frame 6. The said movable frame 33 is provided with

cross-bars

36 and 37, the latter of which is so located that when the frames are in vertical positions one of its ends projects beneath the free end of a curved spring 38, secured to the casing, and thus exerts a downward tension upon the movable frame 33. As the frames are thrown from vertical to inclined positions the end of the bar 37 passes free of the spring 38 and contacts with the free end of a curved spring 39, secured to the casing, thus tending to force the frame 33 upward. The protruding ends of the bar-36 are adapted to work in contact with segmental flanges 40, secured to the opposite sides of the casing, and are provided with pendent lugs 41, which are adapted to strike the extensions 25 to turn the plates 21.

When the frames are swung from their vertical positions, the ends of the bar 36 travel under the flanges 40, thus holding the frame 33 depressed; but when the limit of the stroke is reached said frame isreleased by the ends of the bar 36 disengaging from the flanges 40 and snaps into its upper position under the impetus imparted to it by the spring 39, which it has depressed. Upon the reverse movement of the frames the ends of the bar 36 travel on top of the flanges 40 until they reach their upper ends, when they are released and the frame 33 again descends, because of the tension of the spring 38, which is then engaging the cross-bar 37.

The frame 6 is open at its top and is provided with two spaced knife-edge bars 42, over which are mounted two spaced grooved connected clamping-bars 43, suitably secured to the frame 33, so as to move therewith. It will be observed from the above that when the frame 33 is depressed the bars 42 and 43 are brought together, and thus clamp the strips of paper which extend between them. The two upper strips 8 and 9 pass between the upper bars 42 and 43, while the lower or record strip 10 passes between the lower bars, as shown. When the frames are in vertical positions, all of the strips of paper are firmly clamped between the respective bars, so that when the frames areswungforward the respective strips 8 and 9 will issue from the machine as duplicate checks, while the strip 10 will be doubled onto the plate 17. As the frames are swung the projections 41 strike the projections 25, and thus force the spring-arms 24 away from the front of the doubled strip 10 until the added portion has been doubled into place. When the frame 33 snaps upward, the projections 41 disengage from the projections 25, and thus allow the clamping-arms 24 to assume their normalclamping positions, suitable recesses 44 being formed in the frame 6 to permit of such action.

The peculiar manner of folding the recordstrip upon the plate 17 will be readily understood by reference to the drawings and the foregoing description, and it will therefore 'be sufficient to state here that the strip 10, between the frame 6 and the plate 17, loops downward upon the frame being swung, so as to be doubled into two parts upon said plate and so held by the clamping-arms 24.

The curved top portion 45 of the casing which projects through the upper open portion of the frame 6 is formed with side slots for the accommodation of the suitable side bars of the frame and is provided with a bowspring 47, adapted to contact with the Web of paper and positively cause it to fold or loop downward, as described.

The peculiar bellows form in which the record-strip is folded enables the operator to examine the same and locate any particular transaction with a minimum expenditure of time and labor.

IIO

Having thus described my invent-ion, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a cash-register, the combination with a movable operating-frame, of apaper-clamping device mounted on said frame and adapted to positively clamp or grip the paper and cause it to move with said frame but prevent any movement of the paper independently of said frame, and means for automatically operating said gripping device to throw it intoand out of operative position by the movement of the operating-frame.

2. In a cash-register, the combination with a movable operating-frame, of a paper-clamping frame mounted on said operating-frame and adapted to positively clamp or grip the paper and cause it to move with the operating-frame but prevent any movement of the paper independently of said frame and devices for automatically operating said gripping-frame to throw it into and out of operative position by the movement of the operating-frame.

3. In a cash-register, the combination with a suitable casing, of a paper-supply, a movable frame for feeding the paper, a paperclamping frame mounted on said movable frame, and means mounted independently of the movable frame and cooperating with the clamping-frame to actuate the latter upon the movement of said movable frame.

4. In a cash-register, the combination with a suitable casing, of a papersupply, a movable operating-frame for feeding said paper, a clamping-frame mounted on the operatingframe and provided with projections and flanges mounted independently of the operating-frame and cooperating with said projections to cause the clamping action of the frame.

5. In a cash-register, the combination with a movable operating-frame, of a paper-gripping device mounted on said frame and arranged to positively grip and hold the paper to movement with said frame,means for throwing the gripping device into and out of operative position by the movement of the frame, and a full-stroke device for compelling a full stroke of the operating-frame in each direction.

6. In a cash-register the combination with r v a a suitable casing of a paper-supply, a movable frame for feeding the paper, a clampingframe mounted on said movable frame, and flanges mounted on the casing and adapted to be engaged by the clamping-frame.

7. In a cash-register the combination with a suitable casing of a paper-supply, a movable operating-frame for feeding said paper, a clamping-frame mounted on the operatingframe, springs for alternately putting the clamping-frame under tension in two directions, and means mounted on the casing for restraining the clamping-frame against movement.

8. In a cash-register the combination with a paper-supply of a movable frame for feeding said supply, a locking rack and a springpressed pawl mounted on said frame and adapted to engage said rack only when being moved in one direction.

9. In a cash-register the combination with a paper-supply, of a paper-feeding device com= prising a pivoted frame having spaced crossbars, and a slidable frame mounted on said pivoted frame and also having spaced crossbars adapted to clamp the paper between them and the first-mentioned bars to feed said paper forward.

10. In a cash-register the combination with a paper-supply, of a pivoted frame for feeding the same forward, a clamping-frame mounted on said pivoted frame, reversely inclined springs adapted to alternately engage portions of the clamping-frame so as to put the same under spring tension in different directions and restraining means for holding said clamping-frame against the tension of the springs until the end of the stroke.

1 1. In a cash-register the combination with a paper-supply of a pivoted feeding-frame, adapted to feed and fold the paper in a bellows-like form, a receiving-plate for said folded paper, clamps for clamping the paper on said plate and means for withdrawing the plate from the clamps so that its contents may be readily examined.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

PHILIP YOE. Witnesses:

ALVAN MAOAULEY, PEARL NQSIGLER.