US745058A

US745058A - Workman's time-recorder.

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Publication number: US745058A
Application number: US14692303A
Authority: US
Inventors: Daniel Hepp
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1903-03-09
Filing date: 1903-03-09
Publication date: 1903-11-24
Anticipated expiration: 1920-11-24

Description

PATENTED NOV. 24, 1903.

D. HEPP.

WORKMANS TIME RECORDER.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 9. 1903.

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PATENTED NOV. 24, 1903.

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WORKMANS TIME RECORDER.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 9. 1903.

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No. 745,058. PATENTED NOV. 24, 1903. D. HBPP.

WORKMANS TIME RECORDER.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 9. 1903.

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No. 745,058. PAT'ENTED NOV. 24, 1903. D. HEPP.

WORKMANS TIME RECORDER.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 9. 1903.

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WIIIIEI UNITED STATES Patented I fovem'ber 24, 1958.

DANIEL I'IEPP, OF CHICAGO, ELL-T110153.

WORKMANS TENlE REGGt-"MF/n SPECIFIGATION forming part of Letters Patent No, 745,058, dated li'ovember 24,

Application filed March 9, 1903. Serial No. 146,928. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, DANIEL HEPP, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, haveinvented an Improvement in VVorkmens Time-Recorders, of which the following is a specification.

This invention appertains to improvements in workmens time-recorders of the type having a revoluble record-sheet-carrying cylinder, a manually-actuated registering device for printing marks upon the record-sheet, and means for vertically changing the position of the cylinder and its attached record-sheet, so that a mark impressed thereon by the registering device will by its position indicate when the impression was made and whether the workman operating the registering device had set the cylinder to receive an arriving or leaving record.

The invention is designed as an improvement upon certain prior patents issued to me; and it consistsin certain novel features of construction and combination of the parts, as will be hereinafter set forth, and specifically pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a frontelevation of a time-indicator and workmans time-recorder made in accord with my invention. Fig. 2 is a section taken vertically through the record-sheet-carrying cylinder and the casing. Fig. 3 is a vertical section taken through the casing at right angles to the section shown in Fig. 2, such sectional view showing the record-sheet-carrying cylinder in side elevation. Fig. 4 is a plan View, partly in section. Fig. 5 is a detail view of the inner plate of the registering device, showing a bell, its hammer, and a part of the inking device. Figs. 6, 7, and 8 are detail views of the registering device.

A recorder made in accord with my invention has a part thereof maintained within a suitable casing, having at its front a door A, the central portion thereof being cut away, the opening thus provided being partially covered by a frame A, having at its upper portion a sight-opening A The frame A has a vertically slotted or divided numberplate A the numerals thereon corresponding with the numbers used to designate the workmen and numbers printed on the recordsheet. One of the number-plates A to one side of the 'erti al opening through the plate has recesses or slots b which correspond with the position of the numerals on the recordsheet. The sight-opening A is positioned so that the upper portion of the record or time sheet may be visible, and there is provided a pointer H, which extends vertically across the opening, so that time can be read from the record-sheet. The opening A is preferably closed by transparent plate.

The number-plates A sustain in sliding engagement a manually-operated and verticallymovable registering device B, comprising an inner plate 13', having near its lower portion an inward-projecting stud 7), upon which is mounted a bell Z), and to the plate B there is attached an inward-projecting bracket 0 theinner and upturned end thereof serving as a support for the in ner part of a reciprocal portion of the inking or registering mechanism. A bell-hammer is attached to the inner plate B. Such hammer h overlies and bears upon a movable member of the inking device, so that the same will be actuated by the movement of such part. The front plate of the registering device B has an externally-threaded flange, which carries a nut b with a central aperture,throngh which passes the cylindrical end of a spring-projected stem C, by means of which the registering device is given an inward movement when pressed upon. Below the nut h there is horizontal opening 6 through which is passed a catch-plate b, the same being held normally in engagement with one of the slots b formed in the edge of one of the number-plates 11 The catchplate l) is attached to a spring-projected hail or loop B", which is held in sliding engagement with a projecting portion the lower end of the registering device, such part having a concavity to provide a finger or thumb rest. [is illustrated, the outer plate 13 is provided with oppositely-disposed recesses, and the number-plates A have the numerals thereon arranged on opposite sides out of horizontal alinement, so that only one number will be fully exposed at the same time through one of the recesses. To operate and properly position the marling device, a workman first moves the bail B' against the action of its spring, such movement placing the plate Z)" LII.

out of engagement with a slot or recess. The marking device may then be raised and when opposite the proper number the bail is released. The catch-plate then enters one of the numbered slots and holds the registering device in position to makea mark in theproper place upon the record-sheet when the stem is manually pressed inward.

The part B in practice is moved by a workman to a position that corresponds with his number, such part having a reciprocatory marker C, consisting of a frame 0, apertured at one end to receive a plunger or pin 0, the inner end thereof being passed through the upturned end of the bracket b and through a corresponding aperture in a looped frame attached to the inner ends of the frame 0. The pin or plunger 0 is encircled by a spring which forces the frame away from thebrackct. The frame 0, attached to the frame 0, carries an inking-roller 0 mounted to engage an impression-roller a a pinion c, which meshes with a rack 0 being attached to the bracket bathe pinion and im pression-roller being connected to turn in unison. The pin 0 passes through the frame B B its outer cylindrical end projecting beyond the nut, and when the pin is moved inward it causes the impressionroller to make a mark or dot upon the record sheet, the movement rotating the impressionroller to bring a freshly-inked surface in contact with the record-sheet.

The frame 0 may have one or both of its upperedges cutaway to provide a shoulder 0, upon which the bell-hammer b will ride as the frame is moved inward, and when the frame is returned to its normal position by the spring the bell-hammer will strike the bell. The stem of the bell-hammer maybe spring-actuated toward a stop-pin and is movable beneath a flat barorguide-plate,the stop-pin and guide-plate both being attached to the;plate B. In order to prevent the printing-roll being moved inward when not properly positioned, the frame 0 is provided with a stud c positioned, to contact with the nu mber-plate between the slots therein, such contact taking place when the catch-plate Z) is not in engagement with one of the slots b and when the catch-plate Z) engages one of the slots inthe number-plate the stud 0 will be in line with a slot at a higher elevation and the frame carrying the inking-roll may be pressed inward to make a mark upon the record-sheet.

The construction herein described provides a vertically-adjustable and self'inking recording device, a part thereof being movable toward the record-cylinder to make an imprint thereon, and after such imprint a bell carried by the marking device will be sounded. The construction obviates the use of a swinging frame for the inking device and provides means whereby such device can be operated only when properly positioned. The details of construction as to the make-up of the registering device may be varied, what has been illustrated being a preferred form.

The record-carrying cylinder D at its upper end has a head from which depends a dished frame D, having apertures for the passage of a spring-winding rod 6 and of a regulating-rod c. The head of the cylinder carries a centrally-positioned and upwardprojecting bearing (Z and has openings positioned to correspond with the openings in the frame beneath, through which pass the rods 6 and e. The lower cylinder-head D is re movably attached to a ring (Z, and a dished frame is fastened to the removable head. The frame D carries a time-train E, of any suitable construction, the upper plate of the time-train having attached thereto either a cylindrical or looped frame E, the head or cross-bar thereof having openings therethrough for the passage of the winding-rod c and for the regulatingrod 6. The lower head I) of the cylinder has centrally attached thereto a hearing pin or stud (P, the same having above its lower conical end a collar or flange which retains thereon a gear-wheel F, said gear-wheel engaging pinsf, which enter openings f and hold the gear-wheel against rotation. The gear-wheel F has at its upper portion teeth with which mesh the teeth of a wide pinion F, carried by a rod or shaft which is driven by the time-train or clock mechanism, the parts thereof being so coordinated as to effect a rotation of the cylinder once in twenty-four hours.

The cylinder not only serves as a support for the record-sheet, but incloses so as to protect the time-train from dust and from injury when removed from the casing for the purpose of winding, regulating, or placing 011 the cylinder a record-sheet.

The cylinder when within the casingis carried by an adjustable frame G, attached to the rear portion of the casing by screws which pass through slots in the vertical. part of the frame, and said vertical part has integral therewith members G G which project forward from the ends thereof. The lower member supports the fixed gear F, the pins f, and has a recess to receive a plurality of balls with which the conical end of pin (Z engage, thus providing an antifriction -bearing to carry the weight of the cylinder. The outer end of the upper member G of the frame is forked for the reception of the hearing-pin (Z, the upper end of the pin being rounded to more readily pass through an opening in the arm II, which is pivotally attached to the arm or member (1- of the vertically-movable frame. The pivoted or horizontally-swinging arm H has near its rear end a recess to engage a stud g, and the arm H is preferably made of flat resilient metal, the front end being bent downward and shaped to provide a pointer H, the same extending downward over the time-spaces of the record-sheet and in the rear of the central portion of the sight opening A When it is desired to remove tne cylinder from the casing, the door thereof is opened,

the forward end of the arm II is raised to be clear of the stud, after which it is swung to one side. The cylinder can now be removed from the frame and casing to place a timesheet thereon and to wind the spring of the clock mechanism.

The frame G rests upon a cam I, formed or attached to a shaft I, supported by suitable bearings attached to the casing, and the shaft carrying the cam extends beyond the casing, where there is attached a plate 1 one side thereof being marked with the word In and on the other side with the word Out.

Having thus described my invention and one manner of carrying the same into effect, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a workmans ti inc-recorder, a longitudinally-apertured numberplate having in one side recesses, a record-sheet maintained in the rear of the numbered plate, a vertically-adjustable marker comprising a reciprocal member having a pin for preventing an inward movement of the marker when not in alinement with a recess in the number-plate, a horizontally-movable bail carrying a catchplate for engagement with a recess in the nu mber-plate, the parts being so coordinated that when the catch-plate enters a recess in the number-plate the marker may be moved inward to engage the record-sheet.

2. In a workmans ti me-recorder the combination of a time-actuated record-sheet-carrying cylinder, a frame having arms between which the cylinder is supported, means for raising and lowering the frame and cylinder, and a vertically movable marker having means for sustaining the same at different elevations in front of the cylinder.

3. In a workmans time-recorder, the combination of a record-sheet-carrying cylinder, a time-train incased thereby, a pinion beyond the cylinder and in gear with the time-train, a vertically movable cylinder supporting frame having a fixed gear in mesh with the pinion, for the purpose set forth.

at. In a workmans time-recorder, the combination of a record-sheet-carrying cylinder, a time-train incased thereby, a driving-pinion on a shaft which projects through one of the cylinder-heads to one side of its center, and a fixed gear with which the pinion meshes, substantially as shown.

5. In a workmans time-recorder, a recorc- V in gear with the time-train and positioned to one side of the center of the detachable head of the cylinder.

'7. The combination of a record-sheet-carrying cylinder, a time-train connected to one of the heads thereof, winding and regulating stems which extend near the upper head of the cylinder, openings through the upper head of the cylinder above the ends of the winding and regulating stems, and an opening through the lower head of the cylinder to one side ofits center, a shaft having a pinion which meshes with a non-rotatable gear and drives the cylinder, substantially as shown.

8. In a workmans time-recorder, a casing, a vertically -inovable cylinder-supporting frame attached to the casing to be movable vertically,armsintegralwith the frame,means for raising the frame, a bearing and gearwheel support formed on the upper portion of the lower arm of the frame, a recess in the end portion of the upper arm and a pointer pivoted to the upper arm said pointer having an aperture therethrough for engagement with a stud of the cylinder to retain said stud in the recess, substantially as shown.

9. In a workmans time-recorder, a record cylinder, a support for the cylinder having forwardly-projecting arms, means for fixedly attaching to the upper side of the lower arm a gear-wheel, and a driven pinion carried by the record-cylinder for engagement with the gear-wheel.

10. In a workmans time-recorder, a revoluble and vertically-maintained record-cylinder,.studs projecting from the center of the heads of the cylinder, a supporting-frame having arms with bearings for the studs, a gear-wheel carried by one of the studs, and means for attaching such gear-wheel non-rotatively and removably connected to the sup porting-frame, and a driving-pinion carried by the cylinder to mesh with the non-rotative gear-wheel, substantially as shown.

11. The combination with a record-carrying cylinder and its casing, of a vertically movable marker, guide-plates therefor one of the guide-plates having recesses, a springprojected catch for engagement with one of the recesses, and a reciprocatory inker having a projecting stud for engagement with a recess in the guide-plate above the recess with which the catch engages when the marker is operatively positioned in front of the cylinder.

12. In combination with a workmans timorecorder, of a vertically-adjustable markercarrying frame having means for sustaining the same in diderent positions in front of the record-carrying cylinder, a reciprocal member supported therebyand comprising an impression-roller-carrying frame made up of two connected looped members, a spring bearing upon one of the members and against a support therefor an inking-disk and an impression-wheel carried by the inner looped member, a pinion connected with the impression-Wheel and a rack pivotally attached to l for raising the hammer, and a spring for ef- The supportso that the teeth engage the teeth fecting an outward movement of said memof the pinion, and a push-bar which supports her, substantially as set forth.

the spring and actuates the roll-carrying In testimony whereof I have signed my 15 member. I name in the presence of two subscribing wit- 13. In combination with a record-carrying nesses. cylinder of a marker maintained in front of T V the same and comprising a plate which car- DABIEL HEPP' ries a bell and a bell-hammer a slidable mem- Witnesses: 10 her of the marker against Which the bell- THEODORE HARZ,

hammer bears, a shoulder on said member WM. L. CZOSCHKE.