US752276A - Voting-machine - Google Patents

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No. 752,276. PATENTED FEB. 16, 1904.

P. YOE. VOTING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 18, 1903.

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No. 752,276. PATENTED FEB. 16, 1 904, P. YOE. I

VOTING MACHINEc APPLIUATION FILED MA Y l8, 1903.

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WITNESSES. INVENTOH THE NORRIS PETERS c0. WASHINGTON, n c.

No. 752,276. PATENTED FEB. 16, 1904. P. YOE.

VOTING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 18, 1903.

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INVENTOH THE NORRIS PETERS cc, WASHINGTON, n, c.

PATENTED FEB. 16, 1904.

P, YOE. VOTING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 18, 1903.

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N0 MODEL.

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INVENTH 4 6". J6 wQ/Az a A TTORN E V PATENTED FEB. 16, 1904.

P. YOB. VOTING MACHINE.

APPLIOAT ION FILED MAY 18, 1903.

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No.75L276. PATENTED FEB.16,190 P.YOH VOTING'MAOHINB.

APPLIOATION FILED MAY 18, 1903.

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BROWN SHERIFF CORONER 6% JOHN DOE

R'ICHARD ROE 39 {L A TTOHNEY.

No. 752,276. PATENTED FEB. 16, 1904.

P. YOE.

VOTING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 18 1903.

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lN VENTOH ATTORNEY f voting-machines.

UNITED STATEs Patented February 16, 1904.

PATENT OFFICE.

PHILIP YOE, OF DAYTON, OHIO,

I ASSIGNOR TO HIMSELF, E. W. H ANL'EY, AND KERIEN FITZPATRICK, OF DAYTON, OHIO.-

VOTING-MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION-forming part of Letters Patent No. 752,276, dated February 16, 1904. Application filed May 18, 1903. Serial No. 157,701. (No model.)

' To all whom/it may concern:

Be it known that L'PHILIP Yon, a citizen of the United States, residing at Dayton, in the county of Montgomery and. State of Ohio,have

5 invented certain new'and useful Improvements in Voting-Machines; and Ido declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of theinvention,such aswill enable others skilled in the art to which it appertainsito IO make and use the same, reference being havdto the accompanying drawings, and to the char" acters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to improvements in There are two classes of voting-machines, namely-that in which the voting is done by direct manipulation of keys,

- levers, or plungers and that in which the veting is done through settingmechanism which is operated to effect a registration of the ballot as the voter leaves the inclosure or booth. The present invention relates to the latter class, and the means embodied therein appertain to mechanism for setting the selected- 5 candidate indicators by the voter and to mechanism which is operated by the voter upon leaving the inclosure or booth and causes the registration of the indicators selected.

The objects of the present invention are as 3 follows: first, to provide mechanism the manipulations of which require but little power and at the same time act in a positive manner and lock each actuating frame in its set position; secondly, to provide simple and positive means'for moving the. registering-paivls into and. out of engagement with the counters; thirdly, to provide interlocking mechanism capable of making up a large multicandidate group-such, for example, as might be used 4 to record the electoral vote of a State-also means for concealing and rendering visible the operating-keys oi the ballot-board, and other new and useful features peculiar to my invention will be disclosed throughout the detail description thereof.

Preceding a detail description of my invention reference is made to the accompanying drawings, of Which- Figure 1 is a front elevation of the machine,

the supporting-legs being removed. Fig. 2 isa 5 rear elevation showing the straight tic ketop crating-key connections and connections between the single-candidate setting-keys and the interlocking device. Fig. 3 is side elevation of the machine,the inclosure c iwering be: ing removed. Fig. 41 18 a partial sectional detail showing a single-candidate setting-key" in its normal position and a single-candidate settingkey in its set position. Fig. iiSheet 5,is a view similar to Fig. 4., showing the main actuatingframe at the lower limit of its initial stroke. Fig. d is a top plan view of the actuating-frame and counters. Fig. d is a detail of a portion of the main actuating-frame and the counter locking devices thereon. Fig. 5 is a d'etailof 5 the mechanism for throwing the counter-pawl in and out of contact with the counters if the" voter wishes to change his selection before voting. Fig. 5 is a detail of-the mechanism shown in Fig. 5, the same being in a position 7 to en age the counters when the main actuating-frame is lowered. Fig. 5 is a detail of the mechanism shown in Figs. 5 and'o, the same showing the actuating-frame in a position after the counter actuating-pawl has been returned to its normal position after a registration, the main actuatingframe being on A the limit of its downward movement. The actuating-frame. is locked when in this position. Fig. 6, is front elevation of a portion 0 of the machine, showing a portion of the ballot-board, parts being open to disclose the counters and other parts being broken away. Fig. 7 is a rear elevation of portions of the machine, showing a portion of the main actu- 8 5 ating-frame, a counter actuating-pawl, and other mechanism. Fig. 8 is a detail of one of the setting-keys and actuating-frame assembled. Fig. 9 is a modification of settingkey with actuating-frame assembled. Fig. 9 9 is a view of the mechanism shown in Fig. 9, the same being in a set and locked position. Fig. 10 is a detail side elevation of the counter concealing locking mechanism. Figs. 11 and 11 are detail views of the actuating-frame; Fig. 12, details ofthe counter actuating-pawl; Fig. 13, details of antifriction-plates placed between the counters and the actuating-frame.

Fig. 14 is a detail of the female member of the interlocking disks with adjacent frame shown in section. Fig. 14: is a section on the line .w a; of Fig. 14. Fig. 15 is a detail of one of 'the setting-keys; Fig. 16, details of'the male member of the interlocking mechanism. Fig.

, 17 is a detail of the primary counter-wheel.

Fig. 18 is a detail ofa single-candidate interlocking device assembled. Fig. 18 is a detail of the multicandidate interlocking device assembled; Fig. 19, a detail of the cam-shaft and cams, showing a portion of the connecting-rod of a straight-ticket key; Fig. 20, a dethe use of springs as far as possible, for the tail of a portion of the main actuating-frame removed from the machine.

In a detail description of my invention similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts.

1n the construction of the voting-machine now to be described in detail I have avoided reason, as is well known to those skilled in the art, that these are undesirable elements in machines'of this character.- I have furtherv avoided the employment of screws and rivets in the movable parts of the mechanism, for

I the reason that it is well known screws become loose under the constant movement of the actuating' parts and from long standing they often become rusted and are difficult of removal, Rivets are objectionable, owing to the fact that in dismantling the parts for repairs anism supported therein.

' 2 designates a ballot-board mounted in saidframe and having a suitable number of openings 3, through which the ends of thestraightticket operating-keys 1 projectin a'position to be manipulated .by the voter. Above' these openings is inscribed the name of each ticket for example, Republican, I Democrat, Socialsuitable cover 8, of light material, which con-' ceals the voter while he is selecting his candi:

ist, Prohibition, &'c.

'5 designates an inclosure-frame which is rigidly secured upon a suitable loose shaft 7', extending across'the machine. :v This supports a dates. The said'cover 8 may be fastened to buttons 9 on said frame or-in any other suitable way. One side of the inclosure-frame is provided with acam-slot 10, through which a. stud 11 projects from the operating-lever 12. The said operating-lever is pivoted on a stud 13, and in the position shown in-Fig. 3 the studll in the slotlOlocks the-inclosure frame the actuating mechanis'm is supin a lowered position. To elevate the inclosure-frame from this position, the lever 12 is lifted, and therewith 'the locking-stud 11 is raised out of the locking portion of the slot 10. The said stud then coming in contact with the straight portion of the cam-slot acts to move said'inclosure-frame up.

- The operating-lever 12 has a suitable extension 14:, which is actuated in either direction, according to the movement of the lever. This extension 1 1 has a cam-slot 15 with a locking portion. The end of a pawl-shaft 16 projects into this slot 15.

Referring further to the two cam slots 10 and 15, Fig. 3, it may be stated that the looking terminals of these slots are in arcs of a cire cle having for its center the shaft 13, so that when the operating-lever 12 is moved to its lower position the said slots will be moved to positions which bring the stud 11 and the end 16 of the pawl-shaft in positions to lock-the main actuating-frame 26 and the inclosureframe 5. The main actuating-frame and the inclosure-fram'e are lockedin this position so long as the operating-lever is in its lower po sition. The inclosure-frame' cannot be elevated independently of the operating-lever,

I and the voter or occupant of the inclosure cannot depart therefrom without elevating said lever to unlock the incl'osure-frame.

I will now describe the method for setting and voting a straight ticket. Referring to Figs. 1' and 3 of the drawings, it will be noted that the Republican straight-ticket operatingkey 4 is on the extreme left hand of the ballot-board. The mechanism operating in con nection with that ticket is the lower horizontal row'ofcandidatesand consists of twelve duplicated sets. The mechanism for the next straight ticketfor example, the Democratic 'ticketis the next lower horizontal row. The

mechanism for the Socialistic straight ticket is the third horizontal row, and the mechan-,

ism for the Prohibition straight ticket is the uppermost row, all as is clearly shown in Fig. ,1. The straight-ticket operating-keys 4: are

pivoted on a shaft 33, extending across the machine, said shaft being stationary and the operating-keys being movable thereon, so that each key may be moved independently.-- Each of said straight-ticket operating-keys 1 is also pivoted toa connecting-rodj34tat 35. These connecting-rods are of different lengths, as

"shown in Fig. 2, and the lower ends thereof are connected to their respective horizontal cam-shafts 35, said cam-shafts being pivotally mounted in the main frame 1. Each cam-shaft 35" has a cam 36 rigidly connected thereto. The longest one of the connecting-rods 34: is pivoted to the lower horizontal shaft 35, which is the shaft operating the Republican series of actuating mechanism by means of a boss or projection extending from one of the lifting-cams 36. The next longest connectingrod 34 is pivoted in a similar manner to the operates with theindividual-candidate set' ting-keys 34 of that series, said lifting-cams engaging with the rearward ends of said setting-keys 4. As is clearly shown in Fig. 3, the rearward projecting portions 20 of said setting-keys 4 will be seen to occupy positions immediately above their respective liftingcams 36. The operating-key 4:, as shown in.

Fig. 3, actuates the cam-shaft ,of the lower bank of mechanism, which is the straight Republican ticket. A depression of the operating-key 4 by the voter within the inclosure will actuate all of the setting-keys 1 in that horizontal row or bank. After the operatingkey 4 is released it will return to its normal position by gravity. The voter then elevates the lever 12 to raise the inclosure and departs. Assuming that he desires to set the mechanism for a straight Republican ticket, he depresses the straight-ticket operating key 1*, which is shown in Fig. 1 beneath the word Republican? This operation of depressing said key oscillates throughconnecting-rod 3 thelower cam-shaft 35. The oscillation of this shaft moves upwardly its series of cams 36, and through said cams the setting-keys 4 are actuated from the rear ends 20. The actuating-frames 17 and their connecting mechanisms are moved into position, and upon further movement of the straight-ticket operating-key 1 to its downward limit the setting keys a lock the-actuating-frarnes 17 firmly in ticket may be voted in two ways.

the position to which they are moved. This completes the setting of a straight vote. The voter then seizes the operating-lever 12 and elevates it to its upper limit, and therewith the inclosure-frame 5, which permits his exit v from the inclosure. This elevation of the operating-l'ever 12 lowers the main actuating frame 26 through the slot 15 in the extension 14 and the pawl-shaft 16. The lowering of said frame 26 carries downwardly the pawl 23 'andactuates the counters through the primary counter 25.

The ticket familiarly known as a scratch Assuming,-f0r example, that a voter wishes to set the entire Republican ticket with the exception of one candidate on another ticket for example, on the Democrat ticket--he depresses the straight-ticketoperating-key 1 of the Republican ticket. This, as before stated,

sets the entire Republican ticket. He then places the mechanism for the candidate upon that ticket for whom he does not wish to vote out of an operative position or in its former normal position. He then depresses the individual setting-key tof that particular candidate upon the Democrat ticket and ele.

with the rod 21.

vates the o ierating-iever 12, as formerly described, and departs from the inclosure. In voting a scratch ticket another method may bev employed, which is that of setting the individultlsetting-keys 4: of the several series for the candidates desired irrespective of the straight ticket operating-keys.

Having shown the different methods of voting, I will now describe the single-candidate mechanism which is duplicated throughout the machine.

Referring to Figs. 4 and 5 ,the'setting mechanism for a single candidate is actuated through the depression of a setting-key 1, the

finger end 4 of which is exposed at the front of the machine. These keys are all of similar construction, and a detail of the same is shown in Fig. 15. The key 4: is pivoted at 19 .on its respective actuating-frame 17, and it has a cam-slot 18, a-portion of which is on an arc of a circle having the pivot 19 for its center.

A horizontal rod 21 projects through the slot 18 and extends the entire width of the machine, engaging in a similar manner every other setting-key of its series. Each of said keys has a rearward projection 20, which is instrumental in the operation of the setting mechanism for a straight ticket, as hereinbefore described. The actuating-frame 17 is mounted loosely on a horizontal shaft 22, which extends through the machine and supports the frames 17 of a series, as well as the counting-wheels of a series. 23 designates a pawl for operating the primary wheel 25 of a counter shown in Fig. 1 This pawl is shown in Fig. 12 and is pivoted on the shaft 16, which is supported on the main actuating- -frame 26, which frame is operated through the cam-slot 15 and shaft 16, as hereinbefore stated. Referring to the pawl, as shown in Fig. 12, the end 25 thereof is lowered by the depression of the setting-key into a position to engage with the ratchet-wheel 25 of the primary counter when the setting is completed, the completion of the vote being eflected by elevating the lever 12 and lowering the main actuating-frame 26, as hereinbefore described. A

In depressing the setting-key stated, the pawl 23 is oscillated rearwardly and the actuating-frame 17 is oscillated therebv, and the frame and necessarily the pawl 23 become locked in that position by reason of the setting-key being moved to a position which brings the slot 18 in a locking position The movement of the actuating-frame 26 imparted in the depression of the setting-key 1 causes a projection 17 on said frame to come in contact with projection 24: on the pawl and as a consequence moves said pawl in a position for the nose 25 to engage with the ratchet-wheel of the primary wheel of the counter when the main actuating- 1, as before frame 26 is lowered. (See Figs. 4c, 11, and 12.) r

ing the mechanism in a condition to vote for a single candidate on any particular ticket. Should the voter desire to change his selection, the pawl 23 must be placed in its normal position, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The setting-key is removed from Fig. in order to show the normal positions of the. pawland actuating-frame. Thesetting-key is elevated to its original position. This causes the frame 17 to assume such normal position, which carries the cam projection 17 away from the pawl. The projection 17 comes in contact with the nose of the-pawl and throws said pawl to its normal or vertical position. Fig. 5 shows said parts in a set position. Te setting of the mechanism for the newly-selected candidate is in accordance with the manner hereinbefore descrlbed. The vote is registered as follows and through the following mechan- .ism: The operating-lever 12 is elevated by the voter who is in the inclosure. This elevation unlocks the inclosure-frame and the main actuating-frame 26, as hereinbefore described.

The inclosure-frame is elevated, while the main actuating-frame 26 is lowered. As the pawl is lowered by the said main actuatingframe 26 in the elevation of lever 12 the long arm of said pawl having the side projection pawl on the other side of the'projection, as

shown in Fig. 5 As the device is shown in said figure the long arm of the pawl is behind the short arm and cannot be seen. The short arm is shown in this view in order to render more clearly the position of said arm relatively to the inclined surface 17 e of the actuating-frame. Upon the main actuating-frame 26 there is rigidly secured a counter-lock 27 which moves downwardly in unison with the pawl. The upper end 27 of this lock engages the primary counter when the main actuatingmal position.

frame 26 is at the limit of its down movement. Fig. 4c shows the locking device 27 in a locking'position with the counter. In the descension of the main actuating-frame 26 the pin 31 thereon comes in contact with the rearward extension 20 of the setting-key and moves said key out of its lockedposition and unlocks the actuating-frame 17. In the downward movement of the main actuating-frame 26 projection 31 on cross-bar 30 engages with projection 17 f on'the actuating-frame l7 and forces said actuating-frame downwardly to its nor- Ihe cross-bar 30, which is attached to the main actuating-frame 26, as be fore stated, continues to move downwardly, and the projection 31 thereon passes in the of the movement of said frame 26. The lower projection 27 of the counter-lock engages the teeth of the primary counter-Wheel and holds the same until the next operation. (See Fig. 4.) The main actuating-frame, consisting of the vertical members 26 and cross-bars 30, is properly guided above by an oscillating frame consisting of arms 53, which are fixed to an oscillating shaft 54:, the latter shaft being suitably journaled in the stationary part "of the main frame. There are also suitable side guides in the frame for said main actuating-frame. The

Vertical members of the said main 'actuatingframe have a series of openings 55, in which pawl-shafts 16 are mounted. (See Fig. 20.)

The division-plates 28 are secured to upper and lower horizontal bars 28, which are secured between the uprights 1 of the main framework.

I will now describe the ballot-board as shown in Fig. 1, the concealing-shaft by which the counters are concealed during the voting period, and I will also describethe construction of the frame which holds the label bearing the name of the candidate.

Referring to Figs. 11 and 11 17 g designates the front portion of the actuating-frame 17, which supports the label upon which the candidates name appears, the label being placed within the slot 17. The candidate card or label is maintained securely within said slot 17 by means of a locking-shaft 37, which extends the width of the machine and is supported in the division-plates 28 and sides of the main framework 1; but said counters may be visible for inspection by the proper officers. The said concealing-shaft has a portion thereof cut away, as at 38, so that when said shaft is oscillated a sufficient extent the milledout or cutaway portion thereof will be brought to a position that enables the counters to be seen. This shaft 37 is under sole control of the proper 0115061 by means of a locking device 39. (Shown in Fig. 10.) Said locking de: vice 39 is pivoted to the side of the. main framework 1 in the rear of the portion 37, which extends from the end of the shaft 37. In Fig. 6 the concealing-shaft 37 is shown in an oscillated position, which permits of an eX- posure of the counters. The candidate card or label has been lowered to make the sightopening 56 sufliciently large, the said candidate-card frame being lowered by depressing the setting-key 1. The counting-wheels, it

will be understood, are of well-known construction and operation. In Fig. 17 I have shown a detail of the primary counter-wheel, the same being provided with a spring 10, which frictionall y controls the operative movements of the wheels. The counters are maintained'in a position free from contact with the actuating-frame 17 by antifriction-plates 11, which are loose onthe counter-shaft 22, and are prevented from rotating by the slotted projection 57 engaging with a stationary rod 58,extending lorizontally thrbugh the machine, said rod likewise-engaging the antifriction-platesof the series. In Figs. 9 and 9 I have shown modifications of the settingkey. Thesemodifications consistin changing the position of the fulcrum of said key and also in changing the position of the cam-slot therein.- For example, 19 designates a shaft extending through the machine and on which all of the setting-keys of a particular series 'are loosely mounted. This shaft 19 constitutes. a permanent pivot, While in the other construction the pivot 19 is movable. The cam-slot 18, which is substituted in this modification for the cam-slot 18, is an open slot and is provided in an extended portion of the key in a position to engage with a stud 21'. The stud 21 is on an actuating-frame 17. As shown in Fig. 9 the key is in its set position. In this position the stud 21 is out.

of the slot 18 and the actuating-frame 17 is locked from the position shown in Fig; 9, the

latter being its normal position. In Fig. 9 it will be seen that the stud 21 is moved out of the slot 18' and its radial portion 18 is locked against said stud 21'. In order to prevent the I operation of more than one setting-key 1 at a time of its respective series for example, the keys of a series of governors-I have provided interlocking devices consisting of male and female spreaders. ings the interlocking mechanism, as shown, is adapted for voting a single candidate in a series, and this consists of a series of interlocking spreaders having a series of projectionse and an extension with a slot L5, with which the lower end of the connecting-rod 46 is connected by means of a pin 16', which enters said slot, or any other suitable pivotal =connection may be employed. 4:1 designates the female spreader, the same having aseries of depressions 42, into and out of which the projections of the male spreader move. The female spreaders are prevented from rotating, but must have lateral movement. Therefore they each have a projection 51, which enters st-longitudinal slot 52 in the horizontal por- .--a0s 9:8 of aframe having abutments 49. The

,reergrocating movement and a lateral move Brent. In providing a frame 48 4:9 for a sinlemlidate interlocking mechanism it wi l male spreaders 43 have both an oscillatory Q understood there is only-suflicient space between the-two abutments 49 .to allow one In Fig. 18 of the draw-- male spreader to disengage its companion (See Fig. 18.) The assemblage of inas shown in Fig. 18 is adapted for niulticandidate or group voting-- for exa'mple,two candidates for the same office. Each group of spreaders is mounted in a similar manner upon shaft 50, secured to the side abutments 49 of the frame. r

The spreaders, as shown in Fig. 18, have two operating-spaces or sufficient space between the abutments of the frame for two spreaders to operate, and it will be understood that where three or more candidates are to be voted for a single office the spaces between the abutments 49 will be jfurther multiplied. In Fig. 2 three single-candidate intel-locking devices and one multicandidate interlocking device adapted for two candidates for a single oflice are shown.- he individual. frames supporting these interlocking devices are detachable from the main framework of the machine. For example, it will be seen from Fig. 2 that by detaching the connecting-rods 46 from the spreaders of twosinglecandidate interlocking devices they, together with their frames, may be removed from the machine and a group of spreaders for a multicandidate interlocking device be substituted therefor. The frames in which the spreade'rs are mounted are themselves detachably mounted in 'the main framework of the machine by dovetail connections or otherwise. Figs. 18 and 18 show'the spreaders operated, and it will be understood that while in this position no other setting-key of their respective series can be operated. v

In the setting movement of the key 4 the actuating-frame 17 is moved upon the countershaft 22 to the position shown in lower part of Fig.' 4, and the interlocking device of that particular setting-key is actuated through the connecting-rod 46 to separate thespreader, and thereby lock the remaining setting-keys and connected mechanism of that particular series. It will be observed that the movements ofall the actuating parts throughout are in the same plane or in the same direction. In other words, there are no movements at angles to each other.

ation. terlocking spreaders,

thereby I am enabled to avoid a certain amount of friction that would be unavoidable were the movements at angles to each other.

I do not wish to limit myself to the exact construction herein shown and described for locking the actuating-frame andconnccted mechanism'by the setting-key itself.

Having described my invention, I claim 1. In a voting-machine, the combination of an interlocking device, an actuating frame adapted to operate the interlocking device, a setting key connected with said actuatingframe, said key being movable into and out of a setting position, and means on said key A for locking the actuating-frame.

, This is an important item,'for the reason thatspreader in performing its interlocking oper- I ISO device, each of said keys being capable of moving into and out of a setting position, and means on each of said keys for locking the actuatmgframe and the interlocking device, in each set position.

4;. In a voting=machine, the combination of an actuating-frame, an interlocking device and connections actuated by said frame, settingkeys more than one of which is prevented from being operated at a time by said interlocking device, each of said keys being capable of movlng into and out of a setting position, means on eaeh'of said keys for locking the actuatingframe and interlocking device in each set position, and means on said keys for returning the actuated parts to their normal positions.

5. In avoting-machine, an actuating-frame, interlocking mechanism connected with said frame, and a setting-key adapted to actuate said frame to set the mechanism in the initial movement of the key, and means actuated in the final or subsequent movementof said key whereby the actuating-frame is locked directly by the key. r

6. In a voting-machine, the combination with an oscillating actuating-frame, a candidate-label holder secured thereto, and a setting-key to actuate said actuating-frame and to positivelylock' the actuating-frame in its oscillated position.

7. In a voting-machine, the combination with an oscillating actuating-frame, a candidate-label holder thereon, a setting-key movable into and out of position and adapted to oscillate and positively lock said actuatingframe, said key also being capable of positively returning said actuating-frame and label-holder to their normal positions.

8. In a voting-machine, the combination with an actuating-frame, of a settingkev adapted to actuate said frame and to lock it after the limit of the movement of said key which actuates said frame.

9. In a voting-machine, a main actuatingframe, a series of pawls mounted thereon, a series ofactuating-frames one of which operates with each pawl, a series of setting-keys, a series of counters operative by said pawls, means for actuating the main actuati11g-framc from the exterior of the machine, and means for restoring the pawls to their normal positions when the main actuating-frame is at th limit of its downward stroke.

10. In a votingmachine, series of interlocking devices, series of actuating-frame s, a series of setting-keys, connections between said actuating-frames and said interlocking devices, astrai ht-ticketoperatingekey, acamshaft actuated thereby and adapted to set the setting-keys of an entire series simultaneously.

11. In avoting-machine, a series of counters in combination with an oscillatingconcealingbar arranged in the front thereof, and means for locking said bar in a position to conceal the counters.

12. In a voting-machine, the combination with a main framework, division-plates secured thereto, counters and actuating-frames mounted between said divisionplatcs, a shaft extending through said division-plates, and a series of artifriction-plates mounted on said shaft to prevent the counter mechanism from binding.

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

PHILIP YOE.

Witnesses:

R. J. McOAn'rr, (J. M. THEOBALD.

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