US863754A - Linotype-machine. - Google Patents

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LINOTYPE MACHINE.

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LINOTYPE MACHINE.

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WITNESSES UNITED "STATES PATENT OFFIQE DAVID A. POE, OFlifON-TREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, ASSIGNOR TO THE MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE COMPANY, A CQRPQRATION OF NEW YORK.

LINOTYPE-MACHINE.

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" Patented Aug. 20, 1907.

Application filed February 4,1905. Serial No- 244.196.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that .1, 'DAVID A.- POE, of Montrea, Province of Quebec, and Dominion of Canada, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Linotype- Machines, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to machines for producing linotypes ,or printing bars, each bearing on the edge, in I relief, properly spaced and justified, the characters necessary to print a line of predetermined length.

It has reference more particularly to machines of the general organization represented in Letters Patent of the United States No. 134,746, and is intended to improve and render more certain the action of said machine, and overcome various defects in the mechanisms for transferring the composed line of matrices and spacers and for effecting the distribution of the lines,

hereinafter specifically referred to.

Referring to the drawings:-Figure 1 is a front elevationof a machine having my improvements incorporated therein. Fig. 2 is an elevation of the same, looking from the right side. Fig. 3 is a plan view, looking downward from the line 44, Figs. 1 and 2, illustrating the assembling, line transferring at casting devices, after the line has been transferred to a position in front of the mold. Fig. 4 is a like view, showing the position of the parts during the composition of the line. Fig. 5 is a perspective view, showing the composed line in the casting position, together with theassem'bler and principal parts for tran ferring and sustaining the same, Fig. 5 is a view of the fingefimd attendant parts, for resisting the advance of incoming matriX lincs, and for delivering the lines after use to the distributing devices. Fig. 6 is a vertical section, on the line G6 Fig.

7 through the assembler and'adjacent parts, in the assembling position. Fig. 7 is a transverse view, on the line 77, of the preceding figure. Fig. 8 is a perspective view, lookingtoward the rearfshowing a line in the course of transference from the casting position, together with the principal parts for moving it. Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the same parts", at a later stage of action, with the composed line lifted above the casting level toward the distributing mechanism. Fig. 10 is a front elevation of the parts for delivering the composed line to the distributing devices at the top of the machine. Figs. 11v and 12 are vertical cross sections on the lines ll ll and 12-l.2, respectively, of Fig. 10. Fig. 13 is a cross section on the line lit- 13, Figs. land 10. Fig. 14 is a view on the correspondingly numbored line of Figs. 2 and 13.

D is the inclined 'carrier belt, on which the matrices falling from the magazine, are delivered, and by which they are directed successively, on end, into a channel.

in the upper end of theyassembler, E, into which they are crowded laterally by the usual star-Wheel at the right,as shown in Figs. 1, 4 and 6. The assembler, E, is mounted to turn on the vertical axis, e, in the main frame, and is provided' with a lover or handle, a, by which'it maybe turned, after the composition of the line is completedfhosizontally through an arc of 90,

its receiving end swinging rearward until the assembler stands at right angles to its original position and with its open end at the rear, as shown iii Figs. 3 and 5.

G is a horizontal line support or receiver, consisting of two parallel arms rigidly connected at their for\va-2 d receive the line of matrices and spacers betweenthem and to give support thereto .by resting undertheir upper ears or shoulders, as shown in'Figs. 5 and 8..

ends and having their rear ends, which are of greater -depth, grooved on their inner faces, and adapted to His a mold, carried by a vertical vibratory arm h,

having at its ends ears betweenwhich the matrices are presented and by which the final length of the line is determined. a

I is a depending finger, standing normally in front of the. line, as the latter is pushed endwise from the assembler E to the support orreceiver, G, and acting thereafter behind the line to carry the same out of the supportG, into the carrier for transferring the line to V the distributing devices as hereinafter explained.

During the composition and elongation of the line,

-when in the receiving position, and engage the support G, when in the delivering position. Its movement is controlled by the lever a which is pivoted to the lower part of the assembler, jointed to the upper part, and acted upon by a spring, e, as shown in Fig. 6.

To the line resisting and delivering device e", is connected a horizontal slide, a mounted on' the assembler E, and connected through a rod, e with a piston in a dash pot a, to control the speed at which the device c advances when delivering the line from the assembler. The slide, 0, is provided with a vertically movable toothed dog, e", designed to engage, whe the'assembler is .in the discharging position, with corresponding teeth on the lower side of the actuating and transferring bar, c which is mounted to slide forward and backward in guides on the frame, under the influence of an actuatinglink, ",.connected to the upper end of a vibrating lover 6", moved in a forward direction by a cam and retracted by a spring, as here-' tofore. Until the assembler E, has been turned from the receiving to the delivering position, the dog e is held down below its engaging position by a catch e which, in the original machine required to be released the dog e' from pawl e", in order to permit the dog to rise and interlock with the teeth of the reciprocating actuating bar, e Unless the operator moves lever e before releasing his hold on lever e thereby per-' mitting the spring, a}, to move the upper sliding portion of the assembler rearward, the.engagement of the dog will not take place at the proper distance from the stop which controls the movement of bar 0 and therefore, the matrix line will not be pushed backward in'to exactly the right position in the sustaining and aliningchannel Gr. Unless the lines are placed in exactly the proper position opposite the mold, the horns or projections on the latter will pi the line of matrices,- or break or bend the matrices,

One of the present improvements is designed to overcome the necessity for the manual control of the connecting dog e and the evils which resulted from the failure to actuate it at the proper time.

'To this end I provide means whereby the dog is caused to engage with the actuating bar e', when the assembler is brought into line with the line support or receiver, G. The details may be variously constructed and arranged.

In the drawing, as a means of holding the dog, a, downward out of engagement, I provide in place of the latch e and lever e'-" of the patent, a horizontal latch a connected by a vertical pivot to the upper sliding portion of the assembler, E, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, with one end arranged in position to engage teeth on the side of the dog W, as shown in Fig. 5, and with the opposite end in position to encounter the adjustable stop, F, by which the rotation of the a ssem bler E, is limited, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. When, I therefore, the assembler is turned to its delivering 7 position, the dog 0 is automatically actuated at the proper time and permitted to engage the teeth of the actuating bar e, by which the parts are movedrearward to deliver the linefrom the assembler to the re ceiver G.

The essence, of the invention in this respect lies in the employment of an automatic device for establishing the proper connection to effect the delivery of the 2 line through the-influence of the turning assembler or parts connected therewith.

In the original machine of Patent No. 734,746, afterthe casting operation and after the matrix line has been pushed out of the line support G, it was necessary to, actuate the special finger'lever, e, of the patent, in order to disengage the dog 6 from the teeth Qf the actuating bar e This mechanism is uncertain .in action, demands careful attention on the part of the operator and prevents the assembler from being constructed, as in other machines; to open at the front, in, order to permit the introduction of pi matrices, or other corrections in the line.

My second improvement relates to this part of the machine and provides for unlocking the dog e from the bar e, by the act of sliding the upper part of the assembler forward, out of engagement With the support G. This permits the parts to be disengaged and the assembler to be turned freely forward, at will, and also permits the .use of an assembler having a hinged front or gate to permit access to the line of matrices.

I now provide the lover a, by which the assembler is turned and its upper part moved endwise, as shown in Fig. 6, with a rear arm or extension e acting be neath an upright dog, 0?, the upper end of which acts, in turn, beneath the forward end of the latch or dog 6 When at the completion of the assemblage of a line. the handle e is operated to slide the upper part of the assembler. preparatory to swinging the .line rearward, the pawl 6 is out of the path of the arm e, as shown in Fig. (i; but when the line of matricrs and spacers has been carried into the receiver G, the sliding movement of the parts will carry the pawl 6 into position over the arm e so that when thc lever e is again actuated to unlock the sliding part of the assembler from the receiver G preparatory to turning the asscmblerforward, the arm 6 causes the dog 0 to raise the rear end of the dog 6, thereby throwing its forward toothed end downward out of 10 engagement with the bar e.

When. therefore, the operator, in order to return the assembling channel to ,its ordinary IiLSlillGJ], de-

presses the lever 5, the line delivering devices an tomatically disengage from the actuating drviccs. As the carriage or sliding top of the assembler is drawn forward, the dog e being carried away. from the actuating stop F, is permitted to automatically engage the dog a and lock the same down. There is a spring behind the latch e", so that it is, except when engaged 10 by the stop always inpcsition to engage with the teeth in the side of the dog e After the pawl 6 has performed itsduty in disengaging the dog 2 from the actuating bar, it is necessary that the pawl e shall cease its action on the dog. This is provided [l5 for by giving the. pawl an oblique movement. .It is connected at the lower end, as shown in Fig. 7, by link c, with. the sliding line delivering devices, so that, as it is carried upward byithe arm a, it is also" caused to move sidewise until it finally 'passcs beyond the arm and out ofits control, so that it may fall and cease its actiop on th'dog e. I

Fromthe foregoing it will be understood that the levers e and e 'orlthe, patentare dispensed with, andthe dangers resulting; from failure to actuate them 12% at the proper time, is entirely eliminated, the move 7 I ment of theflejver e serving in nay-improved machine to accomplish in a more certain manner all the results which were accomplished by the three levers in the original machine. I

After, the line was cast in the machine of Patent No. 734,746, the line of matrices and spacers was pushed by a vertical finger, I, carried by slide e out of the support G, into the carriers for delivering them to the distributing mechanism In practice it is found that the room available for the operation of the original finger, is so limited that it could not be made of suflicient strength to fulfil its purpose. I,

In the present improved machine, the finger I, is mounted to slide vertically in guides on the slide e, as before, so that it may be'lifted to return over the top of the incoming-line of matrices. The guide for this finger instead of being made rigid on the slide e, is mounted .on the horizontalpivot 6 and held normally in operative position against a stop shoulder, b a spring e If, for any reason, the lower end of the inger meets a serious obstruction, the guide will 'turn around the 1 pivot e and let the lower end of the finger override the line. This spring also permits the finger to adapt itself 7 to the functionof leading the incoming line of ,matrices into the machine. The hinged joint permits the finger to yield before the incoming line so that it is adapted to adjust itself to lines varying in length, the lines being thus held compactly together between the finger .at the rear and the pusher or resistant e at the front. In order that the finger may bear squarely against the'vertical end of the matrix line, it is provided at the lower end, at opposite sides, with rocking plates e and (1 carried by a horizontal pivot e A spring designated a in the machine of PatentNof 734,746, was interposed between t the pusher or follower; e", and the actuating slide, c. The presence of this spring ledto an uncertainty in the action and positions of the parts and caused various troubles.

dn my improved machine, I connect the member e, rigidly with the sliding member e so that the distance between lllgem is invariable, and 'so that the pusher plate wiiI be adsranced always to a definite and predetrm'ined position, in qder that the ,matrix'line may be left in position to enter betwgen the jawsof the mold.

In the'original machine of thapatent, the composed line of matrices and spacers was dOlRBlU-{l after the cast- "in'g action, horizontally rearward from the support G,

into two independent elevators, V and W, o'ne overlying the other, and serving to lift the spacers and matrices, respectively. It was nocessaiy that these elevators should receive, in addition to the rising movement, independent rotary movement, and in practice was ,found that they were objectionable. To overcome this defect and secure the result-by rotary motion alone,-I make use of a single elevator adapted tdcarry the entire line of matrices and spacers to the upper part of the machine, where the spacers are successively separated and permitted to descend into a vertically movable carrier, by which they are lowered,in groups, to their magazine, while-the matrices are advanced horizontally into the usual distributing mechanism.

The improved construction is shown in Figs. 1, 2, 8, 9 10, &c., in which W represents the line elevator, in the form of a box, open on both sides, with shoulders on its: upper part to sustain thematrices and spacers, and mounted to slide upward and downward on a twisted guide, w, similar to that used, in the orisinamackine. i variouslv modified.

The box is raised and lowered bya chain, of, passing around guide pulleys and connected to an actuating lcver w, which is, in turn, controlled by a cam, wpas in the original machine. v

Preparatory to the transfer of the line from the sup-- port G, the elevator box WKris lowered, as shown in 7 0 Fig. 8, to the rear end of the line support G, in position to receive both the matrices and the spacers, as they are delivered horizontally from the latter, by the finger I. Af er the transfer oftlie line is effected, the box W rises, as shown in Fig. 9, and continuesits upward motion until it reaches the top of the machine where it alines with the side of a stationary box, w fixed to the distributing mechanism. This box, 11F", has verti-T cal side walls between which the line enters, 'and it -"contains in the top, as shown in Figs. 10 and 12, .ahorizorital bar, to, toothed horizontally'te engage and sustain the matrices, as the line is carried forward by the usual pusher slide, w actuated, as in the-machine of the patent-Z'by the lever 10. The side walls of the box, 112 contain downwardly inclined grooves, 111 in their inner faces, to receive the ears-of the spacers, which project laterally beyond the matrices, as usual. As the line advances, the ears oi the spacers are caused to ride downward in the grooves, w whereby the spacers are carried downward and separated from the matrices. The grooves are continued through the box 1.0 and deliver the ears of the spacers into corresponding grooves in the wallsof a receiver or. carrier box, W mounted to travel upward and dpwnward'on a fixed guide, to, so that the box may assume alternately the receiving position shown in Figs.- 10 to 13, and a delivering position adjacent to the spacer magazine. F. as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1'. a

The carrier, W is provided on 'top with pawls,wto retain the spacers therein until the box assumes'the delivering position, by which time these pawls'will be raisedout of engagement with the-spacers by contact with the top of the magazine, When, therefore, the carrier assumes the delivering position, the spacers slide therefrom, by gravity, into the magazine F The guide, 111 is curved longitudinally, and is grooved in its side face to receive the three rollers or studs w, Figs. 13 and 14, At the upper end the groove is given a peculiar form, as shown in Fig. 13, having a shoulder at the bottom to arrest the lower roller and'themby l l v compel The carrier to assume a proper vertical position.

The carrier, n 1C6lVGS motion from a lever, w, pivoted at its lower en d tp the main frame, and controlled by a cam, w, as shovi nirr F gs. 1 and 2, the car? being mounted on the main shaft of the n-scbino, so 115 i that the carrier llt like the carrier W, is raised and\ lowered during each cycle of operations of the machine; in other Words, once for each slug cast.

I believe it to be broadlynew to elevate a composed line of matrices and spacers, and thereafter separate the spacers and transfer them toa carrier, by which they are in turn transferred to'their'magazine or holder.

I also believe it to be new to employ a single turning movement for restoring the matrices and spacelsran to the positions they were in in the m gazinea b fore they were ro}ated in the {C lnblel,

'mmliiest tnat the details of construction maybe Having described my invention, what 1 claim is:

l. A support for a composed line of matrices and spacers. mounted to turn about a vertical axis, in combination with a support-to receive the line from the first named support, mechanism for transferring the line from the first support to the second. and means controlled by the turning inotion of the first support, to set the transferring devices in action.

2. In a linotype machine, the assembler E, adapted to support the composed line of matrices and spacers, and mounted to turn through an arc of ninety degrees, in combination with the'snpport. G, adapted to receive the line from the assembler, line delivering devices mounted in the assembler, an actuatingdevice therefor, and means automatically controlled. by the turning movement of the assembler, to effect a connection between the line delivering devices and the actuating device.

3. in a linotype machine, the combination of the turning assembler, l), a reciprocating device therein to eject he line of matrices and spacers. a support G, to receive the line therefrom, a mechanically reciprocated arm 0", a dog 0 connected with the ejector to engage said arm, a spring to cause the engagement, and a detent c controlled by the movement of the assembler, to release the dog and permit its engagement.

4. In .a linotype machine, the assembler having the sliding upper portion to sustain the line, the sliding line ejectortherein, provided with dog 12", an actuating bar 0", a lever 0 to control the dog, and a fixed device, F, to effect the disengagement of said lever and release the dog.

5. In a linotype machine, the turning assembler having a longitudinally movable top portion adapted to sustain the line, a sliding device therein to eject the line, the mechanically actuated operating bar 0 devices for connecting said bar with the line ejecting devic and a handlr. c, and coiiperating devices,- whereby it is adapted to serve the double purpose of controlling the assembler and of disengaging the ejector from its actuating mechanism.

6. Ina linotype machine, the pivoted assembler with its sliding upper portion and the controlling handle 0, in combination with, the sliding devices therein toccject the line, an actuating device for the ejector. means for connecting the ejector with the actuating device. and means controlled by the handle of the assembler to disengage the ejector-1 7. In combination with the turning assembler, a sliding ejector therein to deliver the line, a power actuated arm to move the ejector, and connecting devices between said parts, arranged to be thrown into action by the turning motion of the assembler, and to be automaticallythrown out of action as the ejector returns to its normal position.

8. In a linotype machine, in combination with a support for the composed line of matrices and spacers, a line resisting and line delivering finger. I, mounted to slide horizontally and vertically and also mounted to turn about a horizontal axis, in combination with a spring tending to keep it in operative position.

9. In a linotype machine. a horizontally movable line delivering finger. I, moun urn on a horizontal axis, and provided at the lower end with a rocking face, whcreby the face is permittedto retain its vertical position, not withstanding the inclination of the tinge".

10. in a linotype machine, the combination of a horizontal slide. a vertical finger connected therewith through a horizontal pivot, a spring tending to maintain the ver tical position of thefinger, and means whereby the finger Iito a'ci first as a yielding resistant at the forward end or. the matrix line and thereafter as a pusher in rear of the line. to advance the latter.

e machine, a reciprocating member c I, a guide in which said linger slides vertically, said gulderonneclcd to the reciprocating member yy :1 horizontal ax s. a spring tending to maintain the linger in its upright position, and means for determining the vertical movement of the linger, that it may pass over'and fall behind the sin "ivc lines.

12. in a linotype machine and in combination with means for delivering the composed line of matrices and spacers thereto, an elevator W a grooved box 10 to re' ceive the line and separate the matrices from the spacers, and a spacer carrier W', to deliver the spacers to their magazine.

13. In a linotype machine, an elevator for the composed line of matrices and spacers, means for separating'the matrices and spacers, and means for'delivering the latterin groups to their magazine.

14.. In a linotype machine, a spacer magazine near the assembling level, a matrix distributing mechanism at a higher level, means for delivering the composed lines of matrices and spacers to the upper level and there separat-v ing the matrices from the spacers, and a carrier for delivering the separated spacers in groups to their magazine.

15 In a linotypc machine, the combination of an elevator for the composed lines of matrices and spacers, a distributing mechanism for the matrices, intermediate means for separating the spacers from the elevated line of matrices, a carrier to which the spacers are delivered, and means for reciprocating said carrier between its receiving position and at delivering position, and a magazine to which the spacers are delivered.

16. In a linotype machine, a magazine for the matrices, a distributor overlying the same, means for presenting the composed lines of matrices and spacers adjacent to the dis tributer, and means for separating the spacers from the matrices and carrying them downward in groups.

17. In a linotype machine, a carrier arranged to travel to and fro. in combination with a grooved guide, 10 hav ing its end formed to compel a vertical positionof the carrier, substantially as described.

18. In a linotype machine, a carrier having three studs or rollers thereon, in combination with a grooved-guide, 11*, having its upper end enlarged and shouldered, as -:lescribed, to determine the final position of the carrier.

19. in a linotype machine, the combination of an assembling mechanism, a distributing mechanism parallel therewith. acasting mechanism at right angles thereto, means for turning a line of assembled matrices and space bands in one direction for presentation to the casting mechanism, and means for turning the line of matrices and space bands by one operation in the reverse direction, for presentation to the distributing mechanism.

20. In .tlinotype machine, the combination with an as sembler and means to discharge the assembled line from the assembler, of means to turn the assembler, the means for discharging the line being under the control of the means tor turning the assembler.

21. In a linotype machine, the combination with an assembler and means to discharge the assembled line from the assembler, of a single lever for turning the assembler and for controlling the discharge of the line therefrom.

J. In a linotype machine, the combination with an assembler and means to discharge the assembled line from the assembler including an actuating bar, of a single lever for turnii the assembler and for operatively connecting the actua ing bar with the rest of the line discharging means.

22;.ln a linotype machine, the combination with an assembler and means to discharge the assembled line therefrom, ot a single lever adapted to lock the assembler in either of its positions, to turn the assembler and to conl'rol the discharge of the line therefrom.

24. In a linotype machine, the combination with an assembler and means to discharge the assembled line from the assembler including an actuating bar, of a single lever for turning the assembler and for operatively connecting with and disconnecting the actuating bar from the rest of the line discharging means.

I. In a linotype machine, the combination with an assembler and means to discharge the assembled line from the assembler including an actuating bar, of a single lever for turning theassembler, said lever being adapted to lock the assembler in either of its'positions, and to uunviunting bur. said sliding urls pawl uilzlpteil to engage the avtuuiing disengage the pawl from the :u'iuuting irul m" the lever.

'21. In a linmype machine, the coiuhiuutiun of :In assmuhh-r having sliding parts. a lover to turn the assembler from its receiving to its ilischurging position and vice versu. uu actuating lmr, said sliding'pnrts including :1 spriin;- pawl and :1 lutuh unruiully holding the pawl away from the :li'lllilllllg hal'. means in release the pawl fruln including a spripg bur. and means t0 bur under the C011 the latch so that it may engage the bar, and means to (liseng'nge the pawl from the bar again, both of which ineuns are operated through the lever.

in testimony whereof I hereunto set my lhlllil thi tielh day 01' January, 1905, in the presence of. mm rllivisiing witnesses.

l'JAVID A. POE. Witnesses ROBERT MERE ITH, W. \VINLITE.

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