Patent Publication Number: US-9895919-B2

Title: Stamp and stamping insert

Description:
PRIORITY CLAIM 
     This application claims priority to Austrian Patent Application No. A50478/2015 entitled “Höhenverstellung” filed on Jun. 10, 2015, all of which is incorporated by reference herein. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The invention relates to a stamp and a stamping insert. 
     2. Description of the Relevant Art 
     From EP 0804344 B1, a stamping device with top inking, also known as self-inking stamp, is known that has a receiving frame made of metal for a stamping insert, which is guided in lateral parts of the receiving frame. The receiving frame supports a bottom part made of plastic. The stamping insert is adjustable via a reversing mechanism from a resting position, in which ink is adsorbed from a cushion placed in an ink pad, to an imprinting position against a spring force by a bow-shaped top part. The bow-shaped top part in turn comprises a metal reinforcement bracket on the inside. Furthermore, in the middle of the bow-shaped top part and in the center of the bottom part, on both sides of the bow spring elements are positioned for returning the top part to the resting position. For fixation of the top part relative to the bottom part, latching elements are arranged in the bottom part that engage in a recess on the outside of the bow-shaped top part. 
     Such a design of a self-inking stamp by the Applicant differs from the prior art, such as U.S. 2009/0255427 A, AT 501318 B and DE 202010007577 U, by the absence of a central strut between the top part and bottom part. In the prior art, the central strut accommodates the spring element, so that on the lateral parts of the bow-shaped top part now no spring elements are arranged anymore. In this prior art, the element cannot be described as a bow-shaped top part either, since the central strut forms a central bar to the two lateral bars. The essential disadvantage of a self-inking stamp with central strut is that there is no space for integrating a viewing window, and thus the replica of the stamp image is arranged with an offset and extends to the lateral surface of the bottom part. 
     The stamping insert with attached mounted band unit used for the above-mentioned documents is designed so that the band unit is adjusted in terms of its height to the text plate via at least two adjustment elements, in particular screws. The disadvantage here is that a mutually independent adjustment of the adjustment must be carried out, so very often the mounted band unit is not aligned parallel to the text plate. This can result in inconsistent printing images. 
     SUMMARY 
     An objective of the present invention is to provide a stamp, a stamping insert, a printing plate for a stamping insert, in which improved adjustment of the height is achieved for the stamp bands. At the same time, simple customization and assembly of the text plate are to be provided. Another object is to allow customization of the stamp as late as possible. 
     Objectives of the invention are achieved by a stamp such that at the stamping insert a height adjustment element is provided for the mounted band unit and/or a text plate carrier, and the height adjustment element is connected or operatively connected, respectively, with a single adjustment element, in particular a preferably centrally provided set-screw, and the mounted band unit and/or text plate carrier is attached to the text plate carrier and/or mounted band unit via the height adjustment. 
     The advantage here is that thus a very simple height adjustment using only one adjustment element has been created. This allows a very rapid adaptation of the mounted band unit by simple turning of the adjustment element. The lateral arrangement of the adjustment element also substantially increases accessibility, as it is now possible to adjust the mounted band unit both in the resting position and in the stamping position. To adjust the height of the mounted band unit, preferably the stamp with the text plate is set to the stamping position, so the stamp makers or user can then adjust the mounted band unit by simply rotating the adjustment element. 
     Another advantageous embodiment is that thus always a parallel adjustment of the mounted band unit via the height adjustment element is carried out, whereas in the prior art with two set-screws very frequently an oblique orientation of the mounted band unit results, whereby stamping quality is impaired. It is essential for the height adjustment that the mounted band unit and text plate carrier are adjusted in relation to each other in order to be able make an adjustment of the two, i.e., that the described embodiments can also be used for the adjustment of the text plate carrier with a fixed mounted band unit. 
     An embodiment is advantageous in which the mounted band unit is freely movably guided on the stamping insert via at least one, preferably two guide elements. The advantage here is that thereby easy height adjustment thanks to the freely movable bearing in vertical direction is possible, while at the same time horizontal shifting of the mounted band unit is prevented. 
     A further embodiment is advantageous, in which the adjustment element is formed by a set-screw and this is provided preferably in the center, particularly in the central region of the height adjustment element, in particular of a central bar. This ensures that the mounted band unit can be height-adjusted by simply turning the set-screw. The accessibility of the set-screw is also improved by the central positioning. But it is also possible that the set-screw is replaced by an equivalent means, in particular an adjusting lever, which is e.g. simply twisted to height-adjust the mounted band unit. 
     In an advantageous embodiment the height adjustment element comprises a slide track with an angular course. This ensures that the mounted band unit is height-adjusted along the angular slide track when the height adjustment element is moved horizontally over the adjustment element. By appropriate selection of the angle of the slide track, the adjustment height and sensitivity can be influenced, i.e. at a shallower angle of the slide track lower height adjustment is possible than at a steeper angle. Thus, depending on the design of the stamping insert, an appropriate height adjustment element with a corresponding mounted band unit can be used. 
     However, in another advantageous embodiment the height adjustment element comprises a guide track for horizontal guidance. This ensures that upon adjustment via the angular slide track a secure horizontal guide is provided to avoid tilting of the height adjustment element. Of course, the height adjustment element can also be used with the angular slide track alone. 
     In an advantageous embodiment the mounted band unit is attached on and adjustable via the height adjustment element. Thereby simple and rapid mounting is enabled, and no additional means of fixation need to be employed. 
     In one configuration it is advantageous that the height adjustment element has a bow-shaped design, wherein preferably on both sides of a central bar ( 38 ) the angular slide track ( 36 ) and the horizontal guide track ( 37 ) are arranged. This ensures a parallel shifting of the mounted band unit to the text plate. 
     An objective of the invention is also achieved by a stamping insert in which the text plate carrier comprises a height adjustment element for the mounted band unit, and the height adjustment element is connected to or in operative connection with an adjustment element, in particular a preferably centrally provided set-screw, where said mounted band unit is fastened via the height adjustment element to the text plate carrier and/or mounted band unit. 
     The advantage here is that such a design allows simple and rapid adjustment in all positions, especially in the stamping position. At the same time, thanks to the design of such a stamping insert it can be inserted into a wide variety of stamps such as self-inking stamps, plastic self-inking stamps. Preferably, the adjustment element is arranged laterally centrally below the adjustment elements for the stamp bands in order to achieve optimum accessibility. 
     In an advantageous embodiment, the stamping insert can be subsequently inserted with the mounted band unit into a stamping component of a stamp and this is designed for parallel height adjustment of the mounted unit, in particular a self-inking stamp. This ensures that the stamping component can be manufactured independently of the stamping insert to be inserted, allowing customization as late as possible. This is possible insofar as for the height adjustment of the mounted band unit all parts or components are arranged on the stamping insert, so that it can be used independently of the stamp. 
     Further embodiments are described in claims  10  to  15 . The resulting benefits can be taken from the description, in particular from the advantages of the stamp. 
     An object of the invention is achieved by a stamp, in which at least one adjustment element is provided on the mounted band unit, which is accessible or operable, respectively, in a resting position or stamping position from the front or rear. 
     The advantage here is that the two stamping positions are available for a stamp, and thus no additional positions are needed for adjustment. At the same time, the stamp can be easily set up, and adjustment can be made via the front or rear. To this end, the stamp is preferably compressed, then an adjustment can be made easily over the front or rear sides, depending on where the adjustment is appropriate. 
     In another advantageous embodiment, the adjustment element is arranged parallel to the text plate mounting surface. This ensures that in the corresponding positions, especially in the resting position or in the stamping position, the adjustment element can be reached, where the stamp may be set up. 
     In another advantageous embodiment, the adjustment element is designed to adjust the height of the mounted band unit. This allows adjustment of the mounted band unit to the text plate to be made, so that various text plates or mounted band units can be used. 
     Finally, in another advantageous embodiment the height is adjusted preferably via an angular slide track. This allows a simple design, so the stamping insert is as compact as possible. 
     The invention is described hereinafter in the form of exemplary embodiments, wherein attention is drawn to the fact that the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments or solutions represented and described. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Advantages of the present invention may become apparent to those skilled in the art with the benefit of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and upon reference to the accompanying drawings. 
         FIG. 1 —schematic illustration of a stamp, particularly a self-inking stamp, in a resting position; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; 
         FIG. 2 —schematic illustration of the stamp in a printing or printing position, respectively; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; 
         FIG. 3 —front view of a stamping insert with inserted mounted band unit and central height adjustment; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; 
         FIG. 4 —sectional illustration of the embodiment according to  FIG. 3 ; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; 
         FIG. 5 —schematic illustration of a height adjustment element for the mounted band unit; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; 
         FIG. 6 —exploded view of the stamping insert; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; 
         FIG. 7 —rear view of the stamp with two adjustment elements; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; 
         FIG. 8 —a further exemplary embodiment of a height adjustment with two adjustment elements; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; 
         FIG. 9 —exemplary embodiment with adjustment of the text plate carrier without mounted stamp bands; simplified, for illustrative purposes only; and 
         FIG. 10 —exemplary embodiment with resiliently loaded mounted band unit; simplified, for illustrative purposes only. 
     
    
    
     While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and may herein be described in detail. The drawings may not be to scale. It should be understood, however, that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. 
     The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description. As used throughout this application, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). The words “include,” “including,” and “includes” indicate open-ended relationships and therefore mean including, but not limited to. Similarly, the words “have,” “having,” and “has” also indicated open-ended relationships, and thus mean having, but not limited to. The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and so forth as used herein are used as labels for nouns that they precede, and do not imply any type of ordering (e.g., spatial, temporal, logical, etc.) unless such an ordering is otherwise explicitly indicated. For example, a “third die electrically connected to the module substrate” does not preclude scenarios in which a “fourth die electrically connected to the module substrate” is connected prior to the third die, unless otherwise specified. Similarly, a “second” feature does not require that a “first” feature be implemented prior to the “second” feature, unless otherwise specified. 
     Various components may be described as “configured to” perform a task or tasks. In such contexts, “configured to” is a broad recitation generally meaning “having structure that” performs the task or tasks during operation. As such, the component can be configured to perform the task even when the component is not currently performing that task (e.g., a set of electrical conductors may be configured to electrically connect a module to another module, even when the two modules are not connected). In some contexts, “configured to” may be a broad recitation of structure generally meaning “having circuitry that” performs the task or tasks during operation. As such, the component can be configured to perform the task even when the component is not currently on. In general, the circuitry that forms the structure corresponding to “configured to” may include hardware circuits. 
     Various components may be described as performing a task or tasks, for convenience in the description. Such descriptions should be interpreted as including the phrase “configured to.” Reciting a component that is configured to perform one or more tasks is expressly intended not to invoke 35 U.S.C. §112, paragraph six, interpretation for that component. 
     The scope of the present disclosure includes any feature or combination of features disclosed herein (either explicitly or implicitly), or any generalization thereof, whether or not it mitigates any or all of the problems addressed herein. Accordingly, new claims may be formulated during prosecution of this application (or an application claiming priority thereto) to any such combination of features. In particular, with reference to the appended claims, features from dependent claims may be combined with those of the independent claims and features from respective independent claims may be combined in any appropriate manner and not merely in the specific combinations enumerated in the appended claims. 
     It is to be understood the present invention is not limited to particular devices or biological systems, which may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include singular and plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a linker” includes one or more linkers. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Definitions 
     Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. 
     The term “connected” as used herein generally refers to pieces which may be joined or linked together. 
     The term “coupled” as used herein generally refers to pieces which may be used operatively with each other, or joined or linked together, with or without one or more intervening members. 
     The term “directly” as used herein generally refers to one structure in physical contact with another structure, or, when used in reference to a procedure, means that one process affects another process or structure without the involvement of an intermediate step or component. 
     Embodiments 
     It should be stated by way of introduction that, in the individual embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numbers or same component designations, wherein the disclosures contained in the entire description can, by analogy, be transferred to same parts with same reference numbers or same component designations. The position details selected in the description, such as, e.g., top, bottom, lateral, etc., relate to the figure described, and in the event of a change of position, they are to be transferred to the new position by analogy. Individual features or feature combinations from the exemplary embodiments shown and described may also represent independent inventive solutions. 
     In  FIGS. 1-6 , a stamp  1 , in particular a self-inking stamp  1  is shown, comprising at least one stamping component  2  and one stamping insert  3 . 
     The stamping component  2  consists at least of a top part  4  having a handle element  5  and a bottom part  6  with a cushion-receiving element  7 . The top part  4  is preferably bow-shaped and comprises one longitudinal bar  8  and two lateral elements  9 , 10 , where the lateral elements  9 , 10  are guided in the bottom part  6 . The stamping insert  3  is connected via a reversing mechanism  11 , in the bottom part  6  connected so as to move synchronously to the top part  4  via a shaft  12  and a swivel pin  12 , so that the stamping insert  3  in the bottom part  6  can move from a resting position  13 , according to  FIG. 1 , into a printing or stamping position  14 , according to  FIG. 2 , upon actuation of the top part  4 , in particular in particular upon exertion of pressure on the handle element  5 . Of course, a different design is possible in which the top part  4  is cap-shaped and during a stamping operation receives the bottom part  6  in its interior, as this is the case in plastic self-inking stamps, e.g. the “Printy4.0” by the company Trodat. In the resting position  12 , a text plate  15  mounted on the stamping insert  3  abuts against an ink pad soaked with stamp ink  16  in the cushion-receiving element  7 , wherein during a stamping process for producing a stamp impression the stamping insert  3  with the text plate  15  is adjustable or is adjusted via the reversing mechanism  11  from the resting position  13  by a rotational movement into the stamping position  14 , i.e., the stamping insert  3  is rotated around the shaft  12 , for which the reversing mechanism  11  serves, in which along a predetermined slide track  17  a rotation of the stamping insert  3  is performed. Such reversing mechanisms  11  and rotational movements are known from self-inking stamps of this type  1 , so they will not be described in more detail. It is merely pointed out that in the stamp  1  according to the invention a rigid slide track  17  is shown, but alternatively a movable slide track (not shown) may be employed. Of course, an equivalent design of the components with a so-called central strut, as is known from the prior art, would also be possible, i.e. the same or equivalent parts are used, but an additional central strut is used, in which a spring for resetting into the resting position  13  is arranged, where in the illustrated stamp  1  in the lateral bar  8 , 9  and bottom part this  6  is arranged. 
     In the illustrated stamp  1 , a combination of metal parts  18  and plastic parts  19  is used, where the metal parts  18  are arranged to be externally visible. The metal parts are thereby pushed over the plastic parts and latch via a latch connection (not shown), so that upon pressurisation the metal parts  18  absorb some of the pressure, i.e., the metal parts  18  support the plastic parts  19  in their rigidity, so that no bending of parts is possible and thus an optimum impression with very high print quality is achieved. 
     The advantage for the use of a metal/plastic combination is that the plastic parts can be dimensioned smaller in terms of wall thickness, because the metal parts  18  also absorb a part of the acting forces. 
     The design of the stamp  1  shown is in the form of a kit for the stamping component  2 , i.e., the same parts of the stamping components  2  are used for the various versions of the stamp  1 , such as self-inking stamp  1  with a text plate as well as self-inking stamp  1  with a mounted band unit  19 , where customization takes places only by insertion of the stamping insert  3 . 
     To this end, the mounted band unit  19  can be inserted into the stamping insert  3 , which is preferably guided on two sides by guide elements  20  on the stamping insert  3 , in particular a text plate carrier  21 . The mounted band unit  19  comprises a base body  22  and a termination element  23  for this purpose. The base body  22  has a preferably circular receiving element  24  and a so-called bridge  25 . On the receiving element  24  a plurality of belt drives  26  consisting of an adjustment wheel  27  and a movement-coupled actuator  28  are provided. On the actuator  27  of each belt drive  26  a stamp band  29  is arranged, wherein in the illustrated embodiment the mounted band unit  19  is designed as a date, and thus four stamp bands  29  (two day bands, one month band and a year band) and four belt drives  26  are assembled on the receiving element  24 . The stamp bands  29  are led via the bridge  25 , which is preferably designed to be adjustable, so that an appropriate tension of the band can be set up and adjusted. To prevent slipping of the belt drives  26  off the base body  22 , subsequently the termination element  23  is attached, which can be done for example via a latching connection. Preferably, the termination element  23  is only plugged on, as due to the installation on the stamping insert  3  the termination element  23  cannot slip off the base body  22  through the two guide elements  20 ,  21 . 
     Preferably, at least the actuator  27  of the belt drive  26  is formed of a two-component injection-moulded element, wherein one surface  30  of the actuator  27  is formed from a material with high friction properties for reliable transport of the stamp band  29 . The stamp band  29  itself has, on the side facing the actuator  27 , a smooth or slightly roughened surface, so that a frictional connection for the transport of the stamp band  29  over the actuator  27  is provided. Thereby, a transport system for the stamp band  29  for the stamp  1 , in particular a self-inking stamp, is created that consists of at least the belt drive  26 , which [in turn] consists of an adjustment element  27  with a movement-coupled actuator  28  for the stamp band  29  and the so-called bridge  25  for deflecting and positioning the stamp band  29  in the imprinting area, wherein the actuator  28  and the bridge  25  are mutually positioned in such a manner that the stamp band  29  is held and tensioned by them. Of course, it is also possible that the surface  30  comprises a structure that engages in a corresponding structure on the stamp band  29 , where thanks to the two-component injection-moulded parts high friction is formed, because the materials of the surface  30  are coordinated with the stamp band material to ensure reliable transport. 
     In the illustrated embodiment, a belt cover  31  is provided which is simply plugged on, as known from the prior art, in particular from AT 503 570 B or AT 504 428 B, so it is not discussed in more detail. 
     In the stamping insert according to the present invention  2 , now a central height adjustment  32  is provided for the mounted band unit  19  to allow easy and rapid adjustment of the mounted band set unit  19 . As a central element of this, here a height adjustment element  33 , as shown in  FIG. 6 , is arranged, which is simultaneously used for guidance and height adjustment  32  of the mounted band unit  19 . The height adjustment element  33  is connected to an adjustment element  34 , in particular with a preferably centrally provided set-screw  35 , or is in operative connection with this, respectively, so that the height adjustment element  33  is shifted by actuation of the adjustment element  34 . Preferably, the height adjustment element  33  is a slide track with an angular course  36  and a guide track with a horizontal course  37 , where in the illustrated embodiment two slide tracks  36  and two guide tracks  37  are laterally arranged or formed on a central bar  38 . The guide tracks  37  engage in guides  39  on the lateral guide elements  20 ,  21  of the stamping insert  3  and the slide track  36  into corresponding guides  40  on the base body  22  and termination element  23  of the mounted band unit  19 . This ensures that the mounted band unit  19  is supported over the angular slide track  36  movably for height adjustment  32 , and this is simultaneously led over the guide track  37  in the horizontal direction to the stamping insert  3 . 
     To move the height adjustment element  33 , it is necessary to actuate the adjustment element  34 , whereby the height adjustment element  33  is shifted horizontally, i.e. the central bar  38  is in operative connection with the set-screw  35 , so that this is screwed or unscrewed by rotating the set-screw  35 , thus the central bar  38  with the guide tracks  36  and guide tracks  37  is also moved horizontally. As the mounted band unit  19  is guided vertically in the guide elements  20 ,  21 , this cannot be moved horizontally, but slides vertically up or down along the angular slide track  36 , depending on the rotation of the set-screw. 
     In the height adjustment according to the present invention  32  it is now operated with only a single adjustment element  34 , in particular a single set-screw  35 , whereby a parallel shift of the entire mounted band unit  19  relative to the text plate  15  is performed or obtained via the angular slide track  36 . This makes it possible for the first time that in a stamp  1  with a reversing mechanism  11  the height for the mounted band unit  19  can be adjusted with a single set-screw  35  only. The central height adjustment  32  is located directly on the stamping insert  3 , so that it also performs a rotation during a stamping operation. Another advantage lies in the fact that access to the adjustment element  34 , in particular the set-screw  35 , takes place laterally, so that in the resting position  13  and in the stamping position  14  the adjustment element  34  can be easily reached, whereas in the prior art this is not the case, because the usual two set-screws are arranged from the top, i.e. in the vicinity of the adjustment wheels  27 , so that access is possible only in the resting position  13  from the bottom or in a half-stamping position from the side of the stamp  1 . 
     Of course, it is possible that the adjustment element  34  is not arranged in the center of the central bar  38 , but the adjustment element  34  may be positioned in the lateral regions as well. 
     Furthermore, however, it is also possible that the previously described embodiment can be built conversely, i.e. that it is not the mounted band unit  19  that is adjusted in height, but the text plate  15  or text plate carrier  21  is adjusted in height via the adjustment element  34 . In the solution according to the present invention the support plate  15  and the text plate carrier  21 , in particular a text plate mounting surface  41  and mounted band unit  19  are mutually adjustable in height, so that appropriate adjustment can be performed. This is necessary because different mounted band units  19  with stamp bands  29  of different thicknesses or various text plates  15  of materials having different thickness, particularly rubber, are used, so appropriate adjustment is necessary. 
     As described, in the first exemplary embodiment the adjustment is made via only one adjustment element  34 , in particular a centrally provided set-screw  35 , whose accessibility is provided over the longer free side of the stamp  1 , hence a front  42  or rear  43 , in the resting position  13  as well as in the stamping position  14 . This accessibility is important insofar as it is now for the first time possible to bring the stamp  1  into the stamping position  14  according to  FIG. 2 , and to make the adjustment to the same, i.e., for example, the stamp  1  is brought into the stamping position  14  and preferably locked, whereupon via the front or rear  42 ,  43  the mounted band unit  19  is adjusted, for which purpose the stamp  1  can be placed on a surface and subsequently the mounted band unit  19  is added. Thus, when the stamp  1  is set up on a table or surface, the stamp manufacturer or user receives a feedback during adjustment, as the mounted band unit  19  is also pressed against the table or the surface, so that a corresponding stop is present and therefore the stamp makers or users know that now both components, i.e. the text plate  15  and the mounted band unit  19 , are at the same level. 
     In  FIGS. 7 and 8 , now a further exemplary embodiment is shown, in which the height is adjusted by means of several, in particular two adjustment elements  34 ,  44 , which preferably are independently adjustable. This corresponds to a similar structure as known from the prior art, where in the prior art the adjustment always takes place via the setting screws from above, i.e. on the upside in the direction of the stamp bands  29  of the mounted band unit  19 , while in the new adjustment system according to the present invention the adjustment is performed laterally, i.e. offset by 90[°] to the alignment of the stamp bands  29 . 
     Here an adjustment element  34 ,  44  is arranged on either side of the mounted band unit  19 , where these are now designed as control levers  45 ,  46 , so that for the adjustment no additional tools such as screwdrivers are required. Of course, it is also possible to use the set-screws  35  instead of the lever  45 ,  46 . Preferably, the two adjustment elements  34 ,  44  are not in operative connection here, but each can independently effect a height adjustment of the mounted band unit  19  on either side of the mounted band unit or text plate mounting surface  41 , i.e., the height of the mounted band unit  19  is adjusted via the two adjustment elements  34 ,  44 , where these are gradually raised or lowered on either side of the mounted band unit  19  relative to the text-plate mounting surface  41 , or vice versa. With such a configuration with independent adjustment elements  34 ,  44  it is possible that the mounted band unit  19  can now be aligned askew, particularly at an angle, relative to the text plate mounting surface  41 . This is advantageous whenever a mounted band unit  19  comprises differing stamp bands  29 , or the manufacturing tolerances of the stamp bands  29  are very high, since then a corresponding oblique orientation can be made. 
     In contrast to the prior art now for the first time the adjustment elements  34 ,  44  are [actuated] via the front or rear  42 ,  43  of the stamp  1  in the resting position  13  or in the stamping position  14 , so that very easy accessibility in the existing positions is given and no additional adjusting position is required, in which the stamp  1  is only half-compressed so that accessibility to the top of the mounted band unit  19  is possible from the front  42  and rear  43 , for which purpose preferably a dedicated locking position is provided, as implemented in the prior art, since in the prior art the adjustment element are arranged and accessible on the upside. 
     In the exemplary embodiment of  FIG. 7 , the raising and lowering of the mounted band unit  19  can be carried out via a spindle, eccentric, or other lifting mechanism that executes a translation of the horizontal rotary movement into a vertical lifting movement, where accessibility is given in the resting position  13  and/or in the stamping position  14  from the front  42  or rear  43  or both sides. 
       FIG. 8  shows an exemplary embodiment where the adjustment elements  34 ,  44  in turn are provided in the form of an angular slide track  36 . Here, the adjustment elements  34 ,  44  are now arranged above or within the area of an upside  47  of the mounted band unit  19  in the guide elements  20 , which are, however, in turn arranged parallel to the text-plate mounting surface  41 , thus rotated by 90° relative to the stamping direction of the mounted band unit  19 . The angular slide track  36  is now located in a channel  48  into which the adjustment element  34 ,  44  engages. The adjustment element  34 ,  44  is formed as a set-screw  35 ,  49 , where the set-screws  35 ,  49  have a corresponding angular surface  50 . Thus it is possible that by turning in the set-screws  35 , 49  or turning out the set-screws  35 , 49  the mounted band unit  19  is adjusted in height, the mounted band unit  19  being connected for this purpose to a height adjustment element  51 , which is guided in the guide elements  20  and in which the channel  48  is arranged. To enable height adjustment of the mounted band unit  19 , the height adjustment element  51  comprises a slot  52  for the shaft  12 . 
     Of course it is possible that the channel  48  with the angular slide track  36  is arranged directly on the mounted band unit  19 , so that the mounted band unit  19  is inserted in the guide elements  20 . Then, the set-screws  35 ,  49  are screwed through a threaded  53  bore  54  into the guide element  20 , so that the set-screws  35 ,  49  engage in the channel  48 . 
     Preferably, the mounted band unit  19  is supported by a spring element (not shown), so that the mounted band unit  19  is always pressed in a defined direction. This ensures that during the adjustment via the adjustment elements  34 ,  44 , the mounted band unit  19  is pressed against the angular slide track  36 , so that optimum displacement along the slide track  36  is possible. Embodiments with tension spring as well as with compression spring are possible. 
     In  FIG. 9  a kind of exploded view of the main elements of an exemplary embodiment of an adjustment of the text plate carrier  21  with a central height adjustment  32  is shown, i.e. now the mounted band unit  19  is fixed, and upon actuation of the adjustment element  34  the text plate carrier  21  to the mounted band unit  19  is adjusted in height. 
     As can be seen now from the individual elements, the base body  22  and the termination element  23  comprise a bore  55  for the shaft  12  in the region of the bridge  25 . Thus, the mounted band unit is fixed in the assembled state, since due to the bore  55  no displacement is possible anymore. In the embodiment described above, the mounted band unit  19 , in particular the base body  22  and the termination element  23 , are equipped with a slot for the height adjustment. A corresponding slot  56  is now placed on the text plate carrier  21 , so that the entire text plate carrier  21  can be adjusted in height via the adjustment element  34  to the mounted band unit  19 . 
     In  FIG. 10  an exemplary embodiment is shown, in which the mounted band unit  19  is resiliently mounted on the text plate carrier  21  of the stamping insert  3 . For this purpose, a spring element  57  is arranged so that this presses the mounted band unit  19  into a defined direction, so a defined position of the mounted band unit  19  is always ensured. 
     In the embodiment shown here, a compression spring is used as a spring element  57  that presses the mounted band unit  19  in the direction of the text-plate mounting surface  41 . As a result, now at the height adjustment  32  the mounted band unit  19  can be adjusted beyond the text plate  15  (not shown), as during a stamping process the mounted band unit  19  builds up an additional pressure on the spring element  57 . Thus, the height adjustment  32  does not need to be performed precisely, as an independent adjustment is carried out via the spring element  57 . 
     Of course, it is possible that also the embodiments described above can be equipped with a respective spring element  57 . It is also possible that, with appropriate design, a tension spring can be used. 
     As a matter of form, it should finally be emphasised that, for the better understanding of the structure of the system  1  and its components and their constituent parts, the same have in part been represented not to scale and/or enlarged and/or reduced in size. 
     In addition, individual features or feature combinations from the various exemplary embodiments shown and described can inherently form independent inventive solutions or solutions according to the invention. 
     In this patent, certain U.S. patents, U.S. patent applications, and other materials (e.g., articles) have been incorporated by reference. The text of such U.S. patents, U.S. patent applications, and other materials is, however, only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such text and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, then any such conflicting text in such incorporated by reference U.S. patents, U.S. patent applications, and other materials is specifically not incorporated by reference in this patent. 
     Further modifications and alternative embodiments of various aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of this description. Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the general manner of carrying out the invention. It is to be understood that the forms of the invention shown and described herein are to be taken as the presently preferred embodiments. Elements and materials may be substituted for those illustrated and described herein, parts and processes may be reversed, and certain features of the invention may be utilized independently, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the invention. Changes may be made in the elements described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the following claims.