Type Setting Apparatus."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1897-Accepted, 11th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
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Type Setting Apparatus."
I, GEORGE BARKER, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents, of 77
Colmore Row, Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Consulting Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of the said invention as communicated to me from
abroad by Louis Kossuth Johnson Mechanical Engineer, of 540 Gates Avenue,
Brooklyn, Kings County, and State of New York, and Abbot Augustus Low,
Merchant of 31 Burling Slip, New York City, New York, and both in the United
States of America; and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement: -
My improvements, although applicable to type-cases in which the types are
arranged in individual containing channels, are especially designed for use in
connection with our system of arranging the types in the containing channels in
words or combinations, which are forwarded for removal simultaneously.
One of the features of my present invention is to render the word case more
simple, compact and convenient than heretofore. One of the difficulties in
handling types distributed into containing channels is the inconvenience of sup-
porting them until properly placed and supported in the setter case since the
channel holders have heretofore been attached to or formed a part of the frame-
work of the case. I obviate this by the use of a series of channel holders which
are duplicable and interchangeable, fitting into any of a series of sockets formed in
a bed plate or shell provided with suitable type forwarding mechanism for each
channel when in place. I am thus enabled to apply the channel holder to the
channel when in a horizontal or inclined position, instead of lowering the channel
and contents into the fixed holder in a vertical or nearly vertical position. The
holder, then acting as a support for both types and channels, may be safely and
conveniently lowered into position upon the common bed or table, where a tenon
on its lower extremity fits snugly into any one of the series of mortises formed in
the bed plate for this purpose. We also form each holder with a front and rear
type guard, so that a single adjustment controls both the front and rear ends of the
types. A feature of our invention, (as shown in Figures 1 to 5 inclusive) consists
in a channel helder one side of which is entirely open, excepting for the cross bar
which unites the front and rear guards. Also as shown I effect the forwarding of,
succeeding types by a thumb lever having no bearing upon or relation to the types
to be removed, the thumb during the action of grasping the types for removal
from the front of the type platform simply tripping the lever and thereby releasing
the type forwarding mechanism, which is again locked by the thumb lever at tho
completion of a single reciprocal movement of the pusher.
As shown in Figures 6 to 12 inclusive, my invention consists in adapting the
holder to receive and adequately support various widths of type channels so as to
render the case universal in adaptation, a single case or series of channel holders
answering for all the fonts used in ordinary composition.
Heretofore I have provided means for adjusting the channels and holders so
that the number of types to be removed together might be varied, pusher blades of
different heights be substituted.

page_text: In Figure 13, I show means for obviating the necessity of changing the pusher
and render the latter automatically adjustable to conform to the size and length
of word or combination to be detached and forwarded. Still another modification
of accomplishing the same result is shown in Figures 14 and 15, in which a type
pusher of maximum size is used, which reciprocates in a prescribed path, a type
support adjustable in the lower end of the channel and with relation to the said
type forwarder and a fixed front type guard being substituted.
As shown in Figures 16 and 17, 1 accomplish the same result by simply adjusting
the floor or support upon which the vertically adjustable pusher rests.
A simple means for accommodating channels of various widths is shown in
Figures 18 to 21 inclusive, in which the holder is made of standard width and the
variations in the width of the channels used, is compensated for by yielding
springs or cushions on one side wall of the holder, forcing the channel over against
the opposite side wall. A feature in this connections consists in the means for
regulating the tension of the springs, which is accomplished by a set screw or
equivalent. Another feature consists in forming the type channels themselves
with type floors which support the lower types when in position.
In the construction shown in Figures 22 to 24 inclusive, I dispense with the
springs and one side wall of the holder, by forming a rabbit in the front guard
and providing the rear wall with a pin or projection for the support of the channel.
In the drawings,
Figure 1, is a vertical section of my improved device showing the parts at rest;
Figure 2, is a front elevation of the same; Figure 3, a plan of the bed plate or
support, all the parts above being removed; Figure 4, is an isometrical view of
the channel holder, the guard being omitted; Figure 5, is an isometrical view of
the guard Figure 6, is an elevation of the left hand side of a holder, channel,
&c. Figure 7, a front elevation; Figure 8, an elevation of the right hand side of
the holder; Figure 10, a horizontal section upon plane of line 10, 10, Figure 6;
Figure 11, a horizontal section upon plane of line 11, 11, Figure 6; Figure 12, a
horizontal section showing the adjustment of the parts for a larger channel;
Figure 13, is a sectional view illustrating the adjustment of the parts for four
types; Figure 14, is a vertical section upon plane of line 14, 14, Figure 15;
Figure 15, a central vertical section through the channel and adjoining parts
showing the types about to be forwardd Figure 16, a vertical sectional elevation
of one of the channels and adjoining parts, showing the pusher in its highest
position, forwarded; Figure 17, a similar view showing the pusher adjusted for
the forwarding of four types.; Figure 18, is a sectional elevation on a vertical
plane through one of the holders and type containing channels; Figure 19, is a
sectional view showing means for adjusting the springs; Figure 20, is a top view
cf the holder, showing a channel in position; Figure 21, a top view of the holder
without the channel: Figure 22, is a top view of the holder showing the channel
held in position by the rabbit in the front guard; Figure 23, is a vertical section
through the holder and channel; Figure 24, is an isometrical view of the holder,
the front guard being removed.
In figures 1 to 5, A, is the bed plate formed with the mortises a, for the recep-
tion of the tenons b, of the holders B. The rear portion of the table is formed
with grooves a¹, for the reception and guidance of the pusher blades P, the latter
being confined by the cap C.
Each pusher blade P is connected by pitmen g, with an eccentric Q, having a
throw equal to the desired advance of the types, which in the present case need not
much exceed one-half the length of type. The eccentric Q, is attached to the
disk R, carrying the pawl r, and spring r', by which latter the pawl r, is thrown
into engagement with the ratchet s, when the pawl r, is not held back against the
stud, against the resistance of the spring r, by the rear end of the thumb
lever T. The ratchets, is affixed rigidly to the constantly rotating shaft S, while 5
the disk R and eccentric Q are loose upon said shaft.
The thumb lever T, is pivotally supported at t, and is held in its normal position

page_text: against the stop by the retractile spring &, in which position the inner end of
the lever projects into the path of the outer end of the pawl r, so that the pawl is
rocked out of engagement with the ratchet s, when the pawl encounters the lever.
The forward end of the lever T, is bent upward so as to project under the for-
warded types in such manner that in the act of grasping the types for removal the
thumb of the compositor will naturally encounter and raise the forward end of
the lever T, thereby depressing the inner end of the lever T sufficiently to release
the outer end of the pawl r, when the latter immediately engages with the ratchets,
and the disk R, and eccentric Q partake of the motion of the shaft S. Immediately
upon the release of the lever as the types are withdrawn it is drawn back into its
normal position by the spring 2, ready to trip the pawl r, from the ratchets at
the completion of one revolution of the disk R and eccentric Q, thereby locking
the pusher blade P in its forward position. In this forward position the pusher P
supports the column of type in the channel, it being slightly higher than the
combined thickness of the types forwarded and having its front upper edge p
slightly curved or rounded so as 'to ride under the heel of the next type above.
The forwarded types are thus relieved of the weight of the column above, and may
be easily removed from the type platform a. The holder B consists of a plate b¹,
formed with front and rear flanges 62, 63, and with floor 6, from the lower side of
which projects the tenon b,. The front flange 2, is formed with the slot 623, to
accommodate the set screw D, by which the front and rear guards G, G¹, are
adjusted.. These guards fit inside the flanges 62, 63, and are united at their upper
ends by a cross bar g, which also acts as a lateral support for the type channel E
when the latter is in the holder.
The guards G, G¹, are of such length or heighth that the cross bar
9 is always
above the top of the plate 1, a distance greater than the depth of the tenon b, so
that any holder in the row can be lifted sufficiently to clear the bed A, without
coming in contact with the cross bar g, of the next adjoining holder.
The rear guard G₁, counteracts the tendency of the pusher to draw back the
types during its retractile movement in cases where the pusher slot in the spine
is the full width of the type channel, as is necessary in the case of the smallest
widths of types; but in the case of the larger types the spines of the channels need
only be slotted for a part of the width of the types, leaving shoulders on either
side of the pusher slot e¹, which effectually hold the heels of the types against
backward movement.
The follower F has its rear lower edge inclined or curved so as to present an
inclined surface to the pusher when the types have been exhausted, thereby pre-
venting injury to the type forwarding apparatus.
In the construction shown in Figures 6 to 12, the holder B, consists of the
standard plate B¹, formed with the tenons b, on its under side below the type
platform, and having the rectangular flange 13, on its front side projecting trans-
versely across and above the type platform.
The adjustable side wall B2, is secured to the standard plate B¹, by a thumb
screw D, passing through the vertical slot. 6, in the rectangular flange b², said
slot, being of greater width than the diameter of the screw to admit of the
lateral adjustment of the plates B1, B2, with relation to each other.
The adjustable side wall 132, is formed at the rear with the lateral flange b³,
which constitutes the rear wall of the holder. The front of the adjustable side
wall B2, is formed with the flange 61, projecting laterally over the type floor, and
formed with the female screw thread 63, for the reception of the inner end of the
thumb screw D. The front flange 6, of the adjustable side wall B2, is formed
with an adjustable face plate B2, secured to it by any suitable means that will
permit of its adjustment thereon laterally. The means shown in the drawings
consists of two set screws d, and a binding screw, countersunk in the front
flange , and engaging with female screw threads formed therein for the pur-
pose, the set screws d carrying the type face plate B, and regulating its position,
while the binding screw d¹, binds it in the position desired.

page_text: The face plate 132, is rectangular in cross section, the flange d³, constituting the
type face plate and projecting through the vertical slot 6, in the adjustable side
plate B.
Both the type face plate B, and the lower end of the front flange 611, are formed
with extensions, and 5, extending forward over the type floor and acting as
upper guards to the forwarded types. The inner edges of each extension d³,
and is grooved so as to form a guiding channel e, between them for the upper
type in the word or combination.
In Figure 13, the pusher consists of a comparatively thin blade P, pivoted at
its rear end to a carrier Q', which is connected to the pitmen q, with any suitable
reciprocating mechanism. The pusher P, may be controlled by an extension n¹,
on the flange 63, by any means which will tend constantly to press it upward,
preferably by a spring p', as shown.
In Figures 14 and 15 the holder B, is shown as made in one piece with the
exception of the adjustable type support C22, being formed with the front and rear
type guards 12,612, which are permanent and stationary. The shoulders 23, sup-
port the holder on the table A, în fixed relation to the pusher P', which reciprocates
horizontally over the table A, and is confined therein by a cap C.
Between the lower side walls which constitute the tenon b, and enter the
mortise a, rests the type support C2, its lower end engaging with the adjusting
screw S, mounted on an extension 4, of the lower end of one side wall.
The lower end of the channel E, is supported on shoulders d, formed in the
holder, and the lower end of its spine is slotted to admit the forward end of the
pusher P.
The type support C, is also formed with a vertical slot 26, coinciding in width
with the thickness of the pusher, so that the support C22, can be raised and lowered
without interference with the pusher, but with relation thereto. The formation of the
slot 2, leaves a type supporting surface c¹, on either side thereof, upon which
the types rest when in position in the channel.
As shown in Figures 16 and 17 the pusher blade P', rests upon a support S¹,
which is adjustable vertically by any suitable means. As shown, a front exten-
sions, of the support S', is formed with a screw thread engaging a worm W.
By turning the worm 'W in one direction or the other by means of its head w, the
support S', is raised or lowered, carrying with it the pusher blade P.
In order to admit of the vertical movement of the pusher blade P, without change
of relation to the forwarding mechanism, its rear end is formed with the vertical
slot 2, in which rests the pin or stud, upon the reciprocatory bar or rod Q¹,
to which motion is communicated at the proper time.
The adjustment of the face plates G, to correspond to that of the pusher is
efferted by a worm V, or equivalent.
In Figures 18 to 21, the rear end of each pusher blade P, is preferably formed
with means which will readily admit of its removal, as by the hook p³, fitting over
the projection p, on the reciprocatory bar Q¹.
One portion of the side wall of the holder B, is provided with the vertical
springs $2. As shown in the drawings these compensating springs S2, are attached
to the adjustable side wall 132, the inner surfaces of which is formed with grooves 8ºª,
for their reception.
The tension of the springs S³, may be varied or wear compensated for by
means of set screws 22, inserted in the side walls of the holder.
The lower end of each channel is formed with the type floor t¹¹, below the slot t¹a,
and the holder floor is recessed or countersunk as at 4, to receive the floor of the
type channel E.
In Figures 22 to 24, the holder B, consists of the standard plate B¹, formed with
the flange b
This rear flange 63, of the holder is formed with the vertical slot (121, adjoining
the standard B', to allow the pusher to pass. A correspondingly slot 13, is formed
in the channel E, adjoining the side wall 4, of the channel E. This slot t12, is

page_text: longer than the slot 121, in the holder, in order to receive and straddle the stud $26,
which projects inward from the back 3. The type floor as shown does not extend
all the way across the channel, but is countersunk into the type platform a³.
The face plate G, is formed with the rabbit f', which fits over the outer end of
the side wall c", of the channel E, thereby, in conjunction with the stud s$26, hold-
ing the channel positively and firmly against lateral movement or displacement.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is,
1st. In type setting apparatus substantially such as described, the combination
of the bed plate formed with a series of mortises and a series of interchangeable
holders formed with tenons fitting into said mortises, for the purpose described.
2nd. In type setting apparatus substantially such as described, the bed plate
formed with a series of mortises, and with a series of pusher grooves, the inter-
changeable channel holders formed with the tenons fitting into said mortises, and
a series of pusher blades, and mechanism for reciprocating them substantially in
the manner and for the purpose described.
3rd. In combination with a type channel holder an integral front and rear
guard arranged substantially as described.
4th. In combination with a channel holder, an integral front and rear guard,
means for adjusting said duplex guard longitudinally with relation to the type
channel substantially in the manner described.
5th. In combination with a channel holder and type channel, a type guard,
formed with a lateral arm for the support of the channel on the open side of the
holder substantially in the manner described.
6th. In combination with a type channel holder open on one side, a front and
rear type guard formed with a connecting bar extending across the open side of the
holder and acting as a support for the channel on that side of the holder, sub-
stantially in the manner described.
7th. In combination with a type channel holder open on one side and formed
with a tenon for insertion in a mortise on the supporting bed, a bar for supporting
the channel on the open side of the holder said supporting bar being situated
above the top of the holder a distance greater than the projection of the tenon by
which the holder is held upon the bed for the purpose and substantially in the
manner described.
8th. The combination of a channel holder having one side wall adjustable with
relation to the other to compensate for variations in the width of the type con-
taining channels, of a type plate adjustable upon one part of the holder for the
purpose of presenting a continuous unbroken surface to the face of the type,
substantially in the manner described..
9th. A type channel holder substantially such as described, having a forward
extension or type guard formed with a groove on its under side for the reception
and guidance of the highest type, substantially in the manner described.
10th. A type channel holder substantially such as described, having a forward
extension or type guard formed with a groove on its under side for the reception
and guidance of the highest type, the upper side of said groove being open near the
front end of the guide for the purpose of giving access to the type, substantially
in the manner and for the purpose described.
11th. The combination of the standard side plate, and the adjustable side plate,
formed with front and rear type guards in the same plane, substantially in the
in the manner and for the purpose described.
12th. The combination of the standard plate, the adjustable side plate, and the
laterally adjustable type face plate, substantially in the manner and for the
purpose described.
13th. The combination of the standard plate, the adjustable side plate formed

page_text: with the forward extension and the laterally adjustable type face plate, formed
with the forward extension, substantially as described.
14th. The combination of the standard plate, the adjustable side plate, formed
with the vertical slot, and the adjustable type face plate formed with the lateral
flange, substantially as described.
15th. The combination of the standard plate, formed with the front flange,
haying the vertical slot, the adjustable side plate, and the adjusting screw engaging
with said side plate, and of less diameter than the width of the slot, for the purpose
of admitting of the lateral adjustment of the plates with relation to each other,
substantially as described.
16th. The combination with a type channel and type support of a pusher
adjustable with relation to the number of types to be removed from the channel,
substantially as described.
17th. The combination with a type channel and holder, and with a type sup-
porting platform, of a pusher which adjusts itself automatically to the number of
types to be used in the channel, substantially as described.
18th. The combination of a type containing channel, a channel holder, a type
supporting platform, an upper guard adjustable with relation to the said type
supporting platform for the purpose of controlling the number of types to be
removed from the channel, and an automatically adjustable pusher, controlled by
said adjustable guard, substantially as described.
19th. The combination of a type containing channel having the lower end of
its spine cut away, a channel holder, an adjustable guard on said channel holder
having a lateral projection into the slot in the spine of the channel for the purpose
of guiding the automatically adjustable pusher accurately to the heels of the types,
said automatically adjustable pusher, and the type supporting platform the whole
arranged and operating substantially in the manner described.
20th. The combination with the type channel, channel holder, type platform and
automatically adjustable pusher, of an adjustable guard upon the holder having a
horizontal extension into the channel in one direction and a horizontal extension
in the opposite direction for controlling the automatically adjustable pusher, sub-
stantially in the manner described.
21st. The combination with the type containing channel, channel holder, type
platform, an adjustable gauge for regulating the removal of the type by means of
a horizontal surface, of the pivoted pusher held in contact with said adjustable
gauge by means of spring pressure, substantially in the manner described.
22nd. A type channel holder formed with a fixed type channel support and an
adjustable type support in combination with a type forwarder having a fixed
relation to said channel support, substantially as described.
23rd. The combination of a channel holder formed with a fixed channel support.
and fixed type guard, a reciprocating type forwarder having a prescribed relation
to said channel support, a type containing channel slotted at its lower end to admit
of the passage of the pusher, and an adjustable type support also slotted to admit
of the type forwarder, substantially as described.
24th. The combination with the supporting platform, formed with the mortises,
and grooves, the channel holder, formed with the tenons for engaging the said
mortises, the reciprocating type forwarder, the adjustable type platform, and the
type containing channels formed with the slot, the whole arranged and operating
substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
25th. The combination with the holder, channel pusher, and type support, of
the adjusting screw mounted upon the holder for engaging with the type support,
substantially as described.
26th. In a type case the combination of a type support, a type forwarding blade,
and a vertically adjustable support for said type forwarder blade by which the
position of the latter may be regulated with relation to the type support, substan-
tially as described.
27th. In a type case, the combination of a type channel and support, a type

page_text: support, a front guard adjustable with relation to said type support, a reciprocating
type forwarder blade, and a vertically adjustable support for said type forwarding
blade by which the position of the latter may be regulated with relation to the
said type support, substantially as described.
28th. In a type case the combination of a type support, a type forwarding blade
connected with the reciprocating mechanism by means which will admit of the
vertical adjustment of the type forwarding blade without disconnecting the parts,
and a vertically adjustable support for the said type forwarding blade by which the
position of the latter may be regulated with relation to the type support, sub-
stantially as described.
29th. The combination of the type floor, pusher, formed with the slot, the
reciprocating rod having the stud in said slot, and the adjustable support, the
whole arranged and operating substantially in the manner described.
30th. In a type setter case substantially such as described, the combination of
a type containing channel formed with a type floor at its lower end, a vertical slot.
for the pusher above said floor and adjoining one side wall; a channel holder
the floor of which is countersunk to receive the end of the type containing
channel; a horizontally reciprocating pusher arranged and operating substantially
in the manner and for the purpose described.
31st. The combination of the holder formed with the springs, and depressions,
the type containing channel formed with the floor and vertical slot, and the hori
zontally reciprocating pusher blade arranged and operating substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
32. In a type setter case substantially such as described the combination of a
type containing channel having one side wall of greater width than the other, of
a channel holder and front guard, the latter formed with a rabbit to receive and
retain the front edge of the wide wall of the channel, substantially in the manner
and for the purpose described.
33rd. In a type setter case substantially such as described the combination of
a type containing channel having one side wall wider than the other and formed
with a vertical slot in its spine, of a channel holder formed with a stud for engaging
said slot in the spine of the channel and a front guard upon said holder with a
rabbit to receive and retain the front edge of the wide wall of the channel sub-
stantially in the manner described.
34th. In a type case substantially such as described, the combination of the type
channel, formed with the vertical slot in its spine and with a type floor, of the
holder having the standard, rear flange formed with the vertical slot and stud,
and with the depressed floor for the reception of the floor of the type containing
channel substantially as described.
35th. In a type setter case substantially such as described, the combination of
type containing channel having one wall of greater width than the other and
ormed with the vertical slot in its spine, and with a slotted type floor, of the
channel holder consisting of the standard, type floor, with depression and tenon,
ear flange, formed with the slot and stud the front flange formed with the vertical
lot, the front guard secured to the flange by set screws and formed with the rabbit
or receiving and retaining the front edge of the wide wall of the channel,
ubstantially as described.