Year: 1886

page_text: I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, Fel. Inst. P.A. of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors, 6 Lord Street, Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, and
323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention (a communication from abroad by John Loudon
MoMillan of Ilion, County of Herkimer, State of New York, United States of
America, Manufacturer) and in what manner the same is to be performned, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to type setting machines and consists in various novel
features and details of construction, combinations and sub-combinations of parts
hereinafter fully set forth and claimed.
In the accompanying drawings illustrating the invention―
Figure 1, is a perspective view of the machine, as it appears when complete and
ready for use;
Figure 2, a top plan view of the same;
Figure 3, a front elevation;
Figure 4, a side elevation ;
Figure 5, a front end of the type cases, the frame which supports them, and the
races through which the type fall;
Figure 6, a top plan view illustrating the construction of the frame which
supports the type cases, showing also the arrangement of said cases, the races
through which the type descend, and the cords which connect the type followers
with their operating weights;
Figure 7, a perspective view of the central bar containing the main race, and the
lower ends of the branch races;
Figure 8, a rear face view of the front plate of the type case holder;
Figure 9, is a vertical sectional view on the line x-x, of Figure 3, illustrating
the mechanism for ejecting the type from their cases, the gate at the foot of the
main race, and the pusher or bunter which moves the type line forward;
Figure 10, a front elevation partially broken away to show the bell crank levers,
rods and springs by which the ejecting fingers are moved;
Figure 11, a plan view of the same;

page_text: Figure 12, a view illustrating different arrangements of the bell cranks to produce
a push or pull, as required;
Figure 13, a.detail view of the ejecting fingers showing how two are placed at
the same level and the rods connecting with each without conflicting;
Figures 14 and 15, detail views of the type cases;
Figure 16, a perspective view of a portion of the rear plate of the type case
supporting frame, showing a rack provided to hold the weight cords of cases that
are withdrawn;
Figure 17, an enlarged view of the gate and pusher or bunter at the foot of the
central race;
Figures 18, 19 and 20, views illustrating the construction and arrangement of
the galley, holding devices, gauge, and reciprocating head for pressing the lines
of type into the galley.
This machine is designed with special reference to compactness, simplicity,
efficiency, and durability all of which points are secured in an eminent degree by
the construction hereinafter explained.
Points in which other machines have proved defective have shown where modi-
fication was needed, and profiting by such demonstration all the type cases or
holders are arranged in a compact group in superimposed tiers, all of said cases
delivering their type into a central race through the medium of connecting races,
each common to a series of type cases.
The arranging of the type cases in a series of horizontal lines one above another
greatly reduces the width required for the cases, and the making one race answer
for all the type cases in line therewith produces the number of races required.
This plan of arranging the type cases in series possesses also the further
advantage that type of a given thickness being made to fall into the same race,
such race can be made to afford an easy and certain guide therefor, in which they
cannot turn, as the thin ones might do if delivered into the races of the
thicker type.
These and other advantages of the improved construction will be more readily
understood upon referring to the drawing, in which A indicates a frame or table,
advisably of metal, and well braced to prevent vibration or unsteadiness.
Upon this table or frame are bolted or otherwise secured two vertical plates B
and C, of wedge form, wider at their upper than at their lower ends as indicated
in Figures 1 and 8, and placed a distance apart somewhat less than the length of
the type cases D, which they support. Both plates B and C are formed with
openings a for the introduction of the type cases those of the rear plate C, being
slightly wider than those of the front plate B, for the reason that the forward ends
of the type cases are each made thinner by cutting away one side, in order to form
on each a shoulder b, which, abutting against the back face of plate B, forms a stop
to limit the forward movement of the type case, and to ensure its finding the
exact position required.
The plates B and C are tied together and braced by the tie rod c.
Referring now to Figures 14 and 15, the construction of the type cases will be
explained.
Each case consists of a slotted flat bar, closed at the bottom and sides and open
at the top, the slot d being a width corresponding to the width of the type in the
direction of the height of the letter, and of depth equal or about equal to the
length of the type.
The rear end of the slot may be open or closed.
The forward end of the type case is not slotted longitudinally, but is made solid
from side to side, as shown in Figures 14 and 15.
Immediately in rear of the solid portion however, is formed a lateral opening e
of a width just sufficient to permit a single type to pass through at a time, the
type being placed on one end in the case, side by side and face uppermost.
This construction produces at the front end of the slot d, a solid abutment f,
against which the type are pressed by a follower E, which is urged forward by a

page_text: weight F, connected therewith by a cord g, passing about pulleys h and i, which
serve to guide the cord, ensure a straight pull upon the follower, and prevent the
cord from catching or becoming worn.
The face of abutinent f, may be slightly beveled or inclined backward from the
edge of the lateral opening or outlet e, as shown in Figures 6 and 14 and 15, so
that the type pressed against said face or abutment will be held thereby against
falling out too readily through the opening e, though yielding readily to the
pressure of the ejecting device, which consists of a laterally-swinging finger G,
more fully described later on.
In order that the ejecting finger may act upon the type and move them one at a
time through the opening e, the forward end of each type case D, is formed with
a lateral recess or open space j, just a little wider than the end of the finger, and
extending inward to or slightly beyond the rear side of outlet opening e, as plainly
shown in Figure 15.
The follower E, is simply a flat block of metal, of a size to fit and move easily
within the slot d, and is provided at its rear end with a hole or socket k, to receive
the stem of a cord hook l, of the form shown in Figure 15, the stem and its socket
being preferably square in form, and the hook being formed with a lateral arm
containing an eye m, for attachment of the cord.
The lateral arm of the hook passes through a slot or opening n, formed in the
side of the type case and extending nearly from end to end thereof. By reason of
the square form of the hook stem and its socket, the hook is caused to retain a
fixed position and is prevented from tipping, dropping down, or coming into
contact with the walls of the slot n, through which it moves. It is also made
slightly tapering to ensure its fitting tightly within the socket.
Of these type cases there is a number equal to the entire numbers of characters
employed, upper and lower case, punctuation marks, figures, etcetera, arranged in
tiers or horizontal rows, one row above another as shown in Figures 5 and 10, the
cases of the several rows being inclined slightly from a vertical line or tipped
edgewise, and in reverse directions on opposite sides of a central line.
All the cases have an equal inclination, and those of each tier are arranged in
line with those of the other tiers above and below, all inclining inward and down-
ward toward the central dividing line.
At said centre or middle of the group of type cases and at the forward ends
thereof is placed a race bar H, see Figures 2, 5, 7, 9 and 10, which has a central
vertical groove or race o, of a width just enough greater than the measurement of
the type in the direction of the height of the letters, to permit the type to move
freely therein, and of a depth from front to rear sufficient to receive the thickest
type of the font and permit it to move freely therein when a covering plate I is
applied to the bar H.
From the main or central race o, branch races p, extend upward and outward at
an angle exactly corresponding to the inclination of the type cases.
By an examination of the Figures referred to, particularly Figures 5 and 7, it
will be seen that the race bar H is made with a series of shoulders or offsets q, at
each side of the centre, and at the same height on both sides of the centre or in
other words, the bar has the appearance of a series of wedge shaped or tapered
sections placed on end one above the other, with their wider ends uppermost.
The lateral or branch races p, run from the main race up to the tops of the offsets
or shoulders g, as shown.
Resting upon and extending upward from each of the shoulders or offsets q, is a
race bar J, containing a groove which forms a continuation of the branch race
which meets it at the shoulder on which it rests.
The various race bars J, extend up in a uniform or nearly uniform height, and
pass close to the sides of the forward ends of the type cases D, each race coinciding
with the outlet openings e of one line or series of type cases.
The groove of each type race is formed in its side face, and the race passes up by
the outer side of the series of type cases, so that as the type are pressed by the

page_text: ejecting finger G, into the race, they will have an inclined surface upon which to
slide down to the main race, and they will be prevented by such inclination from
leaving the race or turning end over, as they might do in a vertical race open at
the side, as are these.
In arranging the type cases in the frame or holder they are classified in two,
three or more groups or classes, thus f, i, j, l, and other small letters of the lower
case are included in one group; w, m, and other very broad letters of intermediate
thickness in another or other groups, and the same plan is followed with the large
letters, which are or may be included in the same groups, the same distinction
being made as to thickness, though of course the same letters of upper and lower
cases will not be included in the same classes of groups.
These groups run in lines up and down, or parallel with the races, as many of
one class as there are tiers communicating with the same race, being arranged one
above another. Thus, for instance we may take the first group to the right, in
Figure 5, where the figures 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, and the cipher, together with
letters of about the same thickness, as for instance h, n, o, e, etcetera, are indicated
as embraced in the same group; or taking the next group, we find the figure 1,
apostrophe, quotation marks and letters f, land i in the same series. The arrange-
ment may of course be varied as desired, but the principle should always be
observed of placing one above and in line with another those type cases containing
type most nearly alike in thickness.
Each race has its groove made of a depth equal to the height of the type, or the
? measurement in the direction of the height of the letters, and just enough wider
than the thickest type of the series to which it belongs to permit all to slide
freely therein, and the continuations of the branch races in the central race bar
correspond exactly in dimensions with the races of the race bars with which they
communicate.
The type cases being constructed as above described, are passed through the
openings a of the back plate C, thence through the corresponding openings of the
forward plate B, one case at a time, each case being first supplied with type of
its special letter or character, and with the follower E. Before the type case has
its end passed to plate B, the cord hook 7, has its stem passed through the slot n of
the case and has its squared stem inserted into the socket of the follower. The
weight F pulling upon the cord and hook urges the follower forward, which presses
upon the type and these against the abutment or solid foro end of the type case,
carries said case forward and leaves the operater with nothing more to do than to
properly guide the fore end of the type case into the opening in plate B, through
which it passes until its shoulder b abuts against the rear face of said plate, thus
forming a limit and gauge for the placing of the case.
The weight Facts constantly not only to press forward the line of type to
supply the place of those used, but it also serves to retain the type case in place by
urging it forward and holding its shoulder b up against the plate B.
In order that the weights F and their cords, of which there are one of each for
every type case, may not become entangled or in any way interfere with each
other, said weights are made of tubular form and arranged to slide upon fixed
guide rods K, as shown in Figures 1, 4 and 8, and to still further ensure the non-
interference of the cords with each other or with the cord hooks or type cases with
which they are not connected, and in order especially that they may not draw
across the line of a type case when the letter is removed. At suitable points guide
rods are provided, over which the cords pass and by which they are held away
from the type cases and made to clear their hooks, as will be better understood
upon referring to Figures 8 and 9.
The weight cords g pass forward to pulley h, mounted upon rods 8, and thence
downward and backward to and over pulleys &, secured by screws to a bar L con-
necting the plates B and C, and serving to brace and stiffen them, each screw t
bearing two pulleys.

page_text: The rear plate C is provided with a vertical central rib M, notched to form a
rack or comb, as shown in Figure 16, into which to catch or lay the end of the
cord g of any type case or cases that may be removed, the cord being prevented
from escaping by the hook l, which is too large to pass through the notches. In
this way the cords are prevented from getting out of reach, and are kept in
position ready for attachment each to the follower of its particular type case.
It will be observed also in explaining Figure 16, that the openings a, of rear
plate C, are provided with a notch or lateral enlargement u at one side to permit
the lateral arm and eye of cord hook to pass through.
Directly in front of plate B of the type case frame or support, is a V-shaped
frame M, having a series of horizontal cross bars or plates N, between which the
ejecting fingers G, are pivoted and work, the space between plates being equal to
the height of a type case and each such space being in the same horizontal plane
with a tier of the type cases, as plainly shown in Figures 1, 9 and 10.
:
At one side of this frame M, is a vertical plate or board O, upon which are
pivoted elbow levers P, which levers are connected by rods Qwith the ejecting
fingers G, and by rods R with finger levers or key bars S, as shown in Figures 3,
4, 10, 11, and 12, the levers or key bars being furnished with buttons v, in the
same manner as in the ordinary type writer.
The ejecting fingers G, are made of different lengths the variation in length
being made in order that their rear ends may extend backward or outward different
distances from the ends of the type cases and stand out of line with each other,
as shown in Figure 11, to permit the passage of the rods Q from the elbow levers
or bell cranks P to the ejecting fingers in parallel lines and without conflict or
collision.
By referring to said Figure 11, it will also be seen that the bell cranks or levers P,
are set away from the supporting plate N, different distances on each side, their
supporting brackets w being of different lengths, as shown, to thus vary their
positions relatively to the plate.
By referring to Figures 9, 10, and 13, it will be seen that the tail of each
ejecting finger is cut away back of the pivot so as to be of only about one half the
width of the body of the finger, this being done in order to permit two series of
rods to pass between the same pair of plates or cross bars N, one series above the
other.
Two sets of ejecting fingers pivoted at various distances from the ends of the
type cases, as shown in Figure 11 are employed thus:
Placing a large number of fingers between each pair of cross bars or plates N,
sixteen being indicated in Figure 11, which is the largest number ordinarily used,
the number growing less or going down the series or tiers of type cases, because the
number of cases in the tiers grows less toward the bottom.
As the type cases are inclined, the forward or inner ends of the ejecting fingers G
are slightly twisted or bent to conform to the inclination of the cases, as shown in
Figure 9, the inclination being reversed on opposite sides of the main race o, to
correspond to the reversed inclination of the type cases.
It will be seen by referring to Figures 6 and 11, that the open sides of the race
bars J, are turned inward toward the central race bar, and in order to discharge
the type from the cases into the race bars J, the ejecting fingers G, must swing
outward or away from the central race bar in their ejecting stroke, and those at
one side of the central race bar must move in the opposite direction from those
at the opposite side thereof, all being controlled by a depression of the key bars S.
This result is attained by varying the position of the elbow levers or bell
cranks P, as shown in Figure 12. Thus if it be desired to have them pull upon
the rods Q, the latter extending to the right, the levers may be set with one arm
in a horizontal position to the left of the pivot, and the other arm extending
vertically above the pivot, or by exactly reversing said position if it be desired to
produce a pulling action the horizontal arm may likewise extend to the left of the

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pivot and the other arm extend vertically below the pivot, or this position of the
bell crank may be exactly reversed, the position adopted being dependent upon
circumstances, and particularly upon the amount of available room that may be
secured under such arrangement.
Those ejecting fingers to the right of the central race o swing to the right in
ejecting the type from their cases, and hence require a pulling action upon their
tails or in rear of their pivots, while those to the left move to the left in ejecting
type from the type cases, and therefore require a pushing action of the connecting
rods Q.
As shown in Figure 11, the rods Q, are each provided with a collar x, the push
rods having said collar located to the left of the side plate y of the V-shaped
frame M, and the pull rods having said collar located to the right thereof.
Between these collars and the side plate y, springs z encircle the rods and bearing
against the collar and plate at their end serve to restore the rods to the position
from which they are moved in actuating the ejecting fingers, and of course to
restore said fingers to their former position.
Referring now to Figures 3, 4, and 9, the arrangement of the key Jevers will be
explained.
It is of course desirable that each key should offer the same amount of resistance
to the finger in being depressed, but owing to the fact that the keys or key buttons v
must be set in rows or ranks in order to bring them within a reasonable and con-
venient space, and also to the further fact that the elbow levers P, are necessarily
set at different distances from the key-board, it is manifestly impracticable to
secure such uniform resistance, if the key bars have a common pivot rod, because
to avoid interference with each other the rods R, must descend vertically from the
bell crank levers to the key bars.
To secure the desired end a series of pivot rods T are employed.
The pivot rods T are set nearer to or further from the front of the key board to
correspond with the position of the keys or buttons of the key bars pivoted thereon,
and the relative position of the crank levers connected with such bars, as will be
understood upon referring to Figures 4 and 9.
The rod R is connected with the key bars or levers S, by loops or stirrups a¹
which pass around the bars and to which the lower threaded ends of the rod R are
screwed, an arrangement which permits the height of the free end of the key bars
to be readily adjusted by simply screwing the rod R into its loop, more or less as
required.
At the forward or free end of each key bar there is attached to it a vertical
stem 6', forked at its lower end to straddle the key bar and pivoted or jointed
thereto by a rivet or pin c¹, as shown in Figure 9.
Each stem b, passes upward through two parallel plates U and V, which lie one
above the other in a nearly horizontal position, as shown in Figure 9, with a space
between them of from half an inch to an inch or thereabouts, the forward edge of
the plates being preferably depressed somewhat, so that the key board which they
form shall be somewhat inclined.
Each stem b', is encircled by a spiral spring d, which rests at its lower end upon
the plate V, and bears at its upper end against a collar o¹, on the stem b¹, thus
serving to raise the stem and its key bar after it is depressed and the pressure of
the finger is removed from the key button v, secured upon the upper end of the
stem b¹
.
The buttons are at such height above plate U, V as to permit the stems to be
depressed the necessary distance to move the key bars and actuate the ejecting
fingers with causing the buttons to bear upon said plate.
With the parts thus constructed and arranged the depression of any key or
button will cause a type of the character represented upon said button to be ejected
laterally through the outlet of its case and into the branch race passing said outlet,
through which branch it passes into the central race o, and falls to the bottom

page_text: thereof, where it enters a line galley or grooved bar, along which the type are
carried in a single line to a galley ✗, located at a suitable point, where the line is
divided into shorter lines and carried into the galley, spaced, justified and corrected
by an attendant whose business it is to attend to that part of the work, while the
operator of the machine attends solely to the manipulation of the keys.
As the type fall a considerable distance, particularly from the upper tiers of
cases, there is a tendency to rebound, in doing which would be liable to turn side.
wise, and also to clog the passage way or central race, thus interfering with the
fall of other type, if no provision were made for counteracting such tendency.
To obviate this, at or near the lower end of the central race, a gravitating or
pendulous gate Y is provided, shown in Figures 9 and 17, which springs back
before the pressure of impulse of the descending type, but immediately returns to
a position within or across the race, thus preventing the type from rebounding
within the race, and tipping the upper end of the type forward against the preceding
one, as in Figures 9 and 17.
The gate Y, tends to straighten any of the thin type that may become partly
turned, as now and then happens, and it in a measure, retards the fall of the heavy
type, and consequently lessens the impact which would be liable in time to batter
the type and slightly reduce their length.
It will be observed by referring to said Figures 9 and 17, that the pendulous
gate is pivoted close to the interior wall of the race, and that the upper face or the
portion against which the type strikes is beveled, while the front face below said
beveled portion is straight, and affords a considerable extent of surface to bear
against the type in front of it.
This form is important in view of the fact that in the practical operation of the
machine it is canted slightly forward, by placing small blocks under the rear feet,
and that in consequence, the type slide down their cases in contact with the outer
walls or faces thereof, the thin type striking the beveled face of gate Y further
from the pivotal centre than the thick type, and thus acting with greater leverage
than the thicker type, which owing to their greater weight, require less leverage
to force back the gate. In this way all the type are returned precisely alike.
The straight front face of the gate gives the gate a longer action on the type
than would be given were the face rounded or only a single point bearing afforded.
It is also to be noted that being located in the main race, through which every
type passes singly and in precisely the same relation to the gate and being only
the width of the single race, said gate acts upon each type in a manner and with a
degree of certainty and uniformity that would be impossible, were the gate hung
at the side or at the back of a space into which several chambers open, and into'
which the type enter at varying angles, some in line with the length of the gate,
and some at a marked angle thereto.
It is essential to the prompt and efficient action of the gate that its pivot or
point of suspension be at or near the line of the top of its beveled face, in order
that the line required for it to swing across the main raceway, be as short as
possible; otherwise it would be impossible for the pendulous gate, unaided by a
spring or other device to swing in time to act upon each type; the length of time
for each vibration being of course directly proportionate to the length of the gate
from its pivot or point of suspension downward.
To sum up; the following peculiarities are found in and are essential to the
successful practical operation of the pendulous gate :
First, it must swing into and across a race through which all the type pass:
Second, it must swing .from the rear, in order to throw the type forward and
prevent rebound:
Third, it must have a beveled upper face and a straight lower face, and;
Fourth, its pivot or point of suspension must be at or close to the upper end of
said beveled face,
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Pendulous gates have been before used in type setting machines, but the inventor
is not aware that these peculiarities have ever before been given to or combined in
such a gate.
A series of type cases have been arranged in rows, one behind another and
perpendicularly to races extending beside and common to all the cases of a row,
said races being also inclined at an angle of about 45. This is not claimed nor
used. These cases are arranged in horizontal, or practically, horizontal tiers, one
tier above another, and the races are arranged in a nearly vertical position, so that
the time required for a type to fall from the top to the bottom of this race is so
short, that there is no liability of a type ejected from the lower case immediately
after one from an upper case, falling to the type line ahead of the one first ejected.
In other words, the descent is so nearly vertical, that even when the keys are
manipulated with great dexterity, each type falls to the type line before the next
one fairly starts.
This is not, and cannot be the case where the type cases and races stand at 45,
or thereabouts, to the horizon.
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The inventor claims to be the first to arrange type cases in horizontal, or
practical horizontal tiers, one tior above another, and by the arrangement he is
enabled to attain a rapidity and a certainty of operation believed to be impossible
with any other arrangement ýet proposed, besides making the machine exceedingly
compact, and avoiding entirely the resistance offered to the movement of ejecting
fingers by the weight of a column of types supported one upon another, as is
inevitable in any machine in which the type cases are inclined to any considerable
extent.
The location of the gate at the point shown and described prevents the rebound
of the type, which, with a practically vertical fall would otherwise occur.
As the type fall it is necessary that they be moved forward along the line
galley W, out of the way of the falling type, and for the purpose of thus carrying
the line forward, which is also necessary in order to bring the line within easy
reach of the assistant, there is an L-shaped pusher or feeder Z, which is suspended
from one end, the lower arm projecting forward through an opening f, immediately
behind the line of the type and beneath the gravitating gate Y.
This pusher is connected through the medium of an elbow lever g¹, and rod h¹,
with a lever or pivoted frame A', the front bar , of which extends from one side
of the key board beneath all the key bars or levers, so that every time a key is
depressed whatever that key may be, the bar i will be depressed, the inner end of
the lever A¹ and the rod h¹ lifted up, the elbow lever g¹ rocked upon its pivot, and
pusher Z thrown forward against the type, so that whatever may be the rate of
operation of the machine, the pusher will move forward for every type that
descends.
The pivot of frame or lever A¹, is so located with reference to the weight of the
frame and its attendant parts that the front bar is raised and the rear arm of
the lever depressed automatically, but for very rapid working it would be found
advisable to add a spring for producing a quick return of the plates to their
normal positions:
The galley X inclines downward slightly, so that the type entering the same
line by line, naturally tend to slide downward therein, and will remain in the
position given them.
The line galley W, which at o, stands upright is tipped laterally between that
point and the main galley X, the tipping being however so gradual as not to
interfere at all with the free movement of the line of type through it.
To prevent the line of type from being moved too suddenly forward, or from
falling down by reason of a sudden movement, and for the further purpose of
causing them to stand close together and produce a solid line, the upper side of the
line galley has an adjustable friction device, consisting of a brush B₁, behind which

page_text: are preferably placed springs O, to urge the brush forward toward the line of type
as far as such movement is permitted by the adjustable screws D¹.
While offering an ample amount of friction to straighten and solidify the type
line, the bristles do not offer sufficient resistance to materially increase the force
required to move the type line forward.
The galley X, is of ordinary form and rests upon an inclined bed or support E¹,
to which it is made fast by clamps F1, consisting of hooks or overhanging arms,
the stems or shanks of which pass through the bed or support E', and are furnished
below the same with eccentrics or cam levers k¹, by which they may be drawn
down upon the frame of the galley or upon the side stick G¹, employed therein,
against the lifting action of springs .
The side stick is set at any desired distance from the side of the galley, and
parallel therewith as usual, and the clamps being firmly drawn down, serve to hold
the galley in position upon its bed, and also to hold the side stick in place within
the galley.
When it is required to remove the galley, or change the position of the side
stick, the clamps are unfastened by merely swinging the levers or hand pieces k¹,
as will be readily understood upon explaining Figure 20.
The side stick is in all cases brought just in line with the end of the line
galley W, as shown in Figure 19, and an adjustable gauge H¹, slotted, and held in
place by a set screw I', is set exactly in line with the side of the galley X, which
forms the side or boundary of the space to be occupied by the type form.
As the type line is fed forward along the line galley W, the attendant using an
implement designed for the purpose, separates therefrom the longest line or portion
that can be received by the galley X, in the space between its side stick G³, and
slides the same along until its end comes against the gauge of stop H¹, in which
position it is left.
Immediately above the type line and line galley is a movable head or bunter J,
projecting forward from the upper end of an elbow lever K¹, which lever is pivoted
at its lower end to the frame of the machine and has its horizontal arm connected
by a rod L, with a treadle M¹, by which the rod and the elbow lever arm may be
drawn down when required against the upward action of a spring N¹.
The spring N¹ serve to hold the lever K¹ and its head or bunter J¹ up, or in
position ready to be drawn down against the short line of type separated from the
main line by the attendant which operation is performed each time a line is thus
separated and moved up to the gauge H¹.
As the bunter J moves forward it presses the line of type into the galley and
moves the entire form forward therein, against the moderate friction of a bead or
block O¹, placed in the galley before the type to keep them in position.
As the width of the form is changed from time to time, it is of course necessary
to vary the width of the bearing face of bunter J¹ to correspond and for this
purpose said face is made in two parts m' and n' arranged to slide one upon the
other, and both formed with a dovetailed groove at the back to fit a corresponding
rib o¹ formed upon the head or bunter, as shown in Figure 20.
The parts m, n³, are each of a width less than the height of the type, and being
flush with each other on their front face, afford a plane and uniform surface to
bear against the type line.
The parts are preferably made to fit sufficiently close to retain their proper
positions through friction alone, though set screws may be employed to hold them,
if desired.
The central race bar is preferably covered with a glass plate in order that the
operator may readily see in case the type becomes clogged, the point at which the
clogging has occurred, and this covering plate should be readily removable to give
access to the races.
Those type which are most frequently used should be grouped in the lower cases
as much as practicable.

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When a type case becomes empty, it is simply necessary to withhdraw it through
back plate C, detach the follower hook, secure the weight cord on the comb or rack
provided for that purpose while going after another case, attach the hook to the
follower of the fresh case and slide the case to its place.
Ordinarily, assistants will be employed to fill and replace the type cases, this
work being performed rapidly and accurately by children.
To ensure the proper guiding of the cases to position, grooved bars may be
extended from plate B, to plate C, though this is not essential.
In speaking of the type cases as consisting of slotted bars with solid ends, it is
not meant to convey the idea that they are necessarily formed, by slotting or
grooving a solid bar, since they are in fact generally made of sheet metal, either
bent into form, or cut into suitable strips and parts and afterwards soldered, brazed
or riveted together.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. In a type setting machine, the combination of a series of type cases arranged
one above another in an approximately horizontal position, and a race passing by
the side of the several cases of the series, and arranged to receive type from each,
substantially as set forth.
2. In a type setting machine, the combination of a series of substantially
horizontal type cases arranged in tiers, one tier above another, the cases of one tier
being arranged in line with those of other tiers, and races passing the outlets of
the cases, and each common to cases in the different tiers.
3. In combination with two or more approximately horizontal type cases,
arranged one above another, and having lateral outlets for the type, a race having
a slot in its side, extending from case to case, and adapted to receive the type from
the outlets of the different cases.
4. In a type setting machine, the combination of a central bar, a series of race
bars inclining thereto and communicating with the race of the central bar, and
a series of approximately horizontal type cases arranged in tiers, one above another,
and with the cases of one tier in line with those of the next forming a serios,
whereby each race is enabled to receive type from all the cases of the series which
it passes, and all the races are caused to deliver their type into the central race.
5. In a type setting machine a series of approximately horizontal type cases
arranged in tiers or rows, one tier above another, the cases of each row being in
line with those of tiers above and below, each row thus forming a series or group,
each group containing cases of type of a certain single class as regards width or
thickness, and race bars, one passing and common to all the type cases of a series,
and having a race way large enough to permit the free longitudinal movement of
the type. of its series therein, but not large enough to permit said type to turn
transversely.
6. In a type setting machine, substantially such as described the combination of
type cases arranged in groups or series, according to the thickness of the types,
and a race bar for each series, having a raceway of such size as will perinit the
free longitudinal movement within it of each type of its series, but too narrow to
permit said type to turn therein.
7. In a type setting machine, the combination with supporting plates B and C,
having perforations a type case D, extending from one plate to the other,
supported therein and separately removable therefrom, substantially as shown and
described.
8. In a type setting machine, the combination of supporting plates perforated
to receive type cases and type cases each (provided with a shoulder at or near the
forward end to limit the passage of the case through the forward plate.

page_text: 9. In a type setting machine, the combination of plates B and C, each provided
with openings a, for the insertion of type cases, the openings of plate C being
formed with a lateral enlargement, and type cases D, each provided with a follower
and a lateral eye for the attachment of a weight cord, substantially set forth.
10. In a type setting machine, a type case holder or frame consisting of plates B
and C, each provided with openings a, to receive type cases, the openings in each
plate being arranged in horizontal tiers or rows, those of one tier in line with those
of other tiers, as and for the purpose explained.
11. The herein-described type case for use in a type setting machine, consisting
of a longitudinally slotted bar having an abutment or solid portion at its forward
end for the type to bear against, a lateral outlet immediately in rear of said
abutment, and a transverse passage or opening through said abutment to permit
the passage of an ejecting finger.
12. The herein-described type case, consisting of a bar having a longitudinal
slot & closed at its forward end by an abutment f, provided with lateral opening j,
outlet e, immediately in rear of abutment f, longitudinal slot n, follower E, and a
cord hook or arm extending from the follower through side slot n, all substantially
as described and shown.
13. A type case for type setting machines, having longitudinal slot to contain
the type, an abutment at one end for the type to bear against, an outlet imme-
diately in rear of the abutment, and a pusher movable longitudinally within the
slot, the face of the abutment being slightly beveled or undercut to prevent the
type from passing through the outlet too easily.
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14. In combination with type case D, having slot m, and provided with
follower E, cord hook / having a polygonal stem fitted in a corresponding socket in
the follower and a lateral arm extending through slot n and provided with an eye
to receive a weight cord, substantially as shown and described.
15. In combination with frame and plates B, C, a type case D passing through
said plates and having a shoulder to limit its forward movement, a follower within
the case arranged to bear against the type therein, and to press them against an
abutment at the forward end of the case, and a weight connected with the follower
and serving to press the same forward, whereby it is caused both to feed the type
forward within the case and to carry and hold the case forward within its supporting
frame.
16. In combination with frames B, C, and type cases D, arranged therein,
substantially as shown and described, follower E within the type cases, cord g
attached to the followers and passing about pulleys h, i, and rods r running
between the cases and serving to prevent the cords from interfering therewith or
with their cord hooks, substantially as set forth.
17. In combination with type cases D, and follower E, cords g attached to the
followers and passing about suitable guides or pulleys, and weights F provided
with guides, substantially as shown, to prevent them from interfering with each
other.
18. In a machine, substantially as described, the combination of a race bar
having a central race and a series of branch races meeting said central race at an
angle, and a plate covering said bar and readily movable therefrom, whereby access
is afforded to the main race and to all the branch races at the points where the
latter join the former.
19. In combination with a main race bar, having a central race and a series of
branch races meeting the central race at an angle, a series of 'supplemental race
bars applied to the main race bar and forming continuations of the branch races,
substantially as and for the purpose explained.
20. In a type setting machine, the herein-described supporting frame for typo
cases, consisting of plates B, C, both provided with openings a to receive the type
cases, the plate C being further provided with a common rack to hold the weight
cords of the type case followers, substantially as set forth.

page_text: 21. In combination with a series of type cases and ejecting fingers therefor, key
bars or levers for actuating the ejecting fingers, provided with finger buttons
arranged in rows, bell crank levers connected by rods with the key bars and
ejecting fingers, respectively, and pivoted to a supporting plate each at a like
distance horizontally from the end of the key-bar, and a series of pivot rods,
whereby a uniform leverage for all the key bars is secured.
22. In combination with a horizontal row of type cases, each having a trans-
verse opening for the movement of an ejecting finger, a series of ejecting fingers
having their rear ends extended to different distances from the ends of the type
cases, whereby space is secured for the attachment of operating rods one to each
bar, in the same horizontal plane and in parallel lines.
.
23. In combination with a horizontal series of type cases, two series of ejecting
fingers jointly comprising a finger for each case, the finger of each series extending
back and further than the one preceding, the fingers of one series having the rear
extensions formed above and those of the outer series having the rear extensions
below the middle line of the fingers, substantially as and for the purpose explained.
24. In combination with two type cases D, located in the same horizontal plane,
two ejecting fingers one for each of said cases, one having its rear end cut away
above the middle line and the other similarly cut away below its middle line.
25. In combination, substantially as herein-described and shown, of a type
case D having outlet e ejecting finger G, plates O and y, bell crank or lever P pivoted
to plate O, rods Q, R, the former provided with a collar and bearing at opposite
ends against collar and plate y, and spring z, and key bars or levers S.
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26. In combination with type cases and ejecting fingers therefor, key bars or
levers connected with said fingers, substantially as shown and described, and rods
or stems b¹ provided with buttons v, attached to the key bars, provided with
spring d¹ and collar e¹, and passing through plates U and V, between which, said
collars and springs are located, substantially as shown and described.
27. In combination with type cases and with ejecting fingers therefor, key bars
or levers for actuating the ejecting fingers, elbow levers for changing the direction
of the motion produced by the depression of the key bars, and pivot rods for said
key bars, the elbow levers and the pivot rods being set back from the key board to
correspond with the position of the key bar buttons in the key board, whereby a
uniforin leverage and movement is secured for each.
28. In combination with a type case and an ejecting finger therefor, an elbow lever
connected by a rod with the ejecting finger, a key bar or lever pivoted at one end,
a loop encircling said lever, a rod extending from the elbow lever to and screwing
into said loop and a stem attached to the key bar, provided with a shoulder,
encircled by a spring, and passing through two plates between which the collar
and spring are located and against the lower one of which the spring bears,
substantially as shown and described.
29. In combination with main race o and mechanism, substantially as described for
delivering type into the same successively, face uppermost, a line galley having a
short horizontal portion to receive the type in a vertical position, and then
inclining forward from the race, whereby the type are caused to fall away from
the race at their upper ends, and to move forward upon the application of slight
force.
30. In combination with galley X, head or bunter J', movable to and from the
same, and provided with adjustable face pieces m', n¹, substantially as and for the
purpose explained.
31. In combination with galley ✗ and bunter J¹ provided with rib o¹, face
pieces m³, n¹, grooved to fit said rib and arranged to slide one upon the other,
substantially as shown and described.
32. In combination with galley X, elbow lever K, bunter J¹ formed upon said
elbow lever rod L, treadle M and spring N, all arranged to operate substantially as
set forth.

page_text: 33. In combination with a main race through which all the type pass in a
single line to the line galley, and with front plate I covering said race, a pendulous
gate Y formed with a beveled upper end or face extending downward across the
race from rear to front and with a straight face below the beveled portion, said
gate being of the width of the main race only, and a suspension pivot for sail
gate located at or near the upper end of the beveled portion thereof, as and the
purpose explained.
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