IMPROVED MACHINERY FOR MANUFACTURING TYPE, WITH MEANS FOR COLLECTING THE TYPE THEREFROM
Year: 1884

page_text: I, FREDERICK WICKS, of Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain,
Newspaper Proprietor do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for
IMPROVED MACHINERY FOR MANUFACTURING TYPE, WITH MEANS FOR COLLECTING
THE TYPE THEREFROM to be as follows:-
This Invention, which relates to improved machinery for manufacturing type
with means for collecting the type therefrom, a development of that for which
Letters Patent were granted to the said Frederick Wicks, Number 1462, dated
4th April 1881.
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The Invention consists in the addition of a cam, which I describe as the cliché
cam, and which operates to press the matrix pistons forward after the mould has
received a proper quantity of metal, and so the face of the type is much improved.
A cam is also connected with the discharge of the types and is a cam which
I designate the reciprocating cam. It forms the reverse of the ejecting cam and
maintains the matrix pistons in their respective positions in the grooves provided
for them, so that they cannot rise out of the grooves in consequence of posterior
pressure. There is also a ring of grooves placed above the matrix pistons and
designed to retain them in position with more security.
For the fixed cam formerly used for ejecting the types, I substitute a ring
working on an eccentric for the purpose of pressing behind the matrix pistons and
so ejecting the cast types.
I also vary the arrangement for injecting the metal into the moulds and the
transference of the surplus metal back into the pot.-The moulds are filled by the
metal being projected through space before it reaches the moulds, and by an
arrangement for directing the surplus metal back into the pot partly under cover,
but not wholly enclosed; also in shielding the wheel of moulds from the flow of
surplus metal and for cutting off the heels of type in the liquid.—The melting pot
is so arranged that the metal is raised to a higher level than the surface of the pot,

page_text: to enable. the surplus metal to run back into the pot, and I synchronise the
maximum power of the pump stroke with tho presentation of the moulds for the
reception of the metal,
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I carry away the types from the wheel by a chain which is caused by mechanism
to remain stationary opposite places reserved for the reception of the several types
while at the same time tho part of the chain next to the wheel of moulds continues
to move and receive letters from the wheel of moulds-The purpose of this
mochanism is to permit the removal from the chain of the several letters into their
separate receptacles.
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page_text: I, FREDERICK WICKS of Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain,
Newspaper Proprietor do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for
IMPROVED MACHINERY FOR MANUFACTURING TYPE WITH MEANS FOR COLLECTING
THE TYPE THEREFROM and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be.
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My Invention, which relates to improved machinery for manufacturing type
with means for collecting the type therefrom, is a development of that for which
Letters Patent was granted to me the said Frederick Wicks Number 1462 dated
4th April 1881.
My Invention consists in the addition of a cam, which I describe as the cliché
cam, and which operates to press the matrix pistons forward after the mould has
received a proper quantity of metal, and so the face of the type is much improved.
A cam is also connected with the discharge of the types and is a cam which
I prefer to designate the reciprocating cam by reason of its formation being the
reverse of that of the ejecting cam. This said reciprocating cam is provided for
the purpose of maintaining the matrix pistons in their respective positions in the
grooves in which they operate, so that they cannot rise out of the said grooves or
become bent at the period of their travel at which posterior pressure is applied for
the ejection of the types from their moulds. There is also a ring of grooves
placed above the matrix pistons and designed to retain them in position with more
security.
For the fixed cam formerly used for ejecting the types, I substitute a ring
working on an eccentric for the purpose of pressing behind the matrix pistons and
so ejecting the cast types.
I also vary the arrangements for injecting the metal into the moulds and the
transference of the surplus metal back into the pot. The moulds are filled by the
metal being projected through space before it reaches the moulds, and by an
arrangement for directing the surplus metal back into the pot partly under cover,
but not wholly enclosed; also in shielding the wheel of moulds from the flow of
surplus metal and for cutting off the heels of type in the liquid. The melting pot
is so arranged that the metal is raised to a higher level than the surface of the pot,
to enable the surplus inetal to run back into the pot, and I have an arrangement
permitting the synchronisation of the maximum power of the pump stroke with
the presentation of the moulds for the reception of the metal.
1 carry away the types from the wheel by a chain which is caused by mechanism
to remain stationary opposite places reserved for the reception of the several types
while at the same time the part of the chain next to the wheel of moulds continues
to move and receive letters from the wheel of moulds The purpose of this
mechanism is to permit the removal from the chain of the several letters into their
separate receptacles.
In order that my said Invention may be properly understood and readily
carried into effect, I will now proceed to describe the Drawings hereunto annexed,
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page_text: Figure 1 (Sheet 1) is a plan of a wheel of type moulds and its directly connected
parts as constructed according to my present Invention, the said Figure 1, being
drawn to a scale.smaller than that of Figures 2, 3 and 4 now to be described.
Figure 2 (Sheet 2) is a view of the same partly in front elevation and partly in
longitudinal section, the said section being taken on the line A. B. Figure 1.
Figure 3 (Sheet 3) is a view of the same partly in side elevation and partly in
transverse section, the said section being taken on the line C. D. Figure 1.
Figure 4 (Sheet 3) is an elevation of a detached portion of the same, shewn one,
or its left-hand, half as complete and the other, or its right hand; half as with its
enclosing plate removed and all as hereinafter more particularly described.
Figure 5, (Sheet 4) is a plan of the apparatus constructed for collecting the type
from the wheel of moulds (Figures 1 to 3) and for discharging the several letters
of such type into their separate receptacles as hereinafter particularly described.
Figures 6 and 7, are respectively a plan and a transverse section, both on an
enlarged scale, of a detached portion of the same, when in its normal condition the.
section (Figure 7) being taken on the line E. F. Figure 5.
Figure 8, is a transverse section of the same taken on the line G. H. (Figure 5)
when the apparatus therein represented, has performed its function of discharging
the finished type into its receptacles.
Figure 9, is a transverse section of the same taken on the line I. J. (Figure 5)
when the apparatus therein represented has been released and is in the act of
returning to its normal position.
Figure 10, is a front elevation of a portion of the apparatus as shown at Figure 9.
and hereinafter more particularly described.
Figures 11, 12 and 13 are respectively a plan of the upper side, a front elevation,
and a plan of the underside of a detached portion of the endless type-carrying
chain constituting a part of my present Invention.
Figures 14 and 15 are respectively a front elevation and a transverse section of
a modification of a detached portion of the samo.
In the carrying out of my present Invention, I arrange the tubular shaft a,
(Figures 2 and 3) to rotate by any suitably-transmitted motive power, about the
stationary or fixed shaft b. To the tubular shaft a, which I shall hereinafter refer
to as the "rotating shaft" a. I secure the boss of the circular plate or disc c, and
to the upper surface of the said disc c, the steel ring d, is securely held down by
the bolts o, Figures 2 and 3. The upper surface of the ring d, in placo of having
the grooves f, formed between several segments as described in my aforesaid
Complete Specification, is grooved out of the solid as represented upon the annexed
drawings, in lines radiating to the axis of the said ring d, the said grooves f, being
of a number corresponding to the number of types to be made by the apparatus
The steel cover ring g, is, by means of the bolts and nuts h, drawn tightly down,
upon the upper surface of the grooved ring d, and thus, by the addition of its
underside to the three sides of the grooves f, constitutes the four longitudinal sides
of the moulds between which the types are cast. Each of the matrix pistons i,
operates in one of the grooves f, and by its end, moulds its own particular lotter
upon the type. These pistons i, as herein before described are guided. at their outer
or forward ends in the grooves f, and beneath the ring g, and at their inner or
rearward ouds the said pistons are provided with the vertical blades or projections j,
(shewn more particularly at Figures 2 and 3, the upper surfaces or edges of which
are guided in the grooves k, formed in the underside of the ring . This guide
ring 1, is supported and secured at the required distance from. tho grooved ring d,
by means of the screwed pillars and nuts marked m, and n, respectively.
The mechanism herein before described constitutes the rotating portion of the
type-casting apparatus, and the mechanism hereinafter described constitutes the
fixed or stationary portion thereof, by means of the individual cains and other
parts of which brought into operation by the relative rotation of the machine, the
several motions in the process of casting typo in such machino are effected.

page_text: To the upper reduced or smaller end of the stationary shaft b, I secure, preferably
by the key o, the socket p, of a casting upon which are carried the stationary
cams for imparting the several motion to the matrix pistons i. The lower part of
this casting S, is formed with the cam g, (Figures 1 and 2) which draws the
matrix pistons i, back into the moulds f, into the position necessary for receiving
the molten metal forced through the nozzle r, (hereinafter described) and directly
opposite which the said cam q, is situated. The maximum travel which is
imparted to the pistons i, by the cam g, is determined by the steel block 8,
(represented in dotted lines at Figure 1) which, when worn, may be removed, and
another unworn block 8, inserted; this adjustment provides for the casting of type
all of the desired length.
For pressing forward the matrix pistons i, after the moulds f, have been charged
with their proper quantity of molten metal and before such metal has cooled or set
and thereby improving the face of the type, I provide the cam t, (represented in
dotted lines at Figure 1) which I prefer to describe as the cliché cam. This cliché
caun t, is formed of steel and is supported in position' in the block u, which con-
stitutes a portion of the stationary.casting S, and from which the said cam t, may
be withdrawn when worn, for the insertion of an unworn cliché cain. The ejection
of the cast or finished type from the moulds f, is effected by means of the eccentric v
which also constitutes a portion of the stationary casting S. Around the
eccentric v, there is located the ring w, which is preferably of wrought iron and
is capable of rotation about the said eccentric v. The ring w, and the eccentric v,
are of such dimensions and are so located relatively with the revolving matrix
pistons i, that they are continually forced outwards during a portion of their
revolution, at which portion they are caused to pass into the recesses or pockets t¹,
of the endless type-carrying chain 81, of the type-collecting apparatus herein after
described. The ring w, being mounted loosely upon the eccentric v, is carried
round by the friction and pressure of the vertical blades or projections j, of the
matrix pistons upon the outer periphery of the said ring w, and thereby the
friction of these rubbing surfaces is very greatly reduced. At the part at which
the posterior pressure is brought to bear upon the matrix pistons i, when forcing
outwards the finished type, unless provided for against such contingency, the said
pistons i, would be forced out of their grooves or become bent. It is in order to
prevent or secure against such accidents that I employ the cam x, which I have
herein before referred to as the reciprocating cam. This cam x, is formed as a part
of the stationary casting S, as shewn more particularly at Figure 3 of the annexed
drawings and its under surface is close down upon the upper or exposed surface of
the matrix pistons i, so that they are thereby prevented from rising in their
grooves f. At its upper part, the stationary casting S, carries the slide rest y,
which may be traversed longitudinally thereon by means of the screw z, and hand
wheel a¹, secured to its outer end. The vertical plate b¹, of the adjustable slide
rest y, is faced on its inner surface with a steel plate cl; which together with the
plate 6, I designate the shield. The exposed face of the steel plate c¹, is truly
surfaced to the contour of the outer peripheries of the plate or disc c, and its
connected rings d, and g, which rotate in close contact therewith. To the outer
face of the plate b₁, of the slide rest, the frame d', may be bolted as shewn upon
the annexed drawings but is preferably placed in contact therewith by being
suspended on a pin from which it is easily removeable. This frame as shewn
more particularly at Figures 2 and 4 of the annexed drawings, is closed in at its
vertical and upper sides, but left open at its lower side. The upper side of the
frame d, is formed with the V-shaped projection e¹, which extends downwards
into the interior of the space enclosed on three sides by the said frame d. The
longitudinal continuity of the projection e¹, is preserved or maintained through
the tapered orifice f¹, formed in the shield b', and cl, by the V-shaped projec-
tion g', which is formed of steel and is recessed through and out of the back of
the frame d¹, wherein it is secured, and terminating at the extremity of the

page_text: orifice 1, figure 2 and g¹, figure 3, the said orifices f¹, being formed in the
shield b, and o, at the same level as that of the moulds f
The front of the frame d', is closed in by the steel plate h¹, which is secured
thereto by screws i¹, or otherwise and is provided with the aperture 1. (Figure 4)
for the introduction therein of the nozzler. This nozzlo r, constitutes the point
of delivery of the molten metal from the pumps or other apparatus employed to
impart to it the necessary velocity, the said nozzle being secured to the end of the
delivery pipe, (Figures 1 and 2) and the wheel of moulds being capable of
horizontal motion and therefore admits of the withdrawal of the nozzle from the
aperture. After the withdrawal of the nozzle r, from the said aperture 1, the
shield may, when required, be removed out of contact with the periphery of
the circular plate or disc o, by turning the screw z, and hand wheel a, in the
proper direction, so that access may be had to the parts adjacent thereto. The
nozzle r, and its directly-connected parts are supported upon the plate m
(Figure 2) which forms part of the melting pot (not represented upon the annexed
drawings) and the obliquity of the plate m, serves to return the surplus metal
directly into the said melting pot in a liquid state. In order that the wheel of
moulds may be kept cool, I provide the water casing n', having ita inlet at p',
(Figure 1) and its outlet at o', Figures 1 and 2. This casing n', which is supported
by the brackets q, secured to the base of the stationary casting S, is preferably
formed of copper, has a constant flow of cold water through it. and thereby
abstracts much of the heat from the cast type passing along its surface.
The counter sunk holes, (Figure 1) through the guide ring 4, are provided
for the application of lubricating material to the rubbing surfaces of the matrix
pistons.
With reference to the type collecting apparatus represented on Sheet 4 of the
annexed drawings, and more particularly at Figure 5 thereon, a portion of the said
apparatus is arranged to travel in a direction concentric with the motion of the
circular plate or disc c, (Figures 1, 2 and 3) and its directly connected and
operating parts, the relative position of such plate or disc c, being indicated at P
in the said Figure 5. The portion of the circumference of the "wheel of moulds"
thus presented to the type collecting apparatus is that part where the type is forced
out of the moulds f, or more definitely speaking, outside that part whereat the
reciprocating cam x, is situated.
The type collecting apparatus consists of an endless chain by which the type
ejected from the casting machine is received and from, or out of which it is ejected
into the separate receptacles set apart for each letter.
A portion of this type-carrying chain is represented on an enlarged scale at
Figures 11, 12 and 13 (Sheet 4) in plan of upper side in elevation and in plan of
underside respectively. Each of the links s', of which in the said endless chain
there are a number, a multiple of the number of the moulds f, (Figure 1) is formed
with a recess or pocket t', preferably with its two sides curved or widened out at
one of its ends. These recessos or pockets t¹, are of a size to admit of the type
being easily and readily slipped in and out longitudinally and may be formed of
any required width to accominodate largo or small type, an example of such pro-
vision for a large or double-letter type being shown on a reduced scale.at u, Figure 5.
The links 8, of the chain are pivoted together by the pins, which pass through the
connecting projections of such links. The endless chain of links 8', when in the
position shown at Figure 5, passes partly around the peripheries of the sprocket
wheel tu, and of the pulleys marked a¹, y', s¹, and a³, respectively. The sprocket
wheel w, is that by which the endless chain is operated, the teeth of the said
wheel w, engaging with the angular recesses formed by and between every pair
of the links 8. This sprocket wheel w¹, which is operated by toothed or other
equivalent gearing (not represented upon the annexed drawings) carried by the
tubular rotating shaft a, (Figures 2 and 3) or by other means, is driven at a surface
spoed corresponding to that of the "whool of moulds" P, so that as each recess

page_text: or pocket t, of the links ¹, leaves the pulley ¹, it is presented to the outer end of
one of the grooves f, (Figure 1) and is accompanied thereby at an equal rate of
travel until it reaches the sprocket wheel w, from which the course of the said
chain is diverted towards the pulley y'. This pulley y¹, and the pulley s¹, are each
pivoted on a short vertical shaft ba, each of which shafts 6', passes down through a
slot o², (represented in dotted lines) in the table d', and is secured at its lower end
in the bar e. This bar e, which is represented more particularly on an enlarged.
scale at Figures 7 to 10, carries the two or more pillars f, which pass upwards
through the slots g³, (represented in dotted lines at Figure 5) in the table d², and
at their upper ends are screwed as shewn at Figure 8, or otherwise connected to
the bar h. The bar h³, carries the two or more cams 23, the oblique surfaces of
which bear upon the corresponding surfaces of the cams, and the bar h³, is also
provided with bearings which support the two or more rollers k². The cams,
hereinlast referred to, are secured to the underside of the plate 12, the back of the
said plate, being preferably bent down as shewn at m³, to form a continuous
foot or support, while the forward edge thereof is formed with the prongs n², in
the form of a comb by reason of which analogy I hereinafter refer to the said
construction as the "ejecting comb." The cams, may be formed in part with
the vertical plates o³, or the ejecting comb may be provided with other feet to
support it at its forward part. The ejecting comb carries at its underside the
rollers p³, which correspond in number to the number of rollers, employed, and
the plate of the said comb is perforated to admit of the easy rotation of the
rollers p³. To the back plate m²; of the ejecting comb, two or more screwed
rods q², are secured and between the nuts.³, on these, and the fixed guide blocks 8³,
through which they pass, the springs t, exert their influence, so that the tendency
is always to draw the ejecting comb nearer to and against the guide blocks 8³.
For the longitudinal operation of the bar e, it is connected to the lever u', by the.
pin, which passes into and engages with a slot formed therein as represented in
dotted lines at Figure 5.
This lever is pivoted at w³, to the underside of the table d², and at its nearest
or shortest end
provided with the anti-frictiou roller x, the periphery of which
is, by the tension of the spring y; maintained in the position in which it is repre-
sented at Figure 5, until forced backwards by the cam 2. This cam z?, which is
carried by the tubular rotating shaft a, (Figures 2 and 3) or otherwise, is of such
proportions relatively with the proportions of the lever u, that the bar e³, is moved
in the direction indicated by the arrow a³, at a rate of travel the same, as the rate,
in the opposite direction, of the links 8, composing the endless type-carrying chain.
It therefore stands to reason that while the bar e³, and its connected pulleys y¹
and z¹, are so moving in the opposite direction to that of the endless chain, they
absorb or neutralize the travel of that portion of the said chain which is stretched
between the two said pulleys y', and 2, the chain at this particular part being
brought to rest.
The pulley a, is carried upon a short shaft b³, which is fitted in guide blocks,
and which is drawn upon the spring c³, the degree of tension of which may be
adjusted by the nut d³, or the endless type-carrying chain may be maintained taut
by any other suitable tension device.
The number of links s, contained in the endless type-carrying chain, should
preferably be a multiple more than two, of the number (of grooves or type-.
moulds (Figure 1) (that on the annexed drawings being represented as of the
proportion of three to one) so that each recess or pocket t¹, is always presented.
to its own particular groove or mould f.
In the event of any of the type passing into the recesses or pockets t¹, of the
collecting apparatus, being of an irregular length, the ends of such types are trimmed
off by means of the rotary cutter e³, the operation of which may be effected by any
convenient means. During this "dressing" the lettered or figured ends of the type
are travelling across and bear upon the truly and smoothly faced plate ƒ³, which
thus ensures the type being all of uniform length.

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The prongs n³, of the "ejecting comb are slightly rounded or taperod. off
towards their points so as to facilitate their passage into the recesses or pockets t,
for the ejection therefrom of the type. The type in this manner ejected, passos
into separate receptacles or grooves g', which conduct the maid type down to a
level table of grooves. The type when placed upon the last preceding letter ejected
from the travelling chain is pressed downwards through the curved grooves g³, by
a weighted bar operated in any suitable manner so as to be raised sufficiently at
each forward, movement of the prongs n, to admit into the shoots g³, the type
ejected in the next succeeding operation. In the combined operations of the
separate functions of the type casting and collecting apparatus, the molten or liquid
metal which is forced by pumps or otherwise through the nozzle r, charge with
grent velocity across the space partly enclosed by the frame d, in one continuous
and unbroken stream it being however arranged that the maximum power of the
pump stroke may be synchronous with the presentation of each of the moulds or
grooves, (Figure 1) to the aperture 1, in the shield c'. The molten or liquid
metal is in this way charged directly into all the moulds in succession while the
said molten or liquid metal not carried away by the moulds falls in part down the
oblique surface of the orifice, and in part rebounds right and left after contact
with that portion of the periphery of the ring d, which presents itself at the
orifice The rebounding right and left of the surplus metal is effected by the
V-shaped edges, and thus the partially cooled metal so rebounding does not
interfere with the stream of hot metal propelled across to the moulds, but
falls down at either side of the said stream and is re-passed by the plate m¹,
into the melting pot. The metal charged into the moulda f, is compressed end-
wise by the action of the cliché cam t, and thereby the face of the type is much
improved. The type in the moulds f, is then conducted in front of the water
casing n', which thereby facilitates the setting of the metal and the cooling of the
type. The type is then gradually forced out from the moulds f, by the rotation of
the inatrix pistons i, causing the inner or rear edges of their projections or vertical
blades, to bear upon the outer surface of the eccentrically-inounted ejecting
ring w. During the time the said type is being so forced gradually out of the
moulds, it is gradually being pressed into the recesses or pockets t, of the endless
type-carrying chain of the collecting apparatus in which it is thereafter dealt
with. Should there be any variation in the length of the type at this stage, such
variation is removed by the rotary cutter e³, "dressing" up the "feet" of such long
type. The type then, in the recessos or pockets t₁, of the endless chain passes
between the pulleya y', and s¹, and upon the cam, operating the lever u², at the
proper time, the said type and chain at this part are at rest. The longitudinal
motion of the bar e, to effect this inaction, and consequently the longitudinal
motion of the bar h³, which is secured to it, causes the "ejecting comb" to be
moved forward by virtue of the obliquity of the faces of the cams and In
being so moved forward the prongs n³, of the "ejecting comb" push the type out
of the recesses or pockets t, and into the receptacles g³, by which the said type is
conducted down to any required table. The prongs n, having arrived at their
maximum forward travel, are then released from the recesses or pockets, by the
continuance of the travel of the bar h, carrying the rollers k³, under the rollers p³,
and thereby causing the "ojecting comb" to ride upwards and the prongs so
relensed enable the endless chain to move onwards, and the other parts of the
mechanism to return to their normal position by the action of the springs t
'and y².
Should it be desired, in place of arranging the type, in the receptacles g³, and.
ultimately upon the grooved tables side by side as herein before described, to
arrange the said type at right angles to such direction that is to say, with the
bottom of one letter resting upon the top of the next lettor, I provide grooves or
receptacles suitable to the width of the letter to be received and the upper ends of
which are curved in a direction parallel to the adjacent portion of the endless
type-carrying chain, while the lower onds of sucli receptacles. are curved in a

page_text: direction at right angles to the said chain. A detached portion of such mechanism
I have represented on Sheet 3 of the annexed drawings in front elevation at
Figure 14 and in transverse section at Figure 15. Under this form of construction
the type ejected from the pockets or recesses t, of the endless.chain' s, rests upon
the surface h³, the bar is, with its connected projections ³, being at the time in the
respective position in which it is represented at Figure 14 of the annexed drawings.
The bar, then moves longitudinally and parallel to the endless chain, and by its
projections, sweeps the type sidewise down into the receptacles ³, by which it is
conducted on to suitably grooved tables.
Should it be desired to form a nick in the type, this can be effected by fixing a
knife or cutter somewhat of the nature of a planing tool at the exit of the grooves
or receptacles g³ or k³ and so located that by the drawing past of any of the types,
the said knife or cutter removes the fragment necessary to form the nick.
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
First. The general arrangement and combination of cams, guides and other
parts of mechanism for effecting the casting of types and the ejection of such types
from the moulds in which the said types are cast, all operating substantially
as and for the purposes herein before set forth with reference to figures 1, 2, 3
and 4 of the annexed drawings:
Second. In the casting of type, the combination of a shield constructed of the
plates 6; and c), and the frame d', with apparatus supplying a continuous and
uninterrupted flow of molten metal through and from the nozzle r, and the
mechanism for. causing the moulds f, to continuously and uninterruptedly approach
the orifice f¹, all operating substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore set
forth with reference to Figures 1 to 4 of the annexed drawings.
Third. The cliché cam 8, for effecting the longitudinal compression of the type
substantially as and operating in the manner herein before set forth with reference
more particularly to Figure 1 of the annexed drawings or the mechanical equivalent
thereof.
Fourth. The ring w, mounted loosely upon and free to rotate about the
eccentric v, for the purpose of longitudinally ejecting the type from the moulds f
all operating substantially as herein before described with reference to figures 1, 2
and 3 of the annexed drawings or the mechanical equivalents of all or any of such
parts.
Fifth. The cam x, for maintaining the matrix pistons i, in position within the
moulds when the type is being ejected from the said moulds all operating
substantially as herein before set forth with reference to Figures 1, 2 and 3 of the
annexed drawings.
Sixth. The general arrangement and combination of mechanism for collecting
the type cast in the machine Figures 1 to 4 and for delivering the said type into
separate receptacles all operating substantially as hereinbefore set forth with
reference to sheet 4 of the annexed drawings and more particularly to Figure 5
thereon.
Seventh. Apparatus for collecting the type cast by the mechanism claimed in
the preceding claiming clauses and for delivering the said type into separate
receptacles consisting of an endless and continuously-travelling chain composed of
recessed links 8', and the cam 2, pivoted lever us, bar e, and pulleys y', and z¹,
and their attachments for absorbing or neutralizing the travel of a portion of such
chain all substantially as and for the purposes herein before set forth with reference
to sheet 4 of the annexed drawings, or the mechanical equivalents of all or any of
such parts.
Eighth. For ejecting the type out from the recesses or pockets t¹, of that portion
of the endless chain which is brought to rest, by the means claimed in the last
preceding claiming clause, and into the separate receptacles g, an ejecting comb
P

page_text: having prongs n³, and operated by the cams i", and ", and released by the rollers
, and p, all operating substantially as berein before set forth with reference to
sheet 4 of the annexed drawings or the mechanical equivalents of all or any of the
said parts.
Ninth The combination of the mechanism claimed in all the preceding
claiming clauses for effecting the casting of type and delivering the type so cast
into setarate receptacles all substantially as hereinbefore set forth with reference
to the annexed drawings.