An Improved Registering Apparatus for Use in Checking Cabmen, Tramcar Conductors, Timekeepers at Works, and for other . Purposes of a similar Description.
Year: 1884

page_text: An Improved Registering Apparatus for Use in Checking Cabmen,
Tramcar Conductors, Timekeepers at Works, and for other
.
Purposes of a similar Description.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, ROBERT NELSON of 233 Bury New Road, Manchester in the County of
Lancaster, Watch and Clockmaker, do hereby declare the nature of the said
Invention for "AN IMPROVED REGISTERING APPARATUS, FOR USE IN CHECKING
CABMES, TRAMCAR CONDUCTORS, TIMEKEEPERS AT WORKS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
OF A SIMILAR DESCRIPTION to be as follows:-
It consists of two portions, first a combination of machinery in the form of a
clock for marking the number of passengers &c, and second, of an arrangement
whereby cach passenger automatically registers his entrance and exit.
The first portion is constructed in the following manner. In the centre of a
piece of sheet metal of suitable size I pivot a metal drum, this drum, which we will
call drum ., contains within it a spring, and affixed to the end of it nearest the
circular piece of sheet metal a cogwheel.. Beside the drum (a) I pivot upon
the circular sheet of metal another drum b which has coiled round it a strip
of paper of suitable width, this strip of paper is first passed round a third drum
or roller C, fixed near the drum b, and is then attached to the first drum a The
spring within the drum a moves the drum coiling the paper strip round it and
drawing it off the drum b. The speed of the drum a is regulated by a series of
cogwheels (the first one of which works in the cogwheel attached to the drum a)
which terminates in an escape or pallett wheel, which is allowed to slip tooth by
tooth by means of a system of levers which are actuated by the motion of the
carriage or tramcar wheels. Against the drum c are placed a number of small
levers with pointed ends which are actuated by the weight of the passenger and in
a tramcar prick holes, and in a cab mark lines upon the slip of paper corresponding
to the length of time he occupies the vehicle. I also attach to the sheet of metal
the works of an ordinary clock to actuate a wheel similar to the striking wheel of
a clock, which moves a lever and so marks the time upon the strip of paper every
half hour, hour or other period of time that it may be desired to indicate. Also to
the outside end of the drum a I attach a pinwheel which moves a lever which
marks the strip of paper, for every half, or other portion of a mile, that it is desired
to indicate, that is travelled over. The whole of this machinery is enclosed in a

page_text: suitable case with a dial in front, upon which moves a pointer actuated by the
drum a, and indicating either the mileage travelled over, or in the case of a
tramcar the street it is passing.
The second portion viz:-The automatic arrangement whereby the passenger is
registered in the first portion is constructed as follows:-
When it is applied to a cab, the four seats are each seperate and connected with
one of the small levers before mentioned which mark upon the strip of paper.
Upon a passenger seating himself the small lever connected with the seat presses
upon the paper and marks a line upon the strip so long as the passenger retains
his place.
When it is applied to a tramcar a circular turnstile composed of sheet metal or
other suitable material is employed. This is made in the form of an upright
cylinder with an opening at one side large enough to admit a man. This cylinder
turns in a circular groove, and is turned by the guard so that the opening faces
either the door of the car or the stairs leading to the roof, and so allows the
passenger to go either inside or outside the car. If turned for the inside it actuates
one marking lever, and if turned for the outside it actuates another marking lever.
For half fares a bolt is moved by the guard which reduces the opening so that it
will not admit an adult, and upon the cylinder being then turned it registers a half
fare for either inside or outside.

page_text: An Improved Regstering Apparatus for Use in Checking Cabmen,
Tramcar Conductors, Timekeepers at Works, and for other
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, ROBERT NELSON of 233 Bury New Road, Manchester in the County of
Lancaster, Watchmaker, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention for "AN
IMPROVED REGISTERING APPARATUS FOR USE IN CHECKING CABMEN, TRAMCAR
CONDUCTORS, TIMEKEEPERS AT WORKS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES OF A SIMILAR
DESCRIPTION" and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
It consists of two portions, first a combination of machinery in the form of a
clock for marking the number of passengers &c, and secondly, of an arrangement
whereby each passenger automatically registers his entrance and exit.
The first portion is constructed in the following manner:-Upon a piece of sheet
metal of suitable sizo, I pivot at about the centre a metal drum, this drum (which
we will call drum a) contains within it a spring, and has, fixed to it on the end
nearest the metal plate a cogwheel.
Beside the drum a I pivot a smaller drum (b) which has coiled round it a strip
of paper suitably printed or otherwise prepared for the purpose, which slip is first
passed round another drum (c) and then round one or more rollers so as to place it
in a convenient position for reading without taking it off the drums, and then
attached to the drum a. The drum a is slowly revolved by the spring within it,
the speed being regulated by a series of cogwheels (the first one of which works in
the cogwheel attached to the drum a) terminating in an escape or pallet wheel
which is allowed to slip tooth by tooth by means of levers attached to the carriage
or tramcar wheels. Against the drum are placed a number of suitably pointed
levers which are actuated by the weight of the passenger, in a tramcar pricking
holes and in a cab marking lines on the strip of paper corresponding to the length
of time he occupies the vehicle.
I also attach to the piece of sheet metal, the works of an ordinary clock, to
actuate a wheel similar to the striking wheel of a clock, which moves a lever and
so marks the time upon the strip of paper every hour, halfhour or whatever period
of time may have been fixed upon.
I also attach to the outside end of the pivot of the drum a a pin wheel which
moves a lever, which marks the strip of paper, for every half or other portion of
a mile, which may be desired, that is travelled over, and rings a bell.
The whole of the machinery may be arranged so as to be enclosed in a circular,
square, or other suitable case, with a dial in front, upon which moves a pointer

page_text: actuated by the drum, and indicating either the mileage travelled over, or in the
case of a tramcar, what street it is passing.
The second portion. The automatic arrangement whereby the passenger is
registered in the first portion is constructed as follows:-
When it is applied to a cab, the four scats are seperated from each other by a
small brass rail or other convenient arrangement, and connected by means of wires
with one of the small levers beforementioned which mark upon the slip of paper.
Upon a passenger seating himself the small lever connected with the seat presses
upon the paper and marks a line upon the strip so long as the passenger retains his
place. The rest of the apparatus mean while rogisters the mileage and time, and a
comparison of the three gives the exact fare due to the proprietor.
When it is applied to a tramcar, a circular turnstile composed of sheet metal or
other suitable material is employed. This is made in the form of an upright
cylinder with an opening at one side large enough to admit an adult person. The
cylinder turns in a circular groove and is turned by the guard so that the opening
faces either the door of the car, or the stairs leading to the roof, and so allows the
passenger to go cither inside or outside the car.
It registers in the following manner, the circular space enclosed by the cylinder is
detached from the floor, to which it is only connected by a hinge at one side, it is
supported in its place by springs placed beneath it. To the opposite side to the
hinge is fixed a projecting pin which runs clear so long as no passenger is within
the turnstile, but the weight of a passenger causes it to catch upon one of four small
wheels, which are attached to the cylinder and revolve with it. Each wheel has
attached to it two wires which actuate two levers within the first portion of the
apparatus, and so registers an exit or an entrance for inside or outside as the case
may be.
For half fares, a bolt is moved by the guard which reduces the opening in the
turnstile so that it will not admit an adult, and upon the cylinder being then turned
it registers a half fure for either inside or outside as the case may be in the following
manner:
The small wheels beforementioned are made to slide upon their pivots and are
held close to the cylinder by means of springs, when the guard shoots the bolt to
reduce the opening, he moves a lever which slides a bolt with projections behind
the wheels, forcing out the two wheels which register half fares, and allowing the
two wheels which register full fares to retire out of reach of the actuating pin.
In order that the foregoing may be better understood I send herewith a sheet of
Drawings in which,
Fig 1 shows the registering apparatus, and Figs 2 and 3 the turnstile with its
automatic motion.
In Fig 1, a indicates the central drum, b the second drum, c the third drum,
d the slip of paper, e a small roller, f the series of cogwheels, terminating in g the
pallet wheel actuated from the carriage wheel by wire h, i shows the marking
levers, the number of which varies according to circumstances, k, is the clock
actuating a lever by the wire l, m is the pin wheel which moves the distance lever
by means of the wire n, and rings a bell ng.
The remainder of the levers are worked by wires from the seats of the cab,
as wire o.
In Figs 2 and 3, p is the turnstile, r is the entrance, s is the detached space in
the centre, t is the projecting pin, u are the small wheels sliding on pivota, v are tho
wires connecting them with the registering apparatus, w the bolt for half fares
2, the lever which actuates w, the lower bolt with projections, the dial and
registering apparatus, which faces y the entrance to the car when stationary, 22 arc
handles for moving the turnstile.
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page_text: 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 The registering apparatus, substantially as described and shown, hereinbefore
and in the accompanying Drawing, for the purposes set forth.
2nd The use of a turnstile substantially as described and shewn, hereinbefore and
in the accompanying Drawing, for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 10th day of March 188K
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
Agent to Applicant.