Improvements in Distribution Boxes of Linotype Machines.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 9th Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Improvements in Distribution Boxes of Linotype Machines.
We, GEORGE HARRISON LAW, 24, Learmouth Terrace, Edinburgh, Journalist,
and WILLIAM INGLE, 25, Montpelier Park, Edinburgh, Mechanical Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention relates to improvements in distribution boxes of linotype machines
and has for its object to prevent the bending of the matrices by the lift when the
pusher is drawn away from the remaining matrices in the distribution box.
For this purpose we provide a hollow metal cylindrical extension formed at one
end with a Thead and flanges for screwing the same to the lower stop-piece
against which the end matrix bears. Within this extension is fitted a small rod or
pin formed with a shoulder or piaton against the outer end of which bears a coiled
spring kept in position by a screw or stop screwed into the outer end of the cylindri-
cal extension. The said spring forces the rod or pin against the lower part of the
matrix so that when the pressure of the spring pusher is removed from the matrix
the latter is pushed back by the said rod or pin so as to assume a slanting position
out of the direct line of motion of the lift. By this means the lift is prevented
from coming into contact with the matrix where the latter is in its unsupported
position and consequently it will be impossible for the lift to bend or otherwise
injure the matrices.
Referring to the accompanying drawings the hollow metal extension a is pro-
vided at 6 with a T head and flanges for securing the same to the lower stop
piece c against which the end of the matrix bears. Within this extension is fitted
a small rod or pin e formed with a shoulder against the outer end of which bears
a coiled springg. The said spring g forces a rod or spring e against the lower
part of the matrix so that when the pressure of the spring pusher is removed from
the matrix the latter is pushed back by the said rod or pin e so as to assume a
elanting position out of the direct line of motion of the lift. By this means the
lift is prevented from coming into contact with the matrix when the latter is in
its unsupported position and subsequently it will be impossible for the lift to bend
or otherwise injure the matrix.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
(1) In distribution boxes for linotype machines, means for preventing the lift
from coming into contact with the matrix when the latter is in its unsupported
position substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
(2) In distribution boxes for linotype machines the cylindrical extension_
having a T head b, stop piece c, rod or pin e, having a shoulder f spring g, sub-

page_text: stantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings and for the
purposes specified.
Dated this 16th day of February 1898
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.