US1998063A - Printing apparatus and type - Google Patents

Printing apparatus and type Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US1998063A
US1998063A US691528A US69152833A US1998063A US 1998063 A US1998063 A US 1998063A US 691528 A US691528 A US 691528A US 69152833 A US69152833 A US 69152833A US 1998063 A US1998063 A US 1998063A
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
type
wheels
frame
rods
braille
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
US691528A
Inventor
Eric S Wessborg
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US691528A priority Critical patent/US1998063A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US1998063A publication Critical patent/US1998063A/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41JTYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J3/00Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed
    • B41J3/32Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing in Braille or with keyboards specially adapted for use by blind or disabled persons

Definitions

  • Fig. l is a fragmentary tcp plan View of a Braille printing device embodying the features of my invention.
  • Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view partially in section on a line corresponding to line 2-2 of Figs. 1, 3, and 5.
  • Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail section on a line corresponding to line 3-3 of Fig. 2.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the device in operation, a sheet being shown in placeto receive an impression when the platen, which in the embodiment illustrated constitutes a cover, is closed.
  • Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary top plan view with the platen open.
  • Fig. 6 is a view in side elevation of a type Wheel.
  • Fig. '7 is a View in side elevation of a -spring type retaining clip.
  • Fig. 8 is a fragmentary plan view of a sheet printed in Braille.
  • Fig. 9 is a top plan view of the device associated with a printing chase.
  • numeral I indicates a type-high rectangular frame the side members 2, 2 of which are provided with opposed openings 3 for receiving the ends 4 of the equi-spaced parallel transverse rods 5.
  • the rods are secured in position in the frame by the screws 6.
  • the rods are provided with equi-spaced annular grooves I and radial bores 8 positioned between the grooves.
  • Pawls or detents 9 are disposed in the bores and are actuated by the compression springs IIJ.
  • Octagonal type wheels I I are arranged between the annular grooves on the rods in coacting spaced pairs as illustrated and have internal recesses I2 coacting with the detents for locating selected faces I3 of the type wheels in a common plane at the top of the frame.
  • the faces of the wheels are provided with Braille printing indicia I4 and blanks I5 positioned so that by revolving the type Wheels of each coacting pair any desired character may be formed in Braille.
  • a platen I6 which constitutes a cover is hinged to the top of the frame at II, I1 in such manner that the soft rubber pad I8 disposed on the inner side thereof coacts with the Braille printing indicia in printing a sheet I9 disposed thereon.
  • the platen protects the indicia or type when the device is not in use.
  • the type Wheels II are positioned on the ro 5 by means of the spring clips 20 engaging the grooves l.
  • the type wheels are thus varranged in vertical and transverse rows within the frame and are free to be revolved as desired.
  • a Braille printing device 2I of my invention set up and locked in a conventional printing chase 22. Since the frame and type ofthe Braille printing device 2
  • any number of Braille sheets or copies can be produced easily and accurately. Further, the device makes ⁇ it possible to print Braillebooks, letters, etc. directly from the type in conjunction with ordinary printing equipment and with either cylindrical or platen presses.
  • the revolving type Wheels which automatically lock in adjusted position, it is easy for blind operators to manipulate the same to form Braille characters.
  • One face of the type Wheel is blank so that blank spaces and lines may be formed if desired.
  • the device is adaptable for writing letters as well as for printing books and as many duplicate copies may be made as desired.
  • the device is valuable as a means of teaching blind people to learn to read Braille inasmuch as they can revolve the wheel until the desired character is formed. Further, the device is practical for pocket use as Well as for printing and desk use for the blind. Errors in set up can be easily corrected.
  • a device of the class described comprising in combination a rectangular frame, equi-spaced transverse rods on said frame and provided with equi-spaced annular grooves and spring actu-n ated detents positioned between the grooves, octagonal type wheels arranged between said grooves on said rods in spaced pairs and having internal indentaticns coacting with Asaid detents for locating selected faces of the type wheels in a common plane, spring clips engaging said grooves for positioning the wheels on said rods, Braille printing indicia and blankson: ⁇ the faces of said wheels, a platen hinged to the top of said frame, and a soft rubber ⁇ pad disposedon theinner side of said platen for coacti'on with the 1 Braille printing indicia in printing a sheet disposed thereon, said platen constituting a cover to protect said indicia when the device is not in ⁇ use.
  • a device of the class described comprising in combination a rectangular frame, transverse rods on said frame and provided with annular' grooves and spring actuated detents positioned between the grooves, type wheels arranged between said grooves on said rods and having internal indentations coacting with said detents for locating selectedfaces of the type wheels in a cornmon plane, clips engaging said recesses for positioning the wheels on said rods, Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels, and a platen hingedto the top of said frame, said platen constituting a cover to protect said indicia when the device is not in use.
  • a device for the blind of the class described comprisingin combination a frame, equi-spaced transverse rods on said frame and provided with equi-spaced annular recesses and spring actuated detente, octagonal type wheels arranged between said recesses on said rods in spaced pairs and having internal indentations coacting with said detents for locating selected faces of the type wheels in a common plane, spring clips engaging said' recesses for positioning the wheels on said rods, and Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels.
  • a device for the blind of the class described comprising in combination a frame, transverse rods on said frame and provided with spring actuated detents, type wheels arranged on said rods in spaced pairs and having internal indentations coacting with said detents for locating selected faces of the type wheels in a common plane, means for positioning the wheels on said rods, and Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels.
  • a device for the blind of the class described comprising in combination a frame, transverse rods on said frame, type wheels arranged on said rods in spaced pairs, means for locating selected faces of the type wheels in a common plane, means for positioning the wheels on said rods, and Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels.
  • a device of the class described comprising in combination a frame, rods on said frame, type Wheels arranged on said rods, means for locating selectedfaces of the type wheels in a common plane, means for positioning the wheels on said rods, Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels, a platen hinged 'to said frame, and a pad disposed on the inner side of said platen for coaction with the Braille printing indicia in printing a sheet disposed thereon, said platen constituting a cover to protect said indioia when the device is not in use.
  • a device of the class described comprising a frame, a plurality of rods disposed in uniformly spaced parallel relation on said frame, polygonal type Wheels having Braille printing indicia on their faces rotatably mounted on said rods in coacting pairs for independent adjustment, and a platen provided with a pad mounted on said frame to be closed upon the type and constituting a cover when closed.
  • a device for the blind of the class described comprising in combination a support, a plurality of polygonal type wheels rotatively mounted in coacting pairsand having Braille indicia on their faces, the Braille indicia on the faces or" the coacting pairs of types being positioned so that by adjusting the coacting type wheels 'various combinations thereof may be had, and means for yieldingly holding the type wheels in their adjusted positions.

Description

April 16, 1935. E. s. wEssBoRG PRINTING APPARATUS AND TYPE 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Sept. 29, 1935 [NVENTR f/C 665 a@ Bfw Mle/KEYS April 16, 1935. E. s. WEssBoRG PRINTING APPARATUS AND TYPE 2 sheets-'sheet 2 Filed Sept. 29, 1955.
WMH v a. B. /7 7\ l i Z M @o Q@ a a a 1H: o Q E A@ 1G |N` 2 O Hmm I /NI/ENTZR .Ef/'5 554/556 afg@ BY E M I 7 7 t ATTORNEYS Patented Apr. 16, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 8 Claims.
which is Well adapted for pocket use in taking notes and writing letters in Braille.
Third, to provide Braille printing apparatus of this character, which is simple and economical in its parts and may be manipulated by the blind as well as others.
Objects relating to details and economies of my invention will appear from the description to follow. The invention is deiined and pointed out in the claims.
A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. l is a fragmentary tcp plan View of a Braille printing device embodying the features of my invention.
Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view partially in section on a line corresponding to line 2-2 of Figs. 1, 3, and 5.
Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail section on a line corresponding to line 3-3 of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the device in operation, a sheet being shown in placeto receive an impression when the platen, which in the embodiment illustrated constitutes a cover, is closed.
Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary top plan view with the platen open.
Fig. 6 is a view in side elevation of a type Wheel.
Fig. '7 is a View in side elevation of a -spring type retaining clip.
Fig. 8 is a fragmentary plan view of a sheet printed in Braille.
Fig. 9 is a top plan view of the device associated with a printing chase.
Referring to the drawings, numeral I indicates a type-high rectangular frame the side members 2, 2 of which are provided with opposed openings 3 for receiving the ends 4 of the equi-spaced parallel transverse rods 5. The rods are secured in position in the frame by the screws 6. The rods are provided with equi-spaced annular grooves I and radial bores 8 positioned between the grooves. Pawls or detents 9 are disposed in the bores and are actuated by the compression springs IIJ.
Octagonal type wheels I I are arranged between the annular grooves on the rods in coacting spaced pairs as illustrated and have internal recesses I2 coacting with the detents for locating selected faces I3 of the type wheels in a common plane at the top of the frame. The faces of the wheels are provided with Braille printing indicia I4 and blanks I5 positioned so that by revolving the type Wheels of each coacting pair any desired character may be formed in Braille.
A platen I6 which constitutes a cover is hinged to the top of the frame at II, I1 in such manner that the soft rubber pad I8 disposed on the inner side thereof coacts with the Braille printing indicia in printing a sheet I9 disposed thereon. Thus arranged, the platen protects the indicia or type when the device is not in use.
The type Wheels II are positioned on the ro 5 by means of the spring clips 20 engaging the grooves l. The type wheels are thus varranged in vertical and transverse rows within the frame and are free to be revolved as desired.
Referring to Fig. 9, there is illustrated a Braille printing device 2I of my invention set up and locked in a conventional printing chase 22. Since the frame and type ofthe Braille printing device 2| is exactly type-high, the device maybe readily used with the conventional chase 22; In this case, the platen of the device as shownin Fig. 1, for example, is removed for obvious reasons. p
`By means of my improved device, any number of Braille sheets or copies can be produced easily and accurately. Further, the device makes` it possible to print Braillebooks, letters, etc. directly from the type in conjunction with ordinary printing equipment and with either cylindrical or platen presses.
By means of the revolving type Wheels which automatically lock in adjusted position, it is easy for blind operators to manipulate the same to form Braille characters. One face of the type Wheel is blank so that blank spaces and lines may be formed if desired. The device is adaptable for writing letters as well as for printing books and as many duplicate copies may be made as desired.
The device is valuable as a means of teaching blind people to learn to read Braille inasmuch as they can revolve the wheel until the desired character is formed. Further, the device is practical for pocket use as Well as for printing and desk use for the blind. Errors in set up can be easily corrected.
I have illustrated and described my improvements in an embodiment which I have found very practical. I have not attempted to illustrate or describe other embodiments or adaptations, as it is believed this disclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or 4adapt my improvements as may be desired.
Cil
Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:
1. A device of the class described comprising in combination a rectangular frame, equi-spaced transverse rods on said frame and provided with equi-spaced annular grooves and spring actu-n ated detents positioned between the grooves, octagonal type wheels arranged between said grooves on said rods in spaced pairs and having internal indentaticns coacting with Asaid detents for locating selected faces of the type wheels in a common plane, spring clips engaging said grooves for positioning the wheels on said rods, Braille printing indicia and blankson:` the faces of said wheels, a platen hinged to the top of said frame, and a soft rubber` pad disposedon theinner side of said platen for coacti'on with the 1 Braille printing indicia in printing a sheet disposed thereon, said platen constituting a cover to protect said indicia when the device is not in` use.
2. A device of the class described comprising in combination a rectangular frame, transverse rods on said frame and provided with annular' grooves and spring actuated detents positioned between the grooves, type wheels arranged between said grooves on said rods and having internal indentations coacting with said detents for locating selectedfaces of the type wheels in a cornmon plane, clips engaging said recesses for positioning the wheels on said rods, Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels, and a platen hingedto the top of said frame, said platen constituting a cover to protect said indicia when the device is not in use.
3. A device for the blind of the class described comprisingin combination a frame, equi-spaced transverse rods on said frame and provided with equi-spaced annular recesses and spring actuated detente, octagonal type wheels arranged between said recesses on said rods in spaced pairs and having internal indentations coacting with said detents for locating selected faces of the type wheels in a common plane, spring clips engaging said' recesses for positioning the wheels on said rods, and Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels.
4.A A device for the blind of the class described comprising in combination a frame, transverse rods on said frame and provided with spring actuated detents, type wheels arranged on said rods in spaced pairs and having internal indentations coacting with said detents for locating selected faces of the type wheels in a common plane, means for positioning the wheels on said rods, and Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels.
5. A device for the blind of the class described comprising in combination a frame, transverse rods on said frame, type wheels arranged on said rods in spaced pairs, means for locating selected faces of the type wheels in a common plane, means for positioning the wheels on said rods, and Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels.
6. A device of the class described comprising in combination a frame, rods on said frame, type Wheels arranged on said rods, means for locating selectedfaces of the type wheels in a common plane, means for positioning the wheels on said rods, Braille printing indicia and blanks on the faces of said wheels, a platen hinged 'to said frame, and a pad disposed on the inner side of said platen for coaction with the Braille printing indicia in printing a sheet disposed thereon, said platen constituting a cover to protect said indioia when the device is not in use.
'2. A device of the class described comprising a frame, a plurality of rods disposed in uniformly spaced parallel relation on said frame, polygonal type Wheels having Braille printing indicia on their faces rotatably mounted on said rods in coacting pairs for independent adjustment, and a platen provided with a pad mounted on said frame to be closed upon the type and constituting a cover when closed.
8. A device for the blind of the class described comprising in combination a support, a plurality of polygonal type wheels rotatively mounted in coacting pairsand having Braille indicia on their faces, the Braille indicia on the faces or" the coacting pairs of types being positioned so that by adjusting the coacting type wheels 'various combinations thereof may be had, and means for yieldingly holding the type wheels in their adjusted positions.
ERIC S. WESSBORG.
US691528A 1933-09-29 1933-09-29 Printing apparatus and type Expired - Lifetime US1998063A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US691528A US1998063A (en) 1933-09-29 1933-09-29 Printing apparatus and type

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US691528A US1998063A (en) 1933-09-29 1933-09-29 Printing apparatus and type

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US1998063A true US1998063A (en) 1935-04-16

Family

ID=24776895

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US691528A Expired - Lifetime US1998063A (en) 1933-09-29 1933-09-29 Printing apparatus and type

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US1998063A (en)

Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2654164A (en) * 1953-07-21 1953-10-06 Seidenberg Oscar Abacus
US2686468A (en) * 1948-06-23 1954-08-17 Veeder Root Inc Selective embossing device
US2784668A (en) * 1954-02-08 1957-03-12 Albert J Poje Multi-purpose rubber stamps
US2850812A (en) * 1955-07-29 1958-09-09 Mannheimer Albert Braille writing device
US4237784A (en) * 1979-01-29 1980-12-09 Kisaburo Suzuki Dating machine impressing a date on calling cards, business cards or the like
FR2625947A1 (en) * 1988-01-15 1989-07-21 Chesneau Gerard Braille typewriter connectable to data-processing means
US5993089A (en) * 1997-02-03 1999-11-30 Burrell, Iv; James William 8-bit binary code for use as an 8-dot braille arrangement and data entry system and method for 8-key chordic binary keyboards
US20090129843A1 (en) * 2007-11-15 2009-05-21 David Pillischer Print Head for Braille Printer
US20120304875A1 (en) * 2007-11-15 2012-12-06 Electronic Brailler, Inc. Embossing wheel and Anvil for Braille Printer
US20130203022A1 (en) * 2012-02-03 2013-08-08 Mahmoud Al-Qudsi Refreshable braille display
US20170193856A1 (en) * 2016-01-02 2017-07-06 Moslem Azamfar Refreshable braille display device
WO2023230381A1 (en) * 2022-05-27 2023-11-30 Horowitz Joshua Braille embossing device using interchangeable braille letters on a wheel for labeling applications

Cited By (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2686468A (en) * 1948-06-23 1954-08-17 Veeder Root Inc Selective embossing device
US2654164A (en) * 1953-07-21 1953-10-06 Seidenberg Oscar Abacus
US2784668A (en) * 1954-02-08 1957-03-12 Albert J Poje Multi-purpose rubber stamps
US2850812A (en) * 1955-07-29 1958-09-09 Mannheimer Albert Braille writing device
US4237784A (en) * 1979-01-29 1980-12-09 Kisaburo Suzuki Dating machine impressing a date on calling cards, business cards or the like
FR2625947A1 (en) * 1988-01-15 1989-07-21 Chesneau Gerard Braille typewriter connectable to data-processing means
US5993089A (en) * 1997-02-03 1999-11-30 Burrell, Iv; James William 8-bit binary code for use as an 8-dot braille arrangement and data entry system and method for 8-key chordic binary keyboards
US20090129843A1 (en) * 2007-11-15 2009-05-21 David Pillischer Print Head for Braille Printer
US20120304875A1 (en) * 2007-11-15 2012-12-06 Electronic Brailler, Inc. Embossing wheel and Anvil for Braille Printer
US20130203022A1 (en) * 2012-02-03 2013-08-08 Mahmoud Al-Qudsi Refreshable braille display
US20170193856A1 (en) * 2016-01-02 2017-07-06 Moslem Azamfar Refreshable braille display device
US10276066B2 (en) * 2016-01-02 2019-04-30 Moslem Azamfar Refreshable Braille display device
WO2023230381A1 (en) * 2022-05-27 2023-11-30 Horowitz Joshua Braille embossing device using interchangeable braille letters on a wheel for labeling applications

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US1998063A (en) Printing apparatus and type
US1500777A (en) Permanent test and practice form
US2614338A (en) Self-scoring test device
US2371325A (en) Braille teaching device
US731175A (en) Educational device.
US3628453A (en) Wordprinter educational aid
US1584513A (en) Rapid and changeable drill for mathematics, phonics, and silent reading
US2459231A (en) Combination quiz device
US1833391A (en) Draft-printing apparatus
US2821915A (en) Means for intermittently perforating and skipping a predetermined number of sheets
US1737136A (en) Check protector
US1570178A (en) Code machine
US1347445A (en) Perforating-machine for bank-drafts and other documents
US1410984A (en) Ballot
US110864A (en) Improvement in hand-stamps
US1175061A (en) Exercise-sheet for teaching type-writing.
US1281295A (en) Teaching device.
US723566A (en) Cryptograph.
US3284925A (en) Programmed self-instruction and quiz apparatus
US373589A (en) Hand-stamp
US1958174A (en) Test paper correcting machine
US855707A (en) Printing apparatus for checks, drafts, &c.
US1397125A (en) Sheet-gage for addressing-machines
US2212069A (en) Bookkeeping machine
US1469634A (en) Check protector