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Apparatus for intermittent transport of a record carrier
Assignee: Olympia Werke AG
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Filing: 1969-05-27
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A transporting means for a record carrier is intermittently moved by operating means controlled by two endless cam tracks. Transporting oscillations of the operating means can be blocked by control means so that the operating means performs idle movements during which the record carrier is not transported. In a modified embodiment, the transporting means include a gear and a printing roller mounted on a rocking member operated by an endless cam track, and data imprinted on a record carrier can be read due to the turning of the transporting means.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Hesse
- 👤 Wolfgang Bindel
- 👤 Heinrich Sicking
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:26
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J19/00; B41J19/76; B41J19/78; B41J19/80; G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/07; G06K13/077
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
Apparatus for intermittent transport of a record carrier, comprising, in combination, transporting means movable in a transporting direction for transporting a record carrier; operating means for said transporting means including an operating member, first and second cam followers connected with said operating member, coupling means connected with said operating member, and mounting means mounting said operating member for movement in said transporting direction, and also for movement in a coupling direction transverse to said transporting direction between an inoperative position and a coupling position coupled by said coupling means with said transporting means for movement is said transporting direction; drive cam means including a first endless can track engaging said first cam follower for moving said operating means in said coupling direction between said inoperative and coupling positions, and a second endless cam track for moving said operating means in said transporting direction; and control means operable between at least one blocking position engaging said operating means for blocking movement of said operating means in said transporting direction so that said operating means move in said coupling direction without moving said transporting means, and a releasing position in which said second cam track moves said second cam follower with said operating means in said transporting direction so that said transporting means is moved in said transporting direction only when said operating means is placed in said coupling position by said first cam track and first cam follower.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
Apparatus for intermittent transport of a record carrier, comprising, in combination, transporting means movable in a transporting direction for transporting a record carrier; operating means for said transporting means including an operating member, first and second cam followers connected with said operating member, coupling means connected with said operating member, and mounting means mounting said operating member for movement in said transporting direction, and also for movement in a coupling direction transverse to said transporting direction between an inoperative position and a coupling position coupled by said coupling means with said transporting means for movement is said transporting direction; drive cam means including a first endless can track engaging said first cam follower for moving said operating means in said coupling direction between said inoperative and coupling positions, and a second endless cam track for moving said operating means in said transporting direction; and control means operable between at least one blocking position engaging said operating means for blocking movement of said operating means in said transporting direction so that said operating means move in said coupling direction without moving said transporting means, and a releasing position in which said second cam track moves said second cam follower with said operating means in said transporting direction so that said transporting means is moved in said transporting direction only when said operating means is placed in said coupling position by said first cam track and first cam follower.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first cam track surrounds said second cam track.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 18 wherein said mounting means mount said operating member for rectilinear movement in said coupling direction and for angular movement in said transporting direction; and wherein said mounting means is connected with said operating member at a portion of the latter located between said second cam follower and said coupling means; wherein said cam means includes a control cam portion; wherein said control means include a blocking member movable between said releasing position and said blocking position, and a control member movable between an inoperative position, and at least one control position in which said control member is located between said control cam portion and said blocking member so that said blocking member is moved from said blocking position to said releasing position under the control of said control cam
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said operating means include spring means acting on said operating member to bias said operating member to abut said blocking member in said blocking position; and wherein said second cam track has a substantially circular portion for guiding said second cam follower while said operating member abuts said blocking member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mounting means includes a journal; and wherein said operating member has a slot extending in said coupling direction and receiving said journal so that said operating member is mounted for rectilinear movement in said coupling direction and for angular movement in said transporting direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein said mounting means include a spring biassed pivotally supported mounting lever carrying said journal so that said operating member is freely movable in said transporting direction while said mounting lever turns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said control means is operable between two blocking positions for blocking said operating means in two different angular positions; wherein said cam means is formed with a side cam track by passing a portion of said second cam track; wherein said operating means include a spring biasing said operating member to urge said second cam follower to enter said side cam track; and wherein in one of said blocking positions said operating member is held in such a position that said second cam follower follows only said second cam track while in the other blocking position said second cam follower is free to enter said side track so that said operating member moves in said transporting direction a different distance tan during engagement only of the second cam track by said second cam follower.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
100 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein said cam means include a control cam portion; wherein said control means include a blocking member turnable between said two blocking positions and said releasing position, a control member movable between an inoperative position and two control positions in which said control member is located between said control cam portion and said blocking member so that said blocking member is turned in the first control position from said one of said blocking positions to the other blocking position, and in said second control position from the other blocking position to said releasing position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein said portion of said second cam track has a dwell for displacing said second cam follower, said operating member, and said transporting means in said transporting direction, and wherein said side track causes displacement of said second cam follower and said transporting means a different distance than said dwell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
86 words
ApparAtus as claimed in claim 7 wherein another portion of said second cam track leading said portion has a dwell for displacing said second can follower, said operating member, and said transporting means in said transporting direction for a first distance; and wherein said side track following said other portion causes displacement of said second cam follower and of said transporting means a different distance than said dwell whereby by selectively placing said control means in said control positions, said transporting means is moved different distances.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
173 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cam means has a third endless cam track; wherein said operating member has a slot extending in said coupling direction, wherein said mounting means includes a journal located in said slot and supporting said operating member for reciprocating movement in said coupling direction and for turning movement so as to move said coupling means in said transporting direction; comprising a support member mounted for rocking movement on said journal and having a third cam follower located in said third cam track; wherein said transporting means includes a gear and a printing roller turnably supported on said support member and movable with the same between a normal position and a printing position; comprising printing wheel means having types for printing on a record carrier supported by said printing roller in said printing position; and wherein said control means include means for controlling the movement of said support member with said printing roller between said normal and printing positions under the control of said third cam track.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 11 wherein said support member and said operating member are spring biassed toward said control means in said blocking position and blocked by said control means; wherein said control means release said support member and said operating means simultaneously so that said support member moves said printing roller to said printing position and said operating member turns said transporting means with said printing roller in said transporting direction due to the action of said third and second cam tracks.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
53 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 12 wherein said third cam track effects movement of said support member with said printing roller and a record carrier from said printing position to said normal position so that the printed data can be read; and wherein said support member is spring biassed toward said printing position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
111 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 13 wherein said first and second cam tracks are located on one lateral surface of said cam means and said third cam track on the other lateral surface of said cam means; wherein said cam tracks are cam grooves into which the respective cam followers fit; wherein the greater part of said third cam track is circular and the remaining part has a dwell for turning said support member with said printing roller in the area of said printing position at a rotary speed equal to the rotary speed of said operating member under the control of said second cam track and said second cam follower.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
78 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 14 wherein said second cam track has such a shape that said transporting means with said printing roller is first transported by said operating member a first angular distance; and wherein said third cam track has such a shape that said support member then moves said transporting means with said printing roller and said record carrier from said printing position to said normal position so that the newly printed data can be inspected.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
58 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 15 comprising a housing having a window bounded by a cutting edge located in the proximity of said printing roller so that a record carrier is transported by the turning printing roller out of said window whereby said record carrier can be inspected through said window and torn off along said cutting edge.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 11 including an arresting member mounted on said support member and including two spring arms embracing a portion of said gear and engaging recesses between the teeth of said gear for arresting said gear and thereby said printing roller in all angular positions of said gear.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |