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US4127064A
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Large type rotary printer
Assignee: Hi Speed Checkweigher Co Inc
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Filing: 1977-03-14
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Granted: 1978-11-28
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Expires: 1997-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A large type printer which continuously drives annular printing wheels having circumferentially spaced printing facets on their peripheries. The driving mechanism is a friction drive which may be overriden. Thus, the apparatus includes means for monitoring the rotational positions of each of the printing wheels and for stopping the rotation of the individual printing wheels when the respective facets are in printing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R. Pettis, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:53
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J1/00; B41J1/22; B41J1/32; B41J1/44; B41J1/46; B41J1/48; B41J7/00; B41J7/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus for printing articles, wherein the apparatus comprising: (a) a structural framework; (b) an annular printing cylinder mounted on said framework for rotation about its cylindrical axis, said printing cylinder having circumferentially spaced printing facets on its periphery; (c) driving means mounted on said framework for providing a continuous driving force for continuously rotating said printing cylinder, said driving means including a plurality of substantially parallel driven shafts each mounted in a fixed position on said framework for rotation about its own axis and having its axis substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of said printing cylinder; (d) friction means frictionally connecting each of said driven shafts and said printing cylinder for imparting rotation to said cylinder, said friction means permitting slippage between said driving means and said printing cylinder when the rotation of said cylinder is impeded; (e) means responsive to the rotational position of said cylinder for impeding the rotation of said cylinder; and (f) means for producing relative motion between the object to be printed and said printing cylinder for bringing the object to be printed into contact with said printing cylinder.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus for printing articles, wherein the apparatus comprising: (a) a structural framework; (b) an annular printing cylinder mounted on said framework for rotation about its cylindrical axis, said printing cylinder having circumferentially spaced printing facets on its periphery; (c) driving means mounted on said framework for providing a continuous driving force for continuously rotating said printing cylinder, said driving means including a plurality of substantially parallel driven shafts each mounted in a fixed position on said framework for rotation about its own axis and having its axis substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of said printing cylinder; (d) friction means frictionally connecting each of said driven shafts and said printing cylinder for imparting rotation to said cylinder, said friction means permitting slippage between said driving means and said printing cylinder when the rotation of said cylinder is impeded; (e) means responsive to the rotational position of said cylinder for impeding the rotation of said cylinder; and (f) means for producing relative motion between the object to be printed and said printing cylinder for bringing the object to be printed into contact with said printing cylinder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for bringing the object to be printed into contact with said printing cylinder includes a moveable platen which may be urged into printing relationship with the printing facets of said printing cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein each of said driven shafts pass through the central opening of said printing cylinder and wherein said friction means includes a disk mounted on each of said driven shafts, said disk including means for engaging the inside cylindrical surface of said printing cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said disk has an "O" ring driving rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said printing cylinder is supported for rotation about its axis by said driven shafts and said disks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said driven shafts are mounted with their axes of rotation laterally displaced from the axis of rotation of said printing cylinder and wherein said disks are rollers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 6 wherein said rollers are frictionally mounted on each shaft to permit slipping between said shaft and said roller when said roller is impeded in its rotation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said one of said plurality of driven shafts is radially adjustable relative to the axis of rotation of said printing cylinder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said means responsive to the rotational position of said cylinder for impeding the rotation of said cylinder includes a moveable member whereby reciprocation of said member moves said member into a cylinder engaging position for impeding the rotation of said cylinder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein said printing cylinder includes circumferentially spaced outwardly extending stop pins adapted to be engaged by said moveable member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said printing cylinder includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced index means and wherein said means responsive to the rotational position of said cylinder for impeding the rotation of said cylinder includes scanning means responsive to said index means for generating a signal indicative of the rotational position of said printing cylinder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
73 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11 wherein said index means includes index holes radially extending through a portion of said printing cylinder and wherein said means responsive to the rotational position of said cylinder for impeding the rotation of said cylinder includes a radially looking photocell scanning means responsive to said index holes for counting said index holes and for generating a signal indicative of the rotational position of said printing cylinder.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11 wherein said means responsive to the rotational position of said cylinder for impeding the rotation of said cylinder further includes input means for receiving printing information, means for storing said printing information, and control means responsive to said signal indicative of the rotational position of said printing cylinder and to said stored printing information for generating a control signal for actuating said means for impeding the rotation of said cylinder in a manner which stops the rotation of said printing cylinder in a position which places the correct printing facet in printing position corresponding to said input printing information.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2 further including means responsive to the position of said platen for preventing the rotation of said printing wheel unless said platen is in a withdrawn position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2 further including means responsive to the rotation of said printing cylinder for preventing the movement of said platen while said printing cylinder is rotating.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 9 wherein said printing cylinder includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced index means and wherein said means responsive to the rotational position of said cylinder for impeding the rotation of said cylinder includes scanning means responsive to said index means for generating a signal indicative of the rotational position of said printing cylinder.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
73 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 2 wherein said index means includes index holes radially extending through a portion of said printing cylinder and wherein said means responsive to the rotational position of said cylinder for impeding the rotation of said cylinder includes a radially looking photocell scanning means responsive to said index holes for counting said index holes and for generating a signal indicative of the rotational position of said printing cylinder.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 12 wherein the apparatus including a plurality of adjacent annular printing cylinders, each of which is independently driven by said continuously driven shaft.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-11-27 | 1982-05-29 | 1982-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-27 | 1986-05-29 | 1986-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-27 | 1990-05-29 | 1990-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |