Abstract:
The present invention involves a pneumatic card handling unit accommodating a cartridge with a plurality of cards therein having information in the form of coded perforations that are pneumatically sensed. The unit includes means operable during successive cycles to withdraw individual cards in succession from the cartridge, read the information, and return the cards to the cartridge. A printing means such as ''''Selectric'''' typewriter (IBM registered trademark) is interconnected by a pneumatic cable with the card reading unit for printing of information automatically under control of the card unit. The system further includes means for controlling tabulation functions of the printer according to diverse program cards during the printing process. Also, interlock means are provided to insure completion of operations requiring a relatively longer period of time, such as carriage return and tabulation.
Abstract:
A single-elment printer having a complex drive cam for control of print impact velocity, employs power taken from the print shaft within the type element carrier to perform backspace operations as selected by the velocity control mechanism.
Abstract:
LE9-81-011 RIBBON CARTRIDGE WITH RIBBON GUIDE ARMS A ribbon cartridge having a supply spool (3) and a take-up spool hub (27) to receive ribbon (1). Ribbon guide arms (9) are pivoted on pins (62) on the wall (17) of the cartridge. Downward bias is provided by a single spring (11) in a housing (13). A central section (60) is biased by the spring (11). The central section (60) may be grasped to move the guide arms 9 upward.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a control mechanism and device for conditioning a typewriter to backspace on every other depression of a keylever and at the same time to prevent printing on all depressions of keylevers. Additionally, the typewriter is conditioned to not print on those cycles in which a backspace movement is not included.
Abstract:
SEMI-AUTOMATIC CENTERING CONTROL Disclosed is a control mechanism and device for conditioning a typewriter to backspace on every other depression of a keylever and at the same time to prevent printing on all depressions of keylevers. Additionally, the typewriter is conditioned to not print on those cycles in which a backspace movement is not included. This control mechanism and system allows the typist to key headings and other materials which would normally be centered in a no print mode and upon the completion of keying the entry once and switching into a normal typing mode, the typewriter is properly positioned with respect to the page for immediate rekeying of the heading or entry to provide centered copy.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a mechanism for shifting the rack of a selection mechanism for a single element printer from one position to another in timed relationship to the translation of a barrel cam which provides the necessary mechanical input to control the amount of rotation of the typehead. The control of the rack shift mechanism is a cam arrangement operated in timed relationship with the translating barrel cam to provide for the shifting of the rack at the beginning of each print cycle, if necessary, and the retaining of the rack in its shifted position at the completion of the cycle. The elimination of the restore operation of the rack provides more time during the cycle to operate the selection mechanism and accomplish printing or conversely provides for a smaller amount of time being required for the necessary functions thereby providing the capability of operating the mechanism at a faster rate.