US2217924A - Manifolding article and method of making - Google Patents

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Oct. 15. 1940. MC. STERN 2,217,924

' MANIFOLDING ARTICLE ANfi METHOD OF MAKING I Filed Oct, 9.1 1959 INVENTOR. I as v V M/LTON G. STERN AT TOR NE Y5 Patented Oct. 15, 1940 UNITED STATES r 2,217,92; H v MANIFOLDING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF Milton C. Stem, Dayton, Ohio, assignor to The Eg 'y Register .Company,

poration of Ohio Dayton, Ohio, at cor- Application October 9,1999, "serialize; 298,636

11 Claims.

7 My invention relates to a'machine and method of loading carbon paper ona,web or sheet to provide multiple forms applicable for use in manifolding mechanisms such as billing ma-' 5 chines, autographic registers, typewriters and similar devices.

' It is an object of this' invention'to efl'ect a definite saving in carbon paper as used in manicopy sheet for manifolding devices in which the carbon paper or equivalent copyproducing means is positioned so as to'cover onlythe writing space provided on the form. In this way a 35 substantial saving in carbon paper is effected without lowering the efiicient use of the copy form.

Another object is to provide a noveldevice for removably positioning sheets of carbon on the re erse side of continuous manifold web forms r Anotlier object is to provide a pack of -manifolding'material having individual carbon sheets adhering to the underside at spaced intervals along a continuous web and wherein the sheets of carbon are positioned so as to register with all portions of the web upon which markings or writing are to be made.

Another object is to devise improved original 40 and copy papers which are secured together and provided with a notch along one edge of the original paper form whereby the carbonsheet can be readily detached therefrom after use and reattached to another'sheet for subsequent use.

Although this invention is described with' particular reference to carbon paper, it willbeunderstood that this invention is applicable for use with various types of sheets or webs of material in devices or mechanisms of this general nature.

These and other objects will appear from the following description taken in connection with the drawing. I

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view (Cl. 270-52) of the machine of this invention which is adapted to position the carbon sheets on the reverse side of a continuous multipleiorm previous to folding the same to a pack suitable for use in manifolding devices; J V.

Figure 2 is. a perspective view of a portioniof the web comprisingthe spaced forms showing individual carbon sheets spacedly mounted-upon the back side of thewriting forms; l I I Figure 3,is a plan view of a web sheet partially" broken away showing the spaced formsarranged 10 I thereon and having transverse tear-off sections therebetween; Figure 4 is a sectional view takenon the-line 44 of Figure3; I v 15 Figure 5ois an enlarged sectional viewof the web and attached carbon paper;

Figure 6 is a perspective view-illustrating the method of removing the, carbon paperfrom a used form sheet. V a

General procedure Referring to the drawing in detail, in Figure 1 there is diagrammatically illustrated a mechanism for loading the carbonsheets onto the reverse side of a web comprising spaced printed forms- This mechanism comprises suitable means for advancing a continuous Web designated l0 having the spaced formsll arranged on one side. Between eachform there isprovideda perforated or otherwise weakened'tearofi section l2; which section provides a hinge portion for folding the, continuous web into the form of a pack I3.

Preferably the paper web or continuous sheet I0 is'previously processed so as to provide it with the spaced printed'forms and having the tearoff hinge sections formed therebetween; The carbon sheets it are then positioned on the reverse side opposite the printed forms. To ac- 40 complish this 'the Web ID as it comesfrom-the press is drawn by suitable gripper rolls 2!) and guide roll 2! so as :to advance the web over the table 22 with the sideof the web opposite the printed forms in' upward position. Asthe web r is moved over the table 22 a continuous'sheet of carbon paper 25-with the carbon side'up is'fe'd transversely thereoverrfrom the roll 26 by meansv ..of..the-gripper rolls 27. g

In loading the carbon sheet onto the back of the web Ill thecarbonsheet is squarely arranged thereover so as to be properly aligned with the paper web forms. The movement of the paper web and carbon sheet is synchro'nizedwso that registration of the carbon sheet with the spaced 55.

forms on the opposite side of the web is effected. after which the movement of the web and carbon sheet is momentarily stopped while the carbon sheet is suitably attached and th'rreafter severed from the continuous carbon sheet roll along the edge of the paper web by means of a knife 28 or other appropriate mechanism as illustrated in Figure 1.

Carbon sheet attaching means For securing the individual carbon sheets l4 onto the back of the forms making up the continuous web or sheet member ID, a gluing mechanism generally designated 30 is provided. This comprises a glue or adhesive dispensing means 3| which is mounted on a support 32 and arranged in such a manner that the glue dispenser means is suspended centrally over the web to. The dispensing of the glue or adhesive onto the web is automatically actuated by reciprocation of the lever 33 and coacting member 34 to deliver a small quantity of glue or adhesive in the form of a spot 35 onto the back of the web [0.-

If desired the glue or adhesive may be dispensed in the form of a spray andwill be preferably delivered onto the surface of the web 10 centrally between the tear-off sections, as illustrated in Figure 1.

Attached to the opposite end of. the lever 33 is a pressing roller 36 which is adapted to be reciprocated about the pivot support means 31 to lightly press the carbon sheet against the glue containing portion of the web and secure it in place. The roller 36 is suitably positioned above the web and carbon sheet by means of the pivot arm 31 which is mounted at the outer end in the uppermost portion of the end plate member 38 which is attached to the table 22. Provision may also be made for vertically and horizontally adjusting the position of the pressing roller 36. In some instances, where the weight of the carbon paper or duplicating medium is suflicient, the use of a pressure means for gluing the carbon to the web may be omitted.

In order to prevent the carbon sheet from contacting the wetglue or adhesive as the carbon is being advanced across the web ID, a reciprocable platform member 40 is arranged to be moved outward over the web and beneath the carbon sheet supporting it out of contact with the glued portion of the web until the carbon sheet is in proper position to be brought in contact with the web. Thereafter the member 40 is retracted,'as shown in Figure 1, so as to lower the carbon sheet onto the web in contact with the glue 35. Means for reciprocatingthe member 40 is effected by the wheel member 42 which carries a crankpin 43 working in longitudinal slot 44 of the rod 45. The upper end of the rod 45 is slotted to accommodate the pin 46 which is secured to the side of the platform 40. The opposite end of the member 45 is pivoted at 41 so that it can be rocked back and forth so as to reciprocate the platform 40. A similar reciprocating rod memberisprovided on the opposite edge of the carbon sheet 25 so as to effect smooth operation of the plate member 40.

Driving mechanism The machine is preferably automatically actu- V ated and is arranged to be operated'by a suitable prime mover (not shown) which is arranged to continuously drive the shaft 50 and attached gears 51 and 52 and the two-way clutch gearing generally designated 53. A cam member 54 is provided for controlling the clutch mechanism 53 and is rotated by the gear 52 and connecting shaft 55. Cam roller means 56 is positioned on the shaft 51 and is adapted to contact with the cam surface 58 which is designed to move the fork 59 by means of the attached arm 60 which is pivotally secured to the outer end of the cam roller shaft 51. Reciprocation of the fork 58 actuates the clutch so as to connectingly drive the web and carbon sheet advancing mechanism and when shifted to another position connects the mechanism for positioning the carbon sheet and severing it from the carbon sheet roll.

When the clutch is shifted to the right, as shown in Figure 1, the gear 62 is engaged and driven, which in turn actuates the gear 63, shaft 64, driving wheel 65 and reciprocates the knife 28 by means of the member 66 and bellcrank 61. The application of the adhesive, as at 35, and pressing of the roller 36 over the carbon sheet is brought about when the driving connection is made through the member 68 which is attached to one end of the bell-crank 61 and reciprocates the dispenser actuating member 33. i

It will be noted that during this operation the web and carbon sheet remain stationary. Upon shifting thelever 58 to the left the gear 10 is engaged by the teeth ll of the clutch and is rotated. Rotation of the gear 10 4 brings about movement of the web l0 and carbon sheet 25 by means of the train of gears H, 12, 13, 14 and connecting shafts 15, 16, 11 and 16. Suitable gearing 80, 8|, 82-and 83 is provided for actuating the gripper rolls 21 to draw the carbon sheet 25 from the roll 26 and reciprocate the platform 40. The latter is reciprocated by meansof the gear 42 which is rotated by the gear 83 to swing the member45 back and forth and slidably engage the pin 46 to reciprocate the platform 40.

It will be observed that by means of the cam 54 and associated mechanism the feeding of the web and carbon sheet in position to be glued together and the glue dispensing and carbon cutting operations are performed automatically and in the proper sequence.

As illustrated in Figure 6, small notches 85 may be made along one edge of the web so that the carbon sheet can be readily grasped and detached from the form after use. Due to the relatively small amount of adhesive which is applied between the sheets, this can be done without undue strain on the issued form. In this way, if desired, the individual carbon sheets can be removed and used over again.

Further it will be observed that by my method of applying carbon paper to the back of manifold forms, as disclosed herein, a considerable saving of carbon paper is effected. In this instance the carbon paper is disposed over the writing space only, as shown in Figure 4, and the space between the forms, which is not used for writing purposes, as at 86, is left free of carbon paper.

In view of the above description the operation of the machine will be readily understood and further description is believed to be unnecessary.

It will be understood that I desire to comprehend within my invention such modifications as may be necessary to adapt it to varying conditions and uses.

It will be further understood that the attachment of the carbon sheets may be by stapling, adhesives or by interlocking with the paper sheet. Any of these means or any equivalent means may be employed so long as the carbon sheet is positioned asindicated and so long as it is detachable.

It will be understood that this article of manufacture can be produced in agreat variety of ways and is not limited to the particular machine shown nor is my invention limited to continuous form sheets.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is: p

' 1. A machine for loading carbon sheet material onto a continuous web at spaced sections along the web, comprising the combination of means for moving said web, means synchronously driven therewith for simultaneously advancing said sheet material over the surface of said web at substantially right angles thereto, and means for attaching at least a portion of said sheet material to said web.

2. A machine for loading carbon sheet material onto a continuous web at spaced sections along the web, comprising the combination of means I for moving said web, means cooperating there-' with for advancing said carbon sheet material over the surface of said web and substantially of said web in loading position and actuating mechanism to advance the end of said carbon sheet over the surface of said web at substantially right angles to the web and in positionto be secured thereto.

4. A machine for loading carbon sheets on a continuous web at spaced sections along said web, comprising common driving means moving said web in loading position and actuating mechanism to advance said carbon sheet over the surface of said web in position to be secured thereto, and means comprising a retractable temporary support for lowering said carbon sheet on said web.

5. In a machine for attaching sheets of duplicating paper to the underside of a web of material which is to be subsequently written upon, comprising common,driving means for moving said web while simultaneously advancing a continuous sheet of duplicating paper in position over said web so as to cover the under portion of said web which coincides with space on the other side upon which marking or writing is to be made, means for attaching said continuous duplicating paper sheet to said web and means actuated by said driving means for severing the duplicating sheet along theedgeof said web.

6. In a machine-for attaching sheets of duplicating paper to the underside ofa web of material at spaced intervals which is to be subsequently written'upon, means for moving said web while simultaneously advancing a continuous angles thereto in'position over said web so as to cover the under portion of said web which coincideswith the space on the other, side upon which marking or writing is to be made, means for at- Y sheetof duplicating paper at substantially right taching said duplicating sheet to'said web while a the web and sheet are in said position, and means for severing said attached duplicating sheet from said continuous sheet.

I 7. An improved. method of loading carbon sheets onto the reverse side of a web having spaced forms on the opposite side, positioning forms and severing said carbon sheet along the edge of said web.

8. An improved method of loading carbon sheets onto the reverse side of a web having spaced forms on the opposite side, positioning said carbon sheet on said web so as to cover the under portionof said web which coincides with the space on the other side occupied by said forms, severing said carbon sheet along the edge of saidweb, and fan-folding the continuous web" and attached carbon sheets in the form of a" 'pack. ,7 9. An improved method of attaching sheets of a carbon onto the reverse side of a manifold paper web having spaced forms on one side and perforations forming hinge sections therebeneath,

comprising bringing said web and carbon sheet material' together at substantially right angle? alignment so that the carbon sheet is, squarely arranged thereover and aligned with one of said forms on the opposite side, and thereafter removably attaching said carbon sheet to *said web so that registration of the carbon sheet with the spaced forms is effected. l

10. An improved method of attaching sheetsof carbon onto the reverse side of a manifold paper web having spaced forms on one side and perforations forming hinge sections therebeneath, {com-' prising bringing said web and carbon sheet material together at substantially right'angle alignment so that the carbon sheet is squarely arranged thereover and aligned with one of said forms on the opposite side, removably attaching.

said carbon sheet to said web so that registration of the carbon sheet with the spaced forms, is effected, and thereafter folding said web alongthe hinge sections into a pacla 11. An improved method of loading carbon sheets onto the reverse side of a web, comprising spaced printed forms and hinge section's therebetween, comprising moving said webin a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis, advancing carbon sheet at right angles thereto, applying adhesive material to a portion of the reverse side of said web, positioning said carbon sheet in contact with said adhesive web surface so that registration of the carbon sheet with the spaced forms on the opposite-side of the web is effected,

and thereafter folding said web and attached carbon sheets in the form of a pack.

, MILTON osrmarz.

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