Abstract: In an electrically controlled typewriter, a printer or the like it is provided that for the read-out of a magnetic coding on a rotationally driven part a sensor emits output signals in reference to a changing magnetic field. Preferably the sensor is in the form of a pulse wire. A ribbon cassette for such a typewriter is distinguished by the disposition of at least one magnet on a rotationally driven part Advantageously this is a Wiegand wire. A type wheel can be coded in a corresponding manner.

Abstract: A typewriter or similar machine with a ribbon and, if required, a correction tape on a pivotable support which can be lifted or lowered, the ribbon or the correction tape being movable in steps. The pivoting of the ribbon is necessary in order to give a view of the typed text. Since it is selectively possible to type or to correct, it is necessary to lift the support for the ribbon or the correction tape to different levels, so that the particular ribbon required is opposite the line to be printed. The transport of the ribbons as well as the lifting of the support is performed by means of a reciprocation-rotation motor. The respective rotational movement of the reciprocation-rotation motor is preferably transferred to one of the ribbons by toothed wheels. The ribbon can be moved on far enough so that a fresh ribbon surface is available. The same can be done for the correction tape.

Abstract: The plug connection device for mechanical and electrical plug connection of one electronic unit having a first housing (1) with another electronic unit having a second housing (2) includes an electronic plug (5) in the one unit and a socket (6) for the plug (5) in the other unit, and a mechanical locking device separate from the electronic plug (5) in the one unit. The mechanical locking device includes an operating rod or bar (7,7') slidable parallel to a wall of the one unit; at least two plate-like lock studs (10) extending inclined to the wall of the one unit and correspondingly inclined running surfaces (15) bounding lock stud recesses (13) provided in the rear wall of the other electronic unit.

Abstract: In a keyboard for typewriters, printers or the like, where a contact bearing film is disposed underneath the keys, there is provided for achieving a cost-efficient arrangement, while avoiding the use of separate restoring springs, that the contact bearing film (10) has U-shaped cut-outs (11) in the area of the keys (1), the film tongues (12) are bent by 180.degree. and are acted upon by the key tappet (3) of the keys (1), the contacts (14, 15) formed between the base of the film, the underside of the film tongue (12), and the film tongue (12) act at the same time as a restoring spring.

Abstract: A method of producing platens for typewriters and similar office equipment. Conventional platens often include a large number of individual parts and are relatively expensive because of their high assembly and finishing costs. According to the invention, an impact-resistant polyolefin with the addition of a delayed-reacting foaming agent is employed in an injection molding process in such a fashion that, by means of differential cooling of the mold, the material on the platen surface and in areas of other functional elements such as line-advance wheel/notched wheel combinations hardens, while the core of the platen remains a foam. The process allows platens with other functional elements molded to them to be manufactured from a single material in a single operation and without any additional work, despite different demands made on the print backing and the other functional elements.

Abstract: A housing for a paper shredder with a slit-like paper feed disposed on one side of the housing and a slit-like paper discharge disposed on the opposite side of the housing. The housing has an elongated shape, the dimension of length being a multiple of the dimension in width, where on each narrow side of the paper discharge support surfaces are disposed, with which the paper shredder can be placed on a waste receptacle. The width of the support surface is selected such, that one of the support surfaces is considerably larger than the width of the edge of the waste receptacle, while the other support surface has a width only negligibly greater than the width of the edge of the waste receptacle. It is additionally possible to provide a clamping device in the area of one support surface as security against sliding of the paper shredder placed on the waste receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive element of typewriters or similar office machines where the movement of the platen is derived from the movement of the carriage. In the past numerous drive elements have been required in devices of this type, which required a considerable assembly effort and bearing effort. In contrast hereto the drive element proposed is formed in one piece as a one-armed lever which is rotatably disposed coaxially with the platen and with the line space wheel disposed thereon and which has at least one ratchet which is in operative contact with the line space wheel. A displacement element disposed on the carriage of the machine comes into operative contact with the one-armed lever within a set movement range of the carriage and pivots it, so that the turning of the platen takes place by means of the ratchet.

Abstract: In an electronically controlled typewriter, a printer or the like with an exchangeable ribbon cassette, which is provided with identifying codings and where the ribbon cassette is pivotable between a lowered position of rest and an elevated printing or operating position around the cassette base facing away from the printing area, it is provided in order to attain a simple and dependably readable coding which can discriminate between a plurality of different types of ribbon cassettes, that at a defined radial distance from the base of the ribbon cassette, which is to be inserted, a sensor is disposed at the side of the pivot path of the same, which gives off an electrical output signal in reference to a changing magnetic field. It is provided in a ribbon cassette for such a typewriter or such a printer to dispose at least one bistable magnetic element on a lateral surface of the ribbon cassette.

Abstract: A typewriter or similar machine having a platen turnable by means of a ratchet and a line spacing wheel and a carriage movable along the platen by means of a pulling means, on which a typing element or push button is disposed. In accordance with the invention a so-called lift-rotation motor is used for turning the platen, for line spacing and for moving the carriage. Its turning movement is transferred to the carriage by a pulling means. The axial movement of the motors causes the pivoting of a ratchet support on which the spacing ratchet is disposed which turns the platen by means of a toothed spacing wheel. In this way no additional motor for one of the two functions is required. The lift and rotary movement of the motor can take place temporally superimposed. In this way no time delays occur in the course of operation of the typewriter or of a printer.

Abstract: A typewriter or similar machine with a print wheel disposed on a shaft drivable by a motor, the characters of which are printed by means of a hammer. In accordance with the invention, use of a separate print magnet is to be omitted. This is made possible by the use of a lift-rotation motor. Its rotational movement is used for the rotational positioning of the print wheel, while the axial movement of the motor shaft is transferred to a print hammer pivotably disposed on the carriage. Determination of the engagement point of the motor shaft with the print hammer makes possible the optimum determination of the movement cycle of the print hammer as well as its print force. Thus the space above the motor for the print wheel, otherwise required for a print magnet, can be used for other purposes. Additionally there is a reduction of the masses which are required to be moved along the platen.

Abstract: A keyboard for typewriters or similar machines has a key support, switching contacts and key push rods, each of which is acted upon by a spring. The design of the few individual parts assures their simple manufacture (extruded parts and a stamped part) as well as an assembly just as simple and therefore automated, and, if desired, even without screws or aids of that type. Activation of the individual keys takes place with satisfactory tactile feedback and without undesireable vibrations.

Abstract: A security-oriented conveyor system for currency dispensers and the like comprising a pair of conveyor belts which lie in facial contact with one another to grip one or more sheets of currency between them and convey same through a downwardly inclined slot in a vault wall. Conveyor rollers are located adjacent the slot openings to prevent tampering.

Abstract: A mount for a projector or the like has a base with a convex spherical bearing element rotatably mounted therein and having a guide slot on the convex surface and a concave support rests thereon with a depending pivot pin disposed in a tapered aperture in the bearing and a projection fitting in the guide slot for limiting tilting of the support.

Abstract: A multi-circuit connector (5) to receive edge contacts of plug-in modules (4) and make electrical contacts with a printed board (2). The connector (5) comprises means (20) to achieve a floating mount in a support (11) having lateral spring tabs (19) and contact clips (6) which project forwardly in parallel rows to make circuit with the board (2). The clips (6) are bent (24) to improve resilience along their own axis to reduce stress on the board (2) when a male module (4) is inserted. Two or more embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A dispenser for bank notes and currency having a plurality of storage receptacles for bank notes and currencies of different denominations, each with a permanently assigned take-up device. A central conveyor line common to all of the storage receptacles leads to a delivery or filing position. The central conveyor line and the take-up devices are arranged between partly open limits of the storage receptacle and the central conveyor line includes driven guides for the certificates.

Abstract: A cassette-type ink ribbon device for a printer wherein the inked ribbon is carried in a throw-away magazine operatively disposed within and wholly independent of the cassette body. The cassette body carries all of the drive components and, hence, replacement of the magazine revitalizes the cassette at minimum expense.