Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for providing and adjusting a numbering machine with which value papers or sheets of value papers are printed with an individual piece of information, particularly a serial number. The numbering machine comprises carrier discs and numbering units on said carrier discs, wherein a plurality of numbering units are fixed on a carrier disc and a plurality of said carrier discs are fixed on a shaft, and the shaft is driven by at least one drive element with at least one rotary encoder. According to the invention, a position device provides the target position of the carrier discs and the associated numbering units on the associated carrier discs. Such a position device is preferably a light generating device with a light beam, a mechanical stop collar, or a camera with a monitor with a reticle.

Abstract: There is described a numbering device (1) for carrying out numbering in sheet-fed or web-fed numbering presses, the numbering device (1) comprising a numbering unit (6) with rotatable numbering wheels (7) carrying alpha-numerical symbols thereon, which numbering wheels (7) are disposed next to each other and rotate about a common rotation axis, the numbering device (1) further comprising electro-mechanical actuation means for setting the position of the numbering wheels (7). The electro-mechanical actuation means are entirely located within the numbering device (1) and are mechanically autonomous, the electro-mechanical actuation means comprising a plurality of independent driving means (15, 18-23; 23*) for actuating a corresponding plurality of the numbering wheels.

Abstract: There is described a numbering system for carrying out numbering in a printing press comprising a numbering cylinder, a rotatable shaft defining a rotation axis, at least one supporting disc mounted on the rotatable shaft for rotation therewith, the supporting disc comprising a peripheral mounting ring for mounting of at least one numbering device (1.06; 2.06) on a periphery of the supporting disc, which numbering device (1.06; 2.06) is secured to the peripheral mounting ring (1.43) by means of a clamping mechanism. The peripheral mounting ring (1.43) has a T-shaped cross-section defining a pair of annular mounting grooves (1.43a, 1.43b) on each side of the peripheral mounting ring (1.43). The numbering device (1.06; 2.06) comprises clamping elements (1.50; 2.50) on each side of the numbering device (1.06; 2.06) which are adapted to cooperate with the annular mounting grooves (1.43a, 1.43b) for securing the numbering device (1.06; 2.06) onto the peripheral mounting ring (1.43). The clamping elements (1.50; 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for sequential printing of characters. The apparatus is a numbering box with a plurality of numbering wheels viz., unit wheel, tenth wheel, 100th wheel, 1000th wheel, 10000th wheel and 100000th wheel which are provided with a combination of ratchet and groove profiles on side-surfaces, numbers engraved on the periphery and are operably interconnected. The 100th and 1000th wheels provided with a combination of uniquely designed multiple grooves and ratchets. The numbering boxes are arranged in the form of a matrix of maximum rows (mr) and maximum columns (mc), to print first sheet. Thereafter, printing of characters on the second sheet till the next 99 sheets occurs. Finally printing from 101st sheet onwards till desired number of sheets is performed after assigning suitable value to first numbering box of 101st sheet by using the character profile of 100th and 1000th wheels.

Abstract: There is described a numbering device (1) for carrying out numbering in sheet-fed or web-fed numbering presses, the numbering device (1) comprising a numbering unit (6) with rotatable numbering wheels (7) carrying alpha-numerical symbols thereon, which numbering wheels (7) are disposed next to each other and rotate about a common rotation axis, the numbering device (1) further comprising electro-mechanical actuation means for setting the position of the numbering wheels (7). The electro-mechanical actuation means are entirely located within the numbering device (1) and are mechanically autonomous, the electro-mechanical actuation means comprising a plurality of independent driving means (15, 18-23; 23*) for actuating a corresponding plurality of the numbering wheels.

Abstract: The numbering box for typographic numbering in sheet or web fed printing machines, said box numbering with p digits k*n items on said sheets or web for allowing a sequential collecting of said items in the finishing and collating process of layers of q sheets or of web cut into layers of q sheets, wherein said box carries out a purely sequential actuation for digits 1 to s, where 10S is smaller or equal to q, a purely individually settable actuation for digits s+1 to r, where the maximum number printable by digits 1 to s and s+1 to r is smaller or equal to k*n*q, and a sequential actuation for digits r+1 to p.

Abstract: An indent printer having a marking wheel with a plurality of printing heads operatively connected to the periphery thereof, at least one of the printing heads being adjustable to change printing type indicia and at least one support roller being spaced from the marking wheel, the circumference of the support roller being positioned relative to the marking wheel to support therebetween a moving substrate to be marked, and a method of adjustably marking are disclosed.

Abstract: A detachable printing unit for offset printing presses, which can be incorporated during their manufacture or fitted to existing presses, said unit being defined in that it is composed of an independent inking module 16 (FIG. 3) comprising all the components required for effecting in chronological operating order the moistening and inking of an offset plate ready for printing on a blanket, and a likewise independent detachable blanket cylinder 7C. One embodiment of the invention is defined in that the numbering device with which the press is equipped (FIG. 6, View B) is replaced by the blanket cylinder (FIG. 7, View B) of the printing unit working with the inking module 16 (FIG. 3), and use is made of the drive mechanism 8 (FIG. 6) and pressure adjustment mechanism 9B provided in the press to obtain for each printing cycle, instead of the numbering, an additional color obtained by color superimposition with the aid of the pressure cylinder 4.

Abstract: A printing machine which has a printing cylinder (1) having automatically incremented numbering barrels (2) includes drive means (40-45) which normally maintain the printing cylinder in speed and phase synchronization with a train of documents on a web (11). The drive means is operable to decelerate the printing cylinder and then to cause the printing cylinder to regain its normal operating speed so that the web overtakes the printing by a selected distance before the next printing nip is formed.

Abstract: An attachment for an offset press defining a frame (20) having a connection to the press with a series of gears interconnecting with a revolving member on the press. A reservoir (48) and three ink rollers provide a transferable ink surface with adjustable numbering heads (84) or imprinting heads (86) that rotate on a main shaft (38) receiving the ink and transferring it to the paper, as it is discharged from the press. A control system and a method of disconnecting the imprinting is provided utilizing a series of gears and roller mounted lever arms.

Abstract: A numbering cam for a printing press having a numbering device with an operating member to cause indexing of the device, said cam having a cam surface to cause actuation of said operating member by moving said operating member from a rest position to an indexing position, and a magnet to attract said operating member to cause said operating member to return from said indexing position to said rest position.

Abstract: A value selection system for a postage meter includes a plurality of print wheels rotatably mounted within a print drum. The print drum is coupled to be driven to rotate such that selected print elements on each of the print wheels are moved to imprint a postage value on a mail piece or other postage imprint receiving surface. The print wheels are selectively positioned by a print wheel value selection mechanism which is operable to set the print wheels during any time within a printing cycle except when the actual imprint is being impressed. The mechanism is operable to move the print wheels when the print drum is at rest and when the print drum is in motion. The position of the print wheels and the print drum may be monitored to account for the printing of postage by the meter.

Abstract: A number printing machine for use with an offset printing press in which, with only a single numbering device, both a present and a successive number printing operation in which a desired number is printed a desired number of times can be carried out. Either of the two printing modes of operation can be selected by one action. A counter is provided which counts the number of times of printing of a number up to a value set on a dial unit. Once the preset value has been reached, a solenoid is actuated in response to which the number to be printed is changed to the next succeeding number.

Abstract: Setting device for denominations in franking and value stamping machines, including a movable lever having edges being radially curved in a given mutual relationship, pins along which the radially curved edges are guidable, a non-rotatable control disc gear, first and second mutually engageable gears mounted on the lever, a fixed control cylinder, sprockets disposed on the fixed control cylinder, a printing cylinder, a gear being disposed on the printing cylinder and rotatable by the second gear, and a value printing numeral roll being disposed on the printing cylinder, movable by the printing cylinder gear and adjustable by the sprockets, the first gear being devolvable in steps defined by the given relationship on the fixed control cylinder and the non-rotatable control disc gear when the curved edges of the lever are guided along the pins for generating a planetary drive and thrust onto the second gear to set the denominations on the numeral roll.

Abstract: A numbering assembly is disclosed, which is incorporated into a conventional press of the offset type and may selectively be rendered inoperative if numbering is not desired or printing is stopped, or automatically deactuated during the operation of the offset press if no printed material is discharged to avoid movement or change of numbers on the register in the absence of printed material on which a number is to be printed. The numbering assembly according to the invention comprises an improved control assembly including a first electrical circuit comprising a detection device responsive to the presence and absence of gripped material, a first normally open switch and a solenoid connected in series. The control assembly also includes a second electrical circuit which comprises a main switch, a relay connected to the first circuit in parallel to the solenoid, and the said solenoid, all connected in series.

Abstract: The apparatus is positioned at the exit end of a high speed printing machine having a cylindrical printing plate on a driven shaft. A framework of the apparatus is mounted to the exit end. A first shaft is journalled to the framework and indicia marking means are provided axially adjustable on and rotatable with the first shaft for marking selected indicia on material. Indicia changing means are provided for changing the indicia and actuating means selectively actuate the indicia changing means to change indicia after a number of revolutions of the first shaft. A second shaft is rotatably journalled to the framework parallel to the first shaft. A third shaft is pivotally mounted to the second shaft. A drive drivingly couples the second shaft to the third shaft. Pneumatic means are provided for moving an impression roller on the third shaft between a lower position and a raised position where the periphery of the impression roller has a tangent with the circular path of the indicia marking means.

Abstract: A low-cost, completely self-contained numbering unit for in-line web collators is provided which includes fully mechanical throw-off apparatus for selectively activating and deactivating the unit in a manner ensuring proper sequential numbering of forms or the like, notwithstanding intermittent temporary interruptions of web flow through the unit. The numbering unit hereof preferably includes a plurality of rotatable numbering machines each having an indexing arm, a pivotal cam engageable with the respective arms and shiftable between indexing and non-indexing positions, and control means for allowing such cam shifting only under circumstances ensuring maintenance of proper numbered sequence between forms or the like as they are produced.

Abstract: A document imprinter, especially for labels, tickets, tags, and the like, having an elastomeric platen with an outermost thin sleeve which is harder than the underlying platen material thereby resulting in sharper printing. The sleeve is preferably of a material which is smooth and glossy and non-adherent to adhesives, thus minimizing undesired transfer to the platen of adhesive from the web to be imprinted.

Abstract: A check digit numbering mechanism for generating check digits in accordance with a check digit load setting utilizes a check digit printing mechanism for printing a check digit on a printing medium including serial reference numerals. The check digit printing mechanism is indexed by a check digit numerator device. A plurality of solenoids and a corresponding plurality of movable armatures, each associated with a particular one of the solenoids, are provided such that at least one of the armatures is movable to engage the check digit numerator device to actuate it in association with the relative motion between the check digit numerator device and the solenoids. The plurality of solenoids are selectively actuated by a control mechanism which is responsive to a signal generated each time a reference number is printed on the printing medium to index the check digit numerator device to print an appropriate check digit associated with a given reference number on the printing medium.

Abstract: The attachment device is adapted to be mounted to the delivery end of an offset duplicating machine and includes: a frame; an impression cylinder rotatably mounted to the sidewalls of the frame; a gripper bar device which is also rotatably mounted to the sidewalls of the frame and which is disposed between the duplicating machine and the impression cylinder, the gripper bar device including a gear wheel in meshing engagement with a gear wheel of the duplicating machine and with a gear wheel on the impression cylinder, the gripper bar device further including a series of members for gripping a sheet received from the duplicating machine and for conveying it to gripping elements on the impression cylinder; and character printing means mounted to the frame, including a gear wheel in meshing engagement with the gear wheel of the impression cylinder and a character numbering device rotatably mounted to contact successive sheets conveyed on the impression cylinder so as to print consecutive characters thereon.

Abstract: A document imprinter, especially for labels, tickets, tags, and the like, including a rotary printing unit having several banks of printing means and corresponding respective setting mechanisms therefor the latter including viewing windows arranged so that the various windows for the different banks of printing wheels are all readable by the operator in a single angular home position of the rotary printing unit.

Abstract: A type carrier arrangement for producing a roller print, which includes a continuously rotating type drum having arranged thereon a plurality of type carriers respectively carrying one type. Each type carrier has one gear segment arranged thereon for producing a rolling print. This print is brought about by a control member in cooperation with a gear segment associated with the printing area and not rotating with the type drum. The gear segment of the type drum includes a guiding section formed by the omission of a tooth. After the gear segment has meshed with the tooth segment designed as inner tooth segment, the guiding section is held by fixing means in the starting position thereof. The control means is designed as pawl controlled to act upon a ratchet tooth on the type carrier shaft so that the gear segment is turned in the direction toward the inner tooth segment. Each type shaft comprises in one cross-sectional plane at least two types offset relative to each other at an angle.