Abstract: A device for controlling a type-carrying element in a single unit for typewriters or like machines comprises a stepped cam to execute the hammering action of the type-carrying element with an intensity independent from external factors and manually adjustable for all the characters of the type carrying element, and also, in addition, automatically for some characters of the type-carrying element, particularly for those having a smaller printing area, the stepped cam being provided to effect the hammering action by inertia following the action of a spring suitable to transmit a given initial thrust.

Abstract: A ribbon-feed and motion-reversal device for typewriters and the like comprises an oscillating supporting plate on which a cartridge with the spools carrying the inked ribbon is placed, the supporting plate being coupled to a driving lever driven by a cam mounted on the driving shaft of the typewriter, and suitable to transmit the winding action directly to either one of the ribbon-carrying spools of the cartridge. A balance lever is driven by the ribbon at the end of its unwinding, through oscillating wings on the cartridge.

Abstract: A device for controlling the positioning of a single element type-carrier for typewriters or the like comprises a plurality of kinematic chains, each comprising a transverse rod connected with sliding elements fitted with cam windows suitable to control, by means of corresponding cams, the pulleys carrying the control wire of the type-carrying element, each kinematic chain being actuated directly by an interposer associated with a related key lever.