Operation initiator

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1977-01-04

1978-10-31

Wyche, Benjamin W.

Machine element or mechanism

Mechanical movements

Oscillation or reciprocation to intermittent unidirectional...

194 1G, F16H 2702

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041227298

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for initiating the operation of a device by requiring plural actuations of a coin-controlled reciprocating operating handle. A rail, which includes a pawl affixed thereto, is reciprocated by the operating handle. A ratchet having a plurality of teeth is rotatably mounted on an operating shaft in operative relation to the pawl. An operation-initiating disc member is fixed relative to the shaft and is coaxially mounted relative to the ratchet. The ratchet and the operation initiating disc member are constructed and arranged relative to each other and relative to the pawl so that successive engagements of teeth on the ratchet by the pawl results in eventual rotation of the operation initiating disc member and consequent rotation of the shaft with respect to which it is fixed thereby initiating operation of the device to which the shaft is affixed. By selectively changing the value of the angle of unrestricted rotation possible between the ratchet and the operation initiating disc member, the number of actuations of the rail member required to commence the rotation of the shaft can be varied.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1421571 (1922-07-01), Rodger
patent: 2038963 (1936-04-01), Seeburg
patent: 3990318 (1976-11-01), Cahoe et al.

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