US814510A - Rotary printing-press. - Google Patents

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No. 814,510. PATENTED MAR. 6, 1906.

H. F. BEOHMAN.

ROTARY PRINTING PRESS.

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UNITED STATES PATE NT OFFICE. i HENRY r. BECHMAN, or BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO DUPLEX PRINTING PRESS COMPANY, or BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.

ROTARY PRINTING-PRESS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented March 6, 1906.

Application filed July 26, 1905. Serial No. 271,267.

To (Ml). whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HENRY F. BECHMAN, of Battle Creek, in the county of Calhoun and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Rotary Printin -Presses;-and Thereby declare that the fo lowing is a full, clear, and exact description thereof, reference being had to the ac company'ing drawings, which form part of this specification.

' This invention is an improvement in ro- 1 tary-cylinder stereotype-plate web-printing presses; and it consists in the novel features and combinations of parts summarized in the claims.

The primary object of my invention is to produce a rotary printing-press capable of printing perfected newspapers or other publications from stereotype and other plates and equal in speed and capacity to the high- .est grade of such machines now in general use, while superior thereto in points of du'rability, accessibility of parts, and ease of threading, and which will be more economical to manufacture, occupy lessspace, and cost less for maintenance and operation than prior machines and will be free from the serious practical objections, inconveniences, and

' limitations inherent in the present known large rotaryweb-printing presses.

In the ordinary stereotype-printing presses now in general use and the so-called straight line printing-presses the perfecting printing mechanisms are superimposed one above the other in two or more decks, the plate and impression cylinders extend transversely of the press between the side frames, and the nking drums and rollers are similarly arranged. In such machines these mechanisms are not easily accessible, being necessarily in the interior of the machine, and many of them are so far above the floor that ladders or stairs are necessary toenable the pressman to reach them.

To more readily understand some of the great advantages secured by my inven tion, it may be compared with the stereotypepriritmg presses now in general use for the productron of newspapers having, for instance, thlrty-two pages. Such presses are ordinarily from tuelve to fifteen feet in height, necessi- I tating (when preparing such press for operation) the lifting of several heavy rolls of paper to heights varying from one to twelve feet, also the lifting of a large number of heavy plate-forms to equal elevation, also the lifting of the ink and the numerous heavy inking-rollers to corresponding heights. The stereotype-plates, moreover, have to he slipped endwise of the cylinders through cramped spaces in the press before they can be put in place, and the pressman has to crawl into dangerous positions to adjust the plates on the cylinders to change the tympans or pack the impression-cylinders and to thread the press. The ink-rollers also have to be slipped endwise through the press from one side thereof to the other. As compared with machines of like capacity in present use my machine occupies no more floor-space and is considerably less in height. All the platecylinders or printing-couples are in substantially one horizontal plane. All are low down and within easy reach of the operator. All are arranged longitudinally instead 'of transversely of the main frame and are directly accessible broadside outermost, and all the plate-cylinders are so low and accessible that the stereotype-plates can be easily put directly in place thereon 01' removed therefrom by a pressman standing on the floor without using any tackle and without his having to go into or between any parts of the machine. The impression-cylinders are similarly arranged near the floor and easily accessible throughout their entire length, so that they may be packed and tympans changed by an operator standing on the floor. Cmresponding advantages exist in my machine with respect to the inking mechanisrns,

every fountain and every roller being easily accessible throughout its entire length by the operator standing on the floor. Thus the work of preparing my press for operation or getting ready is greatly facilitated.

Further important advantages of my machine are its steadiness, it being free from the serious vibrations of the upper portions or decks ofthe machines now in use, which vibrations shorten the life of the machine and limit its speed. My machine also occupies less than one-half the cubical space'of other machines of corresponding capacity and does not require a specially-built high-ceilquality of inged press-room for its accommodation. Again, in my machine all the ink-fountains are in the same horizontal plane near the floor, and therefore subject to a uniform temperature, whereas in the presses nowin general use the ink-fountains are at various altitudes, and as the temperature in a room 18 higher in the upper portions of it the ink in the upper fountains is generally of a considerably higher temperature than that in the lower fountains, resulting in very unequal rinting. Furthermore, in my press the we s are fed into the machine from the side parallel with the cylinders, and the web-rolls, instead of being elevated above the floor, merely have to be rolled upon unwind press embodying my invention and adapted to print as many as thirty-two pages, newspaper size, at each operation; but I do not restrict myself to the precise form, dimensions, and construction of parts shown, as the press may be made of greater or less capacity by adding to or subtracting from the number i of printing couples or cylinders employed.

In said drawings, Figure 1 is a top plan view of the complete machine. Fig. 2 is a side elevation, enlarged and partly broken. Fig. 3 is a section on line X X, Fig. 2, looking to the left. Fig. 4 is a similar section looking to the right. Fig. 5 is a section on line 5 5, Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a transverse section through the press. Fig. 7 is an enlarged sectional view showing the inking mechanism.

The printing mechanism.1n the press illustrated in the drawings two sets of perfecting printing mechanisms are employed. Each set contains two plate-cylinders 1 2 and their coacting impression-cylinders 1 2. The cylinders are arranged longitudinally of the press instead of transverscl and extend axially thereof and are alf tially in the same plane. The'cylinders in the adjacent-sets are, moreover, in axial alinement end to end. The plate-cylinders 1 2 in each set are outermost, and the impression-cylinders 1 2 are'between the plate-cylinders and preferably slightly below thelevel of the plate-cylinders.

The two perfecting pnnting mechanisms are substantially duplicates ofeach other,

' and as similar parts thereof will be marked alike the description of one will applyvto both.

substan' The cylinders 1 1 2 2 are journaled upon upstanding transverse end and center u rights 3 of the main frame, which may e tied longitudinally in any suitable manner. The base 3 of the frame is continuous and underlies all the mechanisms and forms with the fouruprights 3 3 and their ties a very rigid and substantial main frame open on its sides. ,u

As will be seen by reference to Figs. 2, 3, and 4, there is nothing to obstruct access to the several plate-cylinders from the sides of the machine, and as they are only about four feet above the floor the sterotype-plates can be lifted and placed directly in position there on by the pressman standing on the floor and the plates can be adjus'ted'and locked without the pressman crawling onto or' into the machine. The pressman can likewise ar' range the tym ans and pack the various impression-cylindbrs 1 2 from thefioor, simply having to reach slightly beyond the outer plate-cylinder for this purpose, but does not have to go onto or into the machine. The several 0 linders 1 1* 22 of each set are intergeare I by gears 1 1 2 2, as shown, so as to rotate synchronously, and may be driven from the main shaft 4 by means of a gear 4 and intermediate gears 4 -and 4, the latter of which meshes with the gear 2. As shown, two gears 4* are on the main shaft 4, so that each set of printing mechanisms may be driven directly from the main shaft, and this enables either set of printing mechanism to be thrown out of operation by unshipping one of the gears 4 or 4.

The sets of gearing for driving the cylinders are duplicated (see Figs. 3 and 4) at the inner or adjacent ends 5 ient position foraccess. The'fountain-roll 5 gives ink to roller 5 from which it is transferred by duetor 5' to the drum 5, on the surface of which it is'distributed by means of vibrator-rollers 5 and distributing-roller 5 From the ink-drum ink is supplied to the form-rollers 5 5, one of which may contact directly with the drum, and the other is supplied with inkthrough intermediates 5 and 5. In )ractice the rollers 525*, and 5? are mounte in slides 6 and can be moved horizontally to-and from the cylinder and drum. The rollers 5, 5 5, and 5 are supported on the lower parts of swinging hangers 6*, which are pivoted at 6 to the adjacent uprights 3 and 3 of the frame and are provided with segmental gears 6 on their upper ends, meshing with intermediates 6, which in turn mesh with racks 6 on the under side of the super-v posed slides 6. The hangers 6 are also provided on their lower curved edges with teeth 6", which mesh with pinions 6" on a shaft 6, extending longitudinally of the frame between the uprights 3 and 3 and provided on its outer end with a handle orlever o by which the shaft can be turned so as to swing rating the rollers the hangers 6 outward or inward. When the hangers 6* are swung outward, the set of rollers 5 5 5", and 5 are thrown outward and away from the drum, and simultaneously the slides 6 are moved outward, sepaand 5 from the latecylinder and inkdrum. When the, ower part of the hanger is moved inward, the up per set of inking-rollers is also'moved inward.

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of the frame, and on turning the shaft 6",

turbing any ,other parts main shaft 4 Thus both the form-rollers and distributingrollers are moved into or out of relative position at the will of the operator by simply and in their outermost positions the-ink-rollers can be removed and if necessar and can be lifted broadside into or out of position without disof the machine, and in their outermost position the inking-rollers can be washed without removing them from their bearings.

It will be seen that all the fountains and rollers are accessible from the side of the press and are entirely under the control and supervision of the pressman, and as all are in su stantially the same plane the temperature of the ink therein is uniform and a uni form quality of printing. is insured.

The duotor-roll 5 is supported in rocking arms 5 attached to the rock -shaft 5, mounted in the hangers 6 and this rockshaft carries an arm 5",, carrying a roller 5, which engages a cam 5 on the shaft 5 of the ink-fountain roll 5*; The shaft of this fountain-roller extends through the upright 3 and is positively driven, as hereinafter explained.

' The ink-drum 5 is driven from the adjacent relative plate-cylinder 1 or 2 by means of a gear 15 on the inner end of the ink-roll shaft,

meshin -with an intermediate 5 which in turn meshes with the adjacent plate-cylinder gear 1 or2 as shown in Fi 's. 3 and 4. The ink-fountain rollers 5 are riven fromthe by intermediate gearing, as shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 5.. To one of the gears 4*, Fig. 3, is attached a small pinion 4, which meshes with a larger pinion 4 on a stub-shaft attached to one of the uprights 3 the hub of gear 4 is keyed a small pinion 4 which meshes with a p nion 4 mounted on a stub attached to one of the uprights 3*, and this in turn meshes wlth a pinion 4" on a stub-shaft attached to back and forth.

ing on its ends bevel-gears 7 which mesh I with beveled gears 5" on the inner ends of the ink-foun'tain-roller shafts 5 and impart proper movement to said ink-rolls and in proper time.

.The adjacent alined ink-fountain rollers 5 may be driven from the first ink-fountain rolls by means of gears 5 attached thereto beside gears 5 and meshing with a pinion 5 on a short shaft 5 ournaled between the uprights 3 3 of the frame. Another pinion 5" on shaft 5 adjacent alined ink-roll shaft, as shown in Figs. 2 and 5. One of the pinions 5 may be unshipped when it is desired to throw one set of ink mechanism out of operation.

The vibrator-rollers 5 5 may be operated back and forth by means of a sliding bar 8, which is supported'in brackets 8, attached to uprights f) of the. frame, said bar extending longitudinally of the press and having its ends bifurcated, as at 8, and provided with pins 8", engaging grooved collars 8 on the shafts of rollers 5, as shown. The said bar 8 is also provided with a depending arm 8, which is pivotally connected to an eccentricstrap 8 surrounding an eccentric 8 fastened to shaft 7, (see Figs. 3, 4, and 5,) and consequently as the shaft 7 is rotated the vibrator-rollers 5 are moved longitudinally In this simple way both sets of vibrators in adjacent longitudinallyalined inking mechanisms are operated from one cam. i

T he web feeding mecbanismr The paper to be perfected is fed in from a web-roll to each perfecting mechanism. The web-rolls are mounted on suitable unwinding supports, which may be located at the floor-level and beside the press, so that the web-rolls do not have to be lifted by any tackle and can be simply rolled into position on the floor. As shown, the rolls of paper'.\vli W ported on parallel idler rolls or which are arran ed about on the level of the floor and paral el with the press. There should be one set of these supports for each perfecting mechanism and parallel with the plate cylinders. The web is led from the roll W around and under one of the supportingrolls w and under the floor into the pit beshafts w.

'neath the press proper and then' passes upward around a guide-roller W to and between the plate and impression cylinders successively, so as to be printed on one side by the first late and impression cylinders and erfecter or rinted on its opposite side by tie second p ate and impression cylinare sup meshes with the pinion 5 on the nal of tlieniac iine to a foldin mechanism at one end thereof. The other alf of the web is s'imilarlyturned under and over an anglebar 11 and then passes to the folder. It will be noted that there is a guide-roller 9 and two angle-bars 11 11 for each printing mechanism and that the four halves of the two webs printed in the mechanisms may be alined and simultaneously directed into one folder. I

The roller 9 is mounted longitudinally of the press and above the printing mechanisms in bracketst, secured to u )rights 3 ,1nount ed on the uprights 3 3 o' the main frame. On the inner end of the shaft of roller 9 is a gear 9, which is driven by means of intermediates 9", 9, and 9 from gear 2 of the adj acent inipress1on-cylinder.

The cutter 10 is mounted on a' shaft 10,

journaled in arms 10', attached to a rock-" shaft 10, which is journaled in brackets 3, attached to a bar, 3, connected to the uprights 3*. On the inner end of shaft 10 is a pinion 10 meshin with the pinion 9 on the shaft of roller 9. The roller 9 above the second printing mechanism is driven by means of a gear 9 on its shaft meshing with a gear 9 on a short shaft 9*, journaled between the adjacent upright 13*, the gear 9 being keyed on shaft 9". p The angle-bars 1 1 and 11 are bolted to the under side of bar 3. The said bar, it will be noted, lies about the median line of the mem-' bers, and the angle-bars 1]. 11 are preferably tubular and need only be supported at their inner ends, thereby leaving their outer ends free and unencumbered, which enables the pressman to thread the webs or half-webs through the machine and over the angle-bars with the greatest expedition, as the web can be simply looped overthe angle-bars without having to be threaded through any openings or confined spaces to be assed thereover.

The folder may be 0 ordinary construction. As shown,.it has a former 12, at the upper end of which is a roller 12, over which the web asses to the former. The roller 12 may be riven by a bevel-gear 12 meshing with a bevel-gear 9 on the shaft of roll 9. The webs after passing the former enter between the collector-roll 12 and cutter-roll 12" of ordinary construction and after being properly folded. are delivered from the machine. [do not herein claim the )articular construction of the folder; but it will be noted that the cutting-cylinders thereof are in alinement with the prmting-cylinders, but below the plane thereof.

From the foregoing it will be observed that if desired. The. machine shown is patterned froman Al extend longitudinally of-t e press ladders or platforms. The cylinders are pre erably ei ht-page cylinders, so that the'press as a who e can print thirty-two pages, using eight-page webs. After being perfected the webs are slitlongitudinally, and each halfof the Web, which has been traveling trans-.

versely of the press theretofore, is given a quarter-turn over oneof the angle-bars and led longitudinally of the press directly to the folder. out of their course until after they are perfected and then are given but a quarter-turn. In the press as shown'all the four halves of the two perfected webs or any less number thereof can be assembled at the to of the former and folded together as one we by the folder. By simply unshifting a few of the gears one of the said perfecting mechanisms can be put out of operation if it is not desired to use the entire press. The inking mechanisms are all longitudinal of the press and readily accessible from the floor. One main drive-shaft operates both sets of inking mechanisms, and the vibrating rollers in the adjacent sets of inking mechanisms are operated by the same cam.

By using long four-page-wide plate-cylinders the number of parts required is materially lessened as compared with two-pagewide cylinders in a press of given capacity, only half the number of inking mechanisms being required. perfecting mechanism can produce slxteen or ess pa es at each operation. Either set can be used to produce simply sixteen pages or less, and using both sets papers of any even number of pages up to thirty-two can be produced. Obviously the press ca'n' be increased in capacity by simply duplicating the printing ditional fol ing mechanisms may be attached,

actual working machine of thirty-twoage capacity, and the advantagesstated afiove have been practically demonstrated. In the foregoin descri tion and in the claims the word ongitudlnally has reference to the longest diameter or longitudinal. axis of the press, and in this sense it can be readily seen that all the cylinders and inkingrolls in the press are arran ed longitudinal y thereof, whereas in the or inary large cyllnder printing-presses the cylinders are arthe press, and therefore may be roperly termed as arran ed transversely t ereof.

Having thus escribed my 1nvent1on,what

In the press shown each- The webs aremot turned or deflected and inking mechanisms, and adranged parallel with theshortest diameter (if l the press, and close together, t e perfecting and close together; the perfecting end; a f0 :pression cylinders arrange I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a printing-press, the combination of tWo rotary perfecting printing mechanisms arranged end to. end in one frame and closely adjacent, the printing-couples in each bein parallel with and adjacent to each other, and afolding mechanism exterior to said mechanisms.

2. In a printing-press, the combination of a plurality of perfectim mechanisms, each comprising two plateand two impression cylinders arranged longitudinally of the press and close together, the perfecting mechanisms bein r arranged substantially end to end and close y adjacent, and a folding mechan ism outside tire printing mechanisms.

3. In a printing-press, the combination of a plurality of perfectin 'mechanisms, each comprising two late and two impression cylinders arrange longitudinally of the press and close together, the perfecting mechan isms being substantially end to end and adj acent, and a folding mechanism at the outer end of one of the perfecting mechanisms, and means for directing the webs to the folding mechanism. 1

4. In a printing-press, the combination of a plurality of perfectin mechanisms, each comprising two plate an two impression cylinders arranged longitudinally of the press, the perfecting mechanisms being arranged adjacent; a folding mechanism at the outer end of one of the perfecting mechanisms; and angle-bars above the rintingmechanisms whereby the web may ge directed to the folder.

5. In a newspaper-printing press, the combination of a p urality of perfecti mechanisms in substantially the same p ane, each comprising twoplate-cylinders and two impression-cylinders arranged lon itudinally of mechanisms being arranged closely adjacent end to end, and a folding mechanism outside the printing mechanism.

6. In a news aper-printing press, the combination of a p urality of perfecting mechanisms in substantially the same plane, ea'ch comprising two plate and two impression cylinders arranged longitudinally of the press echanisms bein arranged closely adjacerjt end to illing mechanism at the outer end of one of the perfecting mechanisms; and means for directing the webs to the folding mechanism.

7. In a news iaper-printing press, the combination of a plurality of perfecting mechanisms each comprising two (plate and twoimlongitudinally of the press and close together; the two perfecting mechanisms being arranged closely adj acent end to end; a folding mechanism outside the prmtmg mechanisms, and angle-l bars above the mechanisms whereby the web may be given a quarter-turn and directed to the folder mechanism.

8. In a printing-press, the combinationof two 7 cylinder perfecting printing mechanisms arranged end' to end in one frame, a

.folder at one end of such mechanisms, and means for directing all webs after being printed in a straight line to said folder.

9. In a printing press, a main frame, two rotary intergeared printing mechanisms therein arranged end to end longitudinally of the frame and substantially in" one plane, and a folding mechanism at one end of the printing mechanisms. 1

10. In a printing-press, the combination of two rotary web-perfecting printing mechanisms arranged longitudinally of the press end to end in one frame, a single folding mechanism at one end of the press exterior to the mechanisms, and means for directing all the webs after being perfected into such folder.

11. In a printing-press, the combination of two printing mechanisms in one frame, each comprising rotary plate and impression cylinders extending longitudinally of the press, the printing-couples being arranged closely *adjacent without intervening mechanism the plate-cylinders being outermost, and the adj acent mechanisms being arranged closely adjacent end to end and longitudinally of the frame; means for driving the cylinders, and inking mechanisms for the plate-cylinders arranged parallel therewith.

12. In a printing-press, the combination of two sets of perfecting mechanism, each com prising two plate and two impression cylin ders arranged longitudinally of the press the perfecting mechanisms being arranged end to end in one frame and closely adjacent; with gearing for driving said cylinders mounted in the press intermediate the perfecting mechanisms.

13. The combination of two sets of perfeoting mechanisms, each comprising two plate and two impression cylinders, arranged in substantially the same plane, the cylinders inthe adjacent mechanisms being arranged longitudinally of the press, end to end, and those in adjacent sets being axially alined; with gearing for driving all the cylinders, arranged intermediate the adjacent ends thereof.

14. The combination with a pair of platecylinders and (reacting impression-cylinders, I

arranged end to end longitudinally of the mass and a folder at the end of the ness: of i 7 parallel diagonally-arranged turner-liars mounted above the cylinders, and unsupported at their outer ends.

15. The combination of two sets of platecylinders and coacting impression-cylinders, arranged end'to end longitudinally of the press and in substantially the same plane, and afolder at the end of the press; with diagonallyarranged turner bars mounted above each set of cylinders, and unsupported .at their outer ends.

16. In a printing press, a main frame, two rotary intergeared printing mechanisms therein arranged end to end longitudinally of the frame and substantially in one plane, a folding mechanism at one end of the printing mechanisms, inking mechanism, and a websupply parallel with the printing mechanism. 17. In a printing-press, the combination of the main frame, a pair of printing-c0uples therein arranged end to end longitudinally of the press, an inking mechanism beside each plate-cylinder and parallel therewith, gearing between the printing-couples, a folder, angle-bars above the printing-couples, and means for slitting the web before it reaches the angle-bars, substantially as described.

18. In a printing-press, the combination of a main frame, a pair of printin -couples mounted therein end toend and on itudinally of the press; with the plate-cylinders outermost, and in substantially the same plane, an inking mechanism adjacent to and below each plate-cylinder and parallel therewith, a folder at the end of the press, anglebars above the printing couples, webuides, and means for slitting the web before it reaches the angle-bars, substantially as de- 1 scribed.

19. The combination with plate and impression cylinders and a folder at one end of the said cylinders havin its cutting-cylinders in alinement with tie printing-cylinders; of means for directing a web laterally into the press, means for slitting the web, and angle-bars arranged above the cylinders whereby the halves of the web may be given a quartenturn after printing, and together directed into the folder.

20. In a rotary weberfecting printingpress, the combination 0 two rotary perfectmg mechanlsms'in one frame, each having a pairof plate-cylinders, all of the platecylin- I above each set of cylinders whereby the webs printed by the cylinders may be directed to the folder.

' 22. A rotary printing-press comprising a main frame, two sets of plate-cylinders and coacting impression-cylinders arranged end to end therein and intermediate gearing whereby the cylinders in each set may be rotated synchronously; with means whereby one set of cylinders may be thrown out of oporation, a folding mechanism, and diag'onally-arranged web-guides adjacent. to each printing mechanism whereby the web printgdldby any cylinder may be directed to the 23. In a printing-press the combination of two setsof perfecting mechanism, each comprising two plate and two impression cylinders arranged longitudinally of the press; and gearing for driving said cylinders mounted in the press intermediate the perfecting mechanisms; with a folder at oneend of the press, and angle-bars above each perfecting mechanism, the anglebars being parallel and adapted to direct the webs to the folder.

- 24:. The combination of two sets of perfecting mechanism, each comprising two plate and two impression cylinders, arranged in substantially the same lane, the cylinders being arranged longitu inally of the press, end to end, and those in adjacent sets being axially alined; and gearing for driving all the cylinders, arranged intermediate the adj acent ends thereof; with a folder at one end of the press, and parallel angle-bars above each perfecting mechanism adapted to direct the webs to the folder,

25. In combination with plate and impression cylinders and a folder at one end thereof having its cutting-cylinders in alinement with the plate-cylinders; of angle-bars supported at one end only, and arranged above the printing-cylinders, whereby the web is directed to the folder.

26. In combination with late and impression cylinders in substantia y one plane, and a folder at one end of said cylinders, having its cutting-cylinders in alinement with the printing-cylinders; of means for directin a web laterally into the press, means for s itting the web, and means whereby the web may be given a quarter-turn, after printing, and directed into the folder, substantially as described.

'27 In combination with late and impression cylinders in substantially the same plane, and a folder at one end of said cylinders hav ing its cutting-cylinders in alinement with the printing-cylinders; of means for directinga web laterally into the press, means for slitting the web, and angle-bars supported at one end only, arranged above the cylinders,

"whereby' the halves of the web may be given a quarter-turn, after printing, and directed into the folder, substantially as described.

28. In a printing-press the combination of two plate-cylinders, and two coacting im-- pression-cyllnders between the plate-cylinders and parallel therewith, the rinting-couples being closely adjacent an without intervening mechanism, and all said cylinders extending longitudinally of the press with the plate-cylinders outermost; with ink-drums, ink-fountains, and ink-distributing and form rollers parallel with the cylinders and at the outer sides of the press, substantially as set forth.

29. In a printing-press the combination of two plate-cylinders and two coacting impres- 'sion-cylinders, in substantially the same plate-cylinders respectively, substantially as described.

\ 30. In a printing-press the combination of two sets of perfecting mechanism, each comprising two platecylinders and two coacting impression -cylinders in substantially the same. plane, the plate-cylinders outermost and the cylinders in adjacent sets being end to end, and extending longitudinally of the press; with an ink drum and fountain for each plate-cylinder at the outer sides of the press and parallel 'with the plate-cylinders, sets of ink-rollers for supplying ink from the fountains at the, outer sides of the press and extendiin parallel fountain to the ink-d rum, and from the dean to the plate-cylinders, and gearing located between the perfecting mechanisms for driving 3o all the cylinders and inking mechanism.

31. In a printing-press the combination of two sets of perfecting mechanism, each comprising two plate-cylinders and two coacting impression-cylinders. in substantially the 35 same plane, the plate-cylimlers being outermost, and all extending axially longitudinally of the press, ink drums and fountains below the plate-cylinders and at the outer sides of the press and extending parallel with 40 the cylinders, sets of ink-distributing rollers forsupplying ink from the fountain to the ink-drum, and from the drum to the platecylinders, and means for lllOViIlgGfitOh and any set of rollers to and from its drum, and to 45 and from its plate-cylinder, substantially as described.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

' HENRY F. BECHMAN. In presence of (JiiAnLEs A. GnAMEs, CiiARLEs G. Miacniiu

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