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US 3,987,277 AGranted
System for digitally collecting and storing data
AssigneeJ. Hengstler K.G.
InventorsKurt Kratt, Wolfgang Schweikert
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Abstract
The system serves to digitally collect and store data in readable form and comprises counters for storing data and a main unit, which comprises adapters removably holding respective ones of said counters in counting positions and control means for controlling said counters in said counting positions.
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A system for digitally collecting and storing data in readable form, comprising:
- at least one counter;
- at least one axially rotatable digit wheel in each counter;
- digit indicia disposed on the surface of each digit wheel;
- a plurality of count-indicating code elements disposed on respective concentric circles and at respective angular positions on the end face of each digit wheel;
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- a plurality of axially slidable code reading pins disposed adjacent the end face of each digit wheel in corresponding concentric circles and angular positions as, and for contact engagement with, said code elements.
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