Preselection counter with continuous display and automatic repetition of a preset value

A preselection counter adapted to effect automatic repetition of a preset value and capable of maintaining a continuous display of said preset value during operation thereof comprising:

• switch-off counter means adapted to actuate a desired function when a quantity of said function determined by said preset value has been reached;
• presettable indicating means including number rollers adapted to be set at said preset value and to retain said setting until reset, said presettable indicating means being adapted to display said retained preset value;
• sensing wheel means operably interposed between said switch-off counter means and said presettable indicating means adapted to be placed in transmitting engagement therebetween to transmit the preset value on said indicating means to said switch-off counter means and to be removed from transmitting relationship therebetween during operation of said switch-off counter means to actuate said desired function;
• and means for resetting said sensing wheel means in accordance with the preset value on said presettable indicating means without altering the setting of said presettable indicating means.