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Fifteen Essential typewriter parts are


1

A set of Type heads i.e.

to make the impressions of the letters.

2

A set of Type bars or a ball with the letter types upon it

3

An inking device e.g.

inked ribbon or ink pad to mark the impressions on the paper.

4

A link system to accelerate and apply the letter type to t the paper direct from the inkpad

or through an inked ribbon.

5

Keys for the operator to strike

6

A surface for the paper to rest upon. e.g

Roller platen or flatbed.

7

A shift mechanism to write capital letters

8

A framework to enclose and support the mechanisms.

9

Very light mineral oil only. (should not be applied to a typebar

segment).Vegetable

oil clogs.

10

A segment or yokes for the type bars to swing in

11

Mechanism to move the paper e.g.

Platen knobs or linespace

lever.

12

Rubber feet to prevent noise transmitting to desk

13

Guides to keep the paper in desired position

14

Paper feed rolls or flatbed positioning device

15

An escapement mechanism to move to next letter or space plus a cover to keep out dust when not in use

C E Beach ex Typemech

19/03/13


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