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Patent GB-191310686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Bending Apparatus.
Inventor: VOJACEK LADISLAV
IPC: E01B31/08
Filed: 1913-05-06
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 10,686. Vojacek, L. May 6. Angular bending.-In an apparatus for bending rails of the type described in Specification 3701/81 which consists of a pair of rolls mounted between sideplates at one side of the rail and an adjustable intermediate roll pressing on the other side of the rail, a cam member is provided between the centre roll and an end roll to enable the ends of rails to be bent. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the side rolls 11, 12 are mounted between side plates 1, 2, which are connected at their ends by channel-shaped pieces of laminated or cast metal, and at their centre by a bridge-piece 5 having flanges to rest on the plates and being provided with a strengthening-rib 17. In the form shown in Fig. 9 the end connecting members are stay bolts 48. The centre roll 10 is carried by a pair of arms 8, 9, which may be connected at the lower end by a bolt 18 and at the upper end by a cross-bar 7 for engaging the adjusting-screw 6 which abuts against the bridge-piece. The bearings for the centre roll consist of flanged sleeves 29, 23, of which the sleeve 29 is externally screwed on its inner end, to engage a nut 50 abutting against the rear side of the bar 8. This nut is grooved and slotted at 50<1> to supply lubricant from a grease cup 33 through passages 51 to the spindle. The sleeve 23, which is preferably tapered, is threaded on its outer end to receive a screwed cap 31 provided with a grease cup 32. The end of the roll spindle, or one of the spindles when a pair are used, is reduced at this end to receive a collar 24 abutting against the end of the sleeve. A ring 27 projecting over the shoulder on the roll and the flange of the sleeve excludes dust or scale from the bearing. The bearings of the outer rolls consist of boxes 36 passing through slots in the plates 1, 2 which are provided with holes 37<1> for the supply of lubricant from cups 39 by way of the tubes 38, Fig. 1. The lubrication may .be effected by passages in the bearings open to the exterior. The rolls may be grooved as shown in Fig. 3. so that the web of the rail may be engaged at two points only, but in the case of unsymmetrical rails as shown in Fig. 8 where there is a tendency for the rail to bend sideways the centre roll is shaped to engage the whole of the interior profile of the rail. In order to bend the ends of rails up to a distance less than half the length of the apparatus, an adjustable cam 41, Fig. 9, may be supported on a bolt 42 between the side plates and held in operative position by a bolt 4.5 passing through one of a number of holes in the cam. The apparatus, which may be operated by a capstan wheel 22<1> or by a bar engaging a slot in one of the end members or one of the stay bolts, may be carried during transportation on a wheeled trolly to engage a rail mounted in suitable position on trestles.
Patent GB-191311663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Operated Stamps for Endorsing and the like.
IPC: B41K3/04
Filed: 1913-05-19
Granted: 1914-05-14
Abstract: 11,663. Donner, A., [Firm of]. Oct. 31, 1912, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Platen machines; number-printing apparatus; printing processes.-A device for stamping salecheques &c. with the date, a serial number, and a mark identifying the operator, comprises a pivoted frame in which the printing-surfaces are mounted and a base over which an inkedribbon passes, the cheque &c. being pressed on to the ribbon by the printing-surfaces which are not inked. The cheques are placed on an ink-ribbon 4, which is traversed by hand or otherwise over a vulcanized-fibre bed 3 and may be fed over inking-rollers. The printing- surfaces are all positives, and comprise date &c. types 11, numbering-wheels 25, and a wheel 19 which prints the numerals 1, 2, 3; the wheel 19 is set by a rack 21 and a handle which also operates an indicator 22 visible through a slot 23. The numerals are arranged in the order 1, 3, 2, so that the most commonly used ones 1, 2 are brought into position by pushing the rack 21 right in or pulling it right out. The numbering-wheels 25 are fitted with ratchets operated by a pawl on an arm on a shaft 26, which arm is oscillated by the engagement of an arm 32 with adjustable stops 33, 34, so mounted that they can be put out of the path of the arm 32, as shown in Fig. 3, when the frame 12 is to be raised by its spring 16 above the position shown in Fig. 1, which is the normal position to which spring 16 raises it. A removable pin 18 and stop-plate 17 normally prevent the frame 12 from rising higher. The units wheel is provided with one deep tooth which permits the tens wheels to be operated at the correct time, and the hundreds wheel is similarly operated.
Patent GB-191314167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Covering Wire and other Cores with Yarn and the like.
Inventor: STOTT NORMAN
IPC: D02G3/36
Filed: 1913-06-19
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 14,167. Stott, N. June 19 Wire and other cores, covering by winding.- In machines for covering wire or other cores by winding - on yarn or the like, in which the wire &c. passes through a rotary spindle encircled by a cheese of the yarn, the yarn is fed in tape form with strands side by side and delivered in this condition by passing it from the cheese over a runner wire upon which it can slide, and then over a second delivery wire, or an eye or equivalent thereon. A tension device for controlling the rotation of the cheese, a burnishing-device for the yarn, and an automatic stop-motion may be employed. Figs. 1 and 3 show a cheese A mounted to rotate with a spindle B through which the wire C to be covered passes. The tape of yarn D is led around a runner wire F and a delivery wire H, and thence through a groove e to the die E at the winding-on point. The yarn may pass over an eye, roller, &c. slidable on the wire F, instead of over the plain wire. The delivery wire H is roughly parallel to the wire F and delivers the yarn to the die at a constant angle without any twisting. Fig. 2 shows a tensioning- device for varying the drag on the cheese in which a driven boss M carrying the spindle B is surrounded by a rotatable sleeve P screw-threaded in an outer sleeve N upon which the cheese is placed. Adjustment of the sleeve P by means of its flange P<1> varies the compression of a spring O, which presses a collar B<1> against a flange N<1> on the sleeve N. The yarn burnisher Q, Figs. 1 and 3, comprises a spring member with two approximately parallel limbs, one of which presses on the covered wire and the other is provided with a swell engaging a recess in the spindle. The runner wire H may be provided with a movable member such as H<1>, Fig. 4, around which the yarn passes. In the event of the yarn breaking, the member H<1> flies out by centrifugal force and engages some light member so as to stop the machine. This light member may be a tilting electric switch co-operating with mercury cups in a solenoid or like circuit. The degree of contact of the yarn with the wires F, H may be varied by an additional adjustable wire placed between the wires F, H and over which the yarn passes. The spindle shown in Fig. 1 preferably coacts with a second similar spindle arranged alongside it. The wire passes up through one and down through the other and receives two layers of yarn. According to the Provisional Specification, the adjustable spring of the cheese tensioning-device is located between a collar on the spindle and the cheese-carrying sleeve. Graduations, such as marks on the spindle in juxtaposition to the adjustable collar, indicate the amount of spring compression. In the stop-motion device, the yarn passes through a hinged eye which can move out under spring influence and indirectly operate the handle to stop the machine.
Patent GB-191314635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stitching Machines.
Inventor: WADE HAROLD
IPC: B42B2/02
Filed: 1913-06-24
Granted: 1914-06-24
Abstract: 14,635. Wade, H., [Martini-Buchbinderei- & Textilmaschinenfabrik Akt.-Ges.]. June 24. Book-stitching machines. - Automatic means are provided for feeding the stacks of sheets to the stitching point, and for carrying them away. In a modification, the feed-device presents the sheets twice to the stitching-mechanism to produce two stitches. In Fig. 1, a feed slide 9 is reciprocated on the bed 2 by a cam 5 and suitable linkage, and carries a spring gripper 13 the free end of which normally presses against the slide. The end is raised so that a stack of sheets 20 may be pushed in by a lever 10 on the slide operated by a cam 16 fixed to the bed. The sheets are carried under the presser 3 which clamps them. The slide moves to the end of its stroke, and, on returning, the gripper 13 passes under the sheets. On the next stroke, a stop on the slide pushes the stitched sheets away from the stitching point. In a modification, Fig. 6, two spring grippers 21, 22 are provided on the slider 9. A fresh stack of sheets is supplied every other reciprocation. On the first stroke, the gripper 21 carries the stack under the presser for the first stitch, and on the return the gripper 22 seizes it and on the second stroke leaves it in position for the second stitch. The grippers are opened and closed by projections on a bar 26 operated by a lever 29, 30, 31, which is actuated as the slide reciprocates by cams 32, 37 fixed to the bed. A stop may be arranged to rise out of the bed to position the sheets at the stitching point.
Patent GB-191315864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Guards for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: COLBERY CHARLES THOMAS
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1913-07-09
Granted: 1914-04-02
Abstract: 15,864. Colbery, C. T., and Taylor, C. A. July 9. Wheel - guards and obstruction - removers. - Wheel guards are pivoted under spring control so as to descend to the ground when struck by an obstacle, and, in the case of motor-vehicle front wheels, are mounted so as to move with the wheels during steering-movements; and a spring-controlled cross guard is jointed to the wheel guards. As shown in Figs. I and III, the wheel guards 9 are carried by frames 5, each pivoted at 14 to a block 2, clipped to a steering- arm 1, and normally held raised by a spring 10. The block 2 has faces which limit the pivotal movement of the guard. At the lower part of each guard is a tongue 11, either hinged at 13 and pressed down by a spring 12, or resiliently connected to the guard, and adapted to contact with the ground when the guard is lowered. Or the guards may be supported, as shown in Fig. V, by arms 29 connected to rings 28 encircling bosses 27 secured to the axles. An extension 30 of one ring 28 is connected to the steering-arm 1 by springs 10 or 10<1>, to hold the guard raised, or a spring 10<11> may be connected between an arm 29 and a forwardly-projecting steering-arm when such is used. Ratchet teeth and a pawl may be arranged to hold the guards down after they have been lowered by an obstacle. One side of the guard may be removable, in order that, when a spare wheel is used, the guard may be widened by the connexion of a special side piece. The cross guard 16 is adapted to rock about an axis 17 when struck. It is held raised by a spring 22. The joints connecting the axis 17 to the wheel guards may comprise a U-shaped bracket 37 fixed to the wheel guard, in which a ball 23 is pivoted about a vertical axis. The ball receives the end 24 of the axis 17, and a spring 25 is provided in the bore to allow for vibration.
Patent GB-191317556-A (GB)
Title: A Device for use with a Boot or Shoe, to Prevent Slipping such as during Frost or on Trodden Snow.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM
IPC: A43C15/06
Filed: 1913-11-12
Granted: 1914-03-05
Abstract: 17,556. Thompson, W. Nov. 12. Athletic overshoes.-A T-shaped plate a furnished with non-slipping studs c is secured to the boot by a laced or buckled toe-strap D and a rear lace or strap E. The lace &c. E pulls the end of the plate against the breast of the heel, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-191319948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Pressure Braking Apparatus.
Inventor: CLOUD JOHN WILLS
IPC: B60T13/68
Filed: 1913-09-03
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 19,948. Cloud, J. W. Sept. 3. [Cognate Application, 26,630/13.] Fluid - pressure braking-apparatus of railway or tramway vehicles is adapted for electric control without modifying the usual triple valve, by providing electro-magnetic valves between the train - pipe and triple valve, at the exhaust of the triple valve, and in a direct connexion between the reservoir and brake cylinder. The electric valve 6 between the train-pipe 4 and triple valve 1 comprises a double valve member 17 normally held by a spring 18 so as to provide an open communication through the pipe 5, but adapted to be lowered by energizing a solenoid 13 by a switch at the driver's valve, so as more or less to close this communication and to open the triple valve and pipe 5 to the exhaust port 19, thereby operating the triple valve to effect an emergency application. A similar valve 9 is provided on a pipe 8 leading from the triple-valve exhaust, and may be closed by energizing a solenoid 23, for retaining the brakes on while the reservoirs are recharged. A third electric valve 11 is arranged on a direct connexion 10 between the auxiliary reservoir 3 and the brake cylinder 2, and is normally closed, but may be opened by energizing a solenoid, to effect a service application of the brakes, the brakecylinder pressure being limited by a blow-down valve 12. The valve 11 may control a connexion between the main reservoir and the brake cylinder, which may contain a reducing-valve; or a valve similar to the valve 11 may be arranged to supply an emergency brake cylinder. Indicators, applications of.-A pressure gauge 37 is provided on the connexion 10 between the reservoir 3 and brake cylinder 2. The isolating- cock usually provided between the main reservoir and driver's valve may be combined with a switch arranged to close a circuit including a lamp when the cock is open.
Patent GB-191323484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locks for Vehicle Doors.
Inventor: SCHOLFIELD ARTHUR JAMES
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1913-10-17
Granted: 1914-10-19
Abstract: 23,484. Scholfield, A. J., and Redman, J. R. Oct. 17. Pneumatically-operated fastenings. - In a vacuum-operated lock, the piston A working in the cylinder B is connected to the bolt C through cross-heads a<13>, a<18> and rods a<16>, as shown in Fig. 1. Springs D retract the bolt when the vacuum is broken. The spring E permits the bolt C to yield, if a door needs to be closed after the vacuum has been applied. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, two pistons are employed, connected to the cross-head a<21>, and a single spring D surrounds the sleeve a<3> in which the bolt is mounted.
Patent GB-191325807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable-speed Mechanism.
Inventor: CK RICHARD MATTHEWS R
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1913-11-11
Granted: 1914-11-11
Abstract: 25,807. Ruck, R. M. Nov. 11. Relay or power apparatus; controlling different functions by same lever; interlocking and guarding against wrong movements.-Variablespeed gearing for motor - vehicles comprises a driving-shaft 23, Figs. 1 and 2, a driven shaft or sleeve 35, intermediate shafts 28, 29, 30 severally in gear with the sleeve 35 through separate trains of gearing such as worms 32, 33, 34, Fig. 1, and worm-wheels 36, 37, 38, Fig. 4, means for bringing the shaft 23 into alinement with one of the shafts 28, 29, 30 and clutching it thereto, and means for effecting the various operations of changing gear, including the operation of a main friction clutch, in proper mutual co-ordination automatically by power. The operating-gear shown in Figs. 5 and 6 constitutes an adaptation of the arrangements described in Specifications 13,079 / 10 and 14,010/13, [Class 80(ii), Gearing, Variable speed &c.]. The worms 32, 33, Fig. 1, for the high and middle speeds are of such steep pitch that they can be driven by their worms 36, 37, Fig. 4, when idle. The low-speed worm train 34, 38 cannot overhaul in this way. The wheels 36, 37 are therefore secured to the sleeve 35, while the wheel 38 is loose and adapted to be connected thereto by a clutch 41. Additional means may be provided for reversed driving, or one of the worm trains may be adapted for the purpose. On the ends of the intermediate shafts are clutch members 46, 47, 48, Fig. 1, adapted to be engaged by a clutch member 49, Fig. 2, which slides on a feather on the shaft 23 under the action of a rock-shaft 61. The shaft 23 is supported in a bearing block 25, which slides transversely at the proper angle between guides 26, 27 under the action of a lever 55, Fig. 1. A rod 68 from the lever 55, a rod 69 which operates the shaft 61, and a rod 67, Fig. 4, which operates the clutch 41 are connected respectively through means 84, 83, 86, Fig. 5, to studs 82, 81, 85 engaging cam-grooves 79, 78, 80 in a sliding carrier 77. The carrier 77 is operated from a shaft 94, Fig. 6, driven from the engine, the cam-grooves &c. being arranged to effect the various operations in proper sequence. A cam 141 splined on the shaft 94 disengages the main friction clutch before the gear is changed. When a plunger 142 is thrust into the way of the-cam 141, the cam slides to the left, and, through links 136, 137, &c., disengages the clutch. The clutch is engaged again by a spring after the shaft 94 has turned, effecting the speed change. The carrier 77 is actuated through one step for every turn of the shaft 94 by tappets 93 on the shaft adapted to be engaged alternatively by blocks 91, 92 in the carrier. The blocks 91, 92 have oppositely-directed inclines which strike the tappets 93 when rotating and are by them thrust laterally, so moving the carrier. The timing and control mechanism for the shaft 94 is similar to that described in Specification 14,010/13.
Patent GB-191325945-A (GB)
Title: An Unsinkable Pneumatic Costume.
Inventor: SPILBERG ABRAHAM
IPC: B63C9/093
Filed: 1913-11-12
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 25,945. Spilberg, A. Dec. 4, 1912, [Convention date]. Body attachments, buoyant. - A life - saving costume consists of two walls 1, 2 of waterproofed cloth, shaped to the body and enclosing a quantity of air at atmospheric pressure. The air chamber may be formed by interposing a layer of cottonwool or other light and porous substances 3 between the walls when the garment is made ; the openings for the arms &c. are provided with elastic bands 5. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 18,294/12.
Patent GB-191400114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Impression Cylinders for Printing Machines.
Inventor: SMITH ERNEST JAMES
IPC: B41F13/18
Filed: 1914-01-02
Granted: 1914-09-10
Abstract: 114. Smith, E. J. Jan. 2. Printing - surfaces; impression surfaces and the like. - Impression cylinders of the kind in which the gaps for the blanket-fixing devices are discontinuous or " staggered," have the gaps arranged symmetricallv on each half of the impression cylinder, so as to avoid lateral drag on the paper web. In one form, the gaps a, b are in line and extend inwards from each end one-quarter the length of the cylinder, a gap c parallel with these gaps extending over the centre half. The type formes are correspondingly placed on the printing-cylinders.
Patent GB-191405021-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleat for Securing Ropes and Cords.
Inventor: FISHER CHARLES SIDNEY DALTON
IPC: B63B21/04
Filed: 1914-02-26
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 5021. Fisher, C. S. D. Feb. 26. Grips, friction. - A cleat for fastening ropes and cords comprises front and rear horns 6, 7 provided upon a bolt 4 capable of sliding in bearings 2, 3 on a base 1. The bearing 2, 3 is slotted at 8 and has two notches 9 upon its rear face. The rope &c., having been wound around the horns, is pulled so as to rotate the bolt and allow it to slide forwards, and the portion of the rope &c. lying against the surfaces 6<1>, 6<11> of the horn 6 is thus gripped against the bearing 2. The device can be used to enable a rope &c. to be gradually paid out.
Patent GB-191405875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reheating Furnaces.
IPC: F27B9/14
Filed: 1914-03-07
Granted: 1915-06-03
Abstract: 5875. Eickworth & Sturm Ges. Jan. 3, [Convention date]. Metal-heating furnaces.-In a continuous reheating furnace, the cool zone is divided into an upper and lower part by a partition or hearth c extending throughout its length but not reaching into the hot zone. The flames &c. from the burner e fill the hot zone and are then divided between the two parts of the cool zone, the proportions being determined by the independently-controlled dampers in the two outlets f, g.
Patent GB-191413150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Crape, and like Crimped, or Embossed, Fabric, from Cotton, or from Thread Made from Cellulose.
IPC: D06C23/04
Filed: 1914-05-28
Granted: 1914-10-29
Abstract: 13,150. Courtaulds, Ltd., and Gilles, W. S. May 28. Azo dyes, forming on the material; substantive-dye processes.-In the manufacture of crape capable of resisting moisture, from cotton or from artificial silk, the material is preferably treated with albuminous or gelatinous matter and formaldehyde in known way, and then dyed by means of a direct diamine black or one developed from diaminogene black with betanaphthol and phenylene diamine. Dyeing may be followed by a second treatment with albuminous matter and formaldehyde, after which the material is treated with a solution of a salt of aluminium, preferably the acetate, dried and heated, softened with a soluble oil or soap, and then crimped.
Patent GB-191415770-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Retaining Bulkhead Doors in their Open Position.
IPC: B63B19/00
Filed: 1914-07-01
Granted: 1915-04-01
Abstract: 15,770. H a r l a n d & Wolff, and Armstrong, W. E. July 1. Door holders.-A sliding bulkhead door a is retained in the fully-open position by a gravity catch e hinged to the door frame g, and disengaged by a cam i on the operating-shaft d. Lost-motion connexions l, k are provided between the operating- shaft d and its pinions c, to allow the catch to be released before the pinions are operated.