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Patent GB-190518880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and other Vehicles
Inventor: GARTHORN MICHAEL
Filed: 1905-09-19
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 18,880. Garthorn, M. Sept. 19. Couplings, automatic.-Consists of an automatic coupling, which can also be operated by hand from either side of the vehicle. Figs. 7 and 8 show the use with side-buffer stock, and Fig. 13 with a central buffer. The link B, Figs. 7 and 8, is suspended on the pin C<1> of the crank-arms C' by an oblong eye B<1>, and is bevelled at the front so as to ride up the incline D<3> of the adjacent hook for automatic coupling, and also to clear the neighbouring link, should the latter be extended. For hand operation, the chain-wheel C<4> is turned so that the crank C', C' on its axle 0 moves the link outwards until the snug C<3> on the crank-pin engages the shoulder B' in the eye and raises the link from the hook, as shown on the right-hand side of Fig. 7. A recess B<2> is cut on each side of the link to clear the snug C<3> when automatic coupling occurs. The wheel C<4> is rotated from either side by the chain E' and wheel E', the hollow axle E of which carries the operating-levers F. Mounted on these are locking-bolts F', which engage slots in the quadrants F<3> and are coupled together by links F<5> and cranks F<6> on the through spindle F<7>. Other operating-gear may be used, and the link may be replaced by a hook P, Fig. 13, which has a spur p<2> to take the ordinary drawchain and a point P<1> shaped so as to ride over a cross-bar in the draw-head, as shown. In the central-buffer construction showa, the spring R<2> assists a central buffer, not shown in the Figure, and keeps the coupling tight, the operating- mechanism being the same as that described above. The links are made wide enough to allow coupling on curves, and buffing motion between the vehicles is accommodated by the inclines D<5>, Fig. 7, and P<1>, Fig. 13, over which the link or hook respecttively rides. The link construction is also shown as used with a central buffer coupling.
Patent GB-190520231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & connected with Buzzers or Sounders for Telephone Stations.
Inventor: OPPENHEIMER HERMANN
Filed: 1905-10-06
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 20,231. Oppenheimer, H., [Akt.-Ges. Mix & Genest]. Oct. 6. Telephone systems; telegraphs; telegraph and telephone calls.-Relates to combined telephone and telephonic-telegraph systems for military use, in which the buzzer used for telegraphing serves as an induction coil, the secondary of which is cut out from the line circuit at the receiving-station by the use of a special twin key. Arrangements are also shown for calling by a magneto and bell in the ordinary way. The twin key u comprises two movable tongues f<1>, f<2>, and four rigid contactpieces a, b, c, d. The switch w makes the connexions for the use of the magneto K and the call bell p when these are to be used. The buzzer comprises two primary coils p<1>, p<2> and a secondary s. Incoming calling, telegraphing, and speaking currents pass from the line-wire l<1> through the telephone t and the twin key, by way of the parts a, f<1>, f<2>, and back through the line-wire l<2>. For calling or telegraphing, the part f of the key u is pressed to the right, closing the circuit of the battery B<a> through the coils p<1>, p<2> in parallel and the twin key, through the parts d, f<2> The armature p<3> vibrates, thus inducing a line current which flows from the line l<1> through the telephone t, secondary s, twin key, through the parts b, f to the line l<2>. For speaking, the part f<1> of the key u is pressed to the right, completing the battery circuit through the microphone m and the primary p<1>. The induced currents pass from the secondary s to line as before. When it is desired to use the magneto and the bell call, the switch w is moved into the position shown in dotted lines, completing a call circuit through the bell p. The speaking-circuits remain as before. Known methods of cutting out the secondary of the induction coil at the receiving - station are discussed in the Specification.
Patent GB-190525162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches.
Inventor: WOOD MARSHALL GEORGE
Filed: 1905-12-04
Granted: 1906-11-22
Abstract: 25,162. Wood, M. G. Dec. 4. Locks, key; padlocks. - In that t type of lock in which the bolt is formed in two parts, the bolt proper a, Fig. 6, is formed in the shape of a stirrup so as to embrace the other part b of the bolt, to which the levers d are pivoted, and which is directly operable by the key. In the night-latch shown in Fig. 1, the bolt proper is arranged for independent motion but is withdrawn by the plate b when the latter is operated by the key. The part b of the bolt forms a sheath for the locking-levers d as is described in Specification No. 13,178, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190526041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Malt
Inventor: COWELL GEORGE EDMOND MAURICE
Filed: 1905-12-14
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 26,041. Cowell, G. E. M. Dec. 14. Roasting malt. - Malting for colouring and flavouring purposes in brewing is subjected to a current of hot air during the roasting process. The rotary roasting-cylinders c, Figs. 1 and 2, provided with lifting-blades n and running on rollers g, are heated by a furnace b, the hot air being admitted through one of the trunnions by a pipe l, while the opposite trunnion is connected by a pipe k and main m to an exhaust fan. The cylinders are charged through lids o in the containing chambers d, and discharged through sliding doors p. A smaller apparatus is made with a single roasting- cylinder.
Patent GB-190600477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extincteurs
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE CRANSTON
Filed: 1906-01-08
Granted: 1906-08-23
Abstract: 477. Fairweather, W. C., [Pluvius Feuerl÷scher Ges.]. Jan. 8. Extincteurs.-The discharge pipe consists wholly or in part of a flexible tube c, Fig. 3, the inlet end d of which is weighted, so that it remains under the surface of the liquid when the extincteur is inverted; thus preventing the escape of gas. In a modification, Fig. 4, the inlet d is pivoted in a fork f fixed to a weight g, which slides in a guide h, the movement being limited by a spring-stop i near the top of the guide. The guide h may be U-shaped, the limbs of the U extending up two opposite sides of the extincteur.
Patent GB-190600930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self-propelled Vehicles.
Filed: 1906-01-12
Granted: 1907-01-12
Abstract: 930. British Thomson - Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. Jan. 12. Motor road vehicles.-An electrically-propelled vehicle, having independently rotatable driving- wheels, is braked by short-circuiting the motors through a resistance wit h their fields in series and armatures in parallel. The invention is described in connection with a vehicle supplying its own current by means of an engine and compoundwound generators, and the object is principally to prevent the wheels from skidding on slippery roads. Fig. 3 shows the various connexions made by the driving - switch. 1<x>, 2<x> are running positions, the motors, which are series wound, being in parallel and series respectively. 3<x> is the coasting position with the motors and armatures short - circuited through a resistance R, the motors being in parallel and the fields in series. In position 4<x> the motors are in parallel and reversed and short-circuited through the fields, which are in series. This is the braking position. 5<x> is the slow backward-running position. The generator in this case supplies current as in the position 2<x>, but the armature connexions are reversed.
Patent GB-190601115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Meters.
Filed: 1906-01-15
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 1115. British Thoinson-Houston Co., and Martin, A. J. Jan. 15 Energy and quantity meters of the motor type. In a meter such as is described in Specification No. 8832, A.D. 1898, the permanent magnet a of the meter is provided with pole-pieces b, c, which are connected by a bridgepiece d, surrounded by a coil e in parallel with the armature or in series with the mains. At a certain current, this piece becomes saturated and the field through the armature is no longer affected by the magnetic shunt. At' low currents, however, the flux through the piece d decreases, giving less field through the armature, the speed of which consequently increases.
Patent GB-190604188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevator Trays for Gold Saving Dredges.
Inventor: PAYNE FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-02-20
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 4188. Payne, F. W. Feb. 20. Elevators. - The trays E of elevators for the delivery of tailings in gold dredging apparatus are fitted to alternate links of the chain, and are so constructed that they overlap each other when being filled, to prevent loss of material between them, but open out when discharging over the upper sprocket to allow any stones which may have got between them to fall away. Strong stops E<4> are secured to the trays to prevent the back of one bucket from fouling the lip of the following one owing to flexure of the chains. The trays are divided by a central partition E<3> with a less slope than that of the lip so that the discharge from the rear portions is somewhat retarded in order to effect a more continuous delivery.
Patent GB-190605271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casement Fasteners.
Inventor: SHOWELL CHARLES
Filed: 1906-03-05
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 5271. Showell, C. March 5. Casement fasteners.-A turnbuckle casement fastener is pivoted to the plate 8, by means of a conical spindle 12, having a square neck 12<c>, for the handle 13, and a reduced screw extension 12<d> on which the cap 16 is screwed. At the other end, the spindle has a reduced extension 12<b> on which the washer 15 fits and to which it is riveted as shown.
Patent GB-190612566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lattice Aprons or Conveying Devices for use in connection with Wool Washing and Drying Machines, Engines for Carding Cotton, Wool or the like.
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN
Filed: 1906-05-30
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 12,566. Dawson, J. May 30. Conveyers.- Relates to latticeapron conveyers for use with wool washing and drying machines and carding - engines, or generally for fibres o r other material. T h e aprons are constructed of metal links a, Figs. 1 and 2, with eyes b each end ; wires c pass through these eyes and connect the links, which are arranged alternately, as shown. The bent-under portions of the links are preferably of such a length that the opposite ends come nearly into contact, as shown in Fig. 2. The ends of the wires c are bent over to keep the links in place, though they may also be secured by riveting or screwing. Small end pieces e may be secured to the end links by rivets f ; the outer ends of these pieces act as guides, and the undersides may bear projections which protect the ends of the rivets from wear. The rollers, over which the lattices pass, may be fluted as shown in Fig. 5, or plain rollers may be used, or in some cases narrow leather &c. belts may pass over the rollers, the lattices being secured to these belts.
Patent GB-190622939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball or Universal Joints for use in Automobile and other Power-transmission Systems
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1906-10-17
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 22,939. Hall, R. F. Oct. 17. Universal joints. - A universal joint for use in automobiles &c. comprises an intermediate part-spherical connecting- p i e c e 5 provided with circumferential grooves arranged at right-angles, with which engage ribs 8, 9 in circular or curved seatings 7 formed upon the enlarged shaft-ends 3, 4. The shaft - ends have part-spherical shoulders fitting in a dustexcluding casing 12 which holds together the parts of the universal joint.
Patent GB-190624119-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Centreing or Setting Work to a Rotating Spindle or the like particularly adaptable for Application to Grinding Machines of the Emery Wheel Type
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES
Filed: 1906-10-30
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 24,119. Taylor, C., and Taylor, G. B. Oct. 30. Work-holders.-Relates to a chuck for facilitating the centring of the work, particularly adapted for use with grinding-machines of the emery-wheel type when grinding the spiral thread rings used in spiral chucks. A work-gripping part a is rigidly attached to a plate c centrally pivoted on a crossslide e carried by a rotating spindle e<2> and moved by a screw i<2>. This screw is provided with a star wheel i<3> either operated by hand or by pins j, either of which may be put into operation without stopping the machine.
Patent GB-190626646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: WILLS BERNARD RUSSELL
Filed: 1906-11-23
Granted: 1908-02-22
Abstract: 26,646. Wills, B. R., and Smythe, A. T. Nov 23. Switches.-Comprises a variable interrupter and governing means for controlling an electro-magnetic friction clutch g, i, which is brought into action for variable periods intermittently, so as to transmit power with a variable velocity-ratio. The interrupter consists of tapered segments v, of conducting-material, connected together and alternating with like insulating-parts. The coil f is connected at one end to the segments v, which rotate with the driving-shaft c of the gear, and at the other end to an insulated revolving ring w. The current is carried by a fixed brush x bearing on the ring w and by a brush y which slides longitudinally over the segments v. Two methods for governing are described. An ordinary governor operates, in the first case, to disconnect the main electric circuit, and, in the second case, to traverse the brush y with the aid of a solenoid with a movable core.
Patent GB-190628738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle "Sanding" Apparatus.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
Filed: 1906-12-17
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 28,738. Taylor, J. Dec. 17. Sanding rails.- Relates to sanding-gear for street or road self-propelled tramway cars or vehicles or locomotives. The valves of the gear are opened by releasing a spring or weight. The sand container a, Fig. 1, has two or more outlets b on each side of the vehicle, and a tubular controlling-valve c fits over the projecting part of each outlet b. The valves c are adjustable vertically on their stems d, or the outlets b may be adjusted in their sockets g. The valves are opened by elbow-levers q, Fig. 2, and a spring-pressed rod l, but are normally held closed by a catch lever i pivoted to a bracket j and formed with a gab k, which takes over the rod l and retains it after it has been pulled out by a knob n to close the valves. The lever i can be operated by hand or foot, or by a cord. In an alternative form of the holding and releasing device, a hinged part on the end of the spindle keeps the spring in compression when lying down on its hinge, but when moved up releases the spring. By suitably adjusting the levels of the valves c and the upper lips of the outlets b, a small continuous supply of sand &c. can be produced by the vibration of the vehicle. The lips of the outlets b may have shoulders or corrugations for checking the rising of the sand, and the bottoms of the valves c may also be corrugated.
Patent GB-190707198-A (GB)
Title: Safety Device for Lifts or Elevators.
Inventor: GREASER DANIEL FOUSE
Filed: 1907-03-26
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 7198. Greaser, D. F. March 26. Lifts; index mechanism; safety suspending-apparatus ; shocks,preventing.- Relates to safety suspending- apparatus for lifts of the kind in which arms are thrown out from the cage either by hand or on the occurrence of any pre-determined speed. Fig. 1 is a section through the lift cage and shaft, with the mechanism in inoperative position, and Fig. 7 is a view of a suitable form of speed indicator for use in connexion with the safety suspending- mechanism. Below the floor of the cage is mounted a shaft 3, to which a casing 4 is connected by means of a coiled spring..The casing is connected by a flexible cord to a drum 6<1> controlled by a handle 7, which is adapted to rotate the casing in the opposite direction to the spring. On the shaft 3 is mounted a cam 8, which normally holds the arms 10 in inoperative position, out of engagement with the guides 1. As the cam revolves, the arms assume a horizontal position, the shock of stopping being cushioned by the springs 13. An oppositelyoperated cord may be provided to return the rods into inoperative position. The drum 6<1> is normally held by a detent 15, which may be released automatically on the occurrence of a predetermined speed. For this purpose, a speed indicator 22 preferably constructed as shown in detail in Fig. 7, is mounted in the cage and is driven during the descent of the cage by means of a roller engaging the side of one of the guide-bars. The roller transmits motion by bevel-gearing to a shaft 20, on which is pivotally mounted a fly-wheel 29, connected by a link 30 to a sliding spring-controlled wheel 33. This wheel is grooved so as to transmit lateral motion to a rod 34 on which is mounted a pivoted cam 35 ; the cam surface bears on a pin on a sliding-bar 36, which is in operative relation with a lever 37 on the shaft of the pointer 23. The speed is indicated on a dial, having a slot in which is adjustably mounted a contact button 25. When the pointer makes contact with the button. a circuit is completed through an electro-magnet 27, which releases the detent 15, and allows the rods to be projected in order to stop the cage.
Patent GB-190710259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wireless Telegraphy
Inventor: TALL FREDERICK WILLIAM LE
Filed: 1907-05-02
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 10,259. Le Tall, F. W., [Hewitt, P. C.]. May 2. Telegraphs.-The radiator in a system of wirelesi telegraphy consists of a series of coils or solenoids 15 coupled in parallel to the conductors 14, 13 and arranged vertically one above another, or otherwise, so as to have a common axis. Each coil may be connected as an auto-converter, one terminal being free.
Patent GB-190713125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Machines for Cooling and Finishing Metal Coated Articles
Inventor: MOWRY EDWARD SIDNEY
Filed: 1907-06-06
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 13,125. Mowry, E. S. June 6. Rumbles, tumbling-barrels, and the like.-In an apparatus for cooling and finishing metal-coated articles, the latter, after removal of surplus metal, are directed by a movable head 56 into one or other of a series of tumbling-barrels 43, into which pass jets of air from a pipe 61 to remove the dust formed by the agitation of the articles. The latter are removed after being sufficiently treated by tilting the barrels. A perforated screen 63 forms an extension of the mouth of the barrel and enables any dust remaining therein to be removed. Different kinds of articles such as screws and washers may be treated simultaneously in different barrels.
Patent GB-190714097-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Separation of One or More Vapours from Mixtures of Vapour and Gas.
Inventor: MEURS-GERKEN PAUL LUCIEN
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 14,097. Gerken, P. L. Meurs-. June 18. Purifying gas.-Illuminating-gas is cooled to remove tar, and then more hot illuminating-gas is added to prevent the condensation of the watervapour during the separation of ammonia, cyanogen, and sulphuretted hydrogen.
Patent GB-190715355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Controlling or Governing Devices.
Inventor: CHALK WALTER OLIVER
Filed: 1907-07-03
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 15,355. Chalk, W. O. July 3. Clutches; toothed gearing.-Relates to friction clutches of the class in which a governor carried by the driven element allows slip to take place to regulate the speed of the element. The driving- element 1, Fig. I, is connected by a sleeve 2 to a friction-disk 3, the whole being loose on the shaft 4 which is to be driven. Governor-weights 6 are carried by spring-arms 7 connected on the right to a slidable disk and on the left to a member 5 which rotates with shaft 4 and is slidable thereon to adjust the governor to vary the speed transmitted by the clutch. Clutch-blocks 14, 15, which are normally pressed by springs 18 into driving-engagement with the disk 3, are carried by arms 12, 13 pivoted upon a cross-piece 2 secured to the shaft 4. The arms 12, 13 are bent inwards and then outwards through slots 16, 17 in the disk 8. The action of the governor is to draw the disk 8 to the left and by pulling together the inner ends of the arms 12, 13, to release the blocks 14, 15 and allow the driving-member to slip. In a modification shown in Fig. IV, the weights 6 are carried upon arms 22 which carry the blocks 14 &c. and are pivoted to the cross-piece 9 on the other side of the disk 3. In the arrangement shown in Fig. VIII, the weights 6 act on the blocks 14 directly through spring-rods 24. For large speed-reductions, gearing may be used as shown in Figs. IV and VI. The driving-sleeve 2 carries a sun-pinion 20 which gears through a planetary idler 21 with a planet-pinion 22. A spindle secured to the pinion 22 passes through the disk 3, which is loose from the elements 2, 4, and carries on the other side of that disk a planet-pinion 30 meshing with and driving a sun-wheel 23 fast upon the shaft 4. The gear rotates solid until a governor, such as that shown in Fig. I, allows the disk 3 to slip.
Patent GB-190719924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Hooks for Raising Weights
Inventor: CUTTS HENRY TWELLS
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 19,924. Cutts, H. T. March 5, 1908. Hooks.-A safety hook for raising weights is provided with a pivoted closing - piece 4, formed with an arm 6, which is curved in the contour of the hook and lies in a slot 7. The closing-piece 4 can only be opened when relieved of the load, and is normally retained in the closed position by the weight of the arm 6. A projection 8 limits the opening of the piece 4. The arm 6 may lie in a recess at one side of the hook, or may be forked to fit over the body of the hook.
Patent GB-190720864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hoisting Devices of the Winding Pulley Type.
Inventor: SCHMICK HENRY JONES
Filed: 1907-09-19
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 20,864. Schmick, H. J. May 20, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Pulley-blocks; self-sustaining gear.-In hoisting- mechanism of the winding pulley type a roller clutch, which comes into operation automatically as soon as the lifting' effort ceases, connects the driving-member and its attached shaft to an outer sleeve which rotates in a bearing of large diameter, the load being thus sustained by the friction between the sleeve and bearing. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a chain hoist, in which a toothed wheel on the chain drum 6 is driven from the shaft 10 attached to the hand-wheel 13 by means of a disk 7 carrying radio-helical cams 8, Fig. 4, on its surface. The sleeve 12 surrounding the shaft 10 has an inner flange 19, which abuts against a bracket 15 bolted to the casing and takes the end thrust of the gearing. The roller clutch comprises a ring 21 bolted to the sleeve and carrying rollers 24 in inclined recesses. Springs 26 force the rollers into engagement with the inner surface of the disked hub of the hand-wheel when the lifting effort ceases, and the wheel, shaft 10, and sleeve, are rotated by the power gear in a bearing formed by the bracket 15, for lowering. The large external bearing-surface of the sleeve 12 causes the load to be self-sustained. The stirrup 30 prevents the hoisting chain from being coiled on the barrel, and the guides 31, 32 prevent the chain from running off the barrel. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specification No. 4402, A.D. 1892.]