Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-12-26
20 Planners.

"a SMALL model OF "A newly invented and
"a patented HAND CORN MILL is left at
Mr.. knights Music Saloon, for the inspection
of any one DESTROYS of seeing l.. Ard for the
Information of persons at distance, the follow
ing description Of Mill on this plan is attempt
ed. Two large, light circular collars, made of
wood, and grooved to receive n cord, are placed
horizontally, the one above the other at re-
CURED intervening distance; they are supported
each, and at equal distances, BY four metallic
bars, furnished with friction roller. The COL
lars are kept in place each by four friction roll
iers, fixed at equal distances, and touching lisht
~ On them, SO as to allow their free and easy
play. On the upper side OF the collars is fas
tened i'm of metal, cut into regular, equal
notches or ratchet breaks, leading the one to
the other IN sIopi1g direction cord or rome
Is passed once round in the groove of the upper
cellar. and leaving it in an horizontal direction.
passes over pully, returns under it, TO 90 in
contrary direction, to the upper, once round the
lower collar. The ends of the rope are now
brought together or one side, and being pulled
by hand alternately, the CELLARS in their respec-
tive places, on and between their friction rollers
turn backwards and forwards. Within the cir
cular space of the collars is u heavy horizontal
lily wheel. turning on its oXle, freely and indie
pendentlY Of the collars being rather sma Her in
diane er On the rim of the fly wheel is con-
trIvance to hold eight strong square ketchcs or
springs, hanging loosely on pins bolts, and
placed at very equal distances, in such ma nner
that four hang over the ratchet breaks of each
collar; on one side Of each spring is a pin or
shoulder to stop its vibration in that direction.
These springs sweep over, are checked, by
The ratchet breaks; for, one of the collars is
turning in direction, four springs are CAUGHT
or checked, and the fly wheel is thereby impel-
led EDWARDS; on The return movement of the
collar, these four springs slide lightly over the
breaks, while the 9th collar performs lis partl
and thus they move alternately, posi- lively and
negatively. producing continuation of imDuIses
nj no Hy yhopl Al ti,o H.,
OF the fly wheel is placed cog wheel to turn
the pInIon of the mill spindle. BY the continued
operations of the collars and springs the fy
wheel. which may be considered regulator, a
concentration and all accumulation of power,
acquires momentum sufficient to overcome the
Resistance Of mill stone, OF machinery. If
the mill be large, and the manual labor in turn
ing 1t be found a-dnous, 1t may be very consId-
eraby eased by the following appcndage to it
On the side of the rope ends let there be an up
right lever, intended pendulum, balancing
on its centre, III d strong frame; and in order to
give it power and the required velocity, heavy
weight must be attached not far below it's axis
OF suSpeDSloL; the rope eud coming from the up
per collars Is made to pass over pully and fas-
tened to the lower end of the Levers the other
rope end coming from the lower collar is made
10 pass under the sale puy, and is fastened to
the upper extremity of tine lever the vibrations
OF this pendulum will set the whole goiug.-
This mill is planned on the principles of the old
Hand Mills, with fly wheel turned with one or
two cranllz; bur in those the manual power ia
greatly wasted, being applied necessarily near
the centre Of the wheel, and generally one short
impulse only can be given 30 rotary motion;
whereas by this new method much greater pow
er is gained, aud without waste fully direct ed to
the periphery Of the fly Wheel its most favorable
points; the impulses better continued, and
the momentum increased and preserved The
subscribers, pToprletors, intend shortly to-
erect one; in the meanwhile, they ready to-.
sell privileges for farBs, counties or states; or
to direct the construction Of such mills as ms v
be ordered on this plan.
G. w. POITIAUX g. CO.
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