Improvements in Variable Angular Junctional Parts for Cornice and other Tubular Rods, part of which is applicable to the Attach- ment of Tubular Rod Terminals.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Oct., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 22nd July, 1895-Accepted, 7th Sept., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Variable Angular Junctional Parts for Cornice and
other Tubular Rods, part of which is applicable to the Attach-
ment of Tubular Rod Terminals.
I CHARLES SHOWELL., of Lower Loveday Street, in the City of Birmingham.
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:—
This invention relates to improvements in the construction and arrangement of
parts constituting cornice pole or other similar tubular fittings, and has for its object
improved means whereby the desired varied angle of two junctional parts may be
obtained, and also improved means whereby such parts may be connected to their
respective rods.
provide two segmental or part circular parts, each having longitudinal inter-
mittent cut away portions for a given distance from one end and so arranged that
the lift portion of the one may slide into the cut away parts of the other. Preferably
I divide the said segmental parts into four transverse sectional divisions, and
remove from each the two diametric divisions. In the one part however I leave a
nid web or plate from the one division to the other, and in this web, I make a
longitudinal slot. In the other part however, the divisions are further cut away
to allow of their passing along each side of the said web or plate in the counterpart.
Near the end of these unconnected divisions, I provide a screw pin by which the
two may be clamped upon the counterpart, such pin passing through the slot before
mentioned. The other end of these parts are both provided with improved means
by which they can be secured to the tubular rods forming the cornice poles. This
consists of a plate of springy metal which is bent longitudinally so as to form an
approximate triangular sectional open tube; that is the two open edges do not come
near together, but may be sprung together when desired. It will be readily seen
that if the outer diameter of this triangular form be a little larger than the interior
of the tube to which it is to be attached, it may be sprung or closed together
somewhat and forced into the tube, and when left would expand itself against the
sides of the tube, and so be sufficiently firmly secured therein. Intermittent portions
along one or more of the edges of this fastening may be removed if desired. A
small portion of the metal is left at the one end which is turned up at right angles.
thereto, and having in it a hole by which it may be secured by a central pin to the
junctional part. As will be readily seen this part of my invention is also applicable
to attachable terminal ends for tubular rods in general.
By these means the several rods forming the cornice pole or other similarly
connected tubular rods may be adjusted and secured to any desired angle within the
range provided for, and at the same time offer practically no obstruction to the
passage along such parts of the usual rings which are carried thereon, while the said.
junctional parts may be readily and firmly attached to their respective rods.
Dated this 20th day of October 1894.
CHARLES T. POWELL,
Applicant's Agent.

page_text: Improvements in Variable Angular Junctional Parts for Cornice and.
other Tubular Rods, part of which is applicable to the Attach-
ment of Tubular Rod Terminals.
I CHARLES SHOWELL, of Lower Loveday Street, in the City of Birmingham,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
-the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in the construction and arrangement of
parts constituting cornice pole or other similar tubular fittings, and has for its object
improved means whereby the desired varied angle of two junctional parts may be
obtained, and also improved means whereby such parts may be connected to their
respective rods.
In order to more clearly explain this my invention, I have appended hereunto
an illustrative sheet of drawings upon which are figures and numbers of reference,
similar numbers referring throughout the several views to the same thing or part,
and in which :-
Fig. 1, shows the two junctional parts as seen when connected to each other, also
of the tube connector.
Fig. 2, shows a sectional view of the said two parts as seen upon the line A.-B.
Fig. 3, is a general view of the tube connector.
Figs. 4 &, are end views of the connector.
Fig. 6, is a view of the plate from which the connector is made.
I will first explain the adjustable angular joint.
I provide two segmental or part circular parts 8 & 9, each having longitudinal
intermittent cut away portions respectively at 10 and 11, for a given distance from
one end and so arranged that the left portion of the one may slide into the cut away
parts of the other. Preferably I divide the said segmental parts into four transverse
sectional divisions, and remove from each the two diametric divisions.
In the one
part 9, however, I leave a mid web or plate 12, from the one division to the other,
and in this web, I make a longitudinal slot 13. In the other part 8, however,
the divisions are cut away to allow of their passing along each side of the said web
or plate in the part 9. Near the end of these unconnected divisions 8, 8, (see
Fig. 2), I provide a screw pin 14, by which the two may be clamped upon the
..counterpart or web 12, such pin passing through the slot 13, beforementioned.
Thus it will be readily seen that by slackening the pin 14, the part 8, may be
moved forward or backward along the part 9, so that their two junctional lines C-D
and E-F of attachment to other parts may be adjusted to any desired angle-
within their range-and there secured by again tightening the said pin 14. It will
further be seen that by making the four longitudinal lines of joint 15, 16, 17 & 18,
vertical and horizontal no obstruction is offered to the sliding of the rings which
are usually carried thereon. The other end of these parts 8 and 9, are both provided
with improved means by which they can be secured to the tubular rods forming the
cornice poles. This consists of a piece 19, of springy metal, which is bent longi-
tudinally so as to form an approximate triangular sectional open tube 20, that
is, the two open edges 21 & 22, do not come near together, but may be sprung
together when desired. A small portion 23, of the metal is left at the one end
which is turned up at right angles thereto, and having in it a hole 24, by which
it may be secured by a central pin 25, to the junctional part- It will be readily
seen that if the outer diameter of this triangular form be a little larger than
the interior of the tube to which it is to be attached, it may be sprung or closed
together somewhat and forced into the tube, and when left would expand itself

page_text: against the sides of the tube, and so be sufficiently firmly secured therein..
Intermittent portions along one or more of the edges of this fastening may be
removed if desired.
As will be readily seen this part of my invention is also applicable to attachable
terminal ends for tubular rods in general.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
1. In a junctional fitting for cornice and other tubular rods, the combination of
the two parts such as 8 and 9, constructed and operating substantially as described
and illustrated.
2. In a junctional fitting for cornice and other tubular rods, the springy angular
open tube connector 20, constructed and operating substantially as described and
illustrated and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 22nd day of July 1895.
CHARLES T. POWELL,
12 Cherry Street, Birmingham, Applicant's Agent.
CHARLES T. POWELL,
12 Cherry Street, Birmingham, Applicant's Agent.