An Apparatus for Coupling and Uncoupling Ralfway Carriages and Wagons, Fastening and Unfastening the Smoke
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Aug., 1887
Complete Left, 17th Mar., 1888
Complete Accepted, 27th Apr., 1888
An Apparatus for Coupling and Uncoupling Ralfway Carriages and
Wagons, Fastening and Unfastening the Smoke :: Box. Doors of
Steam Boilers, Shop and other Shutters, Carriage and Sliding
Doors, and Purposes of a similar Nature and Description.
An Apparatus for Coupling and Uncoupling airway
Wagons, Fastening and Unfastening.the.Smoke :: Box. Doors of
Steam Boilers, Shop and other Shutters, Carriage and Sliding
Doors, and Purposes of a similar Nature and Description.
I, EDWARD JONES of 113 Latimer Street Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster,
Boiler maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
The instantaneous and automatic coupling of railway carriages and wagons, and
uncoupling the same from the outside, thereby avoiding the danger of going between
them.
The instantaneous and automatic fastening of the Smoke Box Doors of steam
boilers, and the unfastening of the same with ease and safety, either singly or in
numbers.
The instantaneous and automatic-fastening-of shop and other shutters, and
unfastening the same by a connecting wire or rod, thus saving time and labour, and
giving additional security.
The instantaneous fastening and unfastening of Carriage doors, Sliding doors, and
purposes of a similar nature and description.
The results set forth and described as effected by my invention, are obtained by
what I claim, viz.: The combination of one or more levers, working on studs, affixed
to a bed plate, the upper ends of the lever or levers act as grips, and are kept in
position by suitable springs. The lower ends are slotted, and in the slots, an arined
connecting rod slides, and by its movement open the grips, the springs close the
grips, automatically, when the connecting rod is released, thus the device is always
ready for fastening, which fastening is effected automatically, as described, the
unfastening being obtained by a pull on the connecting rod.
Another part of my invention is a taper pointed countersunk head. The Bolt, into
which, at the taper end, in the full thickness of the Bolt, is formed a groove.
This
tie Bolt being forced into the Grips, as soon as the groove is reached, the springs
force them into the groove, thus producing the coupling & fastening arrangement,
substantially as herein set forth and described.

page_text: The method of applying my Invention as a Coupling for Railway Carriages and
Waggons, would be to affix my apparatus at each end of one Carriage or Wagon,
and the grooved Tie Bolt at each end of another Carriage or Wagon, so that when
the Carriages or Wagons collided the Bolt would be forced into and secured by the
Grips falling into the groove in the Tie Bolt.
The method of applying my invention as a fastening for the Smoke Box doors of
Steam Boilers would be to affix securely the Tie Bolts to the bottom end of each of
the hinges of Smoke Box doors, and affix the Apparatus to the Bottom of the
Smoke Box outside in the most suitable position to receive the Bolts. The doors
when open hang vertically on their hinges, so that pressing them into the Apparatus
forcibly would fasten them by the Grips closing into the grooves in the Tie Bolts,
instantaneously and automatically as described. The opening arrangement is obtained,
singly by pulling the lever, in numbers by having the Levers connected together by
a connecting rod, with a handle on the end of it to pull back the levers.
The method of applying my invention as a fastening for Shop and other shutters
would be to affix my apparatus inside of the Shop with the grips directly opposite to
the hole through which the Tic Bolt runs, the act of forcing in my Grooved tie Bolt
gives the automatic and instantaneous fastening as described. The fastening is a
most desirable improvement on the existing arrangement, as it is secure to all intents
and purposes, whereas the existing plan is not, for by sawing off the head of the bolt
at present used, said bolt could be forced in by pressure, where as my Tie Bolt being
grooved and held by the Grips is held in a fixed position. The head of my tie Bolt
is Countersunk and fits into Countersunk hole in outside Bar, consequently the Bar
could not even be sprung, thus the security claimed by my invention, Carriage and
sliding doors are similar.

page_text: An Apparatus for Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Carriages and
Wagons, Fastening and Unfastening the Smoke Box Doors of
Steam Boilers, Shop and other Shutters, Carriage and Sliding
Doors, and Purposes of a similar Nature and Description.
EDWARD JONES 113 Latimer Street Liverpool in the County of Lancaster
Boilermaker I 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 the instantaneous and automatic coupling of railway
carriages and wagons, and the instantaneous uncoupling of the same with safety from
outside.
The instantaneous and automatic fastening of the Smoke box doors of Steam
Boilers, and the instantaneous unfastening of the same, singly or in numbers as
desired.
The improved fastening of shop and other shutters instantaneously and auto-
matically, and instantaneously unfastening the same from the interior.
a half
The instantaneous and automatic fastening of Carriage doors, sliding doors and pur-
poses of a similar nature and description, and the instantaneous unfastening of the same.
The above described results are obtained by my invention, in an apparatus, which is a
combination of one or more levers, A. A working on studs E E, affixed to a bed plate F,
the upper ends of the lever or levers, act as grips, B B being kept in position by suitable
springs G G, the lower ends are slotted, D D, and in the slots D D an armed con-
necting rod JJ slides, and by its movement opens the Grips B B. The spring G G
close the Grips B B, automatically when the connecting rod J J is released, thus my
apparatus is always ready for fastening or coupling, and the same is effected instan-
taneously and automatically as described, the unfastening or uncoupling being
obtained by a pull on the arined connecting rod J J. The Grips B B have
circle in each, which forms a hole when they are closed. Directly opposite, in the
bed plate F to which the grips B B are attached, there is a larger hole. Another part
of my invention, relates to a taper pointed L, and countersunk headed N, Tie Bolt O
of suitable length as required, at the taper end L in the full thickness of the Bolt O,
I form a Groove M, corresponding in size to the meeting of the Grips B B when
closed, this Tie Bolt O, being forced into the Grips B B, as soon as the Groove M is
reached they are forced into it by the pressure of the Springs G G, thus producing
the coupling or fastening arrangement, substantially as described. The whole and
several parts of my invention, are set up on the Bedplate F, which has a hole in it
large enough to give easy entrance to the full thickness of the Taper pointed Tie
Bolt O, (the said hole being directly opposite the Grips B B) which being pressed or
forced in, the taper point L, gradually opens the Grips B B, until the groove M is
reached, when they at once close and secure the Tie Bolt O, automatically and

page_text: instantaneously, as herein set forth and substantially described. The springs in my
apparatus are shaped like the letter V, and are constructed of nicely tempered spring
steel, the other portions should be made of the best quality wrought iron, or mild
steel so
as to render good service, though for cheap manufacture, I see
reason why they could not answer the purpose of shop shutter fasteners if made of
malleable cast iron.
The mode of applying my invention I give in detail as follows;
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First. Figures 8 & 9. As a coupler for Railway Carriages or Wagons, at each
end of a carriage or wagon 1 would affix my apparatus F. at each end of another
carriage or wagon I would affix the Tie Bolt O, the concussion of the vehicles would
force the taper. point L of the Tie bolt O, into the apparatus F, up to the Grips B B
which when the Groove M in the Bolt O was reached, would close and secure it,
giving the coupling arrangement as described. The armed slide rod J J, being made
the requisite length to reach outside the wagon or carriage, a pull on the same will
uncouple without incuring the danger of going between them, thus saving life and
preventing accident. Second. Figs. 4. 5. 6. 7. Fastening and unfastening the
Smoke box doors of Steam Boilers, I would affix the taper pointed L, Tie Bolt O,
to the lower ends of the arms of the hinges of the smoke box doors, thus increasing
the length of them, to enable me to affix my apparatus F, on the bottom of the smoke
box, where it would not be exposed to the action of the flame; by placing thimbles
between the apparatus F, and the bottom of the smoke box, an air space would be
formed, which would counteract the influence of the heat. Thus, Tie Bolt O and.
apparatus F, being firmly secured directly opposite each other, pressure or force on
the door would effectually fasten it, automatically and instantaneously as described.
Locomotive Boilers or Stationery land boilers, that have smoke box doors, the close
pressure of the doors, cause a rebound, which is utized in the opening, rendering the
same automatic. In Marine Boilers, the smoke Box doors hang perpendicular on the
hinges when open, when closed the doors form a bevelled front to the smoke box as
a whole, consequently the door opens by its own weight, a pull on the connecting
rod JJ, being sufficient to unfasten. The apparatus F, can be worked singly or in
numbers if two or more are attached together by a lever or connecting rod, single
grips, would be most effective for the purpose as shewn in my plan.
Figs. 1. 2. 3. Fastening and unfastening shop and other shutters. The Tie Bolt O
in this work would have a countersunk head N, the hole in the outside iron coupling
bar being countersunk to correspond, I affix my apparatus F, within the shop directly
opposite the Bolt hole, the mechanism facing inward, by forcing the Tie Bolt, O the
taper point L enters the grips, B B opening them gradually until the groove M is
reached, into which they close and secure it, instantaneously and automatically as
described, the bolt can only be unfastened from the inside of the shop, by a pull in
the connecting rod, which can be made any length required for convenience, by
attaching a wire or other arrangement. The tie Bolt is thus held secure from inward
pressure, or outside force, the countersunk head of the bolt, being buried in the
countersunk hole in the outside coupling bar, the said bar cannot be forced off, thus
improved security as a fastener I claim for my apparatus, I also claim that my inven-
tion is a labour saving apparatus, inasmuch, as a journey and a bend in the back
is saved night and morning to the person accustomed or deputed to fasten up the
shutters with the Apparatus. Fourth. Carriage and sliding doors being constructed
and applied in a similar manner to what in the other cases I have set forth and
described. I now proceed to give a description of the accompanying drawings, of
which there are five sheets, with true copies.
Sheet No. 1. contains 3 Figures 1. 2. 3. full size for shutters fastening.
Third.
Sheet No. 2. contains Figure 4. full size for single fastener for Smoke Box door.
Sheet No. 3. contains Fig. 5. end view of single Smoke Box door fastener. Fig. 7
side view of ditto. Fig. 6 is the arrangement for double Smoke Box door fastener
full size. Sheet No. 4 contains Fig. 8. Railway carriage or wagon coupler, full
size, or can be made to suit requirements. Sheet No. 5 contains fig. 9 side view of
coupler, full size.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st. The combination of Levers A A, the upper ends forming the Grips B B, the
lower ends angled and having the slots D D, working on studs EE, secured in bed-
plate F, being kept in position by equal pressure of the springs G G, secured by fixed
studs H H, giving the coupling or fastening arrangement as described.
2nd. The further combination of an armed slide rod J J working in the slots D D,
which being drawn to the extremity of the said slots, open the grips B B, giving
the uncoupling or unfastening arrangement as described.
3rd. The combination of the Angle shape in the Levers A. A and the flanges on the
Armed Slide rod J J, by the pressure of the Springs G G, renders the closing of the
Grips B B, automatic in their action as set forth and substantially described.
4th. The further combination of a taper point I, circular groove M, and counter-
sunk head N, in the Tie Bolt O, and a'countersunk hole in the outside coupling bar
ordinarily used for the purpose of shutter fastening. The taper Point L, of the
Bolt O, rendering undue pressure or force, gradual, while forceing its way into the
Grips B B, which close into the groove M, and give the coupling or fastening
arrangement, the countersunk head in Tie Bolt, and the corresponding countersunk
hole in outside Coupling Bar, giving the security, as herein set forth and described.
5th. The further combination of the Spiral Spring C working on the movable Bar P,
in the Box K, affixed to the cover Q which being closed by the pressure of the taper
pointed Tie Bolt L, when secured, forces the same clear from the Apparatus when
free.
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