Improvements in or connected with Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in or connected with Cycles.
I, GEORGE ROBERT FERRIS, of 42 Bagshot Street, Walworth, London, S.E., Cycle
Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in Improvements in or connected with Cycles, and relates
to a novel combination and device whereby a child, luggage, or the like may be
carried in front of the rider. To this end I attach by bolting or like means to a
lug or collar mounted upon the stem of the steering handle two tubes preferably
of D shape or these may be replaced by light metal rods or strips, the opposite
or forward ends of the tubes, rods, or strips, are secured by bolting or the like
means to a collar rigidly secured to the stem of an independent handle bar fitted
with handles, the fork of which together with that of the steering handle is
secured by nuts to the spindle passing through the hub of the front wheel.
Adjustably mounted upon the tubes, rods, or strips, is a small platform or carrier
formed of wood or other suitable material, this may be padded so as to form a
seat if desired when not employed for carrying luggage, or it may be fitted with
springs, or replaced by a spring saddle or basket for carrying a child. As the
two forks are secured to the front driving spindle and connected together by the
tubes, rods, or strips, it follows that they turn together with the platform or seat
when the steering handle is moved.
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Improvements in or connected with Cycles..
I, GEORGE ROBERT FERRIS, of 42 Bagshot Street, Walworth, London, S.E., Cycle
Maker, 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:
My invention consists in Improvements in or connected with Cycles, and relates
to a novel combination and device whereby a child, luggage or the like may be
carried in front of the rider. To this end I attach by bolting or like means to a
lug or collar mounted upon the stem of the steering handle two tubes preferably
of D shape, or these may be replaced by light metal rods or strips, the opposite
or forward ends of the tubes, rods, or strips, are secured by bolting or the like

page_text: means to a collar rigidly secured to the stem of an independent handle bar fitted
with handles, the fork of which, together with that of the steering handle is
secured by nuts to the spindle passing through the hub of the front wheel.
Adjustably mounted upon the tubes, rods, or strips, is a small platform or carrier
formed of wood or other suitable material, this may be padded so as to form a
seat if desired when not employed for carrying luggage or it may be fitted with
springs, or replaced by a spring saddle or basket for carrying a child. As the
two forks are secured to the front driving spindle and connected together by the
tubes, rods, or strips, it follows that they turn together with the platform or seat
when the steering handle is moved.
To enable my invention to be more clearly understood I will now describe the
same by means of the accompanying drawings in which:-
Fig. 1, is a general side view shewing my invention as applied to an ordinary
bicycle.
Fig. 2, Is an elevation to enlarged scale of the bracing or support for carrier
or saddle.
Fig. 3, is a plan of same.
Fig. 4, Is a front view to enlarged scale of hub shewing lock nuts.
Fig. 5, shews platform in position.
Fig. 6, Shews hinged platform with hook.
In the drawing, 1, is the ordinary steering handle bar to a lug ar collar 2,
mounted thereon is secured by a bolt, set screw, or the like 3, two pieces of
tubing 4, 4 the ends being perforated and flattened out as at 5, the opposite or
forward ends being similarly treated and secured to a fast collar.2', brazed, screwed,
or otherwise rigidly fastened to the stem of an independent handle bar 14 The
fork of which 6, together with that 6, of the steering handle 1, is secured by
nuts 7, to the spindle 8, of the hub of the front wheel 9, a lock nut 7, being inter-
posed as shewn so as to keep the wheel in position. I may in some cases replace
the D, or other shaped tubes 4, 4', by metallic rods, bars, or strips, and secure the
same by a bolt or bolts, or set screws, as may be required.
Adjustably mounted upon the tubes, rods, or strips is a small platform, luggage
or parcel carrier 10, this I generally construct of wood in two parts, hinged
as at 10¹, and secured by bolts, and fly nuts or equivalent 11. To prevent the same
from shifting I sometimes mount upon the forward end a metallic hook 12, which
engages with the eye bolt 3. This platform may be padded or covered with any
suitable materials so as to form a seat 13, if desired, or it may be fitted with
springs, or replaced by a spring saddle or a basket for carrying a child. Since
both forks are secured to the spindle of the hub of the front wheel and rigidly con-
nected together by the tubes, rods, or strips, it follows that they turn together with
the carrier, padded seat or saddle, and luggage or child, thereon when the steering
handle is moved. As the platform, seat, saddle, or the like is directly supported by
the spindle of the front wheel, all vibration is avoided and the child is steadied by
being enabled to grasp the handles. A step or foot rest 14 may be attached as
shewn to the fork.
I may apply my invention to any suitable type of cycle having two or more
than two wheels.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The combination in or with a cycle or similar vehicle of the improvements
herein described for carrying a child, luggage, or the like, operating in the way
and manner and for the purposes set forth.
2. In a bicycle tricycle or the like the combination of an independent handle
bar and fork secured to the front wheel driving spindle as shewn and rigidly
braced to the stem of the steering handle by metallic rods, tubes, strips, or
equivalent upon which is adjustably mounted a platform, carrier, seat, saddle, or

page_text: equivalent, for the purpose of carrying a child luggage or the like, in the way and
manner shewn.
3. The combination in or with a bicycle, tricycle, or the like vehicle of an
independent handle, handle bar and fork braced to the steering handle and secured
5 to front wheel spindle, the lock nuts thereon, and the hinged platform seat or
saddle, mounted and arranged as shewn. The respective parts being so constructed
and arranged as to turn with the steering handle.
Dated this 16th day of November 1897.
FRANCIS M. ROGERS,
Agent for Applicant, 21 Finsbury Pavement, London, E.C.