Year: 1891

page_text: described the parts of one side only. The seats 1) are secured to and extend from
the two opposite parts c of the frame.
The wheels E are secured to the axle by means of a metal cap (Figs. 8, 9,
10, 11,) which is adapted to be placed over the axle as shown in Fig. 9. A per-
tures mare drilled diametrically through the cap to coincide with an aperture n
drilled through the axle. A lynch-pino is passed through the registering
apertures mu, and through the eye of which is a ring p. This ring p is severed,
and its ends are shaped in such manner that they overlap each other and permit of
the ring expanding to a larger diameter.
When it is desired to fold the cart the nut g or bolt is removed, when the several
parts of the frame will turn on the pivots and assume the position shown in Fig. 3.
The wheels may then, if desired, be readily removed by springing the ring pover
the projecting party of the cap k, in the manner indicated by dotted lines, and then
removing the lynch-pin and cap. By this means a device is provided, which,
although capable of being readily removed when desired, will not become detached
from the axle of its own accord.
In Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7, I have shown an alternative form of my invention, the
framework A of which is composed of the pieces E, F, G, H, I. The part E is
pivoted at to the piece G, at K to the piece H, and at L to the piece I, and the
part to the pieces I, G, II, at M, N, O, respectively. The two parts I and H
are formed at their lower ends with the steps P. A slot Q is made in the piece I
for the purpose of allowing the handle R to be adjusted to any desired height,
which is accomplished by loosening the bolt S and adjusting it to any position
within the slot Q. The handle R is attached in any suitable way to the axle and
is provided with a slot T through which passes the bolt S. The slot T permits the
handle to slide over the bolt S when the mail cart is folded.
When it is desired to fold the mail cart the bolt S is loosened which will admit
the framework to assume the position shown in Fig. 7.
In Fig. 5 I have shown the position the various parts of the framework will
assume when adjusted to balance when a child is seated on the seat U, and likewise
in Fig. 6, I have shown the mail cart adjusted to balance when a child is seated on
the seat V.
I wish it to be understood, that although I have shown my invention applied to
a child's mail cart, I do not wish to confine myself to this kind of vehicle only, for
it is evident that the mail carts as herein described could be made on a larger scale
for use as ordinary vehicles, basinettes, and the like.
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. A mail cart or vehicle constructed with a framework composed of the
parts a b, cach pivoted at e to the part d, the part e pivoted at j to the part d, and
ath to the part a, handles or shafts B pivoted at i to the part c, and at to the
part a, a bolt at or a bolt and nut g, the wheels and axle supported by the part d,
and secured to the axles as described, all substantially as and adapted to fold in
the manner hereinbefore set forth and illustrated in the drawings hereunto
nnnexed.
2. A mail cart or vehicle constructed of a framework composed of the parts E, F,
G, H, I, the part E pivoted at J, K, L, to the parts G, H, I, respectively, and
the part pivoted at M, N, O, to the parts I, G, H, respectively, the part I
formed with a slot Q for the adjustment of the handle, the adjustment bolt S, and
the handle formed with a slot T, the wheels and axle supported by the part G,
and secured to the axles as described, and the seats U, V, all substantially as
and adapted to fold in the manner herein before set forth and illustrated in the
drawings hereunto annexed.
3. The means hereinbefore described for securing wheels to the axles of vehicles,

page_text: such means consisting of a cap k, the lynch-pin O, and the ring p, all substantially
as and for the purposes hereinbefore set forth and illustrated in the drawings
hereunto annexed.
W. H. MUNNS,
Agent for Applicant.