Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Oct., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 4th July, 1890-Accepted, 30th Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
We, CHARLES MONTAGUE LINLEY, and JOHN BIGGS, of 29 Clerkenwell Road,
London, in the County of Middlesex, Cycle Manufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our improvement relates to the wheels of velocipedes, and it consists in making an
elastic connection between the hub of the wheel and the rim thereof through the
spokes, the object being the improvement in elastic or spring wheels by the avoidance
of all lateral or transverse and torsional spring.
In our improved elastic or spring wheel we construct the spokes in pairs con-
structed and arranged in the following manner :-One spoke is fixed to the outside
of one flange of the hub, and another spoke is fixed to the inside of the other flange
of the hub, at a point diametrically opposite to the point of attachment of the first
mentioned spoke. These two spokes are led off to the rim of the wheel at a tangent
to their points of connection with the flanges of the hub, and at a short distance from
the rim they are connected rigidly together, either by being brazed into one thick
spoke, or by being twisted together to form one spoke, or by other suitable means.
This single extension of the double spoke is then elastically connected to the rim of
the wheel by a spring, or springs, either enclosed in a nipple fixed to the rim or
connected thereto in any other suitable manner.
The spokes are attached to the flanges of the hub either by means of studs passing
transversely through them, or in any other suitable manner.
It will be seen that as each pair of spokes becomes one at, or before, its point of
attachment to the rim, all lateral or transverse spring at the rim is overcome, and by
attaching these double spokes tangentially to the flanges of the hub at points
diametrically opposite to each other, all torsional spring when applying driving
power to the wheel is also overcome.
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ROBT. ED. PHILLIPS, M.L.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
Royal Courts Chambers, 70, 71 & 72, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
We, CHARLES MONTAGUE LINLEY, and JOHN BIGGS, of 29 Clerkenwell Road,
London, in the County of Middlesex, Cycle Manufacturers, 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 :-
Our improvement relates to the wheels of velocipedes, and it consists in making an
elastic connection between the hub of the wheel and the rim thereof, through the
spokes, the object being the improvement in elastic or spring wheels by the avoidance
of all lateral or transverse and torsional spring.
In our improved elastic or spring wheel we construct the spokes in pairs con-
structed and arranged in the following manner;-One spoke is fixed to the outside

page_text: of one flange of the hub, and another spoke is fixed to the inside of the other
flange of the hub at a point diametrically opposite to the point of attachment of the
first mentioned spoke. These two spokes are led off to the rim of the wheel
at a tangent to their points of connection with the flanges of the hub, and at a con-
venient distance from the rim they are connected rigidly together either by being
fixed to a common connection, by being brazed or twisted together to form one spoke,
or by any other suitable means. This junction of the two spokes is then elastically
.connected to the rim of the wheel by one or more springs either enclosed in a
nipple fixed to the rim, or encircling a light bar attached thereto.
The spokes are attached to the flanges of the hub either by means of studs passing
transversely through them, or in any other suitable manner.
The rim of the wheel may either be of the usual rigid type or it may be made of
a flat steel band to give it flexibility.
It will be seen that as each pair of spokes becomes one at or before its point of
attachment to the rim, all lateral or transverse spring at the rim is overcome, and
by attaching these double spokes tangentially to the flanges of the hub at points
diametrically opposite to each other, all torsional spring when applying driving power
to the wheel is also overcome.
In order that our invention may be fully understood we will more particularly
describe it making reference to the accompanying drawing in which
Figure 1. is a broken view in side elevation showing the construction of cur
improved elastic wheel with a rigid rim,
Figure 2. is a broken view in transverse section thereof,
Figure 3. is a broken view in side elevation showing the construction of our
improved elastic wheel with an elastic rim, and
Figure 4. is a broken view in transverse section thereof.
Throughout the several views similar parts are marked with like letters of
reference.
The spokes A A are arranged in pairs and are connected to the flanges b. b. of the
hub B of the wheel tangentially at points diametrically opposite to each other, oue
spoke of each pair preferably departing from the inside of one flange of the hub, and
the other from the outside of the other flange of the hub as shown in the accompanying
drawing. The spokes A A may be connected to the flanges of the hub B of the
wheel by means of transverse studs etc. as shown in the accompanying drawing
or in any other convenient manner. The outer ends. of the spokes A A are threaded
to adapt them to be screwed into a junction or three-way piece C which is adapted to
slide on a light radial bar D either fulcrated to the rim as shown by Figures 3 and 4
of the accompanying drawing or adapted to be capable of universal movement by
means of a ball or spherical head d. bearing in a countersunk hole in the rim E of the
wheel as shown by Figures 1. and 2. of the accompanying.drawing. The free end of
the radial bar D is threaded to adapt it to receive a nut and if desired a washer
between which and the junction or three-way piece Ca spring F is interposed thus
forming the elastic connection between the hub B and rim of the wheel. By means
of the nuts d¹ the resiliency of the wheel may be varied as desired.
When we use an elastic rim we prefer to construct it in the manner shown in
Figures 3 and 4. of the accompanying drawing. The rim E consists of a band of
sheet steel or equivalent inetal to which the rubber tyre G is vulcanized or cemented.
At the required intervals round the rim are fixed clamps E¹ to receive the radial
bars D. These clamps may either be simply closed on to the rim or they may be
brazed soldered or otherwise affixed thereto in any suitable manner.
We wish it to be understood that as the essential feature of our invention is the
placing of the spokes in pairs and connecting them together to form one, at or before
their point of attachment to the rim, we do not bind ourselves to the exact arrange-
ment and details of construction herein set forth and illustrated in the accompanying
drawing, as the spokes may be joined and elastically connected to the rim in other
ways without departing from the spirit and scope of our invention.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is ;-
.
1st. The improved elastic wheel, constructed, arranged, and operating as set forth
and iliustrated by Figures 1. and 2. of the accompanying drawing.
2nd. The improved elastic wheel, constructed, arranged, and operating as herein
set forth and illustrated by Figures 3. and 4 of the accompanying drawing.
3rd. In a wheel for a velocipede, arranging the spokes in pairs and connecting
them tangentially to the flanges of the hub at points diametrically opposite to each
other, joining the other ends of the spokes by a common junction or connection, and
elastically connecting the said junction or connection to the rim of the wheel, as and
for the purpose set forth.
4th. In a wheel for a velocipede, the combination of the elastically connected
spokes and the elastic rim, constructed arranged and operating as set forth.
ROBT. ED. PHILLIPS, M.I.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
Royal Courts Chambers, 70-72, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicants.