Improvements relating to the Igniting Devices of the Motors of Motor Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Jan., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 16th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan.,
1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Igniting Devices of the Motors of
Motor Cycles.
I, LUDWIG RÜB, of 93, Schüle Strasse, Augsburg, in the Empire of Germany,
Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The means hitherto used for the electrical ignition of gas mixtures in motor
cycles, such as accumulators and the like, have inconveniences, which mostly
neutralize the advantages, which are obtained by use of such means in comparison
with other lighting methods. A secure igniting device is however formed by a
magnetic inductor which is easily arranged anywhere either on a bicycle or a
tricycle and on a cycle with more wheels of any kind and on tandems. As an example
for illustrating this invention I have here chosen a motor bicycle constructed accord-
ing to the Specification of Letters Patent No. 7,566 of the year 1896 and I have
illustrated on the annexed drawing so much of this bicycle as is necessary for the
purpose. a is the cylinder tube extending to the steering head. b is the frame
As a fastening place
tube extending to the back wheel and c is the diagonal tube.
for the magnetic inductor d I have here chosen the diagonal tube e which in fact
consists of 2 tubes or bars between which the magnet is fixed in such a manner
that the axle e of the induction bobbin can be brought into connection on one or
on both sides with operating organs f by means of which the current and the
lighting are produced or regulated automatically.
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HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand.
Improvements relating to the Igniting Devices of the Motors of
Motor Cycles.
I, LUDWIG RÜB, of 93, Schüle Strasse Augsburg, in the Empire of Germany,
Mechanical Engineer, 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:-
The means hitherto used for the electrical ignition of gas mixtures in motor
cycles, such as accumulators and the like, have inconveniences, which mostly
neutralize the advantages, which are obtained by use of such means in comparison.
with other lighting methods. A secure igniting device is however formed by a

page_text: magnetic inductor which is easily arranged anywhere either on a bicycle or a
tricycle, or on a cycle with more wheels of any kind and on, tandems. As an example
for illustrating this invention I have here chosen a motor bicycle constructed accord-
ing to the Specification of Letters Patent No. 7,566 of the year 1896 and I have
illustrated in the drawing filed with my Provisional Specification so much of this
bicycle as is necessary for the purpose. a is the cylinder tube extending to the
steering head. bis the frame tube extending to the back wheel and c is the
diagonal tube. As a fastening place for the magnetic inductor d I have here
chosen the diagonal tube c which in fact consists of two tubes or bars between
which the magnet is fixed in such a manner that the axle,e of the induction bobbin
can be brought into connection on one or on both sides with operating organs f by
means of which the said bobbin may be moved at the desired. moment by the motor
and an electric current be produced in or by the inductor and employed for igi
igniting
the gas mixture in any well known way in the cylinder or cylinders of the said
motor.
Although my invention is entirely comprised in the above statement and I do not
confine myself to any particular method of carrying it out as it will be obvious
that any electrician will at once be able to suggest and utilize various ways for
carrying it into effect, I will however proceed to further describe the mechanism
shown in the drawing:
The rotary shaft g which is operated by the piston rod of the piston in the
cylinder a carries a toothed wheel-h gearing with a toothed wheel j on the shaft k
which carries the tappet f. The axle e of the bobbin of the inductor carries an
arm to which is attached a rod m sliding in a case n in which there is a suitable
counteracting device such as a spring to return the axle e to its original position
after the tappet f has deflected the arm f' attached also to the axle e. It is obvious
that the movement given to the axle e by the tappet f striking the arm fl will cause
a rotary displacement of the bobbin of the inductor in the field of the magnets o
which will produce an electric current when the contacts p q come in contact with
one another. These contacts are connected. electrically with an electric igniter in
the ignition chamber of the motor.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that 'what I claim is:
An improved motor cycle having a magnetic inductor for effecting the electrical
ignition of the explosive mixture in the motor thereof.
Dated this 16th day of January 1897.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.