Improvements in Vehicle Rims.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct, 1908
Compete Specification Left. 21st Dec. 1898-Accepted. 20th Mar.. 1997
Comp ete Specification Left. 21st Dec. 1898-Accepted. 20th Mar.. 1997
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Vehicle Rims.
I, WILLIAM DE LANY, of King Street, in the Town of Cobourg, in the County
of Northumberland, in the Province of Ontario, Canada, Jeweller, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to improvements in rims for bicycles and other vehicles
aud the object of the invention is to design a simple form of wood rim which will
not split, warp or otherwise become weakened when in use and it consists essentially
of a rim in which the outer complete layer is made with the grain of the wood
running longitudinally circumferentially and the form of the fibre preferably
crosswise and on which outer layer is super-imposed two edge strips one on each
side the grain of which also runs longitudinally circumferentially and the fibre of
which is arranged obliquely from the inner strip from inside to outside and tongued
and grooved, and further in providing within the outer layer a suitable layer or
layers of wood with the grain running across the rim, so that the ends of the grain
are presented on each side surface, and an interior peripherial ring having the grain
preferably running longitudinally circumferentially, the rim being otherwise
constructed as hereinafter more particularly explained.
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Fig. 1, is a view of portion of the rim in the rough showing its peculiar
construction.
Fig. 2, is a view of portion of the rim showing it turned into shape and
completed.
Fig. 3, is a perspective view of portion of a rim completed showing a layer with
the grain running straight across the rim situated next the inner peripherial layer
or ring.
Similar numbers denote like parts throughout the views.
2 is the main foundational layer of the rim, the grain of which runs lengthwise
around the rin: I are the edge strips, which are super-imposed and cemented upon
the layer 2. Circumferential tongues 7 are provided in the strips 1, which fit
into corresponding grooves in the layer 2. The strip 1 has the grain runuing
circumferentially around the rim but the fibre instead of running crosswise, as
the layer 2 is preferably made as indicated, runs obliquely starting at the inside
on the foundational layer 2. and running outwardly to the outer side faces of
the rim..
By constructing the edge strips as described it will be seen that they will be held
securely to the foundation layer and will effectually resist splitting caused by the
expansion of the edge of the tyre when placed in position, as such expansion will be
against the flat of the fibre.
8 are wires, which run around the rim near the apexes of the edge strips being
embedded as shown. The wires 8 serve to bind the whole rim together and
further increase the strength of resistance of the edge strips to the expansion of
the tyre.
3 and 4 are layers the grain of which runs obliquely across the rim, the grain of
the layer 3 running preferably substantially at right angles to the grain of the
layer 4. The ends of the grain are presented on the exterior sides of the rim
throughout its entire periphery. 5 is the innermost layer or peripherial ring, which
has its grain running in the same direction as the layer 2.
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page_text: Instead of the layers 3 and 4 a layer 9 may be provided such as indicated in
Fig. 3, the grain of which will extend directly across the rim so that the ends of
the grain will be presented on the side surfaces of the rim.
Dated the 9th day of October 1896.
G. F. REDFERN & Co..
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Vehicle Rims.
I, WILLIAM DE LANY, of King Street, in the Town of Cobourg, in the County
of Northumberland, in the Province of Ontario, Canada, Jeweller, 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 relates to improvements in rims for bicycles and other vehicles
and the object of the invention is to design a simple form of wood rim which will
not split, warp or otherwise become weakened when in use and it consists essentially
of a rim in which the outer complete layer is made with the grain of the wood
running longitudinally circumferentially and the form of the fibre preferably
crosswise and on which outer layer is super-imposed two edge. strips one on each
side, the grain of which also runs longitudinally circumferentially and the fibre of
which is arranged obliquely from the inner strip from inside to outside and tongued
and grooved, and further in providing within the outer layer a suitable layer or
layers of wood with the grain running across the rim, so that the ends of the grain
are presented on each side surface and an interior peripherial ring having the
grain preferably running longitudinally circumferentially, the rim being otherwise
constructed as hereinafter more particularly explained, with reference to the
drawings filed with my Provisional Specification.
Fig. 1, is a view of portion of the rim in the rough showing its peculiar
construction.
Fig. 2, is a view of portion of the rim showing it turned into shape and
completed.
Fig. 3, is a perspective view of portion of a rim completed showing a layer with
the grain running straight across the rim situated next the. inner peripherial layer
or ring.
Similar numbers denote like parts throughout the views.
2 is the main foundational layer of the rim, the grain of which runs lengthwise
around the rim. 1 are the edge strips, which are super-imposed and cemented upon
the layer 2. Circumferential tongues 7 are provided in the strips 1, which fit
into corresponding grooves in the layer 2. The strip 1 has the grain running
circumferentially around the rim but the fibre instead of running crosswise, as
the layer 2 is preferably made as indicated, runs obliquely starting at the
inside on the foundational layer 2 and running outwardly to the outer side faces of
the rim.
By constructing the edge strips as described it will be seen that they will be held
securely to the foundation layer and will effectually resist splitting caused by the
expansion of the edge of the tyre when placed in position, as such expansion will be
against the flat of the fibre.
8 are wires, which run around the rim near the apexes of the edge strips being
embedded as shown. The wires 8 serve to bind the whole rim together and

page_text: further increase the strength of resistance of the edge strips to the expansion of
the tyre..
3 and 4 are layers the grain of which ruus obliquely across the rim; the grain of
the layer 3 running preferably substantially at right angles to the grain of the
layer 4. The ends of the grain are presented on the exterior sides of the rim
throughout its entire periphery. 5 is the innermost layer or peripherial ring, which
has its grain running in the same direction as the layer 2.
Instead of the layers 3 and 4 a layer 9 may be provided such as indicated in
Fig. 3, the grain of which will extend directly across the rim so that the ends of
the grain will be presented on the side surfaces of the rim.
It will be seen from what has been herein before described that the edge strips 1
will be securely held against lateral displacement by the tongues and grooves, this
being necessary on account of the strips not being connected at their base and for
the reason that the greatest side strain upon the rim comes upon these strips. All
the parts herein before referred to are suitably cemented together, and as the
strips and 4 or 9 as the case may be, run across from edge to edge of the rim
such rim will be firmly bound together when in circular form and I find in
practice effectually prevented from cracking or splitting on account of the extra
strength added.
Another important feature in my invention is that I do not depend upon the
natural grain of the wood as in other inventions of which I am aware and therefore
form portions of the layers with cross grains, the ends of the grain being presented
on the side surfaces of the rim.
I am aware that rims for bicycle wheels have been constructed before with a
series of sections or plies of wood of varying courses or directions of grain extending
around the rim longitudinally circumferentially and such section, plies or layers
have been cemented together and I wish it distinctly understood that I do not lay
claim to any such construction it being one of the essential points in my invention
that portion of the layers are constructed with a cross grain, which as hereinbefore
stated effectually prevents it splitting and add to the strength for which the herein-
before premised form was not suitable.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. In a bicycle or other vehicle wheel rim, a foundation layer and outer edge
strips super-imposed thereon, tongued and grooved and cemented thereto as and for
the purpose specified.
2. In a bicycle or other vehicle wheel rim, a foundation layer having grooves
near the outer edge thereof, and outer edge strips, one on each side super-imposed
upon the foundation layer and provided with tongues fitting in the grooves of the
foundation layer, the grain of the wood in the edge strips extending longitudinally
around the rim and the fibre extending obliquely outwardly from the foundation
layer in contrary directions, all the parts being firmly cemented together as and.
for the purpose specified.
3. In a bicycle or other vehicle wheel rim, the combination with the foundation
layer or layers having the grain running longitudinally circumferentially, of a
supplemental adjacent layer or layers having the grain running crosswise of the
rim, so that the ends of the grain are presented on or in proximity to the side surfaces
of the rim as and for the purpose specified.
4. In a bicycle or other vehicle wheel rim the combination with the foundation
layer having the grain running longitudinally circumferentially, of an intermediate
layer having the grain running crosswise, so that the ends of the grain are
presented on or in proximity to the side surfaces of the rim and an inner
peripherial ring or layer having the grain running circumferentially, all the parts
being cemented together as and for the purpose specified.
5. In a bicycle or other vehicle wheel rim, the combination with the foundation

page_text: layer, of supplemental layers having the grain of each adjacent layer extending
diagonally across the rim in a contrary direction so that the end of the grain is
presented on or in proximity to the side surface of the rim and an interior ring or
layer, all the parts being cemented together as and for the purpose specified.
6. In a bicycle or other vehicle wheel rim, the combination with the outwardly
extending edges of the rim, of wires running around the apexes of the rim and
suitably embedded therein and arranged so as to completely encircle the rim as
and for the purpose specified.
7. In a bicycle or other wheel rim, in combination a foundation layer, outer
edge strips super-imposed and cemented on the exterior thereof and means whereby
such edge strips are secured from lateral displacement as and for the purpose
specified.
Dated the 21st day of December 1896
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.