Improvements in Setting Machines used in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 14th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Setting Machines used in the Manufacture of
Boots and Shoes.
We, RICHARD WILKINSON BATEMAN, Shoe Maker, and LOFTUS HANSON BATEMAN,
Mechanic, both of 5, Hanover Street, Halifax, in the County of York, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
This invention relates to improvements in setting machines employed when
burnishing and finishing the edges of the soles and heels of boots and shoes, the
object being to so construct such machines that vibration and consequent wear and
tear are reduced to a minimum, and the principal working parts are contained in a
tank of oil or other lubricant. The setting iron holder is also made to carry two
irons either of which can readily be brought into operation. The machine is much
simpler in its construction than heretofore and is efficient in its action.
According to this invention we employ a main shaft driven from any convenient
power. The shaft is carried in long bearings and at each end of same is an eccentric
stud which is received in a sliding die carried in an adjustable finger lever free to
rock the oscillating spindle which is hollow for the reception of a second or clutch
spindle on which is formed a head or shoulder against which a spiral spring presses.
On the outer end of the oscillating lever is an eccentric plate or head and stud for
carrying the iron holder. At the back of the iron holder is a slot in which the end
of the clutch spindle is received and acts as a locking device. When it is desired to
reverse the iron holder and iron, the clutch spindle is drawn inwards by a hand lever
and the iron holder turned round, and the clutch spindle then locks into the opposite
end of the slot and holds the iron in position.
By the mechanism above described an oscillating and rubbing motion of the
setting iron is obtained. The whole of the working parts are enclosed in a tank or
cistern which is filled with oil to lubricate the parts. Each end of the machine is
made similar, that is, in duplicate.
Improvements in Setting Machines used in the Manufacture of
Boots and Shoes.
We, RICHARD WILKINSON BATEMAN, Shoe Maker, and LOFTUS HANSON BATEMAN,
Mechanic, both of 5, Hanover Street, Halifax, in the County of York, 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:-
This invention relates to improvements in setting machines employed when

page_text: burnishing and finishing the edges of the soles and heels of boots and shoes, the
object being to so construct such machines that vibration and consequent wear and
tear are reduced to a minimum and the principal working parts are contained in a
tank of oil or other lubricant. The setting iron holder is also made to carry two
irons either of which can readily be brought into operation. The machine is much
simpler in its construction than heretofore and is efficient in its action.
Such being the nature and object of our said invention the following is a complete
description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which:-
Fig. 1 is a sectional side elevation of one end of the improved setting machine
which is preferably made in duplicate, but one end only is illustrated as the ends or
treads are counterparts of one another.
Fig. 2 is an end or front view of the improved setting machine, the face plate
and iron holder being removed.
Fig. 3 is a plan view of the improved machine shewing the lever for pulling
the spindle out of gear with the iron holder so that the iron holder can be reversed.
According to this invention we employ a main shaft 1 driven by pulley 2 and belt
from any convenient power. The shaft, 1 is carried in long bearings 3 and at each
end of same is an eccentric stud 4 which is received in a sliding die 5 carried in
an adjustable finger lever 6 free to rock an oscillating spindle 7 which is hollow for
the reception of a second or clutch spindle 8 on which is formed a head or shoulder 9
against which a spiral spring 10 presses. On the outer end of the oscillating spindle 7
is an eccentric plate or head 11 and a stud 12 for carrying the iron holder 13. At
the back of the iron holder 13 is a slot 14 in which the end of the clutch spindle 8
is received and acts as a locking device. When it is desired to reverse the iron
holder 13 and iron thereon, the clutch spindle 8 is drawn inwards by a hand lever 15,
and the iron holder 13 is turned half round by hand, and the clutch spindle 8 then
locks into the opposite end of the slot 14 and holds the iron in position.
At 16 is a box or chamber forming an oil tank so that the principal working parts
are immersed in lubricant, and a small fan 17 on the main shaft 1 throws the oil
outwards by centrifugal force and prevents its passing along the main shaft 1 and
escaping between the bearings 3 and the pulley 2.
By the mechanism above described a very rapid oscillating and rubbing motion of
the setting iron is obtained without vibration.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that
what we claim is:-
(1) The general construction, arrangement, and combination of parts constituting
the improved setting machine as and for the purpose herein described and substantially
as illustrated by the annexed drawings.
(2) The shaft 1, eccentric stud 4, sliding die 5, finger lever 6, oscillating spindle 7,
head 11, stud 12, and swivelling iron holder 13, all in combination as and for
the purpose herein described and substantially as illustrated by Fig. 1 of the
annexed drawings.
(3) The oscillating spindle 7, head 11, and stud 12, clutch spindle 8, and lever 15,
all in combination as and for the purpose herein described and substantially as
illustrated by Figs. 1 and 3 of the annexed drawings.
C
1000
RICHARD WILKINSON BATEMAN.
LOFTUS HANSON BATEMAN.
By their Agents,
Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.