IMPROVEMENTS IN SPRING BOTTOMS FOR BEDSTEADS AND BERTHS
Year: 1877

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Richard Hunt, of Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster,
Cabinet Maker, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN SPRING BOTTOMS FOR
BEDSTEADS AND BERTHS."
aled the 18th April 1878, and dated the 26th October 1877.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Richard Hunt at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 26th October 1877.
RICHARD HUNT, of Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, Cabinet Maker.
PROVEMENTS IN SPRING BOTTOMS FOR BEDSTEADS AND BERTHS."
"IM-
This Invention has for its object to provide a cheap, simple, durable, and efficient
bedstead or berth, in which each and every portion of the bottom shall possess the
desired and requisite resilience, and consists,-
First. In the combination of arched or curved steel springs placed transversely,
resting on steel springs supported by the framework of the bedstead or berth,
with free-ended laths placed lengthwise of the bedstead on the said transverse
springs.
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Second. In the combination of arched or curved steel springs placed transversely,
resting on steel springs, part of which are supported by the framework of the
bedstead or berth, and part of which are supported by a bearing bar or bearing
bars, with free-ended laths placed lengthwise of the bedstead or berth on the said
transverse springs.
Third. In the combination of parts described under the above first head, with a
longitudinal bearing bar affixed to the framework of the bedstead or berth, such
bearing bar carrying steel springs on which the said transverse springs rest.
Fourth. In the combination of arched or curved steel springs placed transversely
attached to the framework of the bedstead or berth by loop or like attachments,
and resting on springs supported by a bearing bar or. bearing bars, with free-
ended laths placed lengthwise of the bedstead or berth on the said transverse
springs.
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page_text: Fifth. In attaching bearing bars, arranged and combined as described under the
above second, third, and fourth heads to the framework of the bedstead or berth by
springs.
SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said Richard Hunt in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 26th April
1878.
RICHARD HUNT, of Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, Cabinet Maker. દ
PROVEMENTS IN SPRING BOTTOMS FOR BEDSTEADS AND BERTHS."
IM-
This Invention has for its object to provide a cheap, simple, durable, and efficient
bedstead or berth, in which each and every portion of the bottom shall possess the
desired and requisite resilience, and consists,-
First. In the combination of arched or curved steel springs placed transversely,
resting on steel springs supported by the framework of the bedstead or berth,
with free-ended laths placed lengthwise of the bedstead on the said transverse
springs.
Second. In the combination of arched or curved steel springs placed transversely,
resting on steel springs, part of which are supported by the framework of the
bedstead or berth, and part of which are supported by a bearing bar or bearing
bars, with free-ended laths placed lengthwise of the bedstead or berth on the said
transverse springs.
Third. In the combination of parts described under the above first head, with
a longitudinal bearing bar affixed to the framework of the bedstead or berth, such
bearing bar carrying steel springs on which the said transverse springs rest.
Fourth. In the combination of arched or curved steel springs placed transversely,
attached to the framework of the bedstead or berth by loop or like attachments,
and resting on springs supported by a bearing bar or bearing bars, with free-
ended laths placed lengthwise of the bedstead or berth on the said transverse
springs.
Fifth. In attaching bearing bars, arranged and combined as described under the
above second, third, and fourth heads to the framework of the bedstead or berth by
springs.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
In these views all the parts employed in combination are marked consecutively,
commencing with 2 and ending with 7.
Fig. 1 is a plan view; Fig. 2, a transverse section; and Fig. 3, a longitudinal
elevation of a spring bottom for a bedstead under the first part of my Invention ;
1 represents the usual framework of the béd; 2 are the arched or curved steel
springs, which rest on the spiral steel springs 3. The said spiral steel springs 3 are
supported by the framework 1; 4 are free-ended wooden laths placed lengthwise
of the bedstead on the said transverse springs 2, and are connected or held in
position by the tapes 8.
In these views all the parts employed in combination are marked consecutively,
commencing with 2 and ending with 7.
Fig. 1 is a plan view; Fig. 2, a transverse section; and Fig. 3, a longitudinal
elevation of a spring bottom for a bedstead under the first part of my Invention ;
1 represents the usual framework of the béd; 2 are the arched or curved steel
springs, which rest on the spiral steel springs 3. The said spiral steel springs 3 are
supported by the framework 1; 4 are free-ended wooden laths placed lengthwise
of the bedstead on the said transverse springs 2, and are connected or held in
position by the tapes 8.

page_text: Figs. 4 and 5 are transverse sections of spring bottoms for bedsteads under the
second part of my Invention; 1 is the framework; 2 are the arched or curved
steel springs which rest on the steel springs 3, 3s. Some or part of the said
steel springs 3 are supported by the framework of the bedstead 1, and some or
part 3 are supported by the bearing bars 5; 4 are the longitudinal laths. In
Fig. 4, one longitudinal bearing bar is used, although more might be employed.
In Fig. 5, the bearing bars are placed transversely.
Fig. 6 is a transverse section of a spring bottom for bedsteads constructed under
the third part of my Invention; 1, framework; 2, transverse steel springs;
3, 3, steel springs which carry the transverse springs 2. Some or part of the said
steel springs 3 are supported by the framework of the bedstead, and some or part 3°
are supported by the longitudinal bearing bar 5.
Figs. 7 and 8 are transverse sections of spring bottoms for bedsteads, constructed
under the fourth part of my Invention; 1, framework; 2, transverse steel springs,
attached to the said framework by the metal or leather links or loops 6. The said
springs 2 are supported by the steel springs 3ª which rest on the bearing bars 5.
The bearing bars 5 rest on or are attached to the framework of the bedstead.
In Fig. 7 a single longitudinal bearing bar is shown, although several such bars
may be used. In Fig. 8, transverse bearing bars are employed.
Fig. 9 is a transverse section; and Fig. 10, a longitudinal section of spring
bottoms for bedsteads, constructed under the fifth part of my Invention; here the
construction and arrangement of parts is similar to that described under Figs. 4, 5,
6, 7, and 8, except that the bearing bars 5, instead of being rigidly attached to the
framework of the bedstead, are connected thereto by springs 7.
Although the Drawings only show iron bedsteads, my Invention is equally
applicable to wooden, brass, or other bedsteads, and also to berths. The steel
springs also on which the trausverse springs rest may be of any desired construction.
Having now described the nature of my said Invention so that others will be
enabled to carry my improvements into effect, I claim, the combination and
arrangement of parts forming the bottoms of spring beds and berths, all subserving
the ends and being constructed substantially as herein set forth.
In witness whereof, I, the said. Richard Hunt, have hereunto set my hand and
seal, the Twenty-fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord One thousand
eight hundred and seventy-eight.
TAHIDR