Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Apr., 1591-Accepted, 9th May, 1891
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prevent the
jolting of the waggon etc. being transferred directly to the axle, and at the same
time to provide a strong durable and light wheel.
I attain this object by arranging clastic or spring spokes in the wheel in such
manner as herein after more particularly described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings in which
Figure represents a side elevation.
Figure 2 a section on line A-B Fig. 1.
Figure 3 a detail view showing the arrangement of the spokes in the nave.
Figure 4 a front elevation of the point of juncture of the spokes and felly.
Figure 5 a side elevation of Fig. 4 and
Figure 6 a cross section through the nave.
Similar letters represent similar parts throughout the several views.
A is the nave of the wheel supported on the axle trec A' of the usual construction.
The long tubular nave A is provided at each end with circular flanges B B attached
to the former by means of short sleeves, and provided with clastic or cushioning
discs on their inner sides. Two sleeves D D enclosing the nave inside the end
flanges, are flanged on their outward ends at C C' said flanges being also provided
with elastic or cushion discs ce similar to bb. The ends of the sleeves D D' which
lie at or towards the centre of the nave are also provided with flanges E E' forming
a support for the retaining bolts of the central system of spokes. Between the
flanges E E' are arranged six elastic or cushion discs e. e¹ F. G. H. J. in such manner
as to form 3 divisions or compartments K. L. M in combination with two metallic
discs arranged between each two cushions. Three sets of spokes NO N₁ are
arranged, one in each of the said compartments K L M, of which the two sets N N¹
are of similar construction. The central set O is preferably formed of four or more
spokes which commence in the compartment L of the nave and curl round the
same about 14 times in the form of a logarithmic curve ending at the felly P to
which they are secured by means of a tie or any other convenient mechanical device.
The two side sets N N extend from the compartments K and M of the nave,
direct to the rim of the wheel where they are bent round in a short curve, running
along the felly a short distance, to which they are secured by ties or fish plates
(Fig. 5) Q. They are then bent outwards (Fig. 4) and extend downwards to one
or the other of the two end compartments formed by the flanges B C or B'C'
(Fig. 6).
In the respective compartments or divisions of the nave the spokes are secured
between the cushions by means of bolts R or rivets S, or pines, whereby the whole
nave is held tight and then covered with a cap U.
In order to equalise or divide the jolts or concussions of the vehicle among
all the spokes, at those points where the spokes of the central system
cross the spokes N N the former are coupled to the latter by means of ties T
(Fig. 5 & 6).
The main advantages of wheels constructed on this system are, that the con-
cussions of the vehicles, instead of being transferred directly to the axle, are met
and taken off by the elastic spokes thus relieving the axle and making travelling
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page_text: over heavy and rough ground considerably safer and easier. Further in case of a
break down, wheels constructed on my system can be more easily repaired. In
addition to this, such wheels combine great strength and durability with a very
light weight.
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 :
In wheels with spring spokes
1. A central system of spokes arranged at the centre of the nave, extending
round the same in a logarithmic curve and ending at the felly, in combination with
the two side systems of spokes extending from the two outward central compartments
of the nave to the felly and back to the outside nave compartments, as described and
shown.
2. The combination of the tubular nave having the compartments K. L. M.
formed by the metallic flanges E E' with intermediate cushioning discs e e¹ F. G. H. J,
and interior stiffening discs are specified, said compartments having retaining bolts R
for the three sets of spokes, and the end compartments B C and B₁ C₁ having
cushioning discs and retaining bolts for the outward systems of spokes N N¹,
substantially as described and shown.
Dated this 9th day of April 1801
RAYNER & CASSELL,
37, Chancery Lane, Agents for the Applicant.