Improvements in or relating to Motor Cycles and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Motor Cycles and the like.
I, WILHELM HILDEBRAND, of 3, Mittelsbacher Strasse, Munich, in the
Kingdom of Bavaria, and German Empire, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has reference to motor cycles and the like provided with reservoirs
for benzine or other similar liquid and means for consuming the same.
In the motor cycles hitherto known the benzine lamp is supplied from the
reservoir or receptacle which contains the benzine for the operation of the motor.
Thereby the supply of the benzine to the lamp is rendered irregular, principally in
consequence of the varying level of the liquid in the reservoir. In order to obviate
the inconveniences connected herewith I have designed the following arrangement.
I place above the principal benzine receptacle for supplying the motor, a small
second receptacle of suitable shape and dimensions which only serves for feeding
the benzine lamp. This receptacle is preferably located at a convenient point such
as near the steering head of the cycle (bicycle, tricycle or other light vehicle) and
above the principal benzine reservoir. From the upper reservoir there proceeds a
tube to the lamp. I also provide a filling aperture and a tube which can be used
for the introduction of air under more or less pressure.
The advantages to be obtained are the following:-
The feeding of the lamp is independent of the motion of the benzine in the
principal reservoir also from the free space in the same, and of the varying level of
the benzine. Furthermore the lamp obtains through the higher level of the supply
vessel a greater filling head which gives a better pressure, when required, as for
instance, when lighting the lamp, the pressure can moreover be further improved
by forcing air through the tube above mentioned.
Dated this 28th day of Narch 1806
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
I, WILHELM HILDEBRAND, of 3, Mittelsbacher Strasse, Munich, in the
Kingdom of Bavaria, and German Empire, Merchant, 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 has reference to motor cycles and the like provided with reservoirs
for benzine or other similar liquid and means for consuming the same.
In the motor cycles actuated by benzine or light spirit hitherto known the
benzine heating lamp is supplied from the reservoir or receptacle which contains
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page_text: the benzine for the operation of the motor. Thereby the supply of the benzine to
the lamp is rendered irregular, principally in consequence of the varying level
of the liquid in the reservoir. In order to obviate the inconveniences connected
herewith I have designed the following arrangement. I place above the principal
benzine receptacle for supplying the motor, a small second receptacle of suitable
shape and dimensions which only serves for feeding the benzine lamp. This
receptacle is preferably located at a convenient point such as near the steering
head of the cycle (bicycle, tricycle or other light vehicle) and above the principal
benzine reservoir. From the upper reservoir there proceeds a tube to the lamp.
I also provide a filling aperture and a tube which can be used for the introduction
of air under more or less pressure.
The advantages to be obtained are the following-
The feeding of the lamp is independent of the motion of the benzine in the
principal reservoir also from the free space in the same, and of the varying
level of the benzine. Furthermore the lamp obtains through the higher level of
the supply vessel a greater filling head which gives a better pressure, when required,
as for instance, when lighting the lamp, the pressure can moreover be further
improved by forcing air through the tube abovementioned.
Referring to the accompanying drawings:-
Figure 1 shows the apparatus in position upon the steering pillar of the motor,
and,
Figure 2 shows the upper reservoir on an enlarged scale.
In these drawings L represents the steering pillar of the motor, C is the principal
reservoir, and K the upper small reservoir placed above it. A indicates a tube to
which can be connected a force pump for the purpose of exercising pressure upon
the contents of the reservoir, B is the filling aperture of the reservoir K, and Z is
the tube proceeding from the same to the lamp.
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 motor cycles or the like actuated by benzine or light spirit the provision of
an upper receptacle above the main reservoir for the supply of the heating lamp
substantially as and for the purpose described.
2. The combination of parts forming the improved apparatus for supplying liquid
fuel to the heating lamp of a motor substantially as described and shown in the
accompanying drawing.
Deted the 30th day of Decomhan 1000
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham.