Improvements in or connected with Foot Rests for Velocipedes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Sept., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 31st May, 1893-Accepted, 15th July, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Foot Rests for Velocipedes.
I, GEORGE SINGER, of Alma Street, in the City and County of. Coventry,
Cycle Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention refers to foot-rests for velocipedes, whereby lightness, combined
with strength, as well as protection to the side of the fork from being scratched by
the foot of the rider, is obtained.
For this purpose I arrange the axis of the stalk, which carries the foot rest,
below the central line of the clip attaching it to the fork, whereby strain is
materially removed from the screw clip, and thrown below the screw, while the
band or clip may be made comparatively light, and this is or may be effected by
forming with the clip an extension or guard at the top and bottom thereof, which
when the rest is in position on the fork, the lower extension forms an abutment on
the fork, while the upper acts as a guard for the foot, thus preventing the latter
scratching the fork to which the foot rest is connected. The form or shape of the
guard may be varied as fancy and taste may dictate. The stalk is secured to the
guard by rivets, brazing, or otherwise, and at the points of junction there should be
an extra thickness of material, while the style of rest for the foot may be varied.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1892.
BREWER & SON,
33, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Foot Rests for Velocipedes.
I, GEORGE SINGER, of Alma Street, in the City and County of Coventry,
Cycle Manufacturer, 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 refers to foot rests for velocipedes, whereby lightness, combined
with strength, as well as protection to the side of the fork from being scratched by
the foot of the rider, is obtained.
For this purpose I arrange the axis of the stalk which carries the foot rest, below
the central line of the clip attaching it to the fork, whereby strain is materially
removed from the screw clip and thrown below the screw, while the band or clip
may be made comparatively light.
My invention will be readily understood by the following description referring
to the accompanying drawings, wherein
Figs. 1 and 2 shew in perspective two foot rests constructed according to my
invention, the examples differing from one another only in the construction of the
treading surface.
Fig. 3 is a plan view of the foot rest shewn at Fig. 1, and
Fig. 4 is a vertical section of the foot rest shewn at Fig. 2.
Similar letters of reference indicate like parts in the several figures.
The clip portion extends partially around the fork of the velocipede, or other
part of the machine to which it is, or may be, affixed (indicated by the dotted
lines A, Figs. 1 and 2). The outer face of the clip is prolonged downwards at C
and upwards at the top part marked B, while the two side wings DE of same
embrace and pass a short distance within the inner side of the fork, the said
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page_text: wings DE being then bent at nearly right angles to form flanges F G, to take a
bolt H, by which the clip is secured in position.
The stalk or rest bar J is secured by rivets, brazing, or otherwise, to the lower
extension C of the clip, in such manner that the point of attachment of the stalk to
the clip is below the centre line of the bolt or other equivalent fastening, holding
the clip to the machine, and at the point of junction, that is, at C, there is, or
should be, an extra thickness of material, clearly shewn at Fig. 4, as being formed
by the boss J of the stalk J, which materially adds to the strength and rigidity of
the construction, while by the position of the stalk or rest bar J, below the bolt as
indicated by the dotted centre lines at Fig. 4, an increased firmness is obtained,
and liability of the pressure of the foot of the rider to cause the clip to twist, or to
slide downwards on the fork, is overcome.
When the foot rest is in position, the lower extension C forms as explained an
abutment on the fork, and the upper extension B acts as a guard for the foot, thus
preventing the latter scratching the fork, to which the foot rest is connected; in
the example shewn, the guard extension B is rounded at the top, but it will be
obvious that the shape thereof may be varied according to circumstances, and in
some cases the prolonged tongue part B may be dispensed with.
At Fig. 1 the rest K is formed with a grooved or saw pattern top of circular
form, while at Figs. 2 and 4, the rest is composed of a so-called "Singer" rubber
block K, a semi-spherical part of which projects above a cup-shaped holder at the
end of the stalk J, these being forms found to be particularly convenient, although
I do not limit myself to such a style of rest.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I claim is :-
1. In foot rests for velocipedes, a clip for carrying the rest, having a lower
extension to which the foot rest bar or stalk is fixed, the said stalk being located
below the centre line of the bolt or equivalent fastening holding the said clip
substantially as set forth.
2. In foot rests for velocipedes, a clip for carrying the rest, having an upper
extension, forming a guard, for 'preserving the part of the machine, to which the
foot rest is attached, from injury, and a lower extension, to which the foot rest bar
or stalk is fixed, the said stalk being located below the centre line of the bolt or
equivalent fastening holding the said clip, substantially as set forth.
3. In foot rests for velocipedes, a clip for securing the rest to the machine, so
formed as to extend partially around the part to which it is to be secured, the
encircling wings of the clip terminating in lugs to receive a connecting bolt, while
the outer face of the clip is extended upwards to form a guard, and downwards
below the connecting bolt to receive and carry the stalk or rest affixed thereto,
below the centre line of the said connecting bolt. substantially as set forth.
4. In foot rests for velocipedes, a clip having an upper extension B for pre-
serving the part to which the foot rest is attached from injury, and a lower
extension C, to which the rest bar is fixed, in a position below the centre line of
the bolt or equivalent device, holding the clip to the machine, in combination with
a terminal part K composed of a grooved or saw pattern top, as and for the purposes
substantially as described with reference to Figs. 1 and 3.
5. In foot rests for velocipedes, a clip having an upper extension B, for pre-
serving the part to which the foot rest is attached from injury, and a lower
extension C, to which the rest bar is fixed, in a position below. the centre live of
the bolt or equivalent device, holding the clip to the machine, in combination with
a terminal cup, carrying a rubber block K. having a semi-spherical projecting part
as and for the purposes substantially as described with reference to. Figs. 2' and 4.
Dated this 31st day of May 1893.