Improvements in and relating to Arrangements for the Fixing of the Saddle to Bicycles, Tricycles, Velocipedes, and similar Machines.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 18th Aug.. 1894-Accepted, 17th Nov., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Arrangements for the Fixing of
the Saddle to Bicycles, Tricycles, Velocipedes, and similar
Machines.
I, THEODORE JAMES BIGGS of Market Place, Frome, in the County of
Somerset, Cycle Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the arrangements for the fixing of the
saddle to bicycles, tricycles, velocipedes, & similar machines.
This invention consists, firstly, of an arrangement by means of which the frame
or frames of the saddle is fixed to the top of a straight saddle pillar, hereinafter
called the "stalk," the stalk being provided with a suitably shaped head or other
arrangement to receive the saddle frame or frames, which is secured to it by means
of one or more horizontal bolts or screws.
This invention also consists of improvements in the arrangements for the fixing
of the saddle frame or frames to the horizontal arm of a form of saddle pillar
illustrated & described in my Specification No. 20,605 ;-1891, by means of using
two solid or hollow distance pieces, one on either side of the horizontal arm of a T
or shape saddle pillar & each one of a suitable shape to receive the frame
or frames of the saddle on their outer side, & to fit the said arm on their inner side,
& the saddle frame or frames is secured in position by means of a bolt, or bolts, or
screw, or screws, which fix all securely together.
In any of the arrangements of fixing, the saddle frame or frames may be made of
any suitable shape or section.
The bolts for fixing may also be passed through the saddle frame if desirable.
With reference to the accompanying drawings ;-
Figs. 1 & 2 show one arrangement for attaching the saddle frame or frames F. F.
to the top of the tube S which acts as the stalk or saddle pillar, the upper end of
this tube S is wrought to the proper shape to make what is generally known as a
lap joint, it is then lapped round the short piece of tube B & brazed or otherwise
securely fixed thereto, thus forming a head to the stalk.
The head may also be made from solid material & provided with a suitable
projection to be brazed or otherwise secured to the tube or stalk S.
Two grooves. are cut in the tube B to receive the two parts of the saddle
frame F. F, the two washers W W have suitably shaped projections H to keep
them in position & the bolt K is used to secure the frames F. F. firmly in
position.
In Figs. 3 & 4, the saddle frame is shown composed of two flat bars F. F. fixed
to the tube B by means of the two bolts K. K. passing through the saddle
frames F. F. & the tube B.. I may in this case use one, two, or more bolts
or screws to secure the frame to the stalk.
The stalk tube S in Figs. 3 & 4 is shown lapped & brazed or otherwise secured
to the tube B in a manner similar to description relating to Figs. 1 & 2.
It will be noticed in Fig. 4 that provision is made to keep the frames in
position by the projections H. H. I may dispense with these projections on
the upper side of the saddle frame so as to allow of angular adjustment of the frame
& saddle.
Figs. 9 & 10 show an improved method of fixing the saddle frame F. F. to
a Tshape pillar as illustrated & described in my Specification No. 20,605 ;-
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page_text: In this arrangement two short pieces of tube B. B are used to act as distance
blocks between the horizontal arm A of the saddle pillar & the two parts of the
frame F F which are in this case shown as round rods. These pieces of tube B. B.
are provided with projections O. O. to fit the slot D. in the arm A & with grooves
to fit the saddle frame or frames F. F. which is secured in position as before
described in Figs. 1 & 2, by the washers W. W & the bolt K.
In any of the foregoing Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, instead of using short pieces of
tubing of round section as shown, I may bend the tubing into any suitable section,
or I may make the distance pieces or blocks B of solid material of any suitable
section & of the necessary shape to fit the frame or frames of the saddle it is desired
to use, & the horizontal arm of a T or shape saddle pillar, or the head of
a straight pillar or stalk.
In any of the before described arrangements for securing the saddle frame by
means of washers W, I may use two washers instead of one, by placing another
washer on the inner side of the frame F between the frame & the tube or block B,
& this second washer may be provided with suitably shaped projections to keep it
in its proper position in the tube or block B & to receive the saddle frame, & may
also be allowed to revolve in its place & thus alter the angle or tilt of the frame &
saddle.
I may also use any of the berein described arrangements for securing the saddle
frame or frames in connection with any of the different saddle pillars or stalks &
arrangements herein described, & also any of the arrangements for altering the
angle or position of the frame & saddle, in connection with any of the different
forms of stalk heads, or distance pieces, blocks, tubes or clips, marked B.
The saddle frame or frames need not necessarily be of the precise shapes &
sections shown, & they may be bent to any suitable shape, & the heads, distance
pieces, blocks, or tubes, B are made to fit them.
I may also secure the saddle frames direct to the straight saddle pillar or stalk
by cutting suitably shaped grooves where necessary, or otherwise making provision
to receive the frames; or I may attach the frame or frames in a similar manner to
the horizontal arm of a T or shape saddle pillar, & secure the frame or frames
in both cases by means of a bolt or bolts as before described, & thus dispense with
the distance pieces & blocks B.
I wish it to be understood that I do not bind myself to the exact details of
construction herein described & shown by the accompanying drawings, but hold
myself at liberty to make such alterations & improvements as fairly fall within the
spirit & scope of my invention.
Dated this 18th day of November 1893.
THEODORE JAMES BIGGS,
Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Arrangements for the Fixing of
the Saddle to Bicycles, Tricycles, Velocipedes, and similar
Machines.
I, THEODORE JAMES BIGGS of Market Place Frome, in the County of
Somerset, Cycle Maker, 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 the arrangements for the fixing of the
saddle to bicycles, tricycles, velocipedes & similar machines.
This invention consists, firstly, of an arrangement by means of which the frame
or frames of the saddle is fixed to the top of a straight saddle pillar, hereinafter

page_text: called the stalk, the stalk being provided with a suitably shaped head or other
arrangement to receive the saddle frame or frames, which is secured to it by means
of one or more horizontal bolts or screws.
This invention also consists of improvements in the arrangements for the fixing
of the saddle frame or frames to the horizontal arm of a form of saddle pillar
illustrated & described in my Specification No. 20605; 1891, by means of using
two solid or hollow distance pieces, one on either side of the horizontal arm of
aTor shape pillar & each one of a suitable shape to receive the frame or frames
of the saddle on their outer side, & to fit the said arm on their inner side, & the
saddle frame or frames is secured in position by means of a bolt or bolts, or screw
or screws, which fixes all securely together.
In any of these arrangements of fixing the saddle, the saddle frame may be made
of any suitable shape or section.
The bolt or bolts for fixing may also be passed through the saddle frame
if desirable.
With reference to those drawings left with the Provisional Specification;
Figs. 1 & 2 show one arrangement for attaching the saddle frame or frames F. F.
to the top of the tube S which acts as the stalk or saddle pillar, the upper end of
this tube S is wrought to the proper shape to make what is generally known as a
lap joint, it is then lapped round the short piece of tube B & brazed or otherwise
securely fixed thereto, thus forming a head to the stalk.
The head may also be made from solid material & provided with a suitable
projection to be brazed or otherwise secured to the tube or stalk S.
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Two grooves are cut in the tube B to receive the two parts of the frame F. F., the
two washers W. W. have suitably shaped projections H to keep them in position &
the bolt K is used to secure the frames FF firmly in position.
In Figs. 3 & 4 the saddle frame is shown composed of two flat bars F. F. fixed to
the tube B by means of the two bolts K. K. passing through the saddle frames F. F.
& the tube B. I may in this case use one, two or more bolts or screws to secure
the frame to the stalk.
The stalk tube S. in Figs. 3 & 4 is shown lapped & brazed or otherwise secured
to the tube B. in a manner similar to description relating to Figs. 1 & 2.
It will be noticed in Fig. 4 that provision is made to keep the frames F. F. in
position by the projections H. H. I may dispense with these projections on the
upper side of the saddle frame so as to allow of angular adjustment of the frame &
saddle.
Figs. 9 & 10 show an improved method of fixing the saddle frame F F to
a T shaped pillar as illustrated & described in my Specification No. 20605;—
1891.
In this arrangement two short pieces of tube B. B. are used to act as distance
blocks between the horizontal arm A of the saddle pillar & the two parts of the
frame FF which are in this case shown as round rods. These pieces of tube B. B.
are provided with projections O. O. to fit the slot D. in the arm A, & with grooves
to fit the saddle frame or frames F F which is secured in position as before described
in Figs. 1 & 2 by the washers W. W. & the bolt K.
In any of the foregoing Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, instead of using short pieces of
tubing of round section as shown, I may bend the tubing into any suitable section,
or I may make the distance pieces or blocks B of solid material of any suitable
section, & of the necessary shape to fit the frame or frames of the saddle it is
desired to use. & the horizontal arm of a T or shape & saddle pillar, or head of
a straight saddle pillar or stalk.
I may also use any of the herein described arrangements for securing the saddle
frame or frames, in connection with any of the different saddle pillars or stalks &
arrangements herein described, & also any of the arrangements for altering the
angle or position of the frame & saddle in connection with any of the different
forms of stalk heads, or distance pieces, blocks, tubes or clips marked B.
The saddle frame or frames need not necessarily be of the precise shapes &

page_text: sections shown, & they may be bent to any suitable shape & the heads, distance
pieces, blocks or tubes B are made to fit them.
1 may also secure the saddle frames direct to the straight saddle pillar or stalk
by cutting suitably shaped grooves where necessary, or otherwise make provision
to receive the frames; or I may attach the frame or frames, in a similar manner, to
the horizontal arm of a T or shape saddle pillar, & secure the frame or frames
in both cases by means of a bolt or bolts as before described & thus dispense with
the distance pieces B.
I wish it to be understood that I do not bind myself to the exact details of
construction herein described & shown by those drawings left with the Provisional
Specification but hold myself at liberty to make such alterations & improvements
as fairly fall within the spirit & scope of my invention.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
now claim is ;-
1. In a bicycle, tricycle, velocipede or similar machine, the arrangement &
construction of parts hereinbefore described, whereby the frame or frames of the
saddle may be fixed or secured to a straight saddle pillar or stalk substantially as
herein before set forth, with reference to those drawings left with the Provisional
Specification.
2. In a bicycle, tricycle, velocipede or similar machine the arrangement &
construction of parts hereinbefore described whereby the frame or frames of
the saddle may be secured to the horizontal arms of a certain form of T or shaped
saddle pillar described in my Specification No. 20605-1891, substantially as
herein before set forth with reference to those drawings left with the Provisional
Specification.
Dated this 17th day of August 1894.