IMPROVEMENTS IN AND APPERTAINING TO TABLE TRUCKS FOR WEIGHING BALES BOXES AND OTHER MERCHANDIZE"
Year: 1883

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Thomas Mc Entegart of Liverpool in the county of
Lancaster for an Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN AND APPERTAINING TO
TABLE TRUCKS FOR WEIGHING BALES BOXES AND OTHER MERCHANDIZE"
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Thomas M° Entegart at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 28th June 1883.
THOMAS MO ENTEGART of Liverpool in the county of Lancaster
"IMPROVE-
MENTS IN AND APPERTAINING TO TABLE TRUCKS FOR WEIGHING BALES BOXES
AND OTHER MERCHANDIZE"
"
This invention has for its object the improvement of the ordinary table truck for
weighing cargoes by which improvements great saving in time labour wear and
tear are effected.
The improvemonts consist in. First; a hook on the shaft for slinging the truck
instead of the ordinary thimble. Second; arrangement of a single chain for
slinging the shaft end of truck instead of using two or three in the ordinary
manner. Third; a make weight or balance pocket at bottom of truck instead of
top thus avoiding the shifting of the flooring boards. Fourth; a movable lip to
be put on for boxes, bacon or bale goods, and connected to straps on top of truck.
Fifth; Two wheels on the leg, instead of the leg touching the ground. Sixth ; a
movable spike on the top of the truck for boxes, bacon or bale goods. Seventh ;
an iron strap underneath after part of truck to protect the wood from the iron bar
which is used for slinging after part of truck. Eighth; an iron strap from the leg
stay bolt to the bottom of the leg hook bolt to strengthen the shaft when weighing
heavy draughts. Ninth; a batton across on front of table to keep bags from falling
over on shaft and to strengthen truck for bale goods et cetera.

page_text: This invention has for its object the improvement in table trucks that are at
present in use for weighing cargoes as the several bales or packages are discharged
from the ship, by which improvement great saving in time and labour and in wear
and tear is effected.
Referring to the drawings,
Fig. 1 is a sido elevation,
Fig. 2 a plan of the top, and
Fig. 3 a plan of the underside of a table truck made in accordance with and
embodying my improvements.
The truck is preferably made of an ordinary framework A of strong wood and
as light as.is practicable for the particular work for which it is intended. This
framework is mounted by suitable axle C on a pair of main wheels D D¹, upon
which it is moved from place to place as in other trucks. To the front of the main
wheels D D¹ I place a pair of auxiliary wheels E E¹ which take the place of the
legs previously used on table trucks. These wheels are preferably placed inside
the framing as shown, as in that position they take up but little room, but may be
placed outside of it if desired. With these auxiliary wheels a truck of this
description is much more easily and quickly handled, as they can be used or not
gong anong the quay with the load on, and they are used when the truck is
being run over the bar for weighing. When the truck is at rest the wheels E E¹
take the place of legs to maintain it level. F is the axle for the auxiliary wheels, G is
a hinged bar which I have designed to maintain the goods when placed thereon in
position. It is placed upon the top of the truck and furnished with a sharp spike H
which prevents the package slipping, for bales or boxes it is used in an upright
position. This bar is hinged to the frame A at h so that it may be turned down
and out of the way when required for bag-goods being carried which would bo
hurt or damaged by the spike H. I is a catch fastened with a pin i which holds
the bar G in position when in an upright position. The bar Ġ projects beyond
the sides of the truck and over the main wheels to prevent bales or bags from
coming in contact with the wheels. J is the balance weight box which I place
below the truck over the axle of and between the two main wheels with door
opening towards J. Jis a bolt which holds the door closed. In this position
the box is out of the way and may be readily opened and closed when required
without disturbing the top or the contents of the truck, whereas in ordinary table
trucks this box is placed in the body of the table which is opened by a sliding
board which is the cause of great delay in balancing trucks. The longitudinal
framework at each side of the truck extends out at the front forming two handles
A', which are strengthened and held together by a rod or stay K. In the centre
of the tie rod I place a small hook k which engages with the chain which suspends
the truck during the operation of weighing; by the use of this bar and hook a
single chain at this end of the truck only is required. In trucks with only ono
handle I place the hook in that handle and use it instead of a sleeve slid on. L is
a batten placed across the truck to prevent the bales or other goods falling across
and resting on the handles. M is a lip with three straps sloped so as to suit either

page_text: for bags, boxes or bales, such as is ordinarily used and bolted to the truck in the
usual way.
In operation the boxes, bales or packages of goods are placed on the truck in the
usual manner. The truck is then run onto the weighing apparatus which consists
of a scalo bottom for weights at one side and a sling for the truck at the other.
The end of the truck at O is run over a bar slung by two chains until the bar
comes in contact with the bolster of the main wheels d, a third chain is then
attached to the hook k and the whole suspended from the beam which is raised
and lowered by a lever as each truck is attached and weighed.
Having now described my invention and the best mode known to me of carrying
it into effect I wish it to be understood that I do not make any claim for table
trucks broadly, nor for four wheeled trucks per se, but that what I believo to be
new and desire to protect under letters patent is :-
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The various improvements in and appertaining to table trucks for weighing
bales, boxes, or other merchandizo, substantially as herein described and shown.
In witness whereof I the said Thomas Mo Entegart have hereunto set my hand
and seal this twenty seventh day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty three.
THO MENTEGART (L.S.)