IMPROVEMENTS IN SHUTTLES FOR LOOMS
Year: 1877

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Henry Stocks, of Leeds, and Ben Stocks, of Hudders-
field, both in the County of York, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS
IN SHUTTLES FOR LOOMS."
Sealed the 8th September 1877, and dated the 26th April 1877.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Henry Stocks and Ben Stocks
at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 26th April 1877.
HENRY STOCKS, of Leeds, and BEN STOCKS, of Huddersfield, both in the
County of York., "IMPROVEMENTS IN SHUTTLES FOR LOOMS."
The object of our Invention is to dispense with the wooden shuttles of ordinary
construction.
The wooden shuttles of ordinary construction very frequently fly in pieces whilst
working, last a very short time, and are almost constantly requiring repairs. We
construct the shuttle entirely of metal, and by preference of malleable cast iron,
whereby a strong shuttle is produced and the danger of breakage avoided.
Another advantage in the construction of our shuttle is that it may be made of
such a skeleton form that it will take in bobbins with a much greater amount of
weft thereon than when wooden shuttles are used, consequently a great saving
of time in changing bobbins is obtained.
SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Henry Stocks and Ben Stocks in the Great Seal Patent Office on
the 19th October 1877.
HENRY STOCKS, of Leeds, and BEN STOCKS, of Huddersfield, both in the
County of York. "IMPROVEMENTS IN SHUTTLES FOR LOOMS."
The object of our Invention is to dispense with the wooden shuttles of ordinary
construction.
The wooden shuttles of ordinary construction very frequently fly in pieces
whilst working, last a very short time, and are almost constantly requiring
repairs. We construct the shuttle entirely of metal, and by preference of malleable
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page_text: cast iron, whereby a strong shuttle is produced and the danger of breakage
avoided.
Another advantage in the construction of our shuttle is that it may be made of
such a skeleton form that it will take in bobbins with a much greater amount of
weft thereon than when wooden shuttles are used, consequently a great saving of time
in changing bobbins is obtained.
And in order that our Invention may be more completely understood reference is
given to the accompanying Drawings and marks thereon.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a transverse section through A, B, Figure 2; Figure 2, a longitudinal
elevation; Figure 3, a plan looking at the top of a shuttle constructed according to
our Invention.
The framework of the shuttle is shewn at a, and is constructed entirely of metal,
and, by preference, though not necessarily so, of malleable cast iron.
Shuttles constructed according to our Invention are applicable to and for weaving
purposes generally.
The pin b for carrying the "cop" or bobbin is hinged in bearings c which form
part of the casting in connection with the framework a. The runners d, which are
of ordinary construction, are mounted in the bearings e, which also form part of the
framework a. The wires fretain the thread in its position in the shuttle on its way
to the conductor g, and from which it is passed to its work through the opening or
slot h. The form of the shuttle is of such a nature that in all cases it can be used
instead of the ordinary wooden shuttle for all classes of work.
By having the shuttle of the skeleton form shewn it will be readily understood
that the space within the shuttle is much greater than in shuttles of ordinary con-
struction, consequently bobbins with a much greater amount of weft may be used
than when wooden shuttles are employed, therefore a great saving of time by not
having to change the bobbins so frequently is by our Invention obtained.
Having now described the nature of our said Invention, and shewn by Drawings
how the same may be carried into effect, we would have it understood that we are
fully aware that metal shuttles have been and are at present used on sewing
machines; also, that shuttles now in use for weaving purposes have been formed
almost entirely of wood provided with metal tips or points; these before being long
in use become cracked or otherwise broken, rendering them unfit for service, and
consequently new shuttles are required to replace the old ones; such inconvenience
is obviated by the use of shuttles constructed in accordance with our Invention ; but
we declare that we claim without limiting ourselves to the exact limits, details, or
configuration of the parts we have explained and shewn, as the same may be varied
or modified without departing from the said Invention, the arrangement, con-
struction, and application of metal shuttles to and for weaving purposes, substantially
as herein set forth.
In witness whereof, we, the said Henry Stocks and Ben Stocks, have here-
unto set our hands and seals, this Eighteenth day of October, in the year of
our Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven.
Witness to the signatures of
the said Henry Stocks and
Ben Stocks,
J. W. HARDING,
Engineer and Patent Agent,
2, East Parade,.
Leads
HENRY STOCKS. (L.S.)
BEN STOCKS. (L.S.)