Improvements relating to the Assembling of the Inner Soles, Linings, and Counters of Boots and Shoes for Lasting Purposes, and to Apparatus therefor.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 23rd May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Assembling of the Inner Soles,
Linings, and Counters of Boots and Shoes for Lasting Purposes,
and to Apparatus therefor.
I, CLARENCE SEWARD LUITWIELER, of 72 Lincoln Street, Boston,
Massachusetts, United States of America, Manufacturers' Agent, 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 for its object, the assembling or placing together in proper
position of an inner sole, lining aud counter in connection with the upper of a
boot or shoe for the lasting of the upper, and the invention consists of the
construction and arrangement of parts all substantially as hereinafter fully
described.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 is a front elevation of a machine constructed in accordance with this
invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the upper part of the machine;
Figure 3 is a plan view;
Figure 4 is a vertical cross section, on line 4-4 Figure 3 ;
Figure 5 is a vertical cross section on line 5-5 Figure 3;
Figures 6 and 7 are detail vertical cross sections on line 6-6 Figure 3, but
showing the parts in different positions;
Figures 8, 9, 10 and 11 are plan views showing the several steps taken in
using the machine in assembling the parts previous to lasting the upper of a boot
or shoe;
Figure 12 is a detail section on line 12-12 Figure 1;
Figure 13 is a detail vertical section on line 13-13 Figure 1;
Figure 14 is a plan view similar to Figure 10 to be hereinafter referred to;
Figure 15 is a detail cross section on line 15-15 Figure 14;
Figure 16 is a detail plan view of parts shown in Figure 14, showing other
parts;
Figure 17 is a detail plan view similar to Figure 11 and
Figures 18 and 19 show further details.
A represents a standard or column having a base B, on which are supported and
carried the various operating parts of the machine.
On the upper end of the standard A, is a horizontal plate C, secured by screws D,
which pass down and screw into the standard at a, as shown more particularly in
Figures 3 and 4.
The edges b, of this plate C, are shaped to conform generally to the shape
or edge of the heel portion of an inner sole as shown in plan in Figure 3, and
the standard for a short distauce below the plate, is on the outside shaped
correspondingly.
Under the plate C, is a recess or chamber E, between it and the portion a,
formed by the walls F, and in this chamber is a horizontal plate G, arranged to
freely fit in-ide the walls and be moved up and down therein, being secured by a
central screw d, to the upper end of a spindle H, which passes freely down through
a vertical passage e, in the transverse thickness a, of the standard, its lower end

page_text: extending into a chamber J in the column, open to the front, and connected by a
pin f, to a link K, pivoted at its lower end g, to an arm A, of a lever L, pivoted to
a cross pin or screw m, in the standard and having a handle M, extending out
through the front opening of the chamber J, for the operation thereof.
By swinging the lever L down, the plate G, by means of the link connection K
(which with the lever arm h, makes practically a toggle joint), is moved up as
shown in section, in Figure 7, and by swinging the lever up, the plate is moved
down to its normal position as shown in Figures 1, 4 and 6.
Secured in the plate G, at certain distances apart along or near its curved edge
are a series of vertical pins N, having their upper ends sharpened, the said pins
being of such a length, when the plate is in its normal position as shown in
section in Figures 4 and 6, as to project up into openings n, vertically coincident
therewith, in the fixed plate C, near its edge, and when this plate G, is moved
up into the position shown in section in Figure 7, the pins will project above the
plate as shown.
P is an arm at the side of the standard extending through an opening r, into
the chamber J, of the said standard and pivoted to a cross pin or screw t, and at
its upper end having a right angularly projecting arm u, terminating in a cross
plate R, of substantially the same outline as the plate C, en the upper end of the
standard and preferably a little larger.
This arm P is secured to its pivot by a block S through which the pin t,
extends, this block fitting freely in a side opening e, in the arm and adapted to
slide back and forth therein, and having a pin we, which projects up into a socket y,
in the arm, in which it can freely move back and forth, a spring e, in said socket
bearing against the upper end of said pin and against the inner end of a
screw T, which screws into the arm above said pin, as shown more particularly in
Figure 5.
The inner end of the arm P, has on its edge a segment gear U, concentric to
the pin t, which at its upper portion extends in a straight or vertical line as
at a Figure 5. This gear is arranged to engage with a vertical rack bar V,
adapted to slide up and down in a guide way in the inside of the column and
having a right angular projecting portion W at its lower end, to which portion is
pivoted at d a pitman Y, connected at its lower end by a pivot e to a treadle A'
pivoted at e to the standard and extending forward to and outside of the column
for operation by the foot.
Bis a spiral spring in the chamber of the column connected at one end to
the treadle and at its other end g¹ to the lower end of the rack bar V, as shown
more particularly in Figure 1.
Pressing down the treadle A' pulls down the rack bar V, which by its engage-
ment with the segment gear on the arm P, swings the arm forward and towards the
standard, into a vertical position so that its plate R will then be vertically over
and a little above the plate C, on the upper end of the column, and at such time
the rack bar engages with the gear teeth on the straight portion at above the
segment portion, so that in the continued downward movement of the treadle and
the rack bar the arm P is pulled down with it, until its plate R, is close to or
bears upon the column plate, as desired, for the purpose of this invention; the
downward movement of the arm is against the spring 2, the arın sliding or moving
over its pivot block S.
When the treadle is allowed to rise, the rack bar moves up carrying with it the
arm P, assisted by its spring z, and as the rack bar engages with the segmental
gear in its continued upward movement, it swings the arm P outward into its
normal position as shown in Figures 1, 3 and 5.
On the side of the column next to the arm P, are two horizontal lugs h' between
which the arm moves when it is swung up, and in each of these lugs on its outer
side is a vertical groove or slot me at right angles to the movement of the arin,
into which moves the respective ends or edges n of a plate C¹ secured by screws
to the inner side of the arm see Figures 1 and 13; when the arm moves down after

page_text: being swung forward its plate Centers the grooves and serves the purpose of
steadying the arm in its downward movement and ensuring that its plate R is in
the proper position over the column plate C.
Each lug his cut away at t¹ on its outer side to allow in the swing of the arm
forward, room for the plate ends n to pass up into position over the slots or
grooves.
Above these lugs & are two horizontal projecting pins a which are secured to
the standard and are of a distance apart equal to the width of the plate arm P,
between which the arm passes when swung up into position, which pins also serve
as guides or steadying pins to the arm in its downward movement.
Through the arm plate R, are a series of holes or openings el near its edge,
which when the arm is swung up into its true vertical position are over the holes
in the plate C, so that when the arm plate is in position over the column plate, and
the pin plate G is moved up, the pins N will pass through the plate Caud will
also enter more or less the openings or holes in the arm plate.
D' is an arm on the opposite side of the column to the lever L and at right
angles to the plate arm P, pivoted in the side of the standard to a cross pin or
screw E and in an angular extension to¹ of this arm is a slot F in which is
disposed a cross pin G' of two arms H' pivoted at y¹ between two lugs a³, on the
outside of the column and having an operating handle 2.
The lugs a are on a block Q secured to the standard by the pivot screw t,
of the arm P passing through a vertical slot d in the block, the block resting
on a vertical screw passing up through a lug f, of the standard, by which
the height of the lugs can be adjusted to regulate the height of the arm D¹ for its
work.
Attached to the upper end of this arm D are two arms J projecting forward,
having their inner edges curved as shown in Figures 3, 10 and 11, and
pivoted at g.
The arms J are provided with extensions or pieces K which project still
farther forward and are adapted to freely awing to and from each other on their
respective pivots.
To press them forward towards each other, each arm K' has a spring 4, which
bears against its outer side and is coiled around its pivot g its other end bearing
on or connected to a pin m² on the arms J¹.
Connected to the outer ends of each of these arms by a pivot L' is a chain or
flexible band M' which extends back and is freely disposed between the arms K'
and J as shown in plan view in Figures 10 and 11.
Attached to each end of the chain is a strip N' of leather which extends along
the inner side of the chain as shown.
By swinging forward the handle 62 the arm is swung up until its curved arms JI
are in a horizontal position, and in such position they embrace the standard just
below the plate C as shown in dotted lines in Figure 2, and Figures 10 and 11 and
when in such position the arm is locked by the cross pin G³ of the handle being at
the outer end of the slot F' and the parts then being substantially at right angles
to their pivots it causes a lock of the several parts, which prevents their movements
in themselves, but by operating the handle all parts are moved back to their
normal positions.
The operation of the machine is substantially as follows reference being had to
Figures 8, 9, 10 and 11.
With the machine in its normal position as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
I place the upper P with its lining Q' inside, over the upper end of the column,
and let it rest; then I place the inner sole R¹ by its heel portion on top of the
plate C which supports the same as shown in Figure 8, and press down the
treadle A which pulls down the rack bar V, swinging the arm P forward until its
plate R is over the plate C and inner sole, and in the continued movement of the
treadle, the arm and its plate are pulled down so that the plate will press firmly
upon the heel of the inner sole on the plate C when the handle M of the lever L

page_text: is pressed down which forces the pins N up through the inner sole as shown in
Figure 8, the arm plate R holding the inner sole down for this purpose; when
the pins are thus through the inner sole I release the treadle and allow it to rise,
when the arm P is swung back as described into the position shown in Figures 1, 3
and 5; the lining Qat its edges at the heel is then pulled by hand over the edge
of the inner sole at the heel and pressed down over the upwardly projecting pins
as shown in Figure 9; the heel counter S¹ is then placed over the inner sole and
the lining thereon, with its sides or edges inserted between the lining and upper,
and the bottom pressed down close to the lining; I then move the handle back
which swings up the arm D' and presses closely the flexible band M' against the
sides and back of the upper at the heel, which holds the upper, lining and counter
firmly between the flexible band and standard, and when so held more up the
lever L which pulls the pins N down, out from and clear of the inner sole; with
the upper, lining and counter held as described by the flexible band, holding the
corners n² of the counter S¹ by the left hand close down upon the inner sole, and
its sides against the column, a tack is driven through each corner of the counter
into the lining and inner sole as shown in Figure 10, which secures them together
at such points, the upper and parts connected thereto can then be removed from
the machine, being ready for lasting.
If desired before the upper is removed from the machine and before securing
the counter by the tacks, the upper can be brought by the fingers over the counter
at its corners and tacks Figure 11 driven through it, the counter, lining and
inner sole at the corners of the counter as before, which might be desired for some
lasting machines, although generally it is sufficient to secure the counter to the
inner sole without the upper.
In front of the standard is a screw T' which screws through its walls and extends
into a longitudinal groove u in the back of the rack bar, to bear against the
rack bar by which it can be adjusted as to its close engagement with the arm gear
as desired.
In Figure 14 is shown in plan a view of the upper end of the arm D' showing
the curved arms J¹ with the arm extensions K' pivoted thereto with the chain M
but in this figure each spring A' is constructed of a flat piece of metal fastened
respectively by screws a², to the outer side of each arm J and extended forward
and bearing against the outer edge of the pivoted arms K'.
To the pivot L' of each arm K¹ is pivoted a plate A³ by its tongue piece b
through which the pin L' passes, see Figure 15, and on which it can swivel or
rock horizontally the outer surface B' of this plate being curved as shown in
Figure 14. As the arm D¹ is swung so that its arm J will operate upon the parts,
the plates A move along the side of the upper bearing upon the upper and
counter at the edge of the inner sole and force the sides of the upper, counter and
lining forward along the edge of the inner sole from the back of the heel,
following the curvature of the edge of the inner sole, for as the arms J¹ move
forward the springs press the plates A firmly against the upper in their forward
movement and by the swivelling and rocking motion of the plates their curved
bearing surfaces closely follow the curvature of the edge of the heel of the inner
sole, thus bringing all parts to closely conform thereto.
It is desirable to sometimes press the central seam at the heel of the upper,
and in such case a block C2 is provided pivoted as shown at d to the arm Di as
shown in Figure 17, the block having a spring adapted to bear down upon it,
the block extending forward, and when the upper is in the machine the block will
press firmly down upon the said upper at and over the seam, the block having a
Vshaped opening D in its free end to allow for a tack to be driven through the
upper at the seam into the inner sole.
In use, as this block is forced forward over the upper it presses the upper at the
Beam forward over the inner sole and causes it to lay smoothly thereon preparatory
to tacking the same. Sometimes it might be desirable to have more than one
plate or block A³ pivoted to each arm K and such is shown in Figure 16 in plan,

page_text: in which E' are two extra plates similar to the plates A pivoted to the inner
ends of the arm K' and arranged to swing thereon in a similar manner to the
plates at the outer ends. If desired more plates could be used but in such case
they would be somewhat shorter.
It is desired for this invention to have the plate C so it will support the inner
sole and the like, and yet have openings through it for the pins N of the plate G
to pass through as described to secure the lining temporarily, therefore these
openings can be of any size desired and more or less in number, and at any desired
place in the plate, although preferably at or near the edge as shown, and it is
preferably that the holes should only be of a size to allow the pins freely to pass
through them; also a greater or less uumber of pins can be used, the holes
corresponding to the number of pins.
If desired when the inner sole, counter, upper and lining are held by the
flexible band, they can be secured by tacks all around the heel, practically lasting
the same at the heel.
The holes in the cross plate R of the arm P need not extend all the way
through, although this is preferable, the holes being to ensure that the pins N in the
movable plate & will when forced upward pass through the inner sole to project
above it for the securing of the lining as described.
Although it is preferable for the best work to use the pins substantially as
described, the parts can be assembled without the use of the pins and their plate,
and in such use, after the inner sole has been placed on the plate C, the plate R
is brought over the inner sole and pressed firmly down upon it on the plate C, as
described, but in this case the plate R is not removed until the tacks are driven
through each corner into the lining and inner sole; the plate R is then removed
and the upper and the parts connected thereto removed as described, and another
inner sole, lining, and counter and upper secured and so on, but when the plate R
is used to hold the inner sole as described, it should be somewhat smaller in area
so as only to press upon the centre portion of the heel of the inner sole, to leave
room for the lining to be turned over the edge of and held down upon the inner
sole, and the counter put in place by hand and secured as described.
In Figures 18 and 19 is shown in detail a plan view and an edge view respectively
of the plate R, and to prevent the inner sole from turning or twisting on the
supporting plate C, the plate has two downwardly projecting pins G which press
into the inner sole for such purpose.
When using the plate R as shown in Figures 18 and 19 to allow more room for
handling the parts the arm P could be bent outward more at the side.
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 combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series
of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate
on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm plate adapted to be coincident with
the holes in said first plate when the arm plate is thereover, and a treadle
connected to said arm for the operation thereof.
2. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series
of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate
on its upper end a series of holes in said arm plate adapted to be coincident with
the holes in said first plate when the arm plate is thereover, means for operating
said arm, a plate or block arranged to move in a suitable guideway to and from
said standard plate, pins secured to said plate or block, arranged to extend
respectively into and through said holes or openings in said standard plate, and
means for operating said pin plate.
3. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series
of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate
on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm plate adapted to be coincident with

page_text: the holes in said first plate when the arm plate is thereover, means for operating
said arm, a plate or block arranged to move in a suitable guideway, to and fron
said standard plate, pins secured to said plate or block arranged to extend
respectively into and through said holes or openings in said standard plate, and a
toggle lever connected to said pin plate for operation thereof.
4. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series
of boles or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate
on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm plate adapted to be coincident with
the holes in said first plate when the arm plate is thereover, a segment gear on
the opposite end of said arm, and a straight or vertical extension or continuation
of said gear, a rack bar adapted to engage with said gear, a treadle connected to
the rack bar and a spring connected to the treadle and rack bar.
5. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series
of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard, having a plate
on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm plate, adapted to be coincident with
the holes in said first plate when the arm plate is thereover, a block in which the
arm pivot is disposed provided with a pin adapted to move back and forth in said
arm, a spring adapted to bear upon said block, a segment gear on the end of
said aim, and a straight or vertical extension or continuation of said gear, a rack bar
adapted to engage with said gear, a treadle connected to the rack bar and a spring
connected to the treadle and rack bar.
6. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series
of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate
on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm plate adapted to be coincident with
the holes in said first plate when the arm plate is thereover, a block in which the
arm pivot is disposed provided with a pin, adapted to move back and forth in said
arm, a spring adapted to bear upon said block, and means connected to said arm
to swing it on its pivot and pull or move it down.
7. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series
of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate
on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm plate adapted to be coincident with
the holes in said first plate when the arm plate is thereover, means connected to
said arm to swing it on its pivot and then pull it down, slots or grooves in said
standard and a plate on said arm to engage with said slots or grooves.
8. In combination, a standard, a plate on the upper end of said standard, a series
of holes or openings therethrough, an arm pivoted to said standard having a plate
on its upper end, a series of holes in said arm plate adapted to be coincident with
the holes in said first plate when the arm plate is thereover, means connected to
said arm to swing it on its pivot and then pull it down, slots or grooves in said
standard, a plate on said arm to engage with said slots or grooves, and two pins
secured to said standard between which said arm is moved.
9. In combination, a standard, an arm pivoted to said standard, arms secured
thereto projecting forward therefrom, an arm or extension pivoted to each arm,
a flexible band or chain connected to the ends of said extension, and means for
moving or swinging said arm up for said curved arms to embrace and bear upon
the upper side of said standard."
10. In combination, a standard, an arm pivoted to said standard, two arms
secured thereto and projecting forward therefrom, an arm or extension pivoted to
each arm, a flexible band or chain connected to the end of said extensions, a slot
in said first arm, a lever pivoted to said standard, and adapted to engage with said
slot for the operation of said arm.
11. In combination, two arms on a movable support, an arm or extension pivoted
to each arm, a spring secured to each former arm, bearing by its free end against
the outer side of its arm extension and a plate or block centrally pivoted to each
arm extension, each plate having an outwardly curved bearing side or face.
12. In combination, two arms on a movable support, an arm or extension pivoted
to each arm, a spring bearing against the outer side of each arm extension, and a

page_text: plate or block pivoted to each arm or extension, each plate having an outwardly
curved bearing side or face.
13. In combination, two arms on a movable support, an arm or extension pivoted
to each arm, a spring secured to each former arm bearing by its free end against
the outer side of its arm extension, and a plate or block pivoted to each arm
extension, each plate having an outwardly curved bearing side or face.
14. In combination, a standard, an arm pivoted to said standard, two arms
secured thereto, an arm or extension pivoted to each atm, a spring secured thereto,
an arm or extension pivoted to each arm, a spring secured to each former arm,
and bearing by its free end against the outer side of its arm extension, and a plate
or block pivoted to each arm extension, each plate having an outwardly curved
bearing side or face.
15. In combination, two arms on a movable support, an arm or extension pivoted
to each arm, a spring secured to each former ai in bearing by its free end against
the outer side of its arm or extension, and a series of plates or blocks pivoted to
each arm extension each plate having an outwardly curved bearing face or side.
16. In combination, two arms on a movable support, a block centrally pivoted to
said arms to swing up and down and extending forward centrally between the two
arms, a vertical opening in its forward end and a spring arranged to bear upon
said block.
17. In combination, a standard, an arm pivoted thereto, two arms secured to
said arm, a block centrally pivoted to said arm to swing up and down and extending
forward centrally between the two arms, a vertical central opening in its forward
end, and a spring arranged to bear upon said block.
18. The method of assembling an inner sole, lining and counter in connection
with the upper of a boot or shoe preparatory to lasting, consisting of first placing
the upper on an open support, then placing the inner sole in position on the
support and holding it there at the heel, pressing pins through the iuner sole,
pulling the lining over the edge of the inner sole at the heel and pressing it down
thereon over the pins, placing the heel counter on the lining, its upper part
between the lining and upper, holding the upper, lining and counter on its sides
at the heel against the support, removing the pins from the inner sole, holding
the corners of the counter close down upon the lining, and securing the lining and
inner sole to and at each corner of the counter.
19. The method of assembling an inner sole, lining and counter in connection
with the upper of a boot or shoe preparatory to lasting, consisting of first placing
the upper over a support, then placing the inner sole in position on the support
and holding it there at the heel, pulling the lining over the edge of the inner sole
at the heel, and holding it there placing the heel counter on the lining its upper
part between the lining and the upper, holding the upper lining and counter on
its sides at the heel against the support and the corners of the counter close down
upon the lining and securing the lining and inner sole to and at each corner of the
counter.
Dated this 28th day of March 1806
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.