Improvements in Machines for Mixing and Agitating Size.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Oct., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 20th July, 1898-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Machines for Mixing and Agitating Size.
We, ARTHUR SMITH BURY, of Union Mill, Accrington, in the County of
Lancaster, Cotton Manufacturer, and THOMAS ANDREW BROWN, of 103, Lonsdale
Street, Accrington, aforesaid, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in machines for mixing and agitating
size.
As at present constructed, the shaft is rotated vertically, and beaters are fixed
on a frame secured thereto, and revolve in a parallel line therewith. In such
an arrangement the ingredients of the size are not properly mixed up, the fatty
matters floating on the top, while the heavier substances fall or subside to the
bottom of the beck or receptacle.
Now to remedy this evil, we dispose the shaft horizontally, the beaters being
secured to the frame in a parallel plane to the horizontal shaft. The beaters are
grooved, channelled or trough shaped so that as they move round with the hori-
zontal shaft, they will cause a swirling motion to the size and keep it constantly
and well adgitated.
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of Catalan 1897
RICHMOND & Co.,
Agents for the Applicants.
12, Standish Street, Burnley,
Improvements in Machines for Mixing and Agitating Size.
We, ARTHUR SMITH BURY, of Union Mill, Accrington, in the County of
Lancaster, Cotton Manufacturer, and THOMAS ANDREW BROWN, of 103, Lonsdale
Street, Accrington, aforesaid, Engineer, 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 machines for mixing and agitating
size. As at present constructed, the shaft is rotated vertically, and beaters are fixed
on a frame secured thereto, and revolve in a parallel line therewith. In such
an arrangement the ingredients of the size are not properly mixed up, the fatty
matters floating on the top, while the heavier substances fall or subside to the
bottom of the vat or receptacle.
Now to remedy this evil, we dispose the shaft horizontally, the beaters being
secured to the frame in a parallel plane to the horizontal shaft. The beaters are

page_text: grooved, channelled or trough shaped, so that as they move round with the hori-
zontal shaft, they will cause a swirling motion to the size and keep it constantly
and well agitated.
In the accompanying drawing, Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of a size mixing
'machine constructed in accordance with our invention.
A is the vat containing size and ingredients to be mixed. B the shaft, which
is disposed horizontally instead of vertically inside the vat, and furnished with
arms C carrying beaters D) as shewn, which are parallel to the horizontal shaft.
This horizontal disposition of the shaft enables the size to be thoroughly mixed,
and prevents the floating of fatty matters on the surface.
As shewn in Fig. 2, the beaters are formed with an angular projection E,
so as to cause a swirling motion to the size. The beaters may, however, be grooved,
or have a channelled or trough-like formation to effect the same result.
When a double vat is employed, we prefer to use a packing gland F to prevent
the liquid in one vat from making its way into the other, especially when the
contents of the respective vats are differently coloured.
The mechanism employed for operating our improved size mixing machine may
consist of sprocket wheels H and J and chain G, the motion being controlled by
fast and loose pulleys K and L on driving shaft M. Bevel gear may, however,
be substituted for the sprocket wheels and chain.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
1. The improved construction and arrangement of a size mixing machine or
agitator, substantially as described, and shewn in the accompanying drawing for
the purpose set forth.
2. In size mixing machines, the horizontal disposition of the shaft B, substan-
tially as and for the purpose described and illustrated.
RICHMOND & Co.,
Chartered Patent Agents,
12, Standish Street, Burnley.