Improvements in Luggage Carriers for Velocipedes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1892-Accepted, 16th July, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Luggage Carriers for Velocipedes.
I, GEORGE FRANKLIN HALL, of No. 399 Springfield Avenue, in the City of
Newark, County of Essex, and State of New Jersey, United States of America,
Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of my invention, and in what manner the
Bame is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The present invention has reference to improvements in luggage carriers for
velocipedes or other like vehicles, and it consists, essentially, of a luggage carrier
of a simple construction, which can be readily secured to the steering rod or any
other suitable portion of the frame of the vehicle, provided with a supporting
frame made from a continuous piece of wire, which may be folded upon the main
frame of the carrier when desired.
The invention further consists of certain other novel arrangements and
combinations of parts, and will be more fully understood from the description
given below, reference being had to the accompanying sheets of drawings, in which
similar letters of reference are employed to indicate corresponding parts in each of
the several views.
In said views,
Figure 1 is a plan view of one form of the improved luggage carrier, secured to
the steering rod of a velocipede.
Figure 2 is a side view of the same, and
Figure 3 is a similar view, showing the wire supporting frame folded back upon.
the main frame of the carrier.
Figure 4 is a vertical section, taken on line 44 in Figure 1, clearly illustrating
the arrangement of a spring-actuated pawl in engagement with one of the ratchet
wheels and a cam-lever for raising the pawl, and
Figure 5 is a similar view, with the cam-lever in its lifted engagement with the
spring-actuated pawl.
Figure 6 is a side view of the carrier, with a bundle on the folding supporting
or carrying frame.
Figure 7 is a plan view of a carrier in which the wire supporting frame can not.
be folded back upon the main frame.
Figure 8 is a vertical section taken through line 8-8 in said Figure 7.
Figure 9 is a vertical section taken through line 9—9, and
Figure 10 is a side view of this form of carrier.
Figure 11 is still another form of carrier provided with a folding holding or.
supporting frame, in which but one ratchet wheel and spring-actuated pawl is used,
instead of two, as in the previously described figures, and
Figure 12 is a side view of the same.
Figure 13 is another modified form of carrier in which the main frame of the
carrier is pivoted or hinged to the upwardly projecting supports by means of which
the device is detachably secured to the velocipede frame, and
Figure 14 is a detail sectional view taken on line 14-14 in Figure 13, clearly
illustrating the said hinge-construction.
Figure 15 is a perspective view of the luggage carrier illustrated in Figure 11.
In said drawings, a represents the main frame of the luggage carrier, which is
preferably cast metal, and, as is illustrated in Figures 1, 2, 3, et sequitur, is arranged on
the supporting frame b, which consists of the uprights 6 and 12 connected by the
portion b³, as indicated in dotted outline in Figure 7, and in which is formed a semi-
circular recess adapted to be arranged on one side of the steering rod B of a velocipede

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or other like vehicle and provided with screw-holes for screws or bolts c and ¹ to
secure a clamp c* on the opposite side of the steering rod B and thus firmly secured to
said uprights 6 and in the proper positions to project above the handle bar b', as
clearly shown in Figures 1, 2 and 7 of the drawings.
Said uprights b' and are provided with suitable shoulders 6* and those portions of
the uprights above said shoulders project into holes or openings a¹ in the main frame a,
in which they are securely held by set-screws a'. Said main-frame portion a, may also
be provided with a centrally disposed hole a³ and a thumb-screw a' for the reception of
a flag stick or an umbrella handle.
As will be seen from Figures 1 and 7, said main portion. a of the supporting
frame is provided at its opposite ends with two backwardly extending arms a and a,
all of which are arranged in the same horizontal plane, when in position on the
machine.
From the ends a' and a8 of said arms a and a, extends the supporting or
carrier frame d made from a continuous piece of wire. Said frame d may have
its ends d' and d pivotally connected with the ends a' and as of the arms a' and a",
to form a folding luggage carrier, as shown in Figures 1 to 6, inclusive, or said
ends may be rigidly connected with the ends of said arms a and a³, substantially
as illustrated in Figures 7 to 10, inclusive.
Secured to the slightly bent portion d³, as in Figure 7, or directly to the
straight portion d', of the carrier d, as in Figure 1, are the ends of suitable
straps Each arm a³ and a³ is preferably provided with a loop a³, through each
of which the ends of the straps pass and are wound around small pins or axles e,
adapted to rotate between the downwardly extending flanges or ears a¹, on said
arms a and aº.
Each pin or axle e is provided at one end with a turning piece e¹ and on its
inner end with a small ratchet wheel e³, and secured to the portion a and extending
back therefrom, are two spring plates e and et, each having a catch tooth e' which
is in normal engagement with the teeth on the ratchet wheel to hold the
straps in their tightened positions on a bundle supported on said carrier, as will
be understood.
When the luggage carrier is not in use, and in order that it may occupy as
little space as possible, the construction illustrated in Figures 1 to 6 inclusive is
the preferred form of construction, and in that case, when the straps are
tightly wound upon the pins or axles e, the wire frame has assumed the position
indicated in Figure 3.
In order to facilitate the unwinding of the straps f, upon the flanges or
ears a¹º, directly beneath each spring plate e and e, is arranged a pivoted
cam-lever g, which is in normal disengagement with said spring plates, as clearly
shown in Figures 4 and 8, but each cam-lever is provided with a cam-portion g
which can be forced into engagement with the under sides of the spring plates, and
thereby raise the teeth e from holding engagement with the ratchet teeth, as
clearly shown in Figure 5.
The frame can now be laid open to assume the position indicated in
Figures 1, 2, 4 etc., thereby unwinding the straps f, and a bundle or package can
be placed upon the carrier frame, as shown in Figure 4 The cam levers g are
then returned to their normal inoperative positions, allowing the teeth on the
spring plates to again assume their holding contacts with the ratchet wheels; and
the straps can be tightly wound upon the pins or axles e, as will be evident.
As has been stated, and as clearly shown in Figures 7 to 10 inclusive, the wire
carrier frame d may be rigidly connected with the main frame a and may be
formed with the downwardly curved portions 'd, substantially as shown in
Figures 8, 9 and 10.
In lieu of the constructions illustrated in Figures 1 to 10 inclusive, the
improved luggage carrier may be constructed as illustrated in Figures 11 to 15
inclusive.

page_text: As shown in these figures, the. carrier is adjustably supported in a tubular
upright 6 provided with a set-screw 6 for holding a rod h having two oppositely
projecting arms and 1,. which are secured in the holes a' in the main frame
by means of screws or set screws, as illustrated in Figures 1, 7 and 11.
In this construction the carrier frame d is represented as of a similar
construction as that shown in Figure 1, the arms a' and a being provided with
lugs or stops a¹ to retain the open carrier frame in its open position.
As will be seen from Figures 11, 13 and 15, the frame a is provided with
openings a and a, in which rotate suitable pulley wheels i and i¹. In this form
of construction, instead of the straps f, stout cords may be used, the ends of
which are fastened in eyes do formed in the connecting rod d' of the wire carrier
frame. Said cords pass over said pulleys and beneath the frame portion a, and
are oppositely wound around an axle or pin e arranged to turn in perforations in
the three downwardly extending ears a", a and a, as clearly shown in Figure 12.
Said axle or pine has a suitable winding piece e and a ratchet wheel e with
which engages the tooth e of a spring plate e, and which can be raised by means
of the cam-lever g substantially as shown in Figure 15.
Of course it will be evident, that the wire carrier frame can be rigidly
secured to the main frame a in this form of luggage carrier, instead of being
pivotally connected therewith; as shown.
In Figures 13 and 14, as shown, the main frame a may be provided with the
backwardly extending lugs or ears a" which project between suitably arranged
ears h³, which extend backwardly, and whereby the main frame can be pivotally
secured to the uprights on the steering head of the vehicle, and when not in
use can be made to hang in a vertical plane, as will be clearly seen from
Figure 14.
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It will thus be seen, that a very simple, cheap and durable luggage carrier
for velocipedes has been devised, and one which is very light, thereby not materially
adding to the weight of the machine, and also one, which, when removed from the
machine, can be folded and carried in the pocket, if desired.
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. A luggage currier for velocipedes, comprising therein a main frame adapted
to be attached to the frame of the vehicle, and provided with a folding carrier
frame, adapted to be folded upon said main frame, for the purposes set forth.
2. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, adapted to be attached to the steering rod
of a vehicle, and comprising therein a main frame hinged to a support secured to
the steering rod, whereby the carrier is capable of being adjusted in a vertical
position against the steering rod, for the purposes set forth.
3. A luggage carrier for. velocipedes, comprising therein a main frame adapted
to be attached to the frame of the vehicle, and a folding carrier frame adapted to
be folded upon said main frame, straps or their equivalents attached to said
carrier frame, and means on said main frame for winding or unwinding said straps,
for the purposes set forth.
4. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, comprising therein a main frame adapted
to be attached to the frame of the vehicle, and a folding carrier frame adapted to
be folded upon the main frame, straps or their equivalents attached to said carrier
frame, and means on said main frame for winding or unwinding said straps,
consisting essentially of one or more pins or axles upon which the ends of the
straps are wound, finger-pieces for rotating said axles, a ratchet wheel and a
toothed spring plate engaging with the ratchet wheel, substantially as and for the
purposes set forth.
5. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, comprising therein a main frame adapted
to be attached to the frame of the vehicle, and a folding carrier frame adapted to

page_text: be folded upon the main frame, straps or their equivalents attached to the carrier
frame, means on said main frame for winding and unwinding said straps, consisting
essentially of one or more pins or axles upon which the ends of the straps are
wound, finger-pieces for rotating said axles, a ratchet wheel, and a cam lever
pivoted to said main frame adapted to engage with said spring plate to raise
it from engagement with said ratchet wheel, substantially as and for the purposes
set forth.
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6. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, consisting of a main frame a provided with
means for attaching it to the steering rod of a vehicle, said frame having arms a
and a connected therewith, and a wire carrier frame connected with said carrier arms,
substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
7. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, consisting of a main frame a provided with
means for attaching it to the steering rod of a vehicle, said frame having arms a³ and a
connected therewith, stops all on said arms, and a wire carrier frame pivotally
attached to said carrier arms directly behind said stops, substantially as and for the
purposes set forth.....
8. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, consisting of a main frame a provided with
means for attaching it to the steering rod of a vehicle, said frame having arms a³
and a, connected therewith, stops a" on said arms, and a wire carrier frame pivotally
attached to said arms directly behind said stops, straps or their equivalents connected
with the said carrier frame, and means for winding and unwinding said straps,
substantially as and for the purposes set forth..
9. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, consisting of a main frame provided with
means for attaching it to the steering rod of a vehicle, said frame having arms a
and a connected therewith, a wire carrier frame attached to said arms provided with
eyes do, openings in said main frame, pulley-wheels in said openings, downwardly
projecting ears a¹, a and as, a pin or axle arranged in bearings in said ears,
and straps or cords f¹ secured to said eyes do, passing over said pulleys and around
said or axle, and means substantially as set forth, for rotating said axle, for the
purposes set forth.
10. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, consisting of a main frame provided with
means for attaching it to the steering rod of the vehicle, said frame having
arms a and a connected therewith, a wire carrier frame attached to said arms
provided with eyes d, openings in said main frame, pulleys in said openings,
downwardly projecting ears a", a and a¹, a pin or axle arranged in bearings in
said ears, straps or cords f¹ secured to said eyes.de, passing over said pulleys and
around said pin or axle, and means for rotating said axle, consisting of a finger
piece e, a ratchet wheel e, a toothed spring plate e, and a cam-lever, all arranged
Substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
11. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, consisting of a clamp adapted to be
attached to the steering rod of the vehicle, and provided with a tubular arm b³, a
support adjustably arranged in said arm 6, having arms and ³, a main frame
secured to said arms and h³, provided with arms a and a, a wire carrier frame
attached to said arms, provided with eyes d', openings in said main frame, pulley
wheels in said openings, downwardly projecting ears a", a and a, a pin or axle
arranged in bearings in said ears, and straps or cords f¹ secured to said eyes do,
passing over said pulleys and around said pin or axle, and means for rotating said
axle, all substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
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12. A luggage carrier for velocipedes, consisting of a clamp adapted to be
attached to the steering rod of the vehicle, and provided with a tubular arm 65, a
support adjustable in said arm 6, having arms and h², a main frame secured to
said arms h' and h², provided with arms as and as, a wire carrier frame attached to
said arms, provided with eyes d, openings in said main frame, pulleys in said
openings, downwardly extending ears a¹, a" and a¹, a pin or axle arranged in
bearings in said ears, straps or 'cords f¹ secured to said eyes d', passing over said
pulleys and around said pin or axle, and means. for rotating said axle, consisting

page_text: essentially of a finger-piece e, a ratchet wheels, a toothed spring plate e, and a.
cam-lever, all arranged substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 7th day of May 1892.
GEORGE FRANKLIN HALL.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant..