Improvements on Vehicles, Carriages, Carts, Sledges, and the like for the Protection of Horses and other Draught Animals.
Year: 1891

page_text: Jate of Application, 6th Jan., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 6th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1801
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements on Vehicles, Carriages, Carts, Sledges, and the like
for the Protection of Horses and other Draught Animals.
I, ANTON JOSEPH SCHAEFER of 37 Etrick Street, Poplar, in the County of
Middlesex, Cellar Master, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The purpose of this invention is to prevent and making the falling or running
away of horses and other draught animals attached to vehicles and the like, in the
public roadways, impossible and to secure to the draught animals a firm footing.
In carrying out this invention I shall apply the herein mentioned arrangement
to carriages and the like.
I provide a pole of iron or such like material, in one or more pieces, suitably
bent for the purpose, which is connected with the guide on or under the carriage
or the like.
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The pole is fixed in such a way, that its fore-end is suspended free above the
horse. On this fore-end.are fixed right and left "side arms provided with two
chains or straps or the like, in which the horse or horses can move with ease.
Should the horse fall, it will remain suspended in these chains or straps and its
falling to the ground made absolutely impossible. To bring the horse on its legs
again, there is provided on the pole, between the two "side arms a hinge with a
lever connected with reins, chains or the like, which can also be connected with
the brake.
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If the reins are pulled, or the brake put on, the fore-end of the pole is lifted to
such a degree, that the forepart of the horse, which is suspended in the straps or
chains is lifted up at the same time and therefore made easy for it, to get a firm
footing again.
If a horse should shy, the coachman can at once bring it to a standstill, by
putting the foregoing arrangement into motion, so that the forepart of the horse
gets lifted off its feet and can easily be kept suspended by the coachman till it is
quiet again the running away of the horse or a consequent mishap will therefore
be absolutely impossible.
When this invention comes into general use the horses or draught animals will
soon get familiar with its protective action, of making their falling impossible and
their power to draw will be much greater as they will gain confidence in their
footing being sure, even on an ice covered roadway.
This invention can also be applied to vehicles such as sledges, trucks, barrows
and the like, who are not provided with a "guide."
It can also be fastened directly to the shafts or sheers.
It can further be applied to all existing carriages, vans and the like, if these are
reconstructed so as to allow this invention to be applied to them.
London, dated this 5th day of January 1891.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements on Vehicles, Carriages, Carts, Sledges, and the like
for the Protection of Horses and other Draught Animals.
ANTON JOSEPH SCHAEFER 37 Ettreck Street Poplar London Cellermaster
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:-
My invention relates to an apparatus for preventing horses or other draught
animals from falling or running away, when attached to a vehicle, and consists
principally of a pole or poles made of iron (solid or tubing) wood, or any other
suitable material, in two or more parts, and of a suitable shape, and fastened to
the underframe or any other convenient part of the vehicle. The pole or poles
are hinged at the fore end, and have chains, straps, or other suitable attachments
to connect with the harness of the horse or other draught animal. The pole or
poles is or are fixed in such a manner that the fore end is suspended free above
the horse.
In order that my invention and the manner of applying the same may be the
better understood I have appended the accompanying sheets of drawings in
which similar letters of reference are used to indicate corresponding parts,
throughout.
Figs. 1 & 2 shew an arrangement suitable for horses, A. A are the poles the
fore ends hinged at H. H. U is the underframe to which poles may be attached
in any suitable manner, and in addition may be provided with steadying chains E,
fastened at F. to body of vehicle, chains or straps D are attached to poles A. A.
and to the harness. G are reins attached to fore end B of poles A. A. When the
driver pulls reins G. G fore end B turns round fulcrum H thus tightening
chains 1. D. and suspending fore part of horse. Should the hind legs of the
horse slip, the chains D passing over or through pole A at C, become tightened
and support hind part of horse.
Fig. 3 shews an arrangement suitable for 1 horse attached to a van.
Figs. 4 & 5 shew an arrangement suitable for 1 horse attached to a hansom cab
or other similar two wheeled vehicle having resting rollers or wheels R.
Figs. 6 & 7 shew another arrangement suitable for 1 horse attached to a sledge,
trolly or other similar vehicle.
Fig. 8 shews an alternate arrangement of fastening chains or straps by means of
crossbars attached to the pole A, at C and B also an alternate shape for fore end B,
forming a bell crank.
In addition to the methods shewn and explained I may vary the details in any
other convenient manner, and I may also apply the apparatus and methods to more
than two horses or other draught animals.
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
claim is
A pole A. made in 2 or more parts, having fore end B hinged as at H, made
of solid or tubular iron, wood, or other suitable materials and of a suitable shape,
substant.ally as and for the purposes herein described and shewn by the drawings
hereunto appended.
Dated this 3rd day of October 1801
ANTON JOS. SCHAEFER.