Year: 1885

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'I, JAMES BARRETT, of Elmbank Godstone, Surrey Gentleman do hereby declare
the nature of my invention as above described and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:
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The rider has the advantage of equal elevation to the bicyclist, and altho' so
elevated this does not render him liable to accident from overbalancing, as it is so
arranged, that at whatever angle the machine be placed the seat shall always
retain its perpendicular position, and by this contrivance also, the rider will not
feel the oscillations, however severe they may be the drawings marked C will
explain how this is effected-with this provision and placing the weight of the
rider so far below the centre of the wheels, as shewn in sketch marked B at Nos 1,
enables the inventor to increase the height of the Tricycle together with its seats
far above that, which the usual machines can venture on, thereby giving its owner
more extended range of view, and safety against sloping or uneven roads.
The wheels of "This Tricycle" are, or may be, of equal size, and each coming
under the direct and immediate influence or power of the pedals, and also being
of the same revolutionary value, neither acting as an impediment to the progress
of the machine, a greater speed is obtained, at less cost of labour and by this
method of working we dispense with the usual small wheel and chain gear, and
thereby get rid of much objectionable friction.
The framework of "This Tricycle" being constructed to form one compact and
rigid whole, imparts a strength and steadiness to it, so essential to ease and
progress-This compactness or rigidity terminates at the "head" and end of
"backbone" of the front wheel, No 2 in drawing B, where a swivel joint is fitted,
to prevent the two back wheels, when passing along a sloping roadway, from
wrenching or twisting the centre pin of the "head," as would be the case to a very
slight degree, if such a precaution were not adopted.
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This being the case, viz, that the framework as herein described, and as
represented in drawing B, neither of the riders will be otherwise than perpendicular
at all times, however the road may deviate from being level. The frame also

page_text: enables me to place the seats in such a position, that the rider shall have direct
power over his work, and the guiding wheel being managed in every respect as a
bicycle (balancing excepted) its rider also is enabled to sit in a direct line over the
pedals, which position cannot be indulged in, in ordinary machines; this advantage,
gained from the assistance of my framework, adds much to the power of a man
over the pedals-And the three occupants of "This Tricycle" would be (it is
reasonable to assume) enabled to complete a longer distance in a given time, than
any three wheeled machine in existence has been known to do.
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The "platform" or wire frame, situated in front of the handles of the two back
saddles, is the support whereby the seat rods are kept from touching the framework,
and this "platform" No 3 in drawing B, not being influenced by the machine's
deviating from a level, being fastened to the end of "backbone," No 4 in drawing B
by hooking ring over pin; this "platform" also serves for luggage, great coats or
other necessaries required by the riders, in addition to the "platform" as a means
to secure the seat rods from partaking of the rising and falling of the sides of the
framework, from sloping ground, there are two strong springs fitted to each rod,
see No 5 in drawing C. The "brake" power is contained in the right hand handle
of the front wheel, see drawing F, the rider has to press the forefinger under the
end of lever projecting in handle as shewn N° 6 in drawing F, this lever when so
pressed will cause the "brake" to act on each wheel the "plunger" or connecting
rod, fitted to the inside of "head," N° 7 in drawing G, being thus drawn up, the
"brake" is thrown forward, see N° 7 in drawing G, onto each wheel; the lever,
No 6 in drawing F, having been shut back into its original position, the machine
is no longer under the power of the "brake "-Drawing No F, is section of handle
shewing how the leverage is produced, the spring causing the lever to fit tightly
into its place when shut, is of similar form and power to that of the common
pocket knife spring.
The "head" is so constructed that the "eye" of the "backbone" can be readily
removed, without in any way coming in contact with the "brake" fitted in the
front of same, as seen in drawings E and G ; the removal is effected by unscrewing
the centre pin, H, which, when drawn from the "eye" or socket K, releases the
front wheel from the machine, when, the same (having a spare backbone") is
converted into an ordinary bicycle.-The drawing E represents
"head with
"backbone" removed, the " eye" of which, when in its place, rests on small
springs to ensure it easily ensuring "head" to turn for steering, see N° 8-The
centre pin H has its base smaller than its upper part, for fitting the hole made
for its reception, see N° 9 in drawing marked G.
The drawing marked G represents action of lever on "brake," and how the
connecting rod N° 7, is fitted in "head" to do its work in lifting end of the
brake" in drawing G, which presses the clips of same, No 11 in drawing L, onto
the tyre also the spring fitted to the side of lever N° 12 drawing L, adds to the
power of levers, and ensure immediate effect.
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Drawing K represents "eye" of "backbone," and how the spring is fitted to
receive saddle, see N° 13 in this sketch and N° 14 in drawing A. ¡
Drawing L is side view of "brake," as fitted to "head," see drawing G N° 10.
Drawings C are parts of cross bar of frame B N° 15 shewing how the seat rods
(Nos 1 in Draws B) will be enabled to maintain their upright position by the fact
that they do not partake of the motion of the, frame at any time, also how the
springs N° 5 assist to this end.
Drawing N is section of head G shewing position of "brake" N° 17, when
fitted.
The brake acts on the three wheels simultaneously, the gut cord, or small chain,
fastened to the end of the connecting slide in the bead G, passes down through a
loop, or small eye, inside the head, G, to the hole, at the base, or floor, as seen in
drawing N, the hole here, on the left band side, being for this cord, or chain, to

page_text: 'pass through, which is then conveyed by means of small eyes (fitted to the side of
backbone) on to N° 4 in drawing B, thence under platform, N° 3) to either and
both of the ends of cross-bar containing the slots for seat rods, where it passes
over fixed 'rollers, & down to the band brakes on each of the side wheels; but
these two wheels, are not wholly depending on this front brake, the lever rod
situated between the seat rods, see B, is also connected with the cord, or chain,
attached to the band brakes.-In sketch G the connecting rod, N°7, passes through
the floor of the head, & is immovable, except vertically, & jutting out at right
angles from it, near the bottom, forming part of itself, is a small arm, which is
made to fit into the hole at the end of brake head; as seen in N° 10 of this draw", G,
the hole referred to, see L, marked thus X-The sketch P represents plate (N° 17,
drawing N) with brake head taken off, shewing at N° 18 where the pin passes,
upon which it is pivotted:
Further details of construction.
1st The backbone is made of a tube of the ordinary material used in the
manufacture of these machines, at one end is the eye or socket slightly deviating
from a perpendicular line, in order to throw the head of the steering wheel some-
what beyond its upright centre, to enable the rider, as before referred to in
specification, to sit exactly over his work, and thereby giving him more power
with his pedals; this eye is to be made of the best hardened steel, with rounding
ends, through which is to pass the centre pin of head which pin is case hardened,
& also of best steel, it has a rounding shoulder, corrisponding with that of the end
of the eye or socket, that to prevent friction, as little metal as possible shall come
in contact, giving the steersman less trouble in turning; the centre pin illustrated
in drawing marked H has a screw at its base, which, when passed through the
head and eye, is screwed into its proper place, see drawing D. The cap of the
centre pin, when so secured, covers the head entirely, it being hollowed out to a
sufficient depth to receive the two projections terminating the top of head, as
given in drawing G. This constitutes the head complete, minus the brake. I may
mention, the floor of the head will be provided with a strong spring, suitable for
the work, on which the eye or socket shall rest, enabling it to turn with as little
friction as possible, see Drawing E No 8. At Nos 2 in Draws B the backbone is
fitted with swivel joints (one only will be used, if possible to do without both) to
prevent the steering wheel being wrenched or twisted by the action of the frame
deviating from the horizontal position; At No 4. also in drawing B is a stud or
pin, fitted into the backbone, over, and on to which the bar or end of platform, N° 3
in this drawing, is passed to secure the seat rods, Nos 1. from touching the sides of
the slots in cross bar, through which they pass, from bearing against the same
when the riders are in the saddle. The platform N° 3 in Drawing B is constructed
of iron, & is to form a strong square frame, filled up with suitable wire as
represented in sketch, which, when so completed, will be of sufficient strength to
keep the seat rods fixed to their perpendicular position as intended; this frame is
fixed to the rods, by means of two stoutly made sockets through which they pass
into the slots, and terminate at the bottom of frame No 1 in drawing B, these rods
are made of steel, bent towards the lower ends, and fitted into the crossbar at N° 1
turning in swivel joints, as before stated & for same reason, viz-to receive
weight of rider, far enough below centre of wheels, to counteract the tendency of
overbalancing, and not being rigid, but turning in sockets, at Nos 1, will not
partake of the swaying of the machine to & fro.'-The square sockets for receiving
the saddle rests are also of iron of suitable strength for their work, arranged to
slide up and down the seat rods, to the height required, handles of course similarly
constructed, these sliding sockets are secured in their proper places, by means of
thumb screws fitted at the back of each.
The general framé as represented in drawing B is to be constructed of suitable
teel tubing, or anything that is deemed more fitting, it has three forgings on the
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page_text: upper part, containing a slot in each of the requisite size to receive first, the
backbone, as shewn at N° 4 in drawing B. this slot is not at right angles but
slanting, to enable the backbone, which passes through it, sufficient play when the
wheels sink or rise according to the nature of the roads &c. for when one wheel is
on higher ground than the other, so much of course will the frame deviate from
the level, and hence the necessity of this slot at N° 4 the backbone not partaking
of this action.
Each of the three forgings for these slots, viz. Nos 4 and 15 in drawing B is so
constructed, that it has to receive two strong steel springs, one at each end, as
represented in drawings C and R, these springs, will have to be dropped, as it were,
into their place, and thus become dovetailed, and firmly fixed, for the work they
have to do, i.e. to continually press against the sides of the seat rods, and back-
bone to prevent their partaking of the rolling of the machine, see Nos 4 and 15
drawing B. The three lower forgings, will have to be made of sufficient dimensions
& strength to take the hubs of the two wheels, and the usual iron crank for pedals,
these wheels will be of the ordinary make, best of course, fitted with the latest
improvements, this part not coming within my claim for protection I need not
describe, they will be fitted with the ordinary band brakes which will be applied
by the lever in centre of crossbar fixed between the two seat rods, as shewn in
drawing B, by means of small chain or jointed rods, passing down from thence to
the hubs, this brake power to be used only, when the steersman shall not be
powerful enough to act on the whole of the wheels, such, as, for instance,
descending a very steep hill. The brake, as illustrated in drawings F G and L is
acted on by the lever contained in the right hand handle, as seen in drawing F,
the projecting part N° 6 in this sketch being used for lifting it when required, it
has a circular slot at the end towards the head, with a steel stud fixed into the
connecting slide, on which this circular slot acts, (the moment the lever, N° 6, is
raised), by drawing it towards the right, and into the groove, made for it, into the
middle of the handle, the connecting slide is secured to the iron part of the handle,
either straight or curved, by means of studs, with small heads covering the slots in
which they are fixed, and on which the connecting slide moves to & fro' these slots
to have sufficient length to enable the slide to be drawn far enough to the right,
to ensure its lifting the rod or plunger N° 7 in Drawing G, this rod cannot
disengage itself from the floor of the head, as it passes through it, and when lifted
to the required height, still, sufficient remains embedded to prevent it getting out
of its place, it also is ensured a perpendicular position in its place before the head
of the connecting slide, as shewn in drawing G. by screwing into the side of the
head a small stud (see N° 7) so that when the connecting slide begins to lift the
-plunger (N° 7) it is impossible for it to do otherwise than to move vertically, therefore
the plunger has only to lift itself, and the brake will instantly fall on the tyres,
and to secure a more instantaneous action I have a main spring fitted by the side
of the brake, see drawing L N° 17. & 12 which, as soon as the plunger permits it,
assists in throwing up the end, & pressing on to the tyre, which can either be
heavily or lightly done; at the head end of the connecting slide is a slot, of slightly
circular, but rising or upward form, in which is resting the steel stud, attached to
the head of the plunger, N° 7, in drawing G. this stud travels towards the top of
head, when the sloping slot is put in motion, by lifting the lever N° 6. in
drawing F, this lever as shewn, will form about two thirds of the handle, see
drawing T, the spring being fastened by screws passing through the projections,
Nos 19 in drawings F and T-The groove in the handle, will be formed so that
this lever, N° 6, shall exactly fit it, at the left hand extremity of the lever (6) it
will assume a flat shape, in which will be the circular slot, before described, and
the screw hole for fastening it into its position, very similar to the blade of the
clasp knife, and when shut, the handle will form in appearance the usual holdfast
for bicycles.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st A rigid frame as set forth in drawing B for receiving weight of riders below
centre of wheels, although the seats may be level or above their height, see N° 1 in
drawing B.
2nd A method for securing a perpendicular position for anat moda og shown in
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st A rigid frame as set forth in drawing B for receiving weight of riders below
centre of wheels, although the seats may be level or above their height, see N° 1 in
drawing B.
2nd A method for securing a perpendicular position for seat rods, as shown in
drawings C and N° 15 in drawing B.
3rd An improved "head" see drawings D. E. H. K. and G.
4th An improved "brake" see drawings F. L. and G.
5th The method for using the steering wheel as a bicycle, when required.