IMPROVEMENTS IN QUILTING FRAMES
Year: 1884

page_text: I, HENRY THOMAS DAVIS of 320 Broadway New York, in the County and
State of New York, United States of America, Machinist and Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN QUILTING
FRAMES 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 quilting frames and to quilting attachments particularly
designed for and adapted to be attached to sewing machines. And it consists of
a rectangular frame of wood or metal or a combination of both, having side bars
around which the quilt is wound during the process of manufacture. These side
bars are journaled in the end pieces of the frame and pawl and ratchet devices and
means for turning the said bars are provided as hereinafter described in detail.
When the main portion of the frame is constructed of wood the end pieces may be
formed of angle iron which will be found sufficiently light at the same time adding
to the strength and durability of the frame. A presser rod for retaining the quilt
in position is also provided and placed laterally of the frame. Parallel with this
and extending between and attached to the end pieces is a rail having wheels or
rollers which travel on a track beneath it. This track is supported by removable
and adjustable legs. A clamping device is provided for attaching the frame to the
sewing machine and an automatic feeding device is also provided for drawing the
work and frame over the track during the operation of sewing.
And in order that my said Invention may be properly understood I have
hereunto appended an explanatory Sheet of Drawings and with reference thereto
I now proceed more particularly to describe the system, mode, or manner in or
under which it is or may be used or carried out in practice.
Figure 1, of the said Drawings is a perspective view of my said improved
quilting frame as constructed of metal.
Figure 2, is a perspective view of a frame constructed mostly of wood the end
pieces being formed of angle iron.
Figure 3, is an inside view of one of these angle iron ends and Figure 4, is an
exterior view of the same.
Figure 5, is a detail view of a side bar and ratchet wheel.
Figure 6, illustrates the mode of attaching the frame to the sewing machine.
Figure 7, is a detail view of the supports for the frame. On these Drawings A,
represents an ordinary sewing machine B, is a longitudinal strip or piece clamped
thereto. This strip may be formed of one unbroken piece but prefer to divide
it into two pieces, providing these two parts with means of attachment to each
other as illustrated in detail in Figure 6. By this construction the strip is more
easily attached and detached and when not in use is more conveniently stored.
For attaching the strip B, to the sewing machine frame I provide a clamp C,
preferably of metal as shown in Figure 6. This clamp is provided with bolt nut
and washers c, e¹, and o¹¹, respectively.

page_text: The strip B, besides being attached to the sewing machine, is provided with
legs D, at both ends. The legs are provided with hooks d, which engage with
corresponding eyes bl, on the strip. B.
The quilting frame proper consists of
frame and on which the quilt is wound.
preferred.
the bars E, situate upon the sides of said
These bars may be of wood or iron as
Figure 1, is designed to illustrate an iron frame, in this instance formed of
ordinary gas pipe tubing. In Figure 2, the side bars are of wood. Upon the
outer ends of these bars are secured ratchet wheels F. Between the bars and the
wheels are necks f, which rest and turn in suitable bearings in the metallic end
pieces of the frame. These end pieces or transverse bars G, are formed preferably
of angle iron and are so illustrated in Figure 3. Attached to them are pawls g,
for engaging with the ratchet wheels F. The presser rod H, and longitudinal
rail I, extend between the end pieces G, and are attached thereto, as shown in
Figures 1, and 2. The rollers i, are centred on the rail I, and are adapted to
travel on the ridge b, of the strip B. This construction is illustrated in detail in
Figure 3. A cord J, is connected to one end of the frame and rides over pulleys
on an upright K. A weight L, is attached to the end of this cord and is adapted
to automatically feed the quilt during the operation of sewing.
When it is desired to turn either of the side bars E, the lugs f, of the ratchet
wheels may be used for that purpose.
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 :-
First. A quilting frame for sewing machines consisting of side bars E, end
pieces G, presser rod H, and rail I, as set forth and shewn in the Drawing.
Second. A quilting frame for sewing machines consisting of the side and end
pieces E, G, the presser rod H, and the rail I, the latter being provided with wheels
or rollers for travelling on the track B, as and for the purpose set forth and
illustrated in Figures 1, 2, and 3.
Third. The track B, formed in the manner of a moulding having a grooved and
a raised portion b, on its upper surface to constitute a rail for the grooved rollers i,
to travel on.
Fourth. The combination of the longitudinal strip B, clamping device C, c, c', c¹¹,
and adjustable legs D, having hooks and eyes d, b¹, as and for the purposes set
forth with reference to Figures 6 & 7.
Fifth. The longitudinal strip B, formed in sections as shewn in Figure 6, for the
more convenient manipulation of the same in connecting and disconnecting as set
forth.
Sixth. The automatic feeding device J, K, L, in combination with the quilting
frame as set forth.
Seventh. A quilting frame for sewing machines formed of metal and preferably
of gas tubing as shewn in Figure 1, of the Drawings.
Eighth. A quilting frame formed partly of wood and partly of metal
substantially as described and illustrated in Figure 2, of the accompanying Drawings.
100.

page_text: COMPLETE
DELOITATION.
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I, HENRY THOMAS DAVIS of 320 Broadway New York, in the County and
State of New York, United States of America, Machinist and Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of the said Invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN QUILTING
FRAMES" 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 quilting frames and to quilting attachments particularly
designed for and adapted to be attached to sewing machines. And it consists of
a rectangular frame of wood or metal or a combination of both, having side bars
around which the quilt is wound during the process of manufacture. These side
bars are journaled in the end pieces of the frame and pawl and ratchet devices and
means for turning the said bars are provided as hereinafter described in detail.
When the main portion of the frame is constructed of wood the end pieces may be
formed of angle iron which will be found sufficiently light at the same time adding
to the strength and durability of the frame. A presser rod for retaining the quilt
in position is also provided and placed laterally of the frame. Parallel with this
and extending between and attached to the end pieces is a rail having wheels or
rollers which travel on a track beneath it. This track is supported by removable
and adjustable legs. A clamping device is provided for attaching the frame to the
sewing machine and an automatic feeding device is also provided for drawing the
work and frame over the track during the operation of sewing.
And in order that my said Invention may be properly understood I have
hereunto appended an explanatory Sheet of Drawings and with reference thereto
I now proceed more particularly to describe the system, mode, or manner in or
under which it is or may be used or carried out in practice.
Figure 1, of the said Drawings is a perspective view of my said improved
quilting frame as constructed of metal.
Figure 2, is a perspective view of a frame constructed mostly of wood the end
pieces being formed of angle iron.
Figure 3, is an inside view of one of these angle iron ends and Figure 4, is an
exterior view of the same.
Figure 5, is a detail view of a side bar and ratchet wheel.
Figure 6, illustrates the mode of attaching the frame to the sewing machine.
Figure 7, is a detail view of the supports for the frame. On these Drawings A,
represents an ordinary sewing machine B, is a longitudinal strip or piece clamped
thereto. This strip may be formed of one unbroken piece but I prefer to divide
it into two pieces, providing these two parts with means of attachment to each
other as illustrated in detail in Figure 6. By this construction the strip is more
easily attached and detached and when not in use is more conveniently stored.
For attaching the strip B, to the sewing machine frame I provide a clamp C,
preferably of metal as shown in Figure 6. This clamp is provided with bolt nut
and washers c, c¹, and c¹¹, respectively.

page_text: The strip B, besides being attached to the sewing machine, is provided with
legs D, at both ends. The legs are provided with hooks d, which engage with
corresponding eyes b¹, on the strip. B.
The quilting frame proper consists of the bars E, situate upon the sides of said
frame and on which the quilt is wound. These bars may be of wood or iron as
preferred.
Figure 1, is designed to illustrate an iron frame, in this instance formed of
ordinary gas pipe tubing. In Figure 2, the side bars are of wood. Upon the
outer ends of these bars are secured ratchet wheels F. Between the bars and the
wheels are necks f, which rest and turn in suitable bearings in the metallic end
pieces of the frame. These end pieces or transverse bars G, are formed preferably
of angle iron and are so illustrated in Figure 3. Attached to them are pawls g,
for engaging with the ratchet wheels F. The presser rod H, and longitudinal
rail I, extend between the end pieces G, and are attached thereto, as shown in
Figures 1, and 2. The rollers i, are centred on the rail I, and are adapted to
travel on the ridge b, of the strip B. This construction is illustrated in detail in
Figure 3. A cord J, is connected to one end of the frame and rides over pulleys
on an upright K. A weight L, is attached to the end of this cord and is adapted
to automatically feed the quilt during the operation of sewing.
When it is desired to turn either of the side bars E, the lugs f, of the ratchet
wheels may be used for that purpose.
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 :-
:
र
First. A quilting frame for sewing machines consisting of side bars E, end
pieces G, presser rod H, and rail I, as set forth and shewn in the Drawing.
Second. A quilting frame for sewing machines consisting of the side and end
pieces E, G, the presser rod H, and the rail I, the latter being provided with wheels
or rollers for travelling on the track B, as and for the purpose set forth and
illustrated in Figures 1, 2, and 3.
Third. The track B, formed in the manner of a moulding having a grooved and
a raised portion b, on its upper surface to constitute a rail for the grooved rollers i,
to travel on.
Fourth. The combination of the longitudinal strip B, clamping device C, c, c', c¹l,
and adjustable legs D, having hooks and eyes d, b', as and for the purposes set
forth with reference to Figures 6 & 7.
Fifth. The longitudinal strip B, formed in sections as shewn in Figure 6, for the
more convenient manipulation of the same in connecting and disconnecting as set
forth.
.
Sixth. The automatic feeding device J, K, L, in combination with the quilting
frame as set forth.
Seventh. A quilting frame for sewing machines formed of metal and preferably
of gas tubing as shewn in Figure 1, of the Drawings.
Eighth. A quilting frame formed partly of wood and partly of metal
substantially as described and illustrated in Figure 2, of the accompanying Drawings.
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