Year: 1897

page_text: We, CHARLES HENRY ROGERS, Carpenter, and JOSHUA TURK, Farmer, both of
Nichols, Troga County, N.Y.. U.S.A., do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide certain new and useful improvements
in vehicles, but more especially wagons, whereby they are rendered capable of
turning more efficiently than is possible by the aid of the ordinary fifth-wheel.
By this invention, both the front and rear axles are pivoted, midway their
length, to the pole commonly known as the "reach," which extends between them.
grooved length of metal or wood extends from the centre of each axle
towards the centre of the reach, and each grooved length is fitted with a sliding
bar; the two bars being pivoted together. A rod connects one sliding bar to
the stationary grooved piece projecting from the opposite axle.
By the arrangement described, when one axle is swung round to either side.
the other axle is swung in the opposite direction so that all four wheels are in
position for the vehicle to turn.
Dated this 23rd day of November 1897.
P. R. J. WILLIS,
Agent for Applicants.
We, CHARLES HENRY ROGERS, Carpenter, and JosHUA TURK, Farmer, both of
Nichols, Troga County, N.Y., U.S.A., do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention relates to wagon gear.
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Our object is to provide a novel form of jointed wagon gear which will permit
the truck to turn quickly and easily without causing the tongue to have any
whip" or side action which, at present. is so injurious to the horses and one
in which there will be no sliding side movement when turning.
Further objects, are the provision of a running gear of simple and cheap
construction which will be extremely strong, durable and light, and which. by
reason of its flexibility. will run easily on uneven ground.
Having the foregoing objects in view the invention consists of a running gear
for wagons or vehicles which comprises certain improved features and novel
combinations of parts appearing more fully hereinafter,

page_text: In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation; Fig. 2 a top view
shewing the running gear flexed or turned; Fig. 3 a detail view of the connection
between the sliding perch sections, and Fig. 4 a detail of the connection between
the axle and the reach and the stationary perch section.
The numerals 1 and 2 designate the axles, and the numeral 3 designates the
reach which is pivoted to the front and rear axle by the bolts 4, and rests in a
slot made in the axle 2 and underneath the metal plate 5. The bolsters are
shewn at 6.
The numeral 7 designates the rear hounds. There are two stationary perch
sections 8 and 9, the former, having the front bolt 4 passing therethrough, and
the latter the rear bolt, and being connected to the rear hound. Each is provided
with a groove 10.
The numerals 11 and 12 designate auxiliary perch sections which are adapted
to slide in the grooves of said stationary sections, and are held in position by
bands 13. It will he seen that the adjacent ends of these auxiliary perch
sections are pivotally connected together by a joint consisting of the members 14
and 15, one of which has an opening or socket, and the other a pivot which fits
in the same.
The numeral 16 designates a brace rod which is pivoted to the section 11
by a bolt 17 and is pivoted to the stationary perch section 9 on a bolt 18. It
will be seen that when the front wheels are turned to the right or the left the
auxiliary sliding perch sections move in the groove and hence the running gear
flexes so that the turning can he readily accomplished. The brace 16 moves,
and while in no way interfering with the flexing, yet serves to properly thrace
the parts. The reach, by being pivoted, permits the parts to move, and at the
same time gives a proper rigidity to the gear.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
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(1) In a running gear, the combination with front and rear axles, of stationary
perch-sections connected to said axles but separate from each other, sliding perch
sections movable on said stationary sections and pivoted together, and a brace
pivoted to one sliding perch-section and pivoted to the other stationary perch-
section.
(2) In a wagon running-gear, the combination with front and rear axles, of
perch sections connected thereto and independent of each other, said sections each
having a longitudinally-extending groove, auxiliary perch sections slidable in
the grooves and pivoted together, guides for holding the auxiliary sections in
position, and a reach.
(3) A wagon running gear comprising the combination of front and rear
axles, a reach pivoted to said axles stationary perch sections connected to the
axles but separate from each other, auxiliary perch sections slidable on said
stationary sections and pivoted to each other, and a brace rod or har pivoted
to one auxiliary section and pivoted to the other stationary section.
Dated this 21th dox of Avansat 100€
P. R. J. WILLIS,
Agent for Applicants.