Year: 1891

page_text: xcferring to the drawings
The receptacle consists of two parts, arranged one beside the other, of which
the larger one (A) serves as receptacle for say the bread and the smaller one (B)
is for the locking mechanism (see Figs. 1 and 2).
The mechanism which is divided into two parts, has a twofold object, namely, to
lock and unlock both the lid (a) and the bottom (b). The upper part of the
mechanism works the lid (a) by the key (c), whilst the lower part works the
bottom (b) by the key (d).
The keys (c and d), which are plain strips of metal, project respectively
through the holes (f) and (g). Both the holes (f) and (g) are in a side-wall of
the receptacle.
The upper part of the locking mechanism consists of a trigger hook (h), which
catches into the ring or staple (i) attached to the lid (a), and is provided with a
spring (). The lower part of the mechanism consists of three trigger catches or
levers (1, 12, 13) (see Figs. 3 and 4) arranged one beside the other which catch into
the ring or staple () attached to the bottom (6) and are provided with springs (m',
m, m³). Above the bottom (b) there is another smaller false bottom (n) which
has a part cut out to allow space for the ring (k) and the catching levers (11, 12, 13).
The bottom (n) can be turned round the axis (p), which latter is connected by the
wires (and) with the plate (1). The plate (t) is pivotted on the screw π fitted
in the inner wall of the receptacle and can turn about said screw as a centre.
spiral spring (ev) is fastened to the plate (t).
The
To put the bread into the receptacle the lid is opened by pressing the key (c)
into the hole (). At this the hook lever (h) will leave the ring (i), when the lid
can be easily opened. After having put the bread into the apparatus the lid is
shut down when the spring hook (4) will automatically catch the ring (i) and lock
the lid.
To take the bread out of the receptacle the key (d) is pushed into the hole (g)
in the side of the receptacle. The key (d) presses on the hooked levers and brings
the openings (o) of the three hooks in line when the bottom () will drop down by

page_text: the pressure of the articles inside and so also will the bottom (n) as it has lost its
hold.
The bottom of the receptacle can again be brought into its normal position, by
replacing the bottom (n) and pressing the bottom (6) upwards, till the ring (A)
catches the levers (1, 12, 13). As the levers have each a double hook the key (d)
will, of course, lock more securely. If desired a different key may be used for
each box or receptacle when a number of them are used.
To prevent unauthorized persons interfering with the contents of the receptacle
by pressing a piece of metal or the like through the hole (ƒ) and on to the
catching hook () so as to loose the ring () and open the lid the wires (7 and 7)
are provided. As soon as the weight of the bread in the receptacle presses the
bottom () downwards these wires (y and 2) pull the plate (t) so as to cover up
the opening (f) and thus prevent an instrument being inserted (see Fig. 4).
When the bread is taken out of the receptacle the spring (c) pulls back the
plate (t) into its former open position.
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: --
A receptacle for holding loaves of bread or other articles made in two
parts A, B, and having locking mechanism arranged and operating substantially as
hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this 28th dor of May 1801
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.