Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Bedsteads.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Oct., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 7th July, 1890-Accepted, 9th Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Bedsteads.
I, SAMUEL ILSLEY WHITFIELD of 96 Sampson Road Birmingham in the County of
Warwick do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:—
My invention consists of a method of attaching embellishments of brass to the
corner blocks of fast end bedsteads, either with extended rails or not, that is to say
such bedsteads as have collars or mounts cast upon the pillars which prevent the usual
ring mounts being passed onto the pillars from the ends.
To effect my purpose I slip two rings or mounts of suitable shape and size onto the
tubes which are to form the bedstead pillars before they have the collars, mounts or
other necessary parts cast onto them, placing one ring or mount above & one below
the position which is to be occupied by the corner block when cast on; the pillars are
then cast up with the rail as usual & the two rings or mounts being on the pillar, one
above & one below the corner block, the bedstead end is japanned or finished in the
usual manner, the rings being, if desired, japanned with the bedstead or if desired
protected from the japan.
The bedstead end being finished the brass corner shield which may be plain or of a
suitable ornamental design, is placed in position on the front of the corner block,
which may or may not be suitably shaped to receive and internally support it; the
upper and lower rings are then brought into position so as to secure the corner shield
in its proper position by encircling its upper and lower parts and are securely fixed
by screws, pegs or any convenient means.
The rings may be of iron steel, brass, or any suitable material and of any desired
size or shape.
In some cases I may only use one ring either above or below the corner block, the
opposite extremity of the corner shield being held in position by a suitably shaped
casting on the pillar, a screw, or other means.
Dated this 9th day of October 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Bedsteads.
I, SAMUEL ILSLEY WHITFIELD of 96, Sampson Road Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Manufacturer, 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, reference being had to the accompanying Drawings
& to the letters & figures marked thereon :-
My Invention consists in a method of attaching & securing embellishments or
mounts of brass or other suitable material to the corner blocks or other parts of
metallic bedsteads either with extended rails or not more particularly to such
bedsteads as have collars or mounts cast upon the pillars or other parts which prevent
the usual ring mounts being passed on to the pillars or other parts from the ends
thereof.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of a part of a metallic bedstead pillar shewing the mount
upon the corner block fixed by my improved method.
Fig. 2 is an elevation shewing the band or neck of the mount & the ring or ferrule
ready to be slipped over, also shewing underneath the ring or ferrule detached
therefrom.
Fig. 3 is an elevation shewing the ring or ferrule in position secured by a screw or
peg to the mount & pillar.

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Fig. 4 is an elevation shewing a worm or screw thread upon the mount, and
Fig. 5 is a section of the ring or ferrule shewing a corresponding worm or thread
therein.
In order to apply my Invention to the pillars & corner blocks of fast end metallic
bedsteads, to effect my purpose 1 slip two rings, ferrules, or mounts (A) (A¹) Figs. 1
and 2 of suitable shape & size onto the tubes (B) which are to form the bedstead
pillars before they have the collars and chill castings or other necessary parts cast
onto them ; I have shewn the pillar as broken off but it is obvious that the chills,
castings, or mounts usually upon the pillars intermediate between the corner block
and the head or foot of the pillar will exist, if desired 1 then place one ring ferrule or
mount (A) above and one (A'). below the position which is to be occupied by the
corner block casting when cast on, these rings ferrules or mounts (A) (A') slide upon
the pillars (B) or other parts on which they may be situated the pillars (B) are then
cast up with the rail in the usual manner and the two rings ferrules or mounts (A) (A¹)
being on the pillars & free to move up and down the same between the chills or
castings one above & one below the corner block as stated, the bedstead end is
japanned or finished in the usual way and the rings or ferrules being if desired
japanned with the bedstead or if desired they may be protected from the japan.
The bedstead end being finished the brass or other corner shield or mount (C)
which is stamped cast or spun in the usual way and may be plain or of any suitable
design, is placed in position on the corner block which may or may not be suitably
shaped to receive and internally support it, the upper & lower rings or ferrules (A) (A¹)
are then brought down into place Fig. 1. so as to secure the corner shield or mount (C)
in its proper position by fitting over & encircling its upper & lower parts these upper
& lower parts of the mounts are somewhat extended to form a band or neck (D)
Fig. 2 for the loose rings or ferrules (A) (A') to be slid over and so secure the shield
& mount (C). The rings or ferrules may if desired be adjusted & fixed by screws or
pegs or any convenient means, Fig. 3, or the rings or ferrules (A) (A') may be made
to fit perfectly tightly by simply being slipped down or hammered down over the
neck (D) of the mount (C) as in Fig. 1 when they will require no screws or pegs to
keep them rigid. Or if preferred I may form a worm or screw thread upon the neck
part of the mount (E) Fig. 4 and a corresponding worm or thread may be formed in
the ring or ferrule (F) Fig. 5 so that about one turn of the ring or ferrule when
brought down will securely adjust & fix the brass or other shield or mount upon the
pillar and corner block.
The rings or ferrules may be of iron steel or brass or of any suitable material & of
any desired size & shape, they may be made of sheet metal and then pressed or
pinched into a neck upon the pillar or other part by means of suitable tools. In some
cases I may prefer to use only one ring or ferrule either above or below the corner
block or other part, the opposite extremity of the mount being held in position by a
suitably shaped casting or by a screw or other means.
I have shewn my improved means of attaching the mounts as applied to the pillars
& corner blocks of metallic bedsteads but it is obvious that the same method will
equally apply to the other mounts upon the pillars as also to the horizontal or cross
rails of the same.
By my improved methods herein described & illustrated the embellishments or
mounts can be fixed & adjusted upon metallic bedstead pillars or other parts of the
bedstead whereby a secure & neat appearance is obtained.
I wish it to be understood that I do not confine myself to the precise details of
construction of the methods of attachment herein described & illustrated or of the
exact character & description of mounts employed as I may adopt various modifications
of the same upon the same principle, but,
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is―
First The improvements in the manufactu
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page_text: methods of attaching and securing the embellishments or mounts to the pillars corner
blocks & castings and other parts by the use of rings or ferrules substantially and in
manner as herein more fully set forth and described in the foregoing Specification &
Drawings.
Second I claim the use of the said rings or ferrules alone or in combination and
in connection with the mounting of metallic bedsteads as a means for attaching &
securing such mounts & shields substantially as set forth & described.
Dated this 5th day of July A D 1890.
EDWARD J. PAYNE & SON,
104, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
EDWARD J. PAYNE & SON,
104, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.