Improvements in and relating to the Saddles and Springs of Velocipedes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Sept., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 29th June, 1891-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to the Saddles and Springs of
Velocipedes.
'
I HUGH EDWARDS of Berlin House Rhydwen Anglesea, Cycle Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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My invention relates to an improved construction of combined saddle and spring
for velocipedes and it is called into practical effect in the following manner :-
The leather of the saddle is mounted on a suitable underframe in suitable
manner, but preferably in the manner set forth in my Patent No. 12069 of 1889.
At or near the forward and rear ends respectively of the underframe of the saddle,
are hinged levers, the free ends of which are hinged to a supporting frame adapted
The levers are arranged
to be attached to the seat pillar in any suitable manner.
parallel to each other, and are set either slightly rearwards or forwards, as it is
intended to allow the saddle to move downwards-under the weight of the rider-
in a rearward or forward direction. The movement of the saddle' is controlled, by
one or more springs acting diagonally between the underframe of the saddle or the
supporting frame thereof, or between arms carried thereby, and capable of adjust-
ment to regulate the movement of the saddle according to the weight of the rider.
A suitable stop is provided to limit the motion of the levers under the influence of
the spring or springs.
When no longitudinal adjustment of the saddle is desired the levers may be
hinged direct on to the horizontal arm of the seat pillar.
For ordinary bicycles the levers and underframe are suitably modified.
Dated this 20th day of Santamber 1890
ROBT. ED. PHILLIPS, M.I.M.E.,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to the Saddles and Springs of
Velocipedes.
1 HUGH EDWARDS of Berlin House, Rhydwen, Anglesea, Cycle 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:
My invention relates to an improved construction of combined saddle and spring
for velocipedes, and it is carried into practical effect in the following manner :-
The leather of the saddle is mounted on a suitable underframe in the ordinary
manner, but its tension is preferably adjusted in the manner set forth in my prior
Patent No. 12069 of 1889. On to the underframe of the saddle at a suitable distance
apart are hinged two pairs of levers, the free ends of which are hinged to a
supporting frame adapted to be formed on or attached to the seat pillar.
The two pairs of levers are arranged parallel to each other, and they are set either
slightly rearwards or forwards as it is intended to allow the saddle to move down-
wards under the weight of the rider in a rearward or forward direction. The
movement of the saddle is controlled by one or more springs acting directly or
indirectly between the rear end of the underframe of the saddle and the forward
end of the supporting frame thereof, or vice versa. Means are provided for adjusting

page_text: he tension of the spring or springs to regulate the movement of the saddle according
o the weight of the rider. A suitable stop is provided to limit the motion of the
evers under the influence of the spring or springs.
For ordinary bicycles the supporting frame is modified to adapt it to the shape
of the curved backbone, and the one pair of levers is made shorter than the
other.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will more particularly
describe it making reference to the accompanying drawing in which
Figure 1 is a view in side elevation-partly in section of my improved combined
saddle and spring, the saddle being arranged to dip rearwards under the weight of
the rider, and the supporting frame being formed as part of the seat pillar.
Figure 2 is a view in end elevation of this arrangement with the leather cover
removed.
Figure 3 is a view, partly in section, of another form my invention may assume,
the supporting frame being adapted to be mounted on the ordinary shaped seat
pillar, and the underframe of the saddle being adjustable with respect to the
levers.
Figure 4 is a view of this arrangement in broken sectional elevation through one
of the pairs of levers, and
Figure 5 is a view in side elevation of the spring underframe adapted to receive
an ordinary saddle.
Throughout these views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
Referring to the accompanying drawing. A designates the underframe of the
saddle which may be either a single bar and cantle plate as shown by Figures
and 2, or a double bar and cantle plate as shown by Figures 3 and 4. B designates
the leather seat mounted on the underframe A in any suitable and convenient
manner. designates the supporting frame which may either form part of the
seat pillar X or may be fitted with a clip socket c adapting it to be mounted thereon.
D and D designate the two pairs of levers connecting the underframe A to the
supporting frame C. These levers may be either fulcrated direct on to the two
frames as shown by Figures 1 and 2, or they may be fulcrated at one or both ends
to sockets fitting on the frames. In Figures 3 and 4 the top ends of the levers are
fulcrated by coned bearings to sockets a a mounted on the bars of the supporting
frame A and capable of adjustment thereon. E, E, designate the springs acting in
tension between the rear end of the underframe A. and an arm c¹ formed on, or fixed
to the front end of the supporting frame C, and c² designates the stop which defines
the normal position of the two frames. The springs may be arranged either as
shown by Figures 1 and 2, or as shown by Figures 3 and 4, or in any other con-
venient and suitable manner. As a modification the springs may be placed in
compression in which case they would be arranged to act between the front end of
the underframe and the rear end of the supporting frame. In the arrangement
shown by Figures 3 and 4 one spring only may be used if desired. To provide for
the adjustment of the springs, the front ends are connected to screwed pins e passing
through holes in the arm c¹ and having thumb nuts e¹ on their free ends as shown by
Figures 1 and 2, or the rear ends of the springs may be connected to a bracket a¹
adapted to be adjustable on the rear end of the underframe, or both these devices
may be used as shown by Figures 3 and 4, in which case the hole in the end of the
arm c¹ preferably takes the form of a slot as illustrated.
For use with an ordinary saddle I construct my improved spring in the manner
illustrated by Figure 5, of which such modifications as have hereinbefore been
described are applicable thereto, the saddle being clamped or otherwise fixed to the
top bar A in any suitable or convenient manner.
I wish it to be particularly understood that I do not limit myself to the precise
construction and arrangement of the several parts as hereinbefore described and
illustrated by the accompanying drawing, but that I hold myself at liberty to
make such changes and alterations as fairly fall within the spirit and scope of my
invention.

page_text: 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
1. The improvements in saddles and springs for velocipedes as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
2. In a combined saddle and spring for use on cycles, connecting the underframe
carrying the leather seat to the supporting frame formed on, or adapted to be fixed
to, the seat pillar, by two pairs of levers so fulcrated to the two frames as to give
one a parallel motion with respect to the other either in a rear downward or a
forward downward direction, and controlling this movement by one or more springs
acting diagonally either in tension or compression between the two frames, as and
for the purpose set forth.
3. In a combined saddle and spring for cycles the combination with the leather
seat and the seat pillar, of the underframe supporting the leather seat, of the
supporting frame formed as part of, or adapted to be attached to the seat pillar, of
the levers arranged in pairs parallel with one another and connecting the two frames
together, of the spring or springs acting between the rear end of the underframe and
an arm on the front end of the supporting frame, or vice versa, of the stop or stops
on the said arm adapted to define the normal position of the two frames, and of the
device for adjusting the tension of the said spring or springs, all combined arranged
and operating as and for the purpose set forth.
4. In a combined saddle and spring for cycles of the type hereinbefore described
and claimed by the preceding claims, fulcrating the levers to sockets adapted to be
longitudinally adjustable on the underframe carrying the leather seat, so that
the position of the seat with respect to the spring frame may be varied, as set
forth.
5. In a combined saddle and spring for cycles of the type hereinbefore described
and claimed by the preceding claims, providing for the adjustment of the tension of
the controlling spring or springs, as hereinbefore described and illustrated by
Figure 3 of the accompanying drawing.
6. The improved spring frame for carrying the ordinary saddles of cycles, con-
structed as hereinbefore described and illustrated by Figure 5 of the accompanying
drawing.
Date is 29th day of me
ROBT. ED. PHILLIPS, M.I.M.E.,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent.